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Daniel Scott, a junior Management Information Systems Major, from Somerset, New Jersey, is the first Hercules Scholar for April 2017.
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On the first and third Thursday mornings in the month, Tom Joyner announces (on his syndicated radio program, The Tom Joyner Morning Show) a young man selected by the staff at Oakwood University. Each scholar will be designated a Hercules Scholar in honor of Tom's father, the late Hercules Joyner, who had a passion for education. In addition, each scholar will receive a $1,500 scholarship from TJF in recognition of his academic achievements, leadership skills and community service.
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Dr. Tim McDonald and Mrs. Stacia Wright are the honorary co-chairs of the Tom Joyner Foundation School of the Month Campaign.
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Tickets Still Available for 39th Annual UNCF Gala
Globally-acclaimed musician Jonathan Butler will be the special guest performer at the 39th Annual UNCF (United Negro College Fund) Gala next Thursday, April 13, at 6:30 p.m. The Gala will be held in the North Hall of the Von Braun Center, and will feature an award presentation to radio personality and philanthropist Tom Joyner.
For information about the UNCF North Alabama Campaign, contact Kisha Norris: [email protected] | 256-726-7201.
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Reaves Warren Lectureship
Final preparations are being made for the inaugural convening of the Reaves Warren Lectureship, scheduled to take place on Friday, April 14, 2017, during Alumni Homecoming Weekend, at the Moseley Complex on the campus of Oakwood University.
The Lectureship is inspired by the lasting influence of Calvin E. Moseley, the first African-American teacher of preaching at Oakwood beginning in 1934, and his immediate successor Clarence T. Richards, in 1951.
Presentations on theory and practice of biblical preaching will be made by speakers who are deemed to be:
- academically prepared;
- familiar with homiletic theory;
- experienced in practical pulpit proclamation; and
- reflective of a personal ethos that encourages Christian principles.
The lectureship rallying motto is: "Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage - with great patience and careful instruction..." 2 Timothy 4:2-5 (NIV).
The families of Benjamin F. Reaves and Mervyn A. Warren are founding this preaching lectureship, providing the initial endowment, and inviting all who appreciate the preaching education program at Oakwood University to contribute to its life and growth. Financial contributions may be made
online at www.ougiving.com, or mailed to:
The Reaves-Warren Lectureship
Office of Advancement and Development
Oakwood University
7000 Adventist Blvd., NW
Huntsville, Alabama 35896
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OU School of Business Students Visit the Allen Entrepreneurial Institute International
Last month, the
School of Business took
31
students
from several different
majors
for a quick two-and-a-half day trip to the Allen Entrepreneurial Institute International (AEII) in Lithonia, Georgia.
They were a
ccompanied by three chaperones,
Hyacinth Burton, Dean of the Business School, Marcia
Lucombe
, Secretary of the Business School, and Julian Waddell,
Information Security Specialist. After a four-hour bus ride,
o
n arrival at the Institute, the students were given a tour of the lush campus which houses a five-star hotel, an entrepreneurial center, and the famous Rebecca's House (seen in the TV show Greenleaf on the OWN network).
The group introduced themselves and shared their life goals with influential people such as
B
ill Allen, business mogul, entrepreneur, and founder of Camp Exposure, a
n
d
Glenn
Hileman
, COO Highmark School Development,
in
Murray
, Utah
.
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For the reset of the day, students were given dining etiquette training, and are pictured here during a rehearsal for a closing program, at which they gave a stellar performance.
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The students spent
Thursday
atte
nding seminars, rehearsing for the closing program, visiting Mr. Allen's newest business, networking, performing the closing program and attending a formal banquet.
Oakwood University
Dr. Leslie Pollard also spent
Thursday
with
the group
.
On Friday morning, students attended the final presentation entitled "Build Your Brand, Be Your Boss, Know Your Rights," by
Gary Washington,
a
criminal defense attorney
in
Conyers, Georgia
.
F
inance major and Phi Beta Lambda President
Cardell
Carolina s
aid
that
,
for him
,
it was about "educating youth to expand their vision of tomorrow." Dillon
Sin
yard
, Marketing major stated, "T
his was an enriching and educational experience that provided a lot of entrepreneurial insight and also exposed me to influent
ial people."
Genae
Darv
ille, freshman Finance major stated, "The AEII program enabled me to broaden my thinking on being an entrepreneur and what I can do as a freshman to complete that goal. Along with the networking and professional experience, AEII allowed me to gain more information about the importance of business etiquette."
After observing Oakwood's students during this trip, Matt Hampton, Director of the AEII, said that Oakwood is now on the "VIP" list, and that the Institute certainly wants to continue
its partnersh
ip
with Oakwood University
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WJOU Sharathon 2017
Praise 90.1 FM WJOU will begin its annual on-air fundraising campaign on Monday, April 10, with a full day of prayer requests, praise testimonies, and inspirational music. The theme this year is "Telling the Greatest Story Ever Told." Special on-air guests throughout the week will include on-air personalities Ivy Starks and Anthonye Perkins, as well as local pastors and Oakwood employees.
The Sharathon is a great opportunity to renew one's commitment to this radio ministry as a Praise Partner, or becoming a Praise Partner for the first time. Donations will help to continue the station's outreach mission to our campus community, the Tennessee Valley, and our listeners around the world. The ministry of WJOU is also an important component of media training for students at Oakwood University.
During the Sharathon, which continues through April 14, donations can be made at any time by visiting the website at
www.wjou.org, or call the Sharathon hotline at (256) 726-7444 during business hours. Even after the Sharathon is completed,
online donations can be accepted around the clock.
Thanks in advance for your prayers and Praise Partner support of the Tennessee Valley's Praise Station, WJOU 90.1 FM.
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Oakwoodites Participate in Health Professions/Transfer Preview Program
During the last week of March, the Allied Health Department sponsored a trip to Andrews University, to give Oakwood students the opportunity to experience a health professions/transfer preview program. This experience shows students the requirements needed to gain entrance into the graduate programs at Andrews University. During a tour of the campus, students were able to learn about campus life in general.
The majors that were represented on this trip included Pre-Physical Therapy, Clinical Laboratory Science and Pre-Speech-Language Pathology. For two days students received information about admissions to the various programs and met with department chairs and several professors. The group also met briefly with Andrews University's first female president, Dr. Andrea Luxton.
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Front row (l-r): Dr. Earl Henry, chair of Oakwood's Allied Health Department, Cintera Stuart, Jasmine Henry, Tenneil Ratteray, Andrea Saunders, Keril Thomas, and Professor Mishael Williams. Back row (l-r): Malik McHayle, Brendt Lindsay, David Byrne, Jasmine Johnson.
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Oakwood HCASC Team Headed for Championship
The 28th annual Honda Campus All Star Challenge National Championship Tournament is just days away. Organizers are looking forward to greeting the teams and coaches from 48 Historically Black Colleges and Universities, in Torrance, California.
Please show your support for your team by liking, sharing and/or commenting on their photo in the HCASC
Facebook album. The team with the most likes, comments and shares will receive a special prize.
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(l-r) Joshua Nwaoha, Olivia Campbell, Coach Dr. Rennae Elliott, Sesly Huerfano and Caleb Briggs are ready for the HCASC Championship.
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Follow the events throughout the tournament on social media:
Facebook: http://www.hcasc.com/index.asp
Monday, April 10: Watch the Final Games LIVE starting at 12 noon EDT at HCASC.com.
 During competition, Oakwood's team consistently acknowledges "God First" in prayer before each round. In fact, because of Oakwood's witness about Sabbath observance, HCASC officials have altered the championship schedule to begin on Sunday, rather than Saturday.
Please continue to remember this team in prayer as they pursue another academic victory.
The National Championship Team will win a $
75
,000 grant for the school represented.
For more information about the Honda Campus All Star Challenge, visit
www.hcasc.com.
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Oakwood Student Represents Global Ties Alabama in Washington, D.C.
As an Emerging Leader for 2017, Alana
Henry, a senor social work major, represented Global Ties Alabama at the Global Ties US Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. The meeting's theme was
"Unity in the Community."
Alana shared with U.S. Representative Robert B. Aderholt (AL-04) how Global Ties Alabama has positively impacted the City of Huntsville, and the State of Alabama. She also
networked with professionals from John Hopkins University and Georgetown University, met with US Department of State Officers, and participated in a public diplomacy simulation at the US Department of State.
Alana had the privilege of meeting with diplomats from around the world. She is pictured here with His Excellency Selwin Hart, Ambassador for Barbados to the USA, at the Global Ties US Ambassadors Luncheon.
To be an Emerging Leader means that Alana has strong potential to do exemplary work in the field of international affairs and public diplomacy. It also means that she has done outstanding work within her own organization that supports and promotes international exchange.
As a global citizen, Alana believes that the best part of public diplomacy is reaching the lives of others from across the world one community at a time.
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#GiveMe5OU
-- Home Depot Retool Your School Grant Program
Oakwood Nation, with your help for the past four years, Oakwood University has been blessed to win top prizes in The Home Depot's Retool Your School grant program.
Simply vote every day on every device,
AND please use the hashtag #oakwood_RYS17
on every post on all social media platforms, especially Twitter and Instagram.
The Retool Your School Program was established in 2010 to provide support for campus improvement projects to the nation's HBCUs. Since the program's inception, over one million dollars in grant money has been awarded.
GiveMe5OU -- let's do this!!
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The new GiveMe5OU video encourages everyone to vote for Oakwood every day through April 16 at retoolyourschool.com.
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Social Work Department Honors Cliff and Freddie Harris
The Department of Social Work recently honored Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Harris, co-founders of the Drug Alternative Program (DAP), for their willingness to help our students reach their educational goals. The Harris' have blessed the department by establishing an annual $2,000 scholarship, and on March 23,
graciously gave monetary awards to several students who had written critical analyses of Clifford's Harris' book entitled:
DeathDance
. On behalf of the Social Work Department, Dr. Octavio Ramirez, chairman, presented Mrs. Harris with a plaque conveying gratitude for the Harris' passion and willingness to assist students at Oakwood University.
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Awardees pose with Mrs. Harris in the Social Work Department. (L-R) Danica Antoine, Mphatso Khuzwayo, Mrs. Freddie Harris, ShaDonna Bell, Maia Foster.
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"Oakwood on the Road" in New Orleans
On Friday, April 7, all Oakwood alumni and friends in the New Orleans area are invited to meet the cyclers from Tour de Youth 2017, as they arrive by bicycle from Houston. Oakwood cyclist Kenn Dixon, director of Integrated Marketing & Public Relations, says that the emphasis of the six-day, 533-mile Tour de Youth, is to help youth and adults understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle, and bring awareness to the growing obesity problem, particularly in the Southern United States.
On Sabbath, April 8, Oakwood University will present a special edition of "Oakwood on the Road" at the Ephesus Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2400 Delachaise Street, New Orleans, LA 70115. The emphasis of the day will be health and Christian education.
"Delivering Critical Care" will be the title of the sermon scheduled to be delivered by Oakwood University President Dr. Leslie N. Pollard during Divine Worship. Special music for the church service will be provided by Dynamic Praise, who will also present a concert at 5:00 p.m. Following the concert, a reception will be held in the fellowship hall.
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Oakwood's Dynamic Praise will present a concert at 5:00 p.m. on Sabbath, April 8, in New Orleans.
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Picture of the Week
Congratulations!
2017-2018 Mr. Oakwood -
Jajuan Sanders
2017-2018 Miss Oakwood -
Hernandy Ulsaint
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Pollard's Places
I am happy to share with you that Oakwood Farms is on schedule. When you arrive on campus for Alumni Homecoming Weekend, on the east side of the main entrance, you will see acres of trees that have been planted by farm manager Artis Sidney and his staff. Mr. Sidney brings to our operation the skill sets of both a farmer and grocer. Having successfully operated Huntsville's "Garden Cove" for more than 30 years, God has brought him full circle back to Oakwood, where he began his career as the director of the Grounds Department in the 1980s.
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Advertise in the Oakwood Magazine
 With affordable rates, advertising in the Oakwood Magazine is a great solution to market your business and strengthen your brand. We offer ads ranging from a quarter-page to a full page to accommodate your advertising budget. Contact Richard Hodnett for pricing and additional details. Richard M. Hodnett Assistant Director for Alumni Relations & Marketing Phone: (256) 726-7663 Email: [email protected]
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About Oakwood
The mission of Oakwood University, a historically black, Seventh-day Adventist institution, is to transform students through biblically-based education for service to God and humanity.
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