Whether you were in Huntsville for the live events, or viewed the programs virtually, Oakwood University's Alumni Homecoming 2022 is now in the history books. Activities and programming included something for just about every interest - basketball, golf, good music, good preaching, bike riding, and of course, opportunities at every turn to reunite with friends.
|
|
Dr. G. Alexander Bryant, President of the North American Division, and Chairman of the Oakwood University Board of Trustees, was the speaker for Divine Worship Service at the Von Braun Center. At the conclusion of the service, class photos were taken, as well as this photo of (l-r) Dr. Alexander and Mrs. Desiree Bryant; Drs. Leslie and Prudence Pollard; Dr. and Mrs. Calvin Rock; and Drs. Delbert and Susan Baker. |
|
One of the Office of Alumni Relations' celebration features for our 125th year of Oakwood's existence, was a Fireworks Display at the Jacobs Memorial Silos Plaza. Pictured above are some of our alumni and friends who stepped out of the Aeolians Concert to get a glimpse of the beautiful fireworks display across the campus.
|
|
Oakwood University alum Kellie Hart, owner of "Ride WitUs LA," drove her bike trailer all the way from Los Angeles to Huntsville to coordinate the bike ride during Alumni Homecoming. |
|
One of our newest events that was big hit this year was a 1.5-hour bike ride, in collaboration between Oakwood alum Kellie Hart, owner of "Ride WitUs LA," and the Office of Alumni Relations. She drove her bike trailer all the way from Los Angeles to coordinate this impactful event, and to maybe even launch a new bike club here in Huntsville.
Close to 60 riders came out at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday morning before the Vendor Village Super Expo and enjoyed the ride and fellowship. Ride WitUs LA also had a booth of bikes for sale at the Vendor Village and raffled a brand-new bike as well. What fun!!
Kellie is wanting to do it again and come back during Alumni Homecoming 2023. So, get ready alumni and friends' bikers -- it's going to be an event you don't want to miss.
|
|
Even though the weather made it necessary for us to change venues, from the Oakwood Farms Market to the Family Life Center at the OU Church, God blessed!! As we wrapped up the final moments of this year’s Alumni Homecoming 2022, we asked the University's Drum Line to march into the Vendor Village Super Expo at the OUC Family Life Center. They also marched in the Alumni Homecoming Parade as well.
Until next year, get ready and be ready for our next Homecoming 2023.
|
|
"Midnight Pancakes on the Lawn" Returns |
|
Oakwood Alumni and Friends -- it’s time again to serve our students a “Gift of an Experience” at our first “Midnight Pancakes on the Lawn” since the COVID-19 pandemic. The students have waited three long years for one of their favorite events.
One of the primary initiatives of the Office of Alumni Relations and the Alumni Council is to create events that provide “a positive student experience” that they will remember forever when they think about their alma mater.
It’s happening Saturday night, April 23, from 11:00 pm to 1:00 am, and we need Alumni volunteers to help show our students what “Depart to serve” looks like. Simply email alumni@oakwood.edu and join in the fellowship.
Thank you in advance for your love toward our students’ experience while at Oakwood.
|
|
As part of its Student Ambassador initiative, the Alabama Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (AAICU), sponsored a Meet-the-Legislators event at the Alabama State House in Montgomery on March 30, 2022. Oakwood Student ambassador Simone Vaughn, and faculty mentor Ms. Kerry Joseph, Executive Director of Student Financial Services, (pictured, right, with Senator Tom Butler) represented Oakwood University.
Accompanied by Ms. Carol Vucovich from the AAICU office, students and their faculty mentors visited the state State House, met several members of the legislature, sat in on a committee hearing, had the opportunity to view the full legislative body from the gallery. “Miss Vaughn and Ms. Joseph,” said AAICU President Paul Hankins, “represented your school and our association in a very positive manner."
|
|
Oakwood University President Leslie Pollard is President-elect of the AAICU. The organization’s mission is to:
- Build a strong case for support for Alabama’s independent colleges and universities and promote a greater appreciation of independent higher education and its importance to the educational, cultural and economic needs of Alabama and the nation.
- Provide a unified, collective voice through which its members can exercise influence in matters of common interest and develop and advocate legislation that will enable members to effectively serve their constituents.
- Strengthen its resolve to provide financial support to its member schools through active participation in fund development campaigns, collaborative purchasing agreements, and streamlining of business practices.
- Develop and oversee the administration of scholarship programs designed to ease the financial indebtedness of students and create opportunities for sustaining enrollments at its member colleges and universities.
-
Facilitate a spirit of cooperation and readiness through participatory research and collaboration desired by member institutions in the quest to strengthen the liberal arts and professional studies, choice and excellence, degree completion and employment opportunities for students.
|
|
...Depart to Serve: Alumni News |
|
Alexander Archer will be the speaker for the church service during the Blue Mountain Academy alumni activities, April 23, 2022. Archer earned his Bachelors of Science in Human Development and Family Studies from Oakwood University in 2017. He recently completed his Masters of Social work from Loma Linda University in June 2021. He serves as a therapist to the adult population who suffer from various mental health and co-occurring diagnoses, offering psychotherapy and other therapeutic treatments as he works toward becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Additionally, Alex works as a youth advocate/mentor with youth who suffer from depression as well as substance abuse disorders. He boldly and loudly credits God for bringing him this far along his journey. Alex firmly believes that "if you put everything in God's hands, you'll see God's hands in everything."
|
|
Thursday @ 8:30 a.m.
Join us at 8:30 a.m. (Central Standard Time) Thursdays on Morning Joy with Dawna Baker, for a special edition of "Inside Oakwood with Dr. Leslie Pollard." The program is broadcast on Facebook Live, and you can also listen to our live stream at http://wjou.org.
|
|
"Blessings and Breakthroughs" Available Electronically |
|
|
|
President Leslie Pollard presented the institution's annual report at the North American Division year end meetings on November 4, 2021.
|
|
Call for Submissions: Young Women's Devotional |
|
The Anna Knight Women's Leadership Center & Museum is excited to announce the upcoming production of a Young Women’s Devotional. Sharing your story is important and we have compiled templates and guidelines to help you put your story in motion, to help, motivate, and encourage other young women. We encourage you to submit as many entries as you wish!
We want to encourage you to submit as many entries as you wish. We cannot do this without you!
Submit your story or your artistic expression today! If you have any questions, please contact Adrienne Reid at wlc@oakwood.edu, or (256) 726-7245.
|
|
Leave a Legacy at "the Oaks" |
|
Pave the way into the next 125 years of success by purchasing a personalized brick on the Legacy Walkway, that leads from Ford Hall and Peters Media Center to the rest of the campus.
The Legacy Walkway Brick Campaign provides an opportunity to leave a legacy and support campus improvement at the same time. Our Legacy Walkway features names of donors, loved ones, special remembrances, and favorite sayings. Bricks are a great opportunity to congratulate a graduate, celebrate an advanced degree or accomplishment, or honor your loved ones.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to leave more than a memory at Oakwood University. You can leave your own legacy as we continue our mission – to transform the lives of our students.
|
|
Give back year-round to Oakwood University
while shopping online with AmazonSmile.
|
|
The AmazonSmile Foundation will send OU .5% of eligible purchases when you choose Oakwood University.
|
|
It's simple:
- You can use your current Amazon account.
-
Just click https://smile.amazon.com.
- When prompted, select Oakwood University as your charitable organization, and then
- Shop as you normally do.
|
|
Donations are made by the AmazonSmile Foundation and are not tax deductible by you.
Your Oakwood University family thanks you for all you continue to do for
"our dear Oakwood."
|
|
Show yOUr Pride in Alabama! |
|
|
|
Purchasing an Alabama “Oakwood University License Plate” is a simple way to contribute to scholarships for Oakwood students who are Alabama residents.
Request your Oakwood University collegiate plate when you normally register your car in Alabama so you don’t have to double pay. Contact Debbe Millet in IMPR if you have any questions.
|
|
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. |
|
|
|
InsideOakwood is published by the Office of Integrated Marketing & Public Relations.
Editor: Debbe Millet
Photographer: Teymi Townsend
Graphic Designer: Ron J. Pride
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
