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Letter to the ORU Family - November 17, 2008

info@oru.edu — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:00:00 -0600

Oral Roberts University has come many miles in the last year. We have made progress in key areas to keep the mission of the university alive, but there are still tough decisions that have to be made to ensure we continue to provide a quality, whole-person education for our students. The...

ORU Jazz Combos Concert - November 16, 2008

info@oru.edu — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 08:00:00 -0600

The Oral Roberts University Jazz Combos will hold a concert on Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m. in Timko-Barton Performance Hall on the ORU campus. The groups will perform a wide variety of styles from jazz standards to blues to Latin. There will also be some numbers that include voice and...

ORU to Perform Moonlight and Magnolias - November 14, 2008

info@oru.edu — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:00:00 -0600

Oral Roberts University's first production at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center will be Moonlight and Magnolias at 8 p.m. on Nov. 20-22 and at 2 p.m. on Nov. 23. This hilarious comedy, set in Hollywood in 1939, takes its audience into the office of renowned movie producer David O. Selznick, who...

Students Compute at Programming Contest - November 14, 2008

info@oru.edu — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:00:00 -0600

The "ORU Blue" team, won first place in the undergraduate division at their site in the Association for Computing Machinery South Central USA Regional Programming Contest. The contest took place at four different sites in the south-central region which includes Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana. The ORU team competed at the...

SEPARATION TERMS COMPLETE - November 14, 2008

info@oru.edu — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:00:00 -0600

TULSA, Okla., November 14, 2008 - Oral Roberts University (ORU) today announced the finalization of the Separation Agreement with its former President, Dr. Richard L. Roberts. Based upon information and advice from an independent compensation consultant, ORU has agreed to pay Roberts his $223,600 annual salary for the remaining...

ORU Students Knock for the Needy - November 11, 2008

info@oru.edu — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:00:00 -0600

Oral Roberts University students went out into local neighborhoods on Oct. 31. However, instead of asking for candy, they collected over 8,300 cans of food. This canned food collection is part of the university's annual Fall Outreach. Oral Roberts University students are prepared and encouraged to "go into every person's...

ORU Dance Students Share What They've Learned at Fall Performance - November 9, 2008

info@oru.edu — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 08:00:00 -0600

The ORU fall dance concert Motility will be held Nov. 13-15 at 7:30 each evening in Howard Auditorium on the ORU campus. The concert will consist of pieces choreographed by the dance department faculty as well as original pieces choreographed and performed by the dance students. Tickets are $5 each and...

Frequently Asked Questions - November 7, 2008

info@oru.edu — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:00:00 -0600

What are the plans for the Prayer Tower, now that the Abundant Life Prayer Group has moved out? Will we install a new prayer group? Thanks to a Board of Trustees mandate, ORU will establish a campus prayer room within the ORU Prayer Tower. According to the...

University Chorale Concert at ORU - November 7, 2008

info@oru.edu — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:00:00 -0600

The University Chorale of Oral Roberts University will perform Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the lobby of Timko-Barton Hall on the ORU campus. Come enjoy a wide variety of both a cappella and accompanied music as this large choir sings everything from Christmas selections to a rousing rendition of Jackson...

Visit Oral Roberts University for College Weekend Nov. 6-8 - November 4, 2008

info@oru.edu — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:00:00 -0600

Oral Roberts University's College Weekend is Nov. 6-8. This is a chance for prospective students to get to know the campus, academics, and the faculty and staff. The weekend includes activities to introduce visitors to the Aerobics Center, help them get a feel for residence hall living, and the fun...

Graduate Theology College Weekend - November 4, 2008

info@oru.edu — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:00:00 -0600

If you are looking for a place to do graduate studies in theology or counseling, come check out what ORU has to offer at the Graduate Theology College Weekend Nov. 6-8, 2008. Participants can expect events and banquets with graduate school deans, faculty, and current students, information sessions about academics, financial...

ORU Students to Perform Classic Puccini Opera - November 3, 2008

info@oru.edu — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 08:00:00 -0600

The Oral Roberts University departments of music and theatre will perform the classic Puccini opera Gianni Schicchi Nov. 6 and 7 at 8 p.m. In the opera, Buoso Donati has died and his friends and relatives are thinking of nothing but his will and who will ultimately prosper from his death....

ORU Chamber Singers and Vocal Jazz to Perform - October 29, 2008

info@oru.edu — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:00:00 -0500

The Oral Roberts University Chamber Singers and Vocal Jazz will hold a concert Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. in Timko-Barton Hall on the ORU campus. Come enjoy the sounds of the ORU Chamber Singers as they perform selections by Charles Stanford, Jackson Berkey, ORU faculty member Dr. Cheryl Bocanegra and...

Are You Board Material? - October 28, 2008

info@oru.edu — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 09:00:00 -0500

There's nothing like planning ahead -- way ahead! We're already thinking about the fall 2009 Alumni Board of Directors election, and who will run for office. Could you be the right man -- or woman -- for the job? If you would like to be considered for a spot on the '09...

The Love Alliance: Making Social Justice A Reality - October 28, 2008

info@oru.edu — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 09:00:00 -0500

The last 16 months have been quite the ride for young alumni David and Lauren Ranzino ('05 and '06 graduates, respectively). After launching a nonprofit organization known as The Love Alliance (TLA) in June 2007, they have weathered many ups and downs and witnessed God's unfailing provision on many occasions. The gist...