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Slideshow: Christian Focus Week

Ouachita’s hosted its annual Christian Focus Week from Sunday, Feb. 12, through Friday, Feb. 17. The week’s events included a concert by Phil Wickham, speakers Steven Weathers and Justin Hardin, worship led by Jarrod Morris and an Art and Worship activity. Pictures by Kristen Barnard,…

Slideshow: McBeth Collection

Dr. W. Francis McBeth was an internationally acclaimed composer and conductor and former professor of music at Ouachita who passed away in January. McBeth’s wife Mary has been working with Dr. Ray Granade, director of library services, to donate many of the documents and books…

Student suggestion prompts extended library hours

Riley-Hickingbotham Library has changed its hours for the spring semester in an effort to more effectively meet the needs of students. The library will open earlier during the week and on Sundays while Saturday hours will be shortened. The new hours are Monday through Thursday…

Cultures Combine at International Food Festival

Talk around campus is dotted with different accents, representing the diversity of students walking the halls. On February 21, international students will have the chance to present their cultures in a different way. LISTEN: Rachel Spencer interviews Sharon Cosh, Ouachita’s ESL coordinator. For $5, students…

Annual Shambarger Competition Will Recognize Top Singers

Ouachita’s Vocal Studies Program will hold its 14th annual Mary Shambarger Competition for Singers on Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 2 p.m. in McBeth Recital Hall. Students who are in their fourth semester of vocal studies are eligible to participate in the competition. “The more the…

Arts Center features local Black History Month exhibit

Throughout the month of February the Arkadelphia Arts Center is hosting an exhibit on Black History Month featuring local black artists, celebrities and authors. According to its brochure, the exhibit features “musicians through the ages,” antique items used throughout the last century, photographs, books and…

Pruet School hosts pastors’ counseling workshop, invites students

The Pruet School of Christian Studies, in partnership with Henderson State University and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, will host “Caring for the Caregiver,” a conference on issues in Christian counseling, on Friday, Feb. 24. Dr. Bill Viser, associate professor of Christian ministry, has been…

Christian Focus Week Schedule

2012 Christian Focus Week Schedule Monday, Feb. 13 9 a.m. – Worship with Steven Weathers and Jarrod Morris in Jones Performing Arts Center (classes canceled) 12 noon – Noonday with Matthew Miller in Berry Chapel 4 p.m. – “Rooted & Worshipping” Breakout: Art & Worship…

Slideshow: Tiger Blast/Ouachita Sounds Concert

Tiger Blast and Ouachita Sounds held a concert Friday, Feb. 10. The concert featured musicians, singers, colorguard and baton twirling. Pictures by Dr. Wesley Kluck. Post Views: 1,304

Students Selected for Arkansas Intercollegiate Band/Choir

The Arkansas Music Educator’s Conference is an annual two-day workshop for the state’s music teachers and directors. This year’s conference will be held in Hot Springs. This conference is an important event for music educators of every level, as they are able to attend sessions…

CFW Activities Are Traditional, Yet Fresh

Under normal circumstances, the most popular way to spend an hour of canceled classes would be a nap. However, the people in charge of Christian Focus Week are hoping students will use their time to re-focus their relationship with Christ rather than re-focusing their sleep…