Jajuan Sanders is a native of the most charming city in America: Baltimore, Maryland. He was born to his greatest support and motivation, Christine Thomas and Johnathan Sanders. Currently, he is studying Theology and Psychology with the hopes of graduating with a BA in Theology and Psychology next school year. This vibrant young man aspires…
Approximately 12 Information Technology staff from Southern Adventist University came to Oakwood on May 18 to meet with Oakwood’s IT team, in a second-of-its-kind technology summit. “Technology teams for any organization are unique and face similar issues, struggles and successes. Tech teams in higher education are that much more specialized and benefit largely from interaction…
Berthier Francois, senior computer science major from Brooklyn, New York, has successfully completed Laserfiche Gold Certification, sponsored by the Division of Information Technology. Mr. Francois went through a rigorous training program that included, but was not limited to: “Getting Started with Laserfiche 10; Capture; Creating a Quick Fields Session; Using and Designing Laserfiche Forms 10….
Student success! It is my desire to give full attention to helping students achieve the mission and core values of Oakwood University. Growing up on the campus of Oakwood College gave me a firsthand “Oakwood Experience.” Attending the College Church dramatically impacted my life. The intellectual training I received at the college, and the robust…
They’ve been called the “pen of inspiration,” “inspired writings,” lesser light,” “Spirit of Prophecy,” and depending on your age, “the little red or black books”—we are referring the writings of Ellen G. White. According to the November 17, 2014, issue of The Smithsonian, Ellen G. White was named as one of “the 100 Most Significant…
The mission of Oakwood University is to transform students through biblically-based education for service to God and humanity. The basis of our Seventh-day Adventist education is restoration to the image of God through a holistic, God-first curriculum under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Adventist schools should seek to make students whole through a curriculum…
Each year, the Office of the Vice President for Research and Faculty Development invites all full-time faculty members, as well as staff with faculty appointments, to complement their classroom activity by submitting prepared manuscripts for publication in areas of their instructional discipline. The objectives transcend merely getting “something” or “anything” in print, and focuses squarely…
. 1970s A long-term commitment by Zavon Kanion, DDS, ’75, and his wife Jacqueline of Kansas City, Missouri, resulted in the development of 30 new apartments on Kansas City’s east side for qualified low-income tenants. The developments represent a $9 million investment by the Kanions’ company, Oak Point Partners LLC. The project was recognized with…
Members of the Greater Orlando Chapter of the Oakwood University Alumni Association set sail for their annual alumni cruise, from June 3 to 10. The ship ported in Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Mexico and The Bahamas. This annual cruise gives alumni a chance to come together, fellowship, and reminisce about their individual and collective Oakwood Experience….