Oakwood University faculty, staff and administrators gathered at the McKee Business & Technology Complex for University Colloquium, August 1-4, to officially start the new school year. Colloquium is an annual event for the purpose of equipping and inspiring employees through information presented by guest speakers, discussions, and seminars.
This year's theme, "New Directions in Higher Education," recognizes and responds to challenges facing Seventh-day Adventist Colleges and Universities in general, and HBCUs in particular.
Guest speaker Brian Bridges, Ph.D., (right) vice president of Research and Member Engagement at the United Negro College Fund, discussed one of the UNCF's newest initiatives called Career Pathways, which focuses on career placement of students after graduation.
Daily devotionals were presented by Oakwood alumnus Debleaire Snell, '99, senior pastor of the First Church of Seventh-day Adventists in Huntsville. His sermons centered on the spiritual foundations needed to face challenges, including hearing and recognizing the voice of God, prayer, and discipleship.
Special Assistant to the President and Senior Chaplain Dr. Howard Weems described the organization of intercessory prayer ministry teams across the campus as we go into 24/7 prayer for the mission effectiveness of our Oakwood enterprise. Without the special blessing of God, our best efforts will fall short; but with God's blessing, nothing shall be impossible to us!
New members of the Oakwood family were introduced in a popular segment entitled "New Faces, New Places," and updates were given on the various campus improvements, including department relocations, improvements in technology, and enrollment reports. All sessions were held in the Committee of 100 Auditorium in the McKee Business & Technology Complex.
Posted By: Reginald Culpepper
Thursday, August 4th 2016 at 2:24PM
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