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OWU featured on Internet wsRadio.com
Wednesday November 15, 2006
After a visit to the OWU campus, wsRadio.com host Caz Taylor decided to feature the university for an entire program which aired on November 11 and can be heard on the internet at the wsRadio.com website. OWU President, Dr. Everett Piper joined show hosts Bill and Caz to introduce a remarkable campus and its Biblical mission" to the stations listeners. Additional segments of the show feature Dr. Bob Myers, V.P for Academic Affairs, Eddy Shigley, V.P. for Student Development and Regina VanDyke, parent of an OWU student.
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The four segments featuring OWU are:
1) OWU Showcase - In the Spotlight
Dr. Everett Piper, OWU President, joins Bill and Caz to introduce a remarkable campus and Biblical mission.
2) OWU Showcase - Making Academics Fun
Joining Dr. Piper, OWU head of Academic Affairs, Bob Myers provides audio snapshots of people and places that set their campus apart.
3) OWU Showcase - A Parents Perspective
Dr. Piper visits with parent Regina VanDyke and receives a unique point of view from the mom of multiple OWU students.
4) OWU Showcase - Student Body Right!
Eddy Shigley of the Student Development Department joins Piper to present OWU's perspective in dealing with student life and Christian ministry.
Oklahoma Wesleyan University is a four-year Christian university of the liberal arts and sciences that is fully accredited by the North Central Association. It is a member of the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities as well as the Council of Independent Colleges and Universities and the Association of Oklahoma Independent Colleges and Universities.