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Volume LXI, Number 5

Winter, 2007-2008

122nd founders day observed

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Honorary doctorate recipients Mrs. Holly Dunn Pendleton and Rev. Jack L. Eberhardt with OCU President Alton Davis

On Friday, Nov. 2nd, Oakland City University celebrated the 122nd anniversary of it’s founding.  A convocation was held in Johnson Center during which two Honorary Doctorates were awarded.  Jack L. Eberhardt was presented with a doctorate of divinity degree and Holly Dunn Pendleton was awarded a Doctor of Humanities Degree.  The program was well attended by students, staff and representatives of the General Baptist Headquarters where Dr. Eberhardt is the Director of International Missions for the General Baptist Denomination since 1996. Following the program, a luncheon was served to the honorees, their families and invited guests.
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Inside this issue:

2         FROM THE DIRECTOR        

4         HOMECOMING &

                   HALL OF FAME            

5         CAMPUS VISITORS              

7         CATCHING UP WITH           

8         LEST WE FORGET               

9, 14    ALUMNI NEWS                

10       REMEMBERING THE PAST

11        SNOWBIRD MEETING   

12-13  OCU SPORTS                

15       ALUMNI ASSOC.                    MEMBERS