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OBU announces Dennis and Emerson as new academic deans
OBU
Oklahoma Baptist University has selected two candidates to fill the newly established roles of dean of theology, arts, and humanities and dean of business, health science, and education. Dr. Matthew Y. Emerson, dean of the Hobbs College of Theology and Ministry at OBU, has been selected to serve as dean of theology, arts and humanities. Dr. Larinee Dennis, vice president for academic administration at Hannibal-LaGrange University in Hannibal, Missouri, has been selected to serve as dean of business, health science and education. Their appointments will be effective June 1, 2021.
In addition to his role as dean of the Hobbs College of Theology and Ministry, Emerson also serves as the Floyd K. Clark Chair of Christian Leadership, professor of religion and director of the Master of Arts in Christian studies and intercultural studies. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from Auburn University. He then earned both his M.Div. and Ph.D.
Paula McCurdy (left) with WERDCC Assistant Warden, Marilyn Buss.
Photo courtesy of WERDCC
In all the
recent rush and hubbub on the news, an employee of the year might have gone
unnoticed except by coworkers and close family. COVID has put a damper on many
benefits and awards banquets this year which would often include such awards.
The quiet
passing of being chosen as Employee of the Year might have been okay with Paula
McCurdy as she continued her work.
But that
quiet professionalism in the face of a global pandemic that hit Women’s Eastern
Reception, Diagnostic, and Correctional Center earned Paula the award not only