SHAWNEE – Following an official announcement by Oklahoma Baptist University president Dr. Heath Thomas earlier today, classes at OBU will be moving online for the remainder of the semester beginning Monday, March 23.
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Pertinent information for OBU student-athletes is listed below.
- Classes are fully ONLINE beginning March 23 through the end of the semester.
- Campus Housing is closed except for extreme hardship cases and married students. Students and employees will be receiving an email from OBU later today providing specifics on housing and food service options for those who need to stay on campus for extreme hardship. Additionally, students will receive an email from Residential Life about procedures regarding procuring belongings from residence halls and apartments.
- OBU will be providing relief for students for room and board. Details will be coming next week.
- We will continue to monitor the situation and will make a decision concerning Spring Commencement at a later date.
- The OBU campus is not closing. We are directing individuals who can work from home, to work from home to reduce the number of people on campus in accordance with CDC guidelines. Essential personnel will work from the OBU campus and other personnel will work remotely as necessary. Supervisors are working with the President's Council to identify positions/employees in their specific areas who can work remotely from home and are making arrangements for them to do so. Working remotely from home is a temporary measure during this time of national emergency.
- All athletics facilities will be closed until further notice.
- No countable athletically related activities (CARA) will be allowed.
Student-athletes and parents are encouraged to follow the official
@OBU_Athletics Twitter account for the most up-to-date information. A page as been created at
OBUBison.com/COVID19 as a centralized hub for updates throughout the remainder of the spring semester.
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