Fall is always a special time of year, but I seem to enjoy it all the more after the hot summer we endured.  It could be, however, that the anticipation of experiences and events in October has caused excitement.

You already know that October brings Fall Break, which also means the semester if flying by.  We have gone through several accrediting visits for our various schools and the university as a whole recently, and I have observed yet again what fine young men and women we have here.  My desire is to see all of you complete your degree right here, so avail yourselves of the exceptional professors and classes.  A Majors Fair will be offered on October 26.

We are only days away from Homecoming Week and Tiger Tunes.  I don’t have to tell you that no university has any more excitement than Ouachita for these few days each year during this week.

I want to encourage all of our student body to be involved in some way during Homecoming.  Check the Tigernet for information about Homecoming activities, Tiger Tunes, the OSF Silent Auction, etc.  You also can hear more about Homecoming Week during Chapel next Tuesday, when the Homecoming Court and Hosts and Hostesses will be presented.  Don’t miss it!

Shortly after your return from Fall Break, Ouachita will be hosting a community celebration for the citizens of Arkadelphia as a part of our 125^th celebration.

This truly is a special time of year.  It is my privilege to be your president.  “I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy.”  Philippians 1:3-4.

Rex M. Horne, Jr.

I got out of my car today as I arrived on campus and felt just the slightest hint of cool in the air. The Bradford pear trees around campus have a subtle hint of red at their edges. It’s the last official day of summer! Tomorrow ushers in fall, my favorite season of the year. The campus is alive with students. The Tigers are having a solid start to their seasons. My office is somewhat quiet as our admissions counselors are out meeting you all at college fairs around the region. We are preparing for GROW which is two weeks from today! Which also means rehearsals are in full swing for Tiger Tunes. It is an exciting time of year at Ouachita!

One great part about living in Arkadelphia is the way that OBU can contribute to the education of my children. Today, my 4th grade daughter was on campus with her class to see our theater department’s children production for the year, School House Rock. How that took me back to to the Saturday mornings of my youth. I’ve been singing “Conjuction Junction” all day! I just peeked in for a couple of minutes and then headed back to the office, but I can’t wait to take all three kiddos to the full production this weekend! The theater students have done has amazing job.

Also today Dr. Horne was on one of our morning news broadcasts sharing about OBU’s recent enrollment increase and festivities surrounding our 125th anniversary. Take a look!

What better time to launch our new blog?

It is my hope that it will be a source of information (and maybe a little entertainment) for you…prospective students, parents, alumni, friends of OBU.

As Director of Admissions Counseling at OBU, you will hear from me, Lori Motl, periodically. But I will not be the only one you will hear from on this blog. We have some current students contributing regularly. Administrators from around campus will post periodically. Professors, as well. We want it to be a place where you can get a peek into campus from personal perspectives.

We also want to hear from you. Let me know your suggestions on who you would like to hear from on this blog.

Until next time,

Lori