Named Dean of Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts in 1986
Friends of the Arts program begun to support the College of Fine Arts
Began "Friends of the Arts" newsletter in 1987
American Guild of English Handbell Ringers recognized the University Ringers as one of the exemplary college handbell programs in 1990
OBU Preparatory Program continued to reach more children with choirs receiving state and national recognition
Initiated OBU Oratorio program combining all choral organizations under the direction of nationally known guest conductors; group sang Brahms' "Requiem" with Tulsa Philharmonic in 1990
Art Building renovated and remodeled; Arts Annex building acquired
Celebrated the 90th birthday of Dean Warren M. Angell in May 1997
Potter Auditorium, Yarborough Auditorium, music studios, and classrooms remodeled in 1999-2000; building made handicap accessible; organ console replaced and enlarged to include a four-manual keyboard
OBU/Shawnee Community Orchestra inaugurated in 2001 with funding from Kirkpatrick Foundation and in cooperation with University of Oklahoma
Craig-Dorland Theater renovated in 2003
Division of Music added Worship Arts component in 2006; graphic design major introduced by Department of Art in 2007
OBU Theatre's presentation of "As It Is In Heaven" named best play presented at the 2009 Region VI Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival
OBU electronic media production students regularly win the majority of top awards in competition with state and regional colleges
