They filed in quietly. Instead of the usual buzz of shuffling feet and the uproar of conversations, there was only a hum of noise. As they made their way it was obvious that this chapel would not be like any other. On Sept. 19, the ORU student body, faculty and families joined together in the first ever Memorial Chapel service in commemoration of the six individuals with ties to the university who passed away in previous months.

Oral Roberts University students recently went on a free tour of Jenks, in hopes of creating a better bond between the school and nearby city.

The City of Jenks hosted 25 student leaders from SIFE, the Student Association and the Missions Department, as they visited the City Hall, Oklahoma Aquarium and the Jenks Planetarium.

When the first day of Engineering Seminar came around in August, students walked in expecting a normal day of class. No one anticipated that the room would be totally filled to capacity or that the location would have to be changed twice until they found a room that was large enough to fit more than 130 students.

Experienced professionals at ORU say anyone who suspects a child is being abused or neglected has a legal obligation to report it to law enforcement.

ORU Graduate School of Education Professor Dr. Sherri Tapp said the difference between following the policies of an organization versus following the law directly is important.

“If the policy of an organization is in contradiction with the law, the policy won’t protect the organization,” Tapp said.