Oral Roberts University - Perihelion Yearbook (Tulsa, OK)

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September 7, 1965 dawned as a day of triumph in the welcoming of the first freshman class of 300 to Oral Roberts University. It was an exciting day, both for the eager students who came from across the United States to attend this new college, and for its president, Oral Roberts, who was witnessing his dream coming true. Dedication day dawned on April 2, 1967, as more than 18,000 people came from all over the United States and from other coun- tries to witness the event. Numbered in the crowd were many of Oral Roberts life-long friends and partners, distinguis ed educators, congressmen, the governor, the mayor, and a large de- legation of religious officials. Oklahoma weather lived up to its reputation and produced a typically windy day for the occasion. The guest speaker was Dr. Billy Graham, the well-known evangelist, and a close friend of President Roberts. In his dedicat- ory address, he admonished, This institution was built by the prayers and dedication and money of men and women who love God, who believe the Gospel, and who believe the Bible is the Word of God. Let the Regents, the faculty and the students be sure that they understand the purpose and objectives of ORU. Many a school that was forged in the flames, exists today in smoke. May ORU produce a holy enthusiasm for the will of God. I propose that you determine today to keep a personal relationship between fac- ulty and students. Secondly, I pro ose that you determine this day to keep the faith of those wqmo founded this institution. Thirdly, I propose that you determine this day to develop strong minds and bodies and high moral standards. Fourthly, I propose that you determine this day to keep an emphasis on evangelism. To this end we dedicate ORU. 4 ,Thug

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By 1967, enrollment had doubled. Seven major building comprised a part of the 500 acre campus. Two tri-winged residence halls housing 650 men and women each were added alon with the Health Resources Center, which con- tained basketball courts, a swimming pool, the student health service and the Department of Physical Education. March 31, 1971, marked another step in the growth of Oral Roberts Univer- sity. Six short years after the university opened its doors, ORU was granted full accreditation by the North Central As- sociation of Colleges and Secondary Schools. It was a day of victory and celebration! E M R berts Hall