19.3.13

Beautiful Oklahoma Gem

Last week I was privileged to be in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, for the Oklahoma Wesleyan University Board of Trustees meeting. After the last session, I got my camera out and took a few pictures.


The campus coffee house, Doc Lacy’s, is named for my father. It includes a fireplace, lounge seating, cafĂ© tables and chairs, and an internet area. The original design has been expanded to include a patio by the lake and outside seating. The lake and patio can be seen reflected in the windows. This is a very special place for me as it reminds me of a wonderful Dad and the many years he (and my mom) invested in the lives of young people.

Doc Lacy’s is a great place for students to drink coffee, play games, visit, and study. The student government organization plans special activities and contests at Doc Lacy’s throughout the year.


A remarkable Scott Stearman bronze sculpture is located beside the lake next to the library. It depicts the blind man after being healed by Jesus at the pool of Siloam. The lake in the background is spring-fed, hence the beautiful, clear water. Students often fish there. This picture was taken just before chapel, so no one was fishing at the time.

I feel privileged to serve on the OKWU Board of Trustees. This campus is a beautiful “gem” set in Bartlesville.

6 comments:

  1. In your brother's posts about your father, I missed (or more likely forgot) that he had taught at OKWU. I've enjoyed reading the stories of his early life. How great is it that he has been remembered in that way?

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    1. Secondary Roads, the OKWU campus was purchased with funds from the sale of a college here in Colorado where Dad had been president. He was not still president at the time of the sale. The property in Oklahoma included a beautiful mansion, a lake, and acreage. The campus was developed around the beautiful lake.

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  2. Lucky you. Nice photos. Haven't been there since the Stearman was installed.

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    1. Vanilla, the sculpture is really impressive. The Keating Business building opened in the fall and the complete renovation of the Science building was ready for BOT tours during this meeting. Another dorm is now under construction and will open in the fall. Also by fall, the Carriage House will be remodeled as a recreation center for students.

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  3. I'd love to see the campus and coffee cafe! It is perfect that a place of fellowship and refreshment was named after your dad! I am so glad our family had the opportunity of getting to know him better when he lived with you in Olathe. My kids remember him very fondly too!

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    1. Captain Nancy, I hope you can visit the campus someday. The coffee house is a fitting tribute to Dad. We loved having him live with us and are so happy you got to know him better.

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