Events of Interest
Ohio Christian University’s commitment to education isn’t exclusively highereducation; this commitment includes every stage of a person’s learning experience.That’s why OCU is a dedicated to “Kids on Campus” – a summer enrichmentprogram for first through fourth graders that allows them to experience academiclife on a college campus, while improving their math, science, art, and technologyskills.The program is a partnership with Pickaway HELPS (Higher Education for LearnersPartnership) and Ohio Christian University with generous support from PPGindustries.Campus rarely lacks youthful exuberance, but having Kids on Campus really broughta child-rich energy. It wasn’t just the adults who enjoyed having the kids around; thekids had fun too. Here are some of the student responses on the end-of-coursesurvey responding to the questions: What did you like best? “Friendly teachers andkids.” “Experiments!” “Going on the tour of campus.” “I liked everything to the moonand back 2,000 times!!!” Additionally, students said they felt “smart,” “excited,”“grown-up,” “like I’m in college,” “I’m too old next year— boo!”“This is a meaningful experience across the board to students of all ages,” saidChristy Mills, executive director of Pickaway HELPS. Mills adds, “The elementarylevel kids participated in lots of hands-on fun activities with the bonus ofestablishing an early familiarity and comfort level with a college campus.” Accordingto Mills, “Each year enrollment has grown from the first year when 20 participated.In the past we added afternoon sessions and technology, then this year we addedart, and again had more students participate in Kids on Campus than ever before.Plans are already in process for the addition of music classes in 2016.”OCU is looking forward to hosting the 10th year of Kids on Campus next summer. Photos courtesy of Circleville Herald.
Events of Interest
Events of Interest
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Lest We Forget Honors the Fallen
Published: October 16, 2019
Lest We Forget returned to Ohio Christian University to remember those who
lost their lives 18 years ago on 9/11 when terrorists hijacked commercial
airliners and struck down the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New
York and damaged the Pentagon. The event honored the first responders who
sacrificed themselves to save others on that fateful day and the military
service members who answered their nation's call to fight against terrorism.
In the 9/11 attacks, almost 3,000 innocent civilians lost their lives, over
400 firefighters and police died during rescue operations, and
Lest We Forget returned to Ohio Christian University to remember those who
lost their lives 18 years ago on 9/11 when terrorists hijacked commercial
airliners and struck down the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New
York and damaged the Pentagon. The event honored the first responders who
sacrificed themselves to save others on that fateful day and the military
service members who
Lest We Forget returned to Ohio Christian University to remember those who
lost their lives 18 years ago on 9/11 when terrorists hijacked commercial
airliners and struck down the twin towers of the
Ohio Christian Atlanta Site Students Honor Caregivers
Published: October 16, 2019
A group of three students at the Ohio Christian University Atlanta site, as
part of a project management class, chose to plan and host their own event
honoring caregivers. In the course of five weeks, the students developed a
charter, raised community support, and organized a black and white dinner for
over 40 caregivers and nurses in the Atlanta area.
“For the way they started and the way they finished in that class time, I
was just truly amazed,” their professor, Selena Buchanan, said.
The class normally requires students to plan for a fictious event, however,
class member LaShaeele
A group of three students at the Ohio Christian University Atlanta site, as
part of a project management class, chose to plan and host their own event
honoring caregivers. In the course of five weeks, the students developed a
charter, raised community support, and organized a black and white dinner for
over 40 caregivers and nurses in the Atlanta area.
“For the way they started and the way
A group of three students at the Ohio Christian University Atlanta site, as
part of a project management class, chose to plan and host their own event
honoring caregivers. In the course of five
Ohio Christian Hosts Youth Explosion
Published: July 29, 2019
Ohio Christian University was happy to host the Youth Explosion camp on July
25 through 28. The camp was organized by the Marion Christian Center’s
Youth Ministry. The event was meant to provide the opportunity to experience
God in a real and impactful way.
“This year, the theme is that God made them special and how to discover
their gifts and talents to glorify Him” said Marion Christian Center Lead
Pastor Perry Payne.
Each day of camp kicked off with a student led devotional going over the
Beatitudes of Jesus followed by real life breakout sessions. After lunch,
students
Ohio Christian University was happy to host the Youth Explosion camp on July
25 through 28. The camp was organized by the Marion Christian Center’s
Youth Ministry. The event was meant to provide the opportunity to experience
God in a real and impactful way.
“This year, the theme is that God made them special and how to discover
their gifts and talents to glorify Him” said Marion Christian
Ohio Christian University was happy to host the Youth Explosion camp on July
25 through 28. The camp was organized by the Marion Christian Center’s
Youth Ministry. The event was meant to provide
OCU Assisted with Summer Institute for Teachers
Published: June 14, 2019
The 2019 Summer Institute took place on June 3-7. The Ohio Christian
University Teacher Education Department partnered with Circleville City
Schools, Pickaway County Board of Developmental Disabilities, and Pickaway
County ESC to design an institute that would benefit many educators.
Courses offered for graduate credit included Trauma Informed Care Training
II, Orton-Gillingham Training, and Google Classroom Training.
The Ohio Christian University Teacher Education Department believes in
providing excellent and effective professional development for the teachers
and the school
The 2019 Summer Institute took place on June 3-7. The Ohio Christian
University Teacher Education Department partnered with Circleville City
Schools, Pickaway County Board of Developmental Disabilities, and Pickaway
County ESC to design an institute that would benefit many educators.
Courses offered for graduate credit included Trauma Informed Care Training
II, Orton-Gillingham Training, and
The 2019 Summer Institute took place on June 3-7. The Ohio Christian
University Teacher Education Department partnered with Circleville City
Schools, Pickaway County Board of Developmental
Archived Articles of Interest
Instructional Techniques for Teaching AYA Learners with Exceptionalities
Published: March 2, 2018
Adolescence to Young Adult majors (grades 7-12) take a course within our
program called “Instructional Techniques for Teaching AYA Learners with
Exceptionalities” in which they are placed with an Intervention Specialist
and learn instructional methods for students with disabilities and also with
giftedness.
This class is only one reason why our AYA program is different from others.
Our students are often treated to guest speakers who provide real-world and
first-hand information that our students will be able use as they teach.
Pictured are Rev. Joe and Peggy Duvall who spoke to our
Adolescence to Young Adult majors (grades 7-12) take a course within our
program called “Instructional Techniques for Teaching AYA Learners with
Exceptionalities” in which they are placed with an Intervention Specialist
and learn instructional methods for students with disabilities and also with
giftedness.
This class is only one reason why our AYA program is different from others.
Our
Adolescence to Young Adult majors (grades 7-12) take a course within our
program called “Instructional Techniques for Teaching AYA Learners with
Exceptionalities” in which they are placed with an
Teacher Ed Department Meeting Spring 2018
Published: March 2, 2018
The Teacher Education Department met for their spring meeting to discuss
updates within the programs and also for reminders of very important
information. There was also an announcement of European trip to Finland and
Sweden in May 2019. Current and future education students will have the
opportunity to travel to Finnish and Swedish schools to observe and interact
with their students and educational settings that are considered to be #1 in
the world, as well as sightsee and experience the culture during their time
there.
The Teacher Education Department met for their spring meeting to discuss
updates within the programs and also for reminders of very important
information. There was also an announcement of European trip to Finland and
Sweden in May 2019. Current and future education students will have the
opportunity to travel to Finnish and Swedish schools to observe and interact
with their students and
The Teacher Education Department met for their spring meeting to discuss
updates within the programs and also for reminders of very important
information. There was also an announcement of European
Students Gain Empathy in Tim Tebow’s Night to Shine
Published: March 1, 2018
By Amber Ginter
Ohio Christian University Teacher Education students and faculty participated
in Tim Tebow Foundation’s Night to Shine in Circleville Vineyard Church in
February. The event gave opportunities to show love and support to those
with disabilities.
Night to Shine is a prom where everyone can participate, delivering fun,
dancing, music, food, and normalcy. Created to embrace those with
exceptionalities so that they feel loved and special, the event enables
participants to show kindness in the spirit of Christian faith.
“It was a Christian event. Yet, you need not be a
By Amber Ginter
Ohio Christian University Teacher Education students and faculty participated
in Tim Tebow Foundation’s Night to Shine in Circleville Vineyard Church in
February. The event gave opportunities to show love and support to those
with disabilities.
Night to Shine is a prom where everyone can participate, delivering fun,
dancing, music, food, and normalcy. Created to embrace
By Amber Ginter
Ohio Christian University Teacher Education students and faculty participated
in Tim Tebow Foundation’s Night to Shine in Circleville Vineyard Church in
February. The event gave
OCU Aesthetic Club Hosts Worship Night
Published: February 27, 2018
By Amber Ginter
OCU Aesthetic Club, Movements from the Heart, hosted their first annual
Worship Night in the new Ministry and Performing Arts Center on Friday,
February 23. The performance comprised four choreographed routines, music
from Michelle Martin and Kyle Benecke, a ‘spoken word’ by Gerald
Mershimer, and a message by Tyler Freeman.
Featuring Amber Ginter and Anna Hambrick with paired members Amber
Ginter/Eric Fahrer, Anna Hambrick/Phillip Goodson, Faith Monaghan/Ian
Monaghan, Hannah Hostetler/Stephen Kibble, and Noelle Reif/Davi Pereira, the
club perfected a god-honoring
By Amber Ginter
OCU Aesthetic Club, Movements from the Heart, hosted their first annual
Worship Night in the new Ministry and Performing Arts Center on Friday,
February 23. The performance comprised four choreographed routines, music
from Michelle Martin and Kyle Benecke, a ‘spoken word’ by Gerald
Mershimer, and a message by Tyler Freeman.
Featuring Amber Ginter and Anna Hambrick with
By Amber Ginter
OCU Aesthetic Club, Movements from the Heart, hosted their first annual
Worship Night in the new Ministry and Performing Arts Center on Friday,
February 23. The performance
