Events of Interest
2013 Ohio Christian University graduate and former Disaster Management and Relief student Tempest Norris recently had her work published in the quarterly academic journal, Healing Ministry. The issue was dedicated to prose and poetry surrounding emotional trauma. Ms. Norris had stiff competition for the issue and beat out a number of other submissions to earn the spot in Healing Ministry.Tempest’s poem, “What Would Happen” was originally written for one of her disaster classes at OCU. The course instructor, Thad Hicks stated, “Tempest is very talented. I knew the first time I saw her work, she had a unique and valuable voice that needed to be shared.”A proven and effective tool for emergency and disaster management professionals, Healing Ministry is a quarterly journal for those who work with individuals or groups suffering from trauma, sickness, death and dying. Healing Ministry offers a balanced mix of relevant articles, timely research, field studies, commentaries and human interest stories on the power of faith to guide and comfort those in need.
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Alumnus Publishes Book
Published: October 26, 2021
On November 10-11, 2021, Ohio Christian University will host R.E. Addison,
Class of 2021, on campus after the release of his book, Yeshua's Thief. Set
in 28 A.D., Yeshua’s Thief is the story of the family of a thief on the
cross who was forgiven. It is a story of sacrifice, redemption, and
romance.
Ohio Christian University President Jon Kulaga states “being able to
celebrate the success of our students is a joy and a privilege. R.E. is
fulfilling his calling as a pastor, enjoying success as a husband and father,
and now as a writer. Ohio Christian University’s Christ-Centered
On November 10-11, 2021, Ohio Christian University will host R.E. Addison,
Class of 2021, on campus after the release of his book, Yeshua's Thief. Set
in 28 A.D., Yeshua’s Thief is the story of the family of a thief on the
cross who was forgiven. It is a story of sacrifice, redemption, and
romance.
Ohio Christian University President Jon Kulaga states “being able to
celebrate the success
On November 10-11, 2021, Ohio Christian University will host R.E. Addison,
Class of 2021, on campus after the release of his book, Yeshua's Thief. Set
in 28 A.D., Yeshua’s Thief is the story of the
2021 Summer Celebration Picnic
Published: August 6, 2021
Ohio Christian University held its first ever Summer Celebration Picnic on
Friday, July 16, 2021. This was a time for OCU Alumni, donor partners and
community members to get together and enjoy Food, Friends and Fellowship. In
spite of some scattered storms, many people of all ages gathered together.
Matt Hunnell, VP of University Advancement commented: “Despite a little
rain, we had a great turn out. It was wonderful to see smiling faces on
campus, and our friends enjoying music, a good meal, and time together. We
look forward to many more events and gatherings on campus in the
Ohio Christian University held its first ever Summer Celebration Picnic on
Friday, July 16, 2021. This was a time for OCU Alumni, donor partners and
community members to get together and enjoy Food, Friends and Fellowship. In
spite of some scattered storms, many people of all ages gathered together.
Matt Hunnell, VP of University Advancement commented: “Despite a little
rain, we had a great
Ohio Christian University held its first ever Summer Celebration Picnic on
Friday, July 16, 2021. This was a time for OCU Alumni, donor partners and
community members to get together and enjoy Food
Dr. Melvin Maxwell Graduates to Glory
Published: July 4, 2020
Melvin Maxwell was known as a powerful man of God and prayer warrior by those
who knew him. On Saturday, July 4, 2020, Dr. Maxwell graduated from this life
to his eternal home and was united with his Savior whom he loved. He was born
in Georgetown, Ohio, on November 15, 1921, and grew up during the Great
Depression. Though his mother died at an early age, his father was a godly
man and raised him and his brother Millard to follow Christ no matter how
hard the situation.
On August 25, 1942, Maxwell married his wife, Laura. They had three children
together: Lawrence (Larry), John, and
Melvin Maxwell was known as a powerful man of God and prayer warrior by those
who knew him. On Saturday, July 4, 2020, Dr. Maxwell graduated from this life
to his eternal home and was united with his Savior whom he loved. He was born
in Georgetown, Ohio, on November 15, 1921, and grew up during the Great
Depression. Though his mother died at an early age, his father was a godly
man and
Melvin Maxwell was known as a powerful man of God and prayer warrior by those
who knew him. On Saturday, July 4, 2020, Dr. Maxwell graduated from this life
to his eternal home and was united with
Archived Articles of Interest
OCU Graduate Update - Annie Edmonds
Published: October 24, 2016
OCU graduate Annie Edmonds shares this update from the field:
I am currently working at New Beginnings Christian school in Columbus Ohio,
teaching first grade. There are countless times I refer back to my education
while in the classroom. It is so encouraging to know that I still have a
great support system at OCU, I know that if I ever needed anything they would
be there in a heartbeat! I am thankful for each one of my professors that
took time to help me achieve my goals and dreams!
OCU graduate Annie Edmonds shares this update from the field:
I am currently working at New Beginnings Christian school in Columbus Ohio,
teaching first grade. There are countless times I refer back to my education
while in the classroom. It is so encouraging to know that I still have a
great support system at OCU, I know that if I ever needed anything they would
be there in a heartbeat! I
OCU graduate Annie Edmonds shares this update from the field:
I am currently working at New Beginnings Christian school in Columbus Ohio,
teaching first grade. There are countless times I refer
OCU Emerency Management Supports Community Response Partner
Published: August 24, 2016
CIRCLEVILLE - Where there is a need, there is a solution,
and Box65 recently found one through a community partnership with Ohio
Christian University.
Box65, the scene support unit for local fire departments, has found a new
home with OCU after having to vacate its previous digs
at Circleville Station 2. Its base of operations is now in
the OCU Service Center on North Court Street near Bell Station Road.
The partnership came through contact with Dr. Thad Hicks, director of the
Emergency
CIRCLEVILLE - Where there is a need, there is a solution,
and Box65 recently found one through a community partnership with Ohio
Christian University.
Box65, the scene support unit for local fire departments, has found a new
home with OCU after having to vacate its previous digs
at Circleville Station 2. Its base of operations is now in
the OCU Service Center on North Court Street near Bell
CIRCLEVILLE - Where there is a need, there is a solution,
and Box65 recently found one through a community partnership with Ohio
Christian University.
Box65, the scene support unit for local fire
Alum attributes success to time at OCU
Published: June 29, 2016
Latricia (Sullivan) Johnston, ’08, is a third generation Ohio Christian
University alum who was recently was appointed Centennial Project Director
for Fairfield Medical Center (FMC), where she will manage and coordinate a
year-long celebration in honor of 100 years of existence of FMC.
Johnston has dedicated her professional life in the service of others with
more than 23 years of non-profit, corporate, and higher education
communications including grant writing, personal and legacy gift planning,
fundraising events, physician and employee fundraising, marketing, event
planning and
Latricia (Sullivan) Johnston, ’08, is a third generation Ohio Christian
University alum who was recently was appointed Centennial Project Director
for Fairfield Medical Center (FMC), where she will manage and coordinate a
year-long celebration in honor of 100 years of existence of FMC.
Johnston has dedicated her professional life in the service of others with
more than 23 years of non-
Latricia (Sullivan) Johnston, ’08, is a third generation Ohio Christian
University alum who was recently was appointed Centennial Project Director
for Fairfield Medical Center (FMC), where she will
Emergency Management Students Participate in Emergency Exercise
Published: June 8, 2016
ORIENT, Ohio — The Pickaway County Emergency Management Office in
conjunction with The State Emergency Management Office conducted a functional
hazardous materials exercise last Friday. The purpose of the exercise was to
ensure that an adequate hazardous materials response plan exists on the
county level. The functional exercise involved a simulated hazardous material
release that occurred on state Route 762 in Scioto Township.
Ohio Christian University Emergency Management has been involved since the
planning stage of this emergency exercise event. The initial impetus of the
ORIENT, Ohio — The Pickaway County Emergency Management Office in
conjunction with The State Emergency Management Office conducted a functional
hazardous materials exercise last Friday. The purpose of the exercise was to
ensure that an adequate hazardous materials response plan exists on the
county level. The functional exercise involved a simulated hazardous material
release that occurred
ORIENT, Ohio — The Pickaway County Emergency Management Office in
conjunction with The State Emergency Management Office conducted a functional
hazardous materials exercise last Friday. The purpose
Thank you, Nurses! - National Nurse Week
Published: May 6, 2016
National Nurse Week, sometimes known as National RN Recognition Day, begins
today and runs from May 6- May 12, 2016, and since OCU graduated its first
class of nurses at a pinning ceremony on April 30 — we'd like to thank all
of the nurses out there for everything you do!
Ohio Christian University wants to take this week to honor our nurses and our
nursing students. If you see a nurse this week, thank them for their hard
work and diligence in their field. Nurses—we couldn’t do it without you!
National Nurse Week exists to acknowledge all nurses and their important role
in society. The
National Nurse Week, sometimes known as National RN Recognition Day, begins
today and runs from May 6- May 12, 2016, and since OCU graduated its first
class of nurses at a pinning ceremony on April 30 — we'd like to thank all
of the nurses out there for everything you do!
Ohio Christian University wants to take this week to honor our nurses and our
nursing students. If you see a nurse this
National Nurse Week, sometimes known as National RN Recognition Day, begins
today and runs from May 6- May 12, 2016, and since OCU graduated its first
class of nurses at a pinning ceremony on April
