The 2018 Homecoming Weekend celebrates the 70th anniversary of the school with alumni of Ohio Christian University (Mount of Praise Bible College 1948-1954, Circleville Bible College 1954-2006).
Our “A Future with a History” theme highlights the importance of recognizing who we are and acknowledging from where we come.
The gathering, supported by the Alumni Association and Student Government Association, builds on our evolving traditions. Highlights include:
Follow runners, leading the Torch Run and Parade, carrying a trailblazing torch that represents the Light that God through Christ brings into the world.
Participate in the Scholarship Golf Tournament and support student scholars through an 18-hole scramble with lunch and prizes.
Catch up with former players and classmates at the Men's and Women’s Alumni Basketball Games.
Join the Josias Rodriguez 5K Run and Walk to raise money for the Josias Rodriguez Ministry Scholarship Fund.
Breakfast with Departments is for networking and hearing alumni share their accomplishments, expertise, and advice.
Attend the Legacy Chapel worship service with alumnus and new CCCU General Superintendent Mike Holbrook.
Watch the Soccer Games and Crowning Homecoming King and Queen where the Trailblazers face Carlow University’s Celtics and the Student Government Association crowns Homecoming King and Queen.
Attend the Presidential Awards ceremony where President Kulaga presents new awards for Alumni of the Year, Young Alumni of the Year, Ministry Impact, and Faculty Member of the Year. Three alumni and one celebrated faculty member are being recognized. They are being singled out for their accomplishments in supporting the University’s mission of preparing students to serve effectively in the church and society.
Awardees met these criteria: 1) successful in their field, 2) respected and influential among peers, and 3) give back in time, talents, or treasure. They are:
Alumni of the Year - Mike Tipton ’04
Young Alumni of the Year – Taylor Prusinksi ’14
Ministry Impact Award - TBD
Faculty Award – Dr. Jim Smith
For the Events Schedule and to Register for events, click here.
Articles of Interest
29th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament Raises $30,000 for Students
Published: November 13, 2020
Ohio Christian University’s 29th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament
occurred on Friday, October 2nd at the Pickaway Golf Course. Twenty-five
four-person teams enjoyed a round of golf raising over $30,000 to fund
scholarships for current students. These OCU Scholarships are awarded to
current campus students each spring at the Annual Scholarship Banquet.
"The golf tournament is one our major fund-raising events for student
scholarships,” explained OCU President Dr. Jon Kulaga. “The engagement
and generosity of each of the golfers is critical to our ability to assist
OCU students with
Ohio Christian University’s 29th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament
occurred on Friday, October 2nd at the Pickaway Golf Course. Twenty-five
four-person teams enjoyed a round of golf raising over $30,000 to fund
scholarships for current students. These OCU Scholarships are awarded to
current campus students each spring at the Annual Scholarship Banquet.
"The golf tournament is one our major
Ohio Christian University’s 29th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament
occurred on Friday, October 2nd at the Pickaway Golf Course. Twenty-five
four-person teams enjoyed a round of golf raising over $
Engage Conference 2020 POSTPONED (due to COVID-19 concerns)
Published: January 26, 2020
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19 CONCERNS
In compliance with Governor DeWine's announcement (3/12/20) concerning
coronavirus precautions and a ban prohibiting mass gatherings of more than
100 people, Ohio Christian University has postponed (Fall) the Engage
Conference that was scheduled in the Ministry
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19 CONCERNS
In compliance with Governor DeWine's announcement (3/12/20) concerning
coronavirus precautions and a ban prohibiting mass gatherings of more than
100 people, Ohio Christian University has postponed (Fall) the Engage
Conference that was scheduled in the Ministry
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19 CONCERNS
In compliance with Governor DeWine's announcement (3/12/20) concerning
coronavirus precautions and a ban prohibiting mass gatherings of more
Ohio Christian Welcomes David Uhl
Published: January 3, 2020
Ohio Christian University is pleased to introduce David Uhl (‘03) as the
incoming Assistant Vice President of Advancement. Uhl graduated from Ohio
Christian and will return to his alma mater on January 6. In his new role,
Uhl will be involved in fundraising, community engagement, and alumni and
church relations.
Uhl obtained his bachelor’s in Business and Ministry from Ohio Christian in
2003. He later obtained his master’s in Leadership for Higher Education
from Capella University in 2005 and a Ph.D in Organizational Management and
Leadership from the same institution in 2010.
“We
Ohio Christian University is pleased to introduce David Uhl (‘03) as the
incoming Assistant Vice President of Advancement. Uhl graduated from Ohio
Christian and will return to his alma mater on January 6. In his new role,
Uhl will be involved in fundraising, community engagement, and alumni and
church relations.
Uhl obtained his bachelor’s in Business and Ministry from Ohio Christian in
Ohio Christian University is pleased to introduce David Uhl (‘03) as the
incoming Assistant Vice President of Advancement. Uhl graduated from Ohio
Christian and will return to his alma mater on
Festival of Carols Shares Message of Christ
Published: December 10, 2019
The Ohio Christian University Music Department shared an impactful message of
Christ’s birth in its annual Christmas concert, Festival of Carols. The
concert presented this story of glory to audiences of almost 500 on both Dec.
7 and 8 in the Ministry
The Ohio Christian University Music Department shared an impactful message of
Christ’s birth in its annual Christmas concert, Festival of Carols. The
concert presented this story of glory to audiences of almost 500 on both Dec.
7 and 8 in the Ministry
The Ohio Christian University Music Department shared an impactful message of
Christ’s birth in its annual Christmas concert, Festival of Carols. The
concert presented this story of glory to
Band and Vocal Students Among the 'Stars and the Moon'
Published: November 8, 2019
In 1969, Apollo 11 launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,
carrying what would soon be the first men to ever set foot on the Moon. Ohio
Christian University will celebrate this historic event with a concert titled
Stars and the Moon, featuring Ohio Christian’s band and vocal students. The
show will lift off on Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. in the Ministry
In 1969, Apollo 11 launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,
carrying what would soon be the first men to ever set foot on the Moon. Ohio
Christian University will celebrate this historic event with a concert titled
Stars and the Moon, featuring Ohio Christian’s band and vocal students. The
show will lift off on Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. in the Ministry
In 1969, Apollo 11 launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,
carrying what would soon be the first men to ever set foot on the Moon. Ohio
Christian University will celebrate this
Archived Articles of Interest
27th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament Extends Fine Tradition
Published: October 7, 2018
The Ohio Christian University (OCU) 2018 Scholarship Golf Tournament occurred
on Oct. 5 at Cooks Creek Golf Course continuing a decades-long tradition of
the scholarship endowment fund for worthy students.
A cool breeze braced 25 foursomes who—in high spirits—tackled the
intriguing Huzdan
The Ohio Christian University (OCU) 2018 Scholarship Golf Tournament occurred
on Oct. 5 at Cooks Creek Golf Course continuing a decades-long tradition of
the scholarship endowment fund for worthy students.
A cool breeze braced 25 foursomes who—in high spirits—tackled the
intriguing Huzdan
The Ohio Christian University (OCU) 2018 Scholarship Golf Tournament occurred
on Oct. 5 at Cooks Creek Golf Course continuing a decades-long tradition of
the scholarship endowment fund for worthy
Church Service Day 2018 – Goodwill Trumps Rain!
Published: September 26, 2018
Church Service Day is an annual opportunity for Ohio Christian University
(OCU) students to practice giving back to area churches and charities through
hands-on work projects completed all on a single day!
Church Services Day 2018, undertaken on September 26, proved a worthy
addition to this traditional service-above-self event! About 400 students
lent their energies to 31 work projects in local churches, residences, and
charity organizations.
After an early breakfast, students formed into teams and received directions
to and instructions for their projects. Eager teams headed out to
Church Service Day is an annual opportunity for Ohio Christian University
(OCU) students to practice giving back to area churches and charities through
hands-on work projects completed all on a single day!
Church Services Day 2018, undertaken on September 26, proved a worthy
addition to this traditional service-above-self event! About 400 students
lent their energies to 31 work projects in
Church Service Day is an annual opportunity for Ohio Christian University
(OCU) students to practice giving back to area churches and charities through
hands-on work projects completed all on a
Awaken Ministries Headlines Fall Revival
Published: September 12, 2018
Garrett Howell, founder of Awaken Ministries, opened OCU's Fall Revival with
a message highlighting how to escape ‘strongholds’ that weigh down
people from satisfying their hunger to live Christ-centered lives. He
likened these ‘strongholds’ to buckets filled with bricks that people
carry with them that contain their worldly, sometimes demonic, habits and
obsessions, such as with pornography or comparative envy to others. These
‘strongholds’ may become so heavy they weigh down individuals and keep
them from moving forward to fulfill the potential of their callings.
In the days
Garrett Howell, founder of Awaken Ministries, opened OCU's Fall Revival with
a message highlighting how to escape ‘strongholds’ that weigh down
people from satisfying their hunger to live Christ-centered lives. He
likened these ‘strongholds’ to buckets filled with bricks that people
carry with them that contain their worldly, sometimes demonic, habits and
obsessions, such as with
Garrett Howell, founder of Awaken Ministries, opened OCU's Fall Revival with
a message highlighting how to escape ‘strongholds’ that weigh down
people from satisfying their hunger to live Christ-
2018 Leadership Forum Offers Keen Insights
Published: May 8, 2018
President Jon S. Kulaga opened the University's annual Leadership Forum by
welcoming the many attendees in the new Ministry and Performing Arts
Center.
Underscoring the importance of character in leaders, Kulaga noted that the
University strives to inculcate three habits in students through its
Christ-centered higher education: 1) spiritual growth through practicing
inner devotion, or holiness, 2) intellectual development through academic
learning, and 3) keeping faith alive through community service—habits of
the heart, head, and hands. Then he introduced this year's three keynote
President Jon S. Kulaga opened the University's annual Leadership Forum by
welcoming the many attendees in the new Ministry and Performing Arts
Center.
Underscoring the importance of character in leaders, Kulaga noted that the
University strives to inculcate three habits in students through its
Christ-centered higher education: 1) spiritual growth through practicing
inner devotion, or
President Jon S. Kulaga opened the University's annual Leadership Forum by
welcoming the many attendees in the new Ministry and Performing Arts
Center.
Underscoring the importance of character in
2018 Scholarship Awardees Focus on Virtue, Faith, and Freedom
Published: April 17, 2018
On Thursday, April 12, sixty-nine students attended Ohio Christian
University’s annual Scholarship Banquet. Vice President for Advancement
Bill Pugh hosted the event. President Jon S. Kulaga presented scholarship
awards.
Scholarship recipients Kiirsten Truex, Samuel Church, and Samantha Roberts
gave testimonials. President Kulaga made remarks, posed for pictures with
the scholarship recipients, and closed the ceremony.
Kiirsten expressed her intention to continue into ministry. Samuel noted
the importance of Romans 12:1: Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters,
in view of
On Thursday, April 12, sixty-nine students attended Ohio Christian
University’s annual Scholarship Banquet. Vice President for Advancement
Bill Pugh hosted the event. President Jon S. Kulaga presented scholarship
awards.
Scholarship recipients Kiirsten Truex, Samuel Church, and Samantha Roberts
gave testimonials. President Kulaga made remarks, posed for pictures with
the scholarship
On Thursday, April 12, sixty-nine students attended Ohio Christian
University’s annual Scholarship Banquet. Vice President for Advancement
Bill Pugh hosted the event. President Jon S. Kulaga
