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
An Evening With Mark Lee
Published: October 16, 2019
Ohio Christian University is excited to host an upcoming concert, “An
Evening with Mark Lee,” organized by Living by Faith Ministries. Lee is a
founding member and guitarist for popular Christian rock band Third Day. The
concert will be taking place on Sept. 16 from 7:00-8:30 pm, with doors
opening at 6:00.
Lee will perform songs from Third Day and his album Unshakeable Heart. He
will also share about his book, “Hurt Road,” in which he writes about the
hardships he has faced throughout his life. The concert will include a Q
Ohio Christian University is excited to host an upcoming concert, “An
Evening with Mark Lee,” organized by Living by Faith Ministries. Lee is a
founding member and guitarist for popular Christian rock band Third Day. The
concert will be taking place on Sept. 16 from 7:00-8:30 pm, with doors
opening at 6:00.
Lee will perform songs from Third Day and his album Unshakeable Heart. He
will also
Ohio Christian University is excited to host an upcoming concert, “An
Evening with Mark Lee,” organized by Living by Faith Ministries. Lee is a
founding member and guitarist for popular Christian
Campus Hosting 26th Annual Quilt Show
Published: July 25, 2019
Ohio Christian University is delighted to welcome the Goodtime Quilters Guild
to campus for the fourth year in a row. The guild will be holding their 26th
annual Quilt Show in the Maxwell Center on August 1-3. One of the organizers
and president of the guild Judy Clifton expects the show to attract over
1,300 guests.
“The quilt show is something we do to be an entertainment and to show what
we do,” Clifton said. “We’ll hang 180 to 200 quilts. The talent of
these ladies is just phenomenal, they just do fabulous work.”
The show is the 145-member guild’s biggest event of the year. It
Ohio Christian University is delighted to welcome the Goodtime Quilters Guild
to campus for the fourth year in a row. The guild will be holding their 26th
annual Quilt Show in the Maxwell Center on August 1-3. One of the organizers
and president of the guild Judy Clifton expects the show to attract over
1,300 guests.
“The quilt show is something we do to be an entertainment and to show what
Ohio Christian University is delighted to welcome the Goodtime Quilters Guild
to campus for the fourth year in a row. The guild will be holding their 26th
annual Quilt Show in the Maxwell Center on
Engage Conference 2019
Published: April 12, 2019
Engage: Evangelism at the Intersection of Faith
Engage: Evangelism at the Intersection of Faith
Engage: Evangelism at the Intersection of Faith
Second Annual Youth Leadership Conference
Published: April 5, 2019
Over fifty youth leaders from more than thirty churches and organizations
converged on the Ohio Christian University campus for the second annual Youth
Leadership Conference. Anticipation for the conference was met with engaging
and relevant information applicable to those in attendance. The subject
of the day was the importance of actively engaging youth with the reality of
Biblical Truth in these formative years. Dr. Walt Mueller, expert in youth
culture and President of the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding, began the
conference with a dive into youth culture and practical ways
Over fifty youth leaders from more than thirty churches and organizations
converged on the Ohio Christian University campus for the second annual Youth
Leadership Conference. Anticipation for the conference was met with engaging
and relevant information applicable to those in attendance. The subject
of the day was the importance of actively engaging youth with the reality of
Biblical Truth
Over fifty youth leaders from more than thirty churches and organizations
converged on the Ohio Christian University campus for the second annual Youth
Leadership Conference. Anticipation for the
Annual Scholarship Banquet a Success
Published: March 28, 2019
Ohio Christian University (OCU) hosted its annual Scholarship Banquet on
Tuesday, March 26th where donors were celebrated and thanked for their
contributions to the students of OCU. Over $100,000 in scholarships from 68
separate donors were awarded to students in attendance. Parents of recipients
were encouraged to attend the banquet and meet the donors supporting their
children’s education. Students Hannah Reager (’20), Davi Da Silva
(’19), and Marissa McCrary (’20) all shared with those in attendance the
impact that the donors had on them individually. Each student at Ohio
Christian
Ohio Christian University (OCU) hosted its annual Scholarship Banquet on
Tuesday, March 26th where donors were celebrated and thanked for their
contributions to the students of OCU. Over $100,000 in scholarships from 68
separate donors were awarded to students in attendance. Parents of recipients
were encouraged to attend the banquet and meet the donors supporting their
children’s education
Ohio Christian University (OCU) hosted its annual Scholarship Banquet on
Tuesday, March 26th where donors were celebrated and thanked for their
contributions to the students of OCU. Over $100,000
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Archived Articles of Interest
Dr. Ben Carson - Gifted Hands
Published: March 20, 2014
Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story starring Cuba Gooding Jr. and Kimberly
Elise is a Johnson and Johson Spotlight Presentation movie inspired by the
life story of world-renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson. The movie covers
his life from 1961 to 1987 and premiered on TNT on Saturday, February 7,
2009.Dr. Carson will be featured at Ohio Christian University's 2014
Leadership Forum on April 21, 2014.Seating is limited so get your tickets
today at www.OhioChristian.edu!
Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story starring Cuba Gooding Jr. and Kimberly
Elise is a Johnson and Johson Spotlight Presentation movie inspired by the
life story of world-renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson. The movie covers
his life from 1961 to 1987 and premiered on TNT on Saturday, February 7,
2009.Dr. Carson will be featured at Ohio Christian University's 2014
Leadership Forum on April 21
Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story starring Cuba Gooding Jr. and Kimberly
Elise is a Johnson and Johson Spotlight Presentation movie inspired by the
life story of world-renowned neurosurgeon Dr.
Dr. Ben Carson - Co-founder of Carson Scholars Fund Benefitting Thousands
Published: March 18, 2014
Dr. Ben Carson and his wife started the Carson Scholars Fund in 1994, which
gives scholarships to students in grades 4–11 for "academic excellence and
humanitarian qualities." More than 5,700 scholarships have been awarded to
students in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Carson Scholarship
winners have attended more than 450 colleges and universities, and have
received more than $3 million in scholarship funds to help finance their
education."After being named a Carson Scholar, I have set a goal for myself
to keep on helping others and working hard, not just through college,
Dr. Ben Carson and his wife started the Carson Scholars Fund in 1994, which
gives scholarships to students in grades 4–11 for "academic excellence and
humanitarian qualities." More than 5,700 scholarships have been awarded to
students in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Carson Scholarship
winners have attended more than 450 colleges and universities, and have
received more than $3
Dr. Ben Carson and his wife started the Carson Scholars Fund in 1994, which
gives scholarships to students in grades 4–11 for "academic excellence and
humanitarian qualities." More than 5,700
Dr. Ben Carson - A Christian, First and Foremost
Published: March 11, 2014
Dr. Ben Carson puts the greatest value on his relationship with God."The most
important thing for me is having a relationship with God. To know that the
owner, the creator of the universe loves you, sent His Son to die for your
sins; that's very empowering. Knowing Him and knowing that He loves me gives
me encouragement and confidence to move forward.”― Ben Carson Dr.
Carson will be featured at Ohio Christian University's 2014 Leadership Forum
on April 21, 2014.Seating is limited so get your tickets today
at www.OhioChristian.edu! The 700 Club talks to the world-renowned
neurosurgeon
Dr. Ben Carson puts the greatest value on his relationship with God."The most
important thing for me is having a relationship with God. To know that the
owner, the creator of the universe loves you, sent His Son to die for your
sins; that's very empowering. Knowing Him and knowing that He loves me gives
me encouragement and confidence to move forward.”― Ben Carson Dr.
Carson will be
Dr. Ben Carson puts the greatest value on his relationship with God."The most
important thing for me is having a relationship with God. To know that the
owner, the creator of the universe loves you
Dr. Ben Carson - Columnist, Commentator, Contributor
Published: March 6, 2014
Weekly columnist for the Washington Times and Fox News contributor, Dr. Ben
Carson is a nationally acclaimed speaker and best-selling author. He was one
of the top guests appearing on the Shawn Hannity Show for 2013. Then last
October Fox News hired the renowned neurosurgeon to be a contributor.“Dr.
Carson is a brilliant neurosurgeon who has dedicated his life to healing
others,” Roger Ailes, chairman and CEO of Fox News said in a statement
regarding the hire. “He also has a broad perspective on what’s going on
in the country and his wisdom and provocative viewpoints will make a major
Weekly columnist for the Washington Times and Fox News contributor, Dr. Ben
Carson is a nationally acclaimed speaker and best-selling author. He was one
of the top guests appearing on the Shawn Hannity Show for 2013. Then last
October Fox News hired the renowned neurosurgeon to be a contributor.“Dr.
Carson is a brilliant neurosurgeon who has dedicated his life to healing
others,” Roger Ailes
Weekly columnist for the Washington Times and Fox News contributor, Dr. Ben
Carson is a nationally acclaimed speaker and best-selling author. He was one
of the top guests appearing on the Shawn
Dr. Ben Carson - New York Times Best Selling Author
Published: March 4, 2014
Dr. Carson has written five best-selling books: “Gifted Hands; The Ben
Carson Story”, ”Think Big; Unleashing Your Potential For Excellence”,
“Take The Risk; Learning to Identify, Choose and Live with Acceptable
Risk”, “The Big Picture” and his fifth book, "America The Beautiful",
was released early in 2012 and has made the New York Times Bestseller
List.“If we commit ourselves to reading thus increasing our knowledge, only
God limits how far we can go in this world.” ― Ben Carson, Think Big:
Unleashing Your Potential for Excellence Dr. Carson will be featured at Ohio
Christian
Dr. Carson has written five best-selling books: “Gifted Hands; The Ben
Carson Story”, ”Think Big; Unleashing Your Potential For Excellence”,
“Take The Risk; Learning to Identify, Choose and Live with Acceptable
Risk”, “The Big Picture” and his fifth book, "America The Beautiful",
was released early in 2012 and has made the New York Times Bestseller
List.“If we commit ourselves to reading
Dr. Carson has written five best-selling books: “Gifted Hands; The Ben
Carson Story”, ”Think Big; Unleashing Your Potential For Excellence”,
“Take The Risk; Learning to Identify, Choose and Live
