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C.S. Lewis is Coming to Ohio Christian University
Published: December 22, 2021
Ohio Christian University is excited to bring “The Most Reluctant
Convert” to its Circleville Campus. There will be one show only, on
January 15, 2022, at 1:00 PM in the Ministry and Performing Arts Center
(MPAC). This Fellowship for Performing Arts production has toured the United
States from New York to California and played on campuses such as Princeton,
Vanderbilt, Wheaton, UNC-Chapel Hill, and many other esteemed institutions of
higher learning. Using C.S. Lewis’ own words, award-winning actor Max
McLean brings the brilliant Oxford fellow to life, taking us on his
extraordinary
Ohio Christian University is excited to bring “The Most Reluctant
Convert” to its Circleville Campus. There will be one show only, on
January 15, 2022, at 1:00 PM in the Ministry and Performing Arts Center
(MPAC). This Fellowship for Performing Arts production has toured the United
States from New York to California and played on campuses such as Princeton,
Vanderbilt, Wheaton, UNC-Chapel
Ohio Christian University is excited to bring “The Most Reluctant
Convert” to its Circleville Campus. There will be one show only, on
January 15, 2022, at 1:00 PM in the Ministry and Performing
Columbus Symphony to Perform in Ministry & Performing Arts Center
Published: November 19, 2021
The beloved Columbus Symphony holiday tradition of Holiday Pops returns in
2021 with spectacular performances of popular holiday songs and classic
carols. Conductor Ron Jenkins will lead the Columbus Symphony in
performances of “Winter Wonderland,” “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,”
“Sleigh Ride,” “All I Want for Christmas is You,” and many more.
About The Columbus Symphony Orchestra:
Since 1951, the Columbus Symphony (CSO) has been proud to serve as central
Ohio’s flagship music performance organization. The CSO’s musicians,
conductors, chorus, and world-renowned guest artists
The beloved Columbus Symphony holiday tradition of Holiday Pops returns in
2021 with spectacular performances of popular holiday songs and classic
carols. Conductor Ron Jenkins will lead the Columbus Symphony in
performances of “Winter Wonderland,” “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,”
“Sleigh Ride,” “All I Want for Christmas is You,” and many more.
About The Columbus Symphony Orchestra:
The beloved Columbus Symphony holiday tradition of Holiday Pops returns in
2021 with spectacular performances of popular holiday songs and classic
carols. Conductor Ron Jenkins will lead 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
30th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament Raises Over $40,000 for Students
Published: July 1, 2021
Ohio Christian University's 30th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament was held
on Saturday, June 19th, at the Pickaway Country Club Golf Course. Four-person
teams enjoyed a round of golf, raising over $40,000 to fund scholarships for
current students. These OCU Scholarships are awarded to current campus
students each year at the Annual Scholarship Banquet.
"The annual OCU golf tournament is one of our major fundraising events for
student scholarships – and is also a great way to connect with donors who
love golf and love our students", explained OCU President Dr. Jon Kulaga.
"With over
Ohio Christian University's 30th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament was held
on Saturday, June 19th, at the Pickaway Country Club Golf Course. Four-person
teams enjoyed a round of golf, raising over $40,000 to fund scholarships for
current students. These OCU Scholarships are awarded to current campus
students each year at the Annual Scholarship Banquet.
"The annual OCU golf tournament is
Ohio Christian University's 30th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament was held
on Saturday, June 19th, at the Pickaway Country Club Golf Course. Four-person
teams enjoyed a round of golf, raising
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 $
Archived Articles of Interest
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
Dr. Ben Carson - Cancer Survivor
Published: February 27, 2014
The World Famous Surgeon Becomes A PatientIn 2002, at age 50, Carson was
diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. Before undergoing
surgery to remove the cancer, Carson told a reporter for the Washington Post
that he was turning the outcome of the surgery over to “the Lord, [who] can
heal anything.”“Do your best and let God do the rest.”― Ben CarsonDr.
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 World Famous Surgeon Becomes A PatientIn 2002, at age 50, Carson was
diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. Before undergoing
surgery to remove the cancer, Carson told a reporter for the Washington Post
that he was turning the outcome of the surgery over to “the Lord, [who] can
heal anything.”“Do your best and let God do the rest.”― Ben CarsonDr.
Carson will be featured at
The World Famous Surgeon Becomes A PatientIn 2002, at age 50, Carson was
diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. Before undergoing
surgery to remove the cancer, Carson told a reporter
Rick Santorum Joining OCU's Leadership Forum
Published: February 26, 2014
Senator Richard Santorum will be a featured speaker at OCU’s Leadership
Forum on April 21, 2014. Santorum will be joining world renowned neurosurgeon
Dr. Ben Carson; internationally acclaimed leadership expert, Dr. John
Maxwell; and founder and senior pastor of Grace Outreach Center in Plano, TX,
Dr. Gerald Brooks.Seating is limited so get your tickets today!Richard
Santorum is an attorney by profession, but served as a United States Senator
representing Pennsylvania from 1995 to 2007, and was the Senate's
third-ranking Republican from 2001 until 2007. He ran for the 2012 Republican
Senator Richard Santorum will be a featured speaker at OCU’s Leadership
Forum on April 21, 2014. Santorum will be joining world renowned neurosurgeon
Dr. Ben Carson; internationally acclaimed leadership expert, Dr. John
Maxwell; and founder and senior pastor of Grace Outreach Center in Plano, TX,
Dr. Gerald Brooks.Seating is limited so get your tickets today!Richard
Santorum is an attorney
Senator Richard Santorum will be a featured speaker at OCU’s Leadership
Forum on April 21, 2014. Santorum will be joining world renowned neurosurgeon
Dr. Ben Carson; internationally acclaimed
Dr. Ben Carson - One of America's Best
Published: February 25, 2014
Dr. Ben Carson was selected by CNN and Time Magazine as one of the nation's
top 20 physicians and scientists, and by the Library of Congress as one of 89
"living-legends." A graduate of Yale and the University of Michigan Medical
School, Dr. Ben Carson was rated by Time Magazine in an issue titled
"America's Best" as a "super surgeon."“Successful people don't have fewer
problems. They have determined that nothing will stop them from going
forward.” ― Ben Carson, Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson StoryDr. Carson will
be featured at Ohio Christian University's 2014 Leadership Forum on April
Dr. Ben Carson was selected by CNN and Time Magazine as one of the nation's
top 20 physicians and scientists, and by the Library of Congress as one of 89
"living-legends." A graduate of Yale and the University of Michigan Medical
School, Dr. Ben Carson was rated by Time Magazine in an issue titled
"America's Best" as a "super surgeon."“Successful people don't have fewer
problems. They have
Dr. Ben Carson was selected by CNN and Time Magazine as one of the nation's
top 20 physicians and scientists, and by the Library of Congress as one of 89
"living-legends." A graduate of Yale and
Dr. Ben Carson - Extraordinary Surgeon
Published: February 20, 2014
In June 2013 Dr. Benjamin S. Carson, Sr. performed his last surgery, retiring
as director of pediatric neurosurgery at the John Hopkins University in
Baltimore. Throughout his 40 years of medical endeavors he performed as many
as 17,000 surgeries on children both here in the United States and around the
world, averaging around 350 a year --- with a career peak of 500 surgeries in
one year.“I have to come to realize that God does not want to punish us,
but rather, to fulfill our lives. God created us, loves us and wants to help
us to realize our potential so that we can be useful to
In June 2013 Dr. Benjamin S. Carson, Sr. performed his last surgery, retiring
as director of pediatric neurosurgery at the John Hopkins University in
Baltimore. Throughout his 40 years of medical endeavors he performed as many
as 17,000 surgeries on children both here in the United States and around the
world, averaging around 350 a year --- with a career peak of 500 surgeries in
one year.“I
In June 2013 Dr. Benjamin S. Carson, Sr. performed his last surgery, retiring
as director of pediatric neurosurgery at the John Hopkins University in
Baltimore. Throughout his 40 years of medical
