Ohio Christian University hosted its eighth Annual Festival of Carols and Messiah on Saturday, December 7, at 7:00 pm, in the beautifully decorated Maxwell Center. Guests were treated to the artistry of the OCU Chorale, joined by members of the Circleville Community Choir and an excellent 40-piece orchestra including OCU students, faculty members and area musicians. In the spirit of season, the Festival was the university’s gift to the community with one request. Guests were asked to bring canned food items to share with local ministries who support needy families in the area.Dr. Rodney Sones, director of the Chorale and the Community Choir, led the evening’s music – festive orchestrations of well-loved Christmas music, beautiful acapella numbers, and Christmas selections from Handel’s Messiah. Soloists for the evening included Carolyn Redman, Andrew Blosser, and Dione Bennet, as well as OCU students. Those who arrived early enjoyed the added blessing of a prelude by the Festival orchestra, along with other musicians and University ensembles.Sones commented, “Once again, the OCU Chorale is enjoying a year of growth numerically and musically. We had tremendous fun preparing this year’s concert. Community participation continues to bring many wonderful singers. We hope the concert was a blessing to all who attended as the community celebrates the Christmas season.”
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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 $
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Dr. Ben Carson - Highly Acclaimed Speaker
Published: February 6, 2014
National Prayer Breakfast Address Captured Nations AttentionDr. Ben Carson
delivered the keynote address at the 2013 National Prayer Breakfast. The
highly publicized speech catapulted him into the national spotlight as one
who speaks for many. Click here to view his speech.“If we acknowledge our
need for God, he will help us.” Ben Carson, Think Big: Unleashing Your
Potential for Excellence 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!
National Prayer Breakfast Address Captured Nations AttentionDr. Ben Carson
delivered the keynote address at the 2013 National Prayer Breakfast. The
highly publicized speech catapulted him into the national spotlight as one
who speaks for many. Click here to view his speech.“If we acknowledge our
need for God, he will help us.” Ben Carson, Think Big: Unleashing Your
Potential for Excellence
National Prayer Breakfast Address Captured Nations AttentionDr. Ben Carson
delivered the keynote address at the 2013 National Prayer Breakfast. The
highly publicized speech catapulted him into the
Dr. Ben Carson - Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient
Published: January 30, 2014
In 2008, Dr. Ben Carson was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by
President George W. Bush. The medal is the nation's highest civilian honor
and is awarded to those individuals who have made "an especially meritorious
contribution to the security or national interests of the United States,
world peace, cultural or other significant public or private endeavors"
(Executive Order 9586, signed July 6, 1945; Federal Register 10 FR 8523, July
10, 1945).“If we make every attempt to increase our knowledge in order to
use it for human good, it will make a difference in us and in our
In 2008, Dr. Ben Carson was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by
President George W. Bush. The medal is the nation's highest civilian honor
and is awarded to those individuals who have made "an especially meritorious
contribution to the security or national interests of the United States,
world peace, cultural or other significant public or private endeavors"
(Executive Order 9586,
In 2008, Dr. Ben Carson was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by
President George W. Bush. The medal is the nation's highest civilian honor
and is awarded to those individuals who have
Dr. Ben Carson - Scholar and Research Scientist
Published: January 28, 2014
Dr. Ben Carson is one of the world’s leading research scientists. A
"voracious reader of the medical and scientific literature," he has written
more than 120 major scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals, 38
books and book chapters, and been the recipient of many grant awards. His
achievements have earned him more than 60 honorary doctorates, including
those from Yale and Columbia Universities.“Knowledge is the key that
unlocks all the doors. You can be green-skinned with yellow polka dots and
come from Mars, but if you have knowledge that people need, instead of
beating you
Dr. Ben Carson is one of the world’s leading research scientists. A
"voracious reader of the medical and scientific literature," he has written
more than 120 major scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals, 38
books and book chapters, and been the recipient of many grant awards. His
achievements have earned him more than 60 honorary doctorates, including
those from Yale and Columbia
Dr. Ben Carson is one of the world’s leading research scientists. A
"voracious reader of the medical and scientific literature," he has written
more than 120 major scientific publications in peer-
Dr. Ben Carson - From Tough, Urban Beginnings to World Renowned Surgeon
Published: January 22, 2014
The son of a single mother growing up in a tough, inner-city, Detroit
neighborhood, Benjamin S. Carson, Sr., M.D., had a childhood dream of
becoming a physician. Challenges such as dire poverty, a single parent home,
poor grades, and low self-esteem, appeared to preclude the realization of
that dream. Yet his mother, with only a third-grade education, challenged her
sons to strive for excellence. Young Ben persevered and became a full
professor of neurosurgery, oncology, plastic surgery, and pediatrics at the
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, where he directed pediatric neurosurgery at
The son of a single mother growing up in a tough, inner-city, Detroit
neighborhood, Benjamin S. Carson, Sr., M.D., had a childhood dream of
becoming a physician. Challenges such as dire poverty, a single parent home,
poor grades, and low self-esteem, appeared to preclude the realization of
that dream. Yet his mother, with only a third-grade education, challenged her
sons to strive for
The son of a single mother growing up in a tough, inner-city, Detroit
neighborhood, Benjamin S. Carson, Sr., M.D., had a childhood dream of
becoming a physician. Challenges such as dire poverty, a
Celebrate 25 years of Southern Gospel music with the Guardians on Nov 16 | A Passion for Christian Higher Education
Published: October 31, 2013
On March 23rd of this year Ohio Christian University dedicated the 30,000
square foot, $6 million Dean and Diana Hickman Student Center. The Center,
which includes a cafeteria, café, bookstore, intramural gym space, game
room, classrooms and offices, was built to help support and develop the
rapidly growing student body at OCU.The building is named for Dean and Diana
Hickman in gratitude for their very generous support of the university and
this project. The Hickman Student Center adjoins the Maxwell Center and the
Science and Logistics Center. These beautiful facilities not only
On March 23rd of this year Ohio Christian University dedicated the 30,000
square foot, $6 million Dean and Diana Hickman Student Center. The Center,
which includes a cafeteria, café, bookstore, intramural gym space, game
room, classrooms and offices, was built to help support and develop the
rapidly growing student body at OCU.The building is named for Dean and Diana
Hickman in gratitude for
On March 23rd of this year Ohio Christian University dedicated the 30,000
square foot, $6 million Dean and Diana Hickman Student Center. The Center,
which includes a cafeteria, café, bookstore,