Ohio Christian University’s Homecoming and Family Day 2019 welcomed over 400 alumni and their family members home on Oct. 12. The atmosphere was warm and lively despite the chilly fall weather that forced many of the events inside.
The day started early with 74 participants shrugging off temperatures in the mid-40’s as they ran or walked in the 7th annual Josias Rodriguez 5k Run/Walk. The event is held in memory of a much-loved ministry student who tragically lost his life in a hiking accident. Josias Rodriguez’s mom spoke briefly at the start of the race with his dad firing the starting pistol.
Following the 5k, hundreds of alumni flocked to the Ministry & Performing Arts for the main event, the Trailblazer Celebration, formerly known as Legacy Chapel. The event provided a time of worship, heartfelt reflection of years past, and a recognition of the 2019 Alumni Awardees. This year’s awardees were Brenda (Mason) Young (’74), Alumna of the Year; Anthony Wilson (’10), Online Alumnus of the Year; and Tim Moore, Ministry Alumnus of the Year.
After the Celebration, guests enjoyed free Buffalo Wild Wings in Ohio Christian’s beautiful cafeteria and a tasty treat from Kingdom Realty Sno-Cones. The day was also filled with activities for visitors of all ages. While some alumni preferred to sit at The Blaze as they remembered old times over a cup of coffee or tea, those with children enjoyed games of cornhole as their kids squealed with delight as they jumped around in the bounce houses. Many alumni also cheered on the Lady Trailblazers volleyball team as they played a home game against Carlow University, winning in a straight sweep.
The 2019 Homecoming was a wonderful time of celebration and reminiscing as the returning alumni reconnected with old friends and remembered days long past but not forgotten. Ohio Christian University is eager to welcome OCU family members home once more in 2020 on Oct. 2 & 3 for next year’s Homecoming.
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Reunion 2022 to Culminate with OCU Night at Mount of Praise
Published: May 24, 2022
Ohio Christian University alumni, their family and friends are invited to
Reunion2022: an all-day event on Saturday, June 25. Through alumni athletic
games, class reunions, our Trailblazer Celebration and dinner, our goal is to
build and cultivate stronger alumni engagement and relationships throughout
the OCU community. The evening will culminate with OCU Night at Mount of
Praise followed by our annual Ice Cream Social.
“This is always an exciting event, where alumni and their friends get to
celebrate the accomplishments and valuable contributions of Ohio
Christian’s own. We’ve
Ohio Christian University alumni, their family and friends are invited to
Reunion2022: an all-day event on Saturday, June 25. Through alumni athletic
games, class reunions, our Trailblazer Celebration and dinner, our goal is to
build and cultivate stronger alumni engagement and relationships throughout
the OCU community. The evening will culminate with OCU Night at Mount of
Praise followed
Ohio Christian University alumni, their family and friends are invited to
Reunion2022: an all-day event on Saturday, June 25. Through alumni athletic
games, class reunions, our Trailblazer
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.
OCU’s on-site dining service, Simply Delicious by Hallmark, provided a
wonderful picnic dinner, while guests enjoyed the music ministry of The Lore
Family (Portsmouth, OH) and Richard Jordan (Nashville, TN).
University faculty and staff members also stayed for the evening event.
Worship
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.
OCU’s on-site dining service, Simply Delicious by Hallmark, provided a
wonderful picnic
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
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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 $
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
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
Alumni Return to Play at Homecoming
Published: October 16, 2019
Ohio Christian University is excited to host their annual Men’s and
Women’s Alumni Basketball games during Homecoming
Ohio Christian University is excited to host their annual Men’s and
Women’s Alumni Basketball games during Homecoming
Ohio Christian University is excited to host their annual Men’s and
Women’s Alumni Basketball games during Homecoming