Homecoming at Ohio Christian University, is a time for students, faculty, and alumni to gather together to celebrate the new school year and welcome the next generation of leaders into the OCU family. This year, nearly 1,000 students, alumni, family, staff, and friends attended Ohio Christian’s 9th annual Homecoming celebrations.
At OCU, Homecoming celebrations focus on bonds forged and connections remembered; students and alumni mingle together as the past, present, and future of the university community. This year’s Homecoming featured more than a dozen events including the Linking Legacies Golf Tournament, Josias Rodriguez 5k, Legacy Chapel, Torch Run and Bonfire, Alumni Baseball game, FNL Reunion, and Alumni and Friends picnic.
More than $25,000 was raised to further Ohio Christian’s mission at the Linking Legacies Golf Tournament, where 136 golfers in 34 teams competed for prizes and bragging rights. The 3rd annual Josias Rodriguez 5k Run and Walk brought in nearly 200 participants on Saturday morning, which in turn raised hundreds of dollars for the Josias Rodriguez Ministry Scholarship Fund.
If you missed out on the Linking Legacies Golf Tournament, or if you simply want to get away from the cold this winter, join Ohio Christian University in Florida for our Linking Legacies Florida Golf Classic in sunny Orlando February 4-6, 2016. For more information, click here.
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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
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
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Youth Leadership Conference Focuses on Engaging Youth Culture
Published: January 11, 2019
On Thursday, March 7th, Ohio Christian University is hosting an all-day Youth
Leadership Conference focusing on Engaging Youth Culture.
The program is ideal for all church pastors and youth pastors. Focused
breakout sessions will cover these key topics:
- Mental Health and Suicide
- Refreshing your Ministry
- Developing World Changers by Partnering with Non-Profits
- How Media is Shaping your Students
- Working with Church Leadership
Keynote speaker Dr. Walt Mueller is an authority on youth culture and family
issues.
Mueller is the founder of the Center for Parent/Youth
On Thursday, March 7th, Ohio Christian University is hosting an all-day Youth
Leadership Conference focusing on Engaging Youth Culture.
The program is ideal for all church pastors and youth pastors. Focused
breakout sessions will cover these key topics:
- Mental Health and Suicide
- Refreshing your Ministry
- Developing World Changers by Partnering with Non-Profits
- How Media is Shaping
On Thursday, March 7th, Ohio Christian University is hosting an all-day Youth
Leadership Conference focusing on Engaging Youth Culture.
The program is ideal for all church pastors and youth pastors
OCU Celebrates Christmas with Tree Lighting, Fireworks, and Fun
Published: December 6, 2018
The Ohio Christian University family with community neighbors celebrated the
Christmas holiday season on November 30 at University’s Maxwell Center at
1476 Lancaster Pike, Circleville, 43113.
Celebrants sang favorite carols around the lighted Christmas tree, sharing
good cheer while remembering the reason for the season - Christ's birth.
After viewing awe-inspiring fireworks displays, the merry-makers flowed
into Maxwell Center for hot chocolate, cookie decorating, storytelling, and
for children visits with Santa Claus.
The Ohio Christian University family with community neighbors celebrated the
Christmas holiday season on November 30 at University’s Maxwell Center at
1476 Lancaster Pike, Circleville, 43113.
Celebrants sang favorite carols around the lighted Christmas tree, sharing
good cheer while remembering the reason for the season - Christ's birth.
After viewing awe-inspiring fireworks displays,
The Ohio Christian University family with community neighbors celebrated the
Christmas holiday season on November 30 at University’s Maxwell Center at
1476 Lancaster Pike, Circleville, 43113.
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
A Future with a History
Published: September 17, 2018
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
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
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).
