Ohio Christian University will hold its 21st annual Ralph C. Starkey Community Action Day on Oct 9. The event historically sends out over 400 students, faculty and staff into the community of Circleville and the surrounding area to serve those in need. This year, Ohio Christian has partnered with United Way of Pickaway County to expand the reach and scope by coordinating and bringing together the organizations individual efforts to serve the community.
Ohio Christian has traditionally held Community Action Day in the spring but switched to fall this year so the day would coincide with United Way’s Community Care Day. By combining the two events, the organizations hope to increase participation and improve logistics, which will allow them to serve more people across the county.
"The United Way of Pickaway County is honored to partner with the amazing students from our county high schools, Ohio Christian University, and others as a result of Community Action Day,” said Jama Cobb, interim volunteer executive director of United Way. “Philanthropy and volunteerism are at the very core of our organization's values and we are committed to working alongside our county youth in giving back to the community that has given us so much.”
The World Alliance for the Volunteer Economy (WAVE) will also return as an OCU partner for the event. WAVE is a non-profit collaborative that connects individuals with volunteer opportunities. Volunteers may then submit their volunteer hours to receive rewards.
“WAVE is elated to partner with Ohio Christian University on Community Action Day; our second time!” said Kristen Muzzy, president of WAVE. “The impact on the community and the students is remarkable and an expression of God's love at work. Being of service to others is the greatest gift and we are delighted to be a part of OCU who puts such emphasis on this with the student body.”
Ohio Christian is excited hold what it hopes to be the largest Community Action Day yet, and that enthusiasm is shared by its community partners.
“No matter the need or the circumstance, I am always amazed at how our community continues to rise to the occasion in support of its people,” Cobb said. “To those already signed up to support Community Action Day through volunteerism or are considering doing so, we thank you for donating your time and talents with us and hope to see you October 9th."
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Incoming Campus Students Attend Summer Orientation
Published: July 13, 2020
On July 10th, Ohio Christian University welcomed 62 incoming students to
campus for the first Orientation Day of the summer. Orientation Days are
for incoming students to the Undergraduate Campus Program to register for
classes and prepare for their first semester on campus.
OCU had several COVID-19 procedures in place including taking temperatures,
requiring masks, social distancing guidelines, and hand sanitizing stations
to help ensure the safety of everyone on campus.
OCU President Dr. Jon S. Kulaga welcomed the students and encouraged them to
be part of God’s story. Students and
On July 10th, Ohio Christian University welcomed 62 incoming students to
campus for the first Orientation Day of the summer. Orientation Days are
for incoming students to the Undergraduate Campus Program to register for
classes and prepare for their first semester on campus.
OCU had several COVID-19 procedures in place including taking temperatures,
requiring masks, social distancing
On July 10th, Ohio Christian University welcomed 62 incoming students to
campus for the first Orientation Day of the summer. Orientation Days are
for incoming students to the Undergraduate Campus
Dr. Melvin Maxwell Graduates to Glory
Published: July 4, 2020
Melvin Maxwell was known as a powerful man of God and prayer warrior by those
who knew him. On Saturday, July 4, 2020, Dr. Maxwell graduated from this life
to his eternal home and was united with his Savior whom he loved. He was born
in Georgetown, Ohio, on November 15, 1921, and grew up during the Great
Depression. Though his mother died at an early age, his father was a godly
man and raised him and his brother Millard to follow Christ no matter how
hard the situation.
On August 25, 1942, Maxwell married his wife, Laura. They had three children
together: Lawrence (Larry), John, and
Melvin Maxwell was known as a powerful man of God and prayer warrior by those
who knew him. On Saturday, July 4, 2020, Dr. Maxwell graduated from this life
to his eternal home and was united with his Savior whom he loved. He was born
in Georgetown, Ohio, on November 15, 1921, and grew up during the Great
Depression. Though his mother died at an early age, his father was a godly
man and
Melvin Maxwell was known as a powerful man of God and prayer warrior by those
who knew him. On Saturday, July 4, 2020, Dr. Maxwell graduated from this life
to his eternal home and was united with
Prospective Students Have Many Options to Experience Campus this Summer
Published: June 4, 2020
Ohio Christian University is excited to offer several options to connect with
prospective students of our Undergraduate Campus Program over the summer
and help them experience OCU:
Option 1: Individual Campus Visits
Ohio Christian University is now open for prospective students to visit
campus. The university has social distancing procedures in place to help
everyone on campus stay safe. Learn more.
Option 2: Virtual Preview Day
Join us for a Virtual Preview Day on Friday, June 26th! Learn why students
choose OCU, ask our panelists questions, virtually tour campus, win prizes,
Ohio Christian University is excited to offer several options to connect with
prospective students of our Undergraduate Campus Program over the summer
and help them experience OCU:
Option 1: Individual Campus Visits
Ohio Christian University is now open for prospective students to visit
campus. The university has social distancing procedures in place to help
everyone on campus stay safe.
Ohio Christian University is excited to offer several options to connect with
prospective students of our Undergraduate Campus Program over the summer
and help them experience OCU:
Option 1:
Alumni Spotlight: Lauren Ray
Published: April 26, 2020
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – A familiar face is once again killing it for Ohio
Christian University, only this time her impact is being seen off the court.
Lauren Ray, a 2018 Emergency and Disaster Management graduate of OCU,
currently serves as the Assistant Director of Student Life – Housing and
Discipline, a role she took over earlier this year. Lady Trailblazer
Volleyball fans will remember Lauren as a key member of the program, playing
for the team for three seasons (2015-17). Originally from Canal Winchester,
OH, Lauren transferred into OCU following her freshman year at Ohio
University,
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – A familiar face is once again killing it for Ohio
Christian University, only this time her impact is being seen off the court.
Lauren Ray, a 2018 Emergency and Disaster Management graduate of OCU,
currently serves as the Assistant Director of Student Life – Housing and
Discipline, a role she took over earlier this year. Lady Trailblazer
Volleyball fans will remember Lauren
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – A familiar face is once again killing it for Ohio
Christian University, only this time her impact is being seen off the court.
Lauren Ray, a 2018 Emergency and Disaster Management
Trailblazer Baseball Hosts Local Student Battling Cancer
Published: April 8, 2020
CIRCLEVILLE, OH - Back in February, the Ohio Christian Baseball team helped
host a local student battling cancer in the community. Sam, who currenlty has
spinal ependymoma, came to campus on February 24th to hang out with the team
and experience a practice.
CIRCLEVILLE, OH - Back in February, the Ohio Christian Baseball team helped
host a local student battling cancer in the community. Sam, who currenlty has
spinal ependymoma, came to campus on February 24th to hang out with the team
and experience a practice.
CIRCLEVILLE, OH - Back in February, the Ohio Christian Baseball team helped
host a local student battling cancer in the community. Sam, who currenlty has
spinal ependymoma, came to campus on
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Ohio Christian University Celebrates Circleville's 115th Pumpkin Show
Published: October 22, 2018
Billed as the ‘Greatest Free Show on Earth’, the 115-year-old Circleville
Pumpkin Show drew over 300,000 participants on October 16 through 19.
Recognized as Ohio’s oldest festival, the show is a ‘standout’ event
that features everything pumpkin, including a 1,607-pound pumpkin and the
‘World’s largest pumpkin pie,’ along with popular
pumpkin-foodstuffs—from candy to donuts to burgers to ice cream, and much
more.
Each day, Ohio Christian University (OCU) faculty, staff, and students
participated in the floats parade on an OCU-designed float featuring its “A
Future with a History”
Billed as the ‘Greatest Free Show on Earth’, the 115-year-old Circleville
Pumpkin Show drew over 300,000 participants on October 16 through 19.
Recognized as Ohio’s oldest festival, the show is a ‘standout’ event
that features everything pumpkin, including a 1,607-pound pumpkin and the
‘World’s largest pumpkin pie,’ along with popular
pumpkin-foodstuffs—from candy to donuts to burgers to ice
Billed as the ‘Greatest Free Show on Earth’, the 115-year-old Circleville
Pumpkin Show drew over 300,000 participants on October 16 through 19.
Recognized as Ohio’s oldest festival, the show is a ‘
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
Calling Harrison College Students!
Published: September 19, 2018
Welcome, Harrison College Students! Let Ohio Christian University help you
finish what you started at Harrison College!
Ohio Christian University’s School of Adult and Graduate Studies offers
degree programs at its sites or entirely online.
Harrison College students at its Grove City, Ohio’s campus may apply to
enroll and to transfer credit hours so their studies are not interrupted by
Harrison College’s closing. Up to $500 Partnership Discount per semester
is being offered to transferring Harrison College students.
Contact an Ohio Christian University recruiter today! Our
Welcome, Harrison College Students! Let Ohio Christian University help you
finish what you started at Harrison College!
Ohio Christian University’s School of Adult and Graduate Studies offers
degree programs at its sites or entirely online.
Harrison College students at its Grove City, Ohio’s campus may apply to
enroll and to transfer credit hours so their studies are not interrupted by
Welcome, Harrison College Students! Let Ohio Christian University help you
finish what you started at Harrison College!
Ohio Christian University’s School of Adult and Graduate Studies offers
Students Serve in British Columbia
Published: September 19, 2018
By Amber Ginter ‘19
When three Ohio Christian University students first considered summer job
plans, traveling to British Columbia, Canada, to work at Malibu Club, a Young
Life Youth Camp, wasn’t on their radar.
Boarding the flight across the continent, senior Amber Ginter and sophomores
Liam Benson and Benjamin Johnson took a leap of faith to see what God had in
store for them. Completing 2,650 miles of airplane, ferry, and car travel,
the students arrived at Malibu Club situated on the bank of a remote British
Columbia island. Choosing to serve high school juniors and seniors for a
By Amber Ginter ‘19
When three Ohio Christian University students first considered summer job
plans, traveling to British Columbia, Canada, to work at Malibu Club, a Young
Life Youth Camp, wasn’t on their radar.
Boarding the flight across the continent, senior Amber Ginter and sophomores
Liam Benson and Benjamin Johnson took a leap of faith to see what God had in
store for them. Completing
By Amber Ginter ‘19
When three Ohio Christian University students first considered summer job
plans, traveling to British Columbia, Canada, to work at Malibu Club, a Young
Life Youth Camp, wasn’t
OCU Celebrates Becoming a Purple Heart University
Published: September 11, 2018
On Tuesday evening, September 11, Ohio Christian University (OCU) celebrated
becoming a Purple Heart University in conjunction with a community event,
"Lest We Forget," a service remembering the events of 9/11/2001. An honor
guard posted colors, Dr. Jon Kulaga shared a proclamation with those in
attendance, and the honor guard concluded their portion of the program with
taps.
Other highlights of the evening were performances by Dr. Dione Bennett, the
University Chamber Singers, the Circleville Men's Barbershop Chorus, and the
Pumpkin Show Band of Circleville, Ohio. Pastor Carter
On Tuesday evening, September 11, Ohio Christian University (OCU) celebrated
becoming a Purple Heart University in conjunction with a community event,
"Lest We Forget," a service remembering the events of 9/11/2001. An honor
guard posted colors, Dr. Jon Kulaga shared a proclamation with those in
attendance, and the honor guard concluded their portion of the program with
taps.
Other
On Tuesday evening, September 11, Ohio Christian University (OCU) celebrated
becoming a Purple Heart University in conjunction with a community event,
"Lest We Forget," a service remembering the
