By Krista Williams
In a time where our country and humanity is living in a great amount of fear, being at OCU gives me so much hope. I find peace in being here as I look around the classrooms- I see the future. I sit and look at all of the hardworking students and how each one of them has a divine purpose they are preparing for. A purpose given specially to them because of their skills and abilities. A purpose given to them because our King knows what He is doing.
I sit in a class of 20 people and think, "there are 20 world changers right here." It amazes me to think what we, as educated and motivated Christians can do to spread hope into this broken world. I see future politicians, businessmen, pastors, counselors, professors, social workers, theologians, nurses, teachers and so much more who are ready to do their part and give to society. I have realized how truly privileged I am to be able to attend such a faith-based and academic-oriented, private university. I love being able to learn by our encouraging professors, with phenomenal classmates who are motivated by joy instead of fear.
Krista Williams is a 21 year-old junior at Ohio Christian University double majoring in Psychology and Chemical Dependency Counseling. She is from Wooster, Ohio. In her free time Krista likes to play with her dog and attempt to be crafty even though her DIY projects never turn out right.
Pictured is Krista in the middle of several of her friends at OCU.
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Articles of Interest
2019 Georgia Commencement
Published: April 11, 2019
On Saturday, April 6th, Ohio Christian University held its fourth
commencement ceremony in Jonesboro, Georgia at the Clayton County Performing
Arts Center. This is the first year at this location.
OCU President, Dr. Jon Kulaga welcomed the record crowd of nearly 1,300
students, family and honored guests declaring, “We are living in a time
where Christians have never been more needed-to be out there in society being
salt and light.” He further challenged them stating that “your community
needs you, your city needs you and your country needs you”.
Terence Chatmon was the commencement
On Saturday, April 6th, Ohio Christian University held its fourth
commencement ceremony in Jonesboro, Georgia at the Clayton County Performing
Arts Center. This is the first year at this location.
OCU President, Dr. Jon Kulaga welcomed the record crowd of nearly 1,300
students, family and honored guests declaring, “We are living in a time
where Christians have never been more needed-to be
On Saturday, April 6th, Ohio Christian University held its fourth
commencement ceremony in Jonesboro, Georgia at the Clayton County Performing
Arts Center. This is the first year at this location
Faith and Work Seminar a First on Campus
Published: April 10, 2019
On Saturday March 23rd, Ohio Christian University hosted the Faith
On Saturday March 23rd, Ohio Christian University hosted the Faith
On Saturday March 23rd, Ohio Christian University hosted the Faith
Archived Articles of Interest
Criminal Justice Dept. Hosts Distinguished Law Enforcement Officers
Published: March 23, 2016
The Criminal Justice program at Ohio Christian University held its inaugural
Advisory Council with several distinguished criminal justice professionals
from local, state, and federal agencies, including U.S. Secret Service, Ohio
State Highway Patrol, Ohio Department of Rehabilitation
The Criminal Justice program at Ohio Christian University held its inaugural
Advisory Council with several distinguished criminal justice professionals
from local, state, and federal agencies, including U.S. Secret Service, Ohio
State Highway Patrol, Ohio Department of Rehabilitation
The Criminal Justice program at Ohio Christian University held its inaugural
Advisory Council with several distinguished criminal justice professionals
from local, state, and federal agencies,
Students visit Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy
Published: March 22, 2016
On November 18, 2015, several Criminal Justice students and Criminal Law
students traveled to Columbus OH, where they visited the Ohio State Highway
Patrol Academy. Lieutenant Click was their tour guide for the visit. The
first part of the tour took the students to the classroom area where
Lieutenant Click provided an overview of what a cadet would experience in the
classroom and basic standards of conduct. Second, the students visited the
indoor firing range, were given an overview of the types of weapons used on
the range, and informed on the course of fire the cadets and Troopers
On November 18, 2015, several Criminal Justice students and Criminal Law
students traveled to Columbus OH, where they visited the Ohio State Highway
Patrol Academy. Lieutenant Click was their tour guide for the visit. The
first part of the tour took the students to the classroom area where
Lieutenant Click provided an overview of what a cadet would experience in the
classroom and basic
On November 18, 2015, several Criminal Justice students and Criminal Law
students traveled to Columbus OH, where they visited the Ohio State Highway
Patrol Academy. Lieutenant Click was their tour
Criminal Justice students study prison operations
Published: March 22, 2016
On March 17, 2016, students from the CJ225-Corrections course traveled to
Orient OH with their instructor, Professor Sean Lovell, to visit the Ohio
Department of Rehabilitation
On March 17, 2016, students from the CJ225-Corrections course traveled to
Orient OH with their instructor, Professor Sean Lovell, to visit the Ohio
Department of Rehabilitation
On March 17, 2016, students from the CJ225-Corrections course traveled to
Orient OH with their instructor, Professor Sean Lovell, to visit the Ohio
Department of Rehabilitation
OCU Psychology Dept. Launches New Initiative
Published: March 21, 2016
Ohio Governor John Kasich has identified the battle with rampant heroin
addiction as a priority of his administration. Ohio Christian University
Psychology Department has successfully worked with the State government
leaders in the past to bring Pastors together for a Drug Education Conference
and now the Governor’s Office of Faith Based and Community Initiatives has
reached out to OCU for another effort.
Kimberly Hettel, the Director of the Office of Faith Based and Community
Initiatives, met with OCU’s Psychology Department Chair, Dr. Larry Olson,
and the Director of OCU’s Substance
Ohio Governor John Kasich has identified the battle with rampant heroin
addiction as a priority of his administration. Ohio Christian University
Psychology Department has successfully worked with the State government
leaders in the past to bring Pastors together for a Drug Education Conference
and now the Governor’s Office of Faith Based and Community Initiatives has
reached out to OCU for
Ohio Governor John Kasich has identified the battle with rampant heroin
addiction as a priority of his administration. Ohio Christian University
Psychology Department has successfully worked with
OCU Writing Center Presents at Writing Center Conference at the University of Notre Dame
Published: May 20, 2015
The OCU Writing Center has been busy this year. In addition to the over 400
drop-in visits they received from students, the twelve writing workshops they
hosted, and their work with students in the Basic Writing Lab, they also
presented at a professional writing conference this past spring.April 10-11,
Dr. Krista Stonerock and Christine Zimmerman, co-directors of OCU Writing
Center, accompanied a group of tutors to the annual East Central Writing
Center Association (ECWCA) Conference held at the University of Notre Dame.
Tutors Ethan Allen, Tim Allen, Brent Palmer, and Kelsey Blackman
The OCU Writing Center has been busy this year. In addition to the over 400
drop-in visits they received from students, the twelve writing workshops they
hosted, and their work with students in the Basic Writing Lab, they also
presented at a professional writing conference this past spring.April 10-11,
Dr. Krista Stonerock and Christine Zimmerman, co-directors of OCU Writing
Center,
The OCU Writing Center has been busy this year. In addition to the over 400
drop-in visits they received from students, the twelve writing workshops they
hosted, and their work with students in the
