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
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
4.0 Students Recognized in Chapel Service
Published: January 23, 2019
The January 23rd Chapel Service included a time of recognition for students
who achieved a 4.0 grade point average during the fall semester. Dr. Hank
Kelly, Provost, presented each awardee with a coffee mug loaded with candy.
Fellow Trailblazers cheered on their peers and helped recipients celebrate
their successes. Over 60 students were awarded.
4.0 Student Rachel Hicks says, “Last semester was my first semester taking
strictly pre-law courses, it was really tough. I worked extremely hard to
achieve a 4.0 and it feels really good to have accomplished this.”
Kevin Bennie, Director of
The January 23rd Chapel Service included a time of recognition for students
who achieved a 4.0 grade point average during the fall semester. Dr. Hank
Kelly, Provost, presented each awardee with a coffee mug loaded with candy.
Fellow Trailblazers cheered on their peers and helped recipients celebrate
their successes. Over 60 students were awarded.
4.0 Student Rachel Hicks says, “Last semester
The January 23rd Chapel Service included a time of recognition for students
who achieved a 4.0 grade point average during the fall semester. Dr. Hank
Kelly, Provost, presented each awardee with a
New Year Brings Opportunity and Challenge
Published: January 2, 2019
2019 brings opportunities to attain your educational goals. We would love to
help you with your fresh start.
In education, sports, work, and personal relationships, for Christians, the
difference is understanding the key to maturing spiritual development as
expressed in Christ’s parable in the Gospel of Luke 5:36-38 (NIV):
“No one tears a piece out of a new garment to patch an old one. Otherwise,
they will have torn the new garment, and the patch from the new will not
match the old. 37 And, no one pours new wine into old wineskins. Otherwise,
the new wine will burst the skins; the
2019 brings opportunities to attain your educational goals. We would love to
help you with your fresh start.
In education, sports, work, and personal relationships, for Christians, the
difference is understanding the key to maturing spiritual development as
expressed in Christ’s parable in the Gospel of Luke 5:36-38 (NIV):
“No one tears a piece out of a new garment to patch an old one.
2019 brings opportunities to attain your educational goals. We would love to
help you with your fresh start.
In education, sports, work, and personal relationships, for Christians, the
difference
Archived Articles of Interest
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
OCU’s Maxwell Library Supports Learning
Published: October 15, 2014
The Melvin and Laura Maxwell Library has been a cornerstone to support
learning at Ohio Christian University for many decades. In addition to
physical resources, the library provides faculty and students with access to
a growing collection of digital content. Through membership in the OhioLINK
consortium, the library participates in cost-effective digital resource
acquisition, provides users with state-of-the-art discovery and access
technologies, and cooperates in the sharing of more than 50 million physical
items across the state.In fall 2013, students were invited to participate in
The Melvin and Laura Maxwell Library has been a cornerstone to support
learning at Ohio Christian University for many decades. In addition to
physical resources, the library provides faculty and students with access to
a growing collection of digital content. Through membership in the OhioLINK
consortium, the library participates in cost-effective digital resource
acquisition, provides users
The Melvin and Laura Maxwell Library has been a cornerstone to support
learning at Ohio Christian University for many decades. In addition to
physical resources, the library provides faculty and
New 3-Year Bachelor’s Degree Saves Time and Money for OCU Students
Published: June 12, 2014
A three-year bachelor’s degree will be offered next academic year at OCU.
Those in the Business program can elect to take a sequence of classes to earn
18 credits per semester and six credits per summer, 120 credits total, in
only three years! Earning a bachelor’s degree in three years saves a year
of tuition and residence hall expenses, and allows entrance into the
workforce or graduate school a year earlier. It gives other students the
opportunity to pursue a dual major, to spend time studying abroad, or to
complete an internship.A 3-year degree provides a high-quality, low-cost
A three-year bachelor’s degree will be offered next academic year at OCU.
Those in the Business program can elect to take a sequence of classes to earn
18 credits per semester and six credits per summer, 120 credits total, in
only three years! Earning a bachelor’s degree in three years saves a year
of tuition and residence hall expenses, and allows entrance into the
workforce or graduate
A three-year bachelor’s degree will be offered next academic year at OCU.
Those in the Business program can elect to take a sequence of classes to earn
18 credits per semester and six credits per
