On March 31st the School of Business and Government hosted Dr. Jay Richards and Dr. Anne Bradley as a part of the Distinguished Speaker Series.Dr. Anne Rathbone Bradley is the Vice President of Economic Initiatives at the Institute, where she develops and commissions research toward a systematic biblical theology of economic freedom. She is a visiting professor at Georgetown University, and also teaches at The Institute for World Politics and George Mason University. She is an editor of and contributing author to IFWE’s recently released book, For the Least of These: A Biblical Answer to Poverty. In her chapter, Dr. Rathbone Bradley examines income inequality from both an economic and biblical perspective and provides guidance to Christians on how to respond, particularly through our vocations. Dr. Rathbone Bradley received her Ph.D. in Economics from George Mason University in 2006, during which time she was a James M. Buchanan Scholar.Dr. Jay Richards, who has been a guest on the Faith & Liberty Talk Show twice now, is an Assistant Research Professor in the School of Business and Economics at The Catholic University of America, a Senior Fellow at the Discovery Institute, and executive editor of The Stream. He is author of many books including the New York Times bestsellers Infiltrated (2013), and Indivisible (2012), co-authored with James Robison. He is also the author of Money, Greed, and God, winner of a 2010 Templeton Enterprise Award; and co-author of The Privileged Planet with astronomer Guillermo Gonzalez. His most recent book, co-authored with Jonathan Witt, is The Hobbit Party: The Vision of Freedom that J.R.R. Tolkien Got and the West Forgot. He has a Ph.D., with honors, in philosophy and theology from Princeton Theological Seminary.The Distinguished Speakers Series Event began at 10:45 AM and both Anne & Jay were given 25-30 minutes to speak to the School of Business & Government students, followed by a panel discussion led by Dean Garrison. Students had the opportunity to engage in the discussion as well. After the session, there was a luncheon for Anne & Jay including selected business & government students who are members of OCU’s Sigma Beta Delta chapter. Sigma Beta Delta is an international honor’s society for business students.
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Internet Safety Advocate Speaks On Campus
Published: April 17, 2019
Ohio Christian University was happy to host Donna Rice Hughes Monday, April
15th in both chapel and as a Distinguished Speaker in the School of Business
and Government. Rice Hughes is the President and CEO of Enough Is Enough and
has been working since 1994 as a pioneering leader on the frontlines of U.S.
efforts to make the Internet safer for children and families. Her
three-pronged strategy connects the technology industry, the public, and the
legal community in helping protect children online. She was awarded the 2013
Women In Technology Award for Social Impact as well as the 2014
Ohio Christian University was happy to host Donna Rice Hughes Monday, April
15th in both chapel and as a Distinguished Speaker in the School of Business
and Government. Rice Hughes is the President and CEO of Enough Is Enough and
has been working since 1994 as a pioneering leader on the frontlines of U.S.
efforts to make the Internet safer for children and families. Her
three-pronged
Ohio Christian University was happy to host Donna Rice Hughes Monday, April
15th in both chapel and as a Distinguished Speaker in the School of Business
and Government. Rice Hughes is the President
2019 Business Competition Gives Students Real World Experience
Published: April 15, 2019
On April 9th, Ohio Christian University’s School of Business and Government
hosted the annual awards banquet for its Business Plan Competition. Five
finalists in the competition were awarded recognition as well as cash awards
for their business plans. This annual competition gives Business students a
chance to put into practice what they are being taught in classrooms. Its
purpose is to give students a real-world opportunity to develop a business
plan and present it to a panel of distinguished businesspersons.
This year’s first-round competition judges were Dr. Monty Lobb, Dean, and
On April 9th, Ohio Christian University’s School of Business and Government
hosted the annual awards banquet for its Business Plan Competition. Five
finalists in the competition were awarded recognition as well as cash awards
for their business plans. This annual competition gives Business students a
chance to put into practice what they are being taught in classrooms. Its
purpose is to give
On April 9th, Ohio Christian University’s School of Business and Government
hosted the annual awards banquet for its Business Plan Competition. Five
finalists in the competition were awarded
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
2019 Annual Business Plan Competition
Published: April 5, 2019
The School of Business
The School of Business
The School of Business
State Representative Rick Carfagna Visits Campus
Published: March 11, 2019
On Friday, March 8th, State Representative Rick Carfagna (Chair, Finance
Subcommittee on Higher Education) visited Ohio Christian University (OCU). He
was welcomed to the president’s office by Dr. Jon Kulaga (President), Ted
Perry (Chief Financial Officer) and Craig Brown (Chief Relationship
Officer) where the group discussed multiple partnerships related to
micro-credentialing, entrepreneurship and workforce development for regional
incumbent industry.
Rep. Carfagna received a campus tour from OCU students, then ended his time
on campus with a meeting in the Robert W. Plaster Free
On Friday, March 8th, State Representative Rick Carfagna (Chair, Finance
Subcommittee on Higher Education) visited Ohio Christian University (OCU). He
was welcomed to the president’s office by Dr. Jon Kulaga (President), Ted
Perry (Chief Financial Officer) and Craig Brown (Chief Relationship
Officer) where the group discussed multiple partnerships related to
micro-credentialing,
On Friday, March 8th, State Representative Rick Carfagna (Chair, Finance
Subcommittee on Higher Education) visited Ohio Christian University (OCU). He
was welcomed to the president’s office by Dr.
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Senator Rob Portman Visits OCU, Speaks with Students
Published: September 1, 2015
Senator Rob Portman Visits OCU, Speaks with Students
“I’m Rob Portman. I work for you.”
That’s how Senator Rob Portman introduced himself to a room full of
community leaders, students, and press at Ohio Christian University this
afternoon.
Ohio Christian University was pleased to welcome Sen. Rob Portman to
campus today for a roundtable discussion on economic development and human
trafficking awareness. Economic leaders from Fayette, Ross, Pickaway, and
Franklin counties were present to discuss how the region’s role in business
and workforce
Senator Rob Portman Visits OCU, Speaks with Students
“I’m Rob Portman. I work for you.”
That’s how Senator Rob Portman introduced himself to a room full of
community leaders, students, and press at Ohio Christian University this
afternoon.
Ohio Christian University was pleased to welcome Sen. Rob Portman to
campus today for a roundtable discussion on
Senator Rob Portman Visits OCU, Speaks with Students
“I’m Rob Portman. I work for you.”
That’s how Senator Rob Portman introduced himself to a room full of
community
Married to the Family Business
Published: July 21, 2015
Generally speaking, most people become an entrepreneur because they have
created a product or service that will add value to a community. However,
some people who enter entrepreneurship as a result of their relationships.
Mandy Way, a recent MBA graduate from OCU, is a part of this category. Upon
marrying her husband, Cameron Way, she became joint manager of Way Farms, a
local produce company in Waverly, OH. Since it was founded in 2003 and
became an LLC in 2008, Way Farms has been very successful, due to the support
of its community and competency of its managers. Their goal - to
Generally speaking, most people become an entrepreneur because they have
created a product or service that will add value to a community. However,
some people who enter entrepreneurship as a result of their relationships.
Mandy Way, a recent MBA graduate from OCU, is a part of this category. Upon
marrying her husband, Cameron Way, she became joint manager of Way Farms, a
local produce
Generally speaking, most people become an entrepreneur because they have
created a product or service that will add value to a community. However,
some people who enter entrepreneurship as a result
Create Your Future
Published: June 25, 2015
Local Entrepreneurs Share Five Tips for Success Businesses are sprouting
up everywhere; from local mom-and-pop shops, to national chains, to global
empires, there’s no doubt that this is the age of the entrepreneur. Shows
such as Shark Tank and The Profit validate the American dream and are
encouraging men and women of all ages to bring the ideas they have to market.
As this phenomenon continues, it’s safe to say that many are opting to
create their dream job rather than following traditional career paths. Two
such entrepreneurs are J.D. Hyman and Ben Caplan, founders of local
Local Entrepreneurs Share Five Tips for Success Businesses are sprouting
up everywhere; from local mom-and-pop shops, to national chains, to global
empires, there’s no doubt that this is the age of the entrepreneur. Shows
such as Shark Tank and The Profit validate the American dream and are
encouraging men and women of all ages to bring the ideas they have to market.
As this phenomenon
Local Entrepreneurs Share Five Tips for Success Businesses are sprouting
up everywhere; from local mom-and-pop shops, to national chains, to global
empires, there’s no doubt that this is the age
Employment Basics for Student Workers
Published: October 21, 2014
On Friday, October 10th, the Ohio Christian University Career Services
Department presented training for 117 work-study students called the Basics
of Employment. This training covered essential information to help students
be successful in their jobs. The three-hour training presented topics that
focused on transferable and personal skills that students will carry over
into their careers.Some of the topics covered were:The impact of their role
in upholding the University missionThe impact of tardiness and absenteeismThe
impact of lost productivity employers incur while students are
On Friday, October 10th, the Ohio Christian University Career Services
Department presented training for 117 work-study students called the Basics
of Employment. This training covered essential information to help students
be successful in their jobs. The three-hour training presented topics that
focused on transferable and personal skills that students will carry over
into their careers.
On Friday, October 10th, the Ohio Christian University Career Services
Department presented training for 117 work-study students called the Basics
of Employment. This training covered essential
Career Services Offers Workshop Blitz
Published: September 25, 2014
On Tuesday, September 23, Career Services offered the first Workshop Blitz to
OCU students. There were 38 students in attendance for the three-hour
event. The Blitz offered students an opportunity to participate in a
multitude of workshops all held in one evening to help prepare them to enter
the workforce.One portion of the workshop featured Lori Bentz from Brooks
Brothers Clothing, Jeffersonville, Ohio, illustrating proper dress attire to
wear for an interview. Students participated in a tie tying competition as
well as a scarf tying demonstration. Students also had a demonstration
On Tuesday, September 23, Career Services offered the first Workshop Blitz to
OCU students. There were 38 students in attendance for the three-hour
event. The Blitz offered students an opportunity to participate in a
multitude of workshops all held in one evening to help prepare them to enter
the workforce.One portion of the workshop featured Lori Bentz from Brooks
Brothers Clothing,
On Tuesday, September 23, Career Services offered the first Workshop Blitz to
OCU students. There were 38 students in attendance for the three-hour
event. The Blitz offered students an opportunity
