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Ohio Christian University students had the opportunity to go on a mission trip this year to Paraguay as one of OCU’s WGM Task Force Teams. Andrea Williamson, Student Involvement Director for WGM, led the team and stayed with them through the duration of the trip.
“I knew right away that this was the team God planned for me to lead. There were no lightening bolts, no clear direction other than this was the one.” – Andrea Williamson
The university team members consisted of five students: Austin Caldwell, Barbee Graves, Haley Robbins, Austin St. Pierre, and Kiirsten Truex. Raising the funds to go to Paraguay was in some ways challenging for the group, and many had to ask tough questions.
Andrea Williamson wrote that, “in the span of three hours, the remaining $1200 was given by multiple people. God is faithful!”
During their time in Paraguay, the team had the privilege of participating in Iglesia Evangelica Mundial (WGM) church services at Buenas Nuevas, Cristo Viene and Nueva Esperanza, two chapel services at the international Asuncion Christian Academy (ACA), and painting a very long wall for Escuela No. 281—a school for grades K-12 in the Herrera neighborhood of Asuncion. WGM Missionaries also joined them at different times throughout the week, and the team was able to communicate with those they ministered through unique ways and a Spanish-speaking student.
Together the students challenged each other to be better Christ-followers while they were together: “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”
Ohio Christian University is proud of our students and faculty who go out of their way to impact the world around us. Thank you for serving.
Read more about the team's adventures in Paraguay in a blog post.
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Kids on Campus Returns to OCU
Published: June 7, 2019
Ohio Christian University welcomed Kids on Campus — a summer enrichment
program for first through fourth graders that allows them to experience
academic life on a college campus, while improving their math, science,
art, and technology skills — for the 13th consecutive.
The program is a partnership with Pickaway WORKS and Ohio Christian
University with generous support from others as well.
Campus rarely lacks youthful exuberance, but having Kids on Campus brought a
child-rich energy. It wasn’t just the adults who enjoyed having the kids
around; the kids had fun too.
Carley Derexson,
Ohio Christian University welcomed Kids on Campus — a summer enrichment
program for first through fourth graders that allows them to experience
academic life on a college campus, while improving their math, science,
art, and technology skills — for the 13th consecutive.
The program is a partnership with Pickaway WORKS and Ohio Christian
University with generous support from others as well.
Ohio Christian University welcomed Kids on Campus — a summer enrichment
program for first through fourth graders that allows them to experience
academic life on a college campus, while improving
OCU T.E. Group Observes Educators in Finland and Sweden
Published: June 6, 2019
During summer break, Dr. Valerie Jones, Teacher Education Chair and Dr.
Jeanne Bruce, Associate Professor, traveled with five pre-service educators
to Helsinki, Finland, and Stockholm, Sweden to study the top-two school
systems in the world. The group was able to tour a Finnish grade school to
observe their curriculum and instruction and speak with the students and
teachers. In Sweden, the group visited a university and were able to learn
about Swedish high schools and the transition to higher education. In
addition to the focus on education, the group did some sightseeing and
learned
During summer break, Dr. Valerie Jones, Teacher Education Chair and Dr.
Jeanne Bruce, Associate Professor, traveled with five pre-service educators
to Helsinki, Finland, and Stockholm, Sweden to study the top-two school
systems in the world. The group was able to tour a Finnish grade school to
observe their curriculum and instruction and speak with the students and
teachers. In Sweden, the
During summer break, Dr. Valerie Jones, Teacher Education Chair and Dr.
Jeanne Bruce, Associate Professor, traveled with five pre-service educators
to Helsinki, Finland, and Stockholm, Sweden to
Summer Institute Courses
Published: May 10, 2019
This summer, Ohio Christian University is offering summer courses that will
help K-12 and undergraduate instructors work towards a graduate degree. The
institute gives instructors the opportunity to earn degrees and gain
knowledge in a shorter period of time.
Each course lasts for six weeks and counts as three credit hours. There will
be two separate six-week terms throughout the summer. The cost of these
graduate level classes is $990 per course. There is a simple application and
approval process for the program.
The University will also be offering special topic classes that count
This summer, Ohio Christian University is offering summer courses that will
help K-12 and undergraduate instructors work towards a graduate degree. The
institute gives instructors the opportunity to earn degrees and gain
knowledge in a shorter period of time.
Each course lasts for six weeks and counts as three credit hours. There will
be two separate six-week terms throughout the summer. The
This summer, Ohio Christian University is offering summer courses that will
help K-12 and undergraduate instructors work towards a graduate degree. The
institute gives instructors the opportunity
OCU Kappa Delta Pi Chapter Inducts 28 New Members
Published: April 26, 2019
CIRCLEVILLE, OHIO—Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society
in Education, is pleased to announce that 28 preservice educators have been
invited and inducted into its membership through the Alpha Iota Sigma Chapter
of Ohio Christian University.
The initiation ceremony took place on April 9, 2019 at The Ministry and
Performing Arts Center. The ceremony opened with Dr. Hank Kelly, Provost at
Ohio Christian University, giving the welcome and prayer. Dr. Ann Shelly, of
Kappa Delta Pi, installed the new members, the Alpha Iota Sigma Chapter and
the officers. Mr. Jonathan Davis,
CIRCLEVILLE, OHIO—Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society
in Education, is pleased to announce that 28 preservice educators have been
invited and inducted into its membership through the Alpha Iota Sigma Chapter
of Ohio Christian University.
The initiation ceremony took place on April 9, 2019 at The Ministry and
Performing Arts Center. The ceremony opened with Dr. Hank Kelly, Provost at
CIRCLEVILLE, OHIO—Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society
in Education, is pleased to announce that 28 preservice educators have been
invited and inducted into its membership through the Alpha
Community Action Day - It was a GREAT Day!
Published: April 18, 2019
April 11th proved to not just be a nice day to be outside, but a great day to
serve the community of Circleville and surrounding areas. In its 20thyear,
Community Action Day brought out over 400 students to serve residents and
businesses who were in need. A tradition at Ohio Christian University,
classes were canceled, and students were able to go into the public and
implement the service attitude taught at OCU.
With help from Volunteer Economy and RPHF Solid Waste District, students were
equipped to effectively serve and feel prepared to do so. Students served in
various capacities
April 11th proved to not just be a nice day to be outside, but a great day to
serve the community of Circleville and surrounding areas. In its 20thyear,
Community Action Day brought out over 400 students to serve residents and
businesses who were in need. A tradition at Ohio Christian University,
classes were canceled, and students were able to go into the public and
implement the service
April 11th proved to not just be a nice day to be outside, but a great day to
serve the community of Circleville and surrounding areas. In its 20thyear,
Community Action Day brought out over 400
Archived Articles of Interest
OCU Aesthetic Club Hosts Worship Night
Published: February 27, 2018
By Amber Ginter
OCU Aesthetic Club, Movements from the Heart, hosted their first annual
Worship Night in the new Ministry and Performing Arts Center on Friday,
February 23. The performance comprised four choreographed routines, music
from Michelle Martin and Kyle Benecke, a ‘spoken word’ by Gerald
Mershimer, and a message by Tyler Freeman.
Featuring Amber Ginter and Anna Hambrick with paired members Amber
Ginter/Eric Fahrer, Anna Hambrick/Phillip Goodson, Faith Monaghan/Ian
Monaghan, Hannah Hostetler/Stephen Kibble, and Noelle Reif/Davi Pereira, the
club perfected a god-honoring
By Amber Ginter
OCU Aesthetic Club, Movements from the Heart, hosted their first annual
Worship Night in the new Ministry and Performing Arts Center on Friday,
February 23. The performance comprised four choreographed routines, music
from Michelle Martin and Kyle Benecke, a ‘spoken word’ by Gerald
Mershimer, and a message by Tyler Freeman.
Featuring Amber Ginter and Anna Hambrick with
By Amber Ginter
OCU Aesthetic Club, Movements from the Heart, hosted their first annual
Worship Night in the new Ministry and Performing Arts Center on Friday,
February 23. The performance
Ohio Christian University Hosts Epidemic of Hope Event
Published: February 27, 2018
Former Major League baseball great Darryl Strawberry and his wife Tracy
joined Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine at Ohio Christian University in
Circleville, Monday, February 26 in the new Ministry
Former Major League baseball great Darryl Strawberry and his wife Tracy
joined Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine at Ohio Christian University in
Circleville, Monday, February 26 in the new Ministry
Former Major League baseball great Darryl Strawberry and his wife Tracy
joined Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine at Ohio Christian University in
Circleville, Monday, February 26 in the new Ministry
Preparing Super Teachers for Tough-Love Challenges
Published: February 20, 2018
In 2018, OCU’s Teacher Education Department is participating in classroom
management skills training that addresses student development deficits.
Focusing on issues that impact learning, such as effects of divorce, poverty,
and substance abuse, requires equipping teachers with proven intervention
skills.
To enable Teacher Education majors to succeed in this challenge, OCU is
hosting a training workshop on trauma-informed care led by Pickaway County
Board of Disabilities on June 4th and 5th. Mandated by the State of Ohio,
this practicum is offered for any teacher in Ohio at no cost
In 2018, OCU’s Teacher Education Department is participating in classroom
management skills training that addresses student development deficits.
Focusing on issues that impact learning, such as effects of divorce, poverty,
and substance abuse, requires equipping teachers with proven intervention
skills.
To enable Teacher Education majors to succeed in this challenge, OCU is
hosting a
In 2018, OCU’s Teacher Education Department is participating in classroom
management skills training that addresses student development deficits.
Focusing on issues that impact learning, such as
Serving the Great Commission
Published: February 7, 2018
The Great Commission is a directive that Ohio Christian University and World
Gospel Mission take seriously. Through OCU’s Student Center in 2018, World
Gospel Mission Student Involvement Director Natasha Grimmett will be leading
three separate teams of OCU students around the world to join in the
long-term work that God is doing.
The first trip is schedule for March 2-9 to Choluteca, Honduras. A team of
nine students will be serving alongside long-term missionaries there to
complete a variety work projects and support the children’s ministry.
The second team will be serving in
The Great Commission is a directive that Ohio Christian University and World
Gospel Mission take seriously. Through OCU’s Student Center in 2018, World
Gospel Mission Student Involvement Director Natasha Grimmett will be leading
three separate teams of OCU students around the world to join in the
long-term work that God is doing.
The first trip is schedule for March 2-9 to Choluteca,
The Great Commission is a directive that Ohio Christian University and World
Gospel Mission take seriously. Through OCU’s Student Center in 2018, World
Gospel Mission Student Involvement
Student Profile: AYA Math Teacher Ed Major Leads by Example
Published: December 26, 2017
Clarissa Crowley, one of the first Adolescence to Young Adult Education (AYA)
Mathematics majors at Ohio Christian University, set her sights high when she
decided to major in STEM education to transform young lives.
Serving as a ‘guinea pig’ for the new AYA curriculum with its advanced,
yet enticing, and rigorous materials, Crowley’s goal for herself is not
only propelling her into the future, but also enabling her to demonstrate
faith-based leadership to her peers.
Becoming a servant leader wasn’t always in the cards for Crowley. Higher
education seemed unobtainable to her until a
Clarissa Crowley, one of the first Adolescence to Young Adult Education (AYA)
Mathematics majors at Ohio Christian University, set her sights high when she
decided to major in STEM education to transform young lives.
Serving as a ‘guinea pig’ for the new AYA curriculum with its advanced,
yet enticing, and rigorous materials, Crowley’s goal for herself is not
only propelling her into the
Clarissa Crowley, one of the first Adolescence to Young Adult Education (AYA)
Mathematics majors at Ohio Christian University, set her sights high when she
decided to major in STEM education to
