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  • TV picks up on student's tooth tale

    Oklahoma Christian University student Abbie Kritz had an interesting experience recently after she had her wisdom teeth removed. The "Murdered My Wisdom Teeth" video of her dental adventure (above) went viral on YouTube, and she's been interviewed by ABC's Good Morning America and Jimmy Kimmel Live! Watch her interview with Jimmy Kimmel here: Here's her appearance on GMA Live!: Unfortunately your browser does not support IFrames. Abbie is a sophomore family studies major from Coffeyville, ...

  • Students spend Spring Break serving others

    More than 150 Oklahoma Christian University students spent their Spring Break serving others. Ben Langford, director of OC’s Center for Global Missions, said each of the mission opportunities gave students incredible experiences in the mission field and helped deepen their faith. “These mission projects help form students into the image of God,” Langford said. “Even though students are serving and influencing those they serve for the Kingdom of God, these projects form...

  • Karl Rove, Tommy Franks welcome high schoolers

    OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Fifty top high school students from across the country will be chosen to participate in the General Tommy Franks Four Star Leadership summer program July 14-20 in Oklahoma City. The 50 selected students will meet with authors, politicians and global thought leaders, such as Karl Rove, former presidential adviser, author and FOX News commentator. Oklahoma Christian is the primary host for the all-inclusive program (tuition, room, board, travel and fees), which is free to...

  • Lilyfield teams with OC for foster, adoption awareness

    Lilyfield Christian Adoption and Foster Care has teamed up with Oklahoma Christian University to bring awareness about children in Oklahoma who are in need of families. OC has dedicated a week of Chapel services to foster care, adoption, and the fatherless. “We believe that every child deserves a family,” said Holly Towers, executive director of Lilyfield. “Participation with the fatherless and the modern-day orphan is not optional when we are focused on Christ and living a ...

  • OC grad talks Mount Everest with News9

    Oklahoma Christian University alumna Valari Wedel is on a quest to climb Mount Everest. Just two days before heading to the Himalayas, the 1982 Oklahoma Christian graduate sat down with News9 to talk about her upcoming adventure. Click here to watch News9's story. To read more about Valari, click here for a story from Edmond Life & Leisure and click here for a story about her involvement in the on-campus Eagle Trail. -OC-

  • Beards raise $10,000+ for adoption

    Director of Advancement Operations Will Blanchard and his wife Amy are in process of adopting a child. Fellow Oklahoma Christian alumnus Jake Jones helped put together a "Beard for the Blanchards" initiative that raised more than $10,000 for the couple. Click here to watch a couple of News9 stories featuring the fundraising effort.

  • Duck Dynasty's Jase Robertson at OC

    Jase Robertson from A&E's Duck Dynasty spoke for a standing-room-only crowd at Oklahoma Christian University's Chapel service on Monday. Jase came to OC with his wife, Missy, and their three children. Prior to Chapel, he did a video shoot with Oklahoma Christian president John deSteiguer ... standing in the OC Pond. (Click here to watch the video.) "The Bible is a weapon of mass instruction, and a love letter from God Almighty. And the message is clear - He is for you, not against you," Jase...

  • Chorale, Chamber Singers perform

    Oklahoma Christian University will host a concert featuring the OC Chorale and Chamber Singers on Thursday at 7:30 pm in the Adams Recital Hall.The Chamber Singers will perform works from composers Veljo Tormis, Luca Marenzio, Stephen Foster and Billy Joel.The Chorale will feature works representing four musical periods, including pieces by Thomas Weelkes, W.A. Mozart, Paul Tschesnokoff and Dominick Argento. Stunning works for women's choir and men's choir will also be performed.Admission is ...

  • Chi wins fourth Spring Sing in a row

    The men of Chi Lambda Phi captured first place in Spring Sing 2013 with their show, "Christopher Robin and Winnie the Pooh." 1st - Chi Lambda Phi - "Christopher Robin and Winnie the Pooh"2nd - Gamma Rho - "Jessie from Toy Story"3rd - Psi Epsilon - "Monsters, Inc."4th - Freshmen - "Finding Nemo"Faculty/Staff Favorite - Psi EpsilonStudent Favorite - Psi EpsilonMost Original - Psi EpsilonBest Banner - Psi EpsilonBest Choreography - Chi Lambda PhiBest ...

  • New program provides scholarships, financial tools

    On the heels of a unique tuition freeze, Oklahoma Christian University (OC) is offering students a way to find more scholarships and manage their money.Oklahoma Christian has partnered with American Student Assistance to provide free access to SALT. This online site enables students to search for thousands of scholarships, jobs and internships, track their student loans, and boost their financial smarts with interactive lessons and other tools.“As demonstrated by holding the line on our ...

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