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Why Choose Christian Education?
 Dear OVU Alumni & Friends,
Prospective students often wonder, "What advantages come from a Christian education?" Good question. The short answer is: holistic.
A line from the Bible gives the foundation for what that means. Colossians 1:20 says that Christ "reconciles to himself all things." The rest of that short book makes it clear that "all things" includes everything that has been created, all wisdom and knowledge, and all philosophies and human traditions. In Christ we have a holistic view of life.
Christian education builds on that thought. Public education requires that all matters of faith be separated from academics. No prayer in schools. No faith assumptions in the classroom. A secular education excludes the Bible from discussion.
Christian education says that holistic instruction means that all academic issues be integrated with faith. It says that because Christ first reconciled all things to himself, we can build on that reconciliation to have a holistic worldview.
Why choose Christian education? In short, only Christian education includes "all things." As Colossians says, nothing is left out.  Dr. Harold ShankPresident
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 | | The Washington Center celebrated its Annual Gala Oct. 1 at the National Building Museum in Washington D.C. Front row, left to right: Gordon Rampy (OVU trustee and president, CHEMetrics Inc.) and Bert Rampy (spouse); Dr. Jim Bullock, (vice president for academic affairs, OVU); Dorn Muscar (OVU alumnus & minister at University Park Church of Christ, Hyattsville, Md.). Back Row, left to right: Dr. Bill Luttrell (chair of the department of Chemistry and Physics, Oklahoma Christian University in Edmond, Okla.); Dr. Harold Shank (president, Ohio Valley University in Vienna, W.Va.) and Sally Shank (spouse); Lori Walle (Memorial Road Church of Christ in Edmond, Okla.); Diane Jones (parent of OVU Career Mastery student Jerome Jones from Silver Spring, Md.); and Carolyn Muscar (spouse of Dorn Muscar). |
OVU Leaders Attend Washington, D.C. Event Celebrating Civic Engagement, Alumni
Ohio Valley University President Dr. Harold Shank, along with University staff and board members, recently traveled to Washington, D.C., as honored guests for The Washington Center (TWC) 2012 Gala event.
The Oct. 1st gala took place at the renowned National Building Museum in Washington, D.C., and recognized how individuals can impact nations and society through civic engagement. It honored special individuals who have devoted their lives to the service of their fellow citizens for the betterment of society...
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OVU Encounter: November 2, 2012
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Encounter OVU
Are you a high school student? Are you a parent of a high school student? Do you know a high school student? If you answered yes to any of the previous questions, then this article is for you! As part of the Highland Days Homecoming Weekend this year, Admissions is putting on an event called Encounter on Friday, November 2nd. Encounter is a day for high school students and their parents to come on OVU's campus to experience what being a part of our community is really like.
Just imagine being a part of the day's activities, which will include (but are not limited to):
- Students getting a chance to sit in on a college class
- Taking a tour of OVU's campus
- Attending a spiritually uplifting chapel service
- Eating lunch in the cafeteria (the cost is on us!)
- Watching performances from Express and Ambassadors
This is your personal invitation to join faculty, staff, and students at Ohio Valley University as we kick off Highland Days. If you have any questions about Encounter or would like to register for this event - visit us at www.ovu.edu/encounter. Come join us to experience Christian education, engage in a close-knit community, and encounter OVU.
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2012-13 Alumni Award Winners. Left: Roger Woods. Top Row, left to right: Dennis Cox, Gary Herridge, Jim Wilson. Bottom row, left to right: Susan Fox, Mark Mason, Matt Wilson.
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2012 OVU HIGHLAND DAYS
2012-13 Alumni Award Winners
The Alumni Awards Luncheon is scheduled Saturday, November 3rd, at 11:30 PM. Please register ASAP if you wish to attend this event.
The 2012-13 Alumni Award Winners are:
Alumnus of the Year: Roger Woods, '81 NCJC, Walled Lake, MI
Honorary Alumnus: Dennis Cox, Vienna, WV
Christian Service Award: Gary Herridge, Washington WV
Medal of Merit
Education: Jim Wilson, '80 NCJC, Bear, DE
Public Service: Susan Fox, '68 OVU, Charleston, WV
Bible & Religion: Mark Mason, '91 OVU, Vienna, WV
Young Alumnus: Matt Wilson, '03/'04 OVU Wilmington, DE
2012-13 OVU Service Awards
5 Years
Dr. Jim Bullock, Amanda Doak, Marilyn Kirby, Brianne Lodato, Harry Ogletree, Barbara Ogden, Jimmy Sailor
15 Years
Dan Lyons, Judy Zetterberg
35 Years
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2012 OVU HIGHLAND DAYS
Bob McCloy to Host Basketball/Baseball/Cheerleader Reunion at OVU Highland Days
 Bob (Coach) McCloy is coming to Ohio Valley University for Highland Days, Saturday, November 3 for a special reunion with former players and cheerleaders. "Those were exciting teams and school spirit in those early pioneer days provided the foundation for OVU's sport programs.
Many of the players for Coach McCloy are planning on returning to the new campus to rekindle old friendships. "Those early athletes are responsible for much of the success of today's NCAA Division II programs," according to Jack Thorn, OVU Director of Alumni Relations. Coach McCloy is bringing back to campus one of the earliest films of Ohio Valley playing Mountain State Business College in Parkersburg. He is going to archive his coaching jacket and some of the original letter awards for athletes and his personal play book...
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Not the same old Homecoming!
By now you know that Highland Days is right around the corner! Nov 2-4, 2012. We look forward to seeing you here! Check out the full schedule online for details on everything we have planned this weekend.
If you plan to attend, we encourage you to please register or call Pam Sailor at 304.865.6256.
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OVU Midnight Madness Kicks Off Basketball Season
The Ohio Valley University Fighting Scots men's and women's basketball teams officially tipped off their seasons on Sunday, October 14th at OVU's Midnight Madness celebration. The event was hosted at OVU's Snyder Activity Center with students, sports fans, faculty and staff, and the general public all present.
The NCAA determines when basketball teams can officially begin practicing for an upcoming season. Each year OVU holds a special evening to introduce the teams and coaches for both the men's and women's programs...
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2011-12 OVU Bible Majors
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New Internship Day for OVU Bible Majors
OVU Bible majors get wonderful experience while students at the university. In the past six years our students have had summer internships in West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Maryland, Massachusetts, Ghana, Romania, and the United Kingdom.
Our process for helping students find their internships has been a bit disorganized in previous years. This year the School of Biblical Studies is trying to plan something new, a special Bible majors internship day, on our campus for Thursday, November 8. We will set up tables in the Alumni Gymnasium for all those who would like to have an intern for next summer. The goal is to have those doing the interviews available that day from 9:00-11:00 AM and from 1:00-3:00 PM.
Anyone who would like to participate, should contact Dr. Michael Moss (michael.moss@ovu.edu | 304.865.6123). Please put together a job description and an application so that students who are interested can fill it out prior to the event.
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