Melanie Sarra Hanson ’77 grew up on a farm in Kansas and followed her mother and older sisters’ footsteps to Ottawa University. While at OU, former OU President Dr. Hal Germer was her advisor. He recalls faculty discussing characteristics of ideal students—capable, motivated, bright and smart. “A few students were all that and more. They continued to ask thoughtful questions, were immersed in additional reading and reflection and did not stop just because the course ended. That’s h

Ottawa University’s campus ministries conducted its annual Braving Discipleship retreat for area high school students on November 5, 6 and 7. Braving Discipleship is a studentled weekend retreat for high school students held on The College campus. During the weekend, students learned what it means to “Get REAL” with speaker Andrew Kirschner, professor of philosophy and apologetics at Ozark Christian College. They also worshipped with Finding Favour, a new Christian band that recentl