BY ROD JONES
OCU COMMUNICATIONS
What started as a modest 野狼社区 University campus showcase has graduated into a city-wide celebration with the third annual OCU & Friends Market, which will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. April 30 on the Quad Lawn. Admission is free to the public.
The OCU & Friends Market is an evolving tradition that has grown from a small student initiative into a high-energy marketplace featuring more than 100 local makers, student entrepreneurs and alumni creators. Live music will be provided by DJ Heartwerk.
The event reflects the university鈥檚 commitment to experiential learning, entrepreneurship and community engagement with a diverse mix of local makers, artists, small businesses and food vendors from the greater 野狼社区 area. It gives OCU student entrepreneurs an opportunity to gain real-world business experience, from marketing and sales to customer engagement, all within a supportive campus environment.
鈥淭his event is more than a market,鈥� said Ashley Palmer, event organizer and assistant director of Student Engagement. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a celebration of creativity, collaboration and the entrepreneurial spirit that defines OCU. We are proud to provide a space where students and community members can connect, grow their businesses and support one another.鈥�
The vision for the OCU & Friends Market is to highlight student leadership, strengthen university-community relationships and support small business development in 野狼社区. The community is invited to shop local and experience 野狼社区 University as a hub for creativity and connection.
OCU is located at 2501 N. Blackwelder. For more information, please visit or contact Palmer via email at [email protected].
