Ohio Dominican Holds Events for the Holiday Season

October 31, 2005

COLUMBUS, OH – Ohio Dominican University has several events scheduled throughout the holiday season. All events will be held on Ohio Dominican’s main campus located at 1216 Sunbury Road.  The events include:  

Annual Christmas Toy Drive - November 14 - December 9, 2005

ODU joins the Salvation Army Angel Tree Gift Program.  A tree decorated with gift tags will be located in the front of Erskine Hall.  Each tag lists specific gifts and sizes for clothing purchases to help the needy children in Columbus have a Merry Christmas.  Call 614.251.4568 for information about how to make a contribution. 

Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony - November 29, 2005 at 6:00p.m.

The celebration begins in the Colonial Room of Sansbury Hall.* There is no need to RSVP – all are welcome to join in this enchanting evening of lights, songs, and expressions of holiday cheer!  With the assistance of young children ringing bells to magically turn on the lights, the procession will set the campus aglow with the brightness and joy of the holiday season. Refreshments will be available in Hamilton Hall following the Lighting.  Please come and join the fun!

*Sansbury Hall is the three-story brick building that is shaped like a C, immediately north of Erskine Hall, the building with the bell tower. 

Annual Art Sale in Wehrle Gallery - December 5-9, 2005 from 10:00a.m. to 3:00p.m.

There will be a variety of objects for sale including: hand-made jewelry, pottery, prints, paintings, paper and many other items perfect for unique holiday gifts!