ACTIVITY AWARDS
Ottawa University's activity awards are available to students who participate in certain extra-curricular or co-curricular activities. There are significant opportunities for awards in a number of areas. Amounts vary and continued participation is required to keep the award. The following information describes application procedures and the requirements for initial recommendation.
A student may accept only one of the following athletic or non-athletic awards. However, all students are encouraged to participate in any activity area in which they may have an interest. Many students at Ottawa University participate in a variety of activity areas without receiving an activity award.
Activity Awards may be added to any other academic scholarship, academic grant, or Ottawa University grant for which the student is eligible. Total institutional aid may not exceed the cost of tuition.
Athletic Awards
Ottawa University is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) and offers 14 sports for men and women. Student-athletes seeking athletic activity awards at Ottawa University should contact the coach in their desired sport to arrange a tryout or submission of tapes, if required.
Contacts:
Basketball (Men): Andy Carrier andy.carrier@ottawa.edu Phone: 785-242-5200, ext. 1065
Basketball (Women): Bruce Tate bruce.tate@ottawa.edu Phone: 785-242-5200, ext. 5441
Baseball: Joe Reed joe.reed@ottawa.edu Phone: 785-242-5200, ext. 5415
Cross Country (Men/Women): Kirk Wren kirk.wren@ottawa.edu Phone: 785-242-5200, ext. 5422
Football: Kent Kessinger kent.kessinger@ottawa.edu Phone: 785-242-5200, ext. 5419
Golf (Men & Women): Wendell Smith wendell.smith@ottawa.edu Phone: 785-242-5200, ext. 5424
Soccer (Men): Bob Casper bob.casper@ottawa.edu Phone: 785-242-5200, ext. 5426
Soccer (Women): Craig Shaw craig.shaw@ottawa.edu Phone: 785-242-5200, ext. 5409
Softball: Jay Kahnt jay.kahnt@ottawa.edu Phone: 785-242-5200, ext. 5473
Track& Field (Men & Women): Kirk Wren kirk.wren@ottawa.edu Phone: 785-242-5200, ext. 5422
Volleyball: Lorrie Hammit lorrie.hammit@ottawa.edu Phone: 785-242-5200, ext. 5469
Non-Athletic Awards
Students are encouraged to participate in any activity area in which they may have an interest. And should contact the award sponsor to arrange an audition or interview, if required.
Christian Ministry
- CFA (Christian Faith in Action)
- FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes)
- Gospel Choir
- GOTCHA (Get Off the Couch Help Another)
- Surge Ministries
Contact: Rev. Bud McCluney, Campus Pastor
Phone: 785-242-5200, ext. 1068
E-mail: bud.mccluney@ottawa.edu
Click here to download Christian Outreach Ministry Information and Award Application
Choir
Contact: Professor Jeff Anderson, Director
Phone: 785-242-5200, Ext. 5432
E-mail: jeff.anderson@ottawa.edu
Communication
- Broadcasting
- Video Photography
- Speech & Debate
- Journalism
Contact: Professor Shannon Dyer, Chair of Division of Communication Studies
Phone: 785-242-5200, ext. 5459
E-mail: Shannon.Dyer@ottawa.edu
Click here to download Communication Information and Award Application
Orchestra
Contact: Professor Steven McDonald, Director
Phone: 785-242-5200, ext. 5439
E-mail: steve.mcdonald@ottawa.edu
Spirit Squad
- Cheer Team
- Dance Team
Contact: Alex Shaw, Coach
Phone: 785-242-5200, ext. 5413
E-mail: alex.shaw@ottawa.edu
Theatre
Contact: Professor Julie Noonan
Phone: 785-242-5200, ext. 5434
E-mail: julie.noonan@ottawa.edu
Click here to download Theatre Information and Award Application
