Leadership and Volunteerism

Lead & Volunteer

Make an impact at OU Health Sciences

Leadership & Volunteerism Programs provide students with opportunities to develop essential leadership skills, engage in meaningful community service, and cultivate a lifelong commitment to service and social responsibility.

Crimson Club

GivePulse

Health Sciences Awards

Leadership HSC

OU Standard Award

Read and Lead

Adopt-A-Patient

Adopt-A-Patient is a heartwarming initiative led by Student Affairs in partnership with the OU Health Children’s Hospital and OU Medical Center. The program aims to bring comfort and joy to hospitalized patients, especially during the holiday season, by encouraging students and community members to "adopt" patients and provide thoughtful gifts and support. Through campaigns like Winter Wishes, the program has seen record-breaking participation, with hundreds of patients adopted each year. This effort fosters community engagement and spreads “Sooner Magic” to those facing challenging times in the hospital.

Get involved with Adopt-A-Patient

Big Event

The Big Event is the largest student-led day of service, uniting students from all seven academic health colleges to give back to the Oklahoma City community. Held each fall, the event emphasizes gratitude and community connection through hands-on service projects at local organizations. Volunteers engage in health-related tasks such as screenings, education, and outreach, applying their skills to make a meaningful impact.

Volunteer at Big Event

Fall Food Drive

The Fall Food Drive is an annual campus-wide initiative that mobilizes students, faculty, and staff to combat food insecurity in Oklahoma. Organized by Student Affairs, the drive collects non-perishable food items and monetary donations to benefit the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. Each fall, donation boxes are placed across campus in a University commitment to community service and collective action for a stronger, healthier Oklahoma.

Find a box near you

The Power of You: Navigating Leadership, Ethics, and Resilience in Healthcare

📅 Thursday, November 20, 2025 @ 11:30 AM - Thursday, November 20, 2025 @ 1:00 PM

📍 The Student Union, Room 262

Darbi Crist, instructor in the Fran and Earl Ziegler College of Nursing, presents “The Power of You: Navigating Leadership, Ethics, and Resilience in Healthcare” as part of the Leadership Lunch Series. This session helps future health sciences professionals build character, competence, and moral resilience. Learn to navigate challenges through ethical decision-making, practice self-care, and embrace feedback to grow personally and professionally. Leave feeling empowered to lead with integrity - especially when it’s not the easy choice. Event Details Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025 Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM - Check-In & Lunch: 11:30 AM - noon ...

News & Events

Thank you! | 2025 Fall Food Drive

2025 Big Event | Thank you!

Adopt-A-Patient: Winter Wishes 2025

Big Event | November 8

OK Kids Korral Donation Drive

🌍 Global Friendsgiving

2025 Fall Food Drive | October 6 - 26

Congratulations to the 2025 OU Health Sciences Award Recipients!

MSO Officer Applications | APPLY TODAY!

View all upcoming events on the Student Calendar.