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Lead & Volunteer

Make an impact at OU Health Campus

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.

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

Neighborhood Table

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Bird Library Patio

Join us for Neighborhood Table, a community gathering that brings OU Health Campus students, faculty, and staff together over a shared meal. Take a break from your day, grab lunch from local food trucks, and enjoy an opportunity to connect with others outside of the classroom, clinic, or workplace.  Neighborhood Table creates a welcoming space for our campus community to meet, eat, and connect. Whether you have a few minutes between classes or want to stay awhile, we invite you to join us at the table!  When: Tuesday, September 22, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.  Location: Robert M. Bird Library Patio. 1105 N Stonewall, OKC OK 73117  Vendors: A Taste of Africa, Let's Do Greek, The To Go Box  No RSVP required.   Lunch is...

News & Events

Big Event
Congratulations to the 2026 Student Award Recipients!
Meet the Class of 2026!
Adopt-A-Patient: Winter Wishes 2025 Campaign Update
2026 Student Awards Are Open Until February 13, 2026
Thank you! | 2025 Fall Food Drive
2025 Big Event | Thank you!
Adopt-A-Patient: Winter Wishes 2025
Big Event | November 8
2025 Fall Food Drive | October 6 - 26

View all upcoming events on the Student Calendar.

Student Calendar