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Lead & Volunteer

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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

Student Awards Applications Are Open Until February 13, 2026 Student Awards Applications Are Open Until February 13, 2026

📅 January 07 - February 13

Applications for Student Awards are open now! All students have the opportunity to apply for at least one award and multiple opportunities to nominate members of the OU Health Sciences community for awards. Please see the opportunities below. Questions? Contact Student Affairs at students@ouhsc.edu.  Willie V. Bryan Service Award The Willie V. Bryan Service Award is given to one student who demonstrates a commitment to the service of others, defined as service to their community, campus, cultural community, or an underserved population. https://qualtrics.ou.edu/jfe/form/SV_eQK7litNbVtV1mm   Outstanding Senior Leadership Award The Outstanding Senior Leadership Award application is for graduating students enrolled in an OU Health Sciences program. Each...

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