Oakland University’s inaugural fall homecoming celebration, set for Sept. 19-21, promises plenty of golden grizzly spirit, fun and laughs as OU students, faculty, staff, alumni, retirees and friends gather for a weekend of family-friendly campus events and activities.
Student leaders are invited to a VIP reception during Oakland University's inaugural fall homecoming on Saturday, Sept. 20.
“I cannot think of a more opportune time to come home to Oakland University and see the awesome changes to campus,” said Jean Ann Miller, director of the Center for Student Activities and Leadership Development.
“Meet a new president, see new buildings, hear the Elliott Tower chiming, reacquaint with old friends and make new ones, and pick up some OU swag with the new logo. Attending OU’s first-ever fall homecoming is experiencing college life like it is meant to be, with lots of excitement and enthusiasm.”
VIP Reunion Celebrating 57 Years of Student Leaders
One of the featured events is a VIP reunion “very important party for very important people” celebrating 57 years of OU student leaders.
The event, which will be held on Saturday, September 20, from 7-10 p.m., welcomes all former resident assistants, hall directors, night watch staff, executive board members from RHC/RHA, Oakland University Student Congress, Student Program Board, Student Activities Funding Board, Student Video Productions, The Oakland Post/The Oakland Sail, WXOU, Student Life Lecture Board, Greek fraternities and sororities, and other student leaders involved in student life and housing.
Former leaders will network, reconnect with OU faculty and staff, and meet current student leaders for an evening of mingling, music, munchies and memories. A cash bar will be available.
To R.S.V.P., register at grizzlink.oualumni.com/homecomingstudentleaders2014. For additional information, please contact jam@oakland.edu or (248) 370-2400.
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Retired OU Faculty and Staff Reunion LunchGold Rooms, OC |
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Golden Grizzly 24-Hour Filmmaking Challenge - Check-in and Challenge StartPioneer Food Court, main hallway, Oakland Center 3– 5 p.m. No cost to register |
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Elliott Tower Dedication4 p.m. |
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20th Annual OUAA Alumni Awards Banquet - Reception, Dinner and Awards PresentationExtended Food Court and Banquet Rooms, Oakland Center |
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Friday Night Live Featuring Comedian Paul VargheseVandenberg Dining Center, Vandenberg Hall |
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Island FestNorth side of the Oakland Center |
Saturday, Sept. 20
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Oak View Hall and Honors College Grand OpeningMain Entrance |
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OUAA Family FestivalRecreation Center, 3-Court Gym2:30 p.m. – 4:30 pm Complimentary This family friendly event is an annual favorite for alumni and their families! Enjoy inflatable attractions like the bounce house and bungee run, face painting, music, lunch and more! Registration is not required. Contact Executive Events (248) 370-4917 for more information. |
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Homecoming BBQLower Deck, P29 parking structure 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.Complimentary The grills are ready for you to join your fellow alumni and their families, along with members of the OU community, at the Homecoming BBQ; great food and fun for all. Follow the Piston’s Drumline from the BBQ tent down to the lower fields for the men’s soccer game. General parking is available in P26 with handicap parking in the P29 parking structure, 1st level street side. Contact Executive Events (248) 370-4915 for more information. |
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OUSC Tailgate PartyUpper Deck, P29 parking structure2 – 5 p.m. Complimentary All are welcome to tailgate before the OU Men’s Soccer game on the upper deck of the P29 parking structure with live music, free food, games and giveaways. Sponsored by Oakland University Student Congress. Contact Jean Ann Miller (248) 370-2400 for more information. |
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OU's Music, Theatre and Dance Performance - "Black and Gold"7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Complimentary Help us establish an exciting tradition for Oakland's new Fall Homecoming and Reunion Weekend. Come join us for our Black and Gold performing arts extravaganza! Meet at the base of the new Elliott Tower at 7:30 p.m. and travel with us across campus to Varner Recital Hall. This is part of the 2015 Arts at OU series which is sponsored by the Oakland University Credit Union. Contact Jackie Wiggins (248) 370-2030 for more information. Admission is free. |
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Golden Grizzlies Homecoming Fun RunRegistration/packet pick-up, and finish line - Athletic Center8 – 9:15 a.m., Race begins at 9:30 a.m. Register by September 15: OU Students, with ID - $15.00 General public - $20.00 Register after September 15: Increase of $5.00 Join fellow runners in this 4K run (2.5 miles) around the OU campus; all ages welcome. Awards ceremony immediately following the race in the O'rena. Forms may be picked up in the athletic center. Contact Paul Rice at (248) 370-4000 to register and for more information. Click here for the registration form. |