Alumni Engagement
John Dodge House
507 Golf View Lane
Rochester,
MI
48309-4488
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(248) 364-6130
ouaa@oakland.edu
Events
Whether you’re taking in a lecture by your favorite faculty member at Homecoming & Reunion Weekend, networking with alumni in your career field, or cheering on the Golden Grizzlies for Rivalry Day, OU Alumni are gathering around Detroit and beyond!
The Oakland University Office of Alumni Engagement offers events on-campus and around the country so you can share your Golden Grizzly pride and stay engaged with your alma mater!
Signature Events:
The OUAA hosts the Alumni Awards annually, bringing together hundreds of OU graduates to honor achievements in business, community service, volunteerism, and more. The 2019 Alumni Awards is Saturday, November 23, 2019
Registration coming soon.
View the 2019 Alumni Award recipients making a difference in our community.
Return to campus each Fall to reminisce your favorite memories with former classmates while taking in all of the new things Oakland University has to offer. All are encouraged to attend Homecoming weekend on October 11-12, 2019. For a complete list of homecoming activities, visit oakland.edu/homecoming.
The 50th Reunion class of 1969, along with all previous classes (1963-1969) are invited to attend the 2019 Golden Celebration, during homecoming weekend. Visit oakland.imodules.com/goldencelebration2019 for a complete list of reunion activities and registration.
Gather in Downtown Detroit with Grizz and Paws for the annual OU Night at Comerica Park! Bring the whole family for a night at Comerica Park with a limited edition black and gold Detroit Tigers hat and a pre-game dinner tailgate.
Register Now!
Swing into Summer with the Annual OUAA Golf Challenge – supporting the OUAA Scholarship Program! Alumni and friends are encouraged to sponsor a package or bring a foursome for a day of golf on the Sharf and Katke-Cousins courses.
The 16th Annual OUAA Golf Challenge will take place in June 2020. Registration and sponsorship opportunities coming soon.
All Upcoming Events
Movies Under the Stars
July 31, 2019 - 7:30 PM
You won't want to miss this evening under the stars in the park... Jurassic Park! Bring your blankets for a classic "Movie under the stars" experience at Oakland University.
OU Night at Comerica Park
August 8, 2019 - 7:10 PM
The Annual OU Night at Comerica Park is back on August 8, 2019!
Black Alumni Chapter Summer Picnic
August 10, 2019 - 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM
All are welcome to join the Black Alumni Chapter in celebrating Summer with the Annual Summer Picnic!
Human Resource Development Alumni/Faculty Mixer
September 12, 2019
Join fellow Oakland University Human Resource Development alumni, friends, and faculty for networking after work.
Alumni Weekend at Mackinac Island
September 13, 2019 to September 15, 2019
Enjoy a weekend away exploring the beauty of Mackinac Island with OU Alumni!
Golden Celebration Reunion - Classes of 1963-1969
October 11, 2019 - 9:00 a.m.
Come home to Oakland University for the 2019 Golden Celebration. The 50th Reunion of the Class of 1969 will be celebrated, and all alumni from the Class of 1969 and earlier are invited to attend!
MBA 40th Reunion Dinner - Class of '79
October 11, 2019 - 6:00 p.m.
All members from the MBA Class of 1979 are invited to join us for a private 40th Reunion dinner.
E-MBA Alumni Brunch
October 12, 2019 - 10:30 a.m.
On behalf of Dean Mazzeo, you are invited to a private E-MBA Alumni Brunch inside OU's Art Gallery to kickoff OU Homecoming festivities.
Homecoming Festival
October 12, 2019 – 1 to 4 p.m.
Students, alumni, family and friends are invited to share in the OU homecoming spirit at the Homecoming Festival!