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Welcome Week -Winter 2023

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Welcome Week -Winter 2023
Welcome Week activities run from January 5-13

Here is a listing of activities for Welcome Week – Winter Semester 2023 at Oakland University.


Thursday, January 5 - First Day of Classes
Welcome Back to OU Featuring How to Get Involved on OU’s Campus
Free Rice Krispie Snowball Treats
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Alcove above The Habitat, Oakland Center


Big Ticket Bingo sponsored by Student Program Board and Residence Life Association
Featuring Big Ticket Prizes
7:00 p.m.
The Habitat, Oakland Center


OU Women’s Basketball vs Robert Morris
7:00 p.m., O’rena


Friday, January 6
Welcome Back to the Office for Student Involvement (OSI) Featuring Therapy Dogs, Service Project Making Doggy Toys, OU Trivia Contest, Student Orgs and Free Popcorn
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
49 Oakland Center


Saturday, January 7
OU Women’s Basketball vs Youngstown State
2:00 p.m., O’rena


Monday, January 9
Monday Movie Matinee Featuring "Frozen" with Frozen Ice Cream Treats
11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
The Habitat, Oakland Center


Tuesday, January 10
Winter Grizz Fest 2023
Featuring Student Organizations and Club Sports, Graham Health Center Flu/Booster Pop-Up Clinic Free Hot Chocolate & Sweet Treats
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
The Habitat and OC Main Hallway, Oakland Center


Wednesday, January 11 - SPB HUMP DAY
Winter Grizz Fest 2023
Featuring Student Organizations and Club Sports, Graham Health Center Flu/Booster Pop-Up Clinic Free Hot Chocolate & Sweet Treats
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
The Habitat and OC Main Hallway, Oakland Center


Discover Your Path sponsored by First Year Advising Center and Career Services
Featuring Advising drop-in hours for first-year students, Professional headshots, Career exploration tools, Selfie stations, Prizes and Free Snacks 11:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
Rooms 102 and 103, North Foundation Hall


Thursday, January 12
Greek Fest 2023 Featuring OU’s sororities and fraternities Free Walking “Greek” Tacos
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
The Habitat, Oakland Center


OU Men’s Basketball vs Robert Morris
7:00 p.m., O’rena


Friday, January 13
OU Women’s and Men’s Swimming vs IUPUI and Youngstown State
5:00 p.m., Oakland Aquatic Center


OU Women’s Basketball vs Northern Kentucky
7:00 p.m., O’rena


Friday Night Movie sponsored by SPB Featuring Black Panther: Wakanda Forever & Free Snacks
8:00 p.m.
The Habitat, Oakland Center

Welcome Week Wintry Service Project
Donate hats, mittens/gloves & scarfs for local homeless community members to keep warm.
Drop your donations off at the OSI, 49 Oakland Center.

Saturday, January 14

OU Men’s and Women’s Swimming vs IUPUI and Youngstown State
10:00 a.m., Oakland Aquatic Center


OU Men’s Basketball vs Youngstown State
3:00 p.m., O’rena


Sunday, January 15
OU Women’s Basketball vs Wright State
2:00 p.m., O’rena


FYI: Barnes and Noble @ Oakland University Bookstore

Welcome Week Hours
Tuesday, January 3 9AM - 5PM
Wednesday, January 4 9AM - 6PM
Thursday, January 5 9AM - 7PM
Friday, January 6 9AM - 5PM
Saturday, January 7 10AM - 3PM
Sunday, January 8 Closed
Monday, January 9 9AM - 5PM
Tuesday, January 10 9AM - 6PM
Wednesday, January 11 9AM - 5PM
Thursday, January 12 9AM - 5PM
Friday, January 13 9AM - 5PM

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