2020 Welcome Week

September 2-12, 2020

Get your fall semester off to an exciting start by getting involved in OU's Welcome Week, September 2 - September 12. To learn how to get more involved, visit the Office for Student Involvement.

Featured Events

Two females wearing white shirts that say Greek Life at the Involvement Fair

9/5

Involvement Fair

The Involvement fair is a volunteer, community business and involvement fair! There are over 200 tables with information on how to get involved!

 

Two men on a green carnival ride

9/7

Grizz Fest

Start your OU career off right and get involved with local business, non-profits and more than 300 student organizations.

Female student wearing an O U shirt posing with The Grizz at Grizzfest

9/8

Sigma Pi Pig Roast & SPB Carnival

Join the Sigma Pi fraternity for a Greek style Pig Roast and the Student Program Board for a night of rides, games and entertainment.

Two female students laughing at the L O L Comedy Show

9/8

Road March to End Hunger

Help end hunger for local veterans by donating canned goods and other non perishable goods September 8 at 11 a.m. outside of South Foundation Hall.

All Events

Wednesday, September 2

TBD
New Student Welcome for all new first-year students
More info

For more information, visit the orientation website.

11:45 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Student Athletes Welcome
P13 Parking Lot (Grizz Dome)

Thursday, September 3

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Welcome Stations Kickoff featuring SAFAC Student Organizations with ice cream giveaway
Elliott Tower, around the OC
2 - 4 p.m.
Find out about Fraternity Life at OU through IFC
Elliott Tower

Friday, September 4

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
OUSC Voter Engagement Day
South side of the Oakland Center
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Welcome Stations featuring Fraternity and Sorority Life with Go Greek! food giveaway
Elliott Tower, around the OC
noon - 1 p.m.
OSI "How to get involved at OU"
Google Meet
More info

Meeting ID meet.google.com/zdy-kkiu-gtf

Phone Numbers (US) +1 818-457-9354 PIN: 399 448 082#

Tuesday, September 8

10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The Tutoring Center Algebra and Trig virtual “drop in” review event
More info

Email tutoring@oakland.edu for more details.

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Welcome Stations featuring Service Student Organizations
Around the OC
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Graham Health Center, OU Counseling Center, and University Recreation and Well-Being “Health & Wellness Day” with healthy food giveaway
Elliott Tower
3 - 4 p.m.
OSI "How to get involved at OU"
Google Meet
More info

Meeting ID meet.google.com/gnw-pijx-srh

Phone Numbers (‪US)‪ +1 801-790-0828 PIN: ‪659 003 602#

Wednesday, September 9

10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The Tutoring Center Algebra and Trig virtual “drop in” review event
More info

Email tutoring@oakland.edu for more details.

Noon - 1 p.m.
SPB Hump Day Kickoff
North side of the OC
4 - 6 p.m.
ISSO, OSI & OUSC International Students welcome event
Google Meet
More info

Meeting ID meet.google.com/cqu-ggmn-aju

Phone Numbers (US) +1 904-323-0277 PIN: 629 780 021#

Thursday, September 10

9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
GrizzFest Poster Fair (through September 30)
Lower level of the OC
10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
University Recreation & Well-Being “Find Your Fit”
Recreation and Athletic Outdoor Complex
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
GrizzFest Virtual Fair
GrizzOrgs
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Welcome Stations featuring Multicultural Student Organizations
Elliott Tower, around the OC
7 - 8 p.m.
Thursday Night Mainstage Virtual Kickoff
Virtual
More info

Featuring Mind-Reader, Sean Bott, and Mental Health Advocate, Rwenshaun Miller

Friday, September 11

11 - 11:30 a.m.
SVOU and OSI 9-11 Remembrance & Appreciation of COVID 19 Health Care Workers and First Responders
Elliott Tower
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Welcome Stations featuring Faith-Based Student Organizations
Around the OC
Noon - 10 p.m.
SPB In Person & Virtual Carnival
In Person & Virtual
More info

Noon - 3 p.m. - In person (Detroit Mini Donut Food Truck and Giveaways)

6-10 p.m. - Virtual

Saturday, September 12

Noon - 3 p.m.
ABS Black Lives Matter March
Meet at Hamlin Circle