Oakland University’s homecoming celebration

January 27-29, 2012

Honorary co-chairs:
David Baker Lewis, SBA '65; chairman and founding partner, Lewis & Munday, P.C.;  former Oakland University Foundation director and trustee

Cameron Brunet-Koch, Ph.D., CAS '78; president, North Central Michigan College; former director of CIPO and assistant director in the Department of University Housing at OU

Schedule of Events

All events are free unless otherwise noted. 
Basketball games may sell out so buy tickets in advance.

Friday, January 27, 2012

Alumni Welcome Reception
5 until 8 p.m.
Meadow Brook Hall

Join fellow Oakland University alumni during this elegant evening reception at the “home” of OU, Meadow Brook Hall.  Enjoy appetizers and a cash bar while reconnecting with friends and former classmates. Tours will be available. This event is free, but attendees must pre-register at www.grizzlink.oualumni.com/events. Attire for this adult reception is business casual. 

Presented by the Oakland University Alumni Association and the OU Branch of the MSU Federal Credit Union.

OU Hall of Honor Ceremony
6:30 until 9:30 p.m.
Oakland Center Banquet Rooms

The Department of Athletics will present the George Wibby and the Dr. Gary Russi awards as well as induct Hollie L. Lepley Hall of Honor recipients during this event. Tickets include a reception and dinner. For information, contact Gina DeMartis at demartis@oakland.edu

Friday Night Live Comedy Show with Nick Pike
7 until 9 p.m.
Recreation Center, Pioneer Room

Join us for an evening of laughter and amazement.  Nick's one-man show is a combination of juggling, acrobatics, fast-paced comedy, hilarious audience participation and stunts so dangerous no one else in the world performs them.

Guard the Grizz, Snow Bowl and Car Smash
9 p.m. until midnight
Grizz Statue located outside the Recreation and Athletics Center

Take part in OU’s honored tradition — Guard the Grizz — and help ensure that OU’s treasured mascot is untouched prior to the game. The Snow Bowl (an intramural, flag football game featuring OU students) and a Car Smash are also planned.

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Saturday, January 28, 2012

Barnes & Noble at Oakland University Bookstore offering alumni a 10 percent discount.
9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. 

Campus Open Houses
9 a.m. until noon
Various academic buildings

Haven’t been back to campus lately? Learn what your college or school has been up to at various open houses to be held throughout the morning on Saturday:.

Honors College Homecoming Reception
10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
112 E. Vandenberg Hall

The Honors College's new director, Dr. Graeme Harper, will tell you all about the new vision and programming for the Honors College. See the excitement the students have toward making Oakland’s Honors College one of the top 10 honors colleges in the United States.  There will be plenty of food and fun. Please RSVP by Jan. 10, 2012 to hc@oakland.edu or call (248) 370-4450.

SBA Homecoming Reception 
11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Stinson Student Advancement Center
(234 Elliott Hall)
 
Join SBA Dean Mohan Tanniru and various SBA faculty and staff members to reconnect, learn about the SBA's latest accomplishments, check out the Stinson Center and take part in refreshments.  RSVP to Judy Vamossy at vamossy2@oakland.edu

Oakland University William Beaumont (OUWB) School of Medicine Reception

10:30 a.m. until noon

O'Dowd Hall Atrium (outside 209 O'Dowd Hall)

 

Learn more about your alma mater's new medical school and meet new people. Come share in the excitement and hear about the journey to launch the new OUWB School of Medicine. Light refreshments. No need to RSVP. For questions, please call Julie at (248) 370-3627 or email strong@oakland.edu.

Varsity O'Reunion
Oakland Center
noon until 2 p.m.

Calling all athletes for all varsity sport alumni-athletes.  OU will recognize 47 years of athletic competition and tradition. All varsity sport athletes from all eras will be recognized.  Event information and updates will be available at ougrizzlies.com/ot/varsity-o.html.

Wilson Award Recipients Reunion
Meadow Brook Hall
11 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Past recipients of the Matilda R. and Alfred G. Wilson Award are invited to gather for a special reception honoring their accomplishments.

OU Housing Reunion
Vandenberg Hall Cafeteria
11 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Residence Halls Staff - hall directors, resident assistants, nightwatch, desk receptionists, programming assistants, conference assistants, maintenance -- are invited to reunite for fun and special activities. Contact Jean Ann Miller, director of the Center for Student Activities and Leadership Development, at jam@oakland.edu.

Homecoming Tailgate Celebrations
Noon until 3:30 p.m

What’s a Homecoming without a tailgate? While attending Come Home to OU, Oakland University’s fourth annual Homecoming celebration, be sure to stop by these tailgates:

OU Student Body Tailgate — P16 parking lot

Faculty and Staff Tailgate — P17 parking lot

Alumni Tailgate — P16 and P17 parking lots

“First come, first served” parking. BYOB.

For more information on student tailgating, contact ousc@oustudentcongress.com. For more information on alumni tailgating, contact Tim Dameron at dameron@oakland.edu.  

OU Alumni Association Family Festival
1 until 3 p.m.
Campus Recreation Center 

This carnival-like event will feature a range of activities, such as face painting,  and arts and crafts spread throughout the lower level of the Recreation Center. The emphasis will be on having fun in a family-friendly atmosphere.  Visit grizzlink.oualumni.com/events to register.

Center for Multicultural Initiatives and Black Alumni Social
1 until 3 p.m.
Oakland Center, Oakland Room

Members of the Oakland University Black Alumni Chapter and friends are invited to participate in this social to reconnect with each other while participating in the numerous homecoming activities on campus.

Reception for Retired OU Faculty and Staff  
 2 p.m. until 3 p.m.
Campus Recreation Center – Pioneer Room

Former faculty and staff will reminisce with fellow retirees at this special event. Round trip shuttle service will be available from the parking garage.

OU swimming and diving competition
2 p.m.
OU Natatorium

OU’s award-winning men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams will take on Michigan State University in this competition.

Women’s and men’s basketball games
3:30 until 8 p.m.
O’rena Athletic Center

Casino Night
8 p.m. until midnight
Oakland Center, Banquet Rooms

Student Program Board and University Housing present Casino Night, featuring blackjack, craps, roulette, slot machines, and many more games of chance. Students will play for fun to win raffle tickets for big prizes at the end of the night. The evening will also showcase musicians and novelty acts along with a buffet of food all night long.

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Sunday, January 29, 2012

Golden Grizzlies Homecoming 5K Run/Walk

Please note: Event has been cancelled.