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Active Grizzlies
Don’t Just Go Here. Belong Here.
Want to meet new people, try something new, and make the most of your OU experience? Active Grizzlies makes it easy, and you can earn prizes along the way! Open to all Oakland University students, Active Grizzlies connects you with activities and events across campus designed to help you MOVE, CONNECT, and THRIVE.
Registration for the 2026–27 Active Grizzlies program is now closed. Interested in participating? Join the Active Grizzlies Waitlist to be contacted if additional spots become available.
HOW IT WORKS:
Every 30 days, this page will feature a new lineup of campus activities. Then:
- CHOOSE IT: Pick the activities that interest you.
- DO IT: Attend 3 different activities during each 30-day period.
- SCAN IT: Scan in as an Active Grizzlies participant at each activity to receive credit.
- EARN IT: Complete activities, reach milestones, and earn custom prizes!
Each 30-day challenge features a new lineup of activities and a new opportunity to work toward your next reward. Choose what interests you, scan the Active Grizzlies QR code at the "You Did It. Now Scan It." station when you participate, and keep moving through the prize levels!
Be sure to keep the following in mind: For your completed activities to count toward your reward, they must be 3 different activities. In addition, you can complete as many activities as you'd like during each 30-day challenge, but only 3 completed activities will be added to your Active Grizzlies total per challenge.
- Challenge 1 (Begins 9/16): Complete 3 activities → Active Grizzlies T-Shirt
- Challenge 2 (Begins 10/17): Complete 3 more activities (6 total) → Owala Water Bottle
- Challenge 3 (Begins 1/7): Complete 3 more activities (9 total) → OU Blanket
- Challenge 4 (Begins 2/8): Complete 3 more activities (12 total) → Active Grizzlies Champion Hoodie & Recognition
ACTIVE GRIZZLIES CHALLENGE 2 EVENT LINEUP
Below is the second 30-day lineup of Active Grizzlies events, happening October 17 through December 15! Events are divided into three categories, making it easy to explore different ways to get involved, meet new people, and support your well-being.
MOVE
Get active and try something new! Move events are all about getting your body moving through fitness, recreation, sports, and other active experiences.
CONNECT
Find your people and get involved! Connect events give you opportunities to meet other Grizzlies, build community, explore campus, and make new connections.
THRIVE
Take care of you! Thrive events focus on your overall well-being, with opportunities to recharge, learn something new, build healthy habits, and support your personal growth.
Interested in becoming an Active Grizzly? Join the waitlist!
| Event/Activity | When | Where | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Rec Center Use | Varies | Rec Center & Aquatic Center | Drop by the Rec Center for a work out, lap swim, drop-in sports, and more! |
| Group X Class | Varies | Varies | Choose from 20+ Group X classes! |
| Meadow Brook Hall Grounds Passes | Varies | Meadow Brook Estate | Explore the estate and its beautiful gardens with a daily Grounds Pass, available onsite in the De Carlo Visitor Center. Passes are free for OU Students and community members! |
| SPB Silent Disco |
October 20 7-10 p.m. |
Elliott Tower |
Dance the night away at SPB’s Silent Disco! Choose from three DJs and vibe to your favorite beats. FREE for OU students! |
| Rec Well Sports 6v6 Volleyball League |
Registration Deadline: October 22 at 11:59 p.m. |
Recreation Center, 3 Court Gym |
Game days and time are assigned after registration. Register by downloading Fusion Play in the App Store or Google Play Store on your mobile device. |
| Rec Well Sports 6v6 Wiffleball League |
Registration Deadline: October 22 at 11:59 p.m. |
Recreation Center, 3 Court Gym |
Game days and time are assigned after registration. Register by downloading Fusion Play in the App Store or Google Play Store on your mobile device. |
| Deadlift Competition |
November 5 6-9 p.m. |
Recreation Center, Annex A |
Compete in our annual Deadlift Competition for prizes in heaviest lift and best lift-to-bodyweight ratio, with three attempts and no preregistration required. |
| Plank, Push, Pull for Vets |
November 11 12-1 p.m. |
Recreation Center, Lower Level Lobby |
Take on push-ups, pull-ups, and planks to earn a Veterans Challenge Coin or qualify for a fitness basket drawing! Connect with veterans and service members while getting active. |
| Rec Well Sports 5v5 Basketball League |
Registration Deadline: November 25 at 11:59 p.m. |
Recreation Center, 3 Court Gym |
Game days and time are assigned after registration. Register by downloading Fusion Play in the App Store or Google Play Store on your mobile device. |
| Event/Activity | When | Where | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Check out an item from the Library of Things | Varies | Kresge Library Service Desk | Visit the Library of Things to borrow useful items like tools, electronics, games, kitchen equipment and more for free! |
| Use the Makerspace | Varies | Kresge Library | Visit the Makerspace to create, design and learn with free access to 3D printing, sewing, Cricut projects, art tools, workshops and more! |
| Gender and Sexuality Center Community Nights | Weekly on Wednesdays at 5 p.m. | 104J North Foundation Hall | Attend a Community Night to connect with others, build community and learn more about diverse queer identities and experiences! |
| Supplemental Instruction | September 3 - December 7 | Academic Success Center | Supplemental Instruction is free, peer-led study sessions included in your course schedule for difficult courses. Attend SI to practice course material, learn effective study strategies for exams, and achieve academic success. |
| Study Groups and Conversation Corners | September 3 - December 7 | Academic Success Center | Interested students can view the schedule to find the group they're interested in and are invited to join us at their convenience; no appointment or registration is needed. |
| The Pursuit of Happiness |
September 10 - November 22 Tuesday-Sunday 12:00-5:00 |
Oakland University Art Gallery | Art gallery openings, gallery talks, films and artist panels are some of the events hosted by the OU Art Gallery. |
| Drop-In Tutoring |
September 14 - December 7 Ongoing |
Academic Success Center | Free peer tutoring is available to all registered OU students. You can drop in* for tutoring at any time it’s offered for supported courses you are enrolled in |
| Meadow Brook Hall Public Touring |
October 19-November 8 |
Meadow Brook Estate |
Explore Meadow Brook through guided and self-guided house tours and discover the history of OU and the family behind it. Many of these tours are free of charge to OU students! Advance reservations encouraged. |
| OU Women's Soccer vs Wright State - Disco After Dark |
October 22 at 7 p.m. |
OU Soccer Field | Bring your student ID and cheer on the OU Women's Soccer Team! Fans can enjoy a retro-themed evening as the Oakland Soccer Field transforms for Disco After Dark. |
| OU Club Football Tailgate and Game vs Michigan State University |
October 24 Tailgate Party: 5:30 p.m. Game: 7 p.m. |
Recreation Outdoor Complex | Hype up the football team before the big game! Join us for a bonfire, s'mores, hot drinks, music and dancing, and a costume contest (winner gets a prize). |
| Any Housing Hallo-week events |
October 25 - November 1 |
Rotate between the different residential buildings | These fun events are planned by the Community Councils of each community and there is a different host per day of the week. Check out @ouresidencelife on Instagram for more information! |
| Harvest Your Wellness |
October 26 5-6:30 p.m. |
Grassy Area by OC & Bear Lake | Enjoy fall treats, seasonal vibes, and stress relief through pumpkin smashing, with all pumpkins donated to the campus organic farm for composting! |
| SPB: Haunted Hallways |
October 29 6-8 p.m. |
Oakland Center, Lower Level | Explore a spooky haunted house with scare actors and chilling decorations throughout the Oakland Center basement! |
| On-Campus Student Employment Job Fair |
November 4 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Oakland Center, Habitat | Looking for an on-campus job? Explore student employment opportunities and connect with campus employers at OU’s Student Employment Fair! |
| SPB: Debateathon |
November 5 6-8 p.m. |
Oakland Center, Habitat | What’s your Hot Take? All points of view welcome! Come debate with other students or come to watch the intense but passionate debates. |
| SPB: Trivia Night |
November 12 7-9 p.m. |
Oakland Center, Habitat | Sports, Pop Culture, Art, Science, we’ve got it all! Come test out your knowledge of random facts while competing against other students at the OC Habitat. |
| Oakland Chorale and University Chorus Concert |
November 13 at 8 p.m. |
University Presbyterian Church 1385 S. Adams Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48309 |
Experience an uplifting and exciting concert conducted by Michael A. Mitchell. Free admission for OU students! |
| OU Men's Basketball vs. Northern Iowa |
November 14 at 3 p.m. |
OU Credit Union O'rena | Bring the Golden Grizzly energy! Grab your friends, bring your student ID, and cheer on Men's Basketball! |
| Oakland Symphony Orchestra Concert |
November 15 at 3 p.m. |
Varner Recital Hall | OU students receive free admission! Bring your student ID to the Varner Box Office at least 15 minutes before the performance. |
| OU Jazz Band and Latin Jazz Ensemble Concert |
November 17 at 7:30 p.m. |
Varner Recital Hall | OU students receive free admission! Bring your student ID to the Varner Box Office at least 15 minutes before the performance. |
| OU Women's Basketball vs. Eastern Michigan University |
November 18 at 6:30 p.m. |
OU Credit Union O'rena | Bring the Golden Grizzly energy at Greek Night! Grab your friends, bring your student ID, and cheer on Women's Basketball! |
| SPB: OU Has Talent |
November 19 7-10 p.m. |
Oakland Center, Habitat | Got a Special Talent? Come to our Talent Show at the OC Habitat! From singing to juggling, take a look at what OU students have to offer at OUHT. |
| Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil |
November 20 at 4-6 p.m. |
159 North Foundation Hall | Join the GSC for their annual TDOR Vigil and mourn those lost to transphobic violence this year in the US and worldwide. |
| World Music Concert |
November 20 at 7:30 p.m. |
Varner Recital Hall | Join OU’s Pan-Jumbies and Akwaaba featuring percussionist and educator John Wooton. This exciting performance will include traditional music of West Africa and modern music for Steel Band. Patrick Fitzgibbon, director. Sponsored by the Judd Family Endowed Fund. |
| 4th Annual Transgiving Chosen Family Dinner |
November 23 5-7 p.m. |
159 North Foundation Hall | A trans-affirming table for the entire OU campus community. RSVP here. |
| Winter Wonder Lights |
November 27-December 30 6-9:30 p.m. (Last admission: 8 p.m.) |
Meadow Brook Estate | Experience the magic of Holiday Walk, a self-guided tour of the historic mansion decorated for the holidays. Free for OU students with a valid OU ID; advance reservations encouraged! |
| SPB: Craft Day |
December 1 1-3 p.m. |
Oakland Center, Gold Rooms | Bring out your creative side with SPB’s Craft Day! Each table will have a different crafting activity. Come find a new hobby. |
| OU Men's Basketball vs. Northern Kentucky |
December 2 at 7 p.m. |
OU Credit Union O'rena | Bring the Golden Grizzly energy! Grab your friends, bring your student ID, and cheer on Men's Basketball! |
| Golden Grizzly Classic Swim & Dive Meet |
December 2- December 5 |
Aquatic Center (Inside the Rec Center) | Bring the Golden Grizzly energy! Grab your friends, bring your student ID, and cheer on the OU swim team! |
| SPB: Spider-Man Movie Night |
December 3 6:30-9 p.m. |
Oakland Center, Habitat | Join SPB for a Spider-Man movie night! |
| Oakland Dance Theatre |
December 3-December 5 at 8 p.m. & December 6 at 2 p.m. |
Varner Recital Hall | Enjoy the Annual Fall Dance Concert featuring guest artists Andi Salazar and Lauren Anderson, alongside faculty works by Thayer Jonutz, Toni Renee Johnson, and Tony Frazier. |
| OU Women's Basketball vs. IU Indy |
December 6 at 2 p.m. |
OU Credit Union O'rena | Bring the Golden Grizzly energy! Grab your friends, bring your student ID, and cheer on Women's Basketball! |
| Event/Activity | When | Where | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Coaching | By Appointment | 1100 Wilson Hall or Virtual | Academic Coaching is an opportunity to explore effective strategies for academic success and is tailored to students’ individual experiences based on your unique needs. |
| Drop-In Pet Therapy | Ongoing – Fall Semester | OU Rec Center | Take a "paws" in your day to enjoy the happiness and comfort from therapy dogs. |
| Student Wellness Coaching | By Appointment | OU Rec Center | Student Wellness Coaching is available virtually and is a free service for enrolled OU students seeking support in making healthy lifestyle changes. |
|
Graham Health Center Pop-Up Flu Clinics |
Ongoing – Fall Semester | Varies | Pop-Up Flu clinics will be held around campus this fall. Click on the link for more information. |
| FAFSA Completion Workshop |
Weekly on Thursdays, October 1 - November 19 1:30-4:30 p.m. |
120 North Foundation Hall | Join the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships for a drop-in FAFSA workshop! Get hands-on help completing your FAFSA and answers to your financial aid questions. |
| The Wellness Fix (Healthy Living Support Group) | September 14 - December 4 | The OC Meeting Rooms (varies) | The Wellness Fix helps you reduce stress, improve sleep, build healthier routines, and find more balance in everyday life. |
| The Freshman Playbook (First-Year Student Support Group) | September 14 - December 4 | The OC Meeting Rooms (varies) | The Freshman Playbook is your low-stress guide to unlocking campus life, making real friends, and dodging the ultimate rookie mistakes. |
| The College Decoder (First-Gen Student Support Group) | September 14 - December 4 | The OC Meeting Rooms (varies) | The College Decoder is your ultimate insider's space to share the real first-gen experience, ditch imposter syndrome, and master the "hidden curriculum" of higher ed. |
| Beyond the Surface (Men's Support Group) | September 14 - December 4 | The OC Meeting Rooms (varies) | Beyond the Surface is a fresh, real-talk space designed for members to drop the act, ditch the stress, and navigate modern life on their own terms |
| Social Confidence 101 (Social Anxiety Support Group) | September 14 - December 4 | The OC Meeting Rooms (varies) | Social Confidence 101 is your no-judgment testing ground to practice real-world communication, ditch overthinking, and set healthy interpersonal boundaries. |
| The Study Lab (Academic Success Support Group) | September 14 - December 4 | The OC Meeting Rooms (varies) | The Study Lab is your ultimate campus strategy experience to test out science-backed focus techniques, reduce test anxiety, and kick procrastination for good. |
| Gender Together (Gender and Sexuality Support Group) | September 14 - December 4 | Gender and Sexuality Center (104J NFH) | Gender Together provides a safe, supportive space for all gender identities and expressions to connect and discuss how gender impacts everyday life. |
| Neurodivergent Support Group | September 14 - December 4 | The OC Meeting Rooms (varies) | Connect with others in a welcoming community that celebrates neurodiversity, encourages authentic connection, and shares strategies for thriving in a neurotypical world. |
| Graduate Student Support Group | September 14 - December 4 | The OC Meeting Rooms (varies) | This group is designed for graduate students to explore imposter syndrome, burnout, work-life balance, self-care, and navigating academic and professional challenges. |
| Love Respectfully |
November 4 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. |
Oakland Center | Connect with campus health partners for free confidential STI screenings, immunization checks, safer-sex swag, and harm-reduction resources from Graham Health Center and campus partners. |
| Gender Affirming Resource Fair |
November 11 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
159 North Foundation Hall | Join the Gender and Sexuality Center, campus partners, and community partners as we celebrate the exploration of gender and work to reduce barriers to social, legal, and medical transition. |
| Resume Bootcamp |
November 19 6 - 7:30 p.m. |
Hamlin Hall Lobby |
Interested in becoming a Resident Assistant? Join OU Housing and the CLDC to build your resume, enjoy free pizza, and get career advice. Everyone is welcome, even if you’re not interested in becoming an RA! |
| Mind, Body & Sound Bath |
December 7 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. |
Recreation Center, Studio 919 | Experience deep relaxation through soothing crystal singing bowls, guided meditation, and gentle yoga as you reset your mind and body. |
