2026 Winter Welcome Week
January 6 - January 15
Get your winter semester off to an exciting start by getting involved in OU's Winter Welcome Week, January 6-15. To learn how to get more involved, visit the Office for Student Involvement and visit OU’s calendar of events for more information.
Welcome Week Events
Tuesday, January 6
Welcome Back to OU featuring How to Get Involved on OU’s Campus and What’s Happening Winter Semester 2026
Donate coats, hats, mittens/gloves and scarfs for new international students and local homeless community members to keep warm. Donate stuffed animals for homeless infants and children to cuddle for warmth and security. Drop your donations off at the Golden Grizzlies Pantry, Lake Michigan Room, Oakland Center
Wednesday, January 7
Text @SPBOU to 81010 for weekly giveaways and upcoming events
Thursday, January 8
Featuring Student Organizations Fair and Healthy Tips for the New Year
Sponsored by Michigan Coalition for Human Rights and Swipe Out Hunger
Friday, January 9
Sponsored by Student Program Board and Housing
Saturday, January 10
Sponsored by Student Program Board
Sunday, January 11
Monday, January 12
Tuesday, January 13
Wednesday, January 14
Text @SPBOU to 81010 for weekly events
Thursday, January 15
Cost: $35/OU student, faculty, staff; $40/Guest of OU student, faculty, staff; Bus transportation included. Sponsored by Student Program Board
Winter Semester Traditions
Monday, January 19
Hosted by the Center for Multicultural Initiatives
Thursday, February 5
Hosted by the Career and Life Design Center
Saturday, February 7
Hosted by Student Program Board and University Housing
Friday, February 20
Hosted by Athletics, Office for Student Involvement, and Recreation and Well-Being
Friday, March 27
Hosted by the Meadow Brook Ball Committee
Thursday, April 16
Hosted by University Housing
Office For Student Involvement (OSI)
Location: Lake Superior Room
Office: (248) 370-2400 | OSI Email: [email protected]
OSI Website: www.oakland.edu/osi | OSI Instagram: @osi_ou
Gear Shop Regular Hours of Operation
Monday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tuesday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: Closed
