Welcome Week @ Oakland University
OU Students: Get Your Black & Gold On
August 27-September 2, 2005

Monday-29th	Tuesday-30th	Wednesday-31st	Thursday-1st	Thursday-1st	

Ask A Grizz Information Tables
Between North and South Foundation Halls; North End of Oakland Center 
8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

First Year Students:
Jump Start
your OU involvement
at a one-day leadership experience
Pre-registration required
Banquet Rooms,
Oakland Center
10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Find out how to win a
 Mini-IPOD at Kresge Library

Forgot how to access your OU E-mail account
& ILLiad (Interlibrary Loan)
Kresge Library is offering HELP SESSIONS 
Monday, August 29 -
Friday, September 2
10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Oakland University Student Congress
First Fall Meeting 
Oakland Room, 
Oakland Center
6:00 p.m.

 “The Walk” to
Meadow Brook Hall
(Rain Date: August 30)
Meet at Hamlin Courtyard
9:00-11:00 p.m.

GHC
The Place to be
for a Healthy Me
GRAHAM HEALTH CENTER
OPEN HOUSE
ALL WEEK
Giveaways, Contests, Prizes

20% DISCOUNT
ALL WEEK
at THE GRIZZ SHOP
in the Recreation and Athletics Center,
THE GRIZZ OUTLET
in Vandenberg Hall 
& THE GRIZZ CART

Tuesday-30th

Ask A Grizz Information Table
Between North and South Foundation Halls; North End of Oakland Center
8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Friday-2nd

Sigma Pi 
11th Annual Pig Roast
Between Kresge Library, Oakland Center, and South Foundation Hall
4:00-10:00 p.m.

Actors ‘n’ Techies Present
GODSPELL
The Musical
$5/ticket at the CSA Service Window, 49 Oakland Center, and at the door
Varner Studio Theatre, Varner Hall
7:00 p.m. & 11:00 p.m.

CLOSE THE DOOR!
Musical Concert
Sponsored by One Body, Gospel Choir of OU, Lighthouse Campus Ministries, Lions Generation & Women of Proverbs 31 
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Gold Rooms, 
Oakland Center

Center for Student Activities
Karaoke &
Karamel Apples 
Expansion Food Court, 
Oakland Center
8:00 p.m.-Midnight

Student Program Board (SPB)
Outdoor Movie
NAPOLEON DYNAMITE
North Side of O’Dowd Hall
(Rainsite: Banquet Room B, Oakland Center)
9:00-11:00 p.m.

Friday-Monday, September 2-5

Oakland County’s 
Summer Festival 
“Arts, Beats
& Eats”
in Downtown Pontiac
Event Hours
Friday            4-11 pm
Saturday        11 am-11 pm
Sunday          11 am-11 pm
Monday         11 am-8 pm

Saturday-Sunday, September 3-4

Actors ‘n’ Techies Present
GODSPELL
The Musical
$5/ticket at the CSA Service Window, 49 Oakland Center, and at the door
Varner Studio Theatre, Varner Hall
8:00 p.m.

	
FUN & GAMES FAIR
Have “Fun in the Sun”
playing Basketball, Kickball, Volleyball, Ultimate Frisbee,
participate in a Scavenger Hunt for OU prizes,
 and much more
Sponsored by Campus Recreation
Basketball & Volleyball Courts, across from
Hamlin Courtyard
1:00-4:00 p.m.

Have “Fun Not in the Sun” playing Texas Hold ‘Em, Euchre, and other indoor games
Sponsored by Honors College Students Association
Honors College
112 Vandenberg Hall
1:00-4:00 p.m.

WELCOME BBQ
Sponsored by
Association of Black Students (ABS), Center for Multicultural Initiatives (CMI), & National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)
Basketball & Volleyball Courts, across from
Hamlin Courtyard
7:00-9:00 p.m.

Wednesday-31st

OU Spirit Day
“Get Your Black and Gold On” and show your
Golden Grizzly pride.

First Fall Edition of 
THE OAKLAND POST
OU’s student newspaper, 
available on Wednesday, August 31.
The Oakland Post is published every Wednesday.
FREE.

Ask A Grizz Information Table
Between North and South Foundation Halls; North End of Oakland Center
8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Getting Connected 
Breakfast and first meeting for Connections students.
Banquet Rooms,
Oakland Center
9:00-11:00 a.m.

RESIDENCE HALLS STUDENTS

Saturday-27th

New Students Residence Halls 
Check In
East Entrance
Vandenberg Dining Center, 
Vandenberg Hall
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Residence Halls BBQ
Hamlin Courtyard
4:00-7:00 p.m.

Tye Dye by The Lake
7:00-9:00 p.m.

Sunday-28th

Returning Students Residence Halls
Check In
East Entrance
Vandenberg Dining Center, 
Vandenberg Hall
9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

OU Women’s Soccer
OU vs Eastern Michigan
Lower Pioneer Fields
1:00 p.m.

Actors ‘n’ Techies Present
GODSPELL
The Musical
$5/ticket at the CSA Service Window, 49 Oakland Center, and at the door
Varner Studio Theatre, Varner Hall
8:00 p.m.

CENTER FOR STUDENT ACTIVITIES
49 Oakland Center
Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Wednesday
8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

 Student & Greek Organizations

 Leadership, Diversity, & Community Service Opportunities

 Commuter Services & Programs

 S.A.F.E. On Campus
Students, Administrators & Faculty for Equality 
on OU’s Campus

 CSA Service Window
Ticket sales and sign-ups to campus events.  Discounted tickets to professional theaters and major events in the Detroit Metropolitan Area.

Making College Count 
COM 101, Connections, Students First, and all new students - - Learn how to make the most of your college experience.
Banquet Rooms,
Oakland Center
11:00 a.m.-Noon

Students First Luncheon
for Students First Participants & Success Coaches
OC Patio, Oakland Center
Noon-1:30 p.m.

OU Traditions Begin with U! 
New Student Convocation
& Involvement Fair
O’Rena, Recreation and Athletics Center
3:00-5:00 p.m.

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
Welcome Picnic
Between the Oakland Center and O’Dowd Hall
4:00-6:30 p.m.

Good Evening, Commuters!!! 
Find out what’s happening on OU’s campus.
FREE OU treats.
Entrance to Elliott Hall
5:00-6:30 p.m.

Sorority Fall Fest
FREE Snow Cones
Between North and South Foundation Halls 
6:00-8:00 p.m.

Free Movie:
OLD SCHOOL
Sponsored by Kresge Library
Student Lounge,
Kresge Library
10:00 p.m.

Thursday-1st

WATCH FOR FAN’S
PRIDE PATROL
Thursday. September 1 & Friday, September 2 
“Get Your Black and Gold On” by wearing OU
and get a prize!!

Ask A Grizz
Information Table
Between North and South Foundation Halls; North End of Oakland Center
8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

OAKLAND CENTER
Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday
7:00 a.m.-Midnight
Saturday
8:00 a.m.-Midnight
Sunday
Noon-Midnight

OU ID CARD OFFICE
112 Oakland Center
Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Wednesday
8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

Credit Union ONE
102 Oakland Center
Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Wednesday
8:00-7:00 p.m.

BUMPERS GAME ROOM
55 Oakland Center
Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday
10:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
Saturday
1:00-5:00 p.m.
Sunday
3:00-9:00 p.m.

OAKLAND UNIVERSITY 
BOOKSTORE
28 Oakland Center
Hours of Operation

Saturday, August 27 -Sunday, August 28
11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Monday, August 29 -
Thursday, September 1
8:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Friday, September 2
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Use your OU SpiritCa$h card and receive 5% off textbooks at all times.

The Official Bookstore of Oakland University

Meet the OU Athletes 
in the OU Bookstore
All Week

OPENING FALL SEMESTER 2005
 Gender & Sexuality Center
 Student Resource Center
 Student Technology Center

	
Kresge Café 
FREE Cookies & Kool Aid
Kresge Library
8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

Campus Ministries
Info Tables
Fireside Lounge, 
Oakland Center
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

First Year Students:
New Student Programs OPEN HOUSE
Enter to win a portable DVD player and other cool prizes!  FREE refreshments.
121 North Foundation Hall
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

GREEK CARNIVAL
Carnival games, music, prizes, FREE cotton candy.
Throw a Pie at Gamma Phi, Alpha Delta Pi’s 2nd Annual “King of the Wing” Contest @ 12:30 p.m. 
Sponsored by
OU’s Greek Life
Between South Foundation Hall and Oakland Center
11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Get the Scoop!  
Meet students, faculty, and staff @ the Student Affairs FREE ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Between North and South Foundation Halls and Oakland Center
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
5:00-6:30 p.m.

“Get Your
Black and Gold On” 
OU Pep Rally
Featuring the 
2005 Mid-Con Champions
OU Men’s Basketball Team, Images Dance Team,
OU’s mascot “The Grizz“ & Golden Grizzlies Pep Band
Announcing the 
2005 Orientation
Spirit Award Winners 
Between North and South Foundation Halls 
Noon-12:30 p.m.

Good Evening,
Commuters!!! 
Find out what’s happening on OU’s campus.
FREE OU treats.
Entrance to Pawley Hall
5:00-6:30 p.m.

OU GRIZZFEST
Music by WXOU
Outside Meadow Brook Theatre, Wilson Hall
5:00-7:00 p.m.
FOOD SERVICE OPTIONS
Hours of Operation

CAMPUS RECREATION

Pic-a-Deli
Monday-Thursday
8:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Friday
8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

OAKLAND CENTER

C@fé O’Bear’s
Monday-Friday
7:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m. 

Pioneer Food Court
Monday-Thursday
9:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Friday
9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

PAWLEY HALL

Out Takes Café
Monday-Thursday
8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Friday
8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

RESIDENCE HALLS

Vandenberg Dining Center
Monday-Friday
7:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

OU
Fight Song

Fight, fight, fight for Oakland, Fight the whole game long.  Fight, fight, fight for Oakland, Keep the Grizzlies strong.  While the battle rages, And our work’s not done, We will fight for glory, ‘Til the game is won.  OU! (shout)
Go Black! (shout)
Go Gold! (shout)
Go Fight! (shout)  Fight, fight, fight for Oakland, Fight the whole game long.  Fight, fight, fight for Oakland, Keep the Grizzlies strong.  When the game is over, And the story’s told, OU will claim vic’try.  We’re the Black and Gold!
OU! (shout)

	
Student Program Board (SPB) Presents 

VANESSA CARLTON
IN CONCERT

First-come, first served, general seating for 600.
* * * FREE * * * 
Meadow Brook Theatre, Wilson Hall
Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
Show begins at 8:00 p.m.

Friday-2nd

Ask A Grizz
Information Table
Between North and South Foundation Halls; North End of Oakland Center
8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. 

Good Morning, Commuters!!!
Find out what’s happening on OU’s campus.
FREE OU treats.
Entrance to South Foundation Hall
9:00-11:00 a.m.

Campus Ministries
Info Tables
Fireside Lounge, 
Oakland Center
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

First Year Students:
New Student Programs OPEN HOUSE
Enter to win a portable DVD player and other cool prizes!  FREE refreshments.
121 North Foundation Hall
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Theta Tau
Welcome Picnic
FREE food, music and fun!
Between Kresge Library, Dodge and Hannah Halls
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

DDR & Pool Tournaments
Bumpers Games Room, Oakland Center
1:30-4:00 p.m.

OU Women’s Soccer
OU vs Western Michigan
Lower Pioneer Fields
4:00 p.m.
got leadership!

Student Government
Oakland University Student Congress (OUSC)
62 Oakland Center

Student Entertainment
Student Program Board (SPB)
 64 Oakland Center

Student Newspaper
The Oakland Post
61 Oakland Center

Student Radio Station
WXOU 88.3 FM
69 Oakland Center

Student Television
OUTV
Student Video Club
111 Varner Hall 

Coming

September 6
College of Arts & Sciences:
Environmental Explorations Kickoff

September 7
Volunteer Fair

September 12-30
Hispanic Celebration 2005:
¡Celebremos nuestras culturas latinoamericanas!
Let’s Celebrate Our Latin American Cultures!

September 13
Oakland Center
Lower Level Open House

September 19-23
OUSC: Anti-Hate Week

September 20
SPB Lecture: Judy Shepard

September 26-30
SPB Reality Week

September 28-29
Career Services:
Fall Career Fair

September 30
Campus Recreation, RHC
& SPB: Rec Fest

October 5
SLLB: Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

OU’s Version of Homecoming

October 10-14
CARNAVAL OU
WOCOU: Week of Champions @ Oakland University