Upcoming Alumni EventsWe look forward to your attendance
at these upcoming OU events!
When you RSVP your attendance via email or phone, please provide your name and phone number, plus the name/date of the event you plan to attend!
August 28 Alumni Volleyball Game 2:00 p.m. Wilson Field House
to participate contact Kaci (Bethell) Evans by August 16 at kbethell@hotmail.com or 785-242-0126. This event is open to the public at no charge.
August 28 Alumni Tailgate 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Granger House 320 East 11th Street Ottawa. No Cost/RSVP requested. Preregister for tailgate here: http://ottawa.informz.net/ottawa/event.asp?eid=1349
September 11 Ottawa University 5k and Alumni Run
8:00 a.m. Ottawa University Wilson Field House (packet pickup 7:00 - 8:00 a.m.) Entry fee: $25 per runner. Contact Coach Kirk Wren at kirk.wren@ottawa.edu or 785-242-5200 ext. 5422
September 11 Career Focus Day: Workshop in Resume Writing and Mock Interviews (sponsored by the student chapter of SHRM, the "CAPS" program and the OUKC Alumni Association. Lunch provided by Johnson County SHRM)
Ottawa University - Greater Kansas City
4370 W. 109th Street, Suite 200
Overland Park, KS
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
RSVP to Jean Galloway by September 3 at jean.galloway@ottawa.edu
September 15 Celebrate the launch of a new campus women’s group, Ottawa University’s Women’s Empowerment Exchange! The Exchange unites Ottawa women and their guests with networking and programs to enrich their personal and professional journey’s. Current students, graduates and guests are invited to attend one or both of these FREE professional workshops
Session 1— Elizabeth Lyons 5:00-5:45pm
Author of new book “You can’t be serious” - Inventor of Hold It Baby! On the go toy organizer. Elizabeth presents: 5 Foolproof Work-Life Balance Strategies You've Never Heard Of.
Session 2— Chris Irelen 6:00-7:00pm
Author of the book “How to be a Star Leader at Every Level.” Chris will discuss entrepreneurship lessons learned in building a business.
Contact Amanda Roddy for more information at 262-879-0200 or Amanda.roddy@ottawa.edu
Ottawa University Wisconsin
245 S. Executive Drive, Suite 110, Brookfield, WI 53005
(sponsored by the Ottawa University Wisconsin Alumni Association).
September 18 Career Focus Day: Workshop in Getting to Know Who You Are Using the MBTI (sponsored by the student chapter of SHRM, the "CAPS" program and the OUKC Alumni Association. Lunch provided by Johnson County SHRM)
Ottawa University - Greater Kansas City
4370 W. 109th Street, Suite 200
Overland Park, KS
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
RSVP to Jean Galloway by September 3 at jean.galloway@ottawa.edu
September 18 OU - Wisconsin Family Picnic 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Lunch at 1:00 p.m.
Wirth Park - Site #9
2585 N. Pilgrim Road
(North of North Avenue on Pilgrim Road)
RSVP by September 15 to Amanda Roddy, amanda.roddy@ottawa.edu
or 262-879-0200
SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE
Benefitting Project Focal Point, an organization which helps children in need prepare for school. Bring school supply or monetary donations to the picnic and receive 1 raffle ticket for every $5 donated (must be present to win). Donations will also be accepted at the campus.
September 23 Wine Tasting/Tour at Holyfield Winery 7:00 p.m. (Tonganoxie)
(sponsored by the OUKC Alumni Association) No cost to attend, bring your own food to enjoy with the tasting. Please RSVP your attendance to Tom Edwards by September 16 at tom.edwards@ottawa.edu
September 25 Career Focus Day: Workshop in Networking to Get a Job - How to Use Facebook, Linked-In and Social Media (sponsored by the student chapter of SHRM, the "CAPS" program and the OUKC Alumni Association. Lunch provided by Johnson County SHRM)
Ottawa University - Greater Kansas City
4370 W. 109th Street, Suite 200
Overland Park, KS
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
RSVP to Jean Galloway by September 3 at jean.galloway@ottawa.edu
September 25 ROCKY MOUNTAIN OU ALUMNI CHAPTER MEETING
Calvary Baptist Church, 6500 East Girard
(at Hampden and Monaco) Denver, Colorado
RSVP to chapter secretary Jeanne O'Dell
1963 Donna St., Brighton, CO. 80601
5:00 p.m. Gathering Time
6:00 p.m. Dinner
Meal Cost $12.00. Your check is your reservation.
October 1 (11:30 – 1:00 p.m.) Franklin County Campaign Kick-Off Luncheon
October 8-9 ABC Rocky Mountain Region Convention (Denver)
October 8-9 ABC Central Region Convention/ OU Choir performs
October 9 – OUKC night at the OU Football game (vs. Tabor) 6:00 p.m.
Alumni Tailgate at Granger House from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Cost $10.
October 22-23 Homecoming/Reunion/Fall Family Weekend (more info will be posted about the weekend soon!).
October 22 – OU Braves Athletic Hall of Fame Annual Business Meeting (for BAHOF members only). 3:00 p.m.
October 22 – OU Braves Athletic Hall of Fame Induction/Banquet (more info will be posted about the weekend soon!).
October 24 – OU Day at First Baptist Church in Ottawa, KS (OU Choir will perform and President Eichner will speak).
October 24 – Homecoming Concert (Choir and Orchestra) OU Chapel 3:00 p.m.
Open to the public at no charge.
November 30- (11:30 to 1:00) Celebration Luncheon (Heritage and Dome Society members and Retired ABC Pastors). For information contact Brooke.Riffel@ottawa.edu or janet.peters@ottawa.edu or call 866-324-8788.
December 5 – Christmas Vespers (Chapel) 4:00 p.m.
Open to the public at no charge.
January 13-18 - OU Choir Tour (New York City) (Performance times/places TBA)
January 22 – Alumni Night at the OU Basketball games (reception for alumni between the games in the Hull Center for Athletics).
February 1, 2, 3 - Adventures in Faith at The College
February 20 – OU Choir at First Baptist Church in Ottawa, KS
February 20 – Orchestra and Choir Concert (OU Chapel) 3:00 p.m.
Open to the public at no charge.
April 17 – Orchestra and Choir Concert (OU Chapel) 3:00 p.m.
Open to the public at no charge.
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 Ottawa University Alumni Association
1001 S. Cedar #16
Ottawa, KS 66067
Amy J. Piersol, BA '93 & MA '01
Director of Alumni Programs
866.324.8788
You automatically become a member of the OU Alumni Association upon graduation! Remember to keep your contact information current and to send news of your personal/professional accomplishments. OU Alumni receive the following benefits (most accessible via this web page): The Spirit publication, invitations to events and programs, social networking with other alumni, an alumni discount program, a discount in The College bookstore, career services/resume review, and opportunities to give back to OU!
Paul Bean, Vice President for University Advancement, visited with alumni in Ft. Collins, CO. Alumni in the photo, from the left: Bill Moseley, Jami Smith-Moseley, Lynnette Thayer, Jan Morony, Brian Taladay, Paul Bean.
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