Aug. 17 @ 4 p.m. – Faculty & Staff, Join Us for Opening Convocation!

Be a part of this awesome opportunity to welcome the incoming first-year class and their guests. Faculty and staff are invited to participate in the processional, ceremony, and First Lap tunnel. Everyone can participate in just the First Lap tunnel — spread the word!

Important Details:

  • Thursday, 8/17, 4-4:50 on the Rock Quad (inclement weather — Gray Chapel)
  • First Lap tunnel is immediately following on the Slocum Walk & JAYwalk.
  • RSVP at http://bit.ly/3OTJ5iu. Last-minute arrivals are certainly welcome! Only doing the tunnel? No need to RSVP.
  • Faculty should wear regalia (No regalia? Wear OWU gear).
  • Staff may wear regalia or OWU gear.
  • Further details at https://bit.ly/455HpI9.

Volunteers are needed. Register at https://bit.ly/3KBLJXj to assist with:

  • Set-up (no lifting) 2-3:30
  • Ushering 3:15-5
  • Clean-up (no lifting) 5-5:30

Looking forward to welcoming our first-year students with you!

OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Academic Affairs
Contact: Leigh Ann Emmons at provost@owu.edu