Events
President’s Convocation
On Tuesday, August 13th, Oakland City University held the annual fall convocation. The convocation is an assembly of members of the college community who come together to celebrate OCU’s new students’ entry into higher education. This tradition started at Oxford University in the year 1096. At exactly 11:00 am, the Bell Tower Plaza bell tolled…
Read More2024 Organization Day
As new and returning students arrived on campus, the Student Life team at Oakland City University held Organization Day. This traditional event connects new and returning students to student-run campus clubs, local businesses, churches, and other organizations. Organization Day has always been popular with the campus community due to its fun atmosphere and many free…
Read MoreTake Me Out to the Ball Game
On August 21st, 2024, Oakland City University faculty, staff, students, and alums spent the evening at Bosse Field, home of The Evansville Otters baseball team. OCU crowded the outfield patio deck at Bosse Field and enjoyed food, drinks, a complimentary Otters ball cap, and premium seats for the big game. The Otters celebrated the 2024…
Read MoreAlumni Luncheon Held June 1st
The Oakland City University Alumni Association board of directors held their annual Alumni Luncheon on the OCU campus Saturday, June 1, 2025. Members from the classes of 1974 and 1999 were celebrated as having graduated 50 and 25 years in the past from Oakland City College/University. Our esteemed attendees were welcomed “Back Home Again” to…
Read MoreTEDxOCU 2024 Highlights
On Wednesday, April 19, 2024, Oakland City University held its second TED talk. The TED organization granted OCU the right to host its second event after a successful inaugural TED in 2023. The TED organization allows universities, communities, civic organizations, and others to host TED events. Only two actual TED talks are held in the…
Read More2024 Commencement
Oakland City University proudly celebrated the graduation of 201 exceptional students on Saturday, May 4, 2024, on the Oakland City, Indiana campus. These graduates, with their hard work and dedication, have set a high standard for academic excellence and community involvement. Chartered by the State of Indiana in 1885, OCU has been a beacon of…
Read More2024 Alumni Luncheon & Awards
The Alumni Board invites you to the annual Alumni Luncheon on Saturday, June 1st 2024 in the student life center cafeteria at 11:00 am CT. This year’s luncheon honors the classes of 1999 and 1974. All OCU/OCC alumni are invited to attend this special luncheon dedicated to our alumni. RSVP Now by May 18th by…
Read MoreOCU Holds 3rd Annual Scholastic Contest
On Wednesday, February 7th, 225 students from 12 area high schools poured into Oakland City University for the third annual OCU Scholastic Contest. President Dr. Ron Dempsey welcomed the students and advisors before introducing contest coordinator Dr. Sarah Wilson, Director of the Honors Program and Associate Professor of Chemistry. Professor Wilson guided the Scholastic Contest…
Read MoreScholarships Given Away at Thunderbolts Game
On Friday, January 26, Oakland City University, the title sponsor of Faith Night at the Thunderbolts, gave away three $12,000 scholarships throughout the night at the Evansville Thunderbolts hockey game. Scholarship applicants submitted their applications via a QR Code advertised by OCU and the Thunderbolts. The three $12,000 scholarship winners are: Faith Lindsey Bonneville, IN …
Read MoreHomecoming 2024
On Saturday, January 13th, Oakland City hosted the inaugural homecoming ceremony. The court was made up of students who were nominated by coaches, faculty and staff. These students were nominated based off being a well-rounded individual who makes the campus a brighter place. The women that were nominated: Abby Mathany, Hannah Wissel, Jolea Kennedy, Marta…
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