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A Letter from New Alumni Board President
I want to introduce myself as the new OCU Alumni Board President. As President of the Alumni Association, I am very excited to lead our Alumni in support of our beloved University. I came to OCU as a student in 2005 and graduated with a B. A. and a B.S. in 2010. In 2008, I married…
Read MoreFrom the Outgoing Alumni President
April and May are known as the celebration, renewal, and transition months. There is much to celebrate, from high school and college graduations to Mother’s Day to Memorial Day. Some of us are gearing up for flowering season… Others are leaning into National Hamburger Month. Still, there are a lot of unknowns: Will family members…
Read MoreLieutenant Governor Keynote Speaker at Commencement
Oakland City University celebrated the graduation of 174 students Saturday, May 6, 2023, on the campus of Oakland City University. Chartered by the State of Indiana in 1885, OCU professes a philosophy from the Biblical perspective of all persons’ worth and dignity and the Christian worldview’s integrative nature. OCU is committed to providing opportunities for…
Read MoreOakland City University Hosts TEDx Talk
Discussion on Technology, Entertainment, and Design (TED) was fully displayed at Oakland City University on Friday, April 21, 2023, at the first annual TEDxOCU. The Cornwell-Reed Recital Hall was adorned in TEDxOCU and theatrical lighting, offering a warm and inviting environment. The event was arranged by Dr. Luke Douglas and organized by Dr. Douglas and…
Read MoreSpring 2023 Retirees
As the 2022/2023 academic school year closed out on May 6, five Oakland City University faculty members closed out their illustrious careers in education. OCU President Dr. Ron Dempsey recently celebrated the retirement announcements with the retirees and their spouses at a dinner of Board of Trustee members, members of the President’s cabinet, and guests. …
Read MoreMighty Oaks GameDay Experience
Are You Ready for Some Football …. The Countdown to Kickoff Approaches OCU will start a new era in sports in September as the Mighty Oaks will adorn the pads and cleats. The Mighty Oaks Football team will suit up for the first time on September 16th against Bellarmine University at Wood Memorial High School’s…
Read MoreHomecoming Schedule
Monday, January 23 Afternoon Student Lecture Mr. Larry Davis – Business and Social Media Specialist Business Insights – On Campus business owner and business professional presentation Mr. Larry Davis – Revenue Recovery Specialists Cornwell Reed Building – Room 211 – Barnard Recital Hall 6:00 pm CT – 8:00 pm CT Tuesday, January 24 Afternoon Student…
Read MoreBusiness Specialist, Larry Davis, to Visit Campus
Business and Social Media Specialist to Speak at Oakland City University As part of OCU’s Basketball Homecoming Week, OCU will host business and social media specialist and alum Larry Davis of Revenue Recovery Specialists from Orlando, Florida. Revenue Recovery Specialists is a digital marketing company that creates E-Commerce revenue solutions for hotels, small businesses, and…
Read MoreTeachenors to Visit Campus
On Wednesday, November 16, Oakland City University will host award-winning, multi-platinum singer/songwriter and producer Jamie Teachenor and his spouse, author, novelist, educator, and school administrator Jen Teachenor. Jamie and Jen are Oakland City University graduates. Jamie graduated in 1999 and returned to earn his Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a minor in Music in…
Read MoreOCU Alums Open Cafe/Playcenter in Haubstadt, IN
OCU Alums Open Café/Playcenter Oakland City University alumni Phil ’07 and Leigha ‘10 Reinbrecht recently opened their new business, Polka Dots Play Cafe, which is an indoor place space and café featuring various coffees located in Haubstadt, Indiana. Ribbon Cutting at the Polka Dots Play Cafe Phil and Leigha met while attending Oakland City University,…
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