Over the holiday season, Ottawa University received a $1 million donation from Ramon and Glenda Schmidt. This donation will help the university in 3 different places: the online and adult Center for Academic and Professional Services , the Adawe LifePlan Center and OU’s commitment to being a liberal arts institution. […]
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Senior core group inspired by TOMS shoes gives back
The goal was 150 pairs of shoes and $100 in donations. The final count was 159 pairs of shoes and $266 in donations from OU students, faculty and staff. This semester, one senior core group took on the task of raising awareness of foot diseases and fundraising for those less […]
Hall olympics will test academics, arts, athletics
The first annual Hall Olympics will begin in spring 2011. Hall Olympics is an RA program to bring three residential halls together. There will be three events held throughout the semester. There will be one event representing each of the following categories: academics, arts and athletics. There will be a […]
Downtown forum gives students opportunity for choice, input
On Nov. 11, students had the opportunity to help the future of Ottawa. The Ottawa Main Street Association hosted the ‘University in Downtown Forum’ in O’Dell Lounge to receive input on new and future businesses in Ottawa. “I think the community members were appreciative to what we had to say,” […]
Alcohol, caffeine drinks banned
As of today, the sale of Four Loko, Joose, Max and other alcoholic energy drinks will be illegal in Kansas. On Nov. 17 the Food and Drug Administration issued a warning letter to manufactures of alcoholic beverages that included caffeine as an ingredient. The FDA issued a news release identifying […]
Students worry, cram as finals week approaches
The time of year is approaching where many students have one thing weighing on their minds. Finals week. Freshman Amber Ramsey said she has a lot of worries when it comes to taking her finals. “I’m a freshman and don’t really know what they are going to be like,” Ramsey […]
‘No shave November’ popular on campus
On Nov. 16, Sophomore Michael Matos quieted a group of young men in the lobby of Brown Hall. Matos was there with an unshaven face to hand out razors to “No-Shave November” participants. “We (Brown Hall) did a program where people didn’t shave and we gave out razors,” Matos said. […]
Campaign helps students receive scholarships
Students, businesses and alumni have something to be proud of after accomplishing the highest amount of donations in the history of the Franklin County Campaign. “We’ve had a big increase in support,” Brook Riffel, director of annual giving and Dome Society, said. “OU really appreciates it.” Riffel said the Franklin […]
Students showcase skills
Freshmen Joella Wolnik, Ray Thomas and Shelby Winfrey just like to jam together. The trio entered the talent show, started by sophomore Keith Niemeyer, as a way to show students what they’ve written. Wolnik, Winfrey and Thomas won the talent show on Oct. 25 with their song “Wooden Box.” This […]
Some students choose option of off campus housing
This fall, Ottawa University’s enrollment numbers reached a record high. This has opened up the opportunity for more students to live off campus and enjoy the ups and downs of the off-campus housing. Senior Meagan Wilcox said she enjoys being on her own but still lives with her best friends. […]