Many of our alumni remember a moment when someone at OU opened a door for them.
A scholarship.
A professor.
A coach.
A mentor.
Expanding Opportunity means ensuring today’s students experience that same moment, the one that changes everything.
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Ottawa University has always been more than a campus.
It’s a community — shaped by students, alumni, faculty, and friends who believe in education with purpose.
OU Forever More is about carrying that spirit forward.
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You’ll be seeing this logo more often this year.
OU Forever More represents continuity, purpose, and promise — honoring OU’s legacy while investing in what comes next.
Every element points forward. Every story matters.
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July is your invitation to pause.
Reset your heart, refocus your energy, and choose your direction for the rest of the year.
~ Let's hope the second half of the year is even better!
Ottawa University’s commitment to its Christian roots & American Baptist affiliation is an important aspect for many alumni. Integrating faith-based values into the curriculum and campus life via the Fredrikson Center. https://t.co/mxtHOAk8pl #OUDayofGiving
Students at Ottawa University are provided with many opportunities outside of the classroom to learn, grow and experience the vibrant community around them, enhancing their academic journey, personal development & lifelong friendships.
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SAVE THE DATE for the "OU Forever More - Day of Giving" on April 21, 2025. Alums & Friends from ALL 4 of our @OttawaU campuses will come together online to show their love and support for everything OU. #OUForeverMore#OUDayofGiving#OUPride
“Making sure Ottawa University is here Forever More!”
Jeanne (Stuart) Krug - Class of 1980
Help Ottawa University and the OU Forever More Campaign!
Make a donation today: https://t.co/i46bFvIbxc
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that." - MLK
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20 TIPS FOR A POSITIVE NEW YEAR
1. Stay Positive - You can listen to the cynics and doubters and believe that success is impossible or you can trust that with faith and an optimistic attitude all things are possible.
2. Take a daily "Thank You Walk." You can’t be stressed and thankful at the same time. Feel blessed and you won’t be stressed.
3. When possible, spend less time sitting and more time exercising, lifting, stretching, and moving. Like a river you were made to move.
4. Talk to yourself instead of listen to yourself. Instead of listening to your complaints, fears and doubts, talk to yourself with words of truth and encouragement.
5. Post a sign that says "No Energy Vampires Allowed." Gandhi said, “I will not let anyone walk through my mind with their dirty feet,” and neither should you!
6. Each night before you go to bed write down your success of the day. What you focus on shows up more in your life. Create a success journal.
7. Fight the right battles. Fight the battles that keep you going forward, not the ones that keep you stuck in the past.
8. Get more sleep. You can’t replace sleep with a double latte.
9. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, naysayers, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control.
10. Live your purpose. Remember your why. We don’t get burned out because of what we do. We get burned out because we forget why we do it.
11. Fuel your life with love instead of fear. Fear is draining. Love is sustaining. Fear weakens you. Love strengthens you.
12. Make sure you have a mission, a team and a scoreboard. You need all three to thrive and go to the next level.
13. Implement the No Complaining Rule. If you are complaining, you’re not leading.
14. Read more books than you did in 2024. I happen to know of a few good ones. :)
15. Don't seek happiness. Instead live with love, passion and purpose and happiness will find you.
16. Focus on "Get to" vs "Have to." Each day focus on what you get to do, not what you have to do. Life is a gift not an obligation.
17. The next time you "fail" remember that it’s not meant to define you. It’s meant to refine you.
18. Smile and laugh more. They are natural anti-depressants.
19. Create your Circle of Supporters. Who is in your circle determines how fast and high you rise.
20. Enjoy the ride. You only have one ride through life so make the most of it and enjoy it.
How will you make 2025 more positive?
- Jon
We are proud to launch OU Forever More, A Comprehensive Campaign for Ottawa University!
One Spirit.
Endless Possibilities.
Be on the lookout for more information in the coming weeks about the campaign!
Here is the link to support: https://t.co/i46bFvHDHE
.@OttawaBravesSB plays (2) @ocustars TODAY in Oklahoma City in its third straight elimination game at the NAIA Opening Round - OKC Bracket. First pitch is scheduled for 1pm.
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