New Alumni Website Launched

New Alumni Website Launched

Hey Alumni! The all new Ottawa University Alumni website is up and running, making it easier than ever to stay in touch, follow other alumni, get the latest news and register for upcoming events. Be sure to check your email soon for your user account info and password.

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2011 Annual Report Available Now

2011 Annual Report Available Now

The 2010-11 fiscal year, as well as progress made during Phase I of Ottawa University’s Vision 2020 strategic plan are highlighted in this year’s Annual Report. Get a glimpse into the best financial performance ever recorded by the University, the revitalized structure of the institution, and what lies ahead in Phase II as we fulfill our mission of Preparing Students for Lives of Significance.

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Latest Ottawa Spirit Now Online

Latest Ottawa Spirit Now Online

The winter edition of the Ottawa Spirit is now available online. Click here to read about Ottawa University’s Spirit of Community through stories about Sergeant Allen Hill and the Extreme Makeover home he and his family received; about lifesaving meals; service in Ethiopia; Biggest Loser winner John Rhode; tennis returning to OU; and a host of other activities that served to bring us together as community over the past several months.

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The Pioneering Spirit

The Pioneering Spirit

Founded in 1865, Ottawa University has always been the place for pioneers. Our first campus specifically designed for Adult Learners, Ottawa University's Kansas City Campus was one of the first of its kind in the nation. Learn more about how your attendance at Ottawa University makes you a part of history.

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Transfer Take 5

Transfer Take 5

Tia, a transfer student from KU, talks about why she chose Ottawa University to complete her degree. In this interview, Tia talks about her experiences and advice to other students who might be looking to transfer to OU.

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Kansas City Campus - Ottawa University


Kansas City is a metropolitan area about 45 minutes from the Residential Campus in Ottawa, Kansas. Ottawa University opened its Greater Kansas City campus in 1974 to meet the educational needs of adults. The campus is conveniently located at 4370 West 109th Street in Overland Park, just off Interstate 435 and Roe. The 21,000-square-foot campus houses ten classrooms, a computer lab, a conference room, three meeting rooms for students, student resource area, vending machines and the following student services and administrative offices: admissions, advising, registration, student financial services, and business.



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4370 West 109th Street
Suite 200
Overland Park, KS 66211
Phone: 913-266-8600
Toll Free: 1-888-404-6852
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New Alumni Website Launched

Because Ottawa University wants to make it easier than ever for alumni to stay connected, we have something new to share. The new Ottawa University alumni website, www.ottawauniversityalumni.com, recently was launched, which will allow users to stay connected with classmates, register and pay for upcoming events, update class news and notes, make gifts to the University, integrate the University website with your smart phone and Facebook, view event photos and details, and read the most current issue of the Spirit Magazine. “We are very pleased and excited to publicly unveil the new alumni website," says Alumni Director Nori Hale. "We hope this tool will engage the Ottawa University Alumni Association of about 21,000 graduates and many student-alumni with the University and each other in new and dynamic ways.” Be sure to check your e-mail for username and password information for your new alumni website login.

Ottawa University Announces 147th Commencement Ceremonies

Ottawa, Kansas – Ottawa University will hold its 147th Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 5, 2012, at 1:30 p.m. in the Fredrikson Chapel, 1001 S. Cedar Street, Ottawa, Kansas. The ceremonies are free and open to the public. Gerald Early, Merle Kling Professor of Modern Letters and Director of the Center for the Humanities at Washington University in St. Louis, will give the commencement address entitled “The World As We Find It.” Additionally, junior Katherine Cottrell will perform “Bel piacere” by G.F. Handel, and senior Ashley Clark will present a scripture reading. Following a charge to the graduates by President Kevin C. Eichner, academic honors will be presented by Vice President and Provost Dr. Dennis Tyner, and 122 degrees will be conferred by OU Trustee Richard Jackson ’68. Immediately following commencement will be a reception on the mall, located between the Administration Building and Ward Science Hall. Commencement ceremonies for Ottawa University – Kansas City are scheduled for 11 a.m. May 19, 2012, in the Fredrikson Chapel, Ottawa, with the commencement address by 2012 graduate Jakoma Machok.

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