Additional Congress Activities

On Campus

  • Visit historic Meadow Brook Hall, the former home of Oakland University's benefactors Matilda Dodge Wilson, widow of automobile pioneer John Dodge, and her second husband, Alfred G. Wilson, a Wisconsin lumber broker. The 100-room Tudor-revival style home was built between 1926 and 1929 and now serves as a museum and conference and cultural center.
     
  • Play golf on one of Oakland University's two championship courses. Oakland's Golf and Learning Center includes two 18-hole golf courses recognized among the top in Michigan. In its exclusive state-by-state rankings, "Golf Digest" ranked OU's R&S Sharf Golf Course 21st among Michigan's 855 golf courses. The course was designed by famed golf course architect and teacher Rick Smith. Katke-Cousins Golf Course also has been ranked as one of Michigan's top 25 and offers a magnificent view of Meadow Brook Hall and the Oakland University campus.
     
  • OU's Recreation Center offers exceptional exercise facilities including an indoor track, basketball courts and a swimming pool. Day passes are available for visitors.
     
  • OU's Department of Music, Theatre and Dance offers an array of student performances throughout the year, including plays, concerts and dance productions.
     
  • Meadow Brook Art Gallery brings art, with a focus on the contemporary, to OU students and the surrounding community. The gallery features new exhibits regularly.
     
  • Attend a sporting event during your visit to Oakland University. See the OU Athletics site for a complete schedule.
     
  • Campus Calendar - See OU's campus calendar to learn more about what's happening on campus.


Off-Campus