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Welcoming the Class of 2030
 
(From left to right) Sofia Ramos ’29, Dionysus Lively ’29 and Julian Shah ’28 prepare to help welcome first-year students to campus. See more photos on Olin's Instagram.

oLink - August 24

Community Highlights
 

Olin Earns Top Marks for Professors and Classroom Experience in Princeton Review’s 2027 Rankings

Olin is featured in The Princeton Review’s “The Best 392 Colleges: 2027 Edition.” This year, Olin improved its rankings in three categories: Professors Get High Marks, Best Classroom Experience and Best College Dorms. Read the news.
 

Emily Boyd ’28 Presents Research at CEEA-ACÉG Conference

Emily recently presented “Removing Barriers to Circuit Prototyping with an Adaptive Breadboard,” a paper co-authored with Emily Tow, at the Canadian Engineering Education Association - Association Canadienne De L'Éducation En Génie conference. Read more.
Coming Up
 
Mon., Aug. 24: Move-in Day 2026
All Day / Campus-Wide
We will be welcoming members of the Class of 2030 to campus. Learn more
 
Mon., Aug. 24: Merch Pop-Up
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. / Campus Center (Near Dining Hall) 
Celebrate the Class of 2030’s move-in day with new merch! Stock up on your favorite Olin gear and check out the new in-store items. Please reach out to Sarah Clark (sclark@olin.edu) with any questions. 
 
Wed., Sept. 9: Convocation

12 p.m. - 2:40 p.m. / Dining Hall & Norden Auditorium

We will open the academic year with Convocation, an annual event that welcomes the incoming class to Olin where we will connect, eat together, and engage in a shared academic experience.

  • Community Lunch (12 - 1 p.m., Dining Hall): Before Convocation, join us for a community lunch. 
  • Convocation (1 - 2:40 p.m., Norden Auditorium): Provost Shayla Sawyer Armand invites the campus community to read "Project Hail Mary" by Andy Weir in preparation for Convocation. Please contact Susan Mihailidis (smihailidis@olin.edu) if you have any questions, and see the attached document for instructions on how to access the book.  
 
Thurs., Sept. 10 - Fri., Sept. 11: Voices of Olin - Artifact Submission and In-Person Story Recording Sessions
9 a.m. - 6 p.m. / Library
Celebrate the inauguration of President R. May Lee and be part of a collective physical and auditory experience! The exhibition will run on campus from Sept. 18 to Oct. 3, 2026, and all students, staff, faculty, and alumni are all invited to participate by submitting a meaningful Olin-related object. Artifacts do not need to be a class project or polished prototype. See a list of possible contributions in the submission form. Sign up here.
 
Sat. Sept. 19: Fall Open House 2026
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. / Campus-Wide
Prospective students and their families will have the opportunity to meet current students, staff and faculty, and will hear more about Olin's unique, project-based curriculum. Learn more
 
Thurs., Sept. 24 - Sat., Sept. 26: Inauguration &  Alumni and Family Weekend 2026
Celebrate Olin’s past, present and future at two exciting milestone events: the Inauguration of R. May Lee as Olin’s third president, and Olin’s first 20th Reunion at Alumni & Family Weekend. Highlighted programming includes:
  • Fri., Sept. 18 - Sat., Oct. 3: Voices of Olin (MH Mezz): Celebrate the inauguration of President R. May Lee and be part of a collective physical and auditory experience! Artifacts submitted by Oliners will be displayed on illuminated pedestals, while their stories will be presented through spatial audio that activates as visitors pass by. 
  • Thurs., Sept. 24: President May Lee in conversation with Alfred Engelberg (4:30 - 5:30 p.m. / Norden Auditorium): Join President Lee for a thought-provoking conversation with Alfred Engelberg, author of Breaking the Medicine Monopolies, whose groundbreaking work helped establish the modern generic drug industry. Learn more
  • Fri., Sept. 25: Olin Then and Now Faculty Panel (10 a.m., Norden Auditorium): Founding faculty and staff will share their reflections on the past 20 years.
  • Fri., Sept. 25: Presidential Inauguration (1 p.m. / Olin College): The Olin community and our guests will celebrate the inauguration of President May Lee. A campus-wide celebration will follow the ceremony from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Sat., Sept. 26:  Community BBQ with President (12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. / Oval): The Olin community and our guests will celebrate the inauguration of President May Lee. A campus-wide celebration will follow the ceremony.
  • Sat., Sept. 26: SERV Community Activity (12 p.m. - 3 p.m. / Oval): SERV (Support, Encourage, and Recognize Volunteerism) will be hosting a hygiene kit packing station. Stop by between 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. to pack kids’ hygiene kits to donate to Circle of Hope, a Needham nonprofit providing health and opportunity for individuals/families in need. Feel free to also drop off gently used clothing donations. 
  • Sat., Sept. 26: Student Teams and Club Expo (2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. / Oval): Find out more about the student teams and clubs. Sign up to participate.
  • Sat., Sept. 26: Career Networking Event (4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.): Students can join alumni and supportive parents to get industry tips and national and global career advice.
 
 
Poll of the Week
 
Thank you for your participation in oLink's Poll of the Week! Our last poll was themed around the Perseid Meteor Shower Peak and asked Oliners what their top stargazing (or meteor-gazing) must-have is. There were 16 responses, and the results are: 
  • Blanket - 31%
  • Snacks - 25%
  • A sky-tracking app  - 25%
  • Telescope - 13%
  • A warm drink - 6%
 
Enjoy this week's poll, inspired by National Beach Day (Aug. 30)! This week's question is: If Olin had a beach, what would you want on it? Click here to cast your vote

For Your Information
 
 
Photography on Campus
Please send any questions about photography to OSCOM@olin.edu.
  • There will be a professional photographer on campus on the following upcoming dates. Please let the team know if you would not like to be photographed—they will accommodate all requests:
    • Mon., 8/24
    • Tues., 8/25
    • Sat., 8/29
    • Sun., 8/30
 
Want to submit oLink content? Have a question about oLink?
Contact Sarah Clark (sclark@olin.edu).

 


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