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2026 Convocation: Community Lunch on the Oval
 
The Olin community celebrated Convocation by gathering on the Oval for a special lunch. See more photos from the event on Olin's Instagram.

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oLink - September 14

Mon, Sep 14 2026 at 3:04 PM
Community Highlights
 

Voices of Olin: Thank you for submitting your artifacts!

Thank you to the entire community for the outpouring of enthusiasm for the Voices of Olin installation. We had about 47 submissions from the Olin community following last week’s sessions in the library. The installation team is still making adjustments to the exhibit on the Milas Hall Mezzanine before it officially opens on Sept. 18.
 
Olin & KSE Team Wins 2026 PIEoneer Awards Partnership of the Year
A multi-year collaboration between Olin and Kyiv School of Economics (KSE) was named Partnership of the Year at The 2026 PIEoneer Awards on Sept. 4. The partnership was developed to help shape the future of undergraduate engineering education in Ukraine. Read the news.
 

Olin Welcomes Marc Johnson as Vice Provost of Student-Centered Institutional Effectiveness

Marc will help Olin deepen its understanding of how students experience learning, both inside and outside the classroom, and use those insights to shape decisions about the College's future. Read the story.
Coming Up
 
Q&A Info Sessions for International Students
Yoi and Breauna will be available for optional International Student Q&A Info Sessions this week (please see the dates below). International students only need to attend one, if they are interested. The Q&A is so they can follow-up on Breauna's Sept. 11 email regarding the federal updates for D/S and CPT. Please reach out to Breauna Campbell (bcampbell@olin.edu) with any questions.
  • Wed., Sept. 16, 12 - 1 p.m., MH 373 (lunch is welcome)
  • Fri., Sept. 18, 4 - 5 p.m., CC 209/211 (Crescent Rooms 1-2)
 
SAG Application Reminder
The Student Academic Grant (SAG) Applications are DUE Sept. 22, 2026, by 5 p.m. Please submit your applications by Tuesday of next week! Learn more about SAG Awards.
 
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. 
 
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: President May Lee in conversation with Alfred Engelberg
4:30 - 5:30 p.m. / Library
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 - Sat., Sept. 26: Alumni and Family Weekend 2026
Highlighted programming for Alumni & Family Weekend includes:
  • 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.
  • Sat., Sept. 26:  Community BBQ with President (12 - 1:30 p.m. / Oval): Join us for a community lunch!
  • Sat., Sept. 26: SERV Community Activity (12 - 3 p.m., Oval): SERV will host a hygiene kit packing station to benefit 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 - 3:30 p.m., Oval): Sign up to participate.
  • Sat., Sept. 26: Career Networking Event (4:30 - 5:30 p.m.): Students can join alumni and supportive parents to get industry tips and national and global career advice.
 
Fri., Sept. 25: Presidential Inauguration
1 p.m. / Olin College
The Olin community and our guests will celebrate the inauguration of President R. May Lee. A campus-wide celebration on the Oval will follow the ceremony from 3 - 5 p.m. See more information.
 
Wed., Oct. 7: Career Fair
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. / Campus Center
Join us for the Career Fair, where Olin will welcome a selection of hiring organizations and grad schools to campus. Activities will mainly take place on the second-floor mezzanine and the Crescent Room. This event is open to all current students and alumni, all class years and majors. Learn more. Please note:
  • You may see a few more vehicles in Lot A, and the Crescent Room will not be available to book on this day.
  • If you know of an organization that should come to the Fair, let PGP know by emailing pgp@olin.edu.
 
 
Poll of the Week
 
Thank you for your participation in oLink's Poll of the Week! Our last poll was themed around International Literacy Day (Sept. 8), and asked Oliners about their preferred way to read a book. There were 13 responses, and the results are: 
  • Physical books 📖 - 62%
  • Audiobooks 🎧 - 23%
  • E-books 📱 - 15%
 
Enjoy this week's poll, inspired by International Day of Democracy (Sept. 15)! 🗳️ This week's question is: If staffulty and students could vote on one (lighthearted) campus initiative, what would you choose? 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:
    • Thurs., 9/24
    • Fri., 9/25
    • Sat., 9/26
 
Want to submit oLink content? Have a question about oLink?
Contact Sarah Clark (sclark@olin.edu).

 

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