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Community Highlights
Remembering William B. Norden: A Friend and Founder
Bill served as a member of Olin’s Board of Trustees for nearly 30 years and was the Founding Member Board Chair from 2006-2015. As we remember and celebrate Bill's life, we invite you to share your memories, stories and messages. Read the message.
Inside the Olin Makerspace Institute: Sharing the "Olin Way" with Global Educators
This summer, the Olin Shop team crossed an exciting new milestone: hosting 25 educators from around the world for their very first Olin Makerspace Institute. Read the story.
New Report Maps the Future of Robotics Across Africa
Kenechukwu C. Mbanisi, executive director of African Robotics Network (AfROB), spearheaded the inaugural State of Robotics in Africa report, a yearlong project that examines robotics across all five geographic regions, identifying trends, opportunities and challenges to help researchers, educators, policymakers and industry leaders better understand the current climate and make informed decisions about the field's future. Read the story. |
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Coming Up
2026 Summer Parties
The tradition continues! Summer parties allow alums, families, students and especially the incoming class of 2030 to connect with others in their area. Learn more.
Fri., Aug. 14: Frank Talks: Living the Engineer's Dilemma — Ideals and Reality Moderated by Annie Zeng ’15, Erhardt Graeff, and Emanuel Towns II ’10
8 p.m. - 10 p.m. / Zoom (Register for the link)
Join us for what we hope will be the first in a series of moderated alumni conversations designed to bring the Olin Alumni community together for honest discussions about the challenges and opportunities of creating change in the world. Students are welcomed to attend to learn from alums' insights and discussion. Learn more and register.
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.
Wed., Sept. 9: Convocation
12 p.m. - 2:40 p.m. / Dinging 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.
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Sat., Sept. 26: Community BBQ with President (12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. / Oval): The Olin community can gather for food and fun on the Oval.
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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.
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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 at Olin. Sign up to participate.
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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.
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