The iGniTe Summer Launch Program came back in style in 2021; actually, that’s more like 2 styles: residential and remote. Given changing health conditions, we offered two different experiences for this year’s class of 730 iGniTers. The on-campus residential option...

On June 8th, over 50 OUE staff, student assistants, and representatives from OIE welcomed hundreds of students to their "Ramblin' Resources" Gatherly event. Gatherly is an all-in-one events platform that puts interaction first. Participants can "walk" around and meet new...

While summer brings a welcome break from the rigors of academics for most students, enrolling in summer courses can also be a great option for improving your college experience. One student, Sophia Abedi, a 2nd-year Computer Science major, began her...

As this unprecedented summer unfolds, Summer Session Initiatives is excited to welcome summer first-year students in a virtual environment, with the biggest iGniTe group to date: over 700 students! This year, iGniTe will welcome first year students with virtual co-curricular...

On June 18, 2019 Summer Session Initiatives (SSI) hosted the 2nd annual "iGniTe Welcome" for all iGniTe students, faculty and staff. The event included warm welcomes from Provost Bras, Dr. Steven P. Girardot (Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate...

July 25th, 2018 was a day to remember for the iGniTe program: The Closing Showcase! From 4 to 6pm iGniTe students and others taking summer classes met in the Clough 1st floor atrium to either present or see student projects...

On July 19 th , Summer Session Initiatives hosted the iGniTe Welcome Event for our summer first-years! All of the summer first-years, residence hall Peer Leaders, and OUE faculty and staff gathered in front of the Kessler Campanile at around...

On Tuesday, June 12th 2018, we welcomed our first group of GT 22 iGniTe summer first-years! Approximately 300 students will live in Folk, Caldwell, and Hefner residence halls this summer. The day would’ve been hectic had it not been for...