Violence In Ife Town As Public Buses Are Being Attacked

Reports reaching us now is that there is that in the aftermath of an accident in Ife town, Bus drivers are currently being attacked in the town.

Students are advised to avoid the Sabo-Lagere route for now.

College Of Health Sciences Releases 2017/2018 Admission Cut-off Marks

OAU Peeps News Agency has confirmed the release of the 2017/2018 admission cut-off marks for the College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University. See below the merit Cut off Marks

Medicine
Merit-76%

Oyo - 72.1%

Ogun - 73.9%

Osun - 75%

Ondo-74.4%

Ekiti - 73.5%

Lagos-71.4%

Dentistry
Merit- 73.3%

Oyo - 72%

Ogun - 70.2%

Osun - 71.5%

Ondo-69.3%

Ekiti - 66.5%

Lagos-67.4%

Medical Rehabilitation
Merit-66.6%

Oyo - 65%

Ogun - 65.8%

Osun - 65.1%

Ondo-65%

Ekiti - 65.2%

Lagos-60.3%

Nursing
Merit- 67.7%

Oyo - 66.4%

Ogun - 65.2%

Osun - 67.3%

Ondo-66.1%

Ekiti - 65.7%

Lagos-61.8%

Click here to check OAU 2017/2018 Admission Cut-off marks for other faculties

Events, Choices And Consequences

By Akinfenwa Olaitan

We all can notice how much everyone has become engrossed in several activities these days. Of course, this is to be expected in an academic environment, particularly around the middle of the semester in a tasking and demanding institution like our own OAU. Indeed, academic activities and every other involvement we might have, coupled with the interesting yet perturbing events that generally keeps the OAU community in a state of worrisome, yet bubbling excitement, is not something new to most of us.

These past weeks, even till date, have been particularly eventful, considering a whole number of things; some of which are the fear of the widely-rumored security threat on campus and the overall questions about safety, the disturbing fracas and ultimate suspension of the Students' Union, and then the tragedies of loss of some students' lives, all of which flooded the headlines and several social media platforms. All of these events, coupled with the need to keep our academic goals afloat can, and should, serve as reminders of some realities that we as rational and intellectual individuals should always remember and reflect upon. 

Firstly, we must always remember that we all won't be here forever. By 'here', I mean both this institution and also this world. Remembering that present events are mostly only subject to the time factor will influence the choices we make. If we as individuals, all in the name of being 'conscious' or 'politically vibrant' make bad choices, we will eventually have to bear the consequences. And in fact, it is then we realize how personal this game called life is. And as we know that sadly all men must die. Hopefully, later rather than sooner, it is very important that we leave a legacy that will speak well of us when we leave our present positions, or depart permanently. 

Also, a lot of things, even beyond the classroom, contribute to shaping us to be the people we aim to become. Most of the knowledge we will require to make a headway, will not come to us at our crowded ODLT or HSLT classrooms while we strain to hear every sentence the lecturer says. Neither will we know them as we pore over the details in every material to pour out again during exams and make our A's or B's at the whims of our godlike examiners. No, we rather get molded by steps we take at personal development, at relationships we build, skills we acquire, consciously or unconsciously as we are hard-pressed by pressure and responsibilities. Beyond textbooks and materials, we should remember that other books at our fingertips, such as classic biographies, telling great lessons from great men and women enlighten us on lessons that we will need to compete favorably with the increasingly demanding world. 

Interestingly, all the vital knowledge we gain beyond our classroom experiences are those things that serve to really educate us on things that should be the proofs of education. Financial knowledge, rules for leadership, and other human virtues cannot be taught by our lecturers; at least not sufficiently, since they are hardly the experts on those issues. Although most of our lecturers' names are not exactly the names of great men and women, inventors, and revolutionists in the pages of history, we'll still agree they are still great people in their own ways. 

In a nutshell, I must conclude by saying that we should be wise in our decisions during periods of temporary unrest because crisis, just like tenures will always come and go. Also in our bid to make a name for ourselves, we should remember the things that will eventually matter when people speak of us. We should know finally, that whatever it is we are building, whether a fame in student politics, a strong GPA, or a good legacy or career, OAU remains a pathway to the future we intend to see. A future we shouldn't allow a journey of four or five years to adversely affect, but rather to positively influence.

Newly Admitted OAU Predegree Students To Resume November 28

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In a Chat with OAU Peeps News Agency, the Centre for Distance Learning, Obafemi Awolowo University through the Programme Officer, Mr Bayo Oyekan has  announced the 28th&29th  of November, 2017 as the set date for the beginning of resumption for the newly admitted students as the 2017/2018 academic session begins..

Screening of the fresh students and their registration are billed for the same day of resumption. Below is the important information detailing the schedule based on the subject combinations of the students

Tuesday, 28th November, 2017 (9 am – 4 pm)
 - Biology/Chemistry/Physics (BCP)
 - Chemistry/Mathematics/Physics (CMP)

Wednesday, 29th November,2017
-Geography/Mathematics/ Physics (GMP)
-Economics/Government/Mathematics(EGM)
- Government/Lit./Rel. Studies (GLR),
-Mathematics/Geog./Economics (MGE) & Economics/Govt/Literature in Eng. (EGL)

There will be Parents’ Forum at 12.00 noon each day where all parents are expected to be present.

As parts of the registration packages, admitted students are to present the following for registration on resumption:

i. Original and photocopy of your admission letter
ii. Downloaded copy of medical history and examination form duly signed and stamped
compulsorily from a government hospital.
iii. Downloaded copy of CDL Clinic Biodata duly completed
iv. A downloaded copy of oath form duly completed and signed by both parent and student. Postal
stamp of N50.00 should be affixed as appropriate on the form. (Make a photocopy for yourself
and keep for orientation day.)
v. Originals and photocopies of your credentials (WAEC, NECO, etc.)
vi. 3 Copies of your Hostel allocation Slip
vii. Proof of payments (original Copies of your e-payment documents)
viii. Six passport photographs

Alongside the above, the fresh students are to report to the Centre for Distance Learning Campus, Moro, Ife-North Local Government with the following:

 A 2x6 mattress, a pillow (For students allocated to hostels outside campus only)
 Cooking utensils.
 2 pairs of bedding


However, note that 2017/2018 Pre-Degree Application is still in Progress

Makeup Entrance Examination holds on Tuesday, 21st November, 2017 at Centre for Distance Learning, O.A.U, Moro Campus, Moro by 10:00 A.M.

2017/2018 Pre-Degree Entrance Exam Results & Cut-Off Marks Released

This is to inform OAU Pre-degree aspirants that the results of Pre-degree Entrance Exam (2017/2018 session) have been released. Candidates should log in to their accounts to check the results.


CUT-OFF Marks for 2017/2018 O.A.U Pre-Degree Admission

BCP – 40%, CMP – 40%, EGL – 40%, EGM – 40%,  GLR – 40%, GMP – 40%, MGE – 40%

 Also note that 2017/2018 Pre-Degree Application is still in Progress

Makeup Entrance Examination holds on Tuesday, 21st November, 2017 at Centre for Distance Learning, O.A.U, Moro Campus, Moro by 10:00 A.M.

Former LSS OAU President, Olaniran Quadri, Passes Away

Olaniran Quadri, former president of the Law Students Society OAU died yesterday, 6th November 2017. He was said to have slumped at died before getting to the hospital.

He was LSS president 2014/2015, he was succeeded by Ekpa Stanley. The late Quadri was from Ibadan and was the General Secretary of the Federation of Ibadan Students' Union, 2013/2014 academic session.

May his soul rest in peace and may the almighty grant his family fortitude to bear the loss.

OAU Vice Chancellor Speaks On The Suspension Of Students Union Activities

By Farombi Oluwaseun

Few minutes after the notification of the Suspension of Union activities ,the Vice Chancellor of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Prof. Eyitope Ogunbodede in an exclusive interview with OAU Peeps News Agency further stated that the union activities was suspended not proscribed..

He added that the suspension was necessary  after reports of fight amongst students got to the university management and also to allow the regime of the present immature Students Union leaders  to pass away..

The Vice Chancellor was further asked whether Students Union elections will hold this semester, he said everything depends on the students if they are mature enough to handle the suspension of the union activities and settle all their rifts.
He assured that if all these are done, Union activities will be reinstated soon..

He Concluded by encouraging the generality of  students  to see Obafemi Awolowo University as a model to other universities in spite of the bad leaders of the Students Union..