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Role play therapy course offered through OU

Oakland University is offering a course on the usage of role play in therapy this summer.

Participants enrolled in the workshop will study the therapeutic relationship, the role of the parent, strategies for common playroom issues and the symbolic meaning of play in a variety of therapy settings. They will also study bibliotherapy, or the process of using books with children in therapy.

The course meets Thursdays and Fridays from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Management Education Center in Troy. Dates for “Introduction to Role Play Therapy” are July 29 – 31 and Aug. 5 – 7.

Counseling professionals can register for the course until July 23. Cost is $395 if the participant enrolls as part of non-credit continuing education. Participants can also enroll for graduate credit. For information, visit www.oakland.edu/playtherapy, call 248-370-3033 or e-mail pdfirst@oakland.edu.

Chief Lucido recognized for achievements

Chief Samuel Lucido of the Oakland University Police Department was honored as the 2010 Outstanding Administrative Professional of the Year at a ceremony in June.

Lucido’s honor largely came as a result of his efforts to modernize the depar ment, as well as his ability to oversee large-scale operations.

He has implemented more than a dozen public safety education programs and grants since he joined OUPD in 2002, as well as improvements to the unive sity’s emergency response plan. This year, he also oversaw a full-scale eme gency training scenario that utilized OU police officers as well as personnel from local, state and federal agencies.

OU CARES seeks volunteers for film camp

Volunteers are needed for the OUCARES summer film camp with Joey Travolta.

The camp is designed for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder ages 10 to 18. Over the course of the camp, the children will create their own film, which will premiere in October on campus.

Volunteers are needed Aug. 16 – 27 on Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to help the children with a variety of tasks.

To volunteer, contact Val Yaros at yaros@oakland.edu or 248-370-3068.

Circle drive pin oaks afflicted with oak wilt

During the weekend of July 10 and 11, the pin oaks on the Circle Drive island at the main entrance to campus were removed. Six of the trees had died due to oak wilt disease and the rest were dying of the disease as well. After a variety of treatments were unsuccessful, the University decided to remove the trees.

New trees will be planted in the circle during the fall.