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Racing into the auto show
The OU Society of Automotive Engineers 2010 and 2011 race cars are currently on display at the 24th annual North American International Auto Show at Cobo Hall.
College high costs, budget cuts threatens Michigan’s future
In today’s recovering economy, it is arguable that a college degree is worth more than ever, and in Michigan, and so is its price. This summer, the state’s 15 public colleges and universities settled upon their tuition prices for the 2011-12 school year. Almost all raised their cost by nearly seven percent.
Bear blasts into spotlight
His name is Woody and he is the mascot for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
Occupy Detroit: the Motown movement
The Occupy Movement has spread to Detroit. Equipped with tents, signs, bullhorns and even pumpkins for Halloween, metro Detroiters who are part of the Occupy Detroit movement have been camped out at Grand Circus Park since Friday, Oct. 14.
OU faculty, grad run for school board
Rochester voters will select candidates to serve for three six-year terms on the Rochester Board of Education on Nov. 8.
Medical marijuana under fire
Several bills, no less than 16, that would affect the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act have been introduced into state legislature. If passed, many of these bills would undermine Michigan’s voter-approved law by preventing or discouraging patients from accessing their doctor-recommended medicine.
Internship offers students the magic of Disney
The Disney College Program and Disney Professional Internship offer students from around the world the opportunity to work directly at DisneyWorld in Orlando, Fla. or Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif. for a semester.
New Hires at OU: Angela Kaiser
The 2011 school year brings a lot of change at Oakland University. Along with new additions and changes to campus, several new additions have also been made to the faculty at OU.
New Hires at OU: Anthony Guest
The 2011 school year brings a lot of change at Oakland University. Along with new additions and changes to campus, several new additions have also been made to the faculty at OU.
OUSC Meeting Brief
Oakland University Student Congress met yesterday in the Oakland Center for their weekly meeting.
Students show off at talent show audition
Oakland University students tested their talents Monday and Tuesday night at the OU’s Got Talent auditions in the Oakland Center. Students gathered to audition before a panel of judges, hoping to move forward to compete at the OU’s Got Talent show on Oct. 12
New hires at OU: Hunter Vaughan
The 2011 school year brings a lot of change at Oakland University. Along with new additions and changes to campus, several new additions have also been made to the faculty at OU.
Tours offer insight to Detroit history and landmarks
Locals will have an opportunity to discover the history of southeast Michigan through a series of narrated bus and walking tours throughout Hometown History Tours.
‘Vitality’ invigorates OU dance scene
Vitality Dance was founded this year by coach Sara Porzondek after she left her coaching position on Oakland’s dance team and saw an opportunity to start OU’s first dance club.
Downtown Rochester to host summer events
Summer is nearly here and downtown Rochester is getting ready for a season full of events. With events that highlight green living, showcase movies under the stars and offer deals on the sidewalks, Rochester has an event for the entire family.
Eveslage/Malile elected to OUSC
Freshman international relations major Ben Eveslage and junior sociology major Elisa Malile were announced OUSC president and vice president on Friday afternoon at the Pioneer Food Court. They spoke with The Oakland Post about their reaction and plans for the upcoming year.
Eveslage/Malile win OUSC presidential election
Meet your new student body president and vice president for 2011-12 school year, Benjamin Eveslage and Elisa Malile. The top two tickets were separated by a mere 190 votes. Runners up Tom Cruz and Brett McIsaac received 705 votes while Eveslage and Malile received 895 votes. “I’m surprised how close the top two were. I [...]
Presidential hopefuls debate platform goals
OUSC presidential hopefuls made their final remarks to students Friday before voting commenced this Monday, March 28. The candidates gathered with their running mates in the Fireside Lounge to discuss their platforms, taxes, funding from the state and sing the fight song.
