Prof named teacher of the year
An OU science professor is named Teacher of the Year.
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More students decide to dual enroll to save money
Students dual enroll at OU and community colleges to save money on general education requirements.
City councils ban medicinal marijuana shops
After a law allowing medicinal marijuana usage in the state, city governments around the state consider bans on marijuana shops.
Holiday events light up Rochester
Over 30,000 spectators flooded the streets of downtown Rochester Monday to take part in the annual Lagniappe and Big Bright Light Show. Celebrating its 37th birthday in Rochester, the Lagniappe, which is Creole for “a little something extra,” is a chance for local business owners to give back to the community and the people who [...]
Week of remembrance spreads acceptance
In recognition of the 11th annual international Transgender Day of Remembrance, OU students are being asked to remember those who have fallen victim to gender identity hate crimes. Hector Jackson and Alexa Van Vliet, along with help from the Gender and Sexuality Center, the Gay-Straight Alliance and the Sociology Club, have organized a week full [...]
Center offers lecture on secular ethics
A local organization offers a lecture based on the possibilities of nonreligious ethics.
Nowhere to call home
Local community outreach groups sponsor events to help raise awareness about homelessness in the area.
Reflections of timeless fashion
The Detroit Institute of Arts opens exhibit for the famed fashion photographer Richard Avedon. The exhibit is open until Jan. 17 and features roughly 180 of Avedon's masterpieces.
Dance department receives accreditation
The National Association of Schools of Dance extended both accreditation and full membership to the OU dance department.
