A new year brings pledges to lose weight, firm up in time for that trip to the beach or to be more active. With free membership for students, the Oakland University Recreation Center has a variety of classes and programs to help students accomplish their personal fitness goals.
Graham Counselling Center will be hosting a free depression and anxiety screening this Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. by the food court in the Oakland Center. At the event, students will have the opportunity to complete a short and confidential screening questionnaire and meet with a counselling professional.
Recent building developments have helped buildings, but have ignored disabled students
Recently, Oakland University faculty have been conducting research on stem cells, alternative energy and ways to improve teaching methods. Students have the ability to participate in these research endeavors alongside their professors. Several departments offer whole programs students can take advantage of.
A new website allowing students to share notes, rate their professors and buy and sell textbooks has been created by an Oakland University student. Fourpt (pronounced “four point”) was created by David Jakowenko, a senior majoring in biology. The idea is to create a platform where OU students could share their notes.
Oakland University's engineering departments received a boost recently, receiving a grant from the National Science Foundation.
A memorial service was held in honor of Oakland University student Jenna Balabuch and former OU student Rachel Ring, who were both killed in the I-75 car crash Oct. 22. OU student Shannon Waite was critically injured in the crash.
Despite job anxiety, Cameron Schea, a junior majoring in finance at Oakland University has his own moving company that is rapidly expanding.
Members of the new club learn American Sign Language every Friday in the Oakland Center.
"Botzilla" took 1,500 man hours to complete, according to the Oakland Robotics Association. With a GPS, an on-board camera and software programmed by the team, Botzilla claimed third place at this year’s competition.
