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June 26 BOT meeting: Campus minimum wage increase and new programs

June 26 BOT meeting: Campus minimum wage increase and new programs

Evan Fisher, Campus Reporter July 19, 2023

The Oakland University Board of Trustees (BOT) met on June 26 to discuss new programs, the University's annual budget, a new public policy series and a campus minimum wage increase. The meeting opened...

School of Engineering and Computer Science opens Augmented Reality Center

School of Engineering and Computer Science opens Augmented Reality Center

Chloe Kukuk, Campus Editor July 19, 2023

On June 23, Oakland University’s School of Engineering and Computer Science (SECS) held the grand opening of the Augmented Reality Center (ARC) on the second floor of the Engineering Center. ARC was...

The OU Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA) protesting for the wage increase at a recent BOT meeting.

BOT votes to increase campus minimum wage for student workers to $15 an hour

Evan Fisher, Campus Reporter July 19, 2023

On June 26, Oakland University’s Board of Trustees (BOT) voted in favor of BOT Treasurer Steven W. Mackey’s proposal for the 2023-2024 budget. Mackey’s proposal included improving campus security,...

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OU becomes first university to be certified in the pledge on food waste

Chloe Kukuk, Campus Editor July 19, 2023

Oakland University and OU Eats recently became the first university and first institution in North America to be certified in The PLEDGE on Food Waste. They received Gold Level Scoring. The PLEDGE is...

OU hosts fourth annual Michigan Climate Summit

OU hosts fourth annual Michigan Climate Summit

Payton Bucki and Chloe Kukuk June 26, 2023

On June 2, 2023, Oakland University welcomed local climate leaders, state legislators, youth groups, and members of Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s administration for the fourth annual Michigan Climate Summit,...

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OU Credit Union donates $1 million toward campus sustainability efforts

Payton Bucki, Content Editor June 8, 2023

When Oakland University announced the suspension of its considerations for an East Campus development (ECD) project, environmental activists on campus rejoiced. While this major development in the...

Governor Gretchen Whitmer speaks at OU commencement

Governor Gretchen Whitmer speaks at OU commencement

Payton Bucki, Content Editor May 7, 2023

Governor Gretchen Whitmer served as the keynote speaker at the commencement ceremony for Oakland University graduates of the College of Arts and Sciences on April 28. In Whitmer’s address, she emphasized...

April BOT meeting: New master’s program, student awards, advancement update

Joe Zerilli, Campus Editor April 27, 2023

The April 20 Board of Trustees (BOT) meeting recognized four student award recipients, introduced a new master’s degree in finance and featured a report from board student liaisons Mallory Kean and Red...

A call for change: Student Activities Funding Board

A call for change: Student Activities Funding Board

Payton Bucki, Content Editor April 11, 2023

Denied: a devastating verdict several Oakland University student organizations have received upon applying for funding through the Student Activities Funding Board (SAFB) this past semester.  Funding...

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SAFB discourse during 2023 OUSC elections

Joe Zerilli, Campus Editor April 3, 2023

During the recent debates for Oakland University Student Congress (OUSC) president and vice president, a big topic of discussion was the relationship between OUSC and the Student Activities Funding Board...

OUSC 2023 vice presidential debate overview

Joe Zerilli, Campus Editor April 3, 2023

Presidential slates met one last time before voting as vice president candidates and presidential candidates debated against each other for Oakland University Student Congress (OUSC) office. Moderated...

OUSC 2023 presidential debate overview

Joe Zerilli, Campus Editor April 3, 2023

Presidential slates met one last time before voting as vice presidential and presidential candidates debated against each other for election to Oakland University's Student Congress (OUSC) office. Moderated...

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