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Graphic designer and videographer Jason Willis visits OU

Lauren Reid, Content Editor October 21, 2020

Local graphic designer, videographer and photographer Jason Willis visited Oakland University on Thursday, Oct. 14 to share his experiences and offer expertise, touching on storytelling in media design...

Partnership eases financial burdens of nursing degree

Bridget Janis, Managing Editor October 14, 2020

Nurses with associate degrees might want to expand their education. Oakland University’s partnership with McLaren Oakland Hospital provides a seamless and affordable Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. “Getting...

Britt Rios-Ellis named executive vice president of Academic Affairs and provost

Britt Rios-Ellis named executive vice president of Academic Affairs and provost

Lauren Karmo, Managing Editor October 14, 2020

After nine months of searching, Oakland University welcomed Dr. Britt Rios-Ellis as the new executive vice president of Academic Affairs and provost beginning Jan. 4, 2021.  The announcement came from...

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BOT to purchase research facility, review hiring practices

Lauren Karmo, Managing Editor October 14, 2020

The Oakland University Board of Trustees (BOT) met Monday, Oct. 12 via WebEx to review enrollment, diverse hiring practices and potential expansions of research facilities, as well as announce the new...

Graduate school open house goes virtual

Cayla Smith, Campus Editor October 14, 2020

For the first time ever, the graduate school open house is fully virtual. The Virtual Graduate Open Houses are expected to take place Oct. 19-23. There, students can learn about each graduate program,...

OU Homecoming and Reunion Week Coming to Campus Oct. 19-24

Lauren Reid, Content Editor October 14, 2020

Oakland University’s annual Homecoming and Reunion Week will be in full force from Monday, Oct. 19 to Friday, Oct. 24, kicking off with Matilda Dodge Wilson's 137th birthday bash and wrapping up with...

Office for Student Involvement to give back During Annual Make a Difference Week

Lauren Reid, Content Editor October 14, 2020

Oakland University’s Office for Student Involvement (OSI) annual Make a Difference Week will commence on Monday, Oct. 19 with a combination of in-person and virtual service projects and volunteer opportunities.  “The...

‘Not MI Campus’ petition circulates online

Rachel Yim, Science & Technology Reporter October 14, 2020

As several public universities and colleges have welcomed students back to campus for the fall semester with hybrid learning systems, students across Michigan are still frustrated and concerned about the...

Police Files: 10/14/2020

Ben Hume, Web Editor October 12, 2020

Cocaine Backup An officer responded to a call for backup from a fellow officer on patrol near midnight on July 9 near the Mobil gas station on Walton Blvd. The officer arrived and immediately went and...

OU endorses Gov. Whitmer’s Spread Hope, Not COVID

OU endorses Gov. Whitmer’s ‘Spread Hope, Not COVID’

Emily Morris, Managing Editor October 7, 2020

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer introduced a collaborative campaign, “Spread Hope, Not COVID,” in September, and Oakland University is fully onboard.  “Spread Hope, Not COVID” is meant to unite Michigan...

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SMTD hosts virtual New Music Night

Rachel Yim, Science & Technology Reporter October 7, 2020

School of Music, Theatre and Dance (SMTD) at Oakland University is hosting the New Music Night, now in its fourth year, virtually on Wednesday, Oct. 7. Initiated by Ben Fuhrman, a composer and special...

Grizzly Health Squad fights against COVID-19

Rachel Yim, Science & Technology Reporter October 7, 2020

To provide its students a safer learning environment during COVID-19 pandemic, Oakland University has launched the Grizzly Health Squad (GHS). The GHS is a student-driven engagement initiative, promoting...

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