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Oakland looking to the Horizon
While there is no indication that the Golden Grizzlies will even be offered an invitation to the Horizon League, those in the athletics department are strongly interested in the chance of moving to a more regional league.
Provost Moudgil appointed to serve as president of Lawrence Technological University
Virinder Moudgil, senior vice president for academic affairs and Oakland University provost, has been selected to serve as president of Lawrence Technological University in Southfield, according to a press release issued by the university, and was approved by the LTU Board of Trustees at their Friday meeting.
Michigan insurance premiums on the rise
Starting on July 1, Michigan drivers can expect to pay an additional $30 per vehicle for auto insurance. The current Michigan Catastrophic Claim Association charge is $145 but will be raised to $175 until June 30, 2013, when a new premium has to be set.
Patterson talks politics at keynote breakfast
Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson spoke to a group of influential people, including Oakland University President Dr. Gary Russi.
Student organic farm prepares for spring
Student Organic Farmers, a student organization that supports organic food production in the community, is hosting an interactive organic farming experience in the Oakland Center to show students how to transplant seedlings. These seeds will then be grown and harvested by SOF during the upcoming growing season.
‘Spreading it Around’ Meadow Brook Theatre
The Michigan premiere of “Spreading It Around,” a dramatic comedy from the mind of Londos D’Arrigo, opened at Meadow Brook Theatre Saturday night. The play revolves around Angela “Angie” Drayton, a widow living in a contemporary gated community in Florida as she struggles to do the right thing with her money. Throughout the play Angie (played by Mary Robin Roth) grows as a person and deals with many problems, the main one being the issue of inheritance.
Last Lecture Researcher and professor Barry Winkler looks back on his achievements
Working at the Eye Research Institute, researcher and science professor Barry Winkler has been working at Oakland University for over 40 years.
OU receives largest individual donation in history — $21 million
Oakland University has received its largest individual donation in the school’s history — a total of $21 million — from an anonymous donor.
Oakland Post designer earns top national award
The Oakland Post has collected several awards from the 2011 Student Society for News Design contest. Design Editor Jason Willis took home top honors in the Student Designer of the Year contest. “It’s great to be recognized for something I do every week — every day,” Willis said. “It’s just a really satisfying and great [...]
