Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) Program

The Mentors in Violence Prevention, or MVP Program, will be starting their six-week course that educates students to bring an end to cultural problems that impact people, regardless of gender, all over the world Oct. 9 at 5 p.m.

MVP strives to unite men and women to stand together and work to solve violence issues that affect college campuses every day. Students  being battered, sexually harassed and raped, MVP encourages student leaders to confront abusive peers and bring a stop to violence against any gender.

This course will meet from Oct. 9 to Nov. 13 in room 2045 of the Human Health Building.

To get more information on the program, send an email to [email protected]

If students would like to explore ways to bring an end to violence connect with HAVEN on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn to learn more.  

Carrie

Oakland University’s Music Theatre and Dance Program presents musical Carrie. The musical debuted 25 years ago and will now be brought to Varner Studio Theatre at Oakland University.

Carrie centers on a 17-year-old-girl with a secret. A misfit to her peers and bullied by her mother, Carrie keeps her secret, until one night — prom night.

Opportunities to see the show are

• Thursday, Oct. 10 at 8 p.m.

• Friday, Oct. 11 at 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.

• Saturday, October 12 at 8 p.m.

• Sunday, October 13 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

• Wednesday, October 16 at 8 p.m.

• Thursday, October 17 at 8 p.m.

• Friday, October 18 at 8 p.m.

• Saturday, October 19 at 2 p.m. and 11 p.m.

• Sunday, October 20 at 2 p.m.

Tickets: $18 for general admission, $10 for students and 10 a.m. matinees.

Terp Theatre will be shadow signing performances Friday, Oct. 11 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 13 at 2 p.m.

Hispanic Celebration Month: Trip to Mexicantown

Oakland University will offer a trip to Eastern Market, Detroit Institute of Arts and Mexicantown Saturday, Oct. 12. Free bus transportation is provided and will leave at 9 a.m. and return around 6 p.m. Students should bring money for other expenses and lunch at Mexicantown.

Oakland traditionally recognizes Hispanic Celebration Month in September. Throughout the month, Oakland aims to educate students of the history, culture and politics of Hispanic people.

This year the month was observed from Sept. 13-Oct. 15.

Students can sign up at the Center for Student Activities window. Limited space is available.

For more information, send an email to [email protected]

Marick Press and Writing Center host Poetry Reading

Oakland University will feature poetry readings from David Young, Sherry Wynn Perdue and Mariela Griffor Sunday, Oct. 13 .

The poetry readings will be from 2 to 4 p.m. The event is free and refreshments will be served.

David Young is an acclaimed author of 10 books and has translated works from a range of poets. At the readings he will be reading from both works.

Sherry Wynn Perdue is the director of Oakland University Writing Center and a writer. She will be reading off of her memoir sharing parts of current works “Married on a Monday—7 and half years later,” and “Other Quirky Tales of an Academic Storyteller.”

Mariela Griffor is the publisher at Marick Press and vice-dean of the Consular Corps of Michigan. Her books of poetry she will be reading are Exiliana and House.

History Comes Alive Lecture Series

Professor Weldon Matthews, teacher of Modern Middle Eastern history at OU, will be lecturing the History Comes Alive Series Tuesday, Oct. 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. 

At the series he will be responding to a recent book by political scientist, Frank Harvey. He will also explore political science throughout history.

The lecture will be in the Gold Rooms B and C of the Oakland Center. Admission is free but reservations are requested.

For further information, send an email to [email protected]