OUSC hosts texting and driving awareness event in Fireside

The Oakland University Student Congress is hosting an event to raise awareness of the dangers of texting and driving Jan. 30 from noon to 1 p.m. in the Fireside Lounge of the Oakland Center.

The event will feature guest speakers and a short documentary. Students can take a pledge to stop texting and driving and receive free anti-texting thumb bands.

 

OUSC hosts Women in Islam

Oakland University Student Congress will host Women in Islam Jan. 31 from noon to 1 p.m. in the Fireside Lounge of the Oakland Center.

The event aims to help visitors gain a better understanding of women’s role in Islam. There will be guest speakers, a question and answer session and a demonstration on how to wear a hijab, which is a veil that covers the head worn by Muslim women.

 

Gender and Sexuality Center to sponsor Second Annual Black Women Rock celebration

The Gender and Sexuality Center is sponsoring the Second Annual Black Women Rock @ OU Celebration Feb. 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Oakland Room of the Oakland Center.

This event is a part of African-American Celebration Month at OU. For more information, contact the Center for Multicultural Initiatives at 248-370-4404 or send an email to [email protected]

 

Flash Fiction Contest – Call for Submissions

The 2013 Flash Fiction Contest will begin Feb. 22. This contest will provide an opportunity for students to show off their writing skills. Participants can submit original short stories that are 250-1,000 words long.

There will be two categories and each offer cash prizes. The contest is open to undergraduate and graduate students as well as alumni.

Stories must be submitted by March 1 to 501 O’Dowd Hall. For more information, contact Jeffrey Chapman at 248-370-2251 or send an email to [email protected]