Kickball for Kidneys 

Phi Sigma Sigma is hosting their third annual Kicks for Kidneys Kickball tournament Oct. 6 at 1p.m at Civic Center Park on N. Squirrel Rd in Auburn Hills.

The event is free and open at all OU students. There is a fee of $10 to play on a team which includes a t-shirt. All proceeds benefit the National Kidney Foundation.

To sign up, contact Julia Key at [email protected].

 

Oakland Symphony Orchestra opens 

The Oakland Symphony Orchestra starts its season with a performance Oct. 7 from 3-5 p.m. at Varner Recital Hall. They will play a variety of pieces including “Chairman Dances: Foxtrot for Orchestra” by John Adams, “Adagietto from Symphony No. 5 in C minor” by Gustav Mahler with guest conductor Alan MacNair, “Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra” by Benjamin Britten and more. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $10 for students. For any questions call 248- 370-2030 or email Gillian Ellis at [email protected].

 

Freedom from smoking cessation

Graham Health Center is hosting  smoking cessation classes from noon-1 p.m. starting  Oct. 10 in Room 126 of the Oakland Center. This class is held during the course of seven weeks and consists of eight sessions. This program is a step-by-step plan to help quit and a chance to work on progress of quitting. Classes are free to students and employees. Students can go to the GHC website to register, and faculty and staff can register on-site. For more information, contact Julie Proctor at 248- 370-2758 or send an email to [email protected].

 

Compiled by Lillian Reid,

Staff Intern