“Freedom from Smoking”

On Jan. 6 the six-week workshop “Freedom From Smoking” will begin.  The workshop focuses on quitting smoking and working through the troubles that arise when facing temptation.

Julie Proctor, the Health and Wellness coordinator at the Graham Health Center will lead the class.

She and the participants will also discuss how to lead healthier lives with nutrition, physical activity and stress management.

Participants will purchase a $25 workbook in order to continue overcoming their addiction while at home.

“Quitting smoking is the number one thing you can do to improve your health,” Proctor said. “We all know that smoking is a risk factor for heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure… it’s quite amazing how much our health can improve just by quitting smoking.”

For more information or to register for the course, contact Julie Proctor at [email protected].

Guest Scholar to lecture on Arthur Miller

Playwright Arthur Miller, known for his Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1949, comes to Oakland University through a lecture by Nathan Abrams.

The lecture will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 10 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Oakland Center’s Gold Rooms and is free for all students.

Abrams focuses on Miller’s political and social beliefs as well as how they influenced his works.

Abrams is an author of three books and many published articles in multiple magazines and journals, including “The Journal of American Studies.”

Rec Center offers free yoga and pilates classes

The Recreation Center is offering free Mind/Body Classes now through Jan. 14.

Mind/Body classes include yoga and pilates sessions, which students and faculty must normally pay for.

Students and those with a membership must bring their OU ID card.

For more information, contact the Rec Center at 248-370-4732.