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Student involvement and engagement at Rock and Enroll Day

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor July 24, 2024

With the steady arrival of the fall semester, July 16 was Rock and Enroll Day at Oakland University. Housing tours, tabling and swag giveaways were among the activities held at the Oakland Center (OC)...

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Alumni Association webinar focuses on three keys to healthy boundaries

Angelina Toma, Campus Reporter July 24, 2024

On July 11, OU’s Alumni Association hosted their “3 Keys to Healthy Boundaries: Say No, Speak Up For Yourself, and Confidently Express What You Want” webinar. The webinar expressed a sense of freedom...

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South Foundation Hall: From the oldest to the newest building on campus

Noah Francis, Features Editor July 24, 2024

First built in 1959, South Foundation Hall has been one of Oakland University’s oldest buildings, standing alongside North Foundation Hall and the Oakland Center as the original three buildings Oakland...

OU faculty contract negotiations: Workload, salary increase and special lecturer status

OU faculty contract negotiations: Workload, salary increase and special lecturer status

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor July 24, 2024

Contract negotiations between The Oakland University American Association of University Professors (OU-AAUP) and the OU administration began on June 4 to renew the 2021-2024 agreement for at least three...

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Campus reaction to Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor July 24, 2024

In an already turbulent month for U.S. politics, the nation saw another dramatic turning point — President Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race.  In a letter to the American people, Biden...

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OUWB inaugurates renovated O’Dowd Hall and welcomes a new dean

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor July 17, 2024

The recently renovated Jan and Don O’Dowd Hall opened its gates on July 11 and welcomed the newly appointed dean of the school of medicine. Oakland University President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz inaugurated...

June BOT meeting: Tuition increase, new mechatronics B.S.E., appointment of new board

June BOT meeting: Tuition increase, new mechatronics B.S.E., appointment of new board

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor June 28, 2024

On Friday, June 28, Oakland University’s Board of Trustees (BOT) held a meeting to discuss new changes to campus, and how those changes will affect student experience, payment and lifestyle. OU celebrated...

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‘We have applications from students in 49 of the 50 states:’ A conversation with Shane Lewis, Director of Admissions

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor June 19, 2024

On Wednesday, June 12, The Oakland Post sat down with Director of Admissions Shane Lewis to conduct an in-depth interview about Oakland University’s Admissions department. Lewis touched on new strategies...

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OU Alumni Association webinar focuses on the power of a personal story

Angelina Toma, Campus Reporter April 24, 2024

OU’s Alumni Association hosted its webinar “Your Untapped Power: Using Your Story to Inspire Transformation” on April 16. The webinar focused on committing to a personal story to uncover power and...

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OU-AAUP hosts first bargaining kickoff ahead of contract negotiations

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor April 24, 2024

The Oakland University American Association of University Professors (OU-AAUP) held its first Bargaining Kickoff event to gather and celebrate the support for the upcoming bargaining season.  On April...

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University Housing reintroduces Living Learning Communities

Chloe Kukuk, Campus Editor April 24, 2024

For the 2024-2025 academic year, Oakland University students can live in three new Living Learning Communities (LLC) located in Hillcrest Hall. The Business Honors Program, Ubuntu Village and Lavender...

Looking forward: Campus Master Plans for OU

Looking forward: Campus Master Plans for OU

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor April 24, 2024

Oakland University has officially launched its plans to begin the process of the Campus Master Plan (CMP). This plan outlines the physical transformations necessary to achieve its outlined objectives over...

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