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Faculty weigh in on COVID-19’s economic impact on students

Lauren Reid, Content Editor April 1, 2020

While the coronavirus outbreak continues around the world, the U.S. finds itself in economic turmoil. As unemployment rates rise and the stock market falls, our consumer-driven economy is working to navigate...

Closures affect food options for students left on campus

Autumn Page, Marketing Director April 1, 2020

With COVID-19 raging globally, Oakland University and many campuses have had to make adjustments to dining hall hours and other food options. Over the past weeks, OU’s dining halls, Pioneer Food Court...

The Oakland Center will be used as a distribution center for sending out food and other necessities to the community.

Volunteerism takes shape at OU with TEAM

Michael Pearce, Editor-In-Chief April 1, 2020

After closing most residential facilities and opening the Oakland Center as a hub for COVID-19 relief, Oakland University established The Engagement And Mobilization (TEAM). Since Gov. Gretchen Whitmer...

International students face unique position during COVID-19

Lauren Karmo, Managing Editor April 1, 2020

International students attending Oakland University have not been sent home during the campus closures and forced move-outs of most on-campus students. Separate policies have been tailored specifically...

The Undergraduate Admissions Office is offering virtual meetings between students and advisors.

Undergraduate Admissions continues to serve future Grizzlies

Katelyn Hill, Staff Reporter April 1, 2020

Amid the outbreak of the coronavirus, the Undergraduate Admissions office is hard at work to make sure students still have access to important resources.  Since face-to-face meetings were canceled...

President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz updates the campus community on OUs coronavirus response in a video from her home Friday, March 27.

Pescovitz offers campus to Beaumont to house COVID-19 patients, testing sites

Katie Valley, Content Editor March 31, 2020

Following the rising number of COVID-19 cases, Oakland University President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz offered assistance in the form of campus resources. According to John T. Fox, CEO and president of Beaumont...

COVID-19 Relief Fund assists students affected by pandemic

Rachel Basela, Life & Arts Editor March 30, 2020

Just last week, University Advancement approached Student Financial Services and the Office of the Dean of Students to discuss tapping into an emergency funds program to assist students in need during...

Terri Orbuch

Don’t let quarantine kill your relationship

Dean Vaglia, Staff Reporter March 27, 2020

As the virus keeps us indoors, cabin fever can drive a wedge into even the most loving relationships. Thankfully, your relationship does not need to die in quarantine. Terri Orbuch is a professor of...

Summer 1 classes moved online due to coronavirus concerns

Katie Valley, Content Editor March 25, 2020

Summer 1 eight-week classes at Oakland University will face a large change this semester: courses will be held entirely online. An email from the Office of the Registrar sent Sunday, March 22 said instruction...

Student organization meetings canceled for remainder of semester

Dean Vaglia, Staff Reporter March 25, 2020

As precautions to slow the spread of COVID-19 cause massive changes to daily life, the Oakland University Office for Student Involvement (OSI) announced in an email Tuesday, March 17 that all programs,...

Oakland coaches react to cancellations and limitations

Michael Pearce, Editor-In-Chief March 25, 2020

After the Horizon League canceled spring competition, flipping the sports world upside down, coaches and teams have been forced to adapt. Some coaches, like men’s basketball Head Coach Greg Kampe,...

University Housing closing facilities, residents forced to move out

University Housing closing facilities, residents forced to move out

Trevor Tyle, Editor-in-Chief March 23, 2020

University Housing has announced plans to immediately close all residence halls, apartments, Greek cottages and Frances Moceri House until further notice. The decision is in compliance with Gov. Gretchen...

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