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Students sounded off about issues brought up by the climate survey results.

Town hall meeting: OU’s 2017 Climate Survey

Falin Hakeem, Staff Reporter October 10, 2017

The 2017 climate survey town hall meeting for students took place on Oct. 4 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Oakland Room of the Oakland Center. The event was led by Vice President for Student Affairs and...

Wayne State professor Alvin M. Saperstein demonstrates what the blast radius of a nuclear bomb would look like over familiar places.

The nuclear elephant in the room

Mary Siring, Staff Reporter October 10, 2017

Professors gathered on Oct. 3 at Oakland University to discuss the increasing threat of nuclear weapons. “Many of our students had no awareness of nuclear weapons,” said Dr. Anthony Perry, the director...

Student Org Profile: Organization of Diversity and Health

Student Org Profile: Organization of Diversity and Health

Falin Hakeem, Staff Reporter October 10, 2017

The Organization of Diversity and Health (ODH) is an on-campus organization that advocates the importance of diversity in cultures, ethnicities and orientation in the healthcare system. President of the...

Giving back by hiring our heroes

Giving back by hiring our heroes

Ed Zilincik, Staff Intern October 10, 2017

This week Oakland University is having a hiring fair for veterans, military spouses and current military members at the Recreation and Athletics Center. The job fair will take place from 8:30 a.m. until...

The GHC offers six free counseling sessions for students.

Mental health management

Ariel Themm, Staff Reporter October 9, 2017

As the deadline for a paper that is due approaches, levels of anxiety begin to rise. When schedules begin to cut into your social life, anxiety increases then too. Many students try to plan classes and...

OU Feminists focus on more than just womens issues, and welcomes all perspectives.

Student Org Profile: Feminists of OU

Falin Hakeem, Staff Reporter October 3, 2017

The Feminists of OU are an on-campus organization that works toward raising awareness of inequalities faced by minority groups in contemporary cultures. President of the organization, Erin Shrum, sat down...

Ballroom and Latin Dance club hosted Salsa night, along with the Spanish club and the Hispanic American Leadership organization.

Salsa night for Hispanic Celebration Month

Connor McNeely, Campus Editor October 3, 2017

As part of Oakland University’s Hispanic celebration month, students, staff and alumni were welcomed to attend Salsa Night and learn traditional Latin dances in the Oakland Center. The Spanish Club,...

Hidden Treasures in Wilson Hall

Hidden Treasures in Wilson Hall

Katerina Mihailidis, Staff Reporter October 3, 2017

Walking into the Oakland University Art Gallery, one will see unique and eclectic exhibitions that make up what may be Oakland University’s best kept secret. The art pieces are curated and thoughtfully...

Students gather in the Science and Engineering Center for Grizzhacks from Saturday to Sunday.

OU’s Second Annual Hackathon

Laurel Kraus, Managing Editor October 3, 2017

Hackathons may not be an event that many people are aware of, but according to Arpan Rughani, former president of Oakland University’s League of Engineers and Computer Scientists (LECS) and GrizzHacks...

Career Trek employment opportunity event

Career Trek employment opportunity event

Ariel Themm, Staff Intern October 3, 2017

On Friday, Oct. 20, the Oakland University School of Engineering and Computer Sciences is having a "Career Trek", where students can meet employers and Oakland University alumni who currently work at Quicken...

Oakland University and MIOSHA Form Alliance To Promote Growth Of Workplace Safety

Oakland University and MIOSHA Form Alliance To Promote Growth Of Workplace Safety

Mary Siring, Staff Reporter October 3, 2017

The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration  (MIOSHA) has established the MIOSHA Training Institute  (MTI), a workplace safety and health training certificate program, to a Bachelor of...

Taiwan Week Comes to OU

Taiwan Week Comes to OU

Trevor Tyle, Editor-in-Chief October 3, 2017

Many students want the thrill of immersing themselves in another culture without the cost. Now, they have the opportunity thanks to the China Club, which has brought Taiwan Week to Oakland University,...

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