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The annual Student Activities and Leadership Award Banquet was celebrated with the theme Happy 60th Birthday, Oakland University!

Student leaders recognized at annual banquet

Faith Brody, Life Editor April 11, 2017

Student leaders who bleed black and gold were out in full force on April 10 for the 39th Annual Student Activities and Leadership Awards Banquet. Balloons and birthday cake alluded to the theme of...

(Left to right): Vice President for Student Affairs Glenn McIntosh, President George Hynd, Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees W. David Tull and former OUSC President and 2014 Graduate Samantha Wolf break ground for the Oakland Center expansion.

Oakland Center groundbreaking marks progress

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief April 7, 2017

The Oakland Center's long-awaited makeover is officially underway. At noon on April 6 in the Gold Rooms of the OC, students, staff and faculty gathered for the opening ceremony. The crowd then moved...

Presidential candidate forum dates announced, Hynd finalist in chancellor search

Presidential candidate forum dates announced, Hynd finalist in chancellor search

Paige Brockway, Editor-in-Chief April 6, 2017

Following the March 29 announcement that two finalists for the Oakland University presidency will be on campus before final exams, Board of Trustees Chairman Richard DeVore has released the dates of...

Screenplay Contest underway: Professors offer advice to contestants

Robert Ogg, Staff Reporter April 4, 2017

The Creative Writing program is hosting the Oakland University Screenplay Contest. The 2017 contest has two categories: short form and feature film. Students and faculty can enter both categories,...

Oakland University Student Program Board is hosting its first Roller Rink Rave at the Orena on Tuesday, April 11.

Roller Rink Rave to take place

Katerina Mihailidis, Intern Reporter April 4, 2017

Don’t miss the opportunity to roller skate, dance and jam to throwback hits from 6-10 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11, in the O’rena. Oakland University’s Student Program Board is organizing the Roller...

Police Files: April 5, 2017

Robert Ogg, Staff Reporter April 4, 2017

Pretending to be handicapped At 9:15 p.m. on March 3, a patrol officer saw a woman park her car in a handicapped spot in the P1 parking lot. As the woman exited her vehicle, the officer approached...

Communication professor to be honored with Googasian Award

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter April 4, 2017

Come spend an afternoon celebrating successful women and gender studies students, as well as one of Oakland University’s accomplished and influential women. The Women and Gender Studies Program Spring...

Hynd discusses achievements in State of the University Address

Grace Turner, Managing Editor April 4, 2017

In his State of the University Address on April 4, Oakland University President George Hynd discussed achievements and predicted a bright future for OU. As this is Hynd’s last year as president, his...

Oakland University President George Hynd (right) looks on as Board of Trustees Chair Richard DeVore gives a presidential search update at the April 3 board meeting.

Presidential finalists to visit campus before exams

Paige Brockway, Editor-in-Chief April 3, 2017

The Oakland University Board of Trustees intends to bring two presidential candidates to campus for public vetting before finals week. The presidential search committee has reviewed 61 candidates and...

President Lena Mishack (right) and Vice President Jousef Shkoukani (left) were announced to lead OUSC next year.

OUSC announces election results

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief April 1, 2017

The results are in. The new administrative team for the Oakland University Student Congress will be President Lena Mishack and Vice President Jousef Shkoukani. The announcement was made at noon on...

Lisa Jesswein talked about “embracing your inner cheerleader” during life’s tough times.

TEDx speakers connect to crowd

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief March 28, 2017
OU's first TEDx Salon event featured three local inspirations.
WXOU employees participate in Kindness Day activities on February 14.

Campus media outlets take home broadcast awards

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief March 28, 2017

Two of Oakland’s student media outlets were honored in the 2017 Michigan Student Broadcast Awards, presented by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Foundation. The student radio station, WXOU-88.3...

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