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Housing offers room reassignment period

Michael Pearce, Editor-In-Chief October 21, 2020

To increase social distancing in the residential halls, Oakland University housing is offering a room reassignment period. Students who want a more socially distant experience living on campus can request...

Haunted hallway, door decorating and prizes for Halloween

Haunted hallway, door decorating and prizes for Halloween

Emily Morris, Managing Editor October 21, 2020

Oakland University’s usual residential Haunted Halls are replaced with a Haunted Habitat and Hallway hosted by WXOU, OU’s student radio station, and door decorating contests in Housing. In-person...

Off-campus research facility to temporarily solve space shortage

Off-campus research facility to temporarily solve space shortage

Lauren Karmo, Managing Editor October 21, 2020

After receiving a vote of approval from Oakland University’s Board of Trustees (BOT), the university is planning to purchase an off-campus facility located at 2817 Research Dr., Rochester Hills to expand...

Oakland Outlaws raise money for breast cancer research

Rachel Yim, Science & Technology Reporter October 21, 2020

October is breast cancer awareness month. To raise awareness, the Oakland Outlaws Ultimate Frisbee team is hosting its second annual breast cancer fundraiser game. The team is raising money throughout...

Graphic designer and videographer Jason Willis visits OU

Lauren Reid, Content Editor October 21, 2020

Local graphic designer, videographer and photographer Jason Willis visited Oakland University on Thursday, Oct. 14 to share his experiences and offer expertise, touching on storytelling in media design...

Graduate school open house goes virtual

Cayla Smith, Campus Editor October 14, 2020

For the first time ever, the graduate school open house is fully virtual. The Virtual Graduate Open Houses are expected to take place Oct. 19-23. There, students can learn about each graduate program,...

OU Homecoming and Reunion Week Coming to Campus Oct. 19-24

Lauren Reid, Content Editor October 14, 2020

Oakland University’s annual Homecoming and Reunion Week will be in full force from Monday, Oct. 19 to Friday, Oct. 24, kicking off with Matilda Dodge Wilson's 137th birthday bash and wrapping up with...

Office for Student Involvement to give back During Annual Make a Difference Week

Lauren Reid, Content Editor October 14, 2020

Oakland University’s Office for Student Involvement (OSI) annual Make a Difference Week will commence on Monday, Oct. 19 with a combination of in-person and virtual service projects and volunteer opportunities.  “The...

‘Not MI Campus’ petition circulates online

Rachel Yim, Science & Technology Reporter October 14, 2020

As several public universities and colleges have welcomed students back to campus for the fall semester with hybrid learning systems, students across Michigan are still frustrated and concerned about the...

Partnership eases financial burdens of nursing degree

Bridget Janis, Managing Editor October 14, 2020

Nurses with associate degrees might want to expand their education. Oakland University’s partnership with McLaren Oakland Hospital provides a seamless and affordable Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. “Getting...

Britt Rios-Ellis named executive vice president of Academic Affairs and provost

Britt Rios-Ellis named executive vice president of Academic Affairs and provost

Lauren Karmo, Managing Editor October 14, 2020

After nine months of searching, Oakland University welcomed Dr. Britt Rios-Ellis as the new executive vice president of Academic Affairs and provost beginning Jan. 4, 2021.  The announcement came from...

2817 Research Dr., located four miles south of campus in Rochester Hills.

BOT to purchase research facility, review hiring practices

Lauren Karmo, Managing Editor October 14, 2020

The Oakland University Board of Trustees (BOT) met Monday, Oct. 12 via WebEx to review enrollment, diverse hiring practices and potential expansions of research facilities, as well as announce the new...

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