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OU campus closed due to extreme cold weather

OU campus closed due to extreme cold weather

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor January 20, 2025

Oakland University will cancel all but essential operations starting on Tuesday, Jan. 21, at 5 a.m. until Thursday, Jan 23, at 5 a.m. due to extreme cold weather.  Through text and email notifications,...

The Golden Grizzlies Pantry, located in the Oakland Center basement, is in need of snacks and toiletries to stock their shelves.

Volunteer opportunities around campus for Winter 2025

Noah Francis, Features Editor January 15, 2025

As everyone starts to settle into the 2025 winter semester, welcome the new year by giving back to the community. From donating clothing and food, to volunteering around OU, there are several opportunities...

Collaboration and identity at Winter GrizzFest

Collaboration and identity at Winter GrizzFest

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor January 15, 2025

The winter celebration of GrizzFest welcomed students back to Oakland University during the first week of the year, anticipating more collaborations between new and returning student organizations. Hosted...

Photo courtesy of Oakland University

Getting back on track during the winter semester

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor January 15, 2025

As a new semester begins, the Academic Success Center (ASC) hosted the virtual workshop, Back on Track, to help students navigate academic challenges and maintain good academic standing.  On Jan. 8,...

Faculty awarded at Research, Innovation and Engagement Town Hall

Faculty awarded at Research, Innovation and Engagement Town Hall

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor December 11, 2024

Increases in research grants, equipment upgrades and new funding programs were among the celebrated advances at the Research, Innovation and Engagement Town Hall Meeting. On Dec. 2, the Research Office...

Holiday Walk at Meadow Brook Hall

Holiday Walk at Meadow Brook Hall

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor December 11, 2024

From Nov. 29 to Dec. 23, Meadow Brook Hall unboxes countless glamorous ornaments to adorn the halls and grounds of Matilda Dodge Wilson’s mansion. The best part — Oakland University students can tour...

OU hosts the Art, Book and Craft Fair

OU hosts the Art, Book and Craft Fair

Matilde Rabajoli, Political Reporter December 11, 2024

The Art, Book and Craft Fair was held on Dec. 4 in the Oakland Center. The fair was held indoors to help students stay away from the cold December winds that foretold snow.  Vendors lined up before...

OU's food prices: Exclusivities, fees and franchising

OU’s food prices: Exclusivities, fees and franchising

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor November 27, 2024

Whether it is using declining points (meal dollars) for resident students or commuters paying out of pocket during long days at the Oakland Center, the same comment is repeated — food prices at OU are...

Photos Courtesy of Garry Gilbert

2 Writing and Rhetoric Department professors remembered for their tutelage

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor November 27, 2024

Marshall Kitchens, recently retired associate professor of writing and rhetoric, died on Nov. 16, 2024. Special Lecturer, Cindy Mooty-Hoffmann, died on Nov. 17, 2024. Both professors passed away as a result...

Photo courtesy of Michelle Moore

Michelle Moore discusses conscientious leadership with OU alumni

Matilde Rabajoli, Political Reporter November 27, 2024

Michelle Moore discussed leadership potential and conscientiousness at Oakland University’s Alumni Association (OUAA) webinar series. The seminar was held virtually on the Alumni Engagement website,...

Relaxing and informative: Oakland University's Sociology Club

Relaxing and informative: Oakland University’s Sociology Club

Matilde Rabajoli, Political Reporter November 27, 2024

Finding the balance between socializing and informing, Oakland University's Sociology Club aims to host fun meetings every two weeks. On Nov. 22, a “Gratitude Collaging” meeting was held in the Oakland...

Human rights activists send call to academia to study El Salvador

Human rights activists send call to academia to study El Salvador

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor November 27, 2024

From El Salvador, human rights defenders came to Oakland University to discuss the current state of human rights abuses and the efforts to alleviate the state of emergency that has lasted over two years.  “In...

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