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The OUWB students and staff in October 2019 in support of National Coming Out Day.

The Kaleidoscope Project promotes inclusivity

Dean Vaglia, Staff Reporter July 29, 2020

Key to the college experience is the freedom to be yourself. However some groups, such as the LGBTQIA+ community, are not always able to do so safely. A group of Oakland University William Beaumont School...

Michigan voting guide from OUSC

Jeremy Johnson, Director of Civic Affairs, Oakland University Student Congress July 20, 2020

Am I eligible to vote? In order to register to vote in Michigan, you must be: A U.S. citizen 18 years old on or before election day At least a 30 day resident of the Michigan city or township...

Student Body President, Ethan Bradley, moderates a virtual concern forum in July 2020 to prepare for the fall semester. The meeting focused on campus life and financial aid for the upcoming fall semester. Photo by Lauren Karmo.

Campus life, COVID-19 relief addressed at July concerns forum

Lauren Karmo, Managing Editor July 16, 2020

From student activities to financial struggles, Oakland University Student Congress’s (OUSC) student concerns forum allowed university administration to address a wide range of topics on Tuesday, July...

Trump administration reverses restrictions on international students

Emily Morris, Managing Editor July 14, 2020

International students across the country were uncertain about their residence when the Trump administration introduced a policy that divided education and health in early July. Shortly after, Harvard...

Mission: Kindness sets $5,000 goal for COVID relief

Sam Summers, Design Editor July 6, 2020

A club at Oakland University has partnered with over 20 other student organizations to run a fundraising campaign that will help local families who have been affected by the virus.  That club is Mission:...

Student Concerns Forum addresses fall semester uncertainty

Lauren Reid, Content Editor June 19, 2020

Oakland University Student Congress (OUSC) hosted a virtual public forum addressing concerns surrounding campus life leading into the fall semester on Tuesday, June 16. With approximately 50 attendees,...

New housing policies under criticism

New housing policies under criticism

Emily Morris, Managing Editor June 19, 2020

On-campus housing is also making adjustments to minimize the spread of COVID-19, in compliance with Oakland University’s hybrid learning plan for fall classes. Students should expect an updated move-in...

Students, alumni protest for Black Lives Matter

Students, alumni protest for Black Lives Matter

Michael Pearce, Editor-In-Chief June 8, 2020

Protests which stemmed from the George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor murders took place during the first weekend in June. On Saturday, June 6, Rochester was occupied by hundreds of protesters...

Kresge is collecting everyday experiences from COVID-19

Emily Morris, Managing Editor June 7, 2020

Oakland University is looking for local voices to fill its archives in Kresge Library. The course of the COVID-19 pandemic changed many lives, and OU aims to form a record of experiences with photos, screenshots,...

Board of Trustees to vote on tuition freeze

Michael Pearce, Editor-In-Chief May 28, 2020

Many Michigan families are experiencing financial hardships because of the COVID-19 stay-at-home orders. In response to those hardships, Oakland University President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz will propose...

Researchers allowed on campus after closure

Lauren Karmo, Managing Editor May 22, 2020

Research labs will be reopening at Oakland University for faculty members and graduate students to resume their work as announced on Sunday, May 17. Since Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s Executive Order No....

Meet the 2020-2021 Oakland Post bosses

Autumn Page, Marketing Director May 21, 2020

With  seniors graduating, the staff at The Oakland Post welcomed a new editor-in-chief (EIC) and managing editor. Trevor Tyle, 2019-2020’s EIC, passed the torch to Michael Pearce — making him the...

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