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CETL Learning Tips: Study a little bit, a lot

Christina Moore November 20, 2019

Welcome to the Learning Tips Series! Every other week, I, with a little help from my OU friends, will provide quick but powerful tips to get the most out of learning in your classes and beyond. It might...

Former president of Poland Lech Wałęsa speaks at the Varner Vitality Lecture.

Former president of Poland Lech Wałęsa reflects on career

Emily Morris, Managing Editor November 20, 2019

Former president of Poland, union leader, activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate — Lech Wałęsa has held several titles thus far. Last Friday, he added Oakland University guest speaker to his list...

Former president of Poland Lech Wałęsa speaks about his life and career at the Varner Vitality Lecture on Friday, Nov. 15.

Lech Walęsa speaks on the state of current politics

Dean Vaglia, Staff Reporter November 20, 2019

Former president of Poland and Nobel Prize winner Lech Wałęsa spoke about the state of politics at Oakland University on Nov. 15 as part of the Varner Vitality lecture series.  “Oakland University...

The Macomb-Oakland University Incubator has launched a new program on cybersecurity.

Macomb-OU Incubator teaches educators about cybersecurity

Dean Vaglia, Staff Reporter November 20, 2019

A new program launched by the Macomb-Oakland University Incubator is teaching high school educators the ins and outs of cybersecurity. Located at the on-site cyber range at the Velocity Hub, Cybersecurity...

Moe’s Southwest to be replaced by The Halal Shack

Michael Pearce, Editor-In-Chief November 20, 2019

In an effort to increase halal options in the Oakland Center, Moe’s Southwest Grill will be replaced as soon as Thanksgiving this year. Chartwells informed their employees and select on-campus groups...

President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz discusses student debt and other campus concerns at Ask Ora on Thursday, Nov. 14.

President Pescovitz addresses student debt, campus renovations and sustainability at Ask Ora

Trevor Tyle, Editor-in-Chief November 20, 2019

Navigating college inevitably raises many questions for students, leaving them with crippling debt and increased anxiety. While the issues college students are facing may seem overwhelming, Oakland University...

The Young Democratic Socialists of America of Oakland University (YDSA) hosts a town hall event to support Medicare for All on Wednesday, Nov. 6.

Making sense of Medicare for All

Dean Vaglia, Staff Reporter November 12, 2019

“Medicare for All” is one of the most divisive topics on the 2020 campaign trail. Between partisan fighting and the rising ocean of misinformation, it can be hard to figure out just what Medicare for...

From college student to young professional

Dean Vaglia, Staff Reporter November 12, 2019

Getting a job is easier said than done, but you can learn how to land one. One way to learn is through events like Internship U, a partnership event between Career Services and the School of Business...

Student Philanthropy Month celebrated throughout November

Liz Kovac, Engagement Editor November 12, 2019

During the month of November, all student organizations, including club sports, can compete to raise the most money for their organization or a university fund of their choice as part of Student Philanthropy...

Police Files: Nov. 13, 2019

Ben Hume, Web Editor November 11, 2019

Lost and Found   A student came into the Oakland University Police Department on Tuesday, Oct. 22 to report a missing FedEx package. She stated that she was expecting a package from FedEx containing...

CETL Learning Tips: Avoiding risky and tricky academic situations

Christina Moore November 10, 2019

Welcome to the Learning Tips Series! I’m Christina Moore from the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, where we work with faculty who are sharing and expanding their teaching practices. Since...

Administration presents details on South Foundation renovation plans

Taylor McDaniel, Staff Reporter November 7, 2019

Although plans for South Foundation Hall renovations were announced back in January, not much has been known about the project itself until recently, especially for students. Further details about the...

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