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Three vital steps for securing a job at OU’s Career Fair

Rachel Basela, Life & Arts Editor September 25, 2019

The annual Career Fair is coming back to Oakland University on Sept. 25 and 26 this fall. The fair is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the second floor of the Oakland Center both days. The first day will be...

The new TopTracer technology on OU’s driving range traces ball flight and distance in real time.

OU Golf Course installs new TopTracer technology

Sergio Montanez, Photographer September 25, 2019

Why did Tarzan spend so much time on the golf course? Because he was perfecting his swing.  But unlike professionals, the average golfer will spend hours trying to improve their swing. However, there’s...

The annual hackathon returns Sept. 28-29 for another day of hardware and software building. Contestants can enter individually or in teams.

GrizzHacks 24-hour hackathon returns for fourth year

Dean Vaglia, Staff Reporter September 25, 2019

Get ready for a four-peat. GrizzHacks is back. The annual Oakland University hackathon returns for 24 hours on Sept. 28-29, taking over the Engineering Center for a full day of hacking, learning and...

OUSC brings legal advice to yOU

Katelyn Hill, Staff Reporter September 25, 2019

Students looking for any legal advice, look no further.  The Oakland University Student Congress (OUSC) presents the “Advocating for yOU” event, taking place Wednesday, Sept. 25 in O’Dowd Hall,...

RN to BSN: A one-price online program for returning nurses

Taylor McDaniel, Staff Reporter September 25, 2019

While Oakland University has a high status when it comes to anything health related — according to Director of Admissions Shane Lewis — its numbers reflect its esteemed reputation as well.  Health...

Grassroots movement battles ‘climate grief’ on campus

Rachel Basela, Life & Arts Editor September 25, 2019

Greta Thunberg, Isra Hirsi, Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, Jamie Margolin and many more individuals across America are speaking out against climate change and the politics behind the detriment of their planet....

The 12th annual Brooksie Way race took place Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019.

Brooksie Way brings sense of community to campus

Taylor McDaniel, Staff Reporter September 25, 2019

The 12th annual Brooksie Way race brought together members of the Oakland County community to show a sense of undying comradery and support. “Almost there — keep it up!” shouted a girl, sitting...

Trina Scott, VP of Diversity and Inclusion at Rocket Mortgage by Quicken Loans, speaks to students about moving ideas into words and actions in the modern workplace.

Diversity, equity, inclusion event examines ethics

Taylor McDaniel, Staff Reporter September 22, 2019

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) at Oakland University hosted a “Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Moving from Words to ACTION” event on Thursday, Sept. 19 to inspire the OU community. Headlining...

Meadow Brook Hall hosting “Downton Abbey” life tours in September

Rachel Yim, Science & Technology Reporter September 18, 2019

Award-winning series, "Downton Abbey" from Julian Fellowes has made a comeback. As many people have probably heard of a TV series called, "Downton Abbey," this historical drama contains the lives of...

Graduates earn 4,380 degrees, certificates

Taylor McDaniel, Staff Reporter September 18, 2019

Picking where to go to college is a decision that can take research, commitment and financial assistance. So, what would make someone want to attend Oakland University for that next step in their education? If...

SET forums will allow students to share feedback on courses, teaching methods

SET forums will allow students to share feedback on courses, teaching methods

Katie Valley, Content Editor September 18, 2019

The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) will host its fall Students for Exemplary Teaching (SET) Forums on Oct. 3 and Nov. 20 for students to get a chance to express the positives and...

OU students donate to the Hurricane Dorian Relief Fund in the Oakland Center on Thursday, Sept. 12.

OU raises over $19,000 for Bahamas hurricane relief

Dean Vaglia, Staff Reporter September 17, 2019

First came the storm. Then came the flood. On the night of  Tuesday, Sept. 3, Hurricane Dorian rocked into the Bahamas. Destruction followed in the Category 5 storm’s wake, leveling and flooding the...

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