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New students in 2013 we welcomed with a convocation with remarks from the president of the university. This year, the convocation will be held virtually. Photo courtesy of the Oakland Post archives.

Welcome to campus convocation: 2013 edition

Autumn Page, Marketing Director September 1, 2020

In September of 2013, Oakland University held what is now an annual convocation to welcome incoming students before the academic year started.  The convocation featured eight speakers, along with videos...

Looking Back: Anti-bullying club starts up in 2011

Autumn Page, Marketing Director August 25, 2020

In 2011, a club called Students Against Bullying (SAB) emerged on Oakland University’s campus to bring attention to bullying at all educational levels and, eventually, abolish it.  Tara Michener,...

Looking Back: Kresge Library opens 24/7 in 2011

Autumn Page, Marketing Director August 10, 2020

In 2011, Kresge Library extended its hours of operation to 24 hours a day and seven days a week. This is the second time their hours have changed within a two-year period.  Previously, Kresge was open...

People gather on campus to support Planned Parenthood on campus in July 2011. The focus ranged from reproductive to general health care.

Looking Back: 2011 Planned Parenthood causes controversy, protests on campus

Autumn Page, Marketing Director July 29, 2020

In July 2011, Planned Parenthood — a healthcare organization with over 100 years of experience — tried to open a location in Auburn Hills. This caused mixed feelings and controversy between pro-life...

Junior guard Mike Helms finished the season third nationally in scoring average, with 26.9 points per game.

Looking back: 2003 men’s basketball player named AP All-American

Lauren Karmo, Managing Editor April 8, 2020

The men’s basketball team had its first Associated Press All-American player recognized in April 2003.  Junior Mike Helms was selected by the AP as an honorable mention All-American after ending...

Looking Back: Men’s basketball attends it’s first-ever March Madness in 2005

Autumn Page, Marketing Director March 25, 2020

In 2005, the Oakland University men’s basketball team defeated the Alabama A&M Bulldogs 79-69 in their first ever appearance in the National College Athlete Association (NCAA) opening round game...

Sporting his OU apparel, MIS senior Alex Stockyj has Roker autograph his sweatshirt at the reception following his lecture at Meadow Brook Theatre.

Looking Back: Local weatherman Al Roker inspired students during 2000 visit

Autumn Page, Marketing Director March 18, 2020

Al Roker, weatherman of NBC’s "Today" show, visited Oakland University in 2000 and brought some sunshine to campus.  Roker was in Meadow Brook Theatre lecturing about the importance of family and...

Students line up to receive flu vaccines at the Graham Health Center’s Fluapalooza event. The first 50 vaccines were free.

Looking Back: 2005 H5N1, 2014 Ebola caused panic comparable to 2020’s COVID-19

Lauren Karmo, Managing Editor March 12, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage the world today, Oakland University has faced different epidemics threatening the health and wellbeing of students and faculty with the annual flu, the H5N1...

1994 Dodge Hall fire leads to devastating damages, class cancelations

Autumn Page, Marketing Director March 11, 2020

At 9:35 p.m. on March 14, 1994, Professor Virinder Moudgil was in his Dodge Hall office, grabbing his things, when he smelled a burning, rubber-like odor. He discovered a chemical fire in a biology lab...

Looking Back: 1995 Women’s History Month celebrated literature, film

Autumn Page, Marketing Director March 4, 2020

In 1995, the monthlong celebration of Women’s History Month started off at Oakland University by welcoming Patricia Hill Collins, author of “Black Feminist Thought: Knowledge, Consciousness and the...

Looking Back: 1999 campus-wide initiative promotes student health

Autumn Page, Marketing Director February 15, 2020

In 1999, Oakland University kicked off a campus-wide initiative to promote and encourage students to live a healthy lifestyle. Administration collaborated with the Graham Health Center (GHC), the Recreation...

Jazz vocalist Ortheia Barnes accepts the 1989 Focus and Impact award at the Feb. 1 Black Awareness Month inauguration ceremony.

Looking Back: 1989 BAM Inauguration celebrates black excellence

Autumn Page, Marketing Director February 12, 2020

In 1989, Oakland University kicked off the celebration of Black Awareness Month (BAM) with Jazz singer Ortheia Barnes and Free Press writer Susan Watson. Together they launched the BAM Inauguration ceremony.  The...

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