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Students can deck out their graduation caps for a chance to be featured on Oakland's social media accounts.

What to expect when you’re about to graduate

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter April 18, 2017

Graduating in the spring and have no idea what’s going on? Here’s a full run-down of what you need to know: Who, what, when, where The commencement ceremonies are on Thursday, April 27, Friday,...

Meadow Brook Theatre season announced

Meadow Brook Theatre season announced

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter April 11, 2017

Meadow Brook Theatre has announced its 2017-18 season, which features a Broadway preview, three musicals and four Michigan premieres. Things kick off Sept. 6, 2017, with a preview of the new musical...

Senior Thesis Exhibition honors studio art, graphic design majors

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter April 11, 2017

An opening reception for the Senior Thesis Exhibition is coming up on April 14. It will be held at the Oakland University Art Gallery from 5-7 p.m. and feature work from studio art and graphic design majors. The...

Communication professor to be honored with Googasian Award

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter April 4, 2017

Come spend an afternoon celebrating successful women and gender studies students, as well as one of Oakland University’s accomplished and influential women. The Women and Gender Studies Program Spring...

Seniors gathered at the Royal Park Hotel on Thursday, March 30 to raise a glass and celebrated the night with a performance from Gold Vibrations.

A Toast to the Tassel celebrates almost-grads

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter April 4, 2017

The bubbly has been brought. Around 400 students graduating from Oakland University celebrated in style during A Toast to the Tassel. Held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 30, festivities took place at...

2016 Lavender Graduates with guest speaker and Oakland University alum, Joshua Miller.

Lavender Graduation celebrates LGBTQIA+ and ally students

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter March 28, 2017

Come honor the achievements of graduating LGBTQIA+ and ally students at the fifth annual Lavender Graduation Celebration on April 2. Held at 1 p.m. in 110 O’Dowd Hall, the event is meant to reward...

Theatre students put on nightclub cabaret acts

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter March 28, 2017

Get ready for an evening of original, honest cabaret performances, as Oakland University theatre students bring personal dialogue, song and story to Orchid Nightclub in Ferndale. The Nightclub Cabaret...

The Center for Student Activities and Leadership Development oversees the 300-plus student organizations on campus.

Nominations for Student Activities and Leadership Awards open

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter March 21, 2017

Do you know of any stand-out student leaders, advisers or organizations that should be honored for their hard work and success over this last academic year? Nominations are being accepted for the 36th...

First Healthy Home & Living Expo to showcase products, raise money

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter March 21, 2017

The first Healthy Home & Living Expo to benefit Stoney Creek High School Athletics is coming up on March 25. It will be held from noon until 5 p.m. All ticket proceeds will go toward the SCHS teams. The...

Students paint way to success

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter March 14, 2017

Want to work off those college bills? Start stocking up on paintbrushes. Caitlyn Johnson, a business major at Central Michigan University, is looking to hire students in the Rochester Hills area for...

Leader dogs are often brought to campus during finals weeks.

Leader Dogs for the Blind encourages nonprofit work

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter March 14, 2017

Does a job centered on dogs sound like a dream? Monday, March 20 is a Leader Dogs for the Blind Immersion Excursion, where people can chat with Leader Dog experts and learn how their degrees can be used...

On Tuesday, Feb. 28 Honors College and International Students and Scholars  put on an event to  recognize global connections on campus through study abroad, language learning and cultural exploration.

ISSO, Honors College celebrate global community

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter March 7, 2017

The International Students and Scholars office collaborated with the Honors College to hold “Celebration! An International Meet and Greet” at 11 a.m. on Feb. 28 in the Honors College, which is in...

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