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A Trusted Source of Independent Student Journalism since 1987.

The Oakland Post

A Trusted Source of Independent Student Journalism since 1987.

The Oakland Post

Bobby Schostak from GOP to BOT

By Alexus Bomar December 15, 2015

The Oakland University Board of Trustees (BOT) has made many changes during the fall semester of the 2015-16 school year. With a new chief operating officer position being filled by former BOT member Scott...

Giving back to the community the OU way

By Alexus Bomar October 18, 2015

Getting involved while being enrolled in college is very important because it shows that you are doing more in college than just studying.  Getting involved with your community is also something that...

Grizzlies volunteer to make a difference

By Alexus Bomar October 18, 2015

On Oct. 24, 2015 volunteers across the nation will come together to impact the lives of others with Make a Difference Day. According to Make a Different Day’s website, the event is a USA Today initiative...

With social media saturating the workplace, students can use their favorite platforms to network and promote themselves for future jobs.

Utilizing the professional side of social media

By Alexus Bomar October 11, 2015

Social media has become so commonplace that OU’s Communications and Marketing department uses it to inform the OU community of the many things happening on and around campus.Within OU’s Communications...

The CSA service window offers a wide variety of tickets for on-campus activities and events.

CSA ticket window holds variety of discounted tickets for students

By Alexus Bomar October 4, 2015

A social life gold mine is buried deep in the OC at the Center for Student Activities and Leadership Development (CSA) service window, which offers students discounted tickets and trips.“There are so...

Center for Multicultural Initiatives to host women’s retreat, October 3-4

By Alexus Bomar September 27, 2015

Oakland University women have the chance to come together to discuss issues they face as they go through college from Saturday, Oct. 3 to Sunday, Oct. 4 at Camp Tamarack in Ortonville, Mich.The Center...

Meadow Brook Theatre’s 50th season begins October 7

By Alexus Bomar September 12, 2015

For those looking for premieres, comedies or musicals, The Meadow Brook Theatre is the place to be. This year is its 50th anniversary season.The season begins on Oct. 7, and features seven different productions,...

Last week, it was announced that the Elliot Tower won "The Michigan Plaque" award.

Elliott Tower lights up for autism

By Alexus Bomar April 6, 2015

On Thursday, April 2, Oakland University joined the global community to raise awareness about autism by lighting the Elliott Tower blue.Oakland University’s Center for Autism combines academic course...

Putting your degree to work

By Alexus Bomar March 24, 2015

In an effort to further prepare students for life after college, the Center for Student Activities & Leadership Development (CSA) hosted an event on Tuesday, March 17.A four-person panel gave students...

15 ways to gain career-related experience

By Alexus Bomar March 16, 2015

On Thursday, March 12, Career Services and Second Year Experience (SYE) held 15 Ways to Gain Career-Related Experience, an event that taught students strategies to make sure they land an experience that...

Music, theatre, dance. Oh my!

By Alexus Bomar March 16, 2015

After showcasing their talents to their Oakland University family on Feb. 19, the theatre major seniors went off to the Davenport Theater in New York on March 2 for two performances.According to the Department...

There are now 100,000 nurses, journalists, engineers and other successful professionals across the world that got their start right here.

From Pioneers to Grizzlies: Oakland University celebrates its alumni

By Alexus Bomar March 2, 2015

In December 2014, Oakland University celebrated 100,000 alumni. There are now 100,000 nurses, writers, engineers and other successful professionals across the world that got their start right here. Oakland...

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