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The current construction site at South Foundation Hall.

Updates on current, upcoming campus construction

Joe Zerilli, Campus Editor February 1, 2023

Over the past few years, there have been multiple construction projects across campus — such as South Foundation Hall (SFH), Varner Hall, O’Dowd Hall and a few others. Senior Engineer Ryan Giorio and...

President Pescovitz and BOT Chair Robert Schostak during Mondays Board of Trustees meeting.

Feb. 7 BOT meeting: New projects, distinguished professors, university advancement update

Joe Zerilli, Campus Editor February 8, 2022

After being virtual for the beginning of the semester, the Oakland University Board of Trustees (BOT) met for the first time this year to discuss two new construction budgets, two new distinguished professors,...

The Wilson Hall expansion and renovation has been underway for several months now. The $21.5 million project features new luxury accommodations for President Pescovitz and her cabinet.

Administration answers questions about campus construction projects

Bridget Janis, Managing Editor November 8, 2021

The Post sent questions regarding the ongoing campus construction projects to administrators on Oct. 21. The questions were about the general funding of construction projects in South Foundation Hall,...

The Wilson Hall expansion and renovation has been underway for several months now. The $21.5 million project features new luxury accommodations for President Pescovitz and her cabinet.

Letter from the editor: Administrators won’t talk to us about campus construction projects

Jeff Thomas, Editor-in-Chief November 1, 2021

For six weeks now, The Post has been trying to research and report stories about ongoing campus construction projects. To this point, not a single administrator has followed through with our requests for...

President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz delivering the State of The University Address on Thursday, Oct. 21.

State of The University Address recognizes budget shortfall and enrollment decrease, highlights areas of growth

Lauren Reid, Content Editor October 22, 2021

President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz addressed the Oakland University community on Thursday, Oct. 21 during the annual State of The University Address in the Oakland Center (OC) Founder’s Ballrooms. Executive...

This the a projection of what South Foundation Hall will look like in 2023 from Stantec. The building will be increasing its size by 59%.

South Foundation renovation and addition project underway

Lauren Reid, Content Editor February 17, 2021

Update: As of Sept. 23, 2021, the renovation doesn't seem to have begun. To the naked eye, there is no construction or hints that the addition will begin soon. The doors to the building are locked. A...

Bricks, glass and cement: spring brings results of campus construction

Bricks, glass and cement: spring brings results of campus construction

By Editors March 19, 2014

Spring is on its way, and with it comes the sun, rain and melting snow. Oakland’s campus is already covered in mud and the promise of warmth, and more specifically the promise of finished projects.According...

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