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Letter to the editor: What type of people do we want to be? Using Snyder’s invitation to OU and the protests that followed as insight

Letter to the editor: What type of people do we want to be? Using Snyder’s invitation to OU and the protests that followed as insight

Hannah Mathers, Contributor October 4, 2023

Processing the scene of anti-democratic ex-governor, Snyder, being applauded by a mostly white, male, suited up audience at Oakland University’s inaugural event of the Dennis Muchmore Public Policy Series...

Governors Blanchard, Snyder discuss political discourse and the importance of civility

Governors Blanchard, Snyder discuss political discourse and the importance of civility

Arianna Heyman and Autumn Okuszka September 27, 2023

On Monday, Sept. 18, The Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) hosted former Governors Rick Snyder and James Blanchard at the inaugural event in The Dennis Muchmore Public Policy Series, “Breaking the Barrier:...

Letter to the editor: Civility and its Discontents

Letter to the editor: Civility and its Discontents

Robert Anderson, Contributor September 15, 2023

I add my voice to the chorus of those, like my colleagues Katie Hartsock, Alan Epstein, and members of CASE-OU, raising objections to the inclusion of former Governor Rick Snyder in the upcoming “Breaking...

Letter to the editor: Giving Civility a Bad Name

Letter to the editor: Giving Civility a Bad Name

Katie Hartsock, Contributor September 14, 2023

“The Importance of Civility and Improving Political Discourse” is a timely topic for the inaugural panel discussion of OU’s Center for Civic Engagement new Dennis Muchmore Public Policy Lecture Series....

Letter to the editor: Reflections on Civility and Justice

Letter to the editor: Reflections on Civility and Justice

Alan Epstein, Contributor September 14, 2023

The upcoming campus event scheduled for September 18, entitled: “Breaking the Barrier: The Importance of Civility and Improving Political Discourse,” has generated controversy over how “civility”...

Letter to the editor: No Amount of “Civility” Can Erase Snyder’s Legacy

Letter to the editor: No Amount of “Civility” Can Erase Snyder’s Legacy

CASE-OU Steering Committee, Contributor September 13, 2023

Later this month, on September 18, Oakland’s Center for Civic Engagement will host the inaugural event of its new Dennis Muchmore Public Policy Series. The event, “Breaking the Barrier: The Importance...

Civility trumps accountability: when “public discourse” becomes a shill for actual democracy

Civility trumps accountability: when “public discourse” becomes a shill for actual democracy

James W. Perkinson, Contributor September 11, 2023

Oakland University’s recently announced Center for Civic Engagement panel discussion, set for September 18 at the Oakland Center, advertises that it will focus on “civility.” Such a focus would be...

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Dec. 5 BOT meeting: renewal of charter, updates and East Campus comments

Joe Zerilli, Campus Editor December 6, 2022

The last Oakland University Board of Trustees (BOT) meeting of the semester took place on Dec. 5, with topics discussed being East Campus, updates from alumni boards, Fall 2022 commencement numbers, civic...

OUs Center for Civic Engagement partnered with the Journalism Departments Holly and Garry Gilbert (pictured) held a virtual office hours presentation. The Gilberts discussed navigating todays news sources.

CCE hosts Journalism Department presentation on navigating news sources

D'Juanna Lester, Arts Reporter November 10, 2021

Facts vs. Opinion, an “office hours” virtual presentation, was hosted by Oakland University’s Center for Civic Engagement led by Director David Dulio, Ph.D. on Thursday, Nov. 4. At the event, professors...

The NCAA allowing NILs [name, image, and likeness deals] is a major step forward for collegiate athletes.

CCE sports panel highlights major changes in college athletics

Reece Taylor, Sports Reporter October 20, 2021

On Thursday, Oct. 14, the Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) hosted “The Changing Landscape in College Athletics” to discuss the ongoing changes in favor of National Collegiate Athletic Association...

The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission met on Thursday, Sept. 31 in the Oakland Center. The commission works to redraw voting district lines for Michigan’s state legislature and federal congressional candidates every ten years.

Redistricting commission labors at OU with few in public audience

Tanner Trafelet, Contributor October 6, 2021

In 2018, Michigan voters amended the Michigan Constitution with the “Voters Not Politicians” proposal. This constitutional amendment and its subsequent implementation created the Michigan Independent...

U.S. Rep Elissa Slotkin, former U.S. Rep Mike Rogers and Fox 2 News anchor Roop Raj at the 9/11: Twenty Years Later panel discussion on Sept. 9.

CCE hosts “9/11: Twenty Years Later”

Lauren Reid, Content Editor September 15, 2021

20 years after the tragic and life-altering terrorist attacks that took place on September 11, 2001, the Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) at Oakland University hosted “9/11: Twenty Years Later” on...

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