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Navratri: The return of the Indian Student Association to OU

Navratri: The return of the Indian Student Association to OU

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor October 16, 2024

On Oct. 11 the Oakland Center’s Gold rooms took on the sounds, taste and celebration of Navratri, the Indian Dance Carnival. The annual Hindu festival arrived at OU by the hand of the Indian Students...

CAIR, previously the Host Family Program, aims to provide resources to international students who come to OU to continue their studies.

CAIR partners with International Oasis for leadership summit

Joe Zerilli, Campus Editor October 12, 2022

Oakland University International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) teamed up with International Oasis to host a leadership summit on Sept. 24 as part of OU's Creating American-International Relationships...

International students at Auburn Hills Christian Center participating in Easter festivities.

OU CAIR program hosted its annual Easter event

Rachel Yim, Science & Technology Reporter April 13, 2022

Americans share some of their national holidays with many other countries, Easter being one of them. As Easter Sunday is soon approaching, the CAIR (Creating American-International Relationships) program...

International students partake in activities at the Welcome Event

CAIR program to facilitate international students’ experiences on campus

Rachel Yim, Science & Technology Reporter October 6, 2021

Host families play an important role in shaping the experience of an international student. The CAIR program (Creating American-International Relationships) at Oakland University facilitates these relationships. Started...

Flyer for the ISSO welcome reception.

International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) hosts welcome reception for international students

Rachel Yim, Science & Technology Reporter September 1, 2021

Oakland University’s kick-off to a new school year involves a variety of events. This includes the annual international welcome reception welcoming its new international students from across the world. “Just...

International student Ayman Ishimwe standing outside of Elliott Tower. A man of varied interests and talents, Ishimwe hopes to continue connecting with people and learning more about OU this school year.

People of OU: International Student Ayman Ishimwe

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

International student, computer scientist, photographer extraordinaire — Ayman Ishimwe, a graduate student studying software engineering and information technology, left his home in Africa in pursuit...

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