The international student picnic greeted Oakland’s campus in 60 different ways on a sunny June 26 afternoon.
Moody jazz serenaded Elliott Tower, performed live by a trio of musicians.
How Parisian.
Gatherers...
The Oakland Center’s Habitat—Oakland University’s social and gaming hub—became the epicenter of an immersive experience for international students in the English as a Second Language (ESL) program...
Erin Banes, Distribution Director
• November 26, 2025
Thanksgiving is often seen as a time for gratitude and generosity and this week, Creating American and International Relationships (CAIR) brought that spirit to Oakland University. On Wednesday, Nov. 20,...
With a fresh start to another semester, opportunities for students to immerse themselves in new cultures arise. On Sep. 23, Oakland University’s International Education department hosted its fall study...
Volatile immigration policies during the Trump administration have oscillated over the summer, with one of the few constants being the growing concern of some Oakland University members whose communities,...
President Trump’s administration has implemented a dramatic shift in immigration policy, affecting many international students – including four here at Oakland University facing threats of deportation.
According...
On Fridays at noon, a little conference room on the third floor of O’Dowd Hall becomes the Chinese Corner at Oakland University.
With an increase in cultural events and higher attendance at China...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
