From Nov. 29 to Dec. 23, Meadow Brook Hall unboxes countless glamorous ornaments to adorn the halls and grounds of Matilda Dodge Wilson’s mansion. The best part — Oakland University students can tour...
Summer can be a rewarding opportunity to try new activities and learn new skills, and with Michigan's sunny summer weather, gardening is a great skill for any Michigander to pick up. For those still living...
On March 15, the Meadow Brook Ball Committee hosted its annual Meadow Brook Ball. This year’s ball was themed “Written Under the Stars” — organizers promised the event would be a starry night to...
Matilda Dodge Wilson was born in Walkerton, Canada, in 1883 and became one of the most influential women of 20th-century America. Wilson is best known for her contributions to the founding of Oakland University...
In Oakland University’s first years, few traditions were more extravagant and involved than Matilda Dodge Wilson’s annual birthday parties hosted on campus on or around Oct. 19.
Although Wilson...
Meadow Brook Hall opens its estate to hundreds of students for a youth writing camp series each summer. Meadow Brook Writing Camps (MBWC), hosted by the Meadow Brook Writing Project, provide K-12 students...
Summer is a time that holds multiple meanings for people throughout life. As a child, it can mean a vacation from school. As an adult, summer can merely feel like a season between spring and fall.
It...
Meadow Brook Hall hosted Oakland University's Student Film Night on Oct. 26, free to all students. Attendees viewed Stanley Kubrick’s classic movie, “The Shining,” and were given a flashlight tour...
As first reported on Meadow Brook Hall’s website, Richard Wilson — son of Matilda Dodge Wilson and Alfred G. Wilson — died in February 2022. Richard was the last direct heir to Matilda and the last...
Get ready for a night of suspense, secrets and crime-solving at Murder at Meadow Brook: A Murder Mystery Dinner. Hosted by the Student Program Board (SPB), the event will take place on Tuesday, March 22...
February is going to be quite the month in terms of events at Meadow Brook Hall. With a romantic couples' dinner for Valentine’s Day, weekend-long events for history lovers and new themed tours, Meadow...
As Oakland University enters its second COVID-19 winter, students are once again looking for ways to enjoy their break while remaining safe.
Luckily, even though winters in Michigan can be rough, there...
