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Students react to remote hours removal for SAFAC organizations

Students react to remote hours removal for SAFAC organizations

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor September 18, 2024

After Oakland University eliminated the option to clock in remote hours for SAFAC organizations — with case-by-case exceptions — students reacted to the new work environment in the lower level of the...

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Giving back to the community during Week of Kindness

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor February 14, 2024

Oakland University Week of Kindness goes beyond Valentine's Day romance and offers opportunities to express kindness, explore self-care and give back to the community. OU is celebrating Week of Kindness...

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Continuing Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy on day of service

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor January 24, 2024

Continuing Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of community advocacy, Oakland University’s Office of Student (OSI) Involvement kicked off African American Celebration Month (AACM) with MLK Day of Service.  An...

Winter GrizzFest helps kick off a new year of student involvement

Winter GrizzFest helps kick off a new year of student involvement

Chloe Kukuk, Campus Editor January 17, 2024

Oakland University’s Winter 2024 semester kicked off with its biannual GrizzFest celebration as part of Welcome Week, sponsored by the Office of Student Involvement (OSI). The event was hosted in...

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The importance of getting involved on campus

Hannah Chretien, Contributor November 22, 2023

Oakland University offers more than 300 student organizations to choose from and an abundance of event, leadership and volunteer opportunities to be a part of. With the ability to get students involved...

The OSI: Supporting students in maximizing their college experience

The OSI: Supporting students in maximizing their college experience

Noah Francis, Features Editor September 20, 2023

Across Oakland University’s campus, there is an abundance of clubs and organizations students may pursue. From creative clubs, academic clubs, sports clubs and many more, OU is home to over 300 student...

Kindness Week 2022 will be on Monday, Feb. 14 until Friday, Feb. 17.

Spread kindness to the community during Kindness Week 2022

Sarah Gudenau, Features Editor February 11, 2022

The annual Kindness Week is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 14 through Friday, Feb. 17 at Oakland University. Hosted by the Office for Student Involvement (OSI) and the Leadership and Volunteer Center (LVC),...

MLK Day of Service takes place Jan. 19.

Annual MLK Day of Service to take place Jan. 19

Joseph Popis, Sports Reporter January 12, 2022

Editor's Note: This event was recently shifted to an entirely virtual format. That being said, certain service activities may be altered. On Jan. 19, The Office for Student Involvement (OSI) is hosting...

The outside of OSI's office downstairs in the Oakland Center. OUSC President Andrew Romano is asking questions about how the department is spending tuition dollars.

Student Body President concerned over OSI spending SAFAC dollars

Jeff Thomas, Editor-in-Chief November 23, 2021

Questions are being raised about the transfer of tens of thousands of dollars since June from Oakland University's Student Activity Fund Assessment Committee (SAFAC) organizations to the Office for Student...

The walls outside the OSI have posters with QR codes for various student organizations.  The OSI helps students get involved on campus.

How to get involved on campus during a pandemic

Sarah Gudenau, Features Editor October 20, 2021

Socialization has innumerable health benefits, and it’s needed now more than ever in the midst of isolation, social distancing and online learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A great way for Oakland...

A look at empty offices inside of OUSC's office. With all the recent turnover and special elections coming soon, the space will be seeing some new faces.

OUSC in rebuild following E-Board resignations, Legislators striking over pay

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

Oakland University Student Congress (OUSC) is rebuilding mid-semester following a Legislator strike over unpaid wages that led to the resignations of six members of the Executive Board (E-Board) including...

Students mingling during Friday's All Night Party. The OSI-hosted event featured movie screenings, games and lots of food.

OSI hosted a “super” All Night Party

Bridget Janis, Managing Editor September 29, 2021

Students at Oakland University wanting to have a "super" time had the opportunity to attend the All Night Party last weekend. With the theme being superheroes, the All Night Party went from 7 p.m. to 2...

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