In February 2020, Greg Jordan, director of University Recreation and Well-Being at Oakland University, noticed a post from the University of Wisconsin-Madison's social media. They were promoting something...
Oakland University’s External Public Relations (PR) class is promoting the campaign “Healthy Starts Here” to inform students of all the fitness and wellness opportunities the Recreation Center (Rec)...
For the first time ever, Oakland University Recreation & Well-Being will be hosting a Couch to 5k program for employees only.
Couch to 5k is centered on helping individuals prepare for a 5k who...
In addition to the Oakland University Counseling Center (OUCC), another place for students to improve not just their mental health but also their physical health is the OU Recreation Center.
While...
In an attempt to make fitness more accessible and easier for everyone, Oakland University’s Recreation Center launched a new app for community members.
“For us, the app is a tool to better connect...
Students living in the residence halls were able to bring their siblings to Oakland University to experience a weekend of games, movies and activities.According to Jenna Nielson, programming chair for...
Studies show that students who participate in vigorous activities tend to get better grades.According to a press release from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), a study of 266 undergraduates...
Enrollment at Oakland University has increased each academic year for 17 years straight. Because of this, areas on campus have expanded to adapt to the larger student population.One area on campus that...
Local campus athletes competed against each other over the weekend in Oakland’s Indoor Triathlon held at the campus Rec Center. The event was open to Oakland students and faculty. Team and individual...
Oakland University students are able to get their much-needed exercise as the recreation center offers plenty of group exercise classes to get fit.The Department of Campus Recreation offers students and...
