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The Oakland Post

People of OU: Professor Elizabeth Talbert to retire

People of OU: Professor Elizabeth Talbert to retire

Ana Gjorgjevski, Features Reporter November 8, 2023

Following a long and rewarding career at Oakland University, Professor Elizabeth Talbert is preparing for her final weeks on campus.  “I feel like sometimes you have to close a door and make space,...

A tribute to Detroit Tigers legend Miguel Cabrera

A tribute to Detroit Tigers legend Miguel Cabrera

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter October 4, 2023

Miguel Cabrera, the legendary slugger, is officially retiring from playing professional baseball after 21 years, leaving an indelible mark on the sport and a lasting legacy in the hearts of fans. Cabrera...

The Financial Management Association at OU hosted a retirement workshop last week.

Financial Management Association hosts Retirement Workshop

Joseph Popis, Sports Reporter April 13, 2022

On April 7, the Financial Management Association (FMA) hosted a Retirement Workshop — featuring a presentation by speaker Robert Uptegraff, a professor in the finance department and advisor of FMA. Students...

Gary Russi: Where is he now?

Gary Russi: Where is he now?

By Scott Wolchek March 25, 2014

The whereabouts of former Oakland University President Gary Russi have been shrouded in mystery since his retirement August 2013. Russi, who served an unprecedented 18-year-term at OU, left quietly. There...

Police Chief Lucido retires from Oakland University’s police department

August 21, 2013

Oakland University Police Chief Samuel Lucido is retiring after 11 years at OU.The retirement, effective Jan. 3, will coincide with Lucido's 42nd year in law enforcement.The announcement came in a campuswide...

Russi retires with money, computers, iPad

August 17, 2013

Former President Gary Russi is retiring with almost a quarter-million dollars from Oakland University.According to a retirement agreement, Russi is receiving $225,000 in deferred compensation. The money...

Outgoing president gave up housing, cars, possibly more

By Victoria Craw August 7, 2013

Since former Oakland University Women’s Basketball coach Beckie Francis was fired June 12, and her husband, Oakland University President Gary Russi, announced his retirement the same day, much speculation...

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