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The current construction site at South Foundation Hall.

Updates on current, upcoming campus construction

Joe Zerilli, Campus Editor February 1, 2023

Over the past few years, there have been multiple construction projects across campus — such as South Foundation Hall (SFH), Varner Hall, O’Dowd Hall and a few others. Senior Engineer Ryan Giorio and...

Course enrollment concerns pile up as we head into the summer.

OU faculty express concerns over course enrollment

D'Juanna Lester, Arts Reporter April 13, 2022

With registration for the Summer 2022, Fall 2022 and Winter 2023 semesters underway, Oakland University's faculty has expressed concerns over problems surrounding enrollment and course cancellations for...

University officials continue to navigate a lack of classroom space on campus so students can learn in person in the fall.

Dean’s Office, Office of the Registrar relieve classroom space concerns

Sarah Gudenau, Features Editor March 30, 2022

In February and early March, the lack of classroom space at Oakland University shocked the Spanish Department's students and faculty who feared the possibility of many Fall 2022 and Winter 2023 classes...

Spanish Department retains most in-person classes despite lack of space

Spanish Department retains most in-person classes despite lack of space

Sarah Gudenau, Features Editor March 23, 2022

Since the return to in-person classes at Oakland University, the lack of classroom space has become more apparent. The Spanish Department in particular felt the impact of the space deficit, but faculty...

President Pescovitz and BOT Chair Robert Schostak during Mondays Board of Trustees meeting.

Feb. 7 BOT meeting: New projects, distinguished professors, university advancement update

Joe Zerilli, Campus Editor February 8, 2022

After being virtual for the beginning of the semester, the Oakland University Board of Trustees (BOT) met for the first time this year to discuss two new construction budgets, two new distinguished professors,...

The Wilson Hall expansion and renovation has been underway for several months now. The $21.5 million project features new luxury accommodations for President Pescovitz and her cabinet.

Administration answers questions about campus construction projects

Bridget Janis, Managing Editor November 8, 2021

The Post sent questions regarding the ongoing campus construction projects to administrators on Oct. 21. The questions were about the general funding of construction projects in South Foundation Hall,...

The Wilson Hall expansion and renovation has been underway for several months now. The $21.5 million project features new luxury accommodations for President Pescovitz and her cabinet.

Letter from the editor: Administrators won’t talk to us about campus construction projects

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

For six weeks now, The Post has been trying to research and report stories about ongoing campus construction projects. To this point, not a single administrator has followed through with our requests for...

This the a projection of what South Foundation Hall will look like in 2023 from Stantec. The building will be increasing its size by 59%.

South Foundation renovation and addition project underway

Lauren Reid, Content Editor February 17, 2021

Update: As of Sept. 23, 2021, the renovation doesn't seem to have begun. To the naked eye, there is no construction or hints that the addition will begin soon. The doors to the building are locked. A...

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