Terri L. Towner (Department of Political Science) moderates a panel discussion about the results of the November 2nd election. The panel consists of Susan Demas (Michigan Information & Research Service), Bernie Porn (EPIC-MRA), Rich Robinson (Michigan Campaign Finance Network), and Chuck Stokes (WXYZ Channel 7).
Surveillance Studies specialist David Lyon from Queens University Security Studies Centre speaks on the monitoring aspects of today’s technology and social mediums. Using Facebook as a prime example, Lyon discusses the processes in which organizations (government, marketing groups, corporations, etc.) collect information from the site, and what they can use this information for.
The Alumni Awards Banquet was to commemorate those distinguished graduated students who made a difference and were active while attending Oakland University. They also were commemorated for their continued help and support for Oakland. The banquet celebrated them and their achievements.
Junot Diaz, a Dominican-American fiction writer, winner of the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for his novel "The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao," read and discussed his work with the Oakland University community. This is a rare opportunity to hear what Michiko Kakutani of The New York Times has called "one of contemporary fiction's most distinctive and irresistible new voices." This reading is in conjunction with Celebrating the Liberal Arts Frontiers and Borders theme for the 2010-2011 academic year.
The president of Oakland University supports a colloquium series to showcase faculty research at the university. Faculty members from any rank and discipline are eligible to apply.
Join Dr. Virinder Moudgil as he delivers the State of Academic Affairs update.
Gebran Anton and Stuar Frankel donated the Towne Square II building at 20 Main Street in Mount Clemens to the university, a gift valued at approximately $2 million. OU will rename the building the Oakland University Anton/Frankel Center.
This formal ceremony, usually held the first day of classes each fall semester, marks the beginning of a student's academic career. The event includes a formal procession of faculty in academic regalia and presentations by the university president and campus representatives.
The Clinton River Water Festival is an educational and enjoyable learning experience for fifth-grade students from the Clinton River Watershed community schools in Oakland County. The festival design allows students to learn about the central role water and the Clinton River play within the region. Some of the topics that are explored during the festival include: storm water, waste water treatment, soil erosion, wetlands, creeks and streams, habitat, as well as sources of pollution. Several governmental and environmental agencies work with Pre-College Programs to plan and execute the festival at Oakland University.
Join Dr. Gary Russi and university colleagues for a university update. Several university leaders and Dr. Russi will share current information on selected university initiatives. Questions and answers at the conclusion of the session.
Three outstanding undergraduate Oakland University students have received the prestigious Keeper of the Dream Scholarship Awards for their contributions and promotion of interracial understanding and tolerance. The 18th annual awards celebration presented the scholarships to English major Chelsea Grimmer, psychology major Juquatta Brewer, and communications major Melissa DeGrandis. All three students have demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities and have shown themselves to be exceptional students and dedicated citizens of the community.