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Education professor connects hip-hop, education in new book

Friday, May 24, 2013

Dr. Emery Petchauer’s new book focuses on creative ways of engaging students through ‘edutainment’ concepts found in hip-hop culture.

OU alumna named 2012 federal librarian of the year

Thursday, May 23, 2013

OU graduate Joyce Greene is the 2012 Library of Congress Federal Librarian of the Year for her work at the Defense Department’s Marshall Center.

International robotics teams to compete in 21st annual IGVC

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Two OU teams will compete against more than 50 robotics teams from around the world at the Intelligent Ground Vehicle Competition, June 7-10.

University unveils redesigned News at OU website

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Oakland.edu/newsatou posts the latest OU news, campus highlights and accomplishments in an intuitive, timely and visual way.

OU launches Product Lifecycle Management certification

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

OU’s Industrial and Systems Engineering Department launches a pilot certification course for Chrysler Corporation engineers and student interns.

Students build resumes, earn cash through summer corps

Monday, May 20, 2013

OU’s Summer Student Campus Corps program builds professional skills and work experience while earning money for school.

Math professor to present work at conference in China

Friday, May 17, 2013

Dr. Libin Rong will share his research at a conference focusing on computational and mathematical population dynamics in Taiyuan, China.

OU, partners to host Summit on Accelerating Innovation

Thursday, May 16, 2013

OU will unite automakers, suppliers, academics and investment leaders to explore new methods to boost advanced manufacturing processes.

Cinema Studies professor to attend Cannes Film Festival

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

As a faculty volunteer, Dr. Courtney Brannon Donoghue will enjoy a behind the scenes experience at the legendary Cannes International Film Festival.

Upcoming reception to honor Peggy Cooke, AP of the Year

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

The OU community will celebrate Outstanding AP of the Year Peggy Cooke with a reception from 3-5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22.

OU to co-host STEM camp for area high school students

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

OU's SECS and OU INC Clean Energy Research Center will co-host a STEM career summer camp program for area high school students.

West African folklore inspires OU children's theatre show

Monday, May 13, 2013

Anansi, an iconic character of West African folklore is the inspiration for an upcoming children's theatre production at Oakland University.

SBA helps alumna launch investment analyst career

Friday, May 10, 2013

SBA alumna and presidential scholar Elena Popova used her OU experiences to find success as an investment analyst for the Kresge Foundation.

OU to host prestigious political science journal

Thursday, May 09, 2013

This fall, OU's political science honor society students will write, edit, and produce the Pi Sigma Alpha Undergraduate Journal of Politics.

Retired alumna takes on new adventure with Peace Corps

Wednesday, May 08, 2013

Bonnie Lawrence, 1979 OU alumna, taught for 35 years, raised two children, and recently took flight to Lesotho, Africa with the Peace Corps.

Oakland University to join the Horizon League in July

Tuesday, May 07, 2013

Oakland University will join the Horizon League beginning with the 2013-2014 season, President Gary D. Russi announced Tuesday.

New global health course takes students across Europe

Monday, May 06, 2013

This summer, students will leave the classroom behind to explore global health systems and issues in Paris, Geneva, and Amsterdam.

Political science students wow at numerous conferences

Monday, May 06, 2013

Over the past few months, a number of Oakland's political science students have been busy presenting their work at state and national conferences.

Workshop instills Chinese culture in students, travelers

Friday, May 03, 2013

Three international graduate students who are native Chinese speakers will teach a six-week series of lessons about Chinese language and culture.

Two artists from OUAG exhibit up for prestigious Turner Prize

Wednesday, May 01, 2013

Renowned artists David Shrigley and Lynette Yiadom-Boakye both showed work at a recent OUAG exhibition and are now up for the Turner Prize.

Professor dishes dirt on celebrity blogs in new book

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Dr. Erin Meyers' new book “Dishing Dirt in the Digital Age: Celebrity Gossip Blogs and Participatory Media Culture,” hit bookshelves nationwide today.

OUCARES symposium to explore medical issues in autism

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

OUCARES will host its 5th Annual Quality of Life Autism Symposium May 20-21, at the Auburn Hills Marriott Pontiac at Centerpoint hotel.

OU explores past, celebrates future with Founder's Day

Monday, April 15, 2013

OU will celebrate Founder's Day with several events this week, including the groundbreaking for the student housing complex and Elliott Carillon Tower.