WINTER 2011 January 11, 2011
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CMI UPCOMING EVENTS |
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KEEPER OF THE DREAM SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS CELEBRATION
Oakland University's 19th annual
Keeper of the Dream Scholarship Awards Celebration
Monday, January 17, 2011, at 11:30 a.m. Doors open at 10:45 a.m.
This event is free and open to all.
Keynote address by Lou Gossett Jr., Award-winning Actor
Founder, The Eracism Foundation
Award recipients:
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Emily Tissot |
Se Min (Gerald) Son |
Rodrina Moore
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Aiana Scott
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Join us as we celebrate Roots, Achievements & Projections through the many outstanding events during African American Celebration 2011.
African American Celebration 2011 begins Monday, January 17 at 11:30 am with the annual Keeper of the Dream Scholarship Awards Celebration. The month long celebration concludes on Thursday, February 17 at 5:00 p.m. with The Psychedelic Shack - A 70s Party.
Please visit www.oakland.edu/aacm for detailed event information on all of the month's activities. |
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| LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES! |
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 Become an OU Rockstar! We are looking for students who want to be leaders and representatives of Oakland University! Attend an information session to learn how to become a CMI Peer Mentor, Orientation Group Leader (OGL), Resident Assistant, or Nightwatch staff member. The application deadline is Friday, January 28 so don't wait!
Information Session Schedule:
Session II: Wednesday, January 12th from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Vandenberg Cafeteria
Session III: Tuesday, January 18th from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Vandenberg Cafeteria
Session IV: Wednesday, January 26th from 12:00-1:00 p.m. in Lake Michigan Room, OC
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| SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES! |
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2011 WILSON AND HUMAN RELATIONS AWARDS
It is time to begin the selection process for the 2011 Matilda R. Wilson/Alfred G. Wilson and Human Relations Award! The Wilson Awards were established in 1965 and recognize one female and one male graduating senior who have contributed as scholars, leaders, and responsible citizens to the Oakland University Community. For more information or to access the nomination forms, visit www.oakland.edu/?id=1307&sid=74.All nominations must be returned by Monday, February 7, 2011, to the Dean of Students Office, 144 Oakland Center.
OAKLAND UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The 2011 OUAA Scholarship Program is currently accepting applications for nearly 30 scholarships that benefit students and alumni. Most scholarships are open to any undergraduate student with junior or senior status by fall 2011. Scholarship recipients must have two or more full-time semesters remaining in their academic program and must have a 3.0 GPA in their major field of study as well as a cumulative 3.0 GPA at OU. For a complete list of student scholarships please visit OUAA Student Scholarship Program. Only completed applications received by March 1, 2011 will be considered. For more information contact Gail Meyers in the Alumni Engagement office at (248) 364-6132. |
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| STUDENT SPOTLIGHT |
IMPORTANT INFORMATION!!! |
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Congratulations to first year scholars, Leah Bottomley and James Buster, for earning the highest overall grade point averages among all CMI Scholars! |
As of January 1, 2011, students are able to complete their FAFSA online to apply for financial aid for the 2011-2012 academic year. |
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2200 North Squirrel Road
104 North Foundation Hall
Rochester, MI 48309-4482
(248) 370-4404
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| CALENDAR OF EVENTS |
IMPORTANT
SEMESTER DATES |
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January 12
OU Rockstar
Information Session
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Vandenberg Cafeteria
January 17
African American Celebration 2011 begins.
Keeper of the Dream Scholarship Awards Celebration
11:30-1:00 p.m.
Banquet Rooms, OC
Martin Luther King Jr. Day-Classes Suspended.
January 18
Last day to:
- "no-grade" drop
- register and add
classes for the Winter
2011 semester.
- receive 100% tuition
refund for full semester
courses
OU Rockstar
Information Session
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Vandenberg Cafeteria
January 12
OU Rockstar
Information Session
12 - 1 p.m.
Lake Michigan, OC
January 28
OU Rockstar application deadline.
January 28-30
OU Homecoming
January 29
CMI and Black Alumni Association Reception
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Oakland Room, OC |
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