Both in terms of effective leadership and outstanding support services, Oakland University staff are helping to advance the academic and community-oriented mission of the university through exceptional contributions of time, energy and ideas. The following are just some of the many noteworthy accomplishments of OU staff members.

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• Beckie Francis honored with USBWA Most Courageous Award"

• SBA's Julie Dermidoff earns Outstanding Professional Advising Award

• OU's Mary Beth Snyder recognized as "Esteemed Woman of Michigan"

• OU's President Russi touted as a visionary in editorial

• OU receives Telly Award for new television advertising campaign

• OUCARES featured in Mitch Albom's Heart of Detroit video series

• Eleanor Reynolds named 2012 Outstanding Administrative Professional

• Two dedicated OU staffers earn Sharon Wilhem Excellence Awards

• SEHS adviser Lorin Wright named outstanding professional adviser

• Kampe added to OU Hall of Honor

• OU's Wayne Thibodeau chosen as president elect of MCEEA

• Registrar’s Office wins magazine award for streamlined process

• New area history book authored by Meadow Brook Hall staffers

• OU's Steve Shablin, registrar, named 2011 Outstanding AP of the Year

• Donna Malaski wins OU’s top academic adviser award

• Outstanding service recognized with first Sharon Wilhelm Awards

• SECS academic advisor receives national merit award

• Registrar’s transfer team wins statewide support staff honors

• Oakland University coach Beckie Francis honored

• Dr. Russi honored with Quality People, Quality County award

• OU named a national "Military Friendly School" for 2011

• MBH awarded "2010 Best Outdoor Venue" in metro Detroit