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Golden Pride

Event Go for the Gold at Oakland University

Experience everything Oakland University has to offer. Attend Go for the Gold, a future-student event, on October 5.

Transcript

0:00 - What is Go for the Gold?

0:07 - Come see for yourself.

0:12 - Find out more at oakland.edu

Be Golden Be Golden – Oakland University

Being golden is about putting in the hard work. It’s a rallying cry to believe in yourself.

Transcript

0:11 Gold.

0:15 It’s first place.

0:19 A beautiful sunrise.

0:26 Prestige and admiration.

0:30 A standing ovation.

0:34 You think that’s all being golden is about?

0:38 Take what you know, flip it. Think again.

0:44 Being golden is about putting in the hard work.

0:50 It’s a rallying cry to believe in yourself.

0:58 It’s searching for answers where others aren't looking.

1:02 Rising before the sun, and staying up long after it sets.

1:09 Launching technology and stepping into a new world.

1:17 It's about balance, and making time to experience life.

1:25 It’s defying expectations

1:27 and making people look twice.

1:33 At Oakland University, our students power Michigan.

1:39 They get internships and jobs locally

1:42 and give back to their community.

1:50 Our nurses care for you when you’re sick.

1:55 Our engineers drive the motor city into the future.

1:58 Our business leaders propel the economy.

2:03 Our educators teach your children,

2:06 and inspire the next generation.

2:11 We’re moving forward, but remembering where we came from.

2:15 We’re proud to be Golden Grizzlies.

2:21 So never settle for less.

2:23 Be the spark that ignites change.

2:27 Be golden.

Aspire. Advance. Achieve.

The Campaign for Oakland University

President's Perspective

Oakland University is a place where inspiration thrives, where groundbreaking research is nurtured, and where a diverse community of thinkers, dreamers, and doers come together to shape a brighter future. Here, we share a commitment to fostering an environment of intellectual curiosity and societal impact. Thank you for joining us on this journey of education, discovery, and transformation.

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Vision Statement

Oakland University will unlock the potential of individuals and leave a lasting impact on the world through the transformative power of education and research.

Mission Statement

Oakland University cultivates the full potential of a diverse and inclusive community. As a public doctoral institution, we impact Michigan and the world through education, research, scholarship and creative activity.

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