2000-2004: Oakland University News
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Item "Fund drive posts higher numbers"(Oakland University, 2003-01-27) Oakland University"This year's All-University Fund Drive posted higher numbers than last year with 409 employees participating in the Nov. 15 ??? Dec. 31 campaign. Overall dollars raised totaled $167,266 ??? a 39 percent increase over last year."Item "OU conducting study of athletics program"(Oakland University, 2003-01-27) Oakland University"Oakland University is looking for feedback from the campus community on its athletics program as part of the NCAA Division I athletics certification process. Last October, the university began a year-long, campus-wide effort to study its athletics program as part of the certification process. Specific areas covered include academic and fiscal integrity, governance, rules compliance, commitment to equity, student athlete welfare, and sportsmanship"Item "E-mail system experiences slowdown"(Oakland University, 2003-01-23) Oakland University"Oakland University's e-mail server recently has been struggling to handle the current volume and service expectations of the community. OU's Office of Information Technology is working to stabilize this frustrating situation as soon as possible and will begin implementing a new e-mail system in February."Item "Explore job prospects at career fair"(Oakland University, 2003-01-27) Oakland University"Oakland University students and alumni seeking co-ops, internships, summer, part-time or full-time permanent employment are encouraged to attend the eighth annual Diversity Career Fair on Thursday, Jan. 30, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Oakland Center Heritage, Oakland and Gold Rooms"Item "Shaw/Chesterton debates to be staged"(Oakland University, 2003-01-22) Oakland University"George Bernard Shaw, the famous playwright, and G.K. Chesterton, the author, engaged in a series of legendary debates in England between 1911 and 1927. When they locked horns, sparks flew, and the audiences enjoyed the intelligence and humor of both men."Item "Course helps improve leadership skills"(Oakland University, 2003-01-27) Oakland University"University Human Resources (UHR) is offering the Influential Leadership course to OU staff who supervise employees or students. The two-day experiential course is based on the concept that effective leadership occurs when the appropriate leadership style is matched to an individuals' development level on a specific goal or task"Item Bush invites OU student to State of the Union(Oakland University, 2003-01-28) Oakland UniversityIn recognition of his volunteer work for AmeriCorps, OU senior education major Lenny Compton sat with First Lady Laura Bush during President Bush's State of the Union address on Jan. 28. Compton also attended a pre-reception dinner at the White House. He and 25 other people sat as guests in the First Lady's box during the address.Item "Grant helps freshmen find success"(Oakland University, 2003-01-24) Oakland University"Oakland University's Office of Equity and Advising Resource Center implemented the Students First program last fall, which allows freshmen to develop strategies for academic success; establish strong relationships with faculty, staff and campus leaders; and explore majors and career options. The Michigan Department of Career Development King-Chavez-Parks Initiative awarded an $84,920 grant to OU to establish the program."Item "Lake improvements still under way"(Oakland University, 2003-01-24) Oakland University"In a continuing effort to improve the campus infrastructure and implement water quality control measures, Oakland University is rehabilitating the lake located between the Oakland Center and Vandenberg Hall."Item "School of Education reports on federal grant progress"(Oakland University, 2001-02-23) Oakland University"Oakland University's School of Education and Human Services is now halfway through its three-year, $1.3 million grant given by the U.S. DepartmentItem "OU to host NCAA Tournament games"(Oakland University, 2003-01-08) Oakland University"OU will gain national exposure when it serves as a host for first and second round games of the 2006 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. The NCAA announced in December that OU will host games to be played at the Palace of Auburn Hills on March 17 and 19, 2006."Item "Meadow Brook Estate vocal group to perform"(Oakland University, 2003-01-21) Oakland University"Oakland University's Department of Music, Theatre and Dance presents musical theatre and vocal ensemble Meadow Brook Estate in concert Jan. 24 and 25 at 8 p.m. and Jan. 26 at 3 p.m. in Varner Recital Hall."Item "PDM Center research chronicled in 'CIO Magazine'"(Oakland University, 2001-02-20) Oakland University"The innovations developed by OU's Product Development and Manufacturing Center recently were chronicled in CIO Magazine, a leading resource for chief information officers."Item "Honors College celebrates works of Shaw"(Oakland University, 2003-01-08) Oakland University"To provide a co-curricular, academic thrust to the Meadow Brook Theatre/Shaw Festival International Residency, Oakland University's Honors College is providing a series of events to further explore the works of playwright George Bernard Shaw"Item "New Housing and Dining Web site launched"(Oakland University, 2003-01-20) Oakland University"Oakland University recently launched a new Housing and Dining Web site to give students and parents the information they want about OU's housing and food options, including application forms for the residence halls, university student apartments and family housing units."Item "Chartwells delivers improved food service"(Oakland University, 2003-01-15) Oakland University"Students, faculty and staff are benefiting from renovations and improvements brought on by Chartwells, OU's new food service provider. Chartwells not only offers enhanced food options but also more campus locations and expanded hours of service that cater to everyone from campus residents to part-time faculty and staff."Item "In the Company of Writers Published"(Oakland University, 2003-01-16) Oakland University"In the Company of Writers, an anthology of selected writings by fellows of the 2001 summer institute, has been published by Teacher's Choice Press."Item "OU to help people break free from smoking"(Oakland University, 2003-01-13) Oakland University"Oakland University's Graham Health Center is hosting the American Lung Association's Freedom from Smoking program. This unique, quit-smoking program runs Tuesday, Jan. 14, through Tuesday, March 4, at Graham Health Center"Item "Basketball webcasts connect fans with Golden Grizzlies"(Oakland University, 2001-02-21) Oakland University"For OU basketball fans unable to see a men's or women's game in person or when televised, the live audio webcasts have become a welcome option."Item "MBWP Fellows Hold Leadership Meeting"(Oakland University, 2003-01-20) Oakland University"On an otherwise frigid Saturday morning, January 18, 2003, twenty-eight fellows and friends of the Meadow Brook Writing Project generated a lot of warmth in Oakland University's Oakland Center for their first ever get-together outside of an institute."