2000-2004: Oakland University News
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Item type: 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 type: 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 type: 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 type: 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 type: 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 type: 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 type: 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 type: 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 type: 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 type: 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 type: 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 type: Item , "OU engineering faculty win big in grants"(Oakland University, 2003-01-08) Oakland University"Seven researchers at Oakland University's School of Engineering and Computer Science each won grants to continue their research, totaling $284,875."Item type: 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 type: Item , "Keeper of the Dream banquet set for Feb. 11"(Oakland University, 2003-01-22) Oakland University"Oakland University will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by giving four OU students $5,000 scholarships at the 11th annual Keeper of the Dream Scholarship Awards Banquet on Tuesday, Feb. 11, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Shotwell-Gustafson Pavilion."Item type: Item , "MLK Day events keep the dream alive"(Oakland University, 2003-01-21) Oakland University"Various cultural, social and community service events were held at Oakland University Monday, Jan. 20, to honor the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and to kick off African-American Celebration Month. Hundreds of students, faculty and staff participated throughout the day to promote racial harmony and civil rights."Item type: Item , "Shaw Festival's 'Candida' appearing at OU"(Oakland University, 2003-01-06) Oakland University"A timeless treasure from George Bernard Shaw opens the New Year with laughter and a wry look at the complexities of marriage as Meadow Brook Theatre (MBT) presents the Shaw Festival of Canada's acclaimed production 'Candida' Jan. 8 through Feb. 2."Item type: Item , "Year in Review highlights OU achievements"(Oakland University, 2003-01-13) Oakland University"Oakland University experienced continued growth and enrichment on many levels in the year 2002 as it further defined itself as a university of distinction with a visionary undergraduate experience."Item type: Item , "Career Prep Month helps students find jobs"(Oakland University, 2003-01-13) Oakland University"Oakland University is hosting Career Prep Month, Jan. 14- 31, and a Diversity Career Fair, Jan. 30, to help students find jobs in today's unstable"Item type: Item , "OU celebrates 'The Souls of Black Folk'"(Oakland University, 2003-01-16) Oakland University"Oakland University will mark African-American Celebration Month Jan. 20 through Feb. 20 with a variety of educational and cultural activities to celebrate "The Souls of Black Folk."Item type: 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. Department