Oakland University Magazine, Spring & Summer 2010

Behind the stories; Letters; Oakland University forges partnerships with OCC and SC4;
Pre-college programs target minority students, girls; OU's
OU Homecoming bigger, better than ever; Provost Moudgil honored for academic leadership; Scholarship winners promote cultural diversity, unity; New early alert program assists students; Teamwork approach to assisting veterans in any way possible; OU's VP for Student Affairs honored with national award; Longtime Oakland friends lend support to the School of Medicine; Fulbright Scholar travels from Africa to OU; Mathematical major; Disc golf course getting year-round use; OU awarded $2.7 M grant to improve Human Health Building efficiency; The Gold standard; Award-winning author makes in-kind donation; Celebrating scholarships; OU hosts first Grizzly Gala to benefit student scholarships; Scholarship bequest will allow English majors to focus on studies, not finances; Sports wrap up; Coaches vs. Cancer fundraiser a success; The scoreboard;
Toy story, by Rene Wisely; Banking on integrity, by Mary Gunderson-Switzer; Going for the gold, by Amy Lynn Smith; Capturing history in the making, by Alice Rhein; Word weaver, by Amy Lunn Smith; Parenting 101, by Cara Catallo; Shaping the future of medicine;
Engineering for tomorrow, by Sandra Beckwith;
Alumni; Thank him for not smoking, by Alice Rhein;Sweet songs for OU alum, by Cara Catallo; His business is picking up, by Tammy Stables Battaglia; Protecting Wayne County's health, by Alice Rhein; Endowment honors educator's legacy, creates new opportunities; Alumni pledges dontation to thank past OU supporters; Israeli trips help students broaden their perspectives; Students and scholarship supporters seek to change the world; Nightingales honor nurses' heroic role; Professors complete nuclear power internship; Couple's gift provides career building opportunities; CIBRE creates unique partnerships among students, business community; Scholarships help student who aspires to help others; DTE grant makes power electronics lab possible;
Giving challenge inspires generosity; One-day online challenge leads to nearly $35,000 in donations; Alumnus gives back to support Honors College's scholarships;
Area business leader believes in Oakland's work, its approach; National City Bank helps Spanish to English program expand reach; Donors help OU students gain global perspective; OU supporter hopes his actions will inspire others; Gift will help endowment support arts, cultural activities; OU moment.