OUR@Oakland
OUR@Oakland is Oakland University's institutional repository maintained by the University Libraries. The aim of OUR@Oakland is to collect, organize, and showcase the scholarship, creative work, and archival and special collections created by or affiliated with the Oakland University community.
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- Material related to administrative and teaching activities of the university's academic departments and support units
- Publications created by the Association for Interdisciplinary Studies (formerly Association for Integrative Studies)
- Scholarship produced by OU faculty, including publications, presentations, and research data
- Programs from performances and events presented at the Meadow Brook Music Festival, beginning in the summer of 1964
- Historic university materials documenting the foundation and operations of the university and its operations, and collections devoted to specific subjects
- Catalogs from various exhibitions presented at the Oakland University Art Gallery
- Digitized collections of The Oakland Press newspaper and its predecessors (specifically The Pontiac Press)
- Theses and dissertations by Oakland University students, searchable by discipline
- Scholarship developed by Oakland University undergraduate students working in various disciplines
Recent Submissions
Oakland University Alumni Magazine, Fall 2024
(Oakland University, 2024-10) Oakland University
The human spirit: Shining a light on the exceptional qualities of OU alumni ; South Foundation Hall, 2024 ; Spring 2024 Recap ; A tenacious spirit ; Fanfare of faith: Surrounded with support, music major Alexis Dill shares her skills ; In the Gold Seat: Meet Zuhair Issa, OU academic adviser, in this recurring Q&A that reveals an alum’s favorite campus memories ; Lifegiving friendship: More than 50 years after meeting at OU, Nick Vitale donates his kidney to friend and fellow alum Rose Hirsch ; Wrapped up in gratitude: Nonprofit founder Nicholas Kristock provides comfort, color and connection to others ; Persevering for a Career in Care: Nedi Affas perseveres through incredible challenges to pursue her childhood dream ; Dialogue throughout the decades: Historical pillars of the Black Alumni Chapter discuss the group’s heritage to celebrate 50 years ; Championing inclusivity ; Golden moment ; A celebration of legacy ; Making a difference ; Crafting Communication Skills: Special Instructor Beth Talbert devotes more than three decades of service at OU ; Research ; Academic spotlight ; OU Moment: South Foundation Hall, 1959
Oakland University Alumni Magazine, Fall 2023
(Oakland University, 2023-10) Oakland University
Value of a degree: Fueling Michigan business through higher education ; 2023 recap ; The ‘It’ Couple: Power couple create community influence and culture-shifting brand concepts ; In the Gold Seat: Meet Mackenna Greene, music educator and piano shop owner, in this recurring Q&A that reveals an alum’s favorite campus memories ; Writing outside the lines ; The curious collector: Textiles, stones and relics: a local jeweler’s journey to becoming a curation specialist ; Class notes ; Rooted: Vineyard owner combines family heritage and tradition with entrepreneurial dreams ; Valuing health: Alumni who dedicate their careers toward health and wellness ; Alumni voices ; Moving forward ; Campus highlights ; A passion for solutions ; Time well spent ; Academic spotlight; OU Moment
Oakland University Alumni Magazine, Fall 2022
(Oakland University, 2022-10) Oakland University
A Lasting Impact: Contributions of selflessness and compassion for the betterment of society ; Alumni voices ; Voice for the voiceless: OU alum teaches how to express yourself through written word ; In the gold seat with Rosaline Boone ; King of the court ; Defining moments: Rhythms discovered in college set the tone of alum's life ; Difference maker ; A meaningful partnership ; Official land acknowledgement statement ; A life worth living: The legacy of a wildlife ecologist ; Overcoming crossroads ; Campus highlights ; Stay golden ; Dedicated to better discourse ; Supporting society ; Research ; Academic spotlight ; OU Moment
Oakland University Alumni Magazine, Spring 2022
(Oakland University, 2022-04) Oakland University
Nostalgia: Look inside to explore the historic Gate Lodge, OU's 25th anniversary, the evolution of student attire and more ; Celebrating 40 years of the OU Magazine ; Alumni voices ; A look back: OU's 25th anniversary; the struggles and triumphs of the early 80s ; In the gold seat with Robert Gaylor ; The gatekeepers: Alumni and philanthropists spearhead project to restore the history of the Gate Lodge ; All rise: A conversation with the Honorable Judge Rena Marie Van Tine ; The evolution of attire: Student dress through the decades brings history to life ; Hall of memories ; Picture of empowerment: Glamming with four alumni who are doing it all ; Campus highlights ; Legends of OU ; An easy decision ; Three-peat ; Research ; Academic spotlight ; OU Moment
Oakland University Alumni Magazine, Fall 2021
(Oakland University, 2021-10) Oakland University
Defining moments at OU: The mentors, classes and achievements that helped shape our alumni’s futures ; Homecoming and reunion weekend ; Full Circle: Two friends journey from being on academic probation to aiding those in similar situations ; In the gold seat with Annie Meinberg ; Seize the day: OU alumnus shares his experience bicycling cross-country at the age of 70 ; A-Major influence: OU legacy student turns family passion into career ambitions ; A path forward ; Branching out ; Finding common ground: How OU taught one alumnus to prioritize trust and understanding in politics ; Campus highlights
Oakland University Magazine, Spring 2021
(Oakland University, 2021-04) Oakland University
Community collaboration: Transforming the world through service ; President's perspective ; Community Engagement: Contributing to the public good ; The future of care ; Connection to community ; A collective impact ; Administering relief ; Family ties ; Overcoming the Odds; OU alumna finds his way after bleak academic start ; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: The Big Picture; OU programs use holistic approach to advance academic accomplishments in the community ; Virtues and values ; Honoring student dreamers ; World travelers ; In the gold seat with Amanda Silvestri ; Student Success: Prevailing Through a Pandemic; How nursing professors, students and alumni are handling COVID-19 ; Research Endeavors: Formation and Fracture; Researching community movements and the forces that break them ; Nourishing innovation ; OU Moment
Oakland University Magazine, Fall 2020
(Oakland University, 2020-10) Oakland University
Guiding Greatness: Empowering success stories from Oakland University students, faculty, alumni and donors ; Student Success: A Life Among Fish; Biology alumna is living out her childhood dream as an aquarist at Belle Isle Aquarium ; Research Endeavors: Innovative Shade; Engineering alumna and his team at Bosch are changing the driving experience ; Community Engagement: Street Medicine; OUWB students provide health care to vulnerable populations in Pontiac ; President's perspective ; In the gold seat with Wesley Wright ; Legacy of support ; Constructing a skillset ; Distinguished alumni ; Educational escape: Father and son have a unique, friendly competition in their educational endeavors ; Next generation of computer innovation ; From theory to practice ; Wealth of value ; Text 2 stay on track ; Open spaces enhanced by data ; Driving student-athlete success ; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Voices that matter: University students of color endure and overcome challenges in the hopes of aiding future generations ; Epilepsy warrior ; Experiences in ESL; English homework translates to everyday successes for OU’s ESL students
Oakland University Magazine, Summer 2020
(Oakland University, 2020-06) Oakland University
Barrier Breaker: The journey to building cultural competence on campus and beyond ; President's perspective ; Goodwill shines in response to COVID-19 ; The School of Music, Theatre and Dance (SMTD) presented the production “Facing Our Truth: Ten Minute Plays on Trayvon, Race, and Privilege,” to invite thoughtful discussion on implicit bias. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Freedom and Justice; Scholarship recipient reflect on their paths toward interracial understanding ; Diversity drives student passion ; Global ambassadors ; The bonds that unite us ; Defining one's identity ; OU from home ; Healing through inclusivity ; In the gold seat with Mason Turell ; Student Success: Found in Translation; Student reconnects with his grandfather through translating his Italian memoir ; Supportive friends ; Mid-life career shift ; Securing the future ; Research Endeavors: Women in STEM; The importance of expanding the field of STEM researchers ; Baseball outreach ; Calculating community ; Community Engagement: Health Care for Homeless; Associate professor challenges students’ preconceived notions of homelessness
Oakland University Magazine, Fall 2019
(Oakland University, 2019-10) Oakland University
Unearthing knowledge: Discover the educational endeavors of OU’s campus community ; President's perspective ; Research Endeavors: Signing In: Biology major shines light on the accessibility of American Sign Language interpreters in health care ; Strengthening the Signal: Research at the Applied Electromagnetics and Wireless Lab ensures car antennas are up to snuff ; Community Engagement: Happy Campers: OUWB faculty and students care for youth with diabetes in the great outdoors ; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ; Student Success
Oakland University Magazine, Spring 2019
(Oakland University, 2019-04) Oakland University
A place of pride ; Experiential engineering ; Project Success ; Mentorship: Undergraduate students and faculty benefit from research collaboration ; Unity ; Tenacity ; Connectivity: Departments join forces to train the next generation of cyber security specialists ; Accessibility: Students with disabilities find solace in the support of campus services; Internship opportunities in Macomb County ; Excelling as an executive ; Family tradition ; Camaraderie; Autism outreach ; Supporting future nurses ; Building a Culture of Philanthropy: Aspire. Advance. Achieve. Student celebration ; Celebrating SMTD students ; Corporate collaboration