September 2009
167 posts
Keeper of the Dream award nominations accepted... →
OU is searching for student leaders to apply for the 18th annual Keeper of the Dream Scholarship Award. Applications are due on Friday, Oct. 9.
Student-led Bike Share Program gathers support and... →
OU’s student-led Bike Share Program has enjoyed great success since its launch in early September. The program is continuing to grow thanks to generous support and participation.
RT @OUFrenchClub: First French Club meeting of the semester! See you there Wednesday @oaklandu! http://twitpic.com/jaqtd
OU’s student enrollment for fall 2009 is 18,920 - up 4.1% over last year. #fb
Stop the flu @oaklandu! Clean work spaces and equipment with disinfectant labeled virucidal. http://ow.ly/pCX5
New academic labs offer modern equipment and... →
Students taking courses in Oakland University’s laboratories will see some major changes this fall, as newly renovated academic science labs opened their doors this week.
New disc golf course transforms OU grounds with... →
The recently completed disc golf course provides yet another recreation opportunity for students and utilizes part of the university’s nearly 1,500-acre campus.
SMART bus route now includes stop at Cooley Law... →
What I studied today @ OU: Louis Vuitton & Chanel in French Business and Édith Piaf in French Phonetics. Best. Major. Ever. (via @Rach489)
RT @mashable: WARNING: Twitter Worm Spreading via Direct Messages - http://bit.ly/Z2ROc
RT @OUCareers: Got your suit back from the cleaners? @oaklandu FALL CAREER FAIR is TODAY! http://twitpic.com/edv2m
RT @kdubssss at the kid @ OU: you seemed ashamed when you saw me watching you sing power ballads your car this morning but you made my day
TONIGHT @ OU: BMW Manufacturing hosts info session about employment ops 4 engineering & business students 4-6pm 163 SFH. (via @OUCareers)
Stop the flu @oaklandu! Use hand sanitizers with at least 60 percent alcohol when soap is not available. http://ow.ly/pCUa
Prospective students invited to Discover OU →
Oakland University’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions is giving prospective students and their families a chance to Discover OU during one of eight half-day information sessions.
SECS welcomes scientist Louay Chamra as its new... →
OU’s School of Engineering and Computer Science will welcome a new dean to its fold this fall, as the Board of Trustees has approved Louay M. Chamra to begin work on October 5.
Golden Key provides a network for service-oriented... →
Golden Key International Honor Society recognizes college students for their high academic achievement, focusing on education and community service.
Student health insurance offered through Graham... →
Oakland University offers affordable health insurance that provides coverage both on and off campus for students without insurance.
Indian leader Abdul Kalam speaks on global unity,... →
India’s former president, Abdul Kalam discussed how international cooperation can solve global problems to a standing room only crowd at Oakland University.
OU to host NCAA Men's Basketball Championship in... →
OU will play host to the first and second round games of the 75th annual NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship in 2013 at The Palace of Auburn Hills on March 21 and 23, 2013.
OU works with the city and county to reduce deer... →
Oakland University is partnering with Oakland County and the City of Rochester Hills to reduce the number of deer related car accidents in the area.
Bike Share program rides on with community support →
OU’s newly created Bike Share Program launched in early September and has already been increased by 23 bikes donated by students, faculty and staff.
Stop the flu @oaklandu! Avoid shared use of cell phones. Keep them clean! http://ow.ly/pCWi
Engineering and computer science career fair set... →
Career Services department is joining forces with Lawrence Technological University to host the Tech X 2 Career Expo from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 22 in the Oakland Center.
Please do! Tickets are still available, and they are cheap! RT @balps: Alton Brown at Oakland University on the 30th?! I should go!
Remember, Wednesday, Sept. 23, is the last date to drop full semester classes (9/3/2009 - 12/12/2009) with 100% tuition refund. #fb
Become a fan of Downtown Rochester on Facebook today for a chance to win one of 10 gift certificates to local businesses! http://ow.ly/q0p1
. @jmiller22 Apparently OU traffic is particularly bad Tues and Thurs from 3-5:30 or so. Lots of students coming from/going to class.
Oh dear I hope not! RT @OhJamiiex: im certain that russel brand in the flesh attends oakland university
Stop the flu @oaklandu! Avoid direct contact with fixtures in public restrooms. http://ow.ly/pCVV
Career Services pairs OU graduates with a Michigan... →
The Lansing-based Auto-Owners Insurance has been working with OU Career Services staff to recruit graduates for work in a number of areas, but particularly in information technology.
Celebrate Hispanic heritage with events through... →
OU’s 2009 Hispanic Celebration kicked off September 14 and includes a string of fun-filled events highlighting the rich tradition of Hispanic culture throughout the state.
JUST IN: All seats at tonight’s lecture by Abdul Kalam at OU have been reserved! You can still view it live on the Web - http://ow.ly/pOSZ
Major campus traffic jam. Plan extra time to travel to/from OU.
RT @OUCareers: @oaklandu and LTU Team Up For “Tech x 2 Expo = OU + LTU Job Fair” article in Metromode http://bit.ly/axCid
Tonight’s lecture by Abdul Kalam, India’s 11th president, will be streamed live at oakland.edu - Sept. 17, 7:30 - http://ow.ly/pOQu
OU looks to keep campus in the know with text... →
The OU community can rest assured that comprehensive response and communication plans, such as the text alert messaging system, are in place to address virtually any emergency.
VARNERSTOCK 09 benefit →
Oakland University students and alumni come together Sept 26, 7 p.m., in Varner Recital Hall for a concert to benefit the Danny Jordan Endowment Fund, honoring the director of OU’s jazz program, who…
Thanks for sharing! RT @Detroitlocal: Oakland University starts a bike sharing program - http://fwix.com/share/17_cb691b49b7
RT @jersar You know you’re an @oaklandu student when you complain about parking instead of being thankful it’s free, unlike most colleges.
Credit Union ONE is hosting a Scavenger Hunt on campus this week. Students are already winning big cash prizes! Follow @CUO_OU for clues.
Stop the flu @oaklandu! Wash your hands thoroughly and frequently. http://ow.ly/pCRA
RT @CUO_OU: OU students: You have another chance at a $5 BWW gift card at noon! Head over to the CUO branch in the Oakland Center.
RT @CrystalReneeM TONITE@6:30! Come out to Roc da Rec the annual student v faculty bball game brought to u by ABS and DST. At OU rec center
RT @oaklanduelis: is getting ready to pack up and leave the Oakland Center. Stop by for last minute free pencils and help.
RT @CUO_OU: I just want y’all to know that it’s OU student @loljohnjk’s birthday today! Give your fellow Grizzly a little Twitter love :)
Attention would-be speeders… RT @AGremlin: @oaklandu Cops all over the Walton road exits of campus.
Wow! RT @CUO_OU: You know what, guys, we can’t believe it, but the OU students were so good, they’ve already found all the prizes!
Abdul Kalam, India’s eleventh president, to speak at OU Sept. 17 - free & public - http://ow.ly/pDy2 (FB) or http://ow.ly/pDyD #India
OU-Macomb to sponsor Tara Grant Memorial Run/Walk Sept. 26. http://www.oakland.edu/macomb/runwalk #races #running