Oakland University, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2007, is recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as one of the nation’s 83 doctoral/research universities. The university offers 129 bachelor’s degree programs and nearly 100 graduate degree and certificate programs. Dedicated to delivering a distinctive undergraduate experience complemented by the strength of its graduate offerings and research accomplishments, Oakland University is organized into the College of Arts and Sciences and the Schools of Business Administration, Education and Human Services, Engineering and Computer Science, Health Sciences, Nursing, and The Honors College. Visit Oakland University on the Web at www.oakland.edu.Tumblr (3.0; @oaklandu)http://oaklandu.tumblr.com/<a href="http://www4.oakland.edu/news/?sid=34&nid=5876">Keeper of the Dream award nominations accepted through Oct. 9</a>: <p>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.</p>http://oaklandu.tumblr.com/post/199962355http://oaklandu.tumblr.com/post/199962355Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:52:18 -0400<a href="http://www4.oakland.edu/news/?sid=34&nid=5877">Student-led Bike Share Program gathers support and participation</a>: <p>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.</p>http://oaklandu.tumblr.com/post/199962353http://oaklandu.tumblr.com/post/199962353Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:52:18 -0400<p>RT @<a href="http://twitter.com/OUFrenchClub">OUFrenchClub</a>: First French Club meeting of the semester! See you there Wednesday @<a href="http://twitter.com/oaklandu">oaklandu</a>! <a href="http://twitpic.com/jaqtd">http://twitpic.com/jaqtd</a></p>http://oaklandu.tumblr.com/post/199147533http://oaklandu.tumblr.com/post/199147533Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:10:39 -0400<p>OU’s student enrollment for fall 2009 is 18,920 - up 4.1% over last year. #fb</p>http://oaklandu.tumblr.com/post/197644197http://oaklandu.tumblr.com/post/197644197Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:14:38 -0400<p>Stop the flu @<a href="http://twitter.com/oaklandu">oaklandu</a>! Clean work spaces and equipment with disinfectant labeled virucidal. <a href="http://ow.ly/pCX5">http://ow.ly/pCX5</a></p>http://oaklandu.tumblr.com/post/196669803http://oaklandu.tumblr.com/post/196669803Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:29:35 -0400<a href="http://www4.oakland.edu/news/?sid=34&nid=5874">New academic labs offer modern equipment and support</a>: <p>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.</p>http://oaklandu.tumblr.com/post/196562940http://oaklandu.tumblr.com/post/196562940Fri, 25 Sep 2009 08:00:27 -0400<a href="http://www4.oakland.edu/news/?sid=34&nid=5873">New disc golf course transforms OU grounds with student help</a>: <p>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.</p>http://oaklandu.tumblr.com/post/196562943http://oaklandu.tumblr.com/post/196562943Fri, 25 Sep 2009 08:00:27 -0400<a href="http://www4.oakland.edu/news/?sid=34&nid=5871">SMART bus route now includes stop at Cooley Law School</a>http://oaklandu.tumblr.com/post/196562944http://oaklandu.tumblr.com/post/196562944Fri, 25 Sep 2009 08:00:27 -0400<p>Stop the flu @<a href="http://twitter.com/oaklandu">oaklandu</a>! Use hand sanitizers with at least 60 percent alcohol when soap is not available. <a href="http://ow.ly/pCUa">http://ow.ly/pCUa</a></p>http://oaklandu.tumblr.com/post/195677930http://oaklandu.tumblr.com/post/195677930Thu, 24 Sep 2009 06:00:19 -0400<p>RT @<a href="http://twitter.com/OUCareers">OUCareers</a>: Got your suit back from the cleaners? @<a href="http://twitter.com/oaklandu">oaklandu</a> FALL CAREER FAIR is TODAY! <a href="http://twitpic.com/edv2m">http://twitpic.com/edv2m</a></p>http://oaklandu.tumblr.com/post/195677933http://oaklandu.tumblr.com/post/195677933Thu, 24 Sep 2009 06:00:19 -0400<p>RT @<a href="http://twitter.com/kdubssss">kdubssss</a> 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</p>http://oaklandu.tumblr.com/post/195677928http://oaklandu.tumblr.com/post/195677928Thu, 24 Sep 2009 06:00:19 -0400<p>TONIGHT @ OU: BMW Manufacturing hosts info session about employment ops 4 engineering & business students 4-6pm 163 SFH. (via @<a href="http://twitter.com/OUCareers">OUCareers</a>)</p>http://oaklandu.tumblr.com/post/195677924http://oaklandu.tumblr.com/post/195677924Thu, 24 Sep 2009 06:00:19 -0400<p>RT @<a href="http://twitter.com/mashable">mashable</a>: WARNING: Twitter Worm Spreading via Direct Messages - <a href="http://bit.ly/Z2ROc">http://bit.ly/Z2ROc</a></p>http://oaklandu.tumblr.com/post/195677920http://oaklandu.tumblr.com/post/195677920Thu, 24 Sep 2009 06:00:19 -0400<p>What I studied today @ OU: Louis Vuitton & Chanel in French Business and Édith Piaf in French Phonetics. Best. Major. Ever. (via @<a href="http://twitter.com/Rach489">Rach489</a>)</p>http://oaklandu.tumblr.com/post/195677921http://oaklandu.tumblr.com/post/195677921Thu, 24 Sep 2009 06:00:19 -0400<a href="http://www4.oakland.edu/news/?sid=34&nid=5865">Prospective students invited to Discover OU</a>: <p>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.</p>http://oaklandu.tumblr.com/post/195620780http://oaklandu.tumblr.com/post/195620780Thu, 24 Sep 2009 03:34:10 -0400<a href="http://www4.oakland.edu/news/?sid=34&nid=5866">Golden Key provides a network for service-oriented students</a>: <p>Golden Key International Honor Society recognizes college students for their high academic achievement, focusing on education and community service.</p>http://oaklandu.tumblr.com/post/195620778http://oaklandu.tumblr.com/post/195620778Thu, 24 Sep 2009 03:34:10 -0400<a href="http://www4.oakland.edu/news/?sid=34&nid=5867">SECS welcomes scientist Louay Chamra as its new dean</a>: <p>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.</p>http://oaklandu.tumblr.com/post/195620777http://oaklandu.tumblr.com/post/195620777Thu, 24 Sep 2009 03:34:10 -0400<a href="http://www4.oakland.edu/news/?sid=34&nid=5853">Student health insurance offered through Graham Health Center</a>: <p>Oakland University offers affordable health insurance that provides coverage both on and off campus for students without insurance.</p>http://oaklandu.tumblr.com/post/194580801http://oaklandu.tumblr.com/post/194580801Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:10:05 -0400<a href="http://www4.oakland.edu/news/?sid=34&nid=5854">Indian leader Abdul Kalam speaks on global unity, education</a>: <p>India’s former president, Abdul Kalam discussed how international cooperation can solve global problems to a standing room only crowd at Oakland University.</p>http://oaklandu.tumblr.com/post/194580759http://oaklandu.tumblr.com/post/194580759Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:10:00 -0400<a href="http://www4.oakland.edu/news/?sid=34&nid=5856">OU to host NCAA Men's Basketball Championship in 2013</a>: <p>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.</p>http://oaklandu.tumblr.com/post/194580740http://oaklandu.tumblr.com/post/194580740Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:09:58 -0400