Oakland University launches Department of Bioengineering
With a focus on promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, Oakland University has elevated its bioengineering program to a department. The move is intended to strengthen the university’s academic profile and help students succeed in a rapidly evolving job market. Louay Chamra, (left) dean of the School of Engineering and Computer Science and Kevin Corcoran, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, helped make the Department of Bioengineering come to fruition. The department is the first in the
Blast Off 2 School: Neighborhood House Outfits Children in Need
BLAST OFF 2 SCHOOLNeighborhood House Outfits Children in Need Rochester Hills, MI – Neighborhood House is seeking new donated school supplies from July 13 - August 7. School supplies may be dropped off at the Neighborhood House office at 1720 South Livernois or at the Rochester Hills Public Library, Rams Horn, the Rochester Fire Station, the Auburn Hills Chamber of Commerce office, or Oakland Township Hall. Supply lists are available at: www.ranh.org. Neighborhood House has created a COVID-19 Emergency
The Sounds of Summer: Oakland University’s Carillon Concert Series returns July 10
Oakland University’s Six Fridays at 6 Summer Carillon Concert Series, which features carillonneurs from around the world, will celebrate its fifth anniversary this year with a series of outdoor concerts starting on Friday, July 10. “Listening to carillon music is a great way of enjoying a live outdoor performance while social distancing in a large, open area,” said Dennis Curry, OU’s resident carillonneur. The free concerts will take place at 6 p.m. on Fridays next to the Elliott Tower on
Neighborhood House Receives $100,000 Grant in Response to the Economic Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19)
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. ? Neighborhood House is excited to announce they have received a $100,000 grant from Oakland County and United Way for Southeastern Michigan. Neighborhood House’s mission is to walk the path toward self-sustainability with our neighbors during times of hardship. The nonprofit organization provides wrap-around services to individuals and families experiencing financial hardship within a 100 square mile area including Rochester, Rochester Hills, Auburn Hills, Oakland Township, and
OU webinar series helps families support children with autism during pandemic
The Oakland University Center for Autism is sponsoring a summer webinar series to help parents, caregivers and siblings support children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) during the coronavirus pandemic. The weekly webinars focus on a variety of issues, including facilitating online learning for children with autism, looking out for dangers such as cyberbullying, dealing with trauma and transitioning back to school. “Children with autism thrive on routine, and that’s been disrupted during the
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Royal Park Hotel Creates Local Summer Tour to Help Families Safely Enjoy the Season
Royal Park Hotel Creates Local Summer Tour to Help Families Safely Enjoy the Season Family ‘Glamping’, Golf Excursions and Creekside Cabanas are a just a few of the features planned for southeast Michigan travelers this summer at Royal Park Hotel. The hotel, a four-diamond award winning hotel located in Downtown Rochester, recently announced its Travel Like a Local Summer Tour. The themed room and attraction packages are designed to help guests enjoy a Pure Michigan summer with family and friends. As
Oakland University launches fully online MBA program
Starting this fall, students will be able to earn a Master of Business Administration entirely through online classes. OU’s MBA program was already online-friendly, with 13 of 16 required courses offered online. Making the remaining required courses available online makes the program even more accessible, while maintaining the same commitment to academic quality. “The online format has a lot of benefits in terms of flexibility, remote learning and self-pacing,” said Nivedita Mukherji, associate dean
OU INC client Time2Talk partners with Definitive Technology Group
OU INC client Time2Talk (T2T) has partnered with Definitive Technology Group (DTG), to be DTG’s proprietary device management software provider. The partnership is a breakthrough in bringing sophisticated, yet affordable device tracking technology to an array of customers in varied industries. “During these difficult times, Time2Talk and Definitive Technology Group are working together to help businesses spend less and save more,” said T2T CEO Dean Figlioli. “We’re partnering to bring our
New Horizons Dan Knott Legacy Golf Tournament Registration Now Open
New Horizons is pleased to announce registration is now open for the 2020 New Horizons Dan Knott Legacy Golf Tournament, sponsored by the FCA Foundation. Click on this link to register now: https://www.newhorizonsrehab.org/special-events-giving-opportunities/special-events/dan-knott-legacy-golf-tournament/ This event is being held on Friday, September 11, 2020 at Pine Trace Golf Club in Rochester Hills. For additional information, please contact Dawn Caracallo or Fenar Mayes at 248-340-0559, or
Industrial and Systems Engineering among ‘recession-proof’ jobs for college graduates
Industrial and Systems Engineering is one of eight jobs that are projected to be great ones to target in the current economic climate, according to a recent articleby U.S. News & World Report. “On the production end of the supply chain, industrial engineers play an essential role,” U.S. News & World Report Contributor Robin Madell wrote in the article. “They increase efficiency in systems, finding ways to best integrate all parts of the supply chain — from employees and machines to information
OU Board of Trustees approves 2020-21 budget, fall tuition freeze
On June 15, the Oakland University Board of Trustees approved a $270,013,650 general fund budget, which includes a zero percent tuition increase for the fall 2020 semester. Although the State of Michigan’s FY2021 budget has not been finalized, the university’s FY2021 budget is based on the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which allows states to fund universities at a rate equal to the average of the three previous fiscal years. For Oakland, this translates to an anticipated
Jazz Intensive, Theatre Workshops go virtual this summer at Oakland University
Oakland University’s School of Music, Theatre and Dance is offering virtual summer workshops this year, including a Summer Virtual Jazz Intensive featuring violinist Regina Carter, jazz drummer Sean Dobbins and flutist Nancy Stagnitta from July 20-24. The OU Summer Virtual Jazz Intensive will focus on themed topics such as the history of women in jazz, bridging classical to jazz, jazz as language, etc. The format will feature four 50-minute sessions each day that will include a listening section,
Oakland University's First Year Advising Center goes virtual to help students during COVID-19 pandemic
As a senior academic adviser with Oakland University’s First Year Advising Center (FYAC), Kate Golder has been assisting OU students transitioning to their first year in college by helping them plan and schedule their courses, navigate changing majors, and connecting them to campus resources. “My main priority and goal is to make sure my students feel supported,” said Golder, who has been with the FYAC for nearly six years. “I make sure to let all of my students know that I am their go-to person
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