Dewpoint and Davenport University Announce a SAFe Agile Class
Dewpoint and Davenport University Announce a SAFe Agile ClassGain the insights you need to lead a Lean-Agile enterprise using SAFe and its underlying principles— and help your organization master business agility to thrive in competitive markets. Dewpoint in conjunction with Davenport University is offering a two-day course in December. The course will cover the following topics:Learn how to establish team and technical agility to organize and reorganize around the flow of valuePractice the skills
Oakland University to present ‘New Voices Rise Up!,’ a virtual play reading series
Throughout the fall semester, Oakland University’s Department of Theatre will present "New Voices Rise Up!," a virtual play reading series featuring local artists, students, and award-winning playwrights. “In response to the social injustices over the past six months, the Department of Theatre has collaborated with local artists to bring a diverse schedule of contemporary plays and musicals to OU,” said Anthony Guest, associate professor of theatre and chair of the Department of Theatre at OU.
Oakland University’s Healthology Symposium goes virtual
Oakland University’s Healthology Symposium is going virtual this year and will focus on the creative solutions developed across different health sectors in response to the unique challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. “The program will share stories of diverse health leaders who, through creative problem-solving and fortitude, have adapted and responded to the public health crisis in the face of adversity, turning challenges into opportunities,” said Dr. Kevin Ball, dean of the Oakland University
OAKLAND YOUTH ORCHESTRAS CALL FOR ADVERTISERS & SPONSORS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OAKLAND YOUTH ORCHESTRAS CALL FOR ADVERTISERS & SPONSORS Oakland Youth Orchestras P.O. Box 80186 Rochester, MI 48308 www.oyomi.org Contact: Joanne Walle Executive Director (248) 709-2877admin@oyomi.org ROCHESTER, MI, October 19, 2020 — Oakland Youth Orchestras, OYO, call for advertisers and sponsors. Educating and enriching our students’ lives through music could not happen without the generous
Oakland University professor Julian Rrushi receives the DARPA Young Faculty Award
Julian Rrushi has been awarded a Young Faculty Award from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to discover the physics of cyberspace, an emergent research area that could revolutionize the field of cybersecurity. Rrushi, an assistant professor in Oakland University’s School of Engineering and Computer Science, describes the physics of cyberspace as “mathematical laws that govern the inner workings of hardware, operating systems, user code, algorithms and protocols, human-machine
OU names Britt Rios-Ellis executive vice president for academic affairs and provost
Following a national search, Oakland University has selected Britt Rios-Ellis to serve as Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost pending Board of Trustees approval. She will begin her appointment on January 4, 2021. “The appointment of Dr. Rios-Ellis is the result of an extensive and rigorous national search that identified more than 500 prospects from public and private universities,” said Oakland University President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz. “From her first interaction with the search
Auburn Hills is Home to New Coffee Company: Blair Hall Coffee
Blair Hall Coffee, a new coffee company based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, has launched a line of twelve different blends and one espresso roast. Looking to provide great tasting coffee to coffee lovers everywhere, Blair Hall’s coffee is roasted, blended and packaged when orders come in, so customers receive the freshest coffee possible.Blair Hall Coffee is available online at www.blairhallcoffee.com, and at the Whole Foods Market on Walton Blvd. in Rochester Hills. Blair Hall’s Lambada Espresso is served at
Oakland University researchers acquire flow cytometry cell sorter with NSF grant
A grant from the National Science Foundation recently helped researchers at Oakland University acquire a flow cytometry cell sorter, a scientific instrument which will allow for hands-on collaborative research in the areas of amphibian biology, plant genomics, and stem cell biology. “A flow cytometry cell sorter is an instrument that is used to perform fluorescent activated cell sorting, which means it can separate or sort small particles, such as cells, chemical compounds, beads, and proteins
MICPA Honors Yeo & Yeo’s Tammy Moncrief as Member of Outstanding Task Force
Auburn Hills, MI: Yeo & Yeo CPAs & Business Consultants, a leading Michigan accounting firm, is proud to announce that Tammy Moncrief, CPA, has received the Outstanding Task Force Award from the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA). The Outstanding Task Force Award recognizes those who go above and beyond in lending their time and knowledge to CPAs across the country. As a member of the Special Tax Task Force, Moncrief helped CPAs navigate the Tax Reform Act. She developed
Oakland University wins Best Chapter Award from national political science honor society
For the seventh consecutive year, Pi Sigma Alpha, the national honor society for political science college students, has recognized Oakland University’s Nu Omega chapter with a Best Chapter Award. The honor is given annually to chapters that are exceptionally active in their universities and communities, and exhibit high levels of energy and creativity in furthering the goals of Pi Sigma Alpha. “This award is a reflection of the outstanding efforts of our many talented students,” said Cody Eldredge,
Oakland University School of Nursing pathway makes completing a BSN degree affordable, seamless for associate degree-prepared nurses
Nurses with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) might question the possibility of completing their Bachelor’s Degree because of family obligations, hectic work schedules, and money being tight. Thanks to Oakland University’s new affordable, seamless pathway model for BSN degree completion, this opportunity has become a reality for many. Most recently, Oakland University School of Nursing (SON) and McLaren Oakland Hospital partnered to devise this innovative option for the ADN-prepared, employed
Oakland University’s PI Academy goes virtual during COVID-19 pandemic
Oakland University’s PI Academy, which trains early-career faculty in the key aspects of becoming a nationally recognized researcher and scholar and then pairs them with prestigious scholars from across the nation, is going virtual this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “The challenges confronting new faculty this year are daunting,” said Dr. David Stone, OU’s vice president for research and director of the PI Academy. “As they develop their research trajectories, they have to deal with online
Oakland University Honors College enrollment surpasses 2,000 students
For the first time in its history, Oakland University’s Honors College has a total enrollment of more than 2,000 students. “Very few universities can trace their history back to the history of Honors Colleges across the nation,” said Graeme Harper, dean of OU’s Honors College. “Oakland is distinctive in that way, and all students who come to Oakland have a connection to the pursuit of aspirational goals and ambitions. That this year we reach a milestone with 2,036 students in our Honors College is so
Oakland University professor collaborates on award-winning nursing course
Joanna Hernandez, DNP, RN, AGACNP-BC, assistant professor in Oakland University’s School of Nursing, in partnership with McLaren Oakland Hospital, is the recipient of the 2020 University Professional and Continuing Education Association’s (UPCEA) Central Region Engagement Award. The UPCEA Engagement Award recognizes an outstanding partnership between a member institution and one or more external constituents such as local communities, corporations, government organizations or associations. The
Oakland University’s Meaghan Barry named a ‘Notable Woman in Design’ by Crain’s Detroit Business
Meaghan Barry, partner and creative director and Unsold Studio and associate professor of graphic design at Oakland University, has been selected as a Crain’s Detroit Business’ 2020 Notable Woman in Design. Barry appears along with 28 other nominees who were selected by a team of Crain’s Detroit Business editors based on their career accomplishments, track record of success in the field, contributions to their community, and mentorship of others. “I’ve admired the design work of the other
Tom Dluzen celebrates 10 years as President and CEO at Chief Financial Credit Union
Tom Dluzen celebrates 10 years leading Chief Financial Credit Union as president and CEO. Dluzen accepted the position in 2010 as the credit union faced possible closure due to the impact of the 2009 mortgage crisis. The Chief Financial Team, with Dluzen at the helm, was able to navigate through those turbulent years without the need to lay off a single employee. In the past 10 years, Chief has implemented programs that continue to flourish and contribute to more than $90 million in asset growth. Dluzen
Chief Financial Business Development Manager Named to Forbes Business Development Council
Chief Financial Credit Union announces Ashley Chambers, Business Development Manager, has been named to Forbes Business Development Council. This invitation-only council includes members from the U.S. selected based on their depth and diversity of experience in corporate and strategic business development. Chambers was recently featured in a Forbes’ article on cultivating new markets for business development professionals. “Market research is crucial to determine the specific needs/interests of your new
