Oakland University’s CAIR Program fosters mutually beneficial partnerships between hosts, international students
The CAIR Program (Creating American-International Relationships), formerly known as the Host Family Program, at Oakland University offers a unique opportunity for international students to be matched with OU faculty, staff and community families for friendship, conversation and cultural exchange. “Often, people are afraid that they won't have time to spare for another commitment to fit in their lives, but I can't tell you how many times over the years the hosts came up to me, thanking me and telling
OU student studies neuroscience at the Marine Biological Laboratory
Oakland University doctoral student Sarah Denha traveled to the Marine Biological Laboratory in Massachusetts this summer to take part in a neurobiology course that introduced her to cutting-edge research techniques taught by leading experts in the field. The course, "Neurobiology: Mechanisms and Advanced Approaches,” was directed by faculty from UC Berkeley and Yale University. Denha was one of only 18 students accepted into the course and received funding from the Grass Foundation and OU to cover
Oakland University music lecturer Carly Uhrig pens, performs new theme song for annual ‘I See You Awards’
The “I See You Awards” — an annual celebration of low-budget independent filmmakers — was held on August 29 and featured a new theme song, “You See Me,” written and produced by Carly Uhrig, a music lecturer and marketing manager for the School of Music, Theatre and Dance at Oakland University. The awards ceremony was livestreamed on Facebook from the Emagine Theatre in Royal Oak, Mich. If you missed it, or want to see it again, you can watch it on YouTube. “Carly did a fantastic job conveying
Oakland University student’s short film to be featured at 2021 Freep Film Festival
“Small Town Syndrome,” a documentary-style short film created by Oakland University student filmmaker Max Folino, will be a part of the lineup of the 2021 Freep Film Festival, which will take place Sept. 22-26 and feature a mix of indoor, outdoor and at-home virtual screenings. “I would not have had the ability or drive to create my film if it weren’t for the OU Cinema Studies staff,” Folino said. “My first film class at OU was with Professor Julia Yezbick. By the following year, it was in her
OU students welcomed at campus kickoff events
For the past few weeks, Oakland University’s First Year Advising Center has hosted Campus Kickoff events to welcome new students to campus. The kickoffs are part of the students’ orientation experience and the first part where they are on campus, said Sara Webb, senior director of First Year Success. “Our goal is to connect the students to our campus, to other students, and to the student service areas that will support them in their first year,” said Webb. “This year, we welcomed over 1,300
Oakland University offering new Orthotist and Prosthetist Assistant Studies specialization
A new Orthotist and Prosthetist Assistant Studies (OPA) specialization is being offered within the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science (EXS) degree program in the Department of Human Movement Science at Oakland University. Combining a unique blend of disciplines (human movement, materials science, and engineering), the 26-credit hour OPA specialization prepares students with the skills needed to serve patients in many ways similar to other healthcare providers. In addition, a new 18-credit OPA
Oakland University to offer Master of Social Work degree program
Beginning in July 2022, Oakland University will offer a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree program that provides students with the requisite theoretical knowledge, evidence-based interventions, and ethical framework for advanced social work practice with diverse client systems. “Oakland University’s MSW students will be uniquely trained through an advanced generalist integrated curriculum that merges both the ‘clinical’ and ‘macro’ areas of practice in a more contemporary and transformative approach to
News Release: 8/24/2021
Oakland University is being honored for its multi-faceted, innovative approach to supporting health and wellness among students and employees. NIRSA: Leaders in Collegiate Recreation selected Oakland’s “Healthiest Campus for Michigan” initiative as its first-ever Promising Practice, a new series highlighting colleges and universities that have made transformative change in helping people achieve a healthy lifestyle. To be recognized as a Promising Practice, initiatives have to meet four
Oakland University ISSO to host International Welcome Reception on Sept. 3
Oakland University’s International Students and Scholars Office will host an annual International Welcome Reception from 3-5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 3 outside in the tent located along the back side of Kresge Library between Elliott Tower and the Engineering Center. The campus-wide event will provide an early opportunity for newly-arrived international students, scholars and faculty to integrate with the university community. “We are thrilled to see our newly arrived, current students, scholars
