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DANCE, THEY'RE POETRY DANCE GREAT PRIZE During break, Oakland Student-athletes Professor Edward hosted the 40th honored for academic Haworth Hoeppner American College Dance accomplishments with named finalist in Festival Association special breakfast poetry contest PAGE 9 PAGE 12 ontheweb Oakland University's radio station WXOU has been selected as a top 10 contender for the 2013 mtvU College Radio Woodie Award, after being thisweek narrowed down from a group of 25. Will they advance again? www.oaklandpostonline.com February 27, 2013 // Volume 39 Issue 19
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FEBRUARY 28.1964 A total of $76,000 was added in grants for improvements to the Meadow Brook Music Festival. The money was allotted for a new orchestra shell and an audience shed.
FEBRUARY 28, 1969 The university announced its first offering for summer classes. Students could choose from 27 undergradu- ate courses and 14 graduate courses for the expanded academic term. OUSC ELECTIONS BEGIN TATTOOS IN DETROIT 40 UNDER 40 Student Congress held its elections Last weekend, the Motor City Tattoo Two students of OU's graduate MARCH 1.1919 kickoff event Tuesday, introducing Expo welcomed more than 50 studies — including Kelly Kozlowski Public safety officials declared an elevator fire in Van- attendees to the three tickets artists. Contests and vendors were — have been named to L. Brooks denberg East an accident. Arson investigator Mel Gilroy running for the student body among the Detroit Mariott at the Patterson's '40 Under 40' in Oakland disagreed, citing "it's pretty difficult for a bag of chicken to presidency. Renaissance Center. County. start on fire by itself." He implied the fire was a prank.
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COLUMN Graduating with Leading with honors, notfamily authenticity n the past, I've written about getting involved, I've Spring Commencement ticket changes of $40,000, assuming you're Iwritten about why it's important to be a visionary, I've create challengesfor graduating students only staying for the tradi- written about representing the students and I've written tional four years. about student organizations that are making a difference. At $40,000, those four For this week's column, I'd like to write about what it pril 27 will be fairs and provost, sent tickets theoretically cost means to lead with authenticity — what it means to be a a significant out an email to the nearly $10,000 each. part of an organization where authenticity is important to Aday for many graduating class, stu- Main floor tickets to the being successful. Golden Grizzlies, dents from the CAS 2013 Super Bowl didn't even It's been almost a year since my first day in office as the including myself. turned to the "Class cost that much. Student Body Vice President. Since the beginning, I've After four long of 2013" Facebook I understand why admin- had the opportunity to represent the students in a variety years, those of us NICHOLE page seeking ad- istrators made the decision of situations that mattered. in the Spring 2013 SEGUIN ditional tickets from to switch venues — last I was able to be a part of the committee graduating class will editor-in-chief those who will not year's commencement cer- that was responsible for interviewing and finally stride across need all four. emony was outside despite selecting the builders of the next hous- the VD IRV? stage of the O'rena, As a student in the CAS chilly weather conditions. ing facility. I've had the privilege of being ••• • shake President Gary Russi's myself, I can see their point, But the O'rena seats only able to meet with key administrators who hand and complete our as I'm in a similar situation. 3,000 people and there have a huge say in things that directly final task as undergraduate When I graduate in April, are 2,332 eligible students affect the lives of each and every student ROBBIE students — participating in it will not only be a huge feat — 895 in the CAS alone — that attends Oakland University. I've been WILLIFORD commencement. for myself, but for my family graduating, according to the able, along with a great team around me, columnist Unfortunately, many of as well. Provost's office. to assist in bringing events and initiatives our family members won't I'm the first person on my To alleviate congestion, to campus that undoubtedly will have a positive impact, be able to be there for sup- maternal side of the family graduation has been split up even if it won't show until five years from now. port. to graduate high school, let into three different ceremo- The point that I'm trying to make is that I've been able Due to a change in venue alone college. nies, but why couldn't the to have the opportunity to be in a situation where my this year, graduates of the And since my parents are university move the entire opinion was valued and mattered significantly. And there university separated and have spouses commencement to a venue are people around me who have these opportunities too. will recieve of their own, my four tickets off campus? In those situations, I believe that it's best to be authentic. fewer tickets are already accounted for. When I graduated from It's best to be the best you that you can be. for Spring I know I'm not alone. Stevenson High School in If an administrator is asking for your opinion and you Commence- During 2009 in Michigan, Sterling Heights in 2009, we aren't 100 percent honest about what you really feel, you ment. there were 5,300 marriages walked across the stage at aren't doing yourself any justice and you're disadvantag- Master's and 3,200 divorces, ac- the Palace of Auburn Hills — ing the student body in the process. and Doctor- cording to the U.S. Census all 700 of us. If you're faced with a decision and it ends up being ate students, Bureau. If Oakland can host the the wrong decision later on down the road, people will re- who graduate In 2011, divorce rates in NCAA Division I men's member you more if you act with a sense of humility and Friday, April the U.S. accounted for nearly basketball tournament at even vulnerability. To me, those are the hallmarks of what 26, will all half of the marriage rates, the Palace this year, why an authentic leader, a learning student, and a human receive six according to the Center for can't they host graduation being encompasses. If you've mastered the art of being tickets each. Disease Control and Preven- there too? yourself, there will be more people who want to support For Satur- tion. I can understand schedul- you as a leader. day's com- Besides step parents, ing conflicts, but what about With that being said, I urge all of you reading this to mencement, students also have siblings, a different day or a different be yourself. It's so important and so simple to just be the all under- grandparents and aunts and venue? Or splitting up the person that you are right now in your life, even if that per- graduates uncles. CAS further for the O'rena son is different a month from now or a week from now. I — except for those in the In 1990, when most of the ceremony? truly believe that saying that goes "the true character of a College of Arts and Sciences graduating class was born, Graduation is a day every- person is what they do when nobody is watching:' — will also receive six tickets birth rates in the U.S. were one works hard for. It would To me, a true leader is someone who cares not about per graduting student. the highest they've been be nice for our families to what they are given credit for, but for what they are doing Students from the CAS since 1972, according to the have the opportunity to that is going to make a difference, even if nobody notices. — the only college within World Bank. celebrate with us. Here at Oakland, there are leaders—students, faculty, the university — however, It should come as no sur- staff—who are great leaders. But the best of them are will receive only four tickets prise that families are large. Nichole Seguin is the Editor- those who are the best version of themselves and don't each. But that's still not the in-Chiefof The Oakland care who credits them with the work that they're doing. Minutes after Susan main point. Post. Email her at naseguin@ Awbrey, interim senior vice An undergraduate degree oakland.edu andfollow her Robbie Williford is the Oakland University Student Body president for academic af- at Oakland costs upwards on Twitter @naseguin Vice President. Email him at [email protected]
4 February 27, 2013 // The Oakland Post www.oaklandpostonline.corn Campus POLICE The beginning to the ballots FILES OUSC hosts elections kickoffevent to discuss candidates'platforms Suspicious person in P1 Police officers responded to PI By Kevin Graham Feb. 7 at 11:51 a.m., where a driver in Staff Position a green Saturn was driving erratically and looking strangely at people. tudent Congress held its elections Police stopped the driver and asked kickoff event Tuesday, introducing for his license and registration. They Sattendees to the three tickets run- determined the title was chany ning for the student body presidency. because it did not matri Following introductions, each of the .nd the mi!eage, and candidates were asked to participate in a drawing activity, where they drew the Place they first met their running mate. The event was followed by informal mingling with supporters and students.
The candidates a photocopy and taped to the bumper If elected, philosophy major Cody Cor- with clear tape. He was then brought tc bin wants to use his presidency to clear OUPD for processing. • up classroom frustrations. "The reason I'm running is because Vehicles damaged by student there are a lot of changes that I want to Police officers were on foot patrol see brought about mainly concerning the DYLAN DULBE HO'The Oakland Post Feb. 10, when way that textbooks and online homework Current OUSC president Samantha Wolf talks to the crowd at this year's elections kickoff. they were dispatched are distributed," he said. to the Ann V. Nicholson apartments at He and running mate, Alex Grix, a administration. There's a variety of things Legislator Jibran Ahmed are increased 1:40 a.m. sophomore majoring in actuarial sci- —the de-stress center, the crisis center, Wi-Fi hotspots, installation of bidirec- A witness saw a ste, ence, said they would like to see profes- the additional shuttle:' tional antennas to provide better cell ing rearview mirrors off of cars sors clarify when students can use an The campaign plans to continue the phone reception across campus and The witness said he went inside the older edition of a book. growth of initiatives such as ConnectOU increased parking in the areas around apartments, and officers located the Amera Fattah, OUSC student services and the legal aid program. the Science and Engineering Building, suspect. He said he had left a party and director, is running with Maria Arellano, Additionally, Fattah wants to push Kresge and Elliott Hall. was returning to his dorm in Hamlin multicultural OUSC affairs director. for an additional parking structure and Hanna and Ahmed's full platform can Hall. "Our platform is very campus centric," more car charging stations. A full list of be found at www.abetterOU.com The officers placed the student un- she said. "It's a continuation of what their campaign initiatives can be found at we've already been doing. Sixty-five per- www.vote0U2013.com der arrest for two counts of malicious cent of our platform initiatives are al- Among the initiatives of current Stu- Contact Senior Reporter Kevin Graham destruction of property. ready being addressed," Fattah said. "We dent Activities Funding Board Director via email at [email protected] or want to complete them while we're in as Brandon Hanna and his running mate follow him on Twitter @KevinGraham88 iPad stolen from Science and Engineering Building A student said on Feb. 12 at 3:30 p.m., mind, which was making sure the stu- he had Search for new provost dents' voices were heard during the se- plugged his iPad into the outlet lection process. in his classroom in the Science and Engineering Building. coming to a close Process of elimination After the class had ended, the After 10 semi-finalists were selected, student realized he had forgotten his the interview process began and lasted iPad. After 10 minutes, he returned to By Misha Mayhand cess of hiring a new provost. Both groups a total of two days. Candidates were the classroom. The iPad was gone and Multimedia Reporter began meeting in September 2012. brought to campus for interviews. students entering for the next class There are currently three finalists: Pre- responded they had not seen it. akland University is in the final Fishing for a candidate mu Arasu, vice provost of international The student used the "Find iPhone" Ostages of electing a new Senior Vice Dulio said the search committee de- programs and professor of parasitology app, which located his iPad whenever President for Academic Affairs and Prov- veloped a job ad, as well as, an institution at Washington State University; John Ko- the device is logged into Wi-Fi. At 7:30 ost, permanently filling former Provost and professional profile. ropchak, vice chancellor for research and p.m., the student located his iPad at the Virinder Moudgil's position. He said the job posting was distributed graduate dean, and professor of chemis- Old Navy parking lot at the corner of After Moudgil was offered a position as widely in a number of online and print try and biology at Southern Illinois Uni- Morgan Road and South Baldwin Road. president of Lawrence Tech University, outlets across the country. A total of 68 versity Carbondale; and H. Keith Moo- After the student locked his iPad, he the spot was temporarily filled by Susan applications from across the country Young, professor and dean of the college could no longer track it. Awbrey. were received. of engineering, computer science and Dave Dulio, search committee chair, OU's search committee consisted of technology at California State University. said a search committee formed in Au- faculty, staff and student body president, The new provost is scheduled to as- — Compiled by Haley Kotwicki, gust 2012. They decided to hire the search Samantha Wolf. sume office July 1, according to the cur- Copy Editor firm Academic Search to aid in the pro- Wolf said she kept her main focus in rent timeline.
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DO YOU WANT TO BE On the prowl SUCCESSFUL IN YOUR FUTURE? Hunt continuesfor the next permanent CONSIDER A MINOR DESIGNED FOR NON-SCHOOL OF dean ofthe College ofArts and Sciences BUSINESS STUDENTS: • By Katie Phelan "A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE GENERAL BUSINES Staff Reporter WILL POSSESS AN EARNED • INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT nationwide DOCTORATE AND THE search has been ongo- • ing for a permanent dean of the CREDENTIALS NECESSARY FOR A ENTREPRENEURSHIP ollege of Arts and Sciences at TENURED APPOINTMENT IN THE Oakland University. IN ONLY 16-25 CREDIT HOURS, In the fall of 2012, a committee was COLLEGE DEPARTMENT AT THE formed and is currently working with a RANK OF PROFESSOR." YOU CAN DEVELOP CRITICAL search firm called Aca- BUSINESS SKILLS AND demic Search to find Guidelines for the next College of Arts candidates. There are 12 and Sciences dean, DIFFERENTIATE YOURSELF members in the com- mittee and professor Academic Search Committee IN TODAY'S and chair of the psychol- COMPETITIVE JOB ogy department, Todd OU where they will meet with the full Shackelford, is serving committee, faculty members from the MARKET! ---ascommittee chair. many branches SHACKELFORD of the CAS and students. "Academic Search is It is very important to get feedback CONTACT YOUR ACADEMIC also engaged with assisting the current from a wide range of university members, ADVISOR FOR MORE INFOR- open searches for provost as well as the according to Shakelford. MATION OR VISIT THE SBA SITE: dean for the School of Business Adminis- The committee is following a process WWW.OAKLAND.EDU/UNDERGRAD tration," said Tamara Jhashi, acting dean that has been in place for years and was of the College of Arts and Sciences. formed after the previous CAS dean, Ron Sudol, retired. Sudol served as dean for Candidate criteria two terms. A successful candidate will possess an earned doctorate and the credentials Keeping confidentiality necessary for a tenured appointment in The committee has put in place an un- a college department at the rank of pro- official contract maintaining the confi- fessor, according to the Academic Search dentiality of the applicants. guidelines. The committee also will not show fa- OU is also looking for a candidate that voritism to those applicants that may al- has significant leadership in an academic ready be working for OU. environment. "We have equal opportunity and equal Nu hiring Jhashi has been in her fairness in choosing a dean," Shakelford 'Au-position since late said. gust after being selected The new dean will assume office begin- to serve, but she is not ning July 2012. an applicant to become the next permanant Contact Staff Reporter Katie Phelan via dean. email at kpphelan@oaklandedu JHASHI By not being an ap- plicant, Jhashi is quali- Hitoi 1[1 Diet fied to be a committee member as well, according to Shackelford. Applications we now being accept/War " t, "It is great to have Jhashi on the corn - DEAN SEARCH position of Editor-in-Chief for the atl344 conic mince because she has experience work academic year. Applications are due- loilifighltdge of r. March 8. divd1 ing as a dean7 Shakelford said. KEY PLAYERS ccifrimand of iii, The review of applications began at the The Editor-In-Chief 6 iesponsibe for Applicants need not be journalism majors, close of the submission period Feb. 22, TAMARA JHASHI managing The Oakland Post independent but prior experience in a newsroom is according to Jhashi. Current acting dean of the student newspaper and reports to the board preferable College of directors of Arts and Sciences. description Sorting through the A complete job is posted on OU selection Job duties include supervision of staff, Career Link. After narrowing the applicants down, TODD SHACKELFORD oversight of production of weekly print who will remain anonymous throughout Professor and chair of the publication and daily online news site, Applicants should send a digital portfolio the process, the committee will fly them psychology department, and chair writing and editing, staff recruitment including a cover letter, resume and work and training and to Metro Detroit for personal interviews. of the Academic Search Committee. facilitation of necessary samples to Holly Shreve Gilbert, university and community relations. shreveNakland edu Once they have three or four prospects, the applicants will be asked to come to
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American Association first, second and third place. "WE THINK IT IS month of March, where they an entire month dedicated to of University Women The essay originated as an IMPORTANT FOR BOTH have also donated women's his- women's history, they were suc- eighth grade contest before be- tory books. cessful and thanks to them the to sponsor essay ing modified and offered to Oak- MEN AND WOMEN TO celebration resumes every year. land University students. THINK ABOUT THE IMPACT The project's past Oakland's Women and Gen- contestfor students submission Essay is encour- WOMEN HAVE IN THE The National Women's His- der Studies .• pays tribute to aged for both sexes. Boys have tory Project was founded in 1980 Women's History Month with won the eighth grade edition but LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE, and has a goal which is similar events, discussions and films By Ashley Mohler so far no men from the univer- AS WELL AS THEIR to that of AAUW, to raise aware- about women's empowerment. Staff Intern sity have entered. CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ness about the importance of The events begin March 2 "Since our contests are open women throughout history and and are spaced throughout the or the second year in a row, to males and females, we hope GLOBAL COMMUNITY." today. month. the Greater Rochester Area this helps students to think of The NWHP focuses on educa- For more information, visit FBranch of American Asso- the sexes as equal," said Ruth Ruth Johnson, tion and "a truly balanced and www.oakland.edu/ouwgs- ciation of University Women will Johnson, university liason of the University liason of the inclusive history (which) rec- welcome sponsor an essay contest for stu- AAUW Greater Rochester Area American Association of ognizes how important women National Women's History dents to help observe Women's Branch. "We think it is impor- have always been in American Month begins March 1, and History Month. tant for both men and women to University Women society," according to their web- International Women's Day is The subject of the essay, "A think about the impact women site. March 8. Woman of Importance to Me," is have in the lives of young peo- which promotes interest in To learn more about Women's meant to recognize women who ple, as well as their contribu- math, science and technology. How it all began History Month, visit www. have made a difference on a per- tions to the global community." In 1991, the group produced Women's History Month be- womenshistorymonth.gov sonal level or a larger scale. videos to introduce girls to gan as Women's History Week in Staying involved women who are successful in 1981 when it was recognized as Essay expectations The branch of the AAUW stays career fields of math and sci- a 'national celebration' by Con- Contact Staff Intern Ash/cv The maximum essay length active within the community by ence. They create displays at gress. Nlohler via email at anntohler@ is 400 words, and the deadline hosting events like the annual the Rochester Hills and Auburn In 1987, the NWHP petitioned oakland.cdu or follow her on is March 4, with cash prizes for Sundaes and Science workshop, Hills public libraries during the Congress to pass in to effect qi,ashmohler DMr-M © C=E1U. 543 MAIN ST C•OLLEGE SPECIAL ROCHESTER MI 48307 248 850 -8170 261131741sA
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Oakland hosts its School of Education and Hu- OU Center for Autism Research, ranging from high- functioning to partake in a friend relation- man Services, said the goal of Education and Support, said one to nonverbal — a treatment that ship;' she said. first Autism Summit the summit was to bring as many of the big challenges is fostering works for one person won't nec- Independence and well-being people together as possible to independence. essarily work for someone else. deal with giving the person basic By Kevin Graham talk about the issues. "It's an independent socializa- skills to go through everyday life. Senior Reporter "The goals were to get the vari- tion life skill, understanding how Climbing the summit "It's really working with indi- ous stakeholders across the state to live by yourself or at least being Gallien said they would be viduals in order for them to be akland University held its together in one place to discuss, able to know how to make a meal meeting next week to discuss an able to make their decisions and inaugural Autism Summit where the gaps are in service to or how to function on your own action plan, and that the summit be able to work in a situation 0Feb. 21, bringing together people who are care providers for or with minimal help," she said. highlighted questions for him as where they not only are told what various parties to deal with issues people across the spectrum, and Basic needs like housing and an educator. they are going to be doing, but related to the care and independ- then obviously people who are employment need to be looked On the jobs front, he said it was they can identify what they like ence of those with autism and to across the spectrum themselves," at as well. important to identify places that and why they want to do it," she discuss a way forward. he said. Gallien said a common con- are open to employing people af- said. Autism refers to a spectrum of Gallien said autistic people cern among parents and guard- fected by autism. Sweeney said OU provided neurological disorders affecting struggle with things a neurotypi- ians of children with autism is Sweeney said OUCARES focus- unique opportunities for the lo- the development of social and cal person would take for grant- the uncertainty of the future. es on three key areas in trying to cal autistic community. communication skills of children ed. "I think the other big concern improve the quality of life of those "We're unique in the state of in their first three years, accord- "I didn't even think about what that parents have is 'what if our that they see at the center — so- Michigan and I hope that our ing to the U.S. National Library of a hard process it would be to go children outlive us and we're not cialization, independence and students and faculty really take Medicine. . to the dentist for people across there anymore" he said. "How physical and mental well-being. pride in us being leaders in trying One in 88 children have a dis- the spectrum who have a hard do we feel okay about their future In terms of socialization, it's to make the world a little better order on the spectrum, accord- time sitting still or a hard time if they're not talking, if they don't important to have them partici- for individuals with autism," she ing to the advocacy and aware- maintaining their head in one have a job or if we don't have pate in activities that involve in- said. ness group Autism Speaks. position or dealing with all the relatives that would be willing to teraction and teamwork. machinery and all the needles," take them on." "It's really trying to get that Contact Staff Writer Kevin The issues Gallien said. Gallien said because the spec- person to increase the number of Graham via email at Louis Gallien, dean of the Kathy Sweeney, director of the trum of disorders is so wide — friends they have and to be able [email protected]
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University to host "Bye Bye Barbie! Fighting Media Messages" There will be an interactive work- shop held Feb. 27 in Fireside Lounge of the Oakland Center from noon to 1:30 p.m. The message of the workshop is to discuss the role of social media and how it affects self-image. For more information, contact Julie Proctor at 248-370-2758 or send an email to jkproctogoakland.edu
Eating disorder screenings offered by counseling center The Graham Counseling Center is offering confidential eating disorder screenings at the Recreations and Athletic Center Feb. 28 from 3-5 p.m. Students who have or think they TOP RIGHT Oakland University welcomed 28 university dance programs have an eating disorder are key to the East-Central Conference Feb. 20-23. More than 400 students candidates for these screenings. attended the event. For more information, contact Julie Proctor at 248-370-2758 or email ABOVE During the three-day event, students were offered classes, [email protected] auditions and opportunitites to showcase their work to three judges. Freshmen invited to Michigan LEFT Gregory Patterson, associate director of dance at OU, said preparations for this event began in September. Science Center field trip There will be a field trip to the Michigan Science Center March 3 from 12:45-5:30 p.m. Dancing This event is for freshmen stu- for days dents only. Transportation and dinner will be provided. East-Central Conference makes its way to campus, 400 students in attendance Students can sign up at the Hamlin mail desk. For more information, contact Written and photographed by "ACDFA is a way for us to still sort of our college," Siegel said. Michele Applebee at 248-370-3323 or Kailee Mathias compete with each other. It's a place As host, Oakland added a couple of email mlladisk©oakland.edu Multimedia Reporter for us to showcase our work and our elements to celebrate the anniversary. dancing and our version of dance in "Throughout the conference, we University to show akland welcomed 28 university 2013," said Alex Plaskey, senior and had a 40th anniversary class series documentary for eating dance programs in the East- president of the student organization which was one class that represented disorder 0Central Conference Feb. 20- 23 for the dance program. each decade of dance in the past 40 awareness week for the 40th American College Dance Gregory Patterson, associate direc- years. We had a disco jazz class, and A movie will be shown Feb. 27 Festival Association. tor of dance, said preparations for 90s Twyla Tharp class and a Horton from 7-9 p.m. in the Banquet Rooms More than 400 students were in at- ACDFA began in September. class. We also created the dance of the Oakland Center. The docu- tendance at the events. "The kids were amazing, we across America challenge," Plaskey mentary is part of eating disorder Throughout the course of ACDFA, couldn't have done it without them," said. awareness week, and is based off of students were offered classes every Debra Bernstein-Siegel, full-time The challenge is a video flash mob Melissa's story, who lost her life at 19 day and auditions were held for dance adjunct instructor in dance that featured 12 different universities years old to an eating disorder, and summer intensives and scholarship said. that attended ACDFA. her journal writings. programs. Siegel attended the very first Plaskey collaborated with Wayne For more information, contact Students showcased their work to ACDFA hosted by the University of State dance major, Megan Drabant to Julie Proctor at 248-370-2758 or email three judges — Randy Duncan, Gerri Pittsburgh in 1973, when she was a create the challenge. [email protected] Houlihan and Heidi Latsky. senior at Ohio State University. "It's a good feeling to see full They attended feedback sessions "At the time, we didn't even know classes, and packed theaters to let —Compiled by Lilly Reid, to hear the judges opinions on their what ACDFA was, we just thought it you know you're doing a good job," Staff Reporter work. was cool we got to perform outside of he said.
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to, OU's Habitat for Humanity chapter at Neptune Beach, Fla. OA finished house by Habitat for Humanity. ()Habitat for Humanity watching the sunrise at Neptune Beach. WOU students at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando, Fla. 0 Habitat for Humanity visiting a lighthouse in St. Augestine, Fla. kT)Habitat for humanity visiting Jacksonville's OU students with the Agape Ministry buildng a house inTupelo, Miss. friendship fountain. 0 Habitat for Humanity spending a night in a local church during their stay. °Junior Lindsay Beaver at the MLB Fan Cave with Jay 0 Habitat for Humanity at a local park in Atlantic Beach, Fla. Bruce of the Cincinnati Reds. OU students with the Agape Ministry in Tupelo, Miss. °Student Body Vice President Robbie Williford at the Epcot Center in Orlando, Fla. 0 Junior Lindsay Beaver at MLB Fan Cave 2013 in Arizona. The Agape Ministry working on a house in Tupelo, Miss.
www.oaklandpostonline.corn The Oakland Post /1 February 27, 2013 11 Sports Breakfast of Champions
Student-athletes honored "WE HAVE AN ATHLETIC for commitment inside DEPARTMENT THAT IS the classroom COMMITTED TO GRADUATING STUDENT-ATHLETES' By Dylan Dulberg Multimedia Editor
akland University athletes wake up from their much-needed current Washington Redskins 0sleep and get ready for their days. quarter- back, Kirk Cousins, They complete long hours of work which and what Cousins felt being a student-athlete will test them continuously and deter- was all about. "The one word he used mine their future at Oakland. And then, to describe it was 'privilege' and I couldn't they also have their actual sport to worry agree with about. him more," Kristok said. "We owe Oak- land University a lot for Contrary to the standard opinion of these privileges and one way we can show the student-athlete, OU athletes main- our gratitude is through our academics. tain, on average, higher GPAs, a higher I want you all to know that (the graduation rate and a more consistently- student athletes) believe that that desk we set standard of excellence rate than the occupy is a tre- mendous privilege." general population of OU students, ac- Athletic cording to Robbie Stewart. Director Tracy Huth com- mented on the relationship between the university, Celebrating success the faculty and the athletics department. Student-athletes with a GPA above 3.0 "If you were to look at the were invited to attend the "Celebration of department of athletics' mission, Teaching, Learning and Success" break- the first line talks about being aligned with fast Tuesday, to be lauded for their aca- the educational demic accomplishments. mission of Oakland University:' Huth also praised Stewart, associate dean of the College the Senate Athletic Committee for the of Arts and Sciences and a faculty athlet- planning and orches- trating of the event ic representative, was one of the event's and ended his speech speakers. by commending the faculty themselves for being such an "One of things that is absolutely instrumental part in the student-athletes' unique about Oakland University," Stew- academic experi- ence. art explained, "is we have an athletic "That's what department that is committed to gradu- Oakland is. Oakland makes a difference in the lives ating student-athletes. That's not just a of our stu- dents, and you have phrase, that's not just a motto. That's a done that (for our reality here at Oakland." student-athletes) and we want to thank you for that." Stewart continued on to say he enjoys DYLAN DULBERG/rhe Oakland Post Sophomore bragging about OU athletes to his col- forward Corey Petros from the OU men's basketball team serves himself breakfast Contact Multimedia leagues across the nation, because they at the Celebration of Teaching, Learning and Success event Feb. 26. Editor Dylan Dul- berg via email at never believe his statistics since they are dldulber@oakland. so "impressive:' edu men's and women's swimming and div- teams'coaches and a few select teachers. ing team, recently won his 14th straight The players themselves mostly select- Competition with the coaches Summit League Championship. The ed the teachers in attendance, as people Stewart briefly commented on the performance of his team was not the who they felt were instrumental SCORE SHEET important in their role the coaches play in their only thing accomplished. The OU wom- academic success. players' academic endeavors. Led The Summit League en's swimming and diving team is now Nicholas Kristok, a red-shirt junior 'Another one of the things that makes ranked 10th in the nation academically. and team captain for the OU men's soc- in overall GPA for it easy to achieve academic last five success at "Our teams lead the Summit League, cer team, spoke about these Oakland kinds of is that we have a coaching staff not only in highest cumulative GPA," teachers. semesters straight that likes to compete with one another," Hovland said. "But also (in) producing "I've always heard these special stories Stewart said."Who has the highest GPA? the highest number of athletes with a about teachers who go the extra mile for Average athlete GPA: 3.2 Who has the highest graduation rate?" GPA above 3.0 and this is something we their student-athletes' academic jour- Stewart mentioned the graduation do annually:' neys," Kristok said. "And I'm fortunate rate among student-athletes is 13 per- enough to be able to say 'thank you' to cent higher than the rest of the school. Women's swimming and Honored guests the faculty on behalf of all of the student "That's a testament - to the accomplish- Among the attendees, aside from the athletes here." diving team 10th in the ment ofthe athletic department," he said. student-athletes themselves, were mis- Kristok also spoke about former Mich- Pete Hovland, head coach of the nation in GPA cellaneous OU faculty members, the igan State University student-athlete and
12 February 27, 2013 // The Oakland Post www.oaklandpostonline.corn Sports Sticks and Strikes Women's lacrosse to host bowlingfundraiser to raise moneyfor team
By Monica Nowak people to attend. Staff Intern "Everyone and anyone can come," Nina said. aldand University's women's la- The event will cost $20 per person.The crosse team is putting on a bowl: price includes bowling, shoes, pizza and 0ing party fundraiser at Classic pop. Lanes in Rochester, March 1. The team has put on fundraisers in the The event is open to the public and past, which included a haircut and a Su- begins at 10 p.m. Parent Lori Grubba per Bowl square fundraiser, according to organized the event to help raise money Lori. for the team. Because the team has put on other "Being in a club team, all the costs fundraisers, they hope people support incurred are paid by the players or par- their team in any way possible. ents. We are trying to cut down the cost "We are a club sport, so we have to pay of playing to the players who are full- for everything by ourselves including time students," Lori said. "The cost last buses, refs, coaches, trips, etc. and it gets year for each player was approximately very expensive," Nina said."We are doing $2,000:' many fundraisers this year to hopefully The fundraiser will not only include lower the cost." bowling, but the team will also be col- Photo courtesy of Desiree Messinat The girls plan on doing a jewelry fun- lecting money at the door, selling raffle Women's lacrosse has won six straight Division Championships from 2007-2012. draiser and fundraising nights at a local tickets, 50/50 drawings and progressive restaurant. They hope to raise $1,000- strike ball 50/50 jackpot, according to Lori's daughter, Nina Grubba, is cur- seeing friends, family, and old team- $3,000 at the bowling fundraiser, accord- Lori. rently on the team and will attend the mates come out to support us," Nina said. ing to Lori. "We are looking forward to a fun, so- event with the team and coach. This is Nina's second year on the team cial night with the players, their families "I'm looking forward to having a fun as a midfielder. She believes the fund- Contact StaffIntern Monica Nowak via and friends," Lori said. way of making money for our team and raiser will help the team and encourages email at [email protected]
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Travis Bader named Lou Summit League Indoor Track and Field Henson Award Finalist Championships at the DakotaDome. Junior guard Travis Bader was Senior Brittni Hutton FAST named a finalist for the Lou Henson and junior Serena San. Award, announced by www. Cartier also earned Collegelnsider.com Feb 25. The spots on the medal honor is awarded to the top mid- stand Monday. major player of the year. Peabody finished During Oakland's victory against just .01 second be- YOU'LL Morehead State Feb. 23, Bader tied hind the winner as the all-time school record with 348 she broke her own HUTTON 3-pointers made in three seasons. school record in the He is tied for third all-time in league 60m hurdles with a time of 8.48. history. Bader leads the nation with San Cartier was close behind in third 130 3-pointers made this season. place with a time of 8.56. Hutton fin- The Lou Henson Award is named ished the 5,000m run with a time of FREAK!' in honor of Lou Henson, a former col- 17:21.04, good for third place. lege basketball coach for 41 years. On the men's side, freshman Glen Henson has 779 career Division I Scott came in fourth place in the wins, good for sixth all-time. He is 800m run with a time of 1:5701. Jun- also one of just 12 coaches in the his- ior Andrew Stebbins completed his tory of college basketball to take two season-best mark in the shot put with schools to the Final Four. a throw of 51 feet, 775 inches to fin- A fan vote will make up 33 per- ish in sixth place. cent of final the , vote. The award will be r! Baseball season underway awa L...,J. After two days of doubleheaders, home of the 2013 men's NCAA Bas- the OU men's baseball team has ketball Championship started out 0-4, dropping all four games in Maryland. Swimming ctA and diving honors In the fourth The Oakland men's and women's game, Oakland took swimming arid diving teams were it to extra innings awarded with Fall 2012 Scholar All where they fell 4-3 America Team honors, annocerl by in the 10th inning, the College Swimming Coaches As- Maryland scored af- sociation of America Feb. 25. ter freshman Kevin In order to be honored with the Martir, singled up award, a team rnlit earn a GPA of THEISEN the middle to score 3.00 or above. freshman Anthony The women's a had a collec- Papio who reached base on a walk. tive. GPA of 3.50, ranked 10th in the In four games this season, sopho- ORDERn country. The men finished 57th in the more Robby Enslen has accumulated country with a 3.02 GPA. a .385 batting average with five hits, The honors come a few days after one RBI, and three runs. Junior Jared T*ONLINEf the Golden Grizzlies captured their Theisen leads the team with three @JIMMYJOHNS.COM nr)(PCI!tivp Stirrrnit League ti- RBI and a 43S on hasp dement-
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Getting inked in Motor City
Written and Photographed by Ashley Mohler Staff Intern Patrons visited booths at the Expo. There were 11 • over 50 artists hosting booths, where guests umming and buzzing from the could view art and designs. sound of tattoo guns was heard at H the Detroit Marriott last weekend A young woman gets tattooed at the Expo. as the Motor CityTattoo Expo welcomed 2• The event was hosted by World Tattoo Events, people to more than 50 artist's stations. which was formed in 2010. Patrons visited booths in search of their next body art. Others were at the Heather Holloway's most meaningful tattoo is mercy of the needle. 3• a scene of three horses — one of whom she Contests and vendors were among lost last year — and a tree. "This is the tree that the event entertainment. Rockstar she is buried underneath in a field," Holloway said. Energy Drink Inked Up WorldTour "I had to give the other two away after so this is a brought drinks for the crowd.They memorial piece for my horses." also sponsored tattoo contests with categories for all types of ink. A panel of three judges tattoos for "Most "I've been coming to this (event) for 4• Realistic" and "Best Arm Sleeve." Eternal years and I'm always impressed by the Tattoos, one of the event sponsors, has been turnout," said Chris Manga, a patron involved with the Motor City Tattoo Expo for 33 and tattoo enthusiast. years.
16 February 27, 2013/I The Oakland Post www.oaklandpostonhne.corn Local Community garden blossoming in Rochester
New garden in the works crops in their backyards, according to Bar- nett for Rochester residents "Community gardens are places where neighbors can gather to cultivate plants, vegetables and fruits. Such gardens can im- By !rum Ibrahim prove nutrition, physical activity, commu- Staff Position nity engagement, safety and economic vi- tality for a neighborhood, and its residents," ith positive feedback from city Barnett said. council members, residents of Similar to the Rochester Community Rochester Hills now have the Garden, the Rochester Hills Community opportunity to grow fruits, vegetables and Garden will be managed by the Dinosaur herbs in their city's first currently develop- Hill Nature Preserve. The garden will be ing community garden. fenced to protect plants from deer and a Mayor Bryan Bamett outlined his plan water station will be placed at the center. for the community garden In addition, 108 4 foot by 4 foot raised during a 7 p.m. city council beds will be available for Rochester Hills' meeting Feb. 11. His plan residents to purchase. entails for the garden to be "Not only have we seen that there's a built at Wabash Park, locat- need in the residents requesting this, but Photo courtesy of the City of Rochester Hills ed west of Rochester Road. there's actually companies and businesses The new fenced community garden will be located at Wabash Park, near Hampton Circle and The park is located in that want to support our initiative," said North Apartments. 108 4 foot by 4 foot raised beds will be available for residents. close proximity to Hamp- Tara Beatty, the mayor's chief assistant and ton Circle and Northridge grant coordinator. sented potential grants to further help with If all goes according to plan, the Roches- BAR NETT, Apartments, two of the Beatty has engaged partners with Home the city's first Community Garden plan. ter Hills Community Garden will be built in Mayor, largest apartment com- Depot and Recycle Bank, and $2,500 in "Things like the final list of Rochester Hills rules, and time for growing season this spring. plexes in the area. This cen- funds have been offered to help with the how we'll actually govern this little organi- tral location will be especially beneficial for initial phase. zation have yet to be spelled out. But this all apartment or condominium residents Along with the help of partners, Scotts isn't a money maker for the city," Barnett Contact Staff Reporter !rum Ibrahim via who don't have the opportunity to grow Miracle-Gro and Brooksie Way have pre- said at the council meeting. email at [email protected]
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www.oaklandpostonline.corn T he Oakland Post // February 27, 2013 17 Life Professor prose best Professor namedfinalist for $100,000 Kingsley Tufts poetry award By Kevin Graham Senior Reporter "I put a lot of poems on the floor and walk around them, and rofessor Edward Haworth then this odd thing happens: Hoeppner is described by pcolleague Annette Gilson as some of them seem almost to a quiet, thoughtful, kind and funny lift themselves up, patterns and man who cares deeply about his stu- dents' success. repetitions, themes seem to link The other thing that strikes Gilson, up." an associate professor of English, is the depth of Hoeppner's writing. Edward Haworth Hoeppner, "He weighs his life, our lives, in Professor of English every poem," she said."He is not a poet of the lofty, though his poems of figurative make you think and ache deeply, but turns," Hoeppner said. "I don't what I mean is that the people of the know where I am going, or how the world matter to him. He is a poet who poem will end, but it finds its own carries his society on his back. We way to something I didn't know I realized, don't know we're being carried, but if or to a conclusion I have been unaware we read the poems, we discover that of until the moment it comes we are. We discover that he strug- to me After a gles with this world for us, and that few years, he has enough to write a we can learn what we need to think book and a different type of spark about and struggle with by reading occurs. his work." "I put a lot of poems on the floor and I walk around them, and then Recognition this odd thing happens: some of them seem Hoeppner, a professor in the Eng- almost to lift themselves up, patterns lish department and program director and repetitions, themes seem to link for the creative writing major, is one up," he said. "I get to dis- cover what of three finalists for the 2013 Kingsley things I have bent myself toward the Tufts poetry award — a $100,000 prize in past few years, without being conscious given annually by Claremont Gradu- of them?' ate University in California. Advice His poetry book "Blood Prism" uses for students blood as a recurring motif throughout Hoeppner said students interested in its three sections: memory, politics writing should make it a daily and age. practice. "Writing Hoeppner, who has been at OU is easy enough: you just have since 1988, said he never had much to do it, and do it on a more-or- less daily basis," Hoeppner interest in writing about politics be- LATORRE/The Oak i Post said."That English takes care of most'writing fore, finding those issues too remote professor Edward Haworth Hoeppner is a finalist for the Kingsley Tufts block' issues, because once you get for his liking. He preferred to write poetry award His book, "Blood Prism: explores memory, politics and age that prac- about daily life. tice down, it's generally hard to keep the imagination from working. Sept. 11 altered his worldview, and daily life, my experiences Folks and daily study entitled "Echoes and Moving who wait until they he turned to writing to cope. recollections, are "inspired" to my observations and Fields: Structure and Subjectivity in write often stop writing "I did find myself, after 9/11, try- thoughts inside before they the particulars of a the Poetry of W.S. Merwin and John are 30." ing to deal with the way history and common event," he said. "In 'Blood Ashbery." He also said students should politics had shifted my field of view, Prism,' because of read as 9/11 and its after- much as they can. in a way, and I tried then to find a math, I found that the peripheries of The creative process "Find writers you admire and read way of talking about social or political my life had altered, that a different Hoeppner said he writes between them," he said."Find more of these. things without being abstract, or just sensibility or context had settled onto 40 and 50 poems a year. Sometimes Read them. Reading and good writing thinking through a poem," Hoeppner my daily moods and preoccupations?' he writes at the spur of the moment, go hand-in-hand. said. "I began to try to describe how "Blood Too many young Prism" gained national but more often he finds that they writers the unseen world or of events had are unaware of what's being attention after being selected for come together as a series of images. altered my way of seeing the immedi- done now, today, by the thousands of the 2010 Ohio State University Press "I find that I start with a mood and ate world, my daily life writers at work this moment?' Award in Poetry. an image and some simple event or He feels Sept. 11 had a profound Hoeppner has published two other memory — not a subject, really — Contact Senior Reporter effect on his mood. poetry books,"Rain Kevin Graham through High and then the imagination links one via email at kpgraham@oakland. "I do tend to write from experience, Windows" and "Ancestral Radio?' image to another in what to me is edu orfollow that is, my effort is always to react to He him on Twitter @ has also published a critical often an unexpected and happy series KevinGraham88
18 February 27, 2013 // The Oakland Post www.oaklandpostonline.corn Life Grizzly grads named elite 10 Under 401
Alumni recognized by L. Brooks Patterson for career success, community outreach
By Kevin Graham a girl who goes into a room, Senior Reporter and all the other girls cover their chairs so you can't sit next wo products of Oakland to them?" Michener asked. University's graduate "What do you do with that? Tstudies programs have They didn't hit you or call you a been named to L. Brooks name, but there's still some- Patterson's "40 under 40" in thing there Oakland County. Having received her under- Alumni Tara Michener and graduate degree in journalism Kelly Kozlowski were recog- and public relations in 2004 nized as part of the 2013 class. from Madonna University, The group recognizes young Michener came to OU in Janu- people who are leaders in busi- ary 2011 to earn her Master's ness and the community. in counseling with a focus on child and adolescent therapy. Standing up for kids At this time, Michener Michener worked in human founded Students Against Bul- resources for a large company. lying, a campus organization Her book,"Who I Am Not dedicated to identifying what STEPHANIE SOKOL/The Oakland Post What I Am," bullying looks like on a college Kelly Kozlowski (second from left) hosts a meeting with her team at Automation Alley. Kozlowski, an OU began as a campus and offering potential alum who serves on the Sail Board for the Oakland Post, is one of Oakland County's Elite 40 Under 40. side project. solutions. 10, After the She said good communica- publication tion is imperative in identifying management skills, a lot of of the book potential problems. being able to work on different led to public "If you only talk to some- projects and juggle different speaking body in your family when they things," she said. offers in look a little sad or withdrawn, Kozlowski said deadlines are October you might not get the an- important for students entering 2008, the swer that would be helpful," MICHENER any line of work. 35-year-old Michener said. behalf of orphans specifically "I've always felt that the skills "You learn your own per- thought she It is also important to give in the state of Michigan, which you learn in that particular pro- sonal rhythms and style of might be in the wrong field. kids an outlet for emotions. is a cause very close to me gam are applicable in a wide working. For me,I have always Michener formed her own "Unfortunately, a lot of bad because I have two adopted variety of fields, majors and been a big time procrastinator. public speaking and consulting things are going to happen nephews" careers," Kozlowski said. "It's It usually works out because firm in November 2009, speak- in this life, but if we can take Kozlowski also serves as a cool to share that with students I feel like I work better under ing in schools about bullying. those experiences and make it mentor for who are primarily focused on pressure. I feel like I can get "When (the book)got pub- into something beautiful it's a FIRST Ro- science, technology and math" more done," she said. lished, I got a lot of opportuni- good thing to do," she said. botics Team Kozlowski is currently study- Although Kozlowski said ties to do speak about diversity 217, the ing in the Master of Public it is important to know one's and self-esteem, mainly in Broad opportunities "Thunder- Adrninstration program and own pace, this doesn't work for kids but also helping people to Kozlowski, 29, serves as Chickens" is a lecturer in the journalism everything. know that when we change the director of public affairs for of Utica department. "There have been instances lives of kids, those kids grow Automation Alley. Community She said her time at OU gave where that approach has hurt up," Michener said."We're Kozlowski is president of the Schools. her skills that helped her get me because planning often making a difference continu- Sail Board, an advisory board After where she is today. sets you up better for success ally" for The Oakland Post and a following "I would say it would be two than procrastinating," she said. KOZI Michener went on to found former Post Editor-in-Chief. them for things: one being the journal- "(The key is)figuring out what Professionals Against Bullying, In addition to her involve- a year to ism program at OU, my under- your own personal style is an organization dedicated to ment with The Post, Kozlowski write a book on high school gad program, the second thing and then not using that as an training and studying ways to helped with the launch of Oak- robotics, the team's mentors being my time on staff at The excuse to not grow." lessen the impact of bullying. A land County-based organiza- asked Kozlowski to mentor the Oakland Post. Being on staff major focus of Michener's work tion, Giving Orphans Hope. following year. at the paper and also work- Contact Staff Writer Kevin is relational aggression. "I loved the cause," she said. She said it allows her to pass ing other jobs, which I was at Graham via email at "What happens when you're "They're all about advocacy on on journalism skills to others. the time, requires a lot of time [email protected]
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By Brian Johnston I've been given a French painter's palette connected Chief Copy Editor to a poor excuse for a wood chair. If desk size is inversely proportional to educa- akland University has recently received a do- tion level, I'm worried about going for my Master's nation worth millions of dollars to build a new degree. Presumably they'll give me a clipboard clock tower. While that may be useful to those glued to a stepstool. At the doctorate level, I assume in a hurry to go back to 1985 in their DeLorean, I can't students will just get Barbie furniture. help but wonder if this is the best use of the money. I'm supposed to have a hardcover textbook and a Personally, if I were going to make a few improve- notebook open on a desk that's too narrow for one of ments around campus, I'd go with a cheaper idea those things. I once had big dreams of using my lap- that students may appreciate more. top to take notes. Now I have big dreams of having a We need adult-sized desks. desk my laptop will actually fit upon. In Kindergarten, little Brian sat at a big round table I know I'm not the most svelte individual, but even with a bunch of other kids. Elbowroom and legroom a Muppet would have a problem sitting at these were plentiful, and crayons and paints were placed desks - the guy with his hand up the puppet's back- in a communal center - except for when some little side wouldn't fit. jerk kept bogarting the red crayon. I don't forgive or I'm sure the clock tower is a sound investment. But forget. if OU has any money left over after that, maybe they In elementary school, I had a nice big desk with a should call IKEA. If we're trying to attract new stu- hinged top. I could stow my books inside of it easily, dents to campus, it'd be nice if they could actually fit. and there was no annoying bar connecting it to my chair. Contact Chief Copy Editor Brian Johnston via emial By the time high school and college rolled around, at bgjohnstCdoakland.edu
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