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Corporate Relations Newsletter – December 2020
Our corporate partners are vital to the work that we do in our community. This newsletter is focused on keeping you informed about opportunities that exist for your company at Oakland University. Whether you need talent, a research partner, workforce training, a market study, or community engagement, we want OU to be YOUR university.
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Oakland University State of the University Address
Every year we gather in the Oakland Center to hear President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz give an update on the state of Oakland University. Every year we enjoy seeing our corporate partners in person as we hear about the opportunities and challenges that face our university and the community around us. This year because of the pandemic, we offered this update virtually. If you were not able to join us live at the launch of this video you can still view it here: 2020 OU State of the University Address
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Oakland University’s Art Gallery
The Oakland University Art Collection features over a thousand objects including African Art, Chinese Scrolls, ethnographic art, prints, and modern and contemporary paintings, works on paper, and sculpture. Visit the OU Art Gallery to get the latest information on upcoming exhibitions and events and to look through some amazing art collections right on your computer.
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OU Releases 2020 DEI Annual Report
As one of the four strategic pillars in the university’s strategic plan, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do at OU. We are proud to release our 2020 DEI Annual Report showing the programs, progress and success we have at OU to create a sincerely inclusive environment.
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Corporate Opportunities at Oakland University:
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Keeper of the Dream 2021– For close to 30 years, Oakland University has been celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy by honoring amazing students on campus that practice, implement and lead in Dr. King’s teachings on campus and through the community. This community event always delivers with the highlighting of some remarkable students that exemplify Dr. King’s beliefs. Thank you to our 2021 partners for helping us plan for this upcoming virtual event and for providing scholarships to some amazing students.
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If you want to post an internship, part-time or full-time positions, make sure you are on HANDSHAKE. Reach our current students, recent alumni and others through this platform. Check out our upcoming Winter Career Events.
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Workforce Training – Our Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) team can help you with a customized training program for your existing team on cybersecurity, lean leadership, data analytics, and other skills needed for your workforce to be globally competitive while working remotely. From a unique Drone Program to a National Lighting Consortium, PACE addresses workforce development needs in Southeast Michigan
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2021 Spring Outdoor Festival
In April 2021, the School of Music Theatre and Dance at Oakland University will be launching for the first time a two week outdoor Spring Performing Arts Festival for the entire Southeast Michigan community. This outdoor stage allows our students to practice their trade safely, while performances will be open to the community to enjoy outdoors, socially distanced in the fresh air. Affordable Sponsorship Opportunities are available.
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Student Organizations
With over 200 student organizations on campus (virtually now), there are a number of ways your company can support our student organizations in accounting, engineering, healthcare, art, music, chemistry, writing, film making, etc. Company experts can be guest speakers, sponsor student organization events, and engage with our amazing students. If you are interested in engaging our student organizations please contact us.
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Graham Health Center
Graham Health Center (GHC) is Oakland University’s on-campus health center. GHC is staffed by nurse practitioners and physician assistants who have extensive education, clinical training and certification in primary care. Services offered by Graham Health Center are available to all current students, faculty, and staff.
Graham Health Center provides primary care services, including physical exams, health maintenance, disease prevention and screening tests. They also diagnose and treat acute illness, minor injuries, and chronic disease, as well as prescribe medications, diagnostic tests, and treatments.
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School of Engineering & Computer Science Virtual Research Expo
Just last month, OU held its annual research expo connecting industry with faculty. Although held virtually this year, technology companies participated to hear faculty and students showcase their
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