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Articles and news items from the OU Magazine
Compiled by Linda L. Hildebrand
The chronological list below consists of the tables of contents of the news items and articles that have appeared in the Oakland University Magazine and short descriptions of the items.
It does not include information from the Class Notes nor the Donor Honor Roll sections of the magazine..
Title, author, date |
Abstract |
| Cover: Jan and Don O'Dowd Hall | |
President's introduction. (Spring, 1982, p.2) |
Pres. Joseph Champagne introduces first issue of the Oakland University Magazine. |
| Oakland University in the eighties: retooling for a new environment, by Ann J. Lowe. (Spring, 1982, p. 3- 5) | OU in the 80's, reassessing its resources and purposes; via the Committee on Academic Mission and Priorities,headed by George Feeman; the Committee on Student and Urban Affairs Mission and Priorities, headed by Rosalind Andreas, and the Task Force on University Public Service, headed by Jacqueline Scherer. |
Affiliate update. (Spring, 1982, p. 6) |
Alumni affiliates updates |
| Honors College Publication. (Spring, 1982, p. 6) | Honors College assumes publication of Odyssey, a Journal of the Humanities. |
| Alumni Research Grants Awarded. (Spring, 1982, p. 6) | OU Alumni Association awards research grants to Sally M. Whitty, Shaun P. Healy, Scott Michael Braxton, Janet Sue Shellman, Joan M. Abbey. |
| Renewed commitment by President's Club. (Spring, 1982, p.7) | President's Club reassesses its role ; New President's Club members listed. |
| Gehringer-Kaline Meadow Brook Golf Classic. (Spring, 1982, p.7) | 1982 golf classic to be held June 10th. |
| Kleckner named Provost. (Spring, 1982, . p. 8) | Keith R. Kleckner named vice president for Academic Affairs and Provost. |
| Trustee changes announced. (Spring, 1982, p.8) | Detroit architect Howard F. Sims appointed to OU Board in Oct. 1981 to replace David B. Lewis. Marvin L. Katke, charter member of the OU Board, resigned Feb. 15, 1982. |
| The hearing impaired saw and "heard" Romeo and Juliet. (Spring, 1982, p. 9) | A signed performance of Romeo and Juliet was performed in the Studio Theatre Feb. 7, and 21. |
Title, author, date |
Abstract |
| Cover: Dodge Hall of Engineering | |
President's introduction, by Joseph Champagne. (Summer, 1982, p. 2) |
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Self-study provides blueprint for Oakland's future, by William Connellan '67. (Summer, 1982, p. 3-4) |
Summary of reports from the Committee on Academic Mission and Priorities (CAMP), the Committee on Student and Urban Affairs Mission and Priorities,and the Task Force on University Public Service. |
OU attracts two Merit Scholars. (Summer, 1982, p.5) |
Two National Merit Scholarship winners, Carol A. Schwartz and Gail K. Gmeiner, to attend OU this fall. |
Abba Eban at OU. (Summer, 1982, p. 5) |
Ambassador Abba Eban presents talk "Can there be peace in the Mideast" on April 5. |
Wilson Award winners. (Summer, 1982, p .5) |
Dawn M. Santy and James E. Green selected as Wilson Award winners for 1982. |
Ground Zero week opened at OU. (Summer, 1982, p. 5) |
Paul Warnke, John Anderson, Bishop Thomas Gumbleton and Sidney Lens join in a symposium "Peace in search of Makers" on April 18. |
Katke honored. (Summer, 1982, p. 6) |
Marvin L. Katke named as trustee emeritus in a resolution of appreciation at the June 8th Board meeting. |
| Riley joins board. (Summer, 1982, p. 6) | Detroit attorney Wallace D. Riley has been appointed to the OU Board. |
| OU student to study presidency. (Summer, 1982, p. 6) | OU senior Zachary Shallow chosen by the Center for the Study of the Presidency as fellow |
| Robotics Conference at Meadow Brook Hall. (Summer, 1982, p.7) | OU hosted a major research conference on the robotics industry May 24-25th. |
| An Elizabethan afternoon at Meadow Brook Hall. (Summer, 1982, p. 7) | A symposium entitled "The Queene's Fancie" was held Apr. 21 featuring lectures on Elizabethan drama, art, history, architecture, music and dance. |
| Slavic Folk Ensemble. (Summer, 1982, p. 8) | Slavic Folk Ensemble, one of OU's earliest student organization, will take their show on the road. |
| Outstanding advisors cited. (Summer, 1982, p. 8) | Janice Schimmelman (Art History), A. Gary Shepherd (Sociology) and David Jaymes (Modern Languages) recognized for academic advising prowess. |
| Lew Ayres at Meadow Brook. (Summer, 1982, p. 8) | A reception honoring actor Lew Ayres was held at Meadow Brook Hall; Ayres was awarded honorary degree from OU in 1980. |
| New President's Club members. (Summer, 1982, p. 9) | A list of the newest members. |
| Glyndebourne renaissance. (Summer, 1982, p. 9) | Friends of Kresge Library announce Glyndebourne Picnic to be held Sept. 11; Chrysler executive Gerald Greenwald and his wife Glenda, to serve as chairpersons. |
| Macomb scholarship. (Summer, 1982, p. 9) | OU Scholarship Committee for Macomb County contributions. |
| Golf and tennis day, July 19. (Summer, 1982, p. 9) | President's Club annual golf and tennis day. |
| Men's swimming. (Summer, 1982, p. 10) | Coach Pete Hovland leads OU men to 3d place finish in 1982 Div. II national championships. |
| Pioneer women's swimming. (Summer, 1982, p. 10) | Coach Mark Johnston leads OU men to 3d place finish in Div. II national championships. |
| Lady Pioneers honored. (Summer, 1982, p. 10) | Michigan House of Representatives adopted a resolution of commendation for the OU women's basketball team for outstanding 1981-82 season. |
Title, author, date |
Abstract |
| Cover: Matilda and Alfred Wilson at Meadow Brook Hall entrance: Caption: Oakland University's benefactors . . . a legacy of giving. | |
| President's introduction, by Joseph Champagne. (Fall, 1982, p. 2) | |
| Oakland University's benefactors . . . a legacy of giving, by Carole Cornell Trautman. (Fall, 1982, p. 3 - 5) | Article highlighting OU's benefactors and volunteers: Alfred G. and Matilda R. Wilson, Helen G. Kyes, members of the OU Foundation, the Friends of the University, Janet Bennett, Philip Williams, Ralph Norvell, Rick Wlodyga. |
| Annual President's Club dinners. (Fall, 1982, p. 6) | Members of the 460 member President's Club hold annual dinners, Sept. 14-17 in Meadow Brook Hall. |
| New members--President's Club. (Fall, 1982, p. 7) | |
| In memoriam. (Fall, 1982, p. 7) | Leonard T. Lewis; Virginia Gwin Heigho Yntema. |
| Foundation Trustees annual dinner. (Fall, 1982, p. 7) | OU Foundation Trustees annual dinner to be held Oct. 27. |
| Alumni Fund allocations announced. (Fall, 1982, p. 8) | $78,571 raised through Alumni Assoc. Fund Drive; monies to be distributed to Kresge Library, scholarships, undergraduate research and special projects. |
| DASA Awarded. (Fall, 1982, p. 9) | Distinguished Alumni Service Award presented to John F. Mills and Thomas Yatooma. |
| Alumni Telefund schedule set. (Fall, 1982, p. 9) | |
| Eye opening research conducted by OU professor. (Fall, 1982, p. 10-11) | Nalin J. Unakar has been cited for his research by the National Eye Institute. |
| Appleton cited for teaching excellence. (Fall, 1982, p. 11) | Sheldon L. Appleton (Political Science) selected for the 1st OU Teaching Excellence Award. |
| Nobel Symposium selects OU professor. (Fall, 1982, p. 12) | Arun K. Roy (Biology) invited to present his work at a Nobel symposium, Sept. 5-9, 1983. |
| Ou Foundation Scholarships awarded. (Fall, 1982, p. 12) | Cheryl Scott and Wendy Ordiway awarded OU Foundation Scholarships for 1983. |
| OU recruits scholar/athletes. (Fall, 1982, p. 13) | Mary Pike, Paul Larkin and Chris Howze to play at OU. |
| A new service for Alumni Association members. (Fall, 1982, p. 14) | Members of Alumni Assoc. eligible for services at the Michigan State University Federal Credit Union OU branch. |
| Official transcript service guidelines for alumni. (Fall, 1982, p. 14) | |
Title, author, date |
Abstract |
| Winter Issue 1983 | |
| Cover: Television control console; Caption: A new medium for OU . . . Cable TV. | |
| President's introduction, by Joseph Champagne. (Winter, 1983, p. 2) | |
| Tuning in on cable TV, by Ann J. Lowe. (Winter, 1983, p. 3-5) | Past, present and future of cable television on campus. |
| Successful membership drive exceeds goal. (Winter, 1983, p. 6) | President's Club enrolls 90 additional members for 1982. Names of new members are listed. |
| In memoriam. (Winter, 1983, p. 6) | John S. Bugas, OU benefactor, dies Dec. 2, 1982. |
| Foundation elections. (Winter, 1983, p. 6) | Results of Foundation elections for 1982-1983. |
| President's Club Christmas Walk at Meadow Brook Hall. (Winter, 1983, p. 7) | Photos of the event. |
| Two Alumni Affiliates hold annual meetings. (Winter, 1983, p. 8) | The Engineering Alumni Association and the College of Arts and Sciences Alumni Association hold meetings and elections. |
| Arts and Sciences Career Days '83. (Winter, 1983, p. 8) | Recruiting CAS alumni for March 16 Careers Day. |
| 1982-1983 Telefund achieves goal. (Winter, 1983, p. 9) | OU Alumni Association's telefund raises a total of $70,448 in pledges from 3084 alumni. |
| Alumni call for nominations for Teaching Excellence Award. (Winter, 1983, p.9) | All members of the OU community are invited to submit nominations. |
| George T. Matthews returns to the classroom, by James Llewellyn. (Winter, 1983, p. 10) | Matthews returns to teaching after serving in a number of administrative positions, including that of Interim President. |
| F. James McDonald visits OU, by Colette Fortin. (Winter, 1983, p. 11) | McDonald, chief operating officer of GM, speaks to the OU community on Nov. 8, 1982. |
| The magic kingdom of computers, by Helen J. Schwartz. (Winter, 1983, p. 12-13) | Using computers in the humanities. |
| Unassuming coach and talented OU team head into another winning season. (Winter, 1983, p. 14) | OU Women's Basketball team and Coach Dewayne Jones prepare for 1983-84 season. |
| Winter athletic events at home. (Winter, 1983, p. 14) | Calendar of events--Men's and Women's basketball, Men's and Women's swimming, Wrestling. |
Title, author, date |
Abstract |
| Spring/Summer Issue 1983 | |
| Cover: Professor Harvey J. Arnold (Mathematical Sciences); Caption: Oakland University and industry . . finding the right fit. | |
| President's introduction, by Joseph Champagne. (Spring/Summer, 1983, p. 2) | |
| The University and Industry, toward new partnerships, by Ann J. Lowe. (Spring/Summer, 1983, p. 3-6) | Opportunities and initiatives for new partnerships between OU and area industries. |
| Bridging the gap between college and career. (Spring/Summer, 1983, p. 7) | Co-op students strengthen corporate-academic ties. (Photos) |
| Membership commitment increased to $12,500. (Spring/Summer, 1983, p. 8) | President's Club contribution requirement raised. |
| Golf Classic: a real classic. (Spring/Summer, 1983, p. 8) | The Gehringer-Kaline Meadow Brook Golf Classic on June 13 with Joe Garagiola as master of ceremonies and Jac LeGoff chaired the event. |
| Macomb group aids students. (Spring/Summer, 1983, p. 8) | Angela Romano, president of the OU Scholarship Committee of Macomb, presents the university with $5,000 for scholarships. |
| President's Club continues to grow at a record pace. (Spring/Summer, 1983, p. 9) | List of new members. |
| In memoriam. (Spring/Summer, 1983, p. 9) | Dr. Howard B. Barker; Mrs. Leslie H. Green. |
| Incumbents, newly elected Board members announce goals for Alumni Association. (Spring/Summer, 1983, p. 10) | Report on Alumni Association elections, lists of board members and executive offices, activities and plans for the future. |
| Texaco executive visits OU. (Spring/Summer, 1983, p. 12) | John C. Childs, Texaco vice president, speaks to OU marketing students. |
| Successful Careers Day for both students and alumni, by Tina Guastella. (Spring/Summer, 1983, p. 13) | Report of the fourth annual Careers Day. |
| OU Summer Sports Camps. (Spring/Summer, 1983, p. 14) | Description of summer camp offerings. |
Title, author, date |
Abstract |
| Fall Issue 1983 | |
| Cover: Sunlight shining through clouds over Varner Hall and Kresge Library; Caption: More than twenty years of academic excellence . . . and just the beginning. | |
| President's introduction, by Joseph Champagne. (Fall, 1983, p. 2) | Reflections of OU's first 20 years. |
| A tribute to a Charter class, to a Charter faculty, and to a University, by George T. Matthews. (Fall, 1983, p. 3-6) | Remarks made at the OU Alumni Associations 20th reunion dinner for the Charter Class, July 23, 1983 at Meadow Brook Hall. |
| In pursuit of academic excellence, a tradition, a responsibility. (Fall, 1983, p. 6-7) | Reflections of two OU alumni, James Drummond, '83 and John Mills, '72. |
| Oakland University Ambassadors-at-large. (Fall, 1983, p. 8) | Surrogate alumni, members of the President's Club, contribute and support OU. |
| Roster of new members. (Fall, 1983, p. 8) | List of new President's Club members. |
| President's Club. (Fall, 1983, p. 9) | Photos from the President's Club annual Black Tie Dinner. |
| Alumni support . . . an integral part of many university programs. (Fall, 1983, p. 10) | Funds from OU alumni help support Kresge Library, scholarships, new programs and workshops. |
| Alumni, students and faculty extend the learning experience beyond the classroom, by Robert Eberwein. (Fall, 1983, p. 11) | The College Alumni Association sponsored the "Mozart Festival", a series of lectures and performances. |
| Carl Barnes named Director of the Center for the Arts. (Fall, 1983, p. 12) | Barnes to serve as administrative head of new Center, consisting of the departments of Art and Art History, Music, and Theatre and Dance. |
| The Meadow Brook Music Festival 1964-1983. (Fall, 1983, p. 13) | Historical essay on performers and performances over the past 20 years. |
| Hartman brings fresh game plan to Oakland's athletic program, by Stan Blackford. (Fall, 1983, p. 14) | Paul Hartman named new director of athletics. |
| Lepley returns to OU. (Fall, 1983, p. 14) | Photo: Hollie Lepley, instructs young athletes during Oakland's 1983 summer golf camps. |
Title, author, date |
Abstract |
| Winter Issue 1984 | |
| Cover: "Influence" by Denise Corley | |
| President's introduction, by Joseph Champagne. (Winter, 1984, p. 2) | Plans for 1984 |
| OU expanding horizons of service. (Winter, 1984, p. 3-5) | OU's public service initiatives and activities. |
| News. (Winter, 1984, p. 6) | News photos |
| President appoints Commission on Excellence. (Winter, 1984, p. 7) | New Commission, chaired by Curt Chipman (Mathematics), is established to examine academic life |
| OU plans silver anniversary celebration. (Winter, 1984, p. 7) | George Matthews (History) to chair Silver Anniversary Planning Committee. |
| OU appoints development director. (Winter, 1984, p. 8) | David H. Rodwell assumes the position of director of development. |
| President's Club adds members. (Winter, 1984, p. 8) | List of new members. |
| Foundation elects Trustees. (Winter, 1984, p. 8) | Executive trustees of the OU Foundation were selected. |
| New 1983-84 Foundation Scholars are indeed winners! (Winter, 1984, p. 8) | OU Foundation scholars named: Frances Miller and Greg Hodder. |
| President's Club members celebrate a Victorian Christmas. (Winter, 1984, p. 9) | Photos of club members during Meadow Brook Hall's Christmas walk. |
| Arun Roy's research on aging recognized by Nobel. (Winter, 1984, p. 10) | Roy (Biological Sciences)honored by appearance at Nobel Symposium on "Steroid Hormone Receptors", Sept. 5-10, Karlskoga, Sweden. |
| Stanley Hollingsworth: OU's composer-in-residence runs on 'spontaneous inspiration'. (Fall, 1984, p. 11) | Hollingsworth's work as a composer and teacher. |
| Alumni Affiliates fill helping role. (Fall, 1984, p. 12) | Role of affiliates and their members. |
| Pancioli named Alumni Assistant Director. (Fall, 1984, p. 12) | Patricia Pancioli assumes new position of assistant director of alumni relations. |
| Alumni Telefund tops $79,000.(Fall, 1984, p. 13) | |
| In memoriam (Fall, 1984, p. 14) | Kenneth A. Meade, adjunct Professor of Engineering and Computer science, died Nov. 2. |
| Teaching Excellence Award. (Fall, 1984, p. 14) | David J. Downing (Mathematics) is the 1983 recipient of the Teaching Excellence Award; nominations are being accepted for the 1984 award. |
| Faculty books in print: a selected list. (Fall, 1984, p. 14) | |
| MB Art Gallery features new exhibit. (Fall, 1984, p. 15) | Works by Denise Corley, Gary Bandy, Tom Hale on exhibit. Forthcoming exhibit to feature "Master paintings of Haiti" from the Dr. Siri von Reis collection. |
Title, author, date |
Abstract |
| Spring Issue 1984 |
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| Cover: "Lichen Garden", by Dennis Hanser. | |
| President's introduction, by Joseph Champagne. (Spring, 1984, p. 2) | |
| Achievement: Profile of seven OU student scholars. (Spring, 1984, p. 3) | Profiles of Nancy DeSantis, Alan McMann, Anita Broun, Tracy Shagnea, Brenda McLean, Melvin C. Burns II, Carol Rembor, John Carter |
| Barnes Collection benefits University. (Spring, 1984, p. 6) | Exhibit of prints from the Anna M. and Carl F. Barnes Collection at the Meadow Brook Art Gallery, Jan. 15-Feb. 11, 1984. |
| In memoriam. (Spring, 1984, p. 6) | Judith Holmes, OU staff member. |
| Reflections on OU's 25th anniversary. (Spring, 1984, p. 7) | Anniversary celebration to begin at fall commencement exercises, Sept. 16, 1984, 25 years after the first academic convocation in 1959. |
| The liberal arts and sciences: strength in change, by Brian Copenhaver. (Spring, 1984, p. 8) | Value of liberal arts in a time of technological change.
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| Croquet, computers and chorales, by Jane D. Eberwein. (Spring, 1984, p. 9) | Announcement of "American in transition: the Chautauqua precedent", a day of exhibits, readings, talks and music that will take place on June 2. |
| President's Club adds members. (Spring, 1984, p. 10) | List of new members. |
| In memoriam. (Spring, 1984, p. 10) | Robert J. Krejsa, Ralph Polk, Sr. |
| Meadow Brook Theatre Guild. (Spring, 1984, p. 10) | Background and role of the Guild. |
| Theatre Guild Costume Show. (Spring, 1984, p. 11) | Photos of costumes from MBT productions. |
| England's Royal Society of Chemistry acknowledges Professor Sevilla's work. (Spring, 1984, p.12) | Michael Sevilla (Chemistry) is invited to present a paper at the Faraday Discussion of the Royal Society of Chemistry. |
| Doctoral student develops cancer detection treatment device. (Spring, 1984, p. 12) | James Mattiello helps develop photo radiation machine. |
| OU liberal arts grads flourish in careers with the federal government. (Spring, 1984, p. 13-15) | Barbara Peters ('68) and Bill Peters('67), Doug Makeig ('72), Marda Robillard, Cynthia Attwood ('69), Deborah Kalcevic ('73) discuss their government jobs. |
| Alumni meet President Champagne, Senator Levin at Washington reception. (Spring, 1984, p. 16) | |
| Alumni leader retires--briefly? (Spring, 1984, p. 16) | Judy Nolish, winner of the Distinguished Alumni Service Award, is taking the next year off. |
| 1984-85 Alumni Association officers. (Spring, 1984, p. 17) | |
| New members OU Alumni Board. (Spring, 1984, p. 17) | |
| Five named to OU Athletic Hall of Honor. (Spring, 1984, p. 18) | Corey Van Fleet, Hollie L. Lepley, Kathy Hewelt, Carvin Melson, Paul Karas-- inducted at a dinner held at Meadow Brook Hall, Feb. 11. |
| OU swimmers finish 2d and 4th at NCAA Division II National championships. (Spring, 1984, p. 18) | |
| Ou Summer sports camps expanded for 1984. (Spring, 1984, p. 18) | Sports camps schedule. |
| Dennis Hanser: Portfolio (Spring, 1984, p. 19) | Profile of Dennis Hanser, OU photographer. |
Title, author, date |
Abstract |
| Cover: Students help Mrs. Matilda R. Wilson rings in her 81st birthday; Caption: 25th Anniversary Issue. | |
| President's introduction, by Joseph Champagne. (Summer, 1984) | Introducing the 25th anniversary emblem. |
| A taste of the best. (Summer, 1984, p. 1-3) | OU History: Eight Charter students relate the highs and lows of Oakland's beginnings: Margaret Swoboda Kelly, George Corbin, Julie (Becker) Fredrick, Daniel Fullmer, Gary and Kathy (Berry) Acker, Ronald and Beverly (Donato) Miller. |
| Promise, dedication, camaraderie and hard work: OU charter faculty and staff look back on 25 years. (Summer, 1984, p. 4-6) | OU History: Reminiscences of James H. McKay, William Schwab, Richard J. Burke, Robert Swanson, Paul Tomboulian, William Hammerle, Gertrude White, Thomas Fitzimmons, Helen Kovach-Tarakanov, Richard Moore, Clare McVety, Lowell Eklund. |
| Fourteen give 25 years of service. (Summer, 1984, p. 7) | |
| Meadow Brook Seminars revisited. (Summer, 1984, p. 7) | Conferences to be held as analogues to the 1958 "Meadow Brook Seminars on Higher Education." |
| Highlights in OU history. (Summer, 1984, p. 9-11) | Photos and chronology of the first 25 years. |
| 25th Anniversary Events schedule. (Summer, 1984, p. 12) | List of events. |
| Faculty/Staff p. 13) | Faculty and staff announcements. |
| Katke elected Foundation President. (Summer, 1984, p. 14) | Marvin L. Katke, first chair of the OU Board of Trustees, elected President of the OU Foundation. |
| Foundation officers chosen. (Summer, 1984, p. 14) | |
| President's Club annual dinner meeting set. (Summer, 1984, p. 15) | Reception and dinner honoring members of the President's Club to be held Aug. 22. |
| Past presidents to speak at Foundation meeting (Summer, 1984, p. 15) | John Hannah and Donald O'Dowd are scheduled to speak at OU Foundation dinner, Oct. 24. |
| President's Club adds members. (Summer, 1984, p. 15) | New member list. |
| In memoriam. (Summer, 1984, p. 15) | Mrs. Albert A. Stanker |
| Black alumni hold reunion. (Summer, 1984, p. 16) | OU Black Alumni Assoc. hosts 6th biennial reunion June 1. |
| Wilson award winners named. (Summer, 1984, p. 16) | Jean Chagnon-Royce and Alan R. McMann to receive the Matilda R. and Alfred G. Wilson Awards. |
| In memoriam. (Summer, 1984, p. 17) | Ricky J. Taggart, '82. |
Title, author, date |
Abstract |
| Fall Issue 1984 |
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| Cover: Former barn on Meadow Brook Estate: Caption: From farm to the forefront of educational leadership - how Oakland is meeting the challenges. . . | |
In memoriam—Harold A. Fitzgerald (p. 3-4) |
President emeritus of OU Foundation dies; article summarizing his contributions. |
Bemis and Googasian come on board (Fall, 1984, p. 3) |
Donald Bemis and Phyllis Law Googasian appointed to the OU Board of Trustees |
Pledges: allocated and underway. (Fall, 1984, p. 3) |
$92,000 of gifts received --allocations |
Alumni Memorial Scholarship winner named (p.4) |
Kimberly McDowell is the 1984 winner |
For the fund of it (Fall, 1984, p.4) |
Three fund-raisers benefit the OU Meadow Brook Art Gallery, Meadow Brook Hall and Kresge Library |
Recreation P.C. style (Fall, 1984, p.4) |
President’s Club members golfing |
Summer sports camps flourish (Fall, 1984, p.5) |
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Teaching Excellence Award conferred (Fall, 1984, p. 5) |
Nigel Hampton (English) receives 3d annual award. |
An Artistic Success (Fall, 1984, p.5) |
Arts-for-Youth-Camp |
A most distinguished alumnus (Fall, 1984, p. 5) |
Barry Klein wins the 1983-84 Distinguished Alumni Service Award. |
University Research Committee issues awards (Fall, 1984, p. 5) |
Arun K. Roy (Biological Sciences)receives 1st Research Excellence Award. |
Educating Engineers (Fall, 1984, p. 6-8) |
An interview with Dean Thomas W. Butler, Jr., School of Engineering and Computer Science. |
Art a la Barron: anniversary exhibit honors Meadow Brook Art Gallery Patrons, by Nancy E. Ryan (Fall, 1984, p. 9-11) |
Contemporary arts from the collection of Florence and S. Brooks Barron exhibited at the Art Gallery. illus. |
Stronger, nobler, more vibrant, by David H. Rodwell (Fall, 1984, p. 12-14) |
25th anniversary summary of Oakland University endeavors and results. |
Title, author, date |
Abstract |
| Winter Issue 1985 |
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| Cover: Dales' cartoon of the "Working Woman"; Caption: And, thanks to one working woman, we have Dale Cards TM and calendars... | |
| Let's not let the word get in the way of the concept, by Geoffrey C. Upward. (Winter, 1985, p.2) | Editor's comment on excellence. |
| Chicago weekend getaway. (Winter, 1985, p. 3) | OU Alumni Association trip opportunity. |
| The Foundation Scholars. (Winter, 1985, p.4) | Scholars honored: Greg Hodder, Jennifer Mast, Frances Miller, Jean O'Brien, Cheryl Scott, Scott turner, James Witalec. |
| Call for nominations. (Winter, 1985, p. 4) | Nominations for the Teaching Excellence Awards are being accepted. |
| Alumni affiliate news. (Winter, 1985, p. 4) | Activities of the Economics and Management Alumni Affiliate& the Engineering and Computer Science Alumni Affiliate. |
| OU phones Rolm. (Winter, 1985, p. 5) | Adoption of the Rolm telephone system. |
| Toasting the roast. (Winter, 1985, p. 5) | The Isiah Thomas Roast and Toast, a fund-raiser for the OU men's basketball program held Nov. 8. |
| The Oakland/Chengdu agreement. (Winter, 1985, p. 5) | Student and faculty exchanges between OU and China's Chengdu University of Science and Engineering. |
| Soccer to 'em! (Winter, 1985, p. 5) | Soccer team makes it to NCAA national championships. |
| At work on the farm. (Winter, 1985, p.6) | Preservation of the historic Dodge farmhouse. |
| Alumni Telefund update. (Winter, 1985, p. 6) | Telefund raised $95,179 in pledges. |
| Thanks for the hard work. (Winter, 1985, p. 6) | Alumni and community volunteers honored by resolution from the OU Board of Trustees. |
| Memorial garden ground breaking. p. 6) | Pres. Champagne broke ground Nov. 28, for OU's alumni memorial grove, commemorating deceased alumni and students. |
| Hail to the 25th! (Winter, 1985, p. 8-11) | Photos from the 25th silver anniversary celebration of OU's founding. |
| What have we learned; what should we do? by Keith R. Kleckner. (Winter, 1985, p. 12-13) | OU and its direction for the future. |
| Yea, nay or gray?, by Nancy E. Ryan. (Winter, 1985, p. 14-19) | Women's status, women's roles in the political arena: Ronna Romney ('67), Marda Robillard ('78), Jane Hershey ('81), Mary Ellen Parrott, Arlene Rampson ('84) |
| The Barbara in the Dale, by Nancy E. Ryan. (Winter, 1985, p. 20-21) | Greeting card entrepreneurs, Barbara Dale ('73) and Jim Dale. |
| Search and you shall find, by Nancy E. Ryan. (Winter, 1985, p. 22-24) | New advances in library technology, online catalogs, database searching. |
| Dwiescie Lat USA: Idealy I Paradosky Historii Amerykanskiej (Two-hundred years: the promise and paradox of the American Experience. (Winter, 1985, p. 25) | Introduction by OU professor of history, Lawrence Orton. |
| Counseling: an introduction, by John Pietrofesca, Alan Hoffman and Howard Splete. (Winter, 1985, p. 26) | Book review. |
| Labor and the Chinese revolution, by S. Bernard Thomas. (Winter, 1985, p. 26 | Book review. |
| The French correction: grammatical problems for review and reference, by Norman Susskind. (Winter, 1985, p. 26) | Book review. |
Title, author, date |
Abstract |
| Spring Issue 1985 |
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| Cover: Research Associate Sarah G. Ward ('83); Caption: At Oakland University, biomedical research is alive and well. | |
| Community Service: from Biomedical research to Romeo and Juliet, by Geoffrey C. Upward. (Spring, 1985, p. 2) | Highlights of articles in this issue of the Oakland University Magazine. |
| For performance and service. (Spring, 1985, p.4) | Athletes honored at 2nd Hall of Honor ceremony, Tim Kramer, Helen Shereda-Smith, Kenneth Whiteside and Richard Linington. |
| From the defense. (Spring, 1985, p. 4) | U.S. Dept. of Defense awarded grant to OU School of Engineering and Computer Science to support a robotics and computer vision laboratory. |
| Bacteria research under way. (Spring, 1985, p.4-5) | Satish K. Walia & Rom Madhaven study bacterial resistance to drugs. |
| On board! (Spring, 1985, p.5) | Alumni Assoc. Board of Directors election results. |
| Partners in CAD. (Spring, 1985, p.5) | Ford Motor Co. signs consulting agreement with OU faculty for help on mathematical techniques of CAD. |
| Competitively speaking (Spring, 1985, p.5) | Ford Motor Co. and OU School of Economic and Management Alumni Affiliate meet at annual dinner. |
| Off to camp. (Spring, 1985, p. 5) | Arts-For-Youth and Summer Sports camps at OU this summer. |
| Support from the Foundation. (Spring, 1985, p.6) | OU Foundation grants awarded. |
| A rare gift. (Spring, 1985, p.6) | Mrs. George T. Trumbull donates 54 first editions and other rare books to Kresge Library. (port) |
| On the mark. (Spring, 1985, p.6) | Book Mark, a review of children's literature, being published and distributed by OU School of Human and Educational Services. |
| A Gilbert and Sullivan Gala. (Spring, 1985, p.7) | Announcement for program involving lectures, art work and performances, June, 15, 1985 at Meadow Brook Hall. |
| George Matthews: scholar, teacher, administrator, friend. (Spring, 1985, p. 8-9) | Tribute to and reminiscences of George Matthews (History) at his retirement. |
| Varner's rising star. (Spring, 1985, p. 10-15) | Activities and personnel at the Center for the Arts |
| Life fit for a king. (Spring, 1985, p.11) | Profile of actor Jerry Bacik. |
| A friend like Xochipilli. (Spring, 1985, p.13) | Mary Lyons Wright ('67), owner of Xochipilli Gallery in Birmingham. |
| Still singing after all these years. (Spring, 1985, p. 15) | Elizabeth Mar, OU student, artist-in-residence of the Michigan Opera Theatre. |
| What we have learned, what should we do, by Keith R. Kleckner. (Spring, 1985, p. 16-19) | Essay exploring 5 areas for OU's development opportunities: economic development, continuing professional education, health related research, teacher education, and cultural programming by OU's Provost. |
| High Energy. (Spring, 1985, p. 20-21) | Profile of Richard Wlodyga ('81). |
| How research spells relief. (Spring, 1985, p. 22-24) | OU chemist-entrepreneurs pursuing biomedical research: Craig Taylor, Parbury P. Schmidt, Sarah G. Ward, Denis Callawaert. |
| The movies of our dreams. (Spring, 1985, p. 25) | Film & the Dream Screen by Robert T. Eberwein (English) |
| In memoriam. (Spring, 1985, p. 28) | Robert E. Truesdell, Peggy De Salle |
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| Cover: Steel framing of building under construction; Caption: Steel's up, tenants are moving in . . . the tech park takes shape . | |
| A day with Stransky, by Geoffrey C. Upward. (Summer, 1985, p. 2) | |
| OU Center for the Arts and Dept. of Music, Theatre and Dance present... (Summer, 1985, p.3) | 1985-86 subscription series of performances. |
Information exchange. (Summer, 1985, p.4) |
Arts and Sciences career day. |
| Alum in space? (Summer, 1985, p. 4) | Derrick Fries ('78) a semi finalist for the NASA space shuttle. |
| Records of excellence. (Summer, 1985, p.4) | Robert McClory and Linda Nicholson named recipients of the Alfred G. and Matilda R. Wilson Awards for 1985. |
| On the move. (Summer, 1985, p. 5) | Rodalind Andreas, OU Dean of Students, has been appointed Dean of Students at the University of Arizona. |
| In search of congenial computers. (Summer, 1985, p. 6) | Peter Binkert (Linguistics) and Christian Wagner (Engineering) spend summer conducting research and workshops on artificial intelligence for the U.S. Air Force. |
| An eye for research. (Summer, 1985, p. 5) | Eye Research Institute received a $594,000 grant from the National Eye Institute. |
| Smooth talkers. (Summer, 1985, p. 5) | OU Forensics team places in the National Forensic Assn. Tournament. |
| Trailblazer. (Summer, 1985, p. 5) | Augustine Wright Pounds, former OU assistant to the vice president, is named Dean of Students at Iowa State University. |
| DASA call for nominations. (Summer, 1985, p. 6) | Nominations for OU's Distinguished Alumni Service Award are being accepted. |
| Athletic wrap-up. (Summer, 1985, p.6) | OU places four teams in NCAA tournaments during the 84-85 season; the soccer team, men's and women's swimming teams and the wrestling team. |
| In memoriam. (Summer, 1985, p. 6) | Prof. Maurice Brown (English) died March 27th. |
| The scholars of Meadow Brook Hall, by Karen Hill. (Summer, 1985, p. 8-11) | Russell Moore ('74, '80) teaches elementary school students through a study of Meadow Brook Hall. |
| Up and running, by Nancy E. Ryan. (Summer, 1985, p. 12-15) | Development of the Oakland Technology Park; where it stands, how it got there. |
| Rebirth of the thin man, by Karen Hill. (Summer, 1985, p. 16-18, 20) | OU's Health Enhancement Program. |
| A heart-felt conversion to a healthier lifestyle. (Summer, 1985, p. 19) | Profile of Fred Stransky, director of OU's exercise physiology, health enhancement and cardiac rehabilitation programs. |
| How to make your life healthier. (Summer, 1985, p. 21) | Suggested changes for a healthier lifestyle. |
| Teachers by day, performers by night, by Nancy E. Ryan. (Summer, 1985, p. 22-24) | Profiles of DSO, Meadow Brook Music Festival performers: James Dawson, Derek Francis, Robert Pangborn, John Snow, Joseph Skrzynski. |
| An added note. (Summer, 1985, p.24) | Profile of Stanley Hollingsworth, OU composer in residence. |
| Women in mid-life: across the cultures. (Summer, 1985, p. 25) | Book review of In her prime: a new view of middle-aged women, by Judith Brown (Sociology) & Virginia Kerns. |
| Repression from above, revolution from below. (Summer, 1985, p. 26) | Book review of Political repression in 19th century Europe, by Robert Justin Goldstein.(Political Science) |
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| Cover: OU alumni soccer coaches, Morris Lupenec, Bob Bukari, Mike Ruddy; Caption: Hung up on soccer. | |
| Some get their kicks from champagne, by Geoffrey C. Upward. (Fall, 1985, p.2) | Brief commentary on soccer and OU’s soccer program. |
Feeling out of touch? (Fall, 1985, p.3) |
“In touch” the “class notes” section of the OU magazine designed to keep OU alumni up to date |
Auto racing, Concours-style. (Fall, 1985, p.4) |
Meadow Brook Historic Races features vintage sports cars, Aug. 2-3 |
A new school of thought. (Fall, 1985, p.4) |
The Center for Health Sciences renamed School of Health Sciences and offers new program in exercise science |
When we want your advice…(Fall, 1985, p.4) |
OU professors, John Cowlishaw (Biology); Anne Tripp (History) and Steven Miller (Chemistry) receive awards for excellence in advising. |
Scholarships and services delivered. (Fall, 1985, p. 5) |
School of Economics and Management Alumni Affiliate announces scholarship winners, Carole Carmichael and Jane McKay. |
They’re back. (Fall, 1985, p. 5) |
Canadian geese return to campus |
Scrambling victory. (Fall, 1985, p. 5) |
Alumni Golf Outing July 22 players and winners |
Tinnion joins soccer staff. (Fall, 1985, p. 6) |
Brian Tinnion hired as OU’s new assistant soccer coach |
A distinguished career. (Fall, 1985, p. 6) |
Robert C. Howes, director of the Honors College, and prof. of history, retires after 23 years of service to OU. |
Marriage of minds, music and movement. (Fall, 1985, p. 6) |
Department of Music merges with the Department of Theatre and Dance. |
Alumni scholar named. (Fall, 1985, p. 7) |
Melinda Alessi of Rochester to receive the 1985 Alumni Memorial Scholarship. |
A hard day’s night. (Fall, 1985, p. 7) |
Jazz artist, Chuck Magione, appears at Meadow Brook Festival July "Alumni Night at Meadow Brook." |
Sweet in sweats. (Fall, 1985, p. 7) |
Emily Dick-Williamson models OU sweat suit |
Passing the torch. (Fall, 1985, p. 7) |
Oakland alumni raise funds for projects, programs and scholarships via the Alumni Fund |
A small, small world. (Fall, 1985, p. 7) |
Susan Sugai (B.A. 1970), receives Ph.D. from former OU president Donald O’Dowd at the University of Alaska commencement ceremonies. |
Hung up on soccer, by Nancy E. Ryan. (Fall, 1985, p. 8-11) |
OU’s former soccer stars turn to coaching, Morris Lupenec, Steve Mastrogianis, Mike Ruddy , Dan Fitzgerald and Bob Bukari. |
Closing the culture gap, by Karen Hill. (Fall, 1985, p. 12-16) |
Cross cultural training program helps American and Japanese understand each other; workshops led by William Schwab, Bonnie Abiko, Richard Stamps, Robert Angove and Asae Shichi. |
New choices in nursing, by Karen Hill. (Fall, 1985, p. 17-21) |
Nursing opportunities—Andrea Lindell, Norma Thompson, Katrina Roy, Paul Schoenherr |
Carol T. on Carol T, by Nancy Ryan. (Fall, 1985, p. 22-24) |
Detroit Free Press columnist, Carol Teegardin (’77) talks about her job. |
Counting the ways statistics can be fun. (Fall, 1985, p. 25) |
Review of Exploring Statistics with the IBM PC, by David P. Doane.(Business) |
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Behind the headlines. (Winter, 1986, p. 2) |
John Cameron (Art History) and Bill Bryant (Spanish) anecdotes. |
Marchenia receives DASA. (Winter, 1986, p.3) |
Gary Marchenia (’72) received the 1985 Distinguished Alumni Service Award. |
OU head count up. (Winter, 1986, p.3) |
Fall enrollment reached 12,586 full and part time students. |
"Good sex" talk from Dr. Ruth. (Winter, 1986, p.3) |
Dr. Ruth Westheimer spoke at Oakland Center Crockery on Nov. 18, 1986. |
SAA at the bat. (Winter, 1986, p. 4) |
Student Alumni Affiliate won Alumni Challenge Softball Tournament, Sept. 21. |
Undergrad’s research cited. (Winter, 1986, p.4) |
Gilana Hegyan presents poster session at 13 th International Congress of Biochemistry in Amsterdam. |
SHES alumni join forces. (Winter, 1986, p.4) |
SHES alumni affiliate reactivated. |
Riley elected chair. (Winter, 1986, p.4-5) |
Wallace D. Riley elected chair of the Oakland University Board of Trustees on Oct. 9. |
The art of it all…(Winter, 1986, p. 5) |
Two significant art exhibits on campus: “Selections from the Reader’s Digest Collection” at Meadow Brook Hall Oct. 15-22 and “From the Collection of Sol LeWitt” at Meadow Brook Art Gallery Oct. 6-Nov. 17. |
Happy birthday, MBT. (Winter, 1986, p.5) |
Meadow Brook Theater opened its 20 th season on Oct. 10. |
Faculty honored for excellence. (Winter, 1986, p.5-6) |
Dolores Burdick (French) and Gilbert Wedekind (Engineering) awarded the Teaching Excellence Award. |
The OU/Ford pact. (Winter, 1986, p. 6) |
OU and Ford announced 5 year statistical quality program agreement. |
Developer of Jarvik 7 heart speaks at Oakland. (Winter, 1986, p. 6) |
Dr. Robert Jarvik joined area cardiovascular surgeons at OU Oct. 26 for a symposium. |
“False Magic” comes true. (Winter, 1986, p. 6) |
False Magic, a 1625 play written by William Mewe, translated by Brian Copenhaver and John Coldewey, made its world premier at OU on Oct. 31. |
313-370-alum. (Winter, 1986, p. 6) |
Report on 1985-86 Alumni Telefund drive. |
Stone gargoyles still tell tales, by Karen Hill. (Winter, 1986, p.7) |
John Cameron (Art History) documents architectural details of cathedrals and churches in France. |
It’s your turn to speak, by Cindy Hoogasian. (Winter, 1986, p.8-10). |
Advice on public speaking from OU’s forensics team coaches, Kathy & John Rhadigan. |
The doctor is in, by Nancy E. Ryan. (Winter, 1986, p. 11-14) |
Profile of OU graduate, Dr. Mary Ellen Brademas (’75) |
1985: What a year for research, by Karen Hill. (Winter, 1986, p. 15-18) |
The research accomplishments of OU faculty highlighted: William C. Bryant (Spanish); Pam Hilbers (Physical Therapy); Joseph Klaits (History); Kathleen Healy Moore Cchemistry); Mary Karasch (History); L. Diane Borders (SEHS); Carl Osthaus (History) |
Career vows: are they forever? by Nancy E. Ryan. (Winter, 1986, p. 19-22) |
News from career counselors (Johnetta Brazzell and Ron Kevern ) and OU alums (Keith Byrd ’76; Kathy Mills ’76; Bill Hammers ’79) on career changes. |
Spinning silken poems from loneliness and sorrow. (p. 23) |
Review of Dickinson: strategies of limitation, by Jane Donahue Eberwein (English) |
Oakland heralded as a “best buy.” (Winter, 1986, p. 24) |
OU appears in Edward B. Fiske’s 1985 The Best Buys in College Education. |
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| Cover: Family portraits; Caption: A new family portrait. . . | |
| Development out east . . . , by Nancy E. Ryan. (Spring, 1986, p. 2) | East campus changes and renovations. |
| The strong finish. (Spring, 1986, (Spring, 1986, p.3) | Announcement of the 11th Annual Alumni Golf Outing, July 21, 1986. |
| Bio 303 springs to life. (Spring, 1986, p.4) | Richard Wells (Biological Sciences) guides tour of Cranbrook Nature Sanctuary. |
| Doing the scales, knowing the score. (Spring, 1986, p.4) | Alice Baker ('78) performing to growing acclaim across the U.S. |
| Behind the BAA. (Spring, 1986, p.5) | Black Alumni Affiliate activities and programs. |
| Ties to tomorrow. (Spring, 1986, p.5) | Development grant from Chrysler Corp. |
| New home for conferences...and President Champagne. (Spring, 1986, p. 5) | Sunset Terrace being converted into a conference center; President moves to Meadow Brook Valley subdivision. |
| 21-year salute. (Spring, 1986, p.5) | Gladys Rapoport retires from Financial Aid Office after 21 years of service. |
| March election results. (Spring, 1986, p.5) | Election results for the OU Alumni Association Board of Directors. |
| Chinese scholars break barriers during Oakland stay. (Spring, 1986, p.6) | Chinese professors of English (OU's first Foreign Research Scholars) visit Oakland for an exchange year: Shih Ching, Xiao Gong Xian, Ding Tingsen, Wang Xigu |
| Researcher develops use of thyroid to treat heart disease. (Spring, 1986, p. 6) | Asish C. Nag (Biological Sciences) researches treatments for cardiac disease. |
| Record enrollment continues (Spring, 1986, p.6) | Winter enrollment is a record 11,967 students. |
| Former athletic stars inducted into Hall of Honor. (Spring, 1986, p. 6-7) | The 1986 Athletic Hall of Honor saluted three student/athletes: Jim Dieters ('78), Rod Mitchell ('77), Jack Parker ('72). Award for service given to Bruce Bordine and Fred Carbonero, sponsors of the Hall of Honor. |
| On the summer camp agenda. (Spring, 1986, p.7) | Calendar of camp offerings. |
| 17 years and out, by Tim Marine. (Spring, 1986, p.7 | Berkley Watterson ('85) completed his 17th year at OU, graduating with honors and earning a bachelors degree in general studies, having taken one class per semester since 1968. . |
| The new McCarthyism?, by Cindy Hoogasian. (Spring, 1986, p. 8-9) | Accuracy in Academia report discussed by Les Csorba, Robert Waters and Brian Copenhaver. Comments by Mary Karash. |
| You learn to believe in yourself, by Karen Hill. (Spring, 1986, p. 10-13) | Profile of Horace Davis, M.D., participant in OU's Upward Bound program. |
| Anniversary commemorates "door to opportunity." (Spring, 1986, p. 13) | Manual Pierson and OU's Upward Bound program. |
| Meadow Brook V, by Karen Hills. (Spring, 1986, p. 14-16) | Meadow Brook Health Enhancement Institute and Shotwell-Gustafson Pavilion to be located in renovated Wilson barns/ riding rings. |
| Love of sports prompts gifts. (Spring, 1986, p. 16) | Shotwell-Gustafson Pavilion named in honor of Alice Shotwell-Gustafson and Floyd Shotwell whose gift made the renovation possible. |
| The dawn and dusk of Red China, by Nancy E. Ryan. (Spring, 1986, p. 17) | Mary Berger's ('74) experiences teaching at a rural Chinese college. |
| Ah Mali: a brief account of her victories, by Mary Berger. (Spring, 1986, p. 18-21) | Excerpts from Mary Berger's novella, The True Story of Ah Mali, which fictionalizes some of her experiences in China. |
| A new family portrait, by Nancy E. Ryan. (Spring, 1986, p. 22-24) | Robert Stewart (Psychology) researches family life after the second child. |
| Tackling the intro-to-psychology block. (Spring, 1986, p. 25) | Book review of How to Think Straight about Psychology, by Keith E. Stanovich (Psychology) |
| In memoriam. (Spring, 1986, p. 28) | Martha (Lawrence) Bass ('75), Bruce D. Shull ('78), Paul N. Averill (President's Club), Joe Spencer (Journalism) |
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| Cover: OU graduates in caps and gowns; Caption: Meet four of the best and brightest. | |
| Coming of age, by Geoffrey C. Upward. (Summer 1986, p. 2 | |
| Sunset Terrace revisited. (Summer 1986, p. 3) | Sunset Terrace --Announcement of public tour and historic interpretation by the American Society of Interior Designers June-Aug. 1986. |
| An insider's view of life in the U.S.S. R. (Summer 1986, p. 6) | Arkady Shevchenko, former Soviet official, speaks at Oakland on Apr. 7. |
| Theatre mounts two Detroit-area premiers. (Summer 1986, p. 6) | Foxfire and Pack of Lies to debut at Meadow Brook Theatre. |
| Nursing honor society becomes Sigma Theta Tau. (Summer 1986, p.7) | Nursing Honor Society becomes official chapter of Sigma Theta Tau. |
| Oakland profs., students receive state honors. (Summer 1986, p.7) | Honored by the Michigan Association of Governing Boards: Charles W. Akers (History) Gilbert L. Wedekind (Engineering) and students Kim McDowell and Dennis Washington. |
| Student chalks up high math score on national competition. (Summer 1986, p.7) | Linda Sattler scored in the top 200 of the William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition. |
| Champagne elected to international tech park association. (Summer 1986, p. 7) | President Joseph Champagne is elected to the charter board of trustees of the International Association of University Related Research Parks. |
| Lights, camera, action! TV ad staged at theatre. (Summer 1986, p. 7) | Meadow Brook Theatre serves as backdrop for television advertisement featuring Maureen Stapleton. |
| Charter professor says "nyet" to total retirement. (Summer 1986, p. 8) | Helen Kovach Tarakanov (Russian), a charter faculty member, will continue to teach part-time. |
| Oakland closes admissions early. (Summer 1986, p .8) | |
| Beardman's work featured in New York Gallery. (Summer 1986, p. 8) | John Beardman (Art and Art History) featured in one-man show at O.K. Harris Works of Art in NYC. |
| Medalias combine interests to launch new career. (Summer 1986, p .9) | Nahun Medalia (Sociology) and Adeline Hirschfeld-Medalia (Theatre) to focus on documentary film-making. |
| A school by any other name...(Summer 1986, p. 9) | OU's School of Economics and Management renamed the School of Business Administration. |
| Oakland hosts prestigious research conference. (Summer 1986, p. 9) | OU hosted the Quality and Productivity Research Conference in June. |
| Making waves, by Nancy E. Ryan. (Summer 1986, p. 10-12) | OU's men's swimmers achieve third place at NCAA Div. II National Championships; Pete Hovland, coached the team. |
A tradition of athletes who make the grades. (Summer 1986, p. 12) |
Scholar athletes Matt Croghan, Steve Larson and Bruce VerBurg, honored at OU Athletic Banquet. |
The President's Club at 20. (Summer 1986, p. 13-15) |
Profile of activities and accomplishments of the OU President's Club. |
| The new alums, by Karen Hill. (Summer 1986, p. 16-21) | Profiles of Ann Giocomazza, Mike Carbone, Nanette Mapes, and Matt Tomilo. |
| Even cells grow up, by Judy Powers DiForte. (Summer 1986, p. 22-23) | Arun Roy (Biological Sciences) and Bandana Chatterjee (Chemistry) research the aging process. |
| The graying of America. (Summer 1986, p. 24) | Demographic information on the older population. |
| In memoriam. (Summer 1986, p. 26, 27 | William Clark ('67), James Stevens ('69); Peter Evarts (English) |
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| Cover --Infant and piggy banks; Caption: Saving for college..is it already too late? | |
| Telling the Oakland story, by Geoffrey Upward. (Fall, 1986, p. 2) | OU Magazine Awards, Ann Straky, photographer. |
| Cancer treatment helps pets today--patients tomorrow? (Fall, 1986, p. 3) | Fred Hetzel (Medical Physics) researches cancer treatments using laser beams and photosensitive drugs. |
| Deans appointed for second term. (Fall, 1986, p. 3) | Brian P. Copenhaver (College of Arts and Sciences) and Andrea R. Lindell (Nursing) appointed to second 5 year terms at deans. |
| Awards, honorary degree presented at commencement. (Fall, 1986, p. 4) | G. Mennen Williams received honorary doctor of laws degree; Mark Kotler ('70) and Richard Wlodyga ('81) received 1986 Distinguished Alumni Service Awards; Robert Facko (Music) and Richard Stamps (Anthropology) shared the Teaching Excellence Award; Ranald D. Hansen (Psychology) received the Research Excellence Award. |
| $75,000 challenge meets its match--and then some. (Fall, 1986, p. 4) | OU alumni meet fund challenge grant offered by the OU Foundation. |
| University mourns Professor Hammerle. (Fall, 1986, p. 4) | William G. Hammerle (Engineering and Computer Science) died July 8. |
| Center for the Arts hosts special events for the younger set. (Fall, 1986, p.5) | Seven arts events are scheduled for children during the 1986-87 season. |
| New home, same phone for Alumni Relations. (Fall, 1986, p. 5) | Alumni Relations Office moves to North Foundation Hall. |
| Genetic engineering may create microbes with a taste for PCB. (Fall, 1986, p.5) | Satish K. Walia (Biological Sciences) researches bacteria that may degrade or destroy toxic substances. |
| Forensic team bests its 1985 record in national competition. (Fall, 1986, p. 5) | OU forensics teams placed 7th at the 16th annual National Forensics Assn. Tournament. |
| Alumni affiliates award scholarships. (Fall, 1986, p. 5) | Nine Michigan students will share $6,500 in scholarships. |
| Alumni Memorial Scholarship draws top freshmen. (Fall, 1986, p. 6) | Patrick Goik named the 1986-87 Alumni Memorial Scholarship winner. |
| Technology park booms with office, hotel construction. (Fall, 1986, p. 6) | Cambridge Commons, a hotel, conference center and office complex, is under construction. |
| VanderMey helps U.S. team place third in Goodwill Games. (Fall, 1986, p. 6) | Mark VanderMey swims in the U.S. World Swimming Trials and the Goodwill Games in Moscow. |
| The house that Greeks bought, by Susan Salter. (Fall, 1986, p. 7-9) | Profile of Theta Chi, OU's first social fraternity. |
| Financing your child's education, by Susan Salter. (Fall, 1986, p. 10-12) | Creative financing tips for putting children through college. |
| Victoria is receiving guests, by Karen Hill. (Fall, 1986, p. 13-16) | Profile of Victoria Peterson ('68) and her restaurant / bed and breakfast Victorian Inn in Port Huron, MI. |
| In memoriam. (Fall, 1986, p.19) | Jennifer McEwen (student) |
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| Winter Issue 1987 (vol. 5, no. 1) | |
| Cover: Empty classroom with desk, chair, globe. Caption: A closed profession opens up again. | |
| Can we top this?, by Geoffrey Upward. (Winter, 1986, p. 2) | Summary of Oakland University achievements in 1986. |
| Greek circus tarnishes Oakland's image of academic excellence; Benefits of Greek involvement enrich life after graduation. (Winter, 1986, p. 3) | Letters to the editor in response to Fall 1986 story about Greek fraternities at OU. |
| Campaign to raise $15 million for continued excellence. (Winter, 1986, p. 4) | Five year capital campaign launched at President's Club dinner, Nov. 11, 1986. |
| Board of Trustees elects new officers. (Winter, 1986, p. 4) | David Handleman elected chair; Patricia Hartmann elected vice-chair at Nov. 12, 1986 meeting. |
| Congress president receives leadership fellowship. (Winter, 1986, p. 4) | Tony Boganey awarded fellowship from the Center for the Study of the President. |
| Chrysler and UAW team with Oakland for continuing education. (Winter, 1986, p. 4) | |
| Forget Club Med and try a study tour of China. (Winter, 1986, p. 4) | Richard Stamps (Anthropology) to lead tour of China beginning in June. |
| Dodge Farmhouse facelift nears completion. (Winter, 1986, p. 5) | The historic Dodge Farmhouse is renovated to become university office facility. |
| Alum joins cast of "Moonlighting". (Winter, 1986, p. 5 | Curtis Armstrong ('75) joins ABC's hit show. |
| Morning man Nipote spends evenings on Varner stage. (Winter, 1986, p. 5) | Joe Nipote, WRIF-FM, appears in the Center for the Arts production of Amadeus. |
| Engineering dean takes up appointment. (Winter, 1986, p. 5) | Robert M. Desmond named dean of the School of Engineering and Computer Science, Jan. 1. |
| Award creates McGregor Chair in arts and humanities. (Winter, 1986, p. 5) | McGregor Foundation awards $75,000 for 3 years for distinguished professor chair in the College. |
| Nursing school awards first masters degree. (Winter, 1986, p. 5) | Ann M. Shoop is awarded first Master of Science in Nursing at OU, September 1986. |
| 10 [Ten] partly baked ideas from John Naisbitt. (Winter, 1986, p. 7-8) | Excerpts from John Naisbitt speech "Re-inventing the Corporation" given at OU on Oct. 14, 1986. |
| Oakland in focus, by Rick Smith. (Winter, 1986, p. 9-11) | Photos of campus life by OU photographer Rick Smith. |
| Wanted: 250,000 good teachers, by Karen Hill. (Winter, 1986, p. 12-15) | After years of decline, the demand for teachers is increasing and OU is responding to the challenge. |
| The puzzle of Thomas Edison's past, by Richard Stamps and Nancy Wright. (Winter, 1986, p. 16-17) | Oakland archaeologists investigate the inventor's boyhood in Port Huron. |
| In memoriam. (Winter, 1986, p. 21) | George C. Landenberg ('71), Mary Fine ('78), John P. Cutts (English), and President's Club members Alice Booth, Anne Bright, Shirley Carbonero, Elizabeth Fitzgerald, Jo Foss, West H. Gallogly, Graham John Graham, Helen Mills. |
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| Cover: Nine members of the OU Forensics team; Caption: All talk and plenty of action. | |
| A call to action as alumni move forward, by Gerald B. Alt ('76) (Spring, 1987, p. 2) | The role of alumni at OU. |
| Play in the Masters North. (Spring, 1987, p. 3) | Announcement of 12th annual alumni Golf Outing, July 20, 1987. |
| Meadow Brook Conference Complex. (Spring, 1987, p. 4) | Distinctive settings for meetings, exhibits and banquets: Meadow Brook Hall, Sunset Terrace and Shotwell-Gustafson Pavilion. |
| Winfrey wows 'em in Black Awareness Month lecture. (Spring, 1987, p. 5) | Oprah Winfrey speaks at OU in February,1987. |
| Hildums' gift is tribute to Howes. (Spring, 1987, p. 5) | Donald Hildum (Linguistics) and Priscilla Hildum establish scholarship in honor of Robert C. Howes. |
| Sharf, Chunovich named new Trustees. (Spring, 1987, p. 5) | Stephan Sharf and Larry W. Chunovich appointed to 8 year terms on the OU Board of Trustees by Gov. James J. Blanchard. |
| Search for young musicians begins. (Spring, 1987, p. 5) | Meadow Brook Academy Orchestra auditions announced. |
| Bennetts create fund for science acquisitions. (Spring, 1987, p. 6) | Jan Bennett ('79) and Ron Bennett contribute $75,000 to endow a fund for library acquisitions in the sciences. |
| Williams joins Honors college. (Spring, 1987, p. 6) | G. Mennen Williams appointed Distinguished University Professor and special assistant to President Joseph Champagne. |
| OUAA elects new officers. (Spring, 1987, p. 6) | List of new officers. |
| Calling all Barn fans, devotees and mavens. (Spring, 1987, p. 6) | Call to charter alums who spent their freshmen year living in the Barn to share reminiscences. |
| OUAA awards research grants to 13 students. (Spring, 1987, p. 7) | |
| Oakland swimmers take the silver at nationals. (Spring, 1987, p. 7) | OU's men's swim team wins second place at the National Collegiate Athletic Assoc. Div. II Championships. |
| Pioneers tip in best basketball season in history. (Spring, 1987, p. 7) | Coach Greg Kampe led the Pioneers to a 20-8 record. Coach Bob Taylor leads women's squad to a 21-7 record. |
| Crain's taps OU sophomore for scholarship. (Spring, 1987, p. 7) | Sharon R. Molnar receives Executive Newsmaker of the Year Scholarship Award from Crain's Detroit Business. |
| Wild, weird or worthless, by Bret Moeller. (Spring, 1987, p. 8-9) | Statistics and trivia about OU. |
| All talk and plenty of action, by Nancy E. Ryan. (Spring, 1987, p. 10-12) | Profile of OU Forensics team |
| The shadows know, by Susan Salter. (Spring, 1987, p. 13-15) | Johnetta Brazzell, director of OU's Office of Placement and Career Services, launches special programs, Career Explorations and Job shadowing, to help students with career decision making. |
| On the research trail. (Spring, 1987, p. 16 | Oakland investigators work to advance knowledge: Profiles of Arun Roy (Biological Sciences); Osa Jackson (Health Sciences); Ranald Hansen (Psychology); Virinder Moudgil (Biological Sciences); Anna B. Dugan (Nursing) |
| In memoriam. (Spring, 1987, p. 20-21) | Doris Dressler ('81), Alice C. Gorlin (Economics), and President's Club members Lucile Ahrens, Shelby Baylis, Warren S. Booth, Harold E. Fox, William Springer. |
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| Summer Issue 1987 (Vol 6, no. 3) | |
| Cover: Abbey Roy Jacobson in her orchard; Caption: The fruits of her labor. | |
| Farms disappear but not the memories, by Karen H | |