Director/Producer Michael Manasseri presents a free screening of "Babysitter Wanted" on October 22d at 5 p.m.
The new Cinema Studies program and independent filmmaker and producer Michael Manasseri will present a screening of his latest horror film, “Babysitter Wanted,” and lead a four week workshop featuring members of his film crew. The special screening will be at 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 22d, in 204 O’Dowd Hall and will feature a question and answer session with the director. Then in the three following weeks (beginning October 29th) Manasseri will lead three additional workshops focusing on the entire production process from preparation to distribution. Each session will be an interactive dialogue with the key personnel from “Babysitter Wanted”via video conference from Los Angeles.
October 2009 Proclaimed National Information Literacy Awareness Month
President Barack Obama has proclaimed October 2009 National Information Literacy Awareness Month. In this proclamation, acknowledging that "we are inundated with vast amounts of information" every day, citizens are urged to "learn the skills necessary to acquire, collate, and evaluate information for any situation." The President states, "I call upon the people of the United States to recognize the important role information plays in our daily lives, and appreciate the need for a greater understanding of its impact." For the complete text of the proclamation, follow the link above.
Technology Learning Center - Grand Opening - Oct. 22 at 2pm
Please join us for the Grand Opening celebration of the Technology Learning Center on October 22nd at 2pm in Kresge Library. We will be celebrating the opening of our new state-of-the-art information commons, and the move of the e-Learning and Instructional Support and UTS Help Desk operations to the library.
Director/Producer Michael Manasseri presents a free screening of "Babysitter Wanted" on October 22d at 5 p.m.
The new Cinema Studies program and independent filmmaker and producer Michael Manasseri will present a screening of his latest horror film, “Babysitter Wanted,” and lead a four week workshop featuring members of his film crew. The special screening will be at 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 22d, in 204 O’Dowd Hall and will feature a question and answer session with the director. Then in the three following weeks (beginning October 29th) Manasseri will lead three additional workshops focusing on the entire production process from preparation to distribution. Each session will be an interactive dialogue with the key personnel from “Babysitter Wanted”via video conference from Los Angeles.
Pakistan Exhibit at the ERL - September 28 to October 16
The Educational Resources Lab (ERL) in 350 Pawley Hall is hosting a Pakistan Exhibit. In addition, Irum Ansari will speak about it and demonstrate henna handpainting on September 30th from 10:30am to 2:30pm. Everyone is welcome to join us for this free event.
Dennis Hinrichsen and David James: 2009 Maurice Brown Memorial Poetry Reading, October 15th
Dennis Hinrichsen and David James, Michigan poets, will each be reading his poetry at the 22d annual Maurice Brown Poetry Reading, on October 15th at 5 p.m. in Banquet Room B of the Oakland Center. Admission is free. Refreshments will be served.
Burning Down the House: Lecture by Doug McAdam on October 7
Professor Doug McAdam, from Stanford University, will be speaking on Wednesday, October 7, 2009, 7-9PM in Oakland Center Banquet Room B, on the topic "Burning Down the House: Race, Politics, the Media, and the Burning of Black Churches in the U.S., 1996-2001." Professor McAdam is a prominent social movement scholar and author of numerous journal articles and books. In addition to the lecture, there will be a breakfast opportunity for students, in the Oakland Room on October 7, 9-10 AM.
Networks and Systems Unavailable Sat-Sun
Oakland University is performing an electrical systems upgrade from 12:01am Saturday, June 27 through 6am Monday, June 29. All Web, System and Network access, including the Library Catalog, e-journals, ILLiad, and databases, as well as Moodle, SAIL, Printing, and Banner, will be unavailable. The library will remain open for your research needs during this outage. We apologize for the disruption.
Oxford Islamic Studies Center
Here you'll find a wealth of information on Islam including scholarly works, primary sources, timelines, over 3,000 A to Z reference entries, and much more.
Position Opening - Founding Library Director
Oakland University seeks an experienced, energetic leader to launch a state-of-the-art library to support the innovative curriculum and mission of the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine (OUWBSM).
e-Portfolios Workshop - March 24th
The University Assessment Committee and the Teaching and Learning Committee will be hosting a panel presentation on the uses of e-portfolios. The event will be held on March 24th at 11:30am in Lake Superior B Room at the Oakland Center.
Bill Ayers: A Dialogue on Democracy and Education - March 24th
Education scholar and social advocate to speak on democracy and education. All are welcome to attend: Tuesday, March 24th at 10:00am in the Gold Rooms at the Oakland Center. This event is sponsored by the departments of History, Political Science, Communications and Journalism, the School of Education and Human Services and Students for a Democratic Society at OU.
Simulation - How and Why to Use It! - March 10th
eLearning and Instructional Support and the School of Nursing present a talk on simulation by Sandra Feaster, Program Director for the Center for Immersive and Simulation-Based Learning at Stanford University School of Medicine. The event will be held in the Oakland Center, Room 128-130 at 2:30pm on March 10th.
Authors at Oakland: March 4, 2009 2-4pm
Please join Kresge Library in celebrating recent articles by Oakland University faculty, and in recognizing faculty authors Natalie Cole, Elizabeth Kraemer, and Shawn Lombardo, who will speak about their scholarship. The event will be held on the 4th floor of Kresge Library at 2pm on March 4, 2009.
Sigma Tau Delta's First Annual Spring Event - March 3rd
Sigma Tau Delta is proud to present a reading of selected poems by Professor Edward Haworth Hoeppner. This event is free and open to all OU students. Refreshments will be served. Click link for details.
China Workshop: An Introduction to Chinese Language and Culture - March 4th
OU's School of Education and Human Services' Education Resources Lab (ERL) invites you to participate in a workshop designed especially for people interested in learning about China. Deadline for registration is March 2nd. For more information: amphelps@oakland.edu or call 248.370.4877. Click link for registation form.
The Vagina Monologues - March 7th and 8th
Women's Issues Forum presents its annual celebration of women in the performance of The Vagina Monologues to raise money and awareness to stop violence against women and girls. The performance will take place in 201 Dodge Hall on March 7th at 8pm and on March 8th at 2pm. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the CSA Service Window.
Love and Sex Poetry Reading - March 2nd
Come and kick-off Women’s History Month with a Love and Sex Poetry Reading! Whether you enjoy writing, reading, or listening to poetry, we invite you to bring your creativity and open mind, as we celebrate each other as loving and sexual human beings. Click for more details.
Poetry @ Kresge Library - March 5th
Join us for poetry readings in Kresge Library's student lounge the first Thursday of each month at noon. Read an original work, your favorite author, or just listen! Refreshments will be served.
Oakland University African-American Celebration 2009 - January 19th-February 19th
This year's theme for OU's African-American Celebration Month is: The Journey of Black Economic and Political Empowerment. Kresge Library has many relevant resources on this topic. Check it out!
Muslim Film Series
Oakland University will celebrate films from the Middle East. This film series is intended to give viewers fresh perspectives on the Islamic world through films that are little known in the States. Films are either in Persian, Farsi, Arabic or French with English subtitles. All are open to the public, free of charge and will be shown on three consecutive Sunday afternoons in November at 2 p.m. in 156 North Foundation. A post-viewing discussion will be held after each film and refreshments will be served.
Kresge Library Faculty Position Opening - Information Literacy and Reference Librarian
Oakland University's Kresge Library seeks a creative and energetic librarian to join us in advancing a student-centered information literacy program within a team-oriented, teaching library environment. This librarian will participate in course-integrated and course-related information literacy instruction and teaching, reference and research services, and collection development.
Paradise Lost Read-In - Nov 24
Come to the Fireside Lounge (Oakland Center) beginning at noon on November 24 for the 4th annual read-in of Milton's Paradise Lost. For more information, including how to sign up for a 10 minute slot to read, go to the Department of English's web page on this event.
Lectures - Tom Barone - Nov 11
Tom Barone, Professor of Education at Arizona State University, will present two lectures on November 11 - "What is Narrative Social Research and What is it Good For?" at noon and "The Educational Imaginary and the Ethics of Narrative Research" at 6pm, both in 134 Varner Hall. These lectures are sponsored by the Center for Applied Research in Musical Understanding, the Department of Music, Theatre and Dance and the School of Education and Human Services.
Poetry @ Kresge Library - Jan 8
Join us for poetry readings in Kresge Library's student lounge the first Thursday of each month at noon. Read an original work, your favorite author, or just listen! Refreshments will be served.
POETRY SLAM @ Kresge Library - Nov 13
Kresge Library and Auburn Hills Public Library is proud to sponsor a poetry slam on Thursday November 13th on the 4th floor of Kresge Library. This event is open to all--students, faculty, staff, and community members. The open mic warm-up starts at 7PM (you can read anything for this), the slam contest starts at 8PM (this MUST be an original work). First place: $100 Runner up: $50 Refreshments will be served. For more info. contact Anne Switzer at switzer2@oakland.edu.
Women and Gender Studies Film Festival - Nov 1
The Women and Gender Studies Program of the College of Arts and Sciences, Oakland University, presents the 2008 Annual Film Festival: "On Our Way to the White House?: Women and Electoral Politics" on Saturday, November 1, 2008, 12:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., 156 North Foundation Hall. Ticket cost: General Public, OU Faculty and Staff: $10; Seniors: $5; Students: Free.
Looking for textbooks?
The library does not purchase the textbooks for OU classes, but we do have some useful tips to help you get the right book at the right price.
Reading Albert Goldbarth - Oct. 9th, 4pm
Join us at the "Reading Albert Goldbarth, a Preview of Goldbarth's poetry." English Department faculty and students will be reading selected poems by Goldbarth in the OU Art Gallery. Free and open to the public.
OU's Alumni Association Lit. to Film Book Club Book Give-Away!
Pick-up a copy of Atonement by Ian McEwan (go to the Alumni Association Office in the John Dodge House) and join us for the viewing of the film and discussion on Tuesday, October 7th, 6:00pm at Kresge Library in room 225B.
SBA 2nd Annual Welcome Picnic - Sept 9th
The SBA is hosting a picnic to welcome freshman to the SBA and to welcome back our returning students. The picnic will be from 11:30 to 1:30 under a tent in front of Elliott Hall. At 12:00 pm, Dean Tanniru will be giving a short welcoming speech. Pita wraps, chips and beverages will be served. A special thank you to MSU Federal Credit Union for their sponsorship.
Kresge Library's Wii Bowl-o-Rama! - September 5th
Kresge Library is hosting a Wii Bowling competition on Friday, September 5th in the Library's Student Lounge. The grand prize is an iPod Shuffle! Warm-up rounds begin at 10:00 am. Competition begins at noon.
Kresge Cafe in the Library's Student Lounge - September 4th
Kick off the new semester with free cookies and coffee! Kresge Cafe will be open Thursday, September 4th from 8:00am-8:00pm.
Alumni Book Club - June 2nd @ 6pm
Join us for a stimulating and unique approach to the classic book club as the Literature to Film Book Club explores the transition and interpretation of literature on the silver screen. The club is open to members of the OU Alumni Association.
Free Coffee and Cookies @ Kresge
Kresge Library is offering free coffee and cookies in the Student Lounge during finals, April 21- April 26.
SBA Research Seminar and Workshop Series - April 18 @ 11am
SBA Research Seminar and Workshop Series presents S. Tamer Cavusgil speaking on "Does International Diversification Matter?
Preliminary Findings from a Meta-Analysis of Multinationality and Firm Performance" The event takes place on April 18th at 11am in Oakland Center, Lake Michigan.
SEHS at Oakland University presents the 2008 Winter Lecture Series
The School of Education and Human Services is hosting three guest speakers for its 2008 Winter Lecture Series. All the events will be held in the Pawley Hall ERL. Donaldo Macedo, a Professor of English and Distinguished Professor of Liberal Arts and Education at the University of Massachusetts will speak on April, 17 @ 5PM.
2007 Income Tax Forms
The 2007 income tax season is approaching. Take a look at our shortcuts to some of the most common forms you need for federal, state, and city income taxes.
National Poetry Month 2008 - POETRY SLAM @ KRESGE LIBRARY: April 10, 7:00 PM
Kresge Library, in collaboration with Auburn Hills Public Library, is proud to sponsor a National Poetry Month Poetry Slam. Thursday, April 10th at 7:00 PM on the 4th floor of Kresge Library. All poets are encouraged to bring an original poem for the slam competition. First place winner will win a $100 gift certificate to Barnes and Noble. Runner up will win a $50 gift certificate to Barnes and Noble. This event is open to the public. Refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Anne Switzer at 248.370.2475 or switzer2@oakland.edu.
China Workshop: An Introduction to Chinese Language and Culture
Oakland University’s School of Education and Human Services (SEHS) Educational Resources Lab (ERL) invites your participation in a workshop designed especially for people interested in learning about China.
Authors at Oakland: March 19, 2008 2-4pm
Please join the Kresge Library in recognizing two faculty authors, Thomas C. Pedroni, Assistant Professor of Education, and Annette Gilson, Associate Professor of English, who will speak about their books, and as we celebrate all books authored by faculty at OU. Event will be held on the 4th floor of the Kresge Library from 2-4pm.
ICPSR/iPoll Luncheon for OU Faculty, March 18
Join us for lunch at Kresge Library and learn more about OU's two new data services: ICPSR and iPoll!
SBA Research Seminar and Workshop Series - March 14 @ 11am
SBA Research Seminar and Workshop Series presents Dr. Mohan Tanniru speaking on "How the Role of MIS Has Changed over Three Decades?" The event takes place on March 14th at 11am in 234 Elliot Hall.
Oakland University's African American Celebration Month 2008
Oakland University is celebrating African American History Month from January 21st-February 21st with campus-wide events and activities. Check out this year's calendar and join in the fun!
SBA Research Seminar and Workshop Series - Feb. 8th at 11am
SBA Research Seminar and Workshop Series presents Dr. Carol Liu speaking on "Does Audit Committee Oversight Make Management Guidance More Useful for Analysts?" The event takes place on February 8th at 11am in 234 Elliot Hall.
WDET News Director, Jerome Vaughn to speak at Kresge Library, Thursday, Feb. 7th @ 12:00
As part of Oakland University's campus-wide African American Celebration Month 2008, Kresge Library will welcome Jerome Vaughn to speak on the importance of mentorship in the African American community. This event is open to the public and refreshments will be served.Stop by Kresge Library's Student lounge Thursday, Feb. 7th @ 12:00.
Keeper of the Dream 2008 Awards
Harry Belafonte to give keynote address at the Keeper of the Dream Scholarship Awards Celebration 2008. This scholarship honors the legacy of the late civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and awards up to six scholarships to Oakland University students who demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities through their involvement on campus and in the community.
Two new databases! CQ Researcher and CQ Voting and Elections Collection!
Kresge Library has access to two new databases from CQ, Congressional Quarterly. Check them out!
Three new online encyclopedia subscriptions!
Kresge Library has online access to three new encyclopedia subscriptions: International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences, Encyclopaedia Judaica, and the McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology.
Oxford Islamic Studies Online is available to the OU community.
Check out our new database from Oxford University Press.
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