Men's Swimming & Diving Opens Season At Oakland Quad Meet Oct 27, 2008
- The Wayne State University men's swimming and diving team began the 2008-09 season Saturday afternoon at the Oakland University Quadrangular Meet. Wayne State finished ahead of the University of Cincinnati (155-141) but behind Western Kentucky (221-79) and the host Golden Grizzlies (210-90). (Wsuathletics.com)
Women's Tennis has solid showing at Niagara Oct 23, 2008
The tournament also featured Niagara University, Saint Francis (PA), and Oakland University. The Brown and White had a very strong showing, winning a singles flight and a doubles flight, while winning a combined total of 16 matches overall for the tournament. (Gobonnies.com)
Women's Swim Team Splashes into 2008-09 Season Oct 21, 2008
BGSU played host to the event, swimming against the University of Akron, Oakland University and Youngstown State University. The Falcons took a first place finish in five of the nine relays, setting a meet record of 1:38. (Bgsufalcons.com)
Kangaroos kicked in OT Oct 14, 2008
Currently, the Roos are in a first-place tie with Oakland University in league standings. "It was really a toss-up game," Kangaroos Head Coach Rick Benben said. (University News, MO)
Swimming & Diving Oct 13, 2008
Hulick joins the seven-time Atlantic 10 Champion Spiders after two years as the graduate assistant coach at Oakland University. . (Richmondspiders.com)
WSU Women's Tennis Defeats Oakland University 5-4 Oct 3, 2008
This time Oakland University was the victim, by a score of 5-4. Wayne State improves to 4-2 overall and remain 2-2 in the GLIAC.. (Wsuathletics.com)
Roos reach another win, Tipton sets record Oct 3, 2008
Oakland University (OU) took on the Roos Saturday night, just one week after falling to UMKC 2-3. This time the outcome was different. (University News, MO)
Men's golf ties for fourth place at CSU Telich Sun Life Financial Invitational Oct 3, 2008
Oakland University - 304 - 291 - 308 -- 903 (+39) 9. Youngstown State - 304 - 291 - 311 -906 (+42) 10. (Siusalukis.com)
Falcons Finish 11th at Cardinal Classic Sep 24, 2008
Oakland University 326 307 633 Northern Illinois 319 314 633 11. Bowling Green 319 317 636 12. (Bgsufalcons.com)
Iowa Announces Complete Men's Basketball Schedule Sep 17, 2008
Non-conference games vs. Boston College (away), Northern Iowa (home), Drake (away) and Western Illinois (home) will be televised on ESPNU. The Big Ten Network will televise contests against Oakland University, Bryant University and the Hy-Vee Cy-Hawk Series match up with Iowa State on Friday, Dec. 12. Iowa's road games at The Citadel (Nov. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Men and women's basketball teams release schedule Sep 16, 2008
On Dec. 4, UMKC will hit the hardwoods against Oakland University and on Dec. 6 against Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW). UMKC journeys to the state of Illinois for its next two games, a Dec. 13 get together with Loyola Chicago and a Dec. 15 appointment with Northwestern University. (University News, MO)
School strategic plan calls for survey this year Sep 16, 2008
Gertners, who taught in Whitmore Lake from August 2002 to June 2007 and in Highland Park from August 1997 to June 2002, attended Michigan State University in 1975-1976, earned her bachelor's degree from Saginaw Valley State University in 1979 with an English major and history minor and a bachelor's degree in elementary education in 1995 from Oakland University in Rochester, where she also received her learning disabilities endorsement in August 2002. Three teachers received co-curricular... (Dowagiac News, MI)
Bucknell Women's Golf Shoots 324 at Wolverine Invitational Sep 15, 2008
Quigley Catholic) and both shot 84 for Bucknell, which edged Oakland University by two strokes. Michigan shot 293 to win the event by 11 shots over Big Ten rival Minnesota (304). (Bucknellbison.com)
Automation Alley Recognizes Technology Leaders at Eighth Annual Awards Gala Sep 13, 2008
Under his leadership, Beaumont Hospitals and Oakland University have joined to open the first medical school in Oakland County. He also was a key driver in Beaumont's success in achieving state approval to establish Michigan's first proton therapy center. (PR Newswire)
Bucknell Cross Country Impresses Crowded Field in Michigan Sep 7, 2008
Bucknell's team score was a 56, narrowly defeating Eastern Michigan (66), Oakland University (67) and Wayne State (78), the next three top teams ... Findlay finished third (99), Wayne State placed fourth (127) and Oakland University (129) rounded out the top five. (Bucknellbison.com)
Hawkeyes, Big 10 announce men’s basketball schedule Sep 5, 2008
Games vs. Oakland University and Southeast Missouri State are preliminary round games in the Las Vegas Invitational. After facing West Virginia on Nov. 28, Iowa will conclude action in Las Vegas the following night against either Kansas State or Kentucky. (Charles City Press, IO)
Men's Soccer Visits Beavers For Lone Match Sep 5, 2008
The Beavers dropped a 1-0 decision to Oakland University of Rochester, Mich. and a 4-0 match to host University of Michigan last weekend. (Gozags.com)
Women's Volleyball Picks up First Win of 2008 Aug 31, 2008
In the third match of the tournament for SHU, the Pioneers were blanked 3-0 by Oakland University on Saturday afternoon. The Pioneers fought hard before being defeated 25-20, 25-22 and 25-16. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Plainwell soccer team hasflashback look Aug 24, 2008
The younger Lyons, considered by many area coaches the top offensive player in the Kalamazoo area, is following in the collegiate soccer tradition -- committing to Oakland University last month to play for a team that has won six consecutive Summit League titles. CONTINUED 1. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Community Foundation awards 13 college scholarships Aug 23, 2008
Brenda will be attending Oakland University working for her BSN nursing. Wendy Holland was awarded the Volunteer Center Youth Volunteer Scholarship. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Roo Droppings Aug 19, 2008
Oakland University led all league schools with 35 total points and five first-place votes. Klein to take game overseas. (University News, MO)
Swimming & Diving Announces 2008-09 Schedule Aug 15, 2008
After hosting the annual Alumni Meet on Oct. 10 at the Matthaei Aquatic Center, the Warriors will compete at the Oakland University Quadrangular on Oct. 25. The following weekend, WSU will head to Indianapolis where the Greyhounds will also host Ashland and Truman State for a four-team meet Oct. 31-Nov. (Wsuathletics.com)
Women's Tennis Releases 2008 Schedule Aug 4, 2008
The Crusaders had a 2-17 mark in 2007-08 and will play the following day at Oakland University. The Warriors start conference play the next weekend with a pair of home matches. (Wsuathletics.com)
Detroit Mayor's Mother In Tight Congressional Race Aug 4, 2008
Carolyn Cheek Kilpatrick "is part of a larger political machine that will be able to turn out primary voters," said Oakland University political scientist David Dulio. The congresswoman also has clout as chairwoman of the 42-member Congressional Black Caucus. (CBS News -- US)
Michigan Blues Aug 1, 2008
"A lot of people still have an affinity for John McCain," says Oakland University political scientist "David Dulio. "They voted for him once, and he might be able to take advantage of that. " But this year McCain's approach to the economy may be squandering that reservoir of goodwill. During a primary-campaign stopover, he offered a straight-talk diagnosis: "Some jobs that have left Michigan are not coming back. (Time.com)
Iowa to Meet West Virginia in Las Vegas Invitational Jul 19, 2008
Iowa will host two preliminary round games in Carver-Hawkeye Arena, facing Oakland University Sunday, Nov. 23 and Southeast Missouri State Tuesday, Nov. 25. Start times and television information for the games in Iowa City have not yet been finalized. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Women's Basketball named to WBCA Academic Honor Roll for second-straight season Jul 16, 2008
326) 20 Oakland University - Beckie Francis (3. 312) 21 Dartmouth College - Christina Wielgus (3. (Siusalukis.com)
Women's Basketball Named WBCA Academic Top 25 Jul 16, 2008
Women's Basketball - University of Northern Colorado Bears. Bears post 10th best GPA in Division I. (Uncbears.com)
It's Summers' time and it's hot Jul 13, 2008
Football Recruit Search. Basketball Recruit Search. (Michigan State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Standout Owl grappler on winning team at inaugural All-Star meet Jun 26, 2008
Fouchey left Hartland with an offer to wrestle at Oakland University on its Grizzly wrestling team and says he has made it his next goal. Today was all about having fun and enjoying the benefits of my achievements and that I did, Fouchey said as he left Hartland High. (Oscoda Press, MI)
Turner competes for the junior all stars Jun 12, 2008
At the end of last season Turner announced that she will continue her basketball career at Oakland University in Michigan. She plans to attend a three-day camp at the university later in June. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Hoops Notes: Memphis still a contender? Jun 12, 2008
We've made it that a kid like Larry Wright can come home and go to Oakland University and be proud of it. We have established ourselves as a player. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Beers making a name with his voice Jun 7, 2008
By Jeremy Speer, HT Sports Editor Saturday, June 7, 2008 2:13 AM EDT kevin beers (left), shown here broadcasting a Central Michigan basketball game, is a former Gaylord radio announcer and coach who became the voice of the Oakland University basketball program and now the Detroit Shock WNBA team. Courtesy Photo AUBURN HILLS That s traveling, shouts Oakland University basketball public address announcer Kevin Beers during a critical turnover by the visiting team. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
What the Presidential Candidates Plan for DOJ May 16, 2008
What McCain cares about: "I respect those who are advocates for an unregulated Internet in defense of freedom of expression. However, the Internet cannot be used as a safe haven for criminals and predators. ... As president, I will move to clear obstacles to cooperation between federal agencies and their state and local counterparts." (May 7 speech at Oakland University in Rochester, Mich. . (Law.com)
Cindy McCain sells Sudan-related investments May 15, 2008
Jerry S. Mendoza Republican presidential candidate John McCain waves to the crowd after his arrival at a town hall meeting on the campus of Oakland University on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 in Rochester, Mich. Cindy McCain stands to the right. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
McCain's 7 Steps to Beating Obama May 15, 2008
Senator John McCain at a town hall meeting at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan, on May 7 Jeff Chiu / AP Article Tools. Sometimes you don't need the secret memo, a Deep Throat source, or the combination to the safe to get the story. (Time.com)
McCain a quiet presence as Dems tussle May 12, 2008
Then on Wednesday, here at Oakland University outside Detroit, he took the advice of conservative religious leaders and gave a speech about fighting sex traffickers and Internet child pornography. Wrapping up the nomination early has also allowed McCain to mend ties with influential radio talk-show hosts who long opposed him. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Western Carolina Takes Saturday Double-Header; Sweeps The Citadel for Second-Consecutive Season, 5-2 and 11-2 May 11, 2008
In an interesting twist, Notaro's solo shot came just minutes after his brother, Michael Notaro, hit a solo home run for Oral Roberts in the fourth inning of ORU's game against Oakland University. WCU plated two additional runs, capitalizing on a pair of singles and an intentional walk with two runs coming on a Bulldog throwing error to win, 5-2. (Catamountsports.com)
Clinton Camp Opposes Mich. Delegate Plan May 9, 2008
He attended a fundraiser in the state Tuesday night with former rival Mitt Romney before holding a town hall meeting Wednesday morning at Oakland University in the Detroit suburb of Rochester. "Clinton and Obama have boycotted Michigan for a long time while John McCain has been getting to know us," state Republican Chairman Saul Anuzis said Wednesday in his blog. (CBS News)
McCain pushed land swap that benefits backer May 9, 2008
reads a sheet of paper given to him by an audience member while speaking at a town hall meeting at Oakland University Wednesday, in Rochester, Mich. . (Huntington WSAZ-TV, WV)
He was ringing all the Southern Baptist bells." May 9, 2008
"Most of the victims of human trafficking in the United States, and in most other places in the world, are the most vulnerable among us: destitute women and children who are sold into bondage as sex slaves," McCain, the presumptive Republican nominee, told a crowd at Oakland University here in Rochester. Later he added, "We must view this evil form of 21st-century slavery every bit as important as drug trafficking.". (International Herald Tribune)
McCain Talks About His Temper May 8, 2008
ROCHESTER, MICH. An energetic crowd at Oakland University here grilled John McCain on his temper and on the war in Iraq. A young man told McCain his temper was of concern to him, to which McCain joked, How dare you ask that question. (CBS News)
MSNBC 'FIRST READ'... May 8, 2008
-- During a speech on human trafficking and human rights at Oakland University this morning McCain vowed to create an Inter-Agency Task Force on Human Trafficking that would be focused exclusively on the prosecution of human traffickers and the rescue of their victims. . (The Drudge Report)
Dems say they can beat McCain in Arizona May 8, 2008
John McCain and his wife, Cindy, attend a town-hall meeting Wednesday at Oakland University in Rochester, Mich. He fielded questions about topics ranging from the Iraq war to his temper. (AZCentral -- News)
Iron supplements might harm infants who have enough May 5, 2008
Co-authors on the study include: Marcela Castillo, Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile, and Julia B. Smith, Educational Leadership, Oakland University, Michigan. The infancy and follow-up studies have been supported by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development at NIH.. (EurekAlert!)
Falcon Baseball Heads To Southern Ohio Again For Weekend Showdown With OU May 2, 2008
In last Wednesday's victory over Oakland University, the Falcons exploded for seven runs in the sixth inning, which helped them blow the game wide-open on way to a 14-6 win. That seven-run sixth was the 12th time this season that BG has scored five or more runs in an inning and the eighth time that they scored seven or more runs in one frame. (Bgsufalcons.com)
McNabb Signs National Letter of Intent May 2, 2008
McNabb's brother, Bret, also played at Metro United and spent four seasons at Oakland University prior to playing professionally for one season with the Michigan Bucks. McNabb joins a recruiting class that already includes 6-foot-4 defender/midfielder Keegan Smith (Dallas, Texas/Solar SC). (Slubillikens.com)
Baseball Gets Back In Win Column With, 21-1, Rout Of Albion Apr 23, 2008
BG will return to the diamond on Wednesday afternoon when they face-off with the Grizzlies of Oakland University. First pitch for Wednesday's game at Steller Field is set for 3 p.m. Live statistics for the game will be available at www. (Bgsufalcons.com)
Sports Briefs Apr 23, 2008
Events will be held at the Royal Park Hotel, Older Persons' Commission, Adams High School, Oakland University, Palazzo Di Bocce, Independence Oaks County Park, Classic Lanes Bowling and Bloomer Park Velodrome ... Other corporate sponsors include Older Persons' Commission, Royal Park Hotel, Oakland University, Area Agency on Aging, Consumers Energy, and Oakland County Parks and Recreation. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Texas judge to decide fate of seized children (32) Apr 16, 2008
And Michigan s Oakland University was closed Monday because of threatening graffiti mentioning April 14. The closures, two days before the anniversary of the Virginia Tech killings and two months after the deadly rampage at Northern Illinois University, illustrate the challenge such threats pose to school administrators, who have to decide just how seriously to take them. (Montana Standard, MT)
A Year After Virginia Tech Shootings, Students Are Pushing For The Right to Bear Arms On Campus Apr 16, 2008
Oakland University in Michigan also closed its doors Monday because of threatening graffiti mentioning April 14. This report is provided by. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Threat Closes Third Chicago-Area College Apr 16, 2008
Malcolm X College, a public school west of downtown, and Michigan's Oakland University decided to resume classes Tuesday. 2008 Associated Press. (Newsmax)
Bathroom Wall Threat Shuts Midwest Schools Apr 15, 2008
Unlike St. Xavier, administrators at Chicago's Malcolm X College and Michigan's Oakland University decided to resume classes on Tuesday ... And administrators closed Oakland University because of threatening graffiti mentioning April 14 ... "We feel it is safe to return to normal operations Tuesday," Oakland University Chief of Police Sam Lucido said in a statement. (CBS News)
Deadline missed in clean water study Apr 14, 2008
MICHIGAN Threats lead college to cancel classes ROCHESTER - Threatening graffiti found in three men's restrooms led Oakland University to cancel campus classes, sports, and cultural activities yesterday and today. The school sent a security alert Saturday after finding a threatening message, and officials later found similar messages in two other buildings. (Boston Globe)
Oakland University cancels classes, activities after threat Apr 14, 2008
Oakland University canceled Monday classes and activities after graffiti messages threatening a campus attack were found scrawled in three mens restrooms ... Ashley Fairless, who is majoring in elementary education at Oakland University, said the threats shouldnt be taken lightly. (Detroit Free Press)
Threats shut down Oakland University Apr 14, 2008
Threatening graffiti found in three men's restrooms led Oakland University to cancel campus classes, sports and cultural activities for two days ... Lucido told the Free Press that the Oakland University threats didn't target anyone specific, and that authorities believe the same person left all three threats ... Dormitories remained open, although Oakland University spokeswoman Michelle Moser said students were encouraged to go home if possible. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Bathroom graffiti threats prompt 2-day closing of Michigan's Oakland University Apr 14, 2008
- Threatening graffiti found in three men's restrooms led Oakland University to cancel campus classes, sports and cultural activities for two days ... Oakland University: http://www4. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Giving it their stall Apr 8, 2008
In a library restroom at Oakland University in Michigan, the quotation - to put it in a more tasteful manner - said certain things about Rick Moranis' (from Honey, I Shrunk the Kids) body parts. "I start giggling by myself, and I just can't believe I'm laughing," Rice said, laughing even now at the memory. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Amid Skepticism, 'Dr. Death' Kevorkian Runs for Congress Apr 3, 2008
But Oakland University political science professor Dave Dulio says Kevorkian could be a factor in this race, which the national Democratic Party has targeted in the wake of Knollenberg's narrow victory two years ago against a relative unknown. "He has name identification, yes, but you can't get elected on name ID alone," said Dulio. (Fox News -- Politics)
Women's Tennis Edged by Oakland, 4-3 Apr 2, 2008
- The Wayne State women's tennis team dropped at 4-3 non-conference dual match to visiting Division I opponent Oakland University at the Franklin Athletic Club on Tuesday afternoon. Freshman (Windsor, Ont. (Wsuathletics.com)
Beware the NHL predraft hype Mar 26, 2008
He is the media relations director for Oakland University in Rochester, Mich. A SCOUT'S TAKE. (USA Today -- Sports)
Michigan Newsstand - March 19 Mar 20, 2008
Jason Kohler The Michigan Daily At 3:05 today, the Michigan baseball team planned to take the field for its home opener against Oakland University. Ruth Lincoln The Michigan Daily Last year, pitcher Nikki Nemitz had just four at-bats. (Michigan Sports -- Rivals.com)
Roos fall in first Summit League series of season Mar 18, 2008
Media Credit: Kangaroo outfielders Amanda Kinn, freshman, Carli Slagle (16), sophomore, and Ashley Whiteside (7), another freshman, hop it up before getting down to business against Oakland University. The Roos began their Summit League season with a pair of losses, 2-3 and 2-12 to the Oakland University (OU) Golden Grizzlies. (University News, MO)
Tulane Destroys Oakland Mar 17, 2008
Tulane improved its record to 13-5 after a dominating performance against Oakland University this weekend in a 3-game series at Greer Field at Turchin Stadium. The Green Wave swept the Golden Grizzlies by a combined score of 38-0. (TulaneInsider.com)
Kangaroo on the rise, Mid-Missourian develops game in the heartland Mar 15, 2008
" On one two-day turnaround in December, Brumagin offered his new coaching staff and anyone else interested in the UMKC men's basketball program a taste of things that might well be yet to come. On Dec. 6, the junior scorer put up 40 points against Oakland University and two nights later added 35 more against Indiana University Purdue University-Fort Wayne. The 75-point total in back-to-back performances, on just one day of rest, has not been duplicated this season. Only Kansas State University... (University News, MO)
