Category: News Stories
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Artists-in-residence earn MTV Video Music Award for collaboration on Skrillex Video
Oakland University artists-in-residence Benoit and Julien Decaillon received a 2012 MTV Video Music Award for their visual work on the Skrillex video “First of the Year.” “We were very surprised when we found out we won,” Julien Decaillon said. “We were surprised to be nominated and even more stunned to receive the award, since we…
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Brooksie Way Returns to Rochester Hills
The fifth annual Brooksie Way Half Marathon and 5K Run took place last Sunday, drawing a crowd of over 4,500 people to run and walk, promoting wellness in the Oakland University community and beyond. Origins of the race The race and fitness expo were held in memory of L. Brooks Patterson’s son, Brooks Stuart Patterson.…
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Apple shortage leaves local businesses hanging
Autumn. It’s a time for apple picking, cider and donuts. This season, however, crop may be harder to come by. A unreasonably warm winter followed by April’s frost took a toll on many apple trees, creating a shortage of the fruit in southeast Michigan. Consequently, orchards and other local companies have been forced to find alternatives to…
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‘Call to lead,’ Anne Doyle speaks at women’s luncheon
On Sept. 12, Auburn Hills councilwoman Anne Doyle visited Meadow Brook Hall and Gardens as guest speaker for the Auburn Hills Chamber-sponsored Women’s Leadership Luncheon. The afternoon included networking and a light lunch provided by Meadow Brook. Doyle spoke and answered questions about the future of women’s leadership, citing her book, “Powering Up!” The event…
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Meadow Brook Hall sings along
The Pure Michigan Statewide Singalong, filmed by Status Creative Co-Founders Jeff Barrett and Rob Bliss, premiered during Sunday’s Detroit Lions football game at halftime. The video featured stops in 50 Michigan cities, with groups of local residents singing “Good Time,” a song by Owl City. “Michigan really is a good time,” Barrett said. “[Good Time] is a fun, vibrant…
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Inc. magazine touts Rochester businesses
Despite the economic recession, 144 Michigan companies, including 89 from the Detroit area, have been named among the fastest growing companies by Inc, a magazine dedicated to entrepreneurs and business owners. The magazine celebrates 5,000 companies and includes Rochester Hills businesses DGE, TTi Global and Aleva Stores. The 2012 list, featuring 25 industries across the…
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Editorial: West Nile Virus: Epidemic or Case for Concern?
The skies grow cloudy; the air becomes thick. Breathing becomes troublesome. An aircraft has dropped chemicals in the air near your home, in attempt to save the population from a potentially fatal disease. With 112 confirmed cases of the West Nile Virus as of Aug. 31 in the state of Michigan and three of those…
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Not a bad apple in the bunch: Oakland University goes to Art and Apples Festival
Tents of art, performances by local musicians and an array of homemade apple pies will transform Rochester Park into an artistic festival as Paint Creek Center for the Arts hosts the 47th annual Art and Apples Festival Sept. 7 to 9. Starting out as one tent and a few Rochester area artists, the fine art…
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Putting the finishing touches on the Human Health Building
The construction team is working to finish the move into the new Human Health Building, scheduled for completion Sept. 21. Home to both nursing and physical therapy, the new, eco-friendly facility provides more resources for students. “Health science and physical therapy are big programs in high demand,” said Colette O’Connor, officer of development. “For schools…
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