During its December 2024 commencement ceremonies, Oakland University will present three individuals with honorary degrees in recognition of outstanding achievements in their respective fields.
Austin Channing Brown has been selected to receive a Doctor of Humane Letters Honoris Causa.
Austin Channing Brown is an author and speaker providing inspired leadership on racial justice in America. She is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for RRC Foundation Announces Mr. Greg Kampe as 2024 Grand Marshal for the annual Rochester Area Hometown Christmas Parade sponsored by Erskine Law Attorney & Counselors, Genisys Credit Union & Serra Ford, Buick GMC of Rochester Hills
The Rochester Regional Chamber Foundation (RRCF) is pleased to announce Mr. Greg Kampe as the 2024 Grand Marshal for the annual Rochester Area Hometown Christmas Parade, with new presenting sponsors: Erskine Law Attorneys & Counselors, Genisys Credit Union, & Serra Buick Ford Flutist Barbara Ann Ogar and guitarist Terry Herald will delight music lovers at the first performance of the 2024 Harmony in the Hills Advent Concert Series. The concert will feature seasonal music and will be held in the St. Paul's United Methodist Church Sanctuary on Friday, December 6 at noon. St. Paul's is located at 620 Romeo Street, Rochester, Ml. Admission is FREE, but free-will donations are gratefully accepted.
Barbara Ogar is an active teacher and free-lance musician in Southeastern Michigan.
Dr. Jennifer Matthews, a leader in the field of death education and counseling, was recently named chair of OU's Department of Counseling, becoming the first African American to serve in that role.
Throughout her career, Dr. Jennifer Matthews has contributed to the understanding of universal, often taboo issues surrounding death, grief and loss.
Matthews, associate professor and chair of OU’s Department of Counseling, currently serves as vice president of the Association for Death Education and
The Campus Student Organic Farm (CSOF) recently dedicated their newest hoophouse, known as the Salad Palace, with a ribbon-cutting by representatives of key stakeholders. This hoophouse, the latest addition to the farm, was funded by Oakland University Student Congress (OUSC) and was built earlier in the summer, in part by students.
From left, OUSC Director of Sustainability Nick Skinner, President of Growing Grizzlies Audrey Hoffman and Student Farm Manager Shane Dawson at the ribbon-cutting event
Anika Noni Rose
Tony Award-winning actress Anika Noni Rose will be the keynote speaker at Oakland University’s 33rd annual Keeper of the Dream Scholarship Awards Celebration.
Rose is internationally known for voicing the character Tiana, Disney’s first African American princess, in “The Princess and The Frog.” The film received three Oscar nominations and Rose became the youngest inductee to be honored as a Disney Legend.
She is the author of the children’s book “Princess Tiana’s Perfect Plan” and
Rochester Regional Chamber Foundation hosts Annual Rochester Area Hometown Christmas Parade & Grand Marshal Gala
Rochester, MI - The Rochester Regional Chamber Foundation is pleased to announce that the beloved Rochester Area Hometown Christmas Parade will be held on Sunday, December 8, 2023, at 2:00 pm.
The Foundation is so grateful to its many sponsors – particularly our Parade Presenting Sponsors: Erskine Law Attorneys & Counselors, Genisys Credit Union, & Serra Ford Buick GMC of Rochester Hills,
Three to receive honorary degrees at Oakland University’s fall commencement ceremonies
RRC Foundation Announces Mr. Greg Kampe as 2024 Grand Marshal
The Harmony in the Hills Advent Concert Series Presents Flutist Barbara Ann Ogar and Guitarist Terry
OU counseling department chair helps raise awareness of issues surrounding death, grief and loss
OU’s Campus Student Organic Farm dedicates new hoophouse, dubbed the ‘Salad Place’
Actress Anika Noni Rose to keynote OU’s 33rd annual Keeper of the Dream Scholarship Awards Celebration
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Rochester Regional Chamber Foundation hosts Annual Rochester Area Hometown Christmas Parade
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