The ability to see clearly affects nearly every aspect of daily life. For Mohamed Moustafa, understanding how diseases threaten vision — and finding ways to protect it — is what drives his research.
“I was drawn to eye research because vision has such a profound impact on a person’s independence and quality of life,” said Moustafa, a Ph.D. candidate in biology and biomedical sciences.
At Oakland University’s Eye Research Institute (ERI), Moustafa is investigating the biological processes that contribute Meadow Brook Theatre Celebrates 44 Years of Holiday Magic with A Christmas CarolRunning November 20 – December 24, 2026, on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan
For those of us who remember our very first production of A Christmas Carol in 1982, it is as surreal as it is heartwarming to see this holiday tradition persist for so many generations,” says Cheryl Marshall, MBT’s Managing Director, “and we couldn’t be prouder!”
MBT veteran Phil Powers returns to the role of Ebenezer Scrooge
Rochester, MI. The Harmony in the Hills Concert Series presents Harvest Golden featuring award winning pianist Tian Tian and the melodious voices of Alto Alta Dantzler & Tenor Drake Dantzler in Harvest Golden, a performance that will evoke Autumn on Friday, November 20 at 7 p.m. in the St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Sanctuary, located at 620 Romeo St., Rochester, MI. Free admission. Donations are always appreciated.
A native of China, Tian is Associate Professor of Piano and area coordinator at When Stephen Hannawi began teaching Chaldean, his goal went beyond words and letters. He wanted to preserve a language that carries thousands of years of history and culture while giving a new generation the opportunity to learn and speak it.
That mission led Hannawi to establish the Chaldean Language Workshop at Oakland University. Students learn the alphabet, vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar while exploring the language’s connections to Mesopotamian history.
The Chaldean people have historical ties
OU researcher explores new ways to protect vision in people with diabetes
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Harmony in the Hills Presents Harvest Golden
OU workshop helps keep the Chaldean language alive
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