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2008 Year In Review - News at OU: Year In Review - <strong>Oakland</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
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The National Academic Advising Association honored <strong>Oakland</strong> <strong>University</strong>'s Advising Week and three<br />
advisers during its annual conference in Chicago, Ill., in October. This was the first time OU submitted<br />
applicants for the NACADA awards, and all four of the submissions were selected to be honored.<br />
Advising Week earned Outstanding Institutional Advising Program Award for its innovative and exemplary practices resulting in<br />
improved academic advising services.<br />
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<strong>Oakland</strong> <strong>University</strong> recognized the exceptional work of 30 AP employees with AP Bonus Awards.<br />
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The School of Education and Human Services presented awards to three <strong>Oakland</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
employees for their service to the faculty and staff within the school. The inaugural Above<br />
and Beyond Service Awards were presented to John Coughlin, senior systems analyst in E-<br />
Learning and Instructional Support, Eric Condic, manager of library systems at Kresge<br />
Library and Kristine Condic, associate professor in Kresge Library.<br />
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Many people who have long commutes were feeling the pinch of rising gas prices. For OU<br />
Energy Manager Jim Liedel, the gas prices for his 50-mile commute aren't an issue. That's<br />
because Liedel's Volkswagen Passat runs on biodiesel. Using discarded oil from restaurants,<br />
Leidel can "home brew" his own fuel. Now, working with a local greenhouse, Leidel is assisting in starting a small biodiesel<br />
manufacturing facility where others can learn more about he process and the use of the fuel.<br />
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The Phyllis Law Googasian Award is presented by the <strong>Oakland</strong> <strong>University</strong> chapter of the<br />
American Council on Education Network for Women Leaders to a woman who demonstrates<br />
extraordinary service to the university community and commitment to the positive growth,<br />
development and advancement of women at OU. This year, Jean Ann Miller, director of the<br />
Center for Student Activities and Leadership Development, was selected to receive the<br />
honor.<br />
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<strong>Oakland</strong> <strong>University</strong>'s Department of Music, Theatre and Dance welcomed three new members to the dance faculty in the fall,<br />
including an OU alumnus.<br />
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Assistant Professor of Occupational Safety and Health and program director Charles McGlothlin was honored by the Michigan<br />
Safety Conference as the Michigan Safety Professional of the Year. McGlothlin said he is humbled by the honor and said it<br />
spotlights the good work <strong>Oakland</strong> <strong>University</strong> is doing in the emerging field of occupational safety and health.<br />
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It all started with a class at <strong>Oakland</strong> <strong>University</strong> in the 1980s. That led to an independent study between Roy Kotynek, now professor<br />
emeritus of history, and John Cohassey, CAS '90. This led to shared research, and a lengthy professional relationship. The<br />
culmination of all of these years of work was released as the book "American Culture Rebels: Avant Garde and Bohemian Artists."<br />
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Michigan's leading developer of alternative, sustainable and renewable energy sources, NextGen Energy, partnered with Chris<br />
Kobus, associate professor of engineering, to create an ethanol plant in Michigan. The company made Kobus the head of research,<br />
as it finds ways to improve ethanol production, and develop a way to make ethanol out of cellulose materials, non-food biomass like<br />
switchgrass, woodchips and parts of corn plants.<br />
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Bill Connellan, associate professor of journalism, delivered his last lecture on Thursday, Aug. 14. Once<br />
the finals are scored and the grades turned in, Connellan began a new chapter of his life. Learning is<br />
something that Connellan loves to do every day - a passion that started when he was an <strong>Oakland</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> student. Connellan came to <strong>Oakland</strong> <strong>University</strong> in 1963 to study political science and history.<br />
He later covered the higher education beat for The Detroit News. Connellan returned to OU in 1970. He<br />
taught part-time and served in a number of administrative roles in the Office of the President and the<br />
provost's office before switching to a full-time faculty position in 2000. From 2001-04, Connellan took a<br />
leave of absence from OU to serve as a senior vice president of the Detroit Metro Convention and<br />
Visitors Bureau.<br />
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<strong>Oakland</strong> <strong>University</strong> will hosted the 2008 Nanoscale Science and Engineering Conference on Aug. 18.<br />
The conference established a platform for researchers and entrepreneurs, especially in the fields of<br />
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