Three Students Honored with Oakland University Awards
Eric Henckel, Camila Ramos, and Chris Russell Oakland University (OU) Recognizes Three Students for Distinguishing Themselves as Outstanding Scholars and Leaders on Campus and in the Community The Alfred G. Wilson and Matilda R. Wilson awards – the most prestigious honors the university presents to students – have recognized OU’s top male and female scholars and leaders since 1965. The awards commemorate […]
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Pandemic Unemployment Assistance for Self-Employed Workers
Self-Employed, Other Newly Eligible Workers Can Apply for Unemployment on Monday, $600 Federal Payments Also Begin Michigan’s self-employed workers, gig workers, 1099-independent contractors and low-wage workers affected by COVID-19 can apply for federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) beginning Monday, April 13, at 8:00 a.m. Under the federal CARES Act, workers on state unemployment have already […]
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What Can a Person’s Grip Strength Reveal About Their Health?
A female student holds a hand-held device with a squeeze-like pistol grip with an attached gauge. Researchers Establish Grip Strength Cut Points to Assess Diabetes Risk Research studies have linked low muscular strength to increased risk for type 2 diabetes, a chronic condition that impairs the body’s response to insulin, resulting in high blood sugar and paving the way for further health challenges. “Insulin is mainly responsible for helping to clear […]
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GFL to Continue Yard Waste Pick Up in Rochester and Rochester Hills
Green For Life (GFL) logo Yard Waste Pick-up Schedule for Week of April 13 Altered Slightly The Cities of Rochester and Rochester Hills has clarified the status of its yard waste pick-up schedule with Green For Life (GFL), the Cities’ waste disposal and recycling contractor. While there were some reports that GFL would temporarily suspend yard waste pick-up beginning Monday, […]
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Driver’s Licenses, State ID Cards, Vehicle Registrations Expiration Extended
Governor Gretchen Whitmer sits at a table Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Order Temporarily Extending Expiration of Driver’s Licenses, State ID Cards, Vehicle Registrations Governor Gretchen Whitmer today signed Executive Order 2020-47, temporarily extending the expiration of valid driver’s licenses, state identification cards and commercial vehicle registrations that would otherwise expire during the state’s COVID-19 emergency declaration. The temporary extension does not apply […]
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