Neighborhood House Deploys $100,000 Grant
Rochester Area Neighborhood House Logo Neighborhood House Immediately Deploys $100,000 Grant in Response to Dire Economic Impact of Coronavirus Neighborhood House, with a mission to walk with neighbors forging the path toward self-sustainability, is thrilled to receive a $100,000 grant from Oakland County and United Way for Southeastern Michigan. The nonprofit organization, serving the 100 square mile area of Rochester, Rochester […]
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Oakland University Welcomes Dr. Brandy A. Randall as New Graduate School Dean
Headshot of a woman with longer hair standing outside with trees behind her Following a successful national search, Brandy A. Randall, Ph.D., has been appointed to serve as dean of the Graduate School at Oakland University (OU). Her position with OU will become effective on August 1, 2020. “I am honored to have been selected for this role, and look forward to working collaboratively with the campus and […]
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Oakland University Graduate Student Linzi Hobbs Awarded Ash Honors Fellowship
The American Society of Hematology recently awarded the prestigious ASH HONORS fellowship to Oakland University (OU) graduate student Linzi Hobbs. The award contributes to the development of the next generation of hematologists by providing research funding for first-, second-, and third-year medical students, as well as first- and second-year medical residents. “I am excited to continue […]
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Help Needed to Outfit Children for School
Event Logo Neighborhood House Needs Help Outfitting Children for School Neighborhood House is seeking new donated school supplies from July 13 – August 7. School supplies may be dropped off at the Neighborhood House office at 1720 South Livernois or at the Rochester Hills Public Library, Rams Horn Restaurant, the Rochester Fire Station, the Auburn Hills Chamber […]
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Rochester Garden Club Awards Two College Scholarships
One graduate in his gown stands against a brick wall and the other graduate stands with her back to field of tall flowers One of the missions of the Rochester Garden Club is to promote environmental education, and a primary method to fulfill that mission is the annual awarding of two $1500 college scholarships to high school seniors who are graduating from the Rochester Community Schools. The club members take great pride and joy in helping these students […]
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OPC Summer Soiree Update for Meals on Wheels Fundraiser
Several dozen people in trendy clothing mingle around a garden with walkways and a water feature The Older Persons’ Commission (OPC) Summer Soiree – in support of Meals on Wheels planned for August – will be pushed back to June 2021. This annual event is a major fundraiser for OPC’s Meals on Wheels program, which has provided critical support to area seniors throughout this unprecedented health crisis. This essential service supplies […]
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Dear Crabby, Why Do Some People Wear a Face Mask While Driving?
Dear Crabby sits in front of a laptop computer Dear Crabby, I see people in cars, mostly solo drivers, wearing masks, why do some people wear a face mask while driving? Sincerely, Minnie Van Driver   Dear Minnie, I guess some folks just want to be as safe as possible … or that after 160 executive orders from the governor that ranged from don’t […]
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