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COLLEGE continued from page 20 riences, allowing students to reach their full potential and enhance the communities they serve. More than a million students have enrolled in the College since it opened in 1965. Learn more at oaklandcc.edu. Oakland University (OU) A significant Chaldean presence Oakland University is a doctoral, research university located on 1,443 acres of scenic land in the cities of Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills in Oakland County, Michigan. The University has 142 bachelor’s degree programs and 138 graduate degree and certificate programs. Oakland is a nationally recognized public university with more than 19,000 students. Academics include the School of Music, Theatre and Dance and nearly 100 other majors housed within the College of Arts and Sciences as well as an Honors College and professional schools that include the School of Business Administration, School of Education and Human Services, School of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Health Sciences, School of Nursing and the Oakland University. They also have a strong Chaldean presence on campus. They are working with the Government of Iraq on Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for all Iraqi students with a Government scholarship to study at Oakland University in Master’s or Ph.D. program. The Chaldean student group known as CASA is very active on the OU campus. They offer student support, socialization, training, community involvement and special cause awareness. They have a list of events and projects they have participated in over the years. For more information go to www. oaklandcc.edu. Schoolcraft College Catering to the diverse Schoolcraft is an open enrollment environment focused on creating innovation and education that focuses on excellence in our students, faculty and staff. Throughout our campus, there are more 36,000 students enrolled in both credit courses and Continuing Education and Professional Development courses. Schoolcraft College offers classes, certificate programs and associate degrees in more than 70 different majors. Some programs are designed to lead directly to employment and others are a natural fit for those students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university. Flexibility in class scheduling is important to our students who are often trying to fit a college education in around busy work and family schedules. That is why we offer day and evening classes, and 15-week, 12-week and seven-week courses. Classes are offered in a variety of formats including traditional lecture and lab sessions, courses, Open and hybrid to meet the needs of nearly every student. The Continuing Education and Professional Development department offers courses and programs that foster personal enrichment, professional growth, and personal health and fitness. Classes are available online and on-campus, with course lengths varying from one day to several weeks, including evenings and weekends. Some programs prepare the learner for employment and lead to a professional certificate or credential. Schoolcraft creates a wellrounded educational experience that encourages students to make connections on campus and in the community. The Student Activities Office organizes dozens of special events, activities, programs and community service projects; these attract more than 20,000 participants each year. The annual Focus Series is a campus-wide effort to raise student awareness about a specific region of the world and culminates in the annual Multicultural Fair, which attracts between 3,000 and 4,000 attendees from the campus and surrounding communities. Schoolcraft is helping students improve English-Language skills They are offering two new courses available for business purposes and American English pronunciation. If English isn’t your first language, courses in the English as a Second Language (ESL) program at Schoolcraft College can prepare students for study in American college settings and also teach the international student about American culture and the English language for daily living and communication with native speakers. These courses are also useful for people working at a business. The instruction includes: • English and vocabulary development • Academic writing activities: forms, letters, compositions, summaries, essay exams, and research papers • Speaking activities: discussions, oral reports, and formal speeches • Listening skills: lectures, video and audio tapes • Reading and grammar for college level academic purposes • Test preparation and note taking skills • Computer-assisted instruction For information got to www.schoolcraft.edu. University of Michigan (U of M) Leaders in research The University of Michigan is considered a leader in higher education due to the “outstanding quality of our 19 schools and colleges, internationally recognized faculty and departments with 250 degree programs.” U of M takes their academic vigor beyond Michigan, extending globally through their international studies – which include India, Poland, Morocco, Spain, Cuba, and so much more. Hailed as the number one research university in the United States by the National Science Foundation, U of M takes academic excellence and vigor to a different level. According to their website, “With .48 billion in annual research expenditures, the University of Michigan is one of the world’s leading research universities. The U-M Office of Research (UMOR) supports this enterprise by cultivating interdisciplinary research and providing a range of services across all three campuses (Ann Arbor, Flint, and Dearborn).” The university’s research activities include fostering new research through their affiliated “interdisciplinary units”; building partnerships with industry, government, and academia; providing central research administration; promoting a culture of ethical research and compliance; overseeing research policy; managing the transfer of knowledge; and advocating for university research. In their capacity as a research university, 172 patents have been issues and 173 license and or option agreements have been issued. Through the several developments coming as a result of the university’s research, .6 million in revenue have been generated. For more information about the University of Michigan and programs offered, visit www.umich.edu Michigan State University (MSU) Nationally ranked Michigan State University is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world. According to their website, “MSU brings together an exceptional faculty, a vast array of world-class facilities and resources, and more than 200 programs of undergraduate, graduate, and preprofessional study. “Our students become part of a powerful network of vibrant campus communities and initiatives, including nationally recognized residential college, undergraduate research, and service-learning opportunities, as well as more than 600 student organizations.” Like U of M, MSU is also considered to be one of the top research universities in the world – with students and faculty alike working to advance the common good and tackling some of the world’s toughest problems to find solutions that “make life better”. The nationally ranked university is a member of the Association of American Universities – a group that only includes 60 U.S. universities and two Canadian universities widely regarded as among the top research-intensive institutions in North America. 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fall open house Sunday, November 4 1-4 PM Students of all ages welcome! 1959-2019 hello! Marian is a Catholic college preparatory school for young women, sponsored by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. For admission information, call (248) 644-1946. www.marian-hs.org 7225 Lahser Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301 Chaldean News August.indd 1 7/18/2018 10:33:42 AM Impact. When you become a Laker, you look outward, focusing on others instead of yourself. With professors’ caring guidance, you learn how to make a meaningful, lasting difference. Then, as you go forward into the world, you’re ready to tackle challenges and make meaningful contributions. Like Michigan itself, your positive impact will be far reaching. That’s the Laker Effect. gvsu.edu AUGUST 2018 CHALDEAN NEWS 23
