Omron Foundation has announced a gift of $1 million to the University of Michigan-Dearborn for the establishment of a brand-new laboratory inside the university’s Engineering Lab Building (ELB), a $90 million project expected to be complete in 2020. The new …
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Detroit-based Van Dyke Horn PR Firm’s Growth Continues with Launch of New Lansing Office
Detroit-based Van Dyke Horn, Michigan’s largest minority-owned public relations firm, announced today that it has opened an office in Lansing. This announcement comes after two years of significant growth for the 20-year-old firm, formerly known as Berg Muirhead and Associates. …
Continue ReadingOCC Counselor Named 2018 Diversity Champion
Oakland Community College’s College committee for diversity and inclusion awarded Pamela Micallef, a long-time counselor at OCC’s Orchard Ridge campus, as 2018 Diversity Champion. Micallef will be honored by the area Race Relations and Diversity Task Force, May 3, 2018, …
Continue ReadingMcGiffert Joins Firm’s Management Team as First Director of Diversity
Laurel F. McGiffert, a partner at Plunkett Cooney – one of the Midwest’s oldest and largest law firms – has been appointed as the firm’s first ever Director of Diversity & Inclusion. Plunkett Cooney President & CEO Thomas P. Vincent …
Continue ReadingClayton & McKervey awards annual accounting scholarships to two Oakland University students
Rob Dutkiewicz, president of Clayton & McKervey, a certified public accounting and business advisory firm helping closely held businesses compete in the global marketplace, is pleased to announce the recipients of two scholarships awarded through Oakland University’s School of Business …
Continue ReadingButzel Long immigration attorney to discuss ‘Fact Checking the Immigration Process’ on April 22 in Troy
Butzel Long attorney and shareholder, Bushra Malik, will co-present a program titled, “Fact Checking the Immigration Process,” from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, April 22 at St. Thomas More Church in Troy. The other presenter is Rebecca Robichaud, assistant (clinical) professor, …
Continue ReadingAmerican Society of Employers (ASE) Welcomes 16 New Members
The American Society of Employers (ASE), one of the nation’s oldest and largest employer associations providing people-management information and services to Michigan employers for 115 years, announces 16 organizations joined ASE as members during the first quarter of 2018. The …
Continue ReadingRehmann honored as Vault Accounting 50 best accounting firms to work for
Rehmann, a fully integrated financial services firm of CPAs and consultants, wealth advisors and corporate investigators, ranked 24th overall— among other honors — in the latest Vault Accounting 50 rankings. The Vault Accounting 50 report highlights the best accounting firms …
Continue ReadingLights! Camera! Action! OCC Students Showcase Work at Annual Student Film Festival
Filmgoers and the community are invited to the 8th annual Oakland Community College Student Film Festival featuring the works of OCC student filmmakers. Students will screen their short films to the public on May 24, 2018 at the college’s Smith …
Continue ReadingLee Meadows, Ph.D., In-Demand Keynote Speaker
Professor Lee Meadows, Ph.D. is always a favorite among Walsh College students. His schedule is also filled with numerous speaking engagements at local businesses and organizations. As a highly sought-after speaker and presenter, Dr. Meadows combines organizational research with fundamental …
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