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School of Engineering and Computer Science

Oakland University's School of Engineering and Computer Science (SECS) offers instruction leading to degrees at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels.

The programs are offered through five departments: Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Bioengineering.

The SECS, with about 2,300 undergraduate and 743 graduate students, features an outstanding faculty dedicated to preparing learners for the 21st-century workplace and society as well as for research in their fields of specialization. The school offers close student/faculty interaction, small classes and individualized attention.

The SECS also offers Summer STEM camps, dedicated to increasing a love for STEM from an early age (Kindergarten through 12th grade). As the demand for engineers and computer scientists grows, the school aims to engage students with hands-on, fun activities, inspiring them to pursue higher education in STEM.


Giving Day Matching Funds:


Michael Alan Gerus Memorial Scholarship Endowment (61080)

Thanks to a donation from Annette Gerus gifts will be matched up to $1,000.

Michael Alan Gerus Memorial Scholarship in Computer Science was established to help future generations of enterprising young minds at Oakland University acquire the skills and expertise they need to embark on promising careers in computer science and make a positive impact on their world through their work. 


Michael Alan Gerus Memorial Scholarship Spending Fund (31080)

Thanks to a donation from Steve Gerus gifts will be matched up to $1,000.

Michael Alan Gerus Memorial Scholarship in Computer Science was established to help future generations of enterprising young minds at Oakland University acquire the skills and expertise they need to embark on promising careers in computer science and make a positive impact on their world through their work. 


Michele and Karl Plattenberger Society of Women Engineers Scholarship Endowment (61696)

Thanks to a donation from Karl Plattenberger gifts will be matched up to $1,000.

This fund will support the mission and vision of the University's chapter of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), which is an organization whose membership is free and open to all University students and faculty; empowering members to achieve their full potential in careers as engineers and leaders; expanding the image of the engineering and technology professions as a positive force in improving the quality of life; and demonstrating the value of diversity and inclusion in a world with gender parity and equality in engineering and technology. Funds will go to the endowment for long-term growth of this fund.

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$75,000 Oakland University Credit Union Match
The Oakland University Credit Union has generously provided $75,000 in matching funds for Black & Gold Giving Day! That means all gifts to all funds will be matched up to $1,000 starting at 6:00am until funds run out. Thanks, OUCU! $75,000 match complete!
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12:00-5:00 A.M. Redeye Challenge
Congratulations to our winners Russell Bauer and Darrell Whitney!
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10:00 A.M. - Social Media Stars
Congratulations to winner Patrece Hamblin!
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12:00-1:00 P.M. Giving Day Celebration Challenge
Congratulations to winner Lynn Fisher!
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3:00 P.M. - All about OU Students
Congratulations to winner Raenece Johnson!
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Leaderboard
7:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. - POWER HOUR
The fund that receives the most gifts between 7-8pm will earn an additional $750 in matching funds. The fund that receives the second most gifts between 7-8pm will earn an additional $250 in matching funds.
Rank Prize Top Fund Donors
1 $750 Pete Hovland Natatorium Endowment (DPHNE-OU) 19
2 $250 Men's Swimming Gifts (30190) 6
3 Maxwell D. Schein Scholarship Endowment (61676-OU) 4
4 OU Center for Autism Outreach Services (OUCARES) (30382) 3
5 Men's Basketball Gifts (30186) 2
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10:00 P.M. - OUCU Deserves Credit
Congratulations to winner Kelly Connell!
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Michael Alan Gerus Memorial Scholarship Endowment Match
Thanks to a generous gift from Annette Gerus, gifts to the Michael Alan Gerus Memorial Scholarship Endowment will be matched dollar for dollar up to $1,000 total.
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M & K Plattenberger Society of Women Engineers Scholarship Endowment Match
Thanks to a generous gift from Karl Plattenberger, gifts to the Michele and Karl Plattenberger Society of Women Engineers Scholarship Endowment will be matched dollar for dollar up to $1,000 total.
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Black & Gold Photo Competition
Congratulations to winner Abbie Morang!
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1957 Challenge
Congratulations to winner Mark Guthrie!
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12:00 P.M. - OU Faculty, Staff, and Retirees
Congratulations to winner Dawn Aubry!
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2:00 P.M. - We LOVE our Ambassadors
Congratulations to winner Amy Garrett!
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5:00 P.M. - Calling all OU Young Alumni
Congratulations to winner Aaron Helander!
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9:00 P.M.- Alums Show Grizzly Pride
Congratulations to winner Xerrien White!
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Leaderboard
11:59 P.M. - End of the Day
The fund that receives the most gifts from unique donors by the end of Giving Day will earn an additional $1000 in matching funds.
Rank Prize Top Fund Donors
1 $1,000 MBH Garden Club Gift Fund (30230) 66
2 Meadow Brook Hall Gifts and Donations (35122) 61
3 Pete Hovland Natatorium Endowment (DPHNE-OU) 57
4 Volleyball Gifts (30192) 44
5 Men's Swimming Gifts (30190) 42
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Michael Alan Gerus Memorial Scholarship Spending Fund Match
Thanks to a generous gift from Steve Gerus, gifts to the Michael Alan Gerus Memorial Scholarship Spending Fund will be matched dollar for dollar up to $1,000 total.
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