A Journey into the Heart of the U.S.-Mexico Border

Oakland University to Host Screening of U.S.-Mexico Border Documentary Purgatorio Director Rodrigo Reyes will visit Oakland University (OU) on March 27 for a special screening and discussion of his award-winning documentary, Purgatorio: A Journey into the Heart of the Border. “Purgatorio is a bold and compelling exposé of the U.S.-Mexico border,” said Diana Orcés, an assistant professor with the Department of Political Science at Oakland University. “It offers a vivid view of life in this … [Read more...]

The Role of Women in Video Games

Oakland University's Women and Gender Studies Film Festival is Saturday, March 12 For its 32nd annual film festival, Oakland University’s Women and Gender Studies program will spotlight a documentary examining the role of women in the video game world. This year’s festival is titled “Game Not Over: Gender and Digital Culture” and features a screening of the film, GTFO: The Movie. The festival will take place from noon – 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 12, in room 1050 of the Human Health … [Read more...]