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Golden Pride

Holiday Magic Wishing You a Peaceful Holiday Season

The magic of the holidays visits Meadow Brook Hall and The Grizz. May your holidays be filled with joy and love, and may the new year bring peace and good fortune.

Transcript

0:00 [Wind Blowing] [Holiday Music Starts]

0:01 [Holiday Music] [Whimsical Snowflake Noises]

0:03 [Door Creaks Open]

0:03 [Door Creaks Open] [Whimsical Snowflake Noises]

0:05 [Whimsical Snowflake Noises]

0:15 [Whimsical Snowflake Noises] [Crackling Fire]

0:18 [Snowflake Giggles] [Crackling Fire]

0:20 [Whimsical Snowflake Noises] [Crackling Fire]

0:25 [Whimsical Snowflake Noises] [Jingle Bells] [Crackling Fire]

0:26 [Crackling Fire] [Bear Grunt]

0:26 [Crackling Fire] [Bear Growls Happily]

Yule Log OU Grizz Yule Log

Looking for the perfect backdrop to your festive celebrations? Set the mood with our heartwarming Yule Log video.

Transcript

0:00 [Holiday Music Starts]

0:06 [Fire Turns On] [Flames Crackling]

0:13 [Flames Crackling] [Grizz Rubbing Paws Together]

0:18 [Flames Crackling] [Grizz Growling Contentedly] ] [Flames Crackling]

1:21 [Flames Crackling] [Grizz Rubbing Paws Together] [Flames Crackling]

4:26 [Flames Crackling] [Grizz Rubbing Paws Together]

4:39 [Flames Crackling]

7:56 [Flames Crackling] [Grizz Rubbing Paws Together]

8:03 [Flames Crackling]

10:11 [Flames Crackling] [Footsteps] [Flames Crackling]

23:24 [Flames Crackling] [Footsteps] [Flames Crackling] [Footsteps] [Grizz Rubbing Paws Together] [Flames Crackling] [Footsteps]

23:30 [Flames Crackling]

24:58 [Flames Crackling] [Grizz Yawns] [Flames Crackling]

25:22 [Flames Crackling] [Grizz Snoring]

38:05 [Flames Crackling]

38:14 [Flames Crackling] [Grizz Yawns] [Flames Crackling]

38:30 [Flames Crackling] [Footsteps] [Flames Crackling]

53:30 [Flames Crackling] [Footsteps]

53:35 [Flames Crackling] [Flames Crackling] [Grizz Rubbing Paws Together]

53:44 [Flames Crackling]

1:08:22 [Flames Crackling] [Footsteps]

1:08:27 [Flames Crackling]

1:16:21 [Flames Crackling] [Footsteps] [Holiday Music Begins] [Flames Crackling] [Holiday Music] [Fire Turns Off]

1:16:27 [Holiday Music]

President's Perspective

Oakland University is a place where inspiration thrives, where groundbreaking research is nurtured, and where a diverse community of thinkers, dreamers, and doers come together to shape a brighter future. Here, we share a commitment to fostering an environment of intellectual curiosity and societal impact. Thank you for joining us on this journey of education, discovery, and transformation.

The President's Office

Vision Statement

Oakland University will unlock the potential of individuals and leave a lasting impact on the world through the transformative power of education and research.

Mission Statement

Oakland University cultivates the full potential of a diverse and inclusive community. As a public doctoral institution, we impact Michigan and the world through education, research, scholarship and creative activity.

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