![]() Mike Westfall, the vice president of university advancement at Oakland University, said the gift will provide seed funding for the creation of a Center for Environmental Sustainability and Ethics, a director of sustainability position, and the schematic design of a potential “living building” as a part of the Living Building Challenge. “We are stewards of our resources, and responsible for making sure we continue to develop our communities so all people can enjoy economic opportunities and the highest possible quality of life,” she said in a statement. The $1 million gift provides vital funds for the expansion of the university’s sustainability initiatives, according to OU President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz. “OU is well-positioned to be a catalyst in developing education programs, research and policy recommendations as communities learn how we can work together to create a sustainable society and planet,” OU Credit Union President and CEO April Clobes said in a statement. ROCHESTER - Oakland University will establish the OU Center for Environmental Sustainability and Ethics, thanks to a $1 million gift from the Oakland University Credit Union.
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