History of Oaksterdam – 30 Years of Reform, Activism, and Change
Our mission and the story of how we got here began in the 1990s. Oakland, California, was a very different place from what it is today; the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake that rocked the Bay Area had left countless vacant buildings in its wake, unfit for occupancy. Few...
Oaksterdam University and NJEDA Graduates Among First Equity Operators to Open in New Jersey
Many NJEDA grantees now opening their businesses recognize support from the NJEDA and Oaksterdam as critical to their success.
Official Statement of Oaksterdam University Regarding Cannabis Rescheduling
Today’s announcement confirming the DEA’s recommendation to move cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III is undoubtedly the most significant step in ending the nation’s failed cannabis policy since cannabis advocacy began in the 1960s. We applaud the Biden-Harris...
New Book “Cannabis vs Marijuana: Language, Landscape and Context” Sets Standard for Cannabis Discourse
Oaksterdam University Alum and Faculty David Paleschuck celebrates the release of his latest book, "Cannabis vs. Marijuana: Language, Landscape and Context," which delves deep into the implications of cannabis-related terminology. Paleschuck, a cannabis brand...
Award-Winning “American Pot Story: Oaksterdam” Premieres at New Bedford Film Festival
"American Pot Story: Oaksterdam" kicks off a series of film premieres across the country with an appearance at the New Bedford Film Festival at 11 a.m. Friday, April 19, 2024 in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The award-winning documentary by New Love Films centers on...
Cannabis is Officially Legal in Germany: What you need to know
It’s official – adult use cannabis became legal in Germany on April 1st, 2024. Adults 18 and older may now partake in the newly established freedoms created by the implementation of the first pillar of the CanG law. Oaksterdam is proud to have played a small role in...
OU’s Dale Sky Jones Nominated for Lifetime Achievement Award
Oaksterdam University’s Dale Sky Jones is nominated for a Lifetime Achievement Award in the 2024 Women’s Canna Awards alongside Sue Taylor, Aundre Speciale, and Kimberly Cargile. The public is invited to vote, with $1 per vote donated to the Saving Sophie...
Oaksterdam Launches Course to Certify Michigan Dispensary Workers
Today, the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) released $1 million in grants to 62 equity licensees throughout the state to be used for employee education, business needs, and community investment. The money was split evenly, amounting to $16,129 per qualified...
Dale Sky Jones on Friends of the Farm Lecture Series
Chancellor Dale Sky Jones was the featured guest on the Friends of the Farm Lecture series 6 p.m. March 20, 2024. Dale stands as a pioneering figure in the cannabis sector. Since launching her journey in 2007, she has been at the forefront of the movement toward...
Mila Marshall, Ph.D.
Dr. Mila Marshall is an environmental professional and journalist with a passion for advancing sustainability in all sectors. Her passion is directed towards urban food systems in segregated cities and works to identify and communicate the importance of healthy air,...