Callihan family finds calling in nursing
Tonya Callihan will continue a family tradition when she graduates from Ohio University-Chillicothe’s nursing program this spring. The nursing program will host its annual pinning ceremony Thursday, May 2.
| E-greetings can add Bobcat cheer to your special moments
University Communications and Marketing is offering students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends the opportunity to personalize their e-greetings and Facebook pages with OHIO-themed imagery.
| Journalism students, faculty, alumni gather for Scripps Hall farewell event
More than 100 students, faculty and alumni of the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism gathered on April 26 for a "Farewell to Scripps Hall" celebration. The school's faculty and staff will move to the new Schoonover Center for Communication in August.
| Konneker Fund supports programs with wide impact and best practices in mind
Trustees of The Ohio University Foundation approved funding for projects that benefit OHIO faculty and students at the Athens and regional campuses through the Konneker Fund for Learning and Discovery Endowment at their March meeting. Konneker Funds are aimed at supporting projects that have University-wide impact and align with best practices documented in national research.
| Lancaster Campus first lady is Alumni of the Year
Debra Smith was named the 2013 Ohio University Lancaster/Pickerington Outstanding Alumni. She will be given the award on May 3.
| Latest news from Ohio University Press
Check out the latest news from the Ohio University Press.
| No Compass emails May 6-10
There will be no Compass emails May 6-10. The biweekly emails will resume Monday, May 13.
| President reflects on academic year
President Roderick J. McDavis reflected on the 2013-14 academic year in an email to campus.
| uFUND turns drug and alcohol fines into positive programming
This year, Ohio University student organizations were able to apply for the uFUND, a source of funding that provides money for events that offer an alternative to nighttime high-risk behavior.
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Graduate Commencement speaker tells graduates to become a hero
Ohio University conferred more than 870 graduate degrees during its annual Graduate Commencement ceremony Friday morning in the Convocation Center. Speaker Jay Ryu, the 2012 Outstanding Graduate Faculty Member, told the graduates to become heroes by following their passion.
| University to create centralized calendar
Given the array of conferences, lectures, concerts, etc., those who schedule events and those who attend them would be well served if the university had a functional centralized calendar. The University is now working toward creating one.
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2013 Undergraduate Commencement in pictures
For the nearly 3,300 students who received their undergraduate degrees on Saturday, it was a day of many emotions: joy, wistfulness, impatience. Here is a look at the day as captured by Compass' photographers.
| Look out world—here comes the class of 2013
Ohio University sent the class of 2013 into the world during its 259th undergraduate commencement exercises on Saturday. In all, nearly 3,300 undergraduates walked across the stage in two ceremonies.
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Alumna gives back to Ohio University for a half century
As an alumna with a passion for education, teaching and Ohio University, Phyllis Relyea has given selflessly back to OHIO. Since her graduation in 1961, Relyea has given back to OHIO consistently for over 50 years. She is dedicated to giving back to a university she feels has given her so much.
| University limits student work hours next fall
The University has established limits for student work hours because of new legislation called The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
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University Terrace partial lane closure
Due to emergency repairs, the University Terrace south bound lane at the Park Place intersection near Scott Quad will be closed until repairs can be completed.
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70 percent of OU-HCOM graduates to remain in Ohio
More than 60 percent of the OU-HCOM 109 graduates are entering a primary care residency and 72 percent plan to practice in Ohio.
| Bike Rodeo rides again: Fun, safety and freebies
OU-HCOM's 12th annual Athens Bike Rodeo will roll into the Athens Community Center, Saturday, May 18, from 9 a.m. to noon, rain or shine.
| General Education Reform update
With the transition to semesters accomplished, the subject of general education reform can now take center stage as we continue our efforts to strengthen the undergraduate academic experience.
| Melissa Thompson shatters school record in 1,500 at MAC Championships
A school-record finish from Melissa Thompson in the 1,500 meters propelled the track & field team at the MAC Outdoor Championships.
| OHIO and Athens County community invited to give blood May 30 at Baker University Center
The Ohio University Alumni Association (OUAA) and the OHIO Division of Student Affairs is teaming up with the Southeast Chapter of the Ohio Red Cross to host a blood drive May 30th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at Baker University Center’s fifth floor atrium. Faculty, staff, OHIO summer semester students and the Athens County community are invited to make a donation by scheduling an appointment at www.redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Walk-in donations will also be accepted as the schedule permits.
| President thanks alumni in state government, recognizes two alumni
More than 150 Ohio University alumni who have worked in service to the state of Ohio were honored at OHIO's 30th Annual State Government Alumni Luncheon on May 8.
| Thomas-Maddox honored at Eastern Communication Association Convention
OUL Professor Candice Thomas-Maddox received the 2013 Eastern Communication Association Distinguished Service Award.
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Deadline for Concur reports looms
With the end of the 2013 fiscal year approaching, Procure to Pay Services reminds employees that all Concur reports for transactions on PCards or that are reimbursable must be created, submitted and approved before July 1. In addition, all completed travel advances must be reconciled and refunds posted before that date.
| University mourns loss of undergraduate
Ohio University is mourning the loss of 20-year-old undergraduate student David K. Spyke in a skateboarding accident.
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Annual Faculty Emeriti Induction luncheon recognizes 35 new members
The annual Faculty Emeriti Induction luncheon on Thursday, May 16 ushered in a new class of Emeriti Association faculty and administrators who have distinguished themselves as outstanding members of Ohio University’s teaching community. George Weckman, president of The Ohio University Emeriti Association, welcomed a room full of current Emeriti, and after his remarks inducted into the association 15 faculty members who attended the ceremony. A total of 35 faculty members were inducted for the academic year.
| Chillicothe campus energy conservation paying dividends
The Chillicothe Campus recently earned a certificate of recognition from American Electric Power for its commitment to energy efficiency and savings incentives among businesses in 2012.
| Heart & Soul: Across generations, black alumni create community, celebrate ties to Ohio University
The Black Alumni Reunion is the largest formal alumni reunion at Ohio University, and for good reason: African-American students and faculty have forged strong bonds unique to their experiences, said Francine Childs, professor emerita of African American studies.
“When I came here, there weren’t that many African-American faculty and staff and no administrators,” said Childs, who was a popular professor and student ally in the 1970s and ’80s.
| Learning Express Library and Lynda.com available to campus
Two resources for tutorials and self-directed learning are available, the Learning Express Library and Lynda.com.
| OHIO’s Washington Forum talks Cyber Security while connecting alumni, University
Just over 60 Ohio University alumni attended the Washington Policy Forum in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, May 14 at the Capitol Visitor Center. The event, focusing on cyber security and homeland defense, was the 2nd in a series aimed at reconnecting alumni in the nation’s capital to Ohio University.
| OIT announces 2013-14 scholarship winners
Congratulations to OIT Scholarship winners Matthew Bertoni, Ethan Kaiser, Leanne Ketchum, and Sarah Robles.
| Softball player Lauren Gellerman named NFCA Second Team All-Region
First-Team All-Mid-American Conference honoree Lauren Gellerman was named to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Mideast Region Second Team for the second year in a row.
| Summer parking changes take effect Monday, May 6
Summer construction projects will reroute traffic in and around campus and affect parking for Ohio University employees, students and visitors.
| Training survey available to administrators until June 3
Human Resources is interested in expanding the type of training made available to administrative staff. A training needs survey is available online until June 3.
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