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Jun 3, 2013
Basketball great Gary Trent earns MAC Hall Of Fame honor
Former Ohio University forward Gary Trent was one of seven athletes inducted into the Mid-American Conference Hall of Fame Thursday evening.

Former field hockey player Torrie Albini named to U.S. National Squad
Former field hockey standout Torrie Albini was named to the 2013-14 U.S. Women’s National Squad Wednesday.

Gift Reviving and Enhancing a Tradition of Research in Africa
Professor Emeritus Milton Ploghoft believes in the power of research in public education. He believes in it so deeply that he has spent his life working from Athens to Africa to ensure that public education is strong globally. And he believes in it so strongly that he has made a $30,000 gift to endow the Milton E. and Zella M. Ploghoft African Educational Research Development Fund in support of the African Educational Research Network (AERN).

Grad student explores what news programs reveal about corruption
Graduate student Adriana Ángel Botero studied the way in which corruption is communicated through radio programs in her native Colombia.

Healthy Living Project reports from Ecuador
A team from Ohio University led by Mario Grijalva, Ph.D., professor of microbiology and director of Tropical Disease Institute at the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, are posting their “Reports from the Field” about the progress on their Healthy Living Project, a long-term initiative that aims to support the socioeconomic development of rural communities affected by Chagas disease in the province of Loja in southern Ecuador.

Jensen named associate director of Innovation Center
Anna Jensen has been selected as the new associate director of Ohio University’s small business incubator, the Innovation Center. She joins the center after serving for five years as a business consultant and operational assistance provider with TechGROWTH Ohio and the Center for Entrepreneurship at Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs.

Managerial Essentials starts Sept. 6
University Human Resources Leadership and Staff Development announced they are now accepting nominations and applications for their professional development program designed for improving managerial skills. The program starts Sept. 6.

The 2nd annual State of the Region conference is June 4
The 2nd Annual State of the Region conference is scheduled for June 4. The conference has the theme "Understanding the Boom and Bust Cycle for Greater Sustainability."

Transfer, relocate option emphasizes that OU-C provides a gateway to opportunity for students
Since the Chillicothe Campus is part of Ohio University, students can relocate rather seamlessly to the Athens campus and have access to the approximately 250 academic programs offered by the university.

Jun 4, 2013
Lancaster campus Kids in College begins Monday, June 10
About 200 children are registered to take part in this year's Kids in College at Ohio University Lancaster. This is the 34th year of the program and it runs for three weeks starting Monday, June 10.

Jun 5, 2013
Lancaster Campus "Start to Finish" program helps adults learn how to complete their degrees
A 45-year old Lancaster woman learned how to complete her degree at an OUL information session in 2011. She decided to finish her degree after the tragic loss of her 13-year old daughter and is thankful for the opportunity to go back to school.

Nanoscientists combine materials for potential use in next generation of devices
Ten years ago, scientists were convinced that a combination of manganese and gallium nitride could be a key material to create spintronics, the next generation of electronic devices that operate on properties found at the nanoscale. But researchers grew discouraged when experiments indicated that the two materials were as harmonious as oil and water. A new study led by Ohio University physicists suggests that scientists should take another look at this materials duo, which once was heralded for its potential to be the building block for devices that can function at or above room temperature.

OHIO Libraries awarded for outstanding communications
The American Library Association co-sponsors PR Xchange, an event for libraries across the nation to share their public relations and marketing ideas. The Ohio University Libraries won Best of Show at the American Library Association’s 2013 PR Xchange event for two of its brochures.

Ohio University Players at Monomoy Theatre weekend set for June 28-30
The Ohio University Alumni Association (OUAA) and the Massachusetts Chapter Serving New England will host the annual Monomoy Weekend on June 28-30.

Jun 6, 2013
Parking changes to take effect July 1
The Transportation and Parking Committee, comprised of Ohio University faculty, staff and students, is announcing several parking changes on the Athens campus, effective July 1.

Perspectives magazine wins national CASE award
The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) has awarded a gold medal to Ohio University’s Perspectives magazine in the national Circle of Excellence awards program. The magazine highlights the university’s research, scholarship and creative activity for a diverse audience of readers.

State of the Region Conference tackles shale gas issues
The second annual Appalachian Ohio State of the Region conference was held Tuesday. The purpose of the conference was to promote an atmosphere for informational exchange across organizations, industries and communities in regards to shale gas.

Webinar to highlight energy efficiency measures at OHIO
The OHIO community is invited to participate in an energy efficiency webinar. It will be held from noon to 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 11.

Jun 7, 2013
Lancaster Campus participates in prescription drug abuse education grant
Six additional television monitors are now hanging up all over Brasee Hall on the Ohio University Lancaster Campus. The new monitors were grant-funded and will be used to educate students about the dangers of prescription drug abuse.

Jun 10, 2013
100 Missouri and North Carolina Bobcats gather for spring alumni events
Two cities. One hundred guests. Countless memories. On May 17, 52 alumni and friends gathered in St. Louis, Mo., for a special event at the historic Algonquin Golf Club. Then, on June 1, 48 Bobcats boarded the Catawba Queen in Mooresville, N.C., for a Charlotte Alumni Dinner Cruise. The Ohio University Alumni Association hosted both events, which were made possible by the efforts of alumni volunteers in both regions.

Annual Baker Fund Awards $32,083 to three outstanding research projects
The Baker Fund awards for the 2013 spring cycle have been announced and $32,083 will fund three projects that will assist OHIO faculty in completing active research projects. Awardees are Associate Professor of Music Therapy Kamile Geist in the College of Fine Arts; Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Associate Professor Bonita Biegalke in the Department of Biomedical Sciences; and Associate Professor Harvey Ballard in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Environmental and Plant Biology. The proposals were chosen from nine entries.

Athletic trainers work to protect young athletes from injury
To better understand the risks of youth (or "peewee") football, Ohio University's Division of Athletic Training has partnered with USA Football and the Datalys Center on a nationwide study.

Open forums announced for vice provost and associate provost searches
These are the open forums for the second and third finalists for the Vice Provost for Global Affairs search and for all of the finalists in the Vice Provost for Diversity and Inclusion search and Associate Provost for Faculty and Academic Planning search.

Pitcher Brett Barber selected in 37th round of baseball draft
On Saturday, Brett Barber became the latest Bobcat to get selected in the Major League Baseball Draft.

Storytelling class takes 19 students to Disney World for field experience
Nineteen students enrolled in "Storytelling in Public Attractions" ended the spring semester with a seven-day trip to Walt Disney World.

University to participate in mock disaster exercise
Emergency response agencies from the city of Athens, Athens County and Ohio University will be participating in a mock disaster scenario Tuesday.

Jun 11, 2013
Board of Trustees meeting to be streamed June 21
The Board of Trustees meeting on Friday, June 21, will be streamed live.

Great job Shelley Barton!
Each month, Classified Senate selects an employee to acknowledge and recognize as someone who is setting high standards for excellence and innovation.

University publishes spring graduates, dean's lists
Ohio University is recognizing the academic achievements of its students by publishing the 2013 spring semester graduate and dean’s lists on the Student Lists Graduate/Dean’s List Search System.

Jun 12, 2013
Air Travel Support Program offers free travel to Washington D.C. June 20
Ohio University faculty and staff who have meetings with potential sponsors or collaborators can take advantage of free flights on the University's King Air plane to the Washington D.C. area.

Athletics posts strong marks in NCAA Academic Progress Report
The Ohio University Athletics Department posted a number of all-time program bests in the latest Academic Progress Rate.

Athletics releases 2012-13 Annual Report
The Athletics Department released its 2012-13 Annual Report on Wednesday. The 14-page booklet recaps last season's athletic, academic, compliance, marketing, sponsorship, ticket sales and media accomplishments.

Burke named dean of OU-HCOM's new central Ohio campus
The Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine announced the appointment of William J. Burke, D.O., FACOFP, as dean of the college's new central Ohio campus in Dublin. He will start July 22.

Lancaster Campus assistant professor's article on history of covered bridge published in magazine
An article on the history of a more than 100-year old covered bridge located on the Ohio University Lancaster Campus, written by OUL Assistant Professor of History Mark Nevin, has been published in Fairfield Heritage Quarterly.  The spring edition of the magazine, produced by the Fairfield Heritage Association, features the article, "A Bridge Through Time," and a picture of the John Bright #2 Covered Bridge on its cover.

Priority parking changes to begin July 1
Beginning at midnight on July 1, faculty/staff on the Athens campus will have the option to request parking within a priority lot.

Robert Glidden returns to Ohio University [VIDEO]
Ohio University President Emeritus Robert Glidden return to the Athens campus as a guest professor and conductor in April 2013. In this video, he discusses his life after Ohio University, his views about the state of higher education and his best university moments.

Jun 13, 2013
Affirmation or Aesthetic Equivalent of Hotel Furniture? Muses LeMay
Eric LeMay won the 2012 Emergency Press International Book Contest with his manuscript, In Praise of Nothing: Essays and Other Prose.

BobcatTV nominated for five Emmy Awards
Ohio Athletics' BobcatTV has been nominated for five Emmy Awards by the Ohio Valley Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.

Culinary Services offers Faculty/Staff Meal Deal
Faculty and staff can dine for a special price at two Athens campus dining court locations through a new Ohio University Culinary Services offer.

Lancaster Campus dean leads national conference
Ohio University Lancaster Campus Dean Dr. Jim Smith is the conference chair for the 2013 Regional Branch Campus Administrators Senior Leadership Conference in Longboat Key, Florida. The conference is being held June 16 – 19.

Medicine in the Negev; Air Raids in Be'er Sheva
On his way to medical school, Devin Patchell '09 took a global path—to the Negev Desert of southern Israel.

Say goodbye to the installer disk...
How will the software industry's move to online, subscription-based offerings affect OHIO students, faculty, and staff?

Jun 17, 2013
Finance year-end informational video available
This 7-minute video is a collaborative effort between Finance and the Scripps College of Communication that provides helpful information on year-end processes.

Innovation Engine Accelerator announces participants for summer 2013 digital media program
The Innovation Engine Accelerator has accepted six digital media startups into an intensive 12-week  summer program designed to advance entrepreneurship in Ohio. The second annual program began on May 28 and runs through Aug. 16 at Ohio University’s Innovation Center in Athens.

Lalley appointed as senior associate vice president of Information Technologies and Administrative Services
Joseph M. Lalley has been appointed as the senior associate vice president of Information Technologies and Administrative Services.

Obese male mice father offspring with higher levels of body fat
Male mice who were fed a high-fat diet and became obese were more likely to father offspring who also had higher levels of body fat, a new Ohio University study finds. The effect was observed primarily in male offspring, despite their consumption of a low-fat diet, according to scientist Felicia Nowak.

Pickerington Center adjunct art instructor featured in national publication
An adjunct art instructor at the Ohio University Pickerington Center is featured in the latest issue of New American Paintings. Elizabeth Trapp was selected from 1,000 applicants to be a part of the spring 2013 issue.