Compass Archives

Feb 1
As Title VI funding cuts threaten FLAS, Sierra Leone native proves its excellence
OHIO FLAS fellow commits to corporate governance and resource management in the Gulf of Guinea.

McDavis honored with University of Arkansas Legacy Award
Ohio University President Roderick McDavis was honored as a legacy award recipient Monday at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville.

New Graduate Research Series at Alden Library available to students
Thanks to a partnership between the Ohio University Libraries and the Graduate Student Senate (GSS), grad students have the chance to share their own research process and discoveries and learn from each other in a new research series called the Graduate Research Series @ Alden.

Regional campuses play a important role in University's diversity plan
A large part of the University's diversity initiative is to expand the impact of diversity and inclusion initiatives beyond the University's diversity offices in Athens and to extend the same inclusiveness and resources to regional campuses.

Registration for Student Research and Creative Activity Expo now available
Registration for the Ohio University Student Research and Creative Activity Expo opens Wednesday, Feb. 1 and closes March 18. Students must enroll online to participate in this year's event, which will be held Thursday, May 3, at the Convocation Center.

University industrial and systems engineering professor named as fellow
Gary Weckman, an industrial and systems engineering faculty member at the Russ College of Engineering and Technology has been named as a fellow with the International Academy, Research and Industry Association (IARIA).

Winter quarter blood drive inspires campus rivalry
The Battle of the Greens is a quarter-long blood drive competition that gives students opportunities to donate blood in their residence halls and throughout campus to benefit the Central Ohio Red Cross.

Feb 2
Black History Month schedule
Black History calendar 2012

Black History Month schedule begins Friday
Black History Month events begin Friday with a noon Brown Bag discussion hosted by Miss Black Ohio in the Women's Center.

Bridges on WATH Party Line Feb. 9
Vice Provost for Diversity, Access and Equity Brian Bridges will appear on local radio station WATH's "The Party Line" on Feb. 9 at 9 a.m.

College of Business sees success in ComDocs pilot test
Ohio University's College of Business has already saved paper and funds through the ComDoc pilot test.

February Alumni Association newsletter available
The February Alumni Association newsletter is now available.

Institutional Equity explains new focus
For over three decades, the Office for Institutional Equity has served as Ohio University’s civil rights compliance office. There have been a number of changes recently at the Office for Institutional Equity with the arrival of two new staff members, Darrell Purdy and Inya Baiye, but our commitment to making Ohio University an accessible, inclusive, equal opportunity educational and employment environment remains the same.

New Print Responsibly website keeps users updated
Ohio University's Office of Procurement is proud to announce the launch of the new Print Responsibly website. The website will serve as a resource to keep all users updated on the latest news on the implementation of the Copier Management program.

New partnership to provide hotel discounts
Ohio University alumni can now receive reduced pricing on hotel accommodations when visiting Athens.

OHIO eDirectory now connected to PeopleSoft SIS
The people search at the top of OHIO's web site may look familiar, but under the hood, it has a new engine. <br /><br />That engine bases its results on data stored in the PeopleSoft SIS, so searches return up-to-date information about all students, including those who joined the university in summer 2011 or later.<br />

Feb 3
Advisors step students through curricular change in preparation for Q2S conversion
University departments have fine-tuned and, in some cases, overhauled their curricula as the University converts to a semester calendar. Here, COMPASS looks at a few of the changes underway and how advisors are helping students along the way.

Communication Studies professor to discuss student-teacher relationships
Natalie Shubert, Ohio University visiting assistant professor of communication studies, will discuss how to enhance student learning with better communication strategies at 12:10 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, in the Friends of the Library Room located in Alden Library 319.

Professor to present quantum dots as wave of the future
Speaking at Ohio University's next Science Cafe discussion at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, in the Baker University Center Front Room, Gregory Van Patten will explain how these small particles have become a big deal.

Signing Day is exciting for football program and fans
On Feb. 1, college football's National Signing Day, the atmosphere in Peden Stadium was a mixture of excitement, anxiousness and enthusiasm. Football coaches and administrators sat faithfully by their phones in hopes of the long-awaited response, "I'm going to be a Bobcat."

Feb 6
Accurso Wins 3K at Meyo Invitational
Juli Accurso was victorious in the 3000 meter run invitational on the second day of the Meyo Invitational at Notre Dame. The sophomore set a school record and also broke the mark for fastest time ever run in the 3k by a Mid-American Conference female student-athlete.

Alumna and Athens native receives WIP Inspiration Award
The Women in Philanthropy of Ohio University (WIP) Leona Hughes Inspiration Award was presented to 1948 Arts and Sciences alumna Patricia Connor Study at an honorary event held at the Ohio University Inn on Feb. 2.

Electrical engineering students all clear for second robotic snowplow win
Electrical engineering students from Ohio University's Russ College of Engineering and Technology won the Institute of Navigation's annual autonomous snowplow competition in St. Paul, Minn., Jan. 26-29.

Memorial service for former Marching 110 director is Tuesday
Ronald P. Socciarelli, director of bands at Ohio University from 1973 to 1992 and director of the Marching 110 from 1973 to 1990, died in hospice care in South Carolina on Feb. 2. He was 79.

Nuclear physicist discovers musical career after retirement
As a nuclear physicist at the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base for 31 years, Stevison's work directly involved research and lab work, which he enjoyed. However, it also provided him the opportunity to conduct experiments of another kind — on a banjo.

Feb 7
Electric Shop employees put lives on the line during blackout
Very few Ohio University employees are faced with life threatening danger; however, electric shop employees in Facilities Management are exposed to this type of danger every day.

Feb 8
Advisors address top student Q2S concerns
Students are voicing their Q2S concerns through Facebook, Twitter, emails and in person. Here, some of OHIO's top advisors address the most popular concerns on camera.

African Heroes Night to honor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng
Renowned physician Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng will be honored at this year's African Heroes Night from 5 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 12, in the Baker University Center Ballroom.

All six OHIO campuses compete for RecycleMania titles
After two weeks of pre-season trials, RecycleMania officially began Sunday, Feb. 5. For the first time, all six Ohio University campuses are participating in the competition, which runs through March 31.

Laura Ingalls Wilder enthusiast will kick off Graduate Research Series
Kelly Kathleen Ferguson, a Ph.D. candidate in creative writing, will speak in Alden Library about her research for her recently published book "My Life as Laura" at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17.

Ohio University mourns the loss of distinguished alumnus Donald Voelker
Mechanical engineering alumnus Donald Voelker, a Cleveland native, passed away on Monday. Voelker served for two years in the United States Navy before attending Ohio University, graduating in 1952.

Feb 9
Cold War expert to discuss past and present of Hiroshima Feb. 16
Tsuyoshi Hasegawa, professor of history at the University of California at Santa Barbara, will present his lecture "Lessons of Hiroshima, Past and Present" at 4:10 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, in Baker University Center 240.

Grandma with HIV promotes safe sex and testing
On Tuesday evening, HIV/AIDS activist Anna Fowlkes brought her humor and wit to Ohio University to spread her message … practice safe sex and get tested!

HCOM assistant dean elected to national testing board
Wayne Carlsen, D.O., F.A.C.O.I., assistant dean for clinical education at the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU-HCOM), has been elected vice chair of the board of directors of the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME).

Journalism alumni return to provide insight, reassurance to graduating seniors
On Saturday, Jan. 28, more than 65 E.W. Scripps School of Journalism students gathered in the Scripps Auditorium for the tenth annual Senior Saturday event, which aims to give graduating seniors advice on entering the workplace and tools to handle the stress of a job search.

New writing certificate can help students polish their skills
Ohio University English Professor Jennie Nelson has created a new certificate program that will give students of all majors the opportunity to showcase and hone their writing abilities.

Ohio University Lancaster student recognized as American Red Cross Youth Hero
For Ohio University Lancaster campus student Cody Sarensen, helping out others in the community has always been a part of his life.

Scholarship endowment memorializes OHIO alumnus
Iris Cooper founded the William “Pablo” Davis Memorial Scholarship in honor of her late fiancé, William “Pablo” Davis, who graduated in 1988 with a bachelor’s in business administration.

Special performance of Bill Bowers' 'It Goes Without Saying' on Feb. 20
The Ohio University School of Theater will present Visiting Professor Bill Bowers in his one-man show, "It Goes Without Saying," at 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20 at the Baker University Center Theater.

United Appeal hosting raffle
Throughout the month of March, United Appeal for Athens County will host the “Spring Fling Raffle.” Twice a day, every day, they will raffle off some amazing prices.

Feb 10
Multimedia site 'Project C' funds local nonprofits with PURF help
One of the 53 students who received Provost’s Undergraduate Research Fund (PURF) awards this year, Annette Drapac, a senior studying interactive multimedia in the School of Visual Communications, is working on “Project C,” a multimedia website showcasing nonprofits in Athens through video, illustration, animation, photography and the written word.

New director of compensation ready to lead major compensation plans project
After more than 10 years away, new Director of Compensation Karen Hudson has returned to Ohio University ready to lead a major compensation plan project.

OHIO ready to welcome Bobcat Sibs
Both students and sibs look forward to Sibs Weekend, which takes place Feb. 17-19 and has a wide variety of activities for siblings of any age.