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Sep 1, 2012
Ohio defeats Penn State 24-14
The Ohio Bobcats defeated the Penn State Nittany Lions, 24-14, on Saturday. The Bobcats trailed 14-3 at halftime, but scored the final 21 points to secure the win.

Sep 4, 2012
Athletics releases 2011-12 Annual Report
The Ohio University Athletics department released its 2011-12 Annual Report on Monday. The nine-page booklet recaps last season's athletic, academic, compliance, marketing, sponsorship, ticket sales and media accomplishments.

Emergency communication systems to be tested Friday
Ohio University's Athens campus will test its emergency communication systems around noon on Friday, Sept. 7. The University will test its text messaging, emergency page, outdoor notification and CATVision emergency notification systems.

EthicsPoint available for fraud reporting
If you have a concern about possible fraud, waste, abuse of University assets, or other compliance or regulatory issues, the Ethics Hotline is available and can be reached by calling EthicsPoint® toll-free at (866) 294-9591.

Five faculty projects awarded through the Baker Fund
Five OHIO faculty members have received $49,899 in funding as recipients of the 2012 Baker Fund Awards.

Interfaith Peace Walk to demonstrate 'We Are Better Together' on Sept. 11
For the second year in a row, the Athens community will host an Interfaith Peace Walk on Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. The walk will begin at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd and end at the Islamic Center.

September Alumni Association Newsletter now available
The September issue of the Ohio University Alumni Association’s newsletter, "OHIO Alumni," is now available to view online.

Sep 5, 2012
Athena Cinema hosts sustainability mini-festival
The Athena Cinema announced a special two-week "mini-festival" of films about sustainability.

Ohio University ranks first in state for university research licensing revenue
Ohio University ranks first among Ohio institutions of higher education for research licensing revenue, with faculty inventions generating $8.6 million during fiscal year 2011. <br />

School of Music presents first piano recital of the semester
The Ohio University School of Music announced that Solungga Fang-Tzu Liu, assistant professor of piano at Bowling Green State University, would present a piano recital at 8 p.m. on Sept. 11. in the Glidden Recital Hall.

Sep 6, 2012
President shares Board of Trustees Retreat discussion topics
On Thursday, Ohio University President Roderick J. McDavis sent an email to all faculty and staff sharing the topics to be discussed at the Board of Trustees Retreat.

President's address to Board of Trustees to be streamed live
The President's address to Board of Trustees will be streamed live.

Shots to smile about: Free immunization clinics deliver gift of health to community doorsteps
Free immunization clinics at the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine deliver gift of health to community doorsteps

Sep 7, 2012
Alumnus' fellowship gift boosts control systems research
A gift by a Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ College of Engineering and Technology alumnus and prolific patent-holder will support graduate students in the research and development of control systems, electrical devices used to manage the behavior of other devices or systems.

Area artists art exhibit opens Sept. 10
Seven local artists will display their work at the "Connections 2" art exhibit at the Multicultural Center Art Gallery opening on Sept. 10. The exhibit runs through Dec. 7.

DMA form eliminated
Beginning in 2006, the State of Ohio required that all candidates for public employment complete a Declaration of Material Assistance/Nonassistance (DMA) form certifying that they have not provided "material assistance" to a terrorist organization.

Local organization plays matchmaker for students seeking volunteer opportunities in community
In August, the College of Health Sciences and Professions (CHSP) gained a new community partner in Athens Student Action, a local organization that matches students with volunteer opportunities.

New center focuses on helping children with behavioral disorders succeed in school
Ohio University is now home to one of the few research centers in the nation to focus on the science and practice of school-based interventions for children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other emotional, behavioral and academic difficulties.

New website highlights recent University Communications and Marketing projects
Each year, University Communications and Marketing (UCM) collaborates with units across the institution to produce many projects that promote OHIO and its programs. The University community is invited to visit www.ohio.edu/ucm/partnerships for an overview highlighting some of UCM's recent efforts.

Ohio Department of Job and Family Services director visits Lancaster Campus
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services Director Michael Colbert visited the Ohio University Lancaster Campus Friday morning during a career fair hosted by Fairfield County JFS. The fair was being held in the Brasee Hall gymnasium.

Trustees discuss academic quality, capital planning goals
The Ohio University Board of Trustees assessed an array of institutional goals and priorities today at the University's Pickerington Center.

Sep 9, 2012
Hillel to host Rosh Hashanah dinner Sept. 16
On Sunday Sept. 16, Hillel at Ohio University will host its annual celebratory Rosh Hashanah dinner in the Baker University Center Ballroom. The dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. and will be followed by holiday services in the multipurpose room.

Sep 10, 2012
Author Kelle James to Skype with audience at Southern Campus
The general public and junior and senior students in the Women and Writing course at Ohio University Southern and will have an opportunity to talk directly with author Kelle James via Skype technology at 2p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11.

University to host school counseling, admissions professionals
On Wednesday, Sept. 12, OHIO will welcome almost 350 college admissions advisers and high school counselors from across Central and Southeast Ohio to campus.

Volleyball team wins Bobcat Invitational, coach earns 100th victory
Ryan Theis earned his 100th win at Ohio as the Bobcats swept through their own tournament with a straight-set victory over Montana State on Saturday.

Sep 11, 2012
Career Fair gives students real world test
On Tuesday, Sept. 25, the Career and Leadership Development Center will host the Fall Career and Internship Fair, an experience designed to help students gain an edge in the job market by networking with employers.

Diversity Essentials Program has open slots
The Office for Diversity and Inclusion, which will collaborate with University Human Resources Leadership and Staff Development to host the Diversity Essentials program for the second consecutive year, is looking for participants.

Global Consulting Program a resounding success
More than 100 College of Business students took advantage of our Global Consulting Program (GCP) this summer and traveled to Brazil, China, France and many other locations around the world.

How well does that bar code work? Engineers put data capture technologies to the test
Bar codes, and increasingly radio frequency identification tags, appear on everything from supermarket apples and hospital patient bracelets to toll booth passes and international shipping containers. But how well do these codes and tags actually work? Since 1988, Ohio University’s Automatic Identification and Data Capture Lab, the nation’s first university-based test laboratory in the field, has been answering that question for industry.

Navajo exhibits are more than meets the eye
With more than 700 pieces, the Navajo Collection is Kennedy Museum of Art’s largest exhibit that circulates through with pieces ranging from the 1800s to the late 20th century.

Two Ohio Fellows alumni still learning lessons
There are as many definitions of success as there are people. Many Ohio University Ohio Fellows Program (OFP) alumni describe how the program opened doors and helped them secure successful and rewarding careers. Not Kerry and Lynne McCalla. Instead, they describe how it opened doors to their hearts and minds.

Sep 12, 2012
Branding OHIO through new marketing materials
Before the end of the academic year, the President invited the University community to participate in a survey to help determine the future direction of OHIO’s brand messaging and advertisements.

President and Provost report on budget, enrollment with Faculty Senate
On Monday, Ohio University President Roderick J. McDavis and Executive Vice President and Provost Pam Benoit provided the Faculty Senate with a number of University updates.

The 2012 recipients of 1804 Fund Awards
The 2012 recipients of 1804 Fund Awards

The Ohio University Foundation announces 1804 Fund awards
The Ohio University Foundation has awarded $300,141 to 21 new research and educational initiatives from OHIO’s 1804 Fund.

University enrollment picture looks strong
While final enrollment numbers are still a few weeks away, preliminary estimates suggest that Ohio University has been successful in its efforts to recruit an incoming class on the Athens campus with strong academic credentials and to strategically grow overall university enrollment.
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