News from OHIO's Campuses

May 24
Branding survey still available
The Ohio University community is invited to take part in determining the direction of the University's future branding and advertising.

May 23
Parking permit information released for 2012-13 school year
Parking Services will begin selling permits for the 12-13 school year on May 29, 2012. RA's may purchase their permits beginning on MAY 28, 2012.

Triple C: Student-led project initiates change between students, Athens community
Through its interactive website, Project C informs, inspires and calls Ohio University students and Athens residents to increase involvement in the community through local organizations.

May 21
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Summer maintenance keeps residence halls fresh
This summer Ohio University will see a variety of residential housing changes, most of which will remain routine.

May 20
International Street Fair sets Court Street abuzz
Sunny weather welcomed the 30th annual Ohio University International Street Fair on Saturday, beckoning Ohio University students, faculty, staff and Athens residents alike for global education and entertainment.

May 17
Crime alert issued for robbery on Wednesday
At 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday, May 16, a male student reported to Ohio University police that around 1 a.m. on the same day he was robbed in Emeriti Park while walking from Oxbow Trail toward Clippinger Hall.

OHIO move-out services benefit the community
Beginning Monday, May 21, on- and off-campus collections sites will be accepting reusable goods, helping to divert waste from the landfill while serving a community in need.

State of the Region Conference helping local communities prepare for shale gas development
Area businesses, local governments and economic development professionals will convene on Ohio University's Athens campus Wednesday for the inaugural Appalachian "State of the Region Conference: Understanding the Boom-Bust Cycle for Greater Sustainability."

May 16
FOX News' Roger Ailes to speak at Ohio University
FOX News Chairman and CEO Roger Ailes will present "FOX News: Past, Present and Future," during a public lecture May 21 at Ohio University.

International Street Fair celebrates 30th anniversary Saturday
More than 30 student organizations and community groups will collaborate Saturday to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Ohio University International Street Fair.

OHIO names 2012 University Professors
Ohio University has named Associate Professor Hala Annabi, Associate Professor Samuel Girton, Associate Professor Jeffrey Rack and Associate Professor Thomas Vander Ven the 2012-2013 University Professors.

President invites OHIO to take survey on University brand and ads
On Wednesday, Ohio University President Roderick J. McDavis sent an email to all OHIO faculty, staff and students inviting them to participate in a survey to help determine the future direction of Ohio University brand messaging and advertisements.

May 14
Challenged by Choice and Disabilities Speak event is May 17
The Athens City Commission on Disabilities is sponsoring the third annual Challenged by Choice and Disabilities Speak from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 17, at the Athens Community Center on East State Street in Athens, Ohio.

May 11
YouTube physics and astronomy mini-movies highlight commitment to local community
The Department of Physics and Astronomy has launched a new mini-movies series about activities, tours and demonstrations from the department’s recent open house event.

May 10
Communications Studies students raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters
Students in Communication Studies Professor Candice Thomas-Maddox’s COMS 405 class at Ohio University’s Pickerington Center are trying to make a fundraising hole-in-one for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fairfield County. The Meeting and Event Planning Class is putting together a golf outing benefit for the child mentoring organization.

May 9
Ben Wallace to be second speaker in Alden Library Graduate Student Research Series
Ohio University Libraries and the Graduate Student Senate (GSS), will be hosting Ben Wallace as the second speaker in the Graduate Student Research Series @ Alden.

OHIO paints the town purple in preparation for Friday's Relay for Life
Ohio University is painting the town purple to raise awareness for its 10th annual Relay for Life event on Friday, May 11.

Youngest Hiroshima bomb survivor to give keynote address at International Week
Koko Kondo, the youngest survivor of the World War II nuclear bomb attack in Hiroshima, will serve as the keynote speaker for the 2012 International Week. She will present, "Sixty-Seven Years After the A-Bomb: Personal Thoughts and Reflections on Hiroshima," at 7 p.m. Monday, May 14, in the Baker University Center Ballroom.

May 7
Bike Rodeo rides into Athens Community Center
The 11th annual Athens Bike Rodeo rides into the Athens Community Center, Saturday, May 19, from 9 a.m. to noon, rain or shine.

Check out the latest Environmental Health and Safety newsletter
The spring issue of the Environmental Health and Safety newsletter is now available. This issue addresses cigarettes, allergies and snakes.

Health kiosk installed in Academic & Research Center; part of Russ College research project
A kiosk that measures blood pressure, weight and body fat composition has been installed in the Academic & Research Center (ARC), near room 145. The kiosk is part of a collaborative project between the Russ College and the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine to build an affordable health kiosk.

May 4
A look back at Earth Month 2012
This April, community and University organizations collaborated to bring nearly 90 sustainability-themed events to campus as part of Ohio University's annual Earth Month celebration.

Annual International Week begins May 13
The 2012 International Week, "Bobcat Tales: Celebrating Ohio's International History," will host a series of cultural events from May 13 until May 20. This annual celebration will offer music, food, crafts and speakers from over 100 countries.

OHIO's summer programs offer go-getters early college experiences
This summer, students are once again being offered an opportunity to engage in the college experience ahead of time, through Ohio University’s Early Start and Honors Academy programs.

Sexual Assault Prevention Campaign launches informational website
Ohio University recently added an online component to an ongoing communications campaign aimed at preventing sexual assault.

May 3
Sustainability Council seeks feedback from regional campuses
The Presidential Advisory Council for Sustainability Planning (PACSP) has been working alongside more than 60 students, faculty, staff and community members for the past few months in an effort to develop the first draft of the Ohio University Climate Action Plan (CAP).

May 2
Transportation and Parking Services provide safe and reliable opportunities for students
Ohio University Transportation and Parking Services encourages everyone to take advantage of free transportation opportunities offered year round.

May 1
Annual Scripps Celebration honors alumni, faculty, staff
The Scripps College of Communication at Ohio University recognized outstanding faculty and staff and inducted an alumnus and a foundation into the Ohio Communication Hall of Fame on Sunday, April 29, at the Scripps College Celebration in Baker Center on the Ohio University campus.

Apr 30
Race for a Reason raises $30,000 for charities
The Ohio University community raised $30,000 for charities this Saturday during the O'Bleness Health System Race for a Reason.

Apr 29
30 Mile Meal Discovery Day punctuates final week of Earth Month 2012
The community's 30 Mile Meal Project – which supports the growth of local food markets within a 30-mile radius of Athens – has evolved into a model for local food initiatives.

Apr 27
Former Lancaster student returns to campus for LGBT workshop
Mickey Hart, director of Ohio University's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Center wants make sure people in the LGBT community feel just as safe on Ohio University’s regional campuses as they do in Athens.

OUPD updates campus on Friday incident
On Friday, Ohio University Police Chief Andrew Powers sent an email to the Athens campus updating them about an incident on campus.

Apr 26
Alden Library wireless upgrade starts today
The Alden Library wireless upgrade that was scheduled for April 30 has been moved up to today, April 26, at 1 p.m.

Apr 25
OHIO ASL Club members experience the rich history of Gallaudet University
During their recent trip to Gallaudet University in Washington D.C., 11 American Sign Language Club members from Ohio University-Chillicothe and Ohio-University Lancaster used American Sign Language (ASL) to explore deaf culture at the historic university.

Apr 24
City of Athens and University sign memorandum of understanding
On Tuesday, Ohio University President Roderick J. McDavis sent an email to the entire OHIO community about a new memorandum of understanding between the University and the City of Athens.

Faculty Showcase: Using Mobile Tablets in the Higher Education Classroom to Enhance Teaching and Learning
To find out how students use 4G/WiFi tablets, join several OHIO faculty members on Monday, April 30 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the Friends of the Library Room (Alden 319) for an Academic Technologies Faculty Showcase.

Sports Business Association remembers peer at Saturday's Race for a Reason
In memory of a former classmate, sports business students are raising money for the Bradley Allen Moorhead Scholarship during the O'Bleness Health System Race for a Reason charity event April 28.

Apr 23
The Warsaw Ghetto: The Experience of a Young Girl is Tuesday
Wanda Wolosky, a survivor of the Warsaw Ghetto, will speak at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 24 in the Baker University Center Theatre as part of the Holocaust Memorial Program.

Apr 22
OHIO physician adds daughter's cause to Race for a Reason charities
Lilly's Sunshine is one of about 20 charities that the Ohio University community will be fundraising for during the O'Bleness Health System Race for a Reason events on April 28.

Recap of the Ohio Shale Energy conference
Conference participants received first hand advice from industry experts about the factors driving Ohio’s booming shale energy industry and the necessary steps to get involved.

Apr 20
Highlighting the Green: April 2012 [VIDEO]
Ohio University students, faculty, staff, and alumni are accomplishing remarkable feats every day. Collectively, these achievements are elevating our university's national profile and showing the world what it means to be green. This special video encapsulates a few of the recent triumphs that have added new chapters to OHIO's legacy of excellence.<br /><br />

Joint police cruiser design application
The Joint Police Advisory Council is holding a contest for the graphic design of a joint police vehicle. The contest is open to the public; however teams must register their intent to submit a graphic design by completing this application.

Apr 19
Tech Depot to host NextGen wireless test drive on Friday
Bring your favorite WiFi device to the Tech Depot on Friday, April 20 between 8 am and 5 pm. OIT will have a NextGen access point turned on during those hours, and staff will be on hand to answer questions and show you how your device works with the new wireless. 

Apr 17
OhioHealth and OU-HCOM Enter Formal Agreement to Support New Dublin Campus
New Affiliation Expands Clinical Rotations, Residency and Fellowship Programs at OhioHealth for OU-HCOM students, interns and residents

Apr 16
Full week of Earth Month events ahead
It is a busy week with Earth Month in Athens.

OHIO selected for student engagement study
Late in fall quarter Ohio University received an invitation to participate in the project, “Learning to Improve: A Study of Evidence-Based Improvement in Higher Education,” funded by the Spencer Foundation and conducted by researchers from the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE).

Rev. Jesse Jackson adds voice to 2012 Schuneman Symposium
On Wednesday, April 11, in the Baker Ballroom, Rev. Jesse Jackson drew parallels between some of the Civil Rights events he experienced firsthand in the 1960s and the current event of an unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin killed by a volunteer neighborhood watchman in Miami, Fla., during the Schuneman Symposium on Photojournalism and New Media.

Apr 15
OHIO tops MAC in RecycleMania 2012
Following eight weeks of intercollegiate recycling competition, Ohio University's Athens campus finished first among Mid-American Conference (MAC) schools.

Take Back the Night Week kicks off Monday
Amid news reports of continued sexual assault and domestic abuse stands Take Back the Night, an annual women's safety and empowerment week.