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News from OHIO's Campuses

Jun 17
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.

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.

Jun 13
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.

Jun 12
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.

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 10
Board of Trustees meeting to be streamed June 21
The Board of Trustees meeting on Friday, June 21, will be streamed live.

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 7
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 6
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.

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 5
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.

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.

Jun 4
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 3
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.

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.

May 31
Team’s quiet work provides a key medical service for rural children
Finding specialized medical services, especially for children, can be challenging in rural southeast Ohio. But a little-known team of health professionals working out of Ohio University’s Grover Center has been helping families and children for the past five years and recently assisted its 100th child.

May 28
Lancaster Campus Human Services Technology students organize walk for Oklahoma tornado victims
Students in Ohio University Lancaster's Human Services Technology Student Association want to help the tornado victims in Oklahoma. So, they decided to organize a fundraising walk to do just that.

May 24
Lancaster campus student remembers fallen brother on Memorial Day
For Ohio University Lancaster student Linda Wright, Memorial Day is a day of pride and a day of pain. The Computer Science Technology student lost her older brother when he was serving in Vietnam on February 12, 1968.

May 23
Chillicothe Campus student researchers capture prizes at university expo
Teams of Ohio University-Chillicothe students captured honors in the recent Ohio University Student Research and Creative Activity Expo.

University demonstration of energy reduction capability moved to June 20
Ohio University has enrolled in a Demand Response program with Energy Connect. The test will take place Thursday, June 20 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

May 22
Lancaster Campus Assistant Professor Awarded Emerita Status Posthumously
A Lancaster Campus assistant professor of education who passed away earlier this year has been awarded emerita status by the Ohio University Board of Trustees. Dr. Jane Johnsen was given the title of Assistant Professor Emerita of Education, Ohio University Lancaster (posthumous).

Nature's Fury: They Can See It Coming
For meteorologists, weather isn’t just a natural phenomenon. It’s a passion for protecting people—and sometimes it’s even a personal experience at ground zero.

May 21
SIDE diversity training changes lives of participants
For the fourth consecutive year, the Summer Institute for Diversity Education positively changed the lives of its participants.

May 20
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.

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.

May 17
OU-HCOM approved to move forward on its northeast Ohio campus in partnership with Cleveland Clinic
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU-HCOM) announced today that it has received approval from the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA), the accrediting agency for osteopathic medical schools, for its northeast Ohio extension campus located on the South Pointe Hospital campus in affiliation with Cleveland Clinic and for a class size increase. The inaugural class of 32 medical students will begin classes in July 2015.<br /><br />

Ohio University graduates its first Bachelor of Science in Nursing class
Ohio University graduates its first Bachelor of Science in Nursing class.

May 16
University mourns loss of undergraduate
Ohio University is mourning the loss of 20-year-old undergraduate student David K. Spyke in a skateboarding accident.

May 15
Ohio University named one of continent's greenest colleges
Ohio University is one of the 322 most sustainable colleges in the U.S. and Canada, according to a new publication from The Princeton Review.

May 14
How do you find a cave you can't see?
Students in Ohio University's Department of Geological Sciences have created a video demonstrating how they used thermal imaging to identify potential landslides.

Professor to use Fulbright to look at women's effect on climate change
Researchers have studied the effect of climate change on women, but Ohio University professor Steve Scanlan says there’s an important question not yet examined: What is the effect of women on climate change?

May 13
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.

Thomas-Maddox honored at Eastern Communication Association Convention
OUL Professor Candice Thomas-Maddox received the 2013 Eastern Communication Association Distinguished Service Award.

May 10
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.

May 9
Lancaster student overcomes age and arthritis to play on golf team
One of the newest members of the Ohio University Lancaster Golf team is bringing something to the green that many of his teammates don't have much of yet – life experience.

May 5
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.

May 3
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.

May 2
Critical Incident Response Team always at the ready
When bad things happen around Ohio University, the Critical Incident Response Team does its best to protect lives and property and keep the community informed.

Painting, maintenance will affect parking availability
Although many of Ohio University's residential parking garages will be open for faculty/staff and student parking this summer, each will be closed at some point for painting and maintenance.

May 1
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.

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.

President reflects on academic year
President Roderick J. McDavis reflected on the 2013-14 academic year in an email to campus.

Apr 30
Board of Trustees welcomes new members
Gov. John Kasich today announced the appointment of Cary Rodman Cooper and Janelle Simmons to the Ohio University Board of Trustees.

University gives final update on West Union Street Office Center evacuation
After further testing at a Department of Health lab in Columbus, OUPD received final confirmation on Monday that the suspicious substance observed in the envelope delivered to Legal Affairs on April 25 was not harmful.

Apr 29
Columbus-area students get sustainability lessons on campus
Ohio University welcomed 55 ninth-grade students on April 19 for an event focused on fun and sustainability.