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Compass News from OHIOs CampusesOhio University Compass Campuses News2013-06-18T06:40:40Zurn:uuid:DF875FDE-945F-648B-F0C4-5F4AB7E42C8D CommonSpot Content Server 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.

http://www.ohio.edu/compass/stories/12-13/6/Lalley-Named-SAVP.cfm2013-06-17T20:08:35ZBethany VenablePickerington 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.

http://www.ohio.edu/lancaster/newsroom/newsArticle.cfm?ArticleID=349D575C-5056-A800-48B530695D0B26022013-06-17T14:00:33ZCheri RussoLancaster 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.

http://www.ohio.edu/lancaster/newsroom/newsArticle.cfm?ArticleID=6AD6F850-5056-A800-4837D43BCEC0556B2013-06-13T14:27:44ZCheri RussoLancaster 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.

http://www.ohio.edu/lancaster/newsroom/newsArticle.cfm?ArticleID=35103226-5056-A800-48D2033FAD9EE7702013-06-12T13:31:43ZCheri RussoRobert 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.

http://www.ohio.edu/compass/stories/11-12/6/Glidden-Video.cfm2013-06-12T17:43:43ZBethany VenableBoard of Trustees meeting to be streamed June 21

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

http://www.ohio.edu/compass/stories/12-13/6/bot-stream-June21.cfm2013-06-11T11:00:00ZGeorge MauzyUniversity 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.

http://www.ohio.edu/compass/stories/12-13/6/mock-disaster.cfm2013-06-10T13:45:43ZAngela WoodwardLancaster 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.

http://www.ohio.edu/lancaster/newsroom/newsArticle.cfm?ArticleID=D03C6C8A-5056-A800-48EEFF6C03FAEEF92013-06-07T12:49:21ZCheri RussoParking 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.

http://www.ohio.edu/compass/stories/12-13/6/parking-changes-july-2013.cfm2013-06-06T17:51:09ZGeorge MauzyState 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.

http://www.ohio.edu/compass/stories/12-13/6/SOTR-shale-gas-2013.cfm2013-06-06T15:35:58ZGeorge MauzyWebinar 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.

http://www.ohio.edu/compass/stories/12-13/6/voinovich-energy-webinar.cfm2013-06-06T16:38:08ZGeorge MauzyLancaster 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.

http://www.ohio.edu/lancaster/newsroom/newsArticle.cfm?ArticleID=CB4E2B9D-5056-A800-48A592C2D80B4B922013-06-05T15:00:38ZCheri RussoOHIO 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.

http://www.library.ohiou.edu/2013/06/ohio-libraries-awarded-for-outstanding-communications/2013-06-05T14:25:11ZGeorge MauzyLancaster 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.

http://www.ohio.edu/lancaster/newsroom/newsArticle.cfm?ArticleID=97E8BECD-5056-A800-48530622FD796BEA2013-06-04T13:03:07ZCheri RussoHealthy 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.

http://www.oucom.ohiou.edu/communications/News/Ecuador/index.htm2013-06-03T19:29:38ZRichard HeckThe 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."

http://www.ohio.edu/voinovichschool/article.cfm?customel_datapageid_1792195=21608422013-06-03T12:50:09ZGeorge MauzyTransfer, 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.

http://www.ohio.edu/compass/stories/12-13/6/OUC-transfer-relocate.cfm2013-06-03T14:12:14ZGeorge MauzyTeam’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.

http://www.ohio.edu/compass/stories/12-13/5/CHSP-Assessment-Team.cfm2013-05-31T14:22:07ZJody GrenertLancaster 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.

http://www.ohio.edu/lancaster/newsroom/newsArticle.cfm?ArticleID=32EF7E0F-5056-A800-4805FA9CAF1471552013-05-28T17:17:06ZCheri RussoLancaster 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.

http://www.ohio.edu/lancaster/newsroom/newsArticle.cfm?ArticleID=61E70DB4-5056-A800-483BB2F9AB81E4F82013-05-24T13:10:30ZCheri RussoChillicothe 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.

http://www.ohio.edu/compass/stories/12-13/5/OUC-student-expo-researchers.cfm2013-05-23T15:48:23ZGeorge MauzyUniversity 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.

http://www.ohio.edu/compass/stories/12-13/5/demand-response-program-2013.cfm2013-05-31T17:58:00ZGeorge MauzyLancaster 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).

http://www.ohio.edu/lancaster/newsroom/newsArticle.cfm?ArticleID=FE4CCD7B-5056-A800-48F565A313E1C7C32013-05-22T15:06:19ZCheri RussoNature'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.

http://www.ohio-forum.com/2013/05/natures-fury-they-can-see-it-coming/2013-05-22T13:53:30ZGeorge MauzySIDE diversity training changes lives of participants

For the fourth consecutive year, the Summer Institute for Diversity Education positively changed the lives of its participants.

http://www.ohio.edu/compass/stories/12-13/5/SIDE-training-2013.cfm2013-05-21T13:59:28ZGeorge MauzyChillicothe 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.

http://www.ohio.edu/compass/stories/12-13/5/chillicothe-energy-conservation.cfm2013-05-20T14:30:05ZGeorge MauzyLearning 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.

http://www.ohio.edu/compass/stories/12-13/5/two-learning-resources-available.cfm2013-05-20T13:12:00ZGeorge MauzyOU-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 />

http://www.oucom.ohiou.edu/communications/News/Cleveland-Clinic/index.htm2013-05-17T17:40:40ZRichard HeckOhio University graduates its first Bachelor of Science in Nursing class

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

http://www.ohio.edu/compass/stories/12-13/5/CHSP-Nursing-grads.cfm2013-05-17T18:38:56ZJody GrenertUniversity mourns loss of undergraduate

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

http://www.ohio.edu/compass/stories/12-13/5/Student-loss.cfm2013-05-16T13:32:13ZGeorge MauzyOhio 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.

http://www.ohio.edu/compass/stories/12-13/5/Green-college.cfm2013-05-15T18:11:54ZGeorge MauzyHow 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.

http://www.ohio-forum.com/2013/05/how-do-you-find-a-cave-you-cant-see/2013-05-14T15:49:57ZGeorge MauzyProfessor 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?

http://www.ohio-forum.com/2013/04/do-women-affect-climate-change-fulbright-scholar-asks/2013-05-14T15:55:39ZGeorge MauzyOHIO 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.

http://www.ohio.edu/compass/stories/12-13/5/RedCross-Drive-May-2013.cfm2013-05-13T14:06:37ZHeather AnerinoThomas-Maddox honored at Eastern Communication Association Convention

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

http://www.ohio.edu/lancaster/newsroom/newsArticle.cfm?ArticleID=2A370D32-5056-A800-480795467DA1EF232013-05-13T15:21:16ZGeorge MauzyUniversity 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.

http://www.ohio.edu/compass/stories/12-13/5/university-terrace-sinkhole.cfm2013-05-10T20:08:44ZGeorge MauzyLancaster 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.

http://www.ohio.edu/lancaster/newsroom/newsArticle.cfm?ArticleID=5C3D25A5-5056-A800-481D783BAAC353C92013-05-09T13:23:49ZGeorge MauzyLook 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.

http://www.ohio.edu/compass/stories/12-13/5/Undergrad-2013.cfm2013-05-05T15:41:05ZGeorge MauzyGraduate 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.

http://www.ohio.edu/compass/stories/12-13/5/grad-commencement-2013.cfm2013-05-03T18:53:46ZGeorge MauzyCritical 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.

http://www.ohio.edu/compass/stories/12-13/5/CIRT.cfm2013-05-02T15:50:00ZGeorge MauzyPainting, 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.

http://www.ohio.edu/compass/stories/12-13/5/Garage-schedule.cfm2013-05-02T12:12:48ZGeorge MauzyCallihan 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.

http://www.ohio.edu/compass/stories/12-13/5/Callihan-family-OUC.cfm2013-05-01T14:25:51ZGeorge MauzyE-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.

http://www.ohio.edu/compass/stories/12-13/5/e-greetings-available.cfm2013-05-01T13:26:20ZGeorge MauzyJournalism 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.

http://www.ohio.edu/scrippscollege/news-story.cfm?newsItem=9DF1D2BF-5056-A800-482B59C7A001B6322013-05-01T14:04:35ZGeorge MauzyLancaster 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.

http://www.ohio.edu/lancaster/newsroom/newsArticle.cfm?ArticleID=BFD672B8-5056-A800-4838F22B47D63A5E2013-05-01T13:54:52ZGeorge MauzyLatest news from Ohio University Press

Check out the latest news from the Ohio University Press.

http://www.ohioswallow.com/press_release/on/2013-05-012013-05-02T00:06:08ZGeorge MauzyPresident reflects on academic year

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

http://www.ohio.edu/compass/stories/12-13/5/mcdavis-reflects-2013-14.cfm2013-05-01T14:34:51ZGeorge MauzyBoard 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.

http://www.ohio.edu/compass/stories/12-13/4/Cooper-Simmons-new-BOT.cfm2013-04-30T20:29:23ZGeorge MauzyUniversity 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.

http://www.ohio.edu/compass/stories/12-13/4/WUSOC-evacuation-final-update.cfm2013-04-30T18:44:45ZGeorge MauzyColumbus-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.

http://www.ohio.edu/compass/stories/12-13/4/Ohio-for-Ohio.cfm2013-04-29T18:38:10ZGeorge Mauzy