Annual Faculty Emeriti Induction luncheon recognizes 35 new members May 20
The annual Faculty Emeriti Induction luncheon on Thursday, May 16 ushered in a new class of Emeriti Association faculty and administrators who have distinguished themselves as outstanding members of Ohio University’s teaching community. George Weckman, president of The Ohio University Emeriti Association, welcomed a room full of current Emeriti, and after his remarks inducted into the association 15 faculty members who attended the ceremony. A total of 35 faculty members were inducted for the academic year.
| Chillicothe campus energy conservation paying dividends May 20
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.
| Heart & Soul: Across generations, black alumni create community, celebrate ties to Ohio University May 20
The Black Alumni Reunion is the largest formal alumni reunion at Ohio University, and for good reason: African-American students and faculty have forged strong bonds unique to their experiences, said Francine Childs, professor emerita of African American studies.
“When I came here, there weren’t that many African-American faculty and staff and no administrators,” said Childs, who was a popular professor and student ally in the 1970s and ’80s.
| Learning Express Library and Lynda.com available to campus May 20
Two resources for tutorials and self-directed learning are available, the Learning Express Library and Lynda.com.
| OHIO’s Washington Forum talks Cyber Security while connecting alumni, University May 20
Just over 60 Ohio University alumni attended the Washington Policy Forum in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, May 14 at the Capitol Visitor Center. The event, focusing on cyber security and homeland defense, was the 2nd in a series aimed at reconnecting alumni in the nation’s capital to Ohio University.
| OIT announces 2013-14 scholarship winners May 20
Congratulations to OIT Scholarship winners Matthew Bertoni, Ethan Kaiser, Leanne Ketchum, and Sarah Robles.
| Softball player Lauren Gellerman named NFCA Second Team All-Region May 20
First-Team All-Mid-American Conference honoree Lauren Gellerman was named to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Mideast Region Second Team for the second year in a row.
| Summer parking changes take effect Monday, May 6 May 20
Summer construction projects will reroute traffic in and around campus and affect parking for Ohio University employees, students and visitors.
| Training survey available to administrators until June 3 May 20
Human Resources is interested in expanding the type of training made available to administrative staff. A training needs survey is available online until June 3.
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Deadline for Concur reports looms May 16
With the end of the 2013 fiscal year approaching, Procure to Pay Services reminds employees that all Concur reports for transactions on PCards or that are reimbursable must be created, submitted and approved before July 1. In addition, all completed travel advances must be reconciled and refunds posted before that date.
| University mourns loss of undergraduate May 16
Ohio University is mourning the loss of 20-year-old undergraduate student David K. Spyke in a skateboarding accident.
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University Terrace partial lane closure May 10
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.
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Alumna gives back to Ohio University for a half century May 8
As an alumna with a passion for education, teaching and Ohio University, Phyllis Relyea has given selflessly back to OHIO. Since her graduation in 1961, Relyea has given back to OHIO consistently for over 50 years. She is dedicated to giving back to a university she feels has given her so much.
| University limits student work hours next fall May 8
The University has established limits for student work hours because of new legislation called The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
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2013 Undergraduate Commencement in pictures May 5
For the nearly 3,300 students who received their undergraduate degrees on Saturday, it was a day of many emotions: joy, wistfulness, impatience. Here is a look at the day as captured by Compass' photographers.
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Graduate Commencement speaker tells graduates to become a hero May 3
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.
| University to create centralized calendar May 3
Given the array of conferences, lectures, concerts, etc., those who schedule events and those who attend them would be well served if the university had a functional centralized calendar. The University is now working toward creating one.
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100 universities, 100 gigabits May 2
100 US universities will be interconnected at 100 Gbps by the end of next year. That will mean rapid advances and changes in the way things get done.
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