OU-HCOM to graduate 34th class of physicians & surgeons
Distinguished osteopathic physician, surgeon, educator and historic civil rights leader William G. Anderson, D.O., will deliver the keynote address at the 34th Commencement at the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU-HCOM) in the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium
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2013 Undergraduate Commencement in pictures
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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Jordan Williams overcomes struggles to enter college
Jordan Williams' journey to Ohio University was not easy, though he is nothing if not positive. On recalling the past, he says, "I am a big believer that everything happens for a reason."
| OU-HCOM Schweitzer Fellow aims to reduce addiction in southeastern Ohio
The Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services reports that during the last two decades, the number of Ohioans seeking treatment for opiate addiction has more than tripled. Between 2004 and 2008, Athens County witnessed a higher number of deaths than the state average per 100,000 residents.<br />Moved by this alarming statistic, Bridget Schoeny, a medical student and Family Medicine primary care associate at the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU-HCOM), set out to positively impact the degree to which drug addiction was affecting her southeastern Ohio neighborhood.<br />
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Civil engineering students make child’s play of crib upcycling project
Civil engineering students at Ohio University's Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ College of Engineering and Technology recently joined forces with the Ohio University Child Development Center (CDC) to repurpose baby cribs that were headed to a landfill.
| Don’t Miss “Senior Week” Events
This Fri., April 19, the Ohio University Alumni Association will be hosting two “Senior Week” events – don’t miss the chance to connect with yOUr Alumni Association and grab some free food and OHIO swag while you’re there!
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Cultural Connections to bring families to campus this weekend
In an effort to continue to increase diversity and serve students from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds, Undergraduate Admissions is hosting Cultural Connections this weekend.
| OUAA offers Finals Week Survival Bags through the Bobcat Store
Back by popular demand, the Ohio University Alumni Association (OUAA) is partnering with the Student Alumni Board (SAB) to sell Finals Week Survival Bags on the online Bobcat Store. Bags can be purchased for $15 and include several late night study essentials, such as: an OHIO coffee mug, Court Street Coffee vouchers, snack items and Bobcat water.
| Staying safe at 11 Fest
11 Fest is an all-day musical festival for Ohio University students and the Athens public. It is meant to be a fun event, but it is important to remember important safety tips before attending 11 Fest!
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Moms Walk ensures fun for a cause
Many duos will kick off their weekend with University Program Council's annual Moms Walk for the Cure on Saturday, April 6 from 9 to 11 a.m.
| Moms Weekend is April 5-7
Ohio University is ready to welcomes moms to campus on Friday, April 5 through Sunday, April 7 for its annual Moms Weekend featuring a long list of lively events.
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