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Feb 10
Multimedia site 'Project C' funds local nonprofits with PURF help
One of the 53 students who received Provost’s Undergraduate Research Fund (PURF) awards this year, Annette Drapac, a senior studying interactive multimedia in the School of Visual Communications, is working on “Project C,” a multimedia website showcasing nonprofits in Athens through video, illustration, animation, photography and the written word.

OHIO ready to welcome Bobcat Sibs
Both students and sibs look forward to Sibs Weekend, which takes place Feb. 17-19 and has a wide variety of activities for siblings of any age.

Feb 9
Grandma with HIV promotes safe sex and testing
On Tuesday evening, HIV/AIDS activist Anna Fowlkes brought her humor and wit to Ohio University to spread her message … practice safe sex and get tested!

New writing certificate can help students polish their skills
Ohio University English Professor Jennie Nelson has created a new certificate program that will give students of all majors the opportunity to showcase and hone their writing abilities.

Ohio University Lancaster student recognized as American Red Cross Youth Hero
For Ohio University Lancaster campus student Cody Sarensen, helping out others in the community has always been a part of his life.

Scholarship endowment memorializes OHIO alumnus
Iris Cooper founded the William “Pablo” Davis Memorial Scholarship in honor of her late fiancé, William “Pablo” Davis, who graduated in 1988 with a bachelor’s in business administration.

Feb 8
Advisors address top student Q2S concerns
Students are voicing their Q2S concerns through Facebook, Twitter, emails and in person. Here, some of OHIO's top advisors address the most popular concerns on camera.

African Heroes Night to honor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng
Renowned physician Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng will be honored at this year's African Heroes Night from 5 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 12, in the Baker University Center Ballroom.

All six OHIO campuses compete for RecycleMania titles
After two weeks of pre-season trials, RecycleMania officially began Sunday, Feb. 5. For the first time, all six Ohio University campuses are participating in the competition, which runs through March 31.

Feb 6
Electrical engineering students all clear for second robotic snowplow win
Electrical engineering students from Ohio University's Russ College of Engineering and Technology won the Institute of Navigation's annual autonomous snowplow competition in St. Paul, Minn., Jan. 26-29.

Feb 1
As Title VI funding cuts threaten FLAS, Sierra Leone native proves its excellence
OHIO FLAS fellow commits to corporate governance and resource management in the Gulf of Guinea.

Winter quarter blood drive inspires campus rivalry
The Battle of the Greens is a quarter-long blood drive competition that gives students opportunities to donate blood in their residence halls and throughout campus to benefit the Central Ohio Red Cross.

Jan 31
Campus Recreation hosts Bootcamp-A-Thon
Beat the winter doldrums with Campus Recreation's Bootcamp-A-Thon, an invigorating mid-winter workout to be held Feb. 9.

Jan 30
Anna E. Fowlkes to speak about HIV/AIDS Feb. 7
Anna E. Fowlkes, HIV/AIDS educator and motivational speaker, will speak at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, in the Baker University Center Theatre. The day is recognized as National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.

Ohio University kicks off Q2S Blitz Week
This week, Ohio University prepares to transition from quarters to semesters with Q2S Blitz Week.

Jan 26
Crime alert issued for attempted aggravated robbery
On Jan. 25, a male Ohio University student reported being the victim of an attempted aggravated robbery which occurred Jan. 18, at some time between 4 a.m. and 5 a.m.

Winter Parents Weekend to offer fun activities for everyone
Winter Parents Weekend is here again. Show your parents that Ohio University is beautiful in the winter during this special weekend, Feb. 3-5.

Women’s Center holds stalking awareness event Jan. 31
The Women’s Center invites all students, faculty and staff to a special presentation that promotes awareness of stalking in conjunction with National Stalking Awareness Month.

Jan 25
A look back at Dads Weekend [SLIDESHOW]
The winter weather didn't stop these dads from visiting their favorite Bobcat. Dads Weekend was packed with many memories and great activities. What is your favorite memory?

OHIO takes part in Cleveland education partnership
Ohio University, along with 14 other Ohio colleges and universities, has joined a partnership in an effort to raise multicultural student retention rates.

Ohio University Habitat for Humanity working on second build
The Ohio University student chapter of Habitat for Humanity is seeking both volunteers and donations as it continues work on its second independent housing project.

Jan 24
My 2 Cents: Student uses hallway to dry clothes and save money [VIDEO]
Senior psychology student CC Ruchti explains why she hangs her clothes out to dry in her hallway to save energy and money.

Jan 23
Campus Care holds open house for students
Students, the Ohio University community and the media are invited to tour the renovated facility, meet the Campus Care health care team and enjoy cookies, health care information and (for students) flu shots.

Computer science student receives scholarship created by historic Russ company
A computer science major at the Russ College of Engineering and Technology has been awarded the Systems Research Laboratories scholarship by the Ohio Society of Professional Engineers.

How to dress tips for Jan. 31 Winter Career Fair
The 2012 Winter Career and Internship Fair will take place Tuesday, Jan. 31, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Baker University Center Ballroom. This video gives students tips on how to dress for the big day.

Nation's first sport management fraternity to accept new applicants
Ohio University undergraduate students have started the nation's first professional sports management fraternity, Sigma Alpha Sigma Mu.

Jan 20
Students, community, media invited to
Students, the Ohio University community and the media are invited to tour the renovated facility, meet the Campus Care health care team and enjoy cookies, health care information and (for students) flu shots! The health care experience for Ohio University students continues to improve with the recently completed renovations to the <br />Campus Care facility. <br />

Jan 19
Sustainability offers Earth Month programming grants
The Office of Sustainability is giving OHIO students, faculty and staff the opportunity to host sustainability programs throughout Earth Month. Interested parties are encouraged to apply for mini-grants of up to $500 to create and run a program dedicated to educating people on this year's theme: Energy.

Tenth annual Senior Saturday slated for Jan. 28
The 10th annual Scripps Senior Saturday will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, January 28, 2012, in Scripps Hall. This free event will be sponsored by the Scripps Society of Alumni & Friends and assists students in beginning their careers in the industry.

Jan 18
Patton College student receives grant to attend Harvard University Leadership Program
Denver Fowler, a Patton College doctoral student, is a recipient of the ‘Learning and Leadership’ grant from the National Education Association Foundation. It will allow him to attend Harvard University's 'New and Aspiring School Leaders' program.

Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Ohio on Feb. 11
Ohio University's bravest will be faced with their chilliest test on Saturday, Feb. 11, at the fifth annual Ohio University Polar Bear Plunge.

RecycleMania begins Jan. 22
Between Feb. 5 and March 31, OHIO will rival schools across the nation and abroad to reduce waste and increase recycling. The tournament is preceded by two pre-season reporting weeks, beginning Jan. 22.

Jan 17
Tony the Tiger helps Ohio University students end hunger
This month Ohio University’s Culinary Services are working with Kellogg’s Food Away From Home to help stop hunger in Athens.

Jan 13
Choose Ohio First STEMM Scholar Showcase is Jan. 23
The Choose Ohio First (COF) STEMM Scholar Showcase will take place Jan. 23 to honor some of the best college students in the state who are studying in science, technology, engineering, math and medicine disciplines.

Get the scoop on summer study abroad at Jan. 24 fair
Students can find their destination at the Office of Education Abroad's "Get the Scoop on Summer Study Abroad," which will be held 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, in the Baker University Center Theatre Lounge.

OHIO welcomes Dads this weekend
During Dads Weekend, Jan. 20-22, students can show off all the great things Ohio University has to offer while catching up on some family time.

Jan 11
Alden Library to host annual mini-golf outing during Dad's Weekend
Ohio University Libraries will hold their second annual Alden Open Mini-Golf Outing from 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, just in time for Dad's Weekend.

Jan 9
Ohio University to close Wolfe Street Apartments as part of housing, capital plans
Ohio University will close the Wolfe Street apartment complex, a 52-unit graduate and family housing complex on the Athens campus, when current leases expire on June 15, 2012.

Jan 6
Industrial and systems engineering students win second place in national competition
An Ohio University student engineering team placed second of 29 teams nationwide in an ergonomics evaluation software competition sponsored by Auburn Engineers, Inc., of Auburn, Ala.

Jan 3
Chinese student adapts to college life - Branching Out [video]
Like most other International students, Xuanyuan Gao is pursuing a better education with his family's high expectations. In the process, he has learned to be independent and confident.

Culinary Services and Kellogg’s fight hunger in Athens
In a collaborative effort to help fight hunger, Kellogg’s Food Away from Home and Ohio University Culinary Services are teaming up for one month to donate cereal to a local area food bank.

Lancaster Electronic Media students launch radio show
Ohio University Lancaster Electronic Media students will launch their radio show Thursday, Jan. 5, 12:30 p.m., on a station serving communities in and around the campus.

Site allows students to find adviser by major
A new website lists the faculty and staff members responsible for advising students according to major.

Dec 30
University Judiciaries changes name
University Judiciaries has changed its name to the Office of Community Standards and Student Responsibility effective Jan. 1.

Dec 19
Eighteen Scripps students currently studying in Zambia
While other students are resting their turkey-laden stomachs and spending winter break working, taking classes or relaxing, 18 students from three schools in the Scripps College of Communication have been immersed in studies in Zambia in southern Africa as part of the “Zambia: Media, Society and Governance” study-abroad trip currently under way.

Eighteen Scripps students currently studying in Zambia
While other students are resting their turkey-laden stomachs and spending winter break working, taking classes or relaxing, 18 students from three schools in the Scripps College of Communication have been immersed in studies in Zambia in southern Africa as part of the “Zambia: Media, Society and Governance” study-abroad trip currently under way.

MDIA student earns recognition a third time for game design
Michael Stephens, a sophomore majoring in Digital Media at Ohio University, won 2nd place in the Game Career Guide “Location, Location, Location” Design Contest in mid-November, marking the third time during Fall Quarter he placed in the challenge series, a record for any student at Ohio University.

MDIA student earns recognition a third time for game design
Michael Stephens, a sophomore majoring in Digital Media at Ohio University, won 2nd place in the Game Career Guide “Location, Location, Location” Design Contest in mid-November, marking the third time during Fall Quarter he placed in the challenge series, a record for any student at Ohio University.

Nov 21
Culinary Services unveils new Culinary Support Kitchen
Beginning in December, Ohio University will have an even greater capacity to produce fresh product and a variety of new service items on the Athens campus thanks to the completion of its Culinary Support Kitchen.

Local police departments stress education to students to reduce sexual assaults
Along with Ohio University's ongoing efforts to prevent sexual assault, OUPD and the Athens Police Department have taken increased actions to educate students on how to make themselves less vulnerable.