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Jun 13
Say goodbye to the installer disk...
How will the software industry's move to online, subscription-based offerings affect OHIO students, faculty, and staff?

Jun 11
University publishes spring graduates, dean's lists
Ohio University is recognizing the academic achievements of its students by publishing the 2013 spring semester graduate and dean’s lists on the Student Lists Graduate/Dean’s List Search System.

Jun 10
Storytelling class takes 19 students to Disney World for field experience
Nineteen students enrolled in "Storytelling in Public Attractions" ended the spring semester with a seven-day trip to Walt Disney World.

May 31
2013 class of Woodrow Wilson Fellows visit Ohio Statehouse
The Ohio Board of Regents, the Ohio Department of Education, and the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation, jointly announced the 2013 Woodrow Wilson Ohio Teaching Fellows in a recent event at the Ohio Statehouse

May 30
Flying Bobcats flight team soars in safety at national aviation competition
Ohio University’s Flying Bobcats team of student aviators from the Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ College of Engineering and Technology earned a top safety award for the second year in a row at the 2013 NIFA National SAFECON aviation competition May 5-11 in Columbus, Ohio, at Ohio State University’s KOSU airport.

Media Sales Institute awards certificates to 12 graduates
Twelve participants of the Media Sales Institute at Ohio University were awarded National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation Media Sales certificates on May 23 at the finale of the 12-day course.

May 22
Keith Hawkins shares passion for science, prepares for Cambridge
Astrophysics major Keith Hawkins is preparing to graduate from Ohio University and move this summer to England.

May 20
OIT announces 2013-14 scholarship winners
Congratulations to OIT Scholarship winners Matthew Bertoni, Ethan Kaiser, Leanne Ketchum, and Sarah Robles.

May 13
70 percent of OU-HCOM graduates to remain in Ohio
More than 60 percent of the OU-HCOM 109 graduates are entering a primary care residency and 72 percent plan to practice in Ohio.

May 9
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

May 6
Sorrell family tackles college together
The Sorrell family from Cleveland tackled Ohio University together.

May 5
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.

May 1
uFUND turns drug and alcohol fines into positive programming
This year, Ohio University student organizations were able to apply for the uFUND, a source of funding that provides money for events that offer an alternative to nighttime high-risk behavior.

Apr 29
End-of-year tips ensure smooth moves and no tickets
As move-out and commencement approach, Ohio University students, friends and family members are encouraged to plan ahead and take note of parking regulations and move-out procedures.

Word on the Street - Need a Laugh? [VIDEO]
Rachel Bailey talks to Ohio University Bobcats about what they do when they need a laugh, and shares some of her "Word on the Street" bloopers.

Your OHIO Film Festival People's Choice winner announced
Megan Dzurec's video took the People's Choice prize in the Your OHIO Film Festival. The weeklong contest ended on Friday at 5 p.m.

Apr 26
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 />

Apr 25
Chemical engineering students win three prizes at national environmental design contest
Two teams of chemical engineering students from the Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ College of Engineering and Technology won awards at the recent Waste-management Education and Research Consortium’s (WERC) 2013 Environmental Design Contest won three prizes.

Apr 24
Economics student's career plan is on the RISE
Nick Jones is on a frenetic pace this semester. He is helping to manage $2.1 million in equities.

OUPD to remove abandoned bikes in June
The Ohio University Police Department will remove all abandoned bikes on the Athens campus in June.

Apr 23
My OHIO sign-in to get facelift on April 27, 2013
At 7am on 4/27/23 the sign-in page for My OHIO will be replaced with a generic Ohio University login page.

Apr 22
Former Templeton Scholar and Harvard Law graduate to speak at Kushinda
Shaylyn Cochran, an Ohio University and Harvard Law School graduate, will deliver the keynote address at Ohio University's annual Kushinda and Ritos De Pasaje Graduation Celebration at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 3, in the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium.

Ohio University engineering student wins national Institute of Industrial Engineers scholarship
An industrial and systems engineering student at Ohio University's Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ College of Engineering and Technology has received the nationally competitive President’s Scholarship from the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE)

Students present research in The Interlink Alliance African American Males forum
Three Honors Tutorial College students from Ohio University had the unique opportunity to participate in a The Interlink Alliance policy planning session.

Apr 19
Blackboard update/outage planned: May 9-10, 2013
OIT has scheduled maintenance for Blackboard from 12:01 am on Thursday, May 9 through 5:00 pm on Friday, May 10 to apply Service Pack 9 and to enable Blackboard’s built-in blog, wiki, and journal tools. During this time window, Blackboard will be unavailable.

Lancaster student doesn’t let anything stand in her way
Ohio University Lancaster April Student of the Month Mystique Hicks is a few classes away from finishing her bachelor's degree despite having Attention Deficit Disorder and being dyslexic.

University trustees discuss investments, guaranteed tuition
The Ohio University Board of Trustees discussed immediate and long-term strategies to support and enhance the core mission of the University during two days of meetings on the Athens campus.

Apr 18
Athens Refresh: Students needed to clean up Palmer Street
Ohio University students are making a great effort to refresh the streets of Athens by implementing a community cleanup after the annual fests. Their next target is Palmer Fest.

Coaching Education program to host free symposium Saturday
The Ohio University coaching education graduate program is hosting its annual symposium on Saturday, April 20 in Athens. The day-long event is free to those interested in pursuing a career in coaching.

STEM Day brings prospective students to campus
On Thursday, April 18, Ohio University welcomes more than 200 prospective scientists, engineers, mathematicians, medical specialists, and technology experts to campus as high school students and their families attend STEM Day.

Apr 17
Libraries' resources stimulate Student Research and Creative Activity Expo
Ohio University recently held its annual Student Research and Creative Activity Expo supported by the Vernon R. and Marion Alden endowment fund. Each year, the Libraries’ presented its own awards to participants.

OHIO proves importance of recycling in RecycleMania
Ohio University's Athens campus finished first among Mid-American Conference (MAC) schools in four categories, according to final RecycleMania results, released Monday.

Apr 15
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!

Apr 12
Queer Studies Graduate Student Conference is April 18-19
The Ohio University LGBT Center will host the first Queer Studies Graduate Student Conference, April 18-19, in Baker University Center.

Scripps Innovation Challenge winners announced
Six Ohio University students shared the $10,000 grand prize of the inaugural Scripps Innovation Challenge on April 11 after presenting their idea for a mobile alarm clock app get more young people to consume news.<br />

Apr 11
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!

Apr 10
Take Back the Night a success in 34th year
Ohio University students and their allies took to the streets to shed light on sexual violence during Take Back the Night.

Apr 5
2013 Graduate School Fair is April 9
The Department of Psychology is hosting the second Annual Graduate School Fair on Tuesday, April 9 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Backdrop Magazine to host charity volleyball tournament April 12
Backdrop Magazine invites students to participate in "It's Backdrop, Beach," (funded by ufund) to celebrate the magazine's spring release and to fundraise for Passion Works Studio.

Japanese students role play social scenes for linguistics class
Chris Thompson chose Japan's communal baths as a lens through which students could study a culture different from their own. But when six Japanese students visited his class last week, the conversation also turned to pop culture commonalities in music, food and sports.

Apr 4
Southern Ohio Copperheads host second Wifflemania tournament
The Southern Ohio Copperheads will host the Wifflemania Wiffleball tournament. It will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 21.

Word on the Street - Social Media [VIDEO]
Join Rachel Bailey as she talks with students in Baker University Center about their social media habits.

Apr 2
Go behind the scenes of the Student Research and Creative Activity Expo
The 2013 Student Research and Creative Activity Expo will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, April 11 at the Convocation Center.

Apr 1
Students to present research at International Space Conference
At the end of May Don Flournoy's class will present animations to a professional audience at the annual International Space Development Conference in San Diego. The class has spent the semester exploring the idea of space solar power.

Mar 31
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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