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It’s
about time to get back to class
By Michael
Murphy
Start with Ohio University’s scenic campus, add dynamic professors
discussing interesting topics and top it off with alumni of all
ages sharing campus memories. Combine this mixture, and you’ll
get four days of fun and enrichment.
The 20th annual Alumni
College, presented by the Alumni Association and the Division of
Lifelong Learning, is scheduled July 19 through 22.
“As an alumni association,
we are always looking for the best way to directly affect the lives
of Bobcats across the country,” says Ralph Amos, assistant
vice president and executive director of alumni relations. “Alumni
College offers the opportunity to return to campus and experience
the best that Ohio University has to offer.”
This year’s program explores a wide range of communication
issues. Join Professor of Telecommunications David Mould and Assistant
Professor of Political Science Michael Burton in a discussion about
how global media affects public opinion. Listen as Trustee Professor
of English Samuel Crowl explores “The Great Communicator: A
History of Shakespeare on Film.” Watch as Larry Nighswander,
director of the School of Visual Communication, presents photos
taken during his stint as picture editor at National Geographic
magazine.
“We all strive to effectively communicate in our daily lives,”
says Connie Romine, associate executive director of alumni relations.
“These outstanding faculty will demonstrate that the power
of listening and the art of sharp dialogue are more useful techniques
than we might think.”
Alumni also can attend an estate planning seminar conducted by Alumni
Association Board of Directors member and financial planner Jeff
Chaddock and sign up for golf and tennis lessons with Division of
Campus Recreation instructors.
The weekend begins July 19 with Director of Choral Activities Peter
Jarjisian leading alumni in song on “Spirit Night.” On
July 20, participants will attend a performance of Ohio Valley Summer
Theater’s “Cheaper by the Dozen.” The evening includes
a pre-show dinner and a discussion with the director. A July 21
dinner at Baker University Center Ballroom wraps up the weekend’s
activities.
Alumni will reside at the recently renovated Shively Hall, and all
meals will be served at Nelson Dining Hall.
“Alumni College is the best way to return to campus,”
Amos says. “We expect this year to really set the standard
for future Alumni College events.”
For Alumni College updates, check the World Wide Web at www.ohiou.edu/alumnicollege/
or contact the Alumni Association at (740) 593-4300 or alumni@ohio.edu.
Michael Murphy, BSJ and BA ’02, is the student events assistant
for Alumni Relations.
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