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Teachers experience astrophysics research [Research News] Jul 3, 2008
Faculty members Mangala Sharma and Joe Shields led high school science teachers from Ross, Adams and Brown counties on a visit to the university's MDM Observatory near Tucson, Ariz. During the visit, the teachers gained firsthand experience with astronomical research.
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| Ohio Athletics to launch 'Bobcat Renaissance' [ohiobobcats.com]
Ohio Director of Athletics Jim Schaus introduced "Bobcat Renaissance," a new long-term vision for Ohio Athletics, at a press conference on Wednesday. The new initiative incorporates several tenets, including developing a strategic plan, building relationships and obtaining long-term financial stability, as well as adjustments to some administrative positions.
| | University names new alumni director
Graham Stewart begins work Monday as assistant vice president for alumni relations and executive director of the Ohio University Alumni Association. He comes to Athens via the University of Buffalo, where he served as the associate vice president for alumni relations.
| | Fidler bids HTC farewell to assume new role
On Tuesday, Ann Fidler officially stepped into her new role as interim associate provost for strategic initiatives, following a six-year tenure as dean of the Honors Tutorial College. She recently sat down with Outlook to reflect on her years with HTC and discuss her new role with the university.
| | Appointments made in offices of Institutional Equity, University Ombudsman
Two staff members return to their roots and two others take the helm as interims with Executive Vice President and Provost Kathy Krendl's appointment of Laura Myers to head the Office for Institutional Equity and Merle Graybill to handle ombudsman duties.
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| New research funding available this fall [Research News]
The Vice President for Research will offer additional funding for new faculty research, scholarship and creative projects this fall through the Ohio University Research Committee (OURC) awards program. Faculty may submit proposals for the fall review, the deadline for which is October 9 this year, or for the spring review, which will accept submissions until January 29, 2009.
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| Electrical outage leads to IT interruptions
Ohio University's Office of Information Technology will continue to monitor and address problems caused by a power outage last week that created a series of IT system interruptions.
| | Seuss-a-Paloossa? Ooey-Gooey Science?
This summer, three of Ohio University's regional campuses welcome students, from kindergartners to eighth-graders, to have fun while they learn. The Chillicothe, Lancaster and Southern campuses have offered opportunities for younger students to explore and create for more than 20 years. New this summer: the Southern campus' Ohio Horse Park will give young horse lovers a chance to learn horsemanship skills.
| | All you need is... paint
Summer in Athens is synonymous with renovation. Roads are repaved and the smell of fresh paint is in the air. One South Green paint job, however, is far from ordinary. Artist Douglas Arnold returned to Ohio University June 23-27 to restore a mural he painted as a resident of Weld Hall in 1972.
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| Trustees approve $657.8 million budget
The Ohio University Board of Trustees today approved a $657.8 million balanced budget for the 2009-10 fiscal year and extended a new five-year contract to President Roderick J. McDavis, voting to include a pay increase, his first in two years.
| | Bible delivers IT update to trustees
Ohio University's Office of Information Technology has made significant strides in the year since Brice Bible took the helm as chief information officer. Bible shared those accomplishments Thursday at the Board of Trustees Resources Committee meeting. He also identified additional investments that are still necessary. |
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National Weather Service Local Forecast
Sunday night... Low 64, 20% chance of precipitation.
Monday... Partly cloudy, high 88, 10% chance of precipitation. |
Scalia Lab Extended Forecast
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Athenian Toastmasters meeting
Tue, Jul 8 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Human Resource and Training Center 241
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Under the Elms concert series
Wed, Jul 9 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
College Green
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A Conversation About Diabetes
Wed, Jul 9 5:15 PM – 7:00 PM
Baker Center 341
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CATS shuttle service offline for the summer
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Baker Center Post Office closed July 4-18
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Summer events calendar now available online
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Sports physicals offered at Ohio University for public school students
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