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$7.5 million gift leads Scripps building effort May 13, 2008
Ohio University President Roderick J. McDavis received a $1 million check Tuesday from Steven L. Schoonover - the first installment in the largest single cash gift from a living alumnus in the history of the institution. The gift will help make possible a new home planned for the Scripps College of Communication.
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| Fulbright applicants boast 59% success rate
Fifty-nine percent of the 22 Ohio University students who applied for Fulbrights this year have landed awards, an unprecedented success rate for the university. The number of awards for 2008-09 now stands at 13, tying a university record set in 2006, and one student is still awaiting word on his application.
| | Vedder develops new college rankings
The U.S. News & World Report college rankings system deserves a D. Distinguished Professor of Economics Richard Vedder believes this so strongly that he's created an entirely new rankings system, which will debut in Forbes magazine's print edition May 19. It hit the online edition Wednesday.
| | Haley and the Coetzee twins: Their stories
In keeping with the spirit of the International Week 2008 theme, "Your World, Your Story," Outlook invited members of our community to interview one another on camera. Today's video features Aiken, S.C., native Haley Duschinski and twins Estienne and Rachelle Coetzee, originally from Bloemfontein, South Africa.
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| Governor's office to fill trustee positions
Three positions on the Ohio University Board of Trustees -- those of two voting members and one student member -- are in the process of being filled by Gov. Ted Strickland's office.
| | Kemper accepts position at Ohio State
Jim Kemper, Ohio University's associate vice president for finance and administration for human resources, has resigned his position effective June 1 to become director for organization and human resource consulting at Ohio State University. He begins his new duties June 2.
| | A collection of research and creativity
A record 550 students will exhibit projects Thursday at the 2008 Research & Creative Activity Expo in the Convocation Center. The seventh annual event constitutes the largest showcase of student research endeavors on campus.
| | Senate OKs resolutions, elects officers
Members of Faculty Senate passed four resolutions and elected new officers at their meeting Monday evening.
| | Mario and Symphonie: Their stories
In keeping with the spirit of the International Week 2008 theme, "Your World, Your Story," Outlook invited members of our community to interview one another on camera. Today's video features Mario Grijalva, originally from Quito, Ecuador, and Akron, Ohio, native Symphonie Smith.
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| 'Exceptional in every way'
While most graduate students are taking out extra loans and scrapping for teaching assistant positions, Nick Engerer will have $115,000 in stipends plus full tuition for his education. No, he's not a trust fund baby. Hailed as one of the top meteorology students at Ohio University, he is the recipient of three prestigious national awards.
| | Engineering students show their impact
Six teams of mechanical engineering students gathered on Saturday to unveil their senior design projects. The projects aimed to use technology to help enhance employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
| | Matt and Haroon: Their world, their stories
In keeping with the spirit and theme of the International Week celebration, "Your World, Your Story," Outlook invited nine individuals to interview one another on camera. Today's video features Cleveland native Matt Rapposelli and Haroon Rashid, originally from Nagarhar, Sherzad, Afghanistan. |
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Wednesday night... Low 52, 40% chance of precipitation.
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'Portraits of Appalachian Women' lecture
Wed, May 14 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Friends of the Library Room, Alden Library 319
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A Taste of Study Abroad
Wed, May 14 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Grover Center
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Professor Promotion Presentation: David Burton
Wed, May 14 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Baker University Center 242
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Educational Benefit forms due May 15
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Participate in dissertation research on Internet use
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Reminder: Benefits open enrollment deadline is May 21
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Register now for free mediation training - class begins May 27
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