Friday, November 6, 2009 Other Campus News  |  Media  |  OHIO in the News   Expanded Horizons: Laying the foundation Nov 5, 2009 History doctoral student Joe Venosa traveled to the United Kingdom this summer to conduct archival research about British colonial rule in Eritrea, Africa. The aspiring professor's hands-on research was made possible by a Student Enhancement Award. Photographer: Kevin Riddell  Top stories Nov 6, 2009 Watson named Distinguished Osteopathic Surgeon [OU-COM] Keith Watson received the 2009 Distinguished Osteopathic Surgeon award from the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons. The award is presented annually to an ACOS member to recognize outstanding accomplishments and leadership as a surgeon, educator or researcher.  Full Story...   Faculty member named Surgery Mentor of the Year [OU-COM] The national Student Osteopathic Surgical Association recognized OHIO surgeon David Drozek, as Surgery Mentor of the Year. Drozek is an assistant professor of specialty medicine at the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Full Story...   Nov 5, 2009 Journalism school launches iPhone application [Communication] The E.W. Scripps School of Journalism has released the first iPhone application for a school or department of journalism education. The free iPhone app, called "JSchool," is intended to make information about the school's activities more widely available. Full Story...   Grants available for Women’s Health Week programming [OU-COM] Community organizations and agencies in 21 Southeastern Ohio counties are eligible to receive between $500 and $1,300 to plan and conduct conferences, workshops, health fairs and other events to promote the second annual Ohio Women’s Health Week, scheduled for May 1-15, 2010.  Full Story...   Athens author's memoir makes national news [OU Press] The big news in October at Ohio University Press came from a memoir written by a local author, John Thorndike. "The Last of His Mind: A Year in the Shadow of Alzheimer's," Thorndike's fourth book, is a compelling story about a son taking care of his father during his final year of life. Full Story...   Nov 4, 2009 'Trailerpark' makes its Hollywood debut Nearly five months after its premiere at Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium on Ohio University's Athens campus, the feature film "Trailerpark" made its Hollywood debut Thursday night. The film, based on a series of short stories by Russell Banks, was developed and filmed as part of a unique, two-quarter advanced video projects course. Full Story...   Flu Facts: How to handle coughs and sneezes In light of the H1N1 pandemic, it pays to be mindful of how you, and those around you, cough and sneeze. This video offers tips that may increase your chances of staying healthy during a potentially deadly flu outbreak. Full Story...   Fine Arts Notebook: Performances abound This week's notebook takes a look at highly anticipated end-of-quarter performances. The School of Music's Opera Scenes examines aspects of love Nov. 13. The Fall Senior Dance Concert puts student talent on display Nov. 5-7. Full Story...   New HR Web site lists volunteer opportunities in Athens County The Office of Human Resources, in an effort to give faculty, administrators and staff easier access to not-for-profit volunteer opportunities in Athens County, has recently created a listing on the Human Resources Web site. Full Story...   Nov 3, 2009 OHIO publications receive regional honors Two Ohio University publications, Perspectives and Ohio Today magazines, were honored in this year's Pride of CASE V Awards program. The awards competition is sponsored by the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). Full Story...   Nov 2, 2009 OHIO launches 2009-2010 academic marketing campaign Ohio University's 2009-2010 academic marketing campaign is under way with a goal of continuing the university's strategic enrollment growth at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Full Story...   Outlook archives | Ohio Athletics | University calendar Search Outlook National Weather Service Local Forecast Saturday night... Low 46, 5% chance of precipitation. Sunday... Sunny, high 67, 5% chance of precipitation. Scalia Lab Extended Forecast  News briefs Nov 5, 2009 PeopleSoft production servers arrive on site [OIT]   Nov 3, 2009 President holds office hours Wednesday   Nov 2, 2009 Cherokee storyteller to visit campus Nov. 10   Local artist to host campus reception on Friday    Featured events Men's basketball vs. Ohio Valley Fri, Nov 13  7:00 PM – 10:00 PM   Convocation Center Details   OHIO Scholars Day Fri, Nov 13  9:00 AM – 3:00 PM   Baker University Center Details   Ohio Chemistry Contest Sat, Nov 14  9:00 AM – 4:30 PM   Clippinger Laboratory 194 & 1st floor lobby Details   Find more events University calendar Academic calendar Other calendars  Featured announcements Physics and Astronomy Open House is Nov. 7 Details  Seniority parking applications accepted until Dec. 1 Details  Applications for the 2009-2010 Kohei Miura Visiting Professorship are due Nov. 6 Details  Final fall Discovery Day is Saturday Details    More announcements Submit an announcement Faculty, staff, student and departmental achievements Grants awarded to university faculty, staff

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