Thursday, July 2, 2009 Other Campus News  |  Media  |  OHIO in the News    New provost gets up-close look at OHIO Jul 2, 2009 For her first day on the job, Pam Benoit, Ohio University's new executive vice president and provost covered a lot of ground -- literally and figuratively. Here, Benoit asks tour guide Logan Waldie questions about the landmarks on the historic College Green. Photographer: Kevin Riddell  Top stories Jul 2, 2009 OHIO's links with America's founding fathers [video] A special historical point of pride for Ohio University is that its beginnings are intertwined with the early days of our nation's history.  Full Story...   Dean named at Ohio University-Southern William Willan has been named dean of Ohio University's Southern campus in Ironton. He has served the campus as interim dean since January 2008.  Full Story...   Lancaster informs campus community about viral meningitis case [OUL] Ohio University Lancaster Campus students, faculty and staff are receiving notification that a student has been diagnosed with viral meningitis. The student is attending first summer session at the local campus. Full Story...   Jul 1, 2009 2009 Distinguished Professor named Physics and Astronomy Professor Peter Jung has been selected as the 2009 Distinguished Professor, the university's highest faculty honor. Full Story...   Greenlee named dean of Ohio University-Eastern Richard Greenlee has been named dean of Ohio University's Eastern campus in St. Clairsville, effective July 1. He has served as interim dean of the campus since January 2008. Full Story...   Interim state budget approved Gov. Ted Strickland signed an interim state budget Tuesday that takes effect today, the beginning of fiscal year 2010. The Senate had approved the seven-day interim budget on Monday; House members followed suit on Tuesday. The budget will be in place through July 7.  Full Story...   Jun 29, 2009 University mourns student's death The Ohio University community is mourning the loss of a student who died early Sunday at a Columbus, Ohio, hospital. Bryan Barbin was 18 and had just completed his freshman year.  Full Story...   Classified Senate holds June meeting Ohio University's Classified Senate held its June meeting on Thursday, June 25, in Baker University Center. It was the final meeting for 2008-09 officers Chair Marlene Swartz, Secretary Cheri Tarantelli and Treasurer Linda Cvetan. Full Story...   Board of Trustees approves fiscal 2010 budget The Ohio University Board of Trustees on Friday passed a resolution to approve a balanced budget for the upcoming fiscal year that includes investments in university priorities and gives top officials authority to make adjustments in the event of reduced funding from the state.  Full Story...   Jun 26, 2009 President, Trustees help kick off Rufus Initiative The Rufus Initiative, Ohio University's ambitious project to revamp the way it handles student data, formally got under way on Thursday, June 25, 2009 with a kickoff in the Baker Center Theater. Full Story...   Innovation Center continues to make strong impact on local economy [Research] The silver lining in today's troubled economy? More people aren't waiting for jobs to come to them -- they're starting their own businesses. That's true in Athens County, where entrepreneurs in Ohio University's Innovation Center continued to make a strong impact on the local economy. Full Story...   Outlook archives | Ohio Athletics | University calendar Search Outlook National Weather Service Local Forecast Saturday... Partly cloudy, high 78, 20% chance of precipitation. Saturday night... Low 58, 60% chance of precipitation. Scalia Lab Extended Forecast  News briefs Jul 2, 2009 Memo: Continue focus on conserving resources   Soccer hosts summer clinics July 13-16 [ohiobobcats.com]   Jun 30, 2009 Institutional Equity available to answer questions, concerns   Ohio University closed July 3    Featured events Southern Ohio Copperheads baseball vs. Xenia Athletes in Action Sun, Jul 5  7:30 PM – 10:00 PM   Bob Wren Stadium Details   Jazz at Noon Tue, Jul 7  12:00 PM – 1:00 PM   Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium West Portico Details   Public solar viewing Fri, Jul 10  12:00 PM – 2:00 PM   College Green Details   Find more events University calendar Academic calendar Other calendars  Featured announcements Lot maintenance yields summer parking lot closures Details  Impact Solutions provides assistance for university employees Details  Free films for kids at Athena Cinema Details  Plenty of events on tap this summer at OHIO Details    More announcements Submit an announcement Faculty, staff, student and departmental achievements Grants awarded to university faculty, staff

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