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 | In the Spotlight: Students educate peers about organ donation
Kristen Miller, Tonya Trace, Cassandra Weaver and Ashlee Young volunteered to become peer educators in the 'Second Chances: Enhancing and Saving Lives' program funded by the Ohio Department of Health, Second Chance Trust Fund. They hope to dispel some of the myths and misunderstandings of organ donation. Full Story...
| | RSVP puts up big numbers
This is the third in a series of four stories featuring member agencies of United Appeal for Athens County. <BR><BR>Representing one of the largest volunteer groups in the nation -- the elderly -- the Athens County Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) exhibits the 2003 United Appeal campaign theme "Do Something Big" in both manpower and service hours. Full Story...
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| A league of contenders, part three
In the realm of highly coveted national and international scholarships, the Ivy schools have dominated the winners' circles. But Ohio University is gaining ground by nurturing students to exceed even their own expectations. Full Story...
| | A league of contenders, part two
In the realm of highly coveted national and international scholarships, the Ivy schools have dominated the winners' circles. But Ohio University is gaining ground by nurturing students to exceed even their own expectations. Full Story...
| | Married couple shares art, teaching and success
Artists Marilyn and Gerry Westgerdes are two people connected through their work on many different levels. The couple, married for 32 years after meeting at art school in Los Angeles, teaches art at Ohio University Zanesville and both have sculptures at branches of the Muskingum County Library System. Full Story...
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| Ohio University installs solar systems
Modern technology continues to play a major role at Ohio University. The University recently installed three solar-powered photovoltaic (PV) systems as part of a $16,000 project that has made the campus greener and more fiscally friendly. Full Story...
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| Funeral services for Kyle Luginbuhl announced
Services for Ohio University student Kyle Luginbuhl, a junior in the Russ College of Engineering and Technology who died early Thursday, Jan. 1, have been announced. Full Story...
| | Gates Foundation-Ross County Scholars Fund Fact Sheet
Chillicothe native Larry A. Gates and his wife, Mary, are helping Ross County students realize their ambitions by establishing a major scholarship fund that will eventually total approximately $10 million. Full Story...
| | Gates Foundation-Ross County Scholars Fund eligible high schools
Chillicothe native Larry A. Gates and his wife, Mary, are helping Ross County students realize their ambitions by establishing a major scholarship fund that will eventually total approximately $10 million. Full Story...
| | Gates Scholarship Fund opens doors of opportunity for Ross County students seeking college education
Chillicothe native Larry A. Gates and his wife, Mary, are helping Ross County students realize their ambitions by establishing a major scholarship fund that will eventually total approximately $10 million. Full Story...
| | Larry A. Gates Fact Sheet
Chillicothe native Larry A. Gates and his wife, Mary, are helping Ross County students realize their ambitions by establishing a major scholarship fund that will eventually total approximately $10 million. Full Story...
| | Student/community chorus forming at OUE
Ohio University Eastern is establishing a choral ensemble beginning in January consisting of students, faculty, alumni and community members. Full Story...
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| Home health care makes a big difference
The Appalachian Community Visiting Nurses Association, Hospice & Health Services (ACVNAH&HS) understands best what Dorothy says in "The Wizard of Oz": "There's no place like home." It perfectly demonstrates this year's United Appeal for Athens County campaign theme, "Do Something Big," the understanding that a small gift can translate into something much more meaningful. Full Story...
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| New York actor makes Ohio University directing debut
Shelley Delaney, newly appointed Assistant Professor of Acting, is no stranger to the conflict in the play she is currently directing at the School of Theater. The play, Top Girls by Caryl Churchill, is about a woman's struggle to survive in harsh social circumstances. Full Story...
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| 11-03-03 Ohio University Outlook: In the Media 9-29-03
Ohio University appearances in the media Full Story...
| | Faculty promoted at Ohio University-Zanesville
University professors receive promotions only after years of scholarly research and service to community and university, while still maintaining a rigorous teaching schedule and advising plenty of students. This fall, four faculty members at Ohio University-Zanesville met these requirements and advanced in university rank Full Story...
| | Holiday founder to join Kwanzaa events on campus
Maulana Karenga, creator of Kwanzaa and the Nguzo Saba, will deliver his keynote address, "Practicing the Seven Principles: The Cooperative Creation of Good," at the 14th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration and Dinner at 6 p.m. Nov. 9 in the Baker University Center Ballroom. Full Story...
| | Ohio University restores, creates wetlands as part of runway extension project
In an effort to mitigate the environmental disturbance caused by the airport runway extension, Ohio University, with the help of designers and contractors, has restored one area of designated wetlands and will create four acres of wetlands near Hebbardsville Farm. Full Story...
| | Ohio University statement regarding Athens Halloween incidents
We are very concerned about the increase in unruly behavior surrounding this year's Halloween celebration in Athens. Most in attendance behaved responsibly, but too many did not. While most of those identified as offenders were not Ohio University students, we remain concerned that guests of our students and other visitors to Athens have threatened the safety of the community. Full Story...
| | Ohio University to close Nov. 11
Ohio University will close Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of the national Veterans Day holiday. Full Story...
| | Survey to assess student engagement
In an effort to assess, encourage and advance the level of student engagement at Ohio University, the Office of Institutional Research, in October, issued the Ohio University Faculty Survey of Student Engagement (FSSE) to all University faculty members. Full Story...
| | University Hosts One-Man Musical Drama for Black History Awareness Month
Zanesville, OH - In celebration of Black History Month, Ohio University - Zanesville will host a national tour of a one-man, one-act musical drama entitled "Expectations of Triumph" at noon on Thursday, February 5 in the Elson Hall Auditorium. Full Story...
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| In the Spotlight: Roth relives childhood through collecting
Ohio University systems administrator Don Roth began collecting 20 years ago as a way of "reliving [his] childhood." Currently, his collection includes two pinball machines, one jukebox and "way too many old TVs," which he mostly uses for parts. Full Story...
| | Lancaster Campus establishes the Scott Shepherd Scholarship
Ohio University's Lancaster Campus announced that a communications scholarship has been established in honor of Scott Shepherd, the late director of student services at the Lancaster Campus. Full Story...
| | Ohio University and Athens home to many returned Peace Corps volunteers
Ohio University's recent homecoming parade brought together many organizations representing the campus and community. Among these organizations were the Athens Area Returned Peace Corps Volunteers, whose members carried flags from their countries of service. The returned volunteers include students, faculty and staff members, and others who are living, working or retired in the community. Full Story...
| | Ohio University institution collaborates with community, government agencies to clean up Raccoon Creek
Traveling 112 miles, Raccoon Creek is one of Ohio's largest streams, running through six counties before emptying into the Ohio River. As tranquil as it may seem, the creek is contaminated with acid mine drainage and the delicate ecosystem is in jeopardy. Thanks to the efforts of many individuals and organizations, including Ohio University's Institute for Local Government Administration and Rural Development (ILGARD), restoration of Raccoon Creek is underway. Full Story...
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| A league of contenders, part one
In the realm of highly coveted national and international scholarships, the Ivy schools have dominated the winners' circles. But Ohio University is gaining ground by nurturing students to exceed even their own expectations. Full Story...
| | Academic achievement award recognizes student scholars
All college students enjoy acknowledgment of their hard work in academics. The King-Chavez-Parks and Templeton student scholars who excel in their studies, with at least a 3.3 accumulative grade-point average, find such recognition in an academic achievement award given annually by the President's Office for University Diversity. This year was the second for the academic achievement award. Full Story...
| | Ohio University to close Nov. 27-28
Ohio University will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27, for Thanksgiving and Friday, Nov. 28, in observance of Columbus Day. Full Story...
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| In the beginning, there was radio
I started my association with Ohio University as a second semester sophomore student in the winter of 1947. I came to campus intending to major in theater and, indeed, my undergraduate major was in that area. But something exciting was taking place... Full Story...
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| 'Father' of artificial organs to speak at Ohio University
Willem Kolff, inventor of kidney dialysis and winner of the 2003 Russ Prize, will speak about his inventions from 10:10 to 11 a.m. on Oct. 13 at Ohio University's Irvine Auditorium on the West Green. The event is free and open to the public. Full Story...
| | Author Keith Boykin to speak on Hip-Hop and homosexuality
Keith Boykin, a powerful political and social voice for the black and gay community, will present "Hip-Hop, Homothugs and Homosexuality, The Down-low on the Down Low" at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20 at Baker University Center Ballroom. Full Story...
| | Bicentennial Homecoming 2003 kicks off on Thursday
Ohio University's Bicentennial Homecoming 2003, Oct. 9-12, is chock-full of activities that will appeal to alumni, faculty, staff, students and the community. Activities include alumni gatherings, sporting events, musical and theatrical entertainment, book signings, tailgate parties and a parade. Full Story...
| | New director named to Ohio University School of Visual Communication
Terrill (Terry) E. Eiler has been named the director of the School of Visual Communication at Ohio University for a five-year term effective Sept. 1. He is the school?s co-founder and third director. Full Story...
| | Oct. 20 seminar examines thyroid disease in the elderly
The fall series of Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine's Geriatric Education Series continues Monday, Oct. 20, with Frank Schwartz, M.D., director of the Appalachian Rural Health Institute Diabetes/Endocrine Center, presenting "Thyroid Disease in the Elderly." Full Story...
| | Ohio University professor researching new trends in eating disorders
An overzealous approach to fitness can be harmful, says Dana Heller Levitt, Ph.D., assistant professor of counseling and higher education at Ohio University, who has found new information on eating disorders and a new approach to look at the problem. Full Story...
| | Ohio University to host regional flight safety conference
Student aviators from six schools will compete in regional college flight safety conference Oct. 14-18. The conference, hosted by Ohio University Department of Aviation in the Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ College of Engineering and Technology, will feature competitions in landing, navigation, and flight simulation. Full Story...
| | Professor establishes scholarships
In celebration of the Bicentennial Campaign, Ohio University has launched the largest fund-raising efforts in its history, and faculty participation has played a significant role. Ray Stephens, professor and director of the School of Accountancy, is setting his own goals to ensure success in the program. Full Story...
| | Regional Higher Education announces search committee for Eastern Campus dean
Ohio University Vice President for Regional Higher Education Charles Bird announced that he has selected the members of the Ohio University Eastern Campus Dean Search Committee. Full Story...
| | Residence hall computer sale begins Oct. 21
As a result of computer upgrades in the residence halls over the summer, Ohio University will be selling approximately 1,800 computers to registered students, Oct. 21-24. Full Story...
| | Students can investigate job, internship opportunities during Communication Career Connection
Ohio University's College of Communication will hold its annual Communication Career Connection (CCC), a career fair designed for students to interact with communication employers for both internships and entry-level employers, from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, in the Baker University Center Ballroom. Full Story...
| | WOUB-TV documentary on history of Marietta to air statewide on PBS stations
"Opening the Door West: The Ohio Company of Associates" is a new historical feature documentary that tells the story of the 48 men of the Ohio Company who, despite inhospitable conditions and other challenges, created a settlement in Marietta, Ohio, that they hoped would become a model city for the new West. Full Story...
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| Lachman in focus
Ed Lachman, A.S.C. was on campus in early October to receive the College of Fine Arts' 2003 Distinguished Alumni Award from the School of Film. During his three days at the school, he met with film students individually and in workshops. Full Story...
| | Leona Hughes receives prestigious Founders Citation
Ohio University alumna Leona Hughes will receive a 2003-04 Founders Citation at the Alumni Awards Gala on Friday, Oct. 10, at Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium. Full Story...
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| Lachman in focus - video
Ed Lachman, A.S.C. was on campus in early October to receive the College of Fine Arts' 2003 Distinguished Alumni Award from the School of Film. During his three days at the school, he met with film students individually and in workshops. Full Story...
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| AMVETS gift supports diabetes research at Ohio University
Representatives of AMVETS recently presented a $15,000 check to Ohio University researcher and Goll-Ohio Eminent Scholar John Kopchick at the Konneker Research Laboratory. Full Story...
| | Gary Lockwood named interim associate dean
Gary Lockwood, assistant professor of Engineering Technology and division coordinator of the University Division at Ohio University Lancaster Campus, has been named interim associate dean. Full Story...
| | Robe Leadership Institute trains engineering leaders of tomorrow
The T. Richard and Eleanora K. Robe Leadership Institute prepares students in the Russ College of Engineering and Technology to leave Ohio University not only as prepared professionals, but also confident leaders, through a variety of programs, activities and seminars. Full Story...
| | University's bicentennial is statewide news
Ohio University's bicentennial is a newsworthy event across the state. TV stations in Cincinnati and Columbus broadcast interviews focused on the 200th year celebration year with the opening of fall quarter. The university will mark its official bicentennial on Founders Day Feb. 18, 2004. Full Story...
| | Willem Kolff video from Ohio Extra
2003 Russ Prize winner and "father" of artificial organs Willem Kolff has saved over a million lives with his inventions, including the kidney dialysis machine. Watch a clip from an "Ohio Extra" that focused on his work. Full Story...
| | William Golding's 'Lord of the Flies' adapted for the stage
William Golding's famous first novel, "Lord of the Flies," began a literary career which led to the Nobel Prize for Literature. Now, "Lord of the Flies" has been adapted for the stage and will be presented by the Ohio School of Theater as their season-opener for 2003-2004. Full Story...
| | Writers Harvest to benefit Southeastern Ohio Food Bank
Ohio University's Program in Creative Writing will host a benefit reading by three critically acclaimed writers at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 23, in Irvine Auditorium. Full Story...
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| Education lecture series addresses achievement gap
| | Ohio University, community members can help Make a Difference
The Ohio University Center for Community Service is offering students and others the opportunity to participate in Make a Difference Day, the national day of service, Saturday, Oct. 25, through "LOVE LUGGAGE," which involves creating special luggage for foster care children. Full Story...
| | Students receive networking opportunities
As students got their shoes polished and suit pressed, more than 100 employers set up in the Convocation Center and Baker Center Ballroom in preparation for the annual fall University career fair held Wednesday, Oct. 8, and for the College of Communication's annual fall career fair held Monday, Oct. 13. More than 1,600 students attended both fairs. Full Story...
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| Fashion from 1804-2004
Faculty Feature: Sky Cone continues Bicentennial Colloquia series with "Cycles of Fashion, 1804-2004." Full Story...
| | Former student heads Indonesian initiative
Stellar Staff: For Rick Kraince, a veteran of Ohio University's Southeast Asian Studies Program, experience, research and education have come full circle. <BR>In conjunction with the University's recently awarded grant from the U.S. Department of State, Kraince has been named special projects manager for the Center for International Studies. Full Story...
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| Lausche Heating Plant will burn coal again on Tuesday
After shutting down the coal boiler on July 10 for construction purposes, the Ohio University's Lausche Heating Plant will begin burning coal again on Tuesday, Oct. 28. Full Story...
| | Mo Rocca set to rock Mem Aud
The Ohio University Program Council (UPC) is proud to present Mo Rocca on Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 8 p.m. in Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium. Rocca is a senior political correspondent on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" and is the host of Court TV's "Smoking Gun TV." Full Story...
| | Ohio University Dean Gary Neiman elected to ASAHP board of directors
Gary S. Neiman, Ph.D., was elected in September to serve a three-year term as director on the 10-member board of directors for the Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions (ASAHP). Full Story...
| | Ohio University professor receives Hurston/Wright LEGACY Award
Zakes Mda, professor of English, has won the first prize in the 2003 Hurston/Wright LEGACY Award? for his book, "The Heart of Redness" published by Farrar Straus Giroux. The prize of $10,000 and a statuette were awarded at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 11. Full Story...
| | Ohio University staff member receives Fulbright to work in Ireland
Karin Sandell, director of the Center for Teaching Excellence at Ohio University, recently received a Fulbright Senior Specialists grant in education at National College of Ireland. Full Story...
| | Resource Fair draws larger crowd in second year
Ohio University Business and Residence Services hosted the Conferences and Meetings Resource Fair on Oct. 22, at Bromley Hall and the event went off without a hitch. Full Story...
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| Classified employees recognized for service at outdoor ceremony
Ohio University hosted the 34th Annual Service Awards Program on Nov. 22, in front of Nelson Commons. The reception, which was held outdoors for the first time, was held to recognize bargaining and non-bargaining classified employees who have or will complete 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 or 35 years of service at Ohio University this year. Full Story...
| | Decay forces removal of ash tree
Because of the safety hazard posed by severe decay, a large Ash tree on the College Green will be removed on Saturday, Oct. 25. Full Story...
| | Legacy of Chinese exchange remains after 25 years
This month marks the 25th anniversary of Ohio University's involvement in the restoration of Sino-American communications, a line that had been broken since World War II. Full Story...
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| Faculty Feature: Shiyong Wu
Shiyong Wu's interest in teaching, research and technology commercialization attracted him to Ohio University, where he hopes to pursue a career that involves all three areas. Full Story...
| | Graduate students train for foreign service
Three Ohio University graduate students have already worked abroad as commissioned officers in the U.S. Army, and are now pursuing degrees in international affairs as part of their extensive training to become Foreign Area Officers (FAOs). Full Story...
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| Former College of Business chair to speak about ethics in influencing people
Paul Hersey will be speaking on "Ethics in Influencing People" from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, in the Forum Theater in the Radio-Television (RTV) Building at Ohio University. Full Story...
| | Navajo textile designer/weaver to demonstrate techniques
Renowned Navajo weaver, respected textile designer and innovator D.Y. Begay will present her knowledge of Navajo weaving in a public demonstration and lecture on Nov. 5 at 6 p.m. at the Kennedy Museum of Art. Full Story...
| | ROTC labs teach real-life leadership skills
Leadership labs are just one reason that Ohio University's ROTC program is ranked 30th nationwide and first among colleges and universities in Ohio, according to the latest annual rating published by the U.S. Army's Cadet Command, Fort Monroe, Va. Full Story...
| | Tadeusz Malinski receives GEMI Fund Award
Ohio University Marvin & Ann Dilley White Professor Tadeusz Malinski was one of seven recipients of the GEMI Fund Award on Thursday, Oct. 23, in Boston. Louis Ignarro, the 1998 Nobel Prize laureate in Physiology and Medicine, presented the award to Malinski at the ceremony.<BR> Full Story...
| | Thursday evening events offer unique view of current exhibition
Mark your calendars for this continuing series of special Gallery Talks at the Kennedy Museum of Art, centered on the exhibition project Appalachians: A Contemporary Cultural Perspective. Celebrating the rich diversity of present-day Appalachia, this exciting multi-disciplinary project features an exhibition, literary and film symposia, children's programs, studio tours and much, much more! It is a true community and regional effort with components taking place at numerous venues across the region. Full Story...
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| Book signing to honor Konneker
In recognition of Wilfred Konneker's significant career achievements, as well as of the Konnekers' consistent support of Ohio University, a new biography, "Chain Reactions: The Life of Wilfred R. Konneker," will be launched at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Ohio University Inn. Wilfred Konneker will sign copies of the book at that time. Full Story...
| | Book signing to honor author of bicentennial book
Betty Hollow, author of "Ohio University, 1804-2004: The Spirit of a Singular Place," will be honored at a reception and book signing from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, in the 1804 Lounge of Baker University Center. The public is invited to attend. Full Story...
| | Ohio University prepares for Athens' Halloween event
Ohio University is readying itself for the annual Athens Halloween Street Party the weekend of Saturday, Nov. 1. The university's focus remains the personal safety of students and protecting campus property. Full Story...
| | Specialized brain helped ancient reptiles fly and hunt
Pterosaurs, which emerged as the first flying vertebrates during the age of dinosaurs, could grow as large as an airplane but soared through the skies with ease. New research suggests that a specialized brain and inner ear structure helped these ancient reptiles to fly and target their prey, a finding that could give scientists insight into the evolution of the brain and visual system. Full Story...
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| Enhancements heighten Ohio football gameday atmosphere
When the Ohio Bobcat football team defeated Southeast Missouri to begin its 2003 season, fans in attendance at Peden Stadium had as much to cheer about off the field as on it. Full Story...
| | Extended orientation prepares students for college success
Ohio University's extended orientation is designed to prepare new students to make the academic and social adjustments to college life to lay the foundation for a successful college career. Full Story...
| | New move-in process huge success
As students prepared for yet another year, packing everything needed for 10 months, parents finally had something to look forward to on the dreaded move-in day. In the past, students had two days to move in, causing widespread frustration. This year, the process spanned four days. Full Story...
| | Two local food festivals Sept. 13
This weekend the Ohio PawPaw Grower?s Association welcomes local farmers and residents to experience the pawpaw, a common native tree fruit in North America. The fifth annual festival takes place at Lake Snowden near Albany, Ohio, and serves everything from traditional pawpaws to pawpaw beer and pawpaw food. Full Story...
| | Velkominn, chroesawa, taggapin, bienvenue
Keeping everything straight can be overwhelming when you're in a new country, far away from your family, but the Office of International Student and Faculty Services (ISFS) at Ohio University helps international students, faculty, staff, scholars and their dependents sort things out. Full Story...
| | Volunteer Fair showcases community service opportunities
Ohio University students can investigate volunteer opportunities on campus and in the community at the Volunteer Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, on the West Portico of Templeton-Blackburn Memorial Auditorium. Full Story...
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| College of Arts and Sciences Distinguished Alumni Award ceremony set for Sept. 19
The College of Arts and Sciences will honor alumni and friends at the annual Distinguished Alumni Award ceremony on Sept. 19 at the Baker University Center. Full Story...
| | College of Education announces new faculty
| | Dining halls partner with local farmers for homegrown food
Since 2001, Ohio University has made it a point to bring the grange closer to home by participating in the farm to college program, which provides an outlet for local farmers to sell their homegrown products for use in campus dining halls. Full Story...
| | Dining halls partner with local farmers for homegrown food video clip
Since 2001, Ohio University has made it a point to bring the grange closer to home by participating in the farm to college program, which provides an outlet for local farmers to sell their homegrown products for use in campus dining halls. Full Story...
| | Farm to College video clip
Since 2001, Ohio University has made it a point to bring the grange closer to home by participating in the farm to college program, which provides an outlet for local farmers to sell their homegrown products for use in campus dining halls. Full Story...
| | Frank Van Graas kicks off Bicentennial Colloquia
Faculty Feature: Frank van Graas kicks off Bicentennial Colloquia Full Story...
| | John Newton Templeton: His legacy lives on
John Newton Templeton became the first African American to graduate from Ohio University Sept. 17, 1828. This is the first in a three-part series in honor of the 175th anniversary of his historic achievement. Full Story...
| | Student Spotlight: Cara Lewis
Cara Lewis is a member of the first class of Templeton Scholars. Full Story...
| | University celebrates 175th anniversary of first black graduate
From slavery to higher learning, Ohio University's first Black graduate, John Newton Templeton, dedicated his life to extending education to African-Americans long after also becoming the first student of color to receive an undergraduate degree in the Northwest Territory on Sept. 17, 1828. Full Story...
| | Update on health care benefits from President Glidden
Update on health care benefits from President Glidden Full Story...
| | Workshops help educators improve local schools
To meet the needs of public schools struggling to improve their standings under the Ohio Department of Education's "Continuous Improvement" plan, Ohio University Zanesville Campus is offering two workshops that will offer support to specific educators, assisting them in this process. Full Story...
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| 2003 State of the University video clip
Ohio University President Robert Glidden delivered the annual State of the University Address Sept. 18. Full Story...
| | Beth Stocker receives prestigious Founders Citation
Ohio University alumna Beth Kilpatrick Stocker received a 2003-04 Founders Citation on Sept. 27 at the Honors Convocation ceremony on the university's Athens campus. She became the second person to receive a citation this year, following Professor Emeritus Eric Wagner. Full Story...
| | Eric Wagner to receive first 2003-04 Founders Citation on Sept. 19
Ohio University Professor Emeritus Eric Wagner will receive the first 2003-04 Founders Citation on Sept. 19 at the College of Arts and Sciences Distinguished Alumni Award ceremony. Full Story...
| | Founders Citations awarded for first time in 26 years
As Ohio University continues its bicentennial celebration, the university's Board of Trustees will present its highest honor, the Founders Citation, to twelve distinguished individuals. The board last awarded the citation in 1977. Full Story...
| | Glidden retirement announcement
At the 2003 State of the University address President Glidden announces his plans to retire. Full Story...
| | Ohio University Board of Trustees reviews results of retirement initiative designed to cut costs
In an ongoing effort to achieve the most cost-efficient operation possible, Ohio University?s workforce was reduced by 143 staff members from September 2002 to September 2003, it was reported to the Ohio University Board of Trustees during its regular meeting today (Sept. 19). Full Story...
| | Ohio University President Robert Glidden details progress, announces plans to retire at annual address
While detailing Ohio University's ongoing initiatives and challenging faculty, staff and students to continue efforts to strive for excellence, President Robert Glidden, 66, used the occasion of his annual State of the University address to announce his plans for retirement, effective June 30, 2004. Full Story...
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| 26th Annual Honors Convocation Sept. 27
Professor of psychology Kenneth A. Holroyd, who received last year?s Distinguished Professor Award, will deliver the keynote address for the 26th annual Ohio University Honors Convocation at noon. Saturday, Sept. 27, in the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. Full Story...
| | Living history at Gettysburg
In April of 2000 Ohio University Southern Campus took students to Gettysburg as a history class and as a service-learning project for the park. Electronic Media students and a staff person went along to document the event. This video clip is an excerpt from a ten-minute documentary that resulted. Full Story...
| | Mission Statement 1: A Distinctive Undergraduate Education
The foundation of the Ohio University undergraduate experience is the general education program, which provides active learning opportunities, gives a breadth of learning experiences, hones creativity and engenders a commitment to lifelong learning. Full Story...
| | Southern Campus trip to Gettysburg - video clip
In April of 2000 Ohio University Southern Campus took students to Gettysburg as a history class and as a service-learning project for the park. Electronic Media students and a staff person went along to document the event. This video clip is an excerpt from a ten-minute documentary that resulted. Full Story...
| | Southern program allows students to learn and live history
The Education on Location program offers low-cost trips to locations around the world that allow students to experience first hand what they have read about in textbooks. Full Story...
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| A memory of a man
It seems a curious thing -- after spending some few hours drifting through a jumble of memories, recollections from 44 years spent as a professor, an ombudsman, a citizen of Ohio University and Athens -- that the event that keeps returning to me in most vivid detail had little to do with me. Except, perhaps, for what it taught me about the triumph of one man, about his beauty and strength in rising from ashes of degradation and despair. Full Story...
| | Baldwins demonstrate commitment to higher education with endowment to Lancaster campus
Nearly 40 years of teaching college students, and advising those who want to teach, gave Associate Professor Emeritus of Mathematics Gary Baldwin a special understanding of their needs. His concern led him to make a gift to Ohio University's Bicentennial Campaign to create the Baldwin Education Scholarship. Full Story...
| | Bobcat punter reenacts legend
It was a magnificent autumn day in 1953. The shimmering sun was visible over Ewing Hall. Coach Carroll Widdoes approached Lowell "Duke" Anderson, an Ohio University football player. Without any hesitation, and in a very snappy manner, he ordered Duke to appear in front of Cutler Hall in his football uniform. "I'll be expecting you in 45 minutes," Widdoes said. "But Coach," replied Duke, "what's going on? We just had practice, and I've showered and dressed." "You heard my order," was Widdoes' response. Full Story...
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| Chillicothe's Wellness Center opens to campus and community
Thanks to the help of the Ohio University Chillicothe Campus Health and Wellness Committee and Michelle Pitstick, coordinator for the new Health and Wellness Center, many new services are now available for those seeking ways to improve their health. Full Story...
| | College students flock to Ohio University Zanesville
Each September for the past several years, officials at Ohio University Zanesville Campus have been pleased to report growing enrollment numbers for the new academic year. Full Story...
| | Fall festival on Ohio University Zanesville Campus
As the leaves and temperatures begin to drop, students on the Zanesville Campus celebrate the season with their annual "Fallfest." This year's festival will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the campus green. Full Story...
| | Free art, music, dancing and literature events at national conference
When the leaves begin to change as October rolls around, the Office of Personal and Professional Development at Ohio University Zanesville Campus kicks into high gear in anticipation of an event that provides another of the cultural opportunities for which Zanesville seems to be famous of late. Full Story...
| | Mission Statement 3: Excellence in research
Ohio University promotes research through support for creative activity and the search for new information, knowledge and understanding. Full Story...
| | OhioLINK's Electronic Journal Center grows to 4 million articles
OhioLINK's innovative Electronic Journal Center (EJC) provides an extraordinary body of academic research articles with worldwide access for Ohio University researchers. Full Story...
| | Zanesville jumpstarts preschool education
This fall, Ohio University Zanesville Campus will join Jumpstart, a national program that pairs college students with preschool students who are struggling in Head Start or in early classroom experiences. Full Story... |
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| A trusted right-hand
Alan Geiger, assistant to the president and secretary to the board of trustees, retired June 30 from Ohio University after 40 years of service. Geiger sat down with 'Outlook' writer Mary Reed about a week before his last day on the job. Full Story...
| | Ohio University community mourns international student
The Ohio University community is mourning the loss of a student who was found dead Sunday afternoon in the Hocking River after he apparently was struck in a two-car accident while he was walking across the Richland Avenue bridge the night before. Full Story...
| | Ohio University to close July 4, 2007
Ohio University will be closed Wednesday, July 4, in observance of the national Independence Day holiday. Full Story...
| | Smith credits new alcohol strategies with drop in Judiciaries cases
The number of Ohio University Judiciaries cases involving student alcohol violations dropped more than 32 percent in 2006-07 compared to the year before, a decline Vice President for Student Affairs Kent Smith attributes to new university strategies to reduce high-risk drinking. Full Story...
| | The people behind the names
The Ohio University Board of Trustees last week named a new residence hall and two Baker University Center destinations in honor of two individuals and a group credited with making significant contributions to the university committee. Here's a little more about the people behind the names. Full Story...
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| Looking for some good summer reads?
If you're looking to fill out your summer reading list, look no further than the Ohio University Press. Full Story...
| | Mapping the mind [Perspectives]
As a child growing up in the corn fields of northern Iowa, Associate Professor and Chair of Printmaking Karla Hackenmiller was forced to use her imagination. The rites and rituals of Catholicism that were an important part of her everyday life helped the nascent artist escape the boredom of the rural Midwest. Her journey through the worlds of art and science finds her now gaining a reputation in the art world for her intricate prints that explore the gray matter of the brain and the dreams it conjures. Full Story...
| | Playing to learn
A unique partnership between Ohio University graduate students and local middle schools -- known as Science and Technology Enrichment for Appalachian Middle-Schoolers or, more commonly, as STEAM -- seeks to improve middle-schoolers' science skills while creating a network of graduate students, local teachers and Ohio University faculty. Full Story...
| | University mourns death of second international student
For the second time in less than a week, the Ohio University community has experienced the loss of an international student. Likondwa "Liko" Phiri, 25, a senior computer science major, died in a car accident Sunday night while on a visit to his home country of Zambia. Full Story...
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| From beat box to soap box
Hip hop is about many things, but most participants in this week's Sixth Annual Hip Hop Congress National Conference at Ohio University agree that the art form's primary goal is to give a voice to the voiceless. Full Story...
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| A legacy of leadership
College of Business Dean Glenn Corlett retired June 30 after 10 years at the helm of the college from which he graduated in 1965. He participated in an interview with Outlook writer Mary Reed from Leipzig, Germany, where he is teaching with the Global Competitiveness Program. Full Story...
| | WOUB garners three Emmy awards [WOUB]
The WOUB Center for Public Media's documentary "Passion Works: A Story of Flying" and the high school football show "Gridiron Glory" were honored with Emmy awards last month in Columbus at the 43rd annual Midwestern Regional Emmy Awards ceremony in Columbus. Full Story...
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| Amos accepts post at UCLA
Assistant Vice President for Alumni Relations Ralph Amos, who has led the Ohio University Alumni Association since 1998, has accepted the position of assistant vice chancellor for alumni relations and executive director of the alumni association at UCLA. Full Story...
| | Eastern campus cuts tuition costs
The new state budget allows for a tuition freeze not only on the Athens campus of Ohio University, but at the regional campuses as well. In fact, students at the Eastern campus will see a drop in tuition. Full Story...
| | Ohio University receives endowment for mechanical engineering scholarship
The Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ College of Engineering and Technology at Ohio University has received a charitable gift to establish a new mechanical engineering scholarship. Alumnus R. Emmett Boyle and his wife, Debra J. Boger, of St. Clairsville, are endowing a full tuition undergraduate scholarship in mechanical engineering. The first scholarship will be awarded for the 2007-2008 academic year. Full Story...
| | Units fine-tune now that budget final
Ohio University budget planners are closing in on a final fiscal 2008 budget now that the Board of Trustees and state legislature have had their say. The next step is for all university departments, which have received their budget totals, to refine the details by July 30. Full Story...
| | University tip site helps uncover possible misconduct
A system Ohio University put in place to create safeguards and protections against fraud has worked as intended, uncovering an administrator's possible financial improprieties. As a result, an associate athletics director has resigned after an investigation into possible problems with his purchasing-card expense reports. Full Story...
| | WOUB collects three Emmy awards [WOUB]
The WOUB Center for Public Media's documentary "Passion Works: A Story of Flying" and the high school football show "Gridiron Glory" were honored with Emmy awards last month in Columbus at the 43rd annual Midwestern Regional Emmy Awards ceremony in Columbus. The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS), Ohio Valley Chapter sponsors the awards. Full Story...
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| An agent for change reflects
Bill Smith, executive assistant to the president for institutional equity, retired June 30. Smith began his career in 1978 in what was then known as the Office of Affirmative Action. His role evolved from "cop" to that of a more proactive advocate for inclusiveness and equity on campus as the institution itself matured. Full Story...
| | Bible unveils new university IT plan
After little more than two months on the job, Chief Information Officer Brice Bible has developed a series of plans to improve information technology at Ohio University. The initial 75-day plan to evaluate IT needs and develop a strategic plan is now complete. Full Story...
| | Friends gather for memorial service
Friends, co-workers and family - including a brother speaking by satellite phone from Africa - gathered Friday afternoon to remember Likondwa "Liko" Phiri, an Ohio University undergraduate who died in a July 1 car accident while visiting his home country of Zambia in south central Africa. Full Story...
| | Indonesian broadcasters tap Scripps' expertise
As oppressive regimes give way to more open, democratic societies around the globe, redeveloping nations often have little idea how to effectively implement at new privilege: freedom of the press. For the past week, the Scripps College of Communication has been helping 17 broadcast journalists from Indonesia face the opportunities and challenges of reporting news in an open society. Full Story...
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| An ounce of prevention
University Communications and Marketing staffer George Mauzy volunteered to play the role of a civilian during the first official active shooter training session held at the university and write a story about it. My assignment: give a firsthand account of what it is like to participate in this intense, realistic form of law enforcement training. Full Story...
| | Hogan accepts post at Northern Iowa
Senior Associate Vice President and Dean of Students Terry Hogan has accepted a position as vice president for educational and student services at the University of Northern Iowa and will begin his new role Aug. 13. Full Story...
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| Emergency response team improves university crisis preparedness
Well before the tragedy at Virginia Tech set universities nationwide into emergency planning mode, Ohio University was committed to preparing for critical situations. Full Story...
| | Just what the doctor ordered
As part of a research project, students in the School of Music's Music Therapy Program are partnering with O'Blenness Memorial Hospital to provide a two-hour dose of music twice a week in the waiting areas of the main lobby and emergency room. Full Story...
| | Office name change conveys wider scope
Ohio University has changed the name of its one-year-old Office of Resource Conservation to better reflect the office's evolving focus. The new name - Office of Sustainability - conveys that the office has expanded its scope beyond resource conservation activities as it takes steps to make the university a more ecologically sensitive institution. Full Story...
| | University utilizes emergency planning software
Ohio University's emergency preparedness efforts seek to consolidate response plans that already exist and build in new ones through a software package known as the Living Disaster Recovery Planning System. Full Story...
| | WOUB radio announcer Jan Sole will be missed
Jan Sole, whose smooth, comforting voice was known to WOUB radio listeners for more than 20 years, died Wednesday at Riverside Hospital in Columbus after a short illness. Full Story...
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| Many faiths celebrate man of science
Those lucky enough to call Abhishek Singh their friend, student or teacher say they are forever changed by his inexhaustible curiosity and ready smile. Close to 200 members of the university and Athens communities gathered Thursday afternoon to honor his life and celebrate his memory. Full Story...
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| FoodMASTER adds tasty twist to teaching
Fifteen third-grade teachers from area schools are on campus this week learning about FoodMASTER, a program that brings science and math to life using common household items such as measuring cups, eggs, milk, grains, fruits, cereals and meats. The FoodMASTER program was created by adjunct faculty member Melani Duffrin and teacher Sharon Phillips. Full Story...
| | Former staff member pays restitution to university
Former staff member pays restitution to university Full Story...
| | In memory of a fellow medievalist
Professor Emeritus of English Roy Vance Ramsey, who died Sunday following a battle with cancer. His friend and colleague Josie Bloomfield shared her memories of Ramsey. Full Story...
| | Ohio University Foundation announces 1804 Fund awards
The Ohio University Foundation has awarded $247,147 from the 1804 Fund to 14 new research and educational initiatives. Awards granted since the fund's inception total nearly $14 million. Full Story...
| | Recarding initiative continues
There's still time to pick up your updated Ohio University ID card before the fall quarter rush, and now, more locations at which to do it. The Office of Information Technology is continuing to issue new cards to all faculty, staff and students on all campuses throughout the summer and the beginning of fall quarter. Full Story...
| | Remembering a medievalist: Roy Vance Ramsey
Warm and wonderful. That phrase was used often in describing Professor Emeritus of English Roy Vance Ramsey, who died Sunday following a battle with cancer. Plans for a memorial are pending, and details will be announced at a later date. Full Story...
| | Russ College gift creates endowed professorship
Russ College gift creates endowed professorship Full Story...
| | Will travel for business
One hundred thirty-nine Ohio University students participated in this summer's Global Competitiveness Program, a two-week international program arranged yearly by the College of Business to engage both undergraduate and graduate students of business, engineering and other professional tracks as actual consultants for real-life business issues overseas. Full Story...
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| A summer home
It was 50 years ago this spring that Elizabeth Evans Baker, wife of former Ohio University President John Calhoun Baker, purchased the vacant Monomoy Theatre in the quaint Cape Cod community of Chatham, Mass. With that purchase and a crystal-clear vision, Baker -- a drama enthusiast who both acted and directed in Athens and at the Monomoy -- ensured that a university and community treasure would remain strong today, 17 years after her passing. Full Story...
| | OU-C recognition of graduation event salutes students
Ohio University-Chillicothe will recognize students who have earned their college degrees during the 2006-07 academic year during the annual "Recognition of Graduation" ceremony at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 8 Full Story...
| | OU-C student has taken rewarding path to graduation
A Chillicothe woman has taken the path less traveled toward a bachelor's degree and says the journey has been worth every step. Brandi Weaver will graduate June 9 from Ohio University-Chillicothe with a bachelor of specialized studies degree in English and art history. Full Story...
| | Spanish Class for health care professionals and first responders
Ohio University-Zanesville is offering a Spanish class designed for healthcare providers who are interested in improving communications with their patients. Full Story...
| | Two new trustees and an alumni representative join board
A 1973 summa cum laude graduate whose first encounter with the university came on Sibs Weekend and the winner of a top Lancaster Campus award for student leadership are the newest members of the Ohio University Board of Trustees. Full Story...
| | University ranks in middle of state for faculty salaries, study finds
An annual study released by the Office of Institutional Research comparing Ohio University continuing faculty salaries with those at other institutions shows the university remains in the middle among Ohio schools and in the same quartile as last year among aspirational peer institutions. Full Story...
| | Win-win relationships
More than 220 students and faculty packed Baker University Center Ballroom on Thursday for the Office of Nationally Competitive Awards' annual appreciation luncheon. The event recognized students' efforts in seeking prestigious awards and faculty members' willingness to guide them. Full Story...
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| Five honorary degrees to be awarded at commencement ceremonies
This year's list of Ohio University honorary degree recipients has an international flavor, with four of the five recipients hailing from outside the United States. The distinguished group will receive honorary doctoral degrees during graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies on June 8 and 9 at the Convocation Center. Full Story...
| | In Nate's name
Law enforcement officers from around the area will kick off the Athens-to-Columbus leg of the 2007 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics on Thursday, June 21. The year, the leg will be run in honor of Ohio University Police Officer Nathan Van Oort of Coolville, who was critically injured during last year's Torch Run. Full Story...
| | OU-COM graduates 102 new physicians
Integrity, ethics and a lifelong commitment to learning were common themes as 102 physicians graduated from Ohio University's College of Osteopathic Medicine Saturday morning. Members of the 28th class traded the title "student doctor" for "doctor" and earned their green and white hoods at Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium. Full Story...
| | Russ College names Rankin to associate dean post
James Rankin, interim vice president for research at Ohio University and director of the Russ College's Avionics Engineering Center, will become associate dean for research, graduate studies and planning in the Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ College of Engineering and Technology. Full Story...
| | Women up to age 30 at risk for bone loss, study finds [Research News]
Women who follow strict exercise and diet regimens may harm their body‰s ability to form new bone, which can lead to osteoporosis later in life. Researchers recommend that the more women exercise, the more they need to eat to stay healthy. Full Story...
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| Program celebrates milestones with Commencement 2007
An Ohio University graduate program that is less than 10 years old celebrates some milestones at Friday's graduate commencement exercises. The master of social work program will graduate its first class from the Eastern Campus. Full Story...
| | Residence hall renovations considered
Ohio University officials Monday presented a committee of the Board of Trustees with drafts of plans to renovate residence halls, strengthen the university's financial condition and improve information technology. Full Story...
| | VisCom's NPPA chapter again named nation's best
For the second year in a row, the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) has named Ohio University‰s student NPPA chapter the best in the nation. Graduate student Eric Kayne, who was named the NPPA Student Photographer of the Year, accepted the award on behalf of the school. Full Story...
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| Baggage check [Perspectives]
Anyone who has traveled by air recently knows the frustration of passing through security checkpoints, where long lines and luggage searches have become commonplace. Find out about an Ohio University research innovation that could help detect explosives faster and more accurately. Full Story...
| | Former Ohio president ends consulting work
Former Ohio University president Robert Glidden has officially ended his post-presidency service as a consultant and fundraiser. Glidden resigned his consulting contract with the Board of Trustees effective May 31. Full Story...
| | Open forums discuss new budget model
Three forums this week explore Ohio University's new budget model, which begins being phased in on July 1, 2007, the start of the 2008 fiscal year. The new model aims to link revenues and expenditures in a more effective way than previous approaches and tie fiscal planning more closely to the university's academic mission. The sessions also allow people across campus to give input on the model and issues still under consideration. Full Story...
| | The latest for grads and visitors
Here's a roundup of information for graduates and their visitors as Ohio University prepares for commencement exercises on Friday and Saturday. Full Story...
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| Expressing gratitude
Commencement is a time to honor and thank family, and as tradition dictates, before any degree can be awarded, the students must stand as a group and applaud those who supported them. Ohio University's 2007 graduate commencement was held June 8. Full Story...
| | High honors, indeed!
They've engaged in professional research at national levels, raised social awareness on campus and pursued their academic passions across disciplines and oceans. And this year - for the first time in recent history - all 40 members of this year's Honors Tutorial College graduating class will earn cum laude, magna cum laude or summa cum laude honors. Full Story...
| | Labs lend insight for biology major
Biology major Aiden Shearer will graduate from Ohio University's Honors Tutorial College on Saturday with hands-on research experience in five labs - three at the university, one at the University of Edinburgh (Scotland) and one through an internship at Cleveland's Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital. Full Story...
| | OU-COM study finds diabetics in nursing homes need improved care
Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine researchers have found that elderly patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes living in nursing homes often fail to get care that meets American Diabetes Association standards. Full Story...
| | OUPD files charges of menacing, ethnic intimidation against individual
The Ohio University Police Department today filed two criminal misdemeanor charges -- for menacing and ethnic intimidation -- against an individual who allegedly made racial slurs and physical threats to two African-American female students on the second floor of Alden Library on May 31 around noon. Full Story...
| | The latest for grads and visitors - undergraduate ceremonies
Here's a roundup of information for graduates and their visitors as Ohio University prepares for Saturday's undergraduate commencement exercises. Full Story...
| | Wide-ranging experiences net unique education
With their rigid academic schedule, you might not expect an Honors Tutorial student to, say, serve on the Board of Trustees, travel to Africa on a tangential independent study on civil rights and found a campuswide network for diversity-related organizations. That is, unless you know Micah Mitchell. Full Story...
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| An ending that marks many bright beginnings
What do the most recent Ohio University graduates wear? On Saturday, they donned colorful honor cords that celebrated academic achievement. And star-shaped sunglasses. And mortarboards that bore messages of thanks to Mom and Dad or hinted at future careers. And red high heels. But above all, the more than 3,000 who marched in separate morning and afternoon ceremonies in the university's Convocation Center sported Bobcat pride. Full Story...
| | Mark Phillips named Distinguished Professor
Ohio University has named composer and School of Music Professor Mark Phillips this year's Distinguished Professor, the university's highest faculty honor. Phillips was recognized during Saturday's undergraduate commencement exercises. Full Story...
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| Esmond-Kiger, Wyatt named Presidential Teachers
Newly named Presidential Teachers Connie Esmond-Kiger and Sarah Wyatt share not only a love for teaching, but a love for doing it at Ohio University.
Esmond-Kiger, an associate professor of accounting, was recognized at Saturday morning's undergraduate commencement exercises, and Wyatt, an associate professor of environmental and plant biology, was singled out at the afternoon ceremony. Full Story...
| | Outstanding students recognized at commencement
At this weekend's commencement ceremonies, the best and brightest students were honored as Outstanding Student Leaders. Seven undergraduate students and two graduate students were recognized for their scholarship and involvement in the university and Athens communities. Full Story...
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| Merit increase process under way
A 3 percent faculty salary increase will move forward for the coming academic year and will be allocated primarily according to Faculty Compensation Task Force guidelines, Executive Vice President and Provost Kathy Krendl has announced.
As the task force suggested, colleges will disburse the raise pool based on annual faculty merit evaluations. Full Story...
| | New budget model focus of Faculty Senate meeting
Ohio University's Faculty Senate discussed the perceived strengths and weaknesses of a new university budget model and its potential impact on the institution Monday night before deciding to table the topic until fall. Full Story...
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| Grant to fund workshops on how literacy aids math education
Fifty early childhood teachers from 12 Appalachian counties will learn how to better help children learn math through literacy skills, thanks to a $100,000 grant secured by Ohio University's Appalachia Reads program. The funding will be used to host two professional development workshops titled "Better Mathematics through Literacy" and follow-up sessions for the teachers. Full Story...
| | Tadlock, Ziff named to interim posts
Katherine Tadlock and Katherine Ziff have been named to interim appointments in the office of Executive Vice President and Provost Kathy Krendl. Beginning July 1, Tadlock will become interim associate provost for graduate studies and Ziff will become interim executive assistant to the provost for institutional equity. Full Story...
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| Food for thought
Fulbright Scholar and Associate Professor of Human and Consumer Sciences David Holben traveled to British Columbia last winter to study 'food insecurity.' He is drawing upon his experiences there in developing programs to combat hunger in rural Appalachia. Full Story...
| | Ohio University students' research recognized by international honor society
A professor's life includes research, scholarship and creative work, but those are activities students may not always see, noted Ohio University student Alina Buccella. She and three of her fellow English majors recently got to immerse themselves in that side of the academic world, however, through their participation in the annual conference of Sigma Tau Delta, an international honor society. Full Story...
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| Campus Rec, University Libraries accepting new IDs
Haven't found time to pick up your new Ohio University ID card? Easy access to the many services of University Libraries and Campus Recreation might be just the motivation you need. Full Story...
| | Regional campuses begin ID recarding today
Students and employees of some regional campuses can begin picking up or requesting their new Ohio University identification cards this week. The cards feature a new design and for security reasons no longer contain Social Security numbers. Full Story...
| | Taking care of business
Team leader Amanda Fark and members Peter Berman, Shafer Brown and Simone Phipps shared the top prize in the university's Master of Business Administration Spring Business Consulting Competition. Full Story...
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| Hip Hop Congress hip on Athens
What could prompt organizers of a national conference on urban music to hold their annual gathering on the edge of Appalachia? A spokesman for the Hip Hop Congress says in the case of the group's event next week in Athens, it was the reputation of the local chapter that sealed the location. Full Story...
| | Leading by example
A book and Ohio University helped Brian Townsend and Amy Taylor-Bianco overcome a few degrees of separation. What led to a collaboration between this coach and academic, however, was their shared dedication to helping young people become their best selves. Full Story...
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| High school students given opportunity to earn college credit
Current high school seniors, juniors and sophomores in the top 20 percent of their class may be eligible to take one tuition-free freshman-level college course through the Summer Scholar Program at Ohio University Eastern Campus. Full Story...
| | New Proctorville Center dedicated
The new $4.9 million Ohio University Proctorville Center, dedicated last week, is a satellite site of the university's Southern Campus. Full Story...
| | Ohio University-Southern presents international cybercrime expert
Ohio University Southern Campus will host a special presentation by Parry Aftab, the cybercrime expert who is often called "The Privacy Lawyer," at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 3, in the Bowman Auditorium. Full Story...
| | Preschoolers on a mission
Armed with a bell he found in his family's Christmas decorations and motivated by a desire to be "like the guy at Wal-Mart," 4-year-old Anthony Benton recently led his classmates at Ohio University's Child Development Center in raising $1,000 for Columbus Children's Hospital. Full Story...
| | State's campus safety task force holds first meeting
Ohio University served as a videoconference site Monday for a meeting of a new statewide task force looking into campus safety issues. Ohio University was one of the eight videoconference sites for the meeting, which was hosted by Ohio Board of Regents Chancellor Eric Fingerhut from the Ohio Supercomputer Center in Columbus. Full Story...
| | Trustees grant emeriti status to 36 faculty
The Ohio University Board of Trustees last week awarded 36 faculty members emeriti status based on the recommendation of those individuals’ supervisors and colleagues. The status is effective upon retirement. Full Story...
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| A caring community
People become involved in community service for a range of reasons. For the panelists who led a conversation on the topic Monday on the Athens Campus, it is all about giving back in the name of humanity. The discussion was the first of three in the Affirming Humanity series. Full Story...
| | Campus events make Moms Weekend memorable
Expect a campus humming with activity this weekend, Friday, May 4, through Sunday, May 6. Ohio University is hosting Moms Weekend, and a broad range of exciting events will help make the weekend one to remember. Full Story...
| | Equestrian team members to compete at nationals
Six members of Ohio University's equestrian teams will be competing in the National Championship Horse Show, May 3-6, in Springfield, Mass. Full Story...
| | Five more earn Fulbrights
Three more Ohio University students and two alumni have received word on U.S. Student Fulbright Scholar grants for next year. Their awards bring the university's total Fulbrights known so far this spring to eight. Full Story...
| | McDavis: 'We are focused on solving problems'
In an interview this morning concerning a critical letter shared last week with the chair of the board of trustees, Ohio University President Roderick J. McDavis said he understands there are worries within the university community and he remains committed to addressing them. Full Story...
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| Alumna, entrepreneur to participate in campus conference
Alumna Melanie Sabelhaus will be on the Athens Campus for the OHIO Women Making a Difference conference May 7-8 to share her experience as an entrepreneur and philanthropist with current students, faculty, staff and members of the community. Full Story...
| | Baker Center shines
Baker Center regulars may already be taking the building for granted, but one organization sees it in award-winning light. The International Masonry Institute has awarded Baker University Center two Golden Trowel Awards, including its grand prize as best project in Ohio. Full Story...
| | McDavis to share budget news, plans for academic priorities
Ohio University President Roderick J. McDavis will share how the latest budget news from Columbus could benefit Ohio University and will announce new plans regarding the university's academic priorities during an address to the campus at noon Monday, May 7, in Baker University Center Ballroom B. Full Story...
| | President McDavis announces investigation
President Roderick McDavis announced early this afternoon that he has ordered an investigation into reports that a student has threatened other students and university personnel and brought weapons onto Ohio University property as well as into how the university responded. Read a statement delivered at a 1:30 p.m. press conference. Full Story...
| | Student suspended in response to weapons allegations
An Ohio University student has been suspended and banned from campus after allegations surfaced that he threatened other students and university staff, President Roderick J. McDavis said at a news conference Thursday afternoon. Full Story...
| | Students prepare for electronic senate vote
Ohio University students will select 2007-2008 Student Senate officers electronically, from either their personal computers or from electronic voting stations at four campus locations, on May 17. Details of the senate's first-ever electronic vote were presented at Wednesday night's Student Senate meeting. Full Story...
| | Study-abroad expenses paid? Check.
Junior political science major Matt Bush has been awarded a National Security Education Program David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarship to study in China next fall, and sophomore political science and German major Sharlene Cleveland has earned a German Academic Exchange Service Undergraduate Scholarship, also known as a DAAD Scholarship, to study next year in Leipzig, Germany. Full Story...
| | University projects recognized at technology summit
Two projects involving Ohio University researchers were among eight singled out at this week's Ohio Supercomputer Center 2007 Advanced Technology Summit. Full Story...
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| Army ROTC celebrates national achievements
When the Ohio University Army Reserve Officer Training Corps got together for its 69th annual Military Ball last Saturday, it had a lot to celebrate. Highlights ranged from a commanding general's keynote speech to recognition for the Bobcat Battalion, which is fourth among all schools for its number of nationally ranked graduating cadets. Full Story...
| | More than 100 students win fair awards for research, creative projects [Research News]
Ohio University awarded prizes to 103 students for their research and creative endeavors at the 6th Annual Student Research and Creative Activity Fair. Winning projects included a documentary film on Ohio's controversial role in the 2004 presidential election, a study on optimizing fuel cells that use alternative energy sources, a new treatment for pancreatic cancer and an analysis of advertising in Cosmopolitan magazine. Full Story...
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| Pioneer in science, business to address graduates
If you enjoy the convenience of talking on your cell phone or appreciate fast Internet access, you can thank Jennie Hwang personally at Ohio University’s undergraduate commencement exercises on June 9. The university announced Friday it has selected Hwang, the president of the H-Technologies Group and a pioneer for women in science and business, to give the commencement addresses to some 4,500 graduates. Full Story...
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| But what I really want to do is direct!
David Bower loves to break the rules. An assistant professor of teacher education, Bower's unconventional methods of writing, teaching and directing have made him a well-known figure around Athens. Full Story...
| | The real Erin Brockovich
In a skinny black dress and heels, Erin Brockovich stirred up visions of Julia Robert's Oscar-winning portrayal of her, made famous in the 2000 hit. It wasn't Brockovich's style that captivated the audience, though. It was her message urging attendees to overcome adversity Full Story...
| | Three Fulbrighters to teach in Germany
Winning a Fulbright award takes a special kind of student, says Annette Steigerwald, assistant professor of German. She should know. Steigerwald mentored two Ohio University students and one alumnus who have received Fulbright English teaching assistantships to Germany for next year. Full Story...
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| 2007 International Week begins Sunday
"Many Paths, a Common Future" is the theme of this year's International Week. It's an apt title, considering the many paths Ohio University members and the community have taken to Athens, Ohio. The week's celebration begins on Sunday and culminates with the International Street Fair Saturday, May 19. Full Story...
| | Amanda J. Cunningham Leadership Center to be dedicated Saturday
In honor of a student who left her indelible mark, Ohio University will dedicate the Amanda J. Cunningham Leadership Center at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, May 12. The ceremony will take place in front of the center, which is located on the third floor of the Baker University Center. Full Story...
| | JPMorgan Chase donates $90,000 to Kids on Campus program
Kids on Campus will launch its 12th year of summer programming in June with the help of a $90,000 gift from the JPMorgan Chase Foundation. Full Story...
| | Residence hall exterior doors to be locked at all times
Kent Smith, vice president for student affairs, announced that effective 10 p.m., Wednesday, May 9, most exterior residence hall doors will be locked 24 hours a day. Full Story...
| | Students form education club
Students at Ohio University's Eastern Campus have formed a new Education Club to help serve the children in local communities and to provide a support network for one another through their college careers. Full Story...
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| 2007 Black Alumni Reunion set for May 18-20
Ohio University's rich tradition of African-American heritage will be on display this month with the much-anticipated celebration of the 2007 Black Alumni Reunion. The triennial event, which is expected to draw hundreds of African-American alumni and other guests to campus, will be held the weekend of May 18-20. Full Story...
| | Cambodian holocaust survivor Dith Pran to speak during International Week
On Tuesday, May 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the Baker University Center Ballroom, Dith Pran will share his story as the keynote speaker for 2007 International Week. A reception and book signing will follow his speech. Full Story...
| | If a tree falls in the forest...
Assistant Professor of Environmental and Plant Biology Glenn Matlack has been working to preserve trees in the forest for quite some time, but now he'll be working to protect them another way: on paper. He has been appointed by Gov. Ted Strickland as the research representative on the state's Forest Advisory Council. Full Story...
| | Ohio University admitted to elite space research consortium
Ohio University has been accepted into the Universities Space Research Association (USRA), a consortium of Ph.D.-granting universities that offer graduate programs in space sciences, space technology and related fields. Full Story...
| | Shorter showers, shutting off the lights lands students at Cedar Point
Just for making a few slight changes in their day-to-day routines -- reporting a leaky faucet or turning off the lights before leaving a room -- more than 100 residents of Treudley Hall and Wray House will be boarding buses on Sunday morning for an all-day excursion to Cedar Point, courtesy of Ohio University's Housing Office and Auxiliary Services. Full Story...
| | University prepares students for responsible party planning
Ohio University has again taken steps to educate students about responsible party planning, Dean of Students Terry Hogan said, and he expects students to put their knowledge to use for this weekend's Palmerfest. Full Story...
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| Contact your stakeholder group to share your thoughts
Members of the Ohio University community are encouraged to share viewpoints with their stakeholder groups in advance of the board of trustees' annual evaluation of President Roderick J. McDavis. In an e-mail message being distributed today to faculty, staff and students, board Chair R. Gregory Browing says the board's executive committee will meet May 25 with leaders of the faculty, staff and student body to gather input. Full Story...
| | Forum scheduled to discuss academic calendar
On Thursday, May 17, from 7 to 9 p.m., the Ohio University Academic Calendar and System Committee will host its last in a series of open meetings. Full Story...
| | Journalism Day addresses media consolidation
Click, click, click -- there it is again. The same news story on every channel; the same song on every station. Why, if we have more stations than ever, do they seem so similar? This question, and others concerning media consolidation and reform, will be the topic of this year's Journalism Day, set for this Wednesday. Full Story...
| | Student arrested in theft case; stolen goods recovered
Ohio University Police Department officers arrested an Ohio University sophomore late last week and found stolen items in his residence hall room. Full Story...
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| 18 Gates Scholars named
This year's recipients of The Gates Foundation-Ross County Scholar's Fund were announced Wednesday. Eighteen Ross County students received scholarships this year, including 13 continuing scholars who already have embarked on their college careers and five students who will graduate from high school this spring. Full Story...
| | Fair with an international flair
Like many great traditions, Athens' International Street Fair has evolved over time to become a local and regional favorite. This year's event, set for this Saturday, marks its 25th anniversary and the conclusion of Ohio University's 2007 International Week celebration. Expect many more food choices, a unique children's "tour" event and the guarantee of something unexpected. Full Story...
| | Injured student released from hospital
An Ohio University student is out of the hospital and back on campus after being hit by an Athens County recycling truck back in March. Misato Kawamura of Kasugai, Japan, was released Wednesday from O'Bleness Memorial Hospital. Full Story...
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| Avionics Engineering Center celebrates $100 million in research funding
Ohio University's Avionics Engineering Center announced Thursday it has achieved more than $100 million in cumulative research funding since its founding in 1963. The center helps industry leaders and agencies such as NASA and the Federal Aviation Administration design and test innovative technologies for air and space travel. Full Story...
| | Health benefits changes announced
Starting July 1, Ohio University employees will see an increase in their share of health benefits coverage. Human Resources has scheduled a series of information sessions to answer employees' questions about the changes and the open enrollment process, which begins May 21. Full Story...
| | Learning outcomes work pays dividends
Soon, anyone who wants to know what Ohio colleges and universities expect their students to learn should be able to find that information on each school's Web site. At Ohio University, however, that information -- and in much more detail -- has been available for months. Full Story...
| | Online voting produces 10 times the turnout
The first electronic vote for undergraduate and graduate student senate elections was held May 17, but voters were hardly visible. Instead, students were at home and all over campus voting from personal computers via a secure Web site. Full Story...
| | Students weigh in on confidence; McDavis responds
In a highly successful electronic election that turned out some 4,900 voters, students elected a new student senate president, re-elected the current graduate student president and voted a lack of confidence in President Roderick J. McDavis' ability to lead Ohio University. Full Story...
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| Anything but fair!
Metallic Indonesian head wraps, teepees for sale, grilled corn on the cob and a street full of college students and alumni, families with strollers and other enthusiasts of all ages and walks of life -- it must have been Athens' annual International Street Fair. Full Story...
| | Computer programming competition comes to campus
Ohio University will welcome a computer programming competition on Wednesday, May 23, at 9 p.m. in Stocker Center 307. The head-to-head, algorithm problem-solving event, hosted by global software company TopCoder, represents a stop on the company's Single Round Match College Tour. Full Story...
| | Exhibit combines images with stories to tell of Cambodia past and present
Words, photographs and personal accounts all poignantly reveal the legacy of revolution in "Year Zero to 2006: Images and Histories from Post-Khmer Rouge Cambodia," on exhibit in Alden Library through May 31. Full Story...
| | Fulbrighters to travel to Kenya, Estonia
Doctoral student and alumnus will take their research abroad Full Story...
| | National academic honesty expert to speak
Tim Dodd, a leading expert on academic honesty and executive director of Duke University's Center for Academic Integrity, will give a public lecture on academic integrity at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 24, in the Baker University Center Theatre at Ohio University. Full Story...
| | New curriculum spurs collaboration
Students who enter the ninth grade on or after July 1, 2010, will be the first to take on Ohio's new, beefed-up curriculum standards aimed at helping them secure jobs and admission to college. Between now and then, however, schools must determine how they'll implement the standards. On Friday, Ohio University helped them get started. Full Story...
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| Criminal investigation comes to a close
President Roderick J. McDavis announced today (May 23) that the criminal investigation into a student who exhibited threatening behaviors on campus is complete. The university has determined it will not press criminal charges. Full Story...
| | Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine to graduate 28th class of physicians
This year's graduating class of the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine will receive degrees in a 10 a.m. ceremony Saturday, June 2, at
Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium. Full Story...
| | Ohio University closed May 28 for Memorial Day
Ohio University will be closed Monday, May 28, in observance of the national Memorial Day holiday. The closure includes all five regional campuses and the College of Osteopathic Medicine. The university will reopen Tuesday, May 29, operating under normally scheduled hours. Full Story...
| | Second Affirming Humanity discussion set for May 30
The second of three panels in the Affirming Humanity series will take place from noon to 1 p.m., Wednesday, May 30, in Baker University Center conference room 242. The event is free and open to the public, and a free lunch will be available. Full Story...
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| Budget group receives recommendations for general fee allocations
The Budget Planning Council has scheduled a special meeting for Friday, June 1, to further discuss the priorities outlined by a group of students charged with recommending how the university should allocate the student general fee. The students suggest allotting funds to a broad range of programs, from Student Affairs and Psychological Services to the arts, Career Services and Athletics. (May 25, 2007) Full Story...
| | Creating a campus culture of ethics
Ohio University is not the only institution that is facing issues relating to academic integrity. "These cases happen all the time," said Tim Dodd, a national expert on academic integrity who spoke on campus Thursday. "It's only those colleges that have some moral force that confront [the cases]." Full Story...
| | McDavis to speak at national conference
Ohio University President Roderick J. McDavis will serve on a panel at the National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in American Higher Education on May 30 in San Francisco. The panel, titled "Embracing Diversity in a Flat World: A Mandate for Presidents and Boards of Trustees," will feature the only three African Americans currently serving as presidents of predominantly white universities. Full Story...
| | Position management redesign project under way
Every department at Ohio University shares one thing in common: the need to manage a workforce and the budgets associated with those positions. Finding better ways to make position-management business processes efficient and effective -- and useful for decision-making -- is the task of a newly developed project team. Full Story...
| | Putting her stamp on the world
For graduate student Lindsay Partusch, the road to receiving a nationally competitive award began as a Peace Corps volunteer in Africa. Once she completes master's degrees in economics and African studies, she's headed to Washington, D.C., to begin a two-year fellowship with the Department of Energy as a Presidential Management Fellow. Full Story...
| | Study treats dual problems in diabetes patients
In Appalachia, diabetes hits hard. Depression does, too. Together, they form a difficult pair to beat. To help patients fight back, a team of Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Ohio University researchers have created a new approach to the double-edged problem. Full Story...
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| Baker Awards further work of talented faculty
Ohio University has awarded $59,743 to researchers through this year's Baker Fund Awards. The Ohio University Foundation makes these awards through the John C. Baker Fund, and the Office of the Vice President for Research selects awardees through a competitive proposal process. (May 30) Full Story...
| | Caring for kids
Young children and their families living in Appalachian Ohio will have greater access to coordinated, comprehensive health care thanks to a federal grant that will fund an innovative community-university partnership. (May 23, 2007) Full Story...
| | Commencement 101 for 2007
Soon-to-be graduates of Ohio University will proudly stride to the Convocation Center stage to receive their diplomas in three separate ceremonies Friday and Saturday, June 8 and 9. With mothers, fathers, siblings and friends coming from all over to witness this rewarding moment, there is some important information for visitors to keep in mind. (May 30) Full Story...
| | Perspectives takes home national awards
Perspectives, the Ohio University magazine covering research, scholarship and creative activity, has taken home two silver medals from the national CASE awards competition. (May 30) Full Story...
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| African prince crowns OU career with Ph.D.
Colleagues in Athens already know him as a musician, scholar and teacher. But in his home of Ghana, Agya Boakye-Boaten is known as something else: a prince. On June 8, this tribal prince, drummer and soon-to-be professor will earn his doctorate in cultural studies and conclude six years of study at Ohio University, where he will have earned three degrees. Full Story...
| | IT office creates advisory council
Ohio University's Office of Information Technology has announced the creation of an Information Technology Advisory Council. This committee will be charged with supporting Chief Information Officer Brice Bible in creating a strategic direction for IT at Ohio University. Full Story...
| | New look, better security coming for ID cards
What's in your wallet? Much like the well-known promise of enhanced security promoted by one credit card company, Ohio University's Office of Information Technology wants to protect a different card in your wallet. OIT will begin issuing new identification cards to all faculty, staff and students on June 18. Full Story...
| | Sherman returns to lead College of Business
Hugh Sherman, a former Ohio University faculty member and associate dean, will return to the university Aug. 1 as dean of the College of Business. He succeeds Glenn Corlett, who will retire June 30 after 10 years as dean. Full Story... |
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| An evening with the president
Throughout spring quarter, President Roderick McDavis will visit different residence halls to answer questions and get feedback from Ohio University students. Full Story...
| | Ohio University Police Department adds tasers to its toolbelt
At tonight’s Student Senate meeting, the Ohio University Police Department will announce that it has purchased five TASER devices. The tasers will provide a safer option for dealing with individuals who are clearly at risk of harming others or themselves. Full Story...
| | President McDavis announces comprehensive diversity program
President Roderick J. McDavis announced today the development of a comprehensive diversity program at Ohio University. With a reorganization of Ohio University's diversity and equity initiatives, the university will strengthen the campuswide diversity initiatives and advance the institution's core mission of academics. The reorganization will take effect July 1. Full Story...
| | RecycleMania -- the final round
The NCAA March Madness extravaganza has seen its last game, with the Florida Gators and the Buckeyes going head to head once again. Big deal, the Ohio University Bobcats are beating both the Buckeyes and the Gators in the RecycleMania competition. Full Story...
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| MBA spring business consulting competition
The 2007 Ohio University Masters of Business Administration Spring Business Consulting Competition kicked off on April 4. The competition is sponsored by the Ohio Capital Fund. Full Story...
| | Michael Clark: The cowboy D.O.
Michael Clark, associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, is nothing but professional when it comes to his day job. But give him some land and a horse, and the picture you get will tell a different story. Full Story...
| | Ohio University's Japanese Student Association hosts Third Annual Sakura Festival
The Japanese tradition of gathering to celebrate the sakura, or cherry blossoms, will be brought to life at Ohio University through the third annual open-admission Sakura Festival, which will be held from noon until 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 7, at Walter Hall. Full Story...
| | President McDavis announces reorganization plans for diversity and equity
During the biweekly press conference held Wednesday, April 4, at his home, Ohio University President Roderick J. McDavis announced a comprehensive reorganization plan for equity and diversity programs effective July 1. Full Story...
| | President offers plan for reducing possible $8.55 million budget gap in FY08
President Roderick J. McDavis today shared with the Budget Planning Council a revised budget scenario for the upcoming fiscal year that lays out key priorities. McDavis will bring this plan to the Board of Trustees for discussion at its April 20 meeting. The board will establish the final budget at its meeting in late June. Full Story...
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| Conference to celebrate 20 years of Communication and Development Studies
Communication and Development Studies at Ohio University will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a graduate student conference, titled "Communication and Sustainable Development in Intercultural Contexts," to be held Thursday, April 12, through Saturday, April 14. Full Story...
| | Conservation Challenge targets greenhouse gases
The 2007 Residence Challenge has resulted in record-breaking savings of more than one hundred tons of CO2 and approximately 700 kilogallons of water. The challenge, now in its seventh year, is an Ohio University initiative that addresses climate change and resource conservation in the forty one residence halls, where more than 7,000 students live, work and play. Full Story...
| | Gail Berenson is new MTNA national president
Ohio University Professor of Piano Gail Berenson has been elected national president of Music Teachers National Association. MTNA, a professional organization of more than 24,000 music teachers, was founded in 1876 and is America's oldest professional music teachers organization. Full Story...
| | Governor asks for 'shared sacrifice' in proposed budget
Gov. Ted Strickland acknowledges that his proposed higher education compact asks state-assisted universities to make difficult decisions, but he says a very tight budget has forced him to make touch choices, too. During a visit to the Athens campus Monday, Strickland toured the Alden Library Learning Commons and the College of Osteopathic Medicine's Mobile Health Van and met with student scholars and faculty. Full Story...
| | New StrengthsQuest class to identify strengths of students
During the first year of college, students often struggle with choosing a major. After all, it's supposed to be what their careers -- the rest of their lives -- are based on. Full Story...
| | Ohio University opens new genomics facility [Research News]
Ohio University celebrated the grand opening of its new genomics facility April 6. The National Science Foundation awarded a $450,000 grant to Department of Environmental and Plant Biology faculty members Sarah Wyatt and Morgan Vis to expand an existing research area into a state-of-the-art genomics facility similar to those at large research universities. Full Story...
| | SOAR orientation sessions designed to help students succeed in college
The SOAR student orientation program is designed to help incoming students take the first step toward successful college careers. Full Story...<
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