Tuesday, December 11, 2012 December 2003 Archives Dec 1, 2003 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...   Dec 2, 2003 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...   Dec 5, 2003 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...   Dec 6, 2003 Board amends bylaws to allow for greater continuity The Ohio University Board of Trustees amended its bylaws for greater continuity and received the treasurer's audited financial statements during its regular meeting Dec. 5 at the Ohio University Lancaster Campus. Full Story...   Ohio University Board amends bylaws to allow for greater continuity The Ohio University Board of Trustees amended its bylaws for greater continuity and received the treasurer's audited financial statements during its regular meeting Dec. 5 at the Ohio University Lancaster Campus. Full Story...   Sustainable forestry topic of local radio program The next "This Time Around: Reinventing Community," Tuesday, Dec. 16, at 8:30 a.m., focuses on Sustainable Forestry. Full Story...   Dec 9, 2003 Big Brothers Big Sisters turns something little into something big Based on the same principals as this year's United Appeal for Athens County campaign theme - "Do Something Big," - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Athens County (BBBS) is evidence that a collection of small acts of kindness can equal something big, and make a difference in someone's life. Full Story...   Dec 10, 2003 Students cook up knowledge during intersession For students taking Assistant Professor of Food and Nutrition Melani Duffrin's Introduction to Nutrition class and many others like them at Ohio University, the winter intersession is also a time to learn ? often with a twist. Full Story...   Dec 11, 2003 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...   Dec 17, 2003 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...   Dec 19, 2003 Former Olympic qualifier teaches at Ohio University Adjunct Instructor of Health Sciences at Ohio University Zanesville Campus Kitty Consolo's most recent endeavor, writing an "Ask the Expert" column for Runner's World magazine is the latest in a long line of accomplishments. Full Story... November 2003 Archives Nov 2, 2003 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...   Nov 3, 2003 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...   Nov 4, 2003 Student group brings students and faculty together Students within the College of Health and Human Services have an advantage when it comes to interacting with faculty and students from the six different majors ? The Student Advisory Council. Full Story...   Nov 6, 2003 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...   Nov 7, 2003 Jeanette Grasselli Brown receives prestigious Founders Citation Ohio University alumna Jeanette Grasselli Brown received a 2003-04 Founders Citation at the Ohio University Foundation Board Meeting on Friday, Nov. 7, at Ohio University's new lecture hall building. Full Story...   Russ College of Engineering and Technology to hold research fair The Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ College of Engineering and Technology at Ohio University invites the community to its fall research fair on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Stocker Center on the Athens campus' West Green. Faculty, staff and students will display current research projects from academic and research units across the engineering discipline. Full Story...   Nov 10, 2003 11-10-03 Ohio University Outlook: In the Media 9-29-03 Ohio University appearances in the media Full Story...   Budget update from Ohio University President Robert Glidden Dear Colleagues:<BR><BR>By now you may have seen reports in the media regarding some of the upcoming fiscal challenges facing Ohio University. I want to share with you our approach to meeting these challenges. Full Story...   Percussion concert at Ohio University-Zanesville Dig out your bongos, congas, maracas, or tambourines and join the jam at Ohio University-Zanesville with percussion instructor Steve Dodge. Audience participation is encouraged during his performance at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 12, in the Elson Hall Auditorium. Full Story...   Professional activity announcements Ohio University Outlook Professional Activity Announcements Full Story...   Professional activity announcements (11-24-2003) Ohio University Outlook Professional Activity Announcements Full Story...   Professional activity announcements 11-10-03 Ohio University Outlook Professional Activity Announcements Nov. 10, 2003 Full Story...   Nov 12, 2003 Do Something Big for United Appeal Ohio University employees have a chance to do something big this year by contributing to the University division United Appeal for Athens County annual campaign. Full Story...   Local radio program to host regional call-in program Tune in to the WOUB-FM Radio Network on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m. as people from throughout the Appalachian region give their views about how to improve the quality of life in Appalachian Ohio and discuss projects to make our communities better places in which to live. The program is part of a special series, "This Time Around: Reinventing Community." Full Story...   Nation's first biodiesel fuel course at Ohio University to improve environment For the first time anywhere in the United States, a course at Ohio University is offering undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to learn about and to develop fuel from renewable sources. Full Story...   The Athens County Red Cross does something more This is the first in a series of four stories featuring member agencies of United Appeal for Athens County. United Appeal is a collaborative fund-raising agency made up of 13 social and health service agencies located in Athens County. Since 9/11, the American Red Cross has taken on unprecedented responsibility. Full Story...   The College of Communication and ACS gain momentum in second year The College of Communication and the Ohio division of the American Cancer Society (ACS) are teaming up for a second year ? and they are adding new projects to their agenda. Full Story...   Nov 13, 2003 Critical thinking in the classroom workshop Interested in learning how to design or re-design a course that emphasizes Socratic questioning in all of its dimensions? Dr. Richard Paul will teach you how in this critical thinking workshop on December 2 and 3rd, 2003 in the Baker Center Ballroom. ?Bringing Critical Thinking into the Classroom through Socratic Questioning? is third in a series of six, but it is not necessary to have attended other workshops in order to benefit from this one. Full Story...   Furthering inclusiveness and equality Friday, Nov. 14, is the first scheduled meeting of the newly formed Task Force on Inclusiveness and Equality. Full Story...   Ohio University Presidential Search Committee names A.T. Kearney as national search firm A.T. Kearney Inc. of Alexandria, Va., has been chosen as the national search firm to assist in the process of identifying and screening candidates for the next president of Ohio University. Full Story...   Nov 17, 2003 11-17-03 Ohio University Outlook: In the Media 9-29-03 Ohio University appearances in the media Full Story...   In the Spotlight: Wyatt's students ask 'why?' Ohio University's Sarah Wyatt, assistant professor of plant biology, teaches critical thinking concepts in her classroom everyday. Critical thinking is not only important in understanding the concepts taught in courses, but it is also a necessary skill in life. Full Story...   Ohio University Outlook: Grants 11-17-03 Grants received by Ohio University faculty and staff Full Story...   Nov 18, 2003 Business students, Printing and Graphics Services collaborate Four students in the College of Business have the opportunity to intern with Ohio University Printing and Graphics Services, allowing them to gain professional marketing experience while earning credit and improving the department's sales. Full Story...   Nov 19, 2003 It's time to renew or return borrowed library materials Please renew or return items to the Library before departing Athens for the break. Full Story...   Nominations sought for Alumnus of the Year It's time to nominate fellow alumni for Alumnus of the Year. The nomination deadline is Nov. 30. Full Story...   Peer education group POWER presented National Program of the Year award Ohio University student group POWER, which stands for Promoting Ohio University Wellness Education and Responsibility, was given the "National Program of the Year" Award and a $100 first-place gift at the 2004 Bacchus Gamma national conference, Nov. 14-16. Full Story...   Nov 20, 2003 Ohio University Lancaster Campus Dean Search Committee formed Charles Bird, Ohio University's vice president for Regional Higher Education, announced the members of the search committee for Dean of the Lancaster Campus. Full Story...   Students receive real-world experience through Atrium Cafe Part of the 2001 renovations in Grover Center included a brand new commercial kitchen and cafe, the Atrium Cafe, which serve as an exciting teaching laboratory for students in the Food and Nutrition programs in the College of Health and Human Services. Full Story...   Two Ohio University students follow the Marshall (Scholarship) plan Even getting an interview for the Marshall Scholarship - comparable to the Rhodes - is next to impossible. Ohio University seniors Natalie Kruse and Jessica Benson not only were interviewed, but were also two of only approximately 40 to earn the prestigious scholarship. Full Story...   Two win scholarships at College Sneak Preview Ohio University - Zanesville's Office of Student Services awarded two scholarships Tuesday night, Nov. 18, at "Green and White Night," an annual event that provides a sneak preview of what college is all about. Full Story...   Nov 24, 2003 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...   Nov 25, 2003 Native American Jewelry Sale returns to the Kennedy Museum From Dec. 4-7 visit the Kennedy Museum of Art's celebrated Native American Jewelry Sale and take home exquisite gifts for everyone on your holiday gift list. Full Story...   Regional campus athletics: in a league of their own Most people recognize Ohio University's athletic teams as the Bobcats, but what many do not know is that Ohio also encompasses the Cougars, Hilltoppers, Panthers, Tracers and Trailblazers. Full Story... October 2003 Archives Oct 2, 2003 Diagnostic Hybrids gift supports Ohio University students in Russ College's Department of Industrial Technology Diagnostic Hybrids, Inc. (DHI) recently gave $10,000 to Ohio University to benefit students in the Industrial Technology program and the quality education they receive. Full Story...   Mission Statement 4: A Residential Campus Environment Ohio University students benefit from a residential experience that combines learning with opportunities for student engagement on campus and in the community. Full Story...   New Ohio University program encourages minority, low-income students to seek graduate education Ohio University has received a five-year, $220,000 per year grant from the U.S. Department of Education to establish a new program that aims to encourage under-represented students to earn doctoral degrees by engaging them in research, scholarship and creative activity. Full Story...   Two Ohio University faculty members named Distinguished Professor Ohio University President Robert Glidden named Jay Gunasekera and Alexander Arhangelskii the university?s newest Distinguished Professors on Saturday, Sept.27, during the 26th annual Honors Convocation in Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium. Full Story...   Oct 3, 2003 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...   Oct 6, 2003 My life-long love of Ohio University It started back around 1945, when I entered 5-year kindergarten at Rufus Putnam Elementary School. There are so many fond memories of those days I hardly know where to begin?.. Full Story...   Oct 7, 2003 Mission Statement 5: Service to the Region Ohio University has a unique opportunity and special obligation to enhance cultural, educational, and economic opportunities in the region. Full Story...   Ohio University-Zanesville national conference celebrates Appalachian culture Appalachian culture is not only important to natives of the region. Often misunderstood and underrepresented, it is necessary for our nations' society as a whole to be aware of Appalachian America. From Oct. 23 through Oct. 25, Ohio University Zanesville Campus' "The Women of Appalachia: Their Heritage and Accomplishments" national conference draws attention to such issues. Full Story...   Writer brings coal mining experiences to national conference As a featured guest of Ohio University Zanesville campus?s fifth annual Women of Appalachia: Their Heritage and Accomplishments national conference, Kiki Delancey offers a genuine perspective on one aspect of Appalachian culture as a coal worker and daughter of a coal mining family. Full Story...   Zanesville national conference celebrates Appalachian culture Ohio University Zanesville Campus is hosting the 5th Annual Women of Appalachia: Their Heritage and Accomplishments conference, Oct. 23-25. Full Story...   Oct 8, 2003 '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...   Oct 10, 2003 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...   Oct 13, 2003 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...   Oct 14, 2003 Inventor of kidney dialysis speaks at Russ College lecture series A giant in medicine and engineering visited Ohio University Monday (Oct. 13) to speak about his many medical inventions that have saved millions of lives all over the world. Full Story...   Second annual Resource Fair caters to all Ohio University Business and Residence Services will host the Conferences and Meetings Resource Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, <BR>Oct. 22, at Bromley Hall. Full Story...   Willem Kolff "Ohio Extra" video Clip from an "Ohio Extra" that focused on "father of artificial organs" Willem Kolff's work. Full Story...   Oct 15, 2003 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...   Oct 16, 2003 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...   Oct 17, 2003 Documentary filmmakers report from Liberia An Ohio University group left Oct. 4 for Accra, Ghana, to begin shooting a documentary film on the challenges facing Liberia?s soon-to-be-inaugurated interim government. Andrew Carlson, a recent graduate of International Development Studies, reports on the experience of the group. Full Story...   Traveling exhibit celebrates history of the arts at Ohio University The Trisolini Print Project from the Kennedy Museum of Art's Contemporary Print Collection is visiting Ohio University's regional campuses as part of the bicentennial celebration. Full Story...   Oct 20, 2003 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...   Oct 21, 2003 Appalachian writer participates in spreading the culture Joyce Dyer, author of "The Awakening: A Novel of Beginnings," "In a Tangled Wood: An Alzheimer's Journey" and "Gum-Dipped: A Daughter Remembers Rubber Town," will discuss her personal history with the region and her identity as an Appalachian writer at Ohio University Zanesville's fifth annual Women of Appalachia: Their Heritage and Accomplishments national conference from Oct. 23 through Oct. 25. Full Story...   Committee formed to spearhead Ohio University presidential search A committee representing a wide array of constituencies from across the university and community has been formed by Ohio University Board of Trustees Chairman Robert Walter to spearhead the process of selecting the next president of Ohio University. Full Story...   Cultural education offered through music at women's conference A master of eight stringed instruments, Hank Arbaugh will perform at Ohio University Zanesville's fifth annual Women of Appalachia: Their Heritage and Accomplishments. His Oct. 23 performance is open to the public. Full Story...   Free SEOSO preview at Ohio University Zanesville Ohio University - Zanesville's cultural committee will present a free preview of a performance by an internationally acclaimed tenor at noon this Thursday, October 23 in the Elson Hall Auditorium. Full Story...   Ohio University MBA Program to start in Zanesville in September 2004 Ohio University's College of Business has approved a Master's of Business Administration program to start on regional campuses in September of 2004. Anyone considering pursuing an MBA should attend one of three information sessions to learn the complete details of the program.<BR> Full Story...   Ohio University presidential search committee members A committee representing a wide array of constituencies from across the university and community has been formed by Ohio University Board of Trustees Chairman Robert Walter to spearhead the process of selecting the next president of Ohio University. Full Story...   Oct 22, 2003 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...   Oct 23, 2003 Appalachian issues presented through music and dance As featured guests of Ohio University Zanesville?s fifth annual national conference, The Women of Appalachia: Their Heritage and Accomplishments, Christine Ballengee-Morris, David Morris and son Jack will present the voices of Appalachian women through ballads, songs and flatfoot dancing. Full Story...   Story of woman's escape from slavery comes to Zanesville national conference Many residents of the Appalachian region do not realize the part Appalachians played in the Underground Railroad, aiding in the freedom of slaves so many years ago. But Patricia Thomas-Wilson's one-woman play is helping to change all that. Full Story...   Oct 24, 2003 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...   Oct 27, 2003 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...   Oct 28, 2003 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...   Oct 29, 2003 Ohio University offers test-taking prep courses Ohio University is offering several graduate school test preparation courses this academic year that will help prepare participants achieve competitive scores in the LSAT, GMAT or GRE tests. Full Story...   witmervideo1 Larry Witmer describes his latest research findings Full Story...   witmervideo2 Lawrence Witmer describes his latest research findings. Full Story...   witmervideo3 Lawrence Witmer describes his latest research discoveries. Full Story...   Oct 30, 2003 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...   Oct 31, 2003 Making a statement: Ohio University volleyball on top in the MAC No one knew what to expect from the Ohio University Volleyball team this season. With a new coach, two new assistants and five new players the high expectations from last season turned into question marks for this season. Full Story... September 2003 Archives Sep 2, 2003 Local artist Ora Anderson featured on WOUB's 'Afternoon Edition' Each Wednesday around 4:12 p.m., "Afternoon Edition" on WOUB-FM features local artist Ora Anderson reminiscing about days gone by.<BR> Full Story...   Ohio University to host conference on developing rationales for peace in Southeast Asia Scholars, educators and activists will gather to search for peaceful solutions to violent conflict in Southeast Asia at a conference on "Beyond Violence: Developing Rationales for Peace" at Ohio University Sept. 18-20. Full Story...   Ohio University's Southeast Asian Studies program receives State Department grant Ohio University's Southeast Asian Studies Program, in cooperation with the Department of Classics and World Religions, has received a grant for more than $400,000 from the U.S. Department of State. Full Story...   Sep 3, 2003 Common reading project promotes active learning community Ohio University's first-year students are reading the book "Einstein's Dreams" for the second year. Full Story...   Ohio University gears up for opening of fall quarter Welcome back students! As the fall quarter begins, you've got a lot to keep track of, so here's an abbreviated calendar with some information about this quarter's deadlines. Full Story...   Ohio University gears up for opening of spring quarter Welcome back students! As the spring quarter begins, you've got a lot to keep track of, so here's an abbreviated calendar with some information about this quarter's deadlines. Full Story...   Ohio University gears up for opening of winter quarter Welcome back students! As the winter quarter begins, you've got a lot to keep track of, so here's an abbreviated calendar with some information about this quarter's deadlines. Full Story...   Ohio University's Community and Professional Programs offers graduate test preparation courses Ohio University's Community and Professional Programs is offering preparation courses for the GRE, GMAT and LSAT tests that are required for graduate school admission. Full Story...   Sep 4, 2003 'This Time Around: Reinventing Community' to premiere on the WOUB-FM Radio Network ?This Time Around: Reinventing Community? will premiere Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 8:30 a.m. on the WOUB-FM Radio Network. Full Story...   Student D.O. of the Year   Sep 5, 2003 Columbus State Community College and Ohio University enter into articulation agreement The two institution's presidents signed an agreement allowing a seamless transfer of Columbus State students into Ohio University. Full Story...   Phone support group helps older people with HIV/AIDS develop coping skills, new study finds A new Ohio University study suggests that a telephone support group can lessen stress and improve the coping skills of the more than 90,000 people in the United States over the age of 50 who are diagnosed with AIDS. Full Story...   Sep 8, 2003 Vice President for Research seeks proposals for university research priorities The Vice President for Research has launched a new initiative to identify and develop three to five high-priority areas of research and creative activity to meet the university's goal of selectivity in research. Full Story...   Sep 9, 2003 Bicentennial banners grace Ohio University campus streets Along the streets of Ohio University?s Athens and regional campuses, banners hang to mark the University?s bicentennial. Full Story...   Faculty Feature: Thom Conroy Thom Conroy is not your typical professor. And that's just how students like it. Full Story...   Sep 10, 2003 Appalachian art installation   Beyond geography: Celebrating Appalachian culture A new exhibition project at the Kennedy Museum of Art, "Appalachians: A Contemporary Cultural Perspective," gives us a glimpse beyond ourselves, not to the moon but into the heart and soul of Appalachian culture. Full Story...   Beyond geography: Celebrating Appalachian culture video clip A new exhibition project at the Kennedy Museum of Art, "Appalachians: A Contemporary Cultural Perspective,"gives us a glimpse beyond ourselves, not to the moon but into the heart and soul of Appalachian culture. View a video clip about the exhibit's installation. Full Story...   Provost's Undergraduate Research Fund application deadline is Sept. 26 The Provost's Undergraduate Research Fund is accepting applications. The deadline is Sept. 26. Full Story...   Students hone skills at LeaderShape conference Nearly 60 Ohio University students honed their leadership skills during a recent six-day "LeaderShape" institute at Burr Oak State Park. Full Story...   Sep 11, 2003 Bicentennial Colloquia allow University experts to share exciting findings Ohio University researchers have shifted the noses on dinosaurs, helped ease the stress of migraine headaches and painted a picture of baseball played during the Great Depression. Rarely, however, have they had the opportunity to explain their work to such a diverse audience as they will for the Bicentennial Colloquia, beginning Tuesday, Sept. 16. Full Story...   Graduate student grant applications due Graduate Student Senate invites all graduate students to apply for two new funding opportunities: The Graduate Student Senate Grant for Original Work and the Graduate Student Senate Travel Grant. Full Story...   Sep 12, 2003 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...   Sep 13, 2003 OU-COM celebrates National Osteopathic Medicine Week with three public events Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine joins more than 49,000 osteopathic physicians (D.O.s) across the nation in observing National Osteopathic Medicine Week 2003, Sept. 20-27, by sponsoring three public events designed to promote health, preventive education and awareness of the unique contributions of osteopathic medicine to health care. Full Story...   Sep 15, 2003 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...   Sep 16, 2003 Ohio University's new Innovation Center offers increased opportunities for regional entrepreneurs The new Innovation Center offers more facilities and professional services to area entrepreneurs and inventors in the information technology and biotechnology industries who are looking to bring their ideas to the marketplace. Full Story...   President Glidden to deliver State of the University Address President Glidden will deliver the annual State of the University Address at 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18. Full Story...   Sep 17, 2003 First Templeton Scholars class set to make history Now in its fourth year at Ohio University, the inaugural class of Templeton Scholars is excited and poised to become a part of history as the first graduating class of the scholarship program. Full Story...   First Templeton Scholars class set to make history - video clip Graduating Templeton Scholar Danielle Moore shares her experiences in the program Full Story...   Student Spotlight: A passion for writing A love for the language and a need to return to writing is what drives Anthony Sims Jr. ? a graduate film student ? to write screenplays. Sims? screenplay ?Behemoth? was recognized by the Telluride IndieFest as one of the top-30 independent screenplays in the world. Full Story...   Student Spotlight: Templeton Scholar Regis Saxton In honor of the 175th anniversary of Ohio University's first African-American graduate, John Newton Templeton, Outlook is profiling the participants in one of the programs that bears his name: the Templeton Scholars Full Story...   Templeton Scholar Danielle Moore Member of the first class of Templeton Scholars Danielle Moore shares her thoughts about the program. Full Story...   Sep 18, 2003 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...   Sep 19, 2003 Leadership award winners honored by Templeton connection John Newton Templeton became the first African American to graduate from Ohio University Sept. 17, 1828. This is the final in a three-part series in honor of the 175th anniversary of his historic achievement. Full Story...   New master's program geared to social studies educators Ohio University Zanesville Campus will offer a new graduate program leading to a master's degree in social sciences beginning in January 2004. Full Story...   Sep 21, 2003 2004 L.J. Hortin Faculty Mentor Award nominations sought College of Communication alumni are encouraged to nominate current or past faculty members for the 2004 L.J. Hortin Faculty Mentor Award by Oct. 31. Full Story...   Mission Statement 2: Innovative graduate programs Ohio University fosters distinctive and creative master's programs that emphasize preparation for further graduate work and provide students with the skills to excel in professional roles. Full Story...   Organization gives POWER to health education POWER (Promoting Ohio University Wellness Education and Responsibility) is a volunteer student organization composed of nationally certified peer health educators who inform college students about health related issues. Full Story...   Voter registration forms available on campus Ohio University students who want to vote in Athens County may pick up voter registration forms at numerous on-campus locations for the Nov. 7 general election. Full Story...   Sep 22, 2003 Building on our mission This five-part series reveals how our adherence to Ohio University's mission is influencing the lives of students, faculty and community members inside and outside Ohio University's enduring brick walls. Full Story...   Business executives will address corporate ethics on Sept. 26 Ohio University alumni and corporate executives James Daley and Gary Davis will discuss the controversial topic of business ethics and how corporations respond to their social responsibilities at 2 p.m., Friday, Sept. 26 at Bentley Hall, room 236. The presenters will end the discussion with a question and answer period. Full Story...   Holbrook's "Mark Twain Tonight!" comes to Athens tomorrow The Kennedy Lecture Series presents actor Hal Holbrook, who will perform his popular one-man show, "Mark Twain Tonight!" at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 23 in Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium. Full Story...   Scholars, activists convene on peace in Southeast Asia Scholars, educators and activists gathered at Ohio University this weekend to search for peaceful solutions to violent conflict in Southeast Asia at a workshop titled "Beyond Violence: Developing Rationales for Peace." Full Story...   Sep 23, 2003 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...   Sep 24, 2003 1804 Grants top $12.8 million since fund's inception The Ohio University Foundation awarded $386,755 from the 1804 Fund to 20 new research and educational initiatives -- making the total awards granted since the fund's inception more than $12.8 million. Full Story...   2003 recipients of 1804 Fund awards, faculty research and graduate studies The Ohio University Foundation awarded $386,755 from the 1804 Fund to 20 new research and educational initiatives -- making the total awards granted since the fund's inception more than $12.8 million. Full Story...   2003 recipients of 1804 Fund awards, undergraduate learning The Ohio University Foundation awarded $386,755 from the 1804 Fund to 20 new research and educational initiatives -- making the total awards granted since the fund's inception more than $12.8 million. Full Story...   Brick City Records: New student label offers hands-on industry experience On the eve of its 200th birthday, Ohio University is getting its own student-run record label. Full Story...   Sep 25, 2003 Alumni network aids University recruitment Alumni and friends of Ohio University seeking opportunities to get involved with the University can now participate in the Volunteer Alumni Admissions Network (VAAN). Full Story...   Eastern campus has recipe for alumni chapter success The Eastern Ohio Alumni Chapter is uniquely active for a regional campus-based chapter -- alumni association events are more than just football games, networking opportunities or college reunions. Full Story...   Hubert Wilhelm honored for dedication to geography department On Sept. 20, Ohio University's Department of Geography announced the creation of a new scholarship named in honor of Ohio University Professor Emeritus Hubert Wilhelm, a renowned historical geographer who came to the United States as a German immigrant after World War II. Full Story...   Sep 26, 2003 2003 Clery Act compliance report now available Ohio University is committed to assisting all members of the Ohio University community in providing for their own safety and security. The annual security compliance document is available on the OUPD Web site at http://www.ohiou.edu/police/ Full Story...   Author's visit headlines Hispanic Heritage Month activities Author Richard Rodriguez will lecture at 7 p.m., Oct. 1, in the Baker University Center Ballroom. The free event is part of Ohio University?s Hispanic Heritage Month festivities and is sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Programs and the Black Student Cultural Programming Board. Full Story...   Faculty Feature: Patrick Griffin Patrick Griffin, assistant professor of history, is the 2003 recipient of the Helen Coast Hayes Adventure of Learning Award presented annually by the Honors Tutorial College. Full Story...   Renowned modern dancer, Academy Award nominee and Emmy Award winner among honored alumni at arts event World-renowned dancer, choreographer and author Murray Louis is the featured keynote speaker at the Annual College of Fine Arts Convocation. On Oct. 3, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. He joins seven distinguished alumni as they return to campus to celebrate the arts during this fifth annual event at Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium. Full Story...   Sep 29, 2003 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...   Sep 30, 2003 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... August 2003 Archives Aug 20, 2003 Events Event listings for Ohio University Outlook Full Story...   Friday Events Friday's events Full Story...   Thursday Events Thursday's events Full Story...   Weekend Events Saturday and Sunday's events Full Story...   Aug 21, 2003 List of Friday Event blocks List of Friday Event blocks Full Story...   List of Monday Event blocks List of Monday Event blocks Full Story...   List of Thursday Event blocks List of Thursday Event blocks Full Story...   List of Tuesday Event blocks List of Tuesday Event blocks Full Story...   List of Wednesday Event blocks List of Wednesday Event blocks Full Story...   List of Weekend Event blocks List of Weekend Event blocks Full Story...   Aug 27, 2003 Ohio University Outlook - Vision1   Ohio University Outlook March 05 July 2007 Archives Jul 2, 2007 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...   Jul 5, 2007 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...   Jul 6, 2007 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...   Jul 9, 2007 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...   Jul 12, 2007 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...   Jul 13, 2007 OUPD, other agencies take part in active shooter training OUPD, other agencies take part in active shooter training Full Story...   Tom Davis named interim secretary to Board of Trustees Tom Davis, a faculty member in the College of Education's Counselor Education Program since 1985, has been named interim secretary to the Ohio University Board of Trustees, succeeding Alan Geiger. Full Story...   Jul 16, 2007 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...   Jul 17, 2007 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...   Jul 19, 2007 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...   Jul 20, 2007 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...   Jul 23, 2007 Innovation Center firms created 344 jobs last year Six companies in Ohio University's Innovation Center created 344 jobs and generated $12.6 million in labor income in Athens County in 2006, according to a new study that shows an increase in the economic impact of the university's small business incubator from 2004. Full Story...   Learning for the long haul Tom Shostak retired as dean of lifelong learning June 30 after leading the department for 10 years. He sat down with Outlook writer Mary Reed to discuss his tenure and the future of lifelong learning. Full Story...   Organization eases transition for Fulbright Scholars Sothy Khieng, president of Ohio University's Fulbright Scholars Association, is helping international Fulbright Scholars adjust to the nuances of American culture. Full Story...   University names executive director of lifelong and distance learning Ohio University has named Marsha K. Ham executive director of lifelong and distance learning, effective Sept. 1. She succeeds Thomas Shostak, who retired this summer after 10 years as dean of lifelong learning. Full Story...   Jul 25, 2007 Quarters vs. semesters: no recommendation In a report delivered Tuesday to President Roderick J. McDavis, a committee charged with recommending whether Ohio University should stay on the current quarter system or switch to semesters elected not to recommend one or the other, saying a case could be made for either. Full Story...   University announces position cuts in maintenance, custodial services Faced with the need to reduce and realign its operating budget, Ohio University today announced it would reduce the number of Athens campus maintenance and custodial employees in early September. Full Story...   Jul 26, 2007 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...   Jul 30, 2007 Ohio University police officer fired An Ohio University Police Department officer has been fired and indefinitely banned from university property for violating university and OUPD policies on misconduct, insubordination and harassment. Full Story...   University announces newest Urban Scholars Ohio University has announced its third class of Urban Scholars. The students, all from Ohio, begin classes on the Athens campus this fall. Full Story... June 2007 Archives Jun 1, 2007 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...   Jun 4, 2007 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...   Jun 5, 2007 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...   Jun 6, 2007 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...   Jun 7, 2007 Campus readies for Commencement Campus readies for Commencement Full Story...   Composting project gets another boost Composting project gets another boost Full Story...   Deans begin process of allocating faculty compensation realignment funds Deans of seven Ohio University colleges are working with department chairs and school directors to determine how they'll allocate more than $1 million in increases for Group I faculty next year. The additional funding is on top of a 3 percent merit raise. Full Story...   Historian to use 'Reagan Diaries' in forthcoming book The recently released "Reagan Diaries" reveal the importance of the president's religious faith and provide more evidence as to why Ronald Reagan was known as "The Great Communicator." So says an Ohio University historian who will use information in the diaries, published last month by HarperCollins, for a forthcoming book on the Reagan presidency. Full Story...   Ohio University announces newest scholars Ohio University recently announced its incoming classes of Appalachian, Cutler and Templeton scholars. The students, along with soon-to-be-named Urban Scholars, will begin classes in the fall. Full Story...   Jun 8, 2007 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...   Jun 9, 2007 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...   Jun 11, 2007 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...   Jun 12, 2007 Regional Campus Outstanding Professor Awards announced Ohio University-Zanesville's Sheida Shirvani and Mark Waters of the Eastern Campus have been named this year's Regional Campus Outstanding Professors. The award was created to formally recognize faculty members at Ohio University's five regional campuses who have demonstrated excellence in teaching, scholarship and service. Full Story...   Stepping up to the plate Stepping up to the plate Full Story...   Jun 13, 2007 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...   Jun 14, 2007 McDavis joins fellow presidents nationwide in fight against global warming Ohio University President Roderick J. McDavis joined more than 280 other college and university presidents in the nation's capital earlier this week in publicly pledging to achieve climate neutrality, which means offsetting 100 percent of the university's greenhouse gas emissions. Full Story...   Jun 15, 2007 Academic calendar committee analyzing data from campus input After seeking campuswide input, modeling costs and investigating experiences at other universities, the Task Force on the Academic Calendar and System is preparing a report that will summarize its findings. Full Story...   Jun 18, 2007 Ohio University student earns Engineering scholarship Ohio University student earns Engineering scholarship Full Story...   Sisters and scholars Last week's undergraduate commencement ceremony at Ohio University marked the end of an era. That was when Anna Weed became the third sister in her family in three years to graduate summa cum laude from Ohio University's Honors Tutorial College. Full Story...   Updated identification cards hit Athens campus today Updated identification cards hit Athens campus today Full Story...   Jun 19, 2007 High school journalists to gain hands-on experience at Ohio University workshop More than 70 Ohio and out-of-state high school students will be roving journalists at Ohio University during the 62nd annual E.W. Scripps High School Journalism Workshop, June 20 through June 23. Full Story...   Jun 20, 2007 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...   Jun 21, 2007 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...   Jun 25, 2007 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...   Jun 28, 2007 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...   Jun 29, 2007 Ohio University president receives strong evaluation The Ohio University Board of Trustees today presented President Roderick J. McDavis with a positive performance evaluation and unanimously re-elected him as president of Ohio University. Full Story...   Ohio University trustees approve $540.1 million budget Ohio University's Board of Trustees today approved the 2007-08 budget. The final version was more favorable than earlier projections, thanks to the state appropriation bill handed down this week to the governor and modest enrollment gains. Full Story...   Trustees OK budget, re-elect president, sign off on construction projects In the final board meeting of the fiscal year with a packed agenda, the Ohio University Board of Trustees today approved a $540 million budget for fiscal 2008. It also unveiled a positive annual evaluation of President Roderick J. McDavis and re-elected him for the coming year. Full Story... May 2007 Archives May 1, 2007 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...   May 2, 2007 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...   May 3, 2007 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...   May 4, 2007 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...   May 5, 2007 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...   May 7, 2007 Clark elected to board of National Business Incubation Association Linda Clark, director of the Ohio University Innovation Center, has been elected to the board of directors of the National Business Incubation Association Full Story...   Kids in college Many children look forward to summer school, especially when they can take summer classes at Ohio University Lancaster Campus. Full Story...   McDavis announces restructuring of administration In announcing a restructuring of his administration to bring greater focus to Ohio University's academic mission, President Roderick J. McDavis today appealed to an overflow crowd in Baker University Center to join him in pursuing the institution's "shining future." Full Story...   Ohio University-Chillicothe, Gazette team up to enhance learning environment in area schools Ohio University-Chillicothe continues to partner with the Chillicothe Gazette to enhance the learning environment of Ross County students. Full Story...   Series engages campus community in discussion of diversity issues Members of the Ohio University-Chillicothe community have the opportunity to discuss diversity-related topics during a lunchtime series this spring. Full Story...   The College of Arts and Sciences new professor lecture series Robert Colvin will give the seventh lecture in the series of new professor lectures Full Story...   May 8, 2007 Organizational changes affect regional campuses The administrative reorganization that President Roderick J. McDavis announced Monday brings changes for Ohio University outreach efforts and regional campuses. With two key administrators reporting to the executive vice president and provost under the new model, the areas will become better tied to the university's academic mission. Full Story...   Reel World String Band to perform at OU-C's Bennett Hall Auditorium The Reel World String Band will perform its blend of American roots-based music at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 12, in the Ohio University-Chillicothe Bennett Hall Auditorium. Full Story...   Speak out about global warming University community to discuss president's commitment to climate Full Story...   Upcoming event to recognize nurses' contributions to profession The contributions of nursing to the health care profession will be celebrated during Community Nursing Day at Ohio University-Chillicothe beginning at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 10, in Bennett Hall. Full Story...   May 9, 2007 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...   May 10, 2007 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...   May 11, 2007 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...   May 12, 2007 College Green alive with debate On a sultry spring day, the center of Ohio University's campus was busy doing what institutions of higher learning are supposed to do: engaging in a lively exchange of ideas. Full Story...   May 14, 2007 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...   May 15, 2007 Awards take students around the world Matt Bush didn't just get funding for his study-abroad experience when he won a nationally competitive award this year. He got a shot at a career with the federal government. Also expanding upon an impressive resume next year will be sophomore political science and German major Sharlene Cleveland, who received a German Academic Exchange Service Undergraduate Scholarship. Full Story...   Faculty Senate topics include budget, reorganization Discussion about the university's budget, structural reorganization and health benefits, along with a vote for the senate's executive officers, dominated Monday night's Faculty Senate meeting. Full Story...   Higher education researcher to address graduate students at commencement As a result of her outstanding work at Ohio University, one professor soon will receive an honor and confer honors all at once. Full Story...   Professors, researches granted leaves for research The Ohio University Board of Trustees last week approved university faculty fellowships for 39 professors and researchers. Full Story...   Unauthorized P2P file sharing suppressed Ohio University's chief information officer says illegal file sharing on the university's network has essentially ceased. Full Story...   May 16, 2007 Changes coming to Dining Dollars program Ohio University Dining Services announced today it will restructure the Dining Dollars program for next year. Full Story...   International Week speaker shares his story of survival Cambodian genocide survivor and New York Times photojournalist Dith Pran is grateful for the interest shown in his story by hundreds of Ohio University community members. Full Story...   May 17, 2007 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...   May 18, 2007 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...   May 21, 2007 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...   May 22, 2007 Kennedy events explore changing art quilts, Navajo weaving and Zuni jewelry The Kennedy Museum of Art presents two multimedia fiber arts presentations and the opening of a Zuni jewelry exhibit on Thursday, May 24. Both events are from 3 to 5 p.m. Full Story...   Nominees for the 2007 Outstanding Administrator Award Nominees for the 2007 Outstanding Administrator Award Full Story...   Study finds female prisoners share history of abuse [Perspectives] For decades, criminology researchers have debated whether there should be unique theories for understanding female criminality or if past theories developed from studying males can provide insight into the crimes of women. Janice Proctor, assistant professor of sociology/criminology at the Eastern Campus, recently conducted studies that may provide more insight into that controversy. Full Story...   University announces findings in investigation of College of Business marketing professor An ongoing case involving Ohio University Professor of Marketing Ashok Gupta reached its conclusion last week, when Provost Kathy Krendl formally accepted the disciplinary recommendations of a university ethics committee. Full Story...   May 23, 2007 Additional recycling services available Recycling is offering additional services at end of quarter. Full Story...   Celebration of service provides time for reflection Ohio University set aside a time to honor outstanding administrators, retirees and service milestones May 22. The ceremony stirred emotion, reflection and gratitude among awardees and attendees alike. Full Story...   Descutner steps into interim executive vice provost role As she initiates work as the newly appointed executive vice president and provost, Kathy Krendl has said she plans to tap Ohio University community members across campus for their assistance. She recently announced her first step: to bring David Descutner on board to serve as interim executive vice provost. Full Story...   Interim housing available before summer session Housing available in Bromley and Washington Halls Full Story...   Lecture complements academic integrity discussion Executive Vice President and Provost Kathy Krendl says a lecture Thursday by a leading expert on academic honesty will help inform the Ohio University community's discussions on the topic. Tim Dodd, executive director of Duke University's Center for Academic Integrity, will give a public lecture at 1:30 p.m. in the Baker University Center Theatre. Full Story...   Waste not On a bright May day, you're likely to find many students outside passing a football, playing Frisbee or snoozing in the sun. But Zodiac Maslin, a member of Associate Professor of Environmental and Plant Biology Art Trese's sustainable agriculture class, began her week on the loading dock of Baker University Center sorting trash. Full Story...   May 24, 2007 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...   May 25, 2007 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...   May 29, 2007 Home-school students encouraged to apply for OU-C Summer Scholars Program Home-schooled students are encouraged to apply for the Ohio University-Chillicothe Summer Scholars program. Full Story...   Student art show features range of artistic pursuits More than 40 pieces of art by 22 individuals are currently on display in the Bennett Hall Patricia Scott Memorial Gallery through Friday during the 16th Annual Ohio University-Chillicothe Student Art Show. Full Story...   Students present evening of one act plays The Theater Department of Ohio University's Eastern Campus will present an evening of short plays Full Story...   May 30, 2007 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...   May 31, 2007 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... April 2007 Archives Apr 2, 2007 Baker Peace Conference takes serious look at U.S. foreign policy The future of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and overall United States foreign policy were the focus of the 2007 Baker Peace Conference held March 29 to 30. Full Story...   Junior Bobcat Camp registration opens Children going into fifth and sixth grades invited Full Story...   King of rings Ohio University center is national mathematics authority on ring theory Full Story...   Make a difference, teach UC 115 Ohio University is looking for highly motivated and dedicated instructors to teach the University Experience Course (UC 115) during fall quarter 2007 Full Story...   Ohio University professor recognized for Steinbeck studies An Ohio University professor's vested interest and expertise on John Steinbeck's "The Grapes of Wrath" has led to his appearance on a nationally-televised PBS special and recognition from the National Endowment for the Arts. Robert J. DeMott will be seen on "Novel Reflections of the American Dream," a new special from the acclaimed "AMERICAN MASTERS" series, at 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, on WOUB. Full Story...   Ohio University to host international African performing and visual arts conference Associate Professor of Music Paschal Younge and Assistant Professor of Dance Zelma Badu-Younge are organizing the First Biannual International Conference on African Performing and Visual Arts to be held April 18 to 21 at Ohio University. Full Story...   Several students win Mark of Excellence Awards for Student Journalism Nine students from the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism and three from the School of Visual Communication have won nine regional Mark of Excellence Awards for Student Journalism. Full Story...   Apr 3, 2007 Celebrate teaching, research and service in Appalachian Ohio The Office for University Outreach event, held April 13 to 14 in the Baker University Center Ballroom, will encourage university and local community members to explore existing partnerships and create new ones. Full Story...   Childcare Task Force collects valuable feedback from campus open forums Childcare Task Force collects valuable feedback from campus open forums Full Story...   Gartner identifies IT funding gaps, recommends five-year plan In an assessment delivered on March 19, Gartner Consulting presented a five-year recommendation for central IT at Ohio University that focuses on bolstering security, increasing staff levels and funding, and establishing a clear governance structure that will help the university prioritize expenditures on IT projects. Full Story...   Lifelong Learning to offer grant writing workshop Ohio University Lifelong Learning will be hosting a workshop April 20 in Athens on grant writing, titled "Developing Winning Grant Proposals." Full Story...   Apr 4, 2007 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...   Apr 5, 2007 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...   Apr 6, 2007 Graffiti wall display draws IFC sanction Graffiti wall display draws IFC sanction Full Story...   Soldiers send thanks for Copeland Cares packages Ohio University students and staff, including those outside the College of Business, helped organize 30 boxes to be shipped to employees, students and alumni overseas. A trio of soldiers took the time to express their thanks. Full Story...   Apr 9, 2007 Three Ohio University students win Goldwater Scholarships Students who receive the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship are among the very best science scholars in the country. This year, Ohio University has three. Sophomore Marie Braasch and juniors Christine Schultz and Ben Wegenhart are among the 317 Goldwater Scholars for 2007. Full Story...   Apr 10, 2007 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...   Apr 11, 2007 Family ties College of Arts and Sciences Dean Ben Ogles says there are a lot of similarities between raising seven children and providing leadership for the college's 19 departments and numerous institutes and programs. "It's true that even though they're each different, you love them all," he says of the various disciplines in his charge. Full Story...   Gary Graham: a quick wit, committed professor Memorial services planned Thursday for engineering faculty member Full Story...   Outreach event focuses on partnerships To highlight regional partnerships and other wide-ranging community relationships, the Ohio University Office for University Outreach is sponsoring an expo and conference April 13 to 14. Full Story...   Rodney D. Hanson Memorial Golf Scramble approaching The sixth annual Rodney D. Hanson Memorial Golf Scramble to benefit area students will be held on May 14 at the Belmont Hills Country Club. Full Story...   School of Music's Opera Theater presents Hansel and Gretel The School of Music's Opera Theater will perform Engelbert Humperdinck's 'Hansel and Gretel' at 8 p.m. April 27 and 28 at Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium. Full Story...   University Town Hall Meeting set for April 17 President Roderick J. McDavis will host a University Town Hall Meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17, in the Baker University Center Grand Ballroom. The forum is open to all faculty, staff and students, and those attending will be able to bring in lunch. Employees and students from the regional campuses will again have the opportunity to pose questions to the president and other university leaders during the meeting through an e-mail link. Full Story...   Virtual food workshops will be held to celebrate minority health month Ohio University's VITAL Lab, in conjunction with the Ohio Commission on Minority Health, will hold two interactive workshops in Second Life to promote healthy eating choices in Asian and Pan-African foods. The workshops will take place from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on consecutive Thursdays, April 12 and April 19, in Stocker Center room 414. Full Story...   Apr 12, 2007 Focus groups support student recruitment and retention efforts In an initiative to obtain insights from the consumer's perspective, Ohio University-Chillicothe has initiated a strategic approach to student outreach that involves the use of focus groups representing key constituencies. Full Story...   RIAA issues more letters to Ohio University network users for illegal file sharing In its third wave of a campaign to stop illegal file sharing, the Record Industry Association of America issued another 50 prelitigation etters to Ohio University's Office of Legal Affairs requesting that it forwards the letters to the alleged file sharers. Full Story...   Student-nominated award honors excellence in teaching Five faculty members receive the annual University Professor award, which is completely driven by student nominations and a student selection committee. The 2007-08 University Professors have been announced. Full Story...   Apr 13, 2007 National honor society awards journalism student Senior journalism major Jonathan Peters plans to go to law school next year. But he's not doing it alone. Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest, largest, and most selective all-discipline honor society, is helping him out. Peters has been named one of 60 Phi Kappa Phi Graduate Fellows who will receive $5,000 for graduate or professional school expenses next year. Full Story...   Ohio University to host international adoption discussion As the media attention swirls around the recent international child adoptions by celebrities Angelina Jolie and Madonna, the Ohio University's Women's Center and the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism have collaborated to host a panel discussion on the topic. The discussion will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday, April 16, in Baker University Center room 403. Full Story...   Renovation scheduled for chemistry labs Chemistry labs in Bennett Hall rooms 209 and 210 will be renovated this summer to provide a better learning space for Ohio University-Chillicothe students. The renovation will include new furnishings, including fume hoods, tables and floors. Full Story...   The Ohio University African Ensemble presents AZA! The Ohio University African Ensemble, directed by Zelma Badu-Younge and Paschal Yao Younge, will be presenting a concert at 8 p.m. Friday, April 20, at Templeton Blackburn Memorial Auditorium. Full Story...   Apr 16, 2007 Alcohol Policy Implementation Team to review alcohol policy Ohio University will reassemble its Alcohol Policy Implementation Team with the charge of conducting a review of the university's revised alcohol policy that went into effect last fall quarter. Full Story...   Film festival to "reel" in moviegoers Movie buffs may enjoy the occasional double feature or movie marathon, but few could sit through a marathon like the prescreening committee did for the 34th annual Athens International Film and Video Festival. A group of local film experts sorted through the nearly 800 submissions. The festival runs from April 27 through May 3 and features 23 feature films plus 133 films competing for $9,000 in prize money. Full Story...   Former chief editor of the South African Cape Times to present at Ohio University- Ryland Fisher, former chief editor of the South African newspaper, The Cape Times, will present at the Ohio University-Zanesville campus on Thursday, April 19. Full Story...   International recording artist to present at Ohio University-Zanesville Cassandra McDonald, a vocal soloist of many talents, will present her one-woman show on Tuesday, April 24, at the Ohio University-Zanesville campus. Full Story...   Ohio University-Zanesville Hosts OU Human Resource Institute The 13th Annual Ohio University Human Resource Institute will take place 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, May 11, 2007, on the Zanesville Campus. Full Story...   Ready, set, win! They may be counting down the days until their biggest competition -- that's 33, for those of us who don't live, breathe and sleep forensics -- but the university's Debate and Forensics Team already has scored two top wins. Full Story...   Shootings on Virginia Tech Campus Claim 33 Lives President Roderick J. McDavis extends his heartfelt condolences to Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va., today (April 16) following the shooting deaths of 33 people on campus. Full Story...   ‘Buy One Get One Free Book Fair’ comes to Zanesville campus library n keeping with its mission of serving the needs of the community and the students, the Zanesville Campus Library at Ohio University-Zanesville and Zane State College is sponsoring a Scholastic Book Fair April 16-20, 2007. Full Story...   Apr 17, 2007 Budget, pay issues dominate Faculty Senate meeting Board of Trustees Chair Greg Browning told Faculty Senate that a stronger, more confident institution should emerge from the challenges Ohio University has faced in the past year. Browning and President Roderick J. McDavis spoke with senators about the budget and other issues Monday night. Full Story...   Kennedy hosts gallery talks, closing reception for African mask exhibit The Kennedy Museum of Art at Ohio University invites the public to a free closing celebration for Behind the Mask: African Art from the Ellen Hobbs Collection and the Kennedy Museum of Art Full Story...   Ohio University presents workshop on Peer Education Perspectives Ohio University will hold a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) teaching workshop and dinner discussion Full Story...   Peace officer basic training program The Southern Ohio Police Training Institute (SOPTI) will be conducting a Peace Officer Basic Training Course in conjunction with the Law Enforcement Technology Department of Ohio University-Chillicothe. Full Story...   Apr 18, 2007 'Brown Bag Thursdays' The Ohio University Women's Center recently introduced the "Brown Bag Thursday" series of events. Writer Elizabeth Boyle shares her thoughts after attending last week's discussion. Full Story...   Expo showcases partnerships More than 40 organizations and research projects dedicated to learning, research and service in the community were represented at the first annual Outreach EXPO last Friday. Full Story...   History keeps this physicist busy For David Drabold, Distinguished Professor of Physics, collecting ancient relics is more than a hobby -- it is a link to the past. Full Story...   Apr 19, 2007 Botswana dignitaries present books to Ohio University Libraries for Botswana depository On Wednesday, University of Botswana Vice Chancellor Bojosi Otlhogile and Deputy Vice Chancellor Frank Youngman presented Ohio University Dean of Libraries Julia Zimmerman with several books for inclusion in the Botswana depository in Alden Library. Full Story...   Candidates for Women's Center director to give public lectures Beginning April 23 and concluding May 14, each of the four candidates for the Ohio University Women's Center director position will present a public lecture. The lectures will be free, and all community members, faculty, staff and students are invited to attend and provide feedback about the candidates' presentations. Full Story...   Grant to bolster environmental education earns statewide honor A successful grant directed by Ohio University-Chillicothe Instructor of Geography Gary Haynes has been recognized by the Ohio Environmental Education Fund as an outstanding project. Full Story...   Hollings Scholars study science with the best Tornados, hurricanes and blizzards fascinate sophomore geography and meteorology major Jeff Waters. Thanks to a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association Hollings Scholarship, his chances for studying severe weather among the nation's best scholars are looking quite bright. Full Story...   One with Virginia Tech Nearly 1,500 candles flickered in a persistent breeze on Ohio University's College Green Wednesday night as the campus community came together to mourn the 32 people killed Monday at Virginia Tech. Full Story...   Sociologist to discuss online fan communities at OU Lancaster campus A look at Rolling Stone's fans Full Story...   Voinovich Center helps full-time mother win entrepreneurship award Randi Gheen has been named Ohio's Small Business Administration Young Entrepreneur of the Year Full Story...   Apr 20, 2007 Board of Trustees to discuss next year's budget proposal The Ohio University Board of Trustees will meet on campus today at 1:30 p.m. in the Walter Hall Governance Room. The meeting is open to the public. Full Story...   Crisis FAQs A crisis in one place has a way of stimulating crisis thinking everywhere. The incident this week at Virginia Tech is certainly proof. Across the nation, parents, students and community members are asking, "Could this happen at our university?" and "How prepared are we?" Here are answers to questions many people have asked Ohio University throughout Virginia Tech's ordeal. Full Story...   Highlights of Ohio University Board of Trustees Meeting The Ohio University Board of Trustees met today and approved several facilities improvement projects totaling $16.2 million across the university's six campuses. The board also voted to change the status of the George V. Voinovich Center for Leadership and Public Affairs to the George V. Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs. Full Story...   Apr 23, 2007 Associate provost for graduate studies accepts Adams State position Associate Provost for Graduate Studies Michael Mumper will leave Ohio University to serve as provost at Adams State, his alma mater, Provost Kathy Krendl announced today. Krendl said she plans to announce an interim to temporarily succeed Mumper, who will wrap up 20 years with Ohio University on June 30. Full Story...   Fair to feature innovative student projects, learning opportunities Sending children to school in the computer-generated world of Second Life, creating imaginative costume designs for theater, diagnosing back problems with the use of a virtual, movable body: These are just some of the projects on display at the 2007 Ohio University Student Research and Creative Activity Fair, Thursday, May 3. The fair, which will be held at the Convocation Center from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., is free and open to the public. Full Story...   Ohio University leaders hand out journalism award Ohio University leaders and the Scripps Howard Foundation rewarded crusading journalists who sniffed out and exposed stock options shenanigans, awarding them the Farfel Prize on Thursday night in Washington, D.C. Full Story...   Apr 24, 2007 Documentary poses provocative questions about 2004 election Was the 2004 presidential election stolen? The issue may have died down in some quarters, but graduate student filmmakers at Ohio University thought the question was worth an in-depth probe. The result is "How Ohio Pulled It Off," a new documentary that will screen Saturday, April 28, as a special event for the 34th Athens International Film and Video Festival. Full Story...   First panel in Affirming Humanity series will take place on April 30 The first of three panels in the new Affirming Humanity series will take place from noon to 1 p.m. Monday, April 30, in Baker University Center conference room 242. The series will celebrate the work and contributions of people who are engaged in, and committed to, service and outreach to others. Full Story...   OU Lancaster to Celebrate 50th Anniversary Prepare to party as Ohio University Lancaster celebrates "educating and enriching lives since 1956." Full Story...   Peter Eigen to address government corruption and transparency issues Transparency International founder and chairman Peter Eigen will speak at Ohio University at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, April 26, in Baker University Center Ballroom A. During his talk, Eigen will explain how corruption is becoming increasingly worldwide in its consequences. Full Story...   President McDavis receives Leadership Ohio award Ohio University President Roderick J. McDavis is the winner of the 2007 Leadership Ohio Education Award. Full Story...   State universities partner for clean energy initiatives Showcasing Ohio's rich history of research and development in environment- and energy-related fields, 15 Ohio universities signed a memorandum of understanding that fosters an alliance between participating universities on April 23. Full Story...   Students give back on Beautification Day As many students took advantage of sunny skies and warm weather on Saturday to relax and enjoy the weekend, volunteers representing 18 student organizations participated in nine community service projects throughout the city as a part of the second annual Athens Beautification Day. Full Story...   The "Starr" of organ donation Tom Starr, founder of Miracles for Life, has teamed up with Donate Life Ohio, Red Cross, and students and faculty at the Ralph and Luci Schey Sales Centre at Ohio University - an organization he pioneered about 10 years ago - to host the inaugural Ohio University Rock n' Run 5K Race and Concert on Saturday, April 28. Full Story...   Thesis exhibit at the Kennedy shows how quilts influence Navajo weaving Thesis exhibit will open at the Kennedy Museum of Art on Friday, April 27, with a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Full Story...   UCM: Center for Spiritual Growth and Social Justice presents 'UCM's Free Speech Zones' United Campus Ministry's popular lunch discussion series "Soup for the Soul" returns with a special edition for spring quarter. "UCM's Free Speech Zones" is a chance for community members, students, faculty and administrators to discuss the topic of free speech and its limitations. Full Story...   Apr 25, 2007 A world of possibilities Last week, the Office of Nationally Competitive Awards, along with the President's Office for Diversity, launched an effort to encourage multicultural students to think about applying for nationally competitive awards. More than 85 students attended a special dinner to encourage them to do just that. Full Story...   Committee plans for president's evaluation The executive committee of the Ohio University Board of Trustees met in executive session Tuesday at the Lancaster campus to discuss personnel issues, including President Roderick J. McDavis' annual evaluation. The committee did not take any formal action. Full Story...   Ohio University announces changes in file-sharing policies In an effort to ensure that every student, faculty member and researcher has access to the computer resources they need, Ohio University announced today it will restrict the use of all peer-to-peer, or P2P, file-sharing on the campus computer network. Full Story...   Ohio University composting project is first in state Ohio University will institute the first full-scale composting project at a college or university in the state after being awarded a grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. ODNR's Division of Recycling and Litter Prevention awarded Ohio University $250,000 as part of $1,438,000 in grants to public and private partnerships to boost the market for recycled products in Ohio. Full Story...   Taking a custom ride on the wild side Anyone whose ridden a touring bicycle for any great distance knows all about the torturous pain it can cause, with those little seats and no back support. In 1988 Israel Urieli decided he'd had enough. Full Story...   That's a wrap RecycleMania 2007 is officially over and Ohio University finished No. 1 in the Mid-American Conference and second among all Ohio colleges and universities. But the real winner in RecycleMania is the environment. Full Story...   They've got the gift of gab The Ohio University Debate and Forensics Team has talked its way into a top ranking at the prestigious National Forensics Association National Tournament, held April 19-23. Competing at Berry College in Rome, Ga., the team finished 11th overall and second in their division. Full Story...   Apr 26, 2007 Committees Award more than $100,000 to 12 Faculty for Research, Creative Work Two Ohio University committees have awarded more than $119,000 in research grants to 12 faculty members. The grants, ranging from $5,000 to $25,000, will fund projects that include an investigation of the effects of gravitational forces on plant growth and a study of the role of clinicians in mental health courts. Full Story...   McDavis addresses state funding, other topics at press briefing President Roderick J. McDavis expressed support for Ohio House Speaker Jon Husted’s higher education funding proposal during Wednesday’s bimonthly press conference. Full Story...   VisCom students clean up at national design contest For students in the School of Visual Communication, hard work and ingenuity are all in a day's work. That commitment to excellence stood strong when students faced the nation's best and took home more awards than any other college or university in the Edmund C. Arnold Society for News Design MSU Affiliate 2007 Design Contest for College Students in March. Full Story...   Apr 27, 2007 Action! Film festival begins today Organizers of the annual Athens International Film and Video Festival will shout "Action!" for the 34th time tonight. During the weeklong event, movie buffs will have the chance to see 21 feature films and 133 other movies competing for $9,000 in prizes. Full Story...   Corruption hinders nations' development Transparency International founder Peter Eigen told an Ohio University audience of more than 200 on Thursday that corruption is the greatest stumbling block in the advancement of developing countries. Full Story...   Geiger to retire after 40 years of service Alan Geiger has announced he will retire from Ohio University June 30, concluding a 40-year career. He holds two titles, assistant to the president and secretary to the board of trustees. Full Story...   Nine going to the head of the class Gretchen Cataline is one of nine Ohio University graduates who have agreed to put their intended careers on hold to teach at low-income schools around the country in the Teach for America program. Since 1990, Teach for America has recruited more than 14,000 individuals who have helped to improve the lives of two million students. Full Story...   Sounding out the secrets of hearing (part one) Cochlear implants provide deaf people a bridge into the speaking world, but researchers are striving to make the devices do even more Full Story...   Spring Literary Festival starts May 9 The Ohio University community will have the chance to interact with six world-class authors as they present lectures and read from their work during the Spring Literary Festival, May 9 to 11 in Baker University Center. Full Story...   Three Ohio University students win Fulbrights to teach, research Three Ohio University seniors have been named U.S. Student Fulbright Scholars. Angela Kilbane and Dale Albanese have each been awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantships in Indonesia and Taiwan, and Tim Lorek won a Fulbright Research Scholarship to Chile. Full Story...   Apr 30, 2007 'SCALE' exhibition at the Kennedy to leave viewers starstruck Ohio University's Aesthetic Technologies Lab presents "SCALE," an astronomy-themed exhibition opening at the Kennedy Museum of Art on Saturday, May 5, with a free public reception at 8 p.m. Full Story...   Human Resources announces classified employment freeze University officials announced today that an employment freeze will go into effect immediately and continue through June 30 for classified nonbargaining positions on all six of Ohio University's campuses. Full Story...   Not your average summer job Each summer, more than 4,000 admitted, incoming students become familiar with Ohio University at day-and-a-half Precollege sessions. Helping make that happen are 45 dedicated student advisers, who for four weeks share their knowledge and love for Ohio University with new students and their parents. Advisers become close friends and experts on all things Ohio University - and learn a lot about themselves. Full Story...   Radio report: Ohio University working to attract best and brightest Deans David Descutner and Ann Fidler spoke about Ohio University’s efforts to attract the nation’s best and brightest students in an Ohio Public Radio story aired this morning. Full Story...   Sounding out the secrets of hearing (part two) Cochlear implants provide deaf people a bridge into the speaking world, but researchers are striving to make the devices do even more Full Story...   Study: Academic honesty increases in past year A recent study shows academic honesty among Ohio University students has markedly increased in the past year. Full Story... March 2007 Archives Mar 1, 2007 48 hours: See winning video of student shoot out A comedy about race relations, featuring a laundry list of gags, is the winner of the fifth annual Shoot Out Student Video Contest sponsored by the School of Telecommunications in the Scripps College of Communication. Now Outlook readers can see the winning video. Full Story...   Alvin Adams Memorial Lecture on Friday is cancelled The 2007 Alvin Adams Memorial Lecture, which was scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, March 2, in the Baker University Center Theatre, has been cancelled. The Department of African American Studies is attempting to reschedule speaker Eric Burin for a later date. Full Story...   Ohio University considering new Student Information System Big computerized record keeping systems aren't usually hot conversation topics, but as Ohio University gears up to replace its aging Student Information System (SIS), that's likely to change. The system houses admissions, academic, housing and financial information. Full Story...   Mar 2, 2007 Ohio University welcomes Celtic sensation Natalie Macmaster Ohio University is proud to welcome world-renowned fiddler Natalie MacMaster to the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 7. Full Story...   RIAA letters arrive In an effort to stop music pirating, the Recording Industry Association of America has taken aggressive steps to stop alleged offenders on campuses, including Ohio University. The organization has developed a new prelawsuit strategy, which will give suspected offenders the chance to settle before they are sued. The campaign targets 50 suspected offenders at Ohio University. Full Story...   Register for the 2007 Spring &lt;br /&gt; Conference On Thursday, March 22, some of the nation's leading computer programmers and software developers will be at Baker University Center for a Web technology conference. Full Story...   Mar 5, 2007 Gifts support integrated learning and research facility at Ohio University Ohio University recently received three charitable gifts to support its new integrated learning and research facility -- and two existing scholarship programs. Full Story...   OU-C quilt display to commemorate Women's History Month Ohio University-Chillicothe will commemorate National Women's History Month 2007 with a display of quilts created by students in the Women's Studies 100 class. The quilts are on display in the Bennett Hall Patricia Scott Memorial Gallery. Full Story...   OU-C to present Neil Simon play 'Rumors' Ohio University-Chillicothe theater program will present Neil Simon's hilarious play "Rumors" at 8 p.m. Friday, March 9, and Saturday, March 10, in the Bennett Hall Auditorium. Full Story...   Ohio University School of Dance to hold American College Dance Conference The School of Dance at Ohio University is scheduled to host the East Central regional American College Dance Conference from March 16 to 19. Full Story...   Ohio University professor awarded for environmental studies Ohio University Professor of Chemical Engineering Srdjan Nesic has been honored with an international award for his commitment, teaching and expertise in corrosion; a major concern in oil wells and pipelines. Full Story...   Suzuki Tour Group to perform at Ohio University Chillicothe The Capital Suzuki Tour Group, an internationally renowned ensemble of talented 21 violinists between the ages of 10 and 18, will perform at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, March 11, in the Bennett Hall Auditorium at Ohio University Chillicothe. Full Story...   Mar 6, 2007 Commemoration of abolishment of slave trade provides history lesson Participants in Ohio University's two-day commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the end of the slave trade were given a thorough history lesson. Full Story...   Students to begin receiving RIAA letters today Today, Ohio University will begin forwarding RIAA prelitigation letters to individuals who are linked with IP addresses that the Recording Industry Association of America says are involved in illegal file sharing. Full Story...   Mar 7, 2007 Access to education is not a discretionary matter While volunteering for an after-school enrichment program in Meigs County, I was encouraging a fourth grade girl to attend college. She certainly seemed open to the idea, wide-eyed with possibility, and then what I imagined to be her father's voice came out of her little mouth. Full Story...   Brooke Hallowell: Mind over matter An office full of human brains and brain-inspired toys and knick-knacks is not your average collection, but then, Brooke Hallowell is not your average collector. Full Story...   Fine Arts names new director for the School of Interdisciplinary Arts Ohio University's College of Fine Arts has named Dora Wilson as the director of the School of Interdisciplinary Arts, effective March 26. Wilson is replacing William Condee who is stepping down from the director's position at the end of winter quarter. Full Story...   Fluorescence microscopy reveals why some antifreeze proteins inhibit ice growth better than others [Research News] Antifreeze or ,ice structuringŠ proteins -- found in some fish, insects, plants, fungi and bacteria -- attach to the surface of ice crystals to inhibit their growth and keep the host organism from freezing to death. Scientists have been puzzled, however, about why some ice structuring proteins, such as those found in the spruce budworm, are more active than others. Full Story...   Ohio University hosts one of the largest educational technology conferences Just last month, one of the largest educational technology conferences, eTech Ohio, was held at Ohio University. Don't be surprised if you didn't see the participants on campus -- the conference was hosted in Second Life at the Ohio University Without Boundaries virtual campus. Second Life is a popular 3-D virtual world where people explore, create, build, collaborate and participate in activities as part of a 65,000 acre virtual society. Full Story...   Ohio University names Brice Bible new CIO Ohio University President Roderick J. McDavis announced today that Brice Bible will become the university's chief information officer, effective April 16. Full Story...   Provost to teach women's leadership course Provost Kathy Krendl wants women on campus to understand the opportunities that are within their reach -- so much so that she's teaching a course spring quarter that will help them do just that. Full Story...   Students' films to play in Baker University Center Theatre Ohio University's School of Film invites the public to attend a screening for five students' second-year films, 7 to 10 p.m., Sunday, March 11, in the Baker University Center Theatre. Full Story...   Mar 8, 2007 Geology professor was passionate environmentalist, instrumental in cleaning area waterways Mary Stoertz, 49, an associate professor of geological sciences at Ohio University who was passionate about cleaning area waterways, died Feb. 26 of a heart attack. Friends and family will honor Stoertz at a memorial 10 a.m. this Saturday (March 10) at First United Methodist Church on College Street. Full Story...   Senates vote to evaluate administration on spring ballot This week, both student senates voted to put questions on their ballots asking students their opinions about the university's administration. The resolution to put questions on the May senate ballots originated with the organization Students for an Effective and Accountable Leadership. Full Story...   University holds info first session for students targeted by RIAA Wednesday afternoon, Ohio University students affected by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)'s prelitigation strike against illegal music downloading attended the first of two information sessions hosted by university officials. Full Story...   Mar 9, 2007 Ceramics symposium features visiting artists A ceramics symposium held by the Ohio University School of Art will run concurrently with the National Ceramics Exhibition at The Dairy Barn Cultural Arts Center, March 12 and 13. Full Story...   Fiftieth Anniversary committee formed The Eastern Campus of Ohio University has formed a committee to organize its 50th anniversary celebration which will launch fall 2007 and continue through the academic year. Full Story...   Fireside chat with artist answers burning questions The vibrant scenes in the terrazzo on the floor of Baker University Center are hard to miss. The artwork depicts scenes from Poindexter Village, one of the country's first federally funded housing developments, where the artist, Aminah Robinson, grew up. Those who attended the grand opening celebration on Feb. 10 had the chance to meet Robinson at a fireside chat sponsored by the School of Art. Full Story...   Last call for Kennedy exhibit featuring civil rights photojournalist Just one week remains to see "James Karales: Truth in Looking" at the Kennedy Museum of Art. The exhibit will close on Sunday, March 18. Full Story...   New members begin terms Local individuals join Ohio University Eastern Campus Regional Coordinating Council Full Story...   Prized possession Given biennially by Ohio University and the National Academy of Engineering, the Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ Prize is one of the top three engineering prizes in the world and the only of its caliber endowed at a university. The winners of this $500,000 award are Nobel-prize-caliber scientists (there is no engineering category for the Nobel). The late Fritz Russ, a 1942 electrical engineering graduate of Ohio University, and his wife, Dolores, created the prize. Full Story...   Mar 13, 2007 English professor Amritjit Singh receives lifetime achievement award Ohio University Langston Hughes Professor of English and African American Studies Amritjit Singh will receive the 2007 MELUS Lifetime Achievement Award at the 21st Annual MELUS Conference this spring. MELUS, the Society for the Study of Multi-Ethnic Literature, honors scholars with the award for their achievements in ethnic American literary scholarship. Full Story...   Faculty Senate learns status of proposed faculty compensation increases President Roderick McDavis last night (March 12) urged Faculty Senate to avoid an "us versus them" mentality in the face of challenges, especially those related to the university's budget situation. McDavis and Provost Kathy Krendl, who gave an update on the work of the Budget Planning Council, were met by senators' concerns about issues ranging from administrator salaries to an increase in the cost of health care. Full Story...   Geologist troubleshoots silica problem at geothermal plants [Research News] In the debate over alternative energy resources, geothermal technology has received scant media attention. Advocates call it one of the cleanest, sustainable energy resources available. However, steep construction, equipment and drilling costs have prevented more widespread development of geothermal technology. An Ohio University hydrothermal systems expert is working to change that. Full Story...   Hocking College and Ohio University sign articulation agreement In a short ceremony in Nelsonville, Hocking College President John Light and Ohio University President Roderick J. McDavis signed a memorandum of understanding that will create a seamless transition for Hocking College students pursuing a bachelor's degree in several academic programs at Ohio University. Full Story...   Mar 14, 2007 Celebrating Creative Souls exhibit in Wilkes Gallery at Ohio University Lancaster "Celebrating Creative Souls" showcases Blue Shoe artists in an exhibit at the Wilkes Gallery for Visual Arts at Ohio University Lancaster Campus. Full Story...   Diverse dolls on display Multicultural Art Gallery exhibit shows local artists' doll collection Full Story...   Spin to win Angie Bukley is known around the Russ College of Engineering and Technology for her extensive engineering experience and her work as associate dean of research and graduate studies. Underneath that professional exterior, however, is a mountain biker with a competitive drive. Full Story...   Students go 'beyond the bricks' Bojinka Bishop's Advanced Public Relations class got a double dose of real-world experience this quarter. By creating communication plans for members of the Athens community, the students got to apply their skills to professional projects and immerse themselves in community-related initiatives. Full Story...   Videotaped confessions can create bias against suspect, study finds [Research News] Police often videotape interrogations of suspects for use in criminal trials. Video confessions that focus exclusively on the suspect, however, can bias judges and law enforcement officers to consider the suspect‰s statements as voluntary, according to a new Ohio University study. Full Story...   Mar 15, 2007 Foote will not be next chair of African American Studies Thelma Wills Foote, a scholar of African-American history with a doctoral degree from Harvard University, notified College of Arts and Sciences Dean Ben Ogles Wednesday that she is declining the university's offer to become chair of the Department of African American Studies at the rank of full professor. Full Story...   Get to know your new CIO Media Specialist George Mauzy caught up with Ohio University's newly named Chief Information Officer J. Brice Bible to ask a few questions about his thoughts and plans for IT at the university. Bible comes to Ohio from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and will begin April 16. Full Story...   RecycleMania 2007 halftime update Through the first half of RecycleMania 2007, Ohio University continues to be a leader among the eight Ohio schools competing in the Per Capita Classic competition. The competitions that comprise RecycleMania kicked off Jan. 28 with twice as many schools involved this year -- there are 200 schools participating compared to the 93 last year. Full Story...   Mar 16, 2007 Ohio University announces family weekends, homecoming dates for 2007-08 Ohio University has announced the dates of its Family Weekends and Homecoming for the 2007-08 academic year. Key weekends include: Homecoming, Oct. 12-14; Sibs Weekend, Feb. 8-10; and Moms Weekend, May 2-4, 2008. Full Story...   PJ Party raises cultural awareness for local elementary students In the hands of Ohio University's Global Leadership Center students, a pajama party became a cross-cultural educational experience that taught local elementary school students about Africa and malaria. Full Story...   University examines impact of governor's higher education 'compact' During the State of the State address on Wednesday, Governor Ted Strickland released a proposed plan for state-supported higher education institutions. Strickland wants to create a "compact" between the state and public colleges and universities that provides higher instructional subsidy in fiscal year 2008 -- if institutions forego tuition increases and find ways to save. Full Story...   Mar 19, 2007 Associate provost and Eastern Campus student receive NASW awards Two of Ohio University's own will have something extra to celebrate during this year's National Social Work Month. Earlier in March, the National Association of Social Workers' Ohio Chapter Region V honored Angie Willis and Richard Greenlee with top awards. Full Story...   Mar 20, 2007 Ohio University junior named Truman Scholarship finalist Erica Poff, an Ohio University junior majoring in political science, has been named a finalist for the nationally competitive Truman Scholarship. Full Story...   When it comes to math, he's part of the solution The State of Ohio is not keeping pace with the technological demands of business today and must improve how it teaches mathematics and science. When it comes to that effort, Ohio University's Al Cote is part of the solution. Full Story...   Mar 21, 2007 Gliding to the gold 'Passion' guides Spanish professor to wins on the ice and in the classroom Full Story...   Mar 22, 2007 Providing quality education to drive budget decisions Ohio University has not yet decided whether it will participate in the "compact" for higher education proposed by Gov. Ted Strickland last week, President Roderick J. McDavis told reporters Wednesday at his monthly press conference. Full Story...   Mar 26, 2007 Academic calendar subcommittees prepare surveys, model costs The Task Force on the Academic Calendar and System intends to gather as much data as possible before making its recommendation on whether to stay on the quarter system or switch to semesters. Five subcommittees, each taking on an area for further investigation, have divided the research. Full Story...   Brookings Institution President Strobe Talbott to speak at Baker Peace Conference Ohio University's 2007 Baker Peace Conference, titled "The State of the Atlantic Alliance," will feature some of the world's brightest scholars taking an in-depth look at the United States' relationship with its European alliances in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Strobe Talbott, president of the Brookings Institution in Washington D.C., will kick off the conference with his keynote address at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 29. Full Story...   Mar 27, 2007 College of Business receives outstanding ranking The Ohio University College of Business has just been ranked 62 in the 'BusinessWeek' 2007 rankings for the best undergraduate business schools. The magazine, which ranked 93 out of the more than 120 national programs it considered, identified Ohio University's College of Business because of the interdisciplinary nature of the curriculum. Full Story...   Committee tasked with finding a dean of university libraries The committee charged with finding a new dean of university libraries will hold its initial meeting early spring quarter. Dean of the Honors Tutorial College Ann Fidler has agreed to serve as the chair of the committee, which expects to name a dean by the end of fall quarter. Full Story...   Dining Dollars amount stays the same; times are restricted Beginning Monday, April 2, Dining Dollars will no longer be accepted from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at West 82 food court and Latitude 39 in Baker University Center. During those times, they still may be used in campus dining halls. The change has been made to provide high-quality and efficient service to customers. Full Story...   Grand opening for Child Development and Family Service Center scheduled for March 30 A grand opening will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, March 30, for the Ross County/Ohio University-Chillicothe Child Development and Family Service Center. The event will allow individuals to tour the facility and will offer an opportunity to recognize some of the donors who made the facility a reality. Full Story...   Nationally recognized project for teachers comes to Appalachia Ohio Ohio University has received a grant from the National Writing Project to establish the Ohio University Appalachian Writing Project, a program that invites local teachers to participate in summer and year-round programs focused on improving student writing and learning. Full Story...   Mar 28, 2007 Childcare Task Force to host open forums on April 2 The Ohio University Childcare Task Force and the Corporation of Ohio Appalachian Development will host two open forums on Monday, April 2, in Baker University Center room 240. The first forum will be held from noon to 12:50 p.m., while the second will run from 1 to 2 p.m. Both forums are open to the public. Full Story...   Ohio University revokes master's degree Ohio University has revoked the master's degree of a former mechanical engineering student whose thesis contained plagiarism. This is the first degree revocation resulting from the university's review in spring 2006 of engineering and technology theses and dissertations after a former student suspected plagiarism in documents he was researching. Full Story...   Pictures sought to commemorate Ohio University Eastern's 50th anniversary As Ohio University Eastern Campus moves closer to its 50th anniversary, the public is invited to enter a photography contest. Sixteen photographs will be chosen and used in a special 50th anniversary calendar for Ohio University Eastern Campus to be published this summer. Submission deadline is April 30. There will be prizes for the top three photos. Full Story...   Purpose-Privilege-Pride-Power Purpose-Privilege-Pride-Power. Most College of Education students know it's Dean Renee A. Middleton's favorite catchphrase. And if she's ever high-fived you while walking down the halls of McCracken, you know she exudes all four of those attributes. Full Story...   Sexual Health Seminar Review Committee makes recommendations Ohio University's Sexual Health Seminar Review Committee recently submitted three major recommendations to Vice President for Student Affairs Kent Smith that addressed students' concerns with the sexual health seminars offered at the university's Hudson Health Center. Full Story...   State awards $6.5 million to Ohio University To supplement its November award of $3.5 million, the state of Ohio today has awarded $6.5 million to Ohio University's Voinovich Center for Leadership and Public Affairs and their collaborators for the Southeast Ohio Entrepreneurial Signature Program (ESP) to drive regional economic development by supporting local entrepreneurs. Full Story...   Mar 29, 2007 Business students learn to sort SOX Accounting grads in high demand after one-of-a-kind training Full Story...   Globalization expert and Ohio native Strobe Talbott kicks off conference With declining public support for the war in Iraq, U.S. foreign policy is under the microscope. Tonight in his keynote address at the Baker Peace Conference, Strobe Talbott will shed light on this issue and many more. Full Story...   Inaugural Ohio Game Jam takes over the GRID Lab On Saturday, March 31, many talented game designers will be in Athens developing a complete video game in the course of one day during the inaugural Ohio Game Jam. The event brings together student developers, who must work in small teams to create a game in 24 hours. Full Story...   Mar 30, 2007 'Einstein's Challenge' engages students in hands-on, practical problem-solving competition Approximately 230 third- through eighth-grade students representing 10 school districts in 4 Ohio counties will put their math and science skills to the test in a series of hands-on, practical challenges. Full Story...   Ambitious project is an environment 'twofer' Ohio University researchers are preparing for an ambitious environmental two-for-one project that could help revive a tree nearly driven to extinction and at the same time help reclaim land damaged by strip mining. Full Story...   Definitely not the stereotypical college spring break In the short life of spring break, many students cruised off to the usual destinations, many stayed in Athens or went home, but some Ohio University students traveled elsewhere to lend a helping hand and do something different, fun and fulfilling. Full Story...   Student injured in on-campus accident An Ohio University student was taken by helicopter to a Columbus hospital after being struck by an Athens County recycling vehicle on campus. The student's condition is not known at this time, but Ohio University Police Department says the victim suffered trauma to the lower body. Full Story... February 2007 Archives Feb 1, 2007 Ohio University and Kent State University to offer master's in library and information science degree program Kent State University and Ohio University have teamed up to offer students the opportunity to pursue graduate study in library and information science beginning fall 2007 at the Ohio University campus in Athens, Ohio. An information session on the 12-12-12 Distance Learning Program will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 13, in the Alden Library Learning Commons Rollins Room. Full Story...   Puppetry artist and scholar to give speech at Ohio University Baseball is to the United States as wayang is to Indonesia. Wayang is an Indonesian form of puppetry and a guest professor from the University of California at Santa Cruz will be visiting Ohio University to present on the role of clowns in the art form. The speech takes place at 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5, in Putnam Hall room 227. Full Story...   School of Music presents the Biakuye Unity Ensemble Feb. 3 Ohio University's School of Music, College of Fine Arts is pleased to present a Visiting Artist recital featuring the Biakuye Unity Ensemble Saturday, Feb. 3, at 8 p.m. in the School of Music Recital Hall. The concert is free and open to the public. Full Story...   Well-known art exhibit on display at Baker Art Gallery While Confederate money may be a thing of the past, John W. Jones' depictions of these unique bills are enlightening viewers today at Ohio University's Multicultural Center Art Gallery on the second floor of the Baker University Center. The exhibit will remain on display through Feb. 17. Full Story...   Feb 2, 2007 Athletics, budget to be discussed at Student Senate informational session Ohio University Director of Athletics Kirby Hocutt and Vice President for Finance and Administration Bill Decatur will speak with Student Senate and the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee at a special informational session to be held on Monday, Feb. 5, at 6 p.m. in the Walter Hall Governance Room. Full Story...   Education meets virtual reality Ohio University recently has become the first university in Ohio and one of only a few U.S. universities who have launched functioning campuses in the popular 3-D virtual world, "Second Life." Full Story...   Founders Day celebration highlights academic success Ohio University's Founders Day celebration on Feb. 2 focused on faculty, student and staff achievements and gave a review of the university's illustrious history dating back to its 1804 establishment. Full Story...   Light it up right Residents of the Wilson, Crawford and Bryan Halls at Ohio University are being given a chance to light it up right -- by exchanging inefficient incandescent light bulbs for eco-friendly compact fluorescents, entirely free of charge Full Story...   Middle-Eastern culture on display at Ohio University A fashion show, dancing, music and ethnic food -- sounds like a night out in the city. But in Athens, Ohio, it was all a part of Arabic Culture Night presented by the Arabic Language Students Association that sold out tickets to a crowd of more than 200. Full Story...   Poster session highlights university priorities Faculty, staff and students had the opportunity to hear news of the progress of the 10 Vision OHIO implementation teams as part of the Feb. 2 Founders Day celebration. Attendees perused informational posters and asked questions to learn about the status of strategic university priorities at the afternoon event. Full Story...   Students join together to discuss issues about free speech and shared governance Less than 100 students joined together at 2 p.m. today to share concerns about free speech and shared governance at Ohio University. Led by Students for a Democratic Society (not a registered student organization), the students met on College Green in an unauthorized area. Full Story...   Feb 5, 2007 'African American Women during the Civil War' presented at Ohio University Lancaster They were young and old, rich and poor, sisters, mothers, and grandmothers. They resolved to be part of the war that would ultimately determine the status of the Black man in America. Full Story...   Investing in the future Ohio University senior finance major Ryan O'Brien knows how important it is to seek out educational experiences beyond the classroom. Full Story...   Kennedy Museum of Art displays unique African masks Starting Tuesday, Feb. 6, masks from Mali and other nations of West and Central Africa can be seen in the Kennedy Museum of Art exhibition Behind the Mask: African Art from the Ellen Hobbs Collection and the Kennedy Museum of Art. Full Story...   School of Theater presents Frank Mcguinness play The Ohio University School of Theater is proud to announce the third production of its 2006 - 2007 season; Frank McGuinness's "Observe The Sons of Ulster Marching Towards The Somme." Full Story...   Weeklong program addresses African American AIDS crisis Wednesday, March 7, marks the seventh annual observance of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD). This national day of recognition is designed to encourage all African Americans to get educated about HIV/AIDS, to get tested, to get involved in advocating the necessary resources to fight the disease and to get necessary treatment. Full Story...   Feb 6, 2007 Essay contest to honor African-Americans during Black History Month Ohio University Southern is celebrating Black History Month in a new way this year by sponsoring the First Annual Black History Essay Contest. Full Story...   Kent Smith takes time to relax When Vice President for Student Affairs Kent J. Smith Jr. arrived at Ohio University last summer, he knew his relaxation time would be precious. The busy schedule hasn't dampened Smith's high-flying goals, though. Full Story...   Ohio University Forensics Team takes huge jump in national standings The Ohio University Debate and Forensics Team recently met an aggressive season goal of placing in 40 nationally qualified events. The accomplishment firmly places the team in National Forensics Association Division I, an honor reserved for only the top 10 percent of schools, based on numbers of nationally qualified entries. Full Story...   Ohio University provides backdrop to forensics swing tournament Team meets goal of 40 nationally qualified events. Full Story...   Professor honored at Ohio University Founders Day Ohio University professor Tadeusz Malinski was recognized for the Distinguished Professor award at the Ohio University Founders Day Celebration on Feb. 2. Full Story...   Student Senate information session continues dialogue between students and university In a session that ran into overtime, students had a chance to ask the lingering questions they had for Department of Athletics and Ohio University leadership about the recent elimination of four sports programs. Full Story...   World-renowned performance group will turn Baker's atrium into an instrument On Saturday, Feb. 10, Baker University Center will host the world-renowned performing ensemble MASS (Music, Architecture, Sonic, Sculpture) as part of the Grand Opening Celebration. Full Story...   Feb 7, 2007 Baker art installation spotlights community and a 'Street Called Home' Laid permanently on the atrium floor at Ohio University's Baker University Center, the art of Aminah Robinson depicts scenes from Poindexter Village, one of the country's first federally funded housing developments, where Robinson grew up. Community is central in the artwork of the Columbus-based, African American artist. Full Story...   Committee working to plan budget, prevent deficit for next fiscal year The Budget Planning Council, a committee charged with developing the Athens campus budget for the upcoming fiscal year, is working to find ways to close a potential fiscal year 2008 budget gap of some $6 million to $11 million. President Roderick J. McDavis will discuss details about the university's budget at a press briefing today at 3:30 p.m. in the Baker University Center 1804 Room. Full Story...   Local residents honored at Ohio University Founders Day Several faculty members were recognized as University Professor at the Ohio University Founders Day Celebration on Feb. 2. Full Story...   New communication building a mix of renovation, new construction The Collaborative Inc., a Toledo architectural firm hired to investigate the university's options in constructing a new facility for the Scripps College of Communication, recently made its final recommendation. Dean Greg Shepherd met with faculty and staff Tuesday evening to unveil a plan for the building that will make use of the former Baker Center and the Radio-Television Building. Full Story...   Trisolini Art Gallery finds a new home at Baker Center The Trisolini Art Gallery, a program of the School of Art, can now be found on the fourth floor of the university center. Full Story...   Vice President Kent Smith plans for the future of Student Affairs With an engaging personality, limitless energy and the charisma of a motivational speaker, Smith has made an immediate impression on his peers and students. He also has solid aspirations for the Division of Student Affairs. Full Story...   Feb 8, 2007 Campus coming together to plan for a balanced budget President Roderick McDavis, Provost Kathy Krendl, and Vice President of Finance and Administration William Decatur met with local reporters yesterday to answer questions about next year's budget. The administrators presented scenarios and assumptions, but stressed that the specifics necessary to turn around a projected $6 million to $11 million shortfall will come from an inclusive and transparent process. Full Story...   Upward Bound: College partnership brings regional flair to national program Ohio University's Upward Bound program just turned 40, a milestone that will be recognized at this year's National TRIO Day celebration. Full Story...   Feb 9, 2007 Don’t forget: Grand Opening Celebration of Baker is tomorrow Everyone is invited to attend the Grand Opening Celebration of Baker University Center. The daylong celebration will kick off with a giant ribbon cutting ceremony and dedication at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10, outside the Park Place entrance of Baker on the fourth floor. Full Story...   Feb 12, 2007 Baker grand opening draws packed house Members of university community commemorate historic day. Full Story...   Feb. 11‹17 is Child Passenger Safety Week [OU-COM] OU-COM's Community Health Programs and the Ohio Buckles Buckeyes Program are joining forces during Child Passenger Safety Week to educate parents on the steps they need to take to prevent the injury, or save the lives, of their children. Full Story...   Jazz and Percussion Ensembles in concert with guest artist Sarah Morrow Ohio University's Jazz and Jazz Percussion Ensembles will perform in concert with guest trombonist Sarah Morrow in Wagner Theatre at Ohio University Lancaster Campus at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23. Full Story...   Love found close to home Statistically, you're more likely to fall in love with someone who lives within 25 miles," says Michael Kaiser, human relations instructor at Ohio University's Eastern Campus. Full Story...   Ohio University's partnership with the College Program for the Incarcerated benefits prisoners and society alike Since 1974, Ohio University's College Program for the Incarcerated has been helping inmates throughout Ohio and the United States earn college credit, and even degrees, through a correspondence program. Full Story...   Feb 13, 2007 Affirming Humanity series seeks nominations from campus community The Office of the Provost is seeking nominations of noteworthy Ohio University employees who are active in service to others. Recipients of this recognition will be chosen to participate in a series of lunchtime public conversations titled "Affirming Humanity." Nominations are due March 9. Full Story...   Campus art gallery hop planned for Parents Weekend, Feb. 16-18 Be creative with your Parent's Weekend plans, and treat your folks to a campus gallery hop. Enjoy free exhibitions and refreshments at four participating galleries Full Story...   Faculty Compensation Task Force releases draft recommendations Ohio University's Faculty Compensation Task Force has released a draft of its recommendations for increasing full-time tenure-track faculty compensation to levels competitive with peer institutions. Full Story...   Financial concerns take front seat at February Faculty Senate meeting Increasing faculty salaries will remain paramount as a group of university community members works to close a projected $6 million to $11 million shortfall for fiscal year 2008, President Roderick McDavis and Vice President for Finance and Administration Bill Decatur told Faculty Senate Monday night. Senators took the opportunity to ask for clarification about strategic investments and the university's fiscal gap at their February meeting. Full Story...   Fourth annual Oscar Night in Athens is Feb. 25 Athens-area community members can get a taste of the glitz, glam and gossip of Hollywood at the Friends of the Festival's Oscar Night in Athens 2007 gala on Sunday, Feb. 25, at 6 p.m. in Ohio University's Baker University Center ballroom. Full Story...   Health, Sciences and Sport in Africa symposium comes to Ohio University The fourth annual Sports and Africa symposium, entitled "Health, Sciences and Sport in Africa," will examine how sports may be used to improve the health of African people, and those in the African diasporas, in a formal conference and workshops. Full Story...   Ohio University to host conference ice hockey tournament this weekend Ohio University will host the 2007 Central States Collegiate Hockey League Tournament, Feb. 16 to 18, at Bird Ice Arena on the Ohio University Athens campus. Full Story...   United Appeal campaign coming to a close We are winding this year’s United Appeal campaign to a close and we want to reach out to you one final time, update you on our progress, and personally ask for your help! Full Story...   Visiting Artist Tianshu Wang to perform Feb. 23 Ohio University's College of Fine Arts and School of Music are pleased to present a Visiting Artist Recital, at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23, in the School of Music Recital Hall. Full Story...   Feb 14, 2007 'Tabadol Project' brings a touch of Lebanon to Ohio University A group of Lebanese and American musicians will provide the community with a chance to learn about Lebanese music and its impact around the world. The "Tabadol Project" will be visiting Ohio University at 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, in Scripps Hall's Andersen Auditorium (room 101). Full Story...   Art and soul Dig into your soul and offer what you have. Bobby Moresco, Academy Award-winning writer and producer, handed that mantra to an audience from all walks of life, ranging from aspiring film makers, both young and old, to people with nothing more than an interest in film. The event was part of the Grand Opening Celebration of Baker University Center on Feb. 10. Full Story...   Chill out! In just the first two weeks of the Residence Challenge competition, students living in the residence halls at Ohio University have cut energy use by more than 3.4 percent; the equivalent of keeping 37.7 tons of greenhouse gases out of the atmosphere. Full Story...   Where's the love this Valentine's Day? If romance isn't working for you this Valentine's Day, maybe you should celebrate the relationship of true, enduring love -- friendship. Bill Rawlins, Stocker Professor in the School of Communication Studies at Ohio University, has been studying friendship since 1978. He believes there's a lot to love about being friends. Full Story...   Feb 15, 2007 'The Story of Divided Lives' presented at Ohio University Lancaster Inspired by the experiences of her paternal family, Cynthia Crane will describe the dramatic true stories of girls and women who endured persecution because of their mixed religious heritage at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 1. Full Story...   ACS partnership awards $5K in research funds; call for summer 2007 proposals The American Cancer Society/Ohio University partnership recently awarded $5,000 in research funds to three students and is calling for proposals to fund research this summer. Letters of intent should be submitted by March 12. Full Story...   Symposium showcases student research findings The International Student Union will host its second annual research symposium from 3 to 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 16, in the Baker University Center Multipurpose Room. Full Story...   Undergraduate students achieve through federal program Known nationally as Student Support Services, the College Adjustment Program helps undergraduate college students attain success and earn a degree through various resources. It will be celebrated as one of three TRIO programs at Ohio University on National TRIO Day March 3. Full Story...   Feb 16, 2007 "Jump Start" deadline approaching The deadline to participate in Ohio University Eastern Campus's Jump Start program is March 15. Full Story...   ACT test preparation course offered at Ohio University Eastern Campus A three-day course that helps area high school students prepare for the ACT test will be offered at Ohio University Eastern Campus on Saturdays March 17, 24, and 31 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The registration deadline is March 9. Full Story...   Can you hear Al Gore now? Good, say Ohio University professors Global warming: What is Ohio University doing about it? For many, a first step was viewing former Vice President Al Gore's 2006 documentary "An Inconvenient Truth" Thursday night. Full Story...   Free concert offered by College of Fine Arts and School of Music Ohio University's College of Fine Arts and School of Music are pleased to present the Florestan Duo with Stefan Kartman, cello, and Jeannie Yu, piano, at 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26, in the School of Music Recital Hall. The concert is free and open to the public. Full Story...   Hip-hop journalist presents at Malcolm X Commemorative Hip-hop activist and grassroots organizer Rosa Clemente will present the Malcolm X Commemorative speech at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday Feb. 21, in the Baker University Center Theatre. Full Story...   Feb 18, 2007 Board of Trustees meets in Chillicothe Discussions about budget, Athletics and security drew considerable attention and discussion at the Feb. 15-16 Ohio University Board of Trustees meeting at the Chillicothe campus. The board took action on a few items and held open discussions about others. Full Story...   Feb 19, 2007 Follett selected as bookstore vendor at regional campuses As the result of an open bid process managed by Ohio University's purchasing department, Follett has been selected as the vendor for bookstores at the Ohio University regional campuses. Full Story...   Ohio University's Upward Bound to be recognized at National TRIO Day Celebration will honor college access programs Full Story...   Patrick Drumm to present 'The Wild Child of Albion, Indiana' Patrick Drumm, Associate Professor of Psychology at Ohio University Lancaster Campus, will present "The Wild Child of Albion, Indiana," at 3:10 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, in the Wilkes Gallery for the Visual Arts, Brasee Hall. Full Story...   Quinn Library developing special collection on religious tolerance Ohio University-Chillicothe's Quinn Library is developing a special collection on the topic of religious tolerance that, according to Head Librarian Allan Pollchik, should be among the largest in the nation on this subject. Full Story...   VAPA Summer Honors Institute accepting applications Ohio University-Zanesville will once again host the Visual & Performing Arts (VAPA) Honors Institute for gifted and talented 10th & 11th grade students this summer. Full Story...   Feb 20, 2007 Anchor for 'Today' Patricia McKinnes -- a mother of five, recent Ohio University graduate and current graduate student -- soon could add "Today Show host" to her list of accomplishments. McKinnes is one of 16 semifinalists in MSNBC's "Anchor for TODAY Sweepstakes," in which contestants vie to join the cast of the show for a day. She will compete on-air on Wednesday, Feb. 21, to qualify for the semifinalist round. Full Story...   High school students volunteer for Shakespeare Every production by the theater department at Ohio University's Eastern Campus is open to the community. The upcoming Shakespeare play, "Julius Caesar," breaks the mold even more by casting seven local high school students. Full Story...   Ohio University-Zanesville hosts Lomax Quartet The Mark Lomax Quartet, will be performing at Ohio University-Zanesville as part of Black History month celebration. The quartet will present two lecture and concerts on February 27 at noon and again at 7 p.m. Full Story...   Ohio journalism professors garner AEJMC's top research honors For the first time, the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication has bestowed its top research honors on two professors from a single university: Distinguished Professor Emeritus and Scripps Survey Research Center Director Guido H. Stempel III and Professor Patrick Washburn, both of the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. Full Story...   Society of Physics Students recognized for service to elementary school The Ohio University chapter of the Society of Physics Students has received national recognition for its educational program to teach science fundamentals to elementary school students. Full Story...   Task Force on the Academic Calendar and System set to begin research The Ohio University task force charged with researching and recommending whether to stay on the quarter system or switch to semesters will hold its second meeting Wednesday, Feb. 21. Full Story...   Women in Technology and Science program is March 16 Lancaster Campus hosts career exploration for young women Full Story...   Feb 21, 2007 February's Administrative Senate meeting focused on health and healthcare Health and wellness took center stage at the Administrative Senate meeting held on Feb. 15. Kim Valentour, director of WellWorks, attended the meeting as a guest speaker. She introduced a program WellWorks is developing called the Health Risk Appraisal. Full Story...   Get to know Najee Muhammad Known on campus as the creative force behind the university's annual Malcolm X commemoration, Najee Muhammad let 'Outlook' writer Jessica Cuffman look a little deeper. Full Story...   Ohio University School of Dance presents its Annual Winter Dance Concert The Ohio University School of Dance Winter Dance Concert ’07 will be presented Thursday, March 1 through Saturday, March 3 at 8 pm. Full Story...   Ohio University Women's Center – 'A long time coming' There were several reasons to celebrate the grand opening of the new Baker Center on Feb. 10, but a truly momentous event was the dedication and ribbon cutting of the long-awaited Ohio University Women's Center. Full Story...   Ohio University announces winner of $500,000 international engineering prize Ohio University and the National Academy of Engineering yesterday announced the recipient of the Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ Prize, one of the top three engineering prizes in the world and the only of its caliber endowed at a university. Full Story...   Ohio University has good record regarding student downloading Ohio University has an exceptionally good record when it comes to keeping music and other downloading legal. The facts stand in contrast to a finding the Associated Press reported that lists Ohio University among the top five universities in number of Recording Industry Association of America notices for suspected downloads since last fall. Full Story...   Feb 22, 2007 Academic Integrity Committee recommends initiatives to university The Ohio University Academic Integrity Committee, which first met in August 2006, recently released a report to the campus community that provides recommendations for initiatives that promote academic integrity. Full Story...   Former NBA player Manute Bol to speak at symposium Sudanese former NBA player Manute Bol will be the keynote speaker for the fourth annual Sports and Africa symposium titled "Health, Sciences and Sport in Africa." The conference runs Friday, Feb. 23, and Saturday, Feb. 24. Full Story...   Looking on the bright side "The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity," Winston Churchill once said. "The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." According to Churchill's estimation, you could say Ohio University graduate student Patricia McKinnes is a glass-half-full kind of girl. She's the charismatic mother of five and grandmother of two who -- after 30 years and five different institutions -- completed her bachelor's degree here in 2005. She also made it into the first semifinal round of the 'Anchor for TODAY Sweepstakes.' Full Story...   Program for prospective graduate students recognized TRiO Day, March 3, will celebrate the McNair Scholars Program at Ohio University as one of three federally funded TRiO programs that are designed to help students gain admission to and excel in undergraduate and graduate college programs. Full Story...   Feb 23, 2007 Friends of the Libraries Sponsor Panel on 'The Friends of Women' The Friends of the Libraries of Ohio University are sponsoring a panel program on "The Friends of Women." The program will begin at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27, in the Friends of the Library Room (Alden 319). Full Story...   Ohio University reinforces its stance on downloading Kent Smith, vice president for Student Affairs, today reminded all Ohio University students that illegal file sharing is against university policy and the university will continue to take action against those who engage in it. Full Story...   Speaker will preview online database of slave trade In 1999, tens of thousands of records spanning the more than 300 years of the transatlantic slave trade were compiled into a single database on compact discs. Historian David Eltis, who helped create the database, will give a sneak preview of an expanded and interactive online version March 1 at Ohio University. Full Story...   Three Doctors encourage students to find mentors in others and each other Determination. Dedication. Discipline. Those words define three men who defied all expectations and became living proof that childhood ambitions can become a reality. Full Story...   Zanesville Campus to hold grant-writing workshop If your organization is in need of outside funding, this comprehensive workshop will provide you with the tools to write a successful grant proposal. Full Story...   Feb 26, 2007 48 hours: Students spend long weekend producing short films Although billions of people worldwide watched the best filmmakers vie for Oscars this weekend, hundreds packed Baker University Center to see Ohio University filmmakers vie for a different prize in the fifth annual Shoot Out Student Video Contest. Full Story...   Emerging Scholars Program utilizes peer mentoring approach Ohio University Chillicothe has launched the Emerging Scholars Program as a pilot program during winter quarter to help new students become well-adjusted members of the campus community. Full Story...   Kennedy Museum celebrates ten years, challenges Ohio community The Kennedy Museum of Art at the Ridges turns ten this academic year. To celebrate, KMA staff challenge Ohio students and community members to help bring in 10,000 visitors before the end of spring quarter. Full Story...   Ohio University to celebrate bicentennial of the end of slave trade President Thomas Jefferson signed a bill on March 2, 1807, that abolished the U.S. slave trade. Ohio University will celebrate the bicentennial of that historic day by hosting a symposium on March 1-2. Full Story...   School of Theater sweeps competition, wins national award Ohio University's School of Theater proved its excellence again by sweeping the statewide design competition for the fourth consecutive year. The school also received the highest national student design award, the Tobin Award for Design Excellence. Full Story...   Feb 27, 2007 County residents invited to planning forum The Steering Committee for the Athens County Plan announces a Planning Forum to be held Friday, March 2, 2007 at the Athens Community Center. The Forum is designed to provide information on a wide range of topics and to engage citizens in the County Plan process. Full Story...   Nothing can successfully (stanch / staunch) the bloodletting at the Grammar Smackdown The E.W. Scripps School of Journalism held the fourth annual Grammar Smackdown last Wednesday Full Story...   Ohio University recognized as 'School of the Year' Ohio University has been awarded the distinction of School of the Year in the Central Atlantic Affiliate of the National Association of College and University Residence Halls, Inc. (NACURH) Full Story...   Scholarships offered for Zanesville Ohio Certified Public Manager Program As governments across the state face tight budgets and increased responsibilities, the Ohio Certified Public Manager (OCPM) Program continues to offer government organizations outstanding value for their training dollars and to give public managers the tools they need during times of change Full Story...   Feb 28, 2007 A new day for Women's Studies Ohio University now offers a bachelor's degree in women's studies and the recently dedicated Women's Center brings it home. Full Story...   AFSCME vote expected tonight Ohio University and Ohio Council 8, AFSCME Local 1699, issued a joint statement today. You can check Outlook after 9 p.m. tonight for the latest news and information regarding the status of these negotiations. Full Story...   Ohio University to host regional science fair Local students to showcase science skills and compete for prizes Full Story...   RIAA to target Ohio University students Last evening, the Recording Industry Association of America issued a notice to Ohio University indicating that it will announce today its intention to sue 50 users on the university's network. The association claims that Ohio University students have used peer-to-peer software to copy and distribute a large number of RIAA-member copyrighted works without authorization. Full Story...   Safety is top priority after small fires Ohio University continues to make safety its top priority in the wake of three small fires in a South Green residence hall last week. Ohio University Police Department and Student Affairs staff held a meeting with Martzolff residents Tuesday night updating them on the status of the investigation and answering questions. Full Story...   TRiO Day to be celebrated on March 3 Ohio University will celebrate National TRiO Day from 1 to 3 p.m., Saturday, March 3, at Baker University Center room 240. The keynote speaker will be Ohio University College of Education Dean Renee Middleton and is invitation only. Full Story...   The essence of Guyana, celebrating creative personalities An Ohio University telecommunications professor and former chair of the African American Studies Department, Vibert Cambridge's passion for his native country of Guyana is evident in nearly all aspects of his life. Full Story...   University makes strides in IT security University makes strides in IT security Full Story...   University, union reach agreement Ohio University and AFSCME Ohio Council 8, Local 1699, tonight announced that they have reached agreement on a new three-year contract. Members of the local approved the agreement by a vote of 390 to 136. Full Story... January 2007 Archives Jan 2, 2007 Baker University Center opens at 4 p.m. on Jan. 2 The new Baker University Center will open at 4 p.m. today, Tuesday, Jan. 2. All dining venues and Bobcat Essentials will be fully operational. Full Story...   Ervin Jackson overcomes tough times to make a difference Ohio University football player Ervin Jackson has survived his share of tough times the past two years. A junior safety from Kiln, Miss., Jackson came to Ohio University in 2005 after winning a national championship at Pearl River Junior College in Mississippi. Full Story...   Russ College seeks graduate students for NSF fellowship The Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ College of Engineering and Technology at Ohio University is looking for some exceptional graduate students with an interest in utilizing science and technology to create a unique learning environment for middle school students. The application deadline has been extended to Jan. 15. Full Story...   Jan 3, 2007 Baker Center opens to eager crowd The new Baker University Center opened Tuesday, and an excited campus community was eager to put it to use. Within 15 minutes, students and faculty alike buzzed into the Front Room Coffeehouse for a caffeine fix, flooded the food court for a bite to eat and combed this new center of campus (on escalators, of course) for a look. Full Story...   Chamberlin joins National Science Foundation program The National Science Foundation has chosen Ohio University scientist Mary Chamberlin to head a panel that makes major federal funding decisions for biological research. Full Story...   Lombard to oversee Baker University Center and campus life Anne Lombard has been named assistant vice president for student affairs and director of Baker University Center and campus life, effective Jan. 2. To best serve the campus community, the Division of Student Affairs recently aligned the facilities administration function of Baker University Center with the campus engagement function of Campus Life. Full Story...   Jan 4, 2007 A musical homecoming Marching 110 director celebrates homecoming at the Mobile GMAC Bowl. Full Story...   FREE concert at Ohio University-Chillicothe The Cultural Committee of Ohio University-Chillicothe is hosting a free concert by local band Lunarium Jan. 20. Full Story...   McDavis says new university center will be the heartbeat of campus More than 700 students explored the new Baker University Center in the first hour and a half it was open, President Roderick McDavis told reporters at a press briefing Wednesday. The 183,000-square-foot facility opened to the public at 4 p.m. Tuesday. Full Story...   Statewide financial aid event to be held at Zanesville campus Ohio University-Zanesville and Zane State College will participate in a state-wide college financial aid event called College Goal Sunday (CGS.) Full Story...   William Sams takes new position at Ohio University William F. Sams has been named executive in residence for project management in University Outreach and Regional Campuses at Ohio University effective Jan. 1. Full Story...   Jan 5, 2007 Bobcat students to perform community service in Mobile area A group of 42 Ohio University students and one faculty member are traveling to the GMAC Bowl in Mobile, Ala., to watch the game and perform several community service projects. The Jan. 7 game, which will be shown nationally on ESPN, will match the Bobcats versus the University of Southern Mississippi at 8 p.m. EST. It will be the Bobcats' first bowl appearance since 1968. Full Story...   College and career myth corrected Professors not spared the quandary of what to do with life. Full Story...   Information fair scheduled at Ohio University-Zanesville If you have ever wondered about the various career programs available at Ohio University-Zanesville stop by Ohio University-Zanesville on Jan. 10 and 11. Full Story...   Ohio University-Zanesville professor says humor helps learning Mark Shatz invites educators to participate in the one-day workshop, Enhancing K-12 Instruction with Humor. The workshop will be held Friday, Feb. 16. Full Story...   The philosophy of science Two new philosophy hires reinforce the department's strength in the philosophy of science, a field committed to questioning the terms, methods and convictions of modern science. Full Story...   Top engineering prize named for Ohio University benefactors honors father of biomechanics Ohio University and the National Academy of Engineering announce that Yuan-Cheng "Bert" Fung of La Jolla, Calif., has won the 2007 Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ Prize - one of the top three engineering prizes in the world. Fung, whose research contributed to the development of artificial skin, is being honored for his work with tissue engineering. Full Story...   Voncarie Owens hopes homecoming brings win Ohio University senior running back Voncarie Owens, a native of Taylorsville, Miss., is hoping a little home cooking will lead to a win when the Bobcats take on the University of Southern Mississippi in the Jan. 7 GMAC Bowl in Mobile, Ala. Full Story...   Jan 6, 2007 Local artists present bronze exhibit The public is invited to see four local artists' work in the upcoming gallery exhibit, "4 x 4 Sculptors Who Work in Bronze." Full Story...   Jan 8, 2007 Community Health Programs' free clinic opens in Athens Jan. 8 [OU-COM] In May 2006, Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine's Community Health Programs began offering free health-care services to the uninsured of Southeastern Ohio through its Free Clinical Services program. Known simply as the Free Clinic, the program has operated Thursday of each week in Stewart, Ohio. On Monday, Jan. 8, the Free Clinic expands its services to Athens. Full Story...   Interim director of the Ohio University Women's Center announced Provost Kathy Krendl announced today the appointment of Beatrice Selotlegeng as interim director of the Ohio University Women's Center. Selotlegeng will serve in this capacity until the end of June 2007, when it is anticipated that a permanent director will be named. A search for the director is currently under way. Full Story...   Jan 9, 2007 Childcare Taskforce to survey campus and community in January The Ohio University Childcare Taskforce is conducting a Web-based survey of Ohio University employees and students and the local community in order to identify specific childcare needs in the Athens area. Full Story...   Task force to consider academic calendar Faculty Senate Chair Phyllis Bernt will lead a task force of 17 university community members in researching and making a recommendation on whether to change from quarters to semesters. The Task Force on the Academic Calendar and System is to make a recommendation to the administration by the end of spring quarter. Full Story...   Teaching, Learning and Living in Appalachian Ohio Faculty, staff, students and community members are invited to join the ALC at 7 p.m. on Tuesday Jan. 9 in the Friends of the Library Room in Alden for a presentation by Bill Price, environmental justice coordinator for the Sierra Club in Central Appalachia. Full Story...   Jan 10, 2007 Discover magazine ranks dark matter finding a top 2006 science discovery The discovery of dark matter, made by an astrophysicist who is now an Ohio University faculty member, has been ranked the No. 3 science finding of the year by Discover magazine. Full Story...   Green to go Next time you eat at Baker Center's food court, you are likely to walk away with corn and sugar cane on your tray. We're not talking tacos and smoothies. We're talking plates, cups, forks, spoons and take-out containers. Full Story...   Interdisciplinary facility tops list of state support A cutting-edge facility in the works at Ohio University got a financial boost when Gov. Bob Taft signed H.B. 699 in late December. The bill, which allocates $31.7 million in state capital funding to projects on Ohio University's six campuses for the 2007-08 biennium, earmarked $1.4 million for the integrated learning and research facility. Full Story...   Martin Luther King Jr. day events offer variety Ohio University and its Center for Community Service have been working hard to plan numerous events to be held on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 15. Full Story...   Ohio University names interim electrical engineering and computer science chair Ohio University has named Roger Radcliff as interim chair of the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS). Full Story...   Ohio University to close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Ohio University will be closed Monday, Jan. 15, in observance of the national Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. The closure affects all five regional campuses and the College of Osteopathic Medicine. Full Story...   Student contest begins to name new Baker University Center food court Ohio University Students have the opportunity to win a $250 gift card to Baker University Center and be a part of history by naming the center's food court. Full Story...   Jan 11, 2007 African mask exhibit comes to the Kennedy The Kennedy Museum of Art opens "Behind the Mask: African Art from the Ellen Hobbs Collection and the Kennedy Museum of Art" on Tuesday, Feb. 6. The exhibition will be on display through April 22. Full Story...   External funding reaches $57.2 million in fiscal year 2006 External funding for Ohio University's research and sponsored programs is on a steady climb, reaching a new high of $57.2 million during fiscal year 2006. Full Story...   New Proctorville Center opens for classes The new $4.9 million Ohio University Proctorville Center in Proctorville, Ohio is hosting classes for the first time during winter quarter. Formal open houses will be held Jan. 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for local businesses to tour and Jan. 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. for community members. Full Story...   No wolf could blow this house down From a mud house in Mali to a tent on Tick Ridge, the structures that Laura Schaeffer has called home have often been far from ordinary. Now, after nearly 10 years of living in a 9' x 13' cottage with her husband, Grant Gilcher, she's excited to call a 3,000-square-foot straw bale house her home. Full Story...   Ohio University to charge residence hall guests during Halloween weekend In order to offset the various costs associated with Halloween weekend in Athens, including providing additional security across campus, Ohio University will charge overnight guests in its residence halls during Halloween weekend a $25 fee beginning next fall. Full Story...   Reality television star to speak The public is invited to a presentation by former MTV "Real World: San Francisco" cast member, Mohammed Bilal, Feb. 8, at noon in the Health and Physical Education Center at the Ohio University Eastern Campus. Full Story...   Jan 12, 2007 Facing the music Student writer and Marching 110 member Natalia Lavric reflects on her second 'experience of a lifetime' -- a memorable trip to Mobile with the Marching 110. Full Story...   Jan 16, 2007 Lawrence Gingerich named interim director for Environmental Health and Safety Lawrence Gingerich has been named interim director of Environmental Health and Safety, effective Jan. 22. He replaces Charles Hart who is retiring on Jan. 19. Full Story...   Local pharmacies participate in patient safety study [OU-COM] Selected pharmacies in Athens are participating in the third and final phase of a patient safety study designed to help eliminate prescription errors. The study is funded by a $133,619 grant from the Ohio Medical Quality Foundation to OU-COM, in partnership with the University of Findlay School of Pharmacy. Full Story...   Ohio University students get paid to live off-campus Applications for community assistants, a student paraprofessional position, are currently being accepted for the 2007-08 school year. Any undergraduate student who will be living off-campus next year is eligible. Full Story...   Scientists receive $2.8 million for neuroscience research Scientists have received a $2.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to study how the head movements of turtles can shed new light on the human sense of balance. Full Story...   Telecommunications senior remembered for her zest for life Students, faculty, staff and family gather Jan. 11 in Studio C. Full Story...   Jan 17, 2007 University Town Hall meeting set for Jan. 26 President Roderick J. McDavis will host the second Town Hall Meeting from 2 to 4 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 26, in the new Baker University Center Grand Ballroom. Full Story...   Jan 18, 2007 Master's in social science to be offered Application deadline approaching for evening, weekend, and internet program. Full Story...   Ohio University-Chillicothe Learning Commons receives rave review Dean of Ohio University Libraries Julia Zimmerman gave the computer lab in the campus' Learning Commons a thumbs-up during a recent visit to Ohio University-Chillicothe. Full Story...   Perceptions painting exhibition Free painting exhibition at Ohio University-Chillicothe. Full Story...   Psychology outreach program deemed national leader Youth Experiencing Success in Schools (Y.E.S.S.) keeps regional kids on the right track by addressing attention and disruptive problems in the schools – and earns national praise. Full Story...   Psychology outreach program deemed national leader, part 2 Youth Experiencing Success in Schools (Y.E.S.S.) keeps regional kids on the right track by addressing attention and disruptive problems in the schools – and earns national praise. Full Story...   Jan 22, 2007 'The Three Doctors' will deliver message of inspiration and self-reliance Ohio University's Kennedy Lecture Series welcomes "The Three Doctors," at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 25, in the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium. Admission is free. Full Story...   Artist Lisa Sten to display work The painting exhibit, "The Tradition of Portraiture," by Lisa Sten will open in the Ohio University Eastern Campus Art Gallery, Monday, Feb. 12 and run through Thursday, March 8. Full Story...   Conference at Ohio University examines why Americans are obsessed with sports A panel of professional sport enthusiasts will be held in Baker University Center Ballroom A from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 25, to discuss America's cultural obsession with sports. Full Story...   Ohio University Zanesville updates scholarship application guidelines Ohio University Zanesville offers a variety of freshman scholarships to high school seniors. For those applying for scholarships for the 2007-2008 academic year, the guidelines for applying have become more advantageous. Full Story...   Jan 23, 2007 Administrative Senate has first winter quarter meeting Ohio University's Administrative Senate met for the first time winter quarter on Jan. 18 in Walter Hall's Governance Room. Full Story...   University to celebrate Founders Day Members of the Ohio University community will participate in a Feb. 2 Founders Day observance that honors the institution's rich history, celebrates the current contributions of individuals who make it an outstanding academic institution and looks ahead to a vibrant future. Full Story...   Jan 24, 2007 Library acquires ethnic art from Vietnam Ohio University alumnus Fred Harris has donated a collection of ethnic Vietnamese religious art to Ohio University Libraries. Harris, an artist who has lived in Japan for more than 45 years, and his business partner, Robert Fallon, donated the collection in fall 2006. When it's ready for viewing in fall 2007, you won't want to miss it. Full Story...   See a bin? Drop it in! Ohio University will get another chance at glory as a player in the fiercest recycling competition in the nation, RecycleMania, which kicks off Jan. 28. Full Story...   Jan 25, 2007 Ohio Athletics announces change to sport offerings The Ohio Department of Athletics has announced that men's indoor and outdoor track & field, men's swimming & diving, and women's lacrosse will no longer be offered as varsity sport programs, effective at the conclusion of their respective 2007 seasons. The move will reduce the number of programs offered by Ohio from 20 to 16. Full Story...   Jan 26, 2007 Dean of University Libraries Julia Zimmerman accepts Florida State position Dean of University Libraries Julia Zimmerman has announced she has accepted a position as director of university libraries at her alma mater, Florida State University. Associate Dean for Collection Development Jan Maxwell will assume the role of interim dean, effective May 18. Full Story...   Ohio University to play host to No-Frills Conference Student-delegates representing the National Association of College and University Residence Halls will be traveling to Ohio University from 29 schools on Feb. 9 and 10 for the 2007 No-Frills Conference. The goal: finding innovative ideas to help students enjoy their residence hall experience. Full Story...   Second Town Hall stimulates emotion, frank discussion Concerns about the recent athletics decision dominated the second Ohio University Town Hall meeting, which opened to a standing-room-only audience of more than 300 faculty members, staff and students. Hard questions about budgets and shared governance also took center stage. Full Story...   Jan 29, 2007 Event recognizes national award-winning partnership between OU-C and Berger Health Systems Several members of the Ohio University-Chillicothe community recently attended an event at Berger Health System in Circleville. Full Story...   Program promotes leadership skills among county youth The Leadership Skills Program continues to promote the importance of sound decision-making and other skills with prospective college students from throughout Ross County. Full Story...   Vision OHIO in action Founders Day poster session provides opportunity to learn about progress toward strategic planning goals Full Story...   Jan 30, 2007 Eagles grant money to babysitting service Thanks to the Bridgeport Eagles, the Eagles' state headquarters - the Ohio State Aerie, and the Eagles' national headquarters - the Grand Aerie, the babysitting service at Ohio University's Eastern Campus has recently been renovated and expanded. Full Story...   Nationally renowned world percussion group to perform at Ohio University- Southern Biakuye, a nationally renowned world percussion group, will perform at Ohio University Southern on Friday, February 2, at 7:30 p.m. in the OU-S Riffe Center’s Main Rotunda. Full Story...   Vision OHIO projects gain momentum It may be winter, but seeds that were planted last year are growing all around campus. Last January, under the guidance of Provost Kathy Krendl, Ohio University announced the release of $1.5 million to academic planning units for programs and initiatives that support the goals of Vision OHIO, the strategic plan. The appropriations (which were one-time funds) were meant to help academic areas jump-start initiatives that they described in their individual strategic plans. Full Story...   Wait a minute Mr. Postman While for some, going to the post office is a humdrum task, many members of the university community have been taking delight in it for 10 years. Full Story...   Jan 31, 2007 A distinguished speaker Marvin and Ann Dilley White Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Tad Malinski's work has had profound influence around the globe -- exactly what a select group of Ohio University professors were looking for when they named Malinski their 2006 choice for Distinguished Professor. Full Story...   A suite new set-up New South Green residence hall will feature large rooms, living-learning space. Full Story...   Adult student information night scheduled at Zanesville campus You can learn how to begin your college education when you attend I Can Do It, an adult information session about higher education opportunities in our area. Full Story...   Student Senate to review free speech policies In the wake of questions raised at the past week's Ohio University Town Hall Meeting, Vice President for Student Affairs Kent Smith today has asked Student Senate to review and make recommendations on how Ohio University regulates speech activities in outdoor spaces on the Athens campus. Full Story...   University community to celebrate Grand Opening of Baker Center Ohio University will host the Grand Opening Celebration of Baker University Center. All are invited to attend the daylong celebration, which will kick off with a giant ribbon cutting ceremony and dedication at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10, outside the center's Park Place entrance. Full Story... Back to top  Archives by date 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 -December -November -October -September  Top stories Feb 4, 2003 Residence halls conserve and recycle   Feb 5, 2003 E Street to Late Night: An evening with Max Weinberg   Feb 17, 2003 Kenner Bush receives prestigious Founders Citation   Wilfred Konneker receives prestigious Founders Citation   Mar 5, 2003 The Local Girls to perform at Ohio University Lancaster Campus   Sep 2, 2003 Local artist Ora Anderson featured on WOUB's 'Afternoon Edition'   Outlook archives

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