Tuesday, December 11, 2012 December 2007 Archives Dec 3, 2007 Fingerhut envisions an expanded role for regional campuses At a conference last week, Ohio Board of Regents Chancellor Eric Fingerhut told Ohio University regional campus faculty members that he sees Ohio’s community-centered regional campuses, community colleges and adult learning centers playing an integral role within the new University System of Ohio. Full Story...   Making a difference one envelope at a time Ohio University faculty and staff can make a real difference in the life of the Athens community by supporting this year's United Appeal campaign. Pledge cards were delivered via campus mail last week. Full Story...   Regional campus faculty look toward a future of growth Late November is a time for traditional events -- well-established ones, such as Thanksgiving, and for Ohio University's regional campuses, an annual faculty conference. Full Story...   Trustees' Governance Committee holds first meeting The Ohio University Board of Trustees' Governance Committee held its first meeting on Thursday in Columbus. This new group, chaired by Trustee Norman "Ned" Dewire, will examine matters related to the board's operations. Full Story...   WOUB's student professional development director named Ottinger scholar [WOUB] Mike Rodriguez, director of the student professional development program at the WOUB Center for Public Media, has been selected as one of two national Richard E. Ottinger scholars. Full Story...   Dec 5, 2007 HTC student wins prestigious Marshall Scholarship Bob Arnold, a senior pursuing a combined bachelor's and master's degree in political science, recently learned that he is the third Ohio University student to win a prestigious Marshall Scholarship. Full Story...   Ohio University reports highest public-university licensing income in state Ohio University had the highest licensing income in the state for fiscal year 2006 among public colleges and universities, according to a new survey issued Dec. 4 by the Association of University Technology Managers. Full Story...   Dec 6, 2007 Alumnus shares advice on regional marketing Rick Batyko, of the Cleveland Plus Marketing Alliance and a 1984 Ohio University journalism graduate, shared advice about improving an area's image with about 20 Athens County area leaders at a presentation co-sponsored by Ohio University and the Athens County CEO Group. Full Story...   Go Green sweeps Ohio University-Lancaster Ohio University-Lancaster is committed to its Go Green campaign. The Fall Sweep, which concluded with 1,851 pounds of documents being shredded and recycled, is just one example. Full Story...   NCAA volleyball tourney a win for the local economy During the holiday season, gifts come in all shapes and sizes, and the Athens community warmly welcomed an unexpected one this past weekend as Ohio University's successful bid to host the first and second rounds of the NCAA Division I Volleyball Tournament resulted in a nearly $300,000 economic boost to the Athens business community. Full Story...   New faculty learning community has green bent The 20 members of the Kanawha Project, a new Ohio University faculty learning community focusing on the environment, are working to enhance the curriculum of their varied courses by incorporating sound ecological concepts. Full Story...   OU-Chillicothe workshop probes distance-learning opportunities More than 30 Ohio University-Chillicothe faculty and staff members are participating this week in a seminar focused on implementing online learning concepts in the curriculum. Among the new technologies being investigated are podcasting, blogs (online journals), digital images, live data feeds (such as stock tickers), animation and Web pages that combine text, images and other media. Full Story...   Science institutes host workshop on university research equipment [Research News] Ohio University faculty, staff and students are invited to attend a retreat on Monday, Dec. 10, to learn more about equipment available for research activities. The Edison Biotechnology Institute, Diabetes Research Initiative, and BioMolecular Innovation and Technology partnership will host the event from 10:20 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Walter Hall Room 145. Full Story...   Dec 10, 2007 Appalachian Scholars program: A Q&A In anticipation of the Athens campus' third annual Appalachian Scholars information session, 'Outlook' asked Associate Provost for Appalachian Access and Enrichment Programs Richard Greenlee to share his thoughts about the program. Full Story...   New zone maintenance model fosters efficiency, shared resources In an effort to improve its zone maintenance operation, Ohio University recently adopted a new service model and hopes to have it fully implemented by the start of winter quarter. Full Story...   Take a piece of campus home for the holidays Ohio University's Printing and Graphic Services is offering a line of classic gifts featuring images from the university's history. From the 1907 Bobcat football team to a flooded green in the late 1960s, these images capture some of the more personal aspects of the university's history. Full Story...   Trustees hear from auditors The Ohio University Board of Trustees Audit Committee heard from the university's auditors during a meeting Friday at the Pickerington Center. Full Story...   Ulloa named fellow of American Physical Society Professor of Physics and Astronomy Sergio Ulloa has been named a fellow of the American Physical Society for his distinguished contributions to physics research and outreach. The international professional association bestows this prestigious recognition each year on only 0.5 percent of its 46,000 members. Full Story...   Dec 13, 2007 Employee Assistance Program helps at the holidays and beyond The Employee Assistance Program provides support for Ohio University employees, members of their households and dependent students living outside the home whenever feelings of anxiety or depression threaten. Full Story...   Learning how to dream again [Ohio Today] Liberia was Africa's first independent republic, but after a debilitating 14-year civil war, the nation is practically starting over. According to alumnus Marcus Dahn, education remains the best hope for Liberia today -- and one of its greatest challenges. He visited Athens to lay the groundwork for future educational partnerships between Ohio University and institutions of higher learning in Liberia. Full Story...   OIT finds tech solutions for learning communities The Office of Information Technology helped Director of Learning Community Programs Wendy Merb-Brown and her staff manage that office's growth by automating an unwieldy paper application and tracking process. And that's just one example of the work they do to streamline administrative processes at the university. Full Story...   Plea reached in Mahony case A former Ohio University student accused of verbally threatening and shouting racial epithets at two female African-American students in Alden Library in May pleaded guilty in Athens County Municipal Court earlier this week to a fourth-degree misdemeanor charge of persistent disorderly conduct. Full Story...   Dec 17, 2007 Everyone was a winner in West 82 gingerbread contest The good-natured jabs of feisty contestants (and plenty of songs of the season) could be heard throughout Baker University Center's West 82 food court Thursday as 28 teams competed in what is expected to become an Ohio University holiday tradition. Their goal: build the most elaborate, colorful, awe-inspiring gingerbread house possible in the time allotted -- and build a little office camaraderie, too. Full Story...   Examining and investing in energy A recent effort by the Consortium for Energy, Economics and the Environment (CE3) at Ohio University is helping to spur regional economic development through the use of technological advancements in the energy industry. Full Story...   John Burns announces retirement Ohio University's longtime director of legal affairs, John Burns, today announced his retirement. Burns will step down Jan. 1, concluding a career that spanned more than 38 years, the longest of any university lawyer in the state. Full Story...   OU-Eastern takes over Bridgeport High for a day Students at Bridgeport High School in Belmont County didn't know what to expect when they were called to an all-school assembly first thing Friday morning. But they liked what resulted: an entire day devoted to classes and activities revolving around college life led by Ohio University-Eastern faculty and staff. Full Story...   Showcase offers forum for biotech researchers, investors Some of Ohio University's finest biotech research was on display Thursday during an event aimed at raising the visibility of the university and southeast Ohio on the pharmaceutical industry landscape. Full Story...   Dec 20, 2007 Chinese engineers tap Russ College expertise Faculty from the Russ College of Engineering and Technology met this week with Chinese engineers to share research that could affect the future of coal-burning power plants. Full Story...   G. Christine Taylor accepts vice president position at Miami University G. Christine Taylor, Ohio University's director of diversity and access, scholarship and retention programs, has accepted the position of associate vice president for institutional diversity at Miami University effective March 1. Her final day at Ohio University will be Feb. 29. Full Story...   Kemper earns organization's Distinguished Service Award Ohio University's Jim Kemper has received the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources' Distinguished Service Award in recognition of 16 years of dedicated service to the organization. Full Story...   Marshall Scholar honored with billboard Ohio University senior Bob Arnold, winner of a 2008 Marshall Scholarship, will receive one of the biggest and most unusual holiday presents around: a billboard to be erected in his honor Friday near his home in Dayton. Full Story...   Ohio University to close Dec. 24-25, Jan. 1 Ohio University will be closed Monday, Dec. 24, and Tuesday, Dec. 25, in observance of the national Christmas Day holiday. The university also will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 1, in observance of the national New Year's Day holiday. Full Story...   Dec 21, 2007 Committee on presidential evaluation hears from consultant, receives senate comments An ad-hoc committee of the Ohio University Board of Trustees charged with examining the procedures for evaluating the performance of the university president heard from a national expert yesterday in Columbus. Full Story...   Federal appropriations will help Ohio University increase the quality of life for Ohioans Ohioans will benefit from several Ohio University projects funded by the Congress in an Omnibus spending bill expected to be signed into law today (Dec. 21) by President George W. Bush. Full Story... November 2007 Archives Nov 1, 2007 November offers plenty to do before break There are plenty of events to enjoy throughout November before the university settles down for winter break. Here's a sampling of what's happening this month. Full Story...   Scripps survey finds candidates lack name recognition Most Ohioans can recall the name of only three of the 20 presidential candidates. That's the finding of a survey by the university's Scripps Survey Research Center that asked 536 randomly selected adults to list the names of as many candidates as they could. Full Story...   University chosen for USAID global communication project Ohio University has been named as one of seven North American partners in a multimillion-dollar effort that will affect the way agencies, media and citizens use communication to improve health and development worldwide. Full Story...   Nov 2, 2007 Alumnus' estate to benefit Urban Scholars Ohio University has received an $850,000 gift from the estate of alumnus James W. Bartholomew to support the Urban Scholars Program. Full Story...   Choudhury wins national nuclear physics award Deepshikha Choudhury, a recent graduate of Ohio University's nuclear physics program, has a leg up on her peers in the job market. That's because the American Physical Society selected her dissertation as the best in the nation for 2008. Full Story...   Dining Services' markets quickly pull recalled pizzas Ohio University Dining Services' market managers responded quickly to a recall of Jeno's brand Crisp 'n Tasty Pizza Monday evening. Markets in Boyd, Nelson and Shively dining halls pulled the products immediately after learning of the recall. Full Story...   Nov 5, 2007 Ceremony recognizes classified staff members Ohio University's Classified Senate will host its annual service awards ceremony at noon Thursday at Nelson Commons. The ceremony will recognize more than 150 Ohio University classified staff members who recently completed 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40 years of service. Full Story...   NBA executive to speak Nov. 15 Andy Dolich, the head of business operations and marketing for the NBA's Memphis Grizzlies and a veteran sports industry executive, will speak on the Athens campus Nov. 15 about the role sports can play in instilling decency in the world of business. Full Story...   Nov 6, 2007 Faculty Senate passes 11 resolutions on five-year plan Faculty Senate hammered out and voted Monday night on 11 resolutions summing up its feedback on the draft of a five-year plan to implement Vision OHIO. Full Story...   Trustees launch review of process for evaluating president An ad-hoc committee of the Ohio University Board of Trustees charged with reviewing the process the board uses to evaluate the university's president met for the first time Monday in Columbus. Board Chair C. Daniel DeLawder formed the five-member group and asked it to bring recommendations to the full board in February. Full Story...   University to build virtual world for Columbus police Ohio University's School of Telecommunications and Game Research and Immersive Design Lab have won a two-year, $702,000 grant to create a virtual world capable of making the real world safer. Full Story...   Nov 7, 2007 Class coordinates Globetrotters' visit The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to Athens Jan. 16, and a group of Ohio University students is just as jazzed about coordinating the visit as the audience will be to watch the legendary performers clown around on the court. Full Story...   Students uninjured in house fire A Tuesday afternoon house fire at 134 Mill St. displaced five Ohio University students, who escaped without injury. Full Story...   Nov 8, 2007 International student scholars a source of pride Long proud of its record in sending students abroad to pursue education, adventure and research, the Ohio University community took time Wednesday to commend the international students whose many accomplishments bring them to Athens. Full Story...   Ohio University to close Nov. 12 for Veterans Day Ohio University will be closed Monday, Nov. 12, in observance of the national Veterans Day holiday. Full Story...   Polls touch on higher ed, immigration Ohioans shared their views on two weighty issues in polls conducted recently by Ohio University's Scripps Survey Research Center. Full Story...   Student Senate debates marijuana policy Student Senate voted 26-11 Wednesday night in favor of a proposal that would create distinctions between student alcohol and marijuana violations following a discussion that Vice President for Student Affairs Kent Smith said gave him great pride in Ohio University's students. Full Story...   Nov 9, 2007 'Of Place' offers architect's take on Athens University Planner Pam Callahan's "Of Place" essay, titled "Seduction of an Architect," poses this question: "What is it in terms of its architecture that elevates this secluded corner of Appalachia to rival other small town gems in America?" Her essay, others in the series and an introduction by Executive Vice President and Provost Kathy Krendl can be found on the provost's Web site. Full Story...   Jury ends in deadlock in intimidation, menacing case An eight-member jury failed to reach a verdict Thursday in the Athens Municipal Court case of a former Ohio University student facing charges in connection with a May incident in Alden Library. Full Story...   Students displaced by fire find alternative housing Displaced by a fire in their Mill Street residence Tuesday, five Ohio University undergraduates have found alternative housing and are moving the items they have been able to salvage. Full Story...   University preps Ohio Innovation Partnership proposals The state's $250 million investment in the new Ohio Innovation Partnership Program -- which focuses on university science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medical programs -- is aimed at bolstering the state's economy. Learn how Ohio University faculty and staff in these STEMM disciplines are engaged with both components of the program. Full Story...   Volleyball captures fifth-straight MAC regular season title [ohiobobcats.com] The Ohio volleyball team became just the second school in the history of the Mid-American Conference to win five consecutive regular season titles Thursday evening with a 3-0 victory over Kent State at the Convocation Center. Full Story...   Nov 13, 2007 Journalism student in on ground floor of 'Scoop08' As the face of traditional journalism continues to change, one Ohio University student is at the forefront. Senior Meghan Louttit, having already founded one online news source, has been named co-managing editor of <i>Scoop08</i>, the first daily online student newspaper devoted to coverage of the 2008 presidential election. Full Story...   The Common Thread [Ohio Today] In today's installment from an Ohio Today feature on relationships that got their start at Ohio University, two alumni find that words of encouragement are a gift best shared with others. We'll bring you additional vignettes from the feature as well as other stories from the magazine's fall/winter issue in the coming days. Full Story...   Veterans Day vigil honors POW/MIA soldiers More than 35 Air Force and Army ROTC cadets paid tribute to the nation's veterans and POW/MIA soldiers with a 24-hour vigil over the Veterans Day weekend. Full Story...   Nov 14, 2007 Scientists reveal secrets of ancient ocean [Research Communications] Ohio University geologist Damian Nance and his collaborators on a book published this fall by the Geological Society of America want to give the Rheic Ocean the credit it's due for creating the Appalachian Mountains and the supercontinent of Pangaea. Full Story...   VisCom home to College Photographer of the Year -- again An Ohio University student has been named College Photographer of the Year for the second year in a row, an accomplishment this year's recipient says provided an instant rush of pride and then a bit of stress. Full Story...   Women's Center hosts unique 'Bra Project' Artists hoped to achieve a big emotional response from a small piece of clothing with "The Bra Project: No 2 Are Alike," an art exhibit serving to raise awareness of breast cancer that is now on display at the Ohio University Women's Center. The center will host a public reception from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday. Full Story...   Nov 15, 2007 Compensation information mailed to employee homes University Human Resources, hoping to provide comprehensive information on benefits offered by the university and encourage conversations about how best to take advantage of them, has created individualized total compensation statements for all full-time, benefits-eligible employees. Full Story...   Diabetes study offers help with depression Researchers are encouraging area residents -- including Ohio University employees -- to investigate their eligibility for Program ACTIVE, a 12-week offering that combines exercise and talk therapy to treat depression among individuals with Type 2 diabetes. Full Story...   Research fund helps students gain experience, knowledge Research opportunities for Ohio University undergraduates continue to increase, thanks in part to the Provost's Undergraduate Research Fund, which has just announced 83 awards worth nearly $88,000. Here, read about some of the students' research endeavors and view a full list of this year's recipients. Full Story...   Nov 16, 2007 Five-Year Academic Action Plan Committee completes report The Five-Year Academic Action Plan Committee provided its report Thursday to Executive Vice President and Provost Kathy Krendl. Full Story...   Gift eases burden for VisCom students from Asia Working to cover living expenses while working toward a degree can present challenges for any student. For Xin Liu, who earned a master's degree in 1996 from the School of Visual Communication, the experience prompted a desire to help others facing similar situations. Full Story...   Mediation training helps resolve conflict through communication The human instinct may be fight or flight, but neither of these approaches works well in the long run -- or in the workplace. Rather, conflicts are best addressed through constructive communication Full Story...   Nov 19, 2007 A look at letters to the editor [Perspectives] Scripps School of Journalism faculty member Bill Reader says newspapers' ban on anonymous editorial letters may hinder public discourse. Full Story...   Campus Rec using PDAs to survey students A new survey system implemented by Ohio University's Division of Campus Recreation has given the tried-and-true paper and pencil method an upgrade. Full Story...   Internal Control Committee focuses on improving business processes Ohio University's Internal Control Committee is preparing to administer an online survey to faculty and staff winter quarter as part of an effort to continuously improve the university's business processes. Full Story...   Ohio University to close Nov. 22-23 Ohio University will be closed Thursday, Nov. 22, and Friday, Nov. 23, in observance of the national Thanksgiving Day holiday. Full Story...   Nov 21, 2007 Foundation trustee, alumnus expands reach of The Promise campaign to five states Ohio University's three Promise television commercials will reach three million additional households, thanks to help from alumnus and Ohio University Foundation Trustee Perry Sook, president and CEO of Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc., a Top 20 television broadcasting company. Full Story...   Shared services forum draws large crowd Administrative Senate and the shared services project team hosted a public forum Tuesday to gather feedback and answer questions about plans to implement shared services initiatives at Ohio University. The forum attracted more than 150 university employees. Full Story...   University explores shared services model Ohio University has launched a project to review its back-office procedures and seek ways to streamline them with an eye toward improving service to faculty, staff and students while lowering administrative costs. Full Story...   Nov 26, 2007 OHIO Volleyball to host NCAA tournament matches [ohiobobcats.com] This weekend, the 19th ranked Ohio University women's volleyball team will host the NCAA Volleyball Championships for the first time in school history. The Bobcats play Purdue at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Convocation Center. The first-round winners play for a spot in the Sweet Sixteen at 5:30 p.m. Saturday. For ticket information, please call the Ohio Athletics ticket office at 1-800-575-CATS or 740-593-1300. Full Story...   Senior intern helps 'Matt and Meredith' host Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade For many on Thanksgiving morning, the traditions would not be complete without the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. This year senior Casey Williams had one of the best seats in the house -- in the heart of the parade as a personal assistant to "Today Show" hosts Meredith Vieira and Ohio University alumnus Matt Lauer. Full Story...   University develops emergency Web page and hotline Ohio University has added two more communication tools to its emergency notification toolbox: an emergency information Web site at and a call-in information number. Full Story...   Nov 28, 2007 Get 2007 NCAA Volleyball Championship ticket information [ohiobobcats.com] The Ohio volleyball team is hosting the First and Second Rounds of the 2007 NCAA Volleyball Championship Friday, Nov. 30 and Saturday, Dec. 1 at the Convocation Center. Tickets are now available through the Ohio Athletics Ticket Office. Full Story...   University partners in $1.6 million aerospace project Ohio University will partner with several leaders in the aerospace industry on a $1.6 million federal project to research and develop the next generation of heat exchangers for military airplanes and spacecraft. Full Story...   Nov 29, 2007 OU-COM students team up with local eye doctors to save sight Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine students will help bring free glaucoma screenings to the public through the national Student Sight Savers Program. The first session will be offered from 9 a.m. to noon Friday during the Albany Senior Health Fair at the Albany Senior Center. Full Story...   Ohio University, WSCC expand bachelor's degree opportunities More Southeast Ohio students may find it easier to complete bachelor's degrees in the future as a result of a memorandum of understanding Ohio University President Roderick J. McDavis and Washington State Community College President Charlotte Hatfield signed Wednesday in Marietta. Full Story...   Student lands 'Outstanding Intern of 2007' award [Education] When Brittany Buxton headed to Loyola University New Orleans, she was looking forward to a summer internship. Within a few weeks, she had an unexpected leading role as ad hoc director of new-student orientation. Her grace and competence under fire recently won her the "Outstanding Intern of 2007" award from the National Orientation Directors Association. Full Story...   World AIDS Day is every day for dedicated faculty Many people will wear a red ribbon Saturday in support of World AIDS Day. At Ohio University, the day also is a chance to celebrate faculty members whose work is advancing the knowledge and treatment of the disease that infects 2.5 million new victims each year. Full Story... October 2007 Archives Oct 1, 2007 Free speech zone a misnomer A student protest on Friday and one last winter addressed the issue of what rally participants have erroneously dubbed "free speech zones." The issues relate to the university policy titled Use of Outdoor Space on the Athens Campus, which sets guidelines for outdoor events on campus. Full Story...   Professor's suit against Irwin, Krendl dismissed A U.S. District Court judge has dismissed a lawsuit an Ohio University professor of engineering brought against university academic leaders following disciplinary measures they took as a result of an internal investigation of student plagiarism. Full Story...   Protesters focus on policy, layoffs More than 100 individuals gathered at the Civil War monument on College Green on Friday afternoon, primarily to protest layoffs of bargaining unit workers and the university's policy for reserving designated spaces on campus. Full Story...   Oct 2, 2007 A reward of show business, hard work Honors Tutorial College telecommunications junior Justin Lucas' hard work is starting to pay off: he won the Charles and Lucille King Family Foundation Scholarship, a telecommunications award of $5,000. The King Scholarship was awarded to roughly a dozen undergraduates this year. Full Story...   College of Fine Arts names new directors, associate dean The College of Fine Arts has announced five leadership appointments: Jody Lamb, associate dean of the college; David Lapalombara, director of the School of Art; Michael Parkinson, director of the School of Music; William Fisher, interim director of the School of Theater; and Steve Ross, interim director of the School of Film. Full Story...   Phillip Bebb Memorial Fund established, memorial service to be arranged The Department of History and Ohio University have established a memorial fund in honor of Phillip Norton Bebb, a history professor who was killed on Sept. 24. The department and university also will arrange a public memorial service. Full Story...   Oct 3, 2007 Appalachian Scholars are homegrown leaders of tomorrow Historically, only about 30 percent of Appalachians go to college. Even fewer graduate. Enter the Appalachian Scholars program. Now in its second year, the scholarship program not only provides access to Ohio University for Appalachian Ohio students of modest means, it makes sure they thrive once they're here. Full Story...   Business students invest in their futures A student-run investment firm based in Ohio University's College of Business tallied a 28 percent return on its investments in fiscal 2007, bringing the Student Equity Management Group portfolio's assets to $1.5 million, up from $1 million just two years ago. Full Story...   Jonathan Bebb transferred for psychiatric evaluation Jonathan P. Bebb, 32, who faces one count of murder in the death of his father, a semi-retired Ohio University professor of history, was transferred to Columbus late this morning for psychiatric evaluation. Full Story...   University ties to Japan inspire award recipients Jennifer Musser is one of several Ohio University students who have won nationally competitive awards to study at Chubu University in Kasugai, Japan, this year. Along with Musser, Alexander Imhoff, an international studies senior, won the Freeman-ASIA Award; Rachel Briedis, a junior double-majoring in history and integrated social studies, won the Bridging Scholarship; and Christopher Hartsel, a senior in accounting, won the Japan Student Services Organization Scholarship. Full Story...   Oct 4, 2007 A conversation with Woodward Acclaimed journalist Bob Woodward received the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism Carr Van Anda Award in front of a packed audience at Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium Wednesday night before giving this year's first Kennedy Lecture. Full Story...   Outreach, College of Education part of $6.8 million teacher prep project Ohio University Outreach and the College of Education will partner with universities, school districts and nonprofit organizations in four states on a five-year, $6.8 million project that addresses the need for quality alternative teacher certification programs. Full Story...   Students quiz Bob Woodward Bob Woodward's Ohio University visit on Oct. 3 was more than just a public lecture. Here's part of a conversation Washington Post journalist Woodward had with students in a communication law class Full Story...   Woodward presses students for answers During his Oct. 3 visit to Ohio University, Bob Woodward challenged Scripps journalism students during a communication law class on Wednesday. The students happily took the opportunity to rise to his challenge. Full Story...   Oct 5, 2007 Academic Action Plan Committee announces open forums Academic Action Plan Committee announces open forums Full Story...   Campus crime statistics fall Ohio University's Athens campus experienced a drop in crime statistics during the 2006 calendar year, according to the Ohio University Police Department's recently filed 2007 Clery Act Compliance Report. Full Story...   Campus leads climate discussion Ohio University led the way for a more energy efficient future among Ohio colleges and universities Thursday when it hosted the first Ohio Climate and Energy Workshop. The event provided an opportunity for representatives from 22 higher education institutions to determine just how to make that future a reality. Full Story...   Emergency medical care policy updated Emergency medical care policy updated Full Story...   Hart leads LGBT Center into promising year Some people don't like change, but don't count Mickey Hart among them. The director of Ohio University's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Center is optimistic about recent developments involving LGBT initiatives at the university, which "The Advocate College Guide" lists as one of the top 100 campuses in the nation for LGBT students, largely because of Hart's hard work. Full Story...   OUT Week activities abound OUT Week takes place Oct. 7-14 and is an annual celebration scheduled around National Coming OUT Day on Oct. 11. October also is LGBT History Month. The goal of the local observance is to create awareness and promote diversity on campus. Full Story...   PersonnelPlus recognizes Innovation Center receptionist It was with smiles and many 'thank you's' that Innovation Center receptionist Josh Boyer accepted a Trailblazer Award Thursday evening at PersonnelPlus' annual awards ceremony. Full Story...   Scripps Day brings company executives to campus Scripps Day, hosted by the Scripps Howard Foundation, will take place on Ohio University's Athens campus Wednesday, Oct. 10. More than 15 Scripps executives will visit classes in the Scripps College of Communication, critique student resumes and conduct mock interviews. Full Story...   Oct 8, 2007 Academic action plan committee seeks input Academic action plan committee seeks input Full Story...   Cinematheque film series debuts this Friday Cinematheque film series debuts this Friday Full Story...   University leads P2P discussion Nowhere is the clash over peer-to-peer downloads more heated than on college campuses. Everyone has an opinion, and even legal issues that appear cut and dried on the surface are not so simple, once they reach the courtroom. Full Story...   Oct 9, 2007 Graduate Student Senate discusses grant review compensation, pedestrian safety Graduate Student Senate discusses grant review compensation, pedestrian safety Full Story...   New faculty members tour region New faculty members tour region Full Story...   OU-C partnership promotes wellness education OU-C partnership promotes wellness education Full Story...   Text message test goes smoothly Text message test goes smoothly Full Story...   Oct 10, 2007 2007 Alumni Award recipients 2007 Alumni Award recipients Full Story...   Cutler Scholarships offer many opportunities of a lifetime Cutler Scholarships offer many opportunities of a lifetime Full Story...   Homecoming 2007: Show your Bobcat Pride Homecoming 2007: Show your Bobcat Pride Full Story...   Voinovich School takes orientation on the road Voinovich School takes orientation on the road Full Story...   Oct 11, 2007 Chemistry contest challenges high school students High school seniors from Ohio will convene in Ohio University's Clippinger Laboratories, room 194, on Saturday, Oct. 20, to compete for scholarship and cash prizes during the 25th annual Ohio Chemistry Contest. The annual competition tests students' knowledge of chemistry and encourages them to pursue their studies at Ohio University. Check-in begins at 10 a.m. Full Story...   Lark, Ethos will make waves tonight Lark, Ethos will make waves tonight Full Story...   Student Senate hears about academic action plan Student Senate hears about academic action plan Full Story...   Oct 12, 2007 A Homecoming gallery Thousands returned this past weekend to celebrate Ohio University’s Homecoming, complete with the Alumni Awards Gala; a morning parade in brisk, sunny weather; a 48-42 Bobcat win over Eastern Michigan at Peden Stadium; and an array of reunions and other festivities. Full Story...   Adams Hall dedication scheduled for Oct. 19 Adams Hall dedication scheduled for Oct. 19 Full Story...   Decatur discusses budget planning, future initiatives Decatur discusses budget planning, future initiatives Full Story...   Forum addresses regional economic development Forum addresses regional economic development Full Story...   Math standout wins $10,000 scholarship Math standout wins $10,000 scholarship Full Story...   Oct 15, 2007 Budget challenges result in fewer layoffs than expected Budget challenges result in fewer layoffs than expected Full Story...   On the spot: Opinions on Al Gore's receipt of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize On the spot: Opinions on Al Gore's receipt of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize Full Story...   Oct 16, 2007 Faculty Senate plans special meetings on academic action plan Faculty Senate plans two special sessions to hear first and second readings of resolutions related to the university's Five-Year Academic Action Plan, which is due to the executive vice president and provost in mid-November. Full Story...   Friends of India Endowment supports student research, teaching The Friends of India Endowment, with its goal of creating understanding between India and the United States, provides grants to Ohio University students for independent summer research projects, internships, teaching appointments and language study in India. Full Story...   Local partnership to focus on child care Ohio University, the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce and the Corporation for Ohio Appalachian Development have established a partnership aimed at expanding child care options in the region. Interested parties are invited to join. Full Story...   Meet Jordan Pleasant: A slick linguist Don't let Jordan Pleasant's modesty fool you. This unassuming philosophy student speaks several languages, travels the world and professionally translates poetry. This summer, he traveled to India on a scholarship from the local Friends of India Endowment to translate the works of a Bengali poet. Full Story...   Zanesville campus hosts Women of Appalachia Conference Ohio University's Zanesville campus will host the ninth annual Women of Appalachia conference this Friday and Saturday. Speakers, folk music and artwork celebrating the women of the Appalachia region will highlight the weekend conference. Full Story...   Oct 17, 2007 Interior architecture majors earn international recognition Two sophomores in Ohio University's Interior Architecture program have received international recognition for their animation projects in a competition that pitted their work against that of upperclassmen and grad students around the world. Full Story...   Mission accomplished by Library Code Game Alden Library isn't quite on par with the settings of Dan Brown's novels, but over the past few weeks, more than 150 students visited the second-floor reference desk to begin their own adventure in code breaking. Full Story...   Prof and pro offer advice of beating lady beetles With the arrival of fall and cooler temperatures, Asian lady beetles soon will invade the Ohio University campus and your home. Small comfort that they are in fact biologically beneficial. Full Story...   Scholars continue Templeton's legacy of achievement For Ohio University's Templeton Scholars, the rigorous evaluation is over. They've written their essays, been subjected to interview after interview, and in the end, made the grade. Meet this year's class of Templeton Scholars. Full Story...   Oct 18, 2007 Alumni poets return for reading, other events Distinguished alumni of the creative writing program will return to campus Thursday, Oct. 25, to read from their recently published works. The four award-winning writers -- Ashley Capps, Matthew Cooperman, John Gallaher and Leilani Hall -- also will visit undergraduate classrooms, conduct workshops for creative writing graduate students, hold a colloquium for Honors Tutorial College English majors and meet individually with poetry graduate students. Full Story...   Business students to recommend future use of Athena It's been six years since Ohio University stepped in and bought the Athena Theater when the business was put up for sale. A lot has changed since then, so the university is enlisting a group of its own business students to help map the theater's future. Full Story...   Haning Hall fire quickly contained Faculty, students and staff evacuated Haning Hall this morning after a fire believed to have been started as the result of welding work on the building's air handling units. The fire was quickly contained. Full Story...   OIT wants to make information security second nature Matthew Dalton, the new director of information security for Ohio University's Office of Information Technology, wants to see data security standards become part of the university community's common knowledge. To help achieve this awareness, OIT will publish a series of short tips in Outlook covering basic information security best practices through the end of October. Full Story...   Student Senate group to explore 'medical amnesty' Student Senate unanimously adopted a resolution Wednesday night calling on President Roderick McDavis to form an ad hoc committee to explore the possibility of instituting a "medical amnesty" program at Ohio University. Full Story...   University committee formed to find best use for Oasis building Ohio University recently formed a new committee whose mission is to find the best use for the Oasis building at the intersection of Park Place and University Terrace. The building has been idle since the university closed the restaurant and convenience store in November 2006. Full Story...   Oct 19, 2007 Administrative senators asked for feedback on key developments Administrative Senate members, during a regular meeting Thursday, were encouraged to offer feedback on various university issues, including the five-year academic action plan, a defining statement for the university and effective ways of communicating in the event of an emergency. Full Story...   Building bridges: Anti-racism activist visits Anti-racism organizer Mandy Carter engaged campus groups Thursday on issues of social justice and encouraged dialogue about the difficult subjects of race, gender, class and sexual orientation. Full Story...   Monkey movement [Perspectives] Ohio University researcher Nancy Stevens studies primates that inhabit the war-ravaged and cyclone-devastated forests of Vietnam and Madagascar, which contain about 40 percent of the world's most critically endangered primate species. Stevens studies the kinematics, or biomechanics of locomotion, of the animals occupying forest fragments in order to examine how they adapt their behaviors to move about in disturbed habitat settings. Full Story...   University to host China forum conference Ohio University will host the 13th Annual Conference of the Association of Chinese Professors of Humanities and Social Sciences in the United States Oct. 26-28 in Margaret M. Walter Hall. Full Story...   Oct 22, 2007 Dedication offers closer look at Adams Hall's namesake Friday's dedication ceremony for Ohio University's new Alvin C. Adams Residence Hall wasn't just about the beautiful, new home for students. It was about the inspiring legacy of its namesake. Full Story...   Fire attributed to mishap during repairs The Thursday morning fire at Haning Hall started when university workers using a blowtorch accidentally ignited debris in an attic air handler while doing routine repairs, said David Hopka, associate vice president for safety and risk management. Full Story...   Phillip Bebb: 'loveable, loving, loved' A slow train of visitors exchanged kind smiles, strong handshakes and long embraces with one another and family members as they waited to enter Athens' First United Methodist Church for a Saturday memorial service honoring Phillip Bebb. Full Story...   Today's IT tip: Get creative on your passwords Today's IT tip: Get creative on your passwords Full Story...   Oct 23, 2007 Auction participation produces win-win situation Ohio University's recent support of the Chesterhill Produce Auction in southern Morgan County not only helped improve campus food quality, but injected new life into the once-struggling auction. Full Story...   Baker, others host block party alternatives Baker University Center and others on campus will offer a variety of activities for students who opt out of the Athens Halloween Block Party this weekend. Full Story...   Graduate senate proposes changes to action plan draft Graduate Student Senate unanimously passed a resolution Monday night calling for revisions to aspects of the Five-Year Academic Action Plan draft related to graduate education and research priorities. Full Story...   Scholars chat with photojournalist-turned-author He has lived in India, Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere around the globe. He's photographed everything from American researchers in Antarctica to the back rooms of the White House to the fall of Saddam Hussein. 'U.S. News and World Report' photographer Jim Lo Scalzo shared these experiences and more with Ohio University students and in his debut memoir, "Evidence of My Existence." Full Story...   Oct 24, 2007 New catering policy offers flexibility, options Ohio University has announced a new catering policy that offers benefits for both area businesses and those planning Athens campus events. The policy gives offices and organizations hosting Athens campus events the option of using an outside caterer if the event's total food preparation costs are less than $250. Full Story...   New center promotes collaboration, networking among accountancy alumni, faculty, students The new Ohio Center for Professional Accountancy, the first academic and business alliance for accounting in Ohio, will provide a venue for accounting faculty, students and professionals to network and share information on leading trends in the accounting industry. Full Story...   New policy creates research classification for employees Ohio University has created a new research classification for employees who are supported by more than 50 percent of grant funding. The policy will help centers, institutes, schools and departments to hire staff "on demand" for specific projects. Full Story...   Today's IT tip: Security begins at home Today's IT tip: Security begins at home Full Story...   Urban Scholars program opens doors For a smart, hardworking student without the means to pursue a college degree, a scholarship to fill the financial gap can be a dream come true. Thanks to the private donors who have made the Urban Scholars Program possible, this dream is a reality for 10 freshmen at Ohio University. Full Story...   Oct 25, 2007 Alumna supports Appalachian Scholars Program A recent gift to Ohio University gives educational television a new meaning. Sharron Price, BSED '66, of Fairfax, Va., made a gift to the university in 2004, originally intending it to go toward whatever use the university saw fit. A couple of years after making her generous contribution, however, a PBS documentary, "The Appalachians," changed her course. Full Story...   Colleges Against Cancer supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month The Ohio University chapter of Colleges Against Cancer kicked off Breast Fest 2007 Monday in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The week-long event includes a variety of fundraising events, but also aims to educate about breast cancer prevention. Full Story...   Eastern Campus dean resigns Ohio University-Eastern Dean Paul Bibbins Jr. has announced his resignation, effective Dec. 31, to accept a position as president of a private nonprofit educational foundation in Virginia. Bibbins has led the St. Clairsville campus since 2004. Full Story...   Max and the bishop Ask Nicole Ogundare, executive assistant to Bishop Carlton D. Pearson, how the pastor decides when and where he will speak publicly and she will tell you, "It has to be worthwhile." Pearson came to Ohio University this week for one very worthwhile reason -- Max Korn. Full Story...   New initiatives aimed at creating culture of wellness About 250 Ohio University classified staff members have taken advantage of WellWorks' new Healthy Ohio program, designed to promote the physical well-being of university employees. Full Story...   Oct 26, 2007 Director of budget planning and analysis named Rebecca Vazquez Skillings has been named director of budget planning and analysis. She succeeds Darrell Winefordner, who will retire, effective Oct. 31. Full Story...   Eastern Campus, Jefferson Community College sign pact A new distance-learning agreement between Ohio University's Eastern campus and Jefferson Community College will allow students to pursue an Ohio University bachelor's degree while attending classes on the JCC campus. Full Story...   Kids on Campus lands $2.5 million in grants Kids on Campus recently secured a series of state and federal grants that will channel some $2.5 million over the next five years to the successful educational enrichment program for Athens-area elementary school children and teens. Full Story...   Russ College announces appointments The Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ College of Engineering and Technology at Ohio University has announced several leadership changes. Full Story...   Today's IT tip: Beware the dumpster diver Today's IT tip: Beware the dumpster diver Full Story...   Oct 28, 2007 Miami Student injured At 5:45 a.m. Sunday, the Ohio University Police Department responded to a report of an injured male on the South Green of the Athens campus. Ilya Gikhman, 18, of Mason, Ohio, had apparently fallen from an elevated sidewalk and appeared to have sustained a head injury. Full Story...   Oct 29, 2007 Bebb transferred to regional jail; university supports higher bond Jonathan P. Bebb, 32, was returned to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail in Nelsonville today following a psychiatric evaluation in Columbus. He faces one count of murder in the Sept. 24 death of his father, Phillip Bebb, a semi-retired Ohio University associate professor of history. Full Story...   Marshall named director of education abroad Catherine Marshall has been appointed director of the Office of Education Abroad. She has served as interim director since July 1, 2006, succeeding longtime Director Connie Perdreau, who retired. Her appointment is retroactively effective to July 1, 2007. Full Story...   Patrons give Arts for Ohio 'Two thumbs up!' Foreign films have never been a genre of choice for Elizabeth Stapp, a first-year student who's more likely to choose a blockbuster at the Athena Grand. But October's Cinematheque film series -- the first of a monthly series supported by the new Arts for Ohio initiative -- may have changed her mind. And she's not alone. Full Story...   Today's IT tip: Don't let your data walk away USB drives are everywhere these days, but in spite of their convenience, these devices are not a good place to keep important data. Full Story...   United Appeal kicks off campaign Pledge materials will be distributed in campus mail later this week for the annual United Appeal for Athens County campaign. The drive, which will provide funding for 13 area agencies, has an overall goal of $210,000, half of which Ohio University hopes to raise. Full Story...   Oct 30, 2007 College of Business Cluster Program a 'successful experiment' When Gary Coombs joined forces with colleagues more than a decade ago to form a new problem-based curriculum in the College of Business, they knew they were taking a risk. "It was purely an experiment. The four of us jumped in," says the associate professor of management. Today, 10 years after the program became a requirement for business students, it's clear the risk has paid off. Full Story...   Sand named director of University Judiciaries Jim Sand has been appointed director of University Judiciaries, effective Dec. 1. Sand has served as assistant director of residence life for West Green since 2006, having joined Ohio University in 1989 as an assistant green director on East Green. Full Story...   Oct 31, 2007 Alumnus Roger Ailes helps fund newsroom FOX News Chairman and CEO Roger E. Ailes, a 1962 graduate of Ohio University, has made a generous contribution to the university's Scripps College of Communication that will provide significant support for a new, technologically advanced newsroom Full Story...   Campus contingent prepares for Powershift summit Thirty Ohio University students and Sustainability Coordinator Sonia Marcus will travel to Washington, D.C., this weekend for Powershift, the first national youth summit to address the climate crisis. Full Story...   Forum on file-sharing draws diverse panel, big crowd In an effort to plumb the depths of the often-shrill debate over unauthorized file sharing, Ohio University's Office of Information Technology hosted a panel discussion Tuesday featuring heavy hitters from all sides of the controversy, including the voice of the Recording Industry Association of America and a founding member of Jefferson Airplane. Full Story...   Greenlee named interim dean at Eastern campus Richard Greenlee has been named interim dean of Ohio University-Eastern, effective Jan. 1. Greenlee, who joined Ohio University in 1990, is the university’s associate provost for Appalachian access and enrichment programs. Full Story...   Today's IT tip: Lock it when you leave it Any time you leave your computer unattended, you could be exposing yourself or the university to a data security risk. Fortunately, locking a computer is just as easy as locking a car. Full Story...   Trustees' committee on presidential evaluation process to meet Monday, November 5th The Ohio University Board of Trustees' Ad Hoc Committee on Presidential Evaluation Policy will hold its first meeting at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5, in Columbus. The meeting is open to the public. Full Story...   Updated enrollment stats confirm positive trends Updated fall quarter figures show Ohio University's overall student enrollment increased from last year, as did the selectivity and quality of the first-year class. The numbers also reflect increased enrollment of nonresident and multicultural students, improving the diversity of the overall student body. Full Story... September 2007 Archives Sep 4, 2007 Adams Hall welcomes first residents This weekend marked the first time in more than 30 years that Ohio University moved students into an all-new residence hall. At 9 a.m. Sunday, Adams Hall opened its doors to some 350 sophomores, juniors and seniors. Full Story...   Krendl takes action on child-care report During open forums several years ago, Ohio University employees voiced concern about the lack of adequate child-care options in the Athens area. In response, Executive Vice President and Provost Kathy Krendl formed a Child Care Task Force in July 2006 and asked it to identify child care needs for the area and recommend solutions. Read the task force's suggestions and Krendl's responses. Full Story...   McDavis, Krendl issue welcome-back statement President Roderick J. McDavis and Executive Vice President and Provost Kathy Krendl issued a welcome back e-mail to the Ohio University community today, announcing plans for an informal campus gathering on Monday. Full Story...   Outlook's summer in review As fall classes begin, Outlook offers you a quick recap of what happened at Ohio University through the summer months. Take a look at the people, events, developments and announcements that made headlines since June. Full Story...   Time running out on old IDs There is now less than three weeks to use your old Ohio University ID card, but luckily, the Office of Information Technology has developed a simple process for replacing it. Full Story...   Sep 5, 2007 A primer on the University System of Ohio The University System of Ohio -- announced by Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland in early August -- will be the focus of important conversations at Ohio University and across the state in the coming months. With this in mind, 'Outlook' offers this primer on the subject along with links to additional information. Full Story...   Candlelight ceremony sheds light on Honors Tutorial College Ohio University's Honors Tutorial College lit the way Tuesday evening for 58 incoming freshmen who have joined its vibrant, scholarly community. The candlelight convocation in Galbreath Chapel, solemn and emotional, ushered students into the unique experiences that await them in the only college of its kind in the United States. Full Story...   Eastern launches 50th anniversary year Tuesday marked the beginning of Ohio University-Eastern's 50th year, prompting a lunchtime celebration complete with cake and music from 1957. While celebratory events are planned throughout 2007-08, the official anniversary kickoff is a fall festival on Oct. 13. Full Story...   Ohio University welcomes Class of 2011! Here's a slideshow that captures the excitement of move-in, the President's Convocation and first-year students' march up Richland Avenue to the College Green. Full Story...   September's to-do list! In the back-to-school whirlwind, don't forget about some of the great events taking place throughout September during this hectic and exciting time of year. Full Story...   Sep 6, 2007 Celebrating 'good roots' A book that Ohio University Press published this year is the inspiration behind the first annual Ohioana Book Festival, "A 'Good Roots' Celebration." The free event open to the public, will take place Sept. 14 and 15 in Columbus. Full Story...   Drum to a calmer, more connected self Anyone seeking a unique way to relieve stress will have a new option available beginning next week. The first of several bi-weekly world drumming parties planned for fall quarter will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11, at Baker University Center. Full Story...   Learning community offerings double this fall Learning community offerings double this fall Full Story...   Sep 7, 2007 AFSCME conducts informational picket Ohio University employees represented by AFSCME Local 1699 began informational picketing on the Athens campus Thursday to protest recent layoffs. Full Story...   CIRT puts tools in place for campus emergencies A number of Ohio University employees spent the summer continuing to set in place strategies for dealing with major emergencies on campus. The process has yielded some new capabilities and a "to-continue" list of next-up projects. Full Story...   Galbreath Chapel institutes reservation approach The Office of University Events has announced that the Helen Mauck Galbreath Memorial Chapel now will be open only by reservation for a modest charge. Full Story...   Novelist, professor to read from highly acclaimed 'Cion' Internationally renowned South African author and Ohio University Professor of English Zakes Mda draws us into the world of his latest novel, "Cion." The acclaimed author will honor colleagues, friends and the local community with a public reading Wednesday, Sept. 12, at the university's Walter Hall Rotunda. Full Story...   Student illness determined not contagious Student illness determined not contagious Full Story...   Sep 10, 2007 Addressing African community health Health issues are inextricably linked to African development, communication, economics and politics, prompting Ohio University to offer a unique graduate certificate in African community health. Full Story...   Art appreciation! During 2007-08, every Ohio University student with a valid ID can enjoy free admission to most College of Fine Arts performances, the cost of which had risen last year to about $12 a ticket. The university also has allocated funds to expand fine arts programming. Full Story...   Undergraduate course catalog placed online to increase access, improve usability For a little more than the cost of printing one edition of the Ohio University Undergraduate Catalog, a new online version has been created thanks to a new indexed and searchable software program. The online version replaces the printed catalog. Full Story...   University plans graduate college Ohio University has announced plans to establish a graduate college to emphasize the role of graduate education in the university's academic mission and assist in the attainment of Vision OHIO and University System of Ohio objectives. Full Story...   Sep 11, 2007 A warm welcome A warm welcome Full Story...   Human resources streamlines hiring process Human resources streamlines hiring process Full Story...   Students can break the code and win prizes at Alden Students can break the code and win prizes at Alden Full Story...   Sep 12, 2007 Another award-winning year Another award-winning year Full Story...   Arts and Sciences introduces five new chairs Arts and Sciences introduces five new chairs Full Story...   Deans form task force to examine graduate, professional offerings Deans form task force to examine graduate, professional offerings Full Story...   Difficult Dialogues: Asking the tough questions Difficult Dialogues: Asking the tough questions Full Story...   Faculty members are a blessing – this one, literally Faculty members are a blessing – this one, literally Full Story...   Tales of a storm chaser Tales of a storm chaser Full Story...   World drumming party a hit World drumming party a hit Full Story...   Sep 13, 2007 Bobcat Army ROTC ranks among best in nation Bobcat Army ROTC ranks among best in nation Full Story...   Difficult Dialogues: In a national context Difficult Dialogues: In a national context Full Story...   Faculty Commons to open this month Faculty Commons to open this month Full Story...   Sep 14, 2007 Instant gratification Instant gratification Full Story...   University participates in huge 'La Bohème' simulcast University participates in huge 'La Bohème' simulcast Full Story...   Sep 17, 2007 Budgeting at Ohio University -- past, present and future A new state biennium budget took effect July 1, 2007. It departs in some significant ways from past budgets. Ohio University also is in the process of shaping a new budget model. Both developments raise questions. Here are answers to some of the most likely questions. Full Story...   Committee to refine five-year academic plan A new committee, comprising 13 Ohio University faculty, staff and students, soon will begin examining the priorities that will guide Ohio University over the next five years. The Five-Year Academic Action Plan Committee is charged with refining the academic goals of a new five-year plan that President Roderick McDavis introduced in draft form to the Board of Trustees at its Aug. 3 retreat. Full Story...   Forensics team dominates first tournament of season The Ohio University Speech and Debate Team began its season this past weekend by dominating the Ninth Annual Boilermaker Special Speech and Debate Tournament at Purdue University. The Bobcats earned 22 qualifications for the National Forensics Association national tournament in April 2008, a record early-season mark. Full Story...   NSF grants support student travel, science collaborations Ohio University physicists have received a total of $3.3 million for international collaborative research in two separate grants from the National Science Foundation. Full Story...   Sep 18, 2007 Faculty Senate hears enrollment, marketing campaign reports Ohio University Faculty Senate, in its first meeting of 2007-08 Monday night, heard some good news about student enrollment, previewed the university's new marketing campaign and discussed a proposal for an alternative presidential evaluation process. Full Story...   Freshman class 101 This year's freshman class was born in 1988 and 1989. In the past two decades, technological advances have increased with the speed of light, and life as we knew it at the end of the 1980s has changed dramatically. Here, we offer some fun facts about members of the Class of 2011 and life as they know it. Full Story...   Office of Civil Rights says cuts not discriminatory against male athletes The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights has determined that Ohio University did not discriminate against men when it reduced the number of men's intercollegiate sports programs at the beginning of the year. Full Story...   Ohio University makes enrollment gains Ohio University's Office of Institutional Research released its preliminary Athens campus headcount enrollment numbers at Monday night's Faculty Senate meeting. This early snapshot reveals overall growth in student numbers and student quality -- along with the second-highest number of applications in the university's history. Full Story...   Sep 19, 2007 Award-winning author to speak on early race relations in Southeast Ohio Award-winning author David Zang will speak on "Race Relations in Southeastern Ohio, 1860-1930: From Abolitionist Hope to Klan Fear" at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24, in Walter Hall 145. Full Story...   Scholarship, raised in record time, honors Abhishek Singh Chris Diltz, an Ohio University second-year applied physics and math major from Malta, Ohio, knew Abhishek Singh as both a teacher and a friend. So he is especially honored to benefit from the generosity of individuals who felt it important to celebrate Singh's life by establishing an undergraduate scholarship. Full Story...   School of Physical Therapy to offer orthopedic residency Ohio University's School of Physical Therapy, the first program in Ohio to offer a doctorate in the field, now is working to establish one of the first orthopedic residency programs in the state. Full Story...   Sep 20, 2007 Journalism society honors campus chapter, professor emeritus For the fifth year in a row, Ohio University's chapter of the Society for Professional Journalists has been named the Region 4 Outstanding Chapter. In addition, longtime educator and Ohio University Professor Emeritus Ralph Izard has been selected to receive the association's Distinguished Teaching in Journalism Award. Full Story...   Retention on front burner Ohio University's Enrollment Management Advisory Committee has recommended a multiphase strategy for building retention among students transitioning from their first to second years, and people across campus are making it happen. Full Story...   Sep 21, 2007 New OUPD SWAT team ready for life-threatening situations By end of business today (Sept. 21), Ohio University will have a certified SWAT team for the first time in its history, an important capability for a rural campus. Full Story...   Ohio University junior dies Ohio University junior Madison "Madie" Anne Barr, 19, of Urbana, Ohio, died Thursday in Cleveland. Full Story...   Premiere watchdog journalist Bob Woodward to give Kennedy Lecture Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Bob Woodward will visit Ohio University to receive the Scripps School of Journalism's Carr Van Anda Award and deliver the next Kennedy Lecture at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3. The lecture, to be held in the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium, is free and open to the public. Full Story...   Spicing up the radio waves Dave Garcia and Julio Cumba are in the studio deejaying their usual Sunday 4 to 6 p.m. time slot. Their radio program, titled "Arroz y Frijoles" (rice and beans) has them spinning discs from just about every genre of Latin music. While the scene could be playing out in Los Angeles or New York, it's not: They are right here in the campus studios of WOUB-AM. Full Story...   Sep 24, 2007 Catch a glimpse of 'The Promise' Your opportunity to learn about some amazing Ohio University students comes at 5 p.m. Tuesday in the Baker University Center Theatre. That's when faculty, staff and students can view an advance screening of three commercials that will launch "The Promise," an academic marketing campaign set to run in October and November in Columbus and Southeast Ohio. Full Story...   Emergency text messaging test to launch on Friday The incidents last week on the Delaware State campus served as a new reminder of the importance of established, reliable communication channels for campus safety. This week, Ohio University is putting emphasis on the reliable part of the equation by launching a test of emergency text messaging for students. Full Story...   Evolutionist Eugenie Scott presents Frontiers in Science lecture Eugenie Scott, executive director of the National Center for Science Education, will present this year's Frontiers in Science lecture, "From Scopes to the Creation Museum: The Persistence of Antievolutionism," at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 8, in Ohio University's Templeton Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium. The lecture is free and open to the public. Full Story...   Program makes AP courses available to regional students Grant funding and an interest in helping Appalachian Ohio high schoolers succeed has led to the expansion of an Ohio University program that makes advanced placement courses available online to students whose high schools don't offer them. Full Story...   Sep 25, 2007 APD investigating history professor's death Athens Police Department is investigating the death of Phillip Bebb, 66, a semi-retired Ohio University associate professor of history, who was found dead in his Athens home Monday evening, according to an APD news release issued at 10 a.m. today Full Story...   Faculty Commons opens in Alden What is the role of an academic library in the 21st century, now that so much information is available outside of its walls? The new Faculty Commons, which opened Monday, offers some answers. Full Story...   Graduate Student Senate OKs resolution on presidential evaluation At Monday evening's Graduate Student Senate meeting, the body passed a resolution calling for revisions to the presidential evaluation process, learned about developments in a proposed campus free-speech policy and heard an update on the senate's proposed student health insurance plan recommendations. Full Story...   History professor admired by students, colleagues Phillip Bebb held his students to high standards, but his friendly and accessible personality inspired them to rise to the challenge. An Ohio University associate professor of history who took early retirement in 2004, Bebb, 66, was found dead in his Athens home Monday evening, according to the Athens Police Department, which is investigating. Full Story...   Leader of Mexican-American student protest to speak Paula Crisostomo will speak at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, in the Baker University Center Theatre. Her speech, "Walkout: The Struggle for Equality in Education," is the keynote address in Ohio University's celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month. Full Story...   The faces of Faculty Commons Here are key people and offices you’ll find in the new Faculty Commons Full Story...   University experiences power outages Ohio University experienced power outages at locations throughout the Athens campus today. As of 3 p.m., the outages were confined to The Ridges buildings 22 (the Institute for Local Government Administration and Rural Development) and 27 (the Child Development Center). Full Story...   Sep 26, 2007 Chancellor Fingerhut discusses University System of Ohio Ohio Board of Regents Chancellor Eric Fingerhut will address the Ohio University community at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 26 in the Walter Hall Rotunda to discuss his vision for the University System of Ohio and important changes it could bring. 'Outlook' interviewed Fingerhut by phone in advance of the address and offers this Q&A. Full Story...   Fingerhut briefs campus on University System of Ohio Ohio Board of Regents Chancellor Eric Fingerhut briefed the Ohio University community this afternoon on his vision for the University System of Ohio, a new initiative that calls for a 10-year master plan for higher education and promotes collaboration over competition. Full Story...   Former Athletics employee sentenced in court After pleading guilty July 26 to one count of theft in office, a fourth-degree felony, former Ohio University Department of Athletics employee Robert Andrey was sentenced Tuesday in Athens County Common Pleas Court. Full Story...   Son charged in history professor’s death Jonathan P. Bebb, 32, of Athens, was charged with one count of murder Tuesday in the stabbing death of his father, Ohio University Associate Professor of History Phillip Bebb. Full Story...   University suspends, bans Jonathan Bebb from campus Ohio University has suspended and banned from university property graduate student Jonathan P. Bebb. Bebb, who is facing one count of murder in the stabbing death of his father on Monday, was released from custody this afternoon after posting a $250,000 bond. Full Story...   Sep 27, 2007 Be part of a groundbreaking event Ohio University will break ground at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, on a learning and research facility slated to be the first of its kind in Ohio higher education. The innovative design will bring together key activities of two traditionally different colleges -- the Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ College of Engineering and Technology and the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine -- in a building that is customized to promote collaboration. Full Story...   Chancellor: progress already evident on university system With a 10-year master plan for the University System of Ohio still being drafted, specifics are not yet clear, but Ohio Board of Regents Chancellor Eric Fingerhut said Wednesday that actions already under way are a "jump start" toward the system's success. Full Story...   Student Senate addresses presidential evaluation Student Senate unanimously adopted a resolution Wednesday night calling on the Ohio University Board of Trustees to consider written materials from constituent groups when conducting presidential evaluations and asking the board to conduct its assessment of the university's top executive in public. Full Story...   University hosts statewide climate, energy workshop Students, faculty and staff -- from the Athens and regional campuses as well as public higher education institutions throughout Ohio -- will find the daylong Ohio Climate and Energy Workshop timely and informative. The Oct. 4 event is free to students, and preregistration is required by Friday. Full Story...   Sep 28, 2007 Board of Trustees meeting recap In two days of meetings that concluded this afternoon, the Ohio University Board of Trustees moved efficiently through action items on the agenda and spent most of its time discussing information items. These included the university's five-year academic action plan, the University System of Ohio (USO), the status of the fiscal 2009 budget and the university's new marketing campaign, "The Promise." Full Story...   Guide identifies sustainable practices on campus and beyond "Go green" means something more than Bobcat pride on campus. It also refers to making environmentally sustainable choices. Want to tour the Ecohouse? Buy organic and fair trade coffee? Plant a garden? There's a new resource to help you do these things and more. Full Story...   Meeting the father of biomechanics: priceless Russ Prize recipient Yuan-Cheng "Bert" Fung visited the Athens campus Thursday. Known as the father of modern biomechanics, the world-renowned Fung spent the day interacting with faculty, staff and students and wrapped up his visit with a 45-minute lecture in Baker University Center Theatre. Full Story...   October calendar offers plenty of color As temperatures and leaves begin to fall, consider adding some color to your busy October schedule. Here's a sampling of campus events to consider taking in this coming month. Full Story...   Ohio University to reinstate ethics hotline The Ohio University Board of Trustees today approved the reopening of an ethics hotline for reporting allegations of fraud, waste and abuse. Full Story...   Sep 29, 2007 Academic and Research Center fact sheet A standing-room-only crowd of Ohio University supporters, officials, alumni, friends, faculty and students broke ground on the Academic and Research Center Sept. 29. Learn more about the center designed to provide a natural fusion of modern medicine and engineering. Full Story...   Ohio University breaks ground on new Academic and Research Center In the crisp morning air, a standing-room-only crowd of Ohio University supporters, officials, alumni, friends, faculty and students broke ground on the next addition to campus -- a center designed to provide a natural fusion of modern medicine and engineering. Full Story... August 2007 Archives Aug 2, 2007 A fond farewell Dozens of well-wishers turned out Thursday afternoon for a University Advancement gathering to bid farewell to Assistant Vice President for Alumni Relations Ralph Amos, who has led the Ohio University Alumni Association since 1998. Full Story...   Design in Asia study abroad program to strengthen international ties Twenty-two Ohio University students have delved into a month-long collaboration as part of the Design in Asia study abroad program. The study experience will integrate not only students from the Interior Architecture and Visual Communication programs at Ohio University but also students from Chubu University in Japan and the Beijing Institute of Graphic Design in China. Full Story...   Division of Student Affairs announces reorganization Division of Student Affairs announces reorganization Full Story...   Governor creates University System of Ohio Ohio University President Roderick J. McDavis said he supports a decision by Gov. Ted Strickland to unite Ohio's public universities under one system to focus on their common goals. Full Story...   New York attorney general initiates probe of university vendor New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo's office is investigating University Financial Services Inc. and its agreements with athletics departments. The office has requested information from or issued subpoenas to 39 universities that have contracts with the company, including Ohio University. Full Story...   Ohio University employee to pick up state award The Ohio Association for Persons in Supported Employment will honor Ohio University employee, Jeremy Allman, with the 2007 Ohio Personal Achievement Award on Aug. 2 in Columbus, Ohio. He became just the third Ohio University employee to win the state award. Full Story...   Pact takes Ohio University researcher's technology to market It would be great -- and more environmentally responsible -- to run cars on hydrogen, but experts say it would cost about four times as much as gasoline. Ohio University's Gerardine Botte has figured out how to produce hydrogen fuel inexpensively, and she and the university signed an agreement to license her technology to a corporation that will take it to the marketplace. Full Story...   Student Affairs begins revamp of student health services Ohio University's Division of Student Affairs has announced two initial steps to improve student health services as it awaits final recommendations resulting from a review of Hudson Health Center programs and services. Full Story...   University seeks stronger ties with Malaysian government Designated a national leader in its field, the Ohio University Center for Southeast Asian Studies is poised for growth in coming years. To explore possibilities for continued collaboration with Malaysian officials, a group that includes Ohio University President Roderick J. McDavis will travel to Kuala Lumpur next week. Full Story...   Aug 3, 2007 Trustees review drafts of five-year plans During a retreat in Columbus Aug. 3, members of the Ohio University Board of Trustees saw drafts of two preliminary, five-year plans and had a chance to give their initial feedback. The plans came in response to a request from the board at the last meeting. Full Story...   Aug 6, 2007 'Oh, my aching back!' People who fear aggravating a backache will change the way they move to prevent more pain, a new study finds. But doing so may set the stage for further injury, researchers warn. Full Story...   A 'year of firsts' From world premieres to ice skating in Mem Aud, the 2007-08 Performing Arts Series is a "year of firsts," according to Office of University Events Director Gretchen Stephens. Full Story...   Greenhouse gas emissions inventory in the works Ohio University students, faculty and staff have taken the first step toward climate neutrality by beginning the data collection process for a complete greenhouse gas emissions inventory. Full Story...   Saying farewell to Terry Hogan The university community had an opportunity to give Dean of Students Terry Hogan a tender and rousing send-off Thursday afternoon in Baker University Center. Full Story...   Aug 9, 2007 Night watchman Since his first trip to Ghana six years ago, Phil Allman had been searching for a way to return and do research in a region where very little is known about sea turtles. A Fulbright seemed like the answer, especially given Ohio University students' strong record of landing them. Now, as his 10-month stint concludes, he is working to ensure his research and conservation efforts are carried on. Full Story...   Night watchman part 2 Since his first trip to Ghana six years ago, Phil Allman had been searching for a way to return and do research in a region where very little is known about sea turtles. A Fulbright seemed like the answer, especially given Ohio University students' strong record of landing them. Now, as his 10-month stint concludes, he is working to ensure his research and conservation efforts are carried on. Full Story...   Precollege impressive -- lemonade and all, say students, parents After leading students and parents around campus in the past three weeks' oppressive heat and humidity, Precollege staff might justifiably worry about the evaluations they would receive at the end of the day. As it turns out, the nearly 9,000 evaluations for Precollege 2007 have been outstanding. And it's not just because of the free lemonade. Full Story...   SEOCEMS summer conference shares action research [Education] The Southeast Ohio Center for Excellence in Mathematics third annual summer conference was held at Ohio University last week. The conference gave investigation teams from all over Appalachian Ohio, comprising small groups of public school teachers paired with a university professor, the opportunity to share their research that aims to solve a local problem or improve a local situation. Full Story...   Tightening the noose on spam The university's Office of Information Technology has announced that beginning Monday, Aug. 13, it will implement a new system that not only traps potential spam messages but also allows recipients to decide which, if any, of those messages they want to keep. Full Story...   Aug 15, 2007 Volleyball tops MAC preseason poll [ohiobobcats.com] The Mid-American Conference 2007 Volleyball Preseason Coaches Poll has been released by the league office and the Ohio volleyball team has been tabbed the preseason favorite to capture the conference regular season and tournament titles. Ohio received 11 votes for the regular season title and 10 votes to claim the MAC Tournament championship. Full Story...   Aug 17, 2007 U.S. News: Ohio University ranks fourth in nation on graduation rate performance According to U.S. News & World Report's annual guide to colleges released Aug. 17, Ohio University's graduation rate performance was fourth out of 257 ranked national universities and a full 18 percent higher than predicted. This is the third year in a row the university has made it into the top 10 in this category. Full Story...   Aug 20, 2007 A stage for end-of-life issues "Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver" chronicles the experiences of a daughter taking care of her parents, both of whom die of cancer at home. The play by Merri Biechler, who just completed her MFA in playwriting while also working as a graduate assistant in OU-COM's academic affairs office, will be incorporated as a component in OU-COM's physician education. Full Story...   Scripps College well-represented at 90th annual AEJMC Convention [Communication] More than 35 faculty and students represented the Scripps College of Communication at the 90th annual Association of Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) Convention. Distinguished Professor Guido H. Stempel III and Professor Patrick Washburn became part of history when the AEJMC bestowed its top research honors on two professors from a single university. Full Story...   Sierra Club site features OU-C professor The spotlight has been focused on an Ohio University-Chillicothe faculty member for his pioneering efforts in regards to sportsmen and conservation. OU-C Professor of History John Reiger is the first individual interviewed for "Sierra Sportsmen," a Web site the Sierra Club recently launched to reach out to hunters and anglers. Full Story...   Strickland promotes STEM initiatives at OU-S Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland toured Ohio University-Southern last week, addressing high school juniors and seniors who are beneficiaries of an effort aimed at improving students' science, technology, engineering, math and foreign language skills. Full Story...   Aug 29, 2007 Court dismisses IT lawsuit against Ohio University The Ohio Court of Claims today ruled in Ohio University's favor, dismissing a lawsuit that two Ohio University alumni filed more than a year ago. Full Story...   Aug 30, 2007 Ohio's story is on the air this fall Ohio football is on the air, but not all the action is on the field. The stories of Ohio University, its students and faculty will be featured during the halftimes of Bobcat games being broadcast on Guardian Television Network during the 2007-08 season. Full Story...   University suspends EthicsPoint site, hotline Ohio University's Office of Internal Audit has stopped accepting reports of alleged wrongdoing on its EthicsPoint Web site and telephone reporting system, citing concerns over individual privacy. Full Story...   Aug 31, 2007 Back-to-school surprise Speech champion and Ohio University sophomore Dan Glaser got a back-to-school surprise: a billboard erected in his honor near his hometown of Louisville, Ohio. Full Story... 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 - December - November - October - September - August - July - June - May - April - March - February - January 2006 2005 2004 2003  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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