Tuesday, December 11, 2012 December 2008 Archives Dec 1, 2008 A Lucie for Leonard [Ohio Today] Photographer and Ohio University alumnus Herman Leonard's works have earned him international recognition and, recently, a prestigious Lucie Award, which has been described as the Oscar of photography. Full Story...   Students give back to the community [Business] Ashley Johnson and Angela Gable are two of the many College of Business students who conducted a community food drive to help stock the shelves of an Athens County food pantry. The students collected 260 bags of nonperishable food items. Full Story...   Dec 2, 2008 Four OHIO runners named Academic All-MAC [ohiobobcats.com] The Mid-American Conference announced its 2008 Men's and Women's Cross Country Academic All-MAC teams Tuesday, as voted by faculty athletic representatives at MAC institutions. Ohio's Annie Beecham and Kari Summers were named to the women's team, while Chris Davis and Shamus Eaton were named to the men's team. Full Story...   State budget challenges deepen Although a potential state deficit of $640 million for this fiscal year is worse than Ohio University officials expected, they say university planning is on the right track. Full Story...   Dec 3, 2008 Ohio football has five named All-MAC [ohiobobcats.com] Ohio University had three student-athletes named to the second team (senior defensive lineman Jameson Hartke, sophomore linebacker Noah Keller and senior offensive lineman Josh Leuck) and two to the third (junior safety Steven Jackson and senior tight end Andrew Mooney). Full Story...   Volleyball opens NCAA play Friday against Yale [ohiobobcats.com] The Ohio University volleyball team will open the sixth NCAA Championship in school history at 3:30 p.m. ET on Friday when it meets Ivy League champion Yale in first-round action at Rec Hall on the campus of Penn State University. The winner of the opening contest will advance to meet the winner of the first-round match between Long Island and top-seeded Penn State at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday. Full Story...   Dec 4, 2008 Alumnus' photos of jazz greats on display at Kennedy Museum A new exhibit at the Kennedy Museum of Art captures the jazz greats of the '40s, '50s and '60s. The photographs, by Ohio University alumnus Herman Leonard, will be on display in the museum's newly opened second floor hallway gallery through Feb. 22, 2009. Full Story...   Board of Trustees Governance Committee to meet Dec. 11 The Ohio University Board of Trustees Governance Committee will meet from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, at the Inter-University Council offices. Full Story...   Minimum wage to increase for student workers Effective Jan. 1, the minimum wage in Ohio will increase to $7.30 per hour, from $7 per hour, for non-tipped employees. For employees receiving tips, the hourly wage will increase to $3.65, from $3.50. Full Story...   Ohio University names new police chief The Ohio University Police Department has named a new chief with nearly 20 years of experience in the field. Effective Jan. 5, Andrew Powers will step in as director of campus safety and chief of the OUPD. Full Story...   Outdoor notification system in place Ohio University has activated a new, outdoor emergency notification system on the Athens campus. Intended to reach people who are outdoors at the time of an emergency, the new system provides the Critical Incident Response Team with a new tool to protect the campus and community. Full Story...   University researchers tap into technology trend [Research News] Technology is morphing from pure entertainment into a practical learning tool and Ohio University is on the leading edge. The interactive gaming projects developed here have demonstrated strong potential for use in the classroom and workplace, as well as potential for creating technology jobs in the area. Full Story...   Workshop offers emergency training More than 100 non-bargaining classified employees and local primary and secondary school administrators gathered at Baker University Center on Wednesday for a workshop incorporating video and practical applications to teach participants survival techniques. Full Story...   Dec 5, 2008 Otterbein College names Krendl president Kathy A. Krendl will step down as Ohio University's executive vice president and provost June 30, 2009, to assume the presidency of Otterbein College, a private liberal arts school of about 3,100 students in Westerville, Ohio. Full Story...   Dec 7, 2008 2009 internal award deadlines announced [Research News] The Vice President for Research announces internal award opportunities for faculty, staff and students in 2009. Funding sources include the 1804 Fund, OURC award and Student Enhancement Award. Full Story...   Dec 8, 2008 CT scans reveal dinosaurs' airheads [Research News] Compared to brainy humans, dinosaurs were airheads. A new study by Ohio University researchers Lawrence Witmer and Ryan Ridgely found that Tyrannosaurus rex heads were filled with sinuses that lightened the head while enhancing its strength. Full Story...   Dec 9, 2008 Exhibit explores biodiversity change through time A new exhibit at the Dairy Barn Arts Center offers a look behind the scenes of a paleontological dig in Tanzania and the opportunity to learn about tools used to excavate and study fossils. Full Story...   Dec 10, 2008 Governor to visit Athens for education discussion Gov. Ted Strickland will visit Athens later this month for a "Conversation on Education" forum. The forum will be held from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, in the WOUB Center for Public Media, 9 S. College St. It will be broadcast live on WOUB. Full Story...   Ohio University hosts presidents' summit Too many of Ohio's best and brightest leave the state after graduation from high school or college, according to Sen. Sherrod Brown, who is organizing Ohio's education leaders to talk about solutions. The latest conversation took place Wednesday at Ohio University's Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs. Full Story...   Dec 11, 2008 MAC Player of the Year named to AVCA All-Mideast Region team [ohiobobcats.com] Ohio University junior outside hitter Ellen Herman was honored as an All-Mideast Region selection on Wednesday when the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) released its first round of postseason awards. With her inclusion on the 14-player first team, Herman is eligible to receive AVCA All-America honors, which will be released next week. Full Story...   Music makers and political shakers Just in time for holiday gift giving, the latest offering from Ohio University Press features a compact disc of musical recordings by African musicians. "Intonations: A Social History of Music and Nation in Luanda, Angola, from 1945 to Recent Times," by Marissa J. Moorman, showcases 14 recordings of popular songs from the period. Full Story...   Sweet success The West 82 gingerbread decorating contest yielded dreamy smiles and wide-eyed wonderment as castles, huts and houses made of sweet treats were constructed and displayed. The sweet display will remain in Baker Center's Maggie Davis Room until Dec. 17. Full Story...   University hosts second annual BioVenture Showcase [Research News] Ohio University’s second annual BioVenture Showcase Wednesday connected university scientists and engineers with venture capitalists and other investors in an effort to commercialize new biomedical discoveries that could improve treatments for cancer, diabetes and bacterial infections. Full Story...   Dec 12, 2008 Board committee discusses communications between trustees, faculty The desire to provide a regular flow of communications between Ohio University faculty and the Board of Trustees was among several topics discussed at a board Governance Committee meeting Thursday in Columbus. Full Story...   Field hockey lands five on Academic All-MAC squad [ohiobobcats.com] Five Ohio field hockey players were named to the Academic All-Mid-American Conference team, the league office announced Tuesday, Dec. 9. The Bobcats had more student-athletes on the Academic Team than any other school and accounted for 41.6 percent of the 12-woman squad. Full Story...   OIT offering Blackboard 7 workshops To assist faculty with the transition from Blackboard 6.3 to Blackboard 7.3, the Office of Information Technology (OIT) is offering several free seminars during the winter intersession and winter quarter. Full Story...   University institutes new policy on video surveillance systems Ohio University approved a new video surveillance policy that will regulate the installation and use of such systems and standardize practices for the viewing, retention, dissemination and destruction of surveillance records. Full Story...   Dec 15, 2008 New travel policy simplifies cash advances A new policy will make it easier for the university to distribute cash advances to employees conducting education abroad programs in countries where credit card use is not practical. Full Story...   When Santa is stumped With the holiday season in full swing, there's not much time left for procrastinators and last-minute gift buyers. In the spirit of making the holidays less hectic, <i>Outlook</i> has compiled a list of OHIO-themed gifts for those still searching for the perfect present. Full Story...   Dec 18, 2008 2009 Russ Prize to be awarded in January Ohio University and the National Academy of Engineering will announce the recipient of the fifth Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ Prize on Mon., Jan. 5, in Washington, D.C. The engineering equivalent of the Nobel Prize, the Russ Prize is awarded biennially to a researcher whose achievements are of critical importance, advance science and engineering, and ultimately improve the human condition. Full Story...   All I want for Christmas is a championship Ohio University's Blackout intramural flag football team has earned a spot in the 2008 Slingbox ACIS Flag Football National Championships. Games run Dec. 28 through Dec. 31. Full Story...   Herman garners Honorable Mention All-America honors [ohiobobcats.com] Junior outside hitter Ellen Herman became the first player in Ohio volleyball history to claim All-America honors before her senior season on Wednesday, when the American Volleyball Coaches Association named her an honorable mention selection. She is the fifth player OHIO player to be named an AVCA All-American. Full Story...   Speaker to honor Martin Luther King at brunch Joe Rogers, the former lieutenant governor of Colorado, will re-enact portions of Martin Luther King Jr.'s speeches during the annual MLK Memorial Service Brunch at 11 a.m., Monday, Jan. 19, in the Baker University Center Ballroom. Full Story...   United Appeal seeking donations for those in need With the holidays fast approaching and economic hardships weighing on residents, United Appeal for Athens County is seeking assistance for the needy. Full Story...   University to close Dec. 25-26, Jan. 1 All Ohio University campuses will be closed Thursday, Dec. 25; Friday, Dec. 26; and Thursday, Jan. 1 for the Christmas and New Year's holidays. Winter quarter classes begin Monday, Jan. 5. Full Story...   Dec 22, 2008 Classified Senate hears UHR presentations Two University Human Resources employees -- Director of Compensation Steve Brooks and Organizational Learning and Development Consultant Teri Combs -- addressed Classified Senate members Thursday to share updates on current projects. Full Story...   Dec 23, 2008 Cuts again largely spare higher education Gov. Ted Strickland's decision to spare core education funding in the fourth round of state budget reductions this biennium demonstrates his continuing belief that colleges and universities play a key role in Ohio's economic recovery, state and university officials say. Full Story...   Dec 30, 2008 Campus mourns loss of Ghanaian student The Ohio University community is mourning the loss of College of Education doctoral student Albert Karikari Adusah, who died unexpectedly in Brown Hall on Saturday, Dec. 27. Full Story... November 2008 Archives Nov 3, 2008 Forensic chemists verify human remains from fat deposits [Research News] While examining the scene of a 30-year-old death, Ohio University researcher Glen Jackson and colleagues discovered adipocere -- fatty acids primarily made up of calcium salts -- in a dry, airy building. Until this study, researchers had reported finding this evidence of human decomposition only in moist, anaerobic environments, such as when bodies are stored for extended periods in grave sites or submerged in water. Full Story...   Gift to renovate property, establish international center Alumni Robert and Margaret Walter of Columbus, Ohio, are donating $2 million for the purchase and renovation of a property that will house an international center at Ohio University. The property, 15 Park Place, is the former Sigma Chi fraternity house, which sits immediately east of Baker University Center. Full Story...   Hudson offers flu shots to employees Free flu vaccines are still available this week at Hudson Health Center for "University benefits-eligible employees and early-retired faculty." Hudson began administering the vaccines last week. Full Story...   President's performance review begins The Board of Trustees hired the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB), based in Washington, D.C., to spearhead a comprehensive performance review of Ohio University President Roderick J. McDavis with input from university, community and government representatives. Full Story...   Students displaced by local house fire Four of six Ohio University students whose rental house at 64 E. Stimson Ave. sustained fire damage Saturday night have accepted the university's offer of temporary housing. Two others and a seventh resident who is not a current student are staying with friends off campus. Full Story...   WOUB's FM Radio Studio to be renamed in honor of Jan Sole [Communication] The WOUB FM Radio Studio will be renamed the Jan Sole Studio, in memory of the late producer, host and afternoon radio announcer. The dedication will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, in TV Studio A on the fifth floor of the RTV Building. Full Story...   Nov 4, 2008 Forging international friendships A new international mentoring program in Ohio University's College of Business strives to heighten cultural understanding between the college's American and international students -- a factor increasingly important to workplace success, organizers said. Full Story...   Parents Weekend offers jam-packed schedule This weekend will provide additional chances for students to connect with their parents. The annual Fall Parents Weekend Nov. 7 through 9 on the Athens campus offers events such as the women's volleyball match between Ohio University and Miami, the annual fall ceramic pottery sale and ongoing art exhibitions in the Trisolini Gallery in Baker University Center. Full Story...   Pilot faculty endorse Blackboard 7.3 upgrade [OIT] In a spring 2008 survey of Blackboard 7.3 pilot participants, faculty and students expressed support for upgrading the university’s version of Blackboard. New capabilities and improved ease of use were the main reasons cited. Full Story...   Service to honor six members of university community The Ohio University Foundation will remember six distinguished alumni at a campus memorial service beginning at 5:15 p.m. Thursday in Galbreath Chapel. The honorees are Joan "Jody" Galbreath Phillips, Edward "Ted" and Jean Sprague, Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ, and Leona Hughes. Full Story...   Softball offers winter clinics for youth [ohiobobcats.com] Looking to hone your skills? The Ohio University softball coaching staff has set the dates of its winter clinics for Dec. 20-21, and Jan. 10-11, and 17-18. Registration for the clinics is $50 per session and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Full Story...   Nov 5, 2008 History in the making Baker University Center was a popular place on election day. Student volunteer Mason King was one of many who helped the building serve as a polling site during the day and hundreds of students turned out at night to watch the historic results at a UPC-sponsored election watch party. Full Story...   Nine Ohio swimmers named Academic All-American [ohiobobcats.com] The College Swimming Coaches Association of America named nine Bobcats to the Honorable Mention Academic All-America Team for the 2007-2008 season. The nine swimmers honored mark the most in program history for one year. Full Story...   Nov 6, 2008 Four alumni to serve on foundation board Four new members have joined The Ohio University Foundation Board of Trustees. Ohio University alumni R. Emmett Boyle, Judge William Newman Jr. and David W. Pidwell were recently elected as trustees of foundation board. In addition, retired Col. Arlene F. Greenfield was appointed as the Ohio University Alumni Association Board of Directors' representative to the foundation board. Full Story...   United Appeal vital in tough times With the economy ailing, efforts such as the United Appeal for Athens County campaign that serves 13 local nonprofit organizations are all the more important. And this year's co-chairs for the campus drive -- Vice President for Student Affairs Kent Smith and Associate Vice President for Finance and Administration Terry Conry -- are asking members of the Ohio University community to do what they can to help. Full Story...   University closed Tuesday for Veterans Day Ohio University will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of the national Veterans Day holiday. The closure includes all five regional campuses and the College of Osteopathic Medicine. Full Story...   Nov 7, 2008 Field hockey places four on All-MAC squads [ohiobobcats.com] Four Bobcats were named to the All-MAC Teams, the league announced at the field hockey banquet Thursday evening. Seniors Rachelle Coetzee, Nikki Gnozzio and Jessie Martin earned First-Team All-MAC accolades, while senior Estienne Coetzee garnered All-MAC Second Team honors. It is the second-straight year Ohio has placed three members on the First Team. Full Story...   Forums set for chief of police finalists Four finalists for the position of Ohio University chief of police will participate in open forums on the Athens campus this month. The finalists were chosen from a pool of 69 applicants. Full Story...   Gift of $850,000 to create journalism scholarship The Ohio University Foundation has received a gift of more than $850,000 from the estate of two veteran journalists to create the Bob and Koky Dishon Journalism Scholarship. Full Story...   Hartke, Brown named Academic All-District [ohiobobcats.com] Ohio senior captains Jameson Hartke and Michael Brown were named first and second-team Academic All-District, respectively, by <i>ESPN The Magazine</i> Thursday. Full Story...   New scholars want to give back to Appalachia The Appalachian Scholars Program has big goals: The first is to attract top students, many of whom are the first in their families to attend college. The second is to provide students who are accepted into the program with the skills needed to improve their communities after graduation. This year's class of 10 is up to the challenge. Full Story...   University planning leads to uneventful Halloween weekend Safety and traffic preparations kept disruptions to a minimum during Athens' annual Halloween street party, university officials said Friday. Full Story...   Nov 8, 2008 Campus mourns loss of political science student The Ohio University community is mourning the loss of senior Patrick J. Gorman, who died unexpectedly at his Athens apartment earlier this week. Full Story...   Nov 10, 2008 Dance concert to showcase seniors' work The annual Senior Dance Concert will run Nov. 13-15 at the Shirley Wimmer Dance Theatre in Putnam Hall. The concert of 19 performances split in two separate shows will showcase the talent and work of each senior dance student at Ohio University. Full Story...   Field hockey comes up a goal short in MAC title game [ohiobobcats.com] The Ohio field hockey team could not find the magic that allowed them to capture the last two Mid-American Conference Tournament titles, as the third-seeded Bobcats (11-12) fell to host and No. 1 seed Kent State (17-4), 1-0, in the MAC championship game Saturday afternoon. Full Story...   GRID Lab students' games win awards [Communication] Three Game Research and Interactive Design Lab games, built by undergraduate digital media students, won scholarship awards at the Shawnee 6.0 conference. The games beat out those from other competitors from across the state of Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia. Full Story...   Memo outlines university budget challenges While the ailing economy will present numerous challenges for Ohio University, university officials pledged Monday that the university's "core academic mission of teaching, learning, research, and creative activity" will guide upcoming budget decisions. Full Story...   Study shows direct link between leptin and obesity-related heart disease [Research News] Tadeusz Malinski is lead researcher of the first study to directly observe how high levels of leptin, a hormone produced by fat cells, can create a cascade of harmful biochemical changes in the body. The study suggests obesity holds health dangers beyond diabetes and high cholesterol. Full Story...   University names new vice provost for diversity, access and equity Ohio University has named Brian K. Bridges, associate director of the American Council on Education's Center for Advancement of Racial and Ethnic Equity in Washington, D.C., as its vice provost for diversity, access and equity. His appointment as the university's chief diversity officer is effective Jan. 2. Full Story...   Nov 12, 2008 A show of support Some remarkable scenes of Southeast Ohio can be yours Thursday evening -- for the right bid. About 20 photographs by Miller High School students will be sold at the College of Education's second annual art auction in McCracken Hall to benefit local art education.<br><i>Photographer: Aftan Houston, grade 11</i> Full Story...   Preparing for worst, hoping for better Stressing the challenges presented by troubled economic times, Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration Bill Decatur said Monday that planning groups are building best- and worst-case scenarios of university finances over the next two years. Full Story...   Scholars unite against HIV/AIDS This year's Manasseh Cutler Scholars and Templeton Scholars want to bring HIV/AIDS issues to the attention of a broader audience with a benefit concert dubbed Rock for Red. The Friday concert will feature four Ohio music groups -- RED ARMY, Grade School, Empire Drift and Jesty Beatz -- as well as educational segments. Full Story...   Nov 13, 2008 <i>Outlook</i> announces winter intersession schedule Outlook will begin a reduced production schedule during fall-quarter finals next week. Full Story...   Economy has you scratching your head? Ohio University's College of Arts and Sciences will host a public forum, "Making Sense of the Economy," from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, in Morton Hall 235. It will feature presentations by Ohio University professors and experts from the Ohio Department of Commerce and the Ohio Housing Finance Agency. A question-and-answer session will follow. Full Story...   OHIO focuses on sustainable resolutions This holiday season, you'll find a flourishing market for anything green, from Ecoist handbags (fashioned out of misprinted candy wrappers) to carbon offsets (which can be donated in the recipient's name). But this year, Sustainability Coordinator Sonia Marcus is looking past the holiday shopping list to focus on resolutions. For Ohio University, that means thinking beyond composters and solar arrays and talking about the big picture. Full Story...   Russ College engineer turns to policy matters As Ohio University students head into fall-quarter finals, Frank Van Graas, one of the university's top engineering researchers, is wrapping up his first few months in a select fellowship with the Department of Homeland Security in Washington, D.C. Full Story...   Three in finalists' pool for chief of police The pool of finalists for the Ohio University chief of police job has been narrowed to three following a decision by one candidate to withdraw from consideration to accept another position. Full Story...   Nov 14, 2008 Feedback sought on semester calendar draft The Quarters to Semesters Transition Team is requesting universitywide feedback on a draft 2012-13 academic year calendar by the start of winter quarter Jan. 5. The team has been meeting weekly since September in an effort to map out timelines and guiding principles related to the conversion. It expects to complete its work by the end of winter quarter. Full Story...   Financing of IT, SIS projects proposed An Ohio University proposal to issue $40 million in bonds to upgrade the university's technology infrastructure and purchase a new Student Information System took a step forward Thursday when a Board of Trustees committee reviewed the project's scope as well as its impact on students and university finances. The project will come before the full board in January. Full Story...   Memorial service planned, scholarship created for Ohio graduate [OU-COM] A memorial service for a volunteer with the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine's ComCorps who died this week will be held Saturday in his hometown of Cuyahoga Falls. James David Ball, 23, died from injuries suffered from an accidental fall on Tuesday. Full Story...   Research projects get $3.84 million boost Two energy-related research projects at Ohio University will receive almost $4 million in federal funding, U.S. Rep. Charlie Wilson and university officials announced in a news conference this morning. Full Story...   Nov 17, 2008 'Truly a man for all seasons' Professor Emeritus of Theater Seabury Quinn Jr., 82, died Nov. 8 in The Bronx. Quinn taught in the School of Theater from 1968 through 1996. Though his focus was theater history, Quinn loved to act and direct and also headed the school's playwriting program. The school's annual playwrights' festival was established in his honor in 1994. Full Story...   University joins Economic Development Council Ohio University will play an important role in supporting job creation and increasing the economic health of the Athens community as a new member of the recently created Economic Development Council. Full Story...   Nov 18, 2008 Cross country: Beecham, Summers qualify for Nationals [ohiobobcats.com] For the first time in ten years, Ohio is sending female runners to the NCAA National Championships, held this year in Terre Haute, Ind. Mid-American Conference Champion Annie Beecham and MAC Runner-Up Kari Summers were named two of the 38 individual qualifiers by the NCAA Division I selection committee as a result of their top-10 finishes at the Great Lakes Regional hosted by Purdue University on Saturday. Full Story...   Forum set for executive director candidate A fourth finalist for the position of executive director of University Communications and Marketing will participate in an open forum on the Athens campus later this week. The candidate, John Damschroder, Columbus bureau chief for WJW-TV in Cleveland, will be on campus Friday, Nov. 21. Full Story...   McDavises to host Holiday Appreciation Reception President Roderick J. and First Lady Deborah McDavis will host a Holiday Appreciation Reception for faculty and staff from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, in the Baker University Center Ballroom. Full Story...   Tapping OHIO's best ambassadors About 45 Ohio University students will visit their high schools to share their experiences and answer questions as part of the Visit Your Hometown program during this winter break. The program is run by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Full Story...   Use the <i>Outlook</i> Web feed for quick updates With <i>Outlook</i> on a reduced production schedule until the start of winter quarter, this is a great time to sign up for the news and information site's Web feed. Full Story...   Nov 19, 2008 An investment in Southeast Ohio A West Virginia bank is giving $1 million to TechGrowth Ohio, a coalition set up to provide operational assistance to technology firms in Southeast Ohio that counts Ohio University among its partners. Experts at the university's Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs connect area entrepreneurs with resources and potential sources of capital through TechGrowth. Full Story...   New compounds kill ovarian cancer cells [Research News] A new class of compounds called phosphaplatins can effectively kill ovarian, testicular, head and neck cancer cells with potentially less toxicity than conventional drugs, according to a new study published this week in the journal <i>Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences</i>. Vice President for Research Rathindra Bose is the study's lead author. Full Story...   Nov 21, 2008 Go ahead. Explore. Ohio University has led the state in the number of students earning Fulbright awards five of the past six years. This year, 59 percent of our applicants earned awards, the best success rate of any U.S. research university. Full Story...   His camera captured the man, the moments Pete Souza, a photographer and Ohio University assistant professor of photojournalism, has compiled his breathtaking photographs into "The Rise of Barack Obama," a hardcover book that will premier this week on <i>The New York Times</i> Best Sellers list at No. 16. Full Story...   Input sought on proposed academic calendar The Quarters to Semesters Transition Team is requesting feedback from the university community on a proposed semester calendar before the start of winter quarter Jan. 5. Full Story...   OHIO a top vegetarian-friendly U.S. campus Ohio University is ranked among the top vegetarian-friendly campuses in the U.S., according to a nationwide contest sponsored by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. Full Story...   Volleyball has four on All-MAC teams and player of the year [ohiobobcats.com] Four Ohio University volleyball players were named All-Mid-American Conference on Thursday, as juniors Ellen Herman and Meghan Simons collected first-team honors and junior Jane Sytsma and sophomore Michelle Jantsch were second-team honorees. In addition to her first-team All-MAC accolades, Herman was named the league's Player of the Year. Full Story...   Nov 24, 2008 University closed Thursday and Friday Ohio University will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27, and Friday, Nov. 28, in observance of the national Thanksgiving Day holiday. The university will reopen Monday, Dec. 1. Full Story...   Volleyball captures MAC Tournament title, NCAA berth [ohiobobcats.com] The Ohio University volleyball team defeated Western Michigan on Sunday to win its fifth-ever Mid-American Conference Tournament championship. The victory also granted the Bobcats an automatic berth in the NCAA Championship, where the Green & White will make its sixth-straight appearance. Full Story...   Nov 25, 2008 Athletics holds toy donation drive Dec. 3 [ohiobobcats.com] In honor of the memories that the Convocation Center has provided Bobcat fans over the last 40 years, Ohio Athletics is urging fans to help make new memories for area children in need this holiday season by bringing a new toy to donate at the Bobcats' Dec. 3 showdown with Tulsa. Full Story...   Classified employees to undergo emergency training Classified Senate will hold a workshop on Wednesday, Dec. 3, that teaches non-bargaining classified employees and Athens County K-12 administrators how to react during an active shooter situation. Full Story...   Documenting history Many different aspects of President-elect Barack Obama are captured in "The Rise of Barak Obama," a book by Assistant Professor of Photojournalism Pete Souza that recently joined the <i>New York Times</i> Best Sellers list. Souza photographed Obama while he was a junior senator from Illinois. Full Story...   Holiday appreciation reception sparkles More than 450 Ohio University faculty and staff gathered Tuesday in the Baker University Center Ballroom for this year's holiday reception, hosted by President Roderick J. McDavis and First Lady Deborah McDavis. Full Story...   Paychecks to reflect health care credit Faculty and administrative staff will soon be receiving a one-time health care credit in their paychecks. Classified staff received their health care credit in their Nov. 21 paycheck. Administrative staff will receive the credit Nov. 30; faculty will receive the credit on Dec. 1. Full Story...   Scams phish for passwords E-mail scammers are becoming smarter in their attempts to fool computer users into revealing passwords, bank accounts and other personal information. The latest scam technique, known as "spear phishing," zeroes in on groups of users at individual institutions, mimicking familiar systems, login prompts and Web sites. Full Story...   The aging of AIDS According to the Centers for Disease Control, 24 percent of those living with AIDS were 50 or older in 2005, compared with 17 percent in 2000. Ohio University professor Tim Heckman noticed that older populations were being overlooked in research efforts and is now studying the psychological needs of older adults with HIV and AIDS. Full Story... October 2008 Archives Oct 1, 2008 Financing of IT upgrades, SIS under discussion Vice President for Finance and Administration Bill Decatur and Chief Information Officer Brice Bible are leading discussions with constituent bodies and the Board of Trustees this week about implementing and financing needed technology infrastructure upgrades and a new Student Information System. Full Story...   Infinity and beyond: Stephanie Horsfield assists in NASA research Recent exercise physiology graduate Stephanie Horsfield was among 15 interns selected from a pool of 101 applicants for the National Space Biomedical Research Institute's summer internship program in Galveston, Texas. Full Story...   University moves forward with Blackboard 7.3 upgrade Ohio University faculty and students soon will have more options to connect with one another as the Office of Information Technology moves forward with plans to upgrade its Blackboard course management software from version 6.3 to version 7.3. Full Story...   Oct 2, 2008 All the wild things Animal Plant host Jeff Corwin talks with students Wednesday evening during a visit to the Athens campus. In a small-group discussion and later when speaking to a Kennedy Lecture crowd of more than 2,000, he encouraged students to share his passion for nature and conservation. Full Story...   Fall enrollment numbers strong A 2 percent jump in the freshman-to-sophomore retention rate and gains in international and regional campus students pushed Ohio University's total enrollment to 29,486 this fall, up 578 students from a year ago, according to the latest figures from the Office of Institutional Research. Full Story...   Hines named associate dean of Graduate College Jennifer Hines, an associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry, has been appointed interim associate dean of Ohio University's Graduate College, effective Oct. 1. Hines will assist Rathindra Bose, vice president for research and dean of the Graduate College, with the strategic development and implementation of the new college. Full Story...   Scripps Day focuses on exchange of ideas [Communication] The power of the Internet, the exciting future of mass media and the danger of becoming too specialized within the field of communication were themes of Wednesday's Scripps Day 2008. E.W. Scripps Co. professionals from throughout the country shared their experiences with Scripps College of Communication students. Full Story...   Shuffle for a cause ... or two [video] Materials collected during move-in weekend's Cardboard Shuffle will go for a good cause before they're recycled: About 120 people are expected to spend the night in cardboard houses on campus Saturday night to raise awareness about substandard housing in Athens County. Full Story...   Speaker to address corporate diversity In the kickoff event of the Department of African American Studies' 40th anniversary observance, William T. Bielby, University of Illinois-Chicago professor of sociology, will present "Race at the Top: African Americans on the Boards of Directors of Large Corporations" at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, in Bentley Hall 227. Full Story...   Unknown liquid found to be muriatic acid The unknown green liquid found in a soda bottle on Ohio University's Athens campus Monday was found to be muriatic acid, according to Ohio Environmental Protection Agency spokesperson Erin Strouse. Full Story...   Oct 3, 2008 Able and willing: Nick Pfleghaar assists disabled campers Playing baseball, putting on dances and riding motorcycles aren't typical of a medical student's rounds. But fourth-year Ohio University College of Medicine student Nick Pfleghaar did all of these things and more during his pediatric physical medicine and rehabilitation hours this summer as a muscular dystrophy camp counselor for two weeks. Full Story...   Academics Committee covers semester transition, other topics Executive Vice President and Provost Kathy Krendl gave the Ohio University Board of Trustees' Academics Committee an update on plans to transition to a semester system, which the committee will recommend to the full board today. Full Story...   Brown named a semifinalist for the 2008 Draddy Trophy [ohiobobcats.com] Ohio senior linebacker Michael Brown was selected as a semifinalist for the 2008 Draddy Trophy, the National Football Foundation announced Wednesday. Full Story...   Committees discuss faculty representation, internal controls Highlights from the Board of Trustees governance and audit committee meetings on Thursday. Full Story...   Plan to increase energy efficiency leads to broader proposal Today, the Board of Trustees approved the university's House Bill 251 Implementation Plan. The law requires all state-funded colleges and universities to develop a 15-year plan for implementing energy-efficiency and conservation projects, with the goal of reducing building energy consumption at least 20 percent by 2014. Full Story...   Resources Committee discussion reflects uncertain economy From sustainability planning to budgets to capital projects, the Ohio University Board of Trustees' Resources Committee agenda reflected the uncertain economic environment, even as the university is experiencing a strong fall enrollment. Full Story...   Semester transition, budget concerns top trustees' agenda The Ohio University Board of Trustees today approved the conversion to a semester system, effective with the 2012-13 academic year. Ohio University is the first of the four universities in Ohio still on quarters to get board approval for making the switch. Full Story...   When science equals good citizenship A leading scholar on the topic of scientific literacy points to an alarming statistic: Three-fourths of Americans are not scientifically savvy enough to grasp the basic concepts related to such topics as global warming and stem cell research. John Miller will address that shortcoming during a lecture at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, in Walter Hall 145. Full Story...   Oct 6, 2008 Fill 'er up: Students 'top off' learning with Marathon Marathon Oil, the nation's fifth-largest refiner, hired 11 of its 43 interns from Ohio University -- more students than any other school in the United States this year, said Jennifer Hall, director of development in the College of Business. Interns from the College of Business, the Russ College of Engineering and Technology, and the Scripps College of Communication performed various tasks, including business analysis, supply distribution and information management. Full Story...   Retirement project retired An uncertain economy has led National Church Residences to pull out of a multiyear lease on Ohio University land, where it planned to put a retirement center. Full Story...   Time to review and update campus directory information It is time to submit updated information for the 2008-2009 edition of the campus directory. Responses for both individual employee listings and office listings (the green pages) are needed. Full Story...   Oct 7, 2008 'Talk of the Nation' to broadcast live from WOUB National Public Radio host Neal Conan will explore Ohio's role in this year's presidential race when "Talk of the Nation" broadcasts live from Ohio University's WOUB radio studios Thursday afternoon. The show will air on WOUB-FM from 2 to 4 p.m. and will be streamed live on the WOUB Web site. Full Story...   Dean Brose delivers State of the College Address [OU-COM] The Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine may be facing the same financial issues as the rest of the university, state and nation, but the college is very well positioned to face them, Jack Brose, D.O., dean of the college, said last week during his annual State of the College Address. Full Story...   Washburn honored with prestigious Kobre Award [Communication] E.W. Scripps School of Journalism Professor Patrick Washburn was honored with the prestigious lifetime Kobre Award at the American Journalism Historians Association's 28th annual meeting in recognition of his exemplary achievements in journalism history. Full Story...   Oct 8, 2008 Algae fuels new bioreactor [Research News] Green Bios Technologies of Atlanta has licensed a new type of algae bioreactor from Ohio University. Loehr Professor of Mechanical Engineering David Bayless developed the bioreactor, which has potential applications in curbing air pollution, treating municipal waste and growing feedstock for biofuel or pharmaceutical uses. Full Story...   Initiatives take a visionary approach Ohio University leaders and managers who gathered Tuesday took an in-depth look at new initiatives that will help meet these objectives and others, all of which are designed to strengthen university operations and support the Vision OHIO academic plan. Full Story...   University community mourns loss of online journalism student Lianne Vernell, a fourth-year online journalism major, passed away Monday, Oct. 6, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus after suffering unexpected complications following a medical procedure. Full Story...   Oct 9, 2008 A cultural melting pot Musicians and dancers from both sides of the Atlantic will come together for an improvisation performance at 8 p.m. Monday in Glidden Hall. Marina Peterson, assistant professor of performance studies in the School of Interdisciplinary Arts, is the creator of a yearlong CircumAtlantic Improvisations series. Full Story...   A mini international film festival Students in their second (and final) year of studies with the School of Film will present a screening of their seminal works at 7 p.m. Saturday in the Baker University Center Theatre. The event is free and open to the public. Full Story...   Fall Career Fair attracts record number of employers Despite a troubled economy, a record number of employers turned out for the Fall 2008 Career Fair. The Career Services event attracted 176 companies from across the country, including Microsoft, Goodyear Tire & Rubber, Ernst & Young and The J.M Smucker Co. Full Story...   Regional campuses' enrollment grows by more than 6 percent Increased enrollment on Ohio University's regional campuses -- 504 more students than last fall -- led all categories of enrollment growth this year. Overall, regional campus enrollment increased by about 6.5 percent to a total of 8,323 students. Full Story...   Team continues work on conversion to semesters Now that the Ohio University Board of Trustees has officially endorsed a conversion to semesters, members of a transition team are pressing forward on related issues, from changes to the academic calendar and revamping courses to budgeting for conversion costs. Full Story...   Oct 10, 2008 'Talk of the Nation' -- live from WOUB "Ohio," says a National Public Radio producer, "is the center of the universe," and that's what prompted one of NPR's top news-talk shows to broadcast live from Ohio University on Thursday. Host Neal Conan brought "Talk of the Nation" to the WOUB Studios for a live broadcast. Full Story...   Classified employees honored for service More than 170 classified employees were recognized Thursday at Ohio University's 39th annual Classified Employee Service Awards Reception. The event was hosted by Classified Senate and sponsored by the Office of the Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration. Full Story...   Deadlines set for Vision OHIO proposals Planning units and constituent groups offering additions or revisions to current or new Vision OHIO strategies and outcomes during fall quarter need to submit those requests to the Vision OHIO Steering Committee (VOSC) soon. Full Story...   Health care credit announced President Roderick J. McDavis, Executive Vice President and Provost Kathy Krendl and Senior Vice President Bill Decatur have announced that a one-time health care credit will be applied to faculty, classified staff and administrative staff pay checks at the end of fall quarter. Full Story...   Study Abroad Fair set for Monday The Office of Education Abroad will conduct Ohio University's 20th annual Study Abroad Fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday in the Grover Center Atrium. Students will have the opportunity to learn about studying, working, volunteering and interning in more than 30 countries around the globe. Full Story...   Oct 13, 2008 A home for the history books The Ohio University Department of African American Studies and the Athens County Historical Society and Museum will place a historical marker in front of the W. Washington St. home that was the site of Booker T. Washington's 1886 marriage. The ceremony will take place at 10:30 a.m. Saturday and will be followed by a tour of other historical sites in the neighborhood. Full Story...   MBA students travel the globe The university's Joint Student Consulting Project took 25 MBA students abroad this summer, with 14 traveling to China and another group of 11 working in Bangalore, India. The project, which has been a part of the university's MBA requirements for nearly 20 years, marks the culmination of the students' five quarters of study. Full Story...   OIT offers IT Security Seminar 2008 on Oct. 15 [OIT] Register now for the IT Security Seminar, to be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Baker University Center. The seminar includes an administrative track geared toward university employees who need to make sure their data is properly secured and a technical track geared toward IT professionals. Full Story...   Oct 14, 2008 Bringing the world to Athens Ideally, all Ohio University students would study abroad. But the next best thing is to bring the world to Athens through increased international recruiting. This year, 419 international students are enrolled as undergraduates, up more than 150 from last year. There are 1,019 international graduate students, up 10 from last year. Full Story...   Faculty Senate passes resolution on unionization Faculty Senate late Monday narrowly approved a resolution that opens the door to a campaign for a collective bargaining agreement for faculty members at Ohio University. The 23-18 vote gave senate's backing to begin a card drive that will determine if there is support for an election. Full Story...   Policy follows practice of providing domestic partner benefits An official policy establishing that Ohio University employees' domestic partners and children of domestic partners can participate in the university benefits plan, as has been the practice since 2004, has been approved. Full Story...   Oct 15, 2008 Med students sweep international research contest [OU-COM] Three Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine students, Catalina Soto, Kimberly Jackson and Amy Zidron, captured first through third places, respectively, in the pre-event abstract contest for the AOA's Bureau on International Osteopathic Medical Education and Affairs 10th Annual International Seminar, "American Osteopathic Medicine: Establishing International Freedom." Full Story...   Ohio excels once again in graduation success rate [ohiobobcats.com] Ohio student-athletes who entered school between 1998 and 2001 boasted a graduation success rate of 83 percent, five points higher than the national Division I institutional average of 78 percent according to figures released Tuesday by the NCAA. In this year's release, field hockey men's and women's golf, women's swimming/diving and volleyball all had perfect rates. Full Story...   ROTC cadet wins Women in Defense Scholarship Army ROTC cadet Connie Theobald has been awarded the Women in Defense Horizons Foundation scholarship, a $2,000 award that goes to just five students nationwide. The honor makes her Ohio University's first nationally competitive award winner this year. Full Story...   Oct 16, 2008 International Student Union dinner set for Saturday The International Student Union will host its annual international dinner at 6 p.m. Saturday in Baker University Center Ballroom. Full Story...   Journalism classes join forces to analyze election coverage Students are tackling some tough questions under the guidance of two professors in the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. For the first time, the professors have linked their respective sections of Journalism 492 -- Campaign Management '08 Election and TV News Election Coverage -- with the goal of teaching juniors and seniors how to turn a critical eye on the media and on the candidates. Full Story...   Kennedy presents unique photo exhibit The Kennedy Museum of Art will presents the work of photographer and Ohio University alumnus Thomas Schiff in its new exhibit "Interiors, Exteriors and All Around: The Panoramic Photography of Thomas R. Schiff." Full Story...   Lancaster students bring Biden to campus Things can change quickly during a campaign. One day last week, the Ohio University-Lancaster student organization Cougar Democrats was organizing a local candidate debate. The next, it identified an opportunity and shifted its focus to hosting vice presidential candidate Joseph Biden. Full Story...   Transition team to recommend 15-week semesters The university's Quarters to Semesters Transition Team concluded Wednesday that an academic calendar featuring two regular semesters of 15 weeks of classes and one week for exams makes the most sense for Ohio University and would mesh well with the calendars of other schools. Full Story...   Unraveling the dinosaur crest [Research News] Paleontologists have long debated the function of the bony crests on the heads of the duck-billed dinosaur. A team of scientists, including faculty members Lawrence Witmer and Ryan Ridgely, used CT-scanning to take a look inside these mysterious crests. Full Story...   Oct 17, 2008 Acrobats, machines take Memorial Auditorium stage Acrobats and early 20th century machines will come together for the Cirque Mechanics' Birdhouse Factory at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium, the close of the Performing Arts Series fall lineup. Full Story...   Library series draws attention to diversity To bring awareness to this historic election, Alden Library's Diversity Committee will host Associate Professor of Communication Studies Jerry Miller, who will speak on race, gender and politics at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the third-floor Friends of the Libraries Room. Full Story...   Register now for next week's SBIR/STTR grant workshop [Research News] Ohio University is sponsoring an SBIR/STTR grant workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 23, at the Innovation Center. Additional sessions will be held Tuesday and Wednesday next week at the regional campuses. Registration is required by phone or e-mail. Full Story...   Scholars debate issues, take action For Ohio University's new Templeton Scholars, debating issues is a good thing. Acting on those talks is even better. As a group, the students plan projects to increase AIDS/HIV awareness. Read on to see what they have to say about themselves as individuals. Full Story...   Text message test scheduled for Oct. 24 Ohio University will test its emergency text-messaging system next week for the first time this fall and the third time since the system went operational last year. Any member of the campus community can sign up for the service. Full Story...   Oct 19, 2008 University priorities guide BPC planning The Budget Planning Council met Friday to begin planning for contingencies that could face the university yet this fiscal year and to determine how best to align those plans with university priorities. Full Story...   Oct 20, 2008 Discover the Waterloo Wonders In the desolate days of the 1930s, the residents of Waterloo, Ohio, had little reason to celebrate -- until the Waterloo Wonders came along. Their story is the focus of a new documentary, "The Eighth Wonder: The Waterloo Wonders," produced by WOUB and premiering tonight at Ohio University's Southern campus in Ironton. Full Story...   Low brass shines during Octubafest If you've never thought of the tuba as a versatile instrument, this week's Octubafest series may change that. School of Music concerts tonight and Wednesday as well as a Front Room performance on Tuesday provide an opportunity for students, faculty and community members to enjoy performances by musical ensembles that are not typically showcased. Full Story...   Student chefs showcase tastes from home Too many cooks in the kitchen? Not when it comes to Ohio University's annual international dinner. Held Saturday at Baker University Center Ballroom, the International Student Union's premier event served up culturally inspired dishes from around the globe. Full Story...   Oct 21, 2008 Lessons from the field Executives from the Kroger Co. went back to school Monday, offering Ohio University students a detailed look into best business practices as well as practical advice on matters such as landing a job after graduation. The classroom visits were part of a daylong visit designed to highlight Kroger's ties to Ohio University and the company's 125th anniversary. Full Story...   National Institutes of Health researcher to lecture on human genome National Institutes of Health researcher Laura Elnitski will discuss the human genome in a free public lecture from 11:10 a.m. to noon Friday, Oct. 24, in Stocker Center 103. Full Story...   New Baker Center chief is on the job Before he even started his new job on Monday, Sujit Chemburkar, the first executive director of Baker University Center and university events was working quickly to get to know the campus. In his new role, he is responsible for the vision, planning, management and evaluation of the Baker University Center operation and oversight of the Office of University Events. Full Story...   Oct 22, 2008 Cincinnati photographer donates collection to Kennedy Museum Cincinnati photographer and Ohio University alumnus Thomas Schiff has donated a compilation of more than 50 of his most recent works to the Kennedy Museum of Art's permanent collection. The panoramic photos -- a hallmark of Schiff's work -- showcase some of the country's most recognized architectural sites and structures. Full Story...   Climate change lecture series kicks off Friday [Research News] As global warming becomes a greater public concern, Ohio University's Department of Philosophy and Institute for Applied and Professional Ethics are sponsoring a new lecture series that focuses on the moral and political dimensions of the issue. The first lecture, "Climate Change and the Politics of 'Sacrifice,'" by Humboldt University Professor John Meyer, will be held at 4 p.m. Friday in 140 Bentley Hall. Full Story...   Eat your peas, then cast your vote Thirty-two American universities are competing for bragging rights as the "most vegetarian-friendly campus" -- and Ohio University is one of them. Full Story...   Leadership Challenge registration ends Nov. 2 Ohio University students, faculty and staff, and local community members who wish to participate in a two-day, internationally recognized leadership workshop in December have until Nov. 2 to register. Full Story...   Shaping the future: Katie Overmann reflects on study abroad Senior Katie Overmann shared her story of traveling through Europe this summer en route to an artist residency at the International Ceramics Studio in Kecskemet, Hungary in words and images. Full Story...   Oct 23, 2008 Bob Evans counting on ImPRessions ImPRessions -- Ohio University's independent, student-run public relations firm -- has landed the Bob Evans restaurant chain as its first national client. As part of its duties, the firm will help the chain tap into social networks such as Facebook and Twitter and assist with publicity for restaurant openings. Full Story...   Cutler Scholars preparing to make a difference Students selected for the prestigious Cutler Scholars program graduated at or near the top of their high school classes. The experiences they'll gain in the program ensure they'll graduate from Ohio University ready to take on the world -- or at least their corner of it. Full Story...   McCain to speak Sunday on Lancaster campus Republican presidential candidate John McCain will visit Ohio University-Lancaster at 6:15 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 26, where he will speak on the green between Herrold Hall and the John Bright Covered Bridge. Full Story...   Seventh community college partner signs on Nearly a third of the state's 23 community colleges are partnering with Ohio University to give their students the opportunity to work toward bachelor's degrees through the university's first fully online degree program. Full Story...   Two Bobcats to play in NFHCA Senior All-Star Game Ohio field hockey seniors Rachelle Coetzee and Jessie Martin were selected to the NFHCA Division I Senior All-Star Game, the National Field Hockey Coaches Association announced Wednesday. Full Story...   Oct 24, 2008 Building a legacy John Kotowski's architectural philosophies may have changed over his career, but his commitment to Ohio University was constant through 32 years of service. In a recent interview, Kotowski shared his thoughts about the past, present and future of the university's facilities. Full Story...   New safety management class begins Oct. 27 As part of a new initiative to reduce workplace injuries, the Department of Environmental Health and Safety will offer a Safety Management for Supervisors training beginning Oct. 27. Full Story...   Swimming and diving tabbed MAC preseason favorite [ohiobobcats.com] The Ohio swimming and diving team was picked to win the 2009 Mid-American Conference Women's Swimming and Diving Championship in the Preseason Coaches' Poll, as announced by the league office Thursday. Full Story...   Writers Harvest aims to break hunger's hold The Ohio University Program in Creative Writing will host its annual Writers Harvest benefit reading at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, in the Baker University Center Theatre. Proceeds from the $5 admission fee will go to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Southeastern Ohio. Full Story...   Oct 27, 2008 A message from Jim Schaus [ohiobobcats.com] Athletic Director Jim Schaus gives a review of the current state of Ohio University Athletics, outlining its value, successes, challenges and future. Full Story...   From across the globe, students make Ohio University home One hundred five international scholars from 36 countries and 14 exchange programs recognized at Ohio University's Sponsored International Student Reception in Walter Hall. All of the students are pursuing graduate degrees through nationally competitive awards obtained in their native countries. Full Story...   New policy on emergency service leave OK'd A new policy establishes guidelines for the use of emergency service leave for full- and part-time Ohio University employees. Full Story...   Republicans on Campus host McCain in Lancaster Ohio University's student Republicans weren't about to let Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Biden get all the attention with his recent visit to the Lancaster campus. Full Story...   Review process aimed at keeping units in sync with university's academic mission The new Academic Support Unit Program Review process will benchmark the effectiveness, efficiency and continuous improvement of Ohio University's nonacademic units over the course of the next several years. This is one in a series of stories on new university initiatives aimed at ensuring a quality academic experience for students. Full Story...   VisCom's Dawn to Dusk focuses on 'green' in Athens County [Communication] More than 150 students in the School of Visual Communication explored the many ways in which Athens County residents are "going green" for this year's annual Dawn to Dusk school-wide event. Full Story...   Oct 28, 2008 Magazines earn honors in six-state region Ohio University's <i>Perspectives</i> magazine and <i>Ohio Today</i> magazine have won awards from the regional Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) competition. Full Story...   OHIO among Fulbright's top tier nationally Ohio University is among the nation's top finishers in Fulbright awards this year, tying for seventh in faculty grants, sharing the 21st spot in student awards and leading all Ohio schools in both categories. Full Story...   Supervisor safety training formalizes university's commitment On Monday, Safety Coordinator Jeff Campbell and colleagues led a training program for 20 finance and administration area supervisors, the first of 10 mandatory sessions for supervisors in that area. The training is one of 12 steps in a new Workplace Safety Initiative designed to reduce workplace injuries and save the university money. Full Story...   Universities launch historic alliance Ohio University and eight historically black colleges and universities will meet Thursday at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., to officially announce a new educational partnership -- The Interlink Alliance. The unique alliance will address some of the most pressing issues facing these and other higher education institutions. Full Story...   University names new human resources chief Luis Lewin, an executive with more than 25 years of experience in media and consumer products companies, has been named Ohio University's new associate vice president for human resources. His appointment is effective Nov. 17. Full Story...   Women's Center creates mentoring program for female students The Women's Center is searching for volunteers for a new mentoring program. Organizers are hoping female faculty and staff, graduate students, alumnae, and Athens-area professionals will sign up to mentor junior and senior female students beginning in January. Full Story...   Oct 29, 2008 Celebrating the coming harvest Although Kwanzaa doesn't officially begin until Dec. 26, the Office of Multicultural Programs and the Black Student Cultural Programming Board are hosting a pre-Kwanzaa dinner at 6 p.m. Sunday in the Baker University Center Ballroom. Full Story...   Halloween Gala to offer treat for the ears and eyes Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at preparations for a rare performance. The School of Music is bringing together its vocal and instrument ensembles for a Halloween Gala at 8 p.m. Thursday in Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium. Full Story...   Novell replacement moves forward [IT] The Office of Information Technology (OIT) has begun work to replace its Novell network file storage system with an Active Directory-based solution. The new system will offer improved reliability, greater capacity and better integration with the university's changing IT infrastructure. Full Story...   November events put the arts on display As another quarter heads to a close, there are events to enjoy before the university settles down for winter break. Full Story...   OUPD seeks leads in weekend incident The Ohio University Police Department continues to seek leads in a weekend incident behind Seigfred Hall. Full Story...   Oct 30, 2008 Forums set for Communications and Marketing finalists Three finalists for the position of executive director of University Communications and Marketing will participate in open forums on the Athens campus next week. Full Story...   Student Senate fills treasurer vacancy Student Senate elected junior Robert Leary as its treasurer Wednesday night following Maleka Anderson's resignation for personal reasons. Full Story...   University steps up safety measures, security for Halloween weekend Hundreds of Ohio University staff members, volunteers and police officers will coordinate this weekend to help ensure the safety of students and campus visitors and the security of campus during Athens' annual Halloween street party. Full Story...   Urban Scholars get ready for impact Since its beginning in 2005-06, Ohio University's Urban Scholars Program has helped students develop the interpersonal and professional skills needed for success at the university and beyond. This year's crop of scholars is eager to learn from their predecessors. Full Story...   Oct 31, 2008 'And this Ohioana goes to ...' Lisa Watts, editor of the Ohio University Press /Swallow Press anthology "Good Roots: Writers Reflect on Growing Up in Ohio," has earned the Ohioana Library Association's Ohio Legacy Citation. Full Story...   Cracking the code competition Making the leap from 80th to 57th place is a feat when one is competing against more than 11,000 other computer programmers. Ohio University computer science graduate student Hiep Dinh did just that with his third run in Google.com's annual Code Jam. Full Story...   Exchanging ideas, opening doors Many innovative programs were discussed Thursday at a public launch of The Interlink Alliance at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. The new education partnership involving nine colleges and universities -- including Ohio University -- plans to work collaboratively to create more educational opportunities for African American students. Full Story...   On the road to regional campuses Chillicothe is the latest stop in a series of visits Executive Vice President and Provost Kathy Krendl has been making to the regional campuses this quarter. The purpose? To engage faculty and staff in discussions about a report compiled by the Task Force for the Future of Regional Campuses. Full Story... September 2008 Archives Sep 2, 2008 Health and Human Services unveils Web makeover Ohio University's College of Health and Human Services recently unveiled seven redesigned college and school Web sites. Full Story...   Sep 5, 2008 State to offer discounted electronic textbooks Thanks to several new University System of Ohio initiatives, Ohio college students now can purchase discounted electronic textbooks online while faculty will be rewarded for finding innovative ways to make textbooks more affordable. Full Story...   Student Review and Consultation Committee formed to help students A new committee representing multiple areas of expertise is taking a holistic approach to providing support for students. Full Story...   Tech Depot the place for IDs, software and more The Technology Depot in Baker University Center 112 is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Full Story...   Sep 8, 2008 A big OHIO welcome Members of the Class of 2012 began their college careers this weekend by attending the President's Convocation and taking the traditional march from the Convo to the College Green to attend the Student Involvement Fair. Full Story...   Bobcats put on great show The Ohio Bobcats put up a fight in nearby Columbus, leading No. 3 Ohio State after the third quarter but ultimately falling by a score of 26-14. Take a look at a few shots of the pair's first meeting since 1999. Full Story...   Getting back into the swing of things Here's a brief recap of what happened at Ohio University during the summer of 2008. Full Story...   Quarters to Semesters Transition Team forms The team that will determine the process for Ohio University's transition to semesters will meet for the first time at 5 p.m. Tuesday in Baker Center 231. Full Story...   The great OHIO migration The great OHIO migration has come and gone. Posters are hung, dining hall aromas fill the air and, once again, the College Green has sprung to life with backpack-toting students sporting their freshest apparel and an even fresher outlook on the year ahead. While the hustle of the arrival process has given way to the bustling campus life that characterizes Ohio University, we thought you'd enjoy a chance to step back and appreciate the energy, teamwork and wee bit of unavoidable chaos that went into this year's move-in week. Full Story...   University hosts guidance, admissions professionals While students streamed onto campus for today's start of classes, Wednesday will bring a new wave of people -- some 350 college admissions advisers and high school guidance counselors from across central and southeast Ohio. The reason for their one-day visit is the Ohio Association for College Admission Counseling's annual Articulation event, which Ohio University is hosting for the first time since the late 1990s. Full Story...   Sep 9, 2008 A most fitting medium Between Nelson Commons and Adams Hall on South Green, a new sculpture's platforms and nooks create an unusual resting place for passersby. The red brick formation rises 5 and a half feet high and stretches 46 and a half feet across. Full Story...   Faculty Senate hosts Chancellor Fingerhut Ohio Board of Regents Chancellor Eric Fingerhut spoke Monday night during Faculty Senate's first meeting of the new academic year. The conversation addressed many issues, including faculty impact on the state's economic future.<br> <i>Photographer: James Robles</i> Full Story...   Strong figures, weak economy affect budget While Ohio University's preliminary enrollment and retention figures are strong, the news on the state's economy is far less promising, leading university leaders to express caution about the university budget. Full Story...   Sep 10, 2008 A warm Ohio University welcome Now in its second year, a university shuttle service helped transport 180 international students from the airport to Athens in the three weeks preceding fall quarter, providing a warm welcome to students during the last leg of their journey. While final numbers won't be known for a couple weeks, international student applications were up 56 percent this year. Full Story...   Athena Theater to screen the best in art films The Athena Cinema, now under the management of the College of Fine Arts at Ohio University, will launch a new, art-infused format beginning Sept. 19.  The theater will continue to serve the public under the college's stewardship, with a goal of becoming the premier art-house cinema in southeast Ohio. Full Story...   Budget cuts largely spare higher education State budget cuts, which Gov. Ted Strickland announced today, will affect a majority of agencies but preserve important funding guarantees to universities. As a result, Ohio University will retain most of its fiscal 2009 allotments from the state. Full Story...   Innovative promotions attract students to regional campuses More than 200 new college students are stepping onto an Ohio University campus this week as a result of special promotions at the university's Chillicothe, Southern (Ironton) and Zanesville regional campuses. Full Story...   Learn about new funding opportunities Sept. 18 [Research News] The Vice President for Research will offer additional funding for new faculty research, scholarship and creative projects this fall through the Ohio University Research Committee (OURC) awards program. Full Story...   Policy on vacation leave for classified employees updated A revised version of Ohio University policy 41.000, which governs the accrual and use of vacation leave for classified employees, has been approved. Full Story...   Switch to semesters seen as opportunity to enhance curriculum Ohio University's transition from quarters to semesters offers the opportunity for a comprehensive review and revision of the curriculum, and the four-year timeline will allow that to occur in a thoughtful and logical way, say members of the team that will map out the process. Full Story...   Sep 11, 2008 An institutional snapshot Prospective students and their parents have access to a new tool to better evaluate Ohio University and the state's 12 other public universities. The university's College Portrait provides information on enrollment, undergraduate student satisfaction, retention and graduation rates, housing options and university costs. Full Story...   Constitution Day lecture features First Amendment scholar First Amendment scholar Samuel Nelson will touch on topics as seemingly diverse as file sharing, the Unabomber and gay marriage during a Constitution Day lecture at Ohio University next week. Full Story...   Learning from loss When engineering student Patrick Miner first set foot on the World Trade Center site in January, his reverence was equaled by his desire to play a role in the area's reconstruction as part of a cooperative education assignment. Full Story...   Wu receives $1.25 million NIH grant [Research News] A team of Ohio University scientists led by Shiyong Wu has received a $1.25 million grant from the National Institutes of Health for a new study on one of the most common types of cancer in the United States. Full Story...   Sep 12, 2008 OU Press turns up the heat with summer releases In August, Ohio University Press published "The AIA Guide to Columbus," a handsomely produced illustrated guidebook highlighting the most significant buildings, neighborhoods and landmarks in the Columbus metropolitan area. Full Story...   Ohio head coach named to 2009 USA Swimming World Championship staff [ohiobobcats.com] Ohio swimming and diving head coach Greg Werner has accepted a position to be the men's head team manager of the USA Swimming 2009 World Championship team. The appointment to the team marks the tenth time Werner has been part of the U.S. National Team staff. Full Story...   Research appointments policy updated Changes to Ohio University policy 40.057, which defines the terms and conditions of research appointments, have been approved. Full Story...   The Ohio experience -- Sogeti-style Sogeti Netherlands has sent 50 groups of employees -- more than 1,350 in all -- to Athens over the past eight years to take part in a specially tailored Ohio University Without Boundaries program that builds teamwork and customer-service skills. Full Story...   Sep 15, 2008 Athens Business Community Fair set for Saturday Hoping to raise students' awareness of Athens' businesses and their services, Ohio University Student Senate will team up with the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce to host the second annual Athens Business Community Fair from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, on Court Street. Full Story...   Foundation announces 1804 Fund awards The Ohio University Foundation has awarded $304,104 from its 1804 Fund to a dozen new research and educational initiatives, bringing awards granted since the fund's inception to more than $14 million. Full Story...   National Hispanic Heritage Month opens with reception today Ohio University will kick off its celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month with an opening reception from 4 to 7 p.m. today in the Baker University Center Theatre Lounge. National Hispanic Heritage Month is held each year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Full Story...   Souza presents celebrated Obama photos at book signing [Communication] Pete Souza, a freelance photographer and assistant professor of photojournalism in the School of Visual Communication, will present his new book "The Rise of Barack Obama" at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, in the Baker Center Theatre. Full Story...   Sep 16, 2008 Learn about student and faculty medical research Friday [OU-COM] Get a glimpse into research activity at the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine at the college's annual Research Day. Research projects by at least OU-COM students and faculty will be showcased from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, in Irvine Hall. Full Story...   Making a mark in sport management Ming Li is the new president of the North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM), the largest scholarly organization in the field. The 900-member NASSM promotes research, scholarly writing and professional development. It also publishes an influential quarterly, the <i>Journal of Sport Management,</i> for which Li has served as an editorial board member for the past 12 years. Full Story...   Sep 17, 2008 Call 4 MEA Concerns about students refusing to seek medical assistance for illness resulting from high-risk behaviors are addressed as part of a new Medical Emergency Assistance (MEA) program, which will operate as a pilot program this academic year. It involves required education, assistance and a fee. Full Story...   Constitution Day reflections Today, America celebrates Constitution Day, an observance intended to encourage the study and celebration of the U.S. Constitution in public schools. Here, Kathleen Sullivan, an Ohio University assistant professor of political science and author of the book "Constitutional Context," shares her perspective on why the Constitution is as important today as the day it was signed. Full Story...   Semesters favored for pace, fewer administrative transitions Switching to semesters gives students and faculty more time to explore course material and streamlines administrative tasks, say two individuals associated with Ohio University's planned conversion. Full Story...   Sep 18, 2008 A caring connection Participating in the first year of the Interdisciplinary New Faculty Mentorship Program has had many benefits for both mentor, Associate Professor of Marketing Jane Sojka, and mentee, Assistant Professor of Retail Merchandising Lynn Eun Kwak. The program is accepting participants for this year. Full Story...   Conference examines improving health care through technology [OU-COM] Ohio University's College of Osteopathic Medicine will host the second annual RHIOhio conference Oct. 13 and 14. The two-day event includes discussion about the integration of health information technology into clinical and community environments, and the impact information technology can have on economic development and job creation. Full Story...   Ike's remnants affect regional campuses, center The remnants of Hurricane Ike that blew through Ohio over the weekend affected three Ohio University regional campuses and a center. Full Story...   Licensing revenue at all-time high [Research News] Research discoveries at Ohio University are making a record impact on the regional economy and the marketplace, according to two new reports. Full Story...   OIT gives university Web site major boost At the start of fall quarter, the Office of Information Technology (OIT) replaced the university's Thunderstone search engine with a Google search appliance. The move is among several steps OIT took over the summer to give the university's Web site a much-needed performance boost. Full Story...   Ohio University-Southern launches Freedom Festival Ohio University-Southern will host an inaugural Freedom Festival this Friday through Monday as a way to encourage campus and community dialogue about freedom. Full Story...   Sep 19, 2008 Athena Cinema reopens The Athena Cinema, now under the College of Fine Arts' stewardship, reopens today with a 4 p.m. showing of "Tell No One." Full Story...   Mark Mathews named interim chief of police Assistant Chief of Police Mark Mathews will serve as the Ohio University Police Department's interim chief through Dec. 31. He succeeds former chief Mike Martinsen. Full Story...   Tickets going fast for 'Chicago' Ohio University's Performing Arts Series hosts the former Broadway musical "Chicago" at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, in Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium. Tickets still are available for the performance, though the show is expected to sell out. Full Story...   Sep 22, 2008 Graduate and professional programs' self-studies moving forward Directors of Ohio University's 88 graduate and professional programs are working to complete self-studies of their units by early October as part of Ohio University's effort to identify and strategically strengthen its graduate and professional offerings. Full Story...   Lectures feature promoted A&S faculty The College of Arts and Sciences will recognize the accomplishments of recently promoted faculty in its third annual New Professor Lecture Series, which begins this week. The talks, which highlight the research and creative activities of each new full professor, will take place at 4 p.m. on Wednesdays throughout the year. Full Story...   Reflections of a 'trash man' This morning, the National Recycling Coalition honored Newman -- Ohio University's recycling and refuse manager -- with the Tim McClure Award for Outstanding Environmental and Community Leadership at the NRC's annual Congress and Expo in Pittsburgh. Outlook caught up with Ed before his departure to discuss his passion for recycling, which has defined his career at Ohio University. Full Story...   Talking the talk: Jaime Moore celebrates Hispanic heritage Jaime Moore, a junior Spanish major in the Honors Tutorial College, received $3,000 for her proposed bilingual magazine through the Provost's Undergraduate Research Fund. She is the first Spanish major to apply for and receive the research fund. Full Story...   University gears up to 'get its green on' The excitement is building for the Marching 110 and the rest of the university because Homecoming observances begin today. The theme of this week's celebration -- "Get Your Green On" -- encourages both school spirit and environmental awareness. <br><i>Photographer: Rick Fatica</i> Full Story...   Sep 23, 2008 A history-making learning experience As the result of a casual conversation, some 700 community members and schoolchildren greeted President Abraham Lincoln as he arrived at the Lawrence County Courthouse on horseback Monday for the campus' Freedom Festival. Full Story...   Invention could help reduce highway repairs [Research News] Ohio University has licensed a new device that tests the durability of highway asphalt to an Athens, Ohio-based company founded by Sang-Soo Kim, the engineering professor who invented the technology. Full Story...   Jets on a budget? As part of a $2 million overall contract with General Electric Aviation, Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) Professor and Department Chair Robert Judd and Associate Professor Dale Masel have been developing cost-estimation methods for jet engine components for GE for the past eight years. GE uses the methods to design engines that are less expensive to manufacture. Full Story...   President announces hiring freeze Citing recent economic news at the state and national levels, President Roderick J. McDavis alerted faculty and staff today that Ohio University would institute a hiring freeze, effective immediately. Full Story...   Sep 24, 2008 Research Day 2008 boasts record involvement [OU-COM] Research Day 2008 featured a record-breaking 61 research posters by students and faculty, illustrating a rising trend: College of Osteopathic Medicine students increasingly have engaged in research activity as undergraduates -- and are likely to continue their scholarly pursuits into medical school. Full Story...   Animal facilities' visitor policy updated Ohio University policy 19.057, which provides guidelines for public access to the Laboratory Animal Resources facilities on campus, has been updated. Full Story...   Music to her ears: Ning Zhou helps the hearing impaired Ning Zhou, a doctoral candidate in hearing sciences in the College of Health and Human Services, is studying pitch perception in individuals with cochlear implants -- surgically placed electronic hearing devices. Full Story...   Second annual Scripps Day is Oct. 1 [Communication] More than 15 professionals from throughout The E.W. Scripps Co. will be on Ohio University's Athens campus on Scripps Day, Wednesday, Oct. 1, to interact with students and faculty of the Scripps College of Communication. Three of the day's events are open to other members of the university community. Full Story...   Women's basketball announces 2008-09 schedule [ohiobobcats.com] Ohio University and first-year head coach Semeka Randall have announced the completion of the 2008-09 women's basketball schedule. Full Story...   Sep 25, 2008 Campus community mourns loss of graduate student The Ohio University community is mourning the loss of graduate student Pamela Elizabeth Radcliff, 25, who died unexpectedly at her Athens home Monday. Full Story...   Grading in green In its first year of evaluation, Ohio University earned a B- on the newly released College Sustainability Report Card, which provides sustainability grades to institutions with the 300 largest endowments in the United States and Canada. Full Story...   Indigo Girls open OUT Week lineup Outspoken, lesbian, feminist folk rockers Emily Saliers and Amy Ray -- aka the Indigo Girls -- will open campus OUT Week festivities with a concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, in Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium. Full Story...   Taking the lead in going green Associate Professor Ben Stuart -- driving an SUV that runs on recycled dining hall grease -- will lead the parade Saturday during this year's environmentally themed Homecoming festivities. The parade is among an array of activities, some new and some steeped in tradition, on tap for Homecoming. Full Story...   Women recover muscle strength more slowly than men [OU-COM] Women's muscles may require longer, more intensive rehabilitation after bed rest and cast immobilization, as reported today by the Institute for Neuromusculoskeletal Research at the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine. The research, led by Brian C. Clark, has the potential to change the way women's fractures are treated. Full Story...   Sep 26, 2008 Athletics introduces Bobcat Representative Program [ohiobobcats.com] The Bobcat Representative Program is a new initiative that will enable the Ohio Athletics Department to enhance relationships with Bobcat Club donors and other friends. The program will inform and service current supporters by enlisting a team of volunteers who will help the athletics department with a variety of fun activities in the areas in which they reside. Full Story...   Board of Trustees to meet Oct. 2-3 The Ohio University Board of Trustees will meet Thursday and Friday, Oct. 2-3, on the Athens campus. Committees meet Thursday afternoon, and the full board meeting begins at 10 a.m. Friday in Walter Hall 104. Full Story...   Calendar, some online forms temporarily unavailable Submissions to the online calendar at www.ohio.edu/calendar are temporarily unavailable because of a problem with the calendar log-in process. The Outlook announcement and professional achievement forms also are temporarily unavailable. Full Story...   For the love of the game: Jaclyn Meyerl is behind the scenes Senior Jaclyn Meyerl is one of 15 marketing interns in Ohio Athletics and will be an integral part of tomorrow's Homecoming activities. But it was a summer internship with the Pittsburgh Steelers that helped prepare her to tackle her current marketing gig with the Bobcats. Full Story...   Get your own 'Jeff Corwin experience' Emmy Award winner Jeff Corwin, host and executive producer of the Animal Planet show "The Jeff Corwin Experience," will explore the dangers wildlife face as part of his Kennedy Lecture Series event at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium. Full Story...   Regional partnership expands nursing program Ohio University-Chillicothe and Berger Health System have partnered with Ohio Christian University to provide opportunities for Ohio Christian students to earn two degrees simultaneously: one in nursing and another in intercultural ministries. Full Story...   Will race or politics matter more? The Ohio University Press' recent release is very timely. In the midst of this historic presidential campaign, Ohio University Press recently published "In the Balance of Power: Independent Black Politics and Third-Party Movements" by Omar Ali. Full Story...   Sep 29, 2008 Awards gala recognizes outstanding alumni The Ohio University Alumni Association will recognize its 2008 alumni award recipients along with inductees to the Athletics Hall of Fame at its annual Alumni Awards Gala Friday evening in Nelson Commons. Full Story...   Bobcats get their green on! Just like the Marching 110 alumni band members seen here, all of Athens turned "green" with pride this weekend as Ohio University celebrated Homecoming 2008 with fanfare, festivities and a football victory. Take a look back at the weekend in sound and pictures. Full Story...   Hiring freeze details announced Vice President and Provost Kathy Krendl and Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration Bill Decatur issued a memo Friday providing Ohio University planning units with direction in light of a recent hiring freeze. Full Story...   Teams remove substance for testing An unknown substance in a soda bottle underwent testing after response teams secured and removed it from a university parking lot this morning. The standard, precautionary procedures took place without incident. Full Story...   Visiting Athens -- in its glory Nearly 25 students came to Athens for their first Homecoming as part of Southern's new first-year experience program. The trip was aimed at piquing the students' interest in Ohio University's largest campus in hopes they'll consider transferring to Athens down the road. Full Story...   Sep 30, 2008 IRB, IACUC workshops offered Nov. 5 and 7 [Research News] The Office of Research Compliance invites faculty members, graduate students and research staff to attend two upcoming help sessions on the use of human and animal subjects in research. Full Story...   Jam-packed October anything but dull Here's a sampling of things to see and do this October on Ohio University's Athens campus. Full Story...   Last chance for classified employees to sign up for Halloween weekend staffing Classified employees -- both bargaining unit and non-bargaining unit employees -- have an opportunity to receive overtime pay for working Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 during Athens’ Halloween weekend event. The signup deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3. Full Story...   Stats point to reduction in high-risk behaviors Ohio University's latest crime statistics provide tangible evidence of reductions in high-risk behavior. The annual Clery Report was recently released and can be viewed online. Full Story...   University's ROTC battalion shines Ohio University' Army ROTC Battalion has the distinction of exceeding the cadet command averages in LDAC training events -- the ROTC equivalent of a sport qualifying for a national championship -- for eight consecutive years. Full Story... August 2008 Archives Aug 4, 2008 Construction triggers Alden fire alarm Dust created by maintenance work in the basement of Alden Library set off a fire alarm that prompted the building's evacuation Monday afternoon. Full Story...   Ohio University, Sinclair forge partnership Executive Vice President and Provost Kathy Krendl and Sinclair Community College Senior Vice President and Provost Helen Grove will sign a memorandum of understanding at 11 a.m. Friday on Sinclair's campus in Dayton. Full Story...   Professor Fales: a proponent of 'current and relevant' Ohio University's Jim Fales will be remembered for his high energy, passion for people and contributions to the field of automatic identification and data collection. Fales, a Loehr professor emeritus of industrial technology in the Russ College of Engineering and Technology, died Sunday at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital due to complications following a massive stroke. Full Story...   She's back on the air Bethany Mowry Venable is back behind the microphone in Ohio University's WOUB-FM studio, and she couldn't be happier. Venable has joined the station as one of four public radio announcers. Full Story...   Aug 6, 2008 Dino outgrew predators to survive [Research News] The duck-billed hadrosaur had few defenses against predators such as tyrannosaurs. But new research suggests that it had at least one advantage: It grew to adulthood much faster than its predators, giving it superiority in size. Full Story...   Jim Schaus radio show begins Aug. 21 [ohiobobcats.com] In a partnership with Ohio University Athletics, 970 WATH-AM Radio introduced "The Jim Schaus Show on The Sports Fan." Director of Athletics Jim Schaus will co-host the show with WATH/WXTQ Sports Director Caleb Troop every Thursday from 6-7 p.m. beginning Thursday, August 21. Full Story...   University to host Watch Party for Aug. 18 Conversation on Education Ohio University's College of Education, Athens County school districts, the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs, and Hocking College will host a Watch Party for Gov. Ted Strickland's Aug. 18 Conversation on Education. The event will begin at 4 p.m. in the Baker University Center Ballroom. Full Story...   Aug 7, 2008 College of Health and Human Services Dean Gary Neiman to retire in June Gary S. Neiman, dean of the College of Health and Human Services since 1999, has announced plans to retire in June. The Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost will initiate the first stages of the search for Neiman's successor in early September. Full Story...   Eisenstein named Ohio's 'Voice of the Bobcats' [ohiobobcats.com] Ohio Director of Athletics Jim Schaus announced Thursday that Russ Eisenstein has been named the Bobcats' director of broadcasting. Eisenstein, 28, spent the last year at Idaho State University as the director of broadcasting and sales. Full Story...   Fall conference focuses on societal, environmental injustices Ohio University will host the 15th Annual Conference on Critical Geography Oct. 3 through 5 on the Athens campus. Critical geographers study societal and environmental injustices, looking for patterns, causes and effects. Full Story...   Aug 11, 2008 A year of not-to-be-missed events The Performing Arts and Horizons Concert series boast strong lineups for 2008-09, including three Grammy Award winners and three former Broadway shows. The African Children's Choir, seen here, will sing and dance March 14. Full Story...   Alumnus has unique vantage point at Bejing Olympics [Ohio Today] As the world watches the greatest athletes go for the gold from the comfort of home, Ohio University alum Michael Burns has a backstage pass to the Olympic action. Burns, BSC '05, represents NBC's "Today" show, and all Bobcats, to athletes and locals in Beijing at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. Full Story...   Sinclair, Ohio University sign collaboration agreement Another community college has joined the ranks as a partner with Ohio University in providing a path for associate-degree holders to an accessible and affordable bachelor's degree. Sinclair Community College becomes the sixth institution to collaborate with the university to offer bachelor's degree completion programs that combine online classes from the university and the option of completing some required courses at a local community college. Full Story...   Aug 13, 2008 OU-COM student government abandons bottled water [OU-COM] To save money and protect the environment, the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine student government has presented the 120 members of the class of 2012 with their own personal, reusable water bottles emblazoned with the college logo. Full Story...   Sentence handed down in stray-shot incident A spring 2008 incident that led to an Athens campus crime alert was resolved in Athens County Municipal Court Tuesday when a 23-year-old Pataskala, Ohio, man pleaded no contest to two first-degree misdemeanor charges. Full Story...   Aug 14, 2008 Forums slated for Baker Center/University Events candidates Open forums are scheduled this week and next with candidates for position of executive director of Baker University Center and university events. Full Story...   Green@work Offices across campus are working to reduce the university's ecological footprint. Among the proponents is Brian McCoy, who challenges departments to make the switch to more energy efficient light bulbs. Full Story...   Scripps students travel to Guyana to cover international arts fest [Communication] Scripps College of Communication students and faculty will travel to Georgetown, Guyana, this weekend to participate in the production of television coverage of the Caribbean Festival of Arts (Carifesta). Full Story...   Teacher workshop aims to integrate Islam Elementary and secondary teachers from across the state will convene at Ohio University's Athens campus today through Saturday for a workshop titled "Integrating Islam into the Social Studies Curriculum." Full Story...   Trustees plan retreat, orientation for Aug. 21 The Ohio University Board of Trustees will hold a daylong retreat and orientation Thursday, Aug. 21. The agenda is available. Full Story...   University to host guidance counselors, admissions professionals Ohio University has been selected to host the 2008 Central and Southeast Ohio Articulation for the Ohio Association for College Admission Counseling (OACAC). Between 300 and 400 high school guidance counselors and college admissions representatives from across the state are expected to attend the Sept. 10 event. Full Story...   Aug 18, 2008 'Totally in love with the English language' Barry Roth will be remembered for his passion for literature, his contributions to the study of Jane Austen and his devotion to traditional and distance-learning students who shared his love for the English language. Roth died at home Sunday as a result of a brain tumor. A memorial service is planned for 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Jagers and Sons Funeral Home in Athens. Full Story...   <i>Outlook</i> takes end-of-summer hiatus As the end of summer quarter approaches, <i>Outlook</i> will take a two-week hiatus. The final regularly scheduled Outlook e-mail of the summer will be distributed this Friday, Aug. 22; the <i>Outlook</i> e-mail will not be distributed Monday, Aug. 25, through Friday, Sept. 5. Full Story...   Kennedy receives conservation resources Artifacts and other holdings at Ohio University's Kennedy Museum of Art will be preserved for future generations with help from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Full Story...   Men's basketball announces non-conference schedule [ohiobobcats.com] A minimum of five games against teams that took the court in the 2008 postseason, including at least four against NCAA Tournament participants from a year ago, headline the 2008-09 Ohio University men's basketball non-conference schedule Full Story...   Ohio alum shines in Senior Olympics [ohiobobcats.com] Ohio University alum and former Bobcat track and cross country athlete, Karen Bleigh Seiferth, recently competed in the Tennessee State Senior Olympics. She not only won all seven events in her age group, but she also now holds the records in all seven events. Full Story...   The Leadership Challenge comes to OHIO Students, faculty and staff have the opportunity to take part in a two-day, internationally recognized leadership workshop to be offered on campus this December. Thirty slots are available for The Leadership Challenge workshop, slated for Dec. 2-3 and sponsored by Ohio University's Department of Campus Life. Online registration opens Wednesday. Full Story...   Volleyball's Little Bobcats program enters fourth year [ohiobobcats.com] The Little Bobcats is an outreach program designed to allow Ohio fans from grades 1-8 the chance to interact with the favorite Bobcat players, while also learning more about the game and enhancing their skills. Full Story...   Aug 19, 2008 Climate record shows century-long droughts [Research News] A stalagmite in a West Virginia cave yielded the most detailed record of climate cycles in eastern North America over the past 7,000 years. A research team led by Ohio University geologist Gregory Springer examined the stalagmite and published their findings in the journal <i>Geophysical Research Letters.</i> Full Story...   Fish mating signals may conserve cancer gene [Research News] Though skin cancer is deadly to male fish, it also has one perk: The black melanoma splotches arise from attractive natural markings that lure female mates. Full Story...   Aug 21, 2008 Eastern campus to host documentary's premiere Independent film producer Ephraim Smith will preview his new documentary, "The Parkinsons," at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the Eastern campus theater. The film looks at the descendants of Bill and Hazel Parkinson who were featured in the 1940 documentary, "Power and the Land." Full Story...   Aug 22, 2008 <i>U.S. News</i> ranks Ohio University among best The latest <i>U.S. News and World Report</i> rankings broke today, and once again, Ohio University is rated a top national university. It also ranked third nationally for an important measure of student success: graduation rate performance. And in a new category, high-school counselor rankings, Ohio University is in the top 100. Full Story...   Baseball to host pair of prospect camps [ohiobobcats.com] The Ohio baseball program will be holding two prospect camps, with the first scheduled for Saturday and the second camp slated for Saturday, Oct. 4. Full Story...   Equipment inventory, capital improvements plan policies updated Revisions have been made to Ohio University policy 19.054, which outlines the process for recording, identifying and accounting for all university-owned movable equipment items having a minimum cost of $2,500 each and a life expectancy of more than one year. Full Story...   Policies focus on retirement eligibility, time off President Roderick J. McDavis recently approved a number of policies related to personnel issues. Full Story...   Trustees' retreat focuses on strategic planning An in-depth discussion of the university's Five Year Vision Ohio Implementation Plan and orientation of new members were among highlights of the Board of Trustees' second annual retreat Thursday in Columbus. Full Story...   Aug 27, 2008 Chief of police opts for position closer to home Ohio University Police Department Chief Mike Martinsen has announced he will leave the university, effective Sept 30, to pursue a new leadership position in the Cincinnati area. Full Story...   Waste not that valuable garbage Ohio University's new in-vessel composting unit, the largest of its kind on a U.S. campus, will be operational this fall. Full Story...   Aug 28, 2008 University mourns loss of Russ College student The Russ College of Engineering and Technology and Ohio University community are mourning the loss of Dylan Andrews, a mechanical engineering student who was just a week away from completing his degree. Full Story...   Aug 29, 2008 Bobcats release 2009 baseball schedule [ohiobobcats.com] The 2009 Ohio baseball schedule was released by head coach Joe Carbone Friday, with the Bobcats set to host 27 games at Bob Wren Stadium. The Bobcats open their season Feb. 20 at Davidson. Full Story... July 2008 Archives Jul 1, 2008 New research funding available this fall [Research News] The Vice President for Research will offer additional funding for new faculty research, scholarship and creative projects this fall through the Ohio University Research Committee (OURC) awards program. Faculty may submit proposals for the fall review, the deadline for which is October 9 this year, or for the spring review, which will accept submissions until January 29, 2009. Full Story...   Jul 2, 2008 Appointments made in offices of Institutional Equity, University Ombudsman Two staff members return to their roots and two others take the helm as interims with Executive Vice President and Provost Kathy Krendl's appointment of Laura Myers to head the Office for Institutional Equity and Merle Graybill to handle ombudsman duties. Full Story...   Fidler bids HTC farewell to assume new role On Tuesday, Ann Fidler officially stepped into her new role as interim associate provost for strategic initiatives, following a six-year tenure as dean of the Honors Tutorial College. She recently sat down with <i>Outlook</i> to reflect on her years with HTC and discuss her new role with the university. Full Story...   Ohio Athletics to launch 'Bobcat Renaissance' [ohiobobcats.com] Ohio Director of Athletics Jim Schaus introduced "Bobcat Renaissance," a new long-term vision for Ohio Athletics, at a press conference on Wednesday. The new initiative incorporates several tenets, including developing a strategic plan, building relationships and obtaining long-term financial stability, as well as adjustments to some administrative positions. Full Story...   University names new alumni director Graham Stewart begins work Monday as assistant vice president for alumni relations and executive director of the Ohio University Alumni Association. He comes to Athens via the University at Buffalo, where he served as the associate vice president for alumni relations. Full Story...   University to close for Independence Day Ohio University will be closed Friday, July 4, in observance of the national Independence Day holiday. The closure includes all five regional campuses and the College of Osteopathic Medicine. Full Story...   Jul 3, 2008 <i>Dispatch</i> features senior's documentary [Scripps College of Communication] Ohio University student Katie Tuttle's documentary examining the political activism of four women in Chillicothe will be featured on <i>The Columbus Dispatch</i> Web site and referenced in an article in the print edition July 4. Full Story...   Law drops interest rates for student loans U.S. Rep. Charlie Wilson used Baker University Center as a stage this week to note the start of the new federal College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, which will lower interest rates for student loans over the next three years. Full Story...   Teachers experience astrophysics research [Research News] Faculty members Mangala Sharma and Joe Shields led high school science teachers from Ross, Adams and Brown counties on a visit to the university's MDM Observatory near Tucson, Ariz. During the visit, the teachers gained firsthand experience with astronomical research. Full Story...   Three named NGCA All-American Scholars [ohiobobcats.com] Ohio University golfers Lindsay Bergman, Erin Cahill and Colleen Lienesch have been named 2007-08 All-American Scholars by the National Golf Coaches Association, the organization announced last Tuesday. Full Story...   Jul 7, 2008 Athena preps for fall reopening The College of Fine Arts is working out the management and operational details needed to reopen the Athena Cinema in time for the start of the academic year. Full Story...   Bobcat trio wraps up U.S. Olympic Team Trials [ohiobobcats.com] The red, white and blue of the U.S. Olympic Team Trials had a splash of green and white last week, as rising junior Chelsey Bower and rising sophomores Amanda Cecere and Rachel Heim all represented Ohio University at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Neb. Full Story...   Former audio production instructor dies Dave Aiken, who played a key role in developing the audio production sequence in the School of Telecommunications (now Media Arts and Studies) in the 1980s, died last week at the age of 64. Full Story...   University launches safety initiative Environmental Health and Safety Director Joe Adams has a plan to reduce injuries sustained on the job through a workplace safety initiative designed to put safety in the spotlight as a top university priority. The effort is aimed at reducing workers' compensation claims, medical expenses and lost time. Full Story...   Jul 8, 2008 Avionics engineers honored for contributions Leading professional institutions in the field of aviation navigation recently honored Maarten Uijt de Haag and Sanjeev Gunawardena, engineers with Ohio University's Avionics Engineering Center. Full Story...   Campus Recycling helps with summer cleaning With summer quarter easing some tight schedules, remember that Campus Recycling can ease the task of end-of-year cleaning. Typically, 80 percent or more of what is disposed of on the Athens campus is made up of recoverable materials. Campus Recycling will help offices dispose of both recyclable and reusable items. Full Story...   Thinking big about small science Ohio University's Nanoscale and Quantum Phenomena Institute will give the university and local community a peek at this up-and-coming field of science during its first major international conference on nanoscience July 15 through 19. Full Story...   Jul 10, 2008 'I'll pass on the E. coli' Reports of food contamination seem to be an everyday occurrence these days. But how does it happen? In her latest book, "Poisons on Our Plates: The Real Food Safety Problem in the United States," Director of Environmental Studies and Associate Professor of Environmental Health Science Michele Morrone examines the impact of bacteria and viruses on the country's food supply. Full Story...   Ovington named head women's golf coach [ohiobobcats.com] A veteran of the college coaching ranks and an active PGA member, Kelly Ovington was named head women's golf coach at Ohio University on Thursday. Bob Cooley will continue in his role as director of golf. Full Story...   State increases college access for veterans U.S. military veterans, their spouses and dependents now can attend Ohio University or any other Ohio public university at in-state tuition rates under the new Ohio GI Promise. Full Story...   Stitch by loving stitch Wedding bells are ringing, and the blushing bride will look her best in a handmade dress sewn on the Ohio University campus. No, it's not from a new bridal shop; it's a generous gift from two friends. Full Story...   Technology Depot is open for business IT Marketing Manager Leo Chimo helps student Teresa Bender get a new ID card in the Technology Depot in Baker University Center 112. The Technology Depot is also the university's new home for computer sales and repair, software and clicker distribution, and walk-up technical support.<br> <i>Photographer: Rick Fatica</i> Full Story...   Jul 11, 2008 Design in Asia workshop provides intercultural design experiences [Communication] Seventeen students and four faculty members from Beijing's Institute of Graphic Communication joined eight Ohio University students for a workshop on the Athens campus in late June and early July to explore cultural identities in design. The workshop was part of the Design in Asia study abroad program. Full Story...   Jul 16, 2008 Biancamano to serve as university's general counsel Ohio University President Roderick J. McDavis and interim Ohio Attorney General Nancy Rogers have appointed John J. Biancamano as general counsel at Ohio University and assistant attorney general with the state, effective Aug. 18. Full Story...   Child Development Center reopens after gas leak The Ohio University Child Development Center on The Ridges will be open regular hours Thursday after closing this morning because of a small leak at an outdoor gas meter. Full Story...   Jul 17, 2008 Administrative Senate elects executive officers Administrative Senate today re-elected Chair Brenda Noftz and named three others to executive officer posts for 2008-09. Their one-year terms are effective immediately. Full Story...   Decatur named senior VP for finance and administration Charged with taking on an expanded role, Bill Decatur has been named senior vice president for finance and administration at Ohio University, effective July 1. Full Story...   Home football schedule announced [ohiobobcats.com] The Ohio Department of Athletics announced Thursday game times for four of its five home games. The Bobcats will open their 2008 home slate with a 2 p.m. game against defending MAC Champion Central Michigan on Sept. 13. Full Story...   IT schedules Saturday maintenance outage The Office of Information Technology will perform emergency maintenance on a critical system beginning at 6 a.m. Saturday, July 19. Full Story...   Ohio tabs Hermanek as head softball coach [ohiobobcats.com] Ohio Director of Athletics Jim Schaus announced Thursday afternoon that Jodi Hermanek has been hired as the Bobcats' head softball coach. Hermanek comes to Ohio following four successful seasons as head coach of Southern Utah University's softball program. Full Story...   Precollege streamlines orientation process Thousands of incoming students will visit campus in the coming weeks for the Precollege orientation program, which begins a week from today and incorporates new ways of introducing first-year and transfer students to the Ohio University community. Full Story...   Jul 18, 2008 Ohio extends Solich's contract through 2013 [ohiobobcats.com] Ohio Director of Athletics Jim Schaus announced Friday that head football coach Frank Solich's contract has been extended through the 2013 season. Solich enters the 2008 campaign 18th nationally in winning percentage (.675) among active Football Bowl Subdivision head coaches with at least five years of experience. Full Story...   Jul 21, 2008 Chronicling people and the land Four graduate students in the School of Visual Communication's photojournalism program are documenting stories of rural America this summer to help inspire support for conservation and sustainable forestry activities. Full Story...   University mourns education student Ernest Allberry, 50, a senior majoring in integrated math in Ohio University's College of Education, died June 28 after a brief illness. Full Story...   Jul 23, 2008 City moves ahead on intersection project Earlier this week, Athens City Council took a major step to improve the dangerous Richland Avenue and Ohio 682 intersection. In a unanimous vote, council appropriated $425,000 to cover partial design and engineering services for a $6.2 million project to construct a roundabout at the intersection and make related improvements. Full Story...   Options expand for aspiring civil engineers A partnership that enhances Ohioans' graduate education options in civil engineering will bring a new doctoral program to Ohio University's Russ College of Engineering and Technology and expanded course offerings and research opportunities to Case Western Reserve University's Case School of Engineering. Full Story...   Jul 24, 2008 CORE responds to accidental data incident [ohiocore.org] The Centers for Osteopathic Research and Education has identified, sent information to and developed resources for 492 individuals whose personal data was unintentionally made accessible on the CORE Web site. CORE is a medical education consortium that comprises hospitals, clinical training sites and medical schools, including the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Full Story...   Ombudsman's office moves to Baker Center The Office of the University Ombudsman has been relocated to Baker University Center 501. The move was prompted by a desire to have the office in a place familiar to students, staff and faculty and the tight quarters in Crewson House, its former location. Full Story...   Jul 25, 2008 University mourns devoted alumna Leona Hughes made an impressive mark on her alma mater and its students over the past eight decades. Hughes passed away Thursday in Sarasota, Fla., at the age of 99. Full Story...   Jul 28, 2008 Executive Leadership Institute announces fall lineup The Ohio University Executive Leadership Institute (OUELI) will offer its Strategic Leadership series of professional development courses beginning in September. The courses are open to all public and nonprofit managers and executives, and Ohio University administrative and faculty leaders are welcome to participate. Full Story...   Former EHS director earns national honor Chuck Hart, former director of Ohio University's Environmental Health and Safety Office and an adjunct faculty member in the School of Health Sciences, will receive an Honorary Life Achievement Award from the international Campus Safety, Health and Environmental Management Association. Full Story...   Returning to her linguistic roots Professor Emerita of Linguistics Zinny Bond is among some 800 U.S. faculty and professionals who will lecture and conduct research abroad through a Fulbright Scholar grant this year. Bond will travel to Latvia, the country of her birth. Full Story...   Jul 29, 2008 Brightbill, Wolfort join Board of Trustees Gov. Ted Strickland has appointed Ohio University alumni David Brightbill and David Wolfort to the university's Board of Trustees. Brightbill will complete the seven years remaining in the term of Scott Borgemenke, who resigned in April because of an employment change. Wolfort replaces C. David Snyder, whose term ended this year. Full Story...   History Channel features Witmer's research The History Channel features Ohio University dinosaur researcher Lawrence Witmer in two new programs, including "Jurassic Fight Club," which premieres at 9 p.m. tonight (Tuesday, July 29). Full Story...   Open forum for student health and counseling candidate is Monday An open forum with the final candidate for the position of executive director of student health and counseling services is set for Monday. Full Story...   Scholarship honors Russ College's James Rankin The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) has established the Dr. James Rankin Digital Avionics Scholarship to recognize contributions the Ohio University Russ College of Engineering and Technology's associate dean for research, graduate studies and planning has made to the organization. Full Story...   Jul 30, 2008 Keith Watson named AOF Educator of the Year [OUCOM] Keith Watson, associate dean of graduate medical education at the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, received the Educator of the Year Award Friday, July 18, from the American Osteopathic Foundation. Full Story...   Sensitive data: handle with care This is part of a continuing series of monthly tips from Ohio University's Office of Internal Audit that address common errors, misunderstandings and control failures often found during audits. Full Story...   Jul 31, 2008 'Perspectives' wins national design awards [Research News] An editorial design created for the Autumn/Winter 2007 issue of Ohio University's research magazine, <i>Perspectives</i>, will be featured in the 2008 Regional Design Annual produced by PRINT magazine. Full Story...   Bridging, Gilman scholars plan for Japan Meghan Ventura and Michael Marion both were awarded $4,000 Bridging scholarships for study in Japan -- marking the first year that multiple Ohio University students have earned the award. Marion also received an additional $5,000 Gilman scholarship. Full Story...   Shuttles offered from Port Columbus Out-of-state and international students can catch a lift from Port Columbus Airport to Athens on university-operated shuttles. Timed just before the start of fall quarter on Sept. 8, the service will be available Sept. 4, 5 and 6, and registration is required. Full Story...   Southern campus scene of preparedness training This Monday through Wednesday, officers from around the region were at Ohio University-Southern to learn and practice techniques in simulated situations in which an active threat -- in this case a shooter -- was in progress. The simulations involved about 100 officers from Lawrence County (home of the Southern campus) and surrounding areas in Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia. Full Story... June 2008 Archives Jun 2, 2008 Allen sets new record at NCAA Regionals [ohiobobcats.com] Ohio's Bahiyjaui Allen placed eighth in the shot put at the 2008 NCAA Mideast Regionals on Saturday afternoon at John McDonnell Field at the University of Arkansas. Full Story...   Americans: Enough with the ads already Although Americans have been inundated with television ads for presidential candidates, most don't believe those ads affected what they think about the candidates. That's the finding of a national telephone survey of 1,003 randomly selected adults just completed by the Scripps Survey Research Center at Ohio University and the Scripps Howard News Service. Full Story...   Award to honor Robert Rakowski Linda Rakowski has committed $25,000 to The Ohio University Foundation to establish and endow an award that recognizes excellence in research in the Department of Biological Sciences to honor the life and work of her late husband, Robert Rakowski. Full Story...   BOT Governance Committee meets Wednesday The Ohio University Board of Trustees' Governance Committee will meet at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the offices of Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP, 52 E. Gay St., Columbus. Full Story...   College of Education names associate dean Associate Professor of English Linda J. Rice is the new associate dean for outreach and undergraduate studies in Ohio University's College of Education. She will assume her new responsibilities July 1, joining the college's Academic Leadership Council, Administrative Team and Society of Alumni and Friends. Full Story...   Fulbright takes Bernstein to Taiwan Neil Bernstein made his first trip to Taiwan in 2000 and has returned to the country for short visits almost annually. September, however, will mark the beginning of a longer visit for Bernstein, an assistant professor in the Department of Classics and World Religions who has earned a Fulbright Lecturer position at National Taiwan University in Taipei. Full Story...   Herman named MVP of USA Adult Open Championships [ohiobobcats.com] The United States Women's National A2 Team hasn't captured the USA Adult Open Volleyball Championship since 2004. Ohio sophomore standout Ellen Herman helped change that this past week in Atlanta, leading the U.S. Women's National A2 Red Team to the Open Division Title en route to being named the tournament's Most Valuable Player. Full Story...   McDavises host Spring Appreciation Reception President Roderick J. and First Lady Deborah McDavis will host a Spring Appreciation Reception for faculty and staff on Wednesday. The president will make remarks at noon. Full Story...   Jun 3, 2008 Alumnus supports GLC's work in Cambodia Paul W. Heng, president of Unigen Corp. and an Ohio University alumnus, has committed $30,000 to the university's Global Leadership Center to support a partnership with the University of Cambodia. Full Story...   Crossing curricular boundaries Amid the eclectic frequents at the Donkey Coffee shop, four professors can be found scrutinizing tone, voice and supporting arguments as they pore over a colleague's latest writing draft. The group has been meeting here twice a month for nearly two years. And it's more than caffeine that keeps them coming back. It's the opportunity to have their writing critically analyzed by a diverse, intellectual readership -- albeit a small one. Full Story...   Lonsinger to head HR on interim basis Linda Lonsinger, director of employee and labor relations for University Human Resources, will serve as interim associate vice president for finance and administration for human resources. She replaces Jim Kemper, who left the university this month for a position at Ohio State University. Full Story...   University names director of compensation Steve Brooks began work today as director of compensation in University Human Resources. His primary duty is the development, implementation and management of fair, equitable compensation programs for all employee groups. Full Story...   Jun 4, 2008 A word of appreciation from President McDavis President Roderick J. McDavis and First Lady Deborah McDavis hosted a Spring Appreciation Reception for faculty and staff on Wednesday. Read a message from the president to the university community. Full Story...   Kids and parents can get fit Aimed at combating and studying childhood obesity, the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine-sponsored Take Action 2 summer fitness program begins June 14 at the Athens Community Center. Full Story...   Molineu named interim dean of HTC Professor of Political Science Harold "Spike" Molineu will serve as interim dean of the Honors Tutorial College for one year, effective July 1. He replaces Ann Fidler, who has accepted a one-year appointment as interim associate provost for strategic initiatives. Full Story...   Jun 5, 2008 Food drive nets half-ton for local pantry Ohio University students collected more than 1,000 pounds of food during the Department of Campus Life's first spring food drive. Full Story...   Offerings support grad students' research Graduate Student Senate offers a limited number of grant programs that assist graduate research and creative projects. Executive Vice President and Provost Kathy Krendl has provided a one-time funding boost to ensure that these programs remain viable. Full Story...   The benevolent warrior: George Ilodi, D.O. The same characteristics that earned George Ilodi the "Best Overall Classmate Award" among his peers in the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine will ensure his success as a physician: sincerity, compassion and an ability to connect with just about anyone. Full Story...   University recognizes teaching excellence Debra Henderson, Scott Titsworth and Pramod Kanwar received the shock of a lifetime as the three were visited in their classrooms recently with some great news: They are this year's Presidential Teachers. Full Story...   Video production students earn top awards Ohio University students Susan Plungis and Nora Rye are among 13 awardees nationwide of the 2008 Charles and Lucille King Family Foundation scholarship, which awards up to $3,500 per academic year to juniors and seniors majoring in television and film. Full Story...   Jun 6, 2008 BPC reviews fiscal 2009 budget plan University officials presented to the Budget Planning Council this morning a flexible budget management plan that would allow the university to invest in its strategic initiatives and continue with its commitment to a conservative fiscal philosophy while being prepared for the unexpected. It was drafted in response to the Board of Trustees' request in April that university officials revisit a contingency plan and present a new version in June. Full Story...   Director of conference services named Ohio University Auxiliary Services has announced the appointment of Kristin Steckmesser as director of conference services. She is responsible for the overall administration, management and development of Ohio University's comprehensive conference services program, a consolidation of several formerly separate conference resources. Full Story...   Grace under fire: Mesfin Shibeshi, D.O. From growing up in war-torn Ethiopia to scuba diving in Australia's Great Barrier Reef, Mesfin Shibeshi has a high tolerance for intensity and an appetite for challenge. But his life's greatest excitement and satisfaction, he says, has come from practicing medicine. Shibeshi will earn his doctor of osteopathic medicine degree Saturday from the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Full Story...   Scholars programs name 2008-09 students Ohio University has announced its incoming classes for the Appalachian, Cutler, Templeton and Urban scholarship programs. The students begin classes in the fall. Full Story...   Switch to semesters recommended Executive Vice President and Provost Kathy Krendl will present to a Board of Trustees' committee later this month a planning process for Ohio University to transition from quarters to semesters. Full Story...   Trustees' governance committee meets The Ohio University Board of Trustees' Governance Committee will recommend to the full board later this month that board Chair Daniel DeLawder and Vice Chair Marnette Perry continue in those leadership roles in 2008-09. Full Story...   Jun 7, 2008 OU-COM graduates 106 new physicians Every doctor pledges to care for and protect his or her patients, swearing to uphold the principles of the ancient Hippocractic oath. On Saturday, 106 people took that pledge during the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine commencement ceremony, joining legions of physicians and surgeons serving Ohio and the nation. Full Story...   Jun 9, 2008 Faculty Senate meets tonight Faculty Senate will hold its last meeting of spring quarter at 7:10 p.m. today in Walter Hall 235. Full Story...   Rally towels give way to mortarboards This weekend, some 3,250 Bobcats will trade the rally towels and pompoms they usually sport at the Convocation Center for mortarboards and tassels as Ohio University hosts commencement ceremonies for undergraduate, master's and doctoral degree candidates. Full Story...   Senior Sendoff sparks nostalgia Four years ago, they marched through the Alumni Gate to begin their careers at Ohio. Friday, seniors gathered on the College Green to eat, hear words of wisdom and retrace their steps through the gate to begin their lives as alumni. <i>Outlook</i> writer and senior class member Breanne Smith shares her thoughts on this first-ever event. Full Story...   Stiffler drafted in 27th round by Cincinnati [ohiobobcats.com] Ohio's Matt Stiffler was selected with the 809th overall pick by the Cincinnati Reds Friday in the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. He became the 38th player to be drafted since head coach Joe Carbone took over the program in 1989. Full Story...   Jun 10, 2008 Ad Club wins National Student Advertising Competition [Journalism] The Ohio University Ad Club placed first in this year's National Student Advertising Competition, sponsored by the American Advertising Federation. The annual competition is held in conjunction with the AAF National Conference. Full Story...   Commencement parking tips Commencement exercises Friday, June 13, and Saturday, June 14, will affect parking in a number of lots surrounding the Convocation Center, the site of all weekend ceremonies. Full Story...   Faculty Senate discusses bargaining unit At its final meeting of spring quarter, Faculty Senate spent most of its time on reviews of committee performance and addressed two pieces of new business, the first reading of a resolution calling for faculty to form a collective bargaining unit and discussion about faculty involvement in the switch from quarters to semesters. Full Story...   Fulfilling a dream This week, Pedro Kayser will receive a master's degree in Latin American studies, complemented by minors in economics and international trade. For Kayser, the past two years have meant long nights of studying, a seemingly endless stream of work and the need to sacrifice time with friends and family. But the scope of what he has faced over the past two years makes those obstacles seem small in comparison. Full Story...   Good safety habits pay off -- literally Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) will reward faculty, staff and students who are observed practicing good safety habits with a $5 gift card redeemable at any Baker University Center dining venue or the Bobcat Essentials retail shop. EHS Director Joe Adams said the effort is part of a planned workplace safety initiative that will include accident prevention efforts, education and other measures aimed at improving campus safety. Full Story...   University community mourns deaths The Ohio University community is mourning the loss of Stori Huston Raver and her sister, Jessica Huston Harrah, who died May 31 in Wayne Township, Ohio, south of Dayton. Both women were alumnae of the university, and Raver was a graduate student in the College of Education. Full Story...   Jun 11, 2008 'I like to be a protagonist' Roy Caple has always lived life front and center. It should come as no surprise, then, that the 81-year-old Caple took the unorthodox step of moving to Athens from his home in Sheffield Lake, Ohio, to pursue a master's degree in Spanish two years ago. Many rigorous courses later, he is ready to collect his diploma this Friday during Ohio University's graduate commencement ceremony. Full Story...   Degree 'tops off' museum director's honors He may have never pitched Jell-O pudding or starred in his own TV sitcom, but John S. Mattox, founder and curator of the Underground Railroad Museum in Flushing, Ohio, will nonetheless feel special when he accepts an honorary doctor of public service degree Saturday from Ohio University. Full Story...   Lancaster campus leadership team named John W. Furlow Jr. will assume the duties of dean at Ohio University-Lancaster on July 1, succeeding MaryAnn Janosik, who announced her resignation in May to accept a position as provost and vice president for academic affairs at Saint Joseph's College in Rensselaer, Ind. Full Story...   Matyuch steps down as Ohio softball coach [ohiobobcats.com] Ohio Director of Athletics Jim Schaus announced today that Jill Matyuch has resigned her position as head softball coach to work closer to home in southern California. Matyuch plans on teaching at Brea-Olinda High School in Brea, Ca. Full Story...   New dean eager to serve students Ryan Lombardi began his duties as Ohio University's new dean of students and associate vice president for student affairs on May 19 -- just in time to get a feel for campus before commencement. The new dean joins the university after seven and a half years at Duke University, where he served as associate dean of students. Here, Lombardi shares some initial thoughts with <i>Outlook</i>. Full Story...   Soul of Athens Vol. 2 taps Dawn2Dusk One year later, the award-winning Web site Soul of Athens is still wowing viewers. A new team of producers and designers has published the second edition with a symphony of imagery and sound aimed at exploring the theme of "In Pursuit of Wellness." Full Story...   Jun 12, 2008 Accomplishment in the face of challenge Chris Glaser has exhibited excellence in myriad ways during his time at Ohio University. He will graduate cum laude this Saturday, receiving a bachelor's degree in journalism. But his success has not come without a fight. Glaser has battled a hardship few college students confront -- cancer. Full Story...   International studies center director named Global experience and global perspectives seem to be the mantra of Daniel Weiner's curriculum vitae. And though his research has taken him around the world, a state line is the only thing standing between Weiner and his new position at Ohio University. Weiner will join the university Aug. 1 as executive director of the Center for International Studies. Full Story...   Nance named 48th Distinguished Professor President Roderick J. McDavis has announced that Professor of Geological Sciences R. Damian Nance is Ohio University's Distinguished Professor for 2008. The Distinguished Professor Award is the university's highest faculty honor and carries a lifetime designation that recognizes scholarly accomplishment, professional reputation and contributions to the university. Full Story...   Senior class gives gift of experience Each year, tradition calls for the graduating class to present a gift to the university. Benches, placards and endowments are but a few examples. This year, members of Ohio University's class of 2008 -- raised with personal computers in their homes and cell phones in their back pockets -- are creating a video time capsule. Full Story...   Students' awards adding up While one nationally competitive award is enough to make most scholars beam, Daniel McBrayer and Jeff Waters have earned additional recognition. Full Story...   Three Bobcats named to Academic All-MAC team [ohiobobcats.com] Three Bobcats were named to the Women's Outdoor Track and Field All-MAC Academic Team, the league announced Tuesday night. The trio of selections was the second most from any one school in the conference. Full Story...   Jun 13, 2008 A short walk after a long road Spirits were high, sunshine was plentiful and more than one remarkable story emerged as some 700 candidates for master's and doctoral degrees capped off their successes this morning in Ohio University's graduate commencement ceremony. Full Story...   Balancing act Coming from the tiny town of Bascom in northwest Ohio, Carime Reinhart has made a big name for herself at Ohio University. The graduating senior, who boasts a 3.9 grade point average, helped bring the university's cross country team from last- and near-last-place finishes in the Mid-American Conference to two consecutive MAC team championships (the first since 1997) during her junior and senior years. Full Story...   Engineering students' promise recognized Russ College of Engineering and Technology students Carlos Espinoza and Nichole Blackmore have received national awards for demonstrating potential as future contributors to their fields. Full Story...   Thamburaj earns regional campus honor Ohio University-Zanesville's P.K. "Raj" Thamburaj, a professor of chemistry, is this year's Ohio University Regional Campus Outstanding Professor. The Regional Campus Outstanding Professor award recognizes regional campus faculty for excellence in the areas of teaching, scholarship and service Full Story...   Turn to <i>Outlook</i> for news this summer Beginning Monday, June 16, and continuing until the start of fall quarter on Sept. 8, the e-mail recapping Outlook headlines will go on a reduced schedule, with distribution on Mondays and Thursdays. Full Story...   Jun 14, 2008 'I think I think' it was a memorable day The theme of the day was celebration, as evidenced by Dominique Ellison's smile. More than 3,000 graduating seniors took part in separate morning and afternoon undergraduate commencement ceremonies, becoming Ohio University alumni. Full Story...   Jun 16, 2008 'Go for Paula' For the past 15 years, the enormous responsibility of preparing for and coordinating Ohio University's annual commencement ceremonies has rested primarily with a student. This year, that student was senior Paula Bartlett, an organizational communications major who is using the opportunity as her senior thesis project. Full Story...   Timing, level of raises announced Fiscal year 2009 salary increases for various groups of Ohio University employees take effect in the coming weeks. Full Story...   University adopts accountability pact Ohio University joined Ohio's other public higher-education institutions last week in signing an agreement of intent to participate in the Voluntary System of Accountability (VSA). The move was the latest step in the university's ongoing commitment to identify success measures, track outcomes and make the results publicly available. Full Story...   Jun 17, 2008 Scientists find potential protein biomarkers for growth hormone [Research News] Ohio University scientists have identified several proteins in mice that might act as biomarkers for growth hormone. The research could be the first step to finding a more reliable way to detect recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH), which some athletes and teenagers use illegally to boost muscle and reduce fat. Full Story...   Jun 18, 2008 Fisher adds Iceland to his itinerary William Fisher is no stranger to theaters of the world. He’s worked in France, Croatia, Germany and London. And in January, he’ll add Iceland to his list. Full Story...   Gates Scholarships help students follow dreams Larry and Mary Gates greet Ross County resident Lisa Donahue as the fifth class of Gates Scholarship recipients is introduced Tuesday at Ohio University-Chillicothe.<br><i>Photographer: Rick Fatica</i> Full Story...   Jun 19, 2008 A look back at commencement 2008 [video] Commencement season is one of abundant joy, immense pride and a touch of sadness. The full range of emotions is captured in this multimedia presentation featuring scenes from Ohio University’s undergraduate, graduate and College of Osteopathic Medicine commencement ceremonies and regional campuses’ recognition events. Full Story...   Three Bobcats to compete at U.S. Olympic Team Trials The Ohio swimming and diving team will be well represented at the 2008 United States Olympic Team Trials in Omaha, Neb., later this month with Chelsey Bower, Amanda Cecere and Rachel Heim all making the trip for the Bobcats. The team trials run from June 29-July 7 at the Qwest Center. Full Story...   Jun 20, 2008 Area nurses' educational options to expand Ohio University's School of Nursing will use a three-year, $787,841 grant to launch an innovative program that will educate area nurses for acute-care and family-practitioner specialties. Full Story...   GERB provides $250,000 for new master's programs at regional campuses Ohio University's Graduate Education and Research Board (GERB) has awarded $250,000 in one-time funding to establish three new master's degree programs in organizational communication, strategic leadership and dietetics at the regional campuses. Full Story...   Medical students receive business training [OU-COM] College of Osteopathic Medicine students learn to tackle the financial challenges of their careers through the college‰s Business of Medicine lecture series, which recently earned a commendation from the accrediting body of the American Osteopathic Association. Full Story...   Survey raises awareness of internal controls The results of a recent internal control self-assessment survey mark a step in Ohio University's efforts to raise awareness and establish best practices for the institution's internal controls. Full Story...   University names chief of staff President Roderick J. McDavis announced today that veteran communicator Rebecca Watts will assume the role of chief of staff and special assistant to the president. Full Story...   Jun 23, 2008 Ohio's O'Shea resigns as head men's basketball coach [ohiobobcats.com] Ohio head men's basketball coach Tim O'Shea has resigned to accept the same position at Bryant University, the school announced Monday. A national search for a successor will begin immediately. Full Story...   Senegal trip sheds light on better health communication practices [Research News] The dusty land of Senegal is often known as the country of "teranga," or hospitality. Ohio University health communication doctoral student Karen Greiner experienced this firsthand when she spent five weeks there studying the communication process of implementing a contest that promotes HIV/AIDS awareness. Full Story...   University, COAD help rentals go green The new Green House Project involving Ohio University and the Corporation for Ohio Appalachian Development provides free energy audits for local landlords, making possible improvements that can reduce student renters' energy costs and Athens’ carbon footprint. Full Story...   Jun 25, 2008 University gift grows by more than $10 million In January, Ohio University President Roderick J. McDavis announced an estimated $80 million gift from the estate of the late Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ of Dayton, Ohio. The value of the estate is now known to be in excess of $91.8 million -- $79.1 million in cash and securities in addition to $12.7 million in property. The proceeds will support engineering education and research at Ohio University. Full Story...   University receives $29M for improvements On Tuesday, Governor Ted Strickland signed the two-year $1.3 billion capital appropriations budget allocating $29.5 million to Ohio University's main and regional campuses. House Bill 562 allots $495 million -- the largest portion of the capital budget -- to Ohio's public universities and community colleges for fiscal years 2009 and 2010. Full Story...   Jun 26, 2008 From chair to blanket <i>Outlook</i> writer and flutist Amy Wells shares her experience as a potential member of the Summer Concert Band. The group is performing at 7 p.m. each Wednesday night through July 23 for the 'Under the Elms' concert series. Full Story...   OU-COM praised during accreditation evaluation [OU-COM] The American Osteopathic Association's Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation recently granted continuing full accreditation to Ohio University's College of Osteopathic Medicine. The college received four commendations and praise from the commission, and no negative requirements or recommendations. Full Story...   Ohio baseball hosts prospect camps Aug. 23 and Oct. 4 [ohiobobcats.com] The Ohio baseball program has two prospect camps scheduled for late summer and early fall of 2008. The first will take place on Aug. 23 and the date for the second camp will be Oct. 4. The camps will give student-athletes a chance to showcase their skills in front of college coaches and professional scouts. Full Story...   Student-run marketing firm takes flight Recent graduate Brandon Bornancin doesn't have the typical post-graduation interview jitters. He is CEO of EnMobile, the burgeoning advertising agency that already employs 26 college students in-house and outsources to 15 programmers and developers in India, New Jersey and Canada. Full Story...   Summer release takes us to Amish country Fresh from the printer just in time for summer reading, an Amish mystery is the latest release from Ohio University Press. "Separate from the World: An Ohio Amish Mystery," by P.L. Gaus, is the sixth title Gaus has written for the press' best-selling Ohio Amish Mystery Series. Full Story...   University bids consumers to reuse, recycle The Ohio University Moving and Surplus Department will hold a quarterly surplus auction beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday at The Ridges Building 9. What doesn't sell will go to a new recycling vendor that is helping the university save money and protect the environment. Full Story...   Jun 27, 2008 Bible delivers IT update to trustees Ohio University's Office of Information Technology has made significant strides in the year since Brice Bible took the helm as chief information officer. Bible shared those accomplishments Thursday at the Board of Trustees Resources Committee meeting. He also identified additional investments that are still necessary. Full Story...   Board of Trustees committees meet On Thursday, Board of Trustees committees covered issues ranging from the budget to university accomplishments in the area of information technology. Full Story...   Groce named head men's basketball coach [ohiobobcats.com] Ohio Director of Athletics Jim Schaus introduced John Groce as the Bobcats' head men's basketball coach at a news conference on Friday. With 14 years of experience as an assistant or associate head coach at the collegiate level, Groce becomes the 16th head coach in Ohio history. Full Story...   Krendl updates board on semester recommendation During yesterday’s Academic Affairs Committee meeting, Executive Vice President and Provost Kathy Krendl updated board members on recent developments that have made a semester system appear more viable. Full Story...   Regional Campus report explores options A presentation to the University Academics Committee of the Board of Trustees about the future direction of the regional campuses Thursday spurred lively discussion, stimulated questions and led Trustee and committee chair M. Marnette Perry to comment, "I think this is critically important to our core mission." Full Story...   Trustees approve $657.8 million budget The Ohio University Board of Trustees today approved a $657.8 million balanced budget for the 2009-10 fiscal year and extended a new five-year contract to President Roderick J. McDavis, voting to include a pay increase, his first in two years. Full Story...   Jun 28, 2008 Outage affects Blackboard, some Web services Blackboard 6 and Blackboard went out of service early Saturday morning and were undergoing repair as of Saturday afternoon. Some authenticated Web services also were affected, including student/parent access to online bills. Full Story...   Jun 30, 2008 All you need is... paint Summer in Athens is synonymous with renovation. Roads are repaved and the smell of fresh paint is in the air. One South Green paint job, however, is far from ordinary. Artist Douglas Arnold returned to Ohio University June 23-27 to restore a mural he painted as a resident of Weld Hall in 1972. Full Story...   Electrical outage leads to IT interruptions Ohio University's Office of Information Technology will continue to monitor and address problems caused by a power outage last week that created a series of IT system interruptions. Full Story...   NCAA recognizes volleyball for academic success [ohiobobcats.com] The Ohio University volleyball team has been named a recipient of the NCAA Public Recognition Award as one of only 41 collegiate women's volleyball teams to post multi-year Academic Progress Rate scores in the top 10 percent of all squads across the nation. Full Story...   Seuss-a-Paloossa? Ooey-Gooey Science? This summer, three of Ohio University's regional campuses welcome students, from kindergartners to eighth-graders, to have fun while they learn. The Chillicothe, Lancaster and Southern campuses have offered opportunities for younger students to explore and create for more than 20 years. New this summer: the Southern campus' Ohio Horse Park will give young horse lovers a chance to learn horsemanship skills. Full Story...   Swain resigns post as 'Voice of the Bobcats' [ohiobobcats.com] Ohio's "Voice of the Bobcats" Warren Swain resigned his position Monday to accept a play-by-play position with Results Radio in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Full Story... May 2008 Archives May 1, 2008 Lit fest boasts accomplished lineup For more than 20 years, the Ohio University Spring Literary Festival has featured some of the world's most distinguished writers of poetry, fiction and nonfiction. This year's festival, which takes place May 7 though 9, features five award-winning authors who will present readings of their work, visit classes and give lectures while on campus. Full Story...   Men's lacrosse shoots for championship [Campus Rec] This past weekend, the Ohio University Men‰s Club Lacrosse team earned the National College Lacrosse League (NCLL) Midwest Championship. The 'Cats have advanced to the NCLL Final Four and will play their semi-final game in Lynchburg, Va., Saturday May 3. Full Story...   Moms on campus this weekend The toughest task for moms who visit campus for Ohio University's annual Moms Weekend this Friday through Sunday will be narrowing down choices. Sporting events, craft and art shows, movies, dancing, outdoor recreation and shopping are just a few of the options available. Full Story...   Postal Service, university honor journalism history [Communication] The “American Journalists” stamp series and a commemorative E.W. Scripps School of Journalism stamp cancellation were unveiled on Ohio University’s Athens campus Wednesday during the annual Journalism Day celebration. Full Story...   May 2, 2008 Campus signs policy updated Revisions to Ohio University policy 42.100, which provides guidelines to ensure consistent application of interior and exterior sign standards, were approved on April 18. Full Story...   Fingerhut focuses on student input Students, like tour guide Molly Linkenhoker, exchanged their ideas, hopes and concerns about Ohio's higher education future with Ohio Board of Regents Chancellor Eric Fingerhut when he visited the Athens campus this week.<br><i>Photographer: Anselm Bradford</i> Full Story...   OIT plans data center upgrade Ohio University's Office of Information Technology is about to add a ton of disk space to its data center. A recently delivered disk array will be brought online this weekend. The work will require several outages, including a three-hour window from 2 to 5 a.m. Saturday during which the university's front door will be unavailable. Full Story...   OURC, post-doc programs award $124,000 The Ohio University Research Committee and the University Post-Doctoral Fellow Program awarded 12 faculty members more than $124,000 in grants this spring. The programs provide funds for new research, scholarship and creative works in a broad range of disciplines. Full Story...   Sara Evans performs Monday The Ohio University Performing Arts Series brings the 2007-08 season to a close with country music star Sara Evans at 8 p.m. Monday in Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium. Tickets still are available for the performance, which is part of the Horizons Concert Series. Full Story...   Text messaging test set for Wednesday Ohio University will conduct a routine test of its emergency text messaging system Wednesday, May 7. All faculty, staff and students who are signed up for emergency text messaging by at 8 p.m. Monday, May 5, will be included in the test. Full Story...   University joins regional consortium Ohio Board of Regents Chancellor Eric Fingerhut was on hand to witness the official creation of the Higher Education Consortium of Southern Ohio on Thursday afternoon in Baker University Center. Full Story...   May 5, 2008 Arts for Ohio accepting new proposals The Arts for Ohio advisory committee is accepting proposals for arts initiatives that would be carried out next academic year. Full Story...   Boil order continues today Occupants of all Athens campus buildings and nearby neighborhoods are advised to observe a water boil advisory until 8 p.m. today following a pair of city water line breaks Sunday morning. Full Story...   Secretary to the board speaks up Tom Davis, professor of counselor education, has deep roots at Ohio University -- as an alumnus, professor and now secretary to the Board of Trustees. Following an interim appointment, the trustees recently named the 23-year College of Education faculty member to the position on a permanent basis. He sat down with <i>Outlook</i> to discuss his new role at the university. Full Story...   Telling stories of the world International Week 2008, with the theme "Your World, Your Story," will honor the international customs and culture that enhance life in Athens. Scheduled for May 11 through 18, the annual festival traditionally attracts thousands of students, faculty, staff and community members who participate in a wide range of educational and cultural events. Full Story...   The black press revisited [Research News] Journalism professor Patrick Washburn was one of nine people invited to give presentations at the international "War, Journalism and History" conference in Edinburgh, Scotland. He presented a paper on activist George Padmore's contributions to the American black press. Full Story...   University community mourns loss of senior The Ohio University community is mourning the loss of Kelly P. Armbruster, a senior in the College of Business who died this past weekend. Full Story...   Wyatt to direct facilities operation Ohio University Executive Director of Facilities Management Harry Wyatt will succeed John Kotowski as associate vice president for facilities, effective May 12. As part of his new duties, Wyatt will oversee all aspects of facilities at the university. John Kotowski will remain until his September retirement to head up several projects. Full Story...   May 6, 2008 Graphic novel pros come to campus The Aesthetic Technologies Lab is inviting three acclaimed graphic novelists to speak on the subject. "The Life of a Graphic Novel" will take place from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in Mitchell Auditorium in Seigfred Hall. Full Story...   May 7, 2008 'Knock me a Kiss' plays Athens, then New York The School of Theater presentation of Charles Smith's award-winning play "Knock Me a Kiss," begins tonight with the first public performance, showcasing students alongside accomplished actor and alumnus David Toney. Next stop, New York. Full Story...   CATS Shuttle to suspend service for summer The university will suspend CATS Shuttle runs during summer quarter to conserve general fee funds. Full Story...   Enrollment management gets first leader The search for a leader who can take Ohio University's enrollment strategies to the next level has successfully culminated in the appointment of Craig Cornell, who will be the university's first vice provost for enrollment management. Full Story...   Entrepreneur shares his experience in space Charles Simonyi was known for computer software, but then he became the fifth space tourist and second Hungarian in space in April 2007. He will share his experience at his Frontiers in Science lecture, "Space Tourist," at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, in Templeton-Blackburn Memorial Auditorium. Full Story...   Griffith replaces Danticat at festival Michael Griffith, a fiction writer and University of Cincinnati professor, will replace Edwidge Danticat during the Spring Literary Festival. Full Story...   Phishing scams on the rise This quarter, the Office of Information Technology has seen a sharp increase in reports of 'phishing' scams targeted at university e-mail users. Do not reply to such messages. Instead, forward them to servicedesk@ohio.edu. Full Story...   Receptions explain 'Year of Liberal Arts' Ohio University has excelled as a liberal arts institution since its early days, offering Latin, Greek, geography, philosophy, mathematics and other courses leading to a well-rounded education. Tuesday, the campus community got a better understanding of what that means for students' futures and why a dedicated group of students is letting people know. Full Story...   May 8, 2008 Dahn to deliver International Week keynote Liberian government official and Ohio University alumnus Marcus Dahn will speak at 7 p.m. Monday, May 12, in Baker University Center Ballroom as part of International Week festivities. Full Story...   Deadline for open enrollment approaching The deadline for returning the 2008-09 Benefit Open Enrollment form, a one-a-year opportunity to adjust coverage, is Wednesday, May 21. Full Story...   Emergency appointments policy updated Changes to Ohio University policy 40.052, which provides guidelines regarding the use of emergency positions and how to make such appointments, were approved April 21. Full Story...   Fingerhut: OHIO founders created first USO By launching the state's first public higher education institution, Ohio University's founders in effect created the first University System of Ohio, observed Ohio Board of Regents Chancellor Eric Fingerhut, who delivered the keynote address Wednesday at the university's 25th State Government Alumni Luncheon at the Ohio Statehouse. Full Story...   Former Miss Teen USA thrives at Ohio Class, interviews, practice, games, volunteer work: Allie LaForce is busy, but she's hardly fazed. The broadcast journalism major, basketball player and former Miss Teen USA is used to having a packed schedule. Full Story...   Four Bobcats make All-MAC softball teams [ohiobobcats.com] Ohio senior Courtney Waters was named first-team All-MAC, senior Michelle Sauter was named second-team All-MAC and freshmen Melissa Bonner and Emily Wethington were named to the All-MAC Freshman Team. Full Story...   Two win national security scholarships Ohio University students Jason Akbar and Kayleigh Forhan have been named David L. Boren National Security Education Program (NSEP) Scholars. The pair was among 150 awardees selected from 697 applicants. Full Story...   May 9, 2008 International Week, exhibit open Sunday An opening reception for both International Week and a photo exhibit featuring images by international Fulbright Scholars studying at Ohio University is slated from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday in Baker University Center's Front Room. Desserts and beverages will be served. Full Story...   Kennedy Center: the destination of a lifetime The Ohio University Wind Ensemble was one of two university groups in the nation selected to the perform this week at the World Projects Third Annual Band and Orchestra Festival at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Leslie Green, a sophomore music therapy major and percussionist in the ensemble, wrote this first-person account of the experience. Full Story...   Make sure your mailings are up to snuff Director Shelly Lowery-Rowan reminds mailers of the postage-rate increase that takes effect Monday. The rate for first-class mail increases a penny -- to 42 cents – and rates for standard mail, periodicals, packing services and special services also rise. Full Story...   New dean of libraries shares initial thoughts New Ohio University Dean of Libraries Scott Seaman began work at Ohio University on April 1 after 17 years at the University of Colorado, Boulder. One month into his tenure, the Ohio native sat down with Outlook to share why he returned to the state and what he has planned for Ohio University Libraries. Full Story...   Scripps College honors alumnus, faculty and students [Communication] More than a hundred students, faculty, alumni and friends of the Scripps College of Communication gathered at the 2008 Scripps College of Communication Awards and Recognition Celebration May 8 at Ohio University's Baker Center to honor Richard "Dick" H. Brown, BSC '69, this year's Ohio Communication Hall of Fame inductee and pay tribute to a successful year for the college. Full Story...   Semeka Randall named head women's basketball coach [ohiobobcats.com] Cleveland native Semeka Randall is the new head women's basketball coach at Ohio University. The former WNBA player becomes the ninth head coach in the program's history and replaces Sylvia Crawley, who recently resigned to become head coach at Boston College. Full Story...   Traditional strength training women's best bet for boosting brawn [Research News] Women who want to build muscle strength and endurance should choose traditional strength training methods instead of low velocity routines, according to a recent study published in the <i>Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research</i>. Sharon Rana, associate professor of exercise physiology, and colleagues conducted the study. Full Story...   May 12, 2008 'Exceptional in every way' While most graduate students are taking out extra loans and scrapping for teaching assistant positions, Nick Engerer will have $115,000 in stipends plus full tuition for his education. No, he's not a trust fund baby. Hailed as one of the top meteorology students at Ohio University, he is the recipient of three prestigious national awards. Full Story...   Catch a mate [Perspectives] There are a lot of fish in the sea. What heartbroken lover hasn't heard these words of encouragement? As it turns out, the point is as relevant for fish as it is for humans. Just ask Molly Morris, associate professor of biology at Ohio University. Full Story...   Don't throw away that old cell phone The Telecommunication Systems Management Association, a student organization for information and telecommunication systems majors, is sponsoring a cell phone donation drive from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday outside Baker University Center's fourth-floor entrance. Full Story...   Engineering students show their impact Six teams of mechanical engineering students gathered on Saturday to unveil their senior design projects. The projects aimed to use technology to help enhance employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Full Story...   Faculty Senate meets tonight Election of officers for 2008-09 is among the agenda items for tonight's Faculty Senate meeting at 7:10 p.m. today in Walter Hall 235. Full Story...   Matt and Haroon: Their world, their stories In keeping with the spirit and theme of the International Week celebration, "Your World, Your Story," <i>Outlook</i> invited nine individuals to interview one another on camera. Today's video features Cleveland native Matt Rapposelli and Haroon Rashid, originally from Nagarhar, Sherzad, Afghanistan. Full Story...   OU-COM students, faculty lobby on Capitol Hill [OU-COM] When Starla Lyles put on her white coat and made rounds April 24, she wasn't in a hospital or clinic, but on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Lyles joined more than 40 OU-COM students and clinical faculty -- and more than 800 others from across the U.S. -- at D.O. Day on the Hill. This national lobbying event brings together D.O.s and osteopathic medical students to advocate for health care policy reform. Full Story...   Softball finishes second at MAC Tournament [ohiobobcats.com] In its first ever appearance in the MAC softball championship game, the Ohio Bobcats lost to Kent State, 5-0. Full Story...   May 13, 2008 $7.5 million gift leads Scripps building effort Ohio University alumnus Steven L. Schoonover and his wife, Barbara, have contributed $7.5 million toward a new home planned for the Scripps College of Communication. Their gift is the largest single cash gift from a living alumnus in the history of the institution. Full Story...   A collection of research and creativity A record 550 students will exhibit projects Thursday at the 2008 Research & Creative Activity Expo in the Convocation Center. The seventh annual event constitutes the largest showcase of student research endeavors on campus. Full Story...   Governor's office to fill trustee positions Three positions on the Ohio University Board of Trustees -- those of two voting members and one student member -- are in the process of being filled by Gov. Ted Strickland's office. Full Story...   Kemper accepts position at Ohio State Jim Kemper, Ohio University's associate vice president for finance and administration for human resources, has resigned his position effective June 1 to become director for organization and human resource consulting at Ohio State University. He begins his new duties June 2. Full Story...   Mario and Symphonie: Their stories In keeping with the spirit of the International Week 2008 theme, "Your World, Your Story," <i>Outlook</i> invited members of our community to interview one another on camera. Today's video features Mario Grijalva, originally from Quito, Ecuador, and Akron, Ohio, native Symphonie Smith. Full Story...   Senate OKs resolutions, elects officers Members of Faculty Senate passed four resolutions and elected new officers at their meeting Monday evening. Full Story...   May 14, 2008 Fulbright applicants boast 59% success rate Fifty-nine percent of the 22 Ohio University students who applied for Fulbrights this year have landed awards, an unprecedented success rate for the university. The number of awards for 2008-09 now stands at 13, tying a university record set in 2006, and one student is still awaiting word on his application. Full Story...   Haley and the Coetzee twins: Their stories In keeping with the spirit of the International Week 2008 theme, "Your World, Your Story," <i>Outlook</i> invited members of our community to interview one another on camera. Today's video features Aiken, S.C., native Haley Duschinski and twins Estienne and Rachelle Coetzee, originally from Bloemfontein, South Africa. Full Story...   Vedder develops new college rankings The <i>U.S. News & World Report</i> college rankings system deserves a D. Distinguished Professor of Economics Richard Vedder believes this so strongly that he's created an entirely new rankings system, which will debut in <i>Forbes</i> magazine's print edition May 19. It hit the online edition Wednesday. Full Story...   May 15, 2008 Graduation 101: Preparing for the big day With less than a month remaining in the countdown to Commencement, here's a roundup of information for graduates and their visitors as Ohio University prepares for 2008 graduation ceremonies. Full Story...   Lights, camera and lots of action! EMMIE day at Ohio University-Southern is a red carpet event. Complete with award winners, a flashy multimedia presentation, hundreds of enthusiastic audience members and media professionals, the annual event was started nine years ago by the Southern campus electronic media program to recognize high school-level video production and computer animation excellence. A similar event will be held Friday at Ohio University-Zanesville. Full Story...   Stephanie and Keng We: Their stories In keeping with the spirit of the International Week 2008 theme, "Your World, Your Story," <i>Outlook</i> invited members of our community to interview one another on camera. Today's video features Singapore native Keng We Koh and Stephanie Miller, originally from West Salem, Ohio. Full Story...   May 16, 2008 Addressing Appalachian school reform The Ohio Appalachian Educators Institute is a two-year professional development program intended to help educators address the achievement gap facing students in Ohio's 29-county Appalachian region. On Thursday, representatives from six school districts were recognized for completing OAEI training. Full Story...   Administrative Senate holds May meeting A straw poll of Administrative Senate members Thursday showed unanimous support for allowing individual departments to determine the percentage of pay raises resulting from this year's raise pool. Full Story...   Classified Senate appoints new senators Classified Senate elected seven senators to new terms that begin July 1 at its May meeting Thursday. Full Story...   Expo a true extravaganza More than 86 prizes were awarded Thursday at the university's seventh annual Research & Creative Activity Expo. This was the biggest exhibition of Ohio University research, scholarship and creative work to date, comprising the original work of more than 550 undergraduate, graduate and medical students and post-doctoral fellows. Full Story...   GLC students advise Marriott on expansion Students and faculty from Ohio University's Global Leadership Center and Mexico's Universidad de Guadalajara travel to Marriott International headquarters in Washington, D.C., today to present research on the company's expansion into Mexico and enhancement of its service mission. Full Story...   International flair on display The International Street Fair, the culmination of International Week events at Ohio University, will again transform the heart of Athens into a multicultural bazaar featuring the sights, smells, tastes and sounds of cultures from around the world. The fair runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday in uptown Athens. Full Story...   Russ College honors namesakes, faculty and staff [Russ College] About 200 faculty, staff, alumni and friends of the Russ College of Engineering and Technology gathered Friday night to pay tribute to Fritz and Dolores Russ and to recognize faculty and staff. Full Story...   May 19, 2008 Biomedical science faculty receive NIH awards [OU-COM] Three biomedical science faculty at the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine recently received substantial research grant awards from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Karen Coschigano, Mario Grijalva and Mark Berryman each received more than $200,000 to advance their research related to diabetic kidney disease, Chagas disease and cancer cell development. Full Story...   International Week 2008: A look back The richness and diversity of its international ties help make Ohio University a vibrant and engaging place -- a fact celebrated each year with a special International Week observance. Watch a slide show featuring the sights and sounds of International Week 2008: Your World, Your Story. Full Story...   OHIO's head coach and all-time scorer reach state's Hall of Fame [ohiobobcats.com] Ohio head women's basketball coach Semeka Randall and Ohio women's basketball all-time points leader Caroline Daugherty (Mast) were inducted into the Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame Saturday night. Full Story...   Outstanding administrators to be honored Three Ohio University employees will receive 2008 Outstanding Administrator awards at a 3 p.m. ceremony Tuesday in the Baker University Center Ballroom. Full Story...   Simonyi shares his experience in space As part of the Frontiers in Science Lecture Series, Charles Simonyi, the fifth space tourist and second Hungarian in space, will share his experiences at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, in Templeton-Blackburn Memorial Auditorium. This lecture is free and open to the public. Full Story...   Steven Ross to lead School of Film College of Fine Arts Dean Chuck McWeeny has named Steven Ross director of the School of Film. Ross, an associate professor of film, has been a cinematographer and filmmaker for more than 25 years. Full Story...   Student Enhancement Award confers $93,000 [Research News] Ohio University's Council for Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity granted 19 Student Enhancement Awards this spring that total $93,774. The grants will fund student endeavors on subjects ranging from hydrogen energy and kidney disease to a short film called "The Dying Western." Full Story...   Student leaders take center stage As Ohio University students take the stage this week for formal recognition of their service and leadership, joining them will be a nationally prominent leader and fellow Bobcat. David Wilhelm will deliver the keynote address at the 25th annual Leadership Recognition Awards Gala at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in Baker University Center Ballroom. Full Story...   May 20, 2008 Baseball to face Bowling Green in MAC tourney [ohiobobcats.com] The Ohio baseball team heads to VA Memorial Stadium in nearby Chillicothe, Ohio, Wednesday where it will face Bowling Green in the opening round of the 2008 Mid-American Conference Baseball Tournament. The sixth-seeded Bobcats and third-seeded Falcons will get the tournament underway with first pitch at 9 a.m. on Wednesday morning. Full Story...   Engineering project wins EPA funds, kudos A team of Ohio University engineering and technology students has earned an honorable mention from the Environmental Protection Agency for their online environmental game designed to improve public awareness of chemical exposure. Full Story...   Renewed commitment springs from ashes A fall-quarter house fire almost put an abrupt end to an experimental Jewish cooperative that enables students to live a traditional kosher lifestyle in college. But out of the ashes grew an even stronger concept. Full Story...   May 21, 2008 Dance concert features students and faculty The School of Dance will present its Spring Dance Concert at 8 p.m. today, Thursday and May 29 and 30 at the Shirley Wimmer Dance Theatre in Putnam Hall. Full Story...   Dinosaur tracks discovered on Arabian Peninsula [Research News] Ohio University paleontologist Nancy Stevens is part of a team of scientists who found the first dinosaur tracks on the Arabian Peninsula. In the May 21 issue of the journal <i>PLoS ONE</i>, they report evidence of a large ornithopod dinosaur, as well as a herd of 11 sauropods walking along a Mesozoic coastal mudflat in what is now the Republic of Yemen. Full Story...   E-mail scams imitate webmail login [OIT] Email scammers targeting OHIO students, faculty and staff have taken their tactics to a new level in recent days, using counterfeit web links in an effort to fool recipients into disclosing their usernames and passwords. Full Story...   The angel behind PACE program revealed Since its inception in the 1980s, the university's Program to Aid Career Exploration has been largely supported by an anonymous donor. Those attuned to university happenings always suspected that Stocker may have had a hand in making the program possible. They were right. Full Story...   Time to sing their praises Serving as a university administrator, says Wendy Merb-Brown, is a bit like being in a choral group. Her tune resonated with her two fellow recipients of 2008 Outstanding Administrator Awards -- Christy Carsey Lee and Jacqueline Legg -- and the Baker Center Ballroom crowd of about 175 people who gathered to honor the three Tuesday afternoon. Full Story...   May 22, 2008 A journey to remember Charles Simonyi's trip to the International Space Station in April 2007 made him the fifth space tourist and second Hungarian in space. Through a lecture, photographs and interaction with students and others after his talk, Simonyi shared a step-by-step account of his experience during his campus visit Wednesday. Full Story...   A treasure trove for student playwrights The School of Theater's annual Seabury Quinn Jr. Playwrights' Festival features a weekend of outstanding student work, including two full productions of student-written plays. Full Story...   Baseball falls in MAC Tournament [ohiobobcats.com] The Ohio baseball team lost its opening game of the 2008 Mid-American Tournament Wednesday morning after a late rally came up just short in a 5-4 loss to Bowling Green at VA Memorial Stadium. Ohio will now move on to the consolation bracket of the double-elimination tournament and will play the loser of the E. Michigan/W. Michigan game at 9 a.m. on Thursday. Full Story...   Nine elected to Administrative Senate The 2008 Administrative Senate elections concluded Tuesday with nine administrators elected to three-year terms that begin July 1. Full Story...   Scholar to speak on Muslims, modernity One of the world's leading proponents of progressive Islamic thinking, Abdullahi Ahmed An-Na'im, will visit Athens next week to address Islam's place in the modern world. Titled "Imagining and Realizing Progressive Islam: A Framework and Call to Action," the lecture will take place at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, in Bentley Hall 140. Full Story...   Some 2008 graduates to watch [Ohio Today] <i>Ohio Today</i> has identified a rich assortment of dreamers and heroes, philosophers and poets, and sage scholars among Ohio University's soon-to-be graduates. Each one you'll meet -- like the 4,000 others they join -- is brimming with potential, poised for greatness. We will share their stories through <i>Outlook</i> in this three-day series. Today, meet Alyson Shupe, Aki Tanaka, Terrez Thomas and Jeremy Wachenschwanz. Full Story...   Spotlight on student leadership Organized by the Division of Student Affairs, the 25th annual Leadership Awards Gala set out to honor leaders in all facets of campus life. It did so by awarding honors in 11 categories that recognized students for outstanding community service, academic excellence, senior leadership and more. Full Story...   May 23, 2008 Beadazzled Ohio University Press' most recent release hits close to home. Just published, "Bead International 2008 and Beyond Basketry," is a unique book, combining two catalogs in one and illustrating two of the best juried exhibitions held at The Dairy Barn Arts Center in Athens. Full Story...   Campuses host graduation events While all individuals earning Ohio University degrees during the 2007-08 academic year are eligible to take part in commencement ceremonies on the Athens campus, students who completed their degree work at the regional campuses across Southeastern Ohio also will be recognized during ceremonies on their respective sites. Full Story...   Expanded IT services coming to Baker The Office of Information Technology will reconfigure Baker University Center's first-floor computer lab this summer to include a full-service technology depot that offers a wide range of IT-related services. The location will continue to offer a computer lab. Full Story...   Student Senate election results announced The student-comprised Board of Elections Tuesday night announced 33 Student Senate election winners, 21 of whom belong to the AAA party, for the 2008-09 academic year. Full Story...   Students present reflections on war "Bodies of War," a collection of Ohio University students' short theater movement pieces, attempts to express this theme through performances at 8:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in the Scripps Amphitheatre. Full Story...   University to close for Memorial Day Ohio University will be closed Monday, May 26, in observance of the national Memorial Day holiday. The closure includes all five regional campuses and the College of Osteopathic Medicine. Full Story...   May 27, 2008 AQIP report applauds strategic planning A new report from the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools commends Ohio University's long-term planning efforts while outlining several challenges for the institution to address. Full Story...   College of Fine Arts to manage Athena The College of Fine Arts plans to maintain the Athena Cinema as a working theater with an art film focus when it takes over management and programming of the Court Street facility July 1. Full Story...   Encryption keeps data secure Tip of the month from Internal Audit: Normal e-mail is not a secure way to send confidential information such as security numbers, credit card numbers or other sensitive data to Payroll, Human Resources, Accounts Payable or other university offices because of the potential for the data to be viewed in transit. Full Story...   Farewell to round out senior experience The journey has come full circle for the Class of 2008. As freshmen, members of the class marched behind the Marching 110 up to the College Green. They will march again on Friday, June 6, but this time they will proceed through the Alumni Gate as seniors to conclude the Senior Farewell Ceremony. Full Story...   Five inducted into 'Teaching Hall of Fame' The 2008-09 University Professor honorees are Associate Professor of English Josephine Bloomfield, Associate Professor of Human and Consumer Sciences Jennifer Chabot, Assistant Professor of Political Science Barry Tadlock, Assistant Professor of Anthropology Nancy Tatarek and Associate Professor of Communication Studies Scott Titsworth. Full Story...   Inn offers university employees special rate Ohio University employees and their family members now can spend an evening at the Ohio University Inn at the "university preferred rate." Full Story...   Rigo named to MAC All-Tournament Team [ohiobobcats.com] Chris Rigo has been named to the 2008 Mid-American Conference All-Tournament Team. Rigo was selected after leading Ohio to one of its two victories in the MAC Tournament, when he threw a complete game against Western Michigan. Full Story...   May 28, 2008 Blessing named Fulbright Scholar Benita Blessing frequently encourages her students to apply for prestigious awards and even received a Distinguished Service Award from the Office of Nationally Competitive Awards for assisting them with their applications. This year, she took her own advice and applied for a Fulbright Scholar Award. And she earned one. Full Story...   Cutler, Templeton scholars host forum on race Ohio University's Cutler and Templeton scholars will host a community forum to raise awareness about race issues on campus at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in Baker University Center Ballroom. Full Story...   Reynolds is interim director of literacy center Sharon Reynolds, coordinator of the ABLE Resource Center within Ohio University's College of Education, has been named interim director of the college's Edward Stevens Literacy Center. She will assume her new responsibilities June 1, replacing Jeffrey Fantine, who has accepted a position as Maine's state director of adult education. Full Story...   Rich enough for royalty Chocolate lovers are in luck. Ohio University alumnus W. Jeffrey Hurst, a senior staff scientist with The Hershey Co., will indulge the campus community in chocolate's rich history at 7:30 p.m. Monday in Walter Hall 235. Full Story...   Student journalist earns spot in top 100 At a time when most soon-to-be college graduates are struggling to beef up their resumes, Kantele Franko just got a major boost for hers. The senior journalism major was named one of UWIRE's inaugural top 100 collegiate journalists last week. UWIRE is a free membership organization for college student media. Full Story...   Weitsman earns graduate faculty award Ohio University Professor of Political Science Patricia Weitsman is the 2008 recipient of the Outstanding Graduate Faculty Award. The honor comes with official recognition during the graduate commencement ceremony on June 13 and the role of keynote speaker at the 2009 graduate commencement exercises. Full Story...   May 29, 2008 Chase donation supports Kids on Campus Though funding cuts are forcing it to scale back enrollment, Kids on Campus will launch its 13th year of summer programming in June with the help of a $90,000 gift from the JPMorgan Chase Foundation. Full Story...   Colleges announce commencement receptions To honor students receiving degrees this June, Ohio University colleges will host receptions for graduates, their families, faculty and staff. Here's a listing of commencement exercises and college receptions. Full Story...   EHS announces new incident reporting forms Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) has created two new abbreviated incident reporting forms to make reporting safety incidents easier. The new forms, one each for employees and non-employees/visitors, are available on the Risk Management, Workers Compensation and Environmental Health and Safety Web site. Full Story...   New graduate college on course Nearly everything is in place for the new Ohio University Graduate College to begin operations this fall. The Board of Trustees voted in April to officially establish the unit. A Graduate College Task Force report, submitted to Executive Vice President and Provost Kathy Krendl earlier this month, recommended an organizational structure, mission statement, functions and goals. And a dean to head the college begins work July 1. Full Story...   Two head to NCAA Mideast Regionals [ohiobobcats.com] Ohio's Bahiyjaui Allen and Emily Amendola will compete in the NCAA Mideast Regional Championships on Friday and Saturday at the University of Arkansas' John McDonnell Field. Full Story...   May 30, 2008 Classical music: Something for everyone? Ohio University Assistant Professor of Bassoon Michael Harley is a member of the instrumental group Alarm Will Sound, which seeks to expand appreciation of today's classical music through innovative performances and recordings. The group will bring its mantra to the Athens campus during a three-day residency that begins Sunday. Full Story...   Collaborating on cleaner energy The state of Ohio's Research Scholars Program has awarded Ohio University and lead partner Ohio State University almost $10.5 million to establish a collaborative cluster in advanced energy systems. Full Story...   Faculty salary study shows modest gains Ohio University faculty compensation became more competitive at the state level, while experiencing modest changes relative to the university's designated peer institutions, according to the Office of Institutional Research's latest Ohio University Faculty Salary Study. Full Story...   Faculty, students combine forces for success Four Ohio University faculty members, 69 winners of nationally competitive awards, the Department of Sociology and Anthropology and award applicants were honored during Thursday's annual Office of Nationally Competitive Awards (ONCA) celebration and appreciation lunch. Full Story...   Lancaster Campus dean headed to Indiana Ohio University Lancaster Campus Dean MaryAnn Janosik will leave her position effective June 30 to become provost, vice president for academic affairs and professor of history at Saint Joseph's College in Rensselaer, Ind., beginning July 1. Full Story...   New doctors prepare to serve When the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine presents its 29th class of physicians and surgeons on the morning of Saturday, June 7, it not only will mark the beginning of a bright future for 106 newly conferred doctors, but the continuation of OU-COM's tradition of serving Ohioans from every corner of the state. Full Story...   Scholars take closer look at racism Racism and all of its ugly features were put under a microscope during a public discussion that drew some 200 people to Baker University Center Ballroom Thursday night. The forum was co-hosted by Ohio University's Cutler and Templeton scholars. Full Story... February 2008 Archives Feb 1, 2008 Bobcat kicker scores as Super Bowl intern Michael Braunstein -- a graduate student in Ohio University's Master of Sports Administration and Facility Management program -- shares a first-person account of his work at Super Bowl XLII. Full Story...   Event celebrates women in sport Women who have made their mark in the field of athletics will share their stories and insights during a symposium Wednesday in the next Commemoration of Women Series event at Ohio University-Chillicothe. Full Story...   Firm plans facility to commercialize research American Hydrogen Corp., a start-up company at Ohio University's Innovation Center, announced today plans to open a manufacturing facility in Meigs County that could provide 100 jobs in the next three years. The company holds a license to commercialize hydrogen fuel technology developed by university researcher Gerardine Botte. Full Story...   Feb 4, 2008 For Darwin's birthday, a talk on evolution [Research News] In honor of the birthday of the man who started it all -- evolutionary biologist Charles Darwin -- scientist Kenneth Dial will present his research on the evolution of bird flight at 4:10 p.m. Feb. 12 in the Baker University Center Theatre. The talk by the host of Animal Planet's "All Bird TV" will be the first Darwin Lecture sponsored by the Ohio Center for Ecology and Evolutionary Studies. Full Story...   Ohio's Carlston resigns as head volleyball coach [ohiobobcats.com] Ohio head volleyball coach Geoff Carlston announced Monday that he will resign as head coach. Carlston, the winningest coach in the history of the program, will take over the vacant coaching position at Ohio State University. Full Story...   Students take charge of research expo The Ohio University Research and Creative Activity Fair has given undergraduate, graduate, medical and post-doctoral an opportunity to showcase their ideas and innovations for years. Now, a different set of students is proving its skills by working behind the scenes. Full Story...   The Baker Effect: On student services In its first year, the new Baker University Center has fulfilled its promise as Ohio University's "center of campus." This week, Outlook examines the effect Baker has had on academic and other student services, the social scene, campus dining options, student leadership opportunities and the university's image. Full Story...   Feb 5, 2008 GERB bolsters creative writing, nanoscience Ohio University's Graduate Education and Research Board (GERB) has awarded $300,000 in base funding to the creative writing and nanoscience programs to increase support of research and graduate education and to raise the national and international prominence of the programs. Full Story...   Grant to support Jewish studies The National Foundation for Jewish Culture, supported by the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation, recently awarded Ohio University a $74,000 grant to hire and support a postdoctoral scholar in Jewish studies for two years. Full Story...   Pair of series promotes healthy living Ohio University's Department of Health Promotion, part of the Division of Student Affairs, has decided to continue two series of informational events designed to promote wellness among university students, faculty and staff. Wellness Wednesdays and the POWER Hour series are weekly hour-long programs intended to bring awareness, offer information and provide tools for a healthier life. Full Story...   The Baker Effect: On our social scene From lectures and movies to comedy and music, Baker University Center offers something for everyone. Read about social opportunities in the second installment of a five-part series about the center's impact on Ohio University. Full Story...   Feb 6, 2008 Ohio University, Columbus State join forces Ohio University President Roderick J. McDavis and Columbus State Community College President Val Moeller signed an agreement today allowing the two institutions to work together in the spirit of the University System of Ohio to make higher education opportunities more widely available to Ohioans. Full Story...   Sibs Weekend jam-packed with fun Ohio University's 2008 Sibs Weekend promises something for everyone, including a full slate of music, sporting events and games this Friday and Saturday. Full Story...   Student trustee runs with fund-raising idea Student Trustee Lydia Gerthoffer will give back to the Ohio University programs that mean the most to her by leveraging a donation to The Ohio University Foundation with her goal of running the Athens Half-Marathon on April 6. She has challenged her fellow university trustees to sponsor her marathon effort. Full Story...   The Baker Effect: On student leadership Student organizations are now located in close proximity in Baker University Center, which provides offices, meeting spaces and resources. The result: an opportunity for Ohio University students to make connections and gain leadership skills like never before. Full Story...   Feb 7, 2008 Food storage needs require Baker addition Ohio University expects to begin construction later this quarter on a two-story addition to Baker University Center to accommodate the present and growing needs of one of the most popular dining sites on campus. Full Story...   Ohio football inks 20 on National Signing Day [ohiobobcats.com] The Ohio football program and Head Coach Frank Solich announced Wednesday that 20 newcomers will join its ranks next season. The class includes 16 incoming freshmen and four junior college student-athletes. Full Story...   The Baker Effect: On campus dining As if stylish new venues, customer-centered service plans and innovative biodegradable packaging materials weren't enough, the dining venues at Baker University Center have found another way to be ahead of the curve. Full Story...   Feb 8, 2008 Board panel discusses health center Representatives of Ohio University and the private University Medical Associates practice outlined a proposal Thursday for a new health center that would enhance health care options for students, university employees and the wider community. Full Story...   Hocutt named AD at Miami (Fla.) Ohio Director of Athletics Kirby Hocutt has announced his resignation to accept the director of athletics position at the University of Miami, both schools announced today. Full Story...   Medical students train with interpreters [OU-COM] The Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine is training its students to treat diverse populations. As part of this effort, Annabella Sanchez recently led the college's third annual medical interpreter simulation lab. Full Story...   Program seeks to build 'culture of service' Volunteering at Ohio University has just been kicked up a notch. After a successful pilot run in the fall, the Department of Campus Life officially launched a Project of the Week program this quarter. Full Story...   Students contribute to peaceful resolution What could have been a tragic incident on Ohio University's Athens campus Friday ended safely about 5 p.m. when a university employee who had threatened to commit suicide gave up his attempt -- encouraged by student support -- and allowed police officers to take him for medical evaluation. Full Story...   The Baker Effect: On campus image Thousands of prospective students will pass through Baker University Center while visiting Ohio University this year. From the escalators to the food court to the open atmosphere -- it's all making a very big impression. Full Story...   Trustees OK presidential evaluation policy The Ohio University Board of Trustees voted unanimously today to accept a policy detailing a new process for the annual and comprehensive performance reviews of the university president. Full Story...   Trustees hear progress on academic plan The Ohio University Board of Trustees discussed progress on the university's academic plan and voted on several key items, including next steps for leasing university land for a planned retirement community and proposed changes to the presidential evaluation policy, during its regular meeting today. Full Story...   Feb 11, 2008 Innovation Center achieves new status The state of Ohio has admitted Ohio University's Innovation Center into its Edison Technology Incubator program, the "gold standard" for incubators in the state. The recognition will potentially provide $100,000 to $200,000 in new funding annually to the business incubator. Full Story...   New anthology presents Appalachian coal mining songs [Research News] The grandson of a miner and a native of Appalachia, Assistant Professor of Film Jack Wright has had a life-long interest in coal mining culture. A musician, filmmaker and scholar, his latest effort is a two-CD set titled "Music of Coal: Mining Songs from the Appalachian Coalfields." Full Story...   Ohio University names dean of students Ohio University has named Ryan T. Lombardi, currently the associate dean of students at Duke University, as its new associate vice president for student affairs and dean of students. He will begin work in mid- to late May. Full Story...   Women's Center celebrates first year The Ohio University Women's Center opened its doors at Baker University Center just over a year ago. An open house and cake cutting will commemorate the occasion Monday, along with an address on the aftermath of Katrina on Tuesday. Full Story...   Feb 12, 2008 Allen named interim director of Office of Diversity Former Ohio University administrator William Allen, who retired as associate dean of University College in 2006, has been named interim director of the university's Office of Diversity. Full Story...   Congressman hears latest airport plans U.S. Rep. Charlie Wilson visited Ohio University's Gordon K. Bush Airport on Monday for an update on airport projects that could have significant economic impact on the region. Full Story...   Examining the power of sports A conference at Ohio University next week will explore the dual roles of the media and sports in improving the quality of life in Africa. Full Story...   Faculty Senate discusses initiatives Ohio University's Faculty Senate discussed several long-term planning initiatives taking place at the state and university levels during its monthly meeting Monday evening. Full Story...   Founders Day a cause for celebration Ohio University's rich past, vibrant present and promising future are cause for a celebration that comes just once a year, and it's this Friday: the Founders Day Convocation. Full Story...   Interim director of legal affairs named Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann and Ohio University President Roderick J. McDavis today jointly announced the appointment of John J. Biancamano as the university's interim director of legal affairs, effective immediately. Full Story...   Zanesville campus wins grant for 911 project Ohio University-Zanesville will receive $18,280 from the AT&T Foundation to build technology infrastructure for enhanced 911 software and text messaging. Full Story...   Feb 13, 2008 18 Fulbright applicants advance Eighteen of Ohio University's 22 Fulbright U.S. Student Program applicants have advanced to the second and final round of the 2008-09 competition, setting a new institutional record. Full Story...   Phillips offers peek 'behind the music' As a college undergraduate, Mark Phillips bypassed the folk music genre popular in the 1960s to become a "serious musician." His interests gradually turned to composing, which provided a creative diversion from his performance studies. Luckily for Ohio University -- to say nothing of performers and audiences around the world -- Phillips received such positive feedback to his arrangements that composing became a passion. Full Story...   Feb 14, 2008 Good news for chocolate lovers! Deborah Murray, an assistant professor in the College of Health and Human Services, says the universal food of Valentine's Day and guilty pleasure, chocolate, actually may be good for your heart. Full Story...   Greening the bottom line Sustainability has been incorporated into Ohio University's business curriculum this winter. Students in Professor of Management Mary Tucker's Professional Communications course are profiling businesses from a corporate sustainability perspective. Full Story...   PSEOP application guidelines revised Under revised admission guidelines, more area students could reap the benefits of the Post-Secondary Enrollment Options Program (PSEOP) at Ohio University. A statewide program mandated by Senate Bill 140, PSEOP allows area high school students to enroll in college courses. Full Story...   Feb 15, 2008 A celebration of excellence and place "There's something about this place." Executive Vice President and Provost Kathy Krendl reiterated that familiar phrase for the hundreds assembled for Ohio University's 2008 Founders Day Convocation this morning. It resonated. Full Story...   Sharing rich vistas of the region On a day that celebrated -- among other attributes -- Ohio University's unique setting, faculty members Timothy Anderson and Geoff Buckley were singled out for helping others gain a greater appreciation of southeast Ohio. Full Story...   University awaits word on OIPP proposals Ohio University expects to receive word at the end of this month on state funding for the four Choose Ohio First Scholarship competition proposals in which it is the lead or co-lead institution. Also submitted to the Ohio Board of Regents recently were four Ohio Research Scholars Program proposals in which the university is a major partner. Funding decisions on those are expected in May. Full Story...   Feb 18, 2008 Family art event connects with New Orleans Ohio University's Kennedy Museum of Art and Athens' Dairy Barn Arts Center are collaborating on a new program that allows family members of all ages a chance to make art together and work with an artist. Full Story...   Mda's 'Cion' chosen for reading project Already an internationally acclaimed, award-winning author for his previous works, Zakes Mda's work is gaining even more global attention for his latest novel, "Cion." The book, which has been widely reviewed, was nominated for an NAACP Image Award and the 2008 Commonwealth Writer's Prize for the Best Book in the Africa region. Full Story...   Researcher explores the science of chewing [Research News] Susan Williams, assistant professor of anatomy in the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, researches the relationship between jawbone development and changes in oral function and feeding behavior of the endearing, yet stubborn alpaca. Full Story...   Russ College institutes honor code Faculty and students in the Russ College of Engineering and Technology signed the college's first honor code Friday as part of ongoing efforts to promote a culture of academic honesty at the university. Full Story...   Taking the plunge for a good cause Dozens of Ohio University students were among those who weathered the icy waters of Dow Lake at Strouds Run State Park this past weekend for a Special Olympics fundraiser, Freezin' for a Reason: Polar Bear Plunge. Full Story...   Feb 19, 2008 Audits give students food for thought On Monday, Ohio University's Office of Sustainability revealed results from recent food waste audits conducted at Jefferson Dining Hall, demonstrating the need for the university community to be more "waste-wise." Full Story...   Calcamuggio named interim UCM chief Gina Calcamuggio has been named interim executive director of University Communications and Marketing, succeeding Joe Brennan. Her appointment was effective Monday. Full Story...   Events celebrate black history A pair of Black History Month events on the Athens campus later this week will provide food for thought and food (and music) for the soul. Full Story...   Feb 20, 2008 Dance company entertains, educates Dance Alloy Theater, Pittsburgh's premier modern dance company, will present its innovative show "FRAGILE" as well as workshops for university classes as part of its campus visit Thursday and Friday that will culminate in a performance at Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Full Story...   Regional campuses host Kennedy Lectures Kennedy Lectures are planned on two Ohio University regional campuses next week as part of Black History Month observances. Columbus City Schools Superintendent Gene T. Harris will speak Wednesday at Ohio University-Chillicothe. The following day, The Mark Lomax Quartet will perform at Ohio University-Zanesville. Full Story...   Student video contest nets 24 short films [Communication] The School of Media Arts and Studies (formerly the School of Telecommunications) hosted its sixth annual Shoot Out video competition Feb. 15-17. The completed projects were presented and judged Sunday evening with the top films receiving monetary prizes. Full Story...   They passed with flying colors The first graduates of a new LPN-to-RN collaborative nursing program involving Ohio University-Southern and Collins Career Center in Lawrence County earned, as a class, a 93 percent pass rate on their recent state licensing exam, exceeding both the national and state averages of just over 86 percent. Full Story...   Feb 21, 2008 Bring the family this weekend From modern dance and live Reggae music to frozen pucks and slam-dunks, the Ohio University community is ready to serve up a full slate of events for Winter Parents Weekend 2008. Full Story...   Emergency text messaging expands Ohio University faculty and staff now can receive a cell-phone text message in the event of a serious emergency affecting the Ohio University Athens campus. Registration is encouraged but voluntary and the information provided will be used only for emergency messaging. Full Story...   Event showcases OU-COM's diversity Wednesday afternoon's Multicultural Extravaganza in Irvine Hall was memorable for all in the spirited standing-room-only crowd who witnessed it. In addition to raising money, the annual event celebrates the diversity and talents of the college's multicultural students. Full Story...   Regents fund OU-S collaboration Ohio University-Southern, along with the University of Rio Grande and Shawnee State University, will receive funding from the Ohio Board of Regents for one of eight state STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) and Foreign Language Academies. Full Story...   Feb 22, 2008 Different name, same quality A tradition of excellence at Ohio University has a new name. The Scripps College of Communication's School of Telecommunications now is the School of Media Arts and Studies, a name approved by the Ohio University Board of Trustees on Feb. 9. Full Story...   Haning Hall's namesake returns Harley H. Haning became treasurer of Ohio University in 1906, the same year the Athens Post Office took up residence in a new three-story building on West Union Street. The university purchased the building in 1964 and renamed it Haning Hall two years later, but no likeness of the building's namesake was on the property. That is, until earlier this week when his great-nephew returned Haning's image to the building. Full Story...   Title change reflects program's evolution Ohio University's Women's Studies program is getting ready for a small but meaningful change. Effective this fall, the program will be known as Women's and Gender Studies, a modification acknowledging the varied nature of the program's curriculum over the past few years. Full Story...   Feb 25, 2008 Backdrop: A peer-to-peer publication <i>Backdrop</i>, Ohio University's first magazine by students and for students, hit campus today. Students can grab a free copy of the magazine at the College Gate during the day and at other campus locations, including Alden Library, Baker University Center and Bentley Hall, throughout the week. Full Story...   Caring teacher, esteemed scientist, loyal fan Ohio University's Robert F. "Bob" Rakowski will be remembered as an internationally renowned researcher, a caring teacher and mentor of students, and an ardent fan of the women's volleyball team. Rakowski, 66, professor of biological sciences, died Feb. 19. Full Story...   Turning first-time blood donors into loyal givers [Research News] Professor of Psychology Chris France is conducting research that aims to make novice blood donors become loyal givers. Funded by a four-year, $1.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, the study's goals are to reduce the negative reactions at the time of blood donation for 400 novice donors and then track them for two years after the donation to see how likely they are to give again. Full Story...   Union grievance over layoffs denied Ohio University Director of Employee and Labor Relations Linda Lonsinger ruled today that AFSCME Local 1699 had not met its burden of proof in a grievance objecting to layoffs of bargaining-unit employees last year. Full Story...   Feb 26, 2008 Connecting for education Ohio University-Lancaster Associate Professor Franco Guerriero's Math 163A is the first course linking Miller High School students from their classroom in rural Hemlock, Ohio, and university students in Ohio University-Lancaster's Herrold Hall via technology. It is the campus' first distance-learning effort to offer college courses at a high school in Perry County. Full Story...   Researcher earns coveted science award Ohio University researcher Douglas Clowe has earned an Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Fellowship, a highly competitive award intended to enhance the careers of the very best young faculty members working in seven fields of science in the United States and Canada. Full Story...   Feb 27, 2008 OU-COM teams up with state board on ethics training [OU-COM] In collaboration with the State Medical Board of Ohio, the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine launched the Partners in Professionalism Series 2007-08. This partnership -- the first of its kind in Ohio -- aims to better prepare students for the professional and ethical expectations they will face as physicians. Full Story...   Sought-after voting bloc Student writer Michelle Davey caught up with dozens of students at Baker University Center in recent days to gauge their interest in the coming primary and general elections. Full Story...   Survey to assess recreation services Ohio University's Division of Campus Recreation will participate in a nationwide survey of university recreational services as part of its ongoing effort to assess the effectiveness of its programs. Full Story...   Feb 28, 2008 'Mountain Stage' returns Monday The WOUB Radio Network and Performing Arts Series will welcome back an old friend on Monday as Mountain Stage returns to Ohio University's Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium. Full Story...   March offers plenty to do As another quarter comes to a close, unwind by enjoying some of the many events happening before spring break. Full Story...   Not your average ballgame Inspired by the Oscar-nominated documentary "Murderball," which features world-class quadriplegic rugby players as they prepare for the 2004 Summer Paralympics, Ohio University's School of Physical Therapy is sponsoring a wheelchair rugby tournament Saturday to benefit the state's only quadriplegic rugby team. Full Story...   School of Music serves up variety March is Music in Our Schools Month, and the School of Music is kicking off three weeks packed with group performances this Friday. Seven of the school's nine ensembles will offer performances before March 15. Full Story...   Feb 29, 2008 FOX taps OHIO for national newscasts FOX News Channel has announced plans to broadcast live from Ohio University's Athens campus Tuesday and Wednesday to keep tabs on Ohio's primary election. The focus: the youth vote as seen through the eyes of our students. Full Story...   Student view: (Michelle) Obama for prez When the Clinton and Obama campaigns lined up Thursday visits to the Athens campus by Chelsea Clinton and Michelle Obama, <i>Outlook</i> asked student writers Laura Yates and Breanne Smith to share first-person accounts of the visits. Full Story...   Student view: Former first kid impressive When the Clinton and Obama campaigns lined up Thursday visits to the Athens campus by Chelsea Clinton and Michelle Obama, <i>Outlook</i> asked student writers Laura Yates and Breanne Smith to share first-person accounts of the visits. Full Story... January 2008 Archives Jan 4, 2008 Panel develops proposal for presidential evaluations An ad hoc committee of the Board of Trustees charged with revising the board's procedures for evaluating the university president finalized its work Thursday. Full Story...   Jan 7, 2008 Outlook unveils refreshed look The <i>Outlook</i> news and information site comes to readers with a refreshed look as winter quarter gets under way. Full Story...   Outlook's winter break in review As winter classes begin, Outlook offers this quick recap of what happened at Ohio University during the winter intersession. Take a look at the people, events, developments and announcements that made headlines since the end of November. Full Story...   Russ College remembers namesake Dolores H. Russ Dolores H. Russ, treasured friend and longtime benefactor of the university and the Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ College of Engineering and Technology, died New Year's Day. She and her husband, the late Fritz Russ, were a lifelong team that dedicated their lives to engineering education. Full Story...   University names dean of libraries Ohio University has named Scott Seaman dean of libraries, effective April 1. Seaman currently is associate director of administrative services for Norlin Library at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Full Story...   Jan 8, 2008 Alumnus returns to lead Kennedy Museum The College of Fine Arts announces the appointment of Ohio University alumnus Edward Pauley as the new director of the Kennedy Museum of Art, effective Feb. 4. Full Story...   January packed with possibilities Ward off the winter chill this month by attending some of the many events kicking off the new year and new quarter. Full Story...   Sustainability project lands $50,000 grant The recently established Sugar Bush Foundation has provided $50,000 to aid in the implementation of a new initiative designed to reduce energy costs and usage in residential properties serving Ohio University students. Full Story...   Jan 9, 2008 English professor returns from Fulbright assignment Sharing benefits everyone. This fundamental life lesson taught in kindergarten classrooms everywhere is the principle behind Amritjit Singh's recent six-week stay in Graz, Austria, as a Fulbright senior specialist. Full Story...   Writing institute's impact felt across the region The OUAWP Summer Institute is an intensive four-week session in which teachers throughout the region can earn graduate credit while working on their own writing -- both personal and professional -- and researching, studying and sharing effective ways to teach writing. Seats in the program are limited, and applications for the 2008 Summer Institute are due by Jan. 22. Full Story...   Jan 10, 2008 Baker Center design earns grand-prize honors <i>Learning By Design</i> -- an annual guide to architectural services and achievements for educational facilities -- has awarded Baker Center grand-prize honors in its 2008 Education Facilities Design Award contest. Full Story...   Study examines how physicians screen for obesity [Perspectives] Obesity is a rising epidemic across America, and the problem is especially acute in Appalachian Ohio. Erin Jenks, an Ohio University dietetics major, used funding from the Provost's Undergraduate Research Fund to study Appalachian doctors' treatment of the condition. Full Story...   When understanding comes first Under the direction of OUPD Lt. Steve Noftz and David Malawista, the local Crisis Intervention Team has trained 107 law enforcement officers from 19 area departments since 2003. The university hosted a reunion of program participants Wednesday. Full Story...   Jan 11, 2008 A very special art auction The College of Education will host an Art Extravaganza and Silent Auction from 6 to 8 p.m. next Thursday in the first-floor gallery of McCracken Hall. Full Story...   Mass notification system test successful Testing of an outdoor emergency alert system for the Athens campus concluded Thursday. The test will be helpful in implementing such a system this spring, university safety officials say. Full Story...   Jan 14, 2008 Difficult Dialogues hosts forums on religion The Difficult Dialogues project at Ohio University will launch a series of forums this week intended to educate the university and Athens communities on a wide array of religious beliefs. The forums, to be held throughout winter quarter, will explore Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism, Christianity, Judaism and atheism. Full Story...   New lab focuses on the science of food [Research News] Ohio University food scientist Rob Brannan is testing palates as part of his research on the viability of adding antioxidants to foods to increase their shelf life and nutritional profile. Full Story...   Two students charged in betting operation Two Ohio University students were charged today with running a sports betting operation during fall 2007. Full Story...   Jan 15, 2008 Brennan accepts position in Buffalo Executive Director of University Communications and Marketing Joe Brennan today announced he is leaving Ohio University for a position at his alma mater. Full Story...   Faculty Senate discusses planning initiatives Discussions regarding strategic planning initiatives, including updates on the University System of Ohio and the Five-Year Academic Action Plan, dominated Monday's Faculty Senate meeting. Full Story...   Former Globetrotter shares tips for fans Grab a seat cushion, Harlem Globetrotter fans! Fans watching these leaping lords of basketball Wednesday night at the Convocation Center will be laughing so hard they might fall out of their seats, says Bacari Alexander, former Globetrotter and assistant coach of the Ohio men's basketball team. Tickets are still available. Full Story...   Panel to examine regional campuses' future With more than six decades of experience behind them, Ohio University's regional campuses have started the new calendar year by preparing for the next stage of growth. Full Story...   Regional campuses past and present Regional campuses originally developed in the shifting higher education landscape that resulted from President Franklin D. Roosevelt's approval of the GI Bill in 1944. That brought more than 2 million World War II veterans -- many of them first-generation students who otherwise could not have attended college -- onto the country's campuses. Full Story...   T. Rex had teen pregnancies [Research News] Dinosaurs had pregnancies as early as age 8, far before they reached their maximum adult size, a new study by Andrew Lee, a postdoctoral student in the College of Osteopathic Medicine, finds. Full Story...   Jan 16, 2008 Committee reviews redrafted strategic plan Executive Vice President and Provost Kathy Krendl and Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Bill Decatur will present a progress report on the university's evolving strategic plan this morning to members of two recently merged committees that have played a key role in the planning process. Full Story...   Faculty to pilot new version of Blackboard The Office of Information Technology's Center for Academic Technology will work with selected faculty this quarter to prepare for a pilot test of Blackboard 7.3 in the spring. Pilot participants will use the newest version of the e-learning software in their classes to work out any bugs in the system before the upgrade expands universitywide in fall 2008. Full Story...   Juniper Music Festival offers rare treat Thursday's Juniper Music Festival in Templeton-Blackburn Memorial Auditorium offers an innovative multimedia program featuring music that transcends the traditional classical concert. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. Full Story...   Redrafted plan reflects 'tremendous coming together' The latest version of a five-year plan to shape the university's future made its debut Wednesday to two committees instrumental in the process. Markedly changed from earlier versions, the new iteration provides objectives ranked by importance, a funding strategy that veers away from budget cuts and a reasonably timed rollout plan. Full Story...   Jan 17, 2008 A holiday of service and celebration Many Ohio University students will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday by serving their communities and celebrating the empowerment advocated by its namesake. Take a look at the day's lineup of opportunities. Full Story...   Grad students score experience While the Harlem Globetrotters dazzled a Convocation Center crowd Wednesday night with jaw-dropping trick shots, elaborate passes and a 77-66 win over longtime rivals, 32 Ohio University graduate students working hard behind the scenes get credit for the fact that the evening was a slam-dunk. Full Story...   Kennedy showcases faculty artwork The work of nearly 30 artists is on display in Ohio University's Biennial School of Art Faculty Exhibit at the Kennedy Museum of Art. The exhibition runs through March 16. Full Story...   Ohio Athletics raises $1.4 million in gifts Ohio Athletics has announced a major new fund-raising initiative, the Ohio Athletics Operational Endowment Campaign. With a $2.5 million goal, the initiative will build a foundation of endowment support that is more than 1,856 times the current level. In support of this campaign, Ohio Athletics already has raised $1.4 million. Full Story...   Jan 18, 2008 Air Force ROTC cadets honored Ohio University's Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps had the second-highest number of cadet awards among 144 detachments at a recent commanders' conference in Atlanta, with three cadets receiving individual recognition. Full Story...   Engineering professors named fellows Two Ohio University engineering professors have been named fellows of major professional organizations in their respective fields. Full Story...   Figuring Motion Visiting Artist Terry Rosenberg has found a way to merge dance and painting. His Figuring Motion exhibition is now on display in the Ohio University Art Gallery and he will present a three-day symposium to demonstrate his technique to the public. Full Story...   President McDavis speaks at Admin. Senate President Roderick J. McDavis was a featured guest at the January Administrative Senate on Thursday, where he provided some updates on several university initiatives. Full Story...   Jan 22, 2008 From a legal perspective: John Burns Ohio University's longtime Office of Legal Affairs Director John Burns retired Jan. 1 after more than 38 years of service, longer than any other university lawyer in the state. Burns recently sat down with <i>Outlook</i> writer Mary Reed to discuss his long tenure. Full Story...   Ready, set, conserve Students are trying to conserve water and energy for Ohio University's Residence Challenge, which kicked off Sunday, Jan. 20. The competition is open to residents of all active halls and the grand prize is a free trip to Cedar Point. Full Story...   WOUB Radio plans one-day campaign For the first time in its history, WOUB Radio will host a one-day membership campaign. Thursday, Jan. 31, will be known as "One-Day Thursday," as WOUB will take pledges from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m., trying to reach its goal of 500 pledges in those 13 hours. Full Story...   What climate change means to Africa [Research News] For most Americans, dealing with climate change is an inconvenience. For the people of East Africa, however, global warming has drastic and more immediate consequences, changing livelihoods, economies and even gender dynamics in families, according to Ohio University researchers Edna Wangui and Tom Smucker. Full Story...   Jan 23, 2008 Cleanup continues after Stocker pipe bursts Cleanup is continuing today after the holiday weekend's frigid temperatures caused a fire sprinkler line in the attic of Ohio University's Stocker Center to freeze and burst. Full Story...   Survey to explore on-demand air service With help from a $50,000 grant from the federal Small Community Air Service Development Program, Gordon K. Bush Ohio University Airport is researching a better approach on its own runway. Full Story...   Jan 24, 2008 New staffer trades wings for wheels Amazingly, Joe Adams is about to reduce his commute to work by nearly 3,000 miles. Within the next three months, Ohio University's new director of environmental health and safety will leave behind a job in Oakland, Calif., that he has commuted to monthly from Nelsonville, Ohio, since November 2006. Full Story...   Ready, set, recycle! There's nothing like a competition with 375 other schools to encourage folks to drop those pop bottles in the bin marked "Plastic" not "Trash." That's the idea behind RecycleMania, a nationwide conservation challenge that was conceptualized at Ohio University in 2001 and begins Sunday. Full Story...   Students' paper lands national award A person's gender does not affect his or her perception of sexual harassment, according to a recent study by four Ohio University-Eastern students. An academic paper detailing the results of the study recently won top honors at the National Communication Association's conference in Chicago. Full Story...   Jan 25, 2008 OU-C child care center marks first anniversary For the past year, 320 children in Chillicothe have embarked on college life at a young age. That's the number of youngsters served by the Ross County/Ohio University-Chillicothe Child Development and Family Service Center that opened on the Chillicothe campus last January. Full Story...   Shipping a little piece of home In its four years, Copeland Cares has provided more than 100 care packages to students, employees and alumni in uniform. Through Feb. 28, the program is collecting the names of Bobcats who would benefit from care packages that will be shipped in March. Full Story...   Jan 28, 2008 Geographer James Fonseca explores Ohio's small cities [Research News] From Cincinnati and Springfield to Akron and Cleveland, 81 percent of Ohioans live in metropolitan areas. But that doesn't necessarily mean that the rest of the Buckeye state is whiling its days away on bucolic farms, says geographer James Fonseca. Full Story...   Partnership could create new health care facility Ohio University is exploring a partnership that could significantly improve student health care services, create a more efficient operation, enhance opportunities for medical students and increase health care options for those working at the university and in the wider community. Full Story...   Jan 29, 2008 Faculty member earns NSF CAREER grant Ohio University faculty member Glen Jackson has received a $562,000 CAREER grant from the National Science Foundation to develop a handheld chemical detection device and to educate high school and college students about forensic science. Full Story...   Producers sold on university's Sales Centre With a rapidly changing global economy, how will America keep up? Excellence in sales, according to "The New Selling of America," a documentary that features Ohio University's Ralph and Luci Schey Sales Centre. Full Story...   Jan 30, 2008 A conversation beyond the classroom The Difficult Dialogues project hosts its second forum aimed at engaging students, faculty and community members in conversations about religion Thursday. Titled "Meeting the Hindus, Jains and Sikhs Among Us," the forum is set for 7 p.m. in Baker University Center 205. Full Story...   February offers more than wintry weather Winter is no time to hibernate -- at least not at Ohio University. Take a look at some of the many events that might help you beat the winter blues. Full Story...   The show will go on This year's Oscar Night in Athens fundraiser for the Athens International Film + Video Festival will look a little different than last year, but guests will enjoy the same fanfare, food and prizes of previous events. Hosted by the Friends of the Festival, the Feb. 24 event begins at 6 p.m. at the Athena Theater in uptown Athens. Full Story...   Jan 31, 2008 'The state of our university is strong' Ohio University President Roderick J. McDavis gave an overview of impressive accomplishments -- including two substantial private gifts -- and highlighted where the university is headed during his State of the University Address this afternoon. Full Story...   Latest Stocker gift totals $5 million The Ohio University Foundation recently received $5 million from Beth Stocker's estate. The culmination of more than 50 years of philanthropy, the gift brings total giving from Beth Stocker and her husband, the late C. Paul Stocker, to $31.9 million. Full Story...   State cuts preserve higher-ed priorities Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland today announced a series of cost-cutting measures to address a projected budget shortfall of $733 million to $1.9 billion. However, higher education budget initiatives, which Strickland has designated a top priority, were largely spared. Full Story...   University marks Black History Month February is Black History Month, and Ohio University will host a wide variety of events to celebrate the rich history of people of African descent and the contributions they have made to the United States and the world. Take a look at some of the featured events. Full Story... April 2008 Archives Apr 1, 2008 OU-COM launches first international surgery rotation [OU-COM] The College of Osteopathic Medicine offers its first international surgery rotation this fall: a two-week clinical immersion in La Ceiba, Honduras. In November, Assistant Professor of Surgery David Drozek will lead the first team of third and fourth-year OU-COM students to La Ceiba's Hospital Suizo -- a trip he's been planning since he joined the college more than a year ago. Full Story...   Scholars dream of rebuilding Afghanistan Seven students in the Russ College of Engineering and Technology are already faculty members at Kabul University and Kabul Polytechnic University. They are here gaining knowledge to help rebuild their war-torn country through the Afghan Merit Scholar Program. Full Story...   University to conduct cash collection audit In an effort to ensure the proper handing of public funds across the university, the Internal Audit department has initiated a universitywide cash collection audit at the request of the Ohio University Board of Trustees Audit Committee. Full Story...   Apr 2, 2008 Earth Week looks at environmental justice Ohio University's Earth Week 2008 events will focus on the topic of environmental justice. They are part of a national lineup of activities highlighting critical issues facing the planet and efforts to address them. Full Story...   In memoriam: Marc Kidby The Ohio University community is grieving the loss of Marc Kidby, an administrative associate in the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. Full Story...   Kopchick earns top veterans group award AMVETS has awarded Goll-Ohio Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biology John J. Kopchick a Silver Helmet Award, considered the most prestigious award given by veterans organizations. Full Story...   Apr 3, 2008 BPC endorses students' general fee plan The university's Budget Planning Council has endorsed a proposal from the General Fee Advisory Committee outlining a new plan for allocating general fees next academic year. Full Story...   Finding truth in truth-and-reconciliation This year's Baker Peace Conference, which opens tonight and continues Friday in Baker University Center, will address the question of the healing process left in the wake of war by hosting discussions surrounding recent truth-and-reconciliation commissions working in Eastern Europe, Africa and Latin American countries. Full Story...   Getting ready for the big day This year, students have a new event to help them prepare for commencement and beyond. Ohio University Graduation Fair 2008: Countdown to Commencement is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 16 in Baker University Center Ballroom. Full Story...   Soul of Athens wins major NPPA award The School of Visual Communication's Soul of Athens Web site has won Best Use of the Web in the National Press Photographers Association 2008 Best of Photojournalism Web sites division. Judging for the contest's Photo Editing division is now under way at Ohio University. Full Story...   Apr 4, 2008 2008 Baker Peace Conference [video] Foreign Affairs Analyst Steven Stoltenberg delivered the keynote address for this year's Baker Peace Conference. Watch an excerpt as he spoke on the conference topic, "Making Peace, Ensuring Justice: Truth and Reconciliation Commissions in Comparative Perspective." Full Story...   Dale Tampke accepts position in Texas Assistant Provost for Undergraduate Retention Dale Tampke has accepted the position of director of the Program for Academic Readiness at the University of North Texas. His last day on campus is April 11. Full Story...   Russ College students at WERC Nine Russ College of Engineering and Technology students depart Friday to compete in the annual WERC Competition at New Mexico State University for cash awards of up to $2,500 and -- perhaps more importantly -- real-world experience and networking opportunities with sought-after employers. Full Story...   Apr 7, 2008 Coming through for the community Students living in Ohio University residence halls set out winter quarter to help stock Athens County food banks. The response was overwhelming -- nearly $3,300 in cash, 64 boxes of food and some 2,600 non-perishable food items. Full Story...   University to test flood notification system On Tuesday, Ohio University's offices of Environmental Health and Safety, Facilities Management and Information Technology will test a new notification procedure that the university would launch in the event of threatened flooding. The process will consist of telephone and e-mail alerts. Full Story...   Wichita State's Schaus to head Ohio Athletics President Roderick J. McDavis today announced that a seasoned athletics director with a winning reputation, Wichita State's Jim Schaus, will become Ohio University's new director of athletics. Full Story...   You be the judge ... at Expo 2008 Wednesday is the last day to register as a judge or student participant in the 2008 Research and Creative Activity Expo. The seventh annual showcase of Ohio University's undergraduate, graduate, medical and post-doctoral student research is set for Thursday, May 15, at the Convocation Center. Full Story...   Apr 9, 2008 Couple contributes $50,000 for ARC The Russ College of Engineering and Technology recently received a $50,000 charitable gift to support the university's new Academic & Research Center (ARC). Full Story...   Melting pot medicine Mark Orbe teaches "Professional Development in Cultural Competency" for the College of Osteopathic Medicine. The rigorous seminar teaches participants to critically examine their cultural assumptions and biases, learn communication principles and practice negotiating patients' culturally based beliefs about medical care. Full Story...   Trustees ready to review plan's first year A draft of the first year of Ohio University's Five Year Vision Ohio Implementation Plan, complete with approaches for measuring progress and assigning accountability, is ready for presentation to the Board of Trustees this month. Full Story...   Apr 10, 2008 $10 can open schoolhouse doors for two The cost of a $10 dinner in Athens next week can help two AIDS orphans in Kenya -- some 8,000 miles away -- purchase their required school uniforms and open the door to an education. Full Story...   In the spirit of sakura Saturday marked Ohio University's sixth annual Sakura Festival, an event honoring the spirit of the blossoms seen on the trees that line the Hocking River on South Green. Hiroyuki Oshita, adviser to the Japanese Student Association, which organizes the festival, explained the celebration's significance. Full Story...   Apr 11, 2008 Earth Week events help all to get involved Ohio University's Earth Week 2008 kicks off its schedule of events Saturday with hiking and trail maintenance along Sunday Creek, a "pull" of the invasive garlic mustard plant and a tour of Ohio University's Ecohouse. This year's activities, which run through April 22, focus on the topic of environmental justice. Full Story...   OU-COM, graduate ceremony speakers named Ohio University has announced the speakers for this spring's College of Osteopathic Medicine and graduate commencement ceremonies. Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner will speak at the College of Osteopathic Medicine ceremony on Saturday, June 7. Julie Owens, the 2007 Outstanding Graduate Faculty Award winner, will address master's and doctoral degree candidates at the graduate ceremony on Friday, June 13. Full Story...   SI's Peter King to address 2008 graduates This June, thousands of seniors will be welcomed into the proud alliance of people who call Ohio University their alma mater by one of their own. Renowned journalist, author and alumnus Peter King will speak at the undergraduate commencement ceremonies on Saturday, June 14, at the Convocation Center. Full Story...   Text message alert sign-up streamlined When the university began offering text messaging for faculty and staff winter quarter, it did so through an updated registration system that is accessible 24-7. Now, the Office of Information Technology has moved all previously registered students into the same system and is encouraging anyone who has not signed up to do so. Full Story...   Apr 14, 2008 African health research, efforts in spotlight Edna Adan Ismail, who donated her United Nations pension and other personal assets to build the Edna Adan Maternity Hospital, is the keynote speaker at next week's African Health Summit, organized by Ohio University's Institute for the African Child. This is the second year for the summit, titled "Campus and Community Together." Full Story...   Earth Week 08: Behind the scenes Earth Week is now celebrating its second annual installment at Ohio University, and with it comes my second annual feeling of unease about the risks inherent in designating one brief portion of the year as worthy of Earth appreciation. We all know we cannot limit our commitment to sustainability to a 10-day observance. Full Story...   Earth Week tip from the Office of Sustainability Throughout Earth Week, the Office of Sustainability will provide daily suggestions for incorporating hassle-free, environment-friendly actions into your regular routine. Full Story...   Faculty Senate meets tonight Faculty Senate will hold its first meeting of spring quarter at 7:10 p.m. today in Walter Hall 235. Full Story...   Save the dates! Mark your calendars now with the just-announced dates of Ohio University's 2008-09 family weekends and Homecoming celebration. Full Story...   The wedding story [Perspectives] Historian Katherine Jellison examines the 20th century birth, rise, and endurance of the traditional American wedding for her new book "It's Our Day: America's Love Affair with the White Wedding, 1945-2005." Full Story...   University leadership supports BPC motion University leadership has endorsed a Budget Planning Council motion that calls for delaying some fiscal year 2009 investments until sources and amounts of revenues are solidified. Full Story...   Apr 15, 2008 Don't love opera? Try 'Comedy Tonight' Ohio University's School of Music is challenging Southeast Ohio's perceptions of opera. The school's Opera Theater ensemble will perform "Comedy Tonight," which comprises three one-act operas, at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium. Full Story...   Faculty Senate considers four resolutions Faculty Senate members listened to a detailed report about health benefits, heard first readings of four resolutions and welcomed the chair of the Board of Trustees at their meeting Monday night. Full Story...   Helping the habitat, one yank at a time Professor of Environmental and Plant Biology Phil Cantino has been organizing pulls of the dangerously invasive garlic-mustard plant for more than 10 years. For the next three weekends, garlic-mustard pulls will be held at various publicly owned natural areas, and all you need to do to participate is show up. Full Story...   McClure School program earns top award The Master of Communication Technology and Policy Graduate Program in the J. Warren McClure School of Information and Telecommunication Systems -- known for its triple focus on technology, policy and strategic management -- recently was singled out for a Program of Excellence Award from the International Telecommunications Education and Research Association. Full Story...   Seniors prepare for busy final weeks After four Homecomings, three fest-filled spring quarters, hundreds of new friends and more than 200 hours in class, Senior Class Council President Lynn Walsh shares her thoughts and some useful information for seniors as graduation approaches. Full Story...   Apr 16, 2008 Acclaimed author returns to OU-C Donald Ray Pollock came to Ohio University-Chillicothe as an adult student, earning a bachelor's degree in English while he was in his 30s. He returns to campus this Friday as a published author who will read from his works and speak about his new book, "Knockemstiff," a collection of Midwestern-gothic short stories set in Southern Ohio. Full Story...   Composting system to be online this fall Ohio University is well on its way to establishing the first full-scale composting project at an Ohio college or university and believed to be the largest in-vessel system at any college in the nation. Full Story...   Film fest to screen record number of flicks The 2008 Athens International Film + Video Festival will screen more than 200 films and videos during its 35th annual observance April 25 to May 1. Full Story...   Lancaster alliance produces GROW Project Frank Denney likes to make things grow. Now he has a job doing just that, thanks to a collaboration involving Ohio University-Lancaster, Fairfield County Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities/Fairfield Industries and Allen's Lancaster Greenhouse. Full Story...   Apr 17, 2008 Bringing Earth Week into the classroom Students in classes ranging from geography to computer-assisted reporting had the chance to interact with nationally recognized authors Erik Reece and Jeff Goodell, Ohio University's Earth Week keynote speakers, and learn how various fields relate to the week's theme of environmental justice. Full Story...   Fidler to assist with strategic initiatives Executive Vice President and Provost Kathy Krendl has named Ann Fidler interim associate provost for strategic initiatives, a one-year appointment designed to ensure Ohio University continues its progress in implementing Vision Ohio and integrating with the University System of Ohio. Also, David Descutner's appointment as interim executive vice provost has been extended an additional year. Full Story...   Newsroom to be dedicated in Ailes' honor The Roger E. Ailes Newsroom in the Scripps College of Communication will be dedicated at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 22. Located on the third floor of the Radio-Television Communication Building, the newsroom will be named in honor of FOX News Chairman and CEO Roger E. Ailes, a 1962 graduate of Ohio University whose contribution made it possible. Full Story...   Apr 18, 2008 Board votes to extend McDavis' contract The Ohio University Board of Trustees voted unanimously Friday to negotiate a new five-year contract for President Roderick J. McDavis. The new contract would run from July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2013. Full Story...   Kate shows off the Ecohouse [video] Take a peek inside Ohio University's Ecohouse, a model for sustainable living that serves as a student residence and a learning center. Full Story...   Ohio ups its recycling cred Ohio University can add "excellence in recycling" to its resume based on its finish in several categories during the recent RecycleMania competition. In all, the Athens campus generated nearly 400,000 pounds of recyclables during the 10-week contest. Full Story...   Trustees endorse Vision OHIO's first year The Ohio University Board of Trustees voted unanimously Friday to extend the president's contract and to endorse the first year of the Vision OHIO Implementation Plan. They also gave direction for completing the fiscal year 2009 budget. Full Story...   Trustees oppose delaying investments An Ohio University Board of Trustees committee Thursday opposed key portions of a Budget Planning Council recommendation to delay some fiscal year 2009 budget expenditures, favoring investments in strategic initiatives. Full Story...   Apr 21, 2008 A Q&A as accreditation visit approaches Ohio University is a participant in North Central's Academic Quality Improvement Program. With a visit from the accreditation agency coming this week, <i>Outlook</i> interviewed Martin Tuck, associate provost for academic affairs, to learn more about the AQIP program, what this visit entails and how the university community can participate. Full Story...   A struggle for our most basic resource Julia Marino, a master's student in the School of Visual Communication, traveled to east Africa with the Common Language Project to document that continent's battle with water scarcity. She agreed to write an essay for <i>Outlook</i> as part of its Earth Week coverage. Full Story...   Detroit superintendent shares perspective Detroit Public Schools Superintendent Connie Calloway visited the Athens campus late last week, meeting with students, faculty and staff in the College of Education and the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs. Full Story...   Finding inspiration in Taiwan Dale Albanese, a 2007 graduate of Ohio University, agreed to write this essay for <i>Outlook</i> as part of its Earth Week coverage. A Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship took him to Taiwan where he quickly became impressed with the country's sustainability practices. Full Story...   Lizard hunting styles impact locomotion [Research News] A research team led by doctoral student Eric McElroy tracked 18 different species of lizards as they walked or ran in order to understand how their foraging styles impact their biomechanics. The study was featured in the April 1 edition of the <i>Journal of Experimental Biology</i>. Full Story...   Peppered with questions Students kept the questions coming for much longer than the time allotted following Edna Adan Ismail's keynote address at Friday's African Health Summit on the Athens campus. And Ismail, former foreign minister and minister of family welfare and social development for the Republic of Somaliland, didn't seem to mind. Full Story...   Apr 22, 2008 Eastern campus professor emeritus honored Ohio University's Eastern Ohio alumni chapter has chosen Martins Ferry resident John H. Bisbocci, associate professor emeritus of chemistry, as the 2008 Austin C. Furbee Award honoree in recognition of his dedication and contribution to the university and community. Full Story...   Three Goldwaters, one honorable mention With four-year institutions limited to four nominations for the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship, Ohio University couldn't have fared much better. Three nominees earned the scholarship and the fourth earned honorable mention. Full Story...   Wins for land and limbs [video] For Brian McCarthy, spending the weekend in mud up to his knees may turn out to be the ultimate win-win situation. He will have helped save a cherished American tree and reclaim ravaged mine land. Full Story...   Apr 23, 2008 <i>New York Times</i> reporters take the Farfel Two <i>New York Times</i> reporters have earned the 2007 Ursula and Gilbert Farfel Prize for Excellence in Investigative Reporting for a series that exposed China's use of a deadly toxin that found its way around the world. Full Story...   Avoiding financial heartache Pay your debt. Save money. Invest. Sounds like hounding you might hear from parents. Tuesday night students had the opportunity to learn exactly why Mom and Dad might know best at the Financial Literacy Student Seminar. Full Story...   Six earn NOAA Hollings Scholarships Six Ohio University students recently earned 2008 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Ernest F. Hollings Scholarships, two more than all previous years' recipients combined. Full Story...   University remembers Jody Phillips Ohio University alumna Joan "Jody" Galbreath Phillips, who described her appointment to her alma mater's Board of Trustees in the tumultuous 1970s as both an honor and an obligation, died Monday in Columbus. She was 83. Full Story...   Apr 24, 2008 Ailes on success: 'It's within you' Success comes from within. That's what FOX News Chairman and CEO Roger Ailes, a 1962 alumnus of Ohio University's radio-television program, told Scripps College of Communication students Wednesday: Be your best self, work hard and be happy. Success will follow.<br><i>Photographer: Joshua Armstrong</i> Full Story...   Concert to tell the true story of Africa The Ohio University African Ensemble, under Zelma Badu-Younge's and Paschal Yao Younge's direction, will present the dance drama "AZA! Gathering Footprints Lost in the Sands of Time: The Story of Africa" at 8 p.m. Saturday at Templeton Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium. Full Story...   Giving back is adding up Every week is volunteer week at Ohio University as students give of themselves through the Office of Campus Life's Community Service Project of the Week. This year, National Volunteer Week runs from April 26 to May 2 and the entire university community is invited to join in. Full Story...   University dedicates Ailes Newsroom The Roger E. Ailes Newsroom, located on the third floor of the Radio-Television Communication Building, was dedicated on Tuesday and named in honor of Ailes, a 1962 graduate of Ohio University who donated the major portion of funds for the state-of-the-art newsroom. Full Story...   Apr 25, 2008 Five receive Fulbright teaching assistantships Five Ohio University students have earned prestigious Fulbright teaching assistantships for 2008. Four Ohio University winners will travel to Germany and the fifth will head to South Korea. Full Story...   Take a tour of 'Our First Family's Home' Starting this month, <i>Outlook</i> will feature a monthly column showcasing recent titles published by Ohio University Press. The largest university press in Ohio, the press publishes 50 books annually on a variety of topics. These books carry the Ohio University name into the world, receiving national and international attention from leading scholarly journals, prominent review media and prestigious award competitions. Full Story...   Tree planting makes Zanesville one in 100 On Thursday an American Liberty elm, named after the liberty tree of the 1700s, set down roots on the Ohio University-Zanesville campus green at a public ceremony to commemorate Zanesville's designation as one of the Elm Research Institute's 100 Liberty Tree Memorial towns. Fittingly, the elm settled into its new home just a day before Arbor Day. Full Story...   University announces Baker awards The Baker Fund Awards, totaling $49,701, will support the research, scholarship and creative activity of eight faculty members working on six projects. From music and art to geological sciences, the award-winning projects covered a broad range of topics, encapsulating the diverse passions of the Ohio University faculty. Full Story...   Apr 28, 2008 Andre Gribou: Music man [Perspectives] As a pianist, band member, composer, teacher, husband and father, Professor of Music Andre Gribou says music permeates many aspects of his life. And he wouldn't have it any other way. Full Story...   Baker Center nets international design award The thousands of students, faculty, staff, alumni, visitors and perspective students who daily utilize Baker University Center may be testament enough to its impact on campus life. In case they’re not, the awards help, too. Full Story...   Conference focus: advanced-energy opportunities [Voinovich School] On April 24, 2008, researchers and business leaders joined forces to discuss ways to further energy-related research in Ohio and the nation.The second annual University Clean Energy Alliance of Ohio (UCEAO) workshop and conference focused on identifying opportunities for universities to work with the business community to solve problems related to advanced energy. Full Story...   Life-saving discussion Tony Petitti surely would have felt pride at the ceremony on the Athens County courthouse steps Friday morning, when Athens Mayor Paul Wiehl recognized Petitti's daughter, Ohio University student Maranda Saling, for her work promoting organ and tissue donations. Full Story...   Mather is ACPA's Outstanding Graduate Mentor When you are doing what you love, recognition is just an extra. Just ask Pete Mather, an assistant professor in Ohio University's College Student Personnel program. Full Story...   Researcher gets nearly $1 million grant The state of Ohio's Third Frontier program for research and economic development has awarded an Ohio University professor $972,992 for alternative energy work on hydrogen production, ammonia fuel cells and wastewater remediation. Full Story...   Apr 29, 2008 Crawley resigns, accepts position at Boston College [ohiobobcats.com] After two groundbreaking seasons as head coach of the Ohio women's basketball team, Sylvia Crawley has resigned and accepted the same position at Boston College of the Atlantic Coast Conference. She will assume duties immediately. Full Story...   Grant signals green light for green cause The greening of the curriculum on campus received another green light with recent news of an Ohio Environmental Education Fund grant for $49,500. The grant from the Ohio EPA will fuel Ohio University's Kanawha Environmental Education Project (KEEP) for the next two academic years. Full Story...   Modeling Seniors-to-Sophomores Four Ohio University regional campuses will be frontrunners in the state's new Seniors-to-Sophomores program thanks to an Early Adopter Grant. The Chillicothe, Eastern, Lancaster and Southern campuses are partners with schools in their counties that were awarded the maximum $100,000 grants, which the Board of Regents announced Friday. Full Story...   Opening eyes to Islam Ohio University's African Studies and Southeast Asian Studies National Resource Centers have been awarded a joint two-year Social Science Research Council grant to draw attention to reform and progress in the contemporary Muslim world, particularly in Africa and Southeast Asia. Full Story...   Two land government-sponsored awards Two Ohio University students have landed highly competitive awards from U.S. government-sponsored programs that provide scholarships and fellowships for individuals pursuing degrees in sought-after fields. Full Story...   Apr 30, 2008 Hicks honoree discusses school funding Kern Alexander, An educator whose research led a coalition to challenge the constitutionality of Ohio's approach to public school funding, spoke Tuesday to College of Education faculty, staff and students. Full Story...   National scholarships recognize service Two more Ohio University students have received major nationally competitive awards, this time for their active commitment to community service. Full Story...   Students, faculty to shine at Kennedy Center The Ohio University Wind Ensemble performs Monday at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Director of Bands John Climer conducted as John Schlabach, professor of trumpet, rehearsed with the ensemble last week for his role as a featured soloist.<br> <i>Photographer: Kevin Ridell</i> Full Story... March 2008 Archives Mar 3, 2008 FOX puts students on a national stage Nationally recognized polling expert Frank Luntz will be part of the FOX News Channel's FOX & Friends team broadcasting live from Baker University Center Tuesday and Wednesday. Full Story...   New novel explores world of female impersonators [Research News] Professor of modern languages Daniel Torres explores the long tradition of female impersonators in the Caribbean in his latest novel, "Conversaciones con Aurelia." The sequel to "Moriras si da una primavera" was published in his native Spanish in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic this academic year. Full Story...   Politically savvy students taking sides You can hardly walk across campus or turn on the news without being reminded that Ohio's primary election is not only imminent, but increasingly important on the national scene. And Meredith Tucker and Zach Noble are among a growing number of Ohio students who are stepping up and reaching out to support their chosen contenders. Full Story...   Southeast Asian Studies celebrates 40 years Ohio University will mark its 40-year history in Southeast Asia with a conference -- 40 Years of Engagement with Southeast Asia -- this Friday and Saturday on the Athens campus. The conference will celebrate Ohio University's national prominence in the field of Southeast Asian Studies and recognize contributors to the program's growth and success. Full Story...   Tourney raises awareness - and $3,200 Teams of Ohio University students, faculty and staff squared off Saturday against the Buckeye Blitz, Ohio's only wheelchair rugby team during "Four-Play," a pay-to-play fundraiser presented by the School of Physical Therapy Class of 2008. Full Story...   University submits lease proposal to state Ohio University today will submit a revised agreement to the Ohio Department of Administrative Services that would allow a retirement community to lease university land on Stimson Avenue. Nonprofit developer National Church Residencies will build and maintain the facility, Traditions at Ohio University, if the lease is approved and the developer agrees to the final terms. Full Story...   Mar 4, 2008 Election night watch party aimed at students FOX and The Palestra.com -- an online news source aimed at college students -- are hoping to draw an evening crowd to Baker Center as well. The pair will host a student-oriented election watch party beginning at 5 p.m. today. Full Story...   Election offers up experience Whether they're helping to produce a local television show or a national Web publication, Ohio University students are gaining hands-on experience during this year's presidential campaigns. Full Story...   No debate: National TV exposure a blast Forensics Team members squared off for debates that aired live this morning in front of a million FOX & Friends viewers. The program will broadcast live from Baker Center again Wednesday as part of its coverage of the Ohio primary election. Full Story...   Mar 5, 2008 Modern dance takes stage Winter Dance Concert 2008 puts the hard work of dance students and faculty on display this weekend. The annual concert features performances at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Elizabeth Baker Theater in Kantner Hall. Full Story...   Students turn out and tune in Planned by FOX and ThePalestra.com, Tuesday night's election watch party in Baker drew hundreds of students from all along the political spectrum. Full Story...   Topic? Politics. Experts? Our students. Are you ready to meet your new political pundits? They're the Ohio University student focus groups that stole the show on "FOX & Friends" this morning during a live taping that brought anchor Alisyn Camerota and pollster Frank Luntz to Baker University Center. Full Story...   Mar 6, 2008 Bayless named ASME fellow David J. Bayless, Loehr Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the Russ College of Engineering and Technology and director of the Ohio Coal Research Center, has been named a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineering for his efforts to improve power generation efficiency and remediate air pollution. Full Story...   Bromley fire resolved quickly without injuries A small fire at Bromley Hall on Wednesday afternoon resolved safely, thanks to the building's fire suppression system and the quick response time of the Athens Fire Department. Full Story...   Pride, exposure and learning experiences Ohio University students were in the national spotlight when 'FOX & Friends' broadcast from Baker University Center during its coverage of the state's presidential primary. The list of benefits keeps growing. Full Story...   Regional events honor women's history Honoring the accomplishments and contributions of women, Ohio University's regional campuses in Chillicothe, Eastern and Lancaster are hosting events during March in conjunction with National Women's History Month Full Story...   Mar 7, 2008 Ohio University-led COFS proposal funded An Ohio University-led proposal aimed at positioning the state as a national leader in the emerging field of bioinformatics is among seven to earn funding in the first round of the new Choose Ohio First Scholarship Program. Full Story...   University names director of shared services Mark K. Hopton has been named the Ohio University's first director of shared services and will begin work March 17. Full Story...   Mar 9, 2008 Ohio University Police investigating early morning incident The Ohio University Police Department is investigating a report that came in early Sunday of a random gunshot fired near a campus residence hall. Police are asking anyone with information to come forward. Full Story...   Mar 10, 2008 Malaysia donates $1 million for Razak Chair President Roderick J. McDavis today announced The Ohio University Foundation has received $1 million from the government of Malaysia to support the Tun Abdul Razak Chair in Southeast Asian Studies. The Division of University Advancement will work to raise funds to match this gift. Full Story...   Students don't fear privacy loss on Facebook [Research News] Bernhard Debatin, an associate professor of journalism who specializes in online media and media ethics, launched a study last year to explore privacy issues associated with Facebook. The findings? Many college students still don't do enough to protect their privacy online -- and they aren't losing much sleep over it. Full Story...   Mar 11, 2008 How OHIO pulled <i>this</i> off From FOX News and presidential campaign visits to Ani DeFranco and high school basketball, Ohio University had a very busy week. <i>Outlook</i> let numbers speak about some of the events that university staffers worked hard -- and successfully -- to pull off. Full Story...   Senate hears enrollment, budget updates Faculty Senate heard updates on subjects ranging from enrollment numbers to budget planning at its Monday night meeting, at which it also passed two resolutions. Full Story...   Mar 12, 2008 A new use for 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' This summer, secondary school teachers from all over Ohio will have the opportunity to make a trip to Ohio University for an institute about the controversial novel, "Uncle Tom's Cabin." The program, slated for July 6-11, is funded by the university's Charles J. Ping Institute for the Teaching of the Humanities and the Ohio Humanities Council. Full Story...   Ohio football releases 2008 slate [ohiobobcats.com] Three MAC games on ESPN's family of networks highlight Ohio's 2008 football schedule that was released by the Mid-American Conference office Tuesday afternoon. The first home game will be played Saturday, Sept. 13 vs. Central Michigan. Full Story...   Mar 13, 2008 Campus extends United Appeal deadline Ohio University's Athens campus 2008 United Appeal campaign has been extended to March 31 to give members of the campus community the opportunity to participate in the drive that benefits 13 local nonprofit organizations. Full Story...   Research, program funding tops $71 million Ohio University's external funding for research and sponsored programs climbed from $57.2 million to $71.6 million during fiscal year 2007. The figure includes a major award for economic development and gains in funding for science and engineering research. Full Story...   Mar 14, 2008 A glimpse into Southeast Asia A new traveling photo exhibit, "PERSPECTIVES: Visions of Southeast Asia," featuring images by Ohio University students, faculty and staff is on display on the first floor of Alden Library through March. The exhibit will be displayed in other local venues much of spring quarter before returning to Alden Library for International Week, slated for May 12-17. Full Story...   Campus audience sold on documentary A roar of applause erupted in Baker Ballroom Thursday night when the documentary "The New Selling of America" first cut to Ohio University. A sneak-preview of the documentary aired for an audience comprising students, support team members and other guests invested in the university's Sales Centre. Full Story...   Revisions streamline policy review process Ohio University now has a more streamlined and organized policy review process, thanks to recently approved changes to -- what else? -- a university policy. Full Story...   Teaching old shoes new tricks A group of Ohio University students is hoping that before you toss out those shoes that are out of season or out of style, you consider giving them a second life. Full Story...   Mar 17, 2008 A feast for Irish eyes Folks interested in venturing into their Irish roots on this St. Patrick's Day can merely step into Alden Library for a peek at the Book of Kells. According to art historian Charles Buchanan, who acquired a high-quality copy of the book for Ohio University, the Book of Kells is one of the finest examples of illuminated manuscripts in existence. Full Story...   Poll: More view government as secretive Three-quarters of Americans consider the federal government secretive, and nearly nine in 10 say a candidate's position on open government is important to them in deciding whom to vote for in a presidential or congressional race. That's the finding of a national survey of 1,012 randomly selected adults by Ohio University's Scripps Survey Research Center. Full Story...   Research, graduate college post filled Rathindra Bose has been named Ohio University's new vice president for research and creative activity and dean of the graduate college. He will begin work July 1. Full Story...   Students turn off 3.6 million lights - sort of Picture 3,622,240 standard lightbulbs. Know how much electricity they consume in an hour? 272 megawatts. Now erase that. This year, that's what students on the Athens campus did by conserving energy as part of the Office of Sustainability's Residence Challenge. Full Story...   Theis named Ohio head volleyball coach [ohiobobcats.com] Ohio Director of Athletics Kirby Hocutt announced Monday morning that Ryan Theis will become the next Ohio volleyball head coach. Theis comes to Ohio with a high-powered offensive attack and a reputation as an excellent recruiter. Full Story...   Mar 18, 2008 Joint medical facility proposal sharpened A proposed medical facility that would house Student Health and Counseling Services and University Medical Associates took another step forward Monday when an Ohio University Board of Trustees committee met to review the draft financial forecast and business plan. Full Story...   Mar 20, 2008 Baker Peace Conference set for April 3-4 Ohio University's 2008 Baker Peace Conference, "Making Peace, Ensuring Justice: Truth and Reconciliation Commissions in Comparative Perspective," will take place April 3-4 on the Athens campus. Full Story...   First-year debaters win national championship [Communication] Six first-year members of the Ohio University Forensics Speech and Debate Team beat out those from 40 other teams to win the Novice National Forensics Championship held at the University of West Florida. In its 26th year, the tournament sponsors a national competition for those students in their first year of collegiate forensics. Full Story...   GRID Lab relocating to Scott Quad The Game Research and Immersive Design (GRID) Lab will move from 5 on Court to a location in Scott Quad near the Scripps Howard Multimedia Lab. The move will allow faculty, administrators and students to access campus resources and further the GRID Lab's mission to conduct serious game research and design. Full Story...   United Appeal: This time it's personal Ohio University is a longtime partner with United Appeal for Athens County. As the March 31 deadline for this year's United Appeal campaign approaches, read one donor's personal account. Full Story...   Mar 27, 2008 Green energy events unite area leaders Ohio University hosted the area's first-ever green energy summit March 25. The event brought together entrepreneurs and government officials interested in cleaner, more sustainable forms of energy production and manufacturing. Full Story...   Mar 31, 2008 April springs campus back into action There are a variety of ways to brighten your schedule in April as Ohio University's busy spring quarter kicks off. Full Story...   The Little Tramp, revisited [Perspectives] British actor Charlie Chaplin was an essential part of the development of Hollywood. While film scholars have thoroughly studied the comedy legend, Lisa Stein, an assistant professor of English at Ohio University-Zanesville, is taking a closer look at his writing. Full Story...   USO plan meshes well with Vision OHIO Ohio Board of Regents Chancellor Eric Fingerhut today presented to Gov. Ted Strickland and the state legislature a much-anticipated strategic plan for higher education in Ohio. Overall, the plan has many elements that resonate with Ohio University's vision. Full Story... 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