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Saturday, November 7, 2009
November 2009 Archives

Nov 6, 2009
Faculty member named Surgery Mentor of the Year [OU-COM]
The national Student Osteopathic Surgical Association recognized OHIO surgeon David Drozek, as Surgery Mentor of the Year. Drozek is an assistant professor of specialty medicine at the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Full Story...
 
Watson named Distinguished Osteopathic Surgeon [OU-COM]
Keith Watson received the 2009 Distinguished Osteopathic Surgeon award from the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons. The award is presented annually to an ACOS member to recognize outstanding accomplishments and leadership as a surgeon, educator or researcher.  Full Story...
 
Nov 5, 2009
Athens author's memoir makes national news [OU Press]
The big news in October at Ohio University Press came from a memoir written by a local author, John Thorndike. "The Last of His Mind: A Year in the Shadow of Alzheimer's," Thorndike's fourth book, is a compelling story about a son taking care of his father during his final year of life. Full Story...
 
Expanded Horizons: Laying the foundation
History doctoral student Joe Venosa traveled to the United Kingdom this summer to conduct archival research about British colonial rule in Eritrea, Africa. The aspiring professor's hands-on research was made possible by a Student Enhancement Award.
Photographer: Kevin Riddell
 Full Story...
 
Grants available for Women’s Health Week programming [OU-COM]
Community organizations and agencies in 21 Southeastern Ohio counties are eligible to receive between $500 and $1,300 to plan and conduct conferences, workshops, health fairs and other events to promote the second annual Ohio Women’s Health Week, scheduled for May 1-15, 2010.  Full Story...
 
Journalism school launches iPhone application [Communication]
The E.W. Scripps School of Journalism has released the first iPhone application for a school or department of journalism education. The free iPhone app, called "JSchool," is intended to make information about the school's activities more widely available. Full Story...
 
PeopleSoft production servers arrive on site [OIT]
While the Rufus Initiative team works with faculty, staff and students to refine the basic look and feel of Ohio University's PeopleSoft implementation, OIT staff are preparing the hardware that will host that system. Full Story...
 
Nov 4, 2009
'Trailerpark' makes its Hollywood debut
Nearly five months after its premiere at Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium on Ohio University's Athens campus, the feature film "Trailerpark" made its Hollywood debut Thursday night. The film, based on a series of short stories by Russell Banks, was developed and filmed as part of a unique, two-quarter advanced video projects course. Full Story...
 
Fine Arts Notebook: Performances abound
This week's notebook takes a look at highly anticipated end-of-quarter performances. The School of Music's Opera Scenes examines aspects of love Nov. 13. The Fall Senior Dance Concert puts student talent on display Nov. 5-7. Full Story...
 
Flu Facts: How to handle coughs and sneezes
In light of the H1N1 pandemic, it pays to be mindful of how you, and those around you, cough and sneeze. This video offers tips that may increase your chances of staying healthy during a potentially deadly flu outbreak. Full Story...
 
New HR Web site lists volunteer opportunities in Athens County
The Office of Human Resources, in an effort to give faculty, administrators and staff easier access to not-for-profit volunteer opportunities in Athens County, has recently created a listing on the Human Resources Web site. Full Story...
 
Nov 3, 2009
OHIO publications receive regional honors
Two Ohio University publications, Perspectives and Ohio Today magazines, were honored in this year's Pride of CASE V Awards program. The awards competition is sponsored by the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). Full Story...
 
President holds office hours Wednesday
President Roderick J. McDavis will hold the final office hours of fall quarter from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4. No appointments are necessary - stop by Cutler Hall 108 during this time to sign up for a 10-minute chat with the president. Full Story...
 
Nov 2, 2009
Cherokee storyteller to visit campus Nov. 10
Lloyd Arneach, a Cherokee author and storyteller, will perform at 7 p.m. Nov. 10 in the Baker University Center Theatre Lounge.  Full Story...
 
Local artist to host campus reception on Friday
Athens-area artist Mamerto Tindongan will host a campus reception for his exhibit "Wood Shaping Me" from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 6, in the Baker University Center Multicultural Center Art Gallery. The free exhibit will run through Nov. 20.  Full Story...
 
OHIO launches 2009-2010 academic marketing campaign
Ohio University's 2009-2010 academic marketing campaign is under way with a goal of continuing the university's strategic enrollment growth at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Full Story...
 
Nov 1, 2009
Field hockey clinches share of MAC Championship [ohiobobcats.com]
OHIO field hockey emerged victorious in a hard-fought game Sunday against Miami, beating the visiting RedHawks 1-0. The win was the Bobcats' seventh consecutive Mid-American Conference victory, and gives them the first seed in the upcoming conference tournament. Full Story...