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... October 2009 Archives Oct 30, 2009 New toolkit takes novel approach to diabetes care Ohio University Nursing Professor Sharon Denham developed an online diabetes toolkit titled 'Diabetes: A Family Matter." She also will host a workshop Nov. 4 to train area healthcare professionals on how to educate their communities about managing diabetes. Full Story...   United Appeal fundraiser is in full swing One month into the annual pledge drive, Ohio University is well on its way to helping United Appeal reach its goal of $85,000 with $28,610 as of Oct. 22. Full Story...   Oct 29, 2009 Civil Rights activist Angela Davis to speak on campus Angela Davis, noted author, civil rights activist and feminist, will speak at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, in Templeton-Blackburn Memorial Auditorium. The event is part of the Ohio University Department of African American Studies 40th Anniversary celebration. Full Story...   Expanded horizons: Returning to her roots Natalie Kruse started taking classes at Ohio University when she was just 11 years old. At the age of 25, the new assistant professor in the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs spent her summer in the United Kingdom researching sustainability of biofuels. Full Story...   First-year retention rates increase for second year in a row For the second year in a row, more freshmen have returned to campus for their sophomore year -- 81.5 percent returned this year, up from 80.4 percent in the 2008-09 school year.  Full Story...   Kwanzaa founder to speak on campus Nov. 4 Ohio University is hosting its annual Kwanzaa celebration on Wednesday, Nov. 4. Maulana Karenga, the holiday's founder and professor of Africana Studies at California State University-Long Beach, will speak at 7:30 p.m. in the Baker University Center Theatre. Full Story...   Marching 110 receives state proclamation The Marching 110 received a state proclamation in recognition of its upcoming New Year's Day appearance in the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif.  Full Story...   OHIO "adopted" by Arizona elementary class Pamela Whitaker's classroom at Prince Elementary School in Tucson, Ariz., is no longer called the "computer lab." It is now referred to as the OHIO Bobcats Technology/21st Century Skills Lab thanks to the "No Excuses University Network," a program that aims to instill an expectation to attend college in young students. Full Story...   OHIO top administrator to depart Ohio University Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration William Decatur has been selected as the next Executive Vice President for the Rhode Island School of Design. He will depart in January 2010. Full Story...   OUPD determines no threat at Copeland The Ohio University Police Department responded to a call this morning reporting an individual carrying a firearm into Copeland Hall. The building was evacuated as a precaution, but it has been determined that there was no threat. Full Story...   Offer suggestions for the next Common Reader As the Common Experience Project featuring Zakes Mda's "Cion" begins its second year, the Common Reader Committee is planning for the future. All members of the campus community are invited to submit suggestions for a theme and texts for the project's 2010-2012 cycle. Full Story...   Oct 28, 2009 Bob Wren Stadium lights removed Following the removal of defective light poles, areas surrounding Bob Wren Stadium have reopened to the public. A recent inspection -- prompted by an alert from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission -- found structural cracks in all six of the stadium's light poles. Full Story...   Cause of Oct. 27 network outage investigated [OIT] Network engineers continue to analyze log files and system configurations in an effort to identify the cause of a university-wide data network outage between 8:49 pm and 12:40 am on Oct. 27.  Full Story...   Fine Arts Notebook: Halloween and balloons! This week's Fine Arts Notebook features visiting artists the Rubber Tree Quartet, who will perform a public concert at 4 p.m. Friday and the annual Hallowpalooza musical event at 7:30 p.m. Friday in Memorial Auditorium. Full Story...   Flu Facts: Vaccines Both the seasonal and H1N1 vaccines are expected to be available during fall 2009. Here are some details about distribution on campus. Full Story...   Governor names OHIO as energy, environment 'center of excellence' [Research News] Gov. Ted Strickland announced today that Ohio University has been named a Center of Excellence in Energy and the Environment. The designation recognizes the institution's state and national reputation for energy and pollution research, as well as its potential to create jobs in the field. Full Story...   Oct 27, 2009 OHIO welcomes YAMATO: The Drummers Of Japan Ohio University's Performing Arts Series welcomes YAMATO: The drummers of Japan at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28 in the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium. Full Story...   President's memo outlines budget-planning process In a memo to the university community Monday, President Roderick J. McDavis detailed the budgetary challenges the university faces in the upcoming fiscal year and laid out a timeline for the institution's strategic budget process. Full Story...   Strickland announces $100,000 grant to Voinovich School for energy projects Gov. Ted Strickland announced on Monday a $100,000 grant for energy efficiency and renewable energy services work at Ohio University's Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs.  Full Story...   Oct 26, 2009 Art Extravaganza returns The College of Education will host its Third Annual Art Extravaganza Silent Auction beginning at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, in the McCracken Hall Gallery. The featured art is by students from Morgan County's South Elementary School. Full Story...   OHIO Alumni Association 150th: The celebration continues This year, the Ohio University Alumni Association is commemorating its 150th anniversary as part of a year-long celebration of the association's rich history. Full Story...   Public forum will collect input on campus sustainability plan The Ohio University President's Advisory Council for Sustainability Planning will host an open forum Nov. 3 to solicit input on the goals of the university's Comprehensive Sustainability Plan, scheduled to be completed by July 2011. Full Story...   University ready for Halloween weekend Safety continues to be the priority for Ohio University staff members, volunteers and police officers who participate in Halloween weekend activities in Athens.  Full Story...   Oct 22, 2009 219 classified employees honored for years of service At Tuesday's Classified Service Awards ceremony, 219 Ohio University employees were recognized for their service to the university. Two, Terry James and Robert Watkins, received special recognition as they will reach the 40-year milestone this academic year.  Full Story...   Drug-Free Work Week means workplace safety This week is Drug-Free Work Week and Human Resources is highlighting Ohio University's commitment to keeping the workplace safe.  Full Story...   Expanded Horizons: Calling the shots Ohio University student Greg Allensworth officiated for the 2009 U.S. Open Tennis Championship, held Aug. 31-Sept. 13 in New York. Full Story...   Faculty advisory group sees SIS replacement [OIT] Class rosters, teaching schedules and student advisee lists all were on the agenda as members of the university's Faculty Technology Advisory Group took their first look at PeopleSoft's Faculty Center interface. Full Story...   Nanoscientists' work could lead to next generation of transistors [Research News] Sergio Ulloa, professor of physics and astronomy, and graduate student Anh Tuan Ngo are working toward a building a smaller transistor. Their research provided theoretical modeling for a recent experiment that was the first to successfully control an electron's spin using purely electrical fields and was recently published in the journal Nature Nanotechnology. Full Story...   OHIO to host Ohio Academic Advising Association seminar [Education] Ohio University will host the Ohio Academic Advising Association (OHAAA) Fall Regional Seminar Friday, Nov. 6, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Preregister by Oct. 23. Full Story...   Oct 21, 2009 Area youth fill Baker Center for Energy Days This week Baker University Center may have hosted more elementary students than college students as Athens City Schools' third- through sixth-grade students swarmed the building for the Office of Sustainability's Energy Days. Full Story...   Flu Facts: Is the H1N1 flu vaccine safe? In this video, Athens City-County Health Commissioner James Gaskell explains the difference between H1N1 and the seasonal flu, including who is most at risk and when. In addition, he offers assurances that the H1N1 flu vaccine is safe. Full Story...   High-achieving international students bring the world to Athens This academic year, Athens is home to 92 international students who won nationally competitive academic awards in their home countries and chose to study at Ohio University. They will be recognized at an international sponsored student reception Friday. Full Story...   University to hold H1N1 vaccine clinic Ohio University will hold its first 2009 H1N1 vaccination clinic for priority group* members of Ohio University students, faculty, staff and dependents from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1, at Nelson Dining Hall. Full Story...   Oct 20, 2009 NIH grants $221,250 to OU-COM ischemic stroke research [OU-COM] Yang Li, M.D. (equiv.), Ph.D., associate professor of biomedical sciences, was recently awarded $221,250 from the National Institutes of Health to continue his research on “Elevated zinc in ischemia and reperfusion.”  Full Story...   Third round of flu shots offered to high-risk employee groups Ohio University benefits-eligible employees and faculty members who have taken early retirement in high-risk groups are eligible to get the seasonal flu shot at Hudson Health Center this week. Full Story...   Oct 19, 2009 'Ohio University in the Media' report available University Communications and Marketing has released the third quarter media coverage report "Ohio University in the Media." The report focuses on July 1 to Sept. 30 of this year. Full Story...   Awards gala recognizes outstanding alumni The Ohio University Alumni Association recognized its 2009 alumni award recipients at the annual Alumni Awards Gala on Friday.  Full Story...   Bobcat spirit Ohio University and mascot Rufus welcomed students, alumni and friends to the Athens campus Oct. 16-18 for the annual Homecoming celebration. See a photo slide show of the weekend's festivities.  Full Story...   Common Reading Project events kick off Oct. 21 The Cion Fall Festival of Events kicks off Oct. 21 with the first of three activities based around this year's common reading for incoming students -- "Cion," a novel by the OHIO English department's own professor of creative writing, Zakes Mda. Full Story...   Faculty Commons to offer course design studio [OIT] The Faculty Commons currently is accepting applications for an intensive Course Design Studio to be conducted from Dec. 7-11. All interested faculty are encouraged to apply by Oct. 30. Full Story...   Ohio University hosts ARC conference on new energy jobs Ohio University and Gov. Ted Strickland are hosting the multi-state Appalachian Regional Commission conference titled "New Energy. New Jobs. New Opportunities for Appalachia," Oct. 26-28 at Baker University Center. Strickland chose Ohio University as the conference site. Full Story...   Star watch On Saturday, Oct. 24, from 8 until 11 p.m., members of the Ohio University community are invited to join astronomy faculty and students to observe the moon, Jupiter and other celestial objects at the College Gate. Small telescopes will be available for viewing. Full Story...   Students welcome Mom and Dad The fall color and beauty of Emeriti Park await visitors for the school year's first Parents Weekend. Running Oct. 23-25, the weekend is jam-packed with fun and new activities to engage both students and their parents. Full Story...   WOUB Radio celebrates 60 years [WOUB] The WOUB Radio Network celebrated its 60th anniversary during the university's Homecoming weekend Oct. 16-17. In 1949, WOUB-FM became the first FM college station in Ohio after the Federal Communications Commission granted a license for a signal broadcasted at 10 watts on 91.3 FM. Full Story...   Oct 16, 2009 'A Timeline of Campus Maps 1799-2009' opens Oct. 23 An exhibit titled "The Evolution of Campus: A Timeline of Campus Maps 1799-2009" will open from 2 to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23 on the first floor of The Ridges Building 19.  Full Story...   Great Job: September Classified Employee of the Month Connie Garrett Q&A with Connie Garrett, employee benefits specialist in University Human Resources and September's Classified Employee of the Month. Full Story...   Provost returns to Lancaster campus Provost Pam Benoit visited the Ohio University-Lancaster last week, her second stop on a fall-quarter tour of OHIO's regional campuses.  Full Story...   Oct 15, 2009 Distinguished Professor lived full life Ohio University Distinguished Professor emeritus of English literature Roma King passed away in August at the age of 94, but he left an indelible mark on the literary world.  Full Story...   Expanded Horizons: Field research in India This spring, Assistant Professor of Anthropology Haley Duschinski received an Ohio University Baker Award, allowing her to continue field research studying the Kashmir conflict in India. The award supported two months of ethnographic fieldwork in Kashmir during the summer. Full Story...   History presents 32nd annual Costa Lecture Oct. 15 The History Department is proud to present the 32nd Annual Costa Lecture at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15, in Baker University Center 240-242. History professor and MacArthur Fellow Jay Rubenstein, from the University of Tennesse-Knoxville, will present "The First Crusade and the End of Time."  Full Story...   OHIO contingent contributes at Quarters to Semesters Summit As higher education institutions across Ohio prepare to fully transition to semesters by 2012, about 400 faculty and staff from 24 institutions gathered Wednesday at Wright State University in Dayton for a Quarters to Semesters Summit. Nine representatives of Ohio University's Q2S group were at the event. Full Story...   Ohio University avionics leader receives top honor Richard H. McFarland, director emeritus of the Avionics Engineering Center and professor emeritus of electrical engineering, received the President's Citation of Merit Award from the Air Traffic Controllers Association. The award recognizes his more than 40 years of research and development in aircraft navigation and landing systems that have promoted air travel safety and dependability worldwide. Full Story...   Oct 14, 2009 CatMail conversion complete, Exchange coming soon [OIT] The university's move to the Microsoft-hosted CatMail for undergraduates and alumni now is complete. Graduate students, faculty and staff will remain on Oak for the time being while OIT configures and tests a new, locally hosted Microsoft Exchange environment.  Full Story...   College successfully completes accreditation visit [Education] Today, the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education's (NCATE) Board of Examiners told the College of Education that it met the standards in all six areas that were reviewed. The official accreditation decision from the NCATE Unit Accreditation Board is expected in April 2010. Full Story...   Flu Facts: How do you know if you have H1N1? This edition of the weekly "Flu Facts" series examines the tell-tale symptoms of H1N1 Influenza A. Full Story...   Recycling efforts include Homecoming floats [video] Once destined for the landfill, OHIO's Homecoming floats are deconstructed immediately following the parade and the materials are reused and recycled whenever possible. Full Story...   Oct 13, 2009 Diversity Exchange to encourage action The Ohio University Office of Diversity, Access, and Equity will host "The Diversity Exchange: Knowledge, Understanding & Action" at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, in Baker University Center Ballroom. The event is free and open to the public. Full Story...   Oct 12, 2009 Classified employees to be honored for service on Oct. 20 Ohio University's Classified Senate will host its annual service awards ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, at Nelson Commons.  Full Story...   Faculty needed for Blackboard 9 pilot [OIT] In preparation for a university-wide roll out of Blackboard 9 in 2010, OIT is seeking faculty to help pilot the new version during winter quarter. Faculty interested in applying should visit the Blackboard 9 pilot recruiting site before Oct. 16. Full Story...   First class of pre-nursing students begins coursework The Athens campus welcomed its first class of pre-nursing students this fall, which will go on to become the bachelor of science in nursing Class of 2013.  Full Story...   Ohio University Foundation announces 1804 Fund awards This year, the Ohio University Foundation has awarded $270,442 to 17 new research and education initiatives from the 1804 Fund. Projects that promote research and scholarly activities, multidisciplinary work and innovations in graduate education were selected. Full Story...   Professional development courses offered online Hundreds of online professional development courses are made available to OHIO employees through Lifelong and Distance Learning, in partnership with ed2go. Full Story...   Think globally, act locally for World Food Day The Center for International Studies invites the Ohio University and Athens communities to think globally and act locally with the third installment of the International Studies Forum, presenting a lecture in conjunction with a food drive for World Food Day.  Full Story...   Oct 10, 2009 Bacterial meningitis case on the Athens campus University officials confirmed a case of bacterial meningitis on the Athens campus. Charles "Charlie" Wulf, a first year student, was transported Friday afternoon to a Columbus hospital and is reported to be showing signs of improvement in his condition.  Full Story...   Oct 9, 2009 $3.5 million for local children's health and wellness network [OU-COM] A community-university health partnership received one of 12 grants awarded nationally to promote the health and wellness of children eight years old and younger. The local funding will benefit more than 11,000 children living in Athens, Hocking, Vinton and Meigs Counties. Full Story...   Outlook e-mail schedule reduced Beginning Monday, Oct. 12, the Outlook e-mail will be distributed to faculty and staff twice each week on Mondays and Thursdays.  Full Story...   Athletic Director's letter describes role of athletics As the university's budget becomes tighter and fiscal responsibility becomes more important, Ohio University Director of Athletics Jim Schaus has posted an open letter on the Athletics Web site that explains the important role of athletics within a major public university. Full Story...   Basketball debuts Hardwood Hysteria Oct. 16 [ohiobobcats.com] The Ohio men's and women's basketball teams will hold their first annual “Hardwood Hysteria” Friday, October 16, at the Convocation Center in what will be the first day of practice for both programs. "Hardwood Hysteria" will be open to the public with free admission to all fans. The event will begin approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of the Ohio-Toledo volleyball match, which is scheduled for 7 p.m.  Full Story...   New endowed sociology professorship names first recipients Tom Vander Ven and Deborah Thorne, both associate professors in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, have been selected to be the first recipients of the Eric A. Wagner Professorship. Full Story...   OHIO hosts second international conference on perpetual pavement The university's Ohio Research Institute for Transportation and the Environment (ORITE), part of the Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ College of Engineering and Technology, hosted the International Conference on Perpetual Pavement 2009 last week in Columbus, Ohio.  Full Story...   President congratulates Nobel winner In a memo to the university community Thursday, President Roderick J. McDavis congratulated Ohio University alumnus Venkatraman "Venki" Ramakrishnan for receiving the 2009 Nobel Prize in Chemistry related to his work on the function of ribosomes.  Full Story...   Summer study trips expand students' learning horizons [HHS] From kayaking in coastal North Carolina to observing Olympic athletes and coaches in Colorado Springs to exploring designer fabrics in China, Ohio University students in the College of Health and Human Services traveled all over the world this summer in pursuit of unique learning experiences. Full Story...   Witmer presents next Science Cafe, appears on National Geographic Channel [OU-COM] World-renowned paleontologist Lawrence Witmer will present "Fleshing Out Dinosaur Evolution" at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, as part of the university's Science Cafe series in the Front Room. In addition, Over the next week, five National Geographic Channel programs will feature interviews with Witmer. Full Story...   Writers Harvest aims to break hunger's hold The annual Writers Harvest benefit reading returns to Ohio University at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 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 8, 2009 African Studies director honored by Somali president Ohio University Director of African Studies Steve Howard was honored Wednesday with the President's Award from the president of Somalia. Watch a clip of the award presentation. Full Story...   Athens Police Department issues crime alert for armed robbery near campus The Athens Police Department issued a crime alert on Wednesday after an armed man robbed the Cold Stone Creamery on Court Street earlier in the day. According to the report, a man entered the ice cream store at approximately 10:40 a.m. and demanded money from an employee while brandishing a gun. After he received the money, the suspect walked through the alley at the rear of the Athens City Building holding a small, burlap sack containing the stolen money.  Full Story...   Oct 7, 2009 5K Run to Empower returns Oct. 10 Runners from across the state will unite in Athens on Saturday for the Second Annual 5K Run to Empower, with proceeds to benefit the Empower Campaign, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating AIDS orphans and vulnerable children in Uganda, Africa.  Full Story...   Alumnus receives Nobel Prize in Chemistry [Ohio Today] Ohio University alumnus Venkatraman "Venki" Ramakrishnan, Ph.D. '76, has received a 2009 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work on the function of ribosomes. Ramakrishnan shares the prize with Thomas A. Steitz of Yale University and Ada E. Yonath of the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel. Full Story...   Executives visit campus for Scripps Day [Communication] Nine E.W. Scripps Company executives from throughout the state and the country visited classes and conducted resume critiques and mock interviews with students in the Scripps College of Communication at Ohio University on Monday, Oct. 5, during the fourth annual Scripps Day. Full Story...   Fine Arts Notebook: Once-in-a-lifetime performances Two historic performances happen Oct. 12. One, "The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later," is a compelling and groundbreaking epilogue to the original play, which was performed here in 2004. The other, Iraqi oud musician Rahim Alhaj's lecture and concert, features Middle Eastern musical tradition. Full Story...   Flu Facts: What to do if you get sick According to White House advisers, the H1N1 virus may hospitalize 1.8 million patients in the U.S this year. This video offers tips that may increase your chances of staying healthy or decrease your chances of spreading sickness.  Full Story...   President's memo discusses potential impact of state budget Ohio University President Roderick J. McDavis issued a memo Tuesday to inform students, faculty and staff of possible changes to the state budget and their potential impact on the university. Full Story...   Time to come home Ohio University Homecoming is almost here and so are the alumni and sporting events that go along with this exciting, busy weekend. The Marching 110 is again getting ready for a full slate of performances during Homecoming weekend, Oct. 16 through 18. Full Story...   Oct 6, 2009 Lecture series to explore 'what's working for kids in Africa' The Institute for the African Child at Ohio University is celebrating its 10th anniversary by hosting an interdisciplinary lecture series titled "What's Working for Kids in Africa: A Discussion of Best Practices." The series opens Oct. 9. Full Story...   OUPD arrests suspect in weekend robbery The Ohio University Police Department arrested Nicholas Dowler of Athens on Monday for aggravated robbery. He is one of two men who allegedly were involved in the robbery of an Ohio University female student on Saturday morning. Full Story...   Oct 5, 2009 Fair brings students face-to-face with opportunity Career Services will be holding the annual Fall Career and Internship Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6, in the Baker University Center Ballroom. Representatives from AT&T, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, and the Ohio Department of Transportation are only a few of the 73 employers participating.  Full Story...   Journalism student receives Liggett Stashower Scholarship Chelsea Toy, an Ohio University senior journalism major in the Honors Tutorial College, is one of two recipients of the 2009 David L. Stashower Visionary Scholarships in Communications.  Full Story...   Latest campus crime statistics released The Ohio University Police Department is crediting tougher sanctions and increased education efforts for the significant drops in total alcohol and drug violations in the residence halls in 2008 in the latest Clery Act Compliance Report.  Full Story...   Provost kicks off regional campus visits As part of her university listening tour, Executive Vice President and Provost Pam Benoit met faculty and staff at Ohio University-Southern last week. The visit was her first stop on a fall quarter tour of OHIO's regional campuses.  Full Story...   Oct 2, 2009 Chubu University president to visit The president of Ohio University's sister school in Japan, Chubu University, will be on campus Oct. 5-7 to meet with Ohio University administrators, professors and students.  Full Story...   Dean addresses accreditation questions [Education] In an open letter to the college's students, Dean Renee Middleton sheds light on the NCATE accreditation process. Full Story...   NextGen Network upgrade begins [OIT] On Thursday, October 1, OIT network crews hit the ground - and tunnels - for the start of Ohio University's NextGen network upgrade. Full Story...   Solar tour features OHIO's solar-powered composter Athens and the Ohio University campus are participating this weekend in the seventh annual Ohio Solar Tour, sponsored by Green Energy Ohio and American Solar Energy Society.  Full Story...   Strategic priorities to drive future decisions Discussions about strategic priorities and planning dominated the Ohio University Board of Trustees meeting on Friday.  Full Story...   Oct 1, 2009 Connecting students with careers [video] The Office of Career Services hosts its annual Fall Career Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 6, providing an opportunity for students to find internships and jobs. But that's just one service Career Services provides for students and alumni. Full Story...   Fellowships to focus on African languages, continent Sixteen Ohio University graduate students with an interest in the study of Africa have the prestigious Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) fellowship for the 2009-2010 academic year, made possible by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.  Full Story...   H1N1 confirmed at Ohio University On Friday, Sept. 25, Hudson Health Center sent a specimen from a student who tested positive for Influenza A for H1N1 testing. The results of that test, which were received today, were positive. Individual health care providers as well as the Ohio Department of Health determine when to perform these tests on individuals who have influenza-like illness (ILI). Full Story...   Policy on rehiring retired employees updated Changes to Ohio University policy 40.037, which outlines the criteria for rehiring retired administrative and classified employees, were recently approved. Full Story... September 2009 Archives Sep 30, 2009 Flu Facts: The life of the virus Studies have shown that the influenza virus can survive on surfaces -- and infect a person -- for up to eight hours. Individuals infected with seasonal and H1N1 flu shed virus and may be able to infect others from one day before getting sick to five to seven days after. Full Story...   Glidden Visiting Professor begins in the spring Olga Januškevičienė, a Lithuanian professor and researcher, will join the Department of Mathematics beginning in spring 2010 as the Robert and Rene Glidden Visiting Professor.  Full Story...   Greeks taking H1N1 precautions With the H1N1 Influenza A virus becoming a growing concern on college campuses across the nation, Greek organizations are taking extra precautions to prevent the type of outbreak that has temporarily closed several universities across the nation. Full Story...   Seminars to help faculty transition to semesters As Ohio University prepares to move from quarters to semesters in 2012, the Center for Teaching and Learning is moving to help in that transition. Faculty and instructors can share their ideas and at a series of Q2S seminars. Full Story...   Team of university testers approves Rufus Initiative basic setup [OIT] OHIO is one step closer to a new Student Information System (SIS). In six sessions held during August and September, 138 representatives from across the university helped validate the way PeopleSoft will process student biographic and demographic data as well as how the system will store the university's academic structure.  Full Story...   Sep 28, 2009 'Science cafe' lecture series spotlights faculty studies [Research News] To increase undergraduate student interest in research, Ohio University scientist Sarah Wyatt has launched a new series of "science cafes" this fall that will spotlight faculty studies on topics ranging from alternative energy and dinosaurs to social anxiety. The series opens Sept. 30. Full Story...   History professors to host forums, conference A new forum developed by two Ohio University assistant history professors is aimed at giving students a better understanding of our nation's history and the civilization from which it emerged. The George Washington Forum will feature three forums and a conference, all free and open to the public.  Full Story...   Nominations sought for 2010 Distinguished Professor Nominations are now being accepted to recognize outstanding tenured faculty with the title of Distinguished Professor. The deadline for 2010 nominations is April 9, 2010. Full Story...   Sep 25, 2009 Board of Trustees to meet on Athens campus The Ohio University Board of Trustees will meet Thursday and Friday, Oct. 1-2, 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...   Bolstering the fourth estate OHIO faculty members Mary Rogus and Vibert Cambridge have been working to improve journalism practices in Guyana as part of a three-year, $300,000 United States Agency for International Development grant. Full Story...   Expanded Horizons: A Cinderella story This past summer, senior education major Matt Johnson, seen here, served as music director for a new play, "Cinderella: A Hip-Hop Fairy Tale," which was performed by the Columbus Children's Theatre. Johnson wrote the script, lyrics and music for the play, which had a sold-out run. Full Story...   Ohio University Class of 2013 leads to record enrollment Despite a recession gripping Ohio and the nation, enrollment is up at Ohio University across the board, and the quality of students remains high. The Ohio University Class of 2013 has more than 4,075 members, an increase of approximately 2.5 percent over last year. Full Story...   Sep 24, 2009 Alumnus named Broadcaster of the Year [Ohio Today] Broadcasting & Cable has named OHIO alumnus Perry Sook, the chairman, president and chief executive officer of Nexstar Broadcasting Group as the 2009 Broadcaster of the Year. Full Story...   Kennedy to host reception for acclaimed artist tonight The Kennedy Museum of Art at Ohio University is the site of an opening reception from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight to welcome internationally known artist Mark Dion, an installation artist who examines the ways in which dominant ideologies and public institutions shape our understanding of history, knowledge and the natural world.  Full Story...   Sep 23, 2009 Flu Facts: Focus on hand-washing We often take washing our hands for granted, but this simple act is the first line of defense against sickness, including H1N1 and seasonal influenza. This video offers tips that may improve your hand-washing technique and your chances of staying healthy. Full Story...   New sexual assault guidelines in place Last spring, Ohio University adopted new sexual assault sanctioning guidelines and a newly formed campus coalition is now working to effectively communicate the guidelines to students. During the summer, Dean of Students Ryan Lombardi formed the Relationship and Sexual Violence Coalition to educate the campus community about the new guidelines and the sanctions they carry.  Full Story...   Preparations under way for NextGen Network upgrade [OIT] Ohio University is about to begin its first comprehensive network upgrade in 11 years. The NextGen Network project will begin work in buildings and network hub sites on Oct. 1.  Full Story...   University to offer flu shots to high-risk employee groups Ohio University benefits-eligible employees and faculty members who have taken early retirement in high-risk groups are eligible to get the seasonal flu shot at Hudson Health Center next week.  Full Story...   Sep 22, 2009 Fine Arts Notebook: Dance and music This week's notebook looks at upcoming performances that marry European and African contemporary dance and a series of recitals showcasing the talents of School of Music faculty. Full Story...   Marching 110 to perform at Rose Parade The "Most Exciting Band in the Land," Ohio University's Marching 110, will perform at the 2010 Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif. Rose Parade President-Elect Sally M. Bixby and her husband, Harlan, visited campus on behalf of the Tournament of Roses Foundation, which sponsors the parade.  Full Story...   Mentoring program enters second year By all accounts, the Ohio University Women's Center Mentoring Program had a successful first year pairing up female undergraduates with professional women on campus and in the community. As the program enters its second year, the main goal is to grow the program. Full Story...   Sep 21, 2009 Alden unveils library's 'hidden treasures' President Emeritus Vernon Alden will unveil the three millionth addition to the Ohio University Libraries Oct. 3 during "Passport to Hidden Treasures," an event commemorating Alden Library's 40-year history. Tickets are on sale now and registration is encouraged by Sept. 24. Full Story...   College of Education names chair Tracy Leinbaugh has been appointed chair of the College of Education's Department of Counseling and Higher Education. She assumed her new responsibilities on July 1 and has been a member of the College of Education since 1998. Full Story...   OHIO receives $1.7 million grant to study science of aging [Research News] Ohio University researchers have received a $1.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to learn more about the science of why we age. The grant, one of the largest NIH awards received by Ohio University, is part of a larger, $8.6 million cooperative initiative that includes researchers at Southern Illinois University, the Mayo Clinic, the University of Michigan and the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Full Story...   ORITE to sponsor pavement conference in Columbus The Ohio Research Institute for Transportation and the Environment (ORITE) will sponsor the 2009 International Conference on Perpetual Pavement (ICPP) Sept. 30-Oct. 2 at the Hilton Columbus at Easton Hotel. Full Story...   University mourns student's death Ohio University sophomore Kari L. McSwiney, 21, from Beavercreek, Ohio, recently passed away from complications after bone marrow transplant surgery. She was a special education major in the College of Education at the time of her death. Full Story...   Visiting professor to lecture on corrosion research on Tuesday Tom Ladwein, visiting professor in Ohio University's Institute for Corrosion and Multiphase Technology, will give a free public lecture at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 22, in Stocker Center 103.  Full Story...   Sep 18, 2009 Alumnus takes home an Emmy [Ohio Today] Alumnus Steve Roberts and his team at "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" recently won the first Daytime Entertainment Creative Arts Emmy Award for Outstanding Promotional Announcement - Episodic. The winners for the Creative Arts Emmys were announced Aug. 29. Full Story...   Expanded horizons: David Mould This past summer, David Mould, professor of media arts and associate dean of the College of Communications, traveled the former Soviet republic to work with scientists on ways to discuss climate change. Here, Mould recounts his experiences following a three-day workshop in Kazakhstan.  Full Story...   ONCA, Fulbright offices relocate The Office of Nationally Competitive Awards and the director of the U.S. Fulbright Programs have moved to the Faculty Commons on the third Floor of Alden Library.  Full Story...   Sep 17, 2009 A soldier's story Before the end of the calendar year, Alden Library's Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections will have video and transcripts of 20 in-depth oral interviews with veterans of the U.S. Army's 1st Infantry Division added to its collections.  Full Story...   A veteran reflects on Vietnam [video] Patrick McLaughlin, a Vietnam veteran and OHIO alumnus, returned to campus this summer to participate in the Cantigny First Division Oral History Project. Watch a video excerpt as he shares his memories of life on campus in 1970s.  Full Story...   Sep 16, 2009 Academic restructuring moving ahead The start of the new academic year marks the second phase of the proposed academic restructuring. The focus will be on a staged process in which detailed plans will be developed for each element of the restructuring.  Full Story...   Emergency notification systems to be tested Friday Ohio University's Athens campus will test both its outdoor emergency notification and emergency text-messaging systems on Friday. The outdoor emergency notification system will be tested around noon and the emergency text messaging system will be tested during the afternoon. Full Story...   Fine Arts Notebook: All eyes on visiting artists This week's Fine Arts Notebook gives a sneak peek at how upcoming art exhibitions and musical performances showcase the talents of OHIO's visiting artists. Full Story...   NPPAOU best in nation four years in a row [Communication] Ohio University’s student chapter of the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) has been named the 2009 Outstanding Student Chapter by the NPPA Awards and Recognitions committee for the fourth consecutive year. Full Story...   Rufus Initiative: The big picture [OIT] More than just a new SIS, the Rufus Initiative will help Ohio University meet its needs by changing how the institution interacts with its students, from the moment they express interest in the university through graduation and beyond. Full Story...   Souza highlighted on FOX program Pete Souza, the Obama administration's official White House photographer and an assistant professor in the School of Visual Communication, was a featured guest on a FOX program on Sept. 6. Full Story...   Sustainability Council launches Web site A new university Web site seeks to highlight progress toward a comprehensive sustainability plan at Ohio University. The official site of the Presidential Advisory Council for Sustainability Planning includes council guidelines, agendas, meeting minutes and online resources relating to university-wide sustainability measures. Full Story...   Sep 15, 2009 Flu Facts: Signs and symptoms Editor's Note: Today's installment of Flu Facts marks the first installment in a series of weekly tips and information designed to keep you healthy this flu season. Check back every Wednesday for the latest information.  Full Story...   Research Day to spotlight student medical research [OU-COM] Diabetes management, glycemic index control and biomarkers for ovarian cancer are a few of many topics to be highlighted at the eighth annual Research Day of the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU-COM). The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, in Irvine Hall. Full Story...   Sep 14, 2009 Advances in graduate education outlined Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate College Rathindra Bose released a progress report Friday on research and graduate education to the Ohio University community.  Full Story...   Building a better road The work of engineers at Ohio University's Ohio Research Institute for Transportation and the Environment (ORITE), part of the Russ College of Engineering and Technology, has saved the state of Ohio an estimated $22 million on road construction over five years. Full Story...   Deadline approaching for PURF applications The Provost's Undergraduate Research Fund (PURF) provides awards to support research by undergraduate students enrolled full-time in an Athens campus college. The application deadline is Friday, Sept. 18. Full Story...   McCracken lecture series begins Friday Ohio University alumna Linda Gray Reed will kick off the 2009-10 McCracken Education Lecture Series on Friday with her lecture, "School District Reform in the Facebook Generation." The speech will take place at 11:30 a.m. in McCracken Hall, Room 214 A/B and is free and open to the public. Full Story...   Meeting to address H1N1 flu planning Ohio university chairs and directors will meet with university officials on Sept. 17 to discuss strategies for addressing possible academic and employment challenges stemming from the H1N1 virus, previously known as "swine flu." The meeting will be streamed live from 4 to 5 p.m. and archived on the university's H1N1 Web site. Full Story...   New trustees elected to foundation board Eight new members have joined The Ohio University Foundation Board of Trustees. The newly elected trustees are Patricia A. Ackerman of Richmond Heights, Ohio; McClellan A. Dubois of Hemdon, Va.; Alex Garcia of Highland Heights, Ohio; Gary G. Nakamoto of Great Falls, Va. I. Robert Rudy of Oakland, Md. Janice L. Scites of Basking Ridge, N.J.; Jeffrey A. Stanley of Solon, Ohio; and Larry Gates of Chillicothe, Ohio. Full Story...   Sep 11, 2009 Athletics contributes over $21 million to local economy [ohiobobcats.com] A recent study shows the Ohio University Athletics Department to be a significant fiscal contributor to the university and the community, handsomely influencing economic stability in the area. The department's total contribution to the Athens County economy for the 2008-09 year was $21,306,000. Full Story...   Discovery Channel features anatomy professor on 'terror birds' [OU-COM] Lawrence Witmer, professor of biomedical sciences and Chang Professor of Paleontology, will appear in "MegaBeasts," a six-part series to air on the Discovery Channel. Witmer will discuss his research on "terror birds" in the first episode, which airs Sunday, Sept. 13, at 9 p.m. E/P. Full Story...   Hispanic Heritage Month is under way The university's celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month includes key speakers, a play and the ASARO art exhibit in the Multicultural Center Art Gallery. Full Story...   New e-mail systems in the works [OIT] E-mail at Ohio University will get a major face lift and performance boost during 2009-10 as the university replaces its Oak e-mail system with Microsoft's Exchange and Outlook Live services.  Full Story...   OHIO draws award-winning performances Two Tony Award winners, a public radio star and a Grammy Award winner are among the many prestigious performers coming to Ohio University's Athens campus this year as part of the 2009-10 Performing Arts Series. Country music star Josh Turner opens this year's lineup on Sept. 24. Full Story...   Tuition increase to support academics After receiving permission to raise tuition and fees by 3.5 percent for winter and spring quarters of 2009-10, Ohio University has decided to apply the increase only to tuition, President Roderick J. McDavis announced Thursday in an e-mail to the university community. Full Story...   Sep 10, 2009 Marching 110 plays Sunday at Bengals game Ohio University's Marching 110 will perform Sunday during halftime of the Cincinnati Bengals football game against the Denver Broncos. The Bengals' season opener begins at 1 p.m. at Paul Brown Stadium in downtown Cincinnati. Full Story...   Sep 9, 2009 A great journey begins [multimedia] President Roderick J. McDavis encouraged the newest members of the Ohio University family to make the most of their promise and potential. The president's convocation was just one of the highlights of a very busy opening weekend for the Class of 2013. Full Story...   OIT prepares for 'Year of Change' [OIT] For Ohio University's Office of Information Technology, 2009 will be the Year of the Change. During the coming academic year, the university will see multiple IT-related improvements, including two new e-mail systems, a new calendaring system and a new version of Blackboard. Full Story...   President to hold office hours Tuesday President Roderick J. McDavis' next monthly office hours are set for 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, in Cutler Hall 108. Faculty, staff, students and community members are welcome to drop by at any time during the two hours. Scheduled appointments are not necessary.  Full Story...   Research Compliance hosts fall workshops [Research News] The Office of Research Compliance will host a series of workshops for faculty, staff and students that will cover working with the Institutional Review Board, using human subjects in research, managing Conflict of Interest in research and much more. Full Story...   Sound advice: Seek balance, get involved Between getting ready to teach, starting research projects and having some time to spend with family and friends, new faculty members likely wish there were at least 30 hours in a day. Full Story...   Term extended for interim HHS dean Executive Vice President and Provost Pam Benoit announced Friday that she is extending the term of College of Health and Human Services Interim Dean Randy Leite for an additional year. Leite began serving as interim dean on July 1, 2009, following the retirement of Dean Gary Neiman. Originally, Leite's appointment was to run through June 30, 2010; it will now conclude June 30, 2011. Full Story...   Sep 8, 2009 A club for every interest Thousands of students streamed into Baker University Center Sept. 7 for the student involvement fair, eager to find out how they can become involved on and off campus in extracurricular organizations. Full Story...   Fine Arts Notebook: A new year of the arts Internationally known artist Mark Dion and the Assembly of Revolutionary Artists of Oaxaca highlight OHIO's upcoming Fine Arts events and open the weekly Fine Arts Notebook series. Full Story...   Sep 7, 2009 Ohio University closed for Labor Day Ohio University closed for Labor Day Full Story...   Wrestling releases season schedule [ohiobobcats.com] The Ohio Wrestling team has released its schedule for the 2009-10 season. Featured on this schedule are six home events, beginning with the Green and White Intrasquad match on Nov. 1. Full Story...   Sep 4, 2009 Officials urge infection-prevention steps As students pour into Ohio University from across the country and world, officials are urging members of the university community to take precautions to protect themselves from infectious diseases such as the flu. Full Story... August 2009 Archives Aug 27, 2009 Exporting excellence Ohio University's Global Leadership Center is one of 27 recipients of this year's Governor's Excellence in Exporting Award and is the only university-affiliated entity among the awardees.  Full Story...   H1N1 influenza A planning update Ohio University continues to monitor the H1N1 influenza A outbreak. The university has a pandemic influenza response plan in place, which is guided by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations for institutions of higher education. Recent updates to these recommendations are currently being reviewed by the university, along with continued planning with county health officials. Full Story...   Lessons in leadership Graduates of the prestigious Ohio Fellows Program will be reconvening on the Athens campus Sept. 18-20. The reunion features a daylong leadership symposium on Sept. 19, during which Ohio Fellows will share insights and expertise with the university's current crop of Appalachian, Cutler, Urban and Templeton scholars. Full Story...   OHIO debuts noted Daoist collection One of the world's largest collections of Daoist ritual paintings has found a home at Ohio University. A gift from Frederick Harris and collecting partners Robert Fallon and Nguyen Thi Diu, the Yao Ceremonial Artifacts Collection includes more than 2,000 pieces of ceremonial and temple art of the Yao minority people of North Vietnam. Full Story...   Aug 26, 2009 Alumnus nominated for Daytime Emmy [Ohio Today] Ohio University alumnus Steve Roberts has been nominated for a Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award for his work as creative director with "The Ellen DeGeneres Show." Full Story...   Fall quarter 2009 move-in parking restrictions Parking Services will consider Monday, Aug. 31, through Monday, Sept. 7, as the fall quarter move-in period. Parking restrictions will be adjusted during this period to accommodate the large number of students who will be moving in and requiring access to dorm areas for loading and unloading purposes. Full Story...   Here's what you need to know about move-in The annual student move-in is just around the corner, bringing all the anticipation and, yes, anxiety associated with a new school year. Beginning Thursday, Sept. 3, some 4,000 new freshmen will begin the process of unpacking bags, crates and boxes and making new friends and memories at Ohio University. Full Story...   New committee charged with streamlining move-in process A new committee developed earlier this year has been working to improve move-in operations to reduce costs and duplication while simplifying the process. The Move-In Operations Committee, with representatives from Residential Housing, Facilities Management and Event Services, has been meeting since January. Full Story...   President's First-Year Students Convocation is Monday President Roderick J. McDavis and OHIO faculty and staff will welcome first-year students with a ceremony marking their induction into the Bobcat family. Following the 2:30 p.m. event, the Marching 110 will lead the Class of 2013 in a traditional march from the Convo through the College Gate. Full Story...   Aug 25, 2009 OHIO's SPJ chapter earns Region 4 accolades [Communication] Ohio University's student chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) has once again been named Outstanding Campus Chapter in Region 4 and will be recognized during the national SPJ Convention & National Journalism Conference on Aug. 28 in Indianapolis. Full Story...   Pelotonia bike tour rides onto campus Saturday Hundreds of bicycle riders -- led by Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong -- will ride into Athens and Ohio University Saturday, Aug. 29, commencing a 180-mile ride from Columbus to OHIO's TailGreat Park on Shafer St.  Full Story...   Tiny schoolhouse created big memories Former students of the Great Western School -- three of whom attended classes in the 1920s -- recently gathered for a reunion at the old brick one-room schoolhouse on the Ohio University Eastern Campus. The schoolhouse was constructed in 1870 and closed in 1952 but was restored in 1976. Full Story...   Aug 24, 2009 Raising the bar on biodegradables Ohio University is pursuing an alternate line of biodegradable cutlery that can keep pace with its composting technology. The potato starch-based forks, knives and spoons currently offered at Baker University Center aren’t breaking down fast enough to accommodate the university's 90-day composting cycle.  Full Story...   Tuition increase announced for winter, spring quarters In an e-mail to the Ohio University community, President Roderick J. McDavis announced that the Ohio University Board of Trustees has approved a 3.5 percent increase to the Athens Campus instructional and general fees for winter and spring quarters. Full Story...   Aug 21, 2009 SWAT team training to start As part of its annual training requirement, the Ohio University SWAT Team will begin conducting exercises Monday.  Full Story...   Aug 20, 2009 'Post' business manager passes away Jim Rodgers, the longtime business manager at The Post, Ohio University's independent, student-run newspaper, passed away Thursday, Aug. 6, at his home. He had been battling cancer. Full Story...   Outlook announces break schedule Outlook's last e-mail of summer quarter will be Thursday, Aug. 27, University Communications and Marketing announced Wednesday. Thrice-weekly distribution of the e-mail will resume Wednesday, Sept. 9.  Full Story...   Ohio University among best in the nation U.S. News and World Report recently released its latest Best Colleges rankings, and Ohio University moved up a notch as a top national university.  Full Story...   Aug 19, 2009 College welcomes largest class during ceremony [OU-COM] The Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine presented the 120 members of the Class of 2013 with short white coats symbolizing their entrance into the medical profession at its annual convocation. Full Story...   Starting off right Nearly 90 new faculty members will join the Ohio University community in the 2009-10 academic year. Their transition will be aided by the New Faculty Welcome and Academic Orientation, a program designed to ensure a successful and enjoyable transition to a faculty career at Ohio University. This year's new faculty orientation will take place Sept. 2-3 in the Faculty Commons on the third floor of Alden Library. Full Story...   Aug 18, 2009 OHIO responds to provost's call for input Executive Vice President and Provost Pam Benoit began her 'survey of the academic landscape' with an open forum for Athens campus employees. The session became a tutorial on the university as employees shared points of pride and issues of concern. Additional sessions are planned. Full Story...   OHIO's Cardboard Shuffle [video] You can begin your first week as an OHIO student by making a positive impact on the environment. Join OHIO’s recycling efforts by participating in our Cardboard Shuffle event during move-in weekend. Full Story...   President issues IT directive President Roderick J. McDavis has issued a directive to consolidate several key campus information technology functions under the Office of Information Technology in order to improve security, increase efficiency and save money. Full Story...   Solicitation policy updated Changes to Ohio University policy 42.550, which places certain restrictions on the solicitation of employees and the distribution of literature within buildings and facilities on campus, were approved June 4. Full Story...   Aug 17, 2009 Board of Trustees to meet The Ohio University Board of Trustees will meet for its annual retreat Friday, Aug. 21, beginning at 8 a.m. at the Hampton Inn & Suites, 4150 Stelzer Road, Easton. Topics to be discussed include academic health, financial health, communication and institutional culture health. Full Story...   Sick and bereavement leave policy for classified employees updated A revised version of Ohio University Policy 40.030, which governs the accrual and use of sick and bereavement leave and the conversion and payment of unused sick leave upon the retirement or death of an employee, was approved on June 12. Full Story...   Universities urged to act on climate change Ohio University President Roderick McDavis spent the latter half of last week participating in the 2009 Climate Leadership Summit. Designed to empower universities to exercise leadership in the fight against global warming, the summit took place Aug. 13-14.   Full Story...   Aug 14, 2009 Connecting the cosmos [Research News] Ohio University researchers, aided by a team of graduate students from the Scripps College of Communication and Russ College of Engineering and Technology, are working with NASA to develop standards and protocols for new software called Delay Tolerant Networking (DTN), which some have called the "interplanetary Internet." Full Story...   Aug 13, 2009 'Goodness walked among us' An admired and popular retired English professor, Father Francis "Frank" Cronin died Aug. 2, after a short illness at his home in Shadyside. But not before leaving an indelible mark on Ohio University and Athens residents. Full Story...   Aug 12, 2009 Advanced energy inspires Ohio curricula Nine science and math teachers from local high schools attended an education workshop at Ohio University. Focused on advanced energy, the workshop was held by the Ohio Appalachian Educators Institute, a partnership between the Southern campus and the Voinovich School. Full Story...   First-generation Web site offers college insights For students coming into college with a similar perspective, Ohio University recently launched a First-Generation Faculty and Staff Web site which showcases stories of those who were the first in their families to graduate from a four-year institution. Full Story...   OU-COM welcomes largest class Saturday The Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine will welcome the class of 2013, its largest class so far, during the college's 34th Convocation Ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 15. Full Story...   Aug 11, 2009 Event focuses on foam creatures Kantner Hall was overrun with rabbits and donkeys at the end of last week. These creatures were the handmade results of an instructional costume symposium hosted by the School of Theater. Full Story...   Human resources policies approved President Roderick J. McDavis approved four revised university policies and one new policy on July 1, all of which govern human resources functions at Ohio University. According to University Human Resources, the changes to these policies all stem from the institution of severance benefits for non-bargaining unit employees, something that had not been available in the past. Full Story...   Aug 10, 2009 Student proposes new budget plan for national collegiate athletics [Business] Recent College of Business graduate Lauren Tuttle, who majored in accounting in the Honors Tutorial Business program, may have found the solution to financing collegiate athletics that would have a profound impact on the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Full Story...   Aug 7, 2009 Book a room, bolster OHIO Ohio University and the Ohio University Inn & Conference Center have collaborated on a new Web page that highlights their relationship and explains why patronizing the inn helps the university.The new landing page tells viewers that the Ohio University Inn & Conference Center, which is owned by the Ohio University Foundation, is the only on-campus hotel on the Athens campus. Full Story...   OHIO employees needed to assist during residence hall opening Ohio University employees are invited to assist with fall quarter residence hall opening as the Class of 2013 arrives on campus on Thursday, Sept. 3 and Friday, Sept. 4.  Full Story...   Aug 6, 2009 Faculty urged to export courses to Blackboard 7 The Office of Information Technology would like to remind faculty that after Aug 31, 2009, no future courses will be loaded into Blackboard 6, which is being retired. All fall quarter 2009-10 courses, future courses, and student enrollments will be loaded only into Blackboard 7. Full Story...   Literacy Symposium to focus on learning disabilities The Ohio University College of Education will hold the ninth-annual Literacy Symposium on Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Inn at Hocking College. The theme for this year's symposium is "Learning Disabilities: Bridging the Gaps." Full Story...   Questions? Resource Fair has answers New students to Ohio University are getting their bearings through Bobcat Student Orientation, attempting to absorb information on campus life, housing, academics, recreation and more. Full Story...   There's something about Athens [video] What makes Ohio University and the Athens community such a great environment for pursuing a college degree? Hear our students' perspectives. Full Story...   Undergraduate summer training in medicine, research [OU-COM] While many college students struggled to find summer work during the economic slowdown, more than two dozen undergraduates earned cash participating in medical research and education programs at the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Full Story...   Aug 4, 2009 Heavyweights spar over Obama, economy The Aug. 1 debate between Distinguished Professor of Economics Richard Vedder and political strategist David Wilhelm evoked unanimous laughter and support from a bipartisan crowd. The event was part of Alumni College weekend. Full Story...   New printing procurement policy adopted Ohio University recently adopted a new policy that requires all printing and high-volume duplication jobs to be submitted to University Printing Services, located in Building 37 in The Ridges, as a way to increase efficiency and save money.  Full Story...   Provost to hold Athens staff forum Eager to open a dialog, Executive Vice President and Provost Pamela Benoit has scheduled a forum for Athens campus staff on Aug. 14.  Full Story...   Research Web sites temporarily unavailable The Vice President for Research division web sites, including the LEO electronic grant administration system, are experiencing major technical difficulties. While the sites are being restored, please contact the division offices directly for information and questions about their services. Full Story...   Sales Centre featured on BNET Ohio University’s Ralph and Luci Schey Sales Centre is one of a handful of college programs that provide vital training to help sales students succeed even amid a changing business landscape, according to BNET, a business Web site that is part of CBS News Interactive. Full Story... July 2009 Archives Jul 30, 2009 Advice for incoming freshmen [video] In this edition of OHIO's "Word on the Street" video series, incoming freshmen reveal the wide range of advice they were given in preparing for their Ohio University experience. Full Story...   Online journal draws on OHIO expertise Rafael Obregon, director of the Communications and Development Studies program at Ohio University, recently served as guest editor of the Online Journal of Space Communication.  Full Story...   Jul 29, 2009 A new name for Shared Services The Department of Shared Services at Ohio University has been renamed University Business Services. Mark Hopton, assistant vice president for University Business Services, said that the name change reflects the university-wide scope of the department's mission. Full Story...   Jul 28, 2009 Bobcat director of multimedia marketing wins Emmy [ohiobobcats.com] Evan Shaw, Ohio Athletics' director of multimedia marketing, has been awarded an Emmy by the Ohio Valley Region of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for Outstanding Sports Videography. Full Story...   Ohio University reports a decrease in student alcohol consumption Binge drinking and associated high-risk behaviors among Ohio University students declined in 2009 compared with two years earlier, according to a survey from the Division of Student Affairs. Full Story...   Poll reveals environmental optimism To gauge Ohioans' feelings about the environment, the Scripps Survey Research Center conducted a public opinion poll focusing on environmental issues, including climate change. Full Story...   Two new diversity committees formed The Office for Diversity, Access, and Equity recently formed the University Diversity Commission and Martin Luther King Celebration Committee to address diversity issues on campus. Full Story...   Jul 27, 2009 Simons leads USA Development Team to title [ohiobobcats.com] Ohio University rising senior middle blocker Meghan Simons has returned from the European Global Challenge in Pula, Croatia, after leading the USA Development Team to the Brijuni Division championship with a perfect 7-0 record for the tournament. Full Story...   Jul 26, 2009 University mourns student's death Dean of Students Ryan Lombardi regrets to inform the Ohio University community that one of our students, Matthew Scott Smith, who fell from a second floor balcony early Sunday morning at his Playground Street residence, has passed away. Full Story...   Jul 24, 2009 Power restored after morning outage At approximately 8:20 a.m. on Friday, July 24, the Athens Campus experienced a full power outage after a part in one of the transformers failed. The part was replaced and power was fully restored by 10:55 a.m. Full Story...   Jul 23, 2009 Alumni College offering single session, daily rates By popular demand, the Ohio University Alumni Association is now offering single session rates for all campus community members wishing to attend one or more of the academic sessions offered through this year's Alumni College. A three-day academic experience featuring some of Ohio's most-prominent scholars, Alumni College runs July 31 through Aug. 2 on the Athens campus. Full Story...   OHIO swimmers garner academic recognition [ohiobobcats.com] Five members of the Ohio University swimming & diving team were recently honored as Collegiate Swim Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) Scholar All-Americans. Rising senior Chelsey Bower received first-team recognition, while rising junior Rachel Heim, departing senior Ashley Marion, rising junior Amanda Traylor and departing senior Carine Vieira de Souza earned honorable mention status.  Full Story...   Jul 22, 2009 PBS content coming soon to classrooms Ohio University's WOUB is one of 12 initial Public Broadcasting Service stations participating in the PBS Digital Learning Library. The online library will house video, audio, images, games and interactive simulations. Full Story...   The story of the gun [Research News] Jimmy Taylor, a sociologist at Ohio University-Zanesville who specializes in masculinity studies, started investigating the world of gun collectors. In his new book, "American Gun Culture: Collectors, Shows, and the Story of the Gun," published by LFB Scholarly Publishing, he discovers that gun owners have a much more complex relationship with their weapons than popular culture portrays. Full Story...   Jul 21, 2009 Interest in summer sessions surges For the fourth year in a row, OHIO's summer enrollment is showing gains. Interesting courses, like Art Trese's "Introduction to Alternative Agriculture," are just one facet of the appeal of taking classes during the summer. Full Story...   President appoints sustainability council Comprising faculty, staff and students, the Presidential Advisory Council for Sustainability Planning will hold its first meeting today. The newly formed advisory council is charged with developing and submitting recommendations to President Roderick J. McDavis for a comprehensive sustainability plan as well as a university-wide climate action plan.  Full Story...   Regional tours spark CAN-do attitude [Multimedia] Ohio University's Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs hosted a three-day work session for members of the Central Appalachia Network (CAN), July 13 through 15. This tour of area businesses offered insight into the local landscape and a sampling of regional models of innovation.  Full Story...   Jul 20, 2009 Women's golf posts nation's fifth-best GPA [ohiobobcats.com] The Ohio University women's golf team recorded the fifth-best grade-point average of all collegiate women's golf programs in the nation during the 2008-09 academic year, according to National Golf Coaches Association rankings released on Monday.  Full Story...   Jul 17, 2009 Administrative Senate elects officers for 2009-10 year Administrative Senate elected its officers for the current fiscal year at its Thursday meeting. Full Story...   Jewelry sales empower Ugandan youth Institute for the African Child Assistant Director Andria Sherrow is spearheading a charge to educate disadvantaged Ugandan youth, largely through volunteer efforts on the Ohio University campus. Full Story...   Volleyball season tickets on sale now [ohiobobcats.com] Season tickets to watch the reigning Mid-American Conference champion Ohio University volleyball team during the 2009 season are now available for purchase through the Ohio Athletics Ticket Office. Full Story...   Jul 16, 2009 Athletics Web site gets a new look [ohiobobcats.com] On Tuesday evening, the official Web site of Ohio Athletics launched with a new look, upgrading the online home of the Bobcats. Full Story...   New Bobcats take in OHIO Bobcat Student Orientation, formerly Precollege, starts July 23 and runs every day through Aug. 15, according to Director of Orientation Programs Jenny Klein. By the time it's over, some 4,000 new students and their parents are expected to have visited campus. Full Story...   New Cutler Scholars named The privately funded Manassah Cutler Scholarship Program provides students with an annual stipend to cover undergraduate tuition, room and board, and four summers of enrichment experiences, including study and work aboard. In the fall, the program will welcome 11 new recipients.  Full Story...   OHIO in the spotlight Ever wonder what types of Ohio University stories catch the attention of mainstream and emerging media? Or how many of the institution's experts receive time in the spotlight, and how often? A report recently released from University Communications and Marketing answers these questions and more. Full Story...   Jul 15, 2009 Administrative Senate meets Thursday Administrative Senate will hold its monthly meeting Thursday, July 16, in Baker University Center 240 from noon to 1:30 p.m. Full Story...   Jul 14, 2009 Memo outlines state budget news Ohio University President Roderick J. McDavis issued a memo Tuesday in response to the new state budget for the next two years, which both chambers of the Ohio General Assembly passed on Monday.  Full Story...   New ONCA director named Brandon J. Bute, former assistant director of career services, has been named director of the Office of Nationally Competitive Awards. He assumed his new duties on Monday. Full Story...   Star-gazing, music and more From experiencing astronomical phenomena to live music and cornhole tournaments, OHIO offers something for everyone this summer. Full Story...   Students to 'sign' at outdoor drama Eight students from Ohio University's Chillicothe and Lancaster campuses will take part in the July 24 outdoor performance of "Tecumseh!" They will share their talents so deaf and hard of hearing members of the audience can fully experience the story of the Shawnee leader's effort to defend his Ohio homelands during the late 1700s. Full Story...   Jul 9, 2009 OHIO student on 'Big Brother' Education major Ronnie Talbott hopes to use his experience on OHIO's forensics team to best the competition on the reality show "Big Brother," airing on CBS. Full Story...   Simons to represent U.S. at European Global Challenge [ohiobobcats.com] Rising senior middle blocker Meghan Simons will head overseas next week to play with the USA Development Team in the fifth-annual European Global Challenge from July 19-23 in Pula, Croatia.  Full Story...   Werner joins USA Swimming World Championships staff [ohiobobcats.com] Ohio swimming and diving head coach Greg Werner will join the USA Swimming World Championships team as the head team manager for the men's squad when the World Championships get underway this month. This marks the tenth time Werner has been part of the U.S. National Team staff. Eight of his ten appointments have come during his 14-year tenure at Ohio. Full Story...   Worker injured at construction site A man working as a subcontractor at the Ohio University's Academic & Research Center construction site was injured this morning when he fell to the ground while setting up scaffolding. Full Story...   Jul 8, 2009 Coming home Alumni College returns July 31-Aug. 2, as part of the Alumni Association's 150th anniversary. According to Trustee Professor of English Samuel Crowl, the event puts participants in direct touch with the heart of the university as they are treated to lectures on topics ranging from happiness and altruism to poetry and biofuels. Full Story...   Jul 7, 2009 Landscapes of the mind, earth The Kennedy Museum of Art is drawing upon its permanent collections to create a new exhibition that explores the many possible interpretations of landscape. "Scapes: From Landscape to Innerscape" presents traditional and abstracted landscapes as well as artwork that hints at the inner landscape of a body or mind in a state of a dream and fantasy. Full Story...   OHIO swimmers aim for U.S. World Championships Team [ohiobobcats.com] Ohio's swimming and diving team will be well represented at the 2009 United States World Championship Team Trials in Indianapolis, Ind., July 7-11, as Bobcat swimmers Chelsey Bower, Amanda Cecere, Rachel Heim and Stacey Huber will all be vying for spots on the USA women's swimming team at the 2009 World Championships. Full Story...   University mourns student's death The Ohio University community is mourning the loss of Ohio University senior Andrew T. Land, who died in a plane crash along with his father, Michael, on Sunday afternoon in Huntington, W.Va.  Full Story...   Jul 6, 2009 Budget issues discussed on radio show President Roderick J. McDavis touched on a variety of topics during his hour-long appearance Thursday on "The Party Line" radio show, taking questions on everything from the state budget to enrollment trends. McDavis takes part every month in the WATH broadcast, for which podcast archives are available. Full Story...   Jul 2, 2009 Dean named at Ohio University-Southern William Willan has been named dean of Ohio University's Southern campus in Ironton. He has served the campus as interim dean since January 2008.  Full Story...   Lancaster informs campus community about viral meningitis case [OUL] Ohio University Lancaster Campus students, faculty and staff are receiving notification that a student has been diagnosed with viral meningitis. The student is attending first summer session at the local campus. Full Story...   Memo: Continue focus on conserving resources As lawmakers in Columbus work to produce a final state budget for the next biennium, President Roderick J. McDavis reiterated Thursday that it was incumbent on all members of the Ohio University community to continue to conserve resources and manage funds wisely.  Full Story...   New provost gets up-close look at OHIO For her first day on the job, Pam Benoit, Ohio University's new executive vice president and provost covered a lot of ground -- literally and figuratively. On a walking tour across the Athens campus, Pam Benoit took some time Wednesday to learn more about the university's history, buildings and students from recent graduate and tour guide Logan Waldie. Full Story...   OHIO's links with America's founding fathers [video] A special historical point of pride for Ohio University is that its beginnings are intertwined with the early days of our nation's history.  Full Story...   Soccer hosts summer clinics July 13-16 [ohiobobcats.com] The eighth annual Ohio University Extended Soccer Clinics are fast approaching. This summer's clinics will be held July 13-16. Sessions are open for participants ages 6-14, with half-day clinics (ages 6-14) available for $110 and full-day clinics (ages 10-14) for $210.  Full Story...   Jul 1, 2009 2009 Distinguished Professor named Physics and Astronomy Professor Peter Jung has been selected as the 2009 Distinguished Professor, the university's highest faculty honor. Full Story...   Greenlee named dean of Ohio University-Eastern Richard Greenlee has been named dean of Ohio University's Eastern campus in St. Clairsville, effective July 1. He has served as interim dean of the campus since January 2008. Full Story...   Interim state budget approved Gov. Ted Strickland signed an interim state budget Tuesday that takes effect today, the beginning of fiscal year 2010. The Senate had approved the seven-day interim budget on Monday; House members followed suit on Tuesday. The budget will be in place through July 7.  Full Story... June 2009 Archives Jun 30, 2009 Institutional Equity available to answer questions, concerns As part of a regular outreach effort, the Office for Institutional Equity would like to remind the campus community that it has a variety of resources to address questions or concerns about discrimination or harassment. Full Story...   Ohio University closed July 3 Ohio University will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of the national Independence Day holiday. The closure includes all five regional campuses and the College of Osteopathic Medicine. Full Story...   Jun 29, 2009 Board of Trustees approves fiscal 2010 budget The Ohio University Board of Trustees on Friday passed a resolution to approve a balanced budget for the upcoming fiscal year that includes investments in university priorities and gives top officials authority to make adjustments in the event of reduced funding from the state.  Full Story...   Classified Senate holds June meeting Ohio University's Classified Senate held its June meeting on Thursday, June 25, in Baker University Center. It was the final meeting for 2008-09 officers Chair Marlene Swartz, Secretary Cheri Tarantelli and Treasurer Linda Cvetan. Full Story...   University mourns student's death The Ohio University community is mourning the loss of a student who died early Sunday at a Columbus, Ohio, hospital. Bryan Barbin was 18 and had just completed his freshman year.  Full Story...   Jun 25, 2009 History professor to appear on 'The Colbert Report' Kevin Mattson, Connor Study Professor of Contemporary History, will appear on Comedy Central's "The Colbert Report" with Stephen Colbert, Tuesday, June 30. Full Story...   Interim director of undergraduate admissions named Melanie Hayden has been named interim director of undergraduate admissions effective Aug. 1. She previously was associate director of multicultural recruitment. Full Story...   Jun 24, 2009 College alumni lead national exam scores [OU-COM] Graduates of the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine's classes of 2007 and 2008 collectively earned both the highest national mean score and the second highest national first-time passage rate in the most recent Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination Level Three. Full Story...   Factor 3 program seeks high schoolers to contribute news stories [WOUB] WOUB News is looking for high school students around the region interested in creating their own news stories that could air on television and be featured on WOUB.org. This new opportunity is called Factor 3. Full Story...   First graduating class of Junior Execs reflects In its sixth year, the Junior Executive Business Program for Diverse Students annually provides minority high school students from across the state with an eight-day college experience through Ohio University's College of Business. This week, 28 students are participating in the program -- the highest turnout to date. And perhaps most notably, 2009 also marked the graduation of three of Ohio University's original Junior Executives. Full Story...   Mel Helitzer memorial slated for August 8 "Funny man" and retired Ohio University faculty member Mel Helitzer will be remembered in a special Celebration of Life at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8, at Christ Lutheran Church in Athens. A reception will follow. Full Story...   Ohio Football home times set [ohiobobcats.com] The Ohio Department of Athletics announced game times for all six of its home games. The Bobcats will kick off the 2009 season in Peden Stadium with a 7 p.m. date against Connecticut. All other home games will be held at 2 p.m. this season.  Full Story...   Jun 23, 2009 Running for a cause The Athens-to-Columbus leg of the 2009 Ohio Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics will take place Wednesday through Friday, and once again the Ohio University Police Department is playing a significant role. Full Story...   Jun 22, 2009 Board of Trustees to meet The Ohio University Board of Trustees will meet Thursday and Friday, June 25-26, on the Athens campus.  Full Story...   New insurance cards, forms available for OHIO vehicles New insurance cards, forms available for OHIO vehicles Full Story...   Region's college-going rates up Appalachian Ohio is gaining ground in educational attainment, but much work remains to be done, according to a study by the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs at Ohio University. This year's study found an increase in the college-going rate of recent high school graduates since 1992. Full Story...   Three university policies updated President Roderick J. McDavis approved revisions to three Ohio University policies on May 28.  Full Story...   Jun 17, 2009 Meningitis strain confirmed by CDC The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed that the two Ohio University students treated last week for suspected meningitis were infected with a strain of bacteria known as Neisseria meningititis, group B. Group B is the one known infective serotype of five that is not covered by the vaccine. Both first-year students were treated last week for suspected meningitis at a Columbus medical facility and are making a strong recovery, according to Dean of Students Ryan Lombardi. Full Story...   Royal stallions come to regionals Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions of Austria will perform at Southern campus' Ohio Horse Park on June 19 and 20. The famous equestrian troupe also will appear at the Chillicothe campus' Black Equestrian Farm on June 27 and 28. Full Story...   WOUB signs off analog signals Dave Wiseman, WOUB's chief technology officer, shares his perspective on the switch to digital television. Wiseman has been an integral part of all technical changes WOUB-TV has made since 1968.  Full Story...   Jun 15, 2009 Commencement 2009 [multimedia] 2009 was a very good year as Ohio University celebrated its 255th commencement. Take a look back at OHIO's 2009 commencement ceremonies. Full Story...   Commencement 2009 [video] Over 4,000 Ohio University undergraduate students became alumni Saturday, June 13, as the university celebrated its 255th commencement. Join the festivities as graduating seniors' share their thoughts on what they will miss most, their most memorable moments at OHIO and advice for incoming freshmen. Full Story...   Krendl bids farewell Vice President and Provost Kathy Krendl is stepping down from her position to become president of Otterbein College. Krendl, who created the Ohio Vision program, answers a few questions before leaving Athens.  Full Story...   Randall travels to Middle East for goodwill tour [ohiobobcats.com] After spending time in Afghanistan last year, Ohio women's basketball coach Semeka Randall is returning to the Middle East again as she will take part in 2009 Classics of the Hardwood Tour June 14-25 in Iraq and Kuwait. Watch ohiobobcats.com for her blog. Full Story...   Voinovich Scholars announced The Voinovich Scholars program, which provides an opportunity for the university's best undergraduates to work one-on-one with faculty and staff, has named 19 scholars for the 2009-10 academic year. Here's a full list of the students and their faculty collaborators. Full Story...   Jun 13, 2009 Commencement 2009 That first step onto the Convocation Center floor evoked many reactions from soon-to-be graduates of Ohio University at Saturday's Undergraduate Commencement ceremonies. One by one, the class of 2009 absorbed their first glimpse of the 255th commencement with smiles, solemnity, laughter and tears. Full Story...   Jun 12, 2009 A college career to cherish Looking back at their time at Ohio University, seven graduating University Communications and Marketing employees recount fond times both in and out of the classroom.  Full Story...   Clippinger brought back online after water leak [OIT] A boiler room water leak on June 9 inundated three of OIT's communications closets in Clippinger Hall. The flood destroyed four network switches and three UPS units, leaving half the building without wired or wireless Internet access. A quick response from OIT personnel brought the building back online the same day. Full Story...   Embarking on a new journey They worked diligently to get to this point and that hard work received recognition Friday morning as candidates for master's and doctoral degrees gathered for the 2009 Graduate Commencement ceremony. Full Story...   Lessons to live by A Native American of Navajo descent, Emma Ray is studying to become a dietitian with the intent of relocating to a reservation in Greasewood, Ariz., after graduate school. She has spent the last three years at Ohio University preparing and is well on her way. Ray, who will graduate on Saturday, is a McNair Scholar and a 2008 winner of the American Dietetic Association's undergraduate research award for her research conducted on the Arizona reservation.  Full Story...   Outstanding regional campus educators honored Two regional campus faculty members, Viet Dung Nguyen of Zanesville and Patrick Munhall of Lancaster, have been recognized with Regional Campus Outstanding Professor Awards. The honor recognizes excellence in scholarly and academic endeavors. Full Story...   Technology Gap Fund offers four grants [Research News] Ohio University's new Technology Gap Fund has awarded grants to four faculty members to help commercialize engineering and medical inventions. The program, managed by the Vice President for Research at Ohio University, offered almost $170,000 in funding to aid researchers in moving their ideas from the lab to the marketplace. Full Story...   WHO raises flu alert level The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised its flu warning to its highest level, or a Phase 6 alert, declaring a global influenza epidemic. It should be noted, however, that this indicates only an increase in the virus's circulation, not an increase in the amount of severe illnesses from it. Full Story...   Jun 11, 2009 Outlook announces summer break, quarter schedule Outlook will begin a reduced summer production schedule beginning Tuesday, June 23. During summer quarter, the Outlook e-mail will be distributed on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Full Story...   First, but by no means the last Fifty years ago, Joseph M. Denham earned a spot in Ohio University history, becoming its first student to earn a doctoral degree. In the ensuing years, Ohio University's graduate programs have only grown, but the emphasis on teaching and working with students hasn't diminished. Full Story...   Mixing it up Two seniors in the journalism advertising sequence, Ryan Dease and Victor Rasgaitis, are firm believers in collaboration. So much so, in fact, that they created TheCreativeBlender.com, a free Web site to facilitate communication between student peers. Full Story...   Non-traditional student reaps rewards Graduating senior Maureen Burns reflects on her seven-year journey from single mother to business owner and Ohio University degree holder. Burns is the founder of Herbal Sage Tea. Full Story...   Second student case of bacterial meningitis confirmed The Ohio University first-year male student who was hospitalized earlier this week with bacterial meningitis symptoms had his case confirmed today, according to Ohio University Dean of Students Ryan Lombardi. Full Story...   WOUB earns broadcast awards Two WOUB productions won Ohio Associated Press Broadcast awards at a ceremony held earlier this month in Columbus. Student reporter Kirstin Brownrigg's report "Good Neighbors: Bad Blood" and the documentary "The 8th Wonder: The Waterloo Wonders" were honored. Full Story...   Jun 10, 2009 A family tradition Soon-to-be graduate Ashlee Dolan's family has deep roots at Ohio University. The fourth-generation Bobcat's family tradition at Ohio University started with her great-grandfather, Clarence Lorenzo Dow, after whom Dow Lake was named. Full Story...   Krauss drafted 64th overall by Arizona Diamondbacks [ohiobobcats.com] Junior Marc Krauss, the nation's leader in home runs per game, was selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the second round of the 2009 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft with the 64th overall selection Tuesday. He became the 39th player to be drafted since head coach Joe Carbone took over the program in 1989. Full Story...   Looking back, looking ahead [video] With graduation quickly approaching, seniors are feeling a wide range of emotions. Listen as members of the Class of 2009 talk about future plans, job-seeking strategies and how Ohio University has changed them. Full Story...   Mini-conference incorporates diversity in the classroom The Center for Teaching and Learning is offering the mini-conference "Teaching, Learning, and Tomorrow's Students: Multicultural and Global Perspectives" to all OHIO faculty, graduate students and staff. The informative event will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, June 18, at the Faculty Commons and Friends of the Library Room on the third floor of Alden Library. Full Story...   Regional campuses recognize graduates While all graduating students may participate in the formal commencement ceremonies on the Athens campus, students who have completed their degrees on one of the five regional campuses also have an opportunity to celebrate their accomplishment among local family and friends. Each campus holds a recognition event to honor their graduates who have completed associate, bachelor's or master's degrees. Full Story...   SIS Project name, contest winners announced [OIT] It's official. After 2,500 name submissions, the NextGen SIS project now will be known as the "Rufus Initiative."  Full Story...   Second probable case of bacterial meningitis at Ohio University A second Ohio University student is under observation for a probable case of bacterial meningitis. The first-year male student was initially treated at O'Bleness Hospital in Athens and is being transferred to a medical facility in Columbus. Full Story...   Student Enhancement Awards fund 19 proposals [Research News] Ohio University's Council for Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity granted more than $94,000 in Student Enhancement Awards this year. The awards support the research and creative activity of undergraduate, graduate and medical students. A total of 19 student proposals received funding. Full Story...   Jun 9, 2009 Agencies give high marks to OHIO credit ratings Two of the top credit rating agencies have given Ohio University positive scores, enabling the university not only to secure lower interest rates on the SIS and network upgrade bonds, but also to maintain stability for its relatively small percentage of variable rate debt.  Full Story...   Appalachian, Urban scholars named The Appalachian and Urban Scholars for the 2009-2010 freshman class have been announced. Each regional campus accepted Appalachian Scholars, marking the first time the Zanesville campus has hosted one. Four Urban Scholars also were chosen to attend Ohio University.  Full Story...   Chairman outlines goals to Faculty Senate Ohio University Board of Trustees Chairman C. Robert Kidder met with Faculty Senate Monday to discuss his goals in the upcoming year for the university. He stressed a desire to improve constituent relations and communication, clarity in the university's goals and planning for the future of the university. Full Story...   Flood preparation policy updated The policy for monitoring flood conditions has been changed to shift responsibility from director of grounds to the Office of Safety and Risk Management, as well as to include a list of buildings located on the flood plain. Full Story...   From student to teacher As ceramics student Andrea Keys prepares to graduate on Friday, she also is starting to plan for her new role as teacher. Keys, a third-year graduate student in ceramics, received both a tenure-track position beginning next fall and the honor of being named one of Ceramics Monthly's 16 emerging artists this year.  Full Story...   Gift to support speech communication Ohio University alumna Nancy Cartwright, the voice of Bart Simpson, has established the Nancy Cartwright Artist Achievement Scholarship for Kettering, Ohio's Fairmont High School seniors. Cartwright, an Ohio University alumna, started the scholarship four years ago, and recently added to the scholarship fund to allow it to continue in perpetuity. Full Story...   Research policies updated Two university policies involving human and animal based research have been updated to reflect the current state of similar federal policies. Full Story...   Jun 8, 2009 Benoit selected as new executive vice president and provost The 14-member executive vice president and provost search committee chose Pamela Benoit of the University of Missouri to succeed Kathy Krendl. Benoit has a slough of achievements under her belt, including increasing graduate applications and fostering collaboration between faculty and graduate student groups. Full Story...   College of Fine Arts celebrates commencement speaker Noted photographer and Ohio University alumnus Herman Leonard is the 2009 commencement speaker. In honor of his return, events are scheduled by the Ohio University Jazz Combo, Kennedy Museum of Art and Alden Library.  Full Story...   Commencement information for grads and visitors Graduation is an exciting time for all, but not everyone is well versed in the ways of commencement. Here are some tips for graduating students and their families for the big occasion. Full Story...   Countdown to Commencement 2009 For nearly 4,000 undergraduates, graduate and doctoral students, the countdown to graduation will culminate this weekend. The graduate ceremony will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, June 12, and two undergraduate ceremonies will take place at 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, June 13. Full Story...   Faculty Senate meets today Faculty Senate will meet today to discuss Graduate Council and Graduate Contract grievances, along with a resolution to censure high level administrators. Full Story...   First Classroom of the Future Expo is Wednesday [OIT] Faculty, staff and students from across Southeast Ohio are invited to attend the first Classroom of the Future Expo hosted by OHIO's Office of Information Technology from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10. Full Story...   New dean of HTC selected Jeremy Webster has been named the new dean of the Honors Tutorial College, Executive Vice President and Provost Kathy Krendl announced Monday. He will succeed interim Dean Harold Molineu, who will return to the Department of Political Science where he is a professor. Webster's new position will begin July 1.  Full Story...   Noted professor, author to give keynote Patricia Weitsman, recipient of the 2008 Outstanding Graduate Teacher Award, will give the keynote address at Friday's graduate student commencement ceremony. Weitsman's areas of research and specialization are in international relations, with an emphasis on international security and international relations theory.  Full Story...   OURC awards $60,000 for research and creative works [Research News] The Ohio University Research Committee (OURC) awarded more than $60,000 in the winter 2009 cycle, a new second funding cycle now available during the academic year. Recipients will use the funds for projects that range from improving the design of hearing aids to examining the influence of Catholicism on Polish politics and culture. Full Story...   Jun 6, 2009 104 new physicians graduate at 30th Commencement [OU-COM] 104 graduates crossed the threshold from medical student to physician at Ohio University's College of Osteopathic Medicine's 30th annual Commencement exercises at Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium Saturday, June 6. The 104 new graduates bring the number of OU-COM alumni up to 2,565.  Full Story...   Jun 5, 2009 Appreciation reception recognizes service Highlighting the importance of service, Ohio University President Roderick J. McDavis recognized the work of university employees Wednesday, with a special thank you to outgoing Executive Vice President and Provost Kathy Krendl. Full Story...   Environmental visionary The new Master of Science program in environmental studies is giving Ohio University graduates an in to the field on environmental vocations, already providing three OHIO students with real-world jobs. Full Story...   Finding a cure for Lou Gehrig's disease When he's not riding his Harley, climbing mountains or riding bicycles with his mentor, Ohio University graduate student Adam Jacoby is working toward a lifetime goal of curing neurodegenerative diseases. Full Story...   Herman to train with U.S. Women's National Team [ohiobobcats.com] Ellen Herman will head to Anaheim to begin training with the U.S. Women's National Team as the reigning Olympic silver-medal winners begin preparations for the Pan American Cup.  Full Story...   Safety evaluations to take effect July 1 Safety evaluations will become a mandatory part of all non-faculty employee performance evaluations beginning July 1. The safety evaluation initiative is a new addition to Ohio University's Workplace Safety Initiative (WSI) and was recently introduced to staff in an all-campus e-mail from President Roderick J. McDavis Full Story...   University to implement standardized sexual assault sanctions Ohio University will implement new guidelines beginning fall quarter that outline sanctions for students who are found responsible for a sexual assault offense. Under the new guidelines, students found in violation of a sexual assault according to the Student Code of Conduct will be sanctioned to at least a one quarter suspension.  Full Story...   Jun 4, 2009 Five honored on Academic All-MAC squad [ohiobobcats.com] Outdoor track & field placed five Bobcats on the Academic All-Mid-American Conference Team, as announced by the league office. Full Story...   Marion, Tillman named Senior Student-Athletes of the Year [ohiobobcats.com] Ohio Athletics announced that swimmer Ashley Marion and basketball player Jerome Tillman have been named the 2009 Senior Student-Athletes of the Year.  Full Story...   University to hold flood meeting The university will hold a meeting on June 8 to discuss the ways departments can best prepare for possible floods. All employees, particularly those working in buildings in low lying areas of campus, are encouraged to attend. Full Story...   Jun 3, 2009 Family Weekends, Homecoming dates scheduled for next year Ohio University has announced the dates of its Family Weekends and Homecoming for the 2009-10 academic year. Full Story...   First Appalachian Scholar to graduate The first graduate of President Roderick J. McDavis' Appalachian Scholars program is getting ready to graduate -- a year ahead of schedule. Erin Shipbaugh, a business marketing major from East Rochester, Ohio, who also will earn a Professional Sales Certificate, completed her degree in only three years. Full Story...   Golf greats return to Athens [video] Golf greats Jack Nicklaus and Athens native and Ohio University alumnus Dow Finsterwald returned to Athens late last week for the dedication of an Ohio Historical Marker commemorating the 50th anniversary of Dow Finsterwald Day and the first-ever match to be played between Nicklaus and rival Arnold Palmer at the club.  Full Story...   Grab your popcorn, take a seat A year in the making, a student-produced, feature-length film that examines the lives of rural Ohioans who live in a run-down trailer park will premiere June 7 at 8 p.m. in Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium.  Full Story...   Jun 2, 2009 A patchwork of perspectives Lincoln Hall residents and members of the College of Fine Arts Residential Learning Community have combined efforts to create a large quilt comprised of over 80 patches, transforming the Lincoln Hall lobby into a showcase of diversity. Full Story...   Baker Awards announced The Ohio University Foundation announced the recipients of its Baker Fund Awards, which provide funding for faculty with outstanding research or other scholarly activities worthy of the money.  Full Story...   Congressman visits OHIO U.S. Rep. Charlie Wilson recently stopped in Athens to promote service opportunities and discuss a new GI bill. A major benefit: members of the military who have served on active duty since Sept. 11, 2001, can receive up to four academic years of educational benefits. Full Story...   Jun 1, 2009 E&I Vendor Fair set for June 2 Procurement Services, along with the Education and Institutional Cooperative, will hold a vendor fair featuring vendors that accept the American Express card from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, in Baker University Center ballroom. Full Story...   Engineering student receives national scholarship An Ohio University student studying electrical engineering at the Russ College of Engineering and Technology has been selected for a scholarship from Tau Beta Pi, the nation's second-oldest honor society.  Full Story...   GIS improves OHIO's emergency preparedness [Voinovich] The Voinovich School has been working with Facilities Management to convert all their data on blueprints to GIS maps. This will enable facilities staff to quickly and appropriately respond to emergencies, such as a water valve failure, because they will have all necessary information at their fingertips. Full Story...   Ison places sixth at World Team trials [ohiobobcats.com] At the 2009 U.S. World Team Trials, OHIO's Jacob Ison competed in the 84kg Greco-Roman division, finishing with a 1-2 record and claiming sixth place in Saturday's Challenge Tournament at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Full Story...   Lausche to temporarily close for maintenance Ohio University's Lausche Heating Plant will be shut down for the first time since 1997 for annual maintenance, beginning Sunday, June 14, affecting cooling, hot water and heating for about 11 days. As a result, all of Baker Center's food operations will cease operation June 14-19. Full Story...   Making their mark [video] On Saturday, June 13, eight members of the first class of Urban Scholars will become the first graduates of the scholarship program that Ohio University President Roderick J. McDavis created in 2005 with assistance from former university trustee Patricia Ackerman. Full Story...   OHIO plans development program for administrators University Human Resources is beginning to plan a Leadership Development Program for administrators and has launched a survey to help it identify what areas and topics are important for the current and future development of staff members. Full Story...   ONCA honors student supporters The Office of Nationally Competitive Awards (ONCA) recognized five faculty and staff members for their distinguished service to students who have applied for nationally competitive awards and more than 100 students at the annual ONCA Celebration and Appreciation Lunch. The event also served as a farewell for retiring Director Ann Brown. Full Story... May 2009 Archives May 29, 2009 All stars in the classroom Five Ohio University faculty have received this year's University Professor Award. Honorees are: Associate Professor of Environmental and Plant Biology Harvey Ballard Jr., Assistant Professor of Art Matthew Friday, Assistant Professor of Political Science Vincent Jungkunz, Professor of English Loreen Giese and Associate Professor of Biological Sciences Scott Moody. Full Story...   CDC increases frequency of e-mail updates In order to ensure that the population is as well versed in the ways of the H1V1 virus, the Center for Disease Control has upped it's e-mail correspondence from weekly to triweekly.  Full Story...   Capturing Athens' essence The award-winning Soul of Athens online publication is preparing to launch its third edition, an effort that tapped the creative expertise of more than 60 students from every school within the Scripps College of Communication.  Full Story...   May 28, 2009 A commitment to building efficiency Ohio University has adopted new standards for renovations and design. The new policy, which is the university's latest step in improving building efficiency, will seek to meet or exceed LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver certification standards for all new construction and renovation projects.  Full Story...   An enduring partnership The University of Leipzig is celebrating its 600-year anniversary this year. OHIO faculty members have joined the celebration by team-teaching a course for students at the Ohio-Leipzig European Center. Full Story...   Athens officials to hold town hall meeting in June The city of Athens is encouraging residents to propose questions in advance of an upcoming town hall meeting. Full Story...   Filling a void The School of Nursing will launch a program this fall that will offer Southeast Ohio's only four-year nursing degree. The program, which offers a bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN), cleared its final administrative hurdle on May 14 when the Ohio Board of Nursing gave the university's School of Nursing approval to begin admitting BSN students in September. The program is expected to receive full approval from the board in 2013, when its first class graduates. Full Story...   Fine Arts Notebook: School of Music honors retiring professor This week's notebook features the final Jazz Ensemble II concert to be directed by retiring Professor Emeritus of Trumpet Ernie Bastin. Also profiled are the Entangled Citizens Symposium, the Spring Dance Concert and more. Full Story...   May 27, 2009 Congressman to visit university Thursday U.S. Rep. Charlie Wilson will be on the Athens campus this Thursday to discuss the educational benefits available through a new GI Bill. Full Story...   Forum to shed light on FATA A visiting Fulbright Scholar from Pakistan will attempt to distinguish fact from fiction in an International Studies forum on "The human face of FATA: People, life and problems in the Pukhtoon populated Pakistani region bordering Afghanistan." Presented by Ohio University's Center for International Studies, the forum will take place at 3 p.m. in Walter Hall room 145. Full Story...   Johnston named an Academic All-American [ohiobobcats.com] Ohio senior Hayden Johnston has been named to the CoSIDA/ESPN the Magazine Academic All-America Second Team, the College Sports Information Directors of America announced Tuesday.  Full Story...   McDavises to host Spring Appreciation Reception President Roderick J. and First Lady Deborah McDavis will host a Spring Appreciation Reception for faculty and staff from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, in the Baker University Center Ballroom. Full Story...   Student named AMA Foundation Minority Scholar [OU-COM] Catalina Soto, a second-year student at the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, received a prestigious 2009 Minority Scholars Award from the American Medical Association Foundation. Soto is one of just 12 medical students in the country to receive the award. Full Story...   May 26, 2009 Governor appoints new trustees Gov. Ted Strickland announced this week two new appointments to the Ohio University Board of Trustees. Yvette McGee Brown of Gahanna will serve a nine-year term on the board, beginning in June, filling the spot recently vacated by C. Daniel DeLawder. Kyle Triplett of New Philadelphia will serve a two-year term on the board, succeeding Student Trustee Tracy Kelly. Full Story...   Student leaders honored at awards gala The Division of Student Affairs recognized 42 student honorees at Wednesday night's Leadership Awards Gala. Organized by the Division of Student Affairs, the gala set out to honor leaders in all facets of campus life. Full Story...   Top performers honored More than 150 employees were recognized Thursday for their service during the 2009 Outstanding Administrator Awards.The top three administrative honorees were Connie Pollard, Beth Maxon and Christine Sheets.  Full Story...   May 22, 2009 A cross-cultural collaboration Students and faculty of the School of Media Arts and Studies recently paired up with the College of Fine Arts to record the improvisation of Ossatura -- an ensemble based in Italy -- as part of the CircumAtlantic Improvisations performances. Full Story...   AmeriCorps program seeks applicants [OU-COM] The Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine Community Health Program's ComCorps program aims to provide health education, access to health care and health screenings in Athens County. The office is recruiting both full-time and part-time ComCorps members for next year, with service starting on Aug. 10 Full Story...   Cold case [Research News] Scientists have long observed that some insects, fish, bacteria, fungi and other organisms can survive extremely frigid temperatures. Researchers discovered that these critters have anti-freeze proteins in their bodies that protect them from the cold. Ohio University scientist Ido Braslavsky has received a $315,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to study how these proteins work. Full Story...   Volunteers needed for commencement ceremonies University Events is looking for volunteers to assist in the upcoming commencement ceremonies. Volunteers are a key element in making commencement successful and memorable for our graduates, their families and friends.  Full Story...   May 21, 2009 Gift to benefit scholars programs C. Daniel and Diane DeLawder are committing $50,000 to Ohio University's Urban Scholars and Appalachian Scholars programs, which were established by Ohio University President and Mrs. Roderick J. McDavis in an effort to increase diversity and to create higher education opportunities for students from urban and Appalachian regions of Ohio.  Full Story...   McDavis accepts third term as IUC Chair The Inter-University Council (IUC) of Ohio has elected Ohio University President Roderick J. McDavis as chair for a third consecutive term.  Full Story...   Proposed Centers of Excellence announced The Scripps College of Communication, Energy and the Environment, and Health and Wellness have been identified as Ohio University's candidates for the University System of Ohio Centers of Excellence. Identification of Centers of Excellence is part of the USO's strategic plan to raise the national profile of Ohio's public institutions, prioritize resources and better meet student needs. Full Story...   Talking shop Touching on topics ranging from university finances to graduation, President Roderick J. McDavis spent an hour on “The Party Line” radio show Thursday. Full Story...   May 20, 2009 A mindful move-out Dumpster divers aren't the only ones diverting waste from the landfills this move-out season. Starting today through June 15, Ohio University's Recycling and Refuse will once again make a big push for reuse as the mass exodus from campus gets under way. Full Story...   Alden Library: 40 years and counting Alden Library celebrated 40 years of service on Friday with a rededication ceremony for the public as well as historic displays and library tours. Featured speaker Rebecca Watts, chief of staff and special assistant to President Roderick J. McDavis, told guests that the building is even more important today than when it opened its doors in May 1969. Full Story...   Fine Arts Notebook: Photography students shine in the spotlight Four graduating artists have filled the Ohio University Art Gallery in Seigfred Hall not only with images but also multimedia installations, extending the common perception of photography. The exhibition will run from May 26 to 30 Full Story...   Krauss wins MAC Player of the Year [ohiobobcats.com] Ohio University junior Marc Krauss made history Tuesday night when he was named the Mid-American Conference baseball Player of the Year by the league office. He becomes the first Bobcat ever to earn the award, which has been handed out since 1986. In addition to Krauss, who landed on the First Team for the third-straight year, Ohio had five other players named All-MAC. Full Story...   Ohio University closed May 25 Ohio University, including the College of Osteopathic Medicine and all regional campuses, will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of the national Memorial Day holiday. So take a moment to enjoy some easily overlooked campus beauty, such as this fountain on Park Place. Photographer: Rick Fatics Full Story...   Preparing for advancement Classified non-bargaining employees who'd like to improve their skills, boost their professional confidence and prepare for promotional opportunities now have a program to help them accomplish those goals. Full Story...   May 19, 2009 Dinner with the McDavises President Roderick J. McDavis, Deborah McDavis, Vice President for Student Affairs Kent Smith and about 20 undergraduates gathered Monday night in Gamertsfelder Hall to chat over dinner about a wide range of topics. Full Story...   Eye-tracking system to help diagnose language function in brain injuries [Research News] It's often difficult for clinicians to determine how much a stroke or brain injury has impacted a patient's ability to understand language. A new device that tracks and analyzes a patient’s eye movements, under development by Ohio University researchers and LC Technologies Inc., may help better diagnose the severity of the problem. Full Story...   Leading candidate for EVPP position invited back for additional discussion The top candidate for the position of executive vice president and provost, Pam Benoit, will return to Ohio University on Thursday, May 28, for additional interviews with members of the administration and faculty.  Full Story...   Playwrights celebrate year's work The School of Theater's annual Seabury Quinn Jr. Playwright's festival is approaching. This year, the festival will featue two full productions of student-written plays as well as a tribute to Seabury Quinn Jr., who died this past November. Full Story...   May 18, 2009 Behind the scenes of 'Trailerpark' Seventy students from the Scripps College of Communication, the College of Fine Arts, and the College of Business have teamed up to produce 'Trailerpark,' a feature-length film adapted from the work of award-winning author Russell Banks. The movie premieres on campus June 7. Full Story...   Gala to spotlight student leaders Ohio University's most outstanding student leaders will be recognized during the 26th annual Leadership Awards Gala at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, at the Baker University Center Ballroom. Full Story...   Governance Committee discusses board retreat The Board of Trustees is gearing up for their annual retreat in August. This past week the board discussed an agenda for the retreat, which will focus on university-wide communication, finances, organizational health and Vision OHIO goals. Full Story...   Open forums for HTC dean candidates to be held this week Open forums will be held this week for the university community to ask questions and learn more about the two Ohio University faculty members who have been named as finalists in the search for a new dean of the Honors Tutorial College. Full Story...   May 15, 2009 Charge back in Workers' Compensation Program begins July 1 Beginning in July, the cost of wages and benefits for Ohio University employees enrolled in the Workers' Compensation Transitional Return to Work Program will be charged back to the worker's home department. The change applies only when the worker's home department will not accommodate his or her transitional work. Full Story...   Emerald Club provides better rates on rental cars Ohio University's chief procurement officer is encouraging faculty and staff to sign up for the Emerald Club, a program offered through Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National Car Rental that provides frequent renters with low prices, pre-printed rental agreements and other membership benefits. Full Story...   H1N1 influenza A update Ohio University is continuing to monitor the H1N1 influenza A outbreak. University student health center staff and emergency preparedness staff continue to receive updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other health information sources. Full Story...   President testifies before Ohio Senate Finance Committee President Roderick J. McDavis offered testimony Thursday before the Ohio Senate Finance Committee on the proposed budget for higher education in the state. Full Story...   Russ College honors alumni, faculty and staff [Engineering] The Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ College of Engineering and Technology at Ohio University recently honored four alumni as distinguished graduates and recognized faculty and staff for outstanding teaching, research, and performance in 2008-2009. Full Story...   Student innovation, creativity recognized [Research News] More than 135 Ohio University students were recognized for their scholarship and innovation at the 2009 Student Research and Creative Activity Expo Thursday. Full Story...   May 14, 2009 Giving children a helping hand Senior dance major Alex Burnett-Greensteinhas developed a project that examines the impact that alternative movement, or "somatic work," can have on children with behavioral issues. Full Story...   Global Runway: Modernity meets tradition As a part of Ohio University's International week, students participated in a global fashion show, Global Runway. The show featured more than 50 models from 13 countries, each of whom showcased their native wear.  Full Story...   Outstanding administrators to be recognized The annual Administrative Service Awards Ceremony, which recognizes individuals who exemplify a strong commitment and distinguished service to Ohio University, will be held at 3 p.m. May 21 in the Baker Center Ballroom. The three administrators selected to receive the awards this year are Connie Pollard, Christine Sheets and Beth Maxon. Full Story...   May 13, 2009 'Bumping' process for classified not needed University Human Resources announced Wednesday that it has placed the majority of classified employees affected by layoffs into vacant positions that have been frozen for this purpose, eliminating the need to begin the displacement -- or bumping -- process. Full Story...   A rare glimpse into Castro's Cuba [video] Alina Fernandez, daughter of Fidel Castro, offered a rare glimpse into Castro's Cuba to a packed house at Baker Center Ballroom on Monday, May 11. As the International Week keynote speaker, Fernandez's personal account denounced communism as she walked audience members through Cuba's modern history, from the 1959 Cuban Revolution up until Fernandez's forced exile in 1993. International Week continues through Sunday, May 17. Full Story...   Environmental Health, Safety launches customer survey The Environmental Health and Safety Department is asking everyone on campus to complete a brief survey that is designed to gauge the satisfaction of clients and the knowledge the campus community has about its available services. Full Story...   Fine Arts Notebook: As the quarter winds down the arts heat up This week's Fine Arts Notebook focuses on graphic design seniors and the art of dance. The Graphic Design BFA Exhibition, titled 20/09, is on display at the Ohio University Art Gallery through May 23. In addition to the exhibition, Diane Cavanagh from Vogue will critique the students' work and give a lecture. The School of Dance presents its annual Spring Dance Concert May 20, 21, 28 and 29 in the Shirley Wimmer Dance Theatre in Putnam Hall. Full Story...   OHIO faculty prepped for advancement Two Ohio University faculty members, Judith Grant and Jeremy Webster, recently graduated from the Ohio Academic Leadership Academy, a program that offers support and guidance to faculty members interested in administrative roles.  Full Story...   Open enrollment ending May 15 The benefits open enrollment period will conclude Friday, May 15. During the enrollment period, employees have the opportunity to make changes to their benefit elections for medical, dental and life insurance, and flexible spending accounts. Full Story...   May 12, 2009 Engineering better lives A mechanical engineering team from the Russ College of Engineering and Technology at Ohio University has won the $20,000 first-place prize in a competition for designs that assist people with disabilities. Team "Lean on ME" won the National Institute for the Severely Handicapped (NISH) National Scholar Award for Workplace Innovation and Design, a competition intended to enhance employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Full Story...   Exploring art's boundaries at expo While Samuel Beckett's plays have been adapted in multiple media, few have been as interesting as that of senior art major Lauren Purje. Purje has created a comic book and blog, "Vladmir and Estragon," based on Beckett's "Waiting for Godot." Full Story...   Faculty Senate approves resolutions Faculty Senate approved resolutions Monday addressing health care benefits changes and promotion and tenure grievance procedures and guidelines. Senate also approved a resolution that would remove the catalog rule on retaking prerequisites and a resolution on early retirement language in the alternative retirement plan. Full Story...   New offerings feature Ohio law, politics The Ohio University Press has published numerous books this year, the most recent of which are "No Winners Here Tonight: Race, Politics, and Geography in One of the Country's Busiest Death Penalty States," and "Democracy in Session: A History of the Ohio General Assembly," both concerning law and politics in Ohio. Full Story...   Straight from the horse's mouth Kristin Stover, a senior biological sciences major in the Honors Tutorial College, is finishing her senior thesis on the effects of body size on feeding behavior in horses and alpacas.  Full Story...   May 11, 2009 Outlook survey to launch University Communications and Marketing announced that it would survey Ohio University faculty, staff and students for opinions and feedback about Outlook, an online news site produced by the department.  Full Story...   Cookin' in the kitchen Drew Myers, a senior dietetics major and chemistry minor, has been busily frying hundreds of chicken patties as part of a study on whether new types of batter can make a healthier chicken entree. Full Story...   Happy 40th, Alden Library A reception, library tours and featured speakers are gearing up to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the opening of Alden Library on Friday, May 15.  Full Story...   Trustees committee to meet Friday The Ohio University Board of Trustees Governance Committee will meet from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Friday, May 15, in Columbus. Full Story...   Veterans asked to self-identify The U.S. Department of Labor's Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS) has published a new set of reporting regulations for U.S. veterans. In order for Ohio University to accurately reflect employees' veteran status in its reporting, all veterans are asked to update or submit new data profiles.  Full Story...   May 8, 2009 A history of coal mining, through dance Morgan Chambers, an Honors Tutorial College senior dance major, has developed a series of dance pieces that portray life in a coal-mining town in the '30s, '40s and '50s, "No. 6: Portraits of an Appalachian Town." Full Story...   Chair appointed in College of Education John Henning, an educator with more than 30 years of experience in teaching and teacher education, has been appointed chair of the College of Education's Department of Teacher Education. As chair of teacher education, Henning will provide leadership in academic programming, course and program evaluation, curriculum planning and long-range planning.  Full Story...   Dependent-eligibility changes outlined With the advent of open enrollment at Ohio University comes the possibility of new changes to employee benefits. For instance, domestic partner coverage has been extended to Opposite Sex Domestic Partners for medical, prescription drug, vision, dental insurance, and educational benefits. Full Story...   Five softballers named to All-MAC teams [ohiobobcats.com] Five Ohio softball players were named to the All-Mid-American Conference teams in voting released by the league's coaches Thursday afternoon at the conference tournament. Freshman Alexis Zambrana was named to both the All-MAC First Team and All-MAC Freshman teams, while Melissa Bonner, Deanna Hartsough, Brooke Morgart and Shalene Petrich all received All-MAC Second Team nods.  Full Story...   OHIO explores links between art, terror On the weekend of May 17, the Arts and Terror International Conference will bring to Ohio University over 15 speakers from all fields of art in order to examine the effects of artistic portrayals of terror.  Full Story...   May 7, 2009 A classroom for the future College of Education graduate student Irfana Steviano has envisioned the classroom of the future. Steviano's contemporary classroom design boasts the integrated use of technology. Full Story...   Anti-racism activist to give keynote Anti-racist author and activist Tim Wise will visit the Athens campus on Thursday, May 14, and speak to students and community members during a keynote address titled "White Privilege." The free event will begin at 7 p.m. in the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Auditorium. Full Story...   Ceremony kicks off Parkway Project A $2.1 million project that will provide a major transformation to the face of Ohio University-Chillicothe broke ground earlier this month. Dean Richard Bebee described the project as a signature event in the life of the Chillicothe Campus. Full Story...   College of Education to offer annual art exhibit The College of Education (COE) will host the third-annual Art Unveiling and Exhibition from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, May 11, in McCracken Hall. Full Story...   College wins six Excellence in Communication Awards [OU-COM] The Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine and its affiliated teaching hospitals, the Centers of Osteopathic Research and Education, received six Excellence in Communications Awards from the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine. OU-COM and CORE projects placed first in five categories and third in a sixth category.  Full Story...   May 6, 2009 90 attend open forum on network and SIS [SIS] Ninety students, faculty and staff participated in the May 5 NextGen network and SIS replacement project forum. A second forum will be held on May 12. Full Story...   Fair promotes women's health in pregnancy Athens' inaugural Pregnancy Fair will take place Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Market on State (formerly the University Mall). The event is made possible by a Women's Week grant awarded through the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Full Story...   Fine Arts Notebook: Students put dance and art in the spotlight In this week's Fine Arts Notebook, the spotlight shines on the seniors. The Senior Dance Concert on May 15 and 16 in the Shirley Wimmer Dance Theatre, the Graphic Design Exhibition will feature the work of senior graphic design students from May 12-23 in Seigfred Hall.  Full Story...   Memo recaps OHIO's safety steps on flu outbreak Ohio University officials said Tuesday that they are closely monitoring the evolving H1N1 influenza A outbreak through daily updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other health information sources. Full Story...   Premium changes outlined in open enrollment documents With the start of open enrollment, Ohio University employees will be able to make changes to their benefits. Employees should receive enrollment packets in their campus mailboxes this week. The deadline for open enrollment is Friday, May 15 Full Story...   Stage set for International Week 2009 Everyone can experience cultures from across the globe as Ohio University's annual International Week observance returns May 9, culminating with the International Street Fair on May 16. Full Story...   Wood chosen for Faculty Excellence Award A small group of students and faculty members sprang into his Lindley Hall office on Monday afternoon to present assistant professor Lawrence "Woody" Wood with the Class of 1950 Faculty Excellence Award. Full Story...   May 5, 2009 Awards recognize commitment to education [OU-COM] The 2009 Distinguished Osteopathic Commitment Awards served as an occasion to recognize more than 60 individuals for their contributions to osteopathic medical education at Ohio University's College of Osteopathic Medicine.  Full Story...   Expo to showcase student research and creative projects [Research News] More than 600 undergraduate, graduate, medical and postdoctoral students representing all academic colleges, international studies and regional campuses will display their work at the 2009 Student Research and Creative Activity Expo, which will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Thursday, May 14, at the Convocation Center. Entries include live performances, interactive demonstrations and exhibits. Full Story...   I-9 forms - Mistakes can be costly The Department of Homeland Security requires employers to have an I-9 form on file for each employee within three days of the employee's first day on the job. This step establishes an employee's identity and proves that he or she is eligible to work. Failure to have a correctly completed I-9 on file for any employee could result in a fine of $110 - $1,100 per employee. Full Story...   Student projects showcased [video] Hundreds of student research projects ranging from dance pieces on coal mining to investigations into how alpacas and horses chew will be showcased Thursday, May 14, at the 2009 Student Research and Creativity Expo. Full Story...   May 4, 2009 Benefits open enrollment begins With the start of open enrollment, Ohio University employees will be able to make changes to their benefits. Employees should receive enrollment packets in their campus mailboxes this week. Full Story...   Chancellor, students discuss new fee Chancellor Eric Fingerhut stated Thursday that he does not plan to delay a decision on a fee to help pay for a new Student Information System and network upgrade at Ohio University.The student fee, which would not exceed $25 a quarter, would begin in the fall if the board approves Ohio University's request.  Full Story...   New student-produced show set to premiere [WOUB] "State of the State" will premiere at 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, on WOUB-TV. The four-episode series will air every Wednesday throughout May with a live studio audience and phone lines open to the public. Full Story...   OHIO has five named NSCA All-Americans [ohiobobcats.com] Five Ohio student-athletes have been named All-American Strength and Conditioning Athletes of the Year by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Full Story...   President to hold office hours Thursday President Roderick J. McDavis' next monthly office hours are set for 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, in Cutler Hall 108. Full Story...   Q&A with former dean Barbara Ross-Lee [OU-COM] Barbara Ross-Lee made history as the first African-American woman to administer a medical school in the United States when she became dean of the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1993. She recently visited campus and shared her thoughts and experiences since she departed the college in 2001. Full Story...   May 1, 2009 Fisher chosen to lead School of Theater College of Fine Arts Dean Chuck McWeeny has named Associate Professor William Fisher director of the School of Theater. Fisher came to Ohio University in 1991 from the Theater School at the California Institute of the Arts to head the Ohio University BFA acting program, now known as the theater performance program. Full Story...   HTC dean candidates announced Two Ohio University faculty members have been named as finalists in the Honors Tutorial College dean search. Candidates Lauren McMills and Jeremy Webster will formally interview for the position during the week of May 18. As a part of the interview process, McMills and Webster will each take part in two open forums – one for students and one for the general public. Full Story...   Kenyan Children's Fund plans benefit dinner The seventh-annual benefit dinner for the Kenyan Children's Fund will be held Tuesday, May 5, at 5:30 p.m. in the lobby of Irvine Hall at the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Full Story...   Media Arts and Studies duo's work honored [Communication] The documentary film "The Last Dance," the creation of two professionals in the School of Media Arts and Studies, won both "Best of the Festival" at the Broadcast Education Association Convention and first place in the Documentary category at the Appalachian Film Festival. Full Story...   New front door for OHIO goes live There's a new look to Ohio University's front door for the Web, and it went live today. Full Story...   School of Media Arts and Studies recognized The Office of Nationally Competitive Awards at Ohio University has named the School of Media Arts and Studies in the Scripps College of Communication the winner of its Outstanding Department/School Award for the 2008-2009 academic year. Full Story...   Town hall meetings to discuss NextGen network and SIS [OIT] The Office of Information Technology will be hosting two technology fee related town hall meetings in Baker Center. The meetings will take place at 4 p.m. on May 5 and noon on May 12. Full Story...   World Health Organization issues flu update Based on the spread of flu infections in the U.S. and globally, the World Health Organization (WHO) has raised its alert level to Phase 5, urging countries to activate pandemic preparedness plans. Full Story... April 2009 Archives Apr 30, 2009 Bobcat battalion snags top spot Cadets Joe McGrew and Grant Perry, two freshmen from Ohio University's Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) recently finished first out of 20 teams at this year's 7th Brigade Best Ranger Challenge at Xavier University.  Full Story...   EVPP candidates to address open forums The top three candidates for the position of executive vice president and provost, Susan Carlson, Pam Benoit and Nat Frazer, will be on the Athens campus next week to meet with executive staff members, academic leaders and various university constituent groups. Each will also take part in an hour-long open forum, during which community members may ask questions of the candidates. Full Story...   Film fest reflections Athens local Maria Gigante reflects on watching an audience's reaction to her film's debut at the Athens International Film + Video Festival.  Full Story...   Apr 29, 2009 Chancellor to discuss proposed fee with student leaders Ohio Board of Regents Chancellor Eric Fingerhut will hold a videoconference with student leaders at Ohio University's Athens campus to hear their views about a proposed, university-wide network and Student Information System upgrade fee. Full Story...   Eco-friendly technology: Solution or crutch? [video] Outlook's sustainability debates will run each Wednesday throughout April. In today's debate, Sustainability Coordinator Sonia Marcus and Associate Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Gerardine Botte debate whether or not science holds the answers to our environmental woes. Full Story...   Fine Arts Notebook: Local films, innovative art extravaganza to enjoy This week's Fine Arts Notebook highlights two special screenings today and tomorrow by local filmmakers in the Athens International Film + Video Festival, INKAHOOTS! has customizable handmade apparel on sale for Moms weekend as well as other performances and events on campus. Full Story...   Moms Weekend to ring in spring Spring has finally arrived and who better to enjoy the weather with than your mom? The annual Moms Weekend will kick off Friday, May 1, and the university has planned an array of activities for students and their visiting moms. Full Story...   Student succumbs to injuries from fall Dean of Students Ryan Lombardi regrets to inform the Ohio University community that one of our students, Eric S. Hansen, who fell from a window late Tuesday at Weld House, has passed away.  Full Story...   VisCom students highlight year's best A show of student works from the School of Visual Communication remains on display at the Dairy Barn in Athens. The show and guest speakers celebrated the year's successes. Full Story...   Apr 28, 2009 Concert, symposium explores African arts The Ohio University African Ensemble, under Zelma Badu-Younge's and Paschal Yao Younge's direction, will present the arts of Africa through a three-day symposium and AZA! dance and music concert titled "Mother Africa" Thursday, April 30, through Saturday, May 2. Full Story...   Petra Kralickova named Kennedy curator The Kennedy Museum of Art has announced Petra Kralickova as the museum's curator. Kralickova currently serves as director of exhibitions for the School of Art. Full Story...   Researcher to share strategies for analyzing biological data An associate professor from the University of Wisconsin will hold a lecture on how to increase effective data analysis in biological databases. The free lecture will be held from 2:10 to 3 p.m. on May 6 in Stocker Center 103. Full Story...   Spring greening tip: Home upgrades April is Earth Month 2009. As part of the campus' observation, Outlook will post a weekly tip from the Office of Sustainability to help the community take steps to help the environment. Full Story...   Swine flu: Questions and answers As news spreads of confirmed swine flu cases in Mexico, the United States and Canada, many are wondering what swine flu is and how to prevent an infection. Martha Simpson, assistant professor of family medicine in the College of Osteopathic Medicine and president of University Medical Associates, provides some answers. Full Story...   Apr 27, 2009 Leon Harris enters OHIO Communication Hall of Fame [Communication] Students, faculty, alumni and friends of the Scripps College of Communication gathered at the 2009 Scripps College of Communication Awards and Recognition Celebration April 23 in the Baker University Center Ballroom. The event paid tribute to a successful year for the college and honored news anchor Leon Harris, BSC '83, this year's Ohio Communication Hall of Fame inductee. Full Story...   Mitchell taken 47th overall by Oakland Raiders [ohiobobcats.com] Ohio safety Michael Mitchell was selected in the second round (47th overall) by the Oakland Raiders Saturday evening in the National Football League Draft. He is the highest Ohio player to be drafted since Gene Ruskowski's fifth-round selection by the Los Angeles Rams in 1948. Full Story...   Spring Literary Festival delivers 'dream team' This year's Spring Literary Festival, which takes place May 6 through 8, features a "dream team" of authors who will present readings of their work, visit classes and give lectures while on campus.  Full Story...   Swine flu infection confirmed in Ohio U.S. and state health officials announced Sunday that they are investigating reports of swine flu infections in five states, including one involving a 9-year-old boy from Lorain County, Ohio.  Full Story...   Apr 24, 2009 Faculty Senate to hold special meeting Monday Faculty Senate will hold a special meeting at 7:10 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, in Grover Center W115. Full Story...   Forensics scores another national win The 2008-2009 Forensics Team concluded its season with a 7th place ranking in Open Division Sweepstakes at the 2009 National Forensics Association (NFA) National Tournament. Member Dan Glaser placed as Rhetorical Criticism National Champion and his teammates placed highly in several other categories as well.  Full Story...   Memo details health care changes Chief Human Resource Officer Luis Lewin issued a memo stating that health care premiums for administrators, faculty and non-bargaining unit classified staff will decrease 9 percent for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2009. Full Story...   New student system, affordability top agenda The Ohio University Board of Trustees today approved a fee to pay for a new student information system and network upgrade, and heard updates on the university's progress toward increasing access and affordability. Full Story...   Apr 23, 2009 Alumni director a man of many talents Assistant Vice President for Alumni Relations Graham Stewart has quickly proved he is not your typical alumni director. He sat down with Outlook to share his thoughts on a recently completed alumni survey, planning the Alumni Association's 150th anniversary celebration, competitive whistling and more. Full Story...   Alumni luncheon recognizes contributions More than 150 alumni and friends attended the 26th annual Ohio University State Government Alumni Luncheon, which seeks to bring together those involved in public service and to recognize contributions to the state of Ohio.  Full Story...   Retirement separation policy updated Ohio University Policy 41.090, which establishes retirement eligibility criteria for university employees and differentiates these criteria from those of other state retirement systems, has been revised to include retirement guidelines for law enforcement and public safety officers who are part of the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System.  Full Story...   Safety management policy updated Changes have been made Ohio University policy 44.109, which provides safety guidelines for all university activities.According to Director of Environmental Health and Safety Joe Adams, the changes, which combines similar policies, will reduce redundancies. Full Story...   Apr 22, 2009 African American Studies reflects on past, future The Ohio University Department of African American Studies will host "Looking Back, Moving Forward," on Wednesday, April 29, in Baker University Center 240 and 242. Full Story...   Clean coal: The real deal or whitewash? [video] As part of the university's Earth Month celebration, Sustainability Coordinator Sonia Marcus and Associate Professor of Journalism Bernhard Debatin discuss the legitimacy of clean coal -- or methods used by coal producers and utilities to reduce coal's environmental impact. Debatin addresses this topic among many local environmental concerns in his recently created journalism course, "Localizing Environmental and Science Journalism." Full Story...   Finalists selected for top academic job The top three candidates for the position of executive vice president and provost will visit the Athens campus in the next few weeks for additional interviews and the opportunity to interact with the university community, according to the chair of the search committee.  Full Story...   It's a wrap "The Dying Western," an Ohio University student-produced film, took top honors at the Las Vegas International Film Festival, being named Best Student Short. Full Story...   NCAA recognizes volleyball, softball for academic progress [ohiobobcats.com] The Ohio University volleyball and softball teams were honored on Wednesday with the NCAA Public Recognition Award, given each year to teams from across the nation that rank in the top 10 percent in their respective sports in Academic Progress Rate (APR). Full Story...   Apr 21, 2009 Mamma mia! Earlier this month, Ohio University Executive Chef Matt Rapposelli, Director of Exhibitions at Ohio University School of Art Galleries Petra Kralickova and other team members from the United States faced off against competitors from across the globe and took home second place in the bread-sculpting category for their creation -- a 6-foot-tall replica of the Statue of Liberty. Full Story...   OHIO student honorary wins chapter award Ohio University's student chapter of an industrial technology honorary fraternity has won a regional outstanding chapter award for the fourth time in five years. Epsilon Pi Tau (EPT) won the honor society's Region 3 Outstanding Chapter Award in honor of the chapter's efforts to uphold EPT principles -- to advance education, knowledge, understanding, appreciation and awareness of technology as an important element of human life and culture.  Full Story...   Policy regulating payment of memberships, dues updated Changes to Ohio University policy 03.020, which governs the payment of memberships, dues and professional certification or licensing fees by the university, were approved April 9.  Full Story...   Scholars Program challenges young minds Ohio University freshmen are learning how to answer life's philosophical questions through a new program in the College of Arts and Sciences.The Scholars Program, a pilot program, provides high-achieving freshmen a curriculum that challenges their critical thinking abilities by answering philosophical questions through difficult reading and writing assignments.  Full Story...