 | Outdoor space use policy updated 4/30/2008
An updated version of Ohio University policy 24.016, which provides guidelines for use of outdoor spaces on the Athens campus, is complete and online.
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| Hicks honoree discusses school funding 4/30/2008
Kern Alexander, An educator whose research led a coalition to challenge the constitutionality of Ohio's approach to public school funding, spoke Tuesday to College of Education faculty, staff and students.
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| National scholarships recognize service 4/30/2008
Two more Ohio University students have received major nationally competitive awards, this time for their active commitment to community service.
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| Students, faculty to shine at Kennedy Center 4/30/2008
The Ohio University Wind Ensemble performs Monday at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Director of Bands John Climer conducted as John Schlabach, professor of trumpet, rehearsed with the ensemble last week for his role as a featured soloist.
Photographer: Kevin Ridell
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| Crawley resigns, accepts position at Boston College [ohiobobcats.com] 4/29/2008
After two groundbreaking seasons as head coach of the Ohio women's basketball team, Sylvia Crawley has resigned and accepted the same position at Boston College of the Atlantic Coast Conference. She will assume duties immediately.
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| Two land government-sponsored awards 4/29/2008
Two Ohio University students have landed highly competitive awards from U.S. government-sponsored programs that provide scholarships and fellowships for individuals pursuing degrees in sought-after fields.
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| Grant signals green light for green cause 4/29/2008
The greening of the curriculum on campus received another green light with recent news of an Ohio Environmental Education Fund grant for $49,500. The grant from the Ohio EPA will fuel Ohio University's Kanawha Environmental Education Project (KEEP) for the next two academic years.
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| Modeling Seniors-to-Sophomores 4/29/2008
Four Ohio University regional campuses will be frontrunners in the state's new Seniors-to-Sophomores program thanks to an Early Adopter Grant. The Chillicothe, Eastern, Lancaster and Southern campuses are partners with schools in their counties that were awarded the maximum $100,000 grants, which the Board of Regents announced Friday.
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| Opening eyes to Islam 4/29/2008
Ohio University's African Studies and Southeast Asian Studies National Resource Centers have been awarded a joint two-year Social Science Research Council grant to draw attention to reform and progress in the contemporary Muslim world, particularly in Africa and Southeast Asia.
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| Watch out for dumpster divers! 4/29/2008
This is part of a continuing series of monthly tips from Ohio University's Office of Internal Audit that address common errors, misunderstandings and control failures often found during audits. Internal Audit performs departmental and process reviews, working collaboratively with units to assess and improve controls across the university.
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| Researcher gets nearly $1 million grant 4/28/2008
The state of Ohio's Third Frontier program for research and economic development has awarded an Ohio University professor $972,992 for alternative energy work on hydrogen production, ammonia fuel cells and wastewater remediation.
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| Mather is ACPA's Outstanding Graduate Mentor 4/28/2008
When you are doing what you love, recognition is just an extra. Just ask Pete Mather, an assistant professor in Ohio University's College Student Personnel program.
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| Baker Center nets international design award 4/28/2008
The thousands of students, faculty, staff, alumni, visitors and perspective students who daily utilize Baker University Center may be testament enough to its impact on campus life. In case they’re not, the awards help, too.
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| Ohio's Landon Cohen Drafted by Detroit Lions 4/28/2008
Ohio defensive tackle Landon Cohen (Spartanburg, S.C.) was selected by the Detroit Lions with the 216th pick in the seventh round of this weekend's NFL Draft.
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| Life-saving discussion 4/28/2008
Tony Petitti surely would have felt pride at the ceremony on the Athens County courthouse steps Friday morning, when Athens Mayor Paul Wiehl recognized Petitti's daughter, Ohio University student Maranda Saling, for her work promoting organ and tissue donations.
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| Andre Gribou: Music man [Perspectives] 4/28/2008
As a pianist, band member, composer, teacher, husband and father, Professor of Music Andre Gribou says music permeates many aspects of his life. And he wouldn't have it any other way.
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| Conference focus: advanced-energy opportunities [Voinovich School] 4/28/2008
On April 24, 2008, researchers and business leaders joined forces to discuss ways to further energy-related research in Ohio and the nation.The second annual University Clean Energy Alliance of Ohio (UCEAO) workshop and conference focused on identifying opportunities for universities to work with the business community to solve problems related to advanced energy.
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| Newsweek features VisCom senior's photos 4/25/2008
Newsweek magazine's current issue features a two-page spread of images captured by Ohio University senior Matt Eich.
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| Five receive Fulbright teaching assistantships 4/25/2008
Five Ohio University students have earned prestigious Fulbright teaching assistantships for 2008. Four Ohio University winners will travel to Germany and the fifth will head to South Korea.
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| University announces Baker awards 4/25/2008
The Baker Fund Awards, totaling $49,701, will support the research, scholarship and creative activity of eight faculty members working on six projects. From music and art to geological sciences, the award-winning projects covered a broad range of topics, encapsulating the diverse passions of the Ohio University faculty.
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| Film festival opens today 4/25/2008
The 35th annual Athens International Film + Video Festival kicks off today with the screening of the feature film "Beaufort" at 4 p.m. at the Athena Cinema.
The festival will screen more than 200 films and videos during its 35th annual observance today through next Thursday.
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| Tree planting makes Zanesville one in 100 4/25/2008
On Thursday an American Liberty elm, named after the liberty tree of the 1700s, set down roots on the Ohio University-Zanesville campus green at a public ceremony to commemorate Zanesville's designation as one of the Elm Research Institute's 100 Liberty Tree Memorial towns. Fittingly, the elm settled into its new home just a day before Arbor Day.
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| Take a tour of 'Our First Family's Home' 4/25/2008
Starting this month, Outlook will feature a monthly column showcasing recent titles published by Ohio University Press. The largest university press in Ohio, the press publishes 50 books annually on a variety of topics. These books carry the Ohio University name into the world, receiving national and international attention from leading scholarly journals, prominent review media and prestigious award competitions.
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| University dedicates Ailes Newsroom 4/24/2008
The Roger E. Ailes Newsroom, located on the third floor of the Radio-Television Communication Building, was dedicated on Tuesday and named in honor of Ailes, a 1962 graduate of Ohio University who donated the major portion of funds for the state-of-the-art newsroom.
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| Ailes on success: 'It's within you' 4/24/2008
Success comes from within. That's what FOX News Chairman and CEO Roger Ailes, a 1962 alumnus of Ohio University's radio-television program, told Scripps College of Communication students Wednesday: Be your best self, work hard and be happy. Success will follow.
Photographer: Joshua Armstrong
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| Concert to tell the true story of Africa 4/24/2008
The Ohio University African Ensemble, under Zelma Badu-Younge's and Paschal Yao Younge's direction, will present the dance drama "AZA! Gathering Footprints Lost in the Sands of Time: The Story of Africa" at 8 p.m. Saturday at Templeton Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium.
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| Giving back is adding up 4/24/2008
Every week is volunteer week at Ohio University as students give of themselves through the Office of Campus Life's Community Service Project of the Week. This year, National Volunteer Week runs from April 26 to May 2 and the entire university community is invited to join in.
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| Six earn NOAA Hollings Scholarships 4/23/2008
Six Ohio University students recently earned 2008 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Ernest F. Hollings Scholarships, two more than all previous years' recipients combined.
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| Avoiding financial heartache 4/23/2008
Pay your debt. Save money. Invest. Sounds like hounding you might hear from parents. Tuesday night students had the opportunity to learn exactly why Mom and Dad might know best at the Financial Literacy Student Seminar.
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| University remembers Jody Phillips 4/23/2008
Ohio University alumna Joan "Jody" Galbreath Phillips, who described her appointment to her alma mater's Board of Trustees in the tumultuous 1970s as both an honor and an obligation, died Monday in Columbus. She was 83.
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| New York Times reporters take the Farfel 4/23/2008
Two New York Times reporters have earned the 2007 Ursula and Gilbert Farfel Prize for Excellence in Investigative Reporting for a series that exposed China's use of a deadly toxin that found its way around the world.
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| Expert to speak on race relations and sports 4/23/2008
Internationally acclaimed human rights activist, writer and author Richard Lapchick will speak about racial equality in sports at 7 p.m., Monday, April 28, at the Convocation Center. His speech is titled "Sports: A Bridge Across the Racial Divide."
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| Green House Project accepts applications 4/23/2008
The Green House Project is now accepting applications from students and landlords interested in improving the efficiency of off-campus rental units in Athens. Public information sessions and cookouts will be held throughout spring quarter to promote the pilot project.
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| Photo exhibit captures Southern Ohio 4/23/2008
Ohio University-Chillicothe faculty member Ken Breidenbaugh returned from a summer road trip with some 3,000 photos, 70 of which are now on display in the Patricia Scott Gallery in Bennett Hall at Ohio University-Chillicothe through April 30.
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| AQIP open forum is Wednesday 4/22/2008
The entire campus community is invited to join an open forum on Wednesday from 4 until 5 p.m. in Walter Hall 135, led by the visitation team from North Central Association of Colleges and Schools as part of their evaluation related to the AQIP accreditation process.
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| Jazz great to lead ensemble Friday 4/22/2008
Jazz legend Gerald Wilson will conduct the Ohio University Jazz Ensemble in a free concert of his works from 12:10 to 1 p.m. Friday in the School of Music Recital Hall.
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| Pride Week begins Wednesday 4/22/2008
Ohio University Pride Week, which begins Wednesday, will feature a series of events that give lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals an opportunity to showcase their pride. The theme is "PRIDE! ... And proud of it."
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| Three Goldwaters, one honorable mention 4/22/2008
With four-year institutions limited to four nominations for the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship, Ohio University couldn't have fared much better. Three nominees earned the scholarship and the fourth earned honorable mention.
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| Earth Week 08: An assignment for Earth Day 4/22/2008
Please take a minute today -- on Earth Day -- to share with the Office of Sustainability what you've done this past week or what you do every day to help lessen your impact on the environment.
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| Wins for land and limbs [video] 4/22/2008
For Brian McCarthy, spending the weekend in mud up to his knees may turn out to be the ultimate win-win situation. He will have helped save a cherished American tree and reclaim ravaged mine land.
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| Eastern campus professor emeritus honored 4/22/2008
Ohio University's Eastern Ohio alumni chapter has chosen Martins Ferry resident John H. Bisbocci, associate professor emeritus of chemistry, as the 2008 Austin C. Furbee Award honoree in recognition of his dedication and contribution to the university and community.
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| Monday's Earth Week tip 4/21/2008
Throughout Earth Week, the Office of Sustainability has provided daily suggestions for incorporating hassle-free, environment-friendly actions into your regular routine. Today's tip: Plan now to walk, bike or carpool to work tomorrow.
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| A struggle for our most basic resource 4/21/2008
Julia Marino, a master's student in the School of Visual Communication, traveled to east Africa with the Common Language Project to document that continent's battle with water scarcity. She agreed to write an essay for Outlook as part of its Earth Week coverage.
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| A Q&A as accreditation visit approaches 4/21/2008
Ohio University is a participant in North Central's Academic Quality Improvement Program. With a visit from the accreditation agency coming this week, Outlook interviewed Martin Tuck, associate provost for academic affairs, to learn more about the AQIP program, what this visit entails and how the university community can participate.
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| Finding inspiration in Taiwan 4/21/2008
Dale Albanese, a 2007 graduate of Ohio University, agreed to write this essay for Outlook as part of its Earth Week coverage. A Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship took him to Taiwan where he quickly became impressed with the country's sustainability practices.
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| Detroit superintendent shares perspective 4/21/2008
Detroit Public Schools Superintendent Connie Calloway visited the Athens campus late last week, meeting with students, faculty and staff in the College of Education and the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs.
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| Peppered with questions 4/21/2008
Students kept the questions coming for much longer than the time allotted following Edna Adan Ismail's keynote address at Friday's African Health Summit on the Athens campus. And Ismail, former foreign minister and minister of family welfare and social development for the Republic of Somaliland, didn't seem to mind.
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| Lizard hunting styles impact locomotion [Research News] 4/21/2008
A research team led by doctoral student Eric McElroy tracked 18 different species of lizards as they walked or ran in order to understand how their foraging styles impact their biomechanics. The study was featured in the April 1 edition of the Journal of Experimental Biology.
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| Trustees endorse Vision OHIO's first year 4/18/2008
The Ohio University Board of Trustees voted unanimously Friday to extend the president's contract and to endorse the first year of the Vision OHIO Implementation Plan. They also gave direction for completing the fiscal year 2009 budget.
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| Board votes to extend McDavis' contract 4/18/2008
The Ohio University Board of Trustees voted unanimously Friday to negotiate a new five-year contract for President Roderick J. McDavis. The new contract would run from July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2013.
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| Friday's Earth Week tip 4/18/2008
Throughout Earth Week, the Office of Sustainability will provide daily suggestions for incorporating hassle-free, environment-friendly actions into your regular routine. Today's tip: Shop at Campus Surplus.
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| Trustees oppose delaying investments 4/18/2008
An Ohio University Board of Trustees committee Thursday opposed key portions of a Budget Planning Council recommendation to delay some fiscal year 2009 budget expenditures, favoring investments in strategic initiatives.
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| Kate shows off the Ecohouse [video] 4/18/2008
Take a peek inside Ohio University's Ecohouse, a model for sustainable living that serves as a student residence and a learning center.
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| The art of films 4/18/2008
Opening today and continuing through May 11, the Dairy Barn Arts Center presents a retrospective of posters and memorabilia from the 1969 Ohio University Film Festival to the 1986 Athens International Film Festival.
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| Ohio ups its recycling cred 4/18/2008
Ohio University can add "excellence in recycling" to its resume based on its finish in several categories during the recent RecycleMania competition. In all, the Athens campus generated nearly 400,000 pounds of recyclables during the 10-week contest.
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| Feedback on self-study guidelines due today 4/17/2008
All individuals who received a review survey via e-mail in early April are reminded that today is the last day to provide feedback on the current document by completing the brief survey.
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| Fidler to assist with strategic initiatives 4/17/2008
Executive Vice President and Provost Kathy Krendl has named Ann Fidler interim associate provost for strategic initiatives, a one-year appointment designed to ensure Ohio University continues its progress in implementing Vision Ohio and integrating with the University System of Ohio. Also, David Descutner's appointment as interim executive vice provost has been extended an additional year.
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| Grammy-nominated artist FEIST performs 4/17/2008
The haunting voice behind the song "1234" heard in Apple commercials is coming to Ohio University. The Performing Arts Series welcomes FEIST to Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium at 8 p.m. Tuesday.
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| Bringing Earth Week into the classroom 4/17/2008
Students in classes ranging from geography to computer-assisted reporting had the chance to interact with nationally recognized authors Erik Reece and Jeff Goodell, Ohio University's Earth Week keynote speakers, and learn how various fields relate to the week's theme of environmental justice.
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| Saturday is VisCom Day 4/17/2008
School of Visual Communication students, faculty and alumni will examine changes and challenges within the visual communication industry -- and celebrate an array of awards -- during this year's VisCom Day, which begins at 9:15 a.m. Saturday in Walter Hall 145.
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| Thursday's Earth Week tip 4/17/2008
Throughout Earth Week, the Office of Sustainability will provide daily suggestions for incorporating hassle-free, environment-friendly actions into your regular routine. Today's tip: What's Your Connection to Mountaintop Mined Coal?
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| Newsroom to be dedicated in Ailes' honor 4/17/2008
The Roger E. Ailes Newsroom in the Scripps College of Communication will be dedicated at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 22. Located on the third floor of the Radio-Television Communication Building, the newsroom will be named in honor of FOX News Chairman and CEO Roger E. Ailes, a 1962 graduate of Ohio University whose contribution made it possible.
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| Composting system to be online this fall 4/16/2008
Ohio University is well on its way to establishing the first full-scale composting project at an Ohio college or university and believed to be the largest in-vessel system at any college in the nation.
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| Film fest to screen record number of flicks 4/16/2008
The 2008 Athens International Film + Video Festival will screen more than 200 films and videos during its 35th annual observance April 25 to May 1.
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| Lancaster alliance produces GROW Project 4/16/2008
Frank Denney likes to make things grow. Now he has a job doing just that, thanks to a collaboration involving Ohio University-Lancaster, Fairfield County Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities/Fairfield Industries and Allen's Lancaster Greenhouse.
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| Acclaimed author returns to OU-C 4/16/2008
Donald Ray Pollock came to Ohio University-Chillicothe as an adult student, earning a bachelor's degree in English while he was in his 30s. He returns to campus this Friday as a published author who will read from his works and speak about his new book, "Knockemstiff," a collection of Midwestern-gothic short stories set in Southern Ohio.
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| Wednesday's Earth Week tip 4/16/2008
Throughout Earth Week, the Office of Sustainability will provide daily suggestions for incorporating hassle-free, environment-friendly actions into your regular routine.
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| Faculty Senate considers four resolutions 4/15/2008
Faculty Senate members listened to a detailed report about health benefits, heard first readings of four resolutions and welcomed the chair of the Board of Trustees at their meeting Monday night.
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| Seniors prepare for busy final weeks 4/15/2008
After four Homecomings, three fest-filled spring quarters, hundreds of new friends and more than 200 hours in class, Senior Class Council President Lynn Walsh shares her thoughts and some useful information for seniors as graduation approaches.
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| Board of Trustees meets Thursday and Friday 4/15/2008
The Ohio University Board of Trustees will meet this Thursday and Friday on the Athens campus.
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| Helping the habitat, one yank at a time 4/15/2008
Professor of Environmental and Plant Biology Phil Cantino has been organizing pulls of the dangerously invasive garlic-mustard plant for more than 10 years. For the next three weekends, garlic-mustard pulls will be held at various publicly owned natural areas, and all you need to do to participate is show up.
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| Tuesday's Earth Week tip 4/15/2008
Throughout Earth Week, the Office of Sustainability will provide daily suggestions for incorporating hassle-free, environment-friendly actions into your regular routine. Today's tip: Be a "Locavore."
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| Don't love opera? Try 'Comedy Tonight' 4/15/2008
Ohio University's School of Music is challenging Southeast Ohio's perceptions of opera. The school's Opera Theater ensemble will perform "Comedy Tonight," which comprises three one-act operas, at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium.
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| McDavis participates in forum on higher ed 4/15/2008
President Roderick J. McDavis will serve Wednesday as one of four panelists for a forum on higher education in Ohio. Hosted by the Columbus Metropolitan Club, the moderated discussion is related to the recently released Ohio Board of Regents 10-year plan for higher education.
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| McClure School program earns top award 4/15/2008
The Master of Communication Technology and Policy Graduate Program in the J. Warren McClure School of Information and Telecommunication Systems -- known for its triple focus on technology, policy and strategic management -- recently was singled out for a Program of Excellence Award from the International Telecommunications Education and Research Association.
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| University leadership supports BPC motion 4/14/2008
University leadership has endorsed a Budget Planning Council motion that calls for delaying some fiscal year 2009 investments until sources and amounts of revenues are solidified.
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| Faculty Senate meets tonight 4/14/2008
Faculty Senate will hold its first meeting of spring quarter at 7:10 p.m. today in Walter Hall 235.
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| Earth Week tip from the Office of Sustainability 4/14/2008
Throughout Earth Week, the Office of Sustainability will provide daily suggestions for incorporating hassle-free, environment-friendly actions into your regular routine.
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| Earth Week 08: Behind the scenes 4/14/2008
Earth Week is now celebrating its second annual installment at Ohio University, and with it comes my second annual feeling of unease about the risks inherent in designating one brief portion of the year as worthy of Earth appreciation. We all know we cannot limit our commitment to sustainability to a 10-day observance.
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| Save the dates! 4/14/2008
Mark your calendars now with the just-announced dates of Ohio University's 2008-09 family weekends and Homecoming celebration.
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| African health research, efforts in spotlight 4/14/2008
Edna Adan Ismail, who donated her United Nations pension and other personal assets to build the Edna Adan Maternity Hospital, is the keynote speaker at next week's African Health Summit, organized by Ohio University's Institute for the African Child. This is the second year for the summit, titled "Campus and Community Together."
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| The wedding story [Perspectives] 4/14/2008
Historian Katherine Jellison examines the 20th century birth, rise, and endurance of the traditional American wedding for her new book "It's Our Day: America's Love Affair with the White Wedding, 1945-2005."
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| Two named Glidden Visiting Professors 4/11/2008
The university has awarded Robert and Rene' Glidden Visiting Professorships for the 2008-09 academic year to a specialist in Italian Renaissance architecture with the University of Leipzig and a professor of astronomy at Stony Brook University, New York.
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| SI's Peter King to address 2008 graduates 4/11/2008
This June, thousands of seniors will be welcomed into the proud alliance of people who call Ohio University their alma mater by one of their own. Renowned journalist, author and alumnus Peter King will speak at the undergraduate commencement ceremonies on Saturday, June 14, at the Convocation Center.
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| Take Back the Night Week begins Monday 4/11/2008
The annual Take Back the Night Week, a series of workshops and events focusing on women's issues, begins Monday. The observance is aimed at raising awareness of sexism.
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| OU-COM, graduate ceremony speakers named 4/11/2008
Ohio University has announced the speakers for this spring's College of Osteopathic Medicine and graduate commencement ceremonies.
Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner will speak at the College of Osteopathic Medicine ceremony on Saturday, June 7. Julie Owens, the 2007 Outstanding Graduate Faculty Award winner, will address master's and doctoral degree candidates at the graduate ceremony on Friday, June 13.
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| Text message alert sign-up streamlined 4/11/2008
When the university began offering text messaging for faculty and staff winter quarter, it did so through an updated registration system that is accessible 24-7. Now, the Office of Information Technology has moved all previously registered students into the same system and is encouraging anyone who has not signed up to do so.
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| Earth Week events help all to get involved 4/11/2008
Ohio University's Earth Week 2008 kicks off its schedule of events Saturday with hiking and trail maintenance along Sunday Creek, a "pull" of the invasive garlic mustard plant and a tour of Ohio University's Ecohouse. This year's activities, which run through April 22, focus on the topic of environmental justice.
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| Policy on chartering aircraft introduced 4/10/2008
A new policy establishing requirements for chartering aircraft with university or foundation funds for employees traveling on university business was approved April 1.
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| $10 can open schoolhouse doors for two 4/10/2008
The cost of a $10 dinner in Athens next week can help two AIDS orphans in Kenya -- some 8,000 miles away -- purchase their required school uniforms and open the door to an education.
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| Graduation Fair offers services for faculty 4/10/2008
The upcoming Ohio University Graduation Fair 2008: Countdown to Commencement, set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, in Baker University Center Ballroom, also offers the opportunity for faculty and staff to be personally fitted for custom-made academic regalia.
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| In the spirit of sakura 4/10/2008
Saturday marked Ohio University's sixth annual Sakura Festival, an event honoring the spirit of the blossoms seen on the trees that line the Hocking River on South Green. Hiroyuki Oshita, adviser to the Japanese Student Association, which organizes the festival, explained the celebration's significance.
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| Trustees ready to review plan's first year 4/9/2008
A draft of the first year of Ohio University's Five Year Vision Ohio Implementation Plan, complete with approaches for measuring progress and assigning accountability, is ready for presentation to the Board of Trustees this month.
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| Couple contributes $50,000 for ARC 4/9/2008
The Russ College of Engineering and Technology recently received a $50,000 charitable gift to support the university's new Academic & Research Center (ARC).
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| Melting pot medicine 4/9/2008
Mark Orbe teaches "Professional Development in Cultural Competency" for the College of Osteopathic Medicine. The rigorous seminar teaches participants to critically examine their cultural assumptions and biases, learn communication principles and practice negotiating patients' culturally based beliefs about medical care.
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| Conference on tuberculosis to be held April 15 4/8/2008
The Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine's Area Health Education Center, in conjunction with the Ohio Department of Health, is holding a one-day conference to address tuberculosis in today's world Tuesday, April 15.
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| Wichita State's Schaus to head Ohio Athletics 4/7/2008
President Roderick J. McDavis today announced that a seasoned athletics director with a winning reputation, Wichita State's Jim Schaus, will become Ohio University's new director of athletics.
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| University to test flood notification system 4/7/2008
On Tuesday, Ohio University's offices of Environmental Health and Safety, Facilities Management and Information Technology will test a new notification procedure that the university would launch in the event of threatened flooding. The process will consist of telephone and e-mail alerts.
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| You be the judge ... at Expo 2008 4/7/2008
Wednesday is the last day to register as a judge or student participant in the 2008 Research and Creative Activity Expo. The seventh annual showcase of Ohio University's undergraduate, graduate, medical and post-doctoral student research is set for Thursday, May 15, at the Convocation Center.
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| Coming through for the community 4/7/2008
Students living in Ohio University residence halls set out winter quarter to help stock Athens County food banks. The response was overwhelming -- nearly $3,300 in cash, 64 boxes of food and some 2,600 non-perishable food items.
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| Open forums on NCAA certification offered 4/7/2008
Ohio University will host two open forums for the Athens campus community to discuss its Department of Intercollegiate Athletics NCAA certification process and self-study document.
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| Russ College students at WERC 4/4/2008
Nine Russ College of Engineering and Technology students depart Friday to compete in the annual WERC Competition at New Mexico State University for cash awards of up to $2,500 and -- perhaps more importantly -- real-world experience and networking opportunities with sought-after employers.
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| Dale Tampke accepts position in Texas 4/4/2008
Assistant Provost for Undergraduate Retention Dale Tampke has accepted the position of director of the Program for Academic Readiness at the University of North Texas. His last day on campus is April 11.
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| 2008 Baker Peace Conference [video] 4/4/2008
Foreign Affairs Analyst Steven Stoltenberg delivered the keynote address for this year's Baker Peace Conference. Watch an excerpt as he spoke on the conference topic, "Making Peace, Ensuring Justice: Truth and Reconciliation Commissions in Comparative Perspective."
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| Pay plan for classified staff policy updated 4/4/2008
On March 25, President Roderick J. McDavis approved changes to Ohio University policy 40.039, which governs the compensation plan for classified civil service employees. The revised policy will be effective 30 days after approval.
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| Drumming parties move outdoors for spring 4/4/2008
Drummers of all ages and skill levels are invited to join in the fun (and stress relief) of the 'Live to Drum' world drumming parties from noon to 1 p.m. every Tuesday beginning next week on the West Portico of Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium.
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| Alarm installation policy updated 4/3/2008
A revised version of Ohio University policy 44.114, which regulates alarm systems utilized at the university and provides for a standardized review and approval procedure, was approved March 18.
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| Kohn earns Academic All-MAC honor [ohiobobcats.com] 4/3/2008
Ohio women's basketball player Lauren Kohn added another accolade to her resume as the Mid-American Conference named her one of eight players on the 2007-08 MAC Women's Basketball Academic All-MAC Team.
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Evidence of My Existence
