Ohio Department of Insurance director to address OU-COM's Class of 2008 (08/31/2004) On Saturday, Sept. 11, Ann Womer Benjamin, J.D., director of the Ohio Department of Insurance, will deliver the keynote address at Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine's annual Convocation Ceremony, which will be held at 11 a.m. in Nelson Commons on the university's Athens campus.
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Gary North reflects on 15 years with the University (08/30/2004) Vice President for Administration Gary North will retire on Aug. 31 after 15 years of service to Ohio University. The Outlook staff decided to ask North a few parting questions.
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Instructor brings Twi language to life (08/27/2004) A senior lecturer of linguistics at the University of Ghana, Legon, Kofi Agyekum spent this summer at Ohio University teaching Akan/Twi, the major language of Ghana, at the Summer Cooperative African Language Institute (SCALI).
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Rota gives keynote address at UNESCO special session (08/26/2004) Ohio University's Associate Provost of International Programs Josep Rota helped set the agenda for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's (UNESCO) work in Latin America at a special session convened in the Dominican Republic in August.
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Professor returns from monitoring elections in Venezuela (08/26/2004) Election monitoring became a family affair for Tom Walker when he recently joined his son Carlos Walker Uribe as an observer for the recent presidential recall election in Venezuela.
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African language institute returns (08/25/2004) If you walked through the Research and Technology Building this past summer, you might have thought you were on the continent of Africa. Nearly 70 students from across the country came to Ohio University to study African languages as part of the Summer Cooperative African Language Institute (SCALI).
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Ohio University among top 50 public universities (08/20/2004) Ohio University is ranked among the top 50 public national universities and the top 100 national universities in the 2005 U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Colleges" edition.
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Ohio University Foundation announces 1804 Fund Awards (08/18/2004) The Ohio University Foundation has awarded $267,355 from the 1804 Fund to 15 new research and educational initiatives -- making the total awards granted since the fund's inception more than $13 million.
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The gift of music (08/18/2004) You could say music education major Rick Hicks, 41, has taken the road less traveled, overcoming obstacles along the way. Hicks' determination and discipline have earned him respect from instructors and even a world-renowned trumpet player, who shocked Hicks by giving him a gift to last a lifetime.
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'Gridiron Glory' returns for sixth season on WOUB-TV (08/17/2004) WOUB-TV's Emmy Award-winning Gridiron Glory returns for a sixth season on Friday, Aug. 20, at 11:30 p.m. The program will be rebroadcast Saturday mornings at 11:30 throughout the high school football season with comprehensive scores and highlights.
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Greg Shepherd named interim dean of Ohio University College of Communication (08/16/2004) Gregory J. Shepherd, Ph.D., has been named interim dean of the College of Communication at Ohio University, effective Aug. 23, for a one-year appointment.
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WOUB radio program to feature Milo's (08/12/2004) "This Time Around: Reinventing Community" follows Milo's Whole World Gourmet through its start-up process, from focus group taste testing to demographic research and bottling. The show airs Tuesday, Aug. 17, at 8:30 a.m. on the WOUB Radio Network.
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Seminar examines balance and gait instability (08/12/2004) The summer series of Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine's Geriatric Education Series concludes Monday, Aug. 16, with Sam Simons, a physical therapist at Ohio University Therapy Associates Balance Clinic, presenting "Balance and Gait Instability."
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Kids on Campus: Fun in the Sun (08/12/2004) The Kids on Campus 2004 summer program is over, but for 6 weeks every summer it offers three kinds of enrichment: Nutrition, recreation and academics.
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WOUB and Ohio University to bring 'Mountain Stage' to Athens (08/10/2004) On Sunday, Oct. 17, the WOUB Radio Network and the Ohio University Performing Arts Series are proud to present "Mountain Stage" at 7 p.m. in the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium.
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University to explore Mill Street Apartments options (08/09/2004) After an inspection by Ohio University President Roderick McDavis, the Mill Street Apartments complex will remain standing while a cost assessment of its rehabilitation is completed.
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Corrigan named interim VP for finance and administration (08/06/2004) Larry A. Corrigan has been named interim vice president for finance and administration at Ohio University effective Sept. 1, 2004. He is currently the associate director for finance and treasurer.
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OU-COM to offer health screenings at the fair (08/05/2004) On Thursday, Aug. 12, Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine's Community Service Programs will provide free glucose, cholesterol and blood pressure screenings for adults from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the fairgrounds.
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The business of ethics (08/04/2004) College of Business students Brandon Schaedlich, Mary Paltza, Jessica Buckosh, Paul Bilderback and Elise Yinger snatched up the opportunity to not only be the first to represent the university in a national ethics conference but to earn a free trip to Los Angeles, where the ethics conference is held each year. |