Chillicothe welcomes Ohio University's Bicentennial (02/27/2004)
By now, everyone in the state knows Ohio's statehood started in Chillicothe. What will become better known on March 6 is that Chillicothe also is where the roots of Ohio University were planted 200 years ago. To commemorate the founding of the University, Chillicothe is hosting several celebrations on Statehood Day, March 6.
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NASA donates robotics equipment to Ohio University (02/27/2004)
NASA's Langley Research Center turned a long-term loan of robotics equipment into a permanent gift for Ohio University's Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ College of Engineering and Technology. The donation, including robotic wrists and arm, is valued around $321,000.
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Ohio University Avionics Engineering Center awarded for excellence (02/27/2004)
The world's largest aviation, space and defense professional society has awarded the Ohio University Avionics Engineering Center, part of the Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ College of Engineering and Technology, the Distinguished Institution Award for Avionics. Devoted to engineering and science progress, the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) presented the award this fall at the 22nd Digital Avionics Systems Conference in Indianapolis
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Building a community of learners (02/26/2004)
Welcome to Spotlight on Learning, a University-wide showcase of the best learning-centered teaching practices implemented in the classroom. The Ohio University community is invited to attend this free, two-day event that begins at 8:45 a.m. March 4, with a brief welcome from Provost Stephen Kopp in the Baker University Center Ballroom.
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Creating a learning community (02/26/2004)
Provost Stephen Kopp jump-started the University's move toward a learning-centered community when he arrived on campus nearly two years ago. He recognized that to be successful in the 21st century, graduates needed to be prepared to think critically and easily bridge the gap between vocational and intellectual pursuits.
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Free massage at university's annual health fair (02/26/2004)
Several community agencies are teaming up with Ohio University - Zanesville for the annual Health Fair on campus. The event will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 2, in the conference rooms of the Campus Center.
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Maysville wins university's Superintendent's Scholarship (02/26/2004)
Maysville Local School District won Ohio University Zanesville Campus' 2004 Superintendent's Scholarship, which is awarded by random drawing to local schools with representatives in attendance.
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Ohio University emeriti women to provide recollections (02/26/2004)
A panel of Ohio University emerita professors will speak on "Ohio University Women's Recollections" on Tuesday, March 2, at 4 p.m. The panel, a program for Women's History Month, will be held in the Friends of the Library Room (Alden 319).
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Chris Heinz visits Ohio University (02/25/2004)
Chris Heinz, stepson of presidential hopeful John Kerry, visied campus Thursday, Feb. 26, to speak on behalf of Kerry's campaign.
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Playwright Charles Smith to host discussion about his bicentennial play 'Free Man of Color' on March 4 (02/25/2004)
Ohio University Professor of Theater and playwright Charles Smith will discuss the challenges he faced while developing his new bicentennial play, "Free Man of Color," at noon, Thursday, March 4, in the Friends of the Library Room at Alden Library. The discussion is free and open to the public.
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Ray Stephens receives James E. Daley accounting professorship (02/25/2004)
The first James E. Daley Professorship in accounting has been awarded to Professor of Accounting Ray G. Stephens, who directs the School of Accountancy in the Ohio University College of Business.
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School of Theater presents 'Romeo and Juliet' (02/25/2004)
Romeo and Juliet will embrace the stage of the Forum Theatre in the Radio and Television Arts Building from Feb. 25 to 28 and March 3 to 6.
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Ed Wright's legacy swims on (02/24/2004)
After being the captain of the first men's varsity swimming team in 1935, Ed Wright continued his dedication to Ohio University through gifts of time, talent, and treasure. Today, Mike Worley honors this dedication with the Ed Wright and Mike Worley Swimming and Diving Fund.
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Bicentennial celebration continues with Ohio University debut of 'Free Man of Color' (02/24/2004)
Ohio University playwright Charles Smith's new Bicentennial play, "Free Man of Color" plays in Athens March 11-13 at 8 p.m. in Ohio University's Elizabeth Evans Baker Theater in Kantner Hall.
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Darrell Spencer wins Drue Heinz Literature Prize (02/24/2004)
Ohio University Professor of English Darrell Spencer was named the 24th winner of the prestigious Drue Heinz Literature Prize as of Feb. 22.
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Diversity: Important to Ohio University (02/23/2004)
"What's Diversity Got to Do With It?" is a student-organized, University-wide conference dedicated to exploring issues of diversity on campus and in today's society. The conference, which takes place on Friday, Feb. 27, will feature various speakers discussing the value of diversity in many areas of students' lives.
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Ohio University Press/Swallow Press present Cast a 'Blue Shadow: An Ohio Amish Mystery' (02/23/2004)
Following the successes of his three previous mysteries, author P.L. Gaus returns to Amish country for a tale of wealth, power, pride and murder in "Cast a Blue Shadow: An Ohio Amish Mystery."
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Researcher to speak about new growth hormone drug (02/20/2004)
On Tuesday, Feb. 24, John Kopchick, Goll-Ohio Professor of Molecular Biology, will be presenting "Growth Hormone, Football, Dirty Shorts and Discovery of a Novel Drug" in room 145 of the new classroom facility on the University's West Green.
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Comedienne TESS to Perform at Ohio University (02/20/2004)
Ohio native and 'Last Comic Standing' finalist Tess will be performing her stand-up comedy on Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium.
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New energy and environment institute gives voice to Ohio Valley region (02/20/2004)
Ohio University has formed the Ohio River Valley's first research institute to improve environmental quality and foster economic development. Researchers at the Institute for Sustainable Energy and Environment, which comprises Ohio University's Ohio Coal Research Center and Center for Air Quality, will assist industrial, state and federal agencies in addressing local and regional air pollution issues.
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Ohio University retail merchandising program receives grant from Target Stores (02/20/2004)
Ohio University's School of Human and Consumer Sciences recently received a $2,500 contribution from Target Stores to support student and faculty professional development for its retail-merchandising program.
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Student and friend bike the country to raise money (02/20/2004)
Last summer, Ohio University student Mike Brennan and childhood friend Chuck Chandler began a 43-day, 4,000-mile bike trip from Ocean City, Mass., to San Diego Bay, Calif. Although the two shared a childhood dream of bicycling across the United States, when they finally mapped their course, it had taken on a new meaning.
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'Face-to-Face' - A book debut and signing at the Kennedy Museum of Art (02/19/2004)
The book "Face to Face," will debut with a book signing on Saturday, Feb. 28, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Kennedy Museum of Art. Edited by Ohio University Eminent Scholar Rajko Grlic and published by Erlewine Design, "Face to Face" is a stunning array of photographer Lloyd Moore's work spanning more than thirty years. Both Grlic and Moore will be available to sign books.
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Child Development Center temporarily closed (02/18/2004)
Because of precautions being taken with the water supply at The Ridges, Ohio University has temporarily suspended operations at the Child Development Center, effective at 1 p.m. today (Feb. 23).
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Local radio program takes in-depth look at Appalachia (02/18/2004)
Residents of southeastern Ohio frequently turn to Columbus and West Virginia for their news. A local radio feature series, however, has brought the focus much closer to home. Over the past five months, This Time Around: Reinventing Community, airing on the WOUB?FM Radio Network, has covered issues affecting the present and future of Appalachian Ohio while exploring the fabric of community.
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Upcoming symposium at Ohio University focuses on sports, youth and Africa (02/17/2004)
Scholars and educators will gather at Ohio University on Feb. 20-21 to explore the importance of sports in the development of young people in Africa at a symposium on 'Sports, Youth and Africa.'
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Defining Moments: 'a groundswell of student activism' (02/17/2004)
Most of us in the Ohio University graduating class of 1971 entered high school against the backdrop of the 1963 murder of the president of the United States. In the year prior to this shattering event, we became aware of the realistic possibility of our universal nuclear annihilation during the Bay of Pigs missile crisis in Cuba.
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Frederick Lewis enlists student help for documentary (02/16/2004)
Two students played a major role in the production of Frederick Lewis' documentary "Rockwell Kent" - even after graduation. (video)
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Ohio University cost-saving efforts moving forward (02/13/2004)
Efforts to reduce expenses and achieve a more cost-efficient operation are moving forward, it was reported to the Ohio University Board of Trustees during its regular meeting Feb. 12 and 13.
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Bobcats off to good start in 'Recyclemania 2004' (02/13/2004)
Ohio University is off to a good start after the first week of RecycleMania 2004. The Bobcats sit fourth out of 17 schools with 5.1 recycled pounds per student living on campus.
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'Newswatch' feature to focus on Perry County economic development (02/12/2004)
Newswatch, WOUB-TV's evening news program, will feature an economic development segment, airing Monday, Feb. 16, at 6:30 p.m. The featured segment will focus on Perry County.
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Eleanor Holmes Norton speaks at Ohio University to kick off Brown v. Board of Education 50th commemoration (02/12/2004)
U.S. congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton will kickoff Ohio University's Brown v. Board of Education 50th Commemoration at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the Baker Center Ballroom.
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Ohio University to celebrate Founders Day on Feb. 18 (02/12/2004)
? Ohio University's 200th birthday celebration really takes the cake with Founders Day festivities that are sure to be remembered for the next 200 years. A giant birthday cake and an Ohio University multimedia piece will highlight the celebration on Feb. 18. The festivities will reflect on the University's past, present and future with a commemorative gathering and the world premiere of "Turning Two Hundred."
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In the Spotlight: Ohio University student learns through teaching in Ghana (02/11/2004)
Ohio University senior Grace Gaboury is homesick. Her Cleveland Heights home is just a few hours away, but she misses her family, friends and school, as well as the relaxed pace of life, in Ghana.
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WOUB radio program to center on impact of local highways (02/10/2004)
On Tuesday, Feb. 17, "This Time Around: Reinventing Community," airing on the WOUB-FM Radio Network at 8:30 a.m., will focus on the importance of the southeastern Ohio highway system in "Impact of Highways."
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WOUB receives educational programming grant to help area schools (02/10/2004)
The Ohio University Telecommunications Center, WOUB Radio and TV, received a grant from Ohio's SchoolNet to implement an educational video-on-demand system in several area school districts.
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Panoramic Ohio: Photographs by Thomas R. Schiff (02/10/2004)
Seventy-five color panoramic photos. Thirty-six Ohio cities. Two hundred years of statehood. Ohio University's School of Art and the College of Fine Arts Dean's Office will host "Panoramic Ohio: Photographs by Thomas R. Schiff" at Trisolini Gallery through Feb. 14.
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Celebrate Founder's Day with a slice of birthday cake (02/09/2004)
As part of Ohio University's Founders Day on Wednesday, Feb. 18, a gigantic birthday cake replicating the College Green will be on hand at a celebration in the Rotunda of the New Classroom Facility.
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Lunch and learn sessions (02/09/2004)
Beginning Feb. 10, the Ohio University Office of Professional Development is kicking-off the Winter Lunch and Learn Series to University employees wanting to increase personal and professional development.
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Using art as celebration (02/09/2004)
After seeing Athens featured in the book "100 Best Small Arts Towns," it's easy
to see why Ohio University is turning to the arts as a form of celebration. Not many
universities do this, but Ohio University is. The play, "Free Man of Color;" "Turning
200," an event featuring original music, live dance and video segments; and the book,
"Ohio University 1804-2004: The Spirit of a Singular Place," written by Betty Hollow
are all being used to celebrate the University's 200th birthday.
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Ohio University faculty member named Emerging Scholar (02/09/2004)
Dafina Lazarus Stewart, assistant professor in the College of Education at Ohio University, has been designated an Emerging Scholar by the American College Personnel Association (ACPA). Emerging Scholars are outstanding young faculty and administrators whose research skills and productivity lead the way in increasing an understanding of the college student experience.
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Thirteen Ohio University students recommended to final round in Fulbright competition (02/09/2004)
A record number of Ohio University students has been recommended to the final round of competition in the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. These 13 students, who have applied to 11 countries, represent programs in four colleges, as well as the Center for International Studies.
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Seminar examines dysphagia treatment (02/05/2004)
The winter series of Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine's Geriatric Education Series continues Monday, Feb. 16, with Kimberly Hale, speech language pathologist for Therapy Tech Inc., presenting 'Dysphagia Assessment Part 2.'
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Local Institutions Offer Hands-On FAFSA Completion Workshop (02/05/2004)
For the third year in a row, several area organizations are collaborating to provide individual assistance for area students and parents applying for financial aid for the 2004-2005 academic year. The FAFSA Completion Workshop, free and open to the public, will be held at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, Feb. 11.
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University music instructor receives honors (02/05/2004)
An original piece by Charles Savage was selected for performance at a recent conference for the Society of Composers in Arkansas. Just as he was preparing to attend the conference and performance, he also learned that he received a Distinguished Alumni award from his alma mater, Ohio Valley College.
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Acclaimed Ohio University Wind Ensemble and guest artists in concert Feb. 13 (02/05/2004)
The Ohio University Wind Ensemble will perform in concert Friday, Feb. 13, at 8 p.m. in Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium. The Wind Ensemble has been selected to perform at the prestigious College Band Directors National Association Regional Conference in Cincinnati on Feb. 20 and the Feb. 13 concert will be a special preview of that performance.
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February filled with Black History Month activities (02/05/2004)
Ohio University celebrates Black History Month with various programs and events throughout February, including two very prominent speakers.
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School of Theater presents Arthur Miller's 'A View from the Bridge' (02/05/2004)
"A View from the Bridge" will be presented by Ohio University's School of Theater from February 4th through the 7th and the 11th through the 14th in the Elizabeth Evans Baker Theatre, located in Kantner Hall. Regular admission for the production is $10 and $8 for students and seniors.
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In the Spotlight: Yegan Pillay (02/04/2004)
Ohio University instructor Yegan Pillay often asks his students to complete the sentence "I am?" Most respond with personality traits; Pillay responds with the color of his skin. "One a day-to-day basis, I have to constantly think of myself as a person of color," he says. A native of South Africa, he is used to being judged by his caramel-colored complexion and jet-black hair.
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Defining Moments: a small trunk and one suitcase ...' (02/03/2004)
Ohio Today asked alumni from various eras to share recollections of their years as students. Read one account of college experiences, friendships they've carried throughout their lives, memories of war and civil unrest, and passages into adulthood.
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Looking back: Vernon R. Alden recalls his University presidency (02/03/2004)
After his talk on campus Monday, President Emeritus Vernon R. Alden was surrounded by well-wishers sharing memories and asking the University's 15th president to sign their copies of Alden's book, "Speaking for Myself."
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Student-run travel agency allows for hands-on experience (02/03/2004)
Ohio University-Southern offers travel and tourism students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience at Travel World, Ohio University's full-service travel agency.
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Exhibit to feature images of Southeast Asian Islam (02/03/2004)
Photographs from "Living Faith: Inside the Muslim World of Southeast Asia," a book by photojournalist Steve Raymer, will be exhibited on the fourth floor of Alden Library at Ohio University from Feb. 4 to March 20.
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Memorial service scheduled for Robert Mahn (02/03/2004)
A memorial service for long-time Ohio University administrator Robert Mahn of Athens will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, in Galbreath Chapel, followed by a reception with the family in the lower level of Galbreath and internment at Athens Memory Gardens at 3 p.m. |
Evidence of My Existence
