 | Zanesville Jumpstart celebrates Dr. Seuss' birthday with Head Start 2/28/2006
Children and their families enrolled in the Head Start preschool program will celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday March 2 with storytelling, hands-on literacy activities, dinner and birthday cake. Head Start will host the family event and Ohio University-Zanesville Jumpstart AmeriCorps team members will provide and facilitate some of the activities.
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| Environmental Health and Safety students gain experience on- and off- campus 2/28/2006
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) students work closely with staff mentors and are employed through PACE, Work Study, or at an hourly rate.
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| A day in the life: Peace Corps service in Dominican Republic 2/27/2006
In honor of Peace Corps week and to celebrate the 45th anniversary of that organization, Outlook asked Lindsey McKay, a 2004 Ohio University graduate in journalism who is serving in the Dominican Republic as a community health volunteer with the Peace Corps, to share a day of her experiences there. More than 180,000 Peace Corps volunteers, including the 36 Ohio University graduates currently serving, have worked in countries around the world.
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| Ohio University Eastern to host autism workshop 2/27/2006
An autism workshop will be held at Ohio University Eastern Campus on March 13 through16, from 4 to 9 p.m. each day.
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| Ohio University School of Dance presents annual winter dance concert 2/27/2006
The Ohio University School of Dance presents Winterdance Concert ’06, March 2 and 3, at 8 p.m., and March 4, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., in the Elizabeth Baker Theater in Kantner Hall on Ohio University’s Athens campus.
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| Ohio University-Zanesville offers seven spring courses in Cambridge 2/27/2006
Ohio University-Zanesville is bringing higher education closer to home. Beginning spring quarter, daytime and weekend courses will be offered in Cambridge, allowing students to attend classes two or four days a week with minimal travel.
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| Program puts students on the cutting edge of the business-sport interface 2/27/2006
The Second Annual Ohio University MBA Reception, "An Evening with Anthony Muñoz," will be held on Thursday, March 2, from 6 to 9 p.m. in Cincinnati's Paul Brown Stadium. The evening presents an opportunity for executives to meet talented students from the Ohio University Integrated MBA Program.
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| The hip-hop scholar 2/27/2006
Akil Houston, visiting instructor of African American studies, tracks the cultural origins of hip hop, African-American hairstyles and the Ohio River Valley through research, dialogue and documentary film
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| [Research News] Physicist receives NSF CAREER Grant for biomedical research, new lab course 2/23/2006
David Tees, Ohio University assistant professor of physics and astronomy, has received a five-year, $400,000 Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) grant from the National Science Foundation to create a new biophysics laboratory course and to conduct research on how flow and adhesion in the smallest blood vessels of the cardiovascular system affect the way the body responds to inflammation and infections.
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| Day of Dialogue gets community talking about alcohol issues, policy recommendations 2/23/2006
This week, Ohio University took a momentous step in the development of its strategies to reduce high-risk drinking. It held a community-wide meeting in which students, faculty, staff and community members came together to consider the problem of high-risk drinking and potential solutions.
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| Women, Gender and Sports in Africa symposium comes to Ohio University 2/23/2006
Scholars and educators will gather to explore the roles of women and the issues of gender in sports in Africa at the Women, Gender and Sport in Africa symposium at Ohio University Feb. 24 and 25. Carol Bellamy, president and CEO of World Learning and president of the School of International Training, will deliver the opening address.
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| Ohio University professors' book prepares students for 'Reality Sales' 2/23/2006
Ohio University Associate Marketing Professor Jane Sojka and O'Bleness Professor of Marketing Dawn Deeter-Schmelz, combined their personal sales experiences with those of other sales professionals to author "Reality Sales: Role Plays for the Real World" (Atomic Dog Publishing, $12.95), a case book full of real-world experiences.
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| Dancing with computers 2/22/2006
Motion-capture technology arrives at the Aesthetic Technologies Lab, inspiring cross-disciplinary research and a chance for the School of Dance to go digital.
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| Goodyear executive Christopher Clark to lecture at Ohio University 2/22/2006
Christopher W. Clark BBA '73, senior vice president of global sourcing at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, will present his lecture "Manufacturing Trends, 2006 and Beyond: What Manufacturers Need to Know to Become More Profitable in the Global Marketplace" on Monday, Feb. 27, at 6 p.m. in the rotunda of Ohio University's Margaret M. Walter Hall. His lecture is another in the continuing College of Business Dean's Lecture Series.
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| Padgett, Stewart and McDavis dedicate Integrated MBA Program at the Voinovich Center 2/22/2006
State Senator Joy Padgett, State Representative Jimmy Stewart and Ohio University President Roderick J. McDavis helped dedicate the new Integrated Master of Business Administration (MBA) program Monday, Feb. 20, at the Voinovich Center for Leadership and Public Affairs. Local business owners and more than 60 Ohio University students, faculty and staff attended the event.
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| Students develop confidence and new perspectives as teachers in Ghana 2/22/2006
Czuchnicki and Haley McDonough, a junior middle childhood education major, were two of the five Ohio University students who spent the fall quarter in Cape Coast, a city southwest of the Ghanaian capital, Accra, as part of Ohio University's Teach in Ghana program.
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| Survey reveals Ohioans want more state support for schools 2/22/2006
Most Ohioans give their schools good marks, but feel state support of schools is inadequate. That's the finding of a telephone survey of 717 randomly selected Ohio residents between Feb.12 and Feb. 17. The survey was designed and executed by political communication students at Ohio University using the Scripps Survey Research Center.
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| [Research News] Nanoscience study shows that quantum dots 'talk' 2/21/2006
Scientists who hope to use quantum dots as the building blocks for the next generation of computers have found a way to make these artificial atoms communicate.
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| Goodwin honored as Ohio University's Employee of the Month 2/21/2006
Candy Goodwin was honored at the Classified Senate's monthly meeting as Ohio University's Classified Employee of the Month for January, 2006. Goodwin is a Senior Printing Machine Operator and has been with Ohio University for ten years.
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| Ohio University student interns at the United States Supreme Court 2/21/2006
Ohio University student Jon Peters was selected among numerous applicants for a prestigious internship at the Supreme Court's Public Information Office in Washington, D.C.
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| Bobcats hold steady in second week of RecycleMania competition 2/20/2006
After week two of the sixth annual RecycleMania, Ohio University is still within striking distance in the Per Capita Classic competition.
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| Former presidential science adviser, utility executive to speak at Ohio University 2/20/2006
Dr. William R. Graham, former science adviser to President Reagan and also former deputy administrator of NASA, will give a free, public lecture on Friday, Feb. 24, from 2:10 to 3 p.m. in Stocker Center 103 on Ohio University's Athens campus. American Electric Power's (AEP) senior vice president of engineering services, Mark Gray, will also speak from 3:10 to 4 p.m.
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| Classified Senate goes 'fishing' for compliments 2/20/2006
"Congratulations for 'catchin' this fish!'" reads the tag on the 25 stuffed fish circulating around campus as part of Classified Senate's Fish program. The program was developed to honor and reward Ohio University classified employees for their outstanding everyday efforts.
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| Ohio forensic chemistry program receives accreditation 2/17/2006
Ohio University's Forensic Chemistry program was recently accredited by the American Academy of Forensic Science.
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| Top Brass to perform 'UNSUNG HERO' in honor of Paul Laurence Dunbar 2/17/2006
In honor of Black History Month, the Central Region Humanities Center is co-sponsoring a performance of "UNSUNG HERO," a musical and poetry program by Top Brass, an award-winning jazz ensemble group. The concert, which features Paul Laurence Dunbar's poetry set to music, will take place Feb. 22.
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| Friends of the Festival to host third annual Oscar Night in Athens event 2/17/2006
Athens area film lovers will once again don their evening gowns, brush off their tuxes, and bejewel themselves for their walk down the red carpet on Oscar night at the Friends of the Festival's Oscar Night in Athens gala event at the Dairy Barn Cultural Arts Center. The Friends of the Festival is a local organization that hosts the event in support of the Athens Center for Film and Video, sponsor of the Athens International Film and Video Festival that takes place this spring in Athens and Nelsonville, Ohio, April 28- May 4.
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| Swahili to Somali - African Languages Program Grows 2/17/2006
Home to one of only nine federally-funded Nation Resource Centers for African Studies, Ohio University has increased the number of African languages it offers from only two languages five years ago to 10 this year. Students can choose from Akan, Amharic, Arabic, Kikuyu, Pulaar, Sudanese Arabic, Swahili, Tigrinya, Wolof and Somali, which is not taught at any other university in the United States.
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| American premiere of documentary on Liberia scheduled for Feb. 19 2/16/2006
The American premiere for a new documentary film, "Liberia: A Fragile Peace," will be shown on Sunday, Feb. 19, at 7 p.m. in Mitchell Auditorium in Seigfred Hall. The one-hour film tells the story of the Liberian people's struggle to rebuild their nation after 14 years of civil war. The film is the result of the collaborative efforts of many people connected with Ohio University.
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| Bush administration climate change expert to lecture 2/16/2006
The director of the U.S. Climate Change Technology Program will heat up Ohio University on with a free, public lecture on Tuesday, Feb. 21, from 1:10 to 2 p.m. in Stocker Center 103. The lecture is sponsored by the Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ College of Engineering and Technology, and the George V. Voinovich Center for Leadership and Public Affairs.
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| A Week of Baker Nights with Jules Marino, Part 1 2/15/2006
With new ideas continuously popping up, Baker Nights facilitates events to tickle any student's fancy. My job for this year will be to introduce you to this recipe of Baker Night activities one ingredient at a time. In this week's installment of "A Week of Baker Nights," I take you inside Marti and Stewie, the arts and crafts function featured every Thursday night from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
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| University developing approach to high-risk drinking with community-wide Day of Dialogue 2/15/2006
Ohio University continues to develop strategies to reduce high-risk drinking with a community-wide meeting called "Day of Dialogue: Addressing High-Risk Drinking at Ohio University." The event will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 21, from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Walter Hall rotunda. Students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to attend, though a reservation is necessary to ensure adequate space.
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| A tale of two cultures 2/15/2006
When film graduate student Josh Hyde thinks back on his first trip to Peru, he recalls the struggle he saw in the country's streets. That passion will lead him to Berlin this month to screen his 14-minute short film "Chicle."
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| Ohio University-Zanesville students share knowledge at health fair 2/15/2006
Ohio University- Zanesville's Women's Health Classes and Campus Wellness program will give the community an opportunity to look at the many health issues affecting millions of people each year. The health information fair will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 22, during the noon hour at Ohio University-Zanesville in the Campus Center Conference room.
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| RecycleMania week one results are in 2/14/2006
The sixth annual RecycleMania began on Jan. 29, and Ohio University must pick up the pace to climb near the top of the standings in the three competitions.
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| Printing and Graphic Services honored with five regional awards 2/14/2006
Ohio University Printing and Graphic Services was recently awarded five Print Excellence Awards from the Printing Industries Association, Inc. serving Northern Kentucky and Ohio (PIANKO).
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| Nuesmeyer honored as Ohio University's Employee of the Month 2/14/2006
Keri Nuesmeyer was honored at the Classified Senate's monthly meeting as Ohio University's Classified Employee of the Month for December, 2005. Nuesmeyer is an Administrative Assistant in the College of Osteopathic Medicine, Columbus CORE Site, and has been with Ohio University for five years.
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| Japanese astronaut to speak at Ohio University 2/13/2006
Chiaki Mukai, an astronaut with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, will give a free, public lecture on Thursday, Feb. 16, from 12:10-1 p.m. in Stocker Center 103 on Ohio University's Athens Campus. Mukai's lecture will reflect on her personal experiences in space flight.
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| Friends of the Kennedy Museum announces 2005-06 project award 2/13/2006
The Friends of the Kennedy Museum (KMA) awarded Emily Porter the Friends of the Kennedy Museum Project Award to create a virtual tour of the museum that will be used to promote its exhibitions and events and to expand its presence on the Web.
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| RENT tickets available for $20 only on day of performance 2/10/2006
"RENT," inspired by Puccini's opera "La Boheme," will come to Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium on Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 7:30 p.m.
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| Multicultural Programs and Lindley Cultural Center to host Bob Marley Day 2/10/2006
The Office of Multicultural Programs and Lindley Cultural Center will host the 2nd Bob Marley Day celebration, "Return of the King," on Friday, Feb.17, at 8 p.m. in the Baker University Center Ballroom.
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| Math professor funds urban scholarships at Ohio University 2/10/2006
Professor of Mathematics Reza Aftabizadeh recently donated $20,000 to Ohio University's Urban Scholars Program, which is enhancing diversity at the university by providing scholarships for students from urban centers.
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| President McDavis addresses media at February press briefing 2/9/2006
Ohio University President Roderick J. McDavis met with the local media on Wednesday, Feb. 8, at the new Game Research and Interactive Design (GRID) Lab at 5 on Court Street to update them about the university's latest news and initiatives.
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| Two-plus-two equals BTAS 2/9/2006
All five Ohio University regional campuses are now offering a Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies (BTAS) degree for students with an associate's degree in a technical area to apply their hours toward a four-year degree.
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| Marching 110 will soon have permanent practice facility 2/8/2006
Through the cooperation of several areas at the university, the most exciting band in the land will soon have a permanent practice site. Ohio University is taking steps for the Marching 110, the university's nationally acclaimed marching band, to practice regularly at Peggy Pruitt Field, located in the Athletic Mall near Bob Wren Stadium.
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| Ohio University GRID Lab celebrates grand opening 2/8/2006
The Game Research and Immersive Design (GRID) Lab, an initiative of the College of Communication at Ohio University, opened on Feb. 8, at "5 on Court Street" in Athens. Though the research aspect of the lab has been functional since September 2005, today marks the opening of the state-of-the-art arcade, which is open to Ohio University students and the community.
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| Alden Library hosts Mateo Galvano exhibition 2/8/2006
Ohio University's Alden Library will host an exhibition of selected works by abstract painter Mateo Galvano, Feb. 10 to March 18. The art will be on display in the Learning Commons, located on the second floor.
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| Ohio University and Swallow Press Publications make 'Choice' Outstanding Academic Titles list 2/8/2006
"Choice" Magazine has selected three Ohio University Press and Swallow Press books as 2006 Outstanding Academic Titles.
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| Student's research ensures smooth sailing 2/8/2006
This story is about a strong undergraduate research program, which is vital to the intellectual life of the university and a key component of student success.
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| Ohio University Eastern to present work of famed artist L.W. Rettig at gallery reception 2/7/2006
Ohio University is proud to present a gallery showing of "A Water Color Perspective," showcasing many artistic works created by famed local artist L.W. "Bill" Rettig, Jr. Ohio University Eastern will celebrate this special occasion with a gallery reception on the evening of Thursday, Feb 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Ohio University Eastern Art Gallery. The reception will provide the public an opportunity to meet and talk with Rettig about his art work.
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| Ohio University welcomes African executive-in-residence 2/7/2006
Former Botswana Air executive Beatrice Selotlegeng has come to Ohio University to serve as an executive in residence. Selotlegeng will spend the next two and a half years at Ohio University where she will teach management courses in the College of Business and will work with the African Studies Program on programming and business outreach.
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| Fifteen students make final round in Fulbright competition 2/7/2006
Fifteen Ohio University students have been recommended to the final round of competition in the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. This is a new Ohio University record for the highest number of recommended students in this prestigious national competition.
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| Gifts support integrated learning and research facility 2/6/2006
Ohio University recently received two charitable gifts to support the building of the Integrated Learning and Research Facility on the Athens Campus. An anonymous friend donated $200,000 and a civil engineering professor and his wife also made a contribution.
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| Ohio University professor makes national news with insights about high costs of escalating personal debt 2/6/2006
Ohio University Assistant Professor of Sociology Deborah Thorne, Ph.D., sees sociology as a field that can impact individuals in a very practical way. For that reason, Thorne's research focuses on consumer debt and bankruptcy, and her insights have caught the attention of the national media.
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| 'Appalachian Roots at Ohio University' panel discussion set for Feb. 8 2/3/2006
A panel discussion titled "Appalachian Roots at Ohio University" will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 8, from noon to 1 p.m. in Baker University Center's 1804 Lounge. Dan L. Evans, dean of the Ohio University Southern Campus, will be the moderator. The panel will feature a welcome by President Roderick J. McDavis.
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| Three Ohio University playwrights sweep the KCACTF 10-minute play awards 2/2/2006
Three members of the Ohio University School of Theater's MFA Playwriting Program swept the 10-minute play category at the Region III Festival of the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival at Illinois State University, Jan. 10-15.
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| Gift from Professor Emerita advances mission at Kennedy Museum of Art 2/2/2006
A generous gift to the Kennedy Museum of Art from College of Fine Arts Distinguished Professor Emerita Gladys Bailin-Stern helped KMA to acquire works on paper by her late husband, artist Murray P. Stern. This donation almost doubles the size of KMA's renowned Contemporary Print Collection. The gift also will enable KMA to create additional fine art storage space on the second floor in Lin Hall at The Ridges.
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| Multicultural Programs and Lindley Cultural Center sponsor trip to Underground Railroad museum 2/2/2006
The Office of Multicultural Programs and Lindley Cultural Center will host a day trip to the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Saturday, Feb. 11.
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| Ohio University promotes African health 2/2/2006
Students, faculty and community members will gather at Ohio University to discuss African health issues and ways to be involved with those issues at an African Health Summit on Feb. 10.
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| Eastern to host annual open house for high school students 2/1/2006
Ohio University Eastern will host their Annual Winter Open House on Friday, February 17, from 10:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Area high school juniors and seniors are invited to come and learn about the many benefits of obtaining a degree at the Ohio University Eastern Campus located at 45425 National Road, west of St. Clairsville.
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| More than 500 Dutch workers trained at Ohio University since 2000 2/1/2006
Ohio University Without Boundaries and the Netherlands division of the European company Sogeti recently celebrated the 500th person sent to Ohio University for training
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| West meets east 2/1/2006
This story is about learning derived from the totality of the college experience including activities both inside and outside the classroom. |
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