 | [WOUB] WOUB Television announces August membership campaign 7/28/2006
WOUB public television announces the annual August television membership campaign. The campaign will run from Aug. 4 to 13. The campaign will have special programming including 'Real Age Makeover with Dr. Michael Roizen,' 'ABBA in Concert' and 'The Diet Code with Stephen Lanzalotta.'
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| [Research News] Scientists receive NSF grant for new genomics facility 7/28/2006
Sarah Wyatt and Morgan Vis, faculty members in the Department of Environmental and Plant Biology, received a Major Research Instrumentation grant to expand an existing research area in Porter Hall into a state-of-the-art genomics facility similar to those at large research universities.
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| University announces comprehensive plan to strengthen information technology security 7/28/2006
Ohio University Chief Information Officer Bill Sams announced a comprehensive plan to strengthen the overall information technology function at the university. The 20-point action plan, "Blueprint for Building a World-Class IT Function at Ohio University," will involve all aspects of the university's computer services.
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| Southern Campus electronic media group wins film awards 7/26/2006
A collection of former and current students and staff members from the Ohio University Southern Campus Electronic Media Program won the 48-Hour Film Project in Cincinnati, Ohio, with their film "Flight to Freedom" on July 14.
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| Faculty tutors receive first N. Victor Goodman Honors Tutorial College Awards. 7/25/2006
Ohio University has awarded two faculty tutors with the first ever N. Victor Goodman Honors Tutorial College Awards. This new award, created by the HTC Board of Visitors in 2005, is given to faculty during their first three years of tutoring HTC students. This year's recipients are Michelle Brown, assistant professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, and Shelley Delaney, assistant professor in the School of Theater.
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| Ammarell to lead Southeast Asian Studies Program 7/25/2006
Gene Ammarell, associate professor of anthropology, has been named director of Ohio University's Southeast Asian Studies Program. One of only seven National Resource Centers in Southeast Asian Studies in the United States, the program supports graduate and undergraduate study.
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| Library of Congress recognizes Ohio University's 'Wired For Books' 7/24/2006
The annual report "News from the Library of Congress: Music and Sound Recordings, 2006" named Ohio University's "Wired for Books" (www.wiredforbooks.org) one of only 10 electronic resources cataloged by the Special Materials Cataloging Division in fiscal year 2005.
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| President's Award for Excellence in Diversity honors initiative 7/24/2006
The President's Award for Excellence in Diversity has been created to highlight exemplary efforts at achieving and pushing the Ohio University mission to increase and affirm diversity.
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| Alumni gift supports the Elizabeth Llewellyn Robe Memorial Scholarship at Ohio University 7/24/2006
Dr. T. Richard and Eleanora K. Robe have contributed a $25,000 gift annuity to benefit the Elizabeth Llewellyn Robe Memorial Scholarship at Ohio University.
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| Ohio University announces second class of Urban Scholars 7/24/2006
Ohio University announced the selection of the second class of Urban Scholars today. The 10 incoming freshmen will begin classes in the fall at the Athens campus.
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| Ohio University selected among 100 best campuses for LGBT students 7/24/2006
Ohio University has been selected as one of the 100 best campuses for LGBT students by “The Advocate College Guide for LGBT Students,” a comprehensive guide that recognizes the top 100 LGBT-friendly campuses in the United States.
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| Dedication of 20th Habitat house in Athens County set for Sunday 7/21/2006
Athens County Habitat for Humanity will celebrate the dedication of its 20th house on Sunday, July 23, at 20 W. Fourth Street in The Plains, Ohio. The ceremony will begin at 3 p.m. It is the second house built by the Ohio University Coalition of Athens County Habitat for Humanity.
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| New Kennedy Museum of Art exhibition explores tradition in design 7/20/2006
Ohio University's Kennedy Museum of Art opened its newest exhibition, "Navajo Basketry and Beadwork: Traditions and Innovations," Thursday, July 20, at the Kennedy Museum of Art (KMA). Admission is free and is open to the public.
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| International students share their cultures with Kids on Campus 7/20/2006
When Indu Sharma stood up in the front of the classroom in Grover Center on Friday, her flowing gold and white outfit, sparkling jewelry, waist-length black hair and lilting accent earned her some admirers right away. "Wowsers!" "Whoa!" "She looks like a princess!" Her admirers? Some of the 75 five- to seven-year-olds participating in this summer's Kids on Campus program.
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| Trip to Southeast Asia focuses on recruitment, collaborations 7/20/2006
Ask a passerby on the streets of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to name the top five universities in the United States, and the answer likely will include Ohio University, predicts Associate Provost for International Affairs Josep Rota.
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| Ohio University students to perform in 'Pippin' 7/20/2006
Several Ohio University students will be among the local performers participating in the upcoming production of "Pippin," the fourth summer musical production of the Genesis Theater Project. The musical will be performed at the ARTS/West Theater through July 29.
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| President McDavis addresses media at July press briefing 7/20/2006
Ohio University President Roderick J. McDavis met with the local media on Wednesday, July 19, in Cutler Hall to update them about the university's latest news and initiatives.
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| Ohio University has record-breaking year in number of Fulbright student award winners 7/19/2006
Thirteen Ohio University students and alumni received Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards in 2006, breaking the university record for awards in the national government-sponsored Fulbright scholarship competition. Last year Ohio University led the state with nine student Fulbright awards.
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| Ohio University Foundation announces 1804 Fund awards 7/18/2006
The Ohio University Foundation has awarded $410,772 from the 1804 Fund to 20 new research and educational initiatives. Projects receiving awards during the 2006 funding cycle range from the acquisition of Near Infrared absorption and fluorescence spectrometer to promote research and education in nanoscience and nanotechnology to the gathering of oral histories from Zuni artists represented in the Kennedy Museum's Edwin L. and Ruth E. Kennedy Native American Collection.
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| Alumna funds Manasseh Cutler Scholarship at Ohio University 7/18/2006
Ohio University's Cutler Scholarship Program will receive $900,000 from the estate of alumna Beatrice Morgan Gibby, who earned her bachelor's of science in education from the university in 1940. The Florida woman's estate will provide for the first Cutler Scholar designated specifically for the College of Education
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| Ohio University Press authors to appear on national NPR program 7/17/2006
Ohio University Press authors Diane Beers and Gayle Pritchard will make separate appearances on "The Diane Rehm Show," a National Public Radio program with more than 1.4 million weekly listeners.
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| Chinese students, professors visit Ohio University 7/17/2006
A group of design students and professors from China will visit Ohio University July 19-28 to study interior architecture and sample American culture.
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| Final farewells subject of artist's exhibit 7/13/2006
"Death is a universal experience," says multimedia artist Gerald Westgerdes about his recent exhibition Passages and Tributes, Final Farewells at the Zanesville Art Center and The Armory in Zanesville. "Religion or nationality doesn't matter. If you can see it that way, you really learn to appreciate people."
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| Health condition of police officer shows improvement 7/12/2006
Ohio University Police Officer Nathan Van Oort's medical condition has improved within the past few days and he has been upgraded from critical condition to stable condition. In order to provide financial support for the Van Oort family, the Athens chapters of the Ohio Patrolman Benevolent Association and the Fraternal Order of Police are sponsoring a benefit at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 15
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| William Sams to step down as Ohio University's CIO 7/11/2006
After thoughtful deliberation, William F. Sams has decided to step aside as associate provost for information technology and chief information officer at Ohio University, Provost Kathy Krendl announced July 11. He will remain in place until a new CIO is named. Until that time, Sams will remain focused on implementing the plan developed to improve all facets of Ohio University's information technology services.
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| Benefit scheduled to support family of Ohio University officer who was struck by lightning 7/11/2006
The Athens chapters of the Ohio Patrolman Benevolent Association and the Fraternal Order of Police are sponsoring a benefit from 10 a.m. until the conclusion of the 5 p.m. Texas Hold'em Tournament, Saturday, July 15, at the Elks Lodge on 600 West Union St., Athens, Ohio, to support the family of Ohio University Police Officer Nathan Van Oort, who was struck by lightning. He is listed in critical condition at Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus
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| University response to plagiarism allegations 7/11/2006
In response to recommendations by an independent team investigating allegations of plagiarism, two faculty members in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Ohio University already have faced sanctions and more sanctions may follow in the fall.
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| Honors Tutorial College announces outstanding tutors 7/7/2006
The Honors Tutorial College recently announced its outstanding tutors for the 2005-06 academic year. David Young, assistant professor of chemistry, and Thomas Carpenter, Charles J. Ping professor of humanities and professor of classics and world religions, received the honor.
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| New front door to open on Lancaster Campus 7/6/2006
Ground was broken for a construction project in May 2005. One year and many bricks in the wall later, the Lancaster Campus has a new front door. Campus and community members will celebrate with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, July 12, at 3:30 p.m.
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| Provost announces organizational changes for Vision OHIO academic plan 7/5/2006
John Day, professor of management information systems is associate provost for Academic Budget and Planning, and Richard Greenlee, associate professor of social work, is associate provost for Appalachian Access and Enrichment Programs, as of July 1. Drew McDaniel, professor of telecommunications, became interim director of the Center for International Studies in April as Josep Rota stepped into the expanded role of associate provost for International Programs.
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| Computer science students rank among the best in the world in programming contests 7/3/2006
Computer science majors at Ohio University's Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ College of Engineering and Technology might look like your average students, but don't let that fool you. They're ranked among the best student programmers in the world.
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| Ohio University grad students to 'STEAM' up middle school education 7/3/2006
Next year, eight exceptionally talented engineering graduate fellows will help facilitate engaged learning at the middle school level through a new medium - video games. This unique partnership between college and community is possible with a three year, $1.67 million National Science Foundation grant won by faculty at the Russ College of Engineering and Technology and College of Education. The grant is one of the largest Ohio University has ever been awarded.
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| Governor Taft names Lydia Gerthoffer new Ohio University student trustee 7/3/2006
Gov. Bob Taft has announced that Lydia Gerthoffer will be Ohio University's new student trustee. The junior began a two-year term on the Ohio University Board of Trustees in June.
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| Faculty receive promotions and tenure 7/3/2006
59 Ohio University faculty members received promotions and tenure
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| Ohio University to close July 4, 2006 7/3/2006
Ohio University will be closed Tuesday, July 4, in observance of the national Independence Day holiday. |
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