University event blends music and technology (03/31/2004)
An ensemble from Capital University that blends music and technology will perform at Ohio University-Zanesville's Elson Hall Auditorium at noon on Tuesday, April 6.
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College of Education alumni to hold annual conference (03/30/2004)
The Robert P. Comer Education Conference will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, April 2, in McCracken Hall.
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WOUB Radio strengthens core news service (03/30/2004)
WOUB-FM has added five daily news, culture, and talk programs to its midday schedule to give the station a continuous weekday news and information service from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. Four of the new programs are from National Public Radio (NPR) in Washington, D.C., and the fifth is from the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
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Evening to benefit Kenyan orphans (03/29/2004)
A benefit dinner and raffle to raise funds for the Kenyan Children's Fund will take place Wednesday, March 31, at 6 p.m. in room 199, Irvine Hall, on the Ohio University campus in Athens. The Kenyan Children's Fund is a group of students and faculty organizations dedicated to supporting children affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Kenya.
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GRE, GMAT and LSAT test prep courses offered (03/29/2004)
Ohio University's Community and Professional Programs Test Prep Courses focus on test-taking and skill-building exercises required to earn the high score you need. The next scheduled test prep course will meet on Saturdays from May 1-22.
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Jean Lewis named interim director of undergraduate admissions (03/29/2004)
Jean Lewis has been named interim director of undergraduate admissions effective May 1. She will replace Norman "Kip" Howard who resigned his position as assistant vice president for enrollment services/director of undergraduate admissions effective April 30 to accept the position of assistant vice provost for enrollment management at the University of South Carolina.
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Ohio University, City of Athens develop strategies aimed at curbing springtime disturbances (03/29/2004)
Ohio University and City of Athens officials are working together to develop new approaches designed to limit the difficulties that have risen from inappropriate and illegal behavior by Ohio University students and others during time-change weekend and other occasions during spring quarter. The disturbances have occurred primarily uptown and at off-campus house parties.
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Asbury Park Press series receives first Farfel Prize for excellence in investigative reporting (03/26/2004)
For its 38-page, eight-part series "Profiting from Public Service," New Jersey's Asbury Park Press will receive the Ursula and Gilbert Farfel Prize for Excellence in Investigative Reporting - a $25,000 award recognizing the finest examples of investigative reporting by print media in the United States. Ursula Farfel is a 1956 graduate of Ohio University.
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Ohio University announces Family Weekend, Homecoming dates for 2004-05 (03/18/2004)
Ohio University has announced the dates of its Family Weekends and Homecoming for the 2004-05 academic year.
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ROENIGK FAMILY FOUNDATION FUNDS ENDOWED CHAIR (03/18/2004)
The Roenigk Family Foundation of Scottsdale, Ariz., recently made a commitment that will establish an endowed chair in chemistry at Ohio University as part of the Bicentennial Campaign. The Roenigk Chair will strengthen the College of Arts & Sciences capacity to recruit and retain outstanding scholars in chemistry.
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American Electric Power pledges $250,000 to establish professorship for regional wetlands research (03/18/2004)
American Electric Power (AEP) has pledged $250,000 as part of Ohio University's Bicentennial Campaign to establish the American Electric Power Watershed Research and Reclamation Professorship at Ohio University's George V. Voinovich Center for Leadership and Public Affairs.
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Scholarship available for Kids University in June (03/18/2004)
Area youth interested in attending Ohio University - Zanesville's "Kids University" this June have an opportunity to receive a full scholarship as well as a little fame along the way.
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Ohio University Presidential Search Committee begins preliminary review of candidates (03/17/2004)
The Ohio University Presidential Search and Screening Committee began a preliminary review of candidates during its March 15 meeting on the Athens campus.
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University's front door server to go offline March 21 (03/17/2004)
The VMS front door server, which hosts all Ohio University Web sites that function with the URL www.ohiou.edu, will be offline for maintenance Sunday, March 21 from 6 to 10 a.m.
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Communication Bachelor's Degree Available at Ohio University - Zanesville (03/16/2004)
The Communication Studies program at Ohio University - Zanesville is hosting an information night for those interested in earning a bachelor's degree in communication entirely in Zanesville. The session, which includes free pizza, will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 16 in Elson Hall Room 186.
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Daniel Goleman comes to Ohio University as part of the Kennedy Lecture Series (03/16/2004)
Internationally renowned psychologist and author Daniel Goleman will speak at Ohio University Tuesday, April 13, at 8 p.m. as part of the Kennedy Lecture Series. The event, to be held in the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium, will be free to the public.
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Informational meeting about Ohio University Eastern Master's degree to be held (03/15/2004)
An informational meeting for those interested in the new Ohio University Eastern Campus program leading to a master?s degree in social work will be held on March 22.
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Ohio University Eastern hosting 8th Grade Career Day (03/15/2004)
Ohio University Eastern Campus hosting 8th Grade Career Day
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RP3 program at Ohio University-Eastern leads to master's degree, principal licensure (03/15/2004)
Teachers and other education professionals interested in earning a master's degree and licensure as an Ohio school principal are invited to a Rural Principals Preparation Program (RP3) information session April 13 at 7 p.m. at Ohio University Eastern Campus.
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Ohio University Spring Showcase 2004 (03/15/2004)
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You're invited to present your research (03/15/2004)
You're invited to present your research related to health and physical performance across the life span or underserved populations: rural lifestyles and culture at the Spring Faculty Research Exposition hosted by the College of Health and Human Services.
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'Mountain Stage' host to appear on WOUB's 'Live from Studio B' (03/15/2004)
'Mountain Stage' host and artistic director, Larry Groce, will be a guest on the popular WOUB-AM program 'Live from Studio B' this Friday, March 19, at 12:30 p.m. The program will air on WOUB-AM 1340.
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In the Spotlight: Doctoral student receives recognition for participating in scholar program (03/15/2004)
This summer, Ohio University College of Education doctoral Student Tiece Ruffin, traveled to Washington, D.C., as a participant in the Martin Luther King Jr. Scholar program.
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Ohio University College Bowl team finishes fourth in regional tournament (03/15/2004)
This February, the first Ohio University College Bowl team since 1989 competed and placed in a regional tournament. Out of 16 opponents, Ohio University tied for third in the region and ended the tournament in fourth place after a tiebreaker
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Bobcats rank third after fith week of 'Recyclemania 2004' (03/12/2004)
Ohio University is holding on to third place after recording the third best weight in week five of RecycleMania 2004. The Bobcats sit fourth with 24.18 recycled pounds per student living on campus. Miami University, a co-founder of the annual event with Ohio University, leads the 10-week competition with 32.35 pounds, followed by second-place Dartmouth University (30.25). The final results will be announced on April 16. The first- and second-place finishers will receive Recycle Mania trophies.
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Baker Peace Conference to discuss 'United States and Global Hegemony' (03/12/2004)
"The United States and Global Hegemony" will be the focus of the annual Baker Peace Conference at Ohio University on April 1-2. The conference will examine the strategic, economic, and ideological roles of the United States in contemporary world affairs.
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Campus-wide power outage scheduled for March 20 (03/11/2004)
A campus-wide power outage has been scheduled for Saturday, March 20, from 2 to 6 p.m. to commission the newly installed 69 KV substation. This outage is necessary to test the newly installed switchgear and transformers and to make sure the equipment is safely operating as intended.
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Committee instituted to honor historic case (03/11/2004)
In recognition of the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's monumental decision in Brown v. Board of Education, an Ohio University Steering Committee has been established to coordinate activities in commemoration of the event. The landmark decision, disclosed on May 17, 1954, declared school segregation a violation of the 14th Amendment and therefore unconstitutional by law.
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Ohio hockey team wins another national championship (03/10/2004)
For the fourth time, and the first since three consecutive seasons in the mid-'90s, the icers will hang another American Collegiate Hockey Association national championship banner. Dan Morris' squad, which began the season with a 4-5 record, defeated defending ACHA champion Penn State 5-4 for the title ? and a 32-7-2 final mark.
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'Mixed Messages' opens at the Kennedy Museum of Art (03/10/2004)
"Mixed Messages: Rethinking Postcard Representations" is a new exhibition opening at the Kennedy Museum of Art on March 11, 2004. A public reception will be held at the Kennedy Museum on March 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. "Mixed Messages" is curated by Ohio University graduate students in the current Art 564: Museum and Community Art Education class and includes both Art Education and Cultural Studies in Education majors.
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2004 College of Fine Arts Creative Research Awards Announced (03/10/2004)
Five Ohio University professors were recently selected as recipients of the second annual College of Fine Arts Creative Research Awards.
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Alden Library plans rennovation and new Learning Commons (03/10/2004)
A significant renovation will transform the second floor of Ohio University?s Alden Library into an innovative learning and study space to be known as the Learning Commons. The area will support students? academic success by integrating information, computing and tutoring services to provide students with the resources required for group and individual educational projects and activities.
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Are they Rock Stars or Professors? (03/10/2004)
To prepare for final exams, three professors are taking the stage to perform for the Ohio University community. Professors Stephen Tootle, Bob Stewart and Bob Kinsley will be joined by their bands to perform in UPC's "Secret Lives of?" concert this Saturday, March 13, at 8 p.m. in the Forum Theater.
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David McCullough to deliver undergraduate commencement address June 12 (03/10/2004)
David McCullough, recognized narrative historian, will deliver Ohio University's undergraduate commencement address on Saturday, June 12, at the 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. ceremonies.
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Exciting and educational daylong conference for IT professionals and students (03/09/2004)
Network with Web technology professionals and gurus, watch demonstrations and do much more at this year's Spring Break 2004 Information Technology Conference on March 25 in the new Lecture Hall Facility on West Green.
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Founders Citation: Donald Spencer (03/09/2004)
Donald Spencer was the first African-American to chair the Ohio University Board of Trustees. He served on the board from 1974 to 1983 and was chair from 1979 to 1980. Spencer is on the library cabinet for the Bicentennial Campaign. He also has served as chair of the Ohio University Libraries National Advisory Council.
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Bromley parking lot traffic change (03/09/2004)
Troy Bonte, project manager would like to inform the campus community of the following. There has been a change in the traffic pattern at the Bromley parking lot.
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Campus climate survey (03/09/2004)
Earlier this week the Task Force on Inclusiveness and Equality sent an e-mail containing a link to a survey to assess the campus climate to everyone in the campus community.
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Energy Conservation - Spring Break Hours 2004 (03/09/2004)
In an attempt to help conservation of energy efforts, the University will be following modified work schedules for the Spring Break period, March 22 to March 26, 2004. This schedule will be the same as the Summer Hours defined in the Summer Hours Policy - see Policy & Procedure Manual #40.048.
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Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine presents its 2004 Employee Service Awards (03/09/2004)
The Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine presented its 2004 Service Awards on the afternoon Feb. 25 in Irvine Hall on the Athens campus. The college recognized 50 employees with a combined 625 years of service to the college. Several units of the college also presented awards to outstanding employees.
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Spring break work notices (03/09/2004)
David Brown, project manager, would like to inform the campus community of the following work to be performed during spring break.
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Adena Ventures executives receive entrepreneurship awards (03/08/2004)
Adena Ventures founder David Wilhelm and its president, Lynn Gellermann, received Appalachian New Economy Partnership (ANEP) Entrepreneurship Awards from Ohio University's Voinovich Center for Leadership and Public Affairs.
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Charles Smith's 'Free Man of Color' set to run at Ohio University (03/08/2004)
Acclaimed playwright Charles Smith's new drama "Free Man of Color" is an eye-opening exploration of race, culture and the differences between education and assimilation in America. The play will be performed at 8 p.m. March 11-13 at Elizabeth Evans Baker Theater in Kantner Hall.
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Grants workshop to be held in Columbus on March 20 (03/08/2004)
Ohio University Community and Professional Programs is hosting the popular "Developing Winning Grant Proposals" workshop from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., March 20 at Quest Business Center in Columbus.
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Returned Peace Corps volunteer uses experience to recruit others (03/08/2004)
If you want to learn about the Peace Corps, Danielle Matta is the person to see at Ohio University. Matta is the Peace Corps recruiter on campus and a second-year graduate student in international development studies. She served as a Peace Corps volunteer from 1999-2001 and now puts that experience to work recruiting other Peace Corps volunteers.
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Peer-Led Team Learning brings active environment to chemistry students (03/05/2004)
Some say chemistry is a lonely discipline because interaction only occurs between the student and a book, says Jared Butcher, associate professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Ohio University. But Butcher and Assistant Professor Lauren McMills are helping to change that.
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Harvard professor Steven Pinker to speak on human nature (03/04/2004)
Steven Pinker, one of the world's leading cognitive scientists and Pulitzer Prize nominee will be discussing his new book, "The Blank Slate: The Modern Denial of Human Nature" as part of the Frontiers in Science Lecture Series on Monday, March 8, at 8 p.m. in the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium.
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Environmental geography department strives for active learning (03/04/2004)
For the last few years, students taking Geography 201, Environmental Geography, have witnessed how waste statistics pile up first-hand. For a week they document every ounce of trash they create, from cigarette butts they toss, to wrappers they crumple and cans they crush.
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'Bring Back the Bobcat' encourages students to give back to Ohio University (03/03/2004)
"Bring Back the Bobcat" is Senior Class Council's way of encouraging students to show their school spirit and give something back to Ohio University. Donations for the "Bring Back the Bobcat" fundraiser will be collected around campus this week, marking an effort to raise funds for the Class of 2004 Endowment.
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Disengaging Shakespeare (03/03/2004)
Studying Shakespeare is normally a passive activity, but not in Loreen Giese's class. Pairs of students perform a scene and then talk about how they arrived at their interpretation. They bring very different readings to the performances. But they all work.
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Filmmaker Angela Shelton to speak at Baker Center Ballroom (03/02/2004)
Filmmaker Angela Shelton will be speaking in the Baker University Center Ballroom at 7pm on Thursday, March 4, 2004. The program is sponsored by University Program Council and is free to all Ohio University students.
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Faculty Learning Community adjusts courses to enhance business students' communication skills (03/02/2004)
Today's business world has made claims that business students are not graduating with adequate "people skills" that allow them to manage communication-oriented situations and conflicts in the workplace. But the Faculty Learning Community (FLC) Revising the Professional Communication Curriculum within the College of Business is making some changes to ensure Ohio University is one institution with prepared graduates.
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Ohio University Press/Swallow Press present 'Red, White, Black and Blue' (03/02/2004)
"Red, White, Black, and Blue" began as a collaborative memoir by William M. "Bill" Drennen, a European American, and Kojo (William T.) Jones, an African American. Both Appalachian men grew up in the South Hills section of Charleston, W.Va. |
Evidence of My Existence
