 | Avoid e-mail scam on campus 3/31/2008
An e-mail scam has targeted some users of Ohio University's Oak e-mail system. The Office of Information Technology warns individuals not to reply to messages asking them to e-mail their username and password to "Ohio Webmail Support."
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| USO plan meshes well with Vision OHIO 3/31/2008
Ohio Board of Regents Chancellor Eric Fingerhut today presented to Gov. Ted Strickland and the state legislature a much-anticipated strategic plan for higher education in Ohio. Overall, the plan has many elements that resonate with Ohio University's vision.
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| The Little Tramp, revisited [Perspectives] 3/31/2008
British actor Charlie Chaplin was an essential part of the development of Hollywood. While film scholars have thoroughly studied the comedy legend, Lisa Stein, an assistant professor of English at Ohio University-Zanesville, is taking a closer look at his writing.
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| Public records requests policy updated 3/31/2008
Changes to Ohio University policy 40.007, which details the procedures related to requesting public records, were approved March 13.
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| Lipizzaner Stallions to perform Thursday 3/31/2008
The "World Famous" Lipizzaner Stallions, now celebrating their 38th anniversary on tour, will perform at Ohio University at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 3, at the Convocation Center.
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| April springs campus back into action 3/31/2008
There are a variety of ways to brighten your schedule in April as Ohio University's busy spring quarter kicks off.
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| Green energy events unite area leaders 3/27/2008
Ohio University hosted the area's first-ever green energy summit March 25. The event brought together entrepreneurs and government officials interested in cleaner, more sustainable forms of energy production and manufacturing.
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| Police investigate bomb threat involving courthouse 3/20/2008
Members of the Ohio University community are encouraged to avoid Court Street in uptown Athens until 4 p.m. today as Athens police continue to investigate a bomb threat at the Athens County Courthouse.
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| Baker Peace Conference set for April 3-4 3/20/2008
Ohio University's 2008 Baker Peace Conference, "Making Peace, Ensuring Justice: Truth and Reconciliation Commissions in Comparative Perspective," will take place April 3-4 on the Athens campus.
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| GRID Lab relocating to Scott Quad 3/20/2008
The Game Research and Immersive Design (GRID) Lab will move from 5 on Court to a location in Scott Quad near the Scripps Howard Multimedia Lab. The move will allow faculty, administrators and students to access campus resources and further the GRID Lab's mission to conduct serious game research and design.
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| Kotowski announces September departure 3/20/2008
John Kotowski, who has overseen more than $500 million in capital improvement projects during his nearly 32 years at Ohio University, has announced he will step down as associate vice president for facilities effective Sept. 30.
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| United Appeal: This time it's personal 3/20/2008
Ohio University is a longtime partner with United Appeal for Athens County. As the March 31 deadline for this year's United Appeal campaign approaches, read one donor's personal account.
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| Digital Media Studio is here to help 3/20/2008
A new Athens campus venue can help faculty and instructors successfully implement digital technology into their coursework. The Digital Media Studio (DMS), located in the Learning Technology Center on the ground floor of the Computer Services Center on President Street, is a multimedia facility available to faculty and students.
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| First-year debaters win national championship [Communication] 3/20/2008
Six first-year members of the Ohio University Forensics Speech and Debate Team beat out those from 40 other teams to win the Novice National Forensics Championship held at the University of West Florida. In its 26th year, the tournament sponsors a national competition for those students in their first year of collegiate forensics.
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| New policy covers awarding of posthumous graduate degrees 3/20/2008
President Roderick J. McDavis approved new Ohio University policy 12.002, which provides guidelines for awarding graduate degrees posthumously on March 6.
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| TRiO Day reception rescheduled 3/20/2008
Ohio University's TRiO Day reception has been rescheduled. The event will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 26, in the Multicultural Center's Multipurpose Room in Baker University Center 219.
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| Comments accepted for accreditation process 3/20/2008
The public is invited to submit comments about Ohio University to The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools in advance of the regional accrediting agency's periodic evaluation of the university. All comments must be received by March 24.
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| Men's bball scores tourney win [ohiobobcats.com] 3/18/2008
Ohio's Bubba Walther, Leon Williams and Jerome Tillman all posted double-doubles to lead the Bobcats to an 80-74 victory over Brown in the first round of the College Basketball Invitational Tuesday night in Athens. Ohio improved to 20-12 overall and will advance to Monday's second round.
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| Joint medical facility proposal sharpened 3/18/2008
A proposed medical facility that would house Student Health and Counseling Services and University Medical Associates took another step forward Monday when an Ohio University Board of Trustees committee met to review the draft financial forecast and business plan.
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| Wrestler Lindsey set to compete at NCAA's [ohiobobcats.com] 3/18/2008
Germane Lindsey will head to the NCAA National Wrestling Tournament in St. Louis today where he will represent the Bobcats at 141 pounds. Lindsey qualified for nationals after taking third place at the MAC Championships on March 8. He is just one of three true freshmen wrestlers to qualify at 141 pounds for the national tournament this year.
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| Galloway named aviation department chair 3/17/2008
The Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ College of Engineering and Technology at Ohio University has appointed Billy J. "B.J." Galloway as chair of the Department of Aviation.
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| Research, graduate college post filled 3/17/2008
Rathindra Bose has been named Ohio University's new vice president for research and creative activity and dean of the graduate college. He will begin work July 1.
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| Poll: More view government as secretive 3/17/2008
Three-quarters of Americans consider the federal government secretive, and nearly nine in 10 say a candidate's position on open government is important to them in deciding whom to vote for in a presidential or congressional race.
That's the finding of a national survey of 1,012 randomly selected adults by Ohio University's Scripps Survey Research Center.
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| A feast for Irish eyes 3/17/2008
Folks interested in venturing into their Irish roots on this St. Patrick's Day can merely step into Alden Library for a peek at the Book of Kells. According to art historian Charles Buchanan, who acquired a high-quality copy of the book for Ohio University, the Book of Kells is one of the finest examples of illuminated manuscripts in existence.
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| Theis named Ohio head volleyball coach [ohiobobcats.com] 3/17/2008
Ohio Director of Athletics Kirby Hocutt announced Monday morning that Ryan Theis will become the next Ohio volleyball head coach. Theis comes to Ohio with a high-powered offensive attack and a reputation as an excellent recruiter.
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| Students turn off 3.6 million lights - sort of 3/17/2008
Picture 3,622,240 standard lightbulbs. Know how much electricity they consume in an hour? 272 megawatts. Now erase that. This year, that's what students on the Athens campus did by conserving energy as part of the Office of Sustainability's Residence Challenge.
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| Rental of motor pool vehicles policy updated 3/17/2008
A revised version of Ohio University policy 47.002, which provides guidelines for the rental of vehicles from Transportation Services' motor pool, was approved March 7.
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| Women's bball falls in MAC title match [ohiobobcats.com] 3/15/2008
The Ohio women's basketball team lost to Miami in the MAC Tournament Championship, 67-56, on Saturday afternoon at Quicken Loans Arena.
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| Women's bball advances to MAC finals [ohiobobcats.com] 3/14/2008
It took two overtime periods and dodging a potential game-winning shot, but Quintana Ward and the Ohio women's basketball team shocked the top-seeded Bowling Green Falcons, 68-66, in double-overtime at Quicken Loans Arena.
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| A glimpse into Southeast Asia 3/14/2008
A new traveling photo exhibit, "PERSPECTIVES: Visions of Southeast Asia," featuring images by Ohio University students, faculty and staff is on display on the first floor of Alden Library through March. The exhibit will be displayed in other local venues much of spring quarter before returning to Alden Library for International Week, slated for May 12-17.
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| Campus audience sold on documentary 3/14/2008
A roar of applause erupted in Baker Ballroom Thursday night when the documentary "The New Selling of America" first cut to Ohio University. A sneak-preview of the documentary aired for an audience comprising students, support team members and other guests invested in the university's Sales Centre.
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| Revisions streamline policy review process 3/14/2008
Ohio University now has a more streamlined and organized policy review process, thanks to recently approved changes to -- what else? -- a university policy.
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| Crime alert withdrawn 3/14/2008
The Ohio University Police Department today announced that a Feb. 8 crime alert regarding an alleged abduction near Grover Center has been withdrawn after investigators confirmed the incident had been fabricated.
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| Williams' strength not enough to stop Miami [ohiobobcats.com] 3/14/2008
Despite a double-double by Leon Williams, fourth-seeded Ohio was upset by fifth-seeded Miami in the quarterfinals of the Mid-American Conference Tournament Thursday evening at the Quicken Loans Arena.
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| Teaching old shoes new tricks 3/14/2008
A group of Ohio University students is hoping that before you toss out those shoes that are out of season or out of style, you consider giving them a second life.
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| Research, program funding tops $71 million 3/13/2008
Ohio University's external funding for research and sponsored programs climbed from $57.2 million to $71.6 million during fiscal year 2007. The figure includes a major award for economic development and gains in funding for science and engineering research.
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| Campus extends United Appeal deadline 3/13/2008
Ohio University's Athens campus 2008 United Appeal campaign has been extended to March 31 to give members of the campus community the opportunity to participate in the drive that benefits 13 local nonprofit organizations.
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| BOT committee to discuss health center 3/13/2008
The Ohio University Board of Trustees' University Resources Committee will meet at 10 a.m. Monday in the Outreach Conference Room at the Ohio University Pickerington Center.
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| Williams, Tillman earn All-MAC honors [ohiobobcats.com] 3/13/2008
The Mid-American Conference announced its postseason awards for the 2007-08 basketball season Wednesday afternoon, and Ohio senior Leon Williams has been selected All-MAC First Team and junior Jerome Tillman has been named All-MAC Honorable Mention.
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| Sara Evans tickets go on sale Monday 3/13/2008
The Ohio University Horizons Concert Series has announced the addition of award-winning country music star Sarah Evans for a May 5 appearance at Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Monday.
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| Work to resolve phone problems continues 3/13/2008
Office of Information Technology staff are working to resolve a few lingering issues with the Athens campus' wired telephone system. Anyone who is still experiencing multiple dropped calls should call the university operators.
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| Friday competition seeks Athens' 'Top Chef' 3/12/2008
United Campus Ministries' Top Chef fundraiser will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, March 14, at First Christian Church, 24 W. State St. Proceeds will benefit UCM's Thursday Supper and Saturday Lunch weekly free meal programs.
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| A new use for 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' 3/12/2008
This summer, secondary school teachers from all over Ohio will have the opportunity to make a trip to Ohio University for an institute about the controversial novel, "Uncle Tom's Cabin." The program, slated for July 6-11, is funded by the university's Charles J. Ping Institute for the Teaching of the Humanities and the Ohio Humanities Council.
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| Women's bball reaches MAC semifinals [ohiobobcats.com] 3/12/2008
Four players scored in double figures as the Ohio women's basketball team defeated Eastern Michigan, 76-62, to advance to the semifinals of the MAC Women's Basketball Tournament for the first time since 1998.
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| Ohio football releases 2008 slate [ohiobobcats.com] 3/12/2008
Three MAC games on ESPN's family of networks highlight Ohio's 2008 football schedule that was released by the Mid-American Conference office Tuesday afternoon. The first home game will be played Saturday, Sept. 13 vs. Central Michigan.
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| How OHIO pulled this off 3/11/2008
From FOX News and presidential campaign visits to Ani DeFranco and high school basketball, Ohio University had a very busy week. Outlook let numbers speak about some of the events that university staffers worked hard -- and successfully -- to pull off.
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| Senate hears enrollment, budget updates 3/11/2008
Faculty Senate heard updates on subjects ranging from enrollment numbers to budget planning at its Monday night meeting, at which it also passed two resolutions.
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| Staff working to resolve phone problems 3/11/2008
Office of Information Technology (OIT) staff are troubleshooting intermittent problems with the Athens campus' wired telephone system that began Monday morning.
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| Find MAC Tourney ticket information 3/11/2008
The Ohio men's and women's basketball programs are in the hunt for both Mid-American Conference basketball titles this weekend at the Quicken Loans Arena, in Cleveland, Ohio. Learn how tickets can be purchased for all the action.
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| Malaysia donates $1 million for Razak Chair 3/10/2008
President Roderick J. McDavis today announced The Ohio University Foundation has received $1 million from the government of Malaysia to support the Tun Abdul Razak Chair in Southeast Asian Studies. The Division of University Advancement will work to raise funds to match this gift.
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| Faculty Senate meets tonight 3/10/2008
Faculty Senate will hold its last meeting of winter quarter at 7:10 p.m. today in Walter Hall 235.
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| Students don't fear privacy loss on Facebook [Research News] 3/10/2008
Bernhard Debatin, an associate professor of journalism who specializes in online media and media ethics, launched a study last year to explore privacy issues associated with Facebook. The findings? Many college students still don't do enough to protect their privacy online -- and they aren't losing much sleep over it.
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| Kohn named First-Team All-MAC [ohiobobcats.com] 3/10/2008
Ohio senior Lauren Kohn has been named to the All-MAC First Team. The honor was announced by the league office this weekend.
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| Women's bball advances in MAC Tourney [ohiobobcats.com] 3/10/2008
The Ohio women's basketball team advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2008 MAC Women's Basketball Tournament with a 68-65 win over Central Michigan Sunday night in the first round. The Bobcats will face Eastern Michigan in the quarterfinals on Tuesday at 7 p.m.
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| Ohio University Police investigating early morning incident 3/9/2008
The Ohio University Police Department is investigating a report that came in early Sunday of a random gunshot fired near a campus residence hall. Police are asking anyone with information to come forward.
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| Ohio University-led COFS proposal funded 3/7/2008
An Ohio University-led proposal aimed at positioning the state as a national leader in the emerging field of bioinformatics is among seven to earn funding in the first round of the new Choose Ohio First Scholarship Program.
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| Regional campuses announce weather-related closings 3/7/2008
Three Ohio University regional campuses have announced closings as a result of today’s inclement weather.
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| University names director of shared services 3/7/2008
Mark K. Hopton has been named the Ohio University's first director of shared services and will begin work March 17.
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| Pride, exposure and learning experiences 3/6/2008
Ohio University students were in the national spotlight when 'FOX & Friends' broadcast from Baker University Center during its coverage of the state's presidential primary. The list of benefits keeps growing.
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| Bromley fire resolved quickly without injuries 3/6/2008
A small fire at Bromley Hall on Wednesday afternoon resolved safely, thanks to the building's fire suppression system and the quick response time of the Athens Fire Department.
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| Bayless named ASME fellow 3/6/2008
David J. Bayless, Loehr Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the Russ College of Engineering and Technology and director of the Ohio Coal Research Center, has been named a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineering for his efforts to improve power generation efficiency and remediate air pollution.
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| Regional events honor women's history 3/6/2008
Honoring the accomplishments and contributions of women, Ohio University's regional campuses in Chillicothe, Eastern and Lancaster are hosting events during March in conjunction with National Women's History Month
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| Topic? Politics. Experts? Our students. 3/5/2008
Are you ready to meet your new political pundits? They're the Ohio University student focus groups that stole the show on "FOX & Friends" this morning during a live taping that brought anchor Alisyn Camerota and pollster Frank Luntz to Baker University Center.
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| Students turn out and tune in 3/5/2008
Planned by FOX and ThePalestra.com, Tuesday night's election watch party in Baker drew hundreds of students from all along the political spectrum.
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| Modern dance takes stage 3/5/2008
Winter Dance Concert 2008 puts the hard work of dance students and faculty on display this weekend. The annual concert features performances at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Elizabeth Baker Theater in Kantner Hall.
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| Williams named Second-Team All-District [ohiobobcats.com] 3/5/2008
Ohio senior forward Leon Williams was named second-team All-District 10 by the National Association of Basketball Coaches. He is one of only two players in the Mid-American Conference to be so honored.
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| Four swimmers named Academic All-MAC [ohiobobcats.com] 3/5/2008
The Ohio swimming and diving team had four student-athletes selected to the 2008 Academic All-MAC Women's Swimming and Diving Team, as voted on by the leagues faculty athletic representatives.
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| Election night watch party aimed at students 3/4/2008
FOX and The Palestra.com -- an online news source aimed at college students -- are hoping to draw an evening crowd to Baker Center as well. The pair will host a student-oriented election watch party beginning at 5 p.m. today.
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| No debate: National TV exposure a blast 3/4/2008
Forensics Team members squared off for debates that aired live this morning in front of a million FOX & Friends viewers. The program will broadcast live from Baker Center again Wednesday as part of its coverage of the Ohio primary election.
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| Election offers up experience 3/4/2008
Whether they're helping to produce a local television show or a national Web publication, Ohio University students are gaining hands-on experience during this year's presidential campaigns.
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| FOX puts students on a national stage 3/3/2008
Nationally recognized polling expert Frank Luntz will be part of the FOX News Channel's FOX & Friends team broadcasting live from Baker University Center Tuesday and Wednesday.
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| University submits lease proposal to state 3/3/2008
Ohio University today will submit a revised agreement to the Ohio Department of Administrative Services that would allow a retirement community to lease university land on Stimson Avenue. Nonprofit developer National Church Residencies will build and maintain the facility, Traditions at Ohio University, if the lease is approved and the developer agrees to the final terms.
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| Convo polling locations altered for game 3/3/2008
Voters in Athens County Precincts 1-4, 1-5a, 1-5b and 2-2 need to take special note of possible changes in their polling locations in light of the Ohio University men's basketball game that will take place in the Convocation Center on Tuesday.
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| Politically savvy students taking sides 3/3/2008
You can hardly walk across campus or turn on the news without being reminded that Ohio's primary election is not only imminent, but increasingly important on the national scene. And Meredith Tucker and Zach Noble are among a growing number of Ohio students who are stepping up and reaching out to support their chosen contenders.
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| Tourney raises awareness - and $3,200 3/3/2008
Teams of Ohio University students, faculty and staff squared off Saturday against the Buckeye Blitz, Ohio's only wheelchair rugby team during "Four-Play," a pay-to-play fundraiser presented by the School of Physical Therapy Class of 2008.
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| Southeast Asian Studies celebrates 40 years 3/3/2008
Ohio University will mark its 40-year history in Southeast Asia with a conference -- 40 Years of Engagement with Southeast Asia -- this Friday and Saturday on the Athens campus. The conference will celebrate Ohio University's national prominence in the field of Southeast Asian Studies and recognize contributors to the program's growth and success.
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| New novel explores world of female impersonators [Research News] 3/3/2008
Professor of modern languages Daniel Torres explores the long tradition of female impersonators in the Caribbean in his latest novel, "Conversaciones con Aurelia." The sequel to "Moriras si da una primavera" was published in his native Spanish in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic this academic year.
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| Track & field finishes 10th at MAC Championships [ohiobobcats.com] 3/1/2008
The Ohio women's track and field team placed 10th at the 2008 Mid-American Conference Track and Field Indoor Championships Saturday evening at Bob Parks Track in Bowen Field House. |
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