 | Journalism alumnus David E. Carter gives to Southern Campus 10/31/2005
Ohio University alumnus David E. Carter spoke to more than 100 people on Oct. 21 at the dedication of the new David E. Carter Creativity Center at Ohio University Southern Campus in Ironton.
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| Video production student named semifinalist in mtvU Best Film on Campus contest 10/31/2005
Charles Son, an Ohio University senior from Westerville, Ohio, majoring in video production, has been named a semifinalist in mtvU's "Best Film on Campus" contest, a competition that challenges college students to create a trailer for a film they would like to produce.
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| Ohio University Telecommunications Center changes name 10/31/2005
The Ohio University Telecommunications Center has changed its name to the WOUB Center for Public Media. The Telecommunications Center houses WOUB Radio and Television and was named 35 years ago. Since that time the industry has changed greatly and WOUB has shifted with it.
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| Women on campus unite, Part 1 10/31/2005
New women's studies major and upcoming women's center address gender issues. Part 1
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| Community and Campus Weekend to take place Nov. 3-5 10/28/2005
This year's Community and Campus Weekend, Nov. 3-5, will feature a presentation on Ohio University forefather Manasseh Cutler and his oldest son, Judge Ephraim Cutler; two performances of the play "From Here: A Century of Voices from Ohio;" and the annual Community and Campus Day showcase.
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| Computer programming expert to speak at Ohio University 10/27/2005
Kelvin Nilsen, a leading authority on the computer programming language Java will present a free public lecture at Ohio University on Wednesday, Nov. 2, at 2:10 p.m. in Stocker Center 103.
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| Eastern Campus dean commissioned as Kentucky Colonel 10/27/2005
Paul E. Bibbins, Jr., dean of the Eastern Campus of Ohio University, was commissioned to the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels by the Honorable Ernie Fletcher, governor of Kentucky.
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| Student Code of Conduct encourages community awareness 10/26/2005
Before first-year students move into their cramped dorm rooms and attend their first college classes, Ohio University asks them to read the Student Code of Conduct so they can become a vital part of the learning community. However, most students have not read it. If students do read the Code of Conduct, it is usually only after they have been reprimanded for breaking a rule they never knew existed.
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| Russian documentary filmmakers offer free public screening 10/26/2005
This Sunday, Oct. 30, three Russian filmmakers offer a free public reception and screening of their films, "Wait," "Tiny Katerina" and "Amazons," at 7:30 p.m. in Seigfred Hall's Mitchell Auditorium. The young documentary filmmakers and their film festival coordinator visited Athens for a one-week residency at Ohio University's Athens Center for Film and Video.
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| National Academy of Engineering president to speak 10/26/2005
William Wulf, president of the National Academy of Engineering and vice chair of the National Research Council, will give a Stocker Lecture on Oct. 31 from 3:10 to 4 p.m. in Walter Hall 135 on Ohio University's Athens campus. The Stocker Lecture series is sponsored by Ohio University's Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ College of Engineering and Technology.
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| At Your Service: A Russ College professor brings service learning to life 10/26/2005
A new pedagogy -- service learning -- is teaching Russ College students not only how to apply their know-how to real-life problems, but also what it means to become an outstanding citizen.
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| Ohio University Dance Company to perform at Ohio University-Zanesville 10/25/2005
The Ohio University Dance Company on Tour will perform at Ohio University-Zanesville on Nov. 6, at 2 p.m. in the Elson Hall Auditorium. In this performance, the audience will have an opportunity to see modern dances, ranging from lushly romantic to 'fantastical' to minimalist.
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| Ohio University-Eastern faculty receives research funding 10/25/2005
Dr. Janice Proctor, assistant professor of sociology, has received a Baker Award from Ohio University to pursue her research with female inmates. Proctor is examining the relationship between sexual and physical abuse and female criminality.
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| Richard Vedder appointed to Commission on the Future of Higher Education 10/25/2005
Ohio University Distinguished Professor of Economics Richard Vedder was recently appointed to serve on U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings' Commission on the Future of Higher Education.
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| Area professional networking group celebrates 50th anniversary 10/25/2005
The Athens Chapter of International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) celebrated its 50th anniversary Thursday, Oct. 20, at the Ohio University Inn and Conference Center. The theme of this gala event was Past-Present-Future for the Athens Chapter IAAP Golden Celebration.
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| Walter funds one of Ohio University's first Appalachian Scholars 10/25/2005
Ohio University trustee Robert D. Walter and his wife, Margaret (Peggy) Walter, have become early donors to Ohio's new Appalachian Scholars Program.
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| Infamous Energy Hog pays visit to Ohio University 10/25/2005
The Energy Hog - part of a nation-wide campaign to increase energy awareness - visited campus on Oct. 5 and 6 for the Unplugged "Energy Day," where local school children learned how to save energy.
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| Multicultural Visit Program welcomes high school students Oct. 27-28 10/25/2005
The Multicultural Visit Program (MVP) will host 183 students, the largest in the program's history, Oct. 27-28.
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| 16th annual Kwanzaa celebration set for Nov. 6 10/24/2005
The Office of Multicultural Programs, Lindley Cultural Center and the Black Student Cultural Programming Board (BSCPB) will host the 16th annual Kwanzaa celebration and dinner at 6 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 6, at the Baker University Center Ballroom. The theme of the celebration is "African American Self Determination."
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| Landlord Information Sharing Program launched 10/24/2005
A landlord information sharing program is now available for Ohio University students to assist them in choosing housing in upcoming years, and to help current off-campus students resolve conflicts with their existing landlord.
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| Appalachia READS expands literacy program through third Verizon grant 10/21/2005
Appalachia READS, a literacy program based at Ohio University, has been awarded $30,000 by the Verizon Foundation to improve its Web site and expand the marketing of the program throughout southeastern Ohio.
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| Annual Resource Fair scheduled for Oct. 26 10/21/2005
More than 20 Ohio University departments will present information to attendees at the fourth annual Conferences, Meetings and On-Campus Services Resources Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Nelson Commons.
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| Annual Writers Harvest benefit reading supports local food bank 10/20/2005
The Ohio University Program in Creative Writing will host its annual Writers Harvest benefit reading on Thursday, Oct. 27, in the Irvine Auditorium. Proceeds will go to the Southeastern Ohio Food Bank's Second Harvest.
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| Recap of Oct. 19 presidential press briefing 10/20/2005
Ohio University President Roderick McDavis met with the local media on Wednesday, Oct. 19, at Cutler Hall to update them on the university's latest news and initiatives.
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| Homecoming 2005 is this weekend 10/19/2005
The Ohio University Alumni Association announced that this year's theme for Homecoming 2005 is "It's a Bobcat Thing." The activities run from Thursday Oct. 20 through Sunday Oct. 23.
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| Bá 'iiná (a way of life) part 2 10/19/2005
A Navajo weaving keeps many secrets. The mystery of how a weaving comes to be is the subject of the Kennedy Museum of Art's exhibit "Weaving is Life: Navajo Weavings from the Edwin L. and Ruth E. Kennedy Southwest Native American Collection."
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| Diversity workshop scheduled for Nov. 1 10/18/2005
"Affirming Diversity, Continuing the Conversation, Living and Working with Disability" is the fifth in a series of public discussions highlighting diversity at Ohio University. The panel discussion featuring faculty, staff and a doctoral student is a lunch hour conversation that will be held in the 1804 Lounge of Baker University Center on Tuesday, Nov. 1.
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| Board of Trustees approves Center for Sports Administration 10/18/2005
The Ohio University Board of Trustees approved Thursday the creation of a center within the College of Health and Human Services that is expected to strengthen links between the sports industry and Ohio's faculty, students and alumni.
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| ABLE Resource Center is helping adults with literacy 10/18/2005
After its fourth annual kickoff in August at the Central/Southeast ABLE Resource Center, the Adult Basic and Literacy Education (ABLE) program is eager to continue its excellent service for adult students.
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| BLAST! marches into Athens 10/18/2005
BLAST!, winner of the 2001 Tony Award for "Best Special Theatrical Event" and the 2001 Emmy Award for "Best Choreography," is coming to Athens on Oct. 27. BLAST! is composed of 35 brass, percussion and visual performers brought together in a unique explosion of music and theatre.
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| Women of Appalachia celebrated at Ohio University-Zanesville conference 10/18/2005
Appalachian culture is rich and varied; so much so that the focus of the Women of Appalachia conference extends beyond the realm of academia into the arena of arts and culture. Organized to tout the history, sisterhood and culture of Appalachian women, the seventh annual conference will take place Oct. 28 through 29 at Ohio University-Zanesville.
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| Zanesville hosts hands-on science program for teachers 10/18/2005
Ohio University-Zanesville will be a host site for the Eastern Ohio Science Education for Public Understanding Program (SEPUP), Nov. 12 and 19. Topics for the two one-day workshops are "Investigating Energy from the Sun" and "Waste Disposal: Computers and the Environment."
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| Graduate Programs Fair set for Oct. 25 10/17/2005
Graduate Student Senate will host the Ohio University Graduate Programs Fair Tuesday, Oct. 25, from 11 a.m to 4 p.m. in the Walter Hall Rotunda. The event is free and aims to encourage current Ohio University undergraduates to consider pursuing a graduate degree at Ohio University.
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| Kids on Campus plans open houses at local schools 10/17/2005
State Rep. Jimmy Stewart and community leaders will visit Kids on Campus programs Thursday, Oct. 20, at six local elementaries as part of a day of celebrations across the country highlighting the importance of afterschool programs.
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| Jumpstart Ohio University-Zanesville invites you to make a difference 10/14/2005
Through programs like National Make a Difference Day on Oct. 22, World Reading Day, family events and volunteer reading groups, Jumpstart Ohio University-Zanesville invites you to get involved and help Jumpstart emphasize the importance of early education and interacting with the youth in our community.
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| Board of Trustees discusses new scholarships, plans 10/13/2005
Ohio University's Board of Trustees met on Thursday, Oct. 13, in Athens, where the board approved several university business initiatives and was updated on the latest happenings.
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| 'National Geographic' explorer lectures about his journeys 10/13/2005
Wade Davis, an explorer-in-residence at the National Geographic Society, will lecture about his travels on Tuesday, Oct. 18, as part of the Kennedy Lecture Series.
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| PersonnelPlus recognizes Ohio University for employment practice 10/13/2005
The Atrium Cafe at Grover Center was among three Ohio University award recipients Wednesday who were honored for their employment of workers with disabilities. Dining Services received the Ambassador Award and Jessica Street, distance learning operations supervisor at the Telecommunications Center, won the Trail Blazer Award for an Individual
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| Raley appointed president and CEO 10/12/2005
Leonard R. Raley has been appointed president and CEO of The University System of Maryland Foundation Inc. (USMF), effective December 2005. Currently executive director of The Ohio University Foundation and vice president for advancement at the university, Raley will bring more than 25 years of experience in higher-education fund raising to USMF.
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| Bá 'iiná (a way of life) 10/12/2005
Despite its modest appearance, the Scripps Survey Research Center -- a joint effort of the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism and the Scripps Howard News Service -- has the potential to put Ohio University on the pages of more than 400 newspapers with some 15 million readers.
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| Fall Career Fair to take place Oct. 12 10/11/2005
The fall career search madness will officially begin at the Ohio University Career Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Convocation Center.
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| Moody honored as Classified Employee of the Month 10/11/2005
Phyllis Moody was honored at the Classified Senate's September monthly meeting as Ohio University's Classified Employee of the Month for September 2005.
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| Ohio University-Eastern to feature new realist paintings by Nathan Underwood 10/11/2005
New realist paintings by Nathan Underwood will be featured at the Ohio University-Eastern art gallery Oct. 17 through Nov. 10. The gallery will exhibit a collection of selected works created by the artist in the past year.
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| Ohio University-Eastern to host Monster's Ball Band Bash 10/11/2005
Ohio University Eastern will hold their second scheduled Band Bash at the Ney Center on Oct. 22, featuring the band River City High.
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| Residence Life involvement enhances college experience 10/11/2005
University student Ashley Edes has been recognized by the Chapter of National Residence Hall Honorary for her work as a resident assistant (RA).
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| GRID Lab partners with Smithsonian Institution 10/11/2005
The Smithsonian Institution and Ohio University have entered into a creative partnership designed to prepare a new media installation for the Smithsonian Institution's 2008 Year of the Image.
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| Ohio University Foundation announces 1804 Fund awards 10/10/2005
The Ohio University Foundation has awarded $230,000 from the 1804 Fund to 14 new research and educational initiatives. Projects receiving awards during the 2005 funding cycle range from research on an ammonia fuel engine for automobiles to the acquisition of a Student Response System that will increase student engagement and academic performance in large lecture courses.
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| Ohio University School Theater presents 'Man of La Mancha' 10/10/2005
The Ohio University School of Theater is proud to announce the third production of its 2005-06 season; "Man of La Mancha."
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| School of Theater presents the Broadway comedy 'Reckless' 10/10/2005
The Ohio University School of Theater is proud to announce the inaugural production of its 2005-2006 season: Craig Lucas' brilliant comedy "Reckless," running Oct. 12-15 and 19-22.
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| Trip down memory lane fulfills 1935 alumna's dream 10/7/2005
Martha Green Vigor had an excellent adventure Friday. The 1935 Ohio University graduate returned to the Athens campus for the first time since she graduated, fulfilling a wish she expressed through the Second Wind Dreams program. Vigor, 92, lives in the Laurel Lake retirement community in Hudson, Ohio.
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| University announces Appalachian Scholars Program 10/7/2005
Ohio University President Roderick J. McDavis announced today (Oct. 7) the creation of the Appalachian Scholars Program -- a need-based scholarship initiative that seeks high school students from the 29 counties in Appalachia Ohio and provides them with scholarship support to attend Ohio University.
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| Open houses planned for Campus Master Plan 10/7/2005
A pair of open houses will be held Thursday, Oct. 13, to allow members of the Ohio University and Athens community to become familiar with several alternative ideas that are being considered for the Campus Master Plan and to solicit comments about the plan.
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| Computer resource management expert to speak 10/7/2005
Jeffery P. Hansen, research associate professor at Carnegie Mellon University's Institute for Complex Engineered Systems, will present a free, public lecture Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 2 p.m. in Stocker Center 103 on Ohio University's Athens campus.
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| MBA program partnership with Voinovich Center benefits the region 10/7/2005
Starting this year, all students in Ohio University's Master of Business Administration program will conduct project-related work at the Voinovich Center as part of their 15-month academic curriculum.
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| Ohio University-Eastern's student organization recognized by Ohio Communication Association 10/7/2005
The Ohio Communication Association has named Ohio University-Eastern chapter of the National Communication Association Student Club (NCASC) the Distinguished Student Organization of the year.
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| Sloan Semester offers online courses for Hurricane Katrina victims 10/7/2005
Ohio University, in collaboration with the Sloan Consortium, the Southern Regional Education Board and the Sloan Foundation, is offering 10 online courses to college students whose schools have been shut down due to damage from Hurricane Katrina..
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| Innovation Center created jobs and economic growth in 2004 10/6/2005
Businesses in Ohio University's Innovation Center created 211 jobs and generated $7.6 million in labor income in Athens County during 2004, according to a recent study.
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| Eastern Campus invites high school students to open house 10/6/2005
Area students who are interested in learning more about the wide range of associate and bachelor degrees offered at Ohio University will have an opportunity to learn more on Friday, Oct. 21. High school juniors and seniors and their families are invited to Ohio University-Eastern's Annual Fall Open House.
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| Study Abroad Fair takes place Oct. 10 10/6/2005
Students interested in education abroad programs are encouraged to stop by the 17th annual Study Abroad Fair, which takes place 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, Oct. 10, at the Baker Center Ballroom.
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| McDavis address media at Oct. 5 press briefing 10/6/2005
Ohio University President Roderick McDavis met with the local media on Oct. 5 at Cutler Hall to update them on the university's latest news and initiatives. McDavis announced a mid-year pay raise for employees and praised new MBA program requirements, among other announcements.
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| Ohio University employees to receive mid-year pay increase 10/5/2005
Many Ohio University employees will receive mid-year 1 percent pay increases, President Roderick J. McDavis announced today.
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| College of Arts and Sciences presents Distinguished Alumni Awards 10/5/2005
Ohio University's College of Arts and Sciences recognized four graduates at its annual Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner and Ceremony on Sept. 30.
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| The Mystery of the 110 Marching Men 10/5/2005
Alumna Beverly Jones brought gender equity at Ohio University into the spotlight when she wrote "A Report on the Status of Women at Ohio University" in 1972.
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| Nationally known educator to speak about men in the teaching profession 10/4/2005
Bryan Nelson, a nationally recognized educator who has worked to increase the number of men in the teaching profession, will speak Thursday in Walter Hall, Room 135, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
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| The changing face of history 10/4/2005
Ohio University's department of history is not in the business of reviving the past. To the professors who work there, the past is alive and well, and it affects the present. Their job is to consider all things in the broader chronology, or as Professor William Frederick puts it "to think in time," and to help others to do so.
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| Cinergy awards Ohio University $43,500 for the Dairy Lane Eco-House 10/3/2005
Ohio University was awarded a $43,500 grant for the Dairy Lane Eco-House from Cinergy's GHG (Greenhouse Gas) Fund which invests in projects that support Cinergy's commitment to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to 5 percent below 2000 levels by 2010 and keep them at that level through 2012.
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| Lecturer to shed light on brain, behavior and art 10/3/2005
Award-winning contributor to neuroscience, Dr. Vilayanur S. Ramachandran, will speak at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 12 at Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium as part of the Kennedy Lecture Series. |
Evidence of My Existence
