New dean of libraries shares initial thoughts (05/09/2008)
New Ohio University Dean of Libraries Scott Seaman began work at Ohio University on April 1 after 17 years at the University of Colorado, Boulder. One month into his tenure, the Ohio native sat down with Outlook to share why he returned to the state and what he has planned for Ohio University Libraries.
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Kennedy Center: the destination of a lifetime (05/09/2008)
The Ohio University Wind Ensemble was one of two university groups in the nation selected to the perform this week at the World Projects Third Annual Band and Orchestra Festival at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Leslie Green, a sophomore music therapy major and percussionist in the ensemble, wrote this first-person account of the experience.
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Former Miss Teen USA thrives at Ohio (05/08/2008)
Class, interviews, practice, games, volunteer work: Allie LaForce is busy, but she's hardly fazed. The broadcast journalism major, basketball player and former Miss Teen USA is used to having a packed schedule.
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Secretary to the board speaks up (05/05/2008)
Tom Davis, professor of counselor education, has deep roots at Ohio University -- as an alumnus, professor and now secretary to the Board of Trustees. Following an interim appointment, the trustees recently named the 23-year College of Education faculty member to the position on a permanent basis. He sat down with Outlook to discuss his new role at the university.
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Take a tour of 'Our First Family's Home' (04/25/2008)
Starting this month, Outlook will feature a monthly column showcasing recent titles published by Ohio University Press. The largest university press in Ohio, the press publishes 50 books annually on a variety of topics. These books carry the Ohio University name into the world, receiving national and international attention from leading scholarly journals, prominent review media and prestigious award competitions.
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Avoiding financial heartache (04/23/2008)
Pay your debt. Save money. Invest. Sounds like hounding you might hear from parents. Tuesday night students had the opportunity to learn exactly why Mom and Dad might know best at the Financial Literacy Student Seminar.
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Wins for land and limbs [video] (04/22/2008)
For Brian McCarthy, spending the weekend in mud up to his knees may turn out to be the ultimate win-win situation. He will have helped save a cherished American tree and reclaim ravaged mine land.
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A struggle for our most basic resource (04/21/2008)
Julia Marino, a master's student in the School of Visual Communication, traveled to east Africa with the Common Language Project to document that continent's battle with water scarcity. She agreed to write an essay for Outlook as part of its Earth Week coverage.
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Kate shows off the Ecohouse [video] (04/18/2008)
Take a peek inside Ohio University's Ecohouse, a model for sustainable living that serves as a student residence and a learning center.
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Lancaster alliance produces GROW Project (04/16/2008)
Frank Denney likes to make things grow. Now he has a job doing just that, thanks to a collaboration involving Ohio University-Lancaster, Fairfield County Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities/Fairfield Industries and Allen's Lancaster Greenhouse.
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Seniors prepare for busy final weeks (04/15/2008)
After four Homecomings, three fest-filled spring quarters, hundreds of new friends and more than 200 hours in class, Senior Class Council President Lynn Walsh shares her thoughts and some useful information for seniors as graduation approaches.
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In the spirit of sakura (04/10/2008)
Saturday marked Ohio University's sixth annual Sakura Festival, an event honoring the spirit of the blossoms seen on the trees that line the Hocking River on South Green. Hiroyuki Oshita, adviser to the Japanese Student Association, which organizes the festival, explained the celebration's significance.
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Melting pot medicine (04/09/2008)
Mark Orbe teaches "Professional Development in Cultural Competency" for the College of Osteopathic Medicine. The rigorous seminar teaches participants to critically examine their cultural assumptions and biases, learn communication principles and practice negotiating patients' culturally based beliefs about medical care.
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Coming through for the community (04/07/2008)
Students living in Ohio University residence halls set out winter quarter to help stock Athens County food banks. The response was overwhelming -- nearly $3,300 in cash, 64 boxes of food and some 2,600 non-perishable food items.
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2008 Baker Peace Conference [video] (04/04/2008)
Foreign Affairs Analyst Steven Stoltenberg delivered the keynote address for this year's Baker Peace Conference. Watch an excerpt as he spoke on the conference topic, "Making Peace, Ensuring Justice: Truth and Reconciliation Commissions in Comparative Perspective."
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Scholars dream of rebuilding Afghanistan (04/01/2008)
Seven students in the Russ College of Engineering and Technology are already faculty members at Kabul University and Kabul Polytechnic University. They are here gaining knowledge to help rebuild their war-torn country through the Afghan Merit Scholar Program.
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April springs campus back into action (03/31/2008)
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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United Appeal: This time it's personal (03/20/2008)
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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A feast for Irish eyes (03/17/2008)
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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Campus audience sold on documentary (03/14/2008)
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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Teaching old shoes new tricks (03/14/2008)
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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How OHIO pulled this off (03/11/2008)
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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Pride, exposure and learning experiences (03/06/2008)
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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Topic? Politics. Experts? Our students. (03/05/2008)
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 (03/05/2008)
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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No debate: National TV exposure a blast (03/04/2008)
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 (03/04/2008)
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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Politically savvy students taking sides (03/03/2008)
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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Student view: (Michelle) Obama for prez (02/29/2008)
When the Clinton and Obama campaigns lined up Thursday visits to the Athens campus by Chelsea Clinton and Michelle Obama, Outlook asked student writers Laura Yates and Breanne Smith to share first-person accounts of the visits.
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Student view: Former first kid impressive (02/29/2008)
When the Clinton and Obama campaigns lined up Thursday visits to the Athens campus by Chelsea Clinton and Michelle Obama, Outlook asked student writers Laura Yates and Breanne Smith to share first-person accounts of the visits. |
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