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Saturday, November 21, 2009
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November 12, 2009
Federal grant to allow the hire of full-time survivor advocate
Survivors of sexual assault at Ohio University will soon have a professional advocate and additional sexual assault education and support services at their disposal thanks to a three-year, $300,000 U.S. Department of Justice grant recently issued to the university.
 
November 2, 2009
Local artist to host campus reception on Friday
Athens-area artist Mamerto Tindongan will host a campus reception for his exhibit "Wood Shaping Me" from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 6, in the Baker University Center Multicultural Center Art Gallery. The free exhibit will run through Nov. 20.
 
October 26, 2009
University ready for Halloween weekend
Safety continues to be the priority for Ohio University staff members, volunteers and police officers who participate in Halloween weekend activities in Athens.
 
October 19, 2009
Students welcome Mom and Dad
The fall color and beauty of Emeriti Park await visitors for the school year's first Parents Weekend. Running Oct. 23-25, the weekend is jam-packed with fun and new activities to engage both students and their parents.
 
October 7, 2009
Time to come home
Ohio University Homecoming is almost here and so are the alumni and sporting events that go along with this exciting, busy weekend. The Marching 110 is again getting ready for a full slate of performances during Homecoming weekend, Oct. 16 through 18.
 
October 5, 2009
Fair brings students face-to-face with opportunity
Career Services will be holding the annual Fall Career and Internship Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6, in the Baker University Center Ballroom. Representatives from AT&T, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, and the Ohio Department of Transportation are only a few of the 73 employers participating.
 
October 1, 2009
Connecting students with careers [video]
The Office of Career Services hosts its annual Fall Career Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 6, providing an opportunity for students to find internships and jobs. But that's just one service Career Services provides for students and alumni.
 
September 30, 2009
Greeks taking H1N1 precautions
With the H1N1 Influenza A virus becoming a growing concern on college campuses across the nation, Greek organizations are taking extra precautions to prevent the type of outbreak that has temporarily closed several universities across the nation.
 
September 23, 2009
New sexual assault guidelines in place
Last spring, Ohio University adopted new sexual assault sanctioning guidelines and a newly formed campus coalition is now working to effectively communicate the guidelines to students. During the summer, Dean of Students Ryan Lombardi formed the Relationship and Sexual Violence Coalition to educate the campus community about the new guidelines and the sanctions they carry.
 
September 11, 2009
Hispanic Heritage Month is under way
The university's celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month includes key speakers, a play and the ASARO art exhibit in the Multicultural Center Art Gallery.
 
OHIO draws award-winning performances
Two Tony Award winners, a public radio star and a Grammy Award winner are among the many prestigious performers coming to Ohio University's Athens campus this year as part of the 2009-10 Performing Arts Series. Country music star Josh Turner opens this year's lineup on Sept. 24.
 
September 8, 2009
A club for every interest
Thousands of students streamed into Baker University Center Sept. 7 for the student involvement fair, eager to find out how they can become involved on and off campus in extracurricular organizations.
 
August 26, 2009
Here's what you need to know about move-in
The annual student move-in is just around the corner, bringing all the anticipation and, yes, anxiety associated with a new school year. Beginning Thursday, Sept. 3, some 4,000 new freshmen will begin the process of unpacking bags, crates and boxes and making new friends and memories at Ohio University.
 
July 28, 2009
Ohio University reports a decrease in student alcohol consumption
Binge drinking and associated high-risk behaviors among Ohio University students declined in 2009 compared with two years earlier, according to a survey from the Division of Student Affairs.
 
July 26, 2009
University mourns student's death
Dean of Students Ryan Lombardi regrets to inform the Ohio University community that one of our students, Matthew Scott Smith, who fell from a second floor balcony early Sunday morning at his Playground Street residence, has passed away.
 
June 29, 2009
University mourns student's death
The Ohio University community is mourning the loss of a student who died early Sunday at a Columbus, Ohio, hospital. Bryan Barbin was 18 and had just completed his freshman year.
 
June 17, 2009
Meningitis strain confirmed by CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed that the two Ohio University students treated last week for suspected meningitis were infected with a strain of bacteria known as Neisseria meningititis, group B. Group B is the one known infective serotype of five that is not covered by the vaccine. Both first-year students were treated last week for suspected meningitis at a Columbus medical facility and are making a strong recovery, according to Dean of Students Ryan Lombardi.
 
June 15, 2009
Commencement 2009 [multimedia]
2009 was a very good year as Ohio University celebrated its 255th commencement. Take a look back at OHIO's 2009 commencement ceremonies.
 
June 11, 2009
Second student case of bacterial meningitis confirmed
The Ohio University first-year male student who was hospitalized earlier this week with bacterial meningitis symptoms had his case confirmed today, according to Ohio University Dean of Students Ryan Lombardi.
 
June 10, 2009
Second probable case of bacterial meningitis at Ohio University
A second Ohio University student is under observation for a probable case of bacterial meningitis. The first-year male student was initially treated at O'Bleness Hospital in Athens and is being transferred to a medical facility in Columbus.
 
May 26, 2009
Student leaders honored at awards gala
The Division of Student Affairs recognized 42 student honorees at Wednesday night's Leadership Awards Gala. Organized by the Division of Student Affairs, the gala set out to honor leaders in all facets of campus life.
 
May 22, 2009
Volunteers needed for commencement ceremonies
University Events is looking for volunteers to assist in the upcoming commencement ceremonies. Volunteers are a key element in making commencement successful and memorable for our graduates, their families and friends.
 
May 18, 2009
Gala to spotlight student leaders
Ohio University's most outstanding student leaders will be recognized during the 26th annual Leadership Awards Gala at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, at the Baker University Center Ballroom.
 
April 29, 2009
Moms Weekend to ring in spring
Spring has finally arrived and who better to enjoy the weather with than your mom? The annual Moms Weekend will kick off Friday, May 1, and the university has planned an array of activities for students and their visiting moms.
 
Student succumbs to injuries from fall
Dean of Students Ryan Lombardi regrets to inform the Ohio University community that one of our students, Eric S. Hansen, who fell from a window late Tuesday at Weld House, has passed away.
 
 
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