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Monday, May 20, 2013
Annual Faculty Emeriti Induction luncheon recognizes 35 new members
The annual Faculty Emeriti Induction luncheon on May 16 ushered in a new class of 35 Emeriti Association faculty and administrators.
 
Heart & Soul: Across generations, black alumni create community, celebrate ties to Ohio University
The Black Alumni Reunion is the largest formal alumni reunion at Ohio University, and for good reason: African-American students and faculty have forged strong bonds unique to their experiences, said Francine Childs, professor emerita of African American studies. “When I came here, there weren’t that many African-American faculty and staff and no administrators,” said Childs, who was a popular professor and student ally in the 1970s and ’80s.
 
OHIO’s Washington Forum talks Cyber Security while connecting alumni, University
Just over 60 Ohio University alumni attended the Washington Policy Forum in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, May 14 at the Capitol Visitor Center. The event, focusing on cyber security and homeland defense, was the 2nd in a series aimed at reconnecting alumni in the nation’s capital to Ohio University.
 
Monday, May 13, 2013
OHIO and Athens County community invited to give blood May 30 at Baker University Center
The Ohio University Alumni Association (OUAA) and the OHIO Division of Student Affairs is teaming up with the Southeast Chapter of the Ohio Red Cross to host a blood drive May 30th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at Baker University Center’s fifth floor atrium. Faculty, staff, OHIO summer semester students and the Athens County community are invited to make a donation by scheduling an appointment at www.redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Walk-in donations will also be accepted as the schedule permits.
 
President thanks alumni in state government, recognizes two alumni
More than 150 Ohio University alumni who have worked in service to the state of Ohio were honored at OHIO's 30th Annual State Government Alumni Luncheon on May 8.
 
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Alumna gives back to Ohio University for a half century
As an alumna with a passion for education, teaching and Ohio University, Phyllis Relyea has given selflessly back to OHIO. Since her graduation in 1961, Relyea has given back to OHIO consistently for over 50 years. She is dedicated to giving back to a university she feels has given her so much.
 
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Sherman Rotary Club Establishes Scholarship at OU Lancaster
The Sherman Rotary Club of Lancaster has established a $1,000 per year scholarship at Ohio University Lancaster to help non-traditional students complete their degree. The scholarship will be granted to full-time, degree-seeking students in their second year at OUL.
 
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Deb McAvoy appointed new chair of Department of Civil Engineering
Associate Professor of Civil Engineering Deb McAvoy has been appointed chair of the Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ College of Engineering and Technology’s Department of Civil Engineering, effective July 1. She succeeds Gayle Mitchell, who will be retiring after almost 27 years of service to Ohio University.
 
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Konneker Fund supports programs with wide impact and best practices in mind
Trustees of The Ohio University Foundation approved funding for projects that benefit OHIO faculty and students at the Athens and regional campuses through the Konneker Fund for Learning and Discovery Endowment at their March meeting. Konneker Funds are aimed at supporting projects that have University-wide impact and align with best practices documented in national research.
 
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Board of Trustees welcomes new members
Gov. John Kasich today announced the appointment of Cary Rodman Cooper and Janelle Simmons to the Ohio University Board of Trustees.

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