http://www.ohio.edu/trustees/news/Ohio University Board of Trustees NewsTue, 21 May 2013 06:33:35 +0000CommonSpot Content ServerCopyright © 2008 Ohio UniversityThe annual Faculty Emeriti Induction luncheon on Thursday, May 16 ushered in a new class of Emeriti Association faculty and administrators who have distinguished themselves as outstanding members of Ohio University’s teaching community. George Weckman, president of The Ohio University Emeriti Association, welcomed a room full of current Emeriti, and after his remarks inducted into the association 15 faculty members who attended the ceremony. A total of 35 faculty members were inducted for the academic year.http://www.ohio.edu/compass/stories/12-13/5/Emeriti-Induction-May-2013.cfmhttp://www.ohio.edu/compass/stories/12-13/5/Emeriti-Induction-May-2013.cfmMon, 20 May 2013 15:01:44 +0000The 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.http://www.ohio.edu/compass/stories/12-13/5/BAR-May-2013.cfmhttp://www.ohio.edu/compass/stories/12-13/5/BAR-May-2013.cfmMon, 20 May 2013 14:44:02 +0000Just 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.http://www.ohio.edu/compass/stories/12-13/5/DC-Forum-May-2013.cfmhttp://www.ohio.edu/compass/stories/12-13/5/DC-Forum-May-2013.cfmMon, 20 May 2013 14:26:01 +0000W. Lawrence “Larry” Patrick and his wife, Susan, hosted an alumni reception at the Woodrow Wilson House in Washington, D.C., on May 8 to announce their gifts to Ohio University’s The Promise Lives Campaign. More than 80 Ohio University alumni and friends attended the event, which featured a special presentation by 1992 alumnus Dan Westergren, senior photo editor for National Geographic Traveler magazine.http://www.ohio.edu/compass/stories/12-13/5/Patrick-Gift-May-2013.cfmhttp://www.ohio.edu/compass/stories/12-13/5/Patrick-Gift-May-2013.cfmMon, 13 May 2013 12:06:26 +0000The 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.http://www.ohio.edu/compass/stories/12-13/5/RedCross-Drive-May-2013.cfmhttp://www.ohio.edu/compass/stories/12-13/5/RedCross-Drive-May-2013.cfmMon, 13 May 2013 14:06:37 +0000More 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.http://www.ohio.edu/compass/stories/12-13/5/State-Luncheon-May-2013.cfmhttp://www.ohio.edu/compass/stories/12-13/5/State-Luncheon-May-2013.cfmMon, 13 May 2013 15:36:14 +0000As 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.http://www.ohio.edu/compass/stories/12-13/5/Phyllis-Relyea-May-2013.cfmhttp://www.ohio.edu/compass/stories/12-13/5/Phyllis-Relyea-May-2013.cfmWed, 08 May 2013 13:07:33 +0000The 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.http://www.ohio.edu/compass/stories/12-13/5/Sherman-Rotary-May-2013.cfmhttp://www.ohio.edu/compass/stories/12-13/5/Sherman-Rotary-May-2013.cfmTue, 07 May 2013 15:56:49 +0000Associate 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.http://www.ohio.edu/compass/stories/12-13/5/McAvoy-named-Civil-Engineering-chair.cfmhttp://www.ohio.edu/compass/stories/12-13/5/McAvoy-named-Civil-Engineering-chair.cfmThu, 02 May 2013 13:52:20 +0000Trustees 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.http://www.ohio.edu/compass/stories/12-13/5/Konneker-Fund-May-2013.cfmhttp://www.ohio.edu/compass/stories/12-13/5/Konneker-Fund-May-2013.cfmWed, 01 May 2013 12:11:00 +0000