Stories from 2019

University Update

Accessible OHIO: How to create a more accessible document

2 min

Creating accessible documents can be easy with a few basics changes to how we create documents. Find out what they are.

Fall Campus steps

University Accessibility offers centralized, expanded support for accessibility

4 min

Under the leadership of Dr. Carey Busch, University Accessibility works to achieve access and inclusion through multiple approaches, including disability and accessibility planning and partnerships.
Chapman Clapp award

Chapman Clapp Outstanding Advisor Award recipients recognized

2 min

University College recognized Eddith Dashiell and Ann LaComb with the Chapman Clapp Outstanding Advisor Award for the 2018-19 academic year at the University Academic Advising Council meeting.
Athens Campus Aerial View

Southwest Airlines offers discount fares to University community

2 min

The University has entered into a discount agreement with Southwest Airlines for flights originating from the Columbus, Cincinnati and Cleveland airports.

Ohio University Police Department creates Poker Chip Challenge to encourage more positive interactions between police and the community

2 min

OUPD has created the Poker Chip Challenge, a community engagement initiative to encourage more positive interactions between the police and the community.

OHIO celebrates Homecoming 2019: 1804 and So Much More

4 min

Ohio University alumni and the Bobcats following in their footsteps united for Homecoming 2019 – a week dedicated to reveling in their shared and unique experiences and celebrating all things OHIO....
Baker Center Theatre

Patton College of Education to host second EdTalks Oct. 30

3 min

The second biennial EdTalks will feature dynamic presentations by four Patton College faculty members, followed by a brief question-and-answer session.
Mark Shatz and his son, Ethan Shatz, a first year, take a swing with Rufus as he studies the finer points of psychology. Photo by Ellee Achten, BSJ ’14, MA ’17

Funny is good

3 min

Mark Shatz uses humor to build community in his classroom, thanks to mentor Mel Helitzer. 

OHIO’s Voinovich School project to re-purpose brewery waste receives USDA grant

2 min

The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture recently awarded $50,000 to OHIO's associate professor Dr. Sarah Davis to continue her research into using brewery waste in organic agriculture.
Global COIL group

2019 Global Coil Initiative Symposium to take place Oct. 21-24

3 min

The symposium will bring together Ohio University faculty and teaching staff, as well as faculty and staff from its 12 partner institutions, in 11 different countries.
Literacy Conference Tree

The Patton College hosts Literacy Conference for teachers, teacher candidates and literacy advocates

4 min

The 2019 Literacy Conference, “Bringing Literacy to Life!” is Nov. 16, at McCracken Hall. The conference will feature keynote speakers, workshops, and book signings. Registration is open.
Notable Alumni Award

Notable Alumni | Samuel Chamberlain Is ‘Fanatic’ about Fresh Burgers and Fries

3 min

Samuel Chamberlain is Chief Operating Officer at Five Guys—where the hamburgers are still formed by hand and the fries are so fresh that bags of potatoes are often stacked beside the tables
Drea Kelly

Drea Kelly, ex-wife of R. Kelly, to discuss domestic violence on Oct. 24

4 min

Drea Kelly will discuss her journey to healing and highlight learned behaviors from her abuser and herself and the warning signs of a volatile relationship.

Alden Library

Authors @ Alden to Host David Wanczyk to Discuss Baseball for the Blind

2 min

Authors @ Alden will host David Wanczyk on Oct. 24 from 5:30-7 p.m. to talk about his book “Beep: Inside the Unseen World of Baseball for the Blind” on the fourth floor of Alden Library.
animated illustration of teal waves in motion toward a shore

Lacuna

14 min

College of Fine Arts faculty C. David Russell and Mateo Galvano premiered Lacuna, a multimedia art installation, in June at the Currents New Media Festival in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The work reveals myriad forms of contrasting relationships: stillness with movement; traditional with digital; silk with plaster.
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