Stories from 2020

University postpones planned electrical outage in May on Athens campus

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Ohio University's May 16-17 planned electrical outage on the Athens Campus has been postponed. The third party contractor is no longer able to complete the work at that time due to COVID-19.

Schoonover Center

OHIO’s Scripps journalism students take top prize in four categories at regional journalism contest

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Students from OHIO’s E.W. Scripps School of Journalism won top prize in four categories in the Society of Professional Journalists Region 4 Mark of Excellence contest.
Bobcat Student Orientation - Rufus-Jenson Nagy

Bobcat Student Orientation to be offered remotely this summer

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The new virtual program will take place on the same dates originally scheduled for BSO. Some elements of the traditional BSO program now will be offered through new online activities.

Music faculty

OHIO School of Music faculty embrace technology to help performing arts students

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Faculty in OHIO’s School of Music are finding new, innovative ways to teach performing as an ensemble through various technology.
Graduate Associate Outstanding Teaching Awards

Four graduate assistants receive award for outstanding teaching

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Four graduate students received the 2020 Graduate Associate Outstanding Teaching Award (GAOTA).
Building Bridges to Careers donated face shields to hospital and EMS providers.

Voinovich School's LIGHTS Regional Innovation Network, Social Enterprise Ecosystem support businesses, social impact during pandemic

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LIGHTS Regional Innovation Network is helping local entrepreneurs, startups and small businesses adapt to a digital workplace and manufacture personal protective equipment during COVID-19 pandemic.
University Professor (UP) award
Awards & Recognition

Four OHIO faculty receive 2020 University Professor award 

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Four faculty members received the University Professor award during the 50th annual distribution, which recognizes outstanding teaching at the University.

OHIO ready to stand up and cheer for the Class of 2020 during first-ever virtual Senior Week

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Ohio University’s Class of 2020 will be defined by its individual and collective achievements, remembered for its extraordinary resilience, and celebrated for its legacy.

University leadership answers COVID-19 questions during second virtual town hall meeting

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During the meeting, the trio shared the latest happenings and best practices for dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. The participants were able to ask questions toward the end of the presentation.
University Event

BRICKS workshops to help faculty reimagine courses for general education reform

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The Reimagining General Education leadership team is offering two workshop series for faculty to reimagine courses for inclusion in BRICKS, OHIO’s new general education requirements.

Thom Stevenson to host second Remote Teaching Series talk April 20

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Thom Stevenson will present, “Virtual Learning Approaches From a Mutually Safe Distance.” Each session will be hosted on Microsoft Teams and will be recorded for those who cannot participate live.
Penuela Garcia
Language

Language Matters finds way to keep message board going

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Language Matters seeks to raise awareness of the power of language across Ohio University’s multilingual campus and will continue in a virtual landscape.

OHIO’s Voinovich School provides numerous resources to help combat COVID-19

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Ohio University’s Voinovich School is providing numerous resources to businesses, students and community members to help combat the battle against COVID-19.
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College of Health Sciences and Professions Dean Randy Leite announces intent to step down

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Dr. Randy Leite has announced his intent to step down as dean of Ohio University’s College of Health Sciences and Professions (CHSP) at the end of December 2020.
esports

OHIO students, administrators to compete head-to-head in legendary esports challenge this Friday

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Ohio University students will go head-to-head with administrators and staff in an esports competition that is sure to be legendary.
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