Stories from 2020

Larry Hess

The 21st-century classroom

2 min

The first question that Larry Hess asks faculty seeking his help integrating technology into their coursework is, “If you ran into a student who took your course five to seven years from now, what would you want them to remember from your class?”

Must-Have Tech: Then & Now

2 min

From typewriters to laptops, rotary phones to smartphones, OHIO’s students are always in step with cutting-edge tech. No matter the device at their fingertips, Bobcats over the decades still use tech for the same reasons.
Hines

Flipping the switch on infection

3 min

Most bacterial infections follow a similar path: you get sick, a doctor prescribes antibiotics that target the infection, you get better. But what if scientists could switch off the infection before it started?

Joint statement on extension of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement

2 min

Ohio University and AFSCME, Ohio Council 8, Local 1699 announce the agreement of an extension of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Parties.

National Civil Rights Conference accepting submissions for 2020 meeting at Miami University

1 min

The National Civil Rights Conference is calling for papers, panel sessions, workshops and artistic productions for this year’s session June 22-23 at Miami University.

Last Word: Zijian Diao

3 min

Zijian Diao, a professor of mathematics at Ohio University Eastern Campus, has spent his career researching applied mathematics in fields like quantum computing astronomy and speech translation systems. Ohio Today sat down with Diao to learn about his personal side, which includes poetry, firecrackers, and “seeing into the future.”

Ohio University announces search for innovative executive enrollment leader

3 min

Ohio University has taken a number of steps to increase future enrollment over the past several months as part of the Catalyze Strategic Enrollment Strategy initiative.
WDC

Ohio University’s School of Dance presents the Winter Dance Concert

3 min

Celebrating a lineage of artistic inquiry and creative excellence, the Ohio University School of Dance presents the annual Winter Dance Concert for two nights only, Feb. 21–22 at 7:30 p.m.

Statement on Freedom of Expression at OHIO

1 min

On Feb. 17, 2020, various groups were on our campus, expressing varying viewpoints on an issue. Both were within their rights. We take concerns about complex situations like this seriously.
Baker Center

Conference & Event Services to begin taking space reservations for 2020-21 academic year on March 25

3 min

Ohio University’s Department of Conference and Event Services is gearing up for its annual Opening Day when the office will open its reservation books for the 2020-21 academic year.

Sixth annual BobcaThon hits six figures and another record

3 min

A year-long student-led fundraiser that culminates in a 12-hour dance marathon, BobcaThon 2020 ended shortly before midnight on Feb. 15 with the announcement that $117,021 had been raised.
Grover Center Building

CHSP to host 'Experiencing Health Professions: From Science to Practice' event on Feb. 27

2 min

College of Health Sciences and Professions (CHSP) will host “Experiencing Health Professions: From Science to Practice” on Thursday, Feb. 27, from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Grover Center.
Ohio University Chapter of American Meteorological students

Ohio University Chapter of American Meteorological Society named Outstanding Student Chapter of the Year

3 min

OUCAMS was recently awarded the “Outstanding Student Chapter of the Year” for the 2018-19 academic year by the American Meteorological Society.
Sarah Wyatt - lab

Seeds in space

1 min

In August, NASA chose OHIO biologist Dr. Sarah Wyatt to conduct space biology research on the International Space Station as part of its Artemis lunar exploration program focused on the Moon and Mars.
The five OHIO students behind Bobcats, Get on the Map.

Bobcats: Get on the map

5 min

Five Ohio University students have set out to educate their peers and Athens community members about the importance of taking the U.S. 2020 Census.
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