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OHIO LGBT Center invites LGBTQ+ graduates to attend virtual Pride Graduation ceremony on April 24

March 31, 2021 3 min

The Ohio University LGBT Center invites 2021 OHIO graduates to attend Pride Graduation on April 24, a virtual ceremony honoring LGBTQ+ graduates from all academic OHIO campuses and academic levels.

Keeping Bobcats Informed - Student Life, Well-being, Online Learning, Resources and Safety

Keeping Bobcats informed, March 31, 2021

March 31, 2021 3 min

Details about international week, well-being challenge, events and more are included in this week's edition.

The Theatre Department of Ohio University Eastern Campus will present “Scattered Shakespeare”

March 31, 2021 2 min

The Theatre Department of Ohio University Eastern Campus will present “Scattered Shakespeare”, a collection of Shakespeare monologues and scenes, on Saturday, April 17 at 8:00pm on the Ohio University Eastern Campus YouTube channel.

Luke Bentley, director of the Briggs Lawrence County Public Library

Alumni Spotlight: Luke Bentley

March 31, 2021 3 min

Luke Bentley received his bachelor's in 2010 in Adolescent-to-Young Adult Education. He went from substitute teaching to a career in public library service.

Dr. Sergio Robles named to Cleveland Fed’s New Equity and Inclusion Advisory Council

March 31, 2021 3 min

Dr. Sergio Robles was nominated by his peers to serve as one of eight members on the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland’s Equity and Inclusion Advisory Council.

Students Spencer Edwards and Kelly Rhodes

Two OHIO students receive national recognition for original geriatric physical therapy video submissions

March 31, 2021 3 min

Third-year physical therapy students Spencer Edwards and Kelly Rhodes received high marks for their video submissions during this year’s American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Geriatrics....

Ohio Congressman Brad Wenstrup visits vaccination clinic at Ohio University’s Chillicothe campus

March 30, 2021 5 min

Ohio Congressman Brad Wenstrup visited the Ross County Health District COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at the Ohio University Chillicothe Shoemaker Center on Tuesday, March 30.

Weekly public health update: March 30, 2021

March 30, 2021 5 min

For three consecutive weeks, Ohio’s average COVID-19 case rate was dropping. But last week it ticked back up, and last Thursday Gov. DeWine announced that Ohio’s daily reported cases stopped dropping.

A clinician works with a performing artist using an exercise ball

OHIO efforts to provide care for performing arts students amid pandemic highlighted in national publication

March 30, 2021 7 min

OHIO's SHAPe Clinic has been nationally recognized for its efforts in providing adequate healthcare treatment for performing artists during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ridges Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for March 31

March 30, 2021 1 min

The Ridges Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet virtually at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 31.

Donald Pollock: From Knockemstiff to Netflix

March 30, 2021 5 min

Growing up in 1960s rural Ohio, Donald R. Pollock II, AB ’94, never planned to pursue college—let alone pen prize-winning fiction. A high school dropout, Pollock wasn’t big on plans.

OHIO to host Spotlight on Learning Conference April 5 – 8

March 30, 2021 1 min

Ohio University’s Spotlight on Learning Conference is scheduled for April 5 - 8, 2021, and will focus on the theme “How COVID Has Changed Your Teaching.”

Dr. Robert Mock to discuss history and legacy of Black Greek life

March 30, 2021 2 min

Ohio University’s Division of Diversity and Inclusion will host “Black Greek Life 101: A Conversation with Dr. Robert Mock” on Tuesday, April 13.

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OHIO LGBT Center to host talk with disability justice advocate Lydia X. Z. Brown on April 7

March 30, 2021 4 min

The Ohio University LGBT Center is hosting renowned disability justice advocate, attorney, speaker, writer, and organizer Lydia X. Z. Brown on Wednesday, April 7.

Dr. Caroline Kingori in a meeting in Kenya

Dr. Caroline Kingori selected for academic, research fellowship in Kenya

March 30, 2021 4 min

For Kingori, who was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya, this opportunity has been years in the making. Her project will last roughly 80 days, September to December 2021.