Monday, October 27, 2008 November 2008 Archives Nov 25, 2008 Holiday appreciation reception sparkles More than 450 Ohio University faculty and staff gathered Tuesday in the Baker University Center Ballroom for this year's holiday reception, hosted by President Roderick J. McDavis and First Lady Deborah McDavis. Full Story...   Scams phish for passwords E-mail scammers are becoming smarter in their attempts to fool computer users into revealing passwords, bank accounts and other personal information. The latest scam technique, known as "spear phishing," zeroes in on groups of users at individual institutions, mimicking familiar systems, login prompts and Web sites. Full Story...   Paychecks to reflect health care credit Faculty and administrative staff will soon be receiving a one-time health care credit in their paychecks. Classified staff received their health care credit in their Nov. 21 paycheck. Administrative staff will receive the credit Nov. 30; faculty will receive the credit on Dec. 1. Full Story...   The aging of AIDS According to the Centers for Disease Control, 24 percent of those living with AIDS were 50 or older in 2005, compared with 17 percent in 2000. Ohio University professor Tim Heckman noticed that older populations were being overlooked in research efforts and is now studying the psychological needs of older adults with HIV and AIDS. Full Story...   Athletics holds toy donation drive Dec. 3 [ohiobobcats.com] In honor of the memories that the Convocation Center has provided Bobcat fans over the last 40 years, Ohio Athletics is urging fans to help make new memories for area children in need this holiday season by bringing a new toy to donate at the Bobcats' Dec. 3 showdown with Tulsa. Full Story...   Classified employees to undergo emergency training Classified Senate will hold a workshop on Wednesday, Dec. 3, that teaches non-bargaining classified employees and Athens County K-12 administrators how to react during an active shooter situation. Full Story...   Documenting history Many different aspects of President-elect Barack Obama are captured in "The Rise of Barak Obama," a book by Assistant Professor of Photojournalism Pete Souza that recently joined the New York Times Best Sellers list. Souza photographed Obama while he was a junior senator from Illinois. Full Story...   Nov 24, 2008 University closed Thursday and Friday Ohio University will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27, and Friday, Nov. 28, in observance of the national Thanksgiving Day holiday. The university will reopen Monday, Dec. 1.  Full Story...   Volleyball captures MAC Tournament title, NCAA berth [ohiobobcats.com] The Ohio University volleyball team defeated Western Michigan on Sunday to win its fifth-ever Mid-American Conference Tournament championship. The victory also granted the Bobcats an automatic berth in the NCAA Championship, where the Green & White will make its sixth-straight appearance. Full Story...   Nov 21, 2008 OHIO a top vegetarian-friendly U.S. campus Ohio University is ranked among the top vegetarian-friendly campuses in the U.S., according to a nationwide contest sponsored by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.  Full Story...   Go ahead. Explore. Ohio University has led the state in the number of students earning Fulbright awards five of the past six years. This year, 59 percent of our applicants earned awards, the best success rate of any U.S. research university.  Full Story...   His camera captured the man, the moments Pete Souza, a photographer and Ohio University assistant professor of photojournalism, has compiled his breathtaking photographs into "The Rise of Barack Obama," a hardcover book that will premier this week on The New York Times Best Sellers list at No. 16. Full Story...   Volleyball has four on All-MAC teams and player of the year [ohiobobcats.com] Four Ohio University volleyball players were named All-Mid-American Conference on Thursday, as juniors Ellen Herman and Meghan Simons collected first-team honors and junior Jane Sytsma and sophomore Michelle Jantsch were second-team honorees. In addition to her first-team All-MAC accolades, Herman was named the league's Player of the Year. Full Story...   Input sought on proposed academic calendar The Quarters to Semesters Transition Team is requesting feedback from the university community on a proposed semester calendar before the start of winter quarter Jan. 5. Full Story...   Nov 19, 2008 An investment in Southeast Ohio A West Virginia bank is giving $1 million to TechGrowth Ohio, a coalition set up to provide operational assistance to technology firms in Southeast Ohio that counts Ohio University among its partners. Experts at the university's Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs connect area entrepreneurs with resources and potential sources of capital through TechGrowth. Full Story...   New compounds kill ovarian cancer cells [Research News] A new class of compounds called phosphaplatins can effectively kill ovarian, testicular, head and neck cancer cells with potentially less toxicity than conventional drugs, according to a new study published this week in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Vice President for Research Rathindra Bose is the study's lead author. Full Story...   Nov 18, 2008 Cross country: Beecham, Summers qualify for Nationals [ohiobobcats.com] For the first time in ten years, Ohio is sending female runners to the NCAA National Championships, held this year in Terre Haute, Ind. Mid-American Conference Champion Annie Beecham and MAC Runner-Up Kari Summers were named two of the 38 individual qualifiers by the NCAA Division I selection committee as a result of their top-10 finishes at the Great Lakes Regional hosted by Purdue University on Saturday. Full Story...   McDavises to host Holiday Appreciation Reception President Roderick J. and First Lady Deborah McDavis will host a Holiday Appreciation Reception for faculty and staff from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, in the Baker University Center Ballroom. Full Story...   Use the Outlook Web feed for quick updates With Outlook on a reduced production schedule until the start of winter quarter, this is a great time to sign up for the news and information site's Web feed. Full Story...   Forum set for executive director candidate A fourth finalist for the position of executive director of University Communications and Marketing will participate in an open forum on the Athens campus later this week. The candidate, John Damschroder, Columbus bureau chief for WJW-TV in Cleveland, will be on campus Friday, Nov. 21. Full Story...   Tapping OHIO's best ambassadors About 45 Ohio University students will visit their high schools to share their experiences and answer questions as part of the Visit Your Hometown program during this winter break. The program is run by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Full Story...   Nov 17, 2008 'Truly a man for all seasons' Professor Emeritus of Theater Seabury Quinn Jr., 82, died Nov. 8 in The Bronx. Quinn taught in the School of Theater from 1968 through 1996. Though his focus was theater history, Quinn loved to act and direct and also headed the school's playwriting program. The school's annual playwrights' festival was established in his honor in 1994. Full Story...   University joins Economic Development Council Ohio University will play an important role in supporting job creation and increasing the economic health of the Athens community as a new member of the recently created Economic Development Council.  Full Story...   Nov 14, 2008 Financing of IT, SIS projects proposed An Ohio University proposal to issue $40 million in bonds to upgrade the university's technology infrastructure and purchase a new Student Information System took a step forward Thursday when a Board of Trustees committee reviewed the project's scope as well as its impact on students and university finances. The project will come before the full board in January.  Full Story...   Feedback sought on semester calendar draft The Quarters to Semesters Transition Team is requesting universitywide feedback on a draft 2012-13 academic year calendar by the start of winter quarter Jan. 5. The team has been meeting weekly since September in an effort to map out timelines and guiding principles related to the conversion. It expects to complete its work by the end of winter quarter. Full Story...   Research projects get $3.84 million boost Two energy-related research projects at Ohio University will receive almost $4 million in federal funding, U.S. Rep. Charlie Wilson and university officials announced in a news conference this morning. Full Story...   Memorial service planned, scholarship created for Ohio graduate [OU-COM] A memorial service for a volunteer with the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine's ComCorps who died this week will be held Saturday in his hometown of Cuyahoga Falls. James David Ball, 23, died from injuries suffered from an accidental fall on Tuesday. Full Story...   Nov 13, 2008 Outlook announces winter intersession schedule Outlook will begin a reduced production schedule during fall-quarter finals next week. Full Story...   Economy has you scratching your head? Ohio University's College of Arts and Sciences will host a public forum, "Making Sense of the Economy," from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, in Morton Hall 235. It will feature presentations by Ohio University professors and experts from the Ohio Department of Commerce and the Ohio Housing Finance Agency. A question-and-answer session will follow.  Full Story...   Three in finalists' pool for chief of police The pool of finalists for the Ohio University chief of police job has been narrowed to three following a decision by one candidate to withdraw from consideration to accept another position. Full Story...   OHIO focuses on sustainable resolutions This holiday season, you'll find a flourishing market for anything green, from Ecoist handbags (fashioned out of misprinted candy wrappers) to carbon offsets (which can be donated in the recipient's name). But this year, Sustainability Coordinator Sonia Marcus is looking past the holiday shopping list to focus on resolutions. For Ohio University, that means thinking beyond composters and solar arrays and talking about the big picture. Full Story...   Russ College engineer turns to policy matters As Ohio University students head into fall-quarter finals, Frank Van Graas, one of the university's top engineering researchers, is wrapping up his first few months in a select fellowship with the Department of Homeland Security in Washington, D.C.  Full Story...   Nov 12, 2008 Preparing for worst, hoping for better Stressing the challenges presented by troubled economic times, Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration Bill Decatur said Monday that planning groups are building best- and worst-case scenarios of university finances over the next two years. Full Story...   Scholars unite against HIV/AIDS This year's Manasseh Cutler Scholars and Templeton Scholars want to bring HIV/AIDS issues to the attention of a broader audience with a benefit concert dubbed Rock for Red. The Friday concert will feature four Ohio music groups -- RED ARMY, Grade School, Empire Drift and Jesty Beatz -- as well as educational segments. Full Story...   A show of support Some remarkable scenes of Southeast Ohio can be yours Thursday evening -- for the right bid. About 20 photographs by Miller High School students will be sold at the College of Education's second annual art auction in McCracken Hall to benefit local art education. Photographer: Aftan Houston, grade 11 Full Story...   Nov 10, 2008 Memo outlines university budget challenges While the ailing economy will present numerous challenges for Ohio University, university officials pledged Monday that the university's "core academic mission of teaching, learning, research, and creative activity" will guide upcoming budget decisions. Full Story...   Study shows direct link between leptin and obesity-related heart disease [Research News] Tadeusz Malinski is lead researcher of the first study to directly observe how high levels of leptin, a hormone produced by fat cells, can create a cascade of harmful biochemical changes in the body. The study suggests obesity holds health dangers beyond diabetes and high cholesterol. Full Story...   Dance concert to showcase seniors' work The annual Senior Dance Concert will run Nov. 13-15 at the Shirley Wimmer Dance Theatre in Putnam Hall. The concert of 19 performances split in two separate shows will showcase the talent and work of each senior dance student at Ohio University. Full Story...   University names new vice provost for diversity, access and equity Ohio University has named Brian K. Bridges, associate director of the American Council on Education's Center for Advancement of Racial and Ethnic Equity in Washington, D.C., as its vice provost for diversity, access and equity. His appointment as the university's chief diversity officer is effective Jan. 2. Full Story...   GRID Lab students' games win awards [Communication] Three Game Research and Interactive Design Lab games, built by undergraduate digital media students, won scholarship awards at the Shawnee 6.0 conference. The games beat out those from other competitors from across the state of Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia. Full Story...   Field hockey comes up a goal short in MAC title game [ohiobobcats.com] The Ohio field hockey team could not find the magic that allowed them to capture the last two Mid-American Conference Tournament titles, as the third-seeded Bobcats (11-12) fell to host and No. 1 seed Kent State (17-4), 1-0, in the MAC championship game Saturday afternoon. Full Story...   Nov 8, 2008 Campus mourns loss of political science student The Ohio University community is mourning the loss of senior Patrick J. Gorman, who died unexpectedly at his Athens apartment earlier this week. Full Story...   Nov 7, 2008 New scholars want to give back to Appalachia The Appalachian Scholars Program has big goals: The first is to attract top students, many of whom are the first in their families to attend college. The second is to provide students who are accepted into the program with the skills needed to improve their communities after graduation. This year's class of 10 is up to the challenge. Full Story...   Hartke, Brown named Academic All-District [ohiobobcats.com] Ohio senior captains Jameson Hartke and Michael Brown were named first and second-team Academic All-District, respectively, by ESPN The Magazine Thursday. Full Story...   Field hockey places four on All-MAC squads [ohiobobcats.com] Four Bobcats were named to the All-MAC Teams, the league announced at the field hockey banquet Thursday evening. Seniors Rachelle Coetzee, Nikki Gnozzio and Jessie Martin earned First-Team All-MAC accolades, while senior Estienne Coetzee garnered All-MAC Second Team honors. It is the second-straight year Ohio has placed three members on the First Team. Full Story...   Gift of $850,000 to create journalism scholarship The Ohio University Foundation has received a gift of more than $850,000 from the estate of two veteran journalists to create the Bob and Koky Dishon Journalism Scholarship. Full Story...   Forums set for chief of police finalists Four finalists for the position of Ohio University chief of police will participate in open forums on the Athens campus this month. The finalists were chosen from a pool of 69 applicants. Full Story...   University planning leads to uneventful Halloween weekend Safety and traffic preparations kept disruptions to a minimum during Athens' annual Halloween street party, university officials said Friday. Full Story...   Nov 6, 2008 United Appeal vital in tough times With the economy ailing, efforts such as the United Appeal for Athens County campaign that serves 13 local nonprofit organizations are all the more important. And this year's co-chairs for the campus drive -- Vice President for Student Affairs Kent Smith and Associate Vice President for Finance and Administration Terry Conry -- are asking members of the Ohio University community to do what they can to help. Full Story...   Four alumni to serve on foundation board Four new members have joined The Ohio University Foundation Board of Trustees. Ohio University alumni R. Emmett Boyle, Judge William Newman Jr. and David W. Pidwell were recently elected as trustees of foundation board. In addition, retired Col. Arlene F. Greenfield was appointed as the Ohio University Alumni Association Board of Directors' representative to the foundation board. Full Story...   University closed Tuesday for Veterans Day Ohio University will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of the national Veterans Day holiday. The closure includes all five regional campuses and the College of Osteopathic Medicine. Full Story...   Nov 5, 2008 Nine Ohio swimmers named Academic All-American [ohiobobcats.com] The College Swimming Coaches Association of America named nine Bobcats to the Honorable Mention Academic All-America Team for the 2007-2008 season. The nine swimmers honored mark the most in program history for one year. Full Story...   History in the making Baker University Center was a popular place on election day. Student volunteer Mason King was one of many who helped the building serve as a polling site during the day and hundreds of students turned out at night to watch the historic results at a UPC-sponsored election watch party. Full Story...   Nov 4, 2008 Service to honor six members of university community The Ohio University Foundation will remember six distinguished alumni at a campus memorial service beginning at 5:15 p.m. Thursday in Galbreath Chapel. The honorees are Joan "Jody" Galbreath Phillips, Edward "Ted" and Jean Sprague, Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ, and Leona Hughes. Full Story...   Softball offers winter clinics for youth [ohiobobcats.com] Looking to hone your skills? The Ohio University softball coaching staff has set the dates of its winter clinics for Dec. 20-21, and Jan. 10-11, and 17-18. Registration for the clinics is $50 per session and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Full Story...   Pilot faculty endorse Blackboard 7.3 upgrade [OIT] In a spring 2008 survey of Blackboard 7.3 pilot participants, faculty and students expressed support for upgrading the university’s version of Blackboard. New capabilities and improved ease of use were the main reasons cited. Full Story...   Parents Weekend offers jam-packed schedule This weekend will provide additional chances for students to connect with their parents. The annual Fall Parents Weekend Nov. 7 through 9 on the Athens campus offers events such as the women's volleyball match between Ohio University and Miami, the annual fall ceramic pottery sale and ongoing art exhibitions in the Trisolini Gallery in Baker University Center. Full Story...   Forging international friendships A new international mentoring program in Ohio University's College of Business strives to heighten cultural understanding between the college's American and international students -- a factor increasingly important to workplace success, organizers said.  Full Story...   Nov 3, 2008 President's performance review begins The Board of Trustees hired the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB), based in Washington, D.C., to spearhead a comprehensive performance review of Ohio University President Roderick J. McDavis with input from university, community and government representatives. Full Story...   Students displaced by local house fire Four of six Ohio University students whose rental house at 64 E. Stimson Ave. sustained fire damage Saturday night have accepted the university's offer of temporary housing. Two others and a seventh resident who is not a current student are staying with friends off campus. Full Story...   Hudson offers flu shots to employees Free flu vaccines are still available this week at Hudson Health Center for "University benefits-eligible employees and early-retired faculty." Hudson began administering the vaccines last week. Full Story...   Gift to renovate property, establish international center Alumni Robert and Margaret Walter of Columbus, Ohio, are donating $2 million for the purchase and renovation of a property that will house an international center at Ohio University. The property, 15 Park Place, is the former Sigma Chi fraternity house, which sits immediately east of Baker University Center. Full Story...   WOUB's FM Radio Studio to be renamed in honor of Jan Sole [Communication] The WOUB FM Radio Studio will be renamed the Jan Sole Studio, in memory of the late producer, host and afternoon radio announcer. The dedication will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, in TV Studio A on the fifth floor of the RTV Building. Full Story...   Forensic chemists verify human remains from fat deposits [Research News] While examining the scene of a 30-year-old death, Ohio University researcher Glen Jackson and colleagues discovered adipocere -- fatty acids primarily made up of calcium salts -- in a dry, airy building. Until this study, researchers had reported finding this evidence of human decomposition only in moist, anaerobic environments, such as when bodies are stored for extended periods in grave sites or submerged in water.  Full Story... October 2008 Archives Oct 31, 2008 Exchanging ideas, opening doors Many innovative programs were discussed Thursday at a public launch of The Interlink Alliance at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. The new education partnership involving nine colleges and universities -- including Ohio University -- plans to work collaboratively to create more educational opportunities for African American students. Full Story...   On the road to regional campuses Chillicothe is the latest stop in a series of visits Executive Vice President and Provost Kathy Krendl has been making to the regional campuses this quarter. The purpose? To engage faculty and staff in discussions about a report compiled by the Task Force for the Future of Regional Campuses. Full Story...   'And this Ohioana goes to ...' Lisa Watts, editor of the Ohio University Press /Swallow Press anthology "Good Roots: Writers Reflect on Growing Up in Ohio," has earned the Ohioana Library Association's Ohio Legacy Citation. Full Story...   Cracking the code competition Making the leap from 80th to 57th place is a feat when one is competing against more than 11,000 other computer programmers. Ohio University computer science graduate student Hiep Dinh did just that with his third run in Google.com's annual Code Jam.  Full Story...   Oct 30, 2008 University steps up safety measures, security for Halloween weekend Hundreds of Ohio University staff members, volunteers and police officers will coordinate this weekend to help ensure the safety of students and campus visitors and the security of campus during Athens' annual Halloween street party. Full Story...   Forums set for Communications and Marketing finalists Three finalists for the position of executive director of University Communications and Marketing will participate in open forums on the Athens campus next week. Full Story...   Student Senate fills treasurer vacancy Student Senate elected junior Robert Leary as its treasurer Wednesday night following Maleka Anderson's resignation for personal reasons.  Full Story...   Urban Scholars get ready for impact Since its beginning in 2005-06, Ohio University's Urban Scholars Program has helped students develop the interpersonal and professional skills needed for success at the university and beyond. This year's crop of scholars is eager to learn from their predecessors. Full Story...   Oct 29, 2008 Celebrating the coming harvest Although Kwanzaa doesn't officially begin until Dec. 26, the Office of Multicultural Programs and the Black Student Cultural Programming Board are hosting a pre-Kwanzaa dinner at 6 p.m. Sunday in the Baker University Center Ballroom. Full Story...   November events put the arts on display As another quarter heads to a close, there are events to enjoy before the university settles down for winter break. Full Story...   Novell replacement moves forward [IT] The Office of Information Technology (OIT) has begun work to replace its Novell network file storage system with an Active Directory-based solution. The new system will offer improved reliability, greater capacity and better integration with the university's changing IT infrastructure. Full Story...   OUPD seeks leads in weekend incident The Ohio University Police Department continues to seek leads in a weekend incident behind Seigfred Hall. Full Story...   Halloween Gala to offer treat for the ears and eyes Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at preparations for a rare performance. The School of Music is bringing together its vocal and instrument ensembles for a Halloween Gala at 8 p.m. Thursday in Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium. Full Story...   Oct 28, 2008 Universities launch historic alliance Ohio University and eight historically black colleges and universities will meet Thursday at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., to officially announce a new educational partnership -- The Interlink Alliance. The unique alliance will address some of the most pressing issues facing these and other higher education institutions. Full Story...   Women's Center creates mentoring program for female students The Women's Center is searching for volunteers for a new mentoring program. Organizers are hoping female faculty and staff, graduate students, alumnae, and Athens-area professionals will sign up to mentor junior and senior female students beginning in January. Full Story...   OHIO among Fulbright's top tier nationally Ohio University is among the nation's top finishers in Fulbright awards this year, tying for seventh in faculty grants, sharing the 21st spot in student awards and leading all Ohio schools in both categories. Full Story...   University names new human resources chief Luis Lewin, an executive with more than 25 years of experience in media and consumer products companies, has been named Ohio University's new associate vice president for human resources. His appointment is effective Nov. 17. Full Story...   Supervisor safety training formalizes university's commitment On Monday, Safety Coordinator Jeff Campbell and colleagues led a training program for 20 finance and administration area supervisors, the first of 10 mandatory sessions for supervisors in that area. The training is one of 12 steps in a new Workplace Safety Initiative designed to reduce workplace injuries and save the university money. Full Story...   Magazines earn honors in six-state region Ohio University's Perspectives magazine and Ohio Today magazine have won awards from the regional Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) competition. Full Story...   Oct 27, 2008 From across the globe, students make Ohio University home One hundred five international scholars from 36 countries and 14 exchange programs recognized at Ohio University's Sponsored International Student Reception in Walter Hall. All of the students are pursuing graduate degrees through nationally competitive awards obtained in their native countries. Full Story...   Republicans on Campus host McCain in Lancaster Ohio University's student Republicans weren't about to let Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Biden get all the attention with his recent visit to the Lancaster campus. Full Story...   VisCom's Dawn to Dusk focuses on 'green' in Athens County [Communication] More than 150 students in the School of Visual Communication explored the many ways in which Athens County residents are "going green" for this year's annual Dawn to Dusk school-wide event. Full Story...   A message from Jim Schaus [ohiobobcats.com] Athletic Director Jim Schaus gives a review of the current state of Ohio University Athletics, outlining its value, successes, challenges and future. Full Story...   New policy on emergency service leave OK'd A new policy establishes guidelines for the use of emergency service leave for full- and part-time Ohio University employees.  Full Story...   Review process aimed at keeping units in sync with university's academic mission The new Academic Support Unit Program Review process will benchmark the effectiveness, efficiency and continuous improvement of Ohio University's nonacademic units over the course of the next several years. This is one in a series of stories on new university initiatives aimed at ensuring a quality academic experience for students. Full Story...   Oct 24, 2008 Swimming and diving tabbed MAC preseason favorite [ohiobobcats.com] The Ohio swimming and diving team was picked to win the 2009 Mid-American Conference Women's Swimming and Diving Championship in the Preseason Coaches' Poll, as announced by the league office Thursday. Full Story...   Building a legacy John Kotowski's architectural philosophies may have changed over his career, but his commitment to Ohio University was constant through 32 years of service. In a recent interview, Kotowski shared his thoughts about the past, present and future of the university's facilities.  Full Story...   Writers Harvest aims to break hunger's hold The Ohio University Program in Creative Writing will host its annual Writers Harvest benefit reading at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, in the Baker University Center Theatre. Proceeds from the $5 admission fee will go to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Southeastern Ohio.  Full Story...   New safety management class begins Oct. 27 As part of a new initiative to reduce workplace injuries, the Department of Environmental Health and Safety will offer a Safety Management for Supervisors training beginning Oct. 27. Full Story...   Oct 23, 2008 Bob Evans counting on ImPRessions ImPRessions -- Ohio University's independent, student-run public relations firm -- has landed the Bob Evans restaurant chain as its first national client. As part of its duties, the firm will help the chain tap into social networks such as Facebook and Twitter and assist with publicity for restaurant openings.  Full Story...   McCain to speak Sunday on Lancaster campus Republican presidential candidate John McCain will visit Ohio University-Lancaster at 6:15 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 26, where he will speak on the green between Herrold Hall and the John Bright Covered Bridge. Full Story...   Seventh community college partner signs on Nearly a third of the state's 23 community colleges are partnering with Ohio University to give their students the opportunity to work toward bachelor's degrees through the university's first fully online degree program. Full Story...   Two Bobcats to play in NFHCA Senior All-Star Game Ohio field hockey seniors Rachelle Coetzee and Jessie Martin were selected to the NFHCA Division I Senior All-Star Game, the National Field Hockey Coaches Association announced Wednesday. Full Story...   Cutler Scholars preparing to make a difference Students selected for the prestigious Cutler Scholars program graduated at or near the top of their high school classes. The experiences they'll gain in the program ensure they'll graduate from Ohio University ready to take on the world -- or at least their corner of it. Full Story...   Oct 22, 2008 Cincinnati photographer donates collection to Kennedy Museum Cincinnati photographer and Ohio University alumnus Thomas Schiff has donated a compilation of more than 50 of his most recent works to the Kennedy Museum of Art's permanent collection. The panoramic photos -- a hallmark of Schiff's work -- showcase some of the country's most recognized architectural sites and structures. Full Story...   Shaping the future: Katie Overmann reflects on study abroad Senior Katie Overmann shared her story of traveling through Europe this summer en route to an artist residency at the International Ceramics Studio in Kecskemet, Hungary in words and images. Full Story...