Green@work (08/14/2008)
Offices across campus are working to reduce the university's ecological footprint. Among the proponents is Brian McCoy, who challenges departments to make the switch to more energy efficient light bulbs.
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Precollege streamlines orientation process (07/17/2008)
Thousands of incoming students will visit campus in the coming weeks for the Precollege orientation program, which begins a week from today and incorporates new ways of introducing first-year and transfer students to the Ohio University community.
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Stitch by loving stitch (07/10/2008)
Wedding bells are ringing, and the blushing bride will look her best in a handmade dress sewn on the Ohio University campus. No, it's not from a new bridal shop; it's a generous gift from two friends.
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'I'll pass on the E. coli' (07/10/2008)
Reports of food contamination seem to be an everyday occurrence these days. But how does it happen? In her latest book, "Poisons on Our Plates: The Real Food Safety Problem in the United States," Director of Environmental Studies and Associate Professor of Environmental Health Science Michele Morrone examines the impact of bacteria and viruses on the country's food supply.
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Fidler bids HTC farewell to assume new role (07/02/2008)
On Tuesday, Ann Fidler officially stepped into her new role as interim associate provost for strategic initiatives, following a six-year tenure as dean of the Honors Tutorial College. She recently sat down with Outlook to reflect on her years with HTC and discuss her new role with the university.
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Seuss-a-Paloossa? Ooey-Gooey Science? (06/30/2008)
This summer, three of Ohio University's regional campuses welcome students, from kindergartners to eighth-graders, to have fun while they learn. The Chillicothe, Lancaster and Southern campuses have offered opportunities for younger students to explore and create for more than 20 years. New this summer: the Southern campus' Ohio Horse Park will give young horse lovers a chance to learn horsemanship skills.
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All you need is... paint (06/30/2008)
Summer in Athens is synonymous with renovation. Roads are repaved and the smell of fresh paint is in the air. One South Green paint job, however, is far from ordinary. Artist Douglas Arnold returned to Ohio University June 23-27 to restore a mural he painted as a resident of Weld Hall in 1972.
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From chair to blanket (06/26/2008)
Outlook writer and flutist Amy Wells shares her experience as a potential member of the Summer Concert Band. The group is performing at 7 p.m. each Wednesday night through July 23 for the 'Under the Elms' concert series.
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Student-run marketing firm takes flight (06/26/2008)
Recent graduate Brandon Bornancin doesn't have the typical post-graduation interview jitters. He is CEO of EnMobile, the burgeoning advertising agency that already employs 26 college students in-house and outsources to 15 programmers and developers in India, New Jersey and Canada.
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Summer release takes us to Amish country (06/26/2008)
Fresh from the printer just in time for summer reading, an Amish mystery is the latest release from Ohio University Press. "Separate from the World: An Ohio Amish Mystery," by P.L. Gaus, is the sixth title Gaus has written for the press' best-selling Ohio Amish Mystery Series.
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'Go for Paula' (06/16/2008)
For the past 15 years, the enormous responsibility of preparing for and coordinating Ohio University's annual commencement ceremonies has rested primarily with a student. This year, that student was senior Paula Bartlett, an organizational communications major who is using the opportunity as her senior thesis project.
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Balancing act (06/13/2008)
Coming from the tiny town of Bascom in northwest Ohio, Carime Reinhart has made a big name for herself at Ohio University. The graduating senior, who boasts a 3.9 grade point average, helped bring the university's cross country team from last- and near-last-place finishes in the Mid-American Conference to two consecutive MAC team championships (the first since 1997) during her junior and senior years.
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Senior class gives gift of experience (06/12/2008)
Each year, tradition calls for the graduating class to present a gift to the university. Benches, placards and endowments are but a few examples. This year, members of Ohio University's class of 2008 -- raised with personal computers in their homes and cell phones in their back pockets -- are creating a video time capsule.
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Accomplishment in the face of challenge (06/12/2008)
Chris Glaser has exhibited excellence in myriad ways during his time at Ohio University. He will graduate cum laude this Saturday, receiving a bachelor's degree in journalism. But his success has not come without a fight. Glaser has battled a hardship few college students confront -- cancer.
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New dean eager to serve students (06/11/2008)
Ryan Lombardi began his duties as Ohio University's new dean of students and associate vice president for student affairs on May 19 -- just in time to get a feel for campus before commencement. The new dean joins the university after seven and a half years at Duke University, where he served as associate dean of students. Here, Lombardi shares some initial thoughts with Outlook.
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'I like to be a protagonist' (06/11/2008)
Roy Caple has always lived life front and center. It should come as no surprise, then, that the 81-year-old Caple took the unorthodox step of moving to Athens from his home in Sheffield Lake, Ohio, to pursue a master's degree in Spanish two years ago. Many rigorous courses later, he is ready to collect his diploma this Friday during Ohio University's graduate commencement ceremony.
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Fulfilling a dream (06/10/2008)
This week, Pedro Kayser will receive a master's degree in Latin American studies, complemented by minors in economics and international trade. For Kayser, the past two years have meant long nights of studying, a seemingly endless stream of work and the need to sacrifice time with friends and family. But the scope of what he has faced over the past two years makes those obstacles seem small in comparison.
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Senior Sendoff sparks nostalgia (06/09/2008)
Four years ago, they marched through the Alumni Gate to begin their careers at Ohio. Friday, seniors gathered on the College Green to eat, hear words of wisdom and retrace their steps through the gate to begin their lives as alumni. Outlook writer and senior class member Breanne Smith shares her thoughts on this first-ever event.
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Grace under fire: Mesfin Shibeshi, D.O. (06/06/2008)
From growing up in war-torn Ethiopia to scuba diving in Australia's Great Barrier Reef, Mesfin Shibeshi has a high tolerance for intensity and an appetite for challenge. But his life's greatest excitement and satisfaction, he says, has come from practicing medicine. Shibeshi will earn his doctor of osteopathic medicine degree Saturday from the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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The benevolent warrior: George Ilodi, D.O. (06/05/2008)
The same characteristics that earned George Ilodi the "Best Overall Classmate Award" among his peers in the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine will ensure his success as a physician: sincerity, compassion and an ability to connect with just about anyone.
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A word of appreciation from President McDavis (06/04/2008)
President Roderick J. McDavis and First Lady Deborah McDavis hosted a Spring Appreciation Reception for faculty and staff on Wednesday. Read a message from the president to the university community.
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Crossing curricular boundaries (06/03/2008)
Amid the eclectic frequents at the Donkey Coffee shop, four professors can be found scrutinizing tone, voice and supporting arguments as they pore over a colleague's latest writing draft. The group has been meeting here twice a month for nearly two years. And it's more than caffeine that keeps them coming back. It's the opportunity to have their writing critically analyzed by a diverse, intellectual readership -- albeit a small one.
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Faculty, students combine forces for success (05/30/2008)
Four Ohio University faculty members, 69 winners of nationally competitive awards, the Department of Sociology and Anthropology and award applicants were honored during Thursday's annual Office of Nationally Competitive Awards (ONCA) celebration and appreciation lunch.
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Farewell to round out senior experience (05/27/2008)
The journey has come full circle for the Class of 2008. As freshmen, members of the class marched behind the Marching 110 up to the College Green. They will march again on Friday, June 6, but this time they will proceed through the Alumni Gate as seniors to conclude the Senior Farewell Ceremony.
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Beadazzled (05/23/2008)
Ohio University Press' most recent release hits close to home. Just published, "Bead International 2008 and Beyond Basketry," is a unique book, combining two catalogs in one and illustrating two of the best juried exhibitions held at The Dairy Barn Arts Center in Athens.
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A journey to remember (05/22/2008)
Charles Simonyi's trip to the International Space Station in April 2007 made him the fifth space tourist and second Hungarian in space. Through a lecture, photographs and interaction with students and others after his talk, Simonyi shared a step-by-step account of his experience during his campus visit Wednesday.
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Spotlight on student leadership (05/22/2008)
Organized by the Division of Student Affairs, the 25th annual Leadership Awards Gala set out to honor leaders in all facets of campus life. It did so by awarding honors in 11 categories that recognized students for outstanding community service, academic excellence, senior leadership and more.
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Some 2008 graduates to watch [Ohio Today] (05/22/2008)
Ohio Today has identified a rich assortment of dreamers and heroes, philosophers and poets, and sage scholars among Ohio University's soon-to-be graduates. Each one you'll meet -- like the 4,000 others they join -- is brimming with potential, poised for greatness. We will share their stories through Outlook in this three-day series. Today, meet Alyson Shupe, Aki Tanaka, Terrez Thomas and Jeremy Wachenschwanz.
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Renewed commitment springs from ashes (05/20/2008)
A fall-quarter house fire almost put an abrupt end to an experimental Jewish cooperative that enables students to live a traditional kosher lifestyle in college. But out of the ashes grew an even stronger concept.
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International Week 2008: A look back (05/19/2008)
The richness and diversity of its international ties help make Ohio University a vibrant and engaging place -- a fact celebrated each year with a special International Week observance. Watch a slide show featuring the sights and sounds of International Week 2008: Your World, Your Story. |
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