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Entrepreneur shares his experience in space May 7, 2008
Charles Simonyi was known for computer software, but then he became the fifth space tourist and second Hungarian in space in April 2007. He will share his experience at his Frontiers in Science lecture, "Space Tourist," at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, in Templeton-Blackburn Memorial Auditorium. |
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| Semeka Randall named head women's basketball coach [ohiobobcats.com]
Cleveland native Semeka Randall is the new head women's basketball coach at Ohio University. The former WNBA player becomes the ninth head coach in the program's history and replaces Sylvia Crawley, who recently resigned to become head coach at Boston College.
| | New dean of libraries shares initial thoughts
New Ohio University Dean of Libraries Scott Seaman began work at Ohio University on April 1 after 17 years at the University of Colorado, Boulder. One month into his tenure, the Ohio native sat down with Outlook to share why he returned to the state and what he has planned for Ohio University Libraries.
| | Kennedy Center: the destination of a lifetime
The Ohio University Wind Ensemble was one of two university groups in the nation selected to the perform this week at the World Projects Third Annual Band and Orchestra Festival at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Leslie Green, a sophomore music therapy major and percussionist in the ensemble, wrote this first-person account of the experience.
| | Scripps College honors alumnus, faculty and students [Communication]
More than a hundred students, faculty, alumni and friends of the Scripps College of Communication gathered at the 2008 Scripps College of Communication Awards and Recognition Celebration May 8 at Ohio University's Baker Center to honor Richard "Dick" H. Brown, BSC '69, this year's Ohio Communication Hall of Fame inductee and pay tribute to a successful year for the college.
| | Traditional strength training women's best bet for boosting brawn [Research News]
Women who want to build muscle strength and endurance should choose traditional strength training methods instead of low velocity routines, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. Sharon Rana, associate professor of exercise physiology, and colleagues conducted the study.
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| Two win national security scholarships
Ohio University students Jason Akbar and Kayleigh Forhan have been named David L. Boren National Security Education Program (NSEP) Scholars. The pair was among 150 awardees selected from 697 applicants.
| | Fingerhut: OHIO founders created first USO
By launching the state's first public higher education institution, Ohio University's founders in effect created the first University System of Ohio, observed Ohio Board of Regents Chancellor Eric Fingerhut, who delivered the keynote address Wednesday at the university's 25th State Government Alumni Luncheon at the Ohio Statehouse.
| | Former Miss Teen USA thrives at Ohio
Class, interviews, practice, games, volunteer work: Allie LaForce is busy, but she's hardly fazed. The broadcast journalism major, basketball player and former Miss Teen USA is used to having a packed schedule.
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| Receptions explain 'Year of Liberal Arts'
Ohio University has excelled as a liberal arts institution since its early days, offering Latin, Greek, geography, philosophy, mathematics and other courses leading to a well-rounded education. Tuesday, the campus community got a better understanding of what that means for students' futures and why a dedicated group of students is letting people know.
| | 'Knock me a Kiss' plays Athens, then New York
The School of Theater presentation of Charles Smith's award-winning play "Knock Me a Kiss," begins tonight with the first public performance, showcasing students alongside accomplished actor and alumnus David Toney. Next stop, New York.
| | Enrollment management gets first leader
The search for a leader who can take Ohio University's enrollment strategies to the next level has successfully culminated in the appointment of Craig Cornell, who will be the university's first vice provost for enrollment management. |
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National Weather Service Local Forecast
Sunday night... Low 45, 90% chance of precipitation.
Monday... Rain, high 55, 70% chance of precipitation. |
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International Week Keynote Address and reception
Mon, May 12 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Baker University Center Ballroom
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On-Campus Activities Fair
Mon, May 12 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Baker Center Theatre lounge
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Educational Benefit forms due May 15
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Participate in dissertation research on Internet use
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Tonight's Camp Out with the Cats is canceled
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Bernstein's 'Chichester Psalms' to be performed May 22
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