Thursday, July 24, 2008 July 2008 Archives Jul 24, 2008 Ombudsman's office moves to Baker Center The Office of the University Ombudsman has been relocated to Baker University Center 501. The move was prompted by a desire to have the office in a place familiar to students, staff and faculty and the tight quarters in Crewson House, its former location. Full Story...   CORE responds to accidental data incident [ohiocore.org] The Centers for Osteopathic Research and Education has identified, sent information to and developed resources for 492 individuals whose personal data was unintentionally made accessible on the CORE Web site. CORE is a medical education consortium that comprises hospitals, clinical training sites and medical schools, including the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Full Story...   Jul 23, 2008 Options expand for aspiring civil engineers A partnership that enhances Ohioans' graduate education options in civil engineering will bring a new doctoral program to Ohio University's Russ College of Engineering and Technology and expanded course offerings and research opportunities to Case Western Reserve University's Case School of Engineering. Full Story...   City moves ahead on intersection project Earlier this week, Athens City Council took a major step to improve the dangerous Richland Avenue and Ohio 682 intersection. In a unanimous vote, council appropriated $425,000 to cover partial design and engineering services for a $6.2 million project to construct a roundabout at the intersection and make related improvements. Full Story...   Jul 21, 2008 University mourns education student Ernest Allberry, 50, a senior majoring in integrated math in Ohio University's College of Education, died June 28 after a brief illness. Full Story...   Chronicling people and the land Four graduate students in the School of Visual Communication's photojournalism program are documenting stories of rural America this summer to help inspire support for conservation and sustainable forestry activities. Full Story...   Jul 18, 2008 Ohio extends Solich's contract through 2013 [ohiobobcats.com] Ohio Director of Athletics Jim Schaus announced Friday that head football coach Frank Solich's contract has been extended through the 2013 season. Solich enters the 2008 campaign 18th nationally in winning percentage (.675) among active Football Bowl Subdivision head coaches with at least five years of experience. Full Story...   Jul 17, 2008 Home football schedule announced [ohiobobcats.com] The Ohio Department of Athletics announced Thursday game times for four of its five home games. The Bobcats will open their 2008 home slate with a 2 p.m. game against defending MAC Champion Central Michigan on Sept. 13.  Full Story...   Decatur named senior VP for finance and administration Charged with taking on an expanded role, Bill Decatur has been named senior vice president for finance and administration at Ohio University, effective July 1. Full Story...   Administrative Senate elects executive officers Administrative Senate today re-elected Chair Brenda Noftz and named three others to executive officer posts for 2008-09. Their one-year terms are effective immediately. Full Story...   Precollege streamlines orientation process 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. Full Story...   Ohio tabs Hermanek as head softball coach [ohiobobcats.com] Ohio Director of Athletics Jim Schaus announced Thursday afternoon that Jodi Hermanek has been hired as the Bobcats' head softball coach. Hermanek comes to Ohio following four successful seasons as head coach of Southern Utah University's softball program. Full Story...   IT schedules Saturday maintenance outage The Office of Information Technology will perform emergency maintenance on a critical system beginning at 6 a.m. Saturday, July 19.  Full Story...   Jul 16, 2008 Child Development Center reopens after gas leak The Ohio University Child Development Center on The Ridges will be open regular hours Thursday after closing this morning because of a small leak at an outdoor gas meter. Full Story...   Biancamano to serve as university's general counsel Ohio University President Roderick J. McDavis and interim Ohio Attorney General Nancy Rogers have appointed John J. Biancamano as general counsel at Ohio University and assistant attorney general with the state, effective Aug. 18.  Full Story...   Jul 11, 2008 Open forum for student health and counseling candidate is Wednesday The next open forum with candidates for the position of executive director of student health and counseling services is set for Wednesday. Full Story...   Design in Asia workshop provides intercultural design experiences [Communication] Seventeen students and four faculty members from Beijing's Institute of Graphic Communication joined eight Ohio University students for a workshop on the Athens campus in late June and early July to explore cultural identities in design. The workshop was part of the Design in Asia study abroad program. Full Story...   Jul 10, 2008 Ovington named head women's golf coach [ohiobobcats.com] A veteran of the college coaching ranks and an active PGA member, Kelly Ovington was named head women's golf coach at Ohio University on Thursday. Bob Cooley will continue in his role as director of golf. Full Story...   State increases college access for veterans U.S. military veterans, their spouses and dependents now can attend Ohio University or any other Ohio public university at in-state tuition rates under the new Ohio GI Promise. Full Story...   Technology Depot is open for business IT Marketing Manager Leo Chimo helps student Teresa Bender get a new ID card in the Technology Depot in Baker University Center 112. The Technology Depot is also the university's new home for computer sales and repair, software and clicker distribution, and walk-up technical support. Photographer: Rick Fatica Full Story...   Stitch by loving stitch 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.  Full Story...   'I'll pass on the E. coli' 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. Full Story...   Jul 8, 2008 Campus Recycling helps with summer cleaning With summer quarter easing some tight schedules, remember that Campus Recycling can ease the task of end-of-year cleaning. Typically, 80 percent or more of what is disposed of on the Athens campus is made up of recoverable materials. Campus Recycling will help offices dispose of both recyclable and reusable items.  Full Story...   Thinking big about small science Ohio University's Nanoscale and Quantum Phenomena Institute will give the university and local community a peek at this up-and-coming field of science during its first major international conference on nanoscience July 15 through 19.  Full Story...   Avionics engineers honored for contributions Leading professional institutions in the field of aviation navigation recently honored Maarten Uijt de Haag and Sanjeev Gunawardena, engineers with Ohio University's Avionics Engineering Center. Full Story...   Jul 7, 2008 University launches safety initiative Environmental Health and Safety Director Joe Adams has a plan to reduce injuries sustained on the job through a workplace safety initiative designed to put safety in the spotlight as a top university priority. The effort is aimed at reducing workers' compensation claims, medical expenses and lost time. Full Story...   Former audio production instructor dies Dave Aiken, who played a key role in developing the audio production sequence in the School of Telecommunications (now Media Arts and Studies) in the 1980s, died last week at the age of 64. Full Story...   Athena preps for fall reopening The College of Fine Arts is working out the management and operational details needed to reopen the Athena Cinema in time for the start of the academic year. Full Story...   Bobcat trio wraps up U.S. Olympic Team Trials [ohiobobcats.com] The red, white and blue of the U.S. Olympic Team Trials had a splash of green and white last week, as rising junior Chelsey Bower and rising sophomores Amanda Cecere and Rachel Heim all represented Ohio University at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Neb. Full Story...   Jul 3, 2008 Three named NGCA All-American Scholars [ohiobobcats.com] Ohio University golfers Lindsay Bergman, Erin Cahill and Colleen Lienesch have been named 2007-08 All-American Scholars by the National Golf Coaches Association, the organization announced last Tuesday. Full Story...   Teachers experience astrophysics research [Research News] Faculty members Mangala Sharma and Joe Shields led high school science teachers from Ross, Adams and Brown counties on a visit to the university's MDM Observatory near Tucson, Ariz. During the visit, the teachers gained firsthand experience with astronomical research. Full Story...   Law drops interest rates for student loans U.S. Rep. Charlie Wilson used Baker University Center as a stage this week to note the start of the new federal College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, which will lower interest rates for student loans over the next three years. Full Story...   Dispatch features senior's documentary [Scripps College of Communication] Ohio University student Katie Tuttle's documentary examining the political activism of four women in Chillicothe will be featured on The Columbus Dispatch Web site and referenced in an article in the print edition July 4. Full Story...   Jul 2, 2008 University to close for Independence Day Ohio University will be closed Friday, July 4, in observance of the national Independence Day holiday. The closure includes all five regional campuses and the College of Osteopathic Medicine. Full Story...   Ohio Athletics to launch 'Bobcat Renaissance' [ohiobobcats.com] Ohio Director of Athletics Jim Schaus introduced "Bobcat Renaissance," a new long-term vision for Ohio Athletics, at a press conference on Wednesday. The new initiative incorporates several tenets, including developing a strategic plan, building relationships and obtaining long-term financial stability, as well as adjustments to some administrative positions. Full Story...   University names new alumni director Graham Stewart begins work Monday as assistant vice president for alumni relations and executive director of the Ohio University Alumni Association. He comes to Athens via the University at Buffalo, where he served as the associate vice president for alumni relations. Full Story...   Fidler bids HTC farewell to assume new role 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. Full Story...   Appointments made in offices of Institutional Equity, University Ombudsman Two staff members return to their roots and two others take the helm as interims with Executive Vice President and Provost Kathy Krendl's appointment of Laura Myers to head the Office for Institutional Equity and Merle Graybill to handle ombudsman duties.  Full Story...   Jul 1, 2008 New research funding available this fall [Research News] The Vice President for Research will offer additional funding for new faculty research, scholarship and creative projects this fall through the Ohio University Research Committee (OURC) awards program. Faculty may submit proposals for the fall review, the deadline for which is October 9 this year, or for the spring review, which will accept submissions until January 29, 2009. Full Story... June 2008 Archives Jun 30, 2008 Electrical outage leads to IT interruptions Ohio University's Office of Information Technology will continue to monitor and address problems caused by a power outage last week that created a series of IT system interruptions. Full Story...   Swain resigns post as 'Voice of the Bobcats' [ohiobobcats.com] Ohio's "Voice of the Bobcats" Warren Swain resigned his position Monday to accept a play-by-play position with Results Radio in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Full Story...   Seuss-a-Paloossa? Ooey-Gooey Science? 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.  Full Story...   NCAA recognizes volleyball for academic success [ohiobobcats.com] The Ohio University volleyball team has been named a recipient of the NCAA Public Recognition Award as one of only 41 collegiate women's volleyball teams to post multi-year Academic Progress Rate scores in the top 10 percent of all squads across the nation. Full Story...   All you need is... paint 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. Full Story...   Jun 28, 2008 Outage affects Blackboard, some Web services Blackboard 6 and Blackboard went out of service early Saturday morning and were undergoing repair as of Saturday afternoon. Some authenticated Web services also were affected, including student/parent access to online bills. Full Story...   Jun 27, 2008 Trustees approve $657.8 million budget The Ohio University Board of Trustees today approved a $657.8 million balanced budget for the 2009-10 fiscal year and extended a new five-year contract to President Roderick J. McDavis, voting to include a pay increase, his first in two years.  Full Story...   Bible delivers IT update to trustees Ohio University's Office of Information Technology has made significant strides in the year since Brice Bible took the helm as chief information officer. Bible shared those accomplishments Thursday at the Board of Trustees Resources Committee meeting. He also identified additional investments that are still necessary. Full Story...   Groce named head men's basketball coach [ohiobobcats.com] Ohio Director of Athletics Jim Schaus introduced John Groce as the Bobcats' head men's basketball coach at a news conference on Friday. With 14 years of experience as an assistant or associate head coach at the collegiate level, Groce becomes the 16th head coach in Ohio history. Full Story...   Board of Trustees committees meet On Thursday, Board of Trustees committees covered issues ranging from the budget to university accomplishments in the area of information technology. Full Story...   Krendl updates board on semester recommendation During yesterday’s Academic Affairs Committee meeting, Executive Vice President and Provost Kathy Krendl updated board members on recent developments that have made a semester system appear more viable.  Full Story...   Regional Campus report explores options A presentation to the University Academics Committee of the Board of Trustees about the future direction of the regional campuses Thursday spurred lively discussion, stimulated questions and led Trustee and committee chair M. Marnette Perry to comment, "I think this is critically important to our core mission." Full Story...   Jun 26, 2008 From chair to blanket 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. Full Story...   University bids consumers to reuse, recycle The Ohio University Moving and Surplus Department will hold a quarterly surplus auction beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday at The Ridges Building 9. What doesn't sell will go to a new recycling vendor that is helping the university save money and protect the environment. Full Story...   Student-run marketing firm takes flight 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.  Full Story...   Ohio baseball hosts prospect camps Aug. 23 and Oct. 4 [ohiobobcats.com] The Ohio baseball program has two prospect camps scheduled for late summer and early fall of 2008. The first will take place on Aug. 23 and the date for the second camp will be Oct. 4. The camps will give student-athletes a chance to showcase their skills in front of college coaches and professional scouts. Full Story...   OU-COM praised during accreditation evaluation [OU-COM] The American Osteopathic Association's Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation recently granted continuing full accreditation to Ohio University's College of Osteopathic Medicine. The college received four commendations and praise from the commission, and no negative requirements or recommendations.  Full Story...   Summer release takes us to Amish country 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. Full Story...   Jun 25, 2008 University receives $29M for improvements On Tuesday, Governor Ted Strickland signed the two-year $1.3 billion capital appropriations budget allocating $29.5 million to Ohio University's main and regional campuses. House Bill 562 allots $495 million -- the largest portion of the capital budget -- to Ohio's public universities and community colleges for fiscal years 2009 and 2010.  Full Story...   University gift grows by more than $10 million In January, Ohio University President Roderick J. McDavis announced an estimated $80 million gift from the estate of the late Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ of Dayton, Ohio. The value of the estate is now known to be in excess of $91.8 million -- $79.1 million in cash and securities in addition to $12.7 million in property. The proceeds will support engineering education and research at Ohio University. Full Story...   Jun 23, 2008 University, COAD help rentals go green The new Green House Project involving Ohio University and the Corporation for Ohio Appalachian Development provides free energy audits for local landlords, making possible improvements that can reduce student renters' energy costs and Athens’ carbon footprint. Full Story...   Ohio's O'Shea resigns as head men's basketball coach [ohiobobcats.com] Ohio head men's basketball coach Tim O'Shea has resigned to accept the same position at Bryant University, the school announced Monday. A national search for a successor will begin immediately. Full Story...   Senegal trip sheds light on better health communication practices [Research News] The dusty land of Senegal is often known as the country of "teranga," or hospitality. Ohio University health communication doctoral student Karen Greiner experienced this firsthand when she spent five weeks there studying the communication process of implementing a contest that promotes HIV/AIDS awareness. Full Story...   Jun 20, 2008 Survey raises awareness of internal controls The results of a recent internal control self-assessment survey mark a step in Ohio University's efforts to raise awareness and establish best practices for the institution's internal controls. Full Story...   University names chief of staff President Roderick J. McDavis announced today that veteran communicator Rebecca Watts will assume the role of chief of staff and special assistant to the president. Full Story...   Area nurses' educational options to expand Ohio University's School of Nursing will use a three-year, $787,841 grant to launch an innovative program that will educate area nurses for acute-care and family-practitioner specialties. Full Story...   Medical students receive business training [OU-COM] College of Osteopathic Medicine students learn to tackle the financial challenges of their careers through the college’s Business of Medicine lecture series, which recently earned a commendation from the accrediting body of the American Osteopathic Association. Full Story...   GERB provides $250,000 for new master's programs at regional campuses Ohio University's Graduate Education and Research Board (GERB) has awarded $250,000 in one-time funding to establish three new master's degree programs in organizational communication, strategic leadership and dietetics at the regional campuses.  Full Story...   Jun 19, 2008 A look back at commencement 2008 [video] Commencement season is one of abundant joy, immense pride and a touch of sadness. The full range of emotions is captured in this multimedia presentation featuring scenes from Ohio University’s undergraduate, graduate and College of Osteopathic Medicine commencement ceremonies and regional campuses’ recognition events. Full Story...   Three Bobcats to compete at U.S. Olympic Team Trials The Ohio swimming and diving team will be well represented at the 2008 United States Olympic Team Trials in Omaha, Neb., later this month with Chelsey Bower, Amanda Cecere and Rachel Heim all making the trip for the Bobcats. The team trials run from June 29-July 7 at the Qwest Center. Full Story...   Jun 18, 2008 Fisher adds Iceland to his itinerary William Fisher is no stranger to theaters of the world. He’s worked in France, Croatia, Germany and London. And in January, he’ll add Iceland to his list.  Full Story...   Gates Scholarships help students follow dreams Larry and Mary Gates greet Ross County resident Lisa Donahue as the fifth class of Gates Scholarship recipients is introduced Tuesday at Ohio University-Chillicothe. Photographer: Rick Fatica Full Story...   Jun 17, 2008 Scientists find potential protein biomarkers for growth hormone [Research News] Ohio University scientists have identified several proteins in mice that might act as biomarkers for growth hormone. The research could be the first step to finding a more reliable way to detect recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH), which some athletes and teenagers use illegally to boost muscle and reduce fat. Full Story...   Jun 16, 2008 Timing, level of raises announced Fiscal year 2009 salary increases for various groups of Ohio University employees take effect in the coming weeks. Full Story...   University adopts accountability pact Ohio University joined Ohio's other public higher-education institutions last week in signing an agreement of intent to participate in the Voluntary System of Accountability (VSA). The move was the latest step in the university's ongoing commitment to identify success measures, track outcomes and make the results publicly available. Full Story...   'Go for Paula' 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.  Full Story...   Jun 14, 2008 'I think I think' it was a memorable day The theme of the day was celebration, as evidenced by Dominique Ellison's smile. More than 3,000 graduating seniors took part in separate morning and afternoon undergraduate commencement ceremonies, becoming Ohio University alumni. Full Story...   Jun 13, 2008 A short walk after a long road Spirits were high, sunshine was plentiful and more than one remarkable story emerged as some 700 candidates for master's and doctoral degrees capped off their successes this morning in Ohio University's graduate commencement ceremony. Full Story...   Balancing act 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.  Full Story...   Thamburaj earns regional campus honor Ohio University-Zanesville's P.K. "Raj" Thamburaj, a professor of chemistry, is this year's Ohio University Regional Campus Outstanding Professor. The Regional Campus Outstanding Professor award recognizes regional campus faculty for excellence in the areas of teaching, scholarship and service Full Story...   Engineering students' promise recognized Russ College of Engineering and Technology students Carlos Espinoza and Nichole Blackmore have received national awards for demonstrating potential as future contributors to their fields. Full Story...   Turn to Outlook for news this summer Beginning Monday, June 16, and continuing until the start of fall quarter on Sept. 8, the e-mail recapping Outlook headlines will go on a reduced schedule, with distribution on Mondays and Thursdays.  Full Story...   Jun 12, 2008 Senior class gives gift of experience 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. Full Story...   Accomplishment in the face of challenge 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.  Full Story...   Three Bobcats named to Academic All-MAC team [ohiobobcats.com] Three Bobcats were named to the Women's Outdoor Track and Field All-MAC Academic Team, the league announced Tuesday night. The trio of selections was the second most from any one school in the conference. Full Story...   International studies center director named Global experience and global perspectives seem to be the mantra of Daniel Weiner's curriculum vitae. And though his research has taken him around the world, a state line is the only thing standing between Weiner and his new position at Ohio University. Weiner will join the university Aug. 1 as executive director of the Center for International Studies.  Full Story...   Nance named 48th Distinguished Professor President Roderick J. McDavis has announced that Professor of Geological Sciences R. Damian Nance is Ohio University's Distinguished Professor for 2008. The Distinguished Professor Award is the university's highest faculty honor and carries a lifetime designation that recognizes scholarly accomplishment, professional reputation and contributions to the university. Full Story...   Students' awards adding up While one nationally competitive award is enough to make most scholars beam, Daniel McBrayer and Jeff Waters have earned additional recognition.  Full Story...   Jun 11, 2008 New dean eager to serve students 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. Full Story...   Soul of Athens Vol. 2 taps Dawn2Dusk One year later, the award-winning Web site Soul of Athens is still wowing viewers. A new team of producers and designers has published the second edition with a symphony of imagery and sound aimed at exploring the theme of "In Pursuit of Wellness." Full Story...   Lancaster campus leadership team named John W. Furlow Jr. will assume the duties of dean at Ohio University-Lancaster on July 1, succeeding MaryAnn Janosik, who announced her resignation in May to accept a position as provost and vice president for academic affairs at Saint Joseph's College in Rensselaer, Ind. Full Story...   Degree 'tops off' museum director's honors He may have never pitched Jell-O pudding or starred in his own TV sitcom, but John S. Mattox, founder and curator of the Underground Railroad Museum in Flushing, Ohio, will nonetheless feel special when he accepts an honorary doctor of public service degree Saturday from Ohio University. Full Story...   Matyuch steps down as Ohio softball coach [ohiobobcats.com] Ohio Director of Athletics Jim Schaus announced today that Jill Matyuch has resigned her position as head softball coach to work closer to home in southern California. Matyuch plans on teaching at Brea-Olinda High School in Brea, Ca. Full Story...   'I like to be a protagonist' 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. Full Story...   Jun 10, 2008 University community mourns deaths The Ohio University community is mourning the loss of Stori Huston Raver and her sister, Jessica Huston Harrah, who died May 31 in Wayne Township, Ohio, south of Dayton. Both women were alumnae of the university, and Raver was a graduate student in the College of Education. Full Story...   Faculty Senate discusses bargaining unit At its final meeting of spring quarter, Faculty Senate spent most of its time on reviews of committee performance and addressed two pieces of new business, the first reading of a resolution calling for faculty to form a collective bargaining unit and discussion about faculty involvement in the switch from quarters to semesters. Full Story...   Commencement parking tips Commencement exercises Friday, June 13, and Saturday, June 14, will affect parking in a number of lots surrounding the Convocation Center, the site of all weekend ceremonies. Full Story...   Fulfilling a dream 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. Full Story...   Ad Club wins National Student Advertising Competition [Journalism] The Ohio University Ad Club placed first in this year's National Student Advertising Competition, sponsored by the American Advertising Federation. The annual competition is held in conjunction with the AAF National Conference. Full Story...   Good safety habits pay off -- literally Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) will reward faculty, staff and students who are observed practicing good safety habits with a $5 gift card redeemable at any Baker University Center dining venue or the Bobcat Essentials retail shop. EHS Director Joe Adams said the effort is part of a planned workplace safety initiative that will include accident prevention efforts, education and other measures aimed at improving campus safety. Full Story...   Jun 9, 2008 Rally towels give way to mortarboards This weekend, some 3,250 Bobcats will trade the rally towels and pompoms they usually sport at the Convocation Center for mortarboards and tassels as Ohio University hosts commencement ceremonies for undergraduate, master's and doctoral degree candidates. Full Story...   Senior Sendoff sparks nostalgia 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. Full Story...