Archive for March, 2014

Nance Article Named Among Top in 25 Years of Gondwana Research

Dr. R. Damian Nance’s article “The supercontinent cycle: A retrospective essay” was named one of 25 papers in a virtual special issues celebrating the 25-year history of Gondwana Research. Nance is Distinguished Professor of Geological Sciences at Ohio University. Gondwana Research is an international journal aimed to promote high quality […]

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March 20, 2014 at 11:16 amResearch

Ping Fellow Crowl Discusses His Latest Book

On Thursday, April 3, 2014, at 5:30 p.m., the Libraries is proud to host Dr. Samuel Crowl in another installment of its Authors@Alden series. Crowl, a Ping Institute founding fellow and trustee professor of English literature, will discuss his latest book, Screen Adaptations: Shakespeare’s Hamlet: The Relationship Between Text and Film. […]

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March 20, 2014 at 10:00 amEvents

Summer Business Institute is for Non-Business Students

The Summer Business Institute offered by the Ohio University College of Business is an intense seven-week session where non-business students can complement their degree with a strong foundation in the principles of business. The program assumes no prior knowledge of business topics and is intended to make business learning interesting and […]

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March 18, 2014 at 10:26 amAnnouncements

Why Freeze Russian Assets? Satter Explains How Oligarchs Amassed Wealth and Power

Why Freeze Russian Assets? Satter Explains How Oligarchs Amassed Wealth and Power

Why did the United States and Europe impose new sanctions on 11 Russian officials today? How can freezing assets and banning visas affect the diplomatic efforts? David Satter described the oligarchs that rule Russia—and until recent weeks ruled Ukraine—and how they unscrupulously amassed their wealth—such as the assets targeted today. […]

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March 17, 2014 at 2:05 pmNews

Particle Fever: A Science on Screen Event with David Ingram, April 15

Particle Fever: A Science on Screen Event with David Ingram, April 15

Dr. David Ingram, Professor and Chair of Physics & Astronomy, introduces the new documentary Particle Fever  on Tuesday, April 15, at 7 p.m. at the Athena Cinema in Athens. The movie is hosted by the Athena as part of the cinema’s “Science on Screen” event series during the 41st Athens […]

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March 15, 2014 at 4:20 amEvents

Physics & Astronomy Colloquium: Laboratory and Astronomical Observations of Dense Matter, March 14

The Physics & Astronomy Colloquium Series presents Chuck Horowitz of Indiana University on “Laboratory and Astronomical Observations of Dense Matter” on Friday, March 14, at 4:10 p.m. in Walter 245. Abstract: Compress almost anything enough (to ten to the eleventh grams per cc or more) and electrons react with protons to […]

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March 14, 2014 at 4:30 pmEvents

Undergraduate History Conference Paper Proposals Due March 24

Undergraduate History Conference Paper Proposals Due March 24

The History Department invites paper proposals for the 8th Annual Undergraduate History Conference. Paper proposals are due Monday, March 24. Deadline: Submit proposals to Dr. Michele Clouse (clousem@ohio.edu) by Monday, March 24. Proposals should be 200 words long and describe the topic of the paper, the thesis, and preliminary conclusions. […]

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March 14, 2014 at 10:38 amAnnouncements