Archive for February, 2017

Office of Sustainability Projects, Applications for Sustainability Awards

Among its current projects, the Office of Sustainability is currently accepting applications and nominations for its annual sustainability awards. Office of Sustainability is sponsoring close to $1,000 in sustainability awards at the Student Research and Creative Activity Expo in April. When students with sustainability-focused projects register through the online portal, […]

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February 22, 2017 at 4:02 pmAnnouncements

Sustainability Studies | 2016-17: The Year of Energy

Windmill Farm in Early morning with Orange Blue Sky

This year, the Sustainability Studies theme is focusing on renewable energy programs and initiatives here at Ohio University, in the Athens community, and elsewhere. Fall semester, in collaboration with the PawPaw Festival, the theme hosted Lyle Estill, the co-founder of Piedmont Biofuels. He spoke at the PawPaw Festival and gave […]

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February 22, 2017 at 3:35 pmNews

Presidential Research Scholars Awards Program Seeks 2017-18 Nominations by April 20

Ohio University is seeking nominations for its 2017-18 Presidential Research Scholars awards program, which recognizes mid-career faculty members who have garnered national and international prominence in research, scholarship and creative activity. Nominations will be accepted until 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 20. Each award recipient will receive $3,000 to be […]

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February 22, 2017 at 12:15 pmAnnouncements

NQPI | Govorov Honored in Distinguished Professor Ceremony

NQPI | Govorov Honored in Distinguished Professor Ceremony

By Amanda Biederman NQPI editorial intern Physics & Astronomy Professor and Nanoscale and Quantum Phenomena Institute member Dr. Alexander Govorov was recently named a 2016 Distinguished Professor. This honor is the highest permanent recognition granted to faculty members at Ohio University. Govorov shares last year’s honor with Communication Studies professor […]

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February 22, 2017 at 11:49 amNews

Psychology Alum with Sociology Minor Enjoys Work as Psychotherapist

Thomas Zigo

Thomas Zigo ’14 ’16M is a psychotherapist at a university counseling center in Michigan. “What I love most is working with students to overcome challenges or barriers so that their college experience is pleasant and enriching,” he says. “Students make decisions during college that have implications for the rest of […]

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February 22, 2017 at 10:48 amAlumni

Center for Student Legal Services Encourages Students to Apply for Board of Directors

Center for Student Legal Services Encourages Students to Apply for Board of Directors

The Center for Student Legal Services (CSLS) is currently taking applications from students for a position on its Board of Directors (BOD) during the 2017-2018 academic year. CSLS is a non-profit law firm that provides advice and representation to Ohio University students for legal issues that arise in Athens County, OH. Their […]

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February 22, 2017 at 9:03 amNews

Applications for Libraries’ 1804 and Arts & Humanities Junior Faculty Fund Due March 13

Students and faculty can both acquire resources needed for their research and help build the Libraries’ collections by applying for two funds that are currently seeking applicants. The 1804 Special Library Endowment Fund is open to students and faculty, and the Arts and Humanities Junior Faculty Fund is open to […]

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February 22, 2017 at 8:13 amAnnouncements