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Keep LARPing, Say Students in Medieval History Class

Keep LARPing, Say Students in Medieval History Class

“Keep LARPing!” was one student’s reaction to a new component of HIST 1222 Medieval History in Film and Literature this spring. Dr. Kevin Uhalde, Associate Professor of History, has taught this introductory course in history and medievalism for many years. The syllabus contained mostly historical texts and films such as […]

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May 1, 2018 at 11:49 amIn Class

Economics, Geography Students Present Redevelopment Study to Zanesville Council

Jarrett Quanrud presents to Zanesville City Council.

Economics and geography students put their research and data skills to work on behalf of Zanesville, presenting options for redevelopment and the economic impact of the Mosaic Tile Property to the City Council on April 23. The economics students analyzed the economic impact, and the urban planning students developed possible […]

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May 1, 2018 at 8:51 amIn Class News

Women in Science Share Research Experiences, Career Insights

Dr. Janet Duerr explains the research she conducted as a student, studying thermoregulation in ground squirrels. Duerr joined OHIO in 2002.

A panel of Ohio University researchers made their love for science, math and engineering clear as they shared their scientific expertise and career insights with a Women in Science class on April 12. The class is made up of freshmen through seniors representing colleges across Ohio University. In groups composed […]

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April 27, 2018 at 1:05 pmIn Class News

Master of Financial Economics Students Hear from OPERS Analysts

Master of Financial Economics students pose for a photo at OPERS headquarters.

Students in the Master of Financial Economics program participated in a day-long investment seminar at OPERS in Columbus on April 20. Brian Wright, an OPERS portfolio manager, as well as other OPERS portfolio managers and financial analysts made presentations on such topics as (1) Private Equity and Real Estate Investment, […]

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April 23, 2018 at 2:47 pmIn Class News

Attorneys Visit African American Studies Course on History of Injustice

Jonathan J.C. Grey

Two lawyers brought their expertise to a discussion with Ohio University’s students in History of Injustices in the U.S. and Black Men & Masculinities classes on April 3. The African American Studies Department regularly invites speakers to classes to engage with students about important sociopolitical topics that our country is facing. “We are […]

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April 13, 2018 at 2:07 pmIn Class News

Biology Alum Talks to Sociology Class about Health Care in Rural Appalachia

Tiffany Downs '15 '21P Photo credit: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

Ohio University alum Tiffany Downs ’15 came to a sociology class last week to talk about “Delivering Medicine in Appalachia.” Downs is an optician, a cattle farmer, and a medical student at the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. She covered Appalachian stereotypes, delivering medicine in Appalachia, and social determinants of […]

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April 6, 2018 at 3:20 pmAlumni In Class News

Japanese Courses Led Clancy to Internship, Grad School, Career

Japanese Courses Led Clancy to Internship, Grad School, Career

Foreign languages always interested Jack Clancy ’14. But little did he know that his passion for the Japanese language and culture would reshape his entire career path. As an International Business major, Clancy knew that he wanted to become fluent in a second language. He chose to study Japanese in […]

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April 6, 2018 at 12:16 pmIn Class News