Archive for September, 2013

Gawande Lecture: Interreligious Dialogue as Friendship, Sept. 25

Gawande Lecture: Interreligious Dialogue as Friendship, Sept. 25

The new Gawande Lecture Series presents “Interreligious Dialogue as Friendship: Mahatma Gandhi and C.F. Andrews,” a talk by Professor Anantanand Rambachan of St. Olaf College on Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 7 p.m. in Baker Center 231. A leading authroity on Hindu philosophy and interreligious dialogue, Rambachan is the author of […]

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September 20, 2013 at 8:39 amEvents

Plant Biology Colloquia: Applied Ethnobotany in Pakiston, Sept. 27

Plant Biology Colloquia: Applied Ethnobotany in Pakiston, Sept. 27

Dr. Zabta Shinwari, from Quaid-i-Azam University in Pakistan, will give an Environmental and Plant Biology colloquia lecture on “Molecular Systematics and Applied Ethnobotony in Pakistan” on Friday, Sept. 27, at 11:50 a.m. in Porter 104. Shinwari, who is collaborating with Dr. Allan Showalter on “DNA Barcoding Medicinal Plants from Pakistan,” […]

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September 20, 2013 at 1:38 amEvents

Spring Break Study Abroad in Northern Ireland, Info Session Sept. 23

Imagine spring break in the Emerald Isle. An information session for a spring break 2014 study abroad opportunity in Northern Ireland is Monday, Sept. 23, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Bentley 136. Northern Ireland is known for its rich cultural heritage, vibrant artistic traditions, and complex sociopolitical history. It is the land of enchantment—from […]

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September 19, 2013 at 6:57 pmEvents

Psychology Alum Joins OHIO Survivor Advocacy Program

Psychology Alum Joins OHIO Survivor Advocacy Program

From Compass On Aug. 7, Ohio University alumna Kat Wargo ’03 and ’04  took on the newly created position of program outreach coordinator for the Ohio University Survivor Advocacy Program (OUSAP) for Meigs and Perry counties, which is funded by a grant from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office as part […]

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September 19, 2013 at 3:35 pmAlumni Alumni in the News

Tiny Tech: Nanoscientists and Engineers Explore Science of the Small to Develop Tomorrow’s Technologies

By Andrea Gibson Illustrations by Christina Ullman A better picture from your Blu-ray or DVD player. More accurate sensors that can detect hazardous chemicals and materials. A wider range of light emitting diodes (LEDs). More memory for your computer–in less space. Tiny “labs on a chip” that can test out […]

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September 17, 2013 at 1:18 pmResearch

WOUB: History Professor Discusses Russia’s Role In Syrian Conflict

Dr. Steven Miner

Last Monday it appeared the United States was marching toward possible military action against Syria. Fast forward just four days, and top diplomats from the United States and Russia are in Geneva trying to hammer out an agreement about how to secure Syria’s chemical weapons – the success of which […]

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September 17, 2013 at 8:47 amNews

Lindsey Spanner is A&S Student Senator

Lindsey Spanner is the College of Arts & Sciences Senator on Student Senate for the 2013-14 school year. As the Arts & Sciences Senator, her primary responsibility is to represent and advocate for all students within the college. If there is something related to the college, whether it be academic, […]

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September 16, 2013 at 10:09 pmAnnouncements