Archive for August, 2017

Biology Grad Helps Discover New Species of Sauropod Dinosaur in Tanzania

Eric Gorscak is a Cambridge, Ohio, native who earned a Ph.D. in biological sciences at Ohio University. Photo: Emily R. Naylor/Courtesy of Eric Gorscak

From Compass In an article published last week in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology, Ohio University paleontologists have identified a new species of titanosaurian dinosaur. The new species is a member of the gigantic long-neck sauropods, and its fossil remains were recovered from Cretaceous-age (70-100 million years ago) rocks in […]

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August 28, 2017 at 4:15 pmAlumni Research

Biology Alum Among First to Enter HCOM through Early Assurance Program

Biology Alum Among First to Enter HCOM through Early Assurance Program

From the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine News Nathan Katz, Amy Mehlman ’17 and Rosemary Oaks are just the type of high-achieving student the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine hoped to attract when it launched its Early Assurance Programs in 2013. The three first-year medical students are all […]

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August 28, 2017 at 3:52 pmAlumni News

Transfer Tip | Make Sure Your Credits and Scores Have Transferred

Kristi Conrad

By Kristi Conrad Academic Advisor & Transfer Specialist Welcome new and returning students! Incoming PSEO, AP, or IB credit should have arrived prior to orientation or at least before classes began. However, sometimes these were not posted until later or did not get sent. Run a refreshed DARS if you were […]

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August 28, 2017 at 1:53 pmNews

Career Corner | Upcoming Career and Leadership Development Events

Career Corner | Upcoming Career and Leadership Development Events

By Kacey Schaum Assistant Director for the Career and Leadership Development Center Mark your calendars, Bobcats! Here is a list of some important fall events you will not want to miss: Work That Matters Oct. 11, 2017 Grad School Fair Oct. 17, 2017 Industry Panel: Retail Nov. 2, 2017 Industry Panel: […]

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August 28, 2017 at 1:44 pmAnnouncements

Career Corner | Foundations Leadership Program for First-Year Students

Kacey Schaum

By Kacey Schaum Assistant Director for the Career and Leadership Development Center Foundations for First-Year Students is a six-week, certificate bearing, leadership development program designed to engage first-year students in leadership development. During Foundations, students immerse themselves in reflective exercises, group activities, and experiential learning opportunities to better understand their unique […]

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August 28, 2017 at 1:16 pmAnnouncements

Career Corner | Earn a Free Leadership Certificate

Kacey Schaum

By Kacey Schaum Assistant Director for the Career and Leadership Development Center Enhance your leadership development with a certificate! Certificates through the Career and Leadership Development Center are free and do not require registration beforehand. Professional Leadership Certificate Earn the certificate by completing three workshops, a 30-minute career coaching appointment, and […]

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August 28, 2017 at 1:14 pmAnnouncements News

Advising Tip | Introducing ‘Advising on the Green’

Advisers Stevi Miller and Tetyana Dovbnya help students at "Advising on the Green."

By Tetyana Dovbnya International Academic Advisor Welcome back new and returning Bobcats! College of Arts & Sciences kicks off the year with Advising on the Green. No need to make an appointment – just walk in, or stop by if we are outside! Monday through Wednesday, 9-11 a.m. and 1-4 […]

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August 27, 2017 at 10:20 pmNews