Archive for September, 2017

Lee Serving On Task Force on First Generation Scholars in Academia

Dr. Elizabeth Lee

Dr. Elizabeth Lee, Assistant Professor of Sociology, has been selected to serve on a new Task Force on First-Generation and Working-Class Persons in Sociology. Formed by the American Sociological Association, the task force is charged with determining the representation in academia of first-generation and working-class persons in sociology. it will: […]

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September 18, 2017 at 4:31 pmNews

Burmeister Receives Funds for South Korea Research

Dr. Larry Burmeister

Dr. Larry Burmeister, Professor of Sociology, received funding from the Association for Asian Studies for his continuing research in South Korea on food, agriculture, and rural development issues. His research this summer focused on data collection on recent changes in rice production and consumption in South Korea, and he also […]

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September 18, 2017 at 4:04 pmNews Research

Career Corner | A Night of Networking, Sept. 27

Kacey Schaum

By Kacey Schaum Assistant Director for the Career and Leadership Development Center Are you attending OHIO’s Fall Career & Internship Fair? If so, we’d like to invite you to join us for A Night of Networking after the Fall Fair! Students who are attending the Fall Fair are invited to […]

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September 18, 2017 at 12:31 pmAnnouncements

Transfer Tip | Career Resources Available to Transfer Students

Kristi Conrad

By Kristi Conrad Academic Advisor and Transfer Specialist Transferring to Ohio University not only gives students the opportunity to experience great classes and a beautiful campus, but also includes a plethora of valuable resources. The Career Leadership and Development Center provides many services for students, including career and leadership coaching, […]

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September 18, 2017 at 12:19 pmAnnouncements News

Advising Tip | Meet with an Adviser and Declare Your Major

Tetyana Dovbnya

By Tetyana Dovbnya International Academic Advisor After attending the Majors Fair last week, you may feel more confident about your major and have your next couple of years mapped out. You’ve spoken to an adviser in your intended area of study and you’re feeling good about life. But how do […]

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September 18, 2017 at 12:08 pmAnnouncements

Abu-Rish Contributes to Journal Roundtable on Teaching Middle East History

Dr. Ziad Abu-Rish

Dr. Ziad Abu-Rish, Assistant Professor of History, recently contributed to a roundtable, “Teaching the Introductory Middle East History Survey Course,” in the journal Review of Middle East Studies (published by Cambridge University Press). The roundtable featured contributions from seven historians, most of whom had significant teaching and publishing experience. Abu-Rish’s contribution […]

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September 17, 2017 at 7:12 pmNews Research

CLJC Seeks Pre-Law Ambassadors for 2017-18

CLJC Seeks Pre-Law Ambassadors for 2017-18

The Center for Law, Justice & Culture is seeking Pre-Law Ambassadors during the 2017-18 school year. Applicants should be full-time undergraduate students with at least a 3.0 GPA. Interested students should plan on attending law school after graduation, have well-developed written and verbal communication skills, be able to work effectively […]

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September 17, 2017 at 4:56 pmAnnouncements News