Archive for October, 2017

Political Science – Sociology-Criminology Alum Begins Second Year at Law School

Amber Damiani

Amber Damiani ’15, ’16M is a second year law student at Capital University Law School in Columbus, Ohio. Currently, she is a Teaching Assistant for a Legal Analysis, Research & Writing course for first year law students, which she really enjoys! Before entering law school in 2016, Damiani graduated from […]

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October 2, 2017 at 4:05 pmAlumni

Modern Languages Invites Visits to Día de los Muertos Traditional Altar

Dia de los muertos altar

As in years past, the Modern Languages Department has celebrated Dia de los Muertos with a traditional altar, and this year is no exception. The altar is decorated with sugar skulls, candles, and flowers in remembrance of the dead and will be available for viewing Tuesday, Oct. 31, through Friday, […]

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October 2, 2017 at 4:00 pmEvents News

Career Corner | For Sociology Majors: Keys to Networking Success, Nov. 8

Career Corner | For Sociology Majors: Keys to Networking Success, Nov. 8

Sociology, Sociology-Criminology, and Sociology-Pre-Law major and minors are invited to come workshops designed to give them a jump on career preparation. Amanda Cox, Lecturer of Sociology, is hosting three workshops this semester to help Sociology majors and minors build skills to be successful in internship and job searches. Keys to […]

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October 2, 2017 at 2:30 pmAnnouncements Events

Geography Celebrates Hugh Bloemer Day, Nov. 17

Dr. Hugh Bloemer

The campus community is invited to join Geography alumni, faculty and students at Hugh Bloemer Day on Friday, Nov. 17, in honor of the beloved professor of Geography. The celebration honors the late Dr. Bloemer—and the Bloemer Berg in Athens, recently named after him. RSVP Now! Hugh Bloemer Day is […]

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October 2, 2017 at 12:15 pmEvents News

Ping Institute Teacher Workshop | Unelected Leaders: America’s First Ladies, Nov. 18

Ping Institute Teacher Workshop | Unelected Leaders: America’s First Ladies, Nov. 18

  The Charles J. Ping Institute for the Teaching of the Humanities presents a free one-day workshop for secondary teachers on “Unelected Leaders: America’s First Ladies” with Dr. Katherine Jellison on Saturday, Nov. 18, at Ohio University. Jellison will present an overview of the role of U.S. first ladies from […]

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October 2, 2017 at 12:00 pmAnnouncements Events News

Transfer Tip | Locate Useful Academic Resources

Transfer Tip | Locate Useful Academic Resources

By Kristi Conrad Academic Advisor & Transfer Specialist Having trouble getting used to your course load at Ohio University? Is transitioning to a different amount of class work harder than you thought it would be? Don’t wait until your grades suffer to ask for help. There are a variety of […]

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October 2, 2017 at 10:50 amNews

Advising Tip | Prepare to Ace Your Midterms

Tetyana Dovbnya

By Tetyana Dovbnya International Student Advising Specialist / Academic Advisor ‘Per aspera ad astra’ or ‘through hardships to the stars’ is not only the well-known phrase that Stoic philosopher Seneca coined, but also a stark reality for many college students. Studying is indeed associated with hard work, time commitment, and […]

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October 2, 2017 at 10:37 amNews