Archive for October, 2017

Ohio Program of Intensive English Celebrates 50th Anniversary, Oct. 4

An OPIE class in the 1970a

The Ohio Program of Intensive English invites the Ohio University and Athens community to celebrate 50 years of excellence in helping students prepare culturally and linguistically for their academic studies and professional careers. The OPIE 50th anniversary is Wednesday, Oct. 4, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Nelson Dining […]

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October 1, 2017 at 11:15 pmEvents

ECOLUNCH | Pesky and Persistent Plethodontid Polymorphism, Oct. 4

Maggie Hantak

The topic for the Wednesday, Oct. 4, ECOLUNCH is “Pesky and Persistent Plethodontid Polymorphism.” Plethodon salamanders, sometime called woodland salamanders, are a form of lungless salamander found, among other places, in the Appalachian region. Biological Sciences graduate student Maggie Hantak gives her talk on these salamanders on Wednesday, Oct. 4, […]

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October 1, 2017 at 11:15 pmEvents

Career Corner | Opportunities with Nestle Quality Assurance, Oct. 4

Nestlé Food Safety in Action: The Quality Assurance Center Microbiology Lab
Food safety tests being conducted in the General Microbiology Lab at the Nestlé Quality Assurance Center in Dublin, OH. The lab processes approximately 2200 tests per week on environment samples, raw ingredients and finished Nestlé products. Photo by Jay LaPrete/AP

College of Arts & Sciences students are invited to participate in “Career Paths with Nestle” on Wednesday, Oct. 4, from 4 to 5 p.m. in Clippinger 194. Nestle Quality Assurance, based in Dublin, OH, is coming to campus and will be meeting with students in several classrooms, including Biological Sciences […]

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October 1, 2017 at 11:15 pmEvents

Gawande Lecture | Voices of Silence: Deconstructing Ancient Indian Cultural History, Oct. 5

Patrick Olivelle

The Gawande Lecture Series in Indian Religion and Philosophy and the Friends of India Endowment present “Voices of Silence: Deconstructing Ancient Indian Cultural History,” a lecture by Dr. Patrick Olivelle, on Thursday, Oct. 5, at 7:30 p.m. in Bentley Hall 110. This event is free and open to the public. […]

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October 1, 2017 at 11:00 pmEvents

CMSS Colloquium | A Journey Into the Worlds of Conductive Polymers, Thermoelectric Semiconductors, Magnetic Graphenes, and Magnetic Doped Indium Tin Oxides, Oct. 5

Costel Constantin

The Condensed Matter & Surface Sciences Colloquium Series presents Costel Constantin of James Madison University, on “A Journey Into the Worlds of Conductive Polymers, Thermoelectric Semiconductors, Magnetic Graphenes, and Magnetic Doped Indium Tin Oxides” on Thursday, Oct. 5, at 4:10 p.m. in Walter 245. Abstract: This presentation will focus on […]

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October 1, 2017 at 11:00 pmEvents

Center for International Studies Global Professional Development Series | David Crane, Oct. 6

OHIO alum David Crane receives an honrary doctorate degree from Interim President David Descutner. Photo by Ben Siegel

The Center for Law, Justice & Culture encourages all to attend the fall 2017 Keynote Address of the Center for International Studies Global Professional Development Series on Friday, Oct. 6, at 12:30 p.m. in Baker Center 240/242.   Also join the center for an informal discussion with Ohio University alum David Crane about […]

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October 1, 2017 at 10:54 pmEvents

Physics Colloquium | Active Matter: From Colloids to Living Cells, Oct. 6

Cristina Marchetti

The Physics & Astronomy Colloquium Series presents Cristina Marchetti, Distinguished Professor of Syracuse University, on”Active Matter: From Colloids to Living Cells” on Friday, Oct. 6, at 4:10 p.m. in Walter 245. Abstract: Collections of self-propelled entities, from living cells to engineered microswimmers, organize in a rich variety of active fluid […]

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October 1, 2017 at 10:45 pmEvents