Archive for May, 2018

Stender Busy Accumulating Microscopes for Undergraduate Research

Three of Dr. Stender’s microscopes (from left to right): An Olympus polarized light microscope donated by the Fire Marshal’s Office, a handheld microscope with a built-in camera, and a Zeiss microscope found in storage.

Since arriving at Ohio University in January of 2017, Dr. Anthony Stender has been busy accumulating microscopes. In addition to conducting research projects that rely heavily on microscopy, Stender was tasked with developing a new course on microscopy techniques and with offering research projects for undergraduates in the forensic chemistry […]

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May 1, 2018 at 1:42 pmNews

Aiena Gets Graduate Associate Outstanding Teaching Award

Christine Aiena

Excerpted from Compass Geography graduate student Christine N. Aiena was one of four Ohio University students presented with the Graduate Associate Outstanding Teaching Award on April 19. Aiena currently teaches geography and mesoscale meteorology. In May, she will graduate with an M.S.in Geography. “I have been wonderfully surprised and humbled […]

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May 1, 2018 at 12:34 pmNews

Keep LARPing, Say Students in Medieval History Class

Keep LARPing, Say Students in Medieval History Class

“Keep LARPing!” was one student’s reaction to a new component of HIST 1222 Medieval History in Film and Literature this spring. Dr. Kevin Uhalde, Associate Professor of History, has taught this introductory course in history and medievalism for many years. The syllabus contained mostly historical texts and films such as […]

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May 1, 2018 at 11:49 amIn Class

Alumni News | Ohio Today Talks to Triplett About Career Success

Kyle Triplett

Ohio Today profiled Kyle Triplett BA ’12, MBA ’17 in a story headlined “Recent graduate, Alumni Association board member reflects on the OHIO experience.” A member of the College of Arts & Sciences Notable Alumni, Triplett earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the College of Arts & Science […]

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May 1, 2018 at 10:43 amAlumni Alumni in the News In the News

A&S Students Among 2018 Leadership Awards and Scholarship Winners

A&S Students Among 2018 Leadership Awards and Scholarship Winners

Excerpted from Compass Members of the Ohio University community gathered the evening of April 18 for an annual event that celebrates students who exemplify the mission of the University, who are discovering their potential and who are leaving a legacy, both at OHIO and in the local community. The following […]

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May 1, 2018 at 10:15 amNews

Economics, Geography Students Present Redevelopment Study to Zanesville Council

Jarrett Quanrud presents to Zanesville City Council.

Economics and geography students put their research and data skills to work on behalf of Zanesville, presenting options for redevelopment and the economic impact of the Mosaic Tile Property to the City Council on April 23. The economics students analyzed the economic impact, and the urban planning students developed possible […]

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May 1, 2018 at 8:51 amIn Class News

Sophomore Finds ‘Perfect Fit’ in Economics and Urban Planning & Sustainability

Sophomore Finds ‘Perfect Fit’ in Economics and Urban Planning & Sustainability

by Kristin Distel Jacob Collins ’20 is combining two majors to achieve one ideal career goal. Collins, a sophomore whose goal is to become a city planner, is double-majoring in Economics and Urban Planning & Sustainability. This combination of specializations makes his goal much more achievable, he explains. “These two […]

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May 1, 2018 at 8:04 amAlumni News