Archive for October, 2018

New Geology Visiting Professor Studies Magma Mixing Before Volcanic Eruptions

Dawn Ruth

Dr. Dawn Ruth recently joined the faculty of Geological Sciences at Ohio University as a Visiting Assistant Professor. Ruth’s work focuses on deciphering magmatic processes before volcanic eruptions. Ruth applies the same enthusiasm to her research and her classroom. She is teaching GEOL 1010: How the Earth Works and GEOL 3120: […]

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October 26, 2018 at 5:18 pmNews Research

Georgia Newsday Quotes Jellison on Why Melania Trump Isn’t on Campaign Trail

Dr. Katherine Jellison, portrait

Dr. Katherine Jellison, Professor & Chair of History at Ohio University, was quoted in a Georgia Newsday story headlined “Melania Trump won’t hit campaign trail despite president’s blitz.” Melania Trump’s speech at the 2016 Republican convention was criticized for sounding like one Michelle Obama gave eight years before. That speech […]

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October 25, 2018 at 5:18 pmFaculty in the News In the News

Nellis Authors ‘Helping Students Believe College Is Worth the Investment’

President M. Duane Nellis

Ohio University President M. Duane Nellis authored an article headlined “President Speaks: Helping students believe college is ‘worth the investment’” on Education Dive. Despite some recent claims to the contrary, I still believe the United States is a land of opportunity and that higher education remains the key to upward […]

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October 25, 2018 at 5:07 pmFaculty in the News In the News

Alumni News | Hawkins Given Ping Recent Graduate Award at Alumni Ceremony

Keith Hawkins, BS ’13, addresses those at the Alumni Awards Gala after receiving the 2018 Charles J. and Claire O. Ping Recent Graduate Award. Photo by Jim Downard

Ohio University alum Keith Hawkins BS ’13 received the Charles J. and Claire O. Ping Recent Graduate Award at the OHIO Alumni Association’s 78th annual Alumni Awards Gala. The award is presented to an OHIO graduate who has achieved incredible success within 15 years of earning his or her first […]

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October 25, 2018 at 4:50 pmAlumni

Post Quotes Collins on Celtic Origin of Halloween

Brian Collins, the Drs. Ram and Sushila Gawande Chair in Indian Religion and Philosophy. Photo courtesy of Brian Collins

Dr. Brian Collins was quoted in a Post story headlined “Before trick-or-treating, commercialization and block parties, Halloween was rooted in Celtic religion.” Collins is the Drs. Ram and Sushila Gawande Chair in Indian Religion and Philosophy at Ohio University. “People would leave gifts to the fairies so they wouldn’t mess with […]

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October 25, 2018 at 1:27 pmFaculty in the News In the News

Career Corner | Dedicated Nursing Has Variety of Positions Suited to Arts & Sciences Students

Career Corner | Dedicated Nursing Has Variety of Positions Suited to Arts & Sciences Students

Dedicated Nursing Associates Inc. is a company with openings well-suited to Arts & Sciences students. Posted below are some links for open positions. The Recruiter position and the Staffing Coordinator position would apply to the company’s branch offices in Dayton, Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati. The rest of the positions would […]

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October 25, 2018 at 1:14 pmAnnouncements News

Monks Make Momos with Food Studies and Hospitality Students

visiting Tashi Kyil Tibetan monks begin to prepare the dough for the momos.

Tashi Kyil Tibetan monks spent a recent afternoon teaching Ohio University Food Studies and Restaurant, Hotel and Tourism students and faculty how to make momo, a Tibetan dumpling. Monks from Labrang Tashi Kyil Monastery in Dehra Dun, India are touring the United States to educate the public about the culture and […]

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October 25, 2018 at 12:54 pmNews