Archive for February, 2019

Career Corner | Undergraduates Invited to Apply for Paid Research Scholar Positions

Career Corner | Undergraduates Invited to Apply for Paid Research Scholar Positions

The Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs is offering Undergraduate Research Scholar funded positions for the­ 2019-20 academic year. ­Highly motivated students from any school or department are encouraged to apply for these competitive positions. To be eligible, students should have at least a 3.5 GPA. “As a Voinovich […]

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February 7, 2019 at 4:57 pmAnnouncements News

France Appears on Top of Mind with Julie Rose Show

Dr. Christopher France

Dr. Christopher R. France, Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Ohio University, appeared Jan. 22 as a guest on the show “Top of Mind with Julie Rose” on byuradio. The episode covered “Shutdown Politics, Fear of Blood, Face Exercises.” “Up until quite recently, I refused to donate blood. I did it once […]

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February 7, 2019 at 2:10 pmFaculty in the News In the News

Vedder in Forbes | Contretemps over Colleges And Income Mobility

Dr. Richard Vedder

Dr. Richard Vedder, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Economics at Ohio University, authored a column in Forbes headlined “Colleges And Income Mobility: Undermatched, Overmatched And More.” A potential academic contretemps between some giants in the economics profession has emerged relating to the issue of the role that colleges play in promoting inter-generational […]

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February 7, 2019 at 1:45 pmFaculty in the News In the News

Alumni Invited to Participate in Volunteer Alumni Admissions Network

Alumni Invited to Participate in Volunteer Alumni Admissions Network

Ohio University alumni are invited to participate in the Volunteer Alumni Admissions Network. “Through your involvement, you serve as OHIO’s personal link to prospective students, their parents, and guidance counselors in your community. You are part of a team of volunteers whose energy, knowledge, and personal perspective gives prospective Bobcats […]

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February 7, 2019 at 1:23 pmAlumni Announcements News

Freshmen Encouraged to Apply for Ohio Fellows by March 8

 Ohio Fellows Program from Liz Moughon on Vimeo. The Ohio Fellows Program is accepting applications through March 8, and freshmen (first-year students) are encouraged to apply. The Ohio Fellows Program is an individually tailored, interactive educational encounter that unlocks and advances the inherent potential in students. It fosters in-depth […]

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February 7, 2019 at 12:57 pmAnnouncements

Alicke Gets Lifetime Career Award, Rios Gets Early Career Award

Dr. Mark Alicke

Dr. Mark Alicke received the 2018 Distinguished Lifetime Career Award from the International Society for Self and Identity, while Dr. Kimberly Rios received the 2018 Outstanding Early Career Award. “The Department of Psychology is extremely fortunate to count among its faculty the recipients of both the Distinguished Lifetime Career Award […]

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February 7, 2019 at 12:47 pmNews Research

Alumni News | Eltzroth Helped Boost Population of Western Bluebirds

Elsie Kollin Eltzroth

Ohio University alumna Elsie Kollin Eltzroth ’47 known in Oregon as the Bluebird Lady, died Feb. 1 at the age of 95 and will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery. She earned a B.S. in Biological Sciences-Clinical Laboratory cum laude in 1947 from the College of Arts & Sciences at Ohio University. […]

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February 7, 2019 at 9:04 amAlumni Alumni in the News In the News