Archive for November, 2019

Figueroa Organizes Panel On Early Modern Spanish Literature

From left, Dr. Tania de Miguel Magro, Dr. Melissa Figueroa, Dr. Glenda Y. Nieto-Cuebas and Dr. Erin Cowling pose at Figueroa's panel on Early Modern Spanish literature.

Dr. Melissa Figueroa of the Modern Languages Department organized a panel on Early Modern Spanish Literature and also presented at the well-attended panel. Drs. Tania de Miguel Magro (West Virginia University), Erin Alice Cowling (MacEwan University) and Glenda Y. Nieto-Cuebas (Ohio Wesleyan University), visited Ohio University on Nov. 12 to […]

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November 15, 2019 at 2:59 pmResearch

Rosen Tells Tale of Successful Booksellers to Illustrate Conflict in Capitalist Albania

Dr. Matthew Rosen

Dr. Matthew Rosen authored an article on “Between Conflicting Systems: An Ordinary Tragedy in Now-Capitalist Albania” in the Anthropological Journal of European Cultures. Rosen is Assistant Professor of Anthropology in the College of Arts & Sciences at Ohio University. In the article, Rosen analyzes the case of two booksellers who […]

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November 15, 2019 at 8:43 amResearch

Advising Tip | Planning for Fall Graduation and Completing Your To-Do List Before Leaving Athens

Eileen Schulz, Academic Advisor

By Eileen Schulz College of Arts & Sciences Academic Advisor As Fall Commencement quickly approaches, seniors have just a few short weeks to complete their to-do lists before leaving Athens. This is an exciting time filled with pride and great expectations. You have proved yourself to be a higher-level learner, […]

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November 14, 2019 at 10:00 amNews

Report: Many Rural Students Face Dire Inequity, Need Immediate Action from State, Federal Leaders

Report: Many Rural Students Face Dire Inequity, Need Immediate Action from State, Federal Leaders

  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Despite greater attention to rural America after the 2016 presidential election and bold promises from many state-level and national leaders, many children and families in rural America still don’t have the educational resources and opportunities they deserve, says report authored by Dr. Robert Klein and three […]

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November 14, 2019 at 9:24 amNews

Chronicle of Higher Ed Reports on Rural School Report by Klein, 3 OHIO Alumni

Dr. Robert Klein

Chronicle of Higher Education reporter Goldie Blumenstyk writes about a report on the state of rural education by Dr. Robert Klein and three Ohio University alumni in a story headlined “How to Get More Rural Students Ready for College? Start With Broadband.” A report on the state of rural education […]

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India West Reports Priya Natarajan Wins Presidential Teaching Award

India West Reports Priya Natarajan Wins Presidential Teaching Award

India West reports that Ohio University alum Priya Natarajan ’95 was one of “Three Indian Americans Named Recipients of Science, Math, Engineering Excellence Honors.” Natarajan earned a B.A. in Mathematics from the College of Arts & Sciences at OHIO. The White House Oct. 15 announced that President Donald J. Trump […]

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November 14, 2019 at 7:57 amAlumni in the News In the News

New Plant Club Officers Planning a Diverse Set of Activities

From left: Sierra Flynt, Ostin Kirkpatrick, Maura Linthicum, Avie Kalmar, Ridge Cook, Sarah Maracz, Becca Wagenknecht and Katy Campbell. Photo by Dr. Rebecca Snell.

By Hope Roberts This year, Ohio University’s Plant Club has a lot of fun, educational activities and other plans in store, as well as new officers to welcome for its 2019-20 run. New officers include President Alberta Dempsey, Vice President Laura Wimer, Secretary and Social Media Chair Sarah Maracz, and […]

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November 13, 2019 at 3:55 pmNews