Archive for April, 2020

Happy Beginnings | Jordyn Zimmerman ’20 Wants to Be a Catalyst for Change

Jordyn Zimmerman

The Happy Beginnings series features College of Arts & Sciences graduates who are getting started in careers, graduate school and service. Jordyn Zimmerman is an Ohio University senior who is graduating this spring. Zimmerman is a member of the Center for Law, Justice & Culture’s Certificate Class of 2020. “Jordyn […]

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April 6, 2020 at 7:57 pmNews

Uptown Athens | Skin Hooked Tops List, Fusion & Avalanche Rock

Uptown Athens | Skin Hooked Tops List, Fusion & Avalanche Rock

By Baylor Hawks ’22Ohio University As you can probably collect from the title, this is my “unbiased opinions” of some of Athens’ best businesses. Coming in at number one would have to be Skin Hooked Tattoo, owned and operated by Shawn Hawks. (Coincidence? I think so.) Skin Hooked is a […]

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April 6, 2020 at 5:54 pmNews

Alumni News | Marchbanks Talks about Truckers, Travelers at COVID News Conference

Jack Marchbanks

WTOL Ch. 11 reported on Ohio University alumnus Jack Marchbanks’ role in Ohio’s daily COVID-19 news conference Jack Marchbanks, the director of the Ohio Department of Transportation, said his department is working to keep rest areas open and clean for truck drivers, who he thanked for being vital to the […]

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April 6, 2020 at 4:34 pmAlumni Alumni in the News In the News

Uptown Athens | Crab Cakes, Steak & Upscale Dining at Zoe

Zoe Fine Dining steak and mashed potatoes dinner.

By Dililah Gonzalez ’22Ohio University I think everyone who lives and works in Athens has to have the Zoe dining experience at least once. My roommates and I love going there every once in a while to escape the usual ra ra of OHIO’s night life. It’s a chance for […]

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April 6, 2020 at 2:51 pmNews

Margherio Awarded John Cady Graduate Fellowship

Samantha Kempker

Samantha (Kempker) Margherio was awarded this year’s John Cady Graduate Fellowship, one of just five named fellowships awarded to Ohio University graduate students on a competitive nomination basis. See the 2020-21 Named Fellowship recipients. The award provides a fellowship of $15,000, plus a full-tuition scholarship for fall and spring semesters, […]

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April 6, 2020 at 1:05 pmResearch

Hicks in Dispatch | Figure Out What Excites Kids to Learn

Dr. Kenneth Hicks

Dr. Kenneth Hicks, Professor of Physics & Astronomy at Ohio University, authored a column in the Columbus Dispatch headlined “It’s a challenge, but isolation gives parents a chance to figure out what excites kids to learn.” …What interests your child (or a young relative)? Some students love to be outdoors; […]

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April 6, 2020 at 9:49 amFaculty in the News In the News

Chiasson Named Outstanding Administrator

Wayne Chiasson

From Ohio University News Wayne Chiasson, department administrator in Physics & Astronomy, will be recognized as an Outstanding Administrator at Ohio University’s 2020 Administrative Service Awards Ceremony when it is held on Oct. 13 during the 2020-21 academic year. In his position, Chiasson balances outreach, research and academics in a […]

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April 6, 2020 at 9:30 amNews