Archive for August, 2020

Retirement | Dinty Moore Keeps on Writing, Leaves Undeniable Impact on Students

Dinty W. Moore

By Regina Yoong Dinty W. Moore may have retired from Ohio University in May, but keep an eye out for two more books forthcoming this year. That’s on top of five books and two co-edited collections he’s already published. Moore joined the Ohio University faculty in 2007 and a year […]

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August 10, 2020 at 1:58 pmNews

A&S 1804 Projects Include Arches & BRICKS Initiatives, Genomic Cluster

Dr. Bill Broach

From Ohio University News College of Arts & Sciences faculty are involved in three out of nine Ohio University Foundation grants totaling $295,077 awarded from the 1804 Fund. The three A&S proposals focus on graduate and undergraduate learning initiatives. Read about all nine proposals at 1804 Fund provides $295K in […]

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August 10, 2020 at 1:25 pmNews

Pre-Law Advising | Sign-up for a Virtual Walk-in Wednesday Appointment

Larry Hayman

Center for Law, Justice & Culture Pre-Law Advisor and Specialist Larry Hayman, Esq. hosts Virtual Walk-in Wednesdays, every Wednesday from 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. remotely. During this time, Hayman advises students on preparing for law school, the LSAT, internships, the law school application process, legal education, […]

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August 10, 2020 at 9:59 amAnnouncements News

Rothwell Co-Authors Two Articles Identifying Fossilized Plant Species

Gar Rothwell

Dr. Gar W. Rothwell, distinguished professor emeritus of Environmental & Plant Biology, recently co-authored two publications, identifying fossilized plant species from the Upper Cretaceous and Late Cretaceous periods. In Evolutionary diversification of taiwanioid conifers: evidence from a new Upper Cretaceous seed cone from Hokkaido, Japan, Rothwell and his co-authors report […]

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August 6, 2020 at 7:32 pmResearch

Negash Delivers Lecture on Post-colonial Eritrea, Conscription, Migration and Nation Formation in East Africa

Dr. Ghirmai Negash

Dr. Ghirmai Negash, professor of English at Ohio University, was part of a lecture series organized by the Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery and the Istituto Italiano di Cultura called “Italy and East Africa: Unexplored Histories.” Watch the lecture on Vimeo. This program features a presentation by Negash and a […]

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August 6, 2020 at 6:24 pmResearch

Collins Discovers Forgotten Scholar, Produces Podcast Series on Robert Eisler

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

A trip to a used bookstore in Ann Arbor, Mich., led Ohio University associate professor of Classics & World Religions Brian Collins to discover not just a rare book — but a rare man. From stumbling upon that book, Collins’ interest has sparked him to produce a 10-episode limited series about […]

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August 6, 2020 at 5:11 pmResearch

New Chemistry Building Will Bring Labs Out into the Open

A lab in the new chemistry building

The Chemistry Building under construction between Clippinger Laboratories and Emeriti Park is creating a new look for South Green with its walls of windows, reports Ohio University News. And moving chemistry labs from the basement of Clippinger into a new building with volumes more windows and light will usher in […]

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August 6, 2020 at 4:28 pmNews