Archive for October, 2020

Spring 2020 | Start Learning Swahili, a Vital Economic Language

Asmaha Mhande Heddi, Coordinator of the Swahili Language Program

Ohio University students can sign up for Elementary Swahili in Spring 2021—and get started on a language soon to be spoken by much of the world’s population. “Studying Swahili is not only a fantastic journey into a diverse and dynamic culture, but it is vital to the economic and political […]

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October 16, 2020 at 5:08 pmNews

Washington Post quotes Jellison on Trumps ‘acting like modern-day Typhoid Marys’

Dr. Katherine Jellison

The Washington Post quotes Dr. Katherine Jellison, Professor of History at Ohio University, in a story headlined “Melania Trump is having a hard time distancing herself from the president.” “She very well may be responding to criticism of running a lax ship there at the White House based on her […]

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October 16, 2020 at 1:02 pmFaculty in the News In the News

Negash Takes Helm of African Literature Association, Charts Course through COVID

Dr. Ghirmai Negash

From Ohio University News Dr. Ghirmai Negash, professor of English at Ohio University, takes over as the new president of the African Literature Association determined to forge a new path to safeguard the association during the pandemic. In his acceptance address, “Forging a New Path Together,” he says that “as […]

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October 14, 2020 at 6:23 pmNews

Vedder in Forbes | Academic Taliban Are Winning! Can They Be Stopped?

Dr. Richard Vedder

Dr. Richard Vedder, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Economics at Ohio University, wrote a column at Forbes headlined “The Academic Taliban Are Winning! Can They Be Stopped?” Bruce Gilley is a respected scholar. Four distinguished universities (Cambridge, Columbia, California and Georgetown) have published books he has authored or edited. I counted […]

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October 14, 2020 at 3:09 pmFaculty in the News In the News

Alumni News | Bobcats, Friends and Family Unite to Honor Alumnus’ Legacy

Yousef Faroniya, courtesy of the Yousef Faroniya family

Ohio University News honors alumnus Yousef Faroniya in a story headlined “Bobcats, friends, and family unite to honor an alumnus’ legacy.” Always willing to lend a helping hand, Yousef Faroniya cared deeply for others. His charming personality and cheerful nature never failed to light up a room. “I miss my […]

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October 14, 2020 at 1:35 pmAlumni Alumni in the News In the News

Faculty Learning Community on Facilitating Student Career Development

A Faculty Learning Community on Facilitating Student Career Development is open to faculty and staff interested in building confidence and awareness in supporting students’ career development in and out of the classroom. No previous skill or training in this area is necessary for participation. Applications are being accepted for 2021. […]

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October 14, 2020 at 9:39 amAnnouncements

Hayman Is President-elect of the Midwestern Association of Pre-law Advisors

Larry Hayman

From Ohio University News Ohio University alumnus Larry Hayman, Esq. was elected as President-elect of the Midwestern Association for Pre-Law Advisors (MAPLA) at its annual meeting, held virtually this year, on Sept. 4. MAPLA is a professional organization made up of faculty and staff at undergraduate institutions who advise students […]

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October 13, 2020 at 7:50 pmAlumni News