Archive for January, 2022

Contemporary History Institute hosts panel discussion on ‘misinformation and disinformation’ on Feb. 3

Contemporary History Institute hosts panel discussion on ‘misinformation and disinformation’ on Feb. 3

From Ohio University News The Contemporary History Institute hosts a panel discussion on the recent history of mis- and disinformation—focusing primarily on the relationship of U.S. presidents and the news media since the 1970s—on Thursday, Feb. 3, from noon to 1 p.m. on Teams. This panel focuses on tactics used […]

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January 20, 2022 at 10:36 amNews

Ping Institute hosts faculty symposium on ‘ISIS: A History’ on Jan. 27

Ping Institute hosts faculty symposium on ‘ISIS: A History’ on Jan. 27

From Ohio University News The professors and fellows of the Charles J. Ping Institute for the Teaching of the Humanities invite colleagues in the humanities at Ohio University to an online faculty symposium on “ISIS: A History” from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 27. They symposium features Dr. […]

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January 20, 2022 at 10:06 amEvents

Want to study food in Sicily in May? Attend an Info Session

Food in Sicily students  “mob”  Chef Corrado Assenza in Caffé Sicilia, Noto, Sicily.

 From Ohio University News Students interested in the Food in Sicily study away program, scheduled for May 6 through May 26, 2022, are invited to attend an Info Session via Teams. “Like ice cream, cheesecake, and chocolate? What about marzipan, cannoli, and sumptuous pasta? Then, come experience the cultural […]

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January 20, 2022 at 9:10 amNews

Chemistry student among five winning awards in Three Minute Thesis® competition

The 2021 3MT winners

From Ohio University News Five students won awards at the Ohio University Three Minute Thesis® Competition finals hosted by the Graduate College on Dec. 2. The Three Minute Thesis® Competition was founded by the University of Queensland in 2008, with competitions now held at more than 900 institutions in 80 […]

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January 13, 2022 at 8:43 amNews

A&S seniors invited to apply for international studies master’s programs

A&S seniors invited to apply for international studies master’s programs

From Ohio University News The application deadline for graduate programs in the Center for International Studies has been extended to Feb. 15. Undergraduate seniors in the College of Arts & Sciences—especially those in History, Political Science, Geography, Sociology & Anthropology, African American Studies, Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies, and other […]

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January 11, 2022 at 8:10 amAnnouncements

New Center for Law, Justice & Culture director kicks off 2022

Dr. Kevin Uhalde

From Ohio University News From Dr. Kevin Uhalde Associate Professor of History and Director of the Center for Law, Justice & Culture I am delighted to become the new Director of the Center for Law, Justice, & Culture. I have been a part of the center from nearly the beginning. For […]

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January 10, 2022 at 4:28 pmNews

OHIO study finds recent growth and sudden declines in Antarctic sea ice to be unique changes since early 20th century

OHIO study finds recent growth and sudden declines in Antarctic sea ice to be unique changes since early 20th century

From Ohio University News A study led by Ohio University researchers shows that the increase of sea ice surrounding Antarctica since 1979 is a unique feature of Antarctic climate since 1905 — an observation that paints a dramatic first-ever picture for weather and climate implications on the world’s southernmost continent. […]

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January 10, 2022 at 11:39 amNews Research