Announcements

RWSA | Annual Business Meeting at Agricultural History Society, June 25

The Rural Women’s Studies Association is holding its annual breakfast business meeting at the upcoming Agricultural History Society conference in New York. The meeting is Saturday, June 25, 2016. Details will be available on the RWSA website. Also regarding the AHS meeting, Grey Osterud notes that one of the sessions […]

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May 18, 2016 at 4:43 pmAnnouncements

NQPI | Director’s Corner

Dr. Eric Stinaff

By Dr. Eric Stinaff Nanoscale & Quantum Phenomena Institute Director Warmest greetings from Athens, Ohio! Welcome to the 15th edition of the NQPI Newsletter. I hope you enjoy reading about the latest activities and research being conducted by Nanoscale & Quantum Phenomena Institute members. One exciting example is Eric Masson […]

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May 16, 2016 at 5:17 pmAnnouncements

Shadis Wins A&S Outstanding Faculty Undergraduate Advising Award

Dr. Miriam Shadis

The College of Arts & Sciences Awards Committee selected Dr. Miriam Shadis, Associate Professor of History at Ohio University, as the recipient of the 2015-16 Outstanding Faculty Undergraduate Advising Award. The award recognizes “exceptional availability” and “commitment to undergraduate student success.” Shadis was initially nominated as part of a college-wide open call by […]

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May 4, 2016 at 3:55 pmAnnouncements News

Summer 2016 | New For-Credit Program, Swahili STARTALK

Ohio University’s Center for International Studies hosts an intensive language institute in Swahili this summer that is free to eligible undergraduate and secondary school students in grades 9 through 12. More information and application for Swahili STARTALK Students will participate in on-campus activities between July 5, and August 5, 2016. […]

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April 29, 2016 at 12:22 pmAnnouncements

International News|Final Video in ‘Global Voices at Ohio University’ Series

International News|Final Video in ‘Global Voices at Ohio University’ Series

By Tanya Dovbnya Ohio Program of Intensive English and A&S International Academic Advisor “Home Away from Home” is the final video in the Global Voices at Ohio University film series. What makes Athens a second home for international students? What attracts them to this small town? In this week’s video, […]

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April 22, 2016 at 3:07 pmAnnouncements

Transfer Tip | Be Diligent When Applying for Transient Student Course Approval

Transfer Tip | Be Diligent When Applying for Transient Student Course Approval

By Kristi Conrad Academic Advisor and Transfer Specialist for the College of Arts & Sciences When you decide to take a transient course, it is best for you to complete a Petition for Transient Student Course Approval. Make sure to read the entire form, as there are several guidelines and limitations […]

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April 18, 2016 at 4:06 pmAnnouncements

Advising Tip | Take Time to Reflect on the Past and Plan for the Future

Sara Berens

By Sara Berens Academic Advisor and Retention Specialist for the College of Arts & Sciences The end of the academic year is always a bittersweet time. With each year, however, you learn something new about yourself and who you want to become. Whether you’re a freshman who plans to return to Athens […]

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April 18, 2016 at 3:37 pmAnnouncements