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Spring 2018 Faculty Learning Community Explores Teaching with Global Perspective

Dr. Talinn Phillips

By Emily Baxstrom From Compass Creating classroom environments and learning experiences that help students become global citizens is a common challenge for many faculty. An interdisciplinary Faculty Learning Community will form again this spring to explore and address issues encountered when assessing and redeveloping a course from a global perspective. […]

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December 9, 2017 at 4:50 pmAnnouncements News

10 A&S Students Named Margaret Boyd Scholars

10 A&S Students Named Margaret Boyd Scholars

Exerpeted from Division of Student Affairs Ohio University has announced the fifth cohort of Margaret Boyd Scholars, the University’s first and only women’s academic enrichment program. The newest 20 women bring the total number of scholars to 100 (including program graduates). The Margaret Boyd Scholars Program, which began in 2013, […]

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December 9, 2017 at 4:38 pmNews

Wayne National Forest Approves Community Mountain Bike Trail in Athens County

Ohio University interns with faculty and staff from OHIO and the Wayne National Forest.

NELSONVILLE, Ohio (Dec. 8, 2017) – The Wayne National Forest is pleased to announce the approval to develop a single track, sustainable trail system for mountain biking in Athens County. The Baileys Mountain Bike Trail System will consist of 88 miles of trail designed for mountain bike riders with varying degrees of skill. […]

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December 9, 2017 at 1:25 pmNews

Career Corner | Wayne National Forest Looking for Forest Archeologist

Photo Credit: Kyle Brooks

The Wayne National Forest has a full-time, permanent position open for a Forest Archeologist (Heritage Program Manager). General Description: The Wayne National Forest is seeking qualified candidates interested in an exciting career as a Forest Archeologist and serving as the Heritage Program Manager. The position will be a permanent full-time […]

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December 8, 2017 at 3:17 pmAnnouncements News

Sophomore’s Photo Is 2018 Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp

Sophomore’s Photo Is 2018 Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp

A garter snake photograph by Ohio University sophomore Ryan Wagner was chosen as the official 2018 Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp photograph. Wagner snapped the winning photo during summer fieldwork while the harmless garter “glared defiantly” at him. Wagner is a Biological Sciences-Wildlife and Conservation major. The Ohio Department of Natural […]

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December 7, 2017 at 11:18 amIn Class News

Molina Herrera Wins First Place in OPIE Writing Contest

Molina Herrera Wins First Place in OPIE Writing Contest

  Ricardo Molina Herrera won first place in the Ohio Program of Intensive English Writing Contest, organized this semester by the OPIE Ambassadors. For the contest, participants submitted a four- to five-paragraph essay in response to one of the following topics: 1). Describe your life as an OHIO student; 2) Describe what […]

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December 6, 2017 at 2:38 pmIn Class News

Food Matters Highlights Women of Local Food System

Women Grow Ohio panelists.

Food Matters, the student organization affiliated with the Food Studies theme, hosted a panel highlighting women in the local food system at a Dec. 5 event titled Women Grow Ohio. The panel included: Becky Clark of Pork and Pickles, Christine Hughes of the Village Bakery, Marjie Shew of Shew’s Grass […]

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December 6, 2017 at 2:16 pmNews