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New Observatory Draws Visitors Skyward

Astronomy Instructor George Eberts with the Fecker telescope

When it comes to mapping the night sky for visitors to Ohio University’s new observatory at The Ridges, astronomer Dr. Doug Clowe and his colleagues have ample opportunities to point to planets and star constellations, as well as other celestial bodies. Since the opening of the Ohio University Observatory last May, […]

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December 5, 2017 at 3:30 pmNews

Advising Tip | Learn More About Liberal Arts Distribution Hours

Tetyana Dovbnya

By Tetyana Dovbnya Academic Advisor / International Student Advising Specialist Liberal Arts Distribution hours. Why are they required, and how can you fulfill them? In a general sense, the Liberal Arts prepare you to reason broadly about many different areas of thought and become a lifelong learner. By studying the […]

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December 4, 2017 at 5:31 pmNews

Ping Institute Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Ping Institute Celebrates 20th Anniversary

by Kristin Distel This year, the Charles J. Ping Institute for the Teaching of the Humanities celebrated an important milestone—its 20th anniversary of providing cutting-edge continuing education for secondary teachers and humanities faculty. The Ping Institute, which was founded by the Ohio University Board of Trustees, is widely recognized for […]

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December 4, 2017 at 4:22 pmNews

Career Corner | Alumni Investigate Campus Well with Geology Students

Mitchell Brourman '94 showed students traducer data of the groundwater level measurements

By Lisa DeRose ’11 Geological Sciences Alumni Advisory Board Member Members of the Geological Sciences Alumni Advisory Board visited campus Nov. 17 to engage students in a hands-on field day involving the evaluation of a groundwater production well located in the Convocation Center parking lot. The board maintains a close […]

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December 4, 2017 at 11:54 amAlumni News

Former Gov. Ted Strickland Visits Sociology Classes during Fall Semester

From left, former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland, Dr. Rachel Terman, Kaitlyn McNeely, Samantha Miller, Amoriya, Hannah Veerkamp, Wendy Weyers

In addition to spending time with the Wealth & Poverty theme this semester, former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland also spent some time in sociology classes. In Dr. Nicole Kaufman’s Punishment and Society class, Strickland talked about the possible roots of the punitive culture in authoritarian child-rearing practices, problems with the […]

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December 4, 2017 at 11:30 amIn Class News

Food Matters Receives Organic Seed Alliance Funding for Student Travel

Food Matters Receives Organic Seed Alliance Funding for Student Travel

Joy Kostansek, the president of Food Matters, the student organization affiliated with the Food Studies theme, has successfully written a grant request to fund student travel to the 9th annual Organic Seed Growers Conference. This event is hosted by the Organic Seed Alliance in Corvallis, Ore., over a weekend in […]

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December 4, 2017 at 10:24 amNews

Nano Wagon Team Makes The Podium

Pit crew members, from left,  Karthi Perumal, Kondalarao Kotturi, Mersad Raesi and Ramin Rabbani

By Raymond Humienny NQPI writing intern The Ohio University BobCat Nano Wagon took home the silver medal from the first ever Nanocar Race hosted at CEMES (Centre d’Élaboration de Matériaux et d’Etudes Structurales) in Toulouse, France. Nanoscale and Quantum Phenomena Institute members Dr. Saw-Wai Hla (Physics & Astronomy) and Dr. […]

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December 3, 2017 at 11:04 pmNews Research