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Meet Sara Berens | Academic Adviser, First Generation Mentor, Ohio Native

Sara Berens

By Marisa DiTomaso Editor of the eNews for the College of Arts & Sciences Academic advising is a valuable resource for students; especially those who may be struggling academically, or first generation college students who may not have been given all the ins and outs of college life. Sara Berens […]

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September 27, 2016 at 9:48 amNews

Transfer Tip | Don’t Wait Until Your Grades Suffer To Ask for Help

Kristi Conrad

By Kristi Conrad Academic Advisor and Transfer Specialist Having trouble getting used to your course load at Ohio University? Is transitioning to a different amount of class work harder than you thought it would be? Don’t wait until your grades suffer prior to asking for help. There are a variety […]

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September 26, 2016 at 11:28 pmNews

Owens, Evans Awarded $1.5 Million Grant, Making a Difference with MOSAIC

Steve Evans and Julie Owens

Dr. Julie Owens and Dr. Steve Evans have done it again. Along with their colleague, Amori Mikami, Ph.D., of the University of British Columbia, the two Center for Intervention Research in Schools members have been awarded research funding for the MOSAIC (Making Socially Accepting Inclusive Classrooms) Project. This project has […]

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September 26, 2016 at 4:59 pmNews

Zoccola Gets APA Achievement Award for Early Career Professionals

Zoccola Gets APA Achievement Award for Early Career Professionals

Dr. Peggy Zoccola has been awarded the American Psychological Association Achievement Award for Early Career Professionals. This award, given to early professionals in psychology, provides winners funding to attend A.P.A.’s Annual Convention. Zoccola noted that this award “helped [her] foster professional networking” which led to “additional opportunities for [her] research […]

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September 26, 2016 at 4:52 pmNews

Career Corner | Connect with A&S on LinkedIn

Career Corner | Connect with A&S on LinkedIn

By Kacey Schaum Assistant Director for the Career and Leadership Development Center LinkedIn is a great tool to network with alumni and employers. According to TheUndercoverRecruiter.com, there are seven ways students benefit from LinkedIn. By creating and fully utilizing your LinkedIn, you can: Get Job Email Alerts Connect with Professionals […]

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September 24, 2016 at 2:31 pmNews

OHIO Prediction Tournament: Predict the Future, Win Prizes

OHIO Prediction Tournament: Predict the Future, Win Prizes

Think you’re better than your friends at predicting outcomes? Prove it by challenging them in an upcoming prediction tournament, and you could even win prizes! OHIO Prediction Tournament Kicks Off with ‘Superforecaster’ Warren Hatch, Oct. 10 Topics covered range from sports to entertainment to economics to the weather. Weekly prizes […]

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September 23, 2016 at 8:38 amNews

Meet Kristi Conrad | Academic Adviser, Avid Learner, Food Enthusiast

Meet Kristi Conrad | Academic Adviser, Avid Learner, Food Enthusiast

By Marisa DiTomaso Editor of the eNews for the College of Arts & Sciences Advising, for many students, is a crucial and helpful resource for undergraduate success. This is why it is important to have passionate advisers, like Kristi Conrad, to guide students through academic life. Kristi Conrad is a […]

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September 20, 2016 at 11:09 amNews