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Lydria: A Better Way to Manage Conventions and Seminars

Lydria: A Better Way to Manage Conventions and Seminars

“Event planners face an immense challenge when organizing and managing events like conventions and seminars. Two of their major pain points are communicating with invited guests—such as speakers and judges—and communicating with attendees (like event scheduling and handouts). We are working to deliver a software as a service (SaaS) platform […]

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June 25, 2013 at 5:03 pmNews

Geological Sciences Prof ‘Blown Away’ By Students’ Fieldwork

Geological Sciences Prof ‘Blown Away’ By Students’ Fieldwork

When she teaches, Associate Professor of Paleontology Dr. Alycia Stigall waits for that “aha!” moment when her students begin to connect the lectures with their work in the field. “In geology, there is no substitute for field experience,”said Stigall, who teaches in the Department of Geological Sciences in Ohio University’s College […]

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June 25, 2013 at 11:42 amIn Class News

3 Sociology-Criminology Students Named Preseason All-MAC

3 Sociology-Criminology Students Named Preseason All-MAC

Three Ohio University student-athletes majoring in Sociology with an emphasis in Criminology—John Prior ’14, Jon Lechner ’14, and Donte Foster ’14—were named to the 2013 Phil Steele Preseason Mid-American Conference All-League football team. The Preseason All-MAC team appeared in the magazine that hit newsstands June 18. Prior, an offensive lineman, […]

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June 25, 2013 at 9:50 amNews Students in the News

Ohio University Thanks Consul General of Japan in Detroit

Ohio University Thanks Consul General of Japan in Detroit

Dr. Christopher Thompson, Chair of Linguistics in the Ohio University College of Arts & Sciences and Executive Director of Japan Relations, represented Ohio University at a farewell reception for Consul General Kuninori Matsuda at the Japanese Consulate in Detroit on June 21. “Ohio University wishes to express its sincere gratitude […]

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June 25, 2013 at 5:55 amNews

Math’s Chris Bailey-Brown Loves Helping Students

Math’s Chris Bailey-Brown Loves Helping Students

If she didn’t love working with students in the Mathematics Department, Chris Bailey-Brown might want to be a forest ranger or landscaper. “I love working with the students. I find them to be enjoyable to work with, and I have met some of the sweetest and smartest young people. It […]

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June 24, 2013 at 2:52 pmNews

Schmidt: Invasive Species, Green Roofs, Prescribed Burns, 14,000 Acres

Schmidt: Invasive Species, Green Roofs, Prescribed Burns, 14,000 Acres

By Nate Schmidt ’13 Environmental and Plant Biology Student, Ohio University Hey everybody, As some of you know, I have been lucky enough to be interning at Bernheim for 12 weeks as a Natural Areas Intern in Clermont, Kentucky. I can’t believe it’s already been over a month. I’ve have […]

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June 20, 2013 at 7:43 pmIn Class News

Boaler: My Internship at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden!

Boaler: My Internship at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden!

By Julian Boaler ’14 Environmental and Plant Biology Major, Ohio University Hello everyone! I have been very fortunate to be able to take part in a 10 week internship at the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Miami, Florida, for the summer (kudos to Dr. Ballard for setting it up)! I’ve […]

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June 20, 2013 at 3:50 pmNews