Places to Go, People to See

George Washington Forum | The Once and Future Liberal: After Identity Politics, Dec. 5

Dr. Mark Lilla

  The George Washington Forum presents Dr. Mark Lilla discussing “The Once and Future Liberal: After Identity Politics” on Tuesday, Dec. 5, at 7:30 p.m. in Galbreath Chapel (on the College Green). Lilla is Professor of Humanities at Columbia University. He earned a Ph.D. from Harvard University. Before moving to […]

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August 2, 2017 at 4:00 amEvents

Astronomers Talk Eclipses Upcoming and Past, Aug. 20

Eugène Atget’s photo of eclipse watchers in Paris, 1911  (LIBRARY OF CONGRESS/ LC-USZ62-99200)

In anticipation of the 2017 solar eclipse, Ohio University astronomers Dr. Doug Clowe and Dr. Hee-Jong Seo from Physics & Astronomy provide a public talk about solar eclipses on Sunday, Aug. 20, from 3 to 4 p.m., on the Athens campus in Morton Hall 201. They will discuss solar eclipses, eclipse […]

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August 1, 2017 at 7:15 pmEvents

See the Solar Eclipse in Athens, Aug. 21

Ohio University students viewing the partial transit of Venus in 2012     Photo: Maryanne Hartwick

Join the Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery, the Athens County Public Libraries, and Ohio University Physics & Astronomy Department to view the solar eclipse on Aug. 21, from 1 to 4 p.m.at the Athens Public Library Branch, 30 Home St., in Athens. Although Athens is not in the path of […]

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August 1, 2017 at 7:00 pmEvents

Chemistry Placement Exam Offered Aug. 28-31

The Chemistry Placement Exam is offered multiple times a year to Ohio University students to help place them into the correct level of chemistry courses. The exam is administered by the Chemistry & Biochemistry Department. CHEM 1510 – Fundamentals of Chemistry I requisites include MATH 1200 or math placement level […]

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August 1, 2017 at 5:15 pmEvents

Modern Languages | Peace Corps Alum and Ecuadorian Shaman, Aug. 30

Alejandro Aguavil

The Modern Languages Department presents “Cultural Adventure: Dance Your Truth” on Wednesday, Aug. 30, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Bentley Hall 236. Refreshments will be served, and Ecuadorian arts and crafts will be available. Ohio University alum Clay Martin ’07 will present on his Peace Corps experience and provide […]

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August 1, 2017 at 4:45 pmEvents

CMSS Colloquium | Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery and Their Interactions with Biological Membranes, Aug. 31

Amir Farnoud in his laboratory in Stocker Center.

The Condensed Matter & Surface Sciences Colloquium Series presents Amir M. Farnoud of Ohio University, on “Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery and Their Interactions with Biological Membranes” on Thursday, Aug. 31, at 4:10 p.m. in Walter 245. Abstract: Engineered nanomaterials are being increasingly used in biomedical and industrial applications. Their widespread […]

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August 1, 2017 at 4:30 pmEvents

No Friday Veggie Sales Due to Heat; But Pre-Orders for Pick-up Welcome

No Friday Veggie Sales Due to Heat; But Pre-Orders for Pick-up Welcome

Due to the extreme heat that Athens has been experiencing, the Friday Veggie Sales at the Plant Biology Learning Gardens are suspended, effective immediately. (No sale Friday July 21.) But veggie lovers can still pre-order or place bulk orders. “We hope to start up again with the Friday sales when the […]

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July 2, 2017 at 7:15 pmEvents