Places to Go, People to See

Constitution Day | Abraham Lincoln and the Problem of ‘Towering Genius,’ Sept. 15

Steven B, Smith

On Thursday, Sept. 15, Steven B. Smith will deliver a Constitution Day lecture on “Abraham Lincoln and the Problem of ‘Towering Genius.’” Smith will speak in Tupper Hall 304 beginning at 7:30p.m. His talk is sponsored by the George Washington Forum on American Ideas, Politics and Institutions. Smith is the Alfred Cowles Professor Government […]

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September 1, 2016 at 8:30 pmEvents

Geology Colloquium | Field Mapping the Outer Margin of Serpent Mound, Sept. 16

The Geological Sciences Colloquium Series presents David Vanadia on “Field mapping the outer margin of the Serpent Mound” on Sept. 16 at 4:10 p.m. in Clippinger 205. Vanadia is a graduate student in the Department of Geological Sciences at Ohio University. Upcoming Colloquia Paige Pramik, Geological Sciences graduate student, on […]

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September 1, 2016 at 8:15 pmEvents

Food Studies | Patton and Seed Workshop at Paw Paw Festival, Sept. 16

Food Studies | Patton and Seed Workshop at Paw Paw Festival, Sept. 16

Sept. 16-18 marks the 18th annual Ohio Paw Paw Festival, bringing speakers, music, and good food together out at Lake Snowden in Albany, OH. The Food Studies theme is co-sponsoring two talks and two workshops with Community Food Initiatives throughout the weekend. Saturday, Sept. 16 11:15 a.m. – Dr. Paul […]

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September 1, 2016 at 8:15 pmEvents

Physics Colloquium | A Galactic Scale Gravitational Wave Observatory, Sept. 16

Maura McLaughlin (Photo – WVU Photographic Services)

The Physics & Astronomy Colloquium Series presents Maura McLaughlin of West Virginia University on “A Galactic Scale Gravitational Wave Observatory” on Friday, Sept. 16, at 4:10 p.m. in Walter 245. Abstract: Pulsars are rapidly rotating neutron stars with phenomenal rotational stability that can be used as celestial clocks in a […]

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September 1, 2016 at 8:15 pmEvents

Psychology Colloquium | Bridging the Gap: Institutionalizing Success For First-Generation College Students, Sept. 16

Dr. Pat Garriott

he Psychology Colloquium series presents Dr. Pat Garriott on “Bridging the Gap:  Institutionalizing Success For First-Generation College Students” on Friday, Sept. 16, at 11:50 a.m. in Porter 102. Garriott is Assistant Professor of Counseling Psychology in the Morgridge College of Education at the University of Denver. “Dr. Garriott’s research lab […]

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September 1, 2016 at 8:15 pmEvents

CLJC Hosts Free Practice LSAT Sept. 17

CLJC Hosts Free Practice LSAT Sept. 17

The Center for Law, Justice & Culture offers a free practice LSAT  in September to give students an overview of the law school application process. Free Practice LSAT with Pro Tips from Law Professor Additionally, the Center hosts its next LSATurday on Sept. 17, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. in […]

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September 1, 2016 at 8:00 pmEvents

Sustainability Studies | Community Scale Solutions for a Low Carbon Future, Sept. 19

Sustainability Studies | Community Scale Solutions for a Low Carbon Future, Sept. 19

The Sustainability Studies theme at Ohio University is collaborating with the PawPaw festival to bring Lyle Estill, president and co-founder of Piedmont Biofuels and to Athens. Lyle Estill is a serial entrepreneur who has been actively invested in biofuels, wind energy, solar, and sustainable food production for decades. He is […]

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September 1, 2016 at 7:30 pmEvents