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OHIO Students Taste Their Way Through the Wonders of Ecuador

Ecuador group photo at Mitad del Mundo

by Joy Kostansek Four Ohio University students had the opportunity to taste their way through the culture and traditions of Ecuadorian agriculture over spring break 2020. Led by Dr. Theresa Moran and faculty from the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, the inaugural Coffee, Chocolate and Sugar: Sustainable Agriculture program was […]

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May 4, 2020 at 2:33 pmIn Class News

Joy Kostansek Awarded Sociology & Anthropology Excellence in Research Award

Joy Kostansek

Ohio University graduate student Joy Kostansek was awarded the Excellence in Research Award by the Sociology & Anthropology Department. Kostansek is completing an M.A. in Sociology. She was nominated by Dr. Stephen Scanlan, Associate Professor of Sociology, and Dr. Anna Terman, Assistant Professor of Sociology. “What more can I say?” […]

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April 26, 2020 at 1:21 pmNews Research

Moran, Trese, Kostansek Present on Creative Models for Financing the Farm

From left, Dr. Theresa Moran, Dr. Art Trese, and Joy Kostansek

Dr. Theresa Moran, Dr. Art Trese, and Joy Kostansek attended the Farm to Institution New England Campus Farmer Summit on Feb. 22 to present a session on “Financing the Farm: Creative Models + Financial Infrastructure” about their work with the OHIO Student Farm. Held at Stonehill College in Easton, Mass., this […]

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March 3, 2020 at 11:01 amResearch

Moran and Bell Publish on the Linguistic Style of Wine Tasting Notes

Drs. Theresa Moran and David Bell at the Village Bakery monthly wine tasting event.

Whether in the form of reviews in the mass-media and in dedicated magazines and websites such as the Wine Spectator, or in wine blogs, or in label-scanning apps such as Vivino, or even in millions of user reviews on sites such as Cellar Tracker, wine tasting notes are ubiquitous and […]

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February 26, 2020 at 3:29 pmResearch

January Discovery Kitchen Makes Burgers from Potatoes, Kale Salad

Chef Robin at Discover Kitchen

McCracken Hall 120 was bustling with students and community members alike for the Discovery Kitchen event on Jan 30. Folks gathered around to learn how to make a delicious, locally sourced meal. In a continuation of successful workshops developed by Community Food Initiatives and the Farm to OHIO Working Group […]

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February 24, 2020 at 12:34 pmIn Class News

Interns Talk about Community-Based Work with Mayors, Farmers, Historians

David Giddens, Political Science student at OHIO, did a community-based internship with the Mayors Partnership for Progress.

 Ohio University interns from three community-based programs — the Mayors Partnership for Progress, the Southeast Ohio History Center, and Rural Action — talked about their experiences and accomplishments at the Community-Based Internship Showcase. Watch as interns tell their tales of resurrecting the history of a lynching in Athens, working […]

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February 1, 2020 at 1:29 pmNews

University to Business Quotes Moran on Support for Local Food

Dr. Theresa Moran

Dr. Theresa Moran was quoted in a University to Business article headlined “Ohio University rallies support for the local food industry.” Moran is Assistant Professor & Food Studies Theme Director, Sustainable Living Hub Coordinator at Ohio University. By switching buying local, the university is advancing two critical missions: supporting local […]

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