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The 21st-century classroom

February 20, 2020 2 min

The first question that Larry Hess asks faculty seeking his help integrating technology into their coursework is, “If you ran into a student who took your course five to seven years from now, what would you want them to remember from your class?”

Sustainability Awards nominations due March 11

February 20, 2020 2 min

The OHIO Office of Sustainability is accepting nominations for the 2020 Sustainability Awards. The awards recognize outstanding contributions to sustainability. They are due March 11.

First spring Sustainable Administration Hub Seminar is Feb. 27

February 20, 2020 2 min

Dr. Ryan Fogt, the OHIO Sustainable Administration Hub Coordinator, will kick off the spring Sustainability Hub Seminar Series at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27 in Baker University Center Front Room.

National Civil Rights Conference accepting submissions for 2020 meeting at Miami University

February 19, 2020 1 min

The National Civil Rights Conference is calling for papers, panel sessions, workshops and artistic productions for this year’s session June 22-23 at Miami University.

Last Word: Zijian Diao

February 19, 2020 3 min

Zijian Diao, a professor of mathematics at Ohio University Eastern Campus, has spent his career researching applied mathematics in fields like quantum computing astronomy and speech translation systems. Ohio Today sat down with Diao to learn about his personal side, which includes poetry, firecrackers, and “seeing into the future.”

Joint statement on extension of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement

February 19, 2020 2 min

Ohio University and AFSCME, Ohio Council 8, Local 1699 announce the agreement of an extension of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Parties.

CHSP to host 'Experiencing Health Professions: From Science to Practice' event on Feb. 27

February 18, 2020 2 min

College of Health Sciences and Professions (CHSP) will host “Experiencing Health Professions: From Science to Practice” on Thursday, Feb. 27, from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Grover Center.

Statement on Freedom of Expression at OHIO

February 18, 2020 1 min

On Feb. 17, 2020, various groups were on our campus, expressing varying viewpoints on an issue. Both were within their rights. We take concerns about complex situations like this seriously.

Ohio University’s School of Dance presents the Winter Dance Concert

February 18, 2020 3 min

Celebrating a lineage of artistic inquiry and creative excellence, the Ohio University School of Dance presents the annual Winter Dance Concert for two nights only, Feb. 21–22 at 7:30 p.m.

Ohio University announces search for innovative executive enrollment leader

February 18, 2020 3 min

Ohio University has taken a number of steps to increase future enrollment over the past several months as part of the Catalyze Strategic Enrollment Strategy initiative.

Conference & Event Services to begin taking space reservations for 2020-21 academic year on March 25

February 18, 2020 3 min

Ohio University’s Department of Conference and Event Services is gearing up for its annual Opening Day when the office will open its reservation books for the 2020-21 academic year.

Sixth annual BobcaThon hits six figures and another record

February 18, 2020 3 min

A year-long student-led fundraiser that culminates in a 12-hour dance marathon, BobcaThon 2020 ended shortly before midnight on Feb. 15 with the announcement that $117,021 had been raised.

Aerial image of students and faculty with the Archaelogical Field School at a dig site

Archaeological Field School offers hands-on experience with discovery of new sites

February 17, 2020 5 min

For more than 30 years, Ohio University’s Archaeological Field School has trained hundreds of anthropology students how to excavate and preserve artifacts from southeastern Ohio sites.

Ohio University Chapter of American Meteorological students

Ohio University Chapter of American Meteorological Society named Outstanding Student Chapter of the Year

February 17, 2020 3 min

OUCAMS was recently awarded the “Outstanding Student Chapter of the Year” for the 2018-19 academic year by the American Meteorological Society.

Seeds in space

February 17, 2020 1 min

In August, NASA chose OHIO biologist Dr. Sarah Wyatt to conduct space biology research on the International Space Station as part of its Artemis lunar exploration program focused on the Moon and Mars.