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animated illustration of teal waves in motion toward a shore

Lacuna

October 16, 2019 14 min

College of Fine Arts faculty C. David Russell and Mateo Galvano premiered Lacuna, a multimedia art installation, in June at the Currents New Media Festival in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The work reveals myriad forms of contrasting relationships: stillness with movement; traditional with digital; silk with plaster.

OHIO’s Kennedy Lecture Series welcomed Julie Cohen, co-producer and director of the Oscar-nominated documentary, “RBG,” in September. Photo by Ellee Achten, BSJ ’14, MA ’17

OHIO gifts share knowledge, wisdom, and love

October 15, 2019 3 min

Not many small Appalachian towns can attract such notable speakers as feminist activist Gloria Steinem or National Public Radio’s Ira Flatow. But two of Ohio University’s public lecture series have been bringing dozens of renowned figures like these to Athens for decades, enriching the relationship between OHIO and its surrounding communities through the open exchange of knowledge.

Nancy Stevens with Patrick O'Connor on a dig

Still more

October 15, 2019 1 min

What can we learn from half of a fossilized rodent tooth?

Historical photo of construction at the Convocation center at Ohio University

Rooted in Change

June 10, 2019 2 min

OHIO's iconic structures, Peden Stadium, the Convocation Center, and Alden Library, mark milestone anniversaries in 2019, adapting functions while preserving the campus's classic appearance.

An Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

June 10, 2019 3 min

TechGROWTH Ohio, Ohio University's startup catalyst, fuels regional tech innovation triumphs.

art installation on OHIO's campus by Maya Lin

Illuminating Memories

June 10, 2019 2 min

Ohio University transforms Maya Lin art installation, Input, with lighting and native trees.

John Sabraw painting on a canvas by a pond

Stewards of the Landscape

June 9, 2019 6 min

OHIO’s faculty and students are lending a nurturing hand to planet Earth by taking toxins from water to make artist-grade paint pigments and leveraging life-sized replicas of oil and gas pipeline with software models to prevent spills.

Art as Landscape

June 8, 2019 2 min

Andrea Frohne, an associate professor of art history, discusses her career exploring the visual landscape of African culture and her book on New York City’s African Burial Ground. She shares personal insights, from early memories to favorite smells.

children touching interactive art pieces on the wall

The OHIO Museum Complex

June 8, 2019 1 min

OHIO Museum Complex extends the Kennedy Museum of Art, delving into science and environment at The Ridges with its Lin Hall gallery. The mAppAthens app provides engaging self-guided tours, covering topics from art to ecology.

Pete Kotses ties indicator line on a tree branch in the woods

Fast-tracking Trail Building

June 8, 2019 3 min

Ohio University students join forces with the Wayne National Forest, providing essential data for the proposed 88-mile Baileys Trail System. In a cross-disciplinary effort, students contribute to environmental surveys and research on ecotourism marketing, accelerating the trail planning process and fostering regional economic development and community connectivity.

Growing Community

June 8, 2019 3 min

For some, a lawn is just a lawn. For Cindy Code, it’s so much more.

view of hills of Amesville, Ohio from a drone

Athens County Breakdown

June 7, 2019 6 min

Scott Ruescher, AB ’75, reached out to Ohio Today more than a year ago to share “Athens County Breakdown,” a poem he penned about his life as a student and homesteader in Athens County during the 1970s. When this issue’s theme emerged as “landscapes,” his poem was destined to be published here.

Grounded

June 6, 2019 2 min

Sharon Hatfield explores the mystical world of 19th-century farmer-medium Jonathan Koons in "Enchanted Ground."

In Honor Of

June 6, 2019 2 min

Jeff Reed, BSC ’06, solidifies his bond with Ohio University, establishing the Reed Family Scholarship for Excellence in Communications through the OHIO Match program, creating a lasting impact for students who share his passion for communications.

OHIO's Sonic Landscape

June 5, 2019 1 min

Jean Hales Andersen: A musical journey at OHIO.