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Astronomy Club to host ‘Galaxies of Spring’

The Ohio Northern University Astronomy Club invites ONU students, faculty and staff as well as Ada and the surrounding communities to “The Galaxies of Spring,” an astronomy event in the ONU Observatory on Friday, May 6, from 9 to 11 p.m.

During the viewing, telescopes will first follow the crescent moon as it descends in the west and then Saturn as it rises in the east. After twilight, participants will hunt down some galaxies near the North Galactic Pole, which will be well placed near the meridian.

Published: Thu, 04/28/2011 - 2:48pm

Ohio Northern to recognize academic achievement at Honors Day

Ohio Northern University celebrates its 39th annual Honors Day program on Saturday, May 7, from 8:15 a.m. until 5 p.m.

This year’s Honors Day continues the rich tradition of ONU’s colleges and departments recognizing students and faculty members for scholarly achievement and service to the University community. More than 40 undergraduate academic departments and honor societies will present awards and induct new members.

Published: Tue, 04/26/2011 - 2:52pm

Mathematics and statistics faculty and students present papers at Youngstown State University

Senior mathematics majors, Molly Eickholt, Dublin, Ohio, and Kristin Elix, Englewood, Ohio, and junior statistics major, Dave Mangus, Canfield, Ohio, presented papers at the recent spring meeting of the Ohio Section of the Mathematics Association of America (MAA).

Those three presentations, capped off by a presentation by Kris Rosendale, visiting instructor in mathematics, made up an “All ONU” session Saturday morning at the event held at Youngstown State University.

Published: Tue, 04/26/2011 - 11:29am

Burke receives research grant

Hanna Burke, a senior in psychology from Findlay, Ohio, has been awarded a $1,450 grant for undergraduate research from Psi Chi, the international honor society in psychology.

Working with Dr. Phillip Zoladz, assistant professor of psychology, she will spend the summer researching “Age-Related Influences on the Production of Intrusive Emotional Memories in Rats.”

Published: Tue, 04/26/2011 - 10:47am

Student elected to SAM Executive Board

Ohio Northern University student Matthew Dutro, a junior management major from Dayton, Ohio, was elected to the Society for Advancement of Management (SAM) Executive Board at the SAM International Business Conference in Orlando, Fla, which took place from Thursday, March 31, to Sunday, April 3.

“I am really honored to be given this opportunity,” said Dutro. “Even though I only just joined SAM this year, I feel as though I am well prepared to effectively take on this responsibility.”

Published: Wed, 04/20/2011 - 12:03pm

Engineering students create robots to play in Notre Dame spring robotic game

Students from Ohio Northern University’s T.J. Smull College of Engineering have created three robotic football players to compete in the third annual University of Notre Dame robotic football competition on April 15.

Published: Thu, 04/14/2011 - 2:58pm

ONU's SAM wins first place at International Business Conference

Ohio Northern University’s Society for Advancement of Management (SAM) chapter took first place in the Campus Chapter Performance competition this year at the Society for the Advancement of Management’s International Business Conference, which took place in Orlando, Fla., from March 31 to April 3.

Published: Thu, 04/14/2011 - 10:54am

ONU student elected to national PRSSA position

Joseph Clarkson, an Ohio Northern University junior communications major from Huntingdon, Pa., was elected to the Public Relations Student Society of America’s (PRSSA) National Committee as the national vice president for internships and job services. This position requires that Clarkson develop and promote national internship directories, services and programs for members of PRSSA nationwide.

Published: Thu, 04/14/2011 - 9:02am

Area high schools to participate in Street Law competition

Students from four area high schools will compete in the annual Street Law Competition at Ohio Northern University’s Pettit College of Law on Friday, April 15, at 3 p.m. Students from Upper Scioto Valley, Lima Christian Academy, Kenton, and Ada will serve as lawyers and witnesses for a mock criminal case. The event is free and open to the public.

Published: Tue, 04/12/2011 - 12:27pm

ONU to host Ultimate Frisbee Tournament

Ohio Northern University will host the USA Ultimate Frisbee Division III Ohio Valley Conference Championships on Saturday, April 16, and Sunday, April 17.

Eight men’s teams from Ohio colleges will compete in the tournament: Kenyon College, Oberlin College, Ohio Northern University, Ohio Wesleyan University, Xavier University, Denison University, the College of Wooster and Capital University. Six women’s teams from Ohio colleges will compete: Ohio Northern, College of Wooster, Oberlin College, Ohio Wesleyan University, Kenyon College, and Denison University.

Published: Tue, 04/12/2011 - 12:22pm