Sept. 1, 2010

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Vol. 2, No. 29
Sept. 1, 2010

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Faculty and staff gather for opening day activities at the Freed Center for the Performing Arts. Undergraduate fall classes begin on Sept. 7.

Professor Receives Largest Research Grant in University History
Boyd Rorabaugh, associate professor of pharmacology and cell biology at Ohio Northern University, has received the largest National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded research grant in the University's history for his work investigating the role of regulators of G-protein signaling (RGS) proteins in cardiac ischemic injury. The total amount of the grant is $2,484,937, of which ONU will receive $347,235.

Ohio Supreme Court to hold Off-Site Court at Ohio Northern
The Supreme Court of Ohio will convene an official session at Ohio Northern University on Wednesday, Sept. 29. The visit is part of the court's semiannual Off-Site Court Program.
Chief Justice Eric Brown and Justices Paul E. Pfeifer, Evelyn Lundberg Stratton, Maureen O'Connor, Terrence O'Donnell, Judith Ann Lanzinger and Robert R. Cupp will hear oral arguments in four cases beginning at 9 a.m. on campus in Ada, Ohio.

Hanna Freed Center Welcomes Jack Hanna's 'Into the Wild Live'
Tickets are now available for Jack Hanna's "Into the Wild Live" on Saturday, Sept. 11, at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. and ONU's Freed Center for the Performing Arts.

Womack Lee Ann Womack Comes to Freed Center
Country singer Lee Ann Womack will perform on Saturday, Sept. 25, at 8 p.m. in the Freed Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are available now.

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Coming in September/October:

Sept. 11
Jack Hanna

Sept. 25
Lee Ann Womack

Sept. 29
Ohio Supreme Court

Oct. 6
Carhart Lecture featuring William Patry, chief copyright counsel at Google Inc.

Oct. 8-10
2010 Homecoming

Oct. 20
Understanding the Business of Wind Farms in Ohio: A GLWN Workshop for the Construction and Logistics Industries

Oct. 28
Kormendy Lecture featuring Sanford Levinson, professor of law, Texas

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Spotlight: Faculty & Staff

Kamatali to Give Keynote Lecture
Dr. Jean-Marie Kamatali, visiting assistant professor of law, will give the keynote lecture at the third annual forum on international human rights at Beloit College, Beloit, Wis.

Professors Named National Advisors of the Year
Two Ohio Northern University pharmacy professors have been named National Advisor of the Year for their respective organizations.

Child Development Center Accepting Preschool Applicants
The Child Development Center at ONU is accepting students for its full and half-day preschool program. The program is open to both ONU and community families and provides positive social experiences for children that will enrich their physical, cognitive and emotion growth. The center’s hands-on approach invites and encourages children to choose their activities and become involved in a variety of materials appropriate for their age.

The Child Development Center is licensed by the State of Ohio and enrollment is open to children ages three through six. To learn more, contact June Zimmerman, director, at 419-772-2141or e-mail p-zimmerman@onu.edu

Did You Know -- Campus Conduct Hotline?
Did you know that ONU has a confidential Campus Conduct Hotline where you can anonymously report perceived violations of safety, ethical and employment policies on the Ohio Northern University campus. The Campus Conduct Hotline system is available for your use around the clock, seven days a week. Because the hotline is operated by an independent organization, any calls made through this hotline are completely confidential.

Students in the News

Doing Business in China
Businesses interested in selling goods in China will benefit from research by students in Dr. Peter Banfe’s international marketing course in The James F. Dicke College of Business Administration (DCBA).

Internship Opportunities Available
The Office of Career Services is partnering with The Right Thing, Inc., Findlay, Ohio, a recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) provide, to provide internship opportunities to ONU students. The Right Thing, Inc. will be attending Ohio Northern University's Fall Career Fair on Sept. 22.

What are ONU students thinking? Check out the ONU Blogs!

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Alumni News & Events

Football Season Kicks Off Honoring Legend
Ohio Northern University kicks off the 2010 Division III football season against Wisconsin-River Falls on Thursday, Sept. 2., with a number of activities, including a tribute to ONU's revered former head coach Arden "Stretch" Roberson. The ONU game is the first game of the collegiate football season at any level.

Alumni B.E.A.R.S. Wanted
Want to help grow the Northern family and reconnect with your alma mater? Be a part of the Alumni B.E.A.R.S. Program! B.E.A.R.S. stands for Building Energetic Alumni Resources for Students, and we are looking for alumni across the nation to help promote Northern to prospective students. We are currently looking for alumni to represent Northern at area college fairs in over 11 states. Learn more!

Alumni Invited to Share
The Ohio Northern University Department of Art and Design will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2011. Alumni and students are invited to share stories, artwork and more. Contact Professor Brit Rowe to learn more.

2010 Homecoming Oct. 8-10
Law Class of 1990 Reunion Oct. 16-17

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Travel Opportunity!
Ohio Northern University presents:

Tunisia: the Mediterranean & the Sahara
Nov. 1 - Nov. 16, 2011

16 Days for $3,099 plus government taxes and fees of $133 and including round trip international airfare from select cities!
(Note: Columbus and Cleveland airports are only $150 additional – round trip)

When calling in to book your trip – note trip code: G503-800 and Ohio Northern University.

For further details visit: Vantage Travel, or call: 800-322-6677.

To submit a story or photo, or to let us know what you think,
e-mail: m-wilkin@onu.edu

Event Highlights

Sept. 2

8 a.m., Student Success Camp, Campus
8 a.m., University Faculty/Staff Development
3:30 p.m.,. Football vs. Wisconsin-River Falls, Dial-Roberson Stadium

Sept. 3

8 a.m., Student Success Camp, Campus
8 a.m., University Faculty/Staff Development
3 p.m., Volleyball hosts ONU Invitational, ONU Sports Center

Sept. 4

8 a.m., Residence Halls Open
8 a.m., New Student Orientation
10:45 a.m., Men’s and Women’s Cross Country at the Dayton 5K Challenge, Dayton
2 p.m., Women’s Soccer vs. HOPE, Mich., ONU Soccer Field
3 p.m., Volleyball hosts ONU Invitational, ONU Sports Center
3:30 p.m., Men’s Soccer vs. Kenton at Denison
5 p.m., Picnic for New Students

Sept. 5

8 a.m., New Student Orientation
9 a.m., Residence Halls Open for Returning Students
2 p.m., Women’s Soccer vs. Earlham, Ind., ONU Soccer Field
3:30 p.m., Men’s Soccer at Denison
6 p.m., Greekapalooza, Tundra

Sept. 6

LABOR DAY
New Student Orientation
3 p.m., Welcome Fest, Field House
3 p.m., Northern Christian Fellowship, English Chapel
4 p.m., JV football vs. Heidelberg, Dial-Roberson Stadium
6 p.m., TnT Worship Service, English Chapel

Sept. 7

Undergraduate classes begin
7 p.m., Volleyball at Denison

Sept. 8

11 a.m., Chapel Worship Service, English Chapel
5 p.m., Men’s Soccer at Earlham, Ind.
7 p.m., Opening the Way, sponsored by Multicultural Center, James F. Dicke Building Atrium

More Coming Events

Athletics

NCAA names Ron Beachler Next Wrestling Secretary Rules Editor
Ron Beaschler has been named the NCAA's next wrestling secretary-rules editor.

Football Opener to Benefit Red Cross
No. 11-ranked ONU will face River Falls at 3 pm Thursday in the first game nationally of the NCAA Division III season. The game can be seen live on a pay-per-view basis for just $12 on OhioCollegeFootball.com.

More Athletic News

Web Features

National Acclaim
Ohio Northern's Reputation for Excellence Continues to Grow
As the new academic year approaches, there is increasing evidence of the expanding awareness of Ohio Northern's reputation.

Good News Bears
Each year the Bears welcome students and their families to ONU. This year more than 50 Good News Bears kicked their way to glory in the ONU College Cup.

$The Inn at ONU$
Stay at The Inn on the ONU campus

Check out menu specials for the week.

$Capitol Opportunity$
Visit the ONU Bookstore

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