Sept. 22, 2010

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Vol. 2, No. 32
Sept. 22, 2010

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With a 34-10 win over Otterbein, the Polar Bear football team is now ranked No. 10 nationally in the D3Football .com poll. This week the Polar Bears host Muskingum at Dial-Roberson Stadium.

Top Stories

Fall Open House Events
Prospective students interested in learning more about ONU's programs can sign up for visit days to meet with faculty and current students and see the ONU campus. In October, the following visit days are planned. Registration is required for students and their families:
Oct. 2
James F. Dicke College of Business Administration Open House
Engineering Open House
Fine and Performing Arts Open House
Oct. 11
Experience ONU Day
Oct. 30
Fall Open House

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.

Women's Chorus Seeks Members
The ONU Women's Chorus is welcoming women from Ada and the surrounding community to join the group.

Freed Center Presents...
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.

'Be the Groove'
Ohio Northern University's Freed Center for the Performing Arts presents "Be the Groove" and the ONU Dance Company on Saturday, Oct. 2, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 3, at 2 p.m. Tickets are on sale now.

Shakespeare's 'Hamlet'
Freed Center for the Performing Arts presents William Shakespeare's "Hamlet" from Oct. 13-16 at 8 p.m. with a matinee performance on Oct. 17 at 2 p.m. Tickets are on sale now.

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Coming in September/October:

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
"Ethics, Professionalism and Substance Abuse(pdf)," continuing legal education presented by the Pettit College of Law and Phi Alpha Delta - Willis Chapter

Oct. 8-10
2010 Homecoming

Oct. 18
Keiser Lecture, Dr. Renee Reijo Pera, "Human Health, Development and Stem Cells"

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, University of Texas

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Spotlight: Faculty & Staff

Phi Beta Delta International Forum Takes on the Politics of Water
Dr. David R. Smith, associate professor of geography, will present a lecture titled "Water War in Central Asia? Implications for Regional and U.S. Foreign Policy” as part of the Phi Beta Delta International Forum from 7 to 8:15 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 23, in the Dicke Forum.

Paper Published
Dr. Khristo Boyadzhiev, professor of mathematics, is author of a paper published in the "International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology," Vol. 41., Issue 5, pages 667-672.

Article to be Published
Professor Boris Mamlyuk, visiting assistant professor of law, is the author of an article that has been accepted for publication in “Washington University Global Studies Law Review.”

Ceramists 'Fire' Their Work
Luke Sheets, assistant professor of art, is curator of the ArtSpace/Lima exhibit, “For The Fire: Makers of Wood-Fired Ceramics and Selections from Their Collections.” The exhibit is in place through Oct. 30 and features works by Midwest ceramics who work with wood-fired Kilns.

Education Articles Published
Dr. James Schul,  assistant professor education, is the author of four articles that have been, or will be published in peer-reviewed journals, during 2010.

Dr. Baker on WONB

Tuition Exchange
Full-time employees who will have a child enrolled in college during 2011-12 as first-time freshmen and all other ranks, are invited to learn about the Tuition Exchange Inc. program in a special session at 4 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 29, in McIntosh Room 7. Questions may always be directed to Dr. Juliet Hurtig at j-hurtig@onu.edu

Semester Advising Resources
Faculty advisors are reminded that when meeting with students to develop individualized transition to semester plans, resources are available on the p-drive in the folder "SemesterConversionFile."

Counseling Center's New Den
The ONU Counseling Center has relocated to the community room in Klondike's Den, located south of Northern Commons between Loop Road and Lima Avenue. An open house is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sept. 28. Tour the new facilities, enjoy refreshments and register to win a gift basket.

Mark Your Calendar!
Health Screenings and Benefits Fair
Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010
6 – 8:30 a.m.
Benefits Fair participants will include Superior Dental, EBMC and TIAA-CREF
Health Screenings
Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010
6 – 8:30 a.m.

Emergency Messaging:
* Emergency on campus? Classes delayed or cancelled? Sign up for ONU's emergency text messaging. Just login to Luminis and look for the box named "Emergency Broadcast Sign-up."
* Want weather warnings for Ada? ONU Security uses Nixle.com for these alerts. Go to http://www.nixle.com/ for this free service.

Students in the News

Family Day, Sept. 25
Family and friends of ONU students are invited enjoy a day on campus, Sept. 25. Activities range from seminars and lunch with President and Mrs. Baker to ONU football. See the full schedule of events and register.

Pharmacy Students Help with 'Prescription Drug Take Back' Program
Two ONU pharmacy students and an ONU pharmacy graduate headed a recent prescription drug take back program at Barnesville Hospital, Barnesville, Ohio, south of Canton.

Semester Transition Update
ONU students are urged to contact their academic advisor to begin work on individualized transition plans as the university prepares for the upcoming calendar switch to semesters in fall 2011. Each student's transition plan should be completed prior to advanced winter quarter registration in mid-October.

‘Green Monster’ Gets New Coat
ONU’s “Green Monster” walking path is to get a new coat of paint, weather permitting, beginning today, Sept. 22. The project should take three days to complete.

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Alumni News & Events

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!

2010 Homecoming Oct. 8-10
Engineering Continuing Professional Development: Wind Power Oct. 8
Law Class of 1990 Reunion Oct. 16-17
Chicago Alumni Club: Boo! At the Zoo with ONU! Oct. 17
Ohio Pharmacy Law for ONU Alumni, Cleveland Oct. 20
Ohio Pharmacy Law for ONU Alumni, Youngstown Oct. 21
Cleveland Alumni Club: Football Tailgate Oct. 23
Ohio Pharmacy Law for ONU Alumni, Columbus Oct. 27
Columbus Alumni Club: Gourds and Gimlets Nov. 4
2010 ONU Holiday Spectacular Alumni Event Dec. 10

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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. 23

5 p.m., Sorority Recruitment Dinner, McIntosh Ballroom
6 p.m., Harambe Festival, Multicultural Center

Sept. 24

Men's Golf at Capital Fall Classic
2 p.m., Volleyball vs. Transylvania, Ky., Cincinnati
6 p.m., Volleyball vs. Trine, Ind., Cincinnati
6 p.m., Sorority Recruitment Open House, campus

Sept. 25

8 a.m., ONU Family Day, campus
9 a.m., 5K Run/Walk for Diabetes, Dial-Roberson Stadium Parking Lot
1 p.m., Women's Soccer at Muskingum
1 p.m., Volleyball vs. Hanover, Ind., Cincinnati
1:30 p.m., Football vs. Muskingum, Dial-Roberson Stadium
3:30 p.m., Men's Soccer at Muskingum
5 p.m., Volleyball at Mt. St. Joseph
8 p.m., Lee Ann Womack, Freed Center for the Performing Arts

Sept. 26

2 p.m., Sorority Recruitment, Philanthropy Round, campus
6 p.m., TnT Worship Service, English Chapel
8:30 p.m., Catholic Mass, English Chapel

Sept. 27

4 p.m., JV Football vs. Columbus Post Grad Sports Academy, Dial-Roberson Stadium
7 p.m., Fraternity Recruitment, Smokers, Pi Mu Delta House
9 p.m., Fraternity Recruitment, Smokers, Delta Sigma Phi House

Sept. 28

11:25 a.m., Law Faculty Meeting, Classroom 126
2 p.m., Women's Tennis vs. Defiance, University Courts
4 p.m., Men's Soccer vs. Manchester, Ind., ONU Soccer Field
5 p.m., Leaders' Council Networking Dinner, McIntosh Ballroom
7 p.m., Volleyball at Muskingum
7 p.m., Women's Tennis vs. Sinclair Community College, University Courts
7 p.m., Sorority Recruitment, Sports Center
7 p.m., Fraternity Recruitment, Smokers, Sigma Phi Epsilon House
9 p.m., Fraternity Recruitment, Smokers, Theta Chi House

Sept. 29

9 a.m., Ohio Supreme Court visits ONU, College of Law Room 129
11 a.m., Chapel Worship Service, English Chapel
4 p.m., Men's Soccer at Defiance
7 p.m., Women's Soccer at Denison
7 p.m., Fraternity Recruitment, Smokers, Sigma Phi House
9 p.m., Fraternity Recruitment, Smokers, Phi Delta Chi House

More Coming Events

Athletics

No. 18 Volleyball Sweeps Transylvania at Home
The No. 18-ranked Ohio Northern volleyball team hosted the Transylvania (Ky.) Pioneers for a non-conference show down on Tuesday evening.

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.

Teaching in Estonia
Virginia Harrod, a senior music education major from Fairfax, Va., will travel to Northern Europe this fall to complete her teaching requirements in Tallinn, Estonia.

$The Inn at ONU$
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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