Dec. 15, 2010

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Vol. 2, No. 43
Dec. 15, 2010

From all of us to all of you, we send greetings of the season and our best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year! The next issue of Northern Express will be Jan. 5, 2011.

Top Stories

Introducing the New ONU.edu
The Ohio Northern University Web site is getting a makeover. Over the next few weeks, the Office of Communication and Marketing is installing a new design on the ONU Web site, which will dramatically change the look and feel and provide visitors with an improved online experience.

ONU, Kroger Team Up to Develop Community Pharmacy Residency Program
Ohio Northern University's Raabe College of Pharmacy and Kroger have teamed up to launch the Kroger-ONU Post-Graduate Year 1 (PGY1) Community Pharmacy Residency Program. Qualified postgraduate, first-year residents will spend time at designated area Kroger pharmacies to experience innovative patient-care opportunities.

Jazz Ensemble to Perform Holiday Concert
The Ohio Northern University Jazz Ensemble will perform its holiday concert at the Freed Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday, Dec. 16, at 8 p.m.

'Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical'
Ohio Northern University's Freed Center for the Performing Arts presents the award-winning tale "Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical" on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011, at 10 a.m. Tickets are on sale now.

MLK Day Celebration Set
Ohio Northern’s 2011 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday celebration, honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., will be 7 p.m., Jan. 11 in the English Chapel, sponsored by the Cultural and Special Events Committee. The theme will be “Equity in Education: Are We there Yet?” with speaker Tracy Love, BSPH ’57, HOF '94.

Sebok Pharmacy Lecture to Welcome Executive Director of National Association of Boards of Pharmacy
Dr. Carmen A. Catizone, executive director of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP), will be the guest speaker for the second annual Sebok Pharmacy Lecture established by the Ohio Northern University Raabe College of Pharmacy. Catizone will deliver his lecture, “Quality of Care: Can Pharmacy Measure Up?,” in the ONU Freed Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday, Jan. 18, at 1 p.m.

River North Chicago Dance Company to Appear with ONU Dance Company
Ohio Northern University's Freed Center for the Performing Arts presents the River North Chicago Dance Company with the ONU Dance Company on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011, at 2 p.m. The Saturday show also will feature a pre-show discussion at 7:15 p.m. Tickets are on sale now.

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Spotlight: Faculty & Staff

Block Named Acting Vice President for Advancement
Executive Director for Development Ken Block will be the Acting Vice President for Advancement, replacing Tom Stevick who moves on to be Vice President at Eastern Michigan University Dec. 17. Dr. Kendall Baker said: "We appreciate Tom's dedicated service to the division and the University and wish him the very best in his new position. I know Ken will continue Tom's excellent leadership and that the division, with its help, commitment and outstanding work, will continue to grow and develop. Please join me in welcoming Ken to his new responsibilities."

Werling Talks About Yellow Ribbon Program at ONU
Betsi Werling, assistant director of financial aid and a VA certified official, has authored an article about the Yellow Ribbon Program for veterans at ONU in Student Aid Transcript, a publication of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators

Scholarship Days Coming in January, February
Faculty, staff and alumni are invited to take part in three scholarship interview days, Jan. 22, 29 and Feb. 12. To learn more, contact Courtney Nign in the Office of Admission, ext. 2263.

ONU ID Needed for Sports Center Entry
Entry to the ONU Sports Center, along with the fitness room and weight room, now requires a valid ONU ID Card. The Sports Center will be closed to any and all recreational activity and walkers over break. The building will close at 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 17 and will remain closed until 1 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. The only exception will be for ONU-sponsored athletic events.

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 www.nixle.com for this free service.

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Students in the News

Pi Sigma Alpha Grant to Host Speaker
ONU’s chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, the national political science honor society, has received a grant of $848 from the national organization to help fund a speaker on campus.

‘Peace on Earth’ Topic for Cultural Conversation Hour
The Office of Multicultural Development will host its monthly Cultural Conversation Hour from 11:45am - 12:45 p.m. Dec. 16 in Heterick Library Room 301.

Student Juried Art and Design Exhibition Opens
The annual Student Juried Art and Design Exhibition which will be on display at the Elzay Gallery of Art from Dec. 6–17.

ONU ID Needed for Sports Center Entry
Entry to the ONU Sports Center, along with the fitness room and weight room, now requires a valid ONU ID Card. The Sports Center will be closed to any and all recreational activity and walkers over break. The building will close at 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 17 and will remain closed until 1 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. The only exception will be for ONU-sponsored athletic events.

Northern Without Borders Plans Summer Trips
Northern Without Borders will be travelling to the Dominican Republic this summer, July 16- 23, July 23-30, and July 30- Aug. 6. During any of the three weeks, we will be organizing medical clinics, engineering projects, education projects and much more. If you were unable to attend the general meeting on Dec. 14, contact a-tyger@onu.edu for more information.

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Alumni News & Events

ONU's 2nd Annual Scholarship Golf Outing!
Travel to beautiful Naples, Florida to help raise scholarship funds for ONU Students at this year's golf outing March 13 - 14, 2011. Golf or just be a sponsor!

T.J. Smull College of Engineering Continuing Professional Development Seminar Jan. 29
Atlanta, Ga., Regional Alumni Event Feb. 9
Raleigh Durham, N.C., Regional Alumni Event Feb. 10
One Fine Arts Weekend Feb. 18-19
Women's Soccer Alumni International Trip May 5-13, 2011

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Event Highlights

Dec. 16
11:45 a.m., Cultural Conversation Hour, Heterick Memorial Library, Room 301
8 p.m., ONU Jazz Band Concert, Freed Center

Dec. 17
Undergraduate Winter Break Begins

Dec. 18
Noon, Wresting at Midwest Classic, Indianapolis, Ind.
2 p.m., Women’s Basketball vs. Marietta, ONU Sports Center
4 p.m., Men’s Basketball vs. Marietta, ONU Sports Center

Dec. 19
Noon, Wrestling at Midwest Classic, Indianapolis, Ind.

Dec. 20
7 p.m., Men’s Basketball at Capital

Dec. 22
7:30 p.m., Women’s Basketball vs. Capital, ONU Sports Center

Dec. 25
MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Dec. 26
Swimming and Diving Winter Training at Fort Myers, Fla.

Dec. 27
Swimming and Diving Winter Training at Fort Myers, Fla.

Dec. 28
Swimming and Diving Winter Training at Fort Myers, Fla.
5 p.m., Men’s Basketball vs. Hanover, Ind., at Centre Invitational

Dec. 29
Swimming and Diving Winter Training at Fort Myers, Fla.
Wrestling at Midlands Invitational at Northwestern.
10 a.m., Women’s Basketball at Grand Canyon Classic, vs. Easter Connecticut State
5 p.m., Men’s Basketball vs. Centre/Allegheny at Centre Invitational

Dec. 30
Swimming and Diving Winter Training at Fort Myers, Fla.
Wrestling at Midlands Invitational at Northwestern
8 a.m., Women’s Basketball vs. Simpson, Iowa, or Dallas, Texas, at Grand Canyon Classic

Dec. 31
Swimming and Diving Winter Training at Fort Myers, Fla.

Jan. 1, 2011
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Swimming and Diving Winter Training at Fort Myers, Fla.

Jan. 2
Swimming and Diving Winter Training at Fort Myers, Fla.
8 p.m., TnT Worship Service, Chapel

Jan. 3
Undergraduate Classes Resume

Jan. 4
Law Classes Resume

Jan. 5
11 a.m., Chapel Worship Service, Chapel
2 p.m., Self Introduction Workshop, McIntosh 202
7:30 p.m., Women’s Basketball at Heidelberg
7:30 p.m., Men’s Basketball vs. Heidelberg, ONU Sports Center

More Coming Events

Athletics

Five Polar Bears Represent ONU, USA in Mexico
The five-man Ohio Northern contingent had a successful first day of practice Monday at La Congeladora, or The Freezer, on the Tec de Monterrey campus.

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Web Features

National Acclaim
Ohio Northern's reputation for excellence continues to grow.
There is increasing evidence of the expanding awareness of Ohio Northern's reputation.

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

$Capitol Opportunity$
Visit the ONU Bookstore

All hooded sweatshirts are now 25 percent off
through Dec. 19.
If it has a hood, it’s on sale!

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