March 23, 2011

University Singers, Defiance Choral Union to perform combined concerts
The University Singers from Ohio Northern University and the Defiance College Choral Union are joining forces for the first time for two combined concerts. The first concert will be Sunday, March 27, at 3:30 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Lima, and the second concert will be Saturday, April 2, at 7:30 p.m. at St. John Church of Christ in Defiance.

Founder's Day, April 6
Dr. Henry Solomon Lehr, as portrayed by Chris Ciha, will share his story of the founding of ONU at the 11 a.m., April 6 Founder's Day celebration in the ONU Chapel. The event is free and open to the public.

‘Navigating Gender Issues in the Workplace’
The ONU College of Law and its Legal Association of Women will host a continuing education seminar, “Navigating Gender Issues in the Workplace,” from 1 to 4 p.m., April 8 at the College of Law. The event will end with a reception and dedication of a portrait of Lena Boggess Wilcox Mason, BS 1896, LLB 1896 , the first female graduate of ONU’s College of Law.

Author and expert on stereotypical images of Muslims to speak
Dr. Jack Shaheen, internationally acclaimed author and media critic, will address stereotypical images of Muslims at Ohio Northern University’s Freed Center For the Performing Arts on Monday, April 11 at 7 p.m. Shaheen’s lecture, “Reel Bad Arabs,” focuses on the documentary and book of the same name.

At the Freed Center

'Three Cups of Tea'
Ohio Northern University’s Freed Center for the Performing Arts presents “Three Cups of Tea” as part of its “One Book, One Community, One Play” series on Wednesday, March 23, at 9:30 a.m. and 8 p.m.


Ninth International Play Festival
Native American Theatre
April 6
Tickets now on sale


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Spotlight: Faculty & Staff

Al-Olimat presents paper
Dr. Khalid Al-Olimat, associate professor and chair of the Electrical and Computer Engineering and Computer Science Department presented a research paper at the 31st IASTED International Conference on Modelling, Identification and Control (MIC 2011) in Innsbruck, Austria. 

Frohnen presents paper
Bruce Frohnen, associate professor of law, presented a paper “Is Constitutionalism Liberal?” at the Campbell University School of Law Symposium on Christianity and the Roots of Classical Liberalism on March 18.

Science Fair brings students to campus
On Saturday, March 19, more than 150 participants from 22 schools in seven counties, Allen, Auglaize, Hardin, Logan, Paulding, Putnam and Seneca, took part in the District Science Fair. They were joined by an estimated 500 visitors including teachers, family and friends. A total of 80 judges, including ONU faculty, staff and students , judged the projects.

Learn to swim
Swim lessons will be offered April 3,10,17 and May 1 and 8 by students in the coaching theories of competitive swimming class with proceeds to benefit the ONU men and women's swimming and diving team. Cost is $50. For details, contact j-ewald@onu.edu 

Emergency Messaging:
Emergency on campus? Classes delayed or cancelled? Sign up for ONU’s emergency text messaging. Just log in 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

'The Calling'
Ohio Northern University and the West Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church will present a screening and panel discussion of “The Calling” in the Forum of Dicke Hall on Monday, March 28, at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

Phi Beta Delta hosts debate on the law of war
Ohio Northern University’s Phi Beta Delta International Forum presents a debate between two law of war experts on Wednesday, April 6, at 7 p.m. in the College of Law’s Moot Court Room. The debate is titled "Civil Liberties, National Security Policy, and Targeted Killing in the War on Terror: Change Versus Continuity from Bush to Obama.”

Astronomy Club to host public viewing
The Ohio Northern University Astronomy Club invites ONU students, faculty and staff as well as Ada and the surrounding communities to an astronomy event in the ONU Observatory on Friday, March 25, from 9-11 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.

Run for the Roses, May 1
The annual Cystic Fibrosis fundraiser, Run for the Roses, is now accepting registrations for the May 1 5K walk/run. Organized by ONU’s Athletic Training program, the event is held in memory of ONU graduates Angela Badertscher, who lost her fight with Cystic Fibrosis in 2008, and honors her sister Kim Badertscher,  who has just received a lung transplant to combat the same disease. Runners/walkers can register online or make donations.

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Alumni News & Events

WANTED: Alumni B.E.A.R.S. note card writers
Alumni volunteers are needed to write at least 10 note cards to prospective ONU students who have been accepted. You will receive the student’s contact information, note cards, envelopes, stamps and a sample script, but you are encouraged to add your own personal touch! Note cards need to be completed and in the mail by Monday, April 11. Visit the B.E.A.R.S. Web site for more information or e-mail Erin Chandler, BA '06, assistant director of admissions.

Chicago Regional Area Alumni Event March 24
Denver Regional Area Alumni Event April 6
Dallas Regional Area Alumni Event April 8
San Antonio Regional Area Alumni Event April 9
Washington, D.C., Regional Area Alumni Event April 15
Columbus Regional Area Alumni Event April 28
Cleveland Regional Area Alumni Event May 1

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