May 18, 2011

Spotlight: Faculty & Staff

Learning about loons
Dr. Jay Mager, assistant professor of biological sciences, is co-author of “Marking Loons, Making Progress,” a cover story in the current issue of American Scientist. Along with Dr. Charles Walcott, professor emeritus of neurobiology and behavior at Cornell University and Dr. Dr. Walter Piper, professor of earth and environmental sciences at Chapman University, Mager reports on striking discoveries about the social behavior and communication of common loons revealed by a low-tech approach - individual marking of study animals.

Professor published in Macromolecules
An article by Amelia Anderson-Wile, Ohio Northern University assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry, was recently published in the Macromolecules journal.

Ken Colwell pictures Lincoln Memorial from new angle
In the June issue of Popular Photography, the two-page "How You Can Do It" Ken Colwell, associate director of web design, presents a fresh perspective on the iconic Lincoln Memorial. In the article he talked about the frustration of cliche photos and hoards of tourists. "In a moment of frustration, I stepped outside to find this beautiful blue sky, these brilliant white columns, and a photo I like," Colwell said. See the image.

Dr. Iseman tribute online
As Dr. Steve Iseman, professor of communication arts, completes his career at ONU, a YouTube video is celebrating his accomplishments. The video by Jose Soto, a junior in broadcasting and electronic media from Columbus Grove, Ohio, was a class project and was shown at the Communication Arts banquet.

HealthWise Newsletter now online
Topics for May include cancer prevention, skin cancer, over-the-counter pain relievers and sun safety.

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

Student leadership awards presented
The annual President’s Leadership Dessert was held May 11 to honor student leaders.

Melissa Straub receives the Catherine Freed Leadership Award
Melissa M. Straub, a senior in biology and pre-medicine with a minor in public health from Canfield, Ohio, has been awarded the 2011 Catherine Freed Leadership Award at Ohio Northern University.


Student receives Presser Scholar Award
Ohio Northern University student Mark W. Blowers, a junior music education major from Toledo, Ohio, was awarded the Presser Scholar Award at ONU Honors Day on May 7. The award includes a $4,800 grant.

Pharmacy alumna and student receive OSHP awards
A pharmacy alumna and an ONU pharmacy student received awards during the 133rd annual Ohio Pharmacist Association (OPA) Conference held April 8-10 in Columbus, Ohio. Bethany Murphy, a pharmacy practice resident from Fayetteville, Tenn., received the Ohio Society of Health-System Pharmacists (OSHP) Resident of the Year Award. Ashley Overy, a fifth-year pharmacy student from Grafton, Ohio, was awarded the Scholarship for Non-Graduating PharmD Students.

Department of Mathematics and Statistic hosts Math Awareness Day
The ONU Math Department recently hosted the Tenth Annual High School Math Awareness Day. The full day of events included math seminars, conducted by ONU professors and math majors, and a symposium on “Careers in Math” hosted by the ONU Math Department. 

Textbook rentals come to campus bookstore
This fall, ONU will become part of a select group of colleges/universities offering students a textbook rental program. This opportunity is made possible thanks to a partnership forged between Ohio Northern University administration and the campus bookstore, managed by Barnes & Noble. With textbook rentals, students can realize tremendous savings, paying less than half of what they would to purchase a new, printed textbook.


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Alumni News & Events

Alumni Weekend, June 3-5
Robby Golf Tournament, June 5
Chicago Alumni Club Picnic in the Park, June 12
Washington, D.C., Alumni Club, Nationals vs. Orioles, June 19
Athletic Golf Outing, June 24
Dayton Alumni Club, Scavenger Hunt/Picnic, June 25
Columbus Alumni Club, Clippers Game July 8
College of Business Scholarship Golf Outing and Fishing Charter July 24
Washington, D.C., student/alumni picnic July 30
Pharmacy Golf Day Aug. 12
Cleveland Alumni Club, Cleveland Zoo Aug. 13
Dayton Alumni Club, Dragons Game Aug. 17
2011 Homecoming Sept. 30 - Oct. 2

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