Sept. 28, 2011

Spotlight: Faculty & Staff 

Nixle.com is now ONU’s Emergency Text Message System
Beginning Oct. 1, all Ohio Northern University emergency text messages will be delivered through Nixle.com, a free web-based service. ONU emergency text messages are sent by ONU’s Security Department. If you previously signed up for text messages through Luminis, you will need to go to www.nixle.com and create a new account. Existing accounts will not be transferred. At Nixle you can sign up for both text and email alerts. Go to www.nixle.com and follow the sign up instructions. Learn how to sign up for Nixle.

Retirements
Two long time members of the ONU family will be celebrating their retirements on Friday, Sept. 30. Karen Condeni, vice president and dean of enrollment, and Rev. Vernon LaSala, chaplain, are both retiring.

Growing on the strengths of yesterday
Progressing to a better tomorrow
ONU faculty and staff show their support through the 2011-2012 Campus Campaign. Now is the time to become part of the campaign to support the dreams of ONU's students. Make a new gift or renew your support of the Campus Campaign.

Tuition Exchange information session
Full-time employees who will have a child enrolled in college during 2012-2013 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. 28, in McIntosh Room 7. Questions may always be directed to Dr. Juliet Hurtig at j-hurtig@onu.edu

International Friendship Family Program seeks volunteers
ONU faculty and staff are invited to be part of the 2011-2012 International Friendship Family Program.

HealthWise Newsletter now online
The September issue of the HealthWise newsletter is now available with information on influenza, pneumovax, coughs and colds. Check out the new aquatic exercise program beginning in October.

Health screenings scheduled
Mark your calendar for the annual ONU health screening for faculty and staff. The screenings plus flu shots will be offered Oct. 26 and Nov. 19. For a complete list of upcoming employee benefit activities click here.

 

Students in the News

Free flu shots offered to students
The ONU Health Center will provide free flu shots to ONU students from 5 to 7 p.m., Oct. 6. Students who receive their shot during these times will be entered in a drawing for a $50 Visa gift card, sponsored by the Society of Medical Professionals (SMP).

Health Center introduces new staff
Lawrence Kuk, D.O., and Deborah Schwaiger, CNP, nurse practitioner, have joined the staff at ONU’s Student Health Center. Dr. Kuk is a graduate of ONU and the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine and will see patients several hours a week at the health center. He has worked as a community pharmacist, and as an emergency and family practice physician. He also serves as adjunct professor of biological and allied health science at ONU. Schwaiger, who holds a family nurse practitioner degree from the Medical College of Ohio, will be full-time as nurse practitioner at the center.

Law to host mock interview day
On Friday, Sept. 30, second and third-year law students will be taking part in mock interviews conducted by the law alumni board of directors at the Pettit College of Law. A series of presentations will offer insights into working in large multi-national firms; opening an independent law office; working in high profile cases and judicial clerkships. Mock interviews will follow.

Study Abroad Fair set
ONU’s Annual Study Abroad Fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oct. 14 in the McIntosh Activities Room. Representatives from international education organizations will provide information on various education abroad opportunities. Study is available to ONU students in over 40 countries, covering six continents.

Speakers set for PT Month
Dr. Philip Anloague, director of the University of Dayton’s doctor of physical therapy program, and Trista Cathcart, graduate admissions coordinator, will be guest speakers for Physical Therapy Month. They will be presenting “Move Forward with a Career in Physical Therapy” at 11 a.m., Oct. 25 in Mathile 112. The program is sponsored by ONU’s Department of Biological and Allied Health Sciences and the Pre-Physical Therapy and Pre-Occupational Therapy Club. To learn more, contact Dr. Rema Suniga, program coordinator at r-suniga@onu.edu

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Alumni News & Events

B.E.A.R.S. wanted
Want to help grow the Northern family and reconnect with your alma mater? The Alumni B.E.A.R.S. (Building Energetic Alumni Resources for Students) program is looking for alumni across the nation to help recruit new students in a variety of ways. Click here for more information.

2011 Homecoming Sept. 30 - Oct. 2
Pharmacy Law Update, Cleveland, Oct. 13
Dayton Alumni Club: Happy Hour and Networking Event Oct. 13
Pharmacy Law Update, Columbus, Oct. 20
Greater Cincinnati Alumni Club: Happy Hour and Networking Event, Nov. 2
Washington, D.C., Alumni Club: Hayride and Bonfire, Nov. 5
Columbus Alumni Club: Cocktails at the Conservatory Nov. 10
Cleveland Alumni Club: Justice Robert R. Cupp presentation at the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association Nov. 10
Holiday Spectacular for Alumni, Family and Friends Dec. 2

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