Oct. 5, 2011

Spotlight: Faculty & Staff 

Nixle.com is now ONU’s Emergency Text Message System
Ohio Northern University emergency text messages are now being 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 have not been 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.

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.

Khasawneh’s article to be published
“Temperature Effect on Frictional Proprieties of HMA at Different Polishing Stages,” an article by Mohammad Ali Khasawneh, Ph.D., assistant professor of civil engineering, has been accepted for publication in the international Jordan Journal of Civil Engineering. It is scheduled for the journal’s January, 2012, edition.

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.

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Students in the News

Engineering students to conduct STEM Academy in Piqua
On Oct.13, 34 students from ONU will conduct a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Academy for the entire student body of Washington Intermediate School in Piqua. 

Klondike Krunch/Polar Popcorn raises fund for literacy
Klondike Krunch and Polar Popcorn are signature popcorns created for ONU by Shirley’s Popcorn in Bluffton, Ohio. Klondike Krunch is an orange sugarcoated premium popcorn drizzled with white and milk chocolate for a sweet treat.  Polar Popcorn is designed for salt and cheese lovers and features white cheddar and cheddar flavored popcorn.

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).

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

Homecoming Recap
See photos and relive the game in just 69 seconds!

Stiles named Robinson Young Alumni of the Year
Ohio Northern University has named Justin Stiles, a 2006 graduate of ONU’s T.J. Smull College of Engineering, the 2011 recipient of the William L. Robinson Young Alumni of the Year Award. Stiles was honored prior to Ohio Northern’s Homecoming game on Oct. 1.

College of Business presents Outstanding Service Award
Ohio Northern University’s James F. Dicke College of Business Administration honored Joanne (Griffin) Lipski with an Outstanding Service Award on Saturday, Oct. 1.

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.

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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