Sept. 5, 2012

Spotlight: Faculty & Staff 

Moore one of ‘Best New Poets’
Jennifer Moore, assistant professor of English, is author of a poem, “As a Debutante I Adjusted My Hatpin,” selected for publication in Best New Poets 2012.

Grants to fund research, presentations
Dr. Forrest Clingerman, associate professor of philosophy and religion, is program director on a $1,500 grant to Ohio Northern University from the Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning in Religion and Theology. And, Ohio Northern University is the recipient of a $2,000 grant to support the program entitled “Kossuth’s Message,” a series of at least five presentations commemorating the 160th anniversary of Lajos (Louis) Kossuth’s tour of the United States in 1851-1852. 

Riess to chair judging committee at 2012 Estonian Theater Festival
Nils Riess, Ohio Northern University professor of communications arts, director of media communication services and performing arts, and chair of the Department of Communication and Theatre Arts, will serve as chairman of the international judging committee at the 2012 Estonian Theater Drama and Baltic Theatre Festival in Tartu, Estonia, beginning Sept. 3.


Boyadzhiev presents at the BIOMATH 2012 International Conference
Khristo Boyadzhiev, professor of mathematics and statistics, presented a paper, “Equiangular Spirals, Equiangular Surfaces and Self-similar Surfaces in Biology,” at the BIOMATH 2012 International Conference held June 17-22 in Sofia, Bulgaria.  

Butler to guest conduct Lima Symphony
Lloyd Butler, director of the Freed Center Orchestra, will be guest conductor with the Lima Symphony Orchestra on Sept. 15.

Butler conducts in Australia
Lloyd Butler took his conducting skills to Australia where he conducted the orchestra for a production of "Into the Woods" to warm reviews.

Baumgartner brings Mars to elementary school classroom
Eric Baumgartner, dean of the College of Engineering talked with elementary students via Skype about the Mars Rover program. He explains, "Brian Henderson is the engineer-inresidence in the College of Engineering. His daughter, Sarah Pershing, works at an elementary school in northern Kentucky. Through Sarah, I did a Skype session with the class to talk about the Mars rovers. WLWT in Cincinnati picked up the story."

The ONU-SOLVE recognized in Mathematics Magazine
The ONU-SOLVE Problem Group, advised by Mihai Caragiu, professor of mathematics, and Mohammad Zaki, assistant professor of mathematics, was recognized twice in Mathematics Magazine.

Tuition Exchange Information Session
Full-time employees who will have a child enrolled in college during 2013-2014 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., Tuesday, Sept. 18, in McIntosh Room 7. Questions may always be directed to Dr. Juliet Hurtig.

Miniature Books Project opens Elzay Gallery of Art season
“Monumental Ideas in Miniature Books Project” is an exhibition that investigates the power of small-scale artists’ books. The exhibit runs through Sept. 21.

Walking for Wellness
Walking for Wellness is a 12-week walking program for ONU employees, offered by ONU HealthWise. Each participant will set daily walking goals and receive a pedometer to track their progress. To be part of the program, contact Amy Fanous, PGY1 resident for ONU HealthWise.

Check out HealthWise newsletter
This month's articles include information on cholesterol, flu and inactivity. And don't forget the fall schedule of exercise classes.

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Students in the News

Therapy dogs to visit campus
ONU’s student chapter of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists will host a program on therapy dogs at 7 p.m., Monday, Sept. 10 in Hakes-Pierstorf Room 151.

Rough weather in the forecast? 
Don't be caught out in the storm! Sign up for Nixle.com emergency text messages -- now available directly from the ONU Security Department web page. 

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Alumni News & Events

Attention all B.E.A.R.S.! 
Fall college fairs are beginning and we are looking for volunteers! Nearly 250 fairs are scheduled in 19 states. Volunteer today!

Recruit Ohio Event for Alumni Sept. 13
Cleveland Alumni Club Wine Sampling Event Sept. 29
Washington, D.C., Alumni Club Hayride and Bonfire Sept. 29
Homecoming Weekend Oct. 5-7
New York City Area Alumni Event Oct. 9
Boston Area Alumni Event Oct. 10
Cleveland CE and Pharmacy Alumni Reception Oct. 18
Columbus CE and Pharmacy Alumni Reception Oct. 24
Cincinnati Area Alumni Event Nov. 1
Holiday Spectacular Nov. 30

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