Final E-NEWS of 2007-08
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BEST WISHES TO ALL GRADUATES!!
Returning students, Best Wishes on Exams!!!
Please have a safe and happy summer.
See you in the Fall!
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The College of Arts and Sciences
Ohio University
Tuesday June 10, 2008
For information about the College of Arts and Sciences, including
majors and academic support and services, go to
< http://www.cas.ohiou.edu>
The E-News is a provided as a service to students in the College of Arts and
Sciences. The information is collected from many sites and sources and
although we try our best not to make mistakes, occasionally, errors may occur.
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<< CONTENTS >>
- Academic Calendar
- Commencement and A&S Reception Info
- A&S in the NEWS-- Faculty recognition and achievements, Student
awards and accomplishments
- Upcoming Events -- At a glance
- Jobs, Internships, Scholarships, and Academic Opportunities
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<< ACADEMIC CALENDAR >>
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For more dates, visit:
http://www.ohio.edu/registrar/calendar.cfm
~~ MONDAY, JUNE 9 ~~
Last day to pay fees for summer quarter to avoid late
payment charge
~~ MONDAY, JUNE 9 - FRIDAY, JUNE 13 ~~
Spring quarter examination period
~~ Web Registration available ~~
Times: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM through Jun 13, 2008
Web Registration available 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
~~ FRIDAY, JUNE 13 ~~
Annual Graduate Commencement
~~ SATURDAY, JUNE 14 ~~
Spring quarter closing date
Annual Undergraduate Commencements--10:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Last meal served on board plan (breakfast)
Residence halls close at 6:00 p.m.
~~ WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18 ~~
Deadline (12:00 noon) for all grades, including pending
grades from previous quarters for degree candidates
~~ THURSDAY, JUNE 19 ~~
Spring quarter regular grades e-mailed to students'
Oak e-mail accounts
Spring quarter grades available (Access the Office of the
University Registrar Web site, www.ohio.edu/registrar, and
select MyGrades under Online Services. For more information
on requesting your grades see General Information: Grade
Report, Student.)
~~ MONDAY, JUNE 23 ~~
Spring quarter probationary grades mailed (students' permanent
addresses) and e-mailed (students' Oak e-mail accounts)
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>>>> Attention!! <<<<
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Arts & Sciences Reception, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Charles J. Ping Student
Recreation Center. Open to A&S grads and guests.
Commencement Ceremony, 2 p.m. Saturday, June 14, Convocation Center
A&S Candidates--Congratulations for your many accomplishments and all
the best in the future!!
Remember that you AND your guests AND family are invited to a reception
in your honor, sponsored by Arts and Sciences, from 11am-1pm, on Saturday,
June 14 in the Ping Center lounge area.
A variety of delicious sandwiches, muffins and tea breads, cookies, chips,
veggies, fruits, and punch and coffee, will be served. The reception is
intended as a time to greet faculty and staff and to relax with your
visitors until it's time to don your caps and gowns across the street at
the Convo.
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A&S in the News
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>> Soc/Crim major winner of scholarship
Suzette Hall, a senior sociology/criminology major, has won the Herbert
and Dorothy Adler Endowment Scholarship for 2008-2009.
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>> Economics Major Drafted by Cincinnati Reds Baseball!
Matthew Stiffler, Economics major from Bellbrook, OH, was taken in 27th
round by Cincinnati. See article from OU's Outlook.
http://ohiobobcats.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/060608aaa.html
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>> Dr. Debra Henderson is Honored with Presidential Teachers Award
Each year since 2001, just a few teachers earn the title of Ohio University
Presidential Teacher, an honor that recognizes excellence in and out of
the classroom.
Associate Professor of Sociology, Dr. Debra Henderson, was having a typical
8:00 a.m. Monday morning when Associate Provost, Martin Tuck, burst through the
door of her classroom to announce she is one of this year's winners. Read More!
http://www.ohio.edu/outlook/07-08/June/581DH.cfm
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>> Political Science Prof is new HTC Interim Dean
Dr.Harold "Spike" Molineau, Department of Political Science, was named interim
dean of Honors Tutorial College by Executive Vice President and Provost Kathy Krendl.
Professor Molineu will serve as interim dean for one year, effective July 1.
http://www.ohio.edu/outlook/07-08/June/579.cfm
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>> ARTS and SCIENCES FACULTY ARE TOP GRANT WRITERS
Thousands of dollars in grants awarded to Ohio University
faculty and staff during May 2008 included a long list for
Arts and Sciences, many of whom are your teachers!
MOLLY MORRIS (biological sciences), "Maintenance of an Alternative
Reproductive Strategy in the Swordtail Fish Xiphophorus
Multilineatus," National Science Foundation, $149,243.
DAVID RUSSELL (biological sciences), ALEXANDER NEIMAN and ALEXANDER
GOVOROV (physics and astronomy) and HUGH RICHARDSON (chemistry and
biochemistry), "Control of Cell Systems Using Optically-Driven
Nanoparticles as Actuators," National Institutes of Health, $180,075.
GAR ROTHWELL and GENE MAPES (environmental and plant biology)
"Collaborative Research: Gymnosperms on the Tree of Life: Resolving
the Phylogeny of Seed Plants," National Science Foundation, $7,500.
THOMAS SMUCKER and ELIZABETH WANGUI (geography), "Dynamic Interactions
among People, Livestock and Savanna Ecosystems under Climate Change,"
Michigan State University, $80,611.
JENNIFER HINES and STEVE BERGMEIER (chemistry and biochemistry),
"Targeting a Novel Regulartory RNA with Novel Antibiotics,"
National Institutes of Health, $464,016.
TADEUSZ MALINSKI (chemistry and biochemistry), "The Vascular Biology
of Lung Preservation," University of Michigan, $50,000.
BRIAN MCCARTHY (environmental and plant biology), "American Chestnut
Restoration on Surface Mined Sites in the Appalachians," The American
Chestnut Foundation, $25,000.
MORGAN VIS-CHIASSON (environmental and plant biology), "The Role of
Algal Diversity in Ecosystem Functions of Acid Mine Drainage Impaired
and Remediated Streams," Ohio Biological Survey, $500.
STEVEN GRIMES and CARL BRUNE (physics and astronomy), "Study of Nuclear
Astrophysics and Nuclear Structure and Reactions," U.S. Department of
Energy, $310,000.
PETER JUNG (physics and astronomy), "Collaborative: Modeling of Calcium
Signaling Differentiation During Oocyte Maturation," National Science
Foundation, $165,813.
PAUL KING (physics and astronomy), "Data Acquisition Development for Qweak,"
Jefferson Science Associates, LLC., $16,412.
DAVID DRABOLD (physics and astronomy), "Physics and Astronomy Nanoscale Structural
Order in Amorphous Materials and its Relation to Diffusion and Electronic Defects,"
University Of Illinois Urbana, $87,061.
ALEXANDER NEIMAN (physics and astronomy), "Faculty for the Future," Schlumberger
Foundation, $44,476.
KATHI HEFFNER, CHRISTOPHER FRANCE and JULIE SUHR (psychology), "Psychophysiological
Correlates of Aging Stereotypes and Personal Aging Beliefs," National Institutes
of Health, $62,589.
JULIE OWENS (psychology), "Clinically Significant Symptom Changes in Adolescents:
Does it Relate to Functioning and Consumer Perspectives," Ohio Department of
Mental Health, $49,983.
FREVE PACE (social work), "Ohio Search Student Experiences and Rotations in
Community Health," Ohio Department of Mental Health, $12,600.
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Nine Frames
When: Tuesday, June 10
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Where: Seigfred Hall, room 536
A BFA Photography Thesis Show Opening Reception which displays
the work of nine graduating seniors. Food and drinks will
be provided. The show is open until June 14th.
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"Hats Off to the Parker Ladies" Exhibit
Times: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Date: through Jun 12
Where: Multicultural Center, Art Gallery, Baker Center 215
Tanya Thompson, Chicago-born artist and accessories designer,
has gathered an amazing collection of her family's hats which
date from 1917 to 2006. Included are hats from her, and her
mother, as well as her sisters, daughters, and granddaughers.
This exhibit is a treat to behold.
Free and open to the public.
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Check Out this Sign on your way home from Athens!!
"This Exit" Billboard Painting
When: June 06 -Jun 30
Where: US Highway 33, 2 miles north of Nelsonville, OH
OU painting major Jonas Hart is exhibiting his most recent project,
“This Exit”. The work is a full sized billboard on display along
Route 33, north of Nelsonville, adjacent to the Faith Tabernacle Church.
The painting was made possible by the generous assistance of Nauman
Outdoor Advertising, Inc. of Lancaster. Hart, a FAR major, first
conceived the project for an assignment in a painting course.
The painting, a landscape scene, depicts the scenery drivers see as
they pass the billboard itself. The project encourages people to pay
attention to their everyday surroundings. It was conceived and painted
over a five week period during the second half of the spring quarter at
the artist’s home and then installed at its site by Nauman’s crew.
The finished size of the painting is approximately 320 square feet and
was painted with standard exterior house paint directly onto
the billboard panels.
“This Exit” will be on display through the end of June.
Location: US Highway 33, 2 mile north of Nelsonville, OH
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~~ OTHER EVENTS ~~
Bobcat Essentials - End of the Quarter Sale
Times: Monday-Friday 10A.M.-6P.M, Saturday 10A.M. – 5P.M
When: until Jun 14, 2008
Where: Bobcat Essentials - Baker Center 4th Floor
Stop into Bobcat Essentials, located on the fourth floor of Baker Center,
and receive great end of the quarter deals. Receive select apparel and
gift items from 15%-50% off from now until Saturday, June 14th. Also,
check out BE's new line, including American Apparel super soft tri-blend
tees, comfy shorts, track jacket, and pants.
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<< JOBS, INTERNSHIPS, SCHOLARSHIPS, & ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES >>
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COMMUNITY PROGRAM COORDINATORS wanted!
Positions available with International Cultural Exchange Services (ICES), a
nonprofit organization, working with high school teens from 21 different
countries.
Duties: responsible for identifying host families and providing local program
support - with special focus on helping foreign students adjust to their US
exchange experience. Qualifications: ability to work collaboratively with ICES
regional office, local high schools and program participants.
Cultural sensitivity, awareness and a desire to assist in students' acclimation
into American society are desirable. This is an independent contractor position
with an annual international travel incentive. Phone: 1/877-681-1812.
ICES Regional Administrator
12852 Monroe St.
Crown Point, IN 46307
Phone: 1 877-681-1812
Fax: 1 219-662-7702
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Multicutural Students!
Check out this opportunity for Internships with INROADS.
Econ majors, POLS admin majors, and others may qualify.
What is INROADS?
INROADS is a non-profit organization that trains and develops talented
minority youth for professional careers in business and industry.
Who is an INROADS Intern?
An INROADS Intern is an outstanding ethnically diverse college student
pursuing a degree major in a field of study that will lead to a professional
career in management. The student must maintain a B or better grade point
average and remain committed to the INROADS mission and goal.
What students are eligible for INROADS?
Talented Black, Latino/Hispanic, and Native American Indian students
who have a GPA of 2.8 or better. Interested students must be majoring in
or have a concentration of courtses in business, accounting, actuarial
science, computer and information sciences, sales, marketing, health,
or healthcare management. The staff looks for leadership capabilities.
To apply, students should submit an on-line application.
<http://www.inroads.org/inroads/inroadsFaq.jsp>
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* Cultural Advisors WANTED
6 Positions Available
Compensation: $14 / 120-min. sessions twice a week
Job Description:
Meet with groups of international students twice a week for
out-of class discussions and activities for 2 hours. Topics
range from social issues in America to global concerns. Must
be friendly and open to meeting people from other countries.
Also can volunteer to participate in some social events on
weekends.
Start date: July 20th, 2008
* Van Driver *
Several Positions Available
Compensation: $7 /hour for actual driving time; $56 maximum
per day for all day trips. Drivers may have to wait at picnic
or recreation sites w/o additional pay. $90 per day for
overnight trips.
Job Description:
Drive vans for various programs. Limit of 8 hours per day driving.
Driver will be provided with a meal if trip is outside of Athens
and longer than 4 hours in duration.
Qualifications:
- Valid Drivers License
- Safe Driving Record
- Ability to drive 15-passenger van
- Reliable & Courteous
- Comfortable interacting with
non-native speakers of English
Start date: Immediately, busiest during Summer 2nd session.
For more information contact:
Dr. Gerry Krzic, Director OPIE
155 Gordy Hall
593-4575
krzic@ohio.edu
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ROTARY FELLOWSHIPS IN PEACE AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION
The Rotary Centers for International Studies program offers fellowships
for master's degree study fields related to peace and conflict resolution.
Beyond academics, Rotary World Peace Fellows also gain practical skills in
conflict resolution appropriate to their individual careers.
The Rotary Foundation announces a call for applications for the 2009-11
Rotary World Peace Fellowships (RWPF) and January and June 2009 Rotary Peace
and Conflict Studies (RPCS) Program sessions. The deadline for completed
applications to be submitted to The Rotary Foundation for these sessions is 1
July 2008.
Up to 60 Rotary World Peace Fellows each year enroll in the six Rotary
Centers based at leading universities in five countries: International
Christian University, Japan; Universidad del Salvador, Argentina;
University of Bradford, United Kingdom; University of Queensland, Australia;
University of California-Berkeley, Calif., U.S.A., and Duke University and
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, N.C.
The Rotary Peace and Conflict Studies Program is a professional development
program held in Bangkok, Thailand, through which up to 30 participants embark
on three months of intensive study instructed by some of the leading specialists
in the peace and conflict resolution fields. The specialized curriculum has
been crafted to capitalize on the experience of both participants and lecturers
while balancing theoretical and practical learning.
For More Information
Please contact Laura Tell, Rotary Centers Program Assistant, at
+1-847-866-3307 with any questions or for more information. Program
materials and participant profiles can be downloaded at www.rotary.org .
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Until next fall..... (If you have a newsworthy event of educational, academic
or cultural value to share with students in Arts and Sciences, you may contact
CAS to request that your announcement or news be included in the Enews.
Look for contact information in future "issues" of the Enews.)
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