Sept. 8, 2010

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Vol. 2, No. 30
Sept. 8, 2010

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ONU President Kendall L. Baker joins students and faculty members helping new students move onto campus before the start of classes.

Top Stories

Evidence of Excellence

Professor Receives $63,032 Grant from National Science Foundation
Dr. Ken Reid, director of freshman engineering and associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at Ohio Northern University, has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to examine the current state of first-year engineering courses.

ONU Recognized as Tree Campus USA by Arbor Day Foundation
Ohio Northern University has been named a Tree Campus USA for the second consecutive year by the nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation. Only 74 universities nationwide have received this honor, placing ONU among the most elite environmentally conscious schools.

Ohio Supreme Court to hold Off-Site Court at Ohio Northern
The Supreme Court of Ohio will convene an official session at Ohio Northern University on Wednesday, Sept. 29. The visit is part of the court's semiannual Off-Site Court Program.
Chief Justice Eric Brown and Justices Paul E. Pfeifer, Evelyn Lundberg Stratton, Maureen O'Connor, Terrence O'Donnell, Judith Ann Lanzinger and Robert R. Cupp will hear oral arguments in four cases beginning at 9 a.m. on campus in Ada, Ohio.

Freed Center Presents...
Jack Hanna's 'Into the Wild Live'
Tickets are now available for Jack Hanna's "Into the Wild Live" on Saturday, Sept. 11, at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. in ONU's Freed Center for the Performing Arts.

Lee Ann Womack Comes to Freed Center
Country singer Lee Ann Womack will perform on Saturday, Sept. 25, at 8 p.m. in the Freed Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are available now.

'Be the Groove'
Ohio Northern University's Freed Center for the Performing Arts presents "Be the Groove" and the ONU Dance Company on Saturday, Oct. 2, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 3, at 2 p.m. Tickets are on sale now.

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Coming in September/October:

Sept. 11
Jack Hanna

Sept. 25
Lee Ann Womack

Sept. 29
Ohio Supreme Court

Oct. 6
Carhart Lecture featuring William Patry, chief copyright counsel at Google Inc.

Oct. 8-10
2010 Homecoming

Oct. 20
Understanding the Business of Wind Farms in Ohio: A GLWN Workshop for the Construction and Logistics Industries

Oct. 28
Kormendy Lecture featuring Sanford Levinson, professor of law, University of Texas

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Spotlight: Faculty & Staff

Lewis Authors Op-ed Article
Michael Lewis, associate professor of law, is author of an opinion column published in the Sept. 7 issue of the New York Post. Titled "Taking the side of targeted terrorists," the article takes issue with the ACLU's support of Anwar al-Awlaki, a radical Muslim cleric.

Sprague Authors Book Chapter
Dr. Jon Sprague, dean of the College of Pharmacy, is author of a chapter in the new book “Information Assurance and Security Ethics in Complex Systems: Interdisciplinary Perspectives.”

DiPietro Co-Authors Chapter
Natalie DiPietro, assistant professor of pharmacy practice, is coauthor of a chapter in a new text book on public health and pharmacy, “The Pharmacist in Public Health: Education, Applications, and Opportunities.”

Learn to Swim Classes
Registrations are now being accepted for swim classes for ages 4-12.

Child Development Center Accepting Preschool Applicants
The Child Development Center at ONU is accepting students for its full and half-day preschool program. To learn more, contact June Zimmerman, director, at 419-772-2141or e-mail p-zimmerman@onu.edu

Did You Know -- Campus Conduct Hotline?
Did you know that ONU has a confidential Campus Conduct Hotline where you can anonymously report perceived violations of safety, ethical and employment policies on the Ohio Northern University campus. The Campus Conduct Hotline system is available for your use around the clock, seven days a week. Because the hotline is operated by an independent organization, any calls made through this hotline are completely confidential.

Students in the News

Doing Business in China
Businesses interested in selling goods in China will benefit from research by students in Dr. Peter Banfe’s international marketing course in The James F. Dicke College of Business Administration (DCBA).

Internship Opportunities Available
The Office of Career Services is partnering with The Right Thing, Inc., Findlay, Ohio, a recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) provide, to provide internship opportunities to ONU students. The Right Thing, Inc. will be attending Ohio Northern University's Fall Career Fair on Sept. 22.

What are ONU students thinking? Check out the ONU Blogs!

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Alumni News & Events

Alumni B.E.A.R.S. Wanted
Want to help grow the Northern family and reconnect with your alma mater? Be a part of the Alumni B.E.A.R.S. Program! B.E.A.R.S. stands for Building Energetic Alumni Resources for Students, and we are looking for alumni across the nation to help promote Northern to prospective students. We are currently looking for alumni to represent Northern at area college fairs in over 11 states. Learn more!

Alumni Invited to Share
The Ohio Northern University Department of Art and Design will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2011. Alumni and students are invited to share stories, artwork and more. Contact Professor Brit Rowe to learn more.

Black Rose Rugby Alumni Game and Social Sept. 11
2010 Homecoming Oct. 8-10
Law Class of 1990 Reunion Oct. 16-17
Chicago Alumni Club: Boo! At the Zoo with ONU! Oct. 17
Cleveland Alumni Club: Football Tailgate Oct. 23

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Travel Opportunity!
Ohio Northern University presents:

Tunisia: the Mediterranean & the Sahara
Nov. 1 - Nov. 16, 2011

16 Days for $3,099 plus government taxes and fees of $133 and including round trip international airfare from select cities!
(Note: Columbus and Cleveland airports are only $150 additional – round trip)

When calling in to book your trip – note trip code: G503-800 and Ohio Northern University.

For further details visit: Vantage Travel, or call: 800-322-6677.

To submit a story or photo, or to let us know what you think,
e-mail: m-wilkin@onu.edu

Event Highlights

Sept. 9

6 p.m., Recruitment Ice Cream Social, sponsored by Greek Life, McIntosh Ballroom

Sept. 10

10 a.m., Women’s Soccer at Otterbein Tournament
4 p.m., Volleyball vs. Catage, Wis., St. Louis, Mo.
5 p.m., Women’s Soccer vs. Kalamazoo, Mich., Westerville, Ohio
6:30 p.m., Volleyball vs. Wittenberg, St. Louis, Mo.

Sept. 11

11 a.m., Volleyball at Washington, Mo.
1 p.m., Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild Live, Freed Center for the Performing Arts
1:30 p.m., Volleyball vs. Saint Olaf, Minn., St. Louis, Mo.
2 p.m., Men’s and Women’s Cross Country at Bowling Green Invitational
2:30 p.m., Women’s Soccer vs. St. Mary’s, Ind., Westerville, Ohio
2:30 p.m., Men’s Soccer vs. Case Western Reserve, ONU Soccer Field
5 p.m., Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild Live, Freed Center for the Performing Arts

Sept. 12

11:15 a.m., Catholic Mass, English Chapel
6 p.m., TnT Worship Service, English Chapel

Sept. 13

6 p.m., JV Football at Adrian, Mich.

Sept. 14

Men’s Golf at Defiance Invitational
7 p.m., Sorority Informational Night, McIntosh Ballroom
7 p.m., Volleyball vs. Bluffton, ONU Sports Center
7:30 p.m., Men’s Soccer at Wittenberg

Sept. 15

11 a.m., Chapel Worship Service, English Chapel
5 p.m., Women’s Soccer vs. Wittenberg, ONU Soccer Field
6 p.m., Sorority Study Tables, McIntosh Ballroom

More Coming Events

Athletics

Volleyball Sweeps Denison in First Road Contest of 2010
The No. 9-ranked women's volleyball team posted another victory on Tuesday night by defeating Denison in a non-conference match.

More Athletic News

Web Features

National Acclaim
Ohio Northern's reputation for excellence continues to grow.
As the new academic year approaches, there is increasing evidence of the expanding awareness of Ohio Northern's reputation.

Teaching in Estonia
Virginia Harrod, a senior music education major from Fairfax, Va., will travel to Northern Europe this fall to complete her teaching requirements in Tallinn, Estonia.

$The Inn at ONU$
Stay at The Inn on the ONU campus

Check out menu specials for the week.

$Capitol Opportunity$
Visit the ONU Bookstore

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