Sept. 29, 2010

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Vol. 2, No. 33
Sept. 29, 2010

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The Ohio Supreme Court convened an official session this morning, Sept. 29, at ONU.

Top Stories

Copyright Scholar to Speak at Law College
Ohio Northern University's Pettit College of Law will present a lecture by William Patry, senior copyright counsel at Google Inc., in the Moot Court Room at the College of Law on Wednesday, Oct. 6, at 7 p.m. Part of the Fred L. Carhart Memorial Program in Legal Ethics, Patry's lecture, "What Will it Take to Fix Copyright?" will focus on the subpar state of copyright law.

Stem Cell Research Expert to Lecture
Ohio Northern University will host a lecture by leading stem cell research expert Dr. Renee Reijo-Pera in the Freed Center for the Performing Arts on Monday, Oct. 18, at 7 p.m. Reijo-Pera’s presentation, “Human Health, Development and Stem Cells,” is part of the Keiser Distinguished Lectureship in Life Sciences program.

Fall Open House Events
Prospective students interested in learning more about ONU’s programs can sign up for visit days to meet with faculty and current students and see the ONU campus. In October, the following visit days are planned. Registration is required for students and their families:
Oct. 2
James F. Dicke College of Business Administration Open House
Engineering Open House
Fine and Performing Arts Open House
Oct. 11
Experience ONU Day
Oct. 30
Fall Open House

Freed Center Presents...

'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.

Shakespeare's 'Hamlet'

Freed Center for the Performing Arts presents William Shakespeare's "Hamlet" from Oct. 13-16 at 8 p.m. with a matinee performance on Oct. 17 at 2 p.m. Tickets are on sale now.

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Coming in October:

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

Oct. 8-10
2010 Homecoming

Oct. 8
"Ethics, Professionalism and Substance Abuse(pdf)," continuing legal education presented by the Pettit College of Law and Phi Alpha Delta - Willis Chapter

Oct. 8
Men's Chorus Homecoming Concert, Snyder Recital Hall

Oct. 9
Neal Boyd and the ONU Symphony Orchestra, Freed Center

Oct. 10
Alumni Jazz Concert, Snyder Recital Hall

Oct. 12
Kremlin Chamber Orchestra Concert, Snyder Recital Hall

Oct. 14-17
Hamlet, Freed Center

Oct. 18
Keiser Lecture, Dr. Renee Reijo Pera, "Human Health, Development and Stem Cells"

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

Drupal Users Group Meeting, Oct. 13
Curious about how the ONU Web site works? Want to learn how to contribute content? Join us for the inaugural ONU Drupal Users Group for an overview of the Drupal content management system. Bring your lunch and your questions. Faculty, staff, students and the community are encouraged to attend.

Alexander Named to National Committee
Dr. Robert Alexander, associate professor of political science, has have been appointed to the National Executive Committee of Pi Sigma Alpha, the collegiate honor society for political science.

Math Paper Published
Dankook award winner Greg Back, BSCPE '10, and Dr. Mihai Caragiu, professor of physics, are authors of an article accepted for publication in the peer-reviewed academic journal Fibonacci Quarterly.

Semester Advising Resources
Faculty advisors are reminded that when meeting with students to develop individualized transition to semester plans, resources are available on the p-drive in the folder "SemesterConversionFile."

Mark Your Calendar!
Health Screenings and Benefits Fair
Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010
6 – 8:30 a.m.
Benefits Fair participants will include Superior Dental, EBMC and TIAA-CREF
Health Screenings
Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010
6 – 8:30 a.m.

Emergency Messaging:
Emergency on campus? Classes delayed or cancelled? Sign up for ONU’s emergency text messaging. Just login to Luminis and look for the box named "Emergency Broadcast Sign-up."
Want weather warnings for Ada? ONU Security uses Nixle.com for these alerts. Go to www.nixle.com for this free service.

Students in the News

Semester Transition Update
ONU students are urged to contact their academic advisor to begin work on individualized transition plans as the university prepares for the upcoming calendar switch to semesters in fall 2011. Each student’s transition plan should be completed prior to advanced winter quarter registration in mid-October.

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Alumni News & Events

Homecoming Exhibit To Showcase Alumni Art
The work of selected Ohio Northern alumni will be on exhibit during Homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 9 at the Elzay Gallery of Art. An opening reception will also be held directly following the Homecoming parade. The exhibit, "What Lies Ahead," will be on display Oct. 1 through 11.

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!

Women's Soccer Kicks for a Cause Oct. 2
2010 Homecoming Oct. 8-10
Engineering Continuing Professional Development: Wind Power Oct. 8
Law Class of 1990 Reunion Oct. 16-17
Chicago Alumni Club: Boo! At the Zoo with ONU! Oct. 17
Ohio Pharmacy Law for ONU Alumni, Cleveland Oct. 20
Ohio Pharmacy Law for ONU Alumni, Youngstown Oct. 21
Cleveland Alumni Club: Football Tailgate Oct. 23
Ohio Pharmacy Law for ONU Alumni, Columbus Oct. 27
Columbus Alumni Club: Gourds and Gimlets Nov. 4
T.J. Smull College of Engineering CPD: A River Flowed Through It- Sponsored by CDM Nov. 17
2010 ONU Holiday Spectacular Alumni Event Dec. 10
Women's Soccer Alumni International Trip May 5-13, 2011

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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.

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Event Highlights

Sept. 30

5 p.m., Sorority Recruitment, Dinner, McIntosh Ballroom

Oct. 1

Women’s Tennis ITA Regionals, St. Louis, Mo.
Women’s Golf at Heidelberg Fall Invitational, Tiffin, Ohio
9 a.m., ONU Pharmacy Jobs Fair, campus
2 p.m. Cross Country, All-Ohio Championships, Cedarville, Ohio
7 p.m., Sorority Recruitment: Sisterhood Round, campus

Oct. 2

Men’s Golf at Wittenberg Invitational, Springfield, Ohio
9 a.m., Fine and Performing Arts Open House, campus
9 a.m., Engineering Open House, campus
9 a.m., Janes F. Dicke College of Business Administration Open House, campus
1 p.m., Women’s Soccer vs. Mount Union, ONU Soccer Field
1 p.m., Volleyball vs. Mount Union, ONU Sports Center
1:30 p.m., Football at Mount Union, Alliance, Ohio
3:30 p.m., Men’s Soccer at Mount Union, Alliance, Ohio
8 p.m., Sorority Recruitment: Preference Round, campus
8 p.m. Be the Groove and the ONU Dance Company, Freed Center

Oct. 3

2 p.m. Be the Groove and the ONU Dance Company, Freed Center
3 p.m., Sorority Recruitment: Bid Day, Field House
6 p.m., TnT Worship Service, Chapel

Oct. 4

4 p.m., JV Football vs. Otterbein, Dial-Roberson Stadium
4 p.m., Men’s JV Soccer at Ohio Wesleyan, Delaware, Ohio

Oct. 5

4 p.m., Women’s Soccer at Manchester, Ind.
5:30 p.m., University Council, Dicke Hall Forum

Oct. 6

Men’s Tennis vs. Northwestern Ohio, University Courts
11 a.m., Chapel Service, Chapel
4 p.m., Women’s Tennis at Northwestern Ohio, Lima, Ohio
5 p.m., Greek Scholarship Banquet, Wishing Well
7 p.m., Carhart Program in Legal Ethics, Moot Court Room 129, College of Law

More Coming Events

Athletics

Football Moves Up to No. 8
The Ohio Northern football team moved up two spots to No. 8 nationally in the fourth weekly D3Football.com poll, released late Sunday night.

Women’s Soccer to Host ‘Kicks for a Cause’
In addition to hosting OAC opponent Mount Union, the women’s soccer team plans to make the Oct. 2 game an even more memorable event. The Polar Bears will be hosting its “Kicks for a Cause” fundraiser, to benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization of Northwest Ohio.

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.

Life Saving 101
When Jerry Wiesenhahn suffered sudden cardiac arrest at the 2008 state pharmacy meetings, he was lucky ONU was there.

$The Inn at ONU$
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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