Oct. 6, 2010

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Vol. 2, No. 34
Oct. 6, 2010

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The new Astronomy Research Center, located next to ONU's baseball field, will host the Getty College of Arts & Sciences homecoming open house from 8 to 10 p.m., Friday. Weather permitting, night-sky viewing will be offered.

Top Stories

Homecoming!

College of Law Offers Historical Tours
In celebration of the College of Law’s 125th anniversary, faculty, staff, alumni and students are invited to take a 45-minute guided walking tour through the law building.

Donaldson Recipient of Robinson Young Alumni of the Year Award
Adrienne Wood Donaldson, a 1999 graduate of ONU's Raabe College of Pharmacy, is the 2010 recipient of the William L. Robinson Young Alumni of the Year Award. The award is given each year to an individual who is committed to Ohio Northern University, his/her profession and the community.

Keiser lecture ONU to Honor Outstanding Business Alumnus
The James F. Dicke College of Business Administration will present John J. Bishop with an Outstanding Service Award on Saturday, Oct. 9. The award, given annually at Homecoming, honors individuals who have provided sustained and outstanding service to and whose contributions have positively impacted the College of Business Administration and Ohio Northern.

Alumni Panel Opens Business Dean's Lecture Series
The James F. Dicke College of Business Administration opens its 2010-11 Dean's Distinguished Lecture Series with a discussion of the young professional's journey in the business world. The presentation will take place in the Freed Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m.

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.

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Spotlight: Faculty & Staff

Phi Beta Delta International Forum Rescheduled
Dr. David R. Smith, associate professor of geography, will present a lecture titled "Water War in Central Asia? Implications for Regional and U.S. Foreign Policy" as part of the Phi Beta Delta International Forum from 7 to 8:15 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 7, in the Dicke Forum.

United Way Campaign Begins
The United Way of Hardin County is beginning its annual campaign. This year’s goal is a repeat of last year’s $200,000 to support 22 community agencies. The ONU community is a major supporter of the campaign.

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.

‘Community Development and the Rhetoric of Hate'
The Department of Philosophy and Religion will present a lecture by Dr. Verna Ehret, Mercyhurst College, at 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 14 in Dicke 230.

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

Solis Featured Speaker for Hispanic Heritage Month
Evelina Solis, BA ’01, will be guest speaker for a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Development and the Latino Student Union.

ONU Recycles Needs Your Vote!
ONU Recycles is one of five national finalists in the Great American Cleanup competition. The winner receives $5,800 with another $5,800 going to the local Keep America Beautiful affiliate. You can vote online for the ONU representatives online.

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.

Postage Stamp Recognizes Art & Design Department
A new postage stamp is now available in recognition of the 50th anniversary of ONU's bachelor of arts degree in art, "Latitude: Art & Design @ 50." The stamp design features a digital chromogenic print by Ohio Northern graduate Laurie Godfrey, BFA '05.

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!

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!

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

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Event Highlights

Oct. 7

4 p.m., Men’s JV Soccer vs. Rio Grande, ONU Soccer Field
7 p.m., Dicke College of Business Administration Alumni Panel, Dicke Hall Forum
7 p.m., Hispanic Heritage Speaker, Evelina Solis, BA ’01, McIntosh Ballroom

Oct. 8

Homecoming
Men’s Golf ONU Fall Invitational, Colonial Golfers Club
8 p.m., Men's Chorus Homecoming Concert, Presser Hall

Oct. 9

Homecoming
Women’s Golf at Wittenberg Invitational
8:30 a.m., Cross Country at Furman, S.C., Invitational
1 p.m., Volleyball at Capital
1:30 p.m., Football vs. Capital, Dial-Roberson Stadium
2 p.m., Women’s Soccer at Capital
2:30 p.m., Men’s Soccer at Capital
8 p.m., Neal Boyd and the ONU Symphony Orchestra, Feed Center

Oct. 10

11:15 a.m., Catholic Mass, Chapel
2 p.m., Alumni Jazz Concert, Synder Recital Hall
6 p.m., TnT Worship Service, Chapel

Oct. 11

8:30 a.m., Experience ONU Day, campus
4 p.m., JV Football vs. Bluffton, Dial-Roberson Stadium
4 p.m., Men’s JV Soccer vs. Findlay, ONU Soccer Field

Oct. 12

4 p.m., University Faculty Meeting, McIntosh Activities Room
4 p.m., Women’s Soccer vs. Otterbein, ONU Soccer Field
8 p.m., Kremlin Chamber Orchestra Concert, Snyder Recital Hall
8 p.m., Latin Dance Night, McIntosh Ballroom

Oct. 13

11 a.m. Chapel Service, Chapel
4 p.m., Men’s Soccer vs. Otterbein, ONU Soccer Field
8 p.m., Hamlet, Freed Center

More Coming Events

Athletics

ONU Announces Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees
Six members of the Ohio Northern University athletics family will be inducted into the University's Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday, Oct. 8, as part of ONU's Homecoming weekend.

Chillin' With A Polar Bear:
Ashley Sujkowski, a member of the USA Baseball Women's National Team

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Web Features

National Acclaim
Ohio Northern's reputation for excellence continues to grow.
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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