Oct. 20, 2010

This is Your Online News Bulletin for the Ohio Northern University Family

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Vol. 2, No. 36
Oct. 20, 2010

CONTENTS

Saturday the Polar Bears wore pink for breast cancer awareness, and pounced on Baldwin-Wallace, 41-21, to move up in the AFCA poll.

Top Stories

University Singers Set Fall Tour
ONU’s University Singers have set their annual fall tour, visiting churches and high schools in Ohio and Illinois, beginning Oct. 24.

Keiser lecture

Pettit College of Law to Host Lecture on Constitution
Ohio Northern University’s Pettit College of Law will host a lecture by Sanford V. Levinson, University of Texas professor of law and government, as part of the Kormendy Lecture Series and the law school’s celebration of its 125th anniversary. The event will take place in the law school’s Moot Court Room on Thursday, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m.

ONU to Host Fall Open House
Ohio Northern University will host a fall open house for high school seniors on Saturday, Oct. 30, from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Continuing Education Seminar to Discuss Charitable Giving
The 16th annual estate, business and financial planning continuing education seminar featuring speaker Kathryn W. Miree, J.D., will be on Nov. 10, at the Claude W. Pettit College of Law.

Swimmer, Paralympic Coach to Speak
David Denniston, head coach for the Resident U.S. Paralympic Swim Team at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, will be guest speaker at an ONU Swimming and Diving Varsity Club fund raiser set for Oct. 23.

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Spotlight: Faculty & Staff

'An American in China'
Dr. Russ Crawford, assistant professor of history, will present “An American or Two in China, Summer 2010,” a slide and lecture at 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 28, in the Dicke Hall Forum.

Town and Gown Banquet Set
The forty-fifth annual Ada Town and Gown Banquet will be held Monday, Nov. 1, 2010, at 6:30 p.m. in the Ballroom of McIntosh Center.

Professor Published in The Annals of Pharmacotherapy
An article by Dr. David Bright, assistant professor of pharmacy, and his colleagues, titled "The Mandatory Residency Dilemma: Parallels to Historical Transitions in Pharmacy Education" will appear in the November 2010 print and online issues of The Annals of Pharmacotherapy.

Hill Silent Auction Benefits The Northern Fund
The annual Hill Silent Auction to benefit The Northern Fund is now underway. ONU faculty, staff and students can bid on a variety of items until 1 p.m., Nov. 3.

United Way Campaign Continues
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.

Faculty/Staff Fridays – the Write Stuff
Finding a spot for uninterrupted writing can be as challenging for faculty and staff as it is for students. That’s why the Heterick Memorial Library (HML) and Communication Skills Center (CSC) have teamed up to offer Faculty/Staff Fridays from noon to 5 p.m. on the second floor of the library.

Employee Health Screenings
Health Screenings and Benefits Fair
Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010
Health Screenings
Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010

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.

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Students in the News

'Intolerance in Social Media: A Potentially Deadly Situation'
The Office of Multicultural Development's monthly Cultural Conversation Hour will take on the topic of "Intolerance in Social Media" at 11:45 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 21 in Heterick Library Room 301.

Engineering Honor Society Honors ONU Chapter
Ohio Iota, the ONU chapter of the engineering honor society Tau Beta Pi, was honored at the 105th Tau Beta Pi National Convention in King of Prussia, Pa.

Learning With a Foreign Accent
Study abroad is open to ONU students in all majors. For some it is required for graduation. On Friday, Oct. 15, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the McIntosh Activities Room, the second annual study abroad fair will give students the opportunity to learn more.

Polar Sustainable Entrepreneur Pitch and Poster Competition
Time to enter the Polar Sustainable Entrepreneur Pitch and Poster Competition for cash awards. Competition will be 6 to 9 p.m., Nov. 2, in the atrium of The James F. Dicke College of Business Administration. Registration deadline is Oct. 26. See details.

Flu Vaccine to be Available
The Student Health Center will be offering flu vaccine to students from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Oct. 26 and 27 at no charge. Contact the health center to learn more.

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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!

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
Cincinnati Alumni Club: Dinner and Food Drive, Nov. 11
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. 21

11:45 a.m., Cultural Conversation Hour, Room 301, Heterick Library
4 p.m., Men’s JV Soccer vs. Defiance, ONU Soccer Field
6:30 p.m., Ohio Pharmacy Law for ONU Alumni, Youngstown

Oct. 22

7 p.m., Volleyball vs. John Carroll, ONU Sports Center

Oct. 23

9 a.m., Children’s Day, “Under the Sea,” Freed Center
1 p.m., Women’s Soccer vs. John Carroll, Parents’ Day, ONU Soccer Field
3:30 p.m., Men’s Soccer at John Carroll
4:30 p.m., Cleveland Alumni Football Tailgate, John Carroll
5:30 p.m., Swimming and Diving Program and Silent Auction, Sports Center
7 p.m., Football at John Carroll

Oct. 24

6 p.m., TnT Worship Service, Chapel
8:30 p.m., Catholic Mass, Chapel

Oct. 25

4 p.m., College of Engineering Faculty Meeting, Biggs Room 239
6 p.m., JV Football at Heidelberg
8 p.m., CCM Artist Recital, Snyder Recital Hall

Oct. 26

11:25 a.m., Law Faculty Meeting, Classroom 126
7 p.m., Women’s Soccer at Heidelberg
7 p.m., Men’s Soccer at Heidelberg
7 p.m., Black Student Union Halloween Movie Night, Multicultural Center, 307 Union St.
7 p.m., Volleyball at Heidelberg
8 p.m., Open Mic Night, Northern On Main

Oct. 27

11 a.m., Chapel Worship Service, Chapel
6:30 p.m., Ohio Pharmacy Law for ONU Alumni, Columbus

More Coming Events

Athletics

Fleming, Ellenberger OAC Football Players of the Week
Ohio Northern seniors Ryan Fleming and Blair Ellenberger were named Ohio Athletic Conference Players of the Week for their efforts in the then-No. 13 ranked Polar Bears' 41-21 victory over Baldwin-Wallace on Saturday.

Chillin' With a Polar Bear
Chelsea Albert

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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.

CPR
Homecoming 2010
In what has become the iconic event of Homecoming at Ohio Northern University, the Fourth Annual Balloon Glow lit up campus Saturday evening with a memorable finale that had everyone ooing and ahhing.

$The Inn at ONU$
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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