Archive for September, 2015

Brazil’s Social Welfare Strategy Sparked New Political Science Professor’s Passion

Dr. Matthew Layton

By Juliana Scheiderer ’16 Dr. Matthew Layton’s interest in Latin America began on a church mission trip to Minas Gerais, Brazil, during his undergraduate years. Starting a journey that would eventually bring him to Ohio University, he later enrolled in a master’s program to study both the history and the politics of the […]

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September 10, 2015 at 2:41 pmNews

Settled In: Glidden Visiting Professor Kantrowitz

Justice Marc Kantrowitz

Students interested in the law, courts, and the scandalous stories that litter the history of both will be interested in meeting the Fall 2015 Glidden Visiting Professor R. Marc Kantrowitz. Kantrowitz graduated from Ohio University in 1972 with a B.A. in history and earned his master’s degree in political science […]

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September 9, 2015 at 1:32 pmAlumni News

OPIE Looking for Conversation Partners for International Students

Tetyana Dovbnya

By Tanya Dovbnya Ohio Program of Intensive English and A&S International Academic Adviser The Ohio Program of Intensive English its looking for domestic students at Ohio University who would like to …  get to know a student from another culture learn about other cultures and lifestyles help answer questions about […]

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September 8, 2015 at 8:49 amNews

A&S Spotlight | English Major Started out in Music Ed

A&S Spotlight | English Major Started out in Music Ed

A&S Student Spotlight is a new addition to eNews, featuring College of Arts & Sciences students and faculty. To suggest someone for a future Spotlight, please e-mail editor Alicia Hopkins at ah828712@ohio.edu.  Hopkins is a sophomore studying English Literature and Writing, and this week she introduces herself. What brought you […]

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September 7, 2015 at 9:15 pmNews

Transfer Tip | Receive Credit for Summer Courses

Kristi Conrad

By Kristi Conrad Academic Adviser and Transfer Specialist Did you complete a course at another college or university over the summer? Taking transient courses is a great way to get ahead in your studies. Just make  sure that you request your transcripts are sent from the other institution to Ohio […]

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September 7, 2015 at 3:33 pmNews

Advising Tip | Every Week You Have 168 Hours to Manage

Sara Berens

By Sara Berens College of Arts & Sciences Academic Adviser Ever feel like time has gotten away from you, especially when you realize that we are already at the end of week 2? Well my friends, it’s time to get organized. Every week you have 168 hours to manage. This […]

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September 7, 2015 at 3:22 pmNews

NQPI Launches New Website

NQPI Launches New Website

Have you been redirected to a NQPI website that looks very different? No, your eyes aren’t playing tricks on you. We’ve launched a new site! You can keep your OUNQPI.org bookmark. The new site is a mobile-friendly site that highlights current news and events. To learn more about recent discoveries […]

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September 5, 2015 at 10:34 amAnnouncements