Archive for January, 2018

The Environmental & Plant Biology Colloquium Series presents Dr. Margaret Pooler on “Genetic diversity of Magnolia ashei characterized by SSR markers” on Friday, Feb. 9, at 11:50 a.m. in Porter Hall 104. Pooler is Research Leader at the USDA/ARS U.S. National Arboretum. Abstract: The Ashe magnolia (Magnolia ashei) is a deciduous small tree […]

The Geography Colloquium Series presents Dr. Cory Crawford on “Building a Temple, Constructing a Nation: Sacred Space and Cultural Memory in Iron Age Jerusalem” on Friday, Feb. 9, at 3:05 p.m. in Clippinger 119. Crawford is Assistant Professor of Classics & World Religions at Ohio University, where he teaches biblical […]

The Wealth and Poverty Theme presents Dr. John Watkins on “Complexity and the Future of an Aging Appalachia” on Friday, Feb. 9, from 4-5 p.m. at Alden 319. Watch live or later on A&S TV. John F. Watkins is a Professor of Gerontology, Health Behavior & Society, and Geography at […]

The TA Professional Development Faculty Learning Community in the College of Arts & Sciences is offering a workshop series that can help enhance graduate students’ teaching skills and get them ready for their professional endeavours. A certificate of attendance will be provided to students who attend three or more workshops. […]

Ohio University’s Biomedical Technology Showcase is Thursday, Feb. 15, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Grover Center Atrium. Demonstrating emerging technologies Featuring scientists, educators and industry partners Applying innovations to patient care, research and education The showcase is free and no registration is required. It is hosted by […]

The Environmental and Plant Biology Colloquium Series presents Dr. Jared Westbrook on “Restoration of American Chestnut: A Marriage of Breeding and Biotechnology” on Friday, Feb. 16, at 11:50 a.m. in Porter Hall 104. Westbrook is Director of Science at The American Chestnut Foundation. Abstract: Efforts to restore the American chestnut are approaching major […]

From Ohio University Library News The Sustainability Film Series presents “The Borneo Case” on Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. at the Athena Cinema. In “The Borneo Case,” filmmakers spend five years investigating the illegal logging of the Malaysian Borneo Rainforest. The logging operation obliterated 90% of the rainforest in order to […]