Alumni

Panel Talks About Life as an Archaeologist Post-Graduation

Paul Patton, Tatiana Fox, Josh McConaughy, Staci Spertzel-Black, Basia Howard, Adam Wellspring

By Jake Ballas, ‘18 October was OHIO Archaeology month with a month full of events to celebrate 30 Years of Digging up the Past with the OHIO Archaeology Field School. As an undergrad anthropology major, the uncertainty of future career paths worry me from time to time. I’m a decent […]

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November 14, 2016 at 4:26 pmAlumni

First Ever Sociology-Anthropology Tailgate at 2016 OHIO Homecoming

Della Winters and Christine Mattley, Associate Professor and Chair

The Sociology & Anthropology Department held its first ever alumni tailgate at Ohio University’s 2016 Homecoming. “It was a good start for something new for the department, and we appreciate the enthusiasm and encouragement from all who attended to continue with future Homecoming Tailgate events!” said Dr. Christine Mattley, Professor […]

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November 14, 2016 at 2:53 pmAlumni

Career Corner | Alum Speaks to Students about Victims Advocacy Career

Becky Filar

Ohio University alum Becky Filar ’06 spoke with students in the Sociology-Criminology Club on Oct. 20. Filar, who earned a B.A. in Sociology-Criminology from the College of Arts & Sciences, is a victim advocate for the Athens County Prosecuting Attorney’s office. Club members were given the opportunity to ask questions […]

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November 8, 2016 at 1:52 pmAlumni

Career Corner | English Hosts Career and Alumni Panel, Nov. 17

Cara Dingus Brook

The English Department hosts a Career and Alumni Panel on Thursday, Nov. 17, from 4:30-6:00 p.m. in Ellis 112. The speakers are: Jenni Salamon ’08, coordinator of the Ohio Digital Newspaper Program at the Ohio History Connection in Columbus Bailey Poland ’11, a  creative writing alum who recently published recently […]

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November 1, 2016 at 8:00 pmAlumni Events

Graduate Student Senate | Alumni Panel to Commemorate Sen. Voinovich, Nov. 1

The Ohio University Graduate Student Senate hosts a leadership event to commemorate the life of Sen. George Voinovich on Nov. 1 at 6:30 P.M. in the Walter Rotunda. There will be light refreshments from Village Bakery at the panel. Doors open at 6 p.m. in Walter Rotunda for a brief […]

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November 1, 2016 at 4:15 pmAlumni Events

Alum Visits 50 States, Sets Sights on the World

Michael Sliwinski signs 5-0 for the 50 states he's visited.

Ohio University alum Michael Sliwinski is putting his History degree and Geography minor to work in D.C. He works full-time at the U.S. Department of Justice as an office support assistant. Most weekends he works part-time at Mount Vernon, a museum where George Washington lived. He also volunteers at the […]

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November 1, 2016 at 12:30 pmAlumni

Alum Says Service, Civic Engagement Molded Her Four Years

Ehrin Lingeman

By Ehrin Lingeman ’15 Ohio University alum and French major Nestled in the Appalachian foothills, Ohio University granted me boundless — almost overwhelming — opportunity both in and out of the classroom. When I arrived in the fall of 2011, I was oblivious to how much my four years in […]

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November 1, 2016 at 10:38 amAlumni News