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Panel Discussion on “Ukraine & Russia: The Invasion” on Feb. 28

Panel Discussion on “Ukraine & Russia: The Invasion” on Feb. 28

From the Ohio University Calendar The Ohio University community is invited to a discussion on “Ukraine & Russia: The Invasion” on Feb. 28 from 4:10 to 5:30 p.m. in Porter 105. Register to watch on Teams. Panelists will discuss: Why did this crisis happen? What does this mean for the […]

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February 28, 2022 at 10:07 amEvents News

OHIO professor and alumna team up to study fringe religious groups and ‘cult films’

Jodi Wille

From Ohio University News An Ohio University alumna filmmaker and a religious studies professor teamed up to edit a special journal issue on “cult films,” as told through interviews with scholars and filmmakers. Jodi Wille and Brian Collins met at the Athens International Film and Video Festival in 2018. Now they […]

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February 16, 2022 at 4:51 pmAlumni News Research

Citing OHIO student’s work, historic Black Baltimore golf club commemorates the desegregation of city’s golf courses with monument

On Feb. 1, the Pitch & Putt Golf Club unveiled a monument dedicated to the desegregation of Carroll Park in Baltimore. Image courtesy of the Pitch & Putt Golf Club

From Ohio University News To commence Black History Month, a historic Baltimore golf club unveiled a monument celebrating a little-known part of the city’s history. The monument, which was unveiled on Feb. 1, tells the story of a group of Black golfers who litigiously fought for access to play golf […]

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February 16, 2022 at 8:32 amAlumni News

Ping Institute offers teacher workshop on ‘Studying Latin Manuscripts’ through the Ohio University collection on Feb. 19

Ping Institute offers teacher workshop on ‘Studying Latin Manuscripts’ through the Ohio University collection on Feb. 19

From Ohio University News The Charles J. Ping Institute for the Teaching of the Humanities presents a free workshop for high school teachers on “Studying Latin Manuscripts through the Ohio University Collection.” The workshop will be held online from 9 a.m. to noon on Feb. 19, 2022. This online workshop for […]

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February 16, 2022 at 7:53 amEvents News

Science Café goes ‘Globetrotting for Violets’ with Harvey Ballard on Feb. 15

The Lilliputian violet is no more than a centimeter tall.

From Ohio University Calendar The spring 2022 lineup for Ohio University’s Science Café features two professors talking about diverse topics—globetrotting for violets and the globalization of rhythm and blues. Harvey Ballard, Ph.D., takes the stage at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 15, at the Baker Center Theater to talk about […]

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February 9, 2022 at 8:43 amNews

OHIO Mock Trial students win awards heading into regional tournament with guidance of lawyers, alumni

Alumnus Ryan Crowley (top row, center) judges a team scrimmage.

From Ohio University News The Ohio University Mock Trial Team worked throughout the holiday break to prepare for a rigorous tournament schedule this semester. Over break, the 20 students on two teams met weekly to work on case materials, prepare for scrimmage trials, and adjust to case changes in this […]

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February 8, 2022 at 4:39 pmAlumni News

Matthew Ward studies law and justice, puts degree to work as an OHIO Civil Rights Investigator

Matthew Ward

From Ohio University News Ohio University alumnus Matthew Ward was drawn to the M.A. in Law, Justice & Culture program as a way to learn more about social justice issues following the murder of George Floyd. “In the Summer of 2020, I, like many others, was moved by the civil […]

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February 8, 2022 at 2:48 pmAlumni News