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Climate Change and Lizards: Finding Food Could be Biggest Challenge

For lizards, responding to climate change isn’t just about temperature. It’s also about what happens to their food source. A warmer, drier climate could mean less food, and thus less energy, less activity, and less ability to adapt, say Ohio University researchers in their study of tree lizards. Graduate student […]

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October 27, 2016 at 7:19 pmUncategorized

Canceled: Tailgate Networking Night for Students, Alumni, Nov. 3

Kacey Schaum

Note: This event has been canceled. By Kacey Schaum Assistant Director for the Career and Leadership Development Center The Career and Leadership Development Center is offering an event for Ohio University alumni and students to grow their professional network on Thursday, Nov. 3, from 5 – 6 p.m. for Tailgate […]

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October 24, 2016 at 1:33 pmUncategorized

Advising Tip | Get to Know Your Professors

Advising Tip | Get to Know Your Professors

By Sara Berens Academic Advisor and Retention Specialist One of the biggest mistakes students can make during their college career is not taking the time to get to know professors. These are top scholars who like to impart knowledge to others and discuss their field of study. They can help […]

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October 18, 2016 at 11:37 amAnnouncements Uncategorized

Apply for the Law, Justice, and Culture Certificate Program (Deadline Extended)

The Center for Law, Justice & Culture invites students from all majors are invited to apply for the Law, Justice & Culture certificate program. The new extended application deadline is Tuesday, October 25, 2016. Due to technical difficulties, all students who have applied for the program are asked to email duschins@ohio.edu to […]

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October 18, 2016 at 11:29 amAnnouncements Uncategorized

Workshop | Becoming a More Effective & Less-Stressed TA, Sept. 19

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 next steps. Students who are currently serving as primary instructors in a course can get additional in-class […]

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September 2, 2016 at 7:30 pmUncategorized

From the Chair: Can You Talk to Students About Careers?

Dr. William Shambora

By William Shambora, Department Chair, Ohio University Economics Department Introductory Economics has not changed a whole lot since I took it back in 1969. We still teach supply and demand with graphical curves that meet at some mysterious equilibrium point. However, the field of economics has evolved, the world economy […]

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July 26, 2016 at 3:06 pmUncategorized

Minutes of the Rural Women’s Studies Association (RWSA) Meeting, 2016

Welcome and introductions.  Gathered name, affiliation, e-mail addresses for ongoing communications. Rural Women’s Studies Association Reminded everyone about the Facebook page, with thanks to Cindy Prescott. Sara Egge will be working on other social media projects. Bert Way introduced himself as the incoming editor of Ag History.  He will be […]

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June 29, 2016 at 12:03 pmUncategorized