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Food for Thought: Global Crisis & Food Scarcity in West Africa, Oct. 23

Bill Moseley

The Food for Thought Speaker Series presents Dr. Bill Moseley on “The Causes and Consequences of the 2008 Global Food Crisis: Neoliberal Policy Reform and Food Scarcity in West Africa” on Thursday, Oct. 23, at 5 p.m. in Ellis 111. Moseley is Professor and Chair of Geography at Macalester College […]

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October 23, 2014 at 5:30 pmEvents

Swap for a ‘New’ Halloween Costume on Sustainability Day, Oct. 22

Swap for a ‘New’ Halloween Costume on Sustainability Day, Oct. 22

The Sustainability Studies curricular theme supports Campus Sustainability Day and Costume Swap for student, faculty, staff and alumni participation this fall. Campus Sustainability Day: Follow the Office of Sustainability on Twitter (@SustainableOU) to engage in a live-tweeting event on Campus Sustainability Day, Wednesday, Oct. 22, working with Facilities and other […]

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October 22, 2014 at 5:45 pmEvents

New Spring 2015 Course Examines Production, Consumption & Meaning of Food

New Spring 2015 Course Examines Production, Consumption & Meaning of Food

The Food Studies curricular theme offers a new course with an interdisciplinary approach to the production, consumption and meaning of food offered in Spring 2015. CAS 1410 Food Matters: Explorations in Food Across the Liberal Arts (3 credits) is the foundational course of the Food Studies curricular theme. This course […]

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October 20, 2014 at 10:14 amNews

‘Growing Up Digital: Learning After the End of Privacy,’ Oct. 16

Dr. Richard E. Miller

The Fire to iPhone theme presents “Growing Up Digital: Learning After the End of Privacy” on Thursday, Oct. 16, at 4 p.m. in Baker Theater. In this multimedia lecture, Dr. Richard E. Miller will discuss how digital technology is disrupting the Ivory Tower’s three cornerstones: teaching, learning, and administration. This […]

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October 16, 2014 at 7:15 pmEvents

Climate Change & Human Security: Key Findings from Intergovernmental Panel, Oct. 10

Jon Barnett

The Geography Colloquium series presents Dr. Jon Barnett of the University of Melbourne on “Climate Change and Human Security: Key Findings from the 5th Assessment of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change” on Friday, Oct. 10, from 3:05-4:30 p.m. in Walter Hall 235. The colloquium is co-sponsored by Ohio University’s […]

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October 10, 2014 at 8:45 pmEvents

‘Critical Resistance’ Series: Panel on Life after Incarceration, Oct. 7

‘Critical Resistance’ Series: Panel on Life after Incarceration, Oct. 7

The Center for Law, Justice & Culture continues the “Critical Resistance to Mass Incarceration” series with a panel discussion on the challenges of life after incarceration on Tuesday, Oct. 7, from 5 to 7 p.m. in Baker 231 . “The growth of incarceration in the United States has led to a […]

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October 7, 2014 at 10:30 pmEvents

Making & Breaking the Law Theme Spotlights Spring Courses

Making & Breaking the Law Theme Spotlights Spring Courses

The Making & Breaking the Law theme announces a series of special “spotlight” course offerings in Spring 2015. All students are encouraged to sign up for these courses focusing on the complexities of law and justice in the 21st century. Ohio University general education and College of Arts & Sciences […]

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October 2, 2014 at 9:22 amAnnouncements News