Post Tagged with: "Geography news"

Happy Beginnings | Michaels ’19 is Morning Meteorologist at Dayton 24/7 Now

Adrianna Michaels of Dayton 24/7 Now

Editor’s Note: The Happy Beginnings series features recent College of Arts & Sciences graduates who are getting started in careers, graduate school and service. Ohio University alum Adrianna Michaels ’19 is the new Morning Meteorologist at Dayton 24/7 Now, the FOX and ABC affiliate in Dayton, Ohio. Michaels earned a […]

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December 30, 2019 at 4:39 pmAlumni Alumni in the News In the News

Alumni News | Kinzel Saves Lives, Uses GIS to Prevent Fentanyl Overdoses

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Carolyn Kinzel, a C-130H Hercules loadmaster assigned to the 179th Airlift Wing, Ohio Air National Guard, and an Ohio Air National Guard Counterdrug Task Force criminal analyst, poses in front of an overdose map she created Aug. 1, 2019, at the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Cleveland, Ohio. The Ohio National Guard Counterdrug Task Force personnel provide support to law enforcement agencies and community based organizations in order to enhance efforts to counter and defeat the threat of illegal substances, trafficking and violence in Ohio. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis Wade)

Editor’s Note: The Happy Beginnings series features recent College of Arts & Sciences graduates who are getting started in careers, graduate school and service. Excepted From Ohio Today Staff Sgt. Carolyn Kinzel ’18 is using the skills learned in Ohio University’s geospatial sciences program to literally save thousands of lives […]

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December 20, 2019 at 9:13 amAlumni News

Alumni News | Denbow Uses Expertise as Senior Planner in Kentucky

Denbow and his wife, Kelly, enjoying OHIO marching 110 at the football game.

By Regina Yoong Ohio University alumnus Patrick Denbow is putting his expertise in local and regional planning and development to work for Planning and Development Services of Kenton County. Denbow’s primary responsibilities as a senior planner involve providing the professional staff for the Board of Adjustments and Planning Commission in […]

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December 11, 2019 at 10:30 pmAlumni

Geography Seniors Present Capstones at Research Exhibition

Sonia Ferrier with her capstone presentation

The Geography Department hosted its annual Capstone Research poster exhibition on Dec. 12, demonstrating a diversity of geographic research in physical and human geography. More than 35 seniors exhibited posters for their capstone projects in GEOG 4800: Capstone Experience in Geography, a Tier III seminar course. Among the student researchers […]

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December 2, 2019 at 11:45 pmEvents Research

OHIO News Quotes Buckley on ‘Vibrant College Town’

Dr. Geoffrey Buckley

Ohio University News quotes Dr. Geoff Buckley, Professor of Geography, in an article headlined “OHIO experts explain the benefits of going to school in a vibrant college town.” A consistent theme on why Athens is the best college town around, according to OHIO faculty experts, centers around the excellent opportunities for ecotourism […]

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October 27, 2019 at 12:27 pmFaculty in the News In the News

Notable Alumni | NBC Meteorologist Ryan Phillips Helps Miami Prepare for Hurricanes

Ryan Phillips

By Regina Yoong Editor’s Note: The College of Arts & Sciences Notable Alumni Awards honor alumni for broad career accomplishments, commitment to community service, and valuable contributions to Ohio University and the College of Arts & Sciences. Ryan Phillips ’00 Geography-Meteorology A broadcast meteorologist for NBC 6/WTVJ in Miami, Ryan […]

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October 20, 2019 at 11:30 amAlumni News

Ohio University Mock Trial Team Announces 2019-20 Team Members

Ohio University Mock Trial Team Announces 2019-20 Team Members

The Ohio University Mock Trial Team selected 20 students to compete during the 2019-20 academic year. Tryouts occurred on Sept. 11 and 12. In order to tryout, students were required to prepare and deliver a three-minute speech on a selected topic. At the conclusion of their prepared remarks, students were […]

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September 16, 2019 at 3:00 pmNews