Ohio University

June 13

Ohio University Lancaster Campus Dean Dr. Jim Smith is the conference chair for the 2013 Regional Branch Campus Administrators Senior Leadership Conference in Longboat Key, Florida. The conference is being held June 16 – 19.

From staff reports / June 03

University Human Resources Leadership and Staff Development announced they are now accepting nominations and applications for their professional development program designed for improving managerial skills. The program starts Sept. 6.

By Adrienne Cornwall / May 30

Ohio University’s Flying Bobcats team of student aviators from the Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ College of Engineering and Technology earned a top safety award for the second year in a row at the 2013 NIFA National SAFECON aviation competition May 5-11 in Columbus, Ohio, at Ohio State University’s KOSU airport.

June 17

Male mice who were fed a high-fat diet and became obese were more likely to father offspring who also had higher levels of body fat, a new Ohio University study finds. The effect was observed primarily in male offspring, despite their consumption of a low-fat diet, according to scientist Felicia Nowak.

By Jennifer Shutt Bowie / June 10

Two cities. One hundred guests. Countless memories. On May 17, 52 alumni and friends gathered in St. Louis, Mo., for a special event at the historic Algonquin Golf Club. Then, on June 1, 48 Bobcats boarded the Catawba Queen in Mooresville, N.C., for a Charlotte Alumni Dinner Cruise. The Ohio University Alumni Association hosted both events, which were made possible by the efforts of alumni volunteers in both regions.

June 12

The Athletics Department released its 2012-13 Annual Report on Wednesday. The 14-page booklet recaps last season's athletic, academic, compliance, marketing, sponsorship, ticket sales and media accomplishments.

From staff reports / June 05

The Ohio University Alumni Association (OUAA) and the Massachusetts Chapter Serving New England will host the annual Monomoy Weekend on June 28-30.