Monthly Archives: April 2012

Ohio Wesleyan Student Films Examine Delaware’s Economic Geography

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April 30, 2012
Ohio Wesleyan students will show their documentary films April 19 at Delaware's Strand Theatre. (Photo by Pam Roth, courtesy of stock.xchng)

Six documentary films created by Ohio Wesleyan University students studying economic geography will be screened and discussed at 7 p.m. May 7 in Ohio Wesleyan’s Phillips Hall Auditorium, 50 S. Henry St., Delaware. The event is free and open to the public.
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Ohio Wesleyan Ranked Among Nation’s Top Colleges For Return On Investment

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April 27, 2012
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An Ohio Wesleyan University bachelor’s degree provides a 9-percent annual return on the educational investment over 30 years, according to a new study by Seattle-based PayScale Inc.
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Ohio Wesleyan Announces 16 Travel-Learning Courses For 2012-2013 Academic Year

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April 26, 2012
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Ohio Wesleyan students seeking a unique travel-learning experience to enhance their educations will get to choose from a “suite 16” course list during the 2012-2013 academic year.
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Ohio Wesleyan Enjoys ‘Day on the JAY’

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April 25, 2012
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Ohio Wesleyan students and employees celebrated the 2011-2012 academic year with a special "Day on the JAY" party April 20 that included games, music, food, and fun.
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Ohio Wesleyan Open House Offers Tips on Creating Greener Living Spaces

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April 23, 2012
Ohio Wesleyan student Melissa Guziak makes thermal curtains for use at the 'Tree House' student residence. She will share other green-living tips at a special April 30 open house. (Photo by Alex Crump '13)

Delaware residents are invited to learn how to make older homes more comfortable and environmentally friendly without breaking the bank during an open house from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. April 30 at Ohio Wesleyan University’s “Tree House.”
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Networking Comes Full ‘Circle’

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April 23, 2012
Circle app with Evan Reas '07

Ohio Wesleyan University graduates Evan Reas ’07 and Pratyush Agarwal ’11 are seeking to change the shape of alumni networking with “Circle,” a free smartphone app created by California-based Hawthorne Labs.
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OWU Students Hear from Marketing Pros

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April 20, 2012
Tom Goodman ’76 offered students advice on internship possibilities and job opportunities. (Photo by Mark Schmitter ’12)

Ohio Wesleyan students had the opportunity to hear from and interact with two prominent marketing and communications professionals in April.
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Celebration of Scholarship

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April 19, 2012
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In what is one of the busiest months of a college year, Ohio Wesleyan Libraries hosted the Celebration of Scholarship on April 13.Students, professors, and staff members gathered in the Bayley Room of Beeghly Library to honor the intellectual scholarship of graduating seniors, academic publications of the faculty, and general work of the library...
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Class of 2012 Prepares to Reach for the Stars

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April 19, 2012
Commencement 2012 is set for Sunday, May 13 at 1 p.m. in Phillips Glen. (Photo by Doug Martin)

As members of Ohio Wesleyan’s Class of 2012 are preparing to fasten their mortarboards for Commencement on Sunday, May 13, months of planning by many members of the OWU community are leading up to what will be a memorable day for graduating seniors and their families and friends.
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Bringing Learning and Fun to Kids

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April 19, 2012
Dylan Brown ’09. (Photo by Sara Blake)

One Ohio Wesleyan alumnus and student-athlete has taken his love of the sport from the well-groomed turf of Selby Stadium and brought it to Philadelphia through a program called Cradle Lacrosse. Dylan Brown ’09 has helped the program evolve into to the great success that it is today.
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No Offseason for Bishops’ Londot

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April 19, 2012
Tamra Londot ’14: A three-sport athlete. (Photos by Sara Blake)

Tamra Londot ’14 is part of a rare group of OWU athletes who participates in three sports at the collegiate level. She plays volleyball, basketball, and softball, and is an integral part of each team.
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Robert Olmstead Debuts Latest Book

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April 19, 2012
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Tuesday evening, April 3, Professor of English and Director of OWU’s Creative Writing Program Robert Olmstead unveiled his latest book, The Coldest Night, which was released that day by Algonquin Books and already is garnering critical acclaim. A packed, friendly house at Beehive Books in downtown Delaware listened as Olmstead read a few opening...
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Ohio Wesleyan Healthy Do-It-Yourself Cooking Demonstration

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April 19, 2012
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Ohio Wesleyan students got a tasty lesson in healthy eating during an April 6 hands-on cooking workshop. The lesson was led by chef Del Sroufe and included OWU faculty members sharing their culinary skills. Afterward, participants and observers savored the results of their hard work. Videography by Mark Schmitter ’12.
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Never a Dull Moment

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April 19, 2012
April 13, 2012: Spring Fever (Photo by Mona Spalsbury)

There’s ALWAYS something exciting / educational / entertaining / exceptional to do at Ohio Wesleyan. Want proof? Just take a look at everything we’ve done recently!
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Lynette Carpenter

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April 19, 2012
Lynette Carpenter. (Photo courtesy of OWU’s Department of English)

English professor Lynette Carpenter discusses the future of 3-D Hollywood movies in The (Columbus) Dispatch.
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Professor Sean Kay Discusses NATO with Voice of America

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April 18, 2012
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NATO's secretary-general has said next month's summit in Chicago will result in new initiatives to improve inter-operability among alliance military forces.
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Positively Powerful

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April 18, 2012
Ken Blanchard, Ph.D., collaborated with OWU alumnus the Rev. Dr. Norman Vincent Peale on the book, The Power of Ethical Management. Blanchard shared memories of Peale and his wife at a recent campus event to celebrate the Peale legacy. (Photo by Mark Schmitter ’12)

As a young student at Ohio Wesleyan University, Norman Vincent Peale was self-conscious and shy. He was such an introvert that a professor asked him to stay after class one day to discuss it.
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Branch Rickey Legacy Discussed in New York Times

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April 16, 2012
Jackie Robinson (left) and Dodgers President Branch Rickey in 1950. (Photo courtesy of the Chicago Tribune Archives)

Writer Chris Lamb shares the inspiring story of 1904 Ohio Wesleyan alumnus Branch Rickey, who vowed to take a stand against segregation after witnessing its devasting impact on fellow OWU student Charles Thomas.
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Gulimina Mahamuti to Perform Benjamin Britten Piano Concerto, op. 13

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April 12, 2012
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As a guest pianist, Gulimina Mahamuti will perform Benjamin Britten’s Piano Concerto, op. 13 with the Mansfield Symphony Orchestra at 7 p.m. April 14 at the Renaissance Theatre. 138 Park Ave. West, Mansfield.
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Ohio Wesleyan Graduating Seniors Create ‘Visual Insights’ Exhibition

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April 11, 2012
Visual Insights art exhibit

The artworks of 20 Ohio Wesleyan University graduating seniors will be on display from April 14 through May 13 at OWU’s Richard M. Ross Art Museum, 60 S. Sandusky St. The exhibition will open with an artist reception from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. April 14.
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