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ONU professor launches human rights project with global scope

Posted by Staff on Saturday, January 21, 2023

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Collaborative project to create searchable human rights database

Ohio Northern University law professor Jean-Marie Kamatali narrowly escaped death in the Rwandan genocide when he was a young attorney nearly 30 years ago. The horror and pain of what he and his family, friends and neighbors witnessed has haunted him ever since, compelling him to dedicate his academic career to furthering rule of law and human rights across the globe.

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In the batter's box: New ONU softball stadium

Posted by Staff on Friday, January 20, 2023

Ohio Northern University has announced it will build a new softball stadium through the generosity of lead donors Melinda (Durbin) Hileman, BA ’87, and David Hileman, BSBA ’86, BSPh ’86, longtime University supporters.

Stadium construction will begin at the end of the Spring ’23 softball season with a dedication event planned later in the year. Among the planned features are heated dugouts, field lighting, a new scoreboard with updated technology, padded backstop, upgraded press box, and permanent bleachers with bucket seating. The university is working with architects at Fanning Howey in Celina, Ohio.

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DiBiasios establish endowed scholarship to support future teachers

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Ohio Northern University has announced that President Emeritus Daniel A. DiBiasio, Ph.D. (Hon.D. ‘22), and former First Lady Chris Burns-DiBiasio (Hon. ’22) have established an endowed scholarship for ONU students who intend to pursue teaching careers.

With the Daniel A. DiBiasio and Chris Burns-DiBiasio Endowed Scholarship, the couple honor the value of teaching excellence, the tradition of educators in their families, and their shared dedication to transforming lives through higher education.

"Chris and I are excited about being able to provide much-needed financial support to students who are committed to entering such an admirable and essential profession," says DiBiasio. "There are few careers that are more important than teaching."

“Ohio Northern University, particularly its students, will always be near and dear to our hearts,” says Burns-DiBiasio. “Given that education has always been a huge part of our lives, establishing an endowed scholarship that will further encourage already-outstanding individuals to be caring and innovative leaders in the education field is a dream come true.”

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ONU awarded nearly $1 million for STEM student support

Posted by Staff on Friday, January 6, 2023

Ohio Northern University has received a substantial Choose Ohio First (COF) grant for STEM student recruitment and retention. Totaling $952,000, the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) fiscal year 2023 grant funding will assist ONU students studying in STEM and health professions majors.

The competitive grants are part of Ohio’s ongoing effort to develop STEM talent within the state to address the skilled labor shortages STEM professions are increasingly experiencing. According to ODHE Chancellor Randy Gardner, the program is providing $28 million to colleges and universities for this latest cycle.

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Book recommendations for 2023

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, January 4, 2023

The Icon editor spent time reading rather than writing during a holiday break. How about you? Looking for some good books? The following article is shared from www.onu.edu/news

Looking for books to add to your reading list for the coming year? Ohio Northern University faculty members share the books that they’ve read recently and enjoyed, from fictional novels that enlighten to non-fictional works that explore the serious subjects of our times.

The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray
Recommended by: Dr. Karen Kier, professor of clinical pharmacy

Kier says: This historical fiction novel is about Belle da Costa Greene who was the personal librarian to J.P. Morgan, a wealthy financier and industrial organizer who amassed a significant collection of books, artwork and manuscripts. Belle was born to the first Black graduate of Harvard University, and her light-colored skin allowed her to pass easily in society in the early 1900s as white. She was forced to maintain this secret to maintain her position and the ability to compete globally for precious artwork and manuscripts. Her goal was eventually to have the library become a treasure open to the public.

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ONU political science honorary Civic Engagement essay awards

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, December 27, 2022

Program: You’re not too young to make a difference

On December 15, students from Ohio Northern University and Ada High School gathered for a luncheon and awards program as participants in the Pi Sigma Alpha Empowering Youth Through Civic Engagement Essay Contest. The students also heard from Ada Area Chamber of Commerce director Lindsay Walden Hollar on the subject of civic engagement.

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