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University of Findlay dedicates Catherine Freed Galleria

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, October 19, 2015

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From left: UF President Katherine Fell, past UF Board of Trustees member Dr. Richard Beckett, Dr. DeBow Freed; and ONU President Dr. Daniel DiBiasio. Mrs. Freed was unable to make it to the ceremony.

The University of Findlay’s Mazza Museum dedicated the Catherine Freed Galleria in the museum on Oct. 14.

The galleria is an existing wall near the entrance that features a variety of artwork and corresponding books. The work displayed changes approximately every month to correspond with museum events, conferences and holidays, and to showcase newly acquired pieces.

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Dr. Metta Lou Henderson returns to ONU for an encore

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, October 19, 2015

From the ONU Pharmacy Facebook Page - Dr. Metta Lou Henderson, retired ONU professor and associate dean, returned to campus last week to speak with pharmacy students in the Contemporary Health class.

She is photographed here with pharmacy students Joelle Hall, Franziska Pippig and Anna Crooker.

Dr. Henderson graduated with her BS and MS in the 1960’s and later with the PhD degree from the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy.

She noted that when she graduated there were no computers, technicians, pharmacists couldn’t counsel patients, and only about 10% of pharmacists in her college class were female.

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Hardin Leadership 2015 graduation held Nov. 19

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, October 18, 2015

Twenty Hardin Leadership participants will be recognized for completing the nine-session program on Thursday, Nov. 19 at the Plaza Inn Restaurant, 491 S. Main St., Mt. Victory.  

Gathering begins at 5:30 p.m. with dinner buffet beginning at 6 p.m. Representing the class with the “Class Reflections” will be Merleen Barnes of Kenton. The annual meeting for Hardin Leadership Inc. will take place following the graduation so former graduates are encouraged to attend.

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Twice Ten Art Club launches 2015-16 program year

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, October 18, 2015

The Twice Ten Art Club reconvened for the kickoff of its 2015-2016 program year on Oct. 8.

Gail Gillham hosted and Darlene Johnston gave a presentation on Slam Poetry. Members then wrote and presented some amazing poems.

The Twice Ten Art Club is a women’s organization that was founded in 1902 and meets once a month to discuss, learn about, and appreciate the arts. Every year, Twice Ten offers two scholarships to students majoring in art, music, literature/writing or theater in college. 

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These trikers raised over $500 for a local cause

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, October 15, 2015

A recent Ada Trike-a-Thon raised more than $500 for Amelia and another $500 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The benefit not only taught children bike safety, but also helped two great causes.

The effort was undertaken by the ONU Honors Program, ONU Child Development Center, and Ready, Set, Grow Preschool. Amelia, 5 years old, is fighting pediatric cancer. She is the daughter Beau and Christina Griffin. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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ONU alum named president of Meijer's food retail chain

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, October 13, 2015

 Meijer has hired Rick Keyes, a longtime employee who worked his way up to executive from store pharmacist, as its new president, the company announced last week.

He is a native of Columbus, Ohio, and a graduate of Ohio Northern University's College of Pharmacy.

Keyes will replace J.K. Symancyk, who left the Midwest retailer this week to be a the chief executive officer of a Texas-based sporting goods chain.

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