Do you have a favorite memory of Heterick Memorial Library? The library will celebrate its 50-year anniversary in 2018, and the librarians are busy planning a special celebration. To add to the festivities, they would love for you to share any memories you may have of Heterick through the years. Whether you remember carrying books over in 1968 or seeing the first-floor renovation in 2016, they want to know about it.
Dr. John K. Estell, professor of computer engineering and computer science, is coauthor of the new book, "Engineering Design and the Product Life Cycle: Relating Customer Needs, Societal Values, Business Acumen, and Technical Fundamentals," published by Momentum Press.
The book attempts to answer the question of “What is good design?” by exploring some of the fundamental principles associated with design. It also examines engineering design in a broader context through means of the product life cycle.
Dr. Christine North, associate professor of communication arts, was elected vice president of the Patient Advocate Certification Board (PACB).The PACB is creating the first national exam to certify patient advocates. The first exam will occur in March 2018. PACB Board members come from a variety of professional backgrounds and have one thing in common – a passion for helping patients. It is their job to be sure that those advocates who assist patients professionally on their journey through the health care system bring a variety of important and proven skills to the relationship.
The ONU Marching Band, the “Star of Northwest Ohio,” will close its season with a halftime performance at the Cleveland Browns football game on Sunday, Dec. 17. The marching band is under the direction of Dr. Charles Bates.
Celebration of Life services for Bob Kerscher, 69, of Hudson, Ohio, were held Monday and Tuesday in Hudson. He died Nov. 23 of prostate cancer. Two years ago, Ohio Northern dedicated Kerscher Stadium, the home of soccer and outdoor track and field. He and his wife, Barbara, also were instrumental in the creation of Klondike’s in McIntosh Center.
He graduated in business from ONU, is the recipient of an honorary degree, and served as a trustee for 14 years.
PHOTO AT BOTTOM: Rev. Dr. David MacDonald, ONU chaplain, leads off the Kappa Phi sing-a-thon on Saturday. His song says he wants a hippopotamus for Christmas...hint. Know where to buy one?
By Monty Siekerman
Kappa Phi has held a 24-hour sing-a-thon prior to Christmas for nearly 40 years, and this year the money raised will go to a foundation that assists with research for Reflux Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), a painful disorder.
Theresa Meli of Middleburg Heights, a senior forensics major and a member of Kappa Phi has RSD and received the honor of being the Polar Bear at the beginning of the fundraiser.
