Ohio Northern University

This season's Holiday Spectacular

Best chance for tickets at The Freed Center -
Thursday evening & Saturday matinee
Call box office 419-772-1900

By Monty Siekerman
Something old, something new--that's this year's ONU Holiday Spectacular which opens Thursday with one of 4 performances at the Freed Center followed the next weekend with 4 performances at the Civic Center in Lima.

A new pup on campus

By Monty Siekerman
Allegra is the new Polar Paws pup on campus, ready to learn a lot about socialization in classes, residence halls, the dining services, and greeting people as they trek across campus.

She is a 3-month-old golden retriever and has a huge love for people. This little girl is, hilariously, a pharmacy student with her new momma and she is settling into campus life quickly and comfortably. 

The same natural curiosity that spurred Jake Zimmerman toward a career in science has resulted in a patent for a research project that could eventually lead to a breakthrough to more easily detect dangerous amounts of lead in drinking water.

Zimmerman, ONU associate professor of chemistry, has long studied the ability of fluorescent compounds to serve as chemical sensors. He continued to see practical applications to his research, particularly in regards to current events.

The result was the awarding of both U.S. and international patents for his work.

The Ohio Northern swimming and diving teams are holding their annual "Swim for Cystic Fibrosis" fundraiser on Saturday during their 1 p.m. home meet against John Carroll at the ONU Sports Center.

Cystic Fibrosis is a rare disease that affects approximately 30,000 children and adults in the U.S alone. The money raised at the event will be donated to the CF Foundation.

The CF Foundation relies on donations to help find a cure for this life threatening disease.

ONU chemistry professor earns patent

The same natural curiosity that spurred Jake Zimmerman toward a career in science has resulted in a patent for a research project that could eventually lead to a breakthrough to more easily detect dangerous amounts of lead in drinking water.

Zimmerman, associate professor of chemistry at Ohio Northern University, has long studied the ability of fluorescent compounds to serve as chemical sensors. He continued to see practical applications to his research, particularly in regards to current events.

The result was the awarding of both U.S. and international patents for his work in September, following an involved process.

Nearly 80 ONU students and 22 children in the cast

A holiday tradition continues with upcoming performances of Ohio Northern University’s 23rd annual “ONU Holiday Spectacular” musical extravaganza.

The show will be presented in ONU’s Freed Center for the Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 16, Nov. 17 and Nov.18, with a matinee performance at 2 p.m. on Nov. 18.

It also will be presented at the Lima Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 1 and Dec. 2, with matinee performances at 2 p.m. on Dec. 2 and Sunday, Dec. 3.

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