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The Institute for Civics and Public Policy (ICAPP) at Ohio Northern University has released the Northern Poll, a web-based poll of 668 likely voters in Ohio taken from October 11-15. Dr. Robert Alexander (Ohio Northern University) Dr. John Curiel (Ohio Northern University), and Professor Tyler Steelman (University of North Carolina) led the project. Student ICAPP Fellows assisted with compiling data outcomes.
Remember our excitement about NASA's Artemis I project and the involvement of ONU Engineering graduates? The September launch was scrapped due to Hurricane Ian and has been rescheduled according to this NASA report:
The public is invited to drop by the Ohio Northern University Observatory, 800 W. Lincoln Ave., between 8:00-10:00 p.m. on Friday, October 21, for the third public astronomy event at ONU Observatory for Fall 2022.
This event is scheduled to coincide with the peak of the Orionid Meteor Shower. This is a popular annual meteor shower that emanates from the constellation Orion.
Ohio Northern University’s Homecoming Weekend, planned for Friday through Sunday, Oct. 21-23, will feature several campus events and a parade through downtown Ada.
The parade begins at 10:30 a.m. on Main Street. Ken Hall, BSEd, BS ’64, will serve as the grand marshal.
On Saturday, October 15, Ohio Northern University launched a new capital campaign identified as “an ambitious endeavor to enhance student success.” With $87 million already pledged by donors to support scholarships, faculty research, new educational approaches and structural improvements, the university has set its sights on a $100 million goal.
The campaign was unveiled at an event at Dicke House, the campus home of the university’s new president Dr. Melissa Baumann. On the sunny but brisk day, alumni, trustees and university leaders gathered under a large tent to learn about the new campaign. Flags and sweatshirts were emblazoned with the “Forward Together” slogan and ONU spirit wear was everywhere.
Trustee Karen Fields and her husband Paul Fields of Tampa, Florida were in attendance and are an example of a long-term, long-distance alumni relationship with the university. The couple noted they met at ONU. Karen said, “I love ONU…. and I’ve had a lot of opportunities because of ONU.” Paul said of the ties to the university, “It’s a forever relationship.”
