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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.
 

Ernestine M. Hawley, age 91, died on Friday, December 01, 2017 at 11:45 a.m. at Vancrest of Ada.

          She was born on June 17, 1926 in Ada, Ohio to the late Charles “Jim” and Mildred (Goddard) Walls.  On May 28, 1944 Ernestine married B.G. Hawley and he preceded her in death on August 8, 2006.

Ernestine graduated from Ada High School in 1944 and The Lima School of Practical Nursing in 1962.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ada. She was a stay at home mom and housewife persuing many hobbies, but mainly quilting, sewing, crocheting and knitting.  She was a very devoted wife, mother and grandmother.

ADA — The Ohio Northern men's basketball team stayed on top of the Ohio Athletic Conference with a 92-83 victory over Wilmington on Wednesday evening at the ONU Sports Center.

The Polar Bears improve to 4-2 overall and are 2-0 in OAC play, while the Quakers fall to 3-4, 0-2.

WILMINGTON — Junior Tori Wyss (Ada) and senior Amy Bullimore (Morrow/Little Miami) led the No. 15-ranked women's basketball team to a 65-44 victory at Wilmington on Wednesday night at Raizk Arena.

The Polar Bears (6-1 overall, 2-0 Ohio Athletic Conference) stay perfect in the OAC and extend their winning streak to six games.

Wyss scored a career-high 14 points and Bullimore had her fourth double-double of the season and the 25th of her career with 13 points and 10 rebounds for ONU.

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