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March 2016

Fiction writer PJ Carlisle featured in March 22 Spring Reading Series

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, March 21, 2016

The Ohio Northern University Department of English will present its 2016 Spring Reading Series with fiction writer Pj Carlisle in the Elzay Gallery of Art on Tuesday, March 22, at 7 p.m. A reception will precede the event at 6:30 p.m., and a brief question-and-answer session will follow the readings.

 
This event also will feature Erika Mortimer, a junior language arts education major from Lima, Ohio, who will read a selection of her original work.

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"Pay-it-forward" encourages small gestures of kindness

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, March 21, 2016

By Hannah Peterson
ONU senior public relations student
(From Northern Express)

Derek Price, a freshman political science major from Howell, N.J., is implementing a pay-it-forward program known as ONU’s One for You. The program will encourage students to spend an additional couple of dollars when purchasing items at local restaurants in an effort to share kindness and good fortune with those in need.

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Ada - Pancake capital of Ohio on Saturday - thanks to Kiwanis Club (688 people served!)

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, March 21, 2016

Story and photos by Monty Siekerman - Lots of photos at the bottom

Three score and four years ago the Ada Kiwanis Club started a tradition that continues today. Saturday was the 64th annual Kiwanis pancake and sausage meal held at the Ada schools.

An added attraction was the Easter bunny, thanks to the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce. Thsi year 688 people were served pancakes.

Here's some photos of the event.

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2016 Interclass Video is one of a kind

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, March 21, 2016

Here's a frame from the Ada High School Interclass Video of 2016. It's a parody for the benefit of students, staff and community members.

The video uses "We Didn't Start the Fire," by Billy Joel. Click here, sit back and be prepared to be entertained.  Several still frames from the video are below.

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Tech ed students present research posters, win robotics competition in Washington, D.C.

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Sunday, March 20, 2016

Seven Ohio Northern University technology education students attended the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA) annual conference in Washington, D.C, from March 1-4, 2016. During conference’s research poster session, the students presented the results of three research projects with faculty from the Department of Technological Studies.

“Student Perceptions of STEM Curriculum Types” was presented by Ben Freer, a senior from Ashland, Ohio; Andrew Grose, a sophomore from Brooklyn, Ohio; and Zane Cottingim, a sophomore from Camden, Ohio. These students were advised by Trevor Robinson, assistant professor of manufacturing technology.

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Pharmacy students receive College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists grants

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Saturday, March 19, 2016

Two Ohio Northern University pharmacy students have received College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists (CPNP) grants to attend the CPNP 2016 Annual Meeting from April 17029 in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Joelle Hall, a third-year pharmacy student from Strongsville, Ohio, and Rachel Jackson, a fourth-year pharmacy student from Lebanon, Ohio, are two of only 20 students nationwide selected to receive the $500 grant.

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Saturday's vendor-craft show for a very good cause

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, March 18, 2016

A vendor and craft show benefit for Amelia Griffin will be held at the VFW from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday.

Five-year-old Amelia has been struggling with cancer for the past year and a half. She is the daughter of Beau and Christina Griffin.

Donations can also be sent via PayPal to [email protected], given to Team Amelia at Liberty National Bank, or on her Your Caring page at yourcaring.com/team-amelia-foundation-453167.

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All-you-can-eat pancakes & sausage Saturday AM; and a visit from the Easter Bunny

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, March 18, 2016

By Monty Siekerman

Heather Cox served lots of applesauce at the annual Kiwanis Club all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage day last year at the Ada School cafeteria. Plenty of good food will be prepared again this year for the service club's big fundraiser at the school on Saturday.

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The Easter Bunny will be there! Bet you didn't know bunnies liked pancakes and sausage. Yup, bunnies do.

The Easter Bunny will be there from 8 to 11 a.m. Afraid of white rabbits? Go between 7 to 8 a.m. or from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. when serving stops.

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Six-week spring wellness change starts soon

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, March 17, 2016

  The 2016 Spring Wellness Challenge is a free six-week on-line email challenge designed to help participants improve their health by encouraging physical activity, enjoying healthy foods, and practicing sound fitness suggestions.

Persons interested in enrolling contact OSU Extension Educator in Hardin County, Jami Dellifield, [email protected] or 419-674-2297.

You’ll be enrolled and begin receiving e-communications starting the middle of April. The Challenge lasts from April 11 to May 22.

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Two Ada seniors recognized at the state level for their art work

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, March 17, 2016

Two Ada High School seniors, Alexandra Boyadzhiev and Ben Bowers were recognized this spring for their artistic abilities. Boyadzhiev has two art pieces accepted for inclusion among 300 selected works in this year’s Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition. This year 11,500 pieces were entered in the competition.

Her pieces include:
* Sculpture titled “Noah’s Mistake”
• Ceramics piece titled “Tea Set”

Bowers had one piece accepted for display in a “Cameo Display” in the exhibition. His work will be on display in the governor’s office and the Ohio Department of Education. This exhibit is not open to the public.

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