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What is healing? An interfaith discussion at ONU

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, November 1, 2023

The ONU Religion Program of the School for the Humanities and Global Cultures and the Office of Religious Life are co-hosting an interfaith dialogue titled "Healing: Perspectives from the Global Religions" on Thursday, November 9, from 4:30-6:00 p.m. in the English Chapel.

The conversation between Buddhist, Christian, Jewish, and Muslim Leaders
will feature Ven. Bhante Pemaratana, Rev. Elizabeth Kelly, Mr. Joel Oster, and Mr. Akeem Adeniyi.

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ONU professor to present research on psychedelics and PTSD

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Phillip Zoladz, Ph.D., Ohio Northern University professor of psychology, will present his research findings on psychedelics at a press conference to be held at the November 2023 Society for Neuroscience conference in Washington, D.C. His research explores the potential of psilocybin to enhance exposure therapy’s effectiveness in individuals suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Zoladz is one of several presenters the Society selected to introduce their intriguing and important findings to journalists.

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ONU poll shows support for Issues 1 and 2

Posted by Staff on Saturday, October 28, 2023

Deep dive on attitudes toward reproductive rights and marijuana use in the state

The Institute for Civics and Public Policy (ICAPP) at Ohio Northern University has released the Northern Poll, a web-based poll of 668 registered voters in Ohio taken from October 16-19. The margin of error is 3.8%. Dr. Robert Alexander and Dr. John Curiel led the project.

The following statement was provided on the results:

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Undergraduate Polar SURF research projects expand into new fields

Posted by Staff on Thursday, October 26, 2023

Topics such as climate change, cultural politics, and teacher evaluation comments presented deep research dives this summer for several Ohio Northern University College of Arts & Sciences undergraduates and professors.

Polar SURF (Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships) is an innovative ONU program that offers summer research opportunities for students interested in in-depth academic exploration begun by professors and scaled to students’ capabilities.

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Agozzino receives national public relations educator award

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Alisa Agozzino, BA ‘01, Ph.D., APR, associate professor of public relations at Ohio Northern University, received the Outstanding Educator Award at Public Relations Society of America’s national conference held recently in Nashville, Tennessee.

As ONU’s PR program head, Agozzino has taught over 16 different classes within the major and developed a social media minor for any major on campus. She has received numerous awards for teaching, including the international Pearson Award for Innovation in Teaching with Technology.

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U.S. Secret Service to conduct ‘simulation training’ at ONU

Posted by Staff on Sunday, October 22, 2023

The United States Secret Service (USSS) will visit Ohio Northern University on Monday, Oct. 23 to conduct simulation training focused on real-life scenarios, and for recruiting purposes.

From 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., students from academic departments and athletic teams, including ONU Men’s Lacrosse team members, will assist USSS special agents as volunteers. Small group simulations will begin at 10:00 a.m. around campus, however, the best viewing time will be 11:15 a.m. on the Tundra during a “political rally” simulation. Scenarios will be fluid and times are approximate. 

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