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Another meaning for Fall

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Friday  is the first day of fall and is also National Falls Prevention Awareness day. In recognition of this day, ONU's chapter of American Society of Consultant Pharmacists  will hold a a Falls Prevention Day walk on the tundra at ONU from 10-11 a.m.

Residents from Vancrest assisted living facility, Ada community members, and students will be there to help raise awareness about preventing falls.

The Healthwise Mobile Clinic and several student organizations will be on hand. Also, raffle prizes will be given out.

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Waste not

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Angel Arroyo-Rodriquez will discuss “Love food, hate waste” at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 21 in the pharmacy building.. The talk, which is sponsored by Alpha Epsilon Delta health pre-professional honors society, is free and open to the public. It will center on food waste and how it can be prevented.

 Arroyo-Rodriquez works in the Division of Materials and Waste Management of Ohio EPA, where he coordinates statewide efforts for food waste recovery. He has led revisions to Ohio’s composting regulations to promote sustainable agriculture and reduce food insecurity.

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Baker Commons to be dedicated Saturday

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Monday, September 18, 2017

ONU's 10th president and first lady, President Emeritus Kendall Baker, Hon. D. '11. and Toby Baker, BFA ’06, will be honored with the dedication of Baker Commons during Homecoming festivities on Saturday, Sept. 23, at 9 a.m.

The dedication will take place near Affinity Village, located along Polar Way Road and Loop Road.

The Board of Trustees established that the area on ONU’s campus that was developed during the Dr. Kendall Baker presidency will be known as “Baker Commons.”

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And the following Saturday (Sept. 23)

It's Ohio Northern University homecoming weekend
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, September 14, 2017

"Bringing Memories Out of the Shadows” is the theme for ONU’s Homecoming events Sept. 22-24. The annual event offers an opportunity for former students to return to campus and connect with their alma mater.

The full slate of activities is available online at www.onu.edu/event/homecoming.

Highlights will include the Homecoming parade in downtown Ada beginning at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 23.

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"An outstanding college choice" (We already knew this)

ONU ranks high in national listings for academics and affordability
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, September 13, 2017

By several measures, Ohio Northern University is an outstanding college choice. In fall 2017, ONU is again featured in several venues that highlight outstanding colleges and universities.

For example, Ohio Northern is ranked fourth in the Midwest among regional liberal arts colleges in the 2018 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. These colleges and universities focus on the undergraduate experience and offer a broad range of programs in the liberal arts and in professional fields such as business, nursing and education.

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Dr Karen Kier receives award

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Dr. Karen (Hillegass) Kier, BSPh '82, is the recipient of this year's prestigious Clifton J. Latiolais Award from The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy. Each year, OSU presents the Latiolais Award to an individual of "high personal and professional ideals, who has made significant contributions to institutional pharmacy practice."

Dr. Kier holds a master's degree in hospital pharmacy and a Ph.D. in pharmacy administration from OSU.

At Ohio Northern, Dr. Kier is Professor of Clinical Pharmacy, Director of Assessment, Preventive Care Specialist for ONU HealthWise and Director of the Drug Information Center.

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