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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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Pair of Hardin County artists open the gallery season

Marilyn Turner McPheron, Judith Steele exhibit opens Sept. 17
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 12, 2017

The gallery season at Ohio Northern University kicks-off on Sunday, Sept. 17, with “Home Is Where the Art Is,” a printmaking show by artists Marilyn (Turner) McPheron and Judith Steele. 

The Hardin County natives will share their intaglio and relief prints, and artists books in this first 2017–18 exhibition at the Elzay Gallery of Art. After graduating from high school, both artists expanded their artistic capabilities through college, professional experiences, and personal endeavors.

Now, these professional artists return home to Hardin County to share their work, perspectives, and mutual love for creating art. 

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ONU secures $67.2 million loan

USDA loan for variety of campus initiatives
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, September 11, 2017

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Community Facilities Program has awarded Ohio Northern University a $67.2 million loan to support a variety of campus initiatives, including funds to help construct a new 105,000-square-foot College of Engineering building.

 Other programs will benefit as well, including the departments of Technological Studies and Psychology, Sociology and Criminal Justice, which will occupy the vacated space in the Biggs Engineering Building.

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