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ONU law school raises the bar

Pettit College of Law ranks first among Ohio law schools for first-time bar passage
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, May 1, 2017

The Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law ranks first among Ohio law schools for first-time bar passage.

In the results for the February bar exam released by the Ohio Supreme Court on April 28, 2017, Ohio Northern University ranked first among Ohio law schools in first-time bar passage with a rate of 88 percent, which is well above the statewide average of 66 percent.

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Local art exhibit

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Monday, May 1, 2017

ONU senior Leah Casey won the Bruce Chesser Award for ceramics at this year's ArtSpace/Lima annual juried exhibit. The award is named in honor of Prof. Chesser, retired faculty member who specializes in ceramics.

Leah, originally from Seville, Ohio, is pursing a B.F.A. degree in studio arts with a 3D concentration, an option in art therapy, and a B.S. degree in psychology. She is a member of the Arts and Sciences Student Advisory Council and president of the Kappa Pi art honorary.

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GPS for self-driving vehicle

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, April 28, 2017

Eric Baumgartner (left) discusses a student engineering project with John-David Yoder during a senior design showcase at ONU.

Dr. Yoder, chair of the mechanical engineering department, has been appointed dean of the ONU engineering college.

Dr. Baumgartner, who has served as dean for the past 11 years, has accepted a position as vice president of academics at the Milwaukee School of Engineering.

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Instrumental "petting zoo" on tap

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Friday, April 28, 2017

ONU will host an interactive family music concert in the Freed Center for the Performing Arts at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 6. The event will be preceded by an “instrument petting zoo” at 2:30 p.m. in the Freed Center lobby. Tickets are $10 per family and $5 for individuals. 

The concert activities have been designed for preschool through early-elementary students, but entire families are welcome. Audience members will sing, move and listen to the music of Beethoven while learning about the instruments and exploring musical elements.

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Festival of Colors - looks like fun

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, April 27, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
The ONU  Indian Student Association held a springtime Holi Festival on the Tundra on Sunday afternoon. It's a Festival of Colors.

Holi is a Hindu festival that signifies the victory of good over evil, the arrival of spring, and the end of winter. During the festival, participants play, chase, and color each other with dry powder.

It is a time for people to play, laugh, and enjoy each other's company. Indian Student Association is an organization that promotes education and participation in the Indian culture.
 

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Why is Steve White a proud Polar Bear?

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, April 27, 2017

Steve White received his BSBA degree for the Class of 2017. He was a student in the late 1960s but was unable to graduate being short credit hours in 1971. Fast forward 46 years and he is officially a graduate and forever a proud Polar Bear.
Steve White, left, with ONU President Dan DiBiasio.

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