Ohio Northern University

Travis Jürgens, assistant professor and music director for Ohio Northern University Symphony and Musical Theatre was appointed as the music director for the Lima Area Youth Orchestra.

The Lima Area Youth Orchestra serves as an educational opportunity for young musicians throughout northwest Ohio to further develop their musical skills and talents in a professional setting.

LAYO seeks to develop pride and self-esteem in young musicians from all cultural backgrounds, linking them with musical achievement and instilling values and discipline that they will carry throughout their lives.

Ohio Northern University President Daniel A. DiBiasio has announced that Dr. John C. Navin, dean of the School of Business at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE), has been named dean of ONU’s Dicke College of Business Administration.

Navin replaces the retiring Dr. Jim Fenton, who has served as dean since 2005.

“Ohio Northern University is pleased to welcome Dr. Navin to our campus and leadership team,” said DiBiasio. “We are excited to have attracted John to the dean’s position and look forward to his arrival. His success in external relations, fundraising, corporate partnerships and professional activities will be a true asset to the University.”