The wrecking crew has arrived. Work began in demolishing Clark Hall on Monday morning. Here are photos of the north wing of Clark being torn down. Thanks to the camera work of Paul Logsdon, here are photos of Clark being torn down. Below is his story on the history of Clark, which over the years, served as lodging for many ONU students.
Posted by Monty Siekerman on Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Kelley Lewis of Bellefontaine has received the 2018 Catherine Freed Outstanding Senior Female Leadership and Service Award from Ohio Northern University. Lewis, who attended Bellefontaine High School, graduated from ONU this spring with a bachelor’s degree in literature and creative writing.
Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, May 29, 2018
Several Ohio Northern University students have been recognized for their leadership on campus. The DeBow Freed Award for Outstanding Student Leadership as an Undergraduate Student is presented annually to one male and one female student from each undergraduate class. The award recognizes recipients for their positive leadership in the campus community.
The awards were first presented in 1999 and are named in honor of the former president and president emeritus of the University, who has dedicated his life to the virtue of servant leadership.
By Monty Siekerman
College campuses aren’t quiet places in the summer.
ONU expects 6,000 people to attend camps and conferences here this summer. Sports camps and clinics include football, baseball, basketball, lacrosse, soccer, track and field.
Conferences will draw people to campus for religious retreats and academics, as well. There will be orientation sessions for incoming students and their parents, and alumni weekend is just around the corner.
Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, May 24, 2018
Ohio Northern University will host its annual Alumni Weekend from Friday to Sunday, June 1-3.
The class of 1968 will have a special celebration dinner on June 1 for its 50-year class reunion. All other classes celebrating 55, 60, 65 and 70 years will have an opportunity to celebrate at the Alumni Association luncheon on June 2. Even if it is not a reunion year, alumni are encouraged to return to ONU from the classes of 1968 and earlier to celebrate ONU from their time as students.
While on campus, alumni may participate in special programs and events as well as connect with former classmates.
ONU graduate Honorable Jessica E. Price Smith delivered commencement address
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, May 23, 2018
By Monty Siekerman
Eighty-five law students received Juris Doctor or Master of Laws degrees during commencement ceremonies on Sunday afternoon at the ONU Sports Center Field House.
The impressive ceremony includes the investiture of hoods and the presentation of diplomas to all candidates who qualify for the degrees.
The Hon. Jessica E. Price Smith, an ONU graduate and bankruptcy judge, gave the commencement address. She received the honorary Doctor of Laws degree.