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The Early Childhood Special Education program at ��ɫֱ�� has received federal funds to prepare individuals at the master's degree level to work with families of infants and toddlers with disabilities in early intervention settings (home and community contexts). The program is designed for individuals with existing bachelor's degrees in special education and related fields (e.g., teacher licensure or certification), but all interested individuals are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 to be considered for the program. Students in the progr...

East Liverpool – ��ɫֱ�� at East Liverpool’s Student Government Organization presented a check for $1,000 to the university’s foundation to help fund a memorial scholarship honoring the late Dr. Roxanne Burns. Burns was a longtime biology professor on the East Liverpool Campus who died last fall. She helped organize several activities on campus, including the annual Environmental Justice Conference held during Earth Week each year, and was active with numerous student organizations. The Council of Student Organizations (CoSO) held several fundraisers in recent months to reach its goal...

The National Institute of Nursing Research at NIH has awarded Biological Science's Min-Ho Kim  a $1,842,350 five-year grant to develop “nanobombs”, a nanotechnology-based therapeutic platform, that can treat biofilm infection in chronic wounds.  Kim notes: "we hope to establish a novel platform for “smart” treatments for the management of antibiotic-resistant chronic wound infections". To learn more about Kim’s research, visit http://www.openwetware.org/wiki/Min-Ho_Kim_Lab ...

East Liverpool – ��ɫֱ�� at East Liverpool held its annual nursing pinning ceremony May 6, during which 38 students were recognized for receiving degrees this year through the associate degree in nursing (ADN) program on the East Liverpool campus. Dr. Christina Riter, academic program director for the ADN program, presented the 2015 class of graduates, while nursing faculty members presented the students’ pins. Special guests included Dr. Steve Nameth, dean of the ��ɫֱ�� East Liverpool Campus, and Linda Warino, executive director of the Ohio Nurses Association, District 3....

Salem, Ohio – ��ɫֱ�� at Salem held its annual nursing convocation and pinning ceremony at Avian on the Water in Canfield, during which 44 students received their nursing pins and recited the nursing pledge. All are receiving degrees this year through the bachelor’s of science in nursing (BSN) program on the Salem campus. Dr. Mary Lou Ferranto, coordinator of the BSN program at Salem, presented the 2015 class of graduates, while nursing faculty members presented various awards and the students’ pins. Special guests included Dr. Steve Nameth, dean of the ��ɫֱ�� Salem Campus, and Dr. B...

47th season features productions of “A Little Night Music,” “Violet” and “Hairspray” Porthouse Theatre, ��ɫֱ��’s outdoor, summer theatre located on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, will celebrate its 47th season with productions of “A Little Night Music,” “Violet” and “Hairspray.” Directed by Sean Morrissey, “A Little Night Music” opens June 12 and runs through June 27. A preview performance will take place on June 11. With music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Hugh Wheeler, “A Little Night Music” explores the romantic web that entangles actress Desiree Armfeldt...

Work in Progress: Forming at stair #3 for 3rd lift continues; 2nd lift pour has been completed. Concrete piers along column line 'B' were completed. Steel erection in sequence 1 - 4 continues. Steel detailing in sequence 2 continues. Basement retaining wall between column line 17/A.1 to 17/C in progress. Steam, steam condensate and chilled water piping work in tunnel is in progress. Removal of temporary overhead protection at Williams Hall dock area. Chilled water line installation in Williams Hall mechanical room continues. Looking forward: Start installation on...

The ��ɫֱ�� Mass Notification System will undergo campuswide testing on Wednesday, May 13, between 6 and 6:30 p.m. The testing is required due to updates to the system that will expedite the process of alerting campus to threats and improve the overall ease of use. Select office phones marked with a red sticker that reads “MNS” will now display a written message in addition to the recording that plays on campus. Additionally, the changes will simplify the process for dispatchers when alerting the campus community. “We are making it easier for dispatchers to activate the eme...