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05/07/2020
5-7-20 Message to Community
The provost provided info regarding planning for courses for fall semester, including a possible modified scenario of delivering courses using in-class and online instruction. Other topics included: 1) Senate proclamation of gratitude to the campus and community, 2) Tech Fees, 3) Excellence in Academic Advising Award, 4) Appreciation for Support Services, 5) Summer Reading Program Update, 6) Undergraduates should not be returning to campus for research and 7) Return to campus student “town hall”
05/06/2020
In her novel Beheld, TaraShea Nesbit brings to life voices normally kept silent in history
Historical fiction is one of my favorite genres. When I heard that TaraShea Nesbit of Miami University had a new novel about the Plymouth settlers, I could not resist taking a much-needed reading adventure.
05/06/2020
Paul Branscum Interviewed by the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
Congratulations to Paul Branscum for being interviewed and featured in an article by the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior.
05/04/2020
Senate News, May 4, 2020
University Senate met on May 4, 2020, via WebEx. Senate approved a Proclamation (below) created by senators, led by Senator Rodney Coates. Senate heard from Senator James Bielo, Chair of the Ad-Hoc Committee on the Arrest Reporting Policy regarding the Committee's findings. Senate approved the recommendations, which were that the policy should not have Senate approval. Senate approved a resolution to allow the staffing of Senate Committees to continue into the summer. It was announced that there will be at least one summer meeting held.
05/04/2020
Miami among recipients of grants awarded by Scioto Foundation
Portsmouth-Dailytimes.com, May 3
05/04/2020
5-4-20 Message to CommunityArticle
Topics included: 1) Student emergency fund update, 2) Budget corner- review of a basic principle, 3) Reporting Remote Meeting and/or Class Disruptions, and 4) Some examples of how we have met the COVID-19 challenge
05/01/2020
Five Hawk Tank Winners in EHS
Five EHS projects are receiving funding from the Women's Giving Circle. Congratulation to Dr. Elise Radina, Dr. Sheri Leafgren, Kim Wachenheim, Dr. Tammy Schwartz, Richelle Frabotta, Dr. Kimberly Moore, Devin Morgan, Kate Kuvalanka, and Hannah Thompson.
05/01/2020
FSB's Marc Rubin named 2020 Beta Alpha Psi Outstanding Dean
Dr. Marc Rubin is ending his 30 years at Miami on a high note.
04/30/2020
Michael Crowder on chemistry exams
Cen.acs.org, April 29