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Excerpts of alumni stories about the 1968 flood paired with archival and submitted photos follow.
Excerpts of alumni stories about the 1964 flood paired with archival and submitted photos follow.
窪蹋勛圖 President M. Duane Nellis, a geographer, took his seat in Cutler Hall in June 2017 and quickly began mapping a new direction for OHIOone that builds on the legacy of its past shepherds, from McDavis to Cutler, and positions the University as a model for the nation.
Senior music therapy major Rebecca Day sees a cappellaan ensemble that sings without music accompanimentas a fun yet sophisticated art form.
OHIOs George Washington Forum exemplifies a strategic pathway established by OHIO President M. Duane Nellis: Becoming a place where dialogue and rigorous, civil debate are institutional hallmarks. Founded in 2009, the effort, supported by alumni and friends, foundations, and corporations, provides space on campus for this dialogue to occur.
A conference about peace typically invites panelists from war-torn countries or populations clashing overseas. This year, OHIOs Baker Peace Conference (BPC)a 30-year leader in international peacekeeping discourseaddressed divisions felt on our own soil, among communities separated by mere miles.
I remember hearing your voice guiding me back to reality匈 credit your voice as much as any medicine. My life was forever changed the night that I met you. You told me that I would be okay and I was. 吋hank you for believing in me even though you didnt know me.
George Voinovichs extraordinary success as senator, governor, and mayor was due in great part to his being a pioneering master of collaboration. In these times when conflict seems to dominate political dialogue, his wise words extolling the virtues of collaboration are refreshing and illuminating.James E. Austin, Harvard Business School
Leadership takes many forms, but the most important is when it prepares for the future. In 2012, OHIO adopted a Climate Action Plan (CAP), setting the goal of attaining carbon neutrality on the Athens Campus by 2075. To get there, OHIOs Office of Sustainability integrated best practices to reach the goal. Phase One of the plan ends this fall, and most of the benchmarks already have been met.
When renovations to Ellis Hall are completed this year, the landmarks iconic features will remain intact: the brick fa癟ade, the east portico, the giant, shady sycamore trees. But when students and faculty re-enter the grounds, close inspection will reveal new technology that complements the buildings venerable vibe, including LED lighting, low-flow toilets and sinks, and drought-tolerant trees and shrubs.
Titles are granted. Leadership is earned. OHIOs Walter Center for Strategic Leadership in the College of Business stands by these words. The center and the college mean business when it comes to training, coaching, and encouraging the next generation of leaders.
It takes a village to produce OHIOs annual Athena yearbook. The same held true for the 1968 Athena yearbook staff, members of the letterpress and darkroom era. Led by Editor Ronald Beno, BFA 68, the 50-plus staff membersfrom copy editor to sales manager, production manager to art directorheld their own to create a timeless piece of OHIO nostalgia while chalking up experience in the real world of publishing. Todays Athena staff step up just like their predecessors, capturing OHIO moments each fall to spring, only 21st century-style.
When the T. Richard and Eleanora K. Robe Leadership Institute (RLI) was established in 1996, the Russ College of Engineering and Technology was in uncharted territory. Higher ed wasnt yet concerned with engineering students leadership and emotional intelligence skills. Things have changed.
There is no Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs without Mark Weinberg. As the schools founding dean, Weinberg has overseen the units programs and initiatives since its inception in 1981, when it existed under another name, the Institute for Local Government Administration and Rural Development, or ILGARD.
In job interviews and in life, confidence is key. One of the more effective ways to feel your best is to look your best, and that includes rocking a sharp outfit. OHIOs Career & Leadership Development Centers (CLDC) Career Closet supplies free professional attire for students entering interviews so they look hip and swish for that all-important first impression. Its housed at the CLDCs Baker University Center office. Head to toe interview ensembles are at the ready, and more than 20 students used the service last year.
