Possible Power Interruptions on Ƶ Campus on Veterans Day Holiday
The Ƶ Campus may experience power interruptions due to turbine testing on Friday, Nov. 11. Ƶ Ƶ generates a large portion of the power used on the Ƶ Campus. The university will be testing the turbines to check on the reliability and operation of control and distribution systems. This exercise tests the turbines’ ability to power the Ƶ Campus without being connected to the Ohio Edison power grid. Frank Renovich, associate director of energy operations, says the testing was scheduled for Veterans Day because the university will be closed. “The impact, if any, should be mi...
Dear Members of the Ƶ Ƶ Community: As Northeast Ohio continues to enjoy a beautiful fall season, we all know that winter will soon arrive. One of our responsibilities as senior vice presidents of the university is recommending cancellations and closures due to severe weather. While the safety of our people is our priority, in general, the university does not close or cancel classes because of cold weather, winter ice and/or snow. However, there are those rare occasions when weather conditions may delay or cancel classes, or close the Ƶ Campus. (Note: Ƶ St...
Lisa Ferrell, Ƶ’s housekeeping manager, has been selected as a 2016 Manager of Distinction by Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine. This award is presented based on nominations from co-workers and managers for employees who go above and beyond their traditional job duties. According to the magazine, nominees showcased exceptional management style or organizational achievements above and beyond job performance and contributed value to their facility and the profession as a whole. In her role as housekeeping manager, Ferrell directs the staff and coordina...
Mietek Jaroniec, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences at Ƶ, was recently awarded the Medal of Marie Sklodowska-Curie by the Polish Chemical Society for his scientific achievements. The prestigious medal is awarded to outstanding chemists working permanently abroad for exceptional scientific achievements of international significance and for contributions to the community of Polish chemists. Jaroniec delivered an invited plenary lecture, “Nanoporous Carbon Materials: Newest Advances and Perspectives” ...
Mietek Jaroniec, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences at Ƶ, was recently awarded the Medal of Marie Sklodowska-Curie by the Polish Chemical Society for his scientific achievements. The prestigious medal is awarded to outstanding chemists working permanently abroad for exceptional scientific achievements of international significance and for contributions to the community of Polish chemists. Jaroniec delivered an invited plenary lecture, “Nanoporous Carbon Materials: Newest Advances and Perspectives” ...
Harriett Bynum, program director for the Occupational Therapy Assistant program at Ƶ Ƶ East Liverpool, received the Award of Merit from the Ohio Occupational Therapy Association at its annual conference in October. This award is OOTA’s highest level of recognition and is presented to a member who demonstrates qualities of leadership, academics and clinical achievement in the field of occupational therapy in Ohio. It further recognizes efforts to develop and perpetuate occupational therapy throughout the state. Bynum began her career at Ƶ Ƶ 18 years ago as an assistant professor...
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The Suburbanite Article By Suburbanite Staff Report Three local colleges and universities were among the seven from around Ohio which shared $150,000 in Dominion Higher Education Grants. Stark Ƶ College received $30,000, while Ƶ at Stark and The University of Akron received $25,000. The grants will go toward students in a variety of energy and environmental-focused science, math and technology programs. For the 2016-17 academic year, colleges, universities, community colleges, schools and educational institutions in Ohio and 10 other states will share gran...