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 | Eddie Griffen and Lon Winton met with Dr. Shank and OVU's coaching staff to discuss Athletic recruiting strategies.
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Go, Team, GO!
 Dear OVU Alumni & Friends, LSU Junior cornerback Morris Claiborne was recently named the 2011 Thorpe Award winner on December 9. The award is given each year to the top defensive back in college football. The Executive Director of the Jim Thorpe Association, Eddie Griffin, was recently on the OVU campus to speak with students and the coaches of our 13 intercollegiate NCAA Division II teams. Eddie, long-time NCAA wrestling coach, also attended the OVU-West Liberty wrestling match. He spoke highly of his visit to campus, noting what he called "your splendid facilities." After the match with West Liberty, the former coach visited with members of the OVU wrestling squad. In conversations throughout the day, Eddie reminded all of us that not only do we have fine current athletes, but we also have hundreds who have participated in OVU athletics in the past. If you played basketball or baseball or golf or another sport for OVU in the past, let me encourage you to stay engaged with our current coaches and players. How do you start?Athletics are an important part of what we do at OVU. Transformation occurs in the classroom and in chapel, but it often takes place on the diamond or on the green.
Go, team, go! Dr. Harold ShankPresident
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OVU Student Invited to Take Part in Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol
Ohio Valley University was represented on January 26 in the ninth annual Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol in Charleston, WV. OVU senior Kyle Carlsen of Vincent, OH, presented his research titled, "Of Writers, Warblers and Woodlands: Examining Literature's Influence on American Environmentalism through the Works of Audubon, Thoreau, Leopold, and Carson," to legislators during the event. More than a dozen institutions were represented at Undergraduate Research Day, which took place from 8:00AM to noon in the capitol rotunda. Approximately 80 students from private and public institutions of higher learning participated. "Literature often has a significant influence on society and culture. My project looks at four specific American writers and how their work has shaped our outlook on the environment over the past two centuries..."
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Homecoming 2012 Follow-Up
For some it was the Alumni chorus, for others it was the Alumni awards, for others it was Expressions, and for still others, it was the crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen. Regardless of what brought them to campus for Homecoming Celebration Weekend, all had a favorite takeaway.
Photos from Homecoming 2012 are available on the OVU Facebook page. Direct links to those photo galleries are below:
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OVU Admissions Set to S.O.A.R.
Excitement remains high at OVU after the record-setting enrollment class last fall. Inquiries are up 65 percent and acceptances are up 4 percent over that record-breaking new student enrollment!
Admissions is pleased to announced a new organization on campus called Students of OVU Assisting Recruiters (S.O.A.R.). The idea came from Danielle McAfee and Emily Christian, two OVU students, who asked to take an active role in recruiting students from their home areas. The idea for the name came from Admissions office manager, Valerie Wright, and is based on Isaiah 40:31, "They will soar on wings like eagles..."
Shortly after these two students approached the Admissions staff, Vice President for Admissions Larry Lyons announced in Chapel that if there were students with the same interest, his department would help to organize and mobilize them. Since that time S.O.A.R. has grown to 22 members. They are assisting with hosting visiting students, giving campus tours, and many other important tasks that greatly enhance the admissions team effort...
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Fighting Scots Welcome New Men's Golf Coach
 Ohio Valley University alumnus Michael Giannamore has been named head men's golf coach at his alma mater.
Giannamore is a 2009 graduate of the university, having completed a bachelor's degree in health and wellness with a minor in coaching. He played baseball for three years under OVU head baseball coach Bob Crawford after transferring from Wheeling Jesuit University. Giannamore also received a bachelor of science in accounting from OVU.
"I could not have been more pleased when I heard that Mike wanted to interview for the position," OVU Athletic Director Dennis Cox noted. "He has proven himself many times over at OVU both as a student-athlete and as a coach..."
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2012 Lectureship and Introducing the NEW Barnabas Brotherhood
2012 OVU Lectureship
April 1-4, 2012 | www.ovu.edu/lectureship
 Jim Baird, professor of Bible and Philosophy at Oklahoma Christian University, will be the keynote speaker for the 54th Annual OVU Lectureship Series kick-off at 6:30PM Sunday, April 1. His presentation, "Why Science Needs God," will set the tone for the next three days of investigating Christian evidences.
In addition to the central theme, the lectureship will include daily segments geared just for women at 9:00AM and 10:00AM. OVU First Lady Sally Shank will speak on "Experiencing the Psalms," and Dean of the College of Education Jo Pennington will address "Instilling Faith in the Child."
Barnabas Brotherhood: Encouragement for Young Ministers April 4-5, 2012 | www.ovu.edu/barnabas
On Wednesday as the Lectureship wraps up, a two-day meeting for young ministers in Churches of Christ and their wives, will launch. Called the Barnabas Brotherhood and targeted for young ministers (under 40), the session will begin at 1:00PM on April 4 and conclude on April 5 at 3:00PM.
For details: www.ovu.edu/barnabas
Registration: glenna.harrison@ovu.edu | 304.865.6003 |
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2012 Stepping Stones Convention
The 2012 Stepping Stones Annual Convention is scheduled for Saturday, April 28, 2012, on the OVU Campus. This year's theme is, "Quilted Together with the Master's Loving Touch."
Hosted by the Muskingum Valley Chapter of Stepping Stones, the convention will kick off with registration from 8:30AM to 9:00AM From more information about the convention or to register contact:
Sharan Shaner
1905 Lawhead Lane
Zanesville, OH 43701
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sharanshaner@gmail.com | 740.454.9810
Chartered in 1957, Stepping Stones for Ohio Valley University is a group of women throughout the United States who are dedicated to Christian education and support the mission of Ohio Valley University. They are organized by chapters within specific geographic areas. Stepping Stones' role is vital to the success of Ohio Valley University. The group assists with student recruitment and fosters enthusiasm and understanding among current and potential friends of the university.
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