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Nearly 200 business and community leaders from across Southeastern Ohio gathered in Ohio University's Baker Center on May 17, 2016 for the fifth annual Appalachian Ohio State of the Region.
This year's State of the Region theme was "Exploring our Business Ecosystem," facilitating discussions on non-bank financing; operational safety, assistance and design; filling the talent gaps in the workforce; and meeting human resources and regulatory requirements. Local leaders had the opportunity to network and learn from government officials about the resources available to aid their businesses, as well as explore the national issues affecting the region.
The conference began with remarks from OHIO President Roderick McDavis, who highlighted the importance of regional development by mentioning that TechGROWTH Ohio's initiatives have brought in nearly one billion dollars to the area.
"The fact that we have had five State of the Regions shows that this is a critical region," McDavis said. "Let's make Appalachia all that it can be."
TechGROWTH Ohio Executive Director Lynn Gellermann hosted the non-bank finance session and centered on the personalities behind financing resources. He said leaders need to decide on the specific type of business they want to create, and pursue funding related to that niche, whether it be a lifestyle company or a high-growth startup with big aspirations. |
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To welcome first-year Voinovich School students to the college and returning students back to campus, the Voinovich School Alumni Society is hosting a tour and tasting at Jackie O's Taproom beginning at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31. The free event connects students to a network of alumni, colleagues and friends who are here to help students during their time on campus, as well as after graduation.
The event is the first organized under the leadership of the Alumni Society's new president, Bose Mapose, and will allow many students a first opportunity to connect with her. To read Bose's letter about the event as well as this year's Alumni Society leadership, click here.
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Celebrating 100 Years of the National Parks Service: Alum combines art and cartography across all 59 national parks
 When Karla Sanders came to Ohio University from Cincinnati to study art, she never imagined that she would fall in love with geography. But her undergraduate general education requirement in geography opened the door to a new world, and she quickly found herself uncovering the treasures of an interdisciplinary career in art and environment. Ultimately, she earned a Master's of Science in Environmental Studies (MSES) degree from the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs, along with master's degrees in geography and cartography.
 It all started when Sanders found a perfect local opportunity to fill a cartography gap. Athens County residents wanted to build a new trail through the Raccoon Creek Watershed, but were held back by the area's lack of a proper map. Sanders worked with the president of the watershed and her nature fanatic MSES thesis advisor, Bernhard Debatin, to produce a rich double-sided map with more than 100 miles of trails. Wildlife descriptions and an educational guide to the habitat, history and culture of the watershed are include
d on the map's panels. Sanders' work is now the official public Raccoon Creek map.
"I really wanted to find a way to go back to my art roots with my thesis, and a faculty member at the School of Visual Communications inspired me to pair my geography work with something 'practical' but art-related," Sanders said. "My thesis work helped me realize that I could combine art and my environmental interests more than I would have expected."
After graduation, Sanders worked full time in the corporate realm as a graphic designer. Still, Sanders' heart tugged her back to her own art and environmental disciplines. While she knew that art was her passion, she struggled to find a way to make a difference through her craft.
Sanders needed a fresh perspective and more direction with her art pursuits, so she moved to Italy to study graphic design. While there, she met fellow designer Andres Quintero, who proposed to her on top of the Florence Duomo, married her in the Appalachian foothills, and moved to Cleveland with her. Quintero shares Sanders' love of the outdoors, and one day, while visiting Cuyahoga National Park, they were hit with a tremendous idea - to combine their interests in art, conservation and travelling, they would devote their lives to making illustrated maps of every national park in the United States. And so their artful map studio, Hike and Draw, was born.
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Networking with internationally renowned researchers and engaging in cutting-edge water modeling were just part of the agenda for Azamat Tashev, Masters of Science in Environmental Studies graduate student, and Derek Kauneckis, Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs Assistant Professor, at the Principal Investigator's meeting for the National Science Foundation's Water, Climate and Society proposals in Washington, D.C.
Tashev is working with Kauneckis as his advisor at the Voinovich School on the Water for the Seasons project. The project is a $3.8 million collaboration between the Voinovich School, University of Nevada-Reno, the Desert Research Institute and United States Geological Service that integrates hydrological models with human decision making to better understand climate resilience in western watersheds. Tashev has been developing a thesis proposal which focuses on Water for the Seasons as a case study. "Through meeting with the project team at the Principle Investigator's meeting, I was able to better understand the project, receive useful inputs and discuss potential use of my research results by the project team," Tashev said.
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 Masters of Science in Environmental Studies candidate Zebulon Martin is among 23 recipients of the 2016 Ohio University Student Enhancement Awards. Martin received the greatest possible grant in the amount of $6,000 for his proposal, "Does Precipitation Affect the Recovery in AMD Impacted Streams?" investigating how precipitation events affect streams impacted by acid mine drainage.
"It is my hope through this research to fill a knowledge gap in a leading theory that precipitation causes flushing events that go untreated," Martin said. "Past research and remediation efforts often quickly reach the expected chemical recovery, but often lack the expected biological recovery."
Martin received his Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Studies at Otterbein University. He said he chose the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs for his graduate degree because of the rich regional opportunities to explore the outdoors, especially kayaking, his favorite summer activity.
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Location: Washington, DC The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) coordinates Federal environmental efforts and works closely with agencies and other White House offices in the de velopment of environmental policies and initiatives. Christy Goldfuss leads CEQ and assists and advises the President in developing environmental policies and initiatives. CEQ is also responsible for ensuring that Federal agencies operate in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The challenge of harmonizing our economic, environmental and social aspirations has put NEPA and CEQ at the forefront of our Nation's efforts to protect the environment.
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Voinovich School environmental studies, energy, and Consortium for Energy, Economics and the Environment (CE3) students, along with all other interested Voinovich School students, are invited to join faculty and staff for a start-of-the-year welcome picnic to mingle with peers and learn more about 2016-17 initiatives.
When: Thursday, September 1, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Food: Voinovich School staff will grill out back and provide grill items (with vegetarian options) and drinks. Please bring a shareable food item for the potluck picnic if you are able. Green: This will be a green event, so please bring your own water bottle/mug and try to reduce packaging waste as much as possible. Hopefully, it will be a nice evening to ride share, ride your bike or walk up to the Ridges.
Work that Matters Fair: Non-Profit and Service Career Fair
Employer registration for this event filled fast! The employers attending the event include:
The Buckeye Ranch
Camp Nuhop
City Year
Community Food Initiatives
Glen Helen Outdoor Education Center
Live Healthy Appalachia
Make A Wish Foundation
Modern Woodmen of America
Peace Corps
Recreation Unlimited
Southeastern Ohio Foodbank
Teach for America
Urban Teachers
When: Wednesday, October 12, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Where: Bobcat Student Lounge (First Floor Baker Center) |
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Center for Entrepreneurship Fall Social and Cookout
Wednesday, August 315:30 - 7 p.m. Living Learning Center Multipurpose Room & Lawn
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Provost Undergraduate Research FundInformation SessionWednesday, August 3111 a.m. - 12 p.m. Alden Library 301U Conference RoomMore informationAlumni Society Fall Welcome: Jackie O's Tour and Tasting Wednesday, August 316 p.m. Jackie O's Taproom More information
Student Back Porch Picnic PotluckThursday, Sept. 15:30 - 7 p.m. Bldg. 22 Back Porch
Zero Waste Business Ventures Reception
Tuesday, Sept. 6
6 - 8 p.m. Eclipse Company Store, 11309 Jackson Dr. The Plains
Provost Undergraduate Research Fund
Applications Due
Thursday, September 22, 4 p.m.
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Work that Matters: Non-Profit and Service Career Fair
Wednesday, Oct. 12
1 - 5 p.m. Bobcat Student Lounge (First Floor Baker Center)
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Remembering Senator George V. Voinovich
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Voinovich School in the News
"Ohio University has cultivated a strong innovation ecosystem that has engaged a diverse network of public and private regional partners to advance technology commercialization, business creation and workforce support."
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Impact & Innovation is a newsletter for the students, faculty and professionals of the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs.
Have an article idea? Contact Laura Alloway, Voinovich School Director of Marketing and Communications.
Impact & Innovation is written and created by Voinovich Scholars
Jena Albers, Austin Ambrose, Daniel Kington, Samantha Miller and M.C. Tilton with photos by intern Amanda Damelio.
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