News Archive

(03/24/06)

Former WASP Caro Bayley Bosca to Speak on March 28

Caro Bayley Bosca, a member of the WASPs during WWII, will speak at a Women's History Month program at Miami University Middletown on Tuesday, March 28 at 1 p.m. in Levey Hall Room 100.

Bosca will tell the story of the brave women who signed up to fly with the military in WWII. They logged over 60 million miles of service airtime and 38 of them died in the line of duty.

A native of Springfield, Ohio, Bosca served in the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) during World War II. She was stationed at Mather Army Air Base in California and Biggs Army Air Field in Texas. After the war, she flew aerobatics in all-woman airshows.

This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call (513) 727-3431. Miami Middletown is located at 4200 E. University Blvd.

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(03/22/06)

Sinclair, Miami Agree on Dual Admissions for Engineering Technologies

Representatives of Sinclair Community College and the Middletown and Hamilton campuses of Miami University have announced a dual-admission agreement for Engineering Technology students. The agreement allows Sinclair's Associate Degree Engineering Technology students to transfer to the Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering Technology programs at Miami Middletown and Miami Hamilton.

The agreement was announced jointly by Robert E. Speckert, Professor and Chair of the Department of Engineering Technology at Miami's regional campuses, and Dr. George Sehi, Dean of Engineering and Industrial Technologies at Sinclair. The dual-admission agreement is only between the Engineering Technologies programs of the two schools. The initial programs to be implemented will be Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, and Automation and Control Engineering Technology.

"This agreement clarifies the status, treatment and benefits for students who choose to transfer from Sinclair to either of these Miami campuses after completing one of the dual-admissions programs covered in the articulation agreement," said Sinclair's Dr. Sehi.

The determination of requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology will be the responsibility of the Miami campuses.

"We are pleased to have this Dual Admission agreement with Sinclair Community College," said Miami's Professor Speckert. "This agreement further facilitates the pathway for students to complete their associate degree at Sinclair then continue seamlessly into the bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology at Miami University. What's great for the students is that our bachelor's degree can be completed during the evenings. This enables students to work while going to school or they can complete the bachelor's degree portion as a full time student."

Sinclair students who wish to take advantage of the program will apply for admission to Sinclair and Miami University Hamilton or Middletown simultaneously. Credits will be officially transferred with Sinclair quarter hours converted to Miami semester hours.

Sinclair students continuing to Miami's Middletown and Hamilton campuses will participate in an assessment program and orientation, advising and registration programs. Sinclair students will have access to any student services afforded to all Miami students including library resources, academic advising and other similar resources. They will be issued a Miami I.D. card and the Miami application fee will be waived.

Sinclair curriculum included in the transfer agreement includes some English, Communication Arts, Economics, Math, Physics, Chemistry and Engineering Technologies courses.

Students interested in learning more about the Sinclair-Miami dual-admission program should contact Karen Blake at (937) 512-2282 or karen.blake@sinclair.edu.

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(03/21/06)

High School Jr. Night Rescheduled

High School Junior Night, previously scheduled for Tuesday, March 21, has been rescheduled due to the snow for Tuesday, March 28 at 5:30 p.m. in Bennett Recreation Center.

Miami faculty and students will share information on academic programs, campus life, financial aid and scholarships, student support services and relocating to Miami University in Oxford after starting at Miami Middletown. Parents are encouraged to attend.

Reservations are encouraged. Each student attending will receive a Miami t-shirt. Call the admission office at (513) 727-3216 or email mumadmission@muohio.edu.

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(03/21/06)

Weather Update

Classes are being held as normal on Tuesday, March 21st.

The following classes are cancelled:

**Miami offsite classes at Eaton High School, Lakota West, and the Warren County Career Center have been cancelled.

***High School Junior Night scheduled at 5:30 on Tuesday, March 21st has been rescheduled for March 28th. Please RSVP to 513-727-3216.

* ENG 112-Sue Cook at 8:30 am

* EDT 001-Sue Cook at 10 am

* ENG 151- Sue Cook at 1 pm

* ART 122- Jean Vance at 9 am

* COM 134-Hiedi McGrew at 10 am

* COM 136-Hiedi McGrew at 11:30 am

* ENG 112 - Moira Casey at 10 am

* ENG 112 - Moira Casey at 1 pm

** Please check back for Moira Casey's ENG 111 at 2:30 pm

* COM 338- Janet Sauter at 10 am

* COM 135- Janet Sauter at 1 pm

* PHS 188 -Derek Haas at 10 am

* ART 308 E- Elizabeth Capps at 1 pm

* ENG 112- Barbara Frye at 1 pm

* PHS 130 M-Darlene Moss at 2 pm

* ART 188- Starla Evilsizor at 5:30 pm

* EDL 318 E- Steve Oborn at 4 pm

* SPN 102- Linda Stadler at 7 pm

Yoga through Continuing Education has been cancelled. Will reschedule class for a later date.

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(03/16/06)

Transfer Fair Set for March 29

Representatives from more than 20 area colleges and universities will be at Miami University Middletown's Transfer Fair on Wednesday, March 29 to provide information and answer questions about their programs. The Transfer Fair will be held in Johnston Hall from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. and from 5 - 7 p.m. The event will also provide information on relocation to Miami's Oxford Campus.

"The Transfer Fair is a good resource for former, current and even future students," said Miami Middletown Transfer Advisor Mike Hieber. "Will my credits transfer? What can I do with the classes I have taken? Where can I find the courses or major I'm looking for? You could get answers to all of those questions and more at the Transfer Fair in a quick, convenient way."

Institutions sending representatives to one or both sessions include: Antioch, Art Academy of Cincinnati, Ball State, Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, Cincinnati State, College of Mt. St. Joseph, Eastern Kentucky, Georgetown College, Indiana University East, Indiana Wesleyan, Kettering College of Medical Arts, Thomas More, Union Institute, University of Cincinnati, Wilmington, Wright State and Xavier.

For more information, call Michael Hieber at (513) 727-3440. Miami University Middletown is located at 4200 E. University Blvd.

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(03/16/06)

Human Rights Activist Wu to Speak on March 29

Well-known human rights campaigner Harry Wu will speak at Dave Finkelman Auditorium at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 29. His lecture, U.S.-China Relations in the 21st Century, is free and open to the public.

Wu spent 19 years in the Chinese government's "bamboo gulag," and has since repeatedly risked his life returning to China to document slavery and human rights abuses there. When returning to China in 1995, he was arrested and sentenced to 15 years in prison, but was instead expelled due to international pressure. His books include Laogai: The Chinese Gulag, Bitter Winds and Troublemaker. He is the recipient of the Hungarian Freedom Fighter's Award and the Martin Ennals Human Rights Award.

For more information, call (513) 727-3353.

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(03/14/06)

Amber Beal Named Student of the Month

Amber Beal has been named Miami University Middletown's Student of the Month for December. The senior from Oxford is majoring in English Literature.

Beal was nominated for the award for her outstanding work with Miami Middletown's Office of Records and Registration, as well as her behind-the-scene work helping to organize on-campus blood drives. She was also cited for her volunteer work with the Jump Start program, tutoring elementary and high school students in the Freedom Court area of Middletown for the past five years.

She is the daughter of Cia Beal and Steve Brown of Oxford.

The Student of the Month award is given in recognition of students who make a significant contribution to the campus either in or out of the classroom.

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(03/14/06)

Counselor at Towne Mall April 1, 2

An admission counselor from Miami University Middletown will be at Towne Mall from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, April 1 and Sunday, April 2. Miami Middletown will waive the admission fee of $35 for those who submit their application at the mall at this time.

The counselor will be able to provide information on the application process, registration, academic programs and services and financial aid. Fall semester classes begin at Miami Middletown on August 22, 2006.

For more information call Miami Middletown's enrollment services department at (513) 727-3216.

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(03/14/06)

Women's History Events Scheduled

Miami University Middletown is sponsoring a number of events in March and April for Women's History Month. All are free and open to the public. The schedule includes:

March 21 and 30, April 6, 13, and 18: Film Series, noon - 1 p.m., Room 117 Johnston Hall. Featured films are: "History's Mysteries- Amazon Women", "Mothers of Invention", "Nu Shu: A hidden Language of Women", "Mary Magdalene" and "Mercury 13: The Secret Astronauts".

March 28, Caro Bayley Bosca, "WW II Aviator", noon - 1 p.m., Caro Bayley Bosca will tell the story of the brave women who signed up to fly with the military in WWII. They logged over 60 million miles of service airtime and 38 of them died in the line of duty.

April 4, Women's History Read-in, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Johnston Hall Balcony Lounge. Bring something to read representative of Women's role in history to inspire. Light refreshment provided.

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(03/14/06)

ThunderHawks Seek New Women's Basketball Head Coach

Jim Sliger, director of athletics at Miami University Middletown, has announced that the ThunderHawks are looking for a new head women's basketball coach for the 2006/2007 season.

Rochelle Germany, after just one year as the women's basketball coach at Miami Middletown, has resigned in order to pursue her graduate degree in sports administration. The MUM Women should return some talented young players next season including, Marianne Burgess (Carlisle HS), Shelby Pettus (Monroe HS), Julie Burns (Monroe HS) and Jessica Moberly (Carroll HS).

The coach is responsible for recruiting, organizing, promoting, and administering the women's basketball program at MUM. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree, a minimum of three years coaching experience and a desire to work with college level student athletes. A master's degree and coaching experience at the collegiate level are desired qualifications. The part-time position begins September 15 and continues through March 15.

Persons interested in applying should send a letter, resume, and the names and phone numbers of three professional references to Jim Sliger, Miami University Middletown, 4200 East University Boulevard, Middletown, Ohio, 45042. Review of applications will begin April 11 and continue until the position is filled.

The ThunderHawks compete in the Ohio Regional Campus Conference. More information about the team and the campus is available at www.mid.muohio.edu.

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(03/09/06)

Rabbit Hash Band to Perform on March 24

Miami University Middletown's Fantastic Free Fridays will continue its sixth season on Friday, March 24 with a performance at 10 a.m. by the Rabbit Hash String Band.

The Rabbit Hash String Band features the twin fiddles of Tommy Taylor and Warren Waldron, the claw hammer banjo of Russ Childers, with Judy Waldron and Barb Childers rounding out the sound on guitar and banjo uke. The band developed from a shared love that these long-time old-time friends have for the 1920s and '30s music of Gid Tanner and his Skillet Lickers band.

Miami Middletown began the Fantastic Free Fridays programs in the fall of 2000, offering free one-hour performances to schools in a five-county area. Since that time, more than 15,000 young people have had the opportunity to experience jazz and big band music, a marching band, theatre, opera, ballet and world music.

A generous donation from the Bever family of Oxford is again helping to support the Fantastic Free Fridays program.

Fantastic Free Fridays performances are open to the public. Groups interested in attending performances should contact Susan Joyce, music faculty member at Miami University Middletown, at joyces@muohio.edu, or by voice mail at 727-3415. This performance is appropriate for all ages.

The Rabbit Hash String Band

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(03/06/06)

Self-Defense Seminar at MUM on Thursday

Former police officers Debbie and Mike Gardner will present their "Empowerment: Self Defense" Seminar at noon on Thursday, March 9 in Johnston Hall Room 115 at Miami Middletown.

The Gardners teach explicit crime survival skills, drawing upon their personal mistakes and successes during their law enforcement careers.

This seminar is free and open to the public. Call (513) 727-3200 for more information.

Debbie and Mike Gardner

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(03/02/06)

Miami Middletown Honored with Marketing Awards

Michael Williams, Director of Marketing Communications at Miami University Middletown, has been honored by the Dayton Advertising Club for promotional marketing materials. He won "ADDYs" for the "Campus and Community Center Groundbreaking" materials and for the "Early Childhood Development Center" materials.

The Dayton Ad Club is a member of the American Advertising Federation, a trade association that represents 50,000 professionals in the advertising industry.

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