News Archive

(09/26/06)

Shop for College at Towne Mall

Miami University Middletown, in cooperation with 15 area high schools, will offer an opportunity to "shop" for a college or university at a special program from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at Towne Mall, Interstate 75 and State Route 122.

College Shopping at the Mall will feature more than 75 representatives from colleges and universities, technical institutions, military services and financial institutions. A workshop covering college planning will be held at 6:30 p.m., with a session on financial aid scheduled for 7:00 p.m. This annual event is free and open to the public.

For information, call (513) 727-3216.

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(09/21/06)

Quilt Historian to Speak on Sept. 28

Quilt historian Shelly Zegart will speak at Miami University Middletown at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28 in Room 100 of Levey Hall. American Quilts: A Patchwork of Meaning, Purposes, and Origins is the title of her lecture, which is free and open to the public.

This program will trace the history of the quilt from its 19th century roots to its contemporary use as political artwork. She will examine why quilts were revisited by the art world in the 1970s, and how they reached the walls of museums after being rescued from rag bins. Using examples from her newest book, American Quilt Collections: Antique Quilt Masterpieces, Zegart will show slides of some of the greatest American quilt collections and describe their past, present and future.

Zegart is a quilt scholar, president of the Alliance for American Quilts, curator of many important exhibitions, and author of a number of books and articles related to quilt history. In 1981, she was a founder of the groundbreaking Kentucky Quilt Project, which surveyed the state's quilts. Since then, most states have conducted similar scholarly projects. For more information, call (513) 727-3200.

Shelly Zegart, Quilt Historian

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(09/20/06)

Fantastic Free Fridays Begin October 6 with Bi-Okoto Drum and Dance Theatre

Miami University Middletown's Fantastic Free Fridays will begin its seventh season on Friday, October 6 with performances at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. by the Bi-Okoto Drum and Dance Theatre, an authentic African Dance Company.

Recommended for all ages, Bi-Okoto uses authentic costumes, props and instruments to create a "journey to Nigeria" through song and dance.

In addition to Bi-Okoto, the fall performances will include Aesop's Fables (10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on October 20), The Cincinnati Klezmer Project (10 a.m. on November 3) and the Raise Choir (10 a.m. on December 1).

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, almost 30,000 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 performances.

Fantastic Free Fridays performances are held in Dave Finkelman Auditorium and 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.

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(09/14/06)

Twelve Receive Scholar Incentive Awards

Miami University Middletown has announced that 12 area high school graduates will receive Scholar Incentive Awards for 2006. The Scholar Incentive program provides a $1,150 scholarship to one newly-admitted student from each of 12 area high schools. The student with the highest GPA among those admitted to Miami Middletown from each school automatically receives the award.

Recipients of the 2006 Scholar Incentive Awards are:

Jordan Dean, son of Rick and Kristie Green of Lebanon; and Jim and Beverly Dean of Englewood. Jordan graduated from Lebanon High School, where he was a member of the Student Newspaper, Student News Show and Spirit Club. Jordan participated in football for four years and track for three years, earning five varsity letters. He received the Scholastic "L" Award, Warren County Community Foundation Scholarship and Michael A. Rourke Memorial Scholarship.

Breanne Eady, daughter of Brian and Tammy Eady of Trenton. Breanne graduated from Edgewood High School, where she was a member of National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, High Honor Roll, DECA, American Brittany Rescue and Young Life. Breanne participated in cheerleading, synchronized skating and tennis. She received an Honors Diploma and was listed in Who's Who Among High School Students.

Leah Kristen Hardewig, daughter of Janine Saxbury of Middletown and Michael Hardewig of Seven Mile. Leah graduated from Monroe High School and was a member of National Honor Society, Honor Roll and Christian Youth Fellowship. Leah received an Honors Diploma, Kiwanis Club's Golden Rule Award, and was honored at the Jesse Mayabb Scholarship Banquet and Recognition for three years. She participated in veterinary medicine summer enrichment camp and mission work camps through Christian Youth Fellowship. She was a Habitat for Humanity volunteer.

Stacy Jackson, daughter of Greg and Renée Jackson of Camden. Stacy graduated from Preble Shawnee High School, where she was a member of National Honor Society and Honor Roll. Stacy participated in track, cross-country and volleyball. Stacy received the La Sertoma Youth Service Award.

Alexandra Katherine Kontnier, daughter of Martin and Lisa Kontnier of Middletown. Alexandra graduated from Middletown High School, where she was a member of the Spanish Club, French Club, Illuminati and History Film Club. Alexandra received an Honors Diploma, Award of Merit, President's Award of Excellence and an Academic Award. She volunteered as a tutor at Roosevelt Elementary School.

Rebekah McAdams, daughter of Michelle and Joe DeBacker of Middletown; and Scott and Tracy Henderson of Hamilton. Rebekah graduated from Bishop Fenwick High School, where she was a member of National Honor Society, Key Club, and Muse Machine; and participated in yoga and kickboxing.

Joseph Mitchell, son of Mel and Carol Mitchell of Liberty Township. Joseph graduated from Lakota East High School, where he was a member of Honor Roll and Hackey Sack Club. Joseph received High Honors his Senior year.

Denise F. Moore, daughter of Tim and Gale Moore of Franklin. Denise graduated from Franklin High School,where she was a member of High Honor Roll, French Club, Video Club, SADD and Thespians and also participated in soccer. She received three Academic Letters and a Varsity Letter.

Jennifer Morris, daughter of Mark and Melissa Morris of Middletown. Jennifer graduated from Madison High School, where she was a member of Thespians, Band, Drill Team and Montage; and participated in soccer. Jennifer received the National Thespians Society Honors Thespian Award, Superior Rating in district band competition and second place for the Voices of Democracy Scholarship.

Anthony Vincent Pesarek, son of Jerry and Ann Pesarek of Springboro. Anthony graduated from Springboro High School, where he was a member of the Principal's List all four academic years. Anthony interests include playing and recording music, go-kart building and demolition derby cars.

Jeffery J. Sams, son of Jim and Regina Sams of Franklin. Jeffery graduated from Franklin High School, where he was a member of National Honor Society, Student Government, Muse Machine, Choir, Link Crew, Envirothon, and Thespian Club. Jeffery participated in cross-country and wrestling, earning seven varsity letters. Jeffery received Franklin Evening Optimist Student of the Year, Lions Club Top Ten Percent, and graduated third in his class.

Ellen Sliger, daughter of Greg and Patsy Sliger of Mason. Ellen graduated magna cum laude from Mason High School, where she was a member of the Hope Club. Ellen received an Academic Achievement Award for three years and was named Outstanding Pre-Calculus Student.

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(09/12/06)

Artist and Lecture Series Returns

Miami University Middletown's Artist and Lecture Series returns this year with an outstanding series of performances that include Latin, Celtic, South African, bluegrass and traditional music, high-energy hip-hop and a lecture on U.S.-Mexico relations.

"In 2003 the program became the Cultural Arts Series," said Miami Middletown Interim Dean Kelly Cowan. "While that was a good description, we heard from members of the community that they wanted the Artist and Lecture Series back. So in honor of our 40th anniversary, the Artist and Lecture Series returns."

The series begins with a lecture by former Mexican Foreign Minister Jorge Castañeda at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 20. His topic will be U.S.-Mexico Relations in the 21st Century. This event is free and open to the public.

Castañeda has written numerous books and articles for the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times, Time Magazine and Newsweek. A visiting professor at Columbia, Harvard, Princeton and other Ivy League schools, he completed his undergraduate work at Stanford University and received his Ph.D. from the Sorbonne in Paris. In his most popular book, Compañero: The Life and Death of Che Guevara, Castañeda reconstructs the complicated life of the Argentine revolutionary.

Other performers scheduled for the 2005-2007 Artist and Lecture Series include: Salsa Caliente's Latin music and dancing on Nov. 18, a Celtic Christmas with the Boys of the Lough on Dec. 10, traditional South African music with Ladysmith Black Mambazo on Feb. 5, hip-hop dance theatre with Illstyle & Peace Productions on Feb. 24 and bluegrass and country music with Robin and Linda Williams on March 3.

Individual and season tickets are available online at www.tickets.muohio.edu or by calling (513) 727-3383 in Middletown or (513) 529-3200 in Oxford. To receive an Artist and Lecture Series brochure, call (513) 727-3200.

The Artist and Lecture Series is generously supported by the Bever Family.

Former Foreign Minister of Mexico Jorge Castañeda comes to Miami Middletown on Wednesday, Sept. 20.

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(09/11/06)

Miami's Regional Campus Students To Receive Account Credit

Students enrolled at Miami University's regional campuses in Hamilton and Middletown will receive credit to their bursar accounts today (September 11, 2006) due to two factors causing overcharges. Oxford students are not affected.

According to university officials, an error incorrectly listed the instructional fees per credit hour for students enrolled in the lower division at the regional campuses as 25 cents higher than the actual fee. The actual per credit hour fee for lower division full-time students should be $164.50. This error resulted in the tuition and fees at the regional campuses to exceed a state-imposed tuition cap increase of 6 percent for the 2006-2007 academic year. This overcharge is about $3 per full-time student enrolled at the regional campuses.

In addition, the university recently learned from the Ohio Board of Regents that an increase in technology fees of $18 plus $4 per credit hour implemented this fall at the regional campuses is subject to the state tuition cap, thus causing the regional campus fee increase to exceed the state tuition cap. The average full-time student at the regional campuses was overcharged about $50.

Both instances result in the need for Miami University to adjust the accounts of students enrolled at the regional campuses. All students will receive credit to their accounts with amounts varying based on part-time or full-time status. Students may have been charged between $22 and $66 for technology fees depending on their enrollment status. The revised technology fee for all regional campus students will be $18 per student per semester.

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(09/06/06)

MMSG Needs You!

Are you interested in politics, student government or the future of Miami University Middletown? Then Miami Middletown Student Government (MMSG) might be right for you.

During September, elections will be held for seven senators, a vice president and a secretary. Appointed positions, including Webmaster, Marketing Director and University Senate Representative, will also be filled this month.

If you would like more information on running for any of these positions, contact Tracy Davis harrist3@muohio.edu or Kelly Trueman kellytrueman@gmail.com.

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(09/01/06)

Student Advocacy Network Announced

Miami University is committed to providing all students with the support and the resources necessary for a successful tenure at Miami University. The Miami Student Advocacy Network will assist you by providing individual attention and appropriate referrals to assist in the resolution an academic or non-academic matter as well as any administrative concern. If you believe you having difficulty in resolving a problem or finding an answer to a concern, you should contact the Miami Student Advocacy Network.

The advocates are faculty, administrators, and staff who serve as knowledgeable resources for students. There are times when you may have difficulty knowing how to address certain concerns. The Miami Student Advocacy Network provides impartial and objective assistance in connecting you with the resources, information, and/or directions to appropriate offices for resolution. For example, you may be directed to an academic division for grade resolution or to the Office of Ethics and Student Conflict Resolution non-academic conduct issues or perhaps to the Student Health Service for medical issues.

While it is of primary importance to see that issues addressed appropriately and in a timely fashion, The Miami Student Advocacy Network does not provide legal advice or representation in any adversarial hearing or judicial proceeding. The primary role of the advocacy program is to see that student's needs are met and the appropriate referral or resource is provided.

At Miami Middletown you may reach an advocate by visiting 124 Johnston Hall or by calling 727.3233. You may also simply send an email to studentadvocate@muohio.edu and you will receive a response within 72 hours. In the body of your email, describe the issue or question you wish to pose, and make sure your email address is listed. In the subject line of your email, please type your last name.

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