News Archive

(09/21/07)

MUM to Host October 6 Science Café

Miami University Middletown will host a Science Café from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6. Free and open to the public, the Science Café will allow teachers, students, those employed in a science field or those interested in science to chat with scientists in plain language and learn about their careers.

Dr. Bill Carroll, world-renowned expert on public policy and science communications, is the featured speaker and will kick off this event. He was the 2005 President of the American Chemical Society and is a Vice President of Occidental Petroleum Corporation. Several prominent local scientists will also speak on relevant issues specific to the Miami Valley.

The Café will take place in the Campus Community Center in Johnston Hall. Make plans now to attend this event for free food, drinks and fascinating conversation. Please RSVP to 513-727-3470 by September 28 if you wish to have lunch.

This event is generously sponsored by the Cincinnati Local Section of the American Chemical Society, the Ohio Board of Regents and Miami's Center for Chemistry Education.

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(09/19/07)

Register Now to Adopt a Tree on Oct. 6

On Saturday, Oct. 6 the Middletown Tree Commission will give away 50 large trees, each 4 - 10 feet tall. Any Middletown resident interested in obtaining one of these trees must fill out an adoption contract, which will help to determine which of 30 varieties of tree will be selected for that home or business owner.

Only one tree per city residence is available and all trees will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. Those adopting a tree agree to care for it for at least two years. Tree pick-up will take place on Oct. 6 at the City's Tree Nursery in Smith Park. Boy Scout Troop 20 will be available from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Oct. 6 to assist those who need help in moving or planting their tree.

"This is the best way to increase the number of healthy trees in Middletown," said Middletown Tree Commission Chair Carolyn Keiffer. "All we ask is that those adopting one of these trees water it when it really needs it for the first two years so that it can grow to become an asset to the property and a benefit to the City."

Tree adoption contracts are available at Armbruster's Florist on Grand Avenue, at the Johnston Hall information desk at Miami Middletown or at the Middletown Public Library. Forms are also available online at www.ci.middletown.oh.us/docs/news/122.pdf.

This project is made possible by support from the City of Middletown Tree Commission, the Barnitz Foundation, Boy Scout Troop 20 and volunteers from Bull's Run Arboretum.

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(09/19/07)

MUM Sponsoring Essay Contest for GED Students, Graduates

To recognize and encourage students who earn a GED to pursue their educational goals, Miami University Middletown is sponsoring Write Now! This project offers current GED students and 2006-2007 GED graduates in Butler, Warren, Preble and Montgomery counties the opportunity to write an essay and earn a $500 award for educational purposes. Two to four awards will be given.

Participants will attend a writing workshop on National Make a Difference Day, October 27, 2007. Attendees will meet members of the MUM community, listen to a student panel presentation and work on their essays in a small group led by English faculty. Lunch will be provided.

A recognition ceremony will be held in December where winners of the awards will be officially announced and several writers will have the opportunity to read their essays. Write Now! is sponsored by Miami University Middletown with generous contributions from the Middletown Community Foundation and Middletown Rotary.

Participants are encouraged to register by September 30. Contact Dr. Marianne Cotugno at (513) 217-4098, mcotugno@muohio.edu, for more information on how to register.

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(09/07/07)

Butler-Warren College Fair to be held October 8

Miami University Middletown and over 15 area high schools are offering the opportunity for students and parents to speak with more than 80 representatives from colleges, universities and technical schools on Monday, October 8 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. A workshop about financial aid will be offered at 6:30 and 7:00 pm.

The fair will be held at Monroe High School, 220 Yankee Road (I-75 exit 29 about two miles west on Route 63 to Yankee Road).

This event is free and open to the public. For more information or directions to the fair contact your school guidance office, call 513-727-3216 or 1-86-MIAMI-MID (toll-free) or email mumadmission@muohio.edu.

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(09/06/07)

Public Invited to Citizens' Advisory Council

The Citizens' Advisory Council of Miami University Middletown will hold its regular meeting at noon on Friday, September 28. The public is invited to attend this meeting, which will be held in Room 136 of the Campus Community Center in Johnston Hall.

The Citizen's Advisory Council is composed of 14 members from Miami Middletown's service region who serve as a channel for community interaction with the campus. The purpose of the Council is to represent the community's expectations and needs to the campus and to provide the campus with a direct means of communication to the community.

Time will be allotted for public comment. Faculty, staff and students are also encouraged to attend this meeting. For more information on this meeting, call (513) 727-3379.

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(09/04/07)

Miami Middletown to Host Adult Open House

Miami University Middletown will host an adult open house on Saturday, Sept. 22 at 10 a.m. Geared toward new and former Miami students who need a more flexible format for their classes, this session will include information on the Saturday Select and Degree Power Schedule programs, as well as online and offsite courses.

For more information, call (513) 727-3216 or 1-86-MIAMI-MID toll-free or email mumadmission@muohio.edu. Miami University Middletown is located at 4200 E. University Blvd.

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