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News Archive
October 2008
(10/27/08)
MUM Women are ORC Volleyball ChampsMiami University Middletown's Women's Volleyball Team was unstoppable last weekend in Newark as they clinched the ORC State tournament.
In their first match the #6 seed Lady ThunderHawks defeated #11 OSU Lima in straight sets (25-12, 27-25, 25-18). Their next match was against # 3 OU Chillicothe. A team they split with in the regular season. MUM defeated the Hilltoppers (25-16, 25-21, 25-17).
The win advanced the MUM women into the semi-finals against #2 seed OSU Marion. This was the second time that MUM had faced Marion. The regular season match was a hard fought five set loss in the regular season. This match was also a hard fought match, however this time the Lady ThunderHawks prevailed (33-35, 25-16, 25-23, 18-25, 15-11).
Miami Middletown would face #1 seed and seven-time defending champion OSU Newark in the finals. MUM would drop the first two sets of the match but battle back to win the next two sets to force a fifth and deciding match. In the fifth game the Lady ThunderHawks would go into a different gear and win set five and the ORC State Championship. (MUM defeated OSU Newark 11-25, 22-25, 25-23, 25-22, 15-6) MUM ended the season on a seven-match winning streak.
"We played well all weekend," said Coach Jon Bennett. "After our quarterfinal match I told my assistant that we were starting to play at a different level. Our game against OSU Marion was one of the best matches that I have ever seen. It was intense from point one through the last. I was a little concerned with how much energy we spent to get to the finals. OSU Newark is a very good team and a proven champion. After the first two sets I walked into the huddle and Leslie Gray was saying 'We didn't play this hard to lose.' All I said was 'Go do it.' The girls stepped up and played at a level we have not seen all year."
Miami was awarded two all tournament awards (Leslie Gray, Dana Hamblin) and MVP (Dana Hamblin).
 | | The ORC Champion '08 Lady ThunderHawks Team includes: (from left) Asst. Coach Scott Garver, Devon Wells, Leslie Gray, Chelsea Brown, Cailee Bryant, Erin Leitner, Dana Hamblin, Shayna Reed, Brittany Balfour and Head Coach Jon Bennett. |
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(10/23/08)
November 10-21 is Scholarship Blitz for Continuing StudentsA Continuing Student Scholarship Blitz program will be held November 10-21 in the Johnston Hall Lobby. Continuing students are encouraged to pick up a scholarship application at this time. Personal, in-depth sessions will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 11 and Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 1 pm in RM 136, Johnston Hall. Topics to be presented include: how to apply, filing for Federal Student Aid, writing the scholarship essay and other scholarship options.
"Three out of four full-time students at Miami Middletown currently receive financial aid of some kind," said MUM Director of Admission and Financial Aid Stacey Adams. "It is an area that all current and potential students should investigate, whether they plan on attending Miami University or another institution. This workshop is a quick and easy way to get started."
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(10/22/08)
Blood Drive Set for Nov. 13 Miami University Middletown will host a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13 in Johnston Hall's Balcony Lounge. Donors must be at least 17 years old and weigh 110 pounds, be in good general health and must bring a photo I.D. with their full name. For information on donor eligibility, visit www.cbccts.org, call (800) 388-4483 or email canidonate@cbccts.org. Miami Middletown is located at 4200 E. University Blvd.
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(10/14/08)
Redskin to RedHawk Lecture TonightA lecture on the development and transition of Miami's mascot from "Redskins" to "RedHawks" and the current relationship Miami has with the Miami tribe of Oklahoma will be presented by Bobbe Burke at Miami University Middletown on Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 6 p.m. in Johnston Hall Room 136. This lecture is free and open to the public.
Burke has been the Coordinator of Activities and Relations with the Miami Tribe since 1994, when an ad hoc committee determined that a staff person was needed to help oversee and coordinate the various connections and possibilities that were developing. In this role, she serves as the contact point for people wishing to make connections with the Miami Tribe and as a liaison with staff of the tribe to coordinate visits to and from Oklahoma.
Miami University's relationship with the Miami Tribe began in the early 1970s. While Burke was exploring the details of that early relationship to be able to document it fully, another interest surfaced — how did Miami University begin and use a Native American mascot? That led to a several year research project that tells that story.
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(10/14/08)
Jimmy D. Rogers to Perform Downtown on Oct. 28Miami Middletown Downtown's music hour series continues at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28 with a performance by Jimmy D. Rogers.
Rogers, a Dayton native with Kentucky roots, is a lifelong blues and boogie piano player. He has played with and opened for many blues and rock greats, playing more than 4,000 gigs. Rogers placed five times in six Greater Cincinnati Blues Challenges, winning the 2008 challenge in the solo/duo division and earning a spot to compete in Memphis at the International Challenge in February 2009. He signed with Alpha Dawg records in 2008 with a new album release coming this fall. Rogers' previous album, Backburner Boogie, was named one of Dayton's 10 best local releases in 2001.
This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Gary Drigel at (513) 727-3237. Miami Middletown Downtown is located at 4 North Main Street, with parking available behind the building.
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(10/13/08)
Miami Middletown Downtown to Host A Creepy Crawly HalloweenMiami Middletown Downtown will host a Creepy Crawly Halloween with Dr. Al Cady on Wednesday, October 29 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Do you get the heebie jeebies when you see creepy crawlies? Dr. Al "Spiderman" Cady, a professor of Zoology at Miami University Middletown, has been busting myths about these scary, gross monsters for years and he's coming to Miami Middletown Downtown — with a live tarantula and a python. Dr. Cady will inform and amaze participants with his perspective on these unique creatures. Get answers to the questions you've always wanted to ask and leave with a new respect for the animal kingdom.
Come early and stay late, the whole family will have a scary-good time! Halloween music, light refreshments, arts and crafts will be provided courtesy of Illuminati, Miami University Middletown's creative writing student organization.
This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Eric Melbye at (513) 727-3248. Miami Middletown Downtown is located at 4 North Main Street, with parking available behind the building.
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(10/09/08)
Fantastic Free Fridays Continues with Miami University World Percussion DayMiami University Middletown's Fantastic Free Fridays series continues its ninth season at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 24 with a performance celebrating Miami University World Percussion Day.
Miami University music faculty Bill Albin and Chris Tanner, along with members of Miami's Percussion Ensembles, will present a concert that will take the audience on a percussion world tour. Recommended for all ages, this event is a must-see for percussionists.
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 (513) 727-3415.
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(10/07/08)
High School Senior Night Is Set For October 28Miami University Middletown will host High School Senior Night at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28 in the Campus and Community Center.
The evening will feature information on college majors at Miami, student life, the application process, financial aid and scholarships. Current Miami Middletown students will host a question and answer session about the campus and serve as tour guides.
Anyone wishing to apply for admission for Fall 2009 may do so at this program by bringing a current high school transcript and the $35 application fee.
Refreshments will be served beginning at 4:45 p.m. Parents are welcome at this event. Reservations are encouraged. For more information or to register, call the admission office at (513) 727-3216 or 1-86-MIAMI-MID (toll free). Miami University Middletown is located at 4200 E. University Blvd.
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