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Where on the Web? University Events Calendar

Where on the Web? Find Plans With the University Events Calendar

How does the ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State community find out what events are happening on campus? Where do you go to find your weekend plans? "Where On the Web?" is an ongoing series that introduces possibly unfamiliar pages and features on the ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï website that students, faculty and staff should know about. One informative section of the website is the Events Calendar which can be used by anyone and features events from all eight ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State campuses.

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Wendy Patton, director of the ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Columbus Program in State Issues

10 Questions With Wendy Patton, Director of the Columbus Program in State Issues

As the director of the ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Columbus Program in State Issues, Wendy Patton sets students up for valuable experience and future success in public policy. A 35-year career in state and local government – including 15 years with Policy Matters Ohio – prepared Patton to teach about public policy and state government in Ohio. She’s looking forward to helping students find career interests that can make a difference on the local, state and federal level. Learn more about Patton’s experience that led her to this role as she answers these 10 questions.

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Governor Appoints Haley Dees to ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Board as New Undergraduate Student Trustee

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed Haley Dees of Lisbon, Ohio, to the ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Board of Trustees as an undergraduate student trustee. Dees’ two-year term runs through May 16, 2024.

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Alex and Laura with their awards from the 45th annual Air Race Classic

The Flying Flashes Win the 45th Annual Air Race Classic

On Monday, June 27, the ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï College of Aeronautics and Engineering community welcomed Team 52, the Flying Flashes, back from the 45th Annual Air Race Classic. 

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ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Receives Positive Bond Ratings With Stable Outlooks

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï administrators are good stewards with university money based in part on a strong financial profile and solid managers, according to two new credit ratings.

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Governor Names Christian Palich to ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Board of Trustees

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed Christian Palich of Plain City, Ohio, to the ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Board of Trustees. Palich will serve through May 16, 2031. Palich earned his bachelor’s degree in political science in 2009 from ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State.

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ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State President Todd Diacon Announces Annual Faculty, Staff Award Recipients

They have gone above and beyond to keep ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï moving forward during the pandemic, and now they are being honored for their dedication and hard work. ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State President Todd Diacon recently notified nine faculty members and 14 staff members that they have received special awards for their work and service.

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George and Gina Jenkins Establish Student-Athlete Scholarship With $1 Million Planned Gift

George L. Jenkins, a 1963 graduate of ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï, and his wife, Gina, of Scottsdale, Arizona, have pledged $1 million to create the Gina and George Jenkins Student-Athlete Scholarship Fund that will support student-athletes in any varsity athletics program or team sponsored by ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. 

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Members of the ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Air Force ROTC program salute as the American flag is raised during the university’s annual Veterans Day observance.

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Receives New Collegiate Purple Star Designation

The designation recognizes schools that show a major commitment to students and families connected to our nation’s military.

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