Borton Studying with U.S. Dept. of Energy

Coriana Borton, a senior majoring in Forensic Chemistry and Forensic Biology, writes about her experiences this summer learning about nuclear and radiochemistry at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory:

“I am currently one of twelve students taking part in a 6-week intensive program funded by the U.S. Department of Energy at Brookhaven National Laboratory. The main focus of this program is teaching nuclear and radiochemistry to undergraduate students." READ MORE

MFA Residency & Reading Series Has Begun

The Master of Fine Arts summer residency has begun. As MFA students and faculty convene for all manner of literary and educational activity, there are also many events which are free and open to the public. The full schedule of events is available at bit.ly/2LwhWC5

Moseman Passes More Actuarial Tests

Joel Moseman, a 2015 AU Actuarial Science graduate, passed the Actuarial Science Online Course in August 2017, and also Exam 5 in spring 2018.

English Alumni Spotlight: Mercedes (McGee) Over

As I have continued to grow in my teaching career, I often think back on those times when I was taking my English courses at AU. The professors had a way of making students feel invested in the material, and this has made me think, “What can I do to get my students motivated?” This thought has led to the creation of so many activities and assessments for my classroom, and now I am getting the chance to go even further with the addition of technology and devices. FULL STORY

Alumna Returns as 16th Century Pirate

AU Theatre alumna Karen Vuranch returns to Ashland next week to portray the 16th Century pirate queen, Grace O'Malley, at Ashland Chautauqua's Oceans, Rivers and Seas.  Her first-person historical portrayal will be performed on Wednesday, July 18 at 8 p.m. on the Guy C. Myers Memorial Band Shell stage at Brookside Park. Read more about the 5-day event which also presents portrayals of Herman Melville, Henry Beston, Edith Russell and York in the Companion Reader linked here.

Environmental Science Major Working as Natural Resource Intern

Environmental Science/Biology major Tyler Theaker, is interning at the Gorman Nature Center this summer in Natural Resources. His position mostly involves
exotic/invasive species control, assisting in surveying and monitoring biotic inventories of park properties, assisting with preventative maintenance of power equipment and other heavy machinery, as well as Trail maintenance. READ MORE

Recent AU Theatre Alumni Successes

Many AU Theatre alumni are finding success in New York City and beyond.

• Brittany Hartman (2012): Associate Wig Designer for Bandstand, The New American Musical which was also made into a movie showing in cinemas nationwide.
• Nate Sayatovich (2013) Education Program Director for NYC's Wingspan Arts.
• Kelli Lennox (2014): Hair and wig team for the Tony-nominated Summer: The Donna Summer Musical
• Whitney Locher (2002): Costume Designer at the Irish Repertory Theatre (NYC)
• Kim Lennox (2014): Wardrobe Supervisor at Irish Repertory Theatre (NYC)
• Jason Parrish (2005): Interim Artistic Director for Florida Repertory Theatre

JDM Upgrading Audio and Video Editing Lab

With the help of the College of Arts and Sciences and the IT department, JDM is renovating the aging, smallish Mac editing room. John Skrada, JDM Director of Broadcasting and Operations, and Dr. Dave McCoy, Chair and Associate Professor of Journalism and Digital Media, developed a plan to knock down a block wall that separated 139 CFA (Mac Lab) and 140 CFA (equipment storage room), gut both rooms, install 17 new computer work stations and develop a modern teaching presentation area in the expanded space. The new JDM Audio/Video Lab will be fully operational for Fall 2018 classes. Here is a photo of the demolition phase of the two rooms. FULL STORY

Toxicology Major Interning with the Ohio EPA

Toxicology major Hayley Nininger is applying her research skills in her summer internship with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. She reports, "This internship has already given me so many great experiences and I cannot wait for more of them! I have already learned so much and I am so grateful! Every day is completely different. I love working here! This internship is one that I would recommend to anyone that has any interest in environmental science or toxicology!" FULL STORY