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Here are some stories of interest to the Ohio University-Chillicothe campus community:
The full stories are below.
FOURTH CLASS OF THE
GATES FOUNDATION-ROSS COUNTY SCHOLAR'S FUND RECIPIENTS PREPARE TO FOLLOW
THEIR DREAMS AND ASPIRATIONS This year’s recipients of The Gates Foundation-Ross County Scholar’s Fund were announced today, May 16, during a ceremony at the Atwood House in Chillicothe.
Eighteen Ross County students received scholarships this year, including 13 continuing scholars who have already embarked on their college careers and five students who will graduate from high school this spring.
Jessica Ford, a fourth-year recipient of the scholarship, is heading into her senior year at Ohio University’s Athens campus and said she is incredibly thankful for the Gates’ support.
“It’s amazing to see this kind of generosity continue for the duration of my college years,” she said. “I think it really speaks to their character. It’s neat to be a part of the Gates’ first graduating class of scholarship recipients.”
In 2004, Chillicothe native Larry A. Gates and his wife, Mary, established the scholarship fund to pave the way to a college education for students graduating from Ross County high schools. This is the fourth class to benefit from the scholarship fund, which will eventually total approximately $10 million.
“Our decision to support scholarships is driven by a strong belief in young people and a deep belief in the power of education and learning,” Gates said.
As a former senior vice president of human resources and administration for Philip Morris Companies, Gates traveled the globe, managing worldwide human resources for the multinational corporations.
Although they gained an array of worldly experiences, Mary and Larry Gates never lost their perspective.
“Living on the cusp of Appalachia you see the disparity. Many of our young people have no understanding of the impact of a global economy, and they may become discouraged with their life choices if they don’t pursue university training,” Gates said. “I firmly believe in the concept of ‘paying forward’ to return the generosity others have shown toward us. Education, and the excitement of learning, is one of the most important things we can share.”
First-year recipient Dale Thacker is looking forward to beginning his studies in secondary education and history at Ohio University’s Athens campus.
“This scholarship from the Gates Foundation will make paying for my education a lot easier,” Thacker said. “When I don’t have to worry about working too many jobs, I can spend more time focusing on my school work.”
Selection criteria for the scholarship included potential to succeed in college as determined by high school grades and college entrance scores, letters of reference and a demonstration of financial need. The scholarships are renewable for up to an additional three years for those who continue to qualify. Students may attend the college or university of their choice.
Gates retired as senior vice president of human resources and administration for Philip Morris Companies in 1998. In that position, he was responsible for worldwide human resources for the multinational corporation employing 160,000 individuals in 180 major markets around the world. He graduated from Chillicothe High School in 1956, Northeastern State University in 1964 and joined Philip Morris in 1967.
The donor-advised fund is administered by The Ohio University Foundation, the private fundraising arm of the university.
2007 The Gates Foundation – Ross County Scholars
The new recipients include:
Student High School University/College
Jessica Bennett Southeastern High School Hocking College Holly Carroll Huntington High School Indiana Wesleyan University Michael Mears Zane Trace High School Shawnee State University Dale Thacker Chillicothe High School Ohio University Madison Wright-Piekarski Chillicothe High School Ohio University-Athens
The renewed recipients include:
Student High School University/College
Kara Bobo Southeastern High School Shawnee State University Lindsay Donahue Paint Valley High School Miami University Lisa Donahue Paint Valley High School University of Cincinnati Jessica Ford Chillicothe High School Ohio University-Athens Emily Gray Southeastern High School University of Rio Grande Jeremy Grigsby Adena High School College of Charleston (S.C.) Liza Hirsch Adena High School Ohio University-Athens Catherine Hurff Chillicothe High School Capital University Christopher Kerr Chillicothe High School Ohio University-Athens Kelley Marling Chillicothe High School Ohio University-Athens Ashton Payne Chillicothe High School Hocking College Holly Smith Southeastern High School Ohio State University Andrew Sowers Adena High School Ohio University-Chillicothe
More information on The Gates Foundation-Ross County Scholar's Fund is available online at www.ohio.edu/gatesscholarship/.
Photos of the event are available online at:
http://www.ohiou.edu/news/pix/GATESCHOLAR07A.JPG http://www.ohiou.edu/news/pix/GATESCHOLAR07B.JPG http://www.ohiou.edu/news/pix/GATESCHOLAR07C.JPG http://www.ohiou.edu/news/pix/GATESCHOLAR07D.JPG
OU-C STUDENT STARS SHINE AT NATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY CONFERENCE
“It’s outstanding to see undergraduate students conducting research at this level,” said Rumble. “These students were really able to shine among some of the Midwest’s top academics and now they will have an edge when applying to grad school and for jobs.”
All natives of Chillicothe and great examples of the caliber of education at OU-C, the students applied and were selected to begin their year-long research under the guidance of Rumble. Each research project analyzes specific impediments to cooperation or communication, all areas in which Rumble has previous experience.
“The students were thoroughly prepared for their presentations and their research was very well received by other academics in attendance,” Rumble said. “They’ve shown dedication to their projects and I’ve really enjoyed working with them this year.”
OU-C junior Wendi McGarvey was thrilled with the reaction she received from many conference goers on her research on social justice and the Koran.
“I was surprised at how many people came up to me asking about my research and my topic,” McGarvey said. “I had 10 handouts for my presentation and I ran out before the session ended.”
McGarvey was also able to meet famous psychology researcher Bibb Latane, who has done extensive work on why people do not help one another in group settings. Latane’s research is the foundation for a psychology class McGarvey is taking this quarter.
Rumble was also happy to see McGarvey engaged in discussion with one of the biggest names in the field.
“It’s rewarding for me to be able to expose these bright students to the wider professional world,” Rumble said. “I think they were able to see that the quality of their education here at OU-C has prepared them to compete with the best in the nation for jobs and admission to grad school.”
Megan Nichols, who studied the impact of sarcasm in computer-mediated communications, also had an outstanding experience presenting her research to others in the field.
“Having the opportunity to receive positive and constructive feedback on my research was the most advantageous part of the trip,” she said. Nichols majored in psychology and is now a graduate of OU-C. She will be attending the University of Dayton this fall where she plans to complete her master’s in clinical psychology.
According to Rumble, the psychology lab at OU-C was crucial to the students’ success. Without the support from OU-C administrators for the development of that facility, the students would not have been able to conduct and excel in their challenging level of research.
This was Rumble’s second trip to the conference in the two years she has been teaching at OU-C, although it was her sixth visit to the conference. She plans to return with two to four students each year.
“It’s a great conference for undergrads.” Rumble said. “Students have so much opportunity to listen to knowledgeable speakers, to learn about preparing for grad school, to network with students and professionals in their field, and to get excited about continuing their education and their research.”
EXPERTS TO HOST WORKSHOP ON MENTAL HEALTH AND SUICIDE
A workshop entitled “Mental Health Month Seminar: Suicide” will be held at Ohio University-Chillicothe from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 24. The tentative location is Shoemaker Hall room 215, with the Bennett Hall Auditorium as a back-up venue, depending on expected attendance.
The workshop is designed for individuals with an interest in suicide prevention. Registration cost is $49, and those interested in attending should contact Jodie Van Winkle, (740) 774-7226 or vanwinkl@ohio.edu.
Presenters will include Darcy Haag Granello and Paul Granello, who published the 2006 book, “Suicide: An Essential Guide for Helping Professionals and Educators.” Each has earned a Ph.D. from Ohio University and both are faculty members at Ohio State University. They are internationally known for their work in suicide prevention.
“Both Dr. Darcy Haag Granello and Paul Granello present up-to-date research, tips on how to help someone and much needed information on the myths of suicide,” said OU-C faculty member Barbara Mahaffey, assistant professor/program director of the Human Services Technology Program. “This is a critically important topic for individuals from teen-agers to the elderly. These speakers are top-notch, and this is an opportunity for everyone in attendance to become more knowledgeable about suicide prevention.”
Mahaffey is chairperson of the Suicide Foundation of Ross County and is a lead member of the data collection subcommittee. She collected data on people in Ross County who completed suicide from 2000 to 2007. One of her findings was that more people completed suicide in Ross County since the beginning of 2003 to date when compared with national statistics.
Suicide claims more than 30,000 lives annually in the United States. May is National Mental Health Month.
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The oldest of five regional campuses, Ohio University-Chillicothe is located 45 miles south of Columbus in the Appalachian foothills. This non-residential campus has an enrollment of over 1900 students; historic Chillicothe, the first capital of Ohio, has a population of 26,000. The campus offers 13 associate's degrees, 7 bachelor's degrees and 3 master's degrees with over 30 full time faculty members, supplemented by over 70 adjunct faculty.
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