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Jim Stengel Book Lecture to Be Broadcast Live

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Lindner College of Business accommodates those unable to attend former P&G global marketing officer’s book-tour stop.

Last Call for Proposals: 3T: Teaching, Techniques and Technology Conference

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Deadline is Feb. 15.

Focus on Staff With Joyce LaClair

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Joyce LaClair, fellowship program coordinator for the division of pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine who also provides administrative support to faculty in the division, has a true passion for health care that dates back to her time as a student at Xavier University when she also worked as a home health aide, taking care of the elderly nuns at Mount Notre Dame in Reading.

UC College of Nursing's Online Degree Programs 'Top 25' Nationally

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The online education and career information website SuperScholar.org has listed the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing as one of the Top 25 "Smart Choice" nursing schools for online nursing degrees.

Three Finalists for CARE/Crawley Public Art Installation

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The CARE/Crawley Building, a focal point of the medical campus with its striking architectural features, is about to get some additional ornamentation thanks to Ohio's Percent for Art program.

Hematology Oncology Moves Into New West Chester Space

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

UC Health Hematology Oncology has relocated and expanded its outpatient care and infusion services on the West Chester medical campus. The new space—located at 7626 University Drive, Suite 201, adjacent to West Chester Hospital—gives referring physicians and patients from Northern Cincinnati communities more convenient access to comprehensive cancer care.

UC HEALTH LINE: Study Seeks to Identify Parkinson's Biomarkers

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:00:00 GMT

A landmark clinical study called the Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative will seek to identify biomarkers of Parkinson's disease progression—and also provide a chance for volunteers to help in the fight against Parkinson's.

CCM’s Annual PRISM Concert: A Musical Trip Around the World

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

College-Conservatory of Music ensembles and guests perform 60 minutes of non-stop world music on Sunday, Feb. 19.

Are Older, Male Dogs a Hunter’s Best Friend?

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Professors Koster and Tankersley explore the relationship between Nicaraguan hunters and their dogs and find that older, male dogs might make the best companions.

CEAS Renovations Pay Early Returns on Student Learning

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Even while construction continues, CEAS students, faculty and researchers experience the added value of recent renovations.

CCTST Grand Rounds on Participant Compensation Feb. 17

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A research participant and parent, along with research experts, will discuss compensation for participants in clinical trials

UC Clermont Holds Two Literary Events

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:30:00 GMT

Poetry Reading held on Feb. 22 - Publishing Q and A held on Feb. 23.

Macy's Arts Sampler at UC Clermont College

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:00:00 GMT

Event will be held on Feb. 25.

UC Emergency, Trauma and Cardiology Experts Team Up for EMS Education Conference Feb. 18-19

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:00:00 GMT

Physicians, nurses and educators from the UC departments of emergency medicine, trauma and critical care and cardiology, along with Cincinnati Children's Medical Center, University Hospital Air Care and Mobile Care and UC Health West Chester Hospital, are partnering to hold the 2012 EMS Midwest Conference, an educational conference discussing the latest in EMS knowledge for local and regional EMS departments.

From Scripts to Sets: CCM Drama Students Present Original Works During Annual TRANSMIGRATION Festival

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The 2012 TRANSMIGRATION Festival, featuring student-created new dramatic works, runs Feb. 16-18 at CCM.

Check Athletics Events Discounts for Faculty and Staff

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Faculty and staff discounts are available for all remaining men's basketball games. Season ticket discounts are also available for UC baseball.

Engineering Students and Alums Earn Pop Culture Kudos via Comedy Show, Snow App and Amazing Race

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

UC engineering and applied science students and alumni alike are shining bright in a range of media endeavors thanks to their hard work, wit, and creativity!

UC Faculty - Submit Your 2011 Published Works to Authors, Editors & Composers

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The deadline to submit published works is Wednesday, Feb. 29.

Brain Mechanisms Link Foods to Rising Obesity Rates

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

An editorial authored by University of Cincinnati diabetes researchers and published in the Feb. 7, 2012, issue of the journal Cell Metabolism sheds light on the biological factors contributing to rising rates of obesity and discusses strategies to reduce body weight.

Reservation Due for Wine and Tapas at Faculty Club

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A selection of wines will be matched with Chef David Robinson’s five courses of delicious tapas creations including grilled duck breast and braised short ribs for this Feb. 16 event. Reservations are required.

UC Student Couple’s Commitment to Service Evolves Into a Commitment to Each Other

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Newlyweds Breanna and Todd Praechter made discoveries beyond their expectations when they joined the UC student organization, Serve Beyond Cincinnati.

Taft Lecture: Haiti's Urban Necropolis – History, Performance and Spirit

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The lecture features Katherine Smith of Brown University.

Taft Lecture: Social Media and Implications for Women

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The lecture provides a case study of social media in the Middle East and its implications for women in the "Arab Spring" youth movement.

Neuroscience Seminar Series Feb. 16

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Seminars are held from 4-5 p.m., in Room 2351, MSB.

Business Intelligence Symposium Explores Mounting Data Challenge

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business and LÛCRUM, Inc. host the symposium, "Big Data, Big Analytics!” an event for business executives and information technology professionals that use and need analytical data.

Sign up for Personal Fitness Evaluations Feb. 13

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Rehabilitation Sciences students offering $5 fitness evaluations to fund the Health Sciences scholarship fund.

UC President: Governor's Plan Strengthens Higher Education

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

UC President Gregory H. Williams found promising messages in the State of the State address by Ohio Governor John Kasich.

PhD Student One of 20 Nationwide to be Chosen to Attend Prestigious U.N. Women’s Conference

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Ayça Mazman has been accepted to a practicum where she will attend the Commission on the Status of Women conference at United Nations headquarters in New York City.

UC Team Wins Bronze at Acara Competition

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Team to present on social change idea in India this summer.

UC Sales Team to Showcase Their Selling Savvy

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Keg of Nails Sales Competition pits Carl H. Lindner College of Business against University of Louisville.

Faculty/Staff: Bring Your Professional Association to UC for Your Next Conference

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:30:00 GMT

The campus is the perfect location to host your association’s next conference – we have event and meeting locations, catering, housing – everything you need is right here! And Conference & Event Services is positioned to make your program development and planning easy.

Honored Professors Call Attention to Colleagues

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Joseph Caruso and Vernon Scarborough have been chosen as Fellows in the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

UC Bookstores' February Book Club Selection Announced

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Join your colleagues at the UC Bookstore in TUC the last Tuesday of each month for fun conversation and free pizza.

A Charles Dickens February

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Tomorrow marks the 200th birthday of Charles Dickens, who spent time in Cincinnati on his first visit to the United States. UC's Archives & Rare Books Library holds an impressive collection of Dickens' works and is celebrating his birthday this month with regular blog postings.

American Spiritual Ensemble Feb. 14

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The event is among UC's observances of Black History Month. The national American Spiritual Ensemble is composed of some of the most talented singers around the United States.

CCM Preparatory Department Announces 2012 Summer Programs

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

New program offerings include a theatre camp for adults and a ballet camp for young dancers featuring story ballets.

STUDENTS: Virtual Career Fair Runs Feb. 6-13

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

UC's Feb. 6-13 Virtual Career Fair is open to all students and alumni.

A Valentine’s Day Tribute to DAAP Romances

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

It’s safe to say that DAAP students are passionate about design. The work ethic and dedication to design excellence creates a unique culture, one which many one-time DAAP students continue to share throughout their lives as married couples. Meet four such couples below.

UC Design Effort Resulting in Tanzanian Health Clinic Wins National Recognition

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A UC project to design and help build a clinic in rural Tanzania will receive one of only three national awards from the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture. The ACSA is the premier professional organization dedicated to advancing the quality of architectural education.

Never-Ending Learning - 25 More Communiversity Classes Begin This Week

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Learning is never-ending through Communiversity – and that’s a good thing. Classes beginning the week of Feb. 6 – 12 include lots of online options – plus some great face-to-face noncredit classes, too.

Research Shows Decline in Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Fatality Rates

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:05:00 GMT

The fatality rate from subarachnoid hemorrhage in a five-county area of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky has declined significantly since 1988, research conducted at the University of Cincinnati shows.

Research Yields Insight Into Gene Mutations Linked to Brain Bleeds

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT

An innovative approach to genome screening has yielded clues about rare mutations that may render people susceptible to brain bleeds, according to research led by a University of Cincinnati neurologist.

Student Government Spotlight: Sweta Patel

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Check out what our outstanding Student Government members are doing!

Student Government Spotlight: Gregory Gamble

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Check out what our outstanding Student Governement representitives are doing!

Letter From Our President: Alan Hagerty

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

We have exciting plans for the rest of the year. Check out what our very own Student Body President has to say!

Elect Her Conference - Feb. 11

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Interested in running for Student Governement or any other Executive boards? Click here to find out more details!

27th Annual SALD Leadership Conference

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Hurry, registration ends Feb. 10!

Tommy Marks Named UC Scholar-Athlete of the Month for February

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Aerospace engineering junior and pole vault competitor Tommy Marks is named UC Scholar-Athlete of the Month for February.

UC Engineering Student Receives Prestigious AIAA Graduate Award

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Chelsea Sabo, from UC's School of Aerospace Systems, has earned the prestigious American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Foundation’s Graduate Award.

UC Philosophy Class on Harry Potter Conjures Popular Appeal

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The fictional setting of Harry Potter's Hogwarts offers fertile and familiar ground for delving into philosophical theory at the University of Cincinnati.

UC Volunteers Invited to Join Operation Warm-Up

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The event to benefit the less fortunate in the community has been a longtime tradition led by the UC Hillel Jewish Student Center.

Global Extinction: Gradual Doom Is Just As Bad As Abrupt

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Around 250 million years ago, most life on Earth was wiped out in an extinction known as the “Great Dying.” A team led by University of Cincinnati geologist Thomas J. Algeo finds that the end came slowly from thousands of centuries of volcanic activity.

Campus Recreation Wants to Help You Get Healthy This February for Heart Health Month!

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Join us for several options like Couple’s Bootcamp, Partner Yoga, and Learn to Give a Massage. Take advantage of some great discounts on our most popular programs like gTraining, spouse membership add-on, and FREE massages with Pilates Reformer Packages.

Epicure's Delight on Thursday, Feb. 16: New Orleans Cajun & Creole at Mick & Mack's

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Join us at Mick & Mack’s Contemporary Café on Thursday, Feb. 16, beginning at 5 p.m., as Executive Chef Jonathan Hunt presents Epicures Delight: New Orleans Cajun & Creole, with the last reservation taken for 7 p.m.

'Rustic' by Justin Burwinkel and Emily Moorhead Featured in Park National Bank Art Gallery

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT

The exhibit runs from Jan. 31-Feb. 22.

Past Dean Portraits Find New Home in MSB

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT

A nondescript hallway between Kresge Auditorium and the Winkler Center for the History of the Health Professions has been transformed into a portrait gallery of nine past deans of the College of Medicine. The portraits have been in storage since 2004 when they were taken down in preparation for the construction of the CARE/Crawley Building and the Medical Sciences Building (MSB) rehabilitation project. While work continues elsewhere in the MSB, the short hallway off the E-Level main corridor was finished and ready for adornment.

College of Nursing's Nancy Moss, PhD, Retires

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Faculty, staff and students at the College of Nursing held an ice cream social on Jan. 31 to honor Nancy Moss, PhD, as she transitions from her position as the college's interim associate dean of the graduate program to that of adjunct professor.

Experience Ecuador: A Presentation by the College of Nursing

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A presentation on health promotion and health education throughout a two-week immersion experience.

Focus on Staff With Sara Jacobs

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Sara Jacobs, administrative coordinator in UC's Division of Trauma and Critical Care, works with division director Jay Johannigman, MD, to manage both his schedule and the workload of a very busy faculty team. Outside of UC, she runs her own glass beadmaking business, Sarandipity Beads, and teaches about religions and faith.

UC Impact Award Recognizes Supporters of Student Athletes

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Accolades are bestowed to two from the Carl H. Lindner College of Business.

UC HEALTH LINE: Emotional Grief Could Lead to Heart Attack

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

There is a physiological condition, known as broken heart syndrome or stress-induced cardiomyopathy, that does exist, says Imran Arif, MD, UC Health interventional cardiologist, but a new study shows that an actual heart attack can result from life tragedy.

Taft Lecture: The Enlightenment and Religion

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The lecture will be led by Professor David Sorkin, City University of New York. Sorkin is one of the world's leading experts on the history of religion in the Enlightenment.

State Department Internship Filled With Opportunity, Responsibility

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

David Watkins’ busy summer took him from Egypt to Morocco to Washington, D.C.

'50 Minutes, One Book' Series Celebrates a Dickens Classic

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

February marks the 200th birthday of Charles Dickens. On Feb. 23, the lunchtime talk will focus on "Oliver Twist."

Bipolar Initiative Feb. 15 Offers Continuing Education Credit

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:00:00 GMT

Caleb Adler, MD, an associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral neuroscience, will speak at an educational initiative offering continuing education credit Wednesday, Feb. 15, at Southern State Community College's Appalachian Gateway Center in Sardinia, Ohio.

UC Production of Vagina Monologues Set Feb. 10-11

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

V-Day University of Cincinnati 2012 presents a benefit production of Eve Ensler's "The Vagina Monologues" on Friday, Feb. 10, and Saturday, Feb. 11. This event raises funds for Women Helping Women and the V-Day Spotlight Campaign for Haiti. Ticket reservations are now being accepted.

Share the Love...Send a UC e-Valentine!

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Nothing says "I Love UC" better than a UC e-Valentine! Share your love for UC with a fellow alum, favorite professor, co-worker, current student or that special someone.

RecycleMania Competition Feb. 5-March 31

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The competition will pit UC against hundreds of other colleges and universities around the country to see who can reduce their waste and recycle the most.

Climate Commitment Lecture Series Feb. 9

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This month's topic: Effective Communication for the Environment. All lectures are free and open to the public.

CCM Presents Romantic Dramatic Legend 'The Damnation of Faust'

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Berlioz's massive and dynamic masterwork will be performed as a unique musical and visual event this February.

Rec Center Continues to Build on R.E.C. Kids Camp Success with Presidents' Day Club

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:30:00 GMT

The R.E.C. Kids program has been steadily growing over the years. Starting off solely as a summer camp, it now holds sessions for other days when the schools are closed around the area, such as the President’s Day Club.

Student Organizers Invite UC and Cincinnati Community to Go Dancin’

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The student-led Cincinnati Dance Marathon at UC will benefit local children who are battling medical challenges.

UC Students Cash In on Original Idea for New Business Venture

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Competition nets Carl H. Lindner College of Business undergraduates startup money for product launch.

'The Expert Access Radio Show' Features Carl H. Lindner Business Professor

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

UC’s Charles H. Matthews to discuss the entrepreneurial spirit on Super Bowl Sunday.

Q&A: Danielle Cadena Deulen's English Memoir, "The Riots," Honored

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Danielle Cadena Deulen was recently honored with the Great Lakes Colleges Association 2012 New Writers Award for creative nonfiction.

Biology Professor Finds Fame in Name

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Eric Tepe’s name choice for new species of potato plant garners international attention.

Facebook Can Get You Fired: UC Research Reveals the Perils of Social Networking for School Employees

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

In a publication for Ohio educators, a University of Cincinnati researcher highlights a top-10 list of recommendations for schools as they consider the legal implications of social media.

Nominate An Outstanding Senior for the Mr. Bearcat Award

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Candidates may be nominated by a UC student, faculty, staff member or student organization. Application materials are due by Feb. 24.

UC Student Wins 48-Hour Design Challenge – Complete a Product Prototype

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

UC student Margaret Mussman won a national contest that challenged a handful of students from the country’s best design schools to create a prototype product in just 48 hours.

UC Surplus Announces Pre-Super Bowl Sale

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Shoppers have a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to use at future sales.

Video: UC Employee Retires After 54 Years

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Student Records Office will say farewell to one of its stalwarts this month as Leba Litwack departs. She began her University of Cincinnati career at the College of Nursing 54 years ago.

UC Sales Center Names New Director

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Carl H. Lindner College of Business professor Jane Sojka answers call to lead.

Re-imagined 'Don Giovanni' Opens CCM Mainstage Opera Season

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Mozart's masterpiece gains new life in the hands of director Nicholas Muni.

Academic Internship Program Expands Hands-On Professional Learning Opportunities for UC Students

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Modeled after cooperative education (founded at UC), the Division of Professional Practice now offers a centralized program to help undergraduate students prepare for and secure internships.

UC Students Bring Home Four Awards in International Retail Design Contest, Most of Any School

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

UC interior design students recently won four of six prizes and six honorable mentions awarded in a recent international retail design competition. In the contest, UC beat out every other school in the number of prizes won – and in prize money awarded.

Register Now for UC Diversity Conference

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Dozens of workshops and presentations highlight the 4th annual University of Cincinnati Diversity Conference. Registration is now open for the April 18 event.

Professor Calls Attention to Historic Black Intellectuals

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Asukile Thabiti says teaching black history will "make America a better place."

Multiple Pregnancies Could Lead to Obesity, Study Shows

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

New research from University of Cincinnati scientists suggests that women who give birth more than once (multiparous) could be at higher risk for obesity and inflammation, and their male offspring could also suffer from increased weight gain into adulthood.

Social Change Idea Advances UC Team To Next Round of Acara Competition

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Multi-disciplinary collaboration leads four UC students to Minnesota to present.

Interviewing for Academic Jobs

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This interactive presentation--part of the UC Postdoctoral Fellow Association's Professional Development Seminar Series--offers strategies for success in academic job interviews, including interviews at disciplinary conferences, by phone, by video and in person. The emphasis will be on mental and physical preparation, techniques for calming your anxiety and best practices for the interview itself.

Focus on Staff With Neil Mills

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Neil P. Mills is a Clinical Research Manager in the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience.

Fant Presents "Vision 2016" in College of Pharmacy Address

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The College of Pharmacy's "Vision 2016" plan was developed by a seven-person team of faculty, staff and alumni and focuses on four key themes: viability, learning, discovery and visibility.

Neuroscientist Choi Spends Busy Day on Medical Campus

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Esteemed neuroscientist Dennis Choi, MD, PhD, executive vice president of the Simons Foundation, spent a busy day on the medical campus Thursday, Jan. 19.

UC Business Student Meets Former President Clinton in Study Abroad Experience

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Scholarship to Dubai offers extraordinary experience for Carl H. Lindner College of Business graduate.

Applications Underway for UC Student Orientation Leaders

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

It's a summer job that helps UC students build and improve their leadership skills. Applications are due by Feb. 17.

UC HEALTH LINE: Women Should Speak With Physician About HPV Concerns

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

It's Cervical Cancer Screening Month, and women's health professionals suggest that women of all ages educate themselves about the human papillomavirus (HPV), known to be present in most all cervical cancers.

CET&L Providing New Resources for Semester Conversion

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

CET&L is offering a range of practical resources for faculty looking to strengthen their approaches to teaching and building their semester teaching syllabi in advance of fall 2012.

Student Employee of the Year Award Nominations Now Available

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Faculty and staff are invited to nominate student employees for the Student Employee of the Year Award.

See New UC Video: Engineering Provides Cool Careers and World-Shaping Opportunities

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A new UC engineering video is already scoring with area high school students.

Faculty Club Hosts Look At Cincinnati History

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

On Friday, Jan. 27, Greg Hand, director of UC Public Relations, will discuss "The WPA Guide to Cincinnati." Published in 1943, the book is still an essential starting point for historians of Cincinnati. Hand will cover the history of the WPA and the guide's editor - a UC alumnus.

STUDENTS: Leadership Conference Registration Deadline is Feb. 10

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The 27th annual Student Leadership Conference is open to all students.

New HR Pulse Newsletter Posted

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The latest edition of HR Pulse features articles on preventing harassment, maximizing retirement savings, reviewing your beneficiaries, and more.

Wellness Offers New Brown Bag Sessions

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Sessions on cardiovascular risk, budgeting and healthy living are planned for February. Wellness sessions are free, but registration is necessary.

Wharton To Be Recognized at Ethnic Reception

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

George Wharton, retiring director of UC’s Office of Equal Opportunity, will be recognized at the next Ethnic Reception for faculty, staff, and students on Feb. 7.

Deadline for Diversity Grants is Feb. 1

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The deadline to submit proposals for Diversity Incentive Grants of up to $9,000 is Wednesday, Feb. 1.

UC Wellness Brown Bag Lunch Session: Your Cardiovascular Risk

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Feb. 2 session features Stephanie Dunlap, a UC specialist on heart failure. Registration is required to attend the event.

University of Cincinnati Events Observe Black History Month

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Check the schedule of events for February. Many events are free and open to the public.

New Deep Brain Stimulation Device Shows Promising Results

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT

A multi-site study of a new deep brain stimulation device for people with Parkinson's disease has found the device to provide benefits to patients, potentially paving the way for unprecedented competition in the area of neurostimulation technology.

Is Your Teen Looking For a Summer Job? Have Them Become a Certified Lifeguard!

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:00:00 GMT

The American Red Cross lifeguard training course will kick off Feb. 8 at the Campus Recreation Center, and anyone who is 15 years old by Feb. 19, 2012, is eligible to register for the course.

Q&A: Ivan Dinev Ivanov, Political Science – NATO Changed But Still Relevant

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Political science professor's new book examines NATO's relevancy.

Barrett Elected Chair of UC Board

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Each January, the University of Cincinnati elects officers for the next year. For the next year, C. Francis Barrett will serve as chair.

UC Biomedical Engineer Receives Top Bioengineering Award

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMT

UC biomedical engineering professor David Butler, PhD, has been named the recipient of the 2012 H.R. Lissner Medal, given by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), for his contributions to the field of biomedical engineering.

Meet... Yolanda Cooper

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Center for Exploratory Studies advisor's jazzy workshop presentation earns regional honor.

Helping Next Generation of A&S Alumni as Easy as Visiting Facebook

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

For a limited time, the UC Alumni Association and the 1819 program are promoting their new Facebook app that allows alumni to give secure gifts through the social media platform

"Elect Her" Workshop Offers Women Students Insights into Successful Campaigning

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

"Elect Her" is a workshop that will bring national, state and local women political leaders to campus on Feb. 11. The event is designed to help women students to successfully run for campus-based elective office and promote their leadership abilities.

Ropes Lectures: Charles Bernstein and Kenny Goldsmith

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Themes for the Feb. 2 presentation explore 'The Present of the Word' and 'Uncreative Writing.'

UC Hosts Event as Part of Community-Wide Reading Program

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

‘On the Same Page’ author Amy Waldman will lead discussion at the University of Cincinnati on March 5.

New Faculty Member Making His Mark in DAAP’s Print Making Program

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

New fine arts faculty member Noel Anderson sees DAAP’s print-making studio as a combination experimental laboratory, creative boot camp and exercise room all in one.

UC Artist Frank Herrmann Exhibits New Works in New York City

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Guggenheim winner and painter Frank Herrmann, UC fine arts professor, is currently showing new works in New York City.

UC Clermont Holds Info Sessions for New Technical Bachelor's Degree

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:30:00 GMT

The $50 application fee is waived for those who attend.

Nominations Being Accepted for UC Clermont's 2012 Distinguished Alumnus Award

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Submissions are due Friday, March 2.

CCM Continues 'American Voices' Series with Flute-tastic Program on Jan. 27

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The CCM Philharmonia presents "American Voices XIV" under the direction of an accomplished guest conductor and featuring a faculty-member soloist.

Faculty Club Art Exhibit Opens Jan. 26

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

"Connecting the Pieces," an exhibit featuring artwork by Tom Newbold (Dr. X), Velma Morris and Barbara Gamboa will open with a reception Jan. 26. The display, curated by Cynthia Lockhart, continues through March 16.

The University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business and LUCRUM, Inc. Co-host Quarterly Business Intelligence Symposium Series

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business has teamed with LÛCRUM, Inc., a leading Data Analytics consulting firm and industry thought leader based in Cincinnati to provide a series of quarterly Business Intelligence (BI) Symposia.

Snow Day? There's an App for That!

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Scott Fink, a freshman in UC's electrical engineering ACCEND program, has tapped into the exponentially growing social media field with his “Snow Day Calculator” application.

University of Cincinnati Inventors Honored for Patents

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The University of Cincinnati will honor 16 faculty who received patents during 2011 during the basketball game against Syracuse on Monday, Jan. 23.

Enhanced Vision Training Boosts Batters, Research Shows

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Members of the University of Cincinnati baseball team significantly improved their batting performance with the help of an enhanced vision training program, according to research published in a scientific research journal.

Wine Tasting: Wine, Cheese & Chocolate, on Thursday, Feb. 2 at Mick & Mack's

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Join us at Mick & Mack’s Contemporary Café on Thursday, Feb. 2, beginning at 5 p.m., for our Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Wine Tasting with hors d’oeuvre pairings.

Nominate a Nurse for Nightingale Awards

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The Nightingale Awards –established by former Dean Andrea Lindell in 1992, and continued in her honor—recognize area nurses for outstanding professional performance in direct patient care.

Focus on Staff With Diane Bolden

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Diane Bolden is a financial administrator in the UC College of Medicine's Department of Environmental Health's business office. She has been with UC since 2001, working in environmental health since 2004. Here, Bolden shares why she enjoys being part of the UC medical campus and, specifically, the department of environmental health.

Strakowski: Research Challenges Require Teamwork

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Research activity at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine faces substantial challenges, but those challenges can be overcome through teamwork, willingness to change and a shared striving for excellence, the college's senior associate dean for research said in a presentation Tuesday, Jan. 17.

UC HEALTH LINE: Surgical Weight Loss, Without Stomach Cutting or Banding, Now Available

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:00:00 GMT

Greater Cincinnati patients have access to a newer surgical weight loss procedure known as GPS, gastric plication surgery. The technique reduces the size of the stomach without cutting or removing any of the patient's stomach.

UC Carl H. Lindner College of Business Faculty Earn Leavey Award

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The pair is among three university faculty to receive national recognition.

CECH Dean Johnson Named 2011 Citizen of the Year

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Dean of the College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services (CECH) Larry Johnson receives Citizen Cincinnatus Award of Excellence from the Cincinnatus Association.

UC's Commitment to Community Was Significant During the Great Flood of '37

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

As Cincinnati marks the 75th year of the greatest flood to ravage this area, UC Archives reveal the university’s volunteer efforts and personal accounts in a university president’s diary.

UC Graduate Students To Tackle Global Poverty in Case Competition

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Several top 100 MBA programs—the Carl H. Lindner College of Business among them—vie for first place in international case competition.

Feb. 24 Deadline for UC Diversity Ambassador Award Nominations

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Recipients will be honored at UC's Diversity Conference in April.

Get Information About February's Neuroscience Seminar Program

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The next presentation will be held on Feb. 2.

New UC Website Aims to Become a One-Stop Health Resource

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Healthy Living Connection Website connects students, faculty and staff to the multiple existing resources available on campus.

Undergrads Study Endangered Plant Species During Zoo Internship

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Undergraduate students Omer Donmez and Jill Bailey performed genetic research on the Todsen’s pennyroyal plant during an internship at the Center for Conservation and Research of Endangered Wildlife at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden.

New Book on Cincinnati’s Legendary Citizens Holds Many Ties to UC

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Historian Kevin Grace reveals Cincinnati’s legendary locals as the Queen City becomes the second city nationally to be featured in a new book series.

UC Winter Blood Drive Eases Increased Demand from the Holidays

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

UC donors eased shortages when donations are typically fewer amid higher demand.

Ariel Quartet Named Official String-Quartet-In-Residence of the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The internationally acclaimed and award-winning quartet will perform regularly at CCM, with its members mentoring CCM student musicians.

SEMESTER CONVERSION: See New Online Information – FAQs, Updated Policies

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

UC, and other Ohio colleges and universities still on the quarter calendar, will convert to semesters later this year. Complete information about the conversion is online.

UC Design Faculty Member Elected Education VP of National Design Organization

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

UC’s Sooshin Choi, director of the top-ranked School of Design, has been elected Vice President of Education for the Industrial Design Society of America.

World-Class Workshop on Innovative Design Materials Set for Jan. 26-27 at UC

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Four international presenters and a gallery exhibit of hundreds of futuristic architectural, art and design materials – like translucent concrete and a super water-repellant coating – will mark the first-ever UC conference on emerging, innovative materials expected to be used in tomorrow’s products, buildings, fashions and more.

UC Clermont College Hosts College Goal Sunday, Feb. 12

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMT

This event is open to all, regardless of where they intend to go to college.

Nominations Open for the Presidential Leadership Medal of Excellence

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The medal is UC's most prestigious honor for undergraduates. As part of the application process, a letter of recommendation is required from a faculty, staff or administrative member of the University of Cincinnati.

MolGen Selected for Honor at Wright-Patterson

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT

The department of molecular genetics, biochemistry and microbiology has been selected for an Excellence Award by the 711th Human Performance Wing at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio.

Focus on Staff With Kim Weingartner

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Every department has its "go to" people, and in the department of orthopedics, you can count on Kim Weingartner to either know—or know how to obtain—answers with regard to departmental operations here.

Augsburger Wins Award for Mentorship of Ophthalmology Trainees

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

James Augsburger, MD, professor and chair in the department of ophthalmology, is being awarded for his mentoring efforts by being named a 2012 Silver Fellow by the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO).

Nursing Names Martsolf Associate Dean of Research and Translation

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Donna Martsolf is named the College of Nursing's new associate dean of research and translation. Martsolf comes to the position at UC from Kent State University, where she served as a faculty member from 1993-2011.

Fant Named Interim College of Pharmacy Dean

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

William Fant has been on faculty at the college for over 25 years and most recently served as the associate dean of academic affairs there. He follows former Dean Daniel Acosta, who served as dean for 15 years.

Preventive Skin Check Catches Young Woman's Melanoma in Early, Treatable Stage

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A true California girl, 33-year-old Noel Lopez-Freeman grew up in the sun. In the fall of 2011, she became concerned about skin pigmentation changes and a new mole that developed following her recent pregnancy. A biopsy with UC Health dermatology led to a surprising diagnosis: early stage melanoma.

Colleges of Allied Health Sciences, Nursing Collaborate in Saudi Arabia

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Under a new collaborative agreement, UC educators are helping a medical college in Saudi Arabia develop its curriculum for health education.

UC Clermont College Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King's Birthday

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:30:00 GMT

Events held on campus and off campus.

UC HEALTH LINE: Researchers Team Up for Study on Smell Loss, Neurodegenerative Disease

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:00:00 GMT

UC Health otolaryngologist Allen Seiden sees many patients with idiopathic olfactory loss, or those who have an unexplained loss of their sense of smell. To try to understand more about these patients, Seiden is partnering with UC psychology researcher Bob Frank on a study to determine the link between smell loss and neurodegenerative disease.

UC Weight Watchers at Work Begins a West Campus Program

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Weight Watchers is holding an information session on Jan. 19.

CCM Presents Acclaimed Rock Musical 'Spring Awakening'

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The 2011-2012 Studio Musical Theatre Series continues with this passionate and unforgettable audience favorite Feb. 2-4.

Nominations Sought For C-Ring Award

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Nominations for the prestigious 2012 C-Ring, awarded annually to an outstanding graduating senior woman at UC, are now being accepted. The C-Ring Committee seeks nominations for students who have demonstrated advocacy for women or girls, extraordinary involvement in campus leadership and service to the Cincinnati community. Deadline for nominations is Friday, Feb. 17.

Kathy Lehr Interviews UC Clermont Coach John Hurley

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Coach Hurley reflects on his 900 career coaching win.

Cincy Magazine and the UC Carl H. Lindner College of Business Team to Present Power 100 Leadership Forum

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Inaugural forum hosts powerful business, political and community leaders in Tristate.

See the Top 10 Countdown to the Most-Read UC Stories of 2011

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Your clicks have been counted in tallying the university’s Top 10 news stories of 2011. UC research and rankings dominate among the most-popular items.

Online Program To Combat Harassment

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Every member of the University of Cincinnati community has been asked to complete an online training program designed to prevent harassment on campus.

Working Toward Your Health and Wellness Goals Doesn’t Have To Be Boring!

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:00:00 GMT

Campus Recreation offers a variety of instructional programming in aquatics, climbing, fitness, martial arts, boxing and more. Consider joining an iLearn Fitness & Wellness class for a progressive and fun experience in classes like Swing Dancing, MMA, Bollywood Dance and several Ladies Only options.

Neuroscientist Choi to Visit Medical Campus Thursday, Jan. 19

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:00:00 GMT

Dennis Choi, MD, a prominent neuroscientist and executive vice president of the Simons Foundation, will spend a day on the medical campus Thursday, Jan. 19. The day will begin at 8 a.m. in MSB E-351 with a lecture on the future of neuroscience research.

Postdoc Event Jan. 19: Developing and Designing Your CV

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Postdocs and graduate students are encouraged to attend the next lecture in the Postdoctoral Fellowship Association career development series.

WATCH: UC Students Serve Around the World as Part of Their Holiday Break

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Students with UC’s Serve Beyond Cincinnati spent their break working to make the world a better place.

Nominations Open For the Just Community Awards

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The awards recognize members of the UC community who exemplify the ideals of UC's Just Community. The deadline for nominations is Feb. 29.

UC Clermont College Launches a New Career Services Website

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT

New site enhances career services offering to students, alumni and employers.

UC Clermont English Faculty Honored for Creative Work

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Three English faculty publish poems, short stories and a book.

Archives and Rare Books Library Renovation Continues

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Library offices and the Reference/Reading Room are moving.

UC Marketing Students Collaborate for Cincinnati Recreation Commission

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Marketing students from UC Carl H. Lindner College of Business answer call to craft advertising plan.

WATCH: Scenes From UC Honors Program’s Study Abroad Trips in December

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The study abroad experiences followed two seminars during fall quarter.

Gift from Three Decades Ago Is Celebrated Anew at DAAP via Permanent Exhibit

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Thirty years ago, local philanthropist Rose Wolfson (one of the namesakes of DAAP’s Wolfson Building) gave the college eight paintings. The paintings, all abstract celebrations of architecture, have once again been gathered in one place – DAAP’s Library – where they will remain on permanent exhibit.

Research Leader To Keynote UC Diversity Conference

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Helen Neville, known for her groundbreaking research on racism, will provide the keynote address for UC’s April 18 Diversity Conference. The deadline for conference presenters has been extended to Jan. 16.

Epicure's Delight on Thursday, Jan. 19: Organic Dining

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Mick & Mack’s Contemporary Café and Chef Jonathan Hunt Present "Epicure’s Delight: Organic Dining."

VIDEO: “Life Boats: Boats About Life” Levitate at UC’s Design College

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A new permanent exhibit at DAAP, sculpted boats suspended above the “canyon” of the college’s multi-storied open space, explores life’s stages and also recalls sculptor Patricia A. Renick, who served as a UC fine arts faculty member and chair.

Jazz Duo Featured Jan. 9 at Faculty Club

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Faculty and staff are invited to enjoy "Music at the Club" at the Faculty Club Dining Room Jan. 9 when Benjamin Thomas and Peter Gemus, Acoustic Guitar and Bass Jazz Duo, perform from 11:30 am to 1:30 p.m.

Maynard To Speak On Saving Endangered Species

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Fellows of the Graduate School at the University of Cincinnati have invited Cincinnati Zoo Director Thane Maynard to present a free, public lecture on Tuesday, Jan. 24.

CCM's 'A Moveable Feast' Returns on Jan. 20

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Back by popular demand, the benefit showcases College-Conservatory of Music students in an evening of live entertainment and by-the-bite cuisine.

UC Partnership Seeks Mentors to Transform the Lives of Foster Youth

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Recruitment is underway for mentors to help area foster youth achieve the possibilities of a higher education.

UC Pays Tribute to the Legacy of Martin Luther King

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Jan. 11 program is free and open to the public.

Focus on Faculty With Jason Blackard, PhD

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Jason Blackard, PhD, an associate professor in the division of digestive diseases, is not only a researcher but also has a great love for travel, which led to the recent creation of a study abroad program for UC undergraduates.

UC Experts on Aging Offer Free Online Training to Assist With Understanding the Elderly

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A new training program, called "Look Closer, SEE ME," is an online series of modules that provide essential information to help professionals and service workers better understand and interact with people age 60 and older.

UC HEALTH LINE: Beware of Germs Lurking on Your Desk

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT

Although the shot is usually effective, that doesn't always keep us safe from the bacteria and germs that cause other uncomfortable illnesses, like a cold or even pneumonia, which has made its rounds this season.

First-Year Medical Students Respond at Accident Scene Because of New Training

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMT

Clinical experiences such as First Responder Training, patient assessments and community services interactions in the first year help prepare physicians for practice in the 21st century.

Two UC Carl H. Lindner College of Business Students Nominated for Truman Scholarship

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Prestigious national award could bring money for higher education.

Psychology Faculty Member Awarded Additional Funding As UC Students ‘Pay It Forward’

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

UC is awarded as part of a service-learning program for student philanthropy.

Ropes Lecture Series Examines Racism, Sexism and Homophobia in Online Games

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The annual lecture series is sponsored by the English Department in UC's McMicken College of Arts and Sciences. The theme of this year's series is Digital Humanities.

New Research Shows How Male Spiders Use Eavesdropping to One-Up Their Rivals

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Just published this month, new research shows how spiders eavesdrop on other males and copy their courtship signals as a likely means of stealing their mate.

University of Cincinnati B-School Welcomes Branding and Organizational Change Expert

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Former P&G Global Marketing Officer Jim Stengel visits the Carl H. Lindner College of Business on Feb. 10 to discuss how ideals drive profitable growth, as spelled out in his new book titled simply, “Grow.”

VIDEO: In Ancient Pompeii, Trash and Tombs Went Hand in Hand

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Trash and tombs went hand in hand in ancient Pompeii. That’s according to UC research that provides new insights into the daily life of that city before the eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79.

$5 Million Gift Launches New Insurance Center at Carl H. Lindner College of Business

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

A $5 million endowment from Carl H. Lindner III and his wife, Martha, will establish Ohio's only teaching, research and outreach center for the insurance and risk management industry.

College of Law to Host Lecture on Occupy Wall Street: Why Americans Have Trouble Talking About Inequality

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

This lecture will take a closer look at the Occupy Wall Street movement and its impact on society.

University of Cincinnati College of Law Announces Launch of New LLM Program

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

The master’s degree program for foreign-trained attorneys will begin in fall 2012.

UC Named National Winner of "Pedal Power" Contest

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

UC recently won in both the overall and university competitions for collecting the most signatures in a pledge contest sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists.

Winter Quarter Neuroscience Seminar Series Gets Underway on Jan. 12

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

January's seminar features Amanda Braun of the neuroscience graduate program.

Renewed Accreditation for UC's Carl H. Lindner College of Business

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The AACSB again deems the college a distinguished institution of excellence in business education.

UC Alum Wins Prestigious International Art Awards in Paris

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

UC design alum Shane Wolf was recently awarded the National Society of Beaux-Arts' bronze medal at Paris' Carrousel du Louvre and the prestigious Prix Taylor (Taylor Prize) at the Grand Palais, also in Paris.

Ready for that 2012 Makeover? Why WATCH Your Weight When You Can CHANGE It?

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 11:30:00 GMT

Campus Recreation has customized weight-management and sports-nutrition services to meet your needs. Have our registered dietitian calculate your personal caloric budget, design customized meal plan menus, and even guide you through personal grocery shopping tours!

News from the Aviation Technology Program at Clermont College

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 10:00:00 GMT

Two students earn their Private Pilot Certificate, two others solo.

UC Student Wins State Art Education Scholarship

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

UC art education graduate student Priya Rama is the winner of the 2011 Ohio Art Education Association scholarship.

All-Campus Blood Drive Starts Jan. 9

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:00:00 GMT

Hoxworth Blood Center will host an all-campus blood drive at Tangeman University Center from Monday, Jan. 9, to Friday, Jan. 12, 2012.

Cancer Program Changes Receive Top Readership in 2011

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT

2011 was a year of monumental transformation and progress for the UC Cancer Institute, so it is no surprise that some of the top read stories for 2011 focused on cancer.

Looking Back: A Recap of Changes at the Academic Health Center in 2011

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT

In 2011, UC's medical campus underwent big changes in leadership, overall structure and even in looks. Some of this transformation is still under way, and opportunities for growth and advancement will continue in 2012 and beyond. In this article, we'll highlight some of the major events that took place in 2011.

Focus on Staff with Dee Wischer

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Dee Wischer serves as resident coordinator senior within the department of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, managing the schedules and organization of 20 residents while working on the annual process of selecting the next batch of medical students to be matched into the department.

UC HEALTH LINE: Resist Temptation to Tan, Despite Winter Doldrums

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 10:30:00 GMT

Don't let winter's lack of sunshine lure you into a tanning bed. The "glow" of tanning isn't healthy. It can prematurely age your skin and skyrocket your risk for skin cancer, particularly melanoma—an aggressive form of skin cancer that claims more than 8,000 lives annually.

UC Students Help Free Dean Gillispie After 20 Years in Prison

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Housed at the University of Cincinnati, the Ohio Innocence Project worked nine years for its 12th inmate to see freedom.

'Top 10' Lists Show Highest Hoxworth Blood Donation Numbers for 2011

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

End-of-year "Top 10" lists have become an annual staple, and Hoxworth Blood Center is showcasing its top-performing blood drive partners and the top neighborhoods where blood donors live.

UC Clermont's Professor David Fankhauser Featured in Ohio Magazine Article

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 13:00:00 GMT

Fankhauser shares his passion for connecting real world experiences to learning in the classroom.

UC's Reed Gallery to Display Charley Harper Retrospective

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Many never before seen works will be displayed in the "Charley Harper: A Birds Eye View" exhibit Jan. 9 thru Feb. 16 at UC's Reed Gallery.

DAAP Alumna Founds DefineMyStyle.com

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

UC architecture alumna Kristine Sturgeon has plans to grow DefineMyStyle.com to 100,000 users, specifically girls who can use the site to learn business skills and collaborate on designs. She recently won $690,000 in investment from CincyTech, Queen City Angels, Tech Coast Angels in Los Angeles and others.

'Music and Fun with Zak Morgan' at UC Clermont's Calico Children's Theatre

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:00:00 GMT

'Song Writing for Beginners' workshop offered after Saturday show.

Scholarship Fund Benefits Chinese-American Students

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:00:00 GMT

The newly established Society of Chinese American Professors and Scientists (SoCAPS) scholarship fund recognizes and rewards UC students for their contributions to the community.

Focus on Research With Yana Zavros, PhD

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:00:00 GMT

Not many researchers can say they study a protein named after a video game character. But that's the case with Yana Zavros, PhD, an assistant professor in the department of molecular and cellular physiology and co-director of the PhD Program in systems biology and physiology.

Grants Support Basic Research on Therapies Using Nanotechnology, Tumor Growth

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:00:00 GMT

Two grants supporting research on defects in the function of the immune system are leading to discoveries that could create gene therapies for systemic lupus erythematosus and stop tumor growth.

Prostate Cancer Test Still Holds Value: UC Health Urologist Addresses Common Myths About the Disease

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:00:00 GMT

UC Health urologist Nilesh Patil, MD, addresses some of the common myths about prostate cancer and reinforces the importance of early detection through screening.

UC HEALTH LINE: Keep Bones Safe Through Winter Weather

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:00:00 GMT

Winter months can make simple outdoor activities a challenge, and dreary weather can leave you searching for sunshine. Dima Diab, MD, UC Health endocrinologist and assistant professor in the division of endocrinology, metabolism and diabetes, says this time of year can be especially rough on bone health.

UC Faculty/Staff Invited to Women's Basketball at Noon Today

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

UC Faculty and Staff with ID will be admitted for only $1 per person to the UC Women’s Basketball Game vs. Longwood in Fifth Third Arena at noon Thursday, Dec. 22. Your UC ID is good for discounts on water, soda, hot dogs, popcorn, peanuts, pretzels, nachos, and deli sandwiches.

New Undergraduate Major Offered in Commercial Music Production

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

CCM will add the new degree program to its offerings beginning Fall 2012.

Faculty Club Hosts Pre-Game Dinner Jan. 4

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Faculty Club offers a buffet dinner two hours before tipoff Wednesday, Jan. 4, when UC hosts Notre Dame in basketball at Fifth Third Arena.

New-Generation Machine Headlines Major Expansion at Precision Radiotherapy Center

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:50:00 GMT

Acquisition of a new-generation linear accelerator is included in a significant expansion under way at the Precision Radiotherapy Center, a state-of-the-art radiotherapy/radiosurgery treatment center for people with cancer, benign tumors and other abnormalities.

Acting Classes Offered at UC Clermont's Calico Children's Theatre

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:00:00 GMT

Space is limited, register today.

Awardees Named in Faculty Research Grant Program

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Researchers from 8 UC colleges have received funding through the University Research Council Faculty Research Grant program.

UC Alumni Win "Amazing Race," Perform with Lady Gaga and More

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Numerous famous alumni from the University of Cincinnati make headlines with prominent film and stage appearances.

Fine Art Alum Builds Entrepreneurial Business: Creating Custom-Wood Panels for iPhones

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

JackBacks, which provides custom-wood iPhone backs to a smart-phone generation, is the entrepreneurial brainchild of young fine art alum Adam Baumgartner. The custom panels have made headlines on techie websites Mashable and Gizmodo and have been sold to MTV execs.

$1 Million Gift Inspires Groundbreaking Program at UC’s Lindner College of Business, Goering Center

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Endowed professorship establishes nation’s only family business certificate program

UC Fine Arts Faculty Member Exhibits Work thru Jan. 7

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

UC painter Kim Burleigh is current exhibiting six oil paintings in a three-person show at local gallery, Prairie. The exhibit runs through Jan. 7.

Carl H. Lindner College of Business Marketing Professor Shares Branding Principles with Doctors

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

UC Department of Radiology seminar highlights importance of branding in the health care sector.

Ailing UC Employee Seeks Assistance Through Leave-Donation Program

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Help a UC colleague in need by participating in UC's Leave Donation Program.

Jan. 5 Wine Tasting: Hearty Winter Wines

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:00:00 GMT

Join us on Thursday, Jan. 5, beginning at 5 p.m. for our Hearty Winter Wine Tasting with hors d’oeuvres pairings for only $15 per person.

Focus on Science With Terry Kirley, PhD

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Terry Kirley, PhD, is a professor in the department of pharmacology and cell biophysics. His research focuses on the study of the structure, function and clinical applications of ecto-nucleotidases—enzyme families that modulate and control many physiological processes, including blood coagulation, smooth muscle contraction, inflammatory responses and pain perception.

Master's of Public Health Program Moves to Environmental Health

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT

With the transition of the Master's of Public Health (MPH) program to the department of environmental health, which is chaired by Shuk-mei Ho, PhD, Bill Mase, DrPH, program director, says this change essentially means a more robust program for students who come to UC for public health training.

UC Recognizes Business Achievement Among Alumni and Partners

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The UC Carl H. Lindner College of Business will again bestow its annual Cincinnati Business Achievement Awards March 1 at the Westin Hotel downtown.

Anesthesiologist Receives Humanitarian Award from ASA

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Phillip Bridenbaugh, MD, professor emeritus and former chair of UC's department of anesthesiology, has received the 1st annual Nicholas Greene Humanitarian Award from the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA).

UC HEALTH LINE: Expectant Mothers Face Unique Challenges During the Holidays

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Some people look at the holidays as a time to throw caution to the wind. Pregnant women, however, should be mindful of what food, drink and activities they chose to partake of every day—especially during holiday celebrations.

UC Doctor Chairs IOM Committee on 'Modified Risk' Tobacco Products

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A new Institute of Medicine report specifies the types of research that the Food and Drug Administration should require before allowing tobacco companies to sell or advertise 'modified risk' tobacco products as being capable of reducing the health risks of tobacco use.

UC Clermont Coach John Hurley Earns 900th Win

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:00:00 GMT

Longtime coach to be honored on Dec. 19 at 6:45 p.m.

3 Professors Named American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellows

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:00:00 GMT

Three faculty members at the University of Cincinnati have been awarded the distinction of Fellow by the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Libraries' Web Exhibit Commemorates UC's 25th General Hospital in W.W. II

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

In 1941, the U.S. Army invited UC to organize the 25th General Hospital to serve as a major medical facility in the European war theater. A new online exhibit from UC Libraries’ Henry R. Winkler Center for the History of the Health Professions commemorates the hospital's service.

UC Health Winter Blood Drive Dec. 20

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The UC Health University of Cincinnati Physicians annual winter blood drive for Hoxworth Blood Center will be held Tuesday, Dec. 20.

CCM E-Media Offers Minor

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

All UC undergraduates are welcome to apply for this selective new program.

HSGA Holiday Food Drive to Benefit Freestore Foodbank

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:00:00 GMT

The Health Sciences Graduate Association (HGSA) is holding a holiday food drive to benefit Cincinnati's Freestore Foodbank until Friday, Dec. 16.

UC Seniors Create "Hire Me?! The Portfolio Handbook," New Tool to Help Young Designers

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Beginning designers seeking to impress employers now have a much-needed guide for putting together that all-important portfolio. The guide, "Hire Me?! The Portfolio Handbook," was created by UC design seniors and has recently received positive press.