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July 2008
Renovations Under Wa in Residence Halls y
Of the many campus improvements that happen during the summer, improvements to residence halls and student living spaces take the spotlight this year. Fox and Bare residence halls are in the process of receiving new heating and air conditioning units in each room, which will enable students to control the temperature setting. To accommodate the new units, each building also is getting new windows and upgraded electrical systems. Previously, each hall had 200 amps of electricity; after the upgrade, each will have 2,000 amps, a necessary improvement for the new heating and air conditioning window units. During the next three years, all residence hall rooms will be equipped requesting a University house. with individual heating and air conGroup houses offer students an ditioning units. alternative option to living in a resiWith the increased popularity of group houses as a housing option for See RENOVATIONS, page 2 sophomores and juniors, the University added five houses to its offerings this fall. A total of 24 group houses, which accommodate between four and eight students, will be used this academic year. Students may choose whom they live with in a group house. Sign-up is in March of each year, and the houses are assigned Above, two workers install a new air conditioning and heatusing a system based on ing unit in a dormitory room. The units, which will allow the total number of credit residents to control the temperature of their rooms, are being hours taken by each group installed in Fox and Bare residence halls.
New Faculty Appointed for 2008-2009 Academic Year
Several new faculty members will be teaching courses this fall. College of Business Josephine Kershaw, Ph.D., social sciences and education, Florida State University; M.B.A., interdisciplinary specialization in health services policy and administration, Florida State University; B.A., Latin, Florida State University; associate professor of business. College of Health Professions Andrea Koepke, D.N.S., nursing administration, Indiana University; M.A., nursing education, Ball State University; B.S.N., nursing, Ball State University; dean of the College of Health Professions. Christy Nelson, Ph.D., nutritional sciences, University of MissouriColumbia; M.S., nutrition, University of Iowa; B.S., occupational therapy, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston; associate professor of occupational therapy. Laura Perry, Pharm.D., Ohio Northern University; assistant professor of pharmacy practice. James Yaggie, Ph.D., biomechanics, University of Toledo; M.S., exercise physiology, University of Toledo; B.S., kinesiology/exercise science, University of Toledo. College of Liberal Arts Anne Beekman, M.F.A., graphic design and illustration, Marywood University; B.F.A., illustration, Cleveland Institute of Art; assistant professor of graphic design. Evelyn Buday, Ph.D., developmental psychology, University of Illinois at Chicago; M.A., University of Illinois at Chicago; B.A., University of Puget Sound; assistant professor of psychology. Jens Hatch, M.A., education, The University of Findlay; B.S., visual communications technology, Bowling Green State University; instructor of digital media. Song-Chong Lee, M.A., philosophy, Georgia State University; M.A., See NEW FACULTY, page 3
The mission of The University of Findlay is to equip our students for meaningful lives and productive careers.
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New Student Registration Da Bring ys New UF Oilers to Campus
New Student Registration days were held May 12 and 22 and June 11 and 20. The final New Student Registration day will be held Aug. 21. In addition to registering for classes and meeting faculty, students learned how to access their student information through the UF Web site and how to manage and use the OilerOne identification card. They also had the opportunity to speak with representatives from a variety of areas on campus. Parents attended sessions to learn more about UF, billing procedures and what to expect during their students first year at college. If you have questions regarding New Student Registration, please contact Robin Hopkins, associate director of undergraduate admissions, at 1800-548-0932, extension 4161, or [e-mail].
A new student and her mother pose for a quick photo in between activities during New Student Registration June 11.
Missi Edwards, admissions counselor, pictured at right, leads a group of new students to their next destination.
Terry Schwaner, Ph.D., dean of the College of Sciences, advises a new student on which classes are the best choices.
A mother and daughter grab lunch together in Henderson Dining Hall.
Renovations Under Wa y in Residence Halls, Cont.
CONTINUED from page 1 dence hall while still providing the on-campus experience. Soon, the UF Village will begin its transformation with a fun new color palette on the walls and floors. Look for more updates on that project in the next Summer Student Newsletter. Want information more on student housing? Visit www.findlay.edu, KEYWORD: housing. Youll find information about the variety of housing options at UF, as well as information about how to become a member of Residence Life staff.
Above, a new gazebo is constructed on North Cory Street, between the Office of International Admissions and Services and the Office of Intercultural Student Services.
New Faculty Hired for 2008-2009, Cont.
CONTINUED from page 1 Southeast Asian studies, Ohio University; B.Th., theology, Asian United Theological University; assistant professor of religious studies and philosophy. Jeff Salisbury, B.S., business administration, Morehead State University; instructor of photography and assistant director of Mazza Museum. College of Sciences Chandra Dinavahi, M.S., mathematics, Texas A&M University; M.Sc., mathematics and computing, University of Hyderabad; B.Sc., mathematics, Andhra University; assistant professor of mathematics. Benjamin Dolan, Ph.D., forest ecology, Purdue University; M.S., forest ecology, Purdue University; B.S., biology, Presbyterian College; B.A., French, Presbyterian College; assistant professor of biology. Shelly McGee, Ph.D., applied mathematics, Texas Tech University; M.S., mathematics, Texas Tech University; B.S., mathematics, Southwestern
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Oklahoma State University; assistant professor of mathematics. Charles Norris, Ph.D., environmental/analytical chemistry, University of South Florida; M.S., analytical/environmental chemistry, University of South Florida; B.S., chemistry, University of South Florida; assistant professor of chemistry. Christopher White, M.S., ocean science, Nova Southwestern University; B.S., biology, Bowling Green State University; instructor of biology and biology lab coordinator.
Summer Learning Continues as Classes Meet on Campus
Don Beck, assistant professor of English as an international language, teaches a summer course.
Brett Farmer, a graduate student, works in a group during a summer course taught by Susan Brooks, assistant professor in the College of Education.
SummerStock Opens First Show, Begins Conservatory
Jerry Deall, assistant professor of scenic and light design, works with area youth during the SummerStock Youth Conservatory, a summer learning experience for children ages 6-14.
Hank Williams: Lost Highway opened the SummerStock season June 25. Dylan Paul, a member of the Actors Equity Association, is pictured as Hank.
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Students Volunteer for Habitat for Humanity
More than 30 UF faculty and staff members and students worked together to help build the 13th Habitat for Humanity home in Hancock County. The Findlay/Hancock County Habitat for Humanity affiliate, in partnership with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and The Shelly Co., began building the Foraker Avenue home June 7. The three-week blitz build will conclude June 28 with a 10 a.m. home dedication ceremony and tour. For additional information about you can help with the UF campus Habitat for Humanity chapter or ...