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South African native graduating from AU with some big goals
Elmar Schutte will graduate with two big goals he hopes Ashland University will help him accomplish. Schutte will receive his master’s degree in education: curriculum and instruction in the 21st century during AU’s commencement ceremony Saturday, May 4 at the Niss Athletic Center. “What I want to do is write a preschool curriculum in South Africa,” the South African native said about one of his goals. “We don’t have a very established preschool…
Ten Emerson Scholars announced for 2024-25 academic year
ASHLAND, Ohio – The newest group of Emerson Scholars—10 current students from the Ashland University Dauch College of Business and Economics (COBE)—has been named for the 2024-25 academic year. The official announcement and recognition came during an April 12 luncheon. Each of the Emerson Scholars will receive a $3,500 scholarship, an award in addition to the student’s financial aid package. To be selected for the scholarship, a student must be a business…
Student, faculty accomplishments awarded at Academic Honors Convocation April 21
ASHLAND, Ohio – About 75 Ashland University students were recognized individually for their academic achievement and two faculty members were honored for their outstanding work at the annual Academic Honors Convocation, held April 21 at the Jack and Deb Miller Chapel. The purpose of the convocation is to celebrate academic achievement, promote community and recognize sophomores, juniors and seniors with Outstanding Student Awards. The criteria for those…
Spring Choral Concert on Sunday, April 28, to feature “Requiem”
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University’s annual Spring Choral Concert will be Sunday, April 28, at 4 p.m., and features a performance of “Requiem” by John Rutter. Four ensembles—the AU Choir, the AU Chamber Singers, the Ashland Area Chorus and the Ashland Chamber Orchestra—will perform during the event, which takes place at Jack and Deb Miller Chapel. It is free and open to the public. The Chamber Singers, a select choir of 12 AU students, will open with four…
AU partnership with Shimadzu results in $500,000 science equipment upgrade, new educational opportunities
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University has entered into a formal partnership with Shimadzu, a multinational leader in the manufacturing of precision scientific equipment, that will transform AU’s capability for research and teaching within the College of Arts and Sciences. AU has acquired four new Shimadzu scientific instruments, valued at more than $500,000, that have been installed in the Kettering Science Center. In addition, AU is now a SPARQ partner, which…
URCA presenters impress attendees with their level of professionalism in their research
While Associate Professor Nick Johnson, Ph.D., encourages his research students to present their work at Ashland University’s annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Symposium (URCA), he doesn’t require it. “That being said, nearly all of my research students have presented at URCA over the years,” said Johnson, who is part of AU’s Chemistry, Geology and Physics Department. “I believe URCA is a fantastic place for students to present work. It…
James Madison Fellow from Illinois excited to take MAHG classes this summer at AU
Dan Hogan is excited to start his in-person classes this summer at Ashland University. “I’m registering for some really interesting classes on Race and the 14th Amendment and From the Schoolhouse to the Courthouse,” said Hogan, who will be working toward a Master of American History and Government (MAHG) degree. “I’m excited to see what other course offerings are available in upcoming semesters.” Hogan, a high school social studies teacher in Illinois for a…
AUJO performing “Jazz at the Nest” on April 18 to cap 2023-24 season
ASHLAND, Ohio – The Ashland University Jazz Orchestra will conclude its 2023-24 season with a “Jazz at the Nest” performance on Thursday, April 18, at 7:30 p.m., at the Eagle’s Nest inside the Hawkins-Conard Student Center. The event is free and open to the public. Directed by Scott Garlock, the award-winning AUJO will present selections by a number of jazz luminaries, such as Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Woody Herman, Horace Silver and Charles Mingus. “These…
AU’s student-run radio station celebrating Vinylthon April 20-21
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University’s award-winning, student-run radio station, WRDL, will be participating in the annual Vinylthon celebration on Saturday and Sunday, April 20-21. “This year, WRDL is celebrating its seventh anniversary of Vinylthon and will play 48 hours of only vinyl records,” explained Derek Wood, faculty advisor and general manager of WRDL. “This historic event includes AU students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends of the radio station…
URCA Symposium, featuring scholarly work by College of Arts and Sciences students, is April 17
ASHLAND, Ohio – More than 40 students from Ashland University’s College of Arts and Sciences will present their scholarly work at the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Symposium on Wednesday, April 17. The public is welcome to attend the 15th annual event, in which presenters will display original research, read original creative writing or exhibit new works in design and fine art. The presentations are scheduled throughout the day (9 a.m.-4:15 p.m…
