Ashland University Environmental Lecture Set

3/30/10 ASHLAND, Ohio --Ashland University's 2009-2010 Environmental Lecture Series, "Sustainability and Environmental Issues in Ohio," continues on April 15 when Richard E. Moseley, retired chief of Ohio Department of Natural Resources' Natural Areas and Preserves, will present a presentation titled "Preserving Ohio's Natural Heritage." The lecture is at 7:30 p.m. in the Hawkins-Conard Student Center Auditorium and is free and open to the public.

Ashland University Jazz Orchestra Receives Honor

3/17/10 ASHLAND, Ohio --The Ashland University Jazz Orchestra received recognition as an "Outstanding Band" at the 43rd Elmhurst College Jazz Festival, the second oldest and most prestigious collegiate jazz festival in the country held last month in Elmhurst, Ill.

A total of 41 university jazz groups participated in the weekend and the Ashland University's Jazz Orchestra was one of only four private institutions to be recognized as an "Outstanding…

Ashland Area Chorus Resumes Rehearsals

3/16/10 ASHLAND, Ohio --The Ashland Area Chorus, a non-auditioned mixed choir of about 60 singers, announces the second part of its spring season. The rehearsal schedule begins on Monday, March 22, with the Chorus meeting on Monday nights from 7-8:30 p.m. at Ashland University in the Center for the Arts (formerly the Arts and Humanities building), room 242.

21st Century Learning Skills Summit to be Held in Columbus

3/16/10 ASHLAND, Ohio --Named as a "leadership state" with the national Partnership for 21st Century Skills, the state of Ohio has made a commitment to transform the public education system, improve the college readiness of students and build a globally competitive labor force.
To kick off this commitment, an Ohio Summit on 21st Century Learning Skills will be held on May 4 at the Crown Plaza Hotel Columbus North at 6500 Doubletree Ave. in Columbus.…

President of Communication Solutions for Dell to Present Burton D. Morgan Entrepreneurial Lecture

3/16/10 ASHLAND, Ohio --Ronald G. Garriques, president of Communication Solutions for Dell, will present the sixth annual Burton D. Morgan Entrepreneurial Lecture at an Ashland University luncheon at the John C. Myers Convocation Center on April 12. Garriques will share his insights on entering the job market and making a difference.

The 1 p.m. luncheon is presented by the Ashland University Richard E. and Sandra J. Dauch College of Business and…

Ashland University to Host Children's Author and Illustrator

3/16/10 ASHLAND, Ohio --Ashland University will host professional children's author and illustrator Denise Fleming on Tuesday, April 6, at 10 a.m. in the Ronk Lecture Hall in the Dwight Schar College of Education. Fleming's presentation is free and open to the public, however seating is limited.

Fleming has written and illustrated 14 picture books. In 1994, her book, "In a Small, Small Pond," was awarded a Caldecott Honor Award, which is the highest…

Ashland University to Host 50th Annual Mohican District Science Day

3/15/10 ASHLAND, Ohio --A total of 307 students from 46 schools are expected to converge on the Ashland University campus Saturday, March 27, for the 50th annual Mohican District Science Day. Sponsored by the Mohican District Junior Division of the Ohio Academy of Science, the event will be held in Ashland University's John C. Myers Convocation Center.

"This will be a very special year for the Mohican District Science Day because it will be the 50th…