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Ohio Northern University recently received a $14,453 grant from the Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges (OFIC) to support "Catch-A-Ride," a minority recruitment program aimed at broadening the scope of the University's student diversity.

Dr. James W. Fenton Jr., dean of Ohio Northern University's James F. Dicke College of Business Administration, has been appointed to the Ohio Steel Council.

The Ohio Northern University off-road vehicle team finished 17th at Baja SAE Wisconsin 2009, held in Burlington, Wis., June 11-14.

H. Luke Sheets, an assistant professor in art at Ohio Northern University, has had his work accepted into the Majestic Galleries' National Juried Competition 2009.

Sheets' piece, "Hound of War," is a mixed-media sculpture.

The competition is in its fourth year at the Majestic Galleries in Nelsonville, Ohio. The show opens Friday, June 26, with a reception and awards presentation from 6-10 p.m. The show closes on Sunday, July 26. Gallery hours are Fridays through Sundays from 1-6 p.m.

U.S. high school students will have the opportunity to learn Japanese, experience Japanese culture and earn college credit at the U.S.-Japan Summer Camp, scheduled from July 19 through Aug. 1 on the Ohio Northern University campus in Ada.

Limited to 20 students (high school freshmen through seniors), the camp is dedicated to fostering scholarship, enhancing language skills and promoting cross-cultural understanding. In addition to academic coursework, students will take part in cultural dinners, discussions and field trips.

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Ohio Northern University will celebrate its 2009 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 24, 2009, at 2 p.m. in the Sports Center.

About 600 students will be awarded degrees.

This summer, Ohio Northern University will host a number of academic and athletic camps that will bring to campus thousands of middle and high school students from across the region. Students will find a variety of opportunities to combine new discoveries with plenty of fun.

Bear Tracks 101 (Orientation for new ONU students)

June 5, 8, 19, 22 and 26

Hugh O'Brien Youth Leadership
Sophomore Leadership Seminar
June 11-14