The Harbinger
October 24, 2005
Hiram Students to Participate in Bliss Institute Internship Program
Hiram College students will have the
opportunity to participate in internships offered by The University of
Akron's renowned Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics.A cooperative agreement will be signed at a ceremony to be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 26 at Hiram's Hinsdale Hall third floor boardroom.
Under the agreement, qualified Hiram students will pay tuition to UA for the 3-credit-hour course. Credits earned at UA then will transfer to Hiram. In the course, internships will be offered through the Bliss Institute in Summit, Stark and Medina counties, as well as in Columbus, Washington, D.C. and other locations.
The joint venture will benefit both schools, adding diversity to the Bliss internship program and providing new opportunities to exceptional Hiram students, says Gail Garbrandt, coordinator of the Bliss Institute internship program.
"These internships will give Hiram students first-hand experience in practical politics by working with a variety of political party organizations, as well as with candidates, public officeholders, interest groups, lobbyists and public agencies," she says. "We are thrilled about finalizing this agreement between our two institutions."
"The University of Akron's Bliss Institute is a prestigious, nationally known research center," says Nozar Alaolmolki, chair of Hiram's Department of Political Science. "This partnership between the Bliss Institute and Hiram College will create substantive internship opportunities for Hiram students interested in local, national and international politics. Hiram students also will be able to interact with the faculty at the Bliss Institute, thereby broadening their practical knowledge of, as well as their academic understanding of, politics and government."
The University of Akron is the public research university for Northern Ohio. It is the only public university in Ohio with a science and engineering program ranked in the top five nationally by U.S. News & World Report. Serving approximately 23,000 students, the University offers more than 350 associate, bachelor's, master's, doctoral and law degree programs and 100 certificate programs at sites in Summit, Wayne, Medina and Holmes counties. For more information, visit www.uakron.edu.
First graduate school fair draws over 30 graduate programs to Hiram College
Hiram
College hosted its first graduate school fair on Friday, October 21 in
the Kennedy Center. Over 150 students, faculty and staff attended the
fair which included graduate programs in the health professions, law,
social work, business, seminary, and other disciplines. Visiting
recruiters were impressed by Hiram’s graduate school fair, commenting
that attendance was higher than at some large universities. Recruiters
were also impressed by faculty members who met with them during their
visit to campus.The Career Center hosted the graduate school fair and is beginning plans for a second fair next fall.
Graduate programs who attended the fair include:
Ashland Theological Seminary
Baldwin Wallace College
Case School of Dental Medicine
Case Western Reserve University - School of Graduate Studies
Case Western Reserve University - Mandel Center for Nonprofit
Case Western Reserve University - Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing
Case Western Reserve University – Mandel School of Applies Social Sciences
Case Western Reserve University - Weatherhead School of Management
Christian Theological Seminary
Cleveland State University/Marshall College of Law
English Nanny & Governess School
Indiana State University
The Learner Research Institute at the Cleveland Clinic
The Graduate School/Boler School of Business at John Carroll University
Kaplan Test Prep and Admission
Kent State University/Graduate School of Management
Kent State University/Research & Graduate Studies
Lexington Theological Seminary
Midwestern University
Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine
Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine
The Ohio State University College of Social Work
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
The University of Akron Graduate Programs in Business
The University of Akron School of Law
The University of Akron College of Polymer Science & Polymer Engineering
The University of Toledo Master in Business Administration
University of Cincinnati College of Law
University of Dayton School of Law
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Youngstown State University School of Graduate Studies & Research
Hiram Physics Students and Faculty Present Research Results
A group of seven Hiram students (Cory Boatright, Andy Hopkins, Sayuri Ichida, Garth Olszko, Tyson Papay, Greg Petersen, and Neal Riebel) and faculty members Laura Van Wormer and Mark Taylor attended the Fall Meeting of the Ohio Section of the American Physics Society held October 14-15 at Cleveland State University. Ichida, Petersen, and Papay (pictured) presented a poster on research they carried out this past summer entitled "Computational Studies of Polymers in Solution". Taylor chaired the session on "Polymers: Theory and Simulation" and gave a talk entitled "Solvation Potentials for Polymers in Solution".
Gorretta Receives Award
Laura Gorretta traveled to Columbus, Ohio on October 8 to accept the Ohio Historical Society-Ohio Association of Historical Societies and Museums 2005 Award of Excellence, as author of “Chagrin Falls: An Ohio Village History,” published by the Chagrin Falls Historical Society, This is the first comprehensive history of Chagrin Falls written since 1874 and includes never before published letters and diaries of residents of the village concerning the economic, governmental and societal challenges of settling a village in the Western Reserve. “Chagrin Falls: An Ohio Village History” is available at the Bookstore. All proceeds benefit the Chagrin Falls Historical Society.
Athletics Update
Last week was one of celebration and record breaking, as both the men’s and women’s soccer teams paid homage to their respective graduating senior class. In addition, the volleyball team said thank you to their number one fans, their parents.
On Saturday October 22 prior to both men’s and women’s soccer games the athletic department honored nine graduating seniors. The men said goodbye to Captain Emeka Mbanefo, Captian and All-NCAC performer Tony Anazalone, Greg Bianca, and Captain Dan Brusich. The women honored Captain, 2-time All-NCAC performer, and record breaker Megan Crum, Shannon Hughes, single-season assist leader Jessica Knight, Jessye Bennett, and Erin Gavazzi. The volleyball team honored the people who cheer for them win or lose, who have supported not only through out the season but through out their entire careers. Prior to a crucial NCAC match with Denison the women’s volleyball team celebrated Parents’ Day and gave the fans something to cheer about by beating Denison University 3-1.
The men’s soccer team, now 5-10-2 overall and 1-5-2 in conference play, played two games last week. They finished the week undefeated, beating Allegheny to open the week 2-1 and battling to a 0-0 double overtime draw with Wittenberg to close it. This week the Terriers play their final regular season and conference game of the year when they travel to Kenyon on October 29th.
The women’s soccer team, now 2-13-1 and 1-6 in conference play
overall, lost both contests last week. The Terriers opened the week
losing to the College of Wooster 5-0 before closing the week with a
loss against Wittenberg 2-0. With her appearance and start on Senior
Day, Megan Crum (pictured) became the school’s career leader in games
played. She also holds the career mark in points and assist and if she
scores in her final two games she will be in sole possession of the
school’s scoring title. The Terriers finish their season on the road as
they travel to Allegheny on October 26th for their final conference
game and to Shawnee State on October 29th. The volleyball team, now 25-3 overall and 6-0 in the conference, won both contests last week, defeating both Allegheny and Denison 3-1. The Terriers look to continue their strong play as they host their Senior Night with a match against Oberlin on October 25th and then travel to Kenyon on October 29th to close out the regular and conference season. If the Terriers beat Oberlin on Tuesday, Hiram will host the NCAC Volleyball Conference Tournament for the first time in school history.
The football team, now 1-6 overall and 1-3 in the conference, lost to Allegheny 38-6. They look to rebound this week as they travel to the College of Wooster on October 29th.
The cross country teams both had the week off as they prepare for this weekend’s NCAC Championships to be held at Denison on October 29th.
The men’s and women’s swimming & diving teams finished 8th at the NCAC Relays this weekend. They now have a 20-day break before they travel to Mount Union on November 11th for a dual meet.
Mark Your Calendars
On Wednesday evening, November 2, there will be a candidates forum for the seven people running for Hiram Village Council. The forum will be held at the Coleman Rec Center beginning at 7 PM and is being sponsored by The Weekly Villager newspaper and the Hiram College Student Senate. All are invited to attend.