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New Dean Takes Office July 1

Fri, 28 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

On May 13, UC Senior Vice President and Provost Dr. Anthony Perzigian announced that Dr. Cady Short-Thompson will be the new Dean of Raymond Walters College effective July 1.

Viruses Force Changes in Computer Labs

Fri, 28 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The College is experiencing a dramatic increase in the number of computer viruses on computers in the academic computer labs, John Weller, RWC Director of Network Resources, announced this week.

Sipple Gets UC Teaching Award

Fri, 28 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Susan Sipple, Associate Professor of English at RWC, was awarded the 2010 Mrs. A.B. "Dolly" Cohen Award for Excellence in Teaching.

Kathy Leonard Bayes Gets Diversity Award

Fri, 28 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

On Wednesday, May 26, Dr. Kathy Leonard Bayes (at right in the photo) was presented with the 2010 Diversity Is Beautiful Award.

5k Charity Race on Uptown Campus Gets Robbed

Fri, 28 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

For their UC capstone project, four students created a 5k run to be held Saturday May 22, on UC's main campus.

eMedia Holds Rite of Spring Picnic

Fri, 28 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The RWC Electronic Media Communications Department held their annual Rite of Spring picnic at Montgomery Park on Saturday, May 22.

New Second Language Elective Offered For Fall

Fri, 28 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Beginning Fall Quarter 2010, "Introduction to Second Language Acquisition" will be offered at RWC as an elective.

Professor Paula Spievack Laid to Rest

Fri, 28 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Professor Paula Spievack, who had worked at RWC since 1992, passed away recently.

RWC Gets New Security Officer

Fri, 28 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

RWC recently added a new officer to its security personnel.

Students Honored at Ceremony

Fri, 28 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Students were honored for their excellence in academia as well as student involvement and service to RWC.

Child Care Applications for Fall

Fri, 28 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Apply before space fills up.

Tornado Safety Reminders

Fri, 28 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Since the skies are dark and dreary today, below is a reminder about the tornado safe areas on campus.

Feature Student: Co-Student of the Year Makes Dreams a Reality

Fri, 28 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Congratulations to Aileen Guillen, not only Raymond Walters College Student of the Year, but the Activist's last feature student of the spring.

Lucasville Trip Changes Student Perspectives

Fri, 28 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Criminal Justice students experience a life-changing trip to the Lucasville prison.

Vet Tech Students Volunteer with Guide Dog Clinic

Fri, 28 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The RWC Veterinary Technology students volunteered with the Guide Dog Clinic at the VetMed Eye Clinic.

Veterans Support Group Provides Important Resource

Fri, 28 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

At this year's World Fest, I heard about a group on campus I had never seen before, the RWC Veterans Support Group.

The Embarrassing Misuse of Our Elevators

Fri, 28 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The amount of use for the elevators at RWC is simply embarrassing and should be frowned upon.

Message From the Dean: An Important Summer of Transition for RWC

Fri, 28 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Many folks have a misperception that summertime at a college is mostly downtime, filled with slow-paced days and far fewer meetings and projects.

My World: Surviving Exam Week

Fri, 28 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

This article contains my few suggestions that, if applied, will help with exam week stress.

On The Spot: Should We Renovate the RWC Basketball Court?

Fri, 28 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

For this issue, we asked students how they feel about the idea of renovating the RWC basketball court.

Procrastinators Unite!...Tomorrow

Fri, 28 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

I get easily distracted, so, consequently, I procrastinate a lot.

The Ortho Evra Patch Nearly Killed Me

Fri, 28 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

I had recently been on the Depo Provera shot and decided to change to some other form of birth control.

When Did Healthcare Become A Right?

Fri, 28 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

On March 22, 2010, the House of Representatives passed the $940 billion health care bill, which President Barack Obama then signed later that week

Movies: "MacGruber" So Over the Top, It's an Upper Decker

Fri, 28 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Immature? Yes. Stupid? Yes. Vulgar? Without question. Funny as hell? You bet.

Musicians Turned Actors: The Good, the Bad, and the Talent-less

Fri, 28 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Over the years, countless musicians have wanted to be actors and vice-versa.

Video Games: MLB 2010 Knocks One Out Of The Park, Almost

Fri, 28 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The "MLB The Show" franchise has been the best baseball video game for the past few years, and this year is no different.

Familiar Faces on Cincy's New Arena Football Team

Fri, 28 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

A new team is taking the Continental Indoor Football League by storm.

Lakers Primed For Another Title Run

Fri, 28 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

For now let's all enjoy the show that Bryant and the Lakers are going to give us in the next month; it should be an entertaining one.