The Water E. Terhune Art Gallery will showcase the Express Partners Faculty Art Show from Nov. 6-Dec. 12. The join exhibition will feature the artwork of Owens visual arts faculty as well as faculty from local college transfer partners.
An opening reception will be held on Thursday, Nov. 6 from 5-7 p.m.
Participating universities are: Bowling Green, Lourdes, Tiffin, Findlay and Toledo.
Jodi Gore, LISW-S, MSW a Licensed Independent Social Worker with Supervision designation (LISW-S) and earned her Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Toledo.
She tells us: “My professional journey began with an Associate’s Degree in Social Services Technology, followed by the completion of my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees—all while working full time and raising a family. These personal experiences have deeply informed me of my commitment to supporting students from all walks of life.
“I have been a practicing social worker for over 30 years and have spent the past 11 years in higher education, 4 of which at Owens. My clinical background includes work with adults in long-term care, acute hospital settings, private psychotherapy practice, and psychiatric care. I have also provided end-of-life support and worked extensively with individuals managing chronic and acute medical conditions.
“In my psychotherapy practice for women, I specialized in supporting them through significant life transitions, including pregnancy, fertility challenges, grief and loss, relationship issues, and personal or professional identity shifts. My approach is strengths-based, trauma-informed, and grounded in empathy and cultural humility.
“As an educator, I am passionate about bridging classroom learning with real-world experience. I strive to create a learning environment that is inclusive, practical, and deeply connected to the values of the social work profession. It is an honor to teach, mentor, and learn alongside the next generation of social workers.”
Todd Mitchell is the President and owner of Great Lakes Sound, Inc.
Based in Toledo, Great Lakes Sound has been in business since 1985 and specializes in providing professional sound, lighting and staging systems. “GLS” has a diverse customer base and provides services for events such as The Toledo Symphony Pops Series, Party in the Park Concert Series, The Solheim Cup, LPGA Dana Open, The Toledo Mud Hens Hensville, University of Toledo Commencement, Dayton Celtic Fest and the Toledo Museum of Art. Todd has worked with several of our Nation’s Presidents earning a certificate of appreciation from The White House Communications Agency for his superb attitude, professionalism and unique ability in providing critical communications for the President of The United States.
Todd is a graduate of The Musician’s Institute in California and is an accomplished guitarist. He is also an adjunct faculty member of Owens Community College and currently teaches Sound Engineering and Production. He is married to his wife Julie, and they have two children. In 2022 they celebrated 25 years of marriage, even renewing their wedding vows in front of Elvis at the famed Graceland Chapel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Outside of work, Todd is an avid skier, enjoys cooking, listening to music and spending time with his family.
Show your support for the women and men’s Express basketball teams at this doubleheader. Students can enjoy free pizza at each game’s halftime along with complimentary Owens Express pennants!
Women’s game tips off at 5:30 p.m. with the men’s game following at 7:30 p.m.
Normal grill services will be suspended for today so that students can receive a complimentary meal of thanks on behalf of Owens Community College. Come, eat and enjoy one another!
Learn more about the John Deere Tech program at Owens Community College. Talk with current students, faculty members and leadership representatives while you check out the modern equipment in our state-of-the-art lab.
For more information, email heath_weilnau@owens.edu or call (419) 706-8754.
Please RSVP at owens.edu/johndeere/openhouse.
Matt Melzak is the play-by-play voice of the Toledo Mud Hens and the Toledo Walleye. Matt has been the voice of the Toledo Walleye since its inception in 2009 and took over as the play-by-play voice of the Toledo Mud Hens in 2025. He started his broadcast career in 2003 with the Toledo Storm and broadcasted over 1,500 professional hockey games including four All-Star games. Since joining the Toledo Mud Hens broadcast, Matt has been on the call for over 800 baseball games.
Grant Hosler is the Director of Education at Graphic Media Alliance, a nonprofit serving the print industry in Ohio, Michigan and northern Kentucky. A 2019 Media Production graduate from Bowling Green State University, he began his career creating commercial content at Evergreen Creative before joining NBC4i in Columbus as a news editor and camera operator during the pandemic. He later transitioned to the nonprofit world, where he now helps students find scholarships, career paths, and a home in the print industry.
Join the Findlay-area Campus for Friendsgiving from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 25 in the Findlay Grill. Students can enjoy a complimentary chicken bowl with mashed potatoes, gravy, bacon, corn and cheese.