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TOLEDO EDISON AND OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO OFFER TRAINING PROGRAM FOR FUTURE UTILITY WORKERS 
Posted on October 17th, 2014
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, Oct. 17, 2014 – Toledo Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), is partnering with Owens Community College to reinstate an award-winning program to train the next generation of utility line and substation workers.
The Power Systems Institute is a two-year program that combines hands-on utility skills at a Toledo Edison training facility with technical coursework in an Owens Community College classroom. Program graduates will earn an Associate of Technical Studies degree with a focus on electric utility technology. A high percentage of PSI graduates have been offered positions with Toledo Edison.
“The Power Systems Institute already has provided Toledo Edison with nearly 100 highly-qualified employees who are working in the field today, using the training they received from this unique program to keep the lights on for our customers,” said Linda Moss, regional vice president of Toledo Edison. “Whether it’s linemen who work above ground or substation personnel who operate on the ground, PSI provides great training for someone looking for a career in the utility industry.”
“Owens Community College is pleased to reactivate the Power Systems Institute,” said Mike Bower, Ph.D., president of Owens Community College. “This program fits perfectly into our mission to provide our future workforce with practical skills that are both useful and marketable.”
FirstEnergy originally introduced PSI in 2000 as a way to help replace retiring line workers. Programs were established with colleges throughout the company’s six-state service area, including Owens Community College. With the economic downturn, in 2011 most of the PSI programs were placed on hold because projected hiring needs did not support bringing in new students. As future manpower needs at FirstEnergy were re-evaluated, the decision was made to reinstate the PSI program, targeting a fall of 2015 enrollment class.
Program openings are limited, with 12 spots available for line workers and 12 spots available for substation workers. Applicants will be assessed through a competitive, multi-step process. FirstEnergy will pay for PSI students to go to school if they agree to stay with the company for at least five years. An orientation program for prospective candidates will take place Saturday, December 6, 2014, from 10 a.m. to noon at Owens Community College – Toledo Area Campus, 30335 Oregon Rd., Perrysburg, Ohio, 43551. For more information, please visit www.firstenergycorp.com/psi or call 800-829-6801.
Toledo Edison serves more than 300,000 customers in northwest Ohio. Follow Toledo Edison on Twitter @ToledoEdison.
FirstEnergy is a diversified energy company dedicated to safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its 10 electric distribution companies form one of the nation’s largest investor-owned electric systems, serving customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York.
OWENS BOARD OF TRUSTEES PROCLAIMS MEDICAL ASSISTANTS RECOGNITION WEEK
Posted on October 17th, 2014
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, Oct. 17, 2014 – Owens president and the Board of Trustees have proclaimed Oct. 20-24, 2014 and the third full week of every October as Medical Assistants Recognition Week at Owens Community College in appreciation of the Medical Assisting program students, faculty, staff and alumni.
In celebration of Medical Assistants Recognition Week, Owens Medical Assisting students will be offering free blood pressure checks, pulse ox checks and glucose testing, Wednesday, October 22, 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. and 1 – 2:15 p.m. in the Health Technologies building, room 307 on the Toledo-area campus.
Medical assisting is an allied health profession whose practitioners function as members of the health care delivery team and perform administrative and clinical procedures. With their unique versatility, medical assistants are proving to be the allied health professional of choice for this decade and beyond. In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, medical assisting continues to be projected as one of the fastest growing occupations.
For more information regarding Owens’ Medical Assisting Program, please visit www.owens.edu.
OWENS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION GOLF OUTING RAISES $28,707 IN SUPPORT OF SCHOLARSHIPS
Posted on October 3rd, 2014
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, Oct. 3, 2014 – One hundred twelve area residents recently enjoyed a day of golf and entertainment in support of alumni scholarship programs as Owens Community College’s Alumni Association held its twelfth annual Golf Classic. The 28-team event netted $28,707 to benefit scholarship and outreach endeavors.
Since its inception, the Owens event has netted over $343,000 to support Owens students pursuing a college education and their career aspirations.
“Owens Alumni Association is again overwhelmed by the community support we received this year,” said Laura Moore, Owens Alumni Association executive director. “The success of this event helps ensure our students are able to take advantage of the opportunities offered for lifelong learning.”
Organized by the Owens Alumni Association’s steering committee, the golf outing was held at Belmont Country Club in Perrysburg. The event featured 18-holes of golf, lunch, grazing dinner and an awards program. The Golf Classic event sponsor was Hylant Family Foundation. In addition, Metzgers was the print sponsor.
Edward Jones sponsored the four-person scramble championship team. Team members included Rich Rowe and Puck Rowe of Findlay and Senator Randy Gardner and Brooks Gardner of Bowling Green.
OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO HOST COMMUNITY EVENTS IN OCTOBER
Posted on September 26th, 2014
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Owens Community College Toledo-area and Findlay- area campuses will host the following community events in October:
Owens Landscape and Turfgrass Crew Club Host Annual Fall Plant Sale
Area residents seeking to add some new life and color to their gardens and yards this fall are encouraged to attend the Landscape and Turfgrass Crew Club’s annual Fall Plant Sale at Owens Community College, Wednesday, Oct. 1, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will take place next to the greenhouse, which is near the entrance to the Owens Math/Science Center on the Toledo-area Campus. The sale will feature a wide selection of shrubs and rare trees, among other items. A majority of the shrubs will cost $15-20, while varieties of trees will cost between $15-75. All proceeds from the plant sale will help in supporting the organization’s participation in the annual PLANET (Professional Landcare Network) Student Career Days, which is a national horticultural and landscape competition involving over 65 colleges and universities across the country. For more information about the Owens Landscape and Turfgrass Crew Club plant sale, call (567) 661-7623 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7623. For a complete listing of the available plants with pricing, please visit www.owens.edu/plantsale.pdf.
GED See for Free Program
Now through Friday, Oct 3 students who visit an Owens Community College Testing Center, at either the Toledo or Findlay-area campuses, can take the GED practice test for free through the GED Testing Service’s “See for Free” program. The practice test will help adult learners see if they are ready for the real GED test, and gives them a free personalized study plan based on their results. The “See for Free” program is held in conjunction with National Adult Education & Family Literacy Week hosted by the National Coalition for Literacy. For more information, please contact 567-661-2253.
Owens Community College Free Band Concert
The Owens Community College band will present a free fall band concert featuring a variety of music including marches, Broadway show tunes, Irish Folk songs, 1940’s Swing music, a trumpet trio and much more. Special musical guests will be members of the Toledo School for the Arts concert band, who will join the members of the Owens band to perform the final four selections on the program. The combined bands will be conducted by guest conductor, Lt. Col. Robert Krichbaum, retired commander of the 555th AF Band and Mr. Jay Welenc, director of the Toledo School for the Arts band and orchestra. The performance will take place at Owens’ Center for Find and Performing Arts on the Toledo-area campus, Sunday, Oct. 5 at 2:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served in the theatre lobby following the concert. For more information, please call 567-661-7081.
Tyler Brown: The Off Season – Exhibition of Photographs
Photographer Tyler Brown’s take on Ohio’s north coast reveals a landscape few visitors get to see: the off season. Brown’s photograph exhibition, on display in the Findlay-area campus library, explores the processes that take place in seasonal communities when autumn and winter take over. The exhibition will open for viewing Monday, Oct. 6 and will run until Friday, Dec. 12, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. (Monday-Thursday) and 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Friday). Community members are also invited to a reception in honor of the photographer Wednesday, Oct. 8, 5 – 7 p.m. in the Education Center Room 176 on the Findlay-area campus. For more information, please contact Gail McCain at 567-429-3076 or visit www.owens.edu/arts/gallery_findlay.
Born this Way Ball
Area residents 16-years and older are invited to enjoy an evening of dance, music and entertainment as the Owens Community College Gay Straight Alliance serves as host to a community outreach event titled the “Born this Way Ball.” The event will take place Saturday, Oct. 11, 7-11 p.m. in the Audio Visual Classroom Center, room 121-128. In addition to entertainment and free HIV testing, several community organizations will be on hand to provide information about community initiatives and local LGBT projects. Food and refreshments will be provided as part of the event. Tickets are $10 for community members and $5 for students, faculty, staff and alumni (with a valid student ID). A $2 discount will be given with a non-perishable donation for the Owens Harvest Food Pantry. Tickets are only available at the door. For more information, please contact Don Managhan at donald_managhan@student.owens.edu.
OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE VETERANS SERVICES RECEIVES NATIONAL HONOR
Posted on September 23rd, 2014
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, Sept. 23, 2014– Owens Community College has earned the coveted Military Friendly® Schools designation for the fifth consecutive year from Victory Media, the premier media entity for military personnel transitioning to civilian life.
The 2015 Military Friendly® Schools listing honors the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools in the U.S. for exemplary efforts in embracing America’s military service members, veterans and spouses as students and ensuring their success on campus.
The methodology used for making the Military Friendly® Schools list has changed the student veteran landscape to one much more transparent, and has played a significant role over the past six years in capturing and advancing best practices to support military students across the country.
“Owens Community College’s Office of Veterans Services is extremely honored to be among the best colleges and universities in the United States,” said Dr. Betsy Johnson, Owens vice president, Enrollment Management and Student Services. “Our commitment to meeting the needs of veterans is unwavering and will remain so through our dedicated Veterans Services staff and our college as a whole.
The 2015 Military Friendly® Schools results were independently tested by Ernst & Young LLP based upon the weightings and methodology developed by Victory Media with input by its independent Academic Advisory Board.
Owens’ Office of Veterans Services is dedicated to assisting veterans, active service personnel, reservists and eligible dependents in their pursuit of a college education. A total of 438 veteran students representing the armed forces are enrolled at Owens Community College for Fall Semester 2014.
In recent years, the Office of Veterans Services has expanded its outreach, sponsoring Veterans Appreciation Night games at the Toledo Mud Hens and Toledo Walleye; collaborating with other college departments on Toys for Tots drives with the U.S. Marine Corps. and hosting luncheons to celebrate Veterans Day for the on-campus veterans population.
Victory Media is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business that has been serving the military community since 2001. Our data-driven Military Friendly® lists are published in G.I. Jobs, Military Spouse, Vetrepreneur media channels, republished in periodicals like USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Bloomberg BW and are frequently cited on national TV by NBC, ABC, CBS, CNN, CNBC, Fox News and others.
OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE TERRACE VIEW CAFÉ ANNOUNCES FALL LUNCH MENU SELECTIONS
Posted on September 22nd, 2014
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, Sept. 22, 2014 – Community members looking for new ideas for lunch may now consider the American regional and international cuisine offered by the Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts programs at Owens Community College’s Terrace View Café during the months of September and October.
The student-run Terrace View Café is open to the public throughout the year. Owens’ restaurant, which is coordinated by the Department of Food, Nutrition and Hospitality, is located in Heritage Hall Room 113 on the Toledo-area Campus. Lunch will be served Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. in the Terrace View Café. The cost for lunch is $9.50 and reservations must be made by 3 p.m. one week prior to the event.
The Terrace View Café will be available to guests starting Tuesday, Sept. 23 with a Cuisine of Hawaii themed entrée. Upcoming dates and entrée listings include Thursday, Sept. 25 (Cheese Tasting Meal, six small courses, each with a different cheese), Tuesday, Sept. 30 (Cuisine of South America), and Thursday, Oct.2 (Grazing Buffet).
There will also be a special Harvest Ohio event on Monday, Sept. 29. Guests will enjoy a six-course mean celebrating the fall season including a grilled eggplant crostini appetizer, a roasted pork tenderloin entree, a pumpkin cheesecake dessert, and more.
For additional information about Owens’ Terrace View Café menu selections, call (567) 661-7359 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7359. Individuals can also make a reservation by accessing the College’s website at www.owens.edu/terrace.
OWENS DELIVERS BACKPACKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO AREA CHILDREN
Posted on September 15th, 2014
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, Sept. 15, 2014– Owens Community College’s Alumni Association in collaboration with Books-A-Million Inc., nine Directions Credit Union branches, two Great Lakes Credit Union branches and five Genoa Bank branches are brightening many children’s lives through a unique community service endeavor titled “Backpack to the Future.” Five hundred forty-eight backpacks and 8,787 school supply items collected throughout the summer months are being donated to 17 area elementary schools during the month of September.
Beginning on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 9:30 a.m., Owens representatives will donate backpacks and school supplies to seven Toledo Public Schools—Old West End Academy, Whittier, Arlington, Marshal, Pickett Academy, Riverside, and Rosa Parks Elementary Schools – presented at Toledo Public Schools’ Old West End Elementary School (3131 Cambridge St.). Owens will deliver backpacks and supplies to benefit kindergarten students in Bowling Green, North Baltimore, Rossford, Northwood, Genoa, and Woodmore school districts at Rossford’s Glenwood Elementary School (8950 Avenue Rd.) at 3:30 p.m. On Tuesday, Sept. 23. Owens representatives will make their final stop at Jacobs Primary (600 Jacobs Ave.) in Findlay on Thursday, Sept. 25, 10 a.m.
“Every year, area residents and businesses have given an impressive response and made the ‘Backpack to the Future’ supply drive an outstanding success,” said Kaye Koevenig, Owens “Backpack to the Future” project chair and Alumni Association Board director. “It’s wonderful to assure that many more disadvantaged children will be able to begin their school year with new educational supplies.”
Over the past three months, “Backpack to the Future” accepted gently used or new backpacks and new school supplies from area residents to assist disadvantaged kindergarten school children throughout Northwest Ohio. In addition to backpacks, individuals donated crayons, markers, bottles of glue, glue sticks, colored pencils, pencils, pink erasers, school boxes, pocket folders, marbled covered composition books and Kleenex tissues.
The drive also collected over $3,000 from community members. The charitable donations will go toward the purchase of school supplies.
The Owens Alumni Association established “Backpack to the Future” supply drive in 2004 as a way to provide educational outreach to the surrounding communities. To date, the program has given 3,948 backpacks and 71,011 school supplies to benefit disadvantaged children throughout Northwest Ohio.
“Our focus as an organization is to provide value-added programs and services that strengthen the surrounding communities and ensures every students success,” said Laura Moore, Owens executive director, Alumni Association and director, Alumni Relations.
OWENS EMPLOYEES AND STUDENTS TO SPEND DAY GIVING BACK TO COMMUNITY GROUPS
Posted on September 10th, 2014
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, Sept. 10, 2014 – More than 30 Owens Community College employees and students will spend a morning and afternoon giving back to others in the surrounding Northwest Ohio communities as part of the United Way of Greater Toledo’s “Day of Caring” Friday, Sept. 12.
Throughout the day, Owens volunteers will roll up their sleeves and participate in a variety of interactive projects that could include, but are not limited to: painting, cleaning, gardening, organizing, building, or visiting.
The 2014 Day’s of Caring projects include: Frederick Douglass Community Association Community Garden, Frederick Douglass Community Association Mural, Lucas Street Alleyway Revitalization, Pickett Academy Community Garden, Soul City Boxing Club, Survey Toledo, and more.
The community outreach activities in the Toledo area are taking place in conjunction with the United Way’s annual “Week of Caring” initiative. The Owens volunteer team is among a number of organizations, matched with area non-profit groups, who are working on various outreach projects designed to strengthen the surrounding communities through the efforts of the United Way of Greater Toledo.
OWENS PRESENTS YET-TO-BE WRITTEN, CAST AND REHEARSED PLAYS DURING 24-HOUR ‘THEATRE EXPRESS’ EVENT
Posted on September 8th, 2014
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, Sept. 8, 2014 – Owens Community College students and faculty as well as community members will write, cast, rehearse and perform six different plays in a 24-hour time period as the Center for Fine and Performing Arts serves as host to the seventh annual fall “Theatre Express” production, Sept. 26-27. The 24-hour theatre event will conclude on Saturday, Sept. 27, with participants premiering their six masterful plays in the Studio Theatre at 7:30 p.m.
Area residents are invited to attend the Saturday evening performance, as the “Theatre Express” production is free and open to the public. Owens is located on 30335 Oregon Road in Perrysburg Township. Attendees are encouraged to arrive around 7 p.m. due to limited seating in the Studio Theatre.
“Theatre goers are in for evening fun and enjoyment as they will have the opportunity to experience theatre of the unknown,” said Jeremy Meier, Owens associate professor of Fine and Performing Arts. “Each production will be written, cast, rehearsed and performed in the span of 24 hours, which is quite extraordinary.”
The 24-hour marathon begins Friday (Sept. 26) when each actor and actress arrives at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts wearing a unique costume put together from their own wardrobe. Attendees will also bring an item that reflects their character’s personality. Each performer’s photo will then be taken for playwright selection purposes.
Beginning that same evening, six local playwrights will begin the arduous process of writing and staging a play based on a yet-to-be-determined theme and topic involving the assigned 3-5 actors and actresses. Caffeinated beverages will be the drink of choice as writer’s frantically craft 10-minute plays throughout the evening hours.
For additional information about the “Theatre Express” production, contact (567) 661-2798 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 2798.
OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY WEEKEND
Posted on August 27th, 2014
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, August 27, 2014 – Owens Community College Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as the Owens Community College Learning Center Maumee and the Owens Community College Learning Center Downtown Toledo, will be closed Saturday, Aug. 30 through Monday, Sept. 1 for the Labor Day holiday. There will be no classes and the College offices will be closed.
Classes will resume and College offices will reopen Tuesday, Sept. 2.
OWENS FINDLAY-AREA CAMPUS TO HOST READY.SET.GO! 5K RUN AND WALK
Posted on August 19th, 2014
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, Aug. 19, 2014 – Area residents are invited to walk and run for a good cause as the Owens Community College Findlay-area Campus serves as host to the Ready. Set. Go! 5K Run and Walk on Saturday, Sept. 6. Proceeds from the event will benefit a newly established Emergency Student Fund Program, which will support Findlay-area campus students who encounter an unexpected financial burden that threatens to impede their ability to continue their education.
The Ready. Set. Go! Run and Walk will start at 9 a.m., with a Fun Run at 8:30 a.m. on the College’s Findlay-area Campus, which is located at 3200 Bright Road in Findlay.
Running and walking participants are encouraged to register in advance as the cost is only $20 and includes a T-shirt, while race-day registrants will pay $25 and T-shirts are not guaranteed.
Registration and packet pick-up will begin at 8 a.m. on Sept. 6. Registration packets can also be picked up at Dave’s Running Shop, 1765 Tiffin Avenue, Findlay on Friday, Sept. 5, 5-7 p.m. To register online or download a paper registration go to www.davesraces.com.
OWENS STUDENT AWARDED PRESTIGIOUS RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP
Posted on August 13th, 2014
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, Aug. 13, 2014 – The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Foundation has awarded Owens student and Toledo resident, Jennifer Chaput, the Jerman-Cahoon Student Scholarship for the 2014-2015 academic year.
The $2,500 scholarship will help Jennifer complete an Associates of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology educational program. This scholarship was created in honor of Edward Jerman and John Cahoon and is made possible by support from ASRT Foundation Patrons and a generous grant from the American Society of Radiologic Technologists.
“We are happy to provide Jennifer with financial support to get the tools she needs to further her education and career,” said Phelosha Collaros, ASRT Foundation’s director. “The scholarship is a testament to the commitment and collaborative spirit of the radiologic technology community.”
To be eligible, applicants must be entry-level students enrolled in an accredited radiography, sonography, magnetic resonance or nuclear medicine program.
Scholarship recipients submitted applications and were selected based on evidence of commitment, leadership, achievement and financial need. The Foundation’s Scholarship Review Committee evaluated scholarship applications and provided recommendations to the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees then approved recipients.
To learn more about scholarship programs, including eligibility requirements and application information, and for more information about the ASRT Foundation, visit www.asrtfoundation.org.
OWENS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION PRESENTS ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC
Posted on August 11th, 2014
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, Aug. 11, 2014 – Golf enthusiasts and amateurs alike are invited to support alumni programs and scholarships and participate in the Owens Community College Alumni Association’s 12th Annual Golf Classic held Monday, Sept. 22 at Belmont Country Club, Perrysburg.
Considered one of the finest golf fundraisers held annually in Northwest Ohio, the Golf Classic will feature 18 holes of golf, lunch, grazing dinner and an awards program.
The generosity of sponsors and businesses enable the Golf Classic to generate nearly $315,000 in its first 11 years to support Owens students pursuing a college education and their career aspirations. The 2014 Golf Classic event sponsor is Hylant Family Foundation. Metzgers Printing and Mailing is the print sponsor.
“Owens Community College’s Alumni Association is proud to host a community-wide event, benefitting students in pursuit of a college education,” said Laura Moore, Owens Alumni Association executive director. “The Golf Classic is a unique opportunity for business and industry, as well as Owens alumni, to become involved in supporting higher education and ensuring our students with opportunities for transformational lifelong learning.”
The four-person scramble golf competition will begin with a shotgun start at 1:15 p.m. Lunch will precede golf from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. The day will conclude with participants reminiscing about their golf experience over a grazing dinner at 6 p.m A short program will occur at this time to recognize all prize winners.
Individuals, businesses and organizations are invited to support the Golf Classic by entering a team at the Eagle ($1,000) or Birdie ($800) level. Non-golfer support levels are available for $350 and $250.
The Belmont Country Club is located at Bates Road in Perrysburg. The tournament is limited to the first 30-foursome teams. For more information, or to register a team, contact Owens Alumni Relations Office at (567) 661-7876 or go online to www.owens.edu/alumni.
OWENS STUDENT LEADERS INDUCTED INTO SPRING PHI THETA KAPPA INTERNATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
Posted on July 23rd, 2014
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, July 23, 2014 – Owens Community College students recently were honored for their excellence in higher education, earning membership into the Alpha Omega Pi Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society for the Spring Semester. Owens’ chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society is one of the largest in Ohio.
Phi Theta Kappa was established in 1918 by the presidents of eight Missouri junior colleges for women. In 1924, the international organization was expanded to include all two-year colleges. To date, more than one million individuals have been inducted into the international honor society.
The overall mission of Phi Theta Kappa is to recognize academic excellence among two-year college students, provide opportunities for leadership training and an intellectual climate for the exchange of ideas and ideals. In addition, the society continues to promote among its members the four standard hallmarks: scholarship, leadership, service and fellowship.
Selection criterion for students receiving the honor is based upon enrollment in a two-year college, completing a minimum number of course hours set forth by the individual chapter, achieving a minimum 3.5 grade point average and exemplifying academic excellence, as determined by faculty.
The Alpha Omega Pi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society student inductees for the 2014 Spring Semester are:
Rawan A. Abdelrahman of Toledo
Walaa E. Ahmed of Toledo
Ganda B. Alabbas of Perrysburg
Baqer J Aljabr of Saudi Arabia
Daniel J. Angel Of Woodville
Krista K. Balduf of Wharton
Emilee A. Ball of Toledo
Jacob B. Barnard of Perrysburg
Skyler L. Bell of Mingo Junction
Brandi J. Bishop of Findlay
Jodi L. Bixler of Bowling Green
Amber L. Blackburn of Whitehouse
Lilian A. Briggs of Toledo
Kyle T. Brown of Walbridge
Nicholas A. Calmes of Curtice
Shelley R. Carr of Toledo
Jessica L. Ciacelli of Lambertville
Alex J. Claussen of Northwood
Laura K. Condon of Milton Center
Jeffry W. Davidson of Tiffin
Helen L. Dilworth of Maumee
Lauren J. Downard of Bowling Green
Bailey A. Elgin of Cygnet
Christian T. Erdmann of Toledo
Nicholas Esterline of Defiance
Joan L. Ferola of Perrysburg
Jenna N. Filas of Toledo
Matthew A. Fitch of Woodville
Barbara J. Fritz of Arlington
Libby A. Fritz of Findlay
Marah Ghannam of Toledo
Allison K. Glanz of Grand Rapids
Melissa M. Goetz of Haskins
Kamisha S. Gutelius of Toledo
Dakota S. Harrell of Sylvania
Kimberly M. Harris of Dundee
Bobbie S. Harris of Toledo
Kimberly Henninger of Logansport
Hilda V. Heuring of Toledo
Annette M. Homan of Whitehouse
Joanne Y. Hosny of Toledo
Austin P. Ibarra of Oregon
Adam J. Inniger of Williamstown
James Jacobs of Toledo
Laura A. Jensen of Graytown
Jaclyn N. Jezak of Maumee
Mary L. Johnson of Waterville
Ayisha M. Jones of Toledo
Michelle L. Keip of Toledo
Aaron R. Konoff of Whitehouse
Zachary B. Kornowski of Oregon
Kenny T. Kruse of Woodville
Brianna L. Lazur of Oregon
Ashley N. Lowry of Toledo
Jamie L. Mallery of Toledo
Donald J. Managhan, Jr. of Toledo
Natasha M. Marchese of Maumee
Daniel K. Mathena of Napoleon
Desirae A. McDonald of Defiance
James W. Metcalf of Bryan
Lindsey M. Minnig of Van Wert
Ayanda C. Mkhize of Findlay
Emily E. Mysinger of Curtice
Dean C. Niederkohr of Ottawa Lake
Leandra L. Oman of Arlington
Derek C. Opdycke of Stryker
Gili Oren of Toledo
Steven E. Osborn of Sylvania
Samantha L. Pacynski of Toledo
Nick L. Papenfuse of Toledo
John M. Rathke of Pioneer
Lawrence M. Richardson III of Perrysburg
Jason L. Ridley, Sr. of Toledo
Jacquelyne R. Robinson of Toledo
Isaiah G. Rupp of Palmyra
Leila N. Rush of Toledo
Andrew M. Schultz of Maumee
Tyler D. Selz of Perrysburg
Kathleen E. Shaw of Tiffin
Charity L. Sizemore of Toledo
Christy S. Smith of Bowling Green
Christinia J. Snider of Genoa
Terry L. Spitnale of Toledo
Jenise M. Stanley of Toledo
Elsa P. St. John of Toledo
Michael A. Stroud of Toledo
Leigha J. Sugg of Toledo
Brittany R. Suwinski of Toledo
Byron S. Swartz of Milbury
Megan R. Szymanowski of Maumee
Joshua D. Thilmony of Findlay
Stephanie M. Tucker of Fremont
Zachary L. Vickers of Northwood
Kathy M. Wagner of Toledo
Kristen E. Walton of Maumee
Joel R. Washing of Toledo
Lisa Waterfield of Grand Rapids
Jennefer P. Williamson of Toledo
Stephanie L. Wonnell of Oregon
Michael G. Yaklin of Maumee
Daniel B. York of Toledo
Rana A. Zeyadah of Toledo
OWENS TO HOST NORTHWEST OHIO GREEN INDUSTRY SUMMER SESSION
Posted on July 23rd, 2014
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, July 23, 2014 – Area residents and business professionals within the landscape, garden center, tree care and turf industry interested in expanding their knowledge about horticulture are invited to attend the 2014 Northwest Ohio Green Industry Summer Session at Owens Community College on Wednesday, Aug. 6.
Presented by Owens Community College in conjunction with The Ohio State University Extension/ABE Center in Bowling Green, workshop will occur from 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. in the College’s Audio/Visual Classroom Center. Owens is located on Oregon Road in Perrysburg Township. The event is open to the public.
The regional workshop will feature various presentations on insects and pesticides, tree and plant care, turf and landscape topics by industry professionals from The Ohio State Extension, Owens Community College and keynote speaker Matthew Ross, continuing education coordinator at Longwood Garden.
Attendees will have the opportunity to choose from three concurrent tracks of 12 different presentations on topics such as managing wildlife conflict in the landscape, integrating natives into your veggie garden, underutilized woody shrubs, and what’s new in herbaceious perennials.
Continuing education credits (CEU) will be available from OCNT, ISA and ODA for all sessions that qualify. All sessions count as CEU for Master Gardener Volunteers and Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalists.
The workshop registration fee is $25 (onsite registration is $30). For additional information or to register, call (419) 354-6916 or (567) 661-7623.
OWENS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS ASSIST AREA CHILDREN WITH SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE
Posted on July 18th, 2014
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, July 18, 2014 – Owens Community College’s Alumni Association in collaboration with Books-A-Million Inc., nine Directions Credit Union branches, two Great Lakes Credit Union branches and five Genoa Bank branches are reaching out to area children in need of school supplies by holding a month-long “Backpack to the Future” school supply drive ending Monday, Aug. 18. Collected items will benefit low-income kindergarten-age school children throughout Northwest Ohio.
The “Backpack to the Future” school supply drive will occur at Books-A-Million bookstore (2105 Levis Commons Blvd.) in The Town Center at Levis Commons in Perrysburg; Directions Credit Union branches (5121 Whiteford Rd.) in Sylvania, (3000 Tremainsville Rd.) in Toledo, (3321 Briarfield Blvd.) in Maumee, (4150 Brockway Dr.) in Perrysburg, (3312 Dustin Rd.) in Oregon, (2533 S. Reynolds Rd.) in Toledo, (3450 Central Ave., Suite 128) in Toledo, (27427 Crossroads Pkwy.) in Rossford and (1 Owens Corning Pkwy.) in Toledo; Great Lakes Credit Union branches (5823 Monroe St.) in Sylvania and (580 Craig Dr.) in Perrysburg; and Genoa Bank branches (801 Main St.) in Genoa, (3201 Navarre Ave.) in Oregon, (703 Conant St.) in Maumee, (24950 W, State Route 51) in Millbury and (9920 Old U.S. 20) in Rossford.
The 17 community locations expand the College’s educational initiative for individuals to drop off their donations. Among the charitable items that will be accepted as part of the school supply drive are gently-used or new backpacks, crayons, markers, bottles of glue, glue sticks, colored pencils, pencils, pink erasers, school boxes, pocket folders, marbled covered composition books and Kleenex tissues.
According to Kaye Koevenig, community service chair, Owens Alumni Association, the Northwest Ohio community’s initial response toward the “Backpack to the Future” supply drive has been positive.
“Owens’ ‘Backpack to the Future’ school supply drive initiative has expanded efforts thanks to the support of Books-A-Million, Directions Credit Union, Genoa Bank and Great Lakes Credit Union,” she said. “I encourage area residents to lend a helping hand to those children who are in need of school supplies.”
Since establishing the program in 2004, the Owens Alumni Association has given 3,410 backpacks and 62,370 school supplies to benefit disadvantaged children throughout Northwest Ohio.
Owen’s Alumni Association is committed to the personal and professional success of alumni and students through the ongoing development of value-added initiatives. Owens has provided higher education to more than 250,000 students in its nearly 50-year history.
In addition to the community supply drive locations; area residents can bring their charitable donations to the College’s Office of Alumni Relations on the Toledo-area Campus in Perrysburg Township, the Education Center Atrium on the Findlay-area Campus in Findlay and the Learning Center in Maumee.
Or more information about the school supply drive, or to make a donation, contact the Alumni Relations Office at (567) 661-7876 or alumni@owens.edu.
GENERAL MOTORS INVESTS IN OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Posted on July 18th, 2014
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, July 18, 2014 –General Motors (GM), one of the world’s largest automotive manufacturers, recently added a 2014 GMC Yukon to the 11 other vehicles donated since the fall of 2012 to Owens Community College for its automotive training program.
“We are proud to support training programs that prepare the next generation of automotive technicians,” said Rick Jackson, manager for GM ASEP. “Our commitment to our customers goes well beyond building a quality product. Our dedication to excellence starts at the training level by partnering with schools in communities around the globe to share our collective passion for the automotive industry and educate, inspire and motivate the technicians of tomorrow.
The donated vehicles will be used to train aspiring technicians enrolled in GM’s Automotive Service Educational Program (ASEP). The two-year associate degree program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge to diagnose, correct, and repair electrical, fuel, emissions, and mechanical problems found in today’s modern automobiles. Owens students are taught by General Motors certified instructors and all lab/lecture instruction is specific to General Motors products. As part of the academic curriculum, students rotate between working full- time at a General Motors dealership and taking Owens classes full-time in eight-week increments. Scholarships are also available for prospective students interested in the program.
The GM ASEP began at Owens in 1988 and has had several hundred vehicles donated by GM for instructional purposes since that time.
“Owens plays an important role in helping the auto industry fill a critical need: developing and retaining skilled automotive technicians,” said Tracy Campbell, chairman, Owens Community College Transportation Technologies. “This generous donation from GM enables us to deliver the highest quality education to our students.”
For more information on Owens Transportation Technologies programs, please call (567) 661-7136. For more information on GM ASEP, visit www.gmasep.org
About GM ASEP
Since 1979, GM’s continued commitment to identify and support the GM ASEP colleges and universities has produced over 16,000 service technicians. GM ASEP incorporates advanced automotive technical training with a strong academic foundation of math, reading, and electronics, and both analytical and technical skills. Students can earn an Associate’s Degree while working and learning on the job, resulting in a solid education combined with invaluable work experience. More information can be found at www.gmasep.org.
OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE CLOSED FOR INDEPENDENCE HOLIDAY
Posted on July 3rd, 2014
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, July 3, 2014 – Owens Community College Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as the Owens Community College Learning Center Maumee and the Owens Community College Learning Center Downtown, will be closed on Friday, July 4 for the Independence Day holiday. There will be no classes and the College offices will be closed for business.
OWENS’ TERRACE VIEW CAFÉ ANNOUNCES SUMMER LUNCH MENU SELECTIONS
Posted on July 2nd, 2014
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, July 2, 2014 – Area residents are invited to enjoy a delectable meal from Owens Community College as the Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts programs announce menu selections in the Terrace View Café during the month of July.
The Terrace View Café summer menu offers healthy cooking on Thursdays, beginning Thursday, July 10 with grilled chicken burritos with brown rice cilantro and guacamole as the entrée. Upcoming dates and entrée listings include July 17 (Barbados barbeque chicken with orange infused cracked wheat salad), and July 24 (smoked turkey breast with cranberry compote, pecan carrots and wild rice pilaf). A complete listing of dishes is available at www.owens.edu/terrace.
The student-run Terrace View Café is located in Heritage Hall 113 on the Toledo-area Campus and open to the public throughout the year. Luncheon cost is $9.50. All meals served this semester will be take-out only and can be picked up between 11:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.
A beverage will accompany every meal.
For additional information about Owens’ Terrace View Café takeout menu selections or to make reservations visit the College’s website at www.owens.edu/terrace or call (567) 661-7359.
OWENS AND WALTERS FAMILY AWARDS RYAN, MARY AND HAYDEN WALTERS SCHOLARSHIP
Posted on June 17th, 2014
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, June 17, 2014 – Owens Community College student Conner Edgar of Toledo has been chosen by the Walters Family to receive a $500 Ryan, Mary and Hayden Walters Scholarship for the upcoming 2014-15 academic year.
Established in 2011, the endowed scholarship honors the legacy of Ryan, Mary and Hayden Walters and their commitment to lifelong learning. The scholarship is given annually to an Owens student with aspirations of careers in early childhood education, information systems, computer programming and computer systems.
“On behalf of the Walters’ family, extended family, friends, and local community it is truly an honor to present the Ryan, Mary and Hayden Walters Scholarship to Conner Edgar,” said Robin Arquette, who is the sister of Ryan Walters. “It gives us great joy and pride to be able to assist in helping students in the community achieve their educational goals.”
Selection criteria for the scholarship is based upon recipients being enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours at Owens per semester and achieving a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average. Additionally, preference is given to a student who is majoring in early childhood education, information systems, computer programming and computer systems. Scholarship applicants also must state how they will utilize their college degree to give back to the community in which they live in the form of an essay.
Edgar is pursuing his associate’s degree in early childhood education and plans to continue on to obtain his bachelor’s degree from the University of Toledo. He graduated in 2012 from Whitmer High School with a 4.0 GPA and will be the first person in his family to attend college. He ultimately envisions a career working with children with learning disabilities.
“Teaching and working with children is what I have always dreamed of doing,” explained Edgar. “Receiving this scholarship will help me to continue my service to the community and pay it forward. The experience of helping others has taught me that it is not the material things in life that make you happy but building relationships and sharing with other.”
In June 2010, Ryan, Mary and Hayden Walters lost their lives as a result of a tornado and damaging storms that devastated the Northwest Ohio region.
OWENS ANNOUNCES GATEWAY TO COLLEGE PROGRAM FALL 2014 APPLICATION PROCESS
Posted on June 10th, 2014
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, June 10, 2014 – Area residents between the ages of 16 and 21 who are interested in receiving a second chance to receive a high school diploma are invited to apply for the upcoming 2014 Gateway to College program student class at Owens Community College as the academic institution is now accepting applications for the Fall Semester.
Interested applicants can also receive additional details about the program by attending one of several a formal Gateway to College Program Informational Sessions taking place Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m., and Wednesdays at 5 p.m. at the Owens Community College Downtown Toledo Learning Center at The Ohio Means Jobs Lucas County Bldg. (1301 Monroe Street, Toledo, OH). The Information Session will provide students and families with additional information about the program and the application process.
Gateway to College is designed for young adults ages 16 to 21 who have dropped out of high school or are significantly behind in credits and unlikely to graduate. The program enables them to complete their high school diploma requirements while simultaneously earning college credit toward an associate degree or certificate.
Students must meet specific criteria for entrance into the program and will be dually enrolled at Toledo Public Schools and Owens Community College until they complete their high school diploma. The program is free to students and covers tuition, fees and books, as well as lunch and transportation to the College’s Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo.
Owens is one of over 40 community and technical colleges in 23 states across the country currently offering the Gateway to College program.
Prospective students must reside in the Toledo Public Schools district. Applications are available and must be returned to the College’s Gateway to College Office at the Owens Downtown campus by August 1. Fall classes at the Owens Downtown campus begin, Monday, August 25.
For more information about the Gateway to College program or the informational sessions, call (567) 661-2850 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 2850, or e-mail at gateway@owens.edu.
OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO HOST COMMUNITY EVENTS IN JUNE
Posted on May 27th, 2014
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, May 27, 2014 – Owens Community College’s Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses will host the following community events in June:
Owens Community College Open House
Area residents are invited to learn about and explore the many educational programs, services and resources available at Owens Community College as the academic institution hosts an open house Monday, June 9, 12 – 6 p.m. The event will take place in the Audio Visual Classroom Center on the Toledo-area Campus, 30335 Oregon Road,
Perrysburg. For more information, please call (567) 661-7777. If you need special accommodations, please call Disability Services at (567) 661-7007.
Owens Community College Open House
Area residents are invited to learn about and explore the many educational programs, services and resources available at Owens Community College as the academic institution hosts an open house Wednesday, June 11, 4 – 6 p.m. The event will take place in the Education Center Atrium on the Findlay-area Campus, 3200 Bright Road, Findlay. For more information, please call (567) 429-3509. If you need special accommodations, please call Disability Services at (567) 661-7007.
Pullback Car FRENZY!
Jam-packed with science, the Pullback Car FRENZY! summer camp will allow students (grades 3-5) to become mini-engineers and will challenges them to design new vehicles utilizing pieces from BanBao Bricks (compatible with LEGO and Mega Bloks). The camp will be offered Monday, June 16 through Thursday, June 19, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., at the Owens Community College Learning Center Maumee, 1724 Indian Wood Circle. Cost is $139. For more information or to register, please call 567-661-7357.
Building Everyday Leadership Summer Kids Camp
Children in grades 3-5 are invited to the Building Everyday Leadership summer camp. Children will learn that anyone can be a leader through understanding leadership, communication, working with others, problem solving and making a difference. The camp will be offered Monday, June 23, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., at the Owens Community College Learning Center Maumee, 1724 Indian Wood Circle. Cost is $25. For more information or to register, please call 567-661-7357.
College Safety 101 Seminar
Owens Community College will host a two-hour workshop to help prepare incoming college freshman to be victors – not victims – at the Center for Emergency Preparedness, 30150 Tracy Road, Walbridge. Participants will receive information about staying safe on and near campus and how to handle peer pressure. The workshop includes an hour of hands-on, self-defense instruction and will be offered Tuesday, June 24, 6-8 p.m. Participants should wear comfortable clothing. For more information or to register, please call 567-661-7357.
Money Doesn’t Really Grow on Trees!
Kids, grades 3-5, will discover the three basic money choices: share, save and spend during the Money Doesn’t Really Grow on Trees! summer camp offered Tuesday, June 24, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., at the Owens Community College Learning Center Maumee, 1724 Indian Wood Circle. Cost is $125. For more information or to register, please call 567-661-7357.
Photography for Kids, it’s a SNAP!
Children in grades 3-5 are invited to learn the basic rules of photography, so they can better understand how to bend and yes, even break the rules at the Photography for the Kids, it’s a SNAP! summer camp. The camp will be offered Wednesday, June 25, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m., at the Owens Community College Learning Center Maumee, 1724 Indian Wood Circle. Cost is $25. For more information or to register, please call 567-661-7357.
Digital Photo Editing for Kids
Kids, grades 3-5, with basic computer skills are invited to this Photoshop class where they’ll Photoshop themselves into a photo or their annoying sibling out of one during the Digital Photo Editing for Kids summer camp Thursday, June 26, at the Owens Community College Learning Center Maumee, 1724 Indian Wood Circle. Cost is $25. For more information or to register, please call 567-661-7357.
OWENS STUDENTS INDUCTED INTO SPRING CHI ALPHA EPSILON NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
Posted on May 22nd, 2014
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, May 22, 2014 – Owens Community College students were recently recognized for their academic excellence and leadership within the community, earning membership into the Gamma Zeta Chapter of the Chi Alpha Epsilon National Honor Society.
The Chi Alpha Epsilon National Honor Society was founded at West Chester University of Pennsylvania in 1989 in response to the increasing need to acknowledge the continuing successes of students within the academic institution’s academic development program. Recognizing that students who share similar experiences could serve as models for others, founder Dr. Elbert Saddler proposed a Greek letter honor society. In 2001, Chi Alpha Epsilon received official endorsement from the National Association for Developmental Education. Today, there are over 200 chapters of the national honor society.
The honor society promotes continued high academic standards, fosters communication among its members and encourages community service and participation in academic support programs where individuals may serve as role models to entering students.
Selection criterion for acceptance into the honor society is based upon students achieving a 3.0 or higher cumulative grade point average for two consecutive full-time semesters or three-four part-time semesters. In addition, individuals must have taken at least one developmental education course at Owens. The College’s chapter was founded in April 2006.
The Chi Alpha Epsilon National Honor Society student inductees for the 2014 Spring Semester are Ashley Altaffer of Montepelier (business administration), Lisa Arend of Toledo (medical office assistant), Julie Bitter of Oregon (education), Kristen Borcherding-Jacobs of Luckey (occupational therapy assistant), Jennifer Cavey of Oregon (criminal justice), Michael Chizmar II of Perrysburg (commercial art tech.), Barbara Fritz of Arlington (business administration), Margaret Fuller of Toledo (Landscape and Turfgrass Management), Kajara Furr-Ruffin of Toledo (accounting), Erica Gears of North Balitmore (pre-nursing), Heather Harris of Toledo (business), Richard Harrison, Jr. of Perrysburg (business management), Scott Histed of Maumee (criminal justice), Chelsea Hooks of Oregon (dental hygiene), Joan Hosny of Toledo (business administration), Jolene Jackson of Toledo (business administration), Courtney Knadler of Lambertville, Mich. (AS General Concentration/Dental Assisting), Heather Koziel of Findlay (social work), Haley Kreger of Temperance, Mich. (occupational therapy assistant), Michelle Link of Lima (diagnostic med. tech.) Lindsy Machado of Maumee (dental hygiene), Gregory McClusky of Toledo (computer programmer), Dustin Moosman of Waterville (John Deere tech.), Kristy Oates of Bowling Green (RN), Kyle Olszewski of Toledo (business management), Leticia Parish of Toledo (social work), Brianna Planz of Ottawa (business), Megan Rahm of Toledo (commercial art tech.), Aalea Robertson of Toledo (criminal justice), Scott Romaker of Fostoria (business tech.), Ricky Staler of Enoa (psychology), Taylor Smith of Wauseon (nursing), Sarah Soncrant of Northwood (accounting tech.), Jayme Wietrzykowski of Toledo (health information tech.), and Tonya Young of Elmore (accounting tech.).
DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY – VASCULAR PROGRAM EARNS NATIONAL ACCREDITATION
Posted on May 22nd, 2014
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, May 22, 2014 – The Owens Community College Diagnostic Medical Sonography – Vascular program has earned the distinction of receiving initial programmatic accreditation by the Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) as a result of its commitment to excellence, accountability and the highest accreditation standards.
“Owens is honored to receive initial accreditation for our Medical Sonography – Vascular program,” said Stacie Gessler, program director, Medical Sonography. “This accreditation recognizes our commitment to providing an excellent academic program that benefits both our students and the health care community.”
Owens’ program earned five-year initial accreditation by the CAAHEP after a recent peer review conducted by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Daignostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS) and CAAHEP’s Board of Directors that recognized the program’s substantial compliance with the nationally established accreditation standards.
The accreditation standards are established by CAAHEP, JRC-DMS, American College of Cardiology Foundation (ACCF), American College of Radiology (ACR), American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM), American Society of Echocardiography (ASE), American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT), Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS), Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS), and the society for Vascular Ultrasound (SVU).
CAAHEP is recognized as the largest programmatic accrediting organization in the health sciences field. In collaboration with its Committees on Accreditation, CAAHEP, which is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, reviews and accredits over 2,000 educational programs in 20 health science occupations.
OWENS COMMMUNITY COLLEGE CLOSED MEMORIAL DAY
Posted on May 22nd, 2014
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, May 22, 2014 – Owens Community College Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as the Owens Community College Learning Center Maumee and the Owens Community College Learning Center Downtown, will be closed on Monday, May 26 for the Memorial Day holiday. There will be no classes and the College offices will be closed for business.
Classes will resume and administrative offices will open again on Tuesday, May 27.
OWENS’ CENTER FOR EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS TO BEGIN FIRE SERVICE TRAINING CONSORTIUM
Posted on May 14th, 2014
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, May 14, 2014 – Owens Community College’s Center for Emergency Preparedness is offering Northwest Ohio fire departments the opportunity to join a new regional fire service consortium beginning July 2014.
The intent and purpose of the training consortium is to provide valuable and required Fire Service based training at an economical price to member agencies. Membership is on a yearly basis and the total cost will be based on how many fire stations each department operates in their district.
Current members of the training consortium include Bradner, Helena, Lake Township, Linsdey, North Baltimore, Troy Township, and Wayne Fire Departments.
“There is a direct correlation between training and the success and survival of firefighters,” said Mark Briggs, fire training coordinator. “The training consortium will assist fire departments in Northwest Ohio in obtaining quality training while also being fiscally responsible to their communities.
The college in partnership with member agencies, and governmental and private agencies will provide training in courses such as live fire, mass casualty, search and rescue, tanker, car and kitchen fire training. Classes will begin in July and will be conducted in accordance with National Fire Protection Association standards. Owens’ Center for Emergency Preparedness is accredited through The Ohio Department of Public Safety Division of EMS for EMT and Firefighter training.
Owens has been at the forefront in providing educational training to public safety forces for over three decades. In 2009, the College invested in the future of emergency preparedness training within the region by officially opening the doors to a new $3.2 million Training and Operations Center at the Center for Emergency Preparedness. The facility provides first responders with expanded opportunities for real-world, scenario training highlighted by the only indoor emergency services virtual training system in the country.
In 2007, Owens marked a milestone in the academic institution’s history by opening a $20.5 million Center for Emergency Preparedness. The Center for Emergency Preparedness fulfills a need for a rather expansive complex within the region that can provide “real-world” training in a safe and controlled environment. Training scenarios that can be conducted within the new facility include those related to natural and manmade disasters involving hazardous materials, confined spaces, riots, entrapments and weapons of mass destruction, among others. Since opening the facility, police, fire and emergency services personnel, as well as the military, from Ohio and beyond, including the FBI, Ohio National Guard and Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, have utilized the facility for either specialized or concurrent emergency preparedness training.
For more information on the regional fire service consortium, please contact Mark Briggs at 564-667-2081.
OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO HOST GED GRADUATION CEREMONY
Posted on May 13th, 2014
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, May 13, 2014 – More than 50 area residents will be honored for achieving their Ohio High School Equivalence Diploma, also known as the General Educational Development (GED) Diploma as Owens serves as host to its fifth annual GED Graduation Ceremony. The special ceremony will occur Sunday, May 18, 1-4 p.m. in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts Mainstage Theatre on the Toledo-area Campus.
The GED examination was created with the goal of providing individuals who do not finish high school with an opportunity to earn an Ohio High School Equivalence Diploma and advance their academic and career aspirations. In order to earn an Ohio GED Diploma, students must pass all sections of their official examination. The College’s Office of Adult Basic and Literacy Education (ABLE) program is offered at no cost to students and provides individualized study plans for each student.
Owens ABLE, which is funded by the state of Ohio through the Ohio Board of Regents and the U.S. Department of Education, is committed to meeting the needs of the surrounding communities by providing an array of enriched learning opportunities and academic resources that include reading, writing, mathematics and computer skills. Specific programs available include preparing for post-secondary training and education, obtaining a GED Diploma, improving employability skills and learning English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL).
The College offers ABLE classes at multiple locations in Northwest Ohio, including the Owens Toledo-area Campus in Perrysburg Township, the Owens Findlay-area Campus in Findlay, the Owens Learning Center in Maumee, the Owens Learning Center Downtown Toledo, Goodwill Industries in Toledo, The Providence Center in Toledo, Economic Opportunity Planning Association of Greater Toledo in Toledo, Pilgrim Church in Toledo, and at several Toledo-Lucas County Public Library locations.
Individuals who are interested in Owens’ ABLE classes can call (567) 661-ABLE or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. ABLE.
OWENS BOARD OF TRUSTEES AWARDS 2014 ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS
Posted on May 7th, 2014
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, May 7, 2014 – Owens Community College’s Board of Trustees honored area high school seniors recently for their outstanding achievements, receiving thousands of dollars in new scholarships through the Trustees’ Academic Excellence Scholarship Program.
“Owens Community College is honored to recognize the Trustees’ Academic Excellence scholarship recipients for their dedication to academic excellence and outstanding service to their respective schools and communities,” said Richard Rowe, Owens Chair of the Board of Trustees. “On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I would like to commend them on their accomplishments and welcome them to Owens Community College.”
The Academic Excellence Scholarship Program was created in 1998 by Owens’ Board of Trustees to recognize the outstanding achievements of graduating high school seniors. Each recipient will receive a $2,000 scholarship.
The scholarship is provided over four consecutive semesters with applicants being enrolled full-time and pursuing an associate’s degree at the College, as well as maintaining a 3.0 grade point average each semester. Since its creation more than a decade ago, the Trustees’ Academic Excellence Scholarship Program has provided over $1.3 million in scholarships to over 700 students.
Students receiving a Trustees’ Academic Excellence Scholarship and their intended course of study at Owens include:
• William Lemle of Monclova, an Anthony Wayne High School graduate (General Studies)
• Hannah Ball of Findlay, an Arcadia High School graduate (Undecided)
• Chelsea Marquart of Arlington, an Arlington High School graduate (Nursing)
• Taylor Purcell of Temperance, a Bedford High School graduate (Nursing)
• Alicia Kikomoor of Bowling Green, a Bowling Green High School graduate (Fine Arts)
• Miranda Sauerwein of Toledo, a Bowsher High School graduate (Accounting Tech.)
• Rachel Green of Carey, a Carey High School graduate (Undecided)
• Timothy Marciniak of Toledo, a Central Catholic High School graduate (Welding)
• Anyssia Flores of Toledo, a Clay High School graduate (Nursing)
• Megan Albright of Clyde, a Clyde High School graduate (Occupational Therapy Assistant)
• Ryan Mang of Perrysburg, an Eastwood High School graduate (Nursing)
• Jordan Matthews of Montpelier, an Edon Northwest High School graduate (Dental Hygiene)
• Kyra Bloom of Bloomdale, an Elmwood High School graduate ( Physical Therapy Assistant and Massage Therapy)
• Rachael Smith of Ottawa Lake, an Emmanuel Christian School graduate (Undecided)
• Cristin Franks of Findlay, a Findlay Digital Academy graduate (Physical Therapy Assistant)
• Bayley Hill of Findlay, a Findlay High School graduate (Occupational Therapy)
• Troy Laird of Fremont, a Fremont Ross High School graduate (Culinary Arts)
• Keri Leskow of Perrysburg, a Lake High School graduate (Nursing)
• Kennedy Wood of Napoleon, a Liberty Center graduate (Dental Hygiene)
• Matthew Lawson of Maumee, a Maumee High School graduate (Information Technology Systems)
• Gretchen Bersinger of Holland, a Monclova Christian Academy graduate (Undecided)
• Adam Altaffer of Montpelier, a Montpelier High School graduate (John Deere Tech.)
• Ethan Nominee of North Baltimore, a North Baltimore High School graduate (Education)
• Shelby Tittle of Northwood, a Northwood High School graduate (Undecided)
• Alyssa Tori of Temperance, a Notre Dame Academy graduate (Undecided)
• Cassandra Brenneman of Oak Harbor, an Oak Harbor High School graduate (Undecided)
• Kyle Wright of Grand Rapids, an Otsego High School graduate (Criminal Justice)
• Logan Meyer of Ottawa, an Ottawa Glandorf High School graduate (Physical Therapy Assistant)
• Abigail Abke of Pemberville, a Penta Career Center graduate (Electrical)
• Nicole Hersch of Perrysburg, a Perrysburg High School graduate (General Studies)
• Nadia Coleman of Holland, a Phoenix Academy graduate (Undecided)
• Rocio Gonzalez of Toledo, a Polly Fox Academy graduate (Criminal Justice)
• Kristen Evans of Forest, a Riverdale High School graduate (Elementary Education)
• Qingquan Lin of Toledo, a Rogers High School graduate (Electrical Certificate)
• Wyatt Kinkade of Perrysburg, a Rossford High School graduate (Networking and Information Systems Support)
• Jordyn James of Holland, a Springfield High School graduate (Nursing)
• Katie Collins of Toledo, a St. Ursula Academy graduate (Diagnostic Medical Sonography)
• Lydia Yeager of Toledo, a Start High School graduate (Undecided)
• Allister Stange of Toledo, a Summit Academy graduate (Engineering)
• Emily Maier of Swanton, a Swanton High School graduate (Dental)
• Haley McKinch of Sylvania, a Sylvania Southview High School graduate (Dental Hygiene)
• Kyle Ciha of Toledo, a Toledo Technology Academy graduate (Electrical Engineering)
• Ivan Quezada of Findlay, a Van Buren High School graduate (Undecided)
• Rachel Wiseley of Findlay, a Vanlue High School graduate (Undecided)
• Amber Webb of Toledo, a Waite High School graduate (Business)
• Kaytlyn Wagner of Toledo, a Whitmer High School graduate (Undecided)
• Matthew Hartford of Elmore, a Woodmore High School graduate (Commercial Art)
• Giovanni Cuadra of Toledo, a Woodward High School graduate (Computer Science)
768 GRADUATES PREPARE FOR OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE SPRING COMMENCEMENT
Posted on May 5th, 2014
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, May 5, 2014 –Seven hundred sixty-eight candidates for graduation, including 122 from the Findlay-area Campus, will receive their degrees during the 48th annual Owens Community College Spring Commencement on Friday, May 9. The commencement will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Student Health and Activities Center on the College’s Toledo-area Campus.
Owens’ commencement ceremony is free and open to the public. For family and friends unable to attend, the ceremony will be streamed online and can be accessed at www.owens.edu/commencement. Owens is asking graduates to share their celebration photos and updates by including the hashtag #owensgrad in their social media posts.
Ohio Supreme Court Justice Judith French will serve as the keynote speaker. For the past two decades, Justice French has dedicated her career to public service. In that time, she has served the State of Ohio as a lawyer for a state agency, an assistant attorney general, counsel to the Governor, and, finally, as a judge. In December 2012, Governor John Kasich appointed Justice French to fill a vacancy on the Supreme Court of Ohio. She became the 155th justice of the Ohio Supreme Court on January 1, 2013.
A native of Sebring, Ohio, a small town in Mahoning County, she received three degrees from The Ohio State University: a B.A. in political science, an M.A. in history (with a concentration in military history and strategic studies), and a J.D., with honors. Justice French currently resides in Grandview Heights, near Columbus, with her husband and two children.
Lisa Long, an Early Childhood Education Technology major graduating with Summa Cum Laude honors, has been selected as the Owens class representative and will address the graduates during the ceremony.
The 30-year-old Fostoria resident is the first person from her family to both attend college and earn a college degree, Long’s journey to the Owens Community College Findlay-area Campus started in southern California, where she grew up in sunny San Diego. There, she met her future husband, Richard. They returned to Ohio in 2009 to be near Richard’s family and married in 2010. They now have two boys, ages 10 and 3.
In 2009, Long made the decision to pursue higher education at Owens and enrolled in Spring Semester 2010.
“I was working 3 minimum wage jobs and was a full-time mom. I was spending savings just to pay my own bills. I wasn’t making enough to live. I didn’t own a car,” she said of the life-changing moment when she decided to go to college. “I was riding on the bus with my son, singing the ABCs. I knew I couldn’t go on working these jobs and not being able to pay to live. I had to go to college. I figured out I wanted to be a teacher. The joy I had of being around my son, I wanted that all the time.”
“If you have to be away from your children, you want to do something that you love,” she said.
For more information regarding Owens’ commencement ceremony, please visit www.owens.edu/commencement.
OWENS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ESTABLISHES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP IN HONOR OF FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS
Posted on May 2nd, 2014
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, May 2, 2014 – Owens Community College’s Alumni Association is honoring the legacy of Private Stephen Machcinski and Private James Dickman of the Toledo Fire Department for their bravery, courage and service to the community by establishing a new $10,000 scholarship endowment fund in their memory.
The Private Stephen Machcinski and Private James Dickman Memorial Scholarship Fund will be awarded annually to a recipient at the Outstanding Service Awards by the Owens Alumni Association. The first-ever scholarship will be awarded in the 2015 – 2016 academic year.
“Owens Community College’s Alumni Association is proud to honor the lives and heroism of Privates Machcinski and Dickman,” said Matt A. Feasel, president, Owens Alumni Association. “The creation of this endowed scholarship fund will serve as a lifetime tribute to their service, their lives and their memory.”
Selection criteria for the new scholarship initiative will be based upon recipients being enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours at Owens per semester, holding second-year student status in fire science technology and achieving at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average.
In January 2014, Private Machcinski and Private Dickman lost their lives in the line of duty while fighting a six-unit apartment building fire. Machcinski had been with the Department since 1998 and leaves behind his parents, a brother and a sister. Private Dickman had been with the Department since 2013 and leaves behind his wife, a 3-year-old daughter, a 1-month-old son as well as his parents and two sisters.
Since opening its doors in 1965, Owens has provided higher education to more than 250,000 students. Owens’ Alumni Association is committed to the personal and professional success of alumni and students through the ongoing development of value-added initiatives.
OWENS RENAMES ITS TWO LEARNING CENTER LOCATIONS
Posted on May 1st, 2014
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, May 1, 2014 – Owens Community College recently announced the renaming of its two learning center locations. The Learning Center at the Source will now be known as Owens Community College Learning Center Downtown Toledo and the Arrowhead Learning Center will be known as Owens Community College Learning Center Maumee.
The decision was made to rename the two learning center locations after the State of Ohio announced plans to rename all one-stop job center locations throughout Ohio to “Ohio Means Jobs.” Therefore “The Source” building name will no longer exist and will be renamed the Ohio Means Jobs Lucas County.
In addition, the former Arrowhead Learning Center was named after Arrowhead Business Park instead of a geographical city location. Therefore, the new names of both learning centers will assist students and visitors in using GPS for mapping and directions when finding the learning centers.
Owens Community College Learning Center Downtown Toledo (formally Learning Center at the Source) is located at 1301 Monroe St., Toledo and Owens Community College Learning Center Maumee (formally Arrowhead Learning Center) is located at 1724 Indian Wood Circle, Maumee.
OWENS ASSISTS SCHOOL CHILDREN WITH ‘BACKPACK TO THE FUTURE’ SUMMER SUPPLY DRIVE
Posted on May 1st, 2014
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, May 1, 2014 –As another school year comes to an end, many students are once again placing their backpacks in storage or are discarding them entirely in anticipation of buying next fall’s latest fashion trend. Owens Community College’s Alumni Association has taken the initiative of once again organizing a gently used backpack drive to provide new life for what many students consider their mobile lifeline to learning.
The College’s Alumni Association community service endeavor, titled “Backpack to the Future,” is currently accepting gently used or new backpacks and new school supplies from area residents during the summer months. Items collected, as part of the “Backpack to the Future” program, will be given to low-income elementary school children throughout Northwest Ohio.
“There are many low-income families that can barely afford to pay their bills, and may not be able to provide their children with new supplies. The Owens Community College Alumni Association’s goal is to ensure that such occurrences do not happen and that all children begin their school year with new educational resources,” said Kaye Koevenig, Owens Community Service Chair of the Alumni Association.
In addition to the gently-used backpacks and new backpacks, individuals can donate crayons, markers, bottles of glue, glue sticks, colored pencils, pencils, pink erasers, school boxes, pocket folders, marbled covered composition books and Kleenex tissues. Area residents can bring their charitable donations to the Office of Alumni Relations on the Toledo-area Campus in Perrysburg Township and the Education Center Atrium on the Findlay-area Campus in Findlay.
Since establishing the program in 2004, the Owens Alumni Association has given 3,399 backpacks and 62,224 school supplies to benefit disadvantaged children throughout Northwest Ohio.
Since opening its doors in 1965, Owens has provided higher education to thousands of students. Owens’ Alumni Association is committed to the personal and professional success of alumni and students through the ongoing development of value-added initiatives.
For more information about the school supply drive, or to make a donation, contact the Owens Alumni Relations Office at (567) 661-7876, 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7876 or alumni@owens.edu.
OWENS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AWARDS DETECTIVE KEITH DRESSEL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Posted on April 29th, 2014
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, April 29, 2014 – Owens Community College student Scott Histed of Maumee has been chosen by the Alumni Association to receive a $2,000 Detective Keith Dressel Memorial Scholarship for the upcoming 2014-15 academic year.
Established in 2007, the endowed scholarship honors the legacy of Detective Keith Dressel of the Toledo Police Department’s Vice/Narcotics Section Special Enforcement Division and his service to the community. The scholarship is given annually to an Owens student at the Outstanding Service Awards who has the courage to become a police officer and embodies the passion, conviction and perseverance demonstrated by Detective Dressel during his career.
According to Laura Moore, executive director of the Owens Alumni Association, the Detective Keith Dressel Memorial Scholarship was established to honor Detective Dressel and his dedication to public service, as well as support the next generation of law enforcement officers.
“Every year, the Alumni Association has the privilege of awarding the Detective Keith Dressel Memorial Scholarship to a very deserving recipient,” stated Moore. “This year we are pleased to honor Scott Histed with the award. He will certainly honor the legacy of Detective Dressel.”
Additional selection criteria for the scholarship is based upon recipients being enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours at Owens per semester, holding second-year student status and achieving at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average. Preference is given to students with aspirations of a law enforcement career.
Histed is a full-time Owens student, having enrolled as a criminal justice major in the fall of 2011 after graduating early from Maumee High School. Histed has maintained a 3.0 grade point average in addition to working. He is also an active member of his church.
Following graduation from Owens, Histed plans to enroll in the Owens Police Academy. After completing the Academy, he hopes to work at a local police department as a road patrol officer before getting a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.
“I’ve wanted to become a police officer ever since I was a little kid,” stated Histed. “I want to become the best police officer I can be and have strong community relations within the community in which I work and live.”
During his senior year in high school, he participated in a ride-along program with the Maumee Police Department, recording and documenting more than 70 hours spent with dispatchers, detectives and road patrol officers.
In February 2007, Detective Dressel was fatally wounded in the line of duty. He provided public service to the Toledo Police Department and the citizens of Toledo for 14 years. Detective Dressel left behind his wife, Danielle, and two children, along with a very large extended family.
OWENS TOLEDO-AREA CAMPUS DEDICATES NEW CULINARY ARTS CENTER
Posted on April 24th, 2014
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, April 24,2014 – Culinary arts students at Owens Community College recently began classes in the newly constructed Culinary Arts Center on the Toledo-area campus. The Center will be formally dedicated with a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, April 29.
The facility spans 14,000-square-feet – an increase over the 3,700-square-foot kitchen lab where classes were taught in the past. The new facility includes three unique culinary labs: a baking lab, a culinary skills lab, and a restaurant skills lab. The Center also includes a classroom and a 75-person capacity dining area with a demonstration station overlooking a tree-lined patio. The Center’s large dining area will host lunches and special events, giving students real-world experience creating menus, preparing and plating food and serving.
“This new facility creates many new and exciting opportunities for our students that were not available in our old space,” said Joann Gruner, chair, Food, Nutrition and Hospitality. “Having a larger space will also allow us to eliminate student wait lists and better meet the needs of the community by providing non-credit courses and industry training in culinary arts.”
State appropriated capital renovation and equipment funds were used to finance the $3.1 million construction project, completed by Holland, Ohio based Midwest Contracting. Owens received major grants from The Honor Project Trust in the amount of $50,056 for audiovisual and information technology systems and from The Andersons Inc. Charitable Foundation in the amount of $25,000 for equipment. Libbey Glass also made an in kind donation of tableware and service ware.
The dedication ceremony will take place from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. with a ribbon cutting at 11:30 a.m. as Owens representatives join community leaders and elected officials to officially open the facility’s doors. The ceremony will feature remarks by Mike Bower, Ph.D., president of Owens, as well as comments by area elected officials and a representative from the architectural and construction team.
The Culinary Arts Center is home to five academic programs and certificates: the Associate of Applied Science degree in Culinary Arts, the Associate of Applied Science degree in Dietetic Technology, Associate of Applied Business degree in Hospitality Management, a Culinary Arts certificate and a Baking and Pastry certificate. The American Culinary Federation Educatin Foundation recently recommended Owens Culinary program and certificates for full accreditation status.
For additional information on the Culinary Arts program, call (567) 661-7214 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7214.
OWENS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION HONORS LOCAL RESIDENTS WITH OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARDS
Posted on April 23rd, 2014
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, April 23, 2014 – Owens Community College’s Alumni Association has chosen seven area residents to receive the 11th annual Outstanding Service Awards for their tremendous contributions to Northwest Ohio’s surrounding communities.
Award recipients are Sutton A. Flick, James Dickman, Stephen Machcinski, Mark Klempner, George Simko, Michael Fuelling, and Paul Heineman.
“Owens Community College’s Alumni Association is proud to once again recognize the selfless acts of Northwest Ohio’s safety forces that so often go unnoticed,” said Matt A. Feasel, president, Owens Alumni Association. “The Outstanding Service Awards were created to honor their efforts and thank them for their continued service to our region, state and country.We are extremely honored to be recognizing such an outstanding group of individuals this year.”
The awards are presented within the categories of Outstanding Police, Firefighter, Emergency Medical Technician and Service to Community. Selection criterion is based upon a nomination process for candidates demonstrating exceptional service related to dedication, ingenuity, bravery, special skills and/or community service over a sustained period of time. The awards are not limited to a single recipient and can be a group honor where teamwork was a key element.
The recipient of the Outstanding Police Award is Sutton Flick of Findlay (Officer, Carey Police Department). Flick was nominated by Daniel Walter, chief of police, Carey Police Department for his professional bravery during his response to an “active shooter” situation.
On the evening of November 1, 2013, Officer Sutton Flick was on routine patrol in the Village of Carey when the Wyandot County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a shooting at the Carey Conservation Club where several victims had been shot in the Club House. The radio call went out for all available officers to respond to the Conservation Club for an “Active Shooter.”
Officer Flick was the first officer to arrive on scene. Upon arrival, several witnesses informed Officer Flick that at least two victims were dead and that the male suspect was barricaded inside the Club House. Officer Flick instinctively headed toward the threat, only to hear witnesses from inside the Club House yelling, “He is coming out!” There was no time to wait for his backup officers.
Officer Flick positioned himself to cover two exit doors with his weapon drawn. The suspect cautiously exited the Club House, still brandishing a pistol. Officer Flick confronted the suspect by ordering him to drop the weapon. The suspect hesitated then obeyed the commands by tossing his pistol to the ground. Officer Flick ordered the suspect to the ground and secured him with handcuffs. Thankfully, there were no other shooters and this entire apprehension occurred prior to the next officer arriving on scene.
James Dickman of Perrysburg (Posthumous Award) (Firefighter/EMT, Toledo Fire & Rescue Department), Stephen Machcinski of Toledo (Posthumous Award) (Firefighter/EMT, Toledo Fire & Rescue Department), Mark Klempner of Toledo (Firefighter/EMT, Toledo Fire & Rescue Department) and George Simko of Toledo (Lieutenant, Toledo Fire & Rescue Department) are named the Outstanding Firefighter Award recipients. Captain Michael Benadum, Toledo Fire & Rescue Department nominated them for their outstanding efforts and bravery during a two-story building fire.
On January 26, 2014, Toledo Fire & Rescue Department Engine 3, including Dickman, Klempner, Machcinski, Simko and other crews, were dispatched to an apartment fire with occupants reportedly still inside.
On arrival, crews found a two-story building with a working fire. After attempting to make entry through a door on the first floor that was found not to lead anywhere, the crew of Engine 3 used a ladder to enter through a second floor window. Firefighter Dickman climbed the ladder, broke out the window and entered with the hose line. Firefighter Machcinski and Lieutenant Simko quickly followed him. Firefighter Klempner was pump operator for the engine supplying water to the hose line.
The crew encountered heavy smoke conditions as they advanced, looking both for trapped occupants and the fire. Shortly after entry, conditions suddenly and rapidly changed. Extreme heat drove the crew to lay flat on the floor as fire rolled over their heads. Lieutenant Simko ordered Firefighter Dickman to put water on the fire, which he did. Moments later, conditions got even hotter. Lieutenant Simko ordered the crew to get out as conditions continued to deteriorate. Lieutenant Simko was forced to dive out a second floor door onto an outside deck-like area in order to survive. Lieutenant Simko immediately noticed Firefighters Dickman and Machcinski had not exited behind him and transmitted a mayday. After being rescued by the Rapid Intervention Team, Firefighters Dickman and Machcinski died as a result of their injuries.
Michael Fuelling of Toledo (Firefighter/EMT, Toledo Fire & Rescue Department) is the recipient of the Outstanding Emergency Medical Technician Award. Jamie Young, Lieutenant, Toledo Fire &Rescue Department nominated Fuelling for his life-saving efforts during a cardiac arrest on a busy Interstate.
On July 14, 2013, Toledo Fire & Rescue Department Engine 17 responded to a report of a person in cardiac arrest on the I-75 South overpass near Exit 204. Off-duty Fuelling witnessed the accident and stopped to help. He found the patient breathless and pulseless. After performing CPR for approximately two minutes, the patient raised his arm and started to breathe on his own. By the time additional assistance arrived on scene, the patient was talking and had good vital signs.
With only his truck as protection on the expressway, Fuelling put himself at great risk while performing CPR until the police and emergency personnel arrived to block traffic. Without his decisive and successful actions, the patient would have had little chance of survival. Fuelling’s courageousness and professionalism was exemplary and heroic.
Paul Heineman of Woodville, (retired Fire Chief, Woodville Township Fire Department) is named the Outstanding Service to Community Award recipient. Chief William Andrews, Woodville Township Fire Department nominated Heineman for his leadership and dedication.
For the past 22 years, Heineman has been fire chief of the Woodville Township Fire Department, dedicating himself to not only making the Woodville Township Fire Department a better fire department, but also to improving communications between the Sheriff’s Office and the individual fire departments within the county.
At 82 years young, Heineman only stepped down because he was elected township trustee.
Over the years, Heineman has fought for levies that allowed the Woodville Township Fire Department to afford the equipment and trucks that have made the department one of the best around, according to those who work there.
Heineman’s leadership has been outstanding over the past 22 years, according to his coworkers, who say he deserves to be recognized for his leadership and dedication, not only to the Woodville Township Fire Department, but to fire service as a whole.
OWENS LANDSCAPE AND TURFGRASS CREW CLUB TO HOST ANNUAL SPRING PLANT SALE
Posted on April 22nd, 2014
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, April 22, 2014 – Area residents seeking to add some new life and color to their gardens and yards are encouraged to attend the Landscape Turfgrass Crew Club’s annual Spring Plant Sale at Owens Community College, Thursday, May 1.
The plant sale will be held from 10 a.m. until 6p.m. next to the greenhouse, which is near the entrance to the Owens Math/Science Center on the Toledo-area Campus. The sale will feature a wide selection of shrubs and rare, unusual trees, as well as annuals, among other items. Owens is located on Oregon Road in Perrysburg Township.
“Our students are excited to once again have the opportunity to showcase their talents to the community,” said Chris Foley, Owens Associate Professor of Science. “All of the hanging baskets and planters were grown by the students within the College’s greenhouse and will be available in assorted 4” pots, 10” hanging baskets, and 14” planters filled with beautiful blooming plants.”
Shrubs on hand will include assorted hydrangeas, hardy shrub roses, Fothergilla, and many others. Shrubs will range in price from $15.00 to $20.00. Several rare and unusual trees will also be available, including the Japanese stewartia, Carolina Silverbell, white fringe tree, and many grafted Japanese maples and dogwoods, as well as many others. Tree prices will range from $20.00 to $80.00 The Landscape and Turfgrass Crew Club will also sell perennials, including select hostas and daylilies. A complete listing of the available plants with their prices is available online at www.owens.edu/direct/plantsale.pdf.
All proceeds from the plant sale will help in supporting the organization’s participation in the annual PLANET (Professional Landcare Network) Student Career Days, which is a national horticultural and landscape competition involving over 65 colleges and universities from across the country.
The College’s Landscape and Turfgrass Crew Club was founded in 2005 with the mission of fostering stronger bonds among students majoring in the Landscape and Turfgrass Management program. Among the organization’s main initiatives is creating a network between alumni and current students to help in assisting individuals pursue careers within the landscape, turfgrass and related horticulture industries. The group also hosts fundraisers to support club outreach activities in the surrounding communities.
For more information about the Owens Landscape and Turfgrass Crew Club plant sale, call Chris Foley at (567) 661-7623 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7623.
OWENS AND BGSU ANNOUNCE NEW COLLABORATIONS
Posted on April 15th, 2014
BOWLING GREEN, O.—Owens Community College (OCC) and Bowling Green State University (BGSU) have announced that they are pursuing a series of new partnerships that will expand opportunities for students.
The institutions signed a letter of agreement outlining the proposed collaborations, which include adding additional transfer agreements, identifying new opportunities for students by sharing enrollment information, and developing clear program and degree pathways for students transferring between the two schools.
The planned partnerships will culminate in a joint enrollment option – The Owens Pathway to BGSU – that will provide Owens students the opportunity to have a residential college experience. Students planning to transfer to BGSU would live on BGSU’s Bowling Green campus while taking OCC courses there.
According to the leaders of the institutions, the goals of the partnership are to increase degree completion rates and reduce costs for students.
“For our region and Ohio to prosper, it is absolutely essential that we increase the number of college graduates,” said BGSU President Mary Ellen Mazey. “To do that, we need to make higher education more accessible at a time of rising costs and dwindling public funding.”
According to OCC President Michael Bower, increased collaboration between colleges and universities in northwest Ohio is key. “Students already have the opportunity to substantially reduce the cost of their college education by completing an associate degree at Owens and moving on to BGSU to earn a bachelor’s degree,” he said. “This partnership will expand and improve those pathways for our students.”
One new “pathway” will be the option for OCC students who plan on transferring to BGSU to live on BGSU’s Bowling Green campus while they are still Owens students. “There are benefits to the residential college experience,” Bower said. “That’s not something we’ve been able to offer in the past. It’s something that I think a number of our students will find appealing.”
The partnership allowing OCC students the opportunity to have the residential experience on the BGSU campus while attending classes at OCC is anticipated to begin fall of 2015.
A more immediate goal of the collaboration is to make transferring between the two institutions even easier.
“We already have transfer agreements in place, but we can do a better job of making it more seamless,” Mazey said. “We want to give students a clearly-defined and smooth path to a BGSU bachelor’s degree on their first day at Owens.”
OWENS TO HOST FOURTH ANNUAL HONORS PROGRAM SYMPOSIUM AND MEDALLION CEREMONY
Posted on April 9th, 2014
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, April 9, 2014 – Owens Community College honors students will have the opportunity to showcase their research and creative works in multiple disciplines during the fourth annual Honors Symposium and medallion Ceremony on Friday, April 11.
The Honors Program Symposium and Medallion Ceremony will occur from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Audio Visual Class Rooms 121-128 on the Toledo-area Campus. Owens is located on Oregon Road in Perrysburg Township. The event is free and open to the public.
“Owens is extremely proud and excited to once again give our honors students the opportunity to share the result of their intellectual energy and effort,” said Dr. Russell Bodi, Owens Professor of English and Honors Program Director. “These students are leaders who have gone above and beyond the standard curriculum and The Honors Program is honored to recognize them for their hard work, dedication and accomplishments.”
The Owens’ Honors Program Symposium and Medallion Ceremony will feature oral presentations and panel discussions by students on several topic areas, including history, politics, culture, ethics, morality, critical thinking, anthropology, religion, literature, international affairs and Shakespeare, among others. Each presentation and panel discussion is a collaborative effort between Honors Program students and Owens faculty members.
In addition, the Owens Honors Program will recognize students for their educational success and leadership with the bestowing of an Owens Honors Program medallion.
The Honors Program at Owens provides a challenging educational opportunity, above and beyond the standard curriculum, for exceptional students who strive for academic excellence. Over 100 students are members of the current Owens Honors Program on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses.
To be considered for admission into the selective program, a currently enrolled student must have a minimum 3.2 grade point average (GPA) with 12 credits completed at Owens. A new student must have achieved a high school GPA of 3.2 or be enrolled as a post secondary enrollment option student.
Honors Program students must complete a total of 15 credit hours of honors courses, which includes nine credit hours of elective honors courses and two core courses titled Introduction to Critical Thinking and Honors Great Readings: Ancient World through the Middle Ages. To graduate as an Honors Scholar and receive the Honors Program medallion, a student must earn a cumulative 3.5 grade point average and complete an honors portfolio where they engage in directed research or service learning around essential questions or themes appropriate to their program of study as part of a capstone project, among other criteria.
In addition, Owens Honors Program graduates are able to continue their educational pursuits at Bowling Green State University, Eastern Michigan University or the University of Toledo as the academic institutions have in place seamless transfer agreements between the respective Honors Programs.
OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO HOST PROM DRESS SALE FOR COMMUNITY
Posted on April 3rd, 2014
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, April 3, 2014 – Area high school students and their families searching for that hard-to-find prom dress and accompanying accessories are welcomed to visit Owens Community College as the Gay Straight Alliance Club host the 4th annual Prom Dress Sale on Saturday, April 12.
The Prom Dress Sale will take place from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. inside the Student Health and Activities Center located on the Toledo-area campus on Oregon Road in Perrysburg Township. Admission to this event is free and open to the public.
During the event, high school students and their families will have the opportunity to choose from an assortment of over 400 prom dresses and accessories for minimal cost of $5 for dresses and .50 cents to $1 for accessories. Featured items available for purchase will be gently used dresses, shoes, purses, gloves and jewelry, among other prom accessories. A Mary Kay representative will also be available to talk to participants.
Additionally, shopping mentors will be available to assist individuals in their shopping experience.
The Prom Dress Sale was established to ensure that price is not an issue for high school students who want to have that spectacular prom experience. All proceeds raised from the prom dress initiative will be used to benefit future community outreach activities for the Gay Straight Alliance Club.
Owens’ Gay Straight Alliance Club was founded with the overall purpose of raising awareness about a variety of issues and causes relating to the LGBTQQIAAP (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, Allied, Asexual, Pansexual) community. Comprised of Owens students, employees and alumni, the group is committed to advocating for the acceptance of cultural differences, global unity, disability awareness and various needs that impact the surrounding communities.
For more information about the event, call (567) 661-2569 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 2569.
OWENS STUDENTS TO RAISE AWARENESS DURING SLEEP OUT FOR THE HOMELESS TENT CITY
Posted on March 31st, 2014
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, March 31, 3014 – Owens Community College students will spend a night under the stars to raise homeless awareness as part of the academic institution’s ninth annual Sleep Out for the Homeless Tent City on Friday, April 4
Beginning at 5 p.m., Owens students will spend 16 consecutive hours camping out on the College’s courtyard lawn outside the Student Health and Activities Center on the Toledo-area Campus. The goal of the sleep out is to make more people aware of homelessness occurring in the surrounding communities, and to collect non-perishable food and hygiene donations to benefit Family House of Toledo. The event will conclude at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 5.
“The Owens Community College Tent City Event is a very important advocacy moment for our students,” says Lilian Briggs, Student Government president. “It is an opportunity to incite compassion and future advocates to challenge stereotypes regarding homelessness. It is an avenue to raise awareness about how homelessness impacts education, families, and our larger community and potentially students on our own campuses.”
Owens students and employees and community members are encouraged to show their support by dropping off donations. Desired items include toilet paper, deodorant, razors, wash cloths, towels, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo and conditioner, non-perishable food items. Donations can be dropped off on the College’s courtyard lawn outside the Student Health and Activities Center during the Sleep Out for the Homeless Tent City event.
Located at 669 Indiana Avenue, Family House was established in 1985 by the African American ministers of the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance (IMA). Known as the Toledo Community Service Center in the early years of the organization, the ministers and their congregations were very actively involved in providing money for the annual budget, obtaining furnishings and remaining in the shelter overnight with individuals sleeping there. Over the years, much of that involvement shifted to staff, and churches now support the shelter through volunteer efforts, financial support and donations to families. Currently, one founding minister sits on Family House’s Board of Directors.
The Owens’ Office of Student Activities is coordinating the Sleep Out for the Homeless Tent City event. For more information about the event, including donation information, call (567) 661-2569 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 2569.
OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO HOST COMMUNITY EVENTS IN APRIL
Posted on March 25th, 2014
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, March 25, 2014 – Owens Community College Toledo-area and Findlay- area campuses will host the following community events in April:
Registration Rocks – Toledo-area Campus
Area high school seniors are invited to learn about Owens Community College’s many academic program offerings and educational opportunities during a fun, music-themed event as the College hosts “Registration Rocks!” The event will run April 1-3 and 8-10, 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and May 13 & 14 on the Toledo-area campus, College Hall 130. Students will be able to complete their placement test, attend New Student Orientation, register for their first semester of classes, and receive their student ID all in one day. A separate information session on financial aid and supporting your child in college will be offered to parents who attend “Registration Rocks!” For more information or to register, check out Owens’ Website at www.owens.edu and click on the “Registration Rocks!” link or contact the Office of Admissions at 567-661-2620 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, ext. 7632.
The Great American Trailer Park Musical
Owens Community College Fine and Performing Arts presents “The Great American Trailer Park Musical, the story of a new tenant at Armadillo Acres – and she’s wreaking havoc all over Florida’s most exclusive trailer park. When Pippi, the stripper on the run, comes between the Dr. Phil-loving, agoraphobic Jeannie and her tollbooth collector husband – the storms begin to brew. Performances will be April 4, 5, 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m. and April 6 and 13 at 3 p.m. in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts Mainstage Theatre. Admission is $12 for general public and $8 for Owens faculty, staff, students and alumni. For more information, contact Jeremy Meier at 567-661-2798 or go to www.owens.edu/arts.
Registration Rocks – Findlay-area Campus
Area high school seniors are invited to learn about Owens Community College’s many academic program offerings and educational opportunities during a fun, music-themed event as the College hosts “Registration Rocks!” The event will run April 17 and 23, 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. on the Findlay-area campus, Education Center Atrium. Students will be able to complete their placement test, attend New Student Orientation, register for their first semester of classes, and receive their student ID all in one day. A separate information session on financial aid and supporting your child in college will be offered to parents who attend “Registration Rocks!” For more information or to register, check out Owens’ Website at www.owens.edu and click on the “Registration Rocks!” link or contact the Office of Admissions at 567-661-2620 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, ext. 7632.
11th Annual Outstanding Service Awards Celebration
Owens Community College and Owens Alumni Association will recognize the tremendous contribution that police, fire and emergency medical professionals make to our communities. The Owens Alumni Association is proud to sponsor the 11th annual Outstanding Service Award Celebration, Friday, April 25, 7:30 – 9 a.m., on the Toledo-area campus, Audio Visual Classroom Center, rooms 121-128. Award recipients will be acknowledge for their outstanding and heroic acts that went above and beyond the call of duty. For more information contact Stacie Feix at 567-661-7876 or stacie_feix@owens.edu.
Rejuvenate. Celebrate. Educate – Administrative Professionals Day
Owens Community College’s Workforce and Community Services, along with Trainco, Inc. and Zoup!, presents 5th Annual Administrative Professionals Day, Friday, April 25, 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Arrowhead Park Learning Center, 1724 Indian Wood Circle, Maumee. Participants will enjoy breakout sessions including: Social Media, Real Money Talk for Women, and Self-Defense Tips and massages provided by Owens’ Massage Therapy students. Alicia Wagner, certified Life Coach and executive director of Women’s Entrepreneurial Network, will be the keynote speaker during a luncheon provided by Zoup!. Cost is $20. To register, please call 567-661-7357.
OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO OFFER FREE 50+ COURSE AT FINDLAY-AREA CAMPUS
Posted on March 18th, 2014
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, March 18, 2014 – Handbags That Help (HTH) has Awarded Owens Community College a grant to cover the tuition of its 50+ Job Ready training for people living in Hancock County and those served by the Owens Community College Findlay-area campus. HTH is a women’s giving circle formed by local women committed to dramatically improving lives throughout the greater Hancock County community.
The ten week course begins Friday, April 4, 9 -12 p.m. and continues every Friday until June 13. Each class is three hours and is free to anyone in Hancock County over the age of 50.
“The 50+ Job Ready training course meets a valuable need to help advance the career and employment opportunities for anyone over 50 in Hancock County,” said Gary Corrigan, Ph.D., Workforce and Community Services at Owens. “Age shouldn’t be seen as a barrier to employment and advancement by those who find themselves out of work.”
The training will focus on four areas:
Technology in the Workplace – Learn to navigate Microsoft Windows, Internet basics and how to work with corporate-style email and communication tools.
Issues in Today’s Workplace – Brush up on business writing skills, learn time management skills and how to perform with confidence.
People in Today’s Workplace – Learn to build effective work relationships, deal with difficult people and meet the expectations of today’s customers.
Getting Hired – Learn to assess yourself, set goals, excel in an interview, and keeping the job once you’re hired.
For more information contact Gary Corrigan at gary_corrigan@owens.edu or 567-661-7357 to register.
CULINARY ARTS CENTER DEDICATION AT OWENS TOLEDO-AREA CAMPUS CANCELED
Posted on January 27th, 2014
Due to weather conditions, the Culinary Arts Center dedication scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 28 at Owens Toledo-area campus has been canceled. Additional information will be sent out once this event has been rescheduled. If you have any questions, please call 567-661-7421 or 567-213-1804.
Owens Community College has served Northwest Ohio since 1965 as an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education with an open-door admission policy. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens Community College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and has 54 programs that are accredited through their own discipline-specific accrediting bodies. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
OWENS TOLEDO-AREA CAMPUS DEDICATES NEW CULINARY ARTS CENTER
Posted on January 24th, 2014
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, Jan. 24, 2014 – Culinary arts students at Owens Community College recently began classes in the newly constructed Culinary Arts Center on the Toledo-area campus. The Center will be formally dedicated with a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, Jan. 28.
The facility spans 14,000-square-feet – an increase over the 3,700-square-foot kitchen lab where classes were taught in the past. The new facility will include three unique culinary labs: a baking lab, a culinary skills lab, and a restaurant skills lab. The Center will also include a classroom and a 75-person capacity dining area with a demonstration station overlooking a tree-lined patio. The Center’s large dining area will host lunches and special events, giving students real-world experience creating menus, preparing and plating food and serving.
“This new facility creates many new and exciting opportunities for our students that were not available in our old space,” said Joann Gruner, chair, Food, Nutrition and Hospitality. “Having a larger space will also allow us to reduce student wait lists and more easily meet the needs of the community by providing non-credit courses and industry training in culinary arts.”
State appropriated capital renovation and equipment funds were used to finance the $3.1 million construction project, completed by Holland, Ohio based Midwest Contracting. Owens received major grants from The Honor Project Trust in the amount of $50,056 for audiovisual and information technology systems and from The Andersons Inc. Charitable Foundation in the amount of $25,000 for equipment. Libbey Glass also made an in kind donation of tableware and service ware.
The dedication ceremony will begin at 11:30 a.m. as Owens representatives join community leaders and elected officials to officially open the facility’s doors. The ceremony will feature remarks by Mike Bower, Ph.D., president of Owens as well as comments by area elected officials and a representative from the architectural and construction team.
The Culinary Arts Center is home to five academic programs: the Associate of Applied Science degree in Culinary Arts, the Associate of Applied Science degree in Dietetic Technology, Associate of Applied Business degree in Hospitality Management, a Culinary Arts certificate and a Baking and Pastry certificate.
For additional information on the Culinary Arts program, call (567) 661-7214 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7214.
CHILDREN RECEIVE FREE DENTAL SERVICES DURING ‘GIVE KIDS A SMILE’ EVENT AT OWENS
Posted on January 15th, 2014
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, Jan. 15, 2014 – Owens’ Dental Hygiene program, in collaboration with the Toledo Dental Society, will be offering a day of free dental services for children ages six months to 18 years with limited or no access to care. The event will take place Friday, Feb. 7, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the College’s Dental Hygiene Clinic located on the second floor of the Health Technologies Hall on the Toledo-area Campus.
“Give Kids A Smile” is a national initiative by the American Dental Association, dedicated to focusing attention on the epidemic of untreated oral disease among disadvantaged children. Held each February in conjunction with National Children’s Dental Health Month, “Give Kids A Smile” provides free oral health education, screening and treatment services to children from low-income families across the country.
“Owens Community College’s Dental Hygiene program is honored to take part in this great community service event for the eighth year,” said Beth Tronolone, Owens Chair of Dental Hygiene. “This is our opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of preventive dental care and provide that care to those who may not receive it otherwise.”
Owens Dental Hygiene second-year students, faculty and alumni, and area dentists will be conducting dental services, which will include dental education and screening, X-rays, oral prophylaxis (cleanings), limited restorations and dental sealants. In addition, first-year students from the health program will provide educational presentations for parents and children.
Owens’ program also offers dental services to area residents through its Dental Hygiene Clinic. The 20-chair clinic is staffed by dental hygiene students and supervised by licensed dental professionals at Owens, and appointments are available during the Fall and Spring semesters for a $30 fee.
Individuals interested in receiving free dental service are encouraged to contact the College’s Dental Hygiene Clinic at (567) 661-7294 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7294. Appointment reservations must be made prior to the event. Similar events will take place at The Dental Center of Northwest Ohio and The University of Toledo Medical Center. For more information on these locations, please contact the Toledo Dental Society at 419-474-8611.
Owens Community College has served Northwest Ohio since 1965 as an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education with an open-door admission policy. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens Community College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and has 54 programs that are accredited through their own discipline-specific accrediting bodies. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
OWENS STUDENT LEADERS INDUCTED INTO PHI THETA KAPPA INTERNATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
Posted on January 14th, 2014
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, Jan. 14, 2014 – Owens Community College recently honored 96 students for their excellence in higher education, with membership in the Alpha Omega Pi Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society for the Fall Semester. Owens’ chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society is one of the largest in Ohio.
Selection criterion for students receiving the honor is based upon enrollment in a two-year college, completing a minimum number of course hours set forth by the individual chapter, achieving a minimum 3.5 grade point average and exemplifying academic excellence, as determined by faculty.
The overall mission of Phi Theta Kappa is to recognize academic excellence among two-year college students, provide opportunities for leadership training and an intellectual climate for exchange of ideas and ideals. In addition, the society continues to promote among its members four standard hallmarks: scholarship, leadership, service and fellowship. To date, more than one million individuals have been inducted into the international society.
The Alpha Omega Pi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society student inductees for the 2013 Fall Semester are:
Angela M. Ames of Maumee, Ohio
Cynthia A. Ardner of Tiffin, Ohio
Nicole F. Barkhimer of Swanton, Ohio
Rachel M. Bellner of Whitehouse, Ohio
Bailey P. Bibler of Findlay, Ohio
Kayla N. Born of Waterville, Ohio
Natalie C. Brandt of Fostoria, Ohio
Kathryn E. Brinker of Gibsonburg, Ohio
Mackenzie C. Brown of Bowling Green, Ohio
Leisa N. Canales of Wauseon, Ohio
James W. Cathers of Toledo, Ohio
John E. Clemons of Northwood, Ohio
Colin C. Connors of Sylvania, Ohio
Jessica P. Cook of Toledo, Ohio
Jeremy P. Corbin of Marblehead, Ohio
Jamie N. Dixon of Toledo, Ohio
Alicia M. Dodd of Woodville, Ohio
Natalie S. Domitio of Toledo, Ohio
Kimberly I. Ferguson of Northwood, Ohio
Brooke A. Forster of Toledo, Ohio
Richard Frost of Sylvania, Ohio
Benjamin R. Fry of Toledo, Ohio
Sahara N. Gagne of Toledo, Ohio
Natalie M. Garcia of Maumee, Ohio
Regina C. Gilbert of Toledo, Ohio
Serapio Gonzales of Defiance, Ohio
Catina L. Gregory of Toledo, Ohio
Timothy L. Grindle of Toledo, Ohio
Laura J. Grna of Toledo, Ohio
Jesse L. Grumelot of Toledo, Ohio
Suzanne M. Hass of Holland, Ohio
Shirley T. Harris of Toledo, Ohio
Heather M. Harris of Toledo, Ohio
Kayley J. Hashbarger of Ottawa, Ohio
Jordan L. Haynes of Pemberville, Ohio
Samantha J. Heafey of Toledo, Ohio
Nicole Hoffman of Defiance, Ohio
Kearstin M. Horn of Toledo, Ohio
Lisa A. Howard of Toledo, Ohio
Synthia L Jahns of Toledo, Ohio
Aaron J. Jenkins of Ada, Ohio
Steven Jerzykowski of Lambertville, Mich.
Matthew P. Johnston of Maumee, Ohio
Retchie S. Joven of Northwood, Ohio
Deborah S. Kazmierczak of Sand Creek, Mich.
Erin E. Kelley of Maumee, Ohio
William A. Kersten of Toledo, Ohio
Dustin M. Kindle of Bradner, Ohio
Susan D. Korecki of Toledo, Ohio
Stephanie M. Kuras of Toledo, Ohio
Nicole A. Lamb of Oregon, Ohio
Aricka N. Lavoy of Pemberville, Ohio
Ann M. Leahy of Toledo, Ohio
Michelle A. Link of Lima, Ohio
Gene A. Madrzykowski of Perrysburg, Ohio
Matthew J. Majchrowski of Toledo, Ohio
Molly R. Mangett of Arlington, Ohio
Tim E. Martin of Toledo, Ohio
Anthony Martinez of Findlay, Ohio
Adrienne M. Massey of Toledo, Ohio
Marc C. Mohr of Wauseon, Ohio
Alexandria K. Morelock of Gisonburg, Ohio
Katlyn S. Moriarty of Toledo, Ohio
Katelyn M. Motsinger of Bowling Green, Ohio
Hope K. Myers of Toledo, Ohio
Michael P. Myers of Toledo, Ohio
Aric R. Neeld of Toledo, Ohio
Thuhanh T. Nguyen of Maumee, Ohio
Theresa S. Nickerson of Toledo, Ohio
Sara N. Nietz of Walbridge, Ohio
Jeffery A. Nissen of Toledo, Ohio
Valerie Novack of Toledo, Ohio
Nadine Omari of Holland, Ohio
Sarah O. O’Reilly of Findlay, Ohio
Andrew P. Osborn of Sylvania, Ohio
Donna F. Pace of Toledo, Ohio
Dyanni D. Price of Sylvania, Ohio
Janice E. Reardon of Toledo, Ohio
Haley Rosenthal of Maumee, Ohio
Shelby F. Rowe of Alger, Ohio
Sara J. Rybaczweski of Toledo, Ohio
Alexander L. Samson of Orrville, Ohio
Jennifer L. Schramm of Toledo, Ohio
Melissa S. Snyder of Genoa, Ohio
Joshua D. Soboleski of Prairie du Sac, Wis.
Jerardo Soto of Toledo, Ohio
Yawo H. Tchevi of Findlay, Ohio
Douglas B. Thayer of Bowling Green, Ohio
Ranee L. Urban of Toledo, Ohio
David B. Vollmar of Bloomdale, Ohio
Gregory D. Weiner of Sylvania, Ohio
Donna J. Welly of New Riegel, Ohio
Cassie M. Westrick of Toledo, Ohio
Samuel B. Wilburn of Genoa, Ohio
Lauren E. Wood of Findlay, Ohio
Owens Community College has served Northwest Ohio since 1965 as an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education with an open-door admission policy. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens Community College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and has 54 programs that are accredited through their own discipline-specific accrediting bodies. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE CLOSED FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. HOLIDAY
Posted on January 13th, 2014
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, Jan. 13, 2014 – Owens Community College Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo, will be closed Monday, January 20 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. There will be no classes and the College offices will be closed for business.
Classes will resume and administrative offices will be open again on Tuesday, January 21.
Owens Community College has served Northwest Ohio since 1965 as an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education with an open-door admission policy. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens Community College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and has 54 programs that are accredited through their own discipline-specific accrediting bodies. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE CLOSED DURING HOLIDAY SEASON
Posted on December 23rd, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, Dec. 23, 2013 – Owens Community College Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo, will be closed Tuesday through Wednesday, Dec. 24 – Jan. 1, for the holiday season. Administrative offices will open again on Thursday, Jan. 2.
Spring Semester classes begin on Monday, Jan. 13.
Owens Community College has served Northwest Ohio since 1965 as an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education with an open-door admission policy. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens Community College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and has 54 programs that are accredited through their own discipline-specific accrediting bodies. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
637 GRADUATES PREPARE FOR OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE FALL COMMENCEMENT
Posted on December 11th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, Dec. 11, 2013 –Six hundred thirty-seven candidates for graduation, including 139 from the Findlay-area Campus, will receive their degrees during the 33rd annual Owens Community College Fall Commencement on Friday, Dec. 13. The commencement will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Student Health and Activities Center on the College’s Toledo-area Campus.
Mr. Joseph Napoli, president and general manager, Toledo Mud Hens and Toledo Walleye will serve as the keynote speaker. Owens’ commencement ceremony is free and open to the public.
As president and general manager, Napoli manages day-to-day operations for the Toledo Mud Hens and Toledo Walleye and is responsible for long term planning and business development for Toledo’s professional sports teams. He proudly serves the community through his efforts as a board member with the Great Lakes Center for Autism, ProMedica, The Boys Scouts of America, Toledo Children’s Hospital and the Toledo Symphony.
A native of Brooklyn, New York, he holds a bachelor of science in management from St. John’s University in New York, NY. Napoli and his wife, Annette are the parents of five children.
Maja Valusek, an office administration technology major graduating with Summa Cum Laude honors, has been selected as the Owens class representative and will address the graduates during the ceremony.
The 28-year-old Toledo resident was born in Croatia and fled the war-torn eastern European country for neighboring Serbia with her family in 1991. Her journey to Owens Community College started at the University of Novi Sad in Novi Sad, Serbia, where she met her future husband, Boris. She never completed her degree in tourism management after Boris received a U.S. Green Card in 2008. They married immediately and moved to the Toledo upon entering the U.S. in March 2009.
She is the first person from her immediate family to earn a college degree.She plans to continue her education and earn a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources and perhaps complete a master’s degree in the future.
“It is a huge accomplishment to finally get this degree after four years of schooling in Serbia and two-and-a-half years here in Toledo,” explained Valusek. “I am happy that all the hard work and sleepless nights paid off, and in such an amazing way – by being given the opportunity to represent all student graduates this fall.”
For more information regarding Owens commencement ceremony, please visit www.owens.edu/commencement.
Owens Community College has served Northwest Ohio since 1965 as an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education with an open-door admission policy. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens Community College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and has 54 programs that are accredited through their own discipline-specific accrediting bodies. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
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OWENS FINDLAY CAMPUS LIBRARY ENCOURAGES COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO HELP PROMOTE READING
Posted on December 4th, 2013
FINDLAY, Ohio, Dec. 4, 2013 – Last year, according to a survey by the National Endowment for the Arts, fewer than 47 percent of adults read a novel, play or poem, a significant decline since 2008. In an effort to promote reading in the community, Owens Findlay campus library is encouraging community members to take part in World Book Night U.S. by applying to be volunteer Book Givers, now through January 5.
“Nothing makes me happier than giving someone a book and telling them that they can keep it, said Heather Crozier, librarian, Owens Community College. “World Book Night gives us the opportunity to share our love of reading by personally connecting with light and nonreaders and simply giving them an amazing book, no strings attached. It is a small gesture, but reading for pleasure has a dramatic impact on literacy, which can have a life-changing effect. Owens is involved in literacy initiatives throughout the community, so this is a wonderful opportunity to participate in an event on a national scale. We want to encourage community members, as well as faculty, students, and staff, to be involved.”
World Book Night U.S. is part of an ambitious campaign to encourage reading and giving. Each year, an independent panel of librarians and booksellers chooses 30-35 books to be distributed on World Book Night. The authors of the books waive their royalties and the publishers agree to pay the costs of producing the specially printed World Book Night U.S. editions. Once the book titles are announced, members of the public can apply to personally hand out 20 copies of a particular title in their community to light or non-readers and to those without the means or access to them. A half million free paperbacks will be handed out across America all on one day — April 23, 2014.
The 35 World Book Night U.S. titles for 2014, alphabetical by author, are:
The Zookeeper’s Wife, Diane Ackerman (W.W. Norton)
Kitchen Confidential, Anthony Bourdain (Ecco)
The Weird Sisters, Eleanor Brown (Berkley)
The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Stephen Chbosky (Simon & Schuster)
After the Funeral, Agatha Christie (William Morrow Paperbacks)
The Ruins of Gorlan: Ranger’s Apprentice Book 1, John Flanagan (Puffin Books)
Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, Jamie Ford (Ballantine Books)
Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet in Large Print (Thorndike/Gale; Cengage Learning)
The Lighthouse Road, Peter Geye (Unbridled Books)
The Tipping Point, Malcolm Gladwell (Back Bay Books)
Wait Till Next Year, Doris Kearns Goodwin (Simon & Schuster)
Catch-22, Joseph Heller (Simon & Schuster)
The Dog Stars, Peter Heller (Vintage)
Hoot, Carl Hiaasen (Knopf)
Pontoon: A Novel of Lake Wobegon, Garrison Keillor (Penguin Books)
Same Difference, Derek Kirk Kim (First Second Books)
Enchanted, Alethea Kontis (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt)
Miss Darcy Falls in Love, Sharon Lathan (Sourcebooks)
Bobcat and Other Stories, Rebecca Lee (Algonquin Books)
Young Men and Fire, Norman Maclean (University of Chicago Press)
Tales of the City, Armistead Maupin (HarperPerennial)
Waiting to Exhale, Terry McMillan (New American Library)
Sunrise Over Fallujah, Walter Dean Myers (Scholastic)
Bridge to Terabithia, Katherine Paterson (HarperTrophy)
The Botany of Desire, Michael Pollan (Random House)
Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, Ransom Riggs (Quirk Books)
When I Was Puerto Rican, Esmeralda Santiago (Da Capo)
Cuando Era Puertorriqueña, Esmeralda Santiago (Vintage Español)
Where’d You Go, Bernadette, Maria Semple (Back Bay Books)
Where’d You Go, Bernadette in Large Print (Thorndike/Gale; Cengage Learning)
Wild, Cheryl Strayed (Vintage)
Presumed Innocent, Scott Turow (Grand Central Publishing)
Code Name Verity, Elizabeth Wein (Disney Hyperion)
This Boy’s Life, Tobias Wolff (Grove Atlantic)
100 Best-Loved Poems, edited by Philip Smith (Dover)
Givers who wish to pick up their books at Owens must select Owens Findlay library as their pick-up location during the application process. Books will be available for pick up Monday, April 14 – Thursday, April 17, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Friday, April 18, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Owens Findlay campus library. For book descriptions, guidelines and an application to be a Book Giver, please visit www.us.worldbooknight.org.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
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OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE CLOSED THANKSGIVING WEEKEND
Posted on November 25th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, Nov. 25, 2013 – Owens Community College Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses will be closed Wednesday through Sunday, Nov. 27- Dec. 1, for the Thanksgiving holiday. There will be no classes and the College will be closed.
Classes will resume and administrative offices will open again on Monday, Dec. 2.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
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OWENS ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENTS
Posted on November 21st, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, Nov. 21, 2013 – Owens Community College today announced a new test location partnership with local police departments. The new partnership will allow applicants to complete one test and have their score sent to multiple departments. Applicants will pay a fee of $45 to initially take the test and $7 for each additional department they choose to send their scores to.
As the testing location, Owens Community College will provide video-based applicant-testing sessions for the police departments in Oregon and Perrysburg beginning in Dec. 2013, with several other departments in northwest Ohio expressing an interest in joining the partnership in 2014. The testing will be conducted in conjunction with National Testing Network (NTN), the leader in outsourced applicant testing for police departments, to deliver law enforcement recruitment and applicant testing services.
“This new partnership is just one more way Owens can enhance our current partnerships and help ensure local agencies are provided with high quality candidates,” said President Mike Bower. “Owens has been working with local police departments for over 30 years to provide quality training programs.”
This service will enable police departments to greatly reduce their applicant screening costs and reallocate resources. By offering real-time applicant score reports, NTN clients will have current applicant information and the necessary test score data to make better-informed hiring decisions.
“It is disheartening to see local talent seek law enforcement positions in other states because no local police department is offering a test. I believe that increasing the frequency of testing and allowing the test scores to apply to multiple departments will encourage them to stay, said Michael Navarre, chief, Oregon Ohio Police Department. “This will result in a larger pool of quality candidates for local police chiefs to choose from and enable them to achieve their ultimate goal of hiring the right people. I commend Dr. Mike Bower, President of Owens Community College, for agreeing to allow the College to serve as a testing site. This will further enhance the wonderful partnership that currently exists between Owens and local police departments.”
NTN utilizes nationally validated applicant testing products designed by Ergometrics, a human resource management firm specializing in video-based personnel selection exams and training modules. All tests are job-simulated and designed to identify the applicants with the necessary decision making skills and critical thinking aptitude to perform well within public safety.
National Testing Network, Inc. (NTN), is Ergometrics’ outsourcing division, providing continuous professional testing services for public safety departments, including fire, law enforcement and communications departments. For more information, please visitwww.nationaltestingnetwork.com. or www.ergometrics.org.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit . .www.owens.edu..
OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE CLOSED FOR VETERANS DAY OBSERVANCE
Posted on October 29th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, Oct. 29, 2013 – Owens Community College Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo, will be closed on Monday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. There will be no classes and the College offices will be closed for business.
Classes will resume and administrative offices will open again on Tuesday, Nov. 12.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
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BOWER ELECTED PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL OF NORTH CENTRAL TWO-YEAR COLLEGES
Posted on October 17th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, Oct. 16, 2013 – Mike Bower, Ph.D., president of Owens Community College, has been elected president of the Council of North Central Two-Year Colleges, a 19-state organization with over 349 institutional members. It is the second largest organization of two-year colleges in the United States.
“To be asked to serve in this position is a privilege,” said Mike Bower, Ph.D., president of Owens Community College. “Presiding over this council will help positions Owens as a leading institution, on a regional and national stage, in the collaboration with other two-year colleges to improve programs and services offered to students.”
The organization works with The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), the largest accrediting body under the Department of Education, in the promotion of standards, practices, and policies for two-year colleges in the North Central Region, which encompasses Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. The HLC accredits over 1000 institutions of higher education. Of that almost 200 institutions, of which Owens is one, are accepted into the Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP), an alternative evaluation process for organizations already accredited by the Commission.
Bower is the sixth President and Chief Executive Officer of Owens Community College, and he began his appointment on July 1, 2012. He is an experienced educator and dedicated to advancing higher education. He earned an Associate Degree of Applied Science in automotive technology from Vincennes University, Indiana, his Bachelor of Science in industrial technology from Indiana State University, his Master of Business Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University, and his Doctorate of Philosophy Degree in Education, Administration, Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Educational Leadership and Higher Education from the University of Nebraska.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
MEGHAN SCHMIDBAUER NAMED DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS
Posted on October 3rd, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, Oct. 3, 2013 – Owens Community College is pleased to announce that Meghan Schmidbauer was recently named director of admissions. In this new position, Schmidbauer will be responsible for overseeing the recruitment efforts in the community with the direct from high school population, transfer students and non-traditional students.
Schmidbauer has been a part of the Owens Community College staff for the past three years. Prior to her current position she served as supervisor, testing services and interim director of admissions.
“I am very excited to move into this new role and be a part of the ever changing landscape of higher education,” Schmidbauer said. “Owens provides such a unique opportunity for students through relevant programs, transfer opportunities and flexibility. I feel very fortunate to have the chance to assist students in finding the path that makes the most sense for them.”
Schmidbauer earned her Bachelor of Arts in communications from the University of Toledo in Toledo, Ohio. A resident of Toledo, she also earned a Master of Business Administration from Ohio Dominican University in Columbus, Ohio and is currently pursuing her doctorate of education at Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
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OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO HELP LOCAL BUSINESSES SECURE STATE FUNDING
Posted on September 18th, 2013
Perrysburg Township, Ohio, Sept. 10, 2013 – Local businesses can now take advantage of no-cost help from the Owens Community College Workforce and Community Services team in securing workforce training funds. Owens will assist business that have selected Owens as their training provider in applying for and managing grants that the State of Ohio made available this month.
Services available to businesses from the Owens Workforce team include training needs assessment, training project budgeting, and application tips.
“It is vital for businesses to have the tools required to maintain a talented workforce,” said Brian Paskvan, Ph.D., executive director, Workforce and Community Services. “Owens is proud to combine our expertise delivering great training with grant support services to make sure our region gets its share of funding.”
Businesses are invited to attend upcoming informational sessions to learn more about Owens workforce training and grant support services. Sessions will be held on Friday, Sept. 13 and Tuesday, Sept. 17 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at the Owens Tracy Road Center, 2249 Tracy Road, Northwood and on Friday, Sept. 13 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Owens Findlay-area campus, 3200 Bright Road, Findlay.
The Workforce team at Owens is the region’s leader in providing training to business and industry. The team’s specialty is development and delivery of custom-tailored short-term training. The team accomplishes this in ways that are affordable and allow companies to thrive. Training is available in almost any subject matter, including the trades, computer skills, process improvement, and certification preparation.
To learn more, visit www.owensworks.com or call (567) 661-7357.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
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OWENS DELIVERS BACKPACKS AND SUPPLIES TO AREA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN, SEPT. 18-19
Posted on September 18th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, Sept. 16, 2013 – Owens Community College’s Alumni Association in collaboration with two Books-A-Million Inc. locations, nine Directions Credit Union branches, two Great Lakes Credit Union branches and five Genoa Bank branches are brightening many children’s lives through a unique community service endeavor titled “Backpack to the Future.” Five hundred twenty-nine backpacks and 8,130 school supply items collected throughout the summer months are being donated to 17 area elementary schools during the month of September.
Beginning on Wednesday, Sept.18, Owens representatives will deliver backpacks and supplies to benefit kindergarten students in Bowling Green, North Baltimore, Elmwood, Eastwood, Rossford, Northwood, Genoa and Woodmore school districts at Rossford’s Glenwood Elementary School (8950 Avenue Rd.) at 3:45 p.m. On Thursday, Sept. 19, Owens will donate backpacks and school supplies to five Toledo Public Schools—Old West End Academy, Samuel M. Jones at Gunckel Park, East Broadway, McTigue and Edgewater elementary schools—presented at Toledo Public Schools’ Old West End Elementary School (3131 Cambridge St.) at 10:00 a.m.
Over the past three months, “Backpack to the Future” accepted gently used or new backpacks and new school supplies from area residents to assist disadvantaged school children throughout Northwest Ohio. In addition to backpacks, individuals donated crayons, markers, bottles of glue, glue sticks, colored pencils, pencils, pink erasers, school boxes, pocket folders, marbled covered composition books and Kleenex tissues.
The drive also collected over $3,433 from community members. The charitable donations will go toward the purchase of school supplies.
The Owens Alumni Association established “Backpack to the Future” supply drive in 2004 as a way to provide educational outreach to the surrounding communities. To date, the program has given over 3,410 backpacks and more than 62,370 school supplies to benefit disadvantaged children throughout Northwest Ohio.
Since opening its doors in 1965, Owens has provided higher education to more than 250,000 students. Owens’ Alumni Association is committed to the personal and professional success of alumni and students through the ongoing development of value-added initiatives.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
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OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE OFFERS FALL ACT PREPARATION CLASS
Posted on September 18th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, Sept.18, 2013 – Area residents preparing to take the national ACT test are encouraged to bring a pencil, paper and a calculator to Owens Community College as the academic institution offers a program titled “Building Confidence with ACT Prep” in September. The class is coordinated through the College’s Workforce and Community Services.
The ACT preparation class will occur Monday evenings, Sept. 23 – Oct. 21 (except Monday, Oct. 7), from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the College’s Arrowhead Park Learning Center on Indian Wood Circle in Maumee. The four-week class cost is $125.
During each of the four sessions, students will be tutored in all five sections of the ACT test. The actual ACT is comprised of one test in each of the following areas: English, math, reading, science reasoning and writing. In addition to being tutored in these areas through one-on-one teaching, students will learn traditional testing strategies such as how to take a timed test and how to find the elusive answer to a difficult question.
Limited seating is available and early registration is recommended. For more information, or to register for the class, call (567) 661-7357 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7357.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
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OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO HOST COMMUNITY EVENTS IN SEPTEMBER
Posted on August 30th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Owens Community College Toledo-area and Findlay- area campuses will host the following community events in September:
Fiberforum: Threads that Bind
Fiberforum is a group of fourteen northwest Ohio artists who use a wide variety of fiber media and techniques to create individual and collaborative works that reference storytelling, women’s history, and love for texture, color and technique. Their newest collaborative work, “Hocking Hills,” will be on display in the Findlay-area campus Library Gallery along with individual works by the artists and additional collaborations. The show began Monday, Aug. 19 and will run until Friday, Oct. 4. Community members are invited to a reception Tuesday, Sept. 10, 5-7 p.m. in the Education Center Room 176 on the Findlay-area campus. For more information, please contact Gail McCain at 567-429-3076 or visit www.owens.edu/arts/gallery_findlay.
Findlay Community Blood Drive
Help save lives as the Owens Community College Findlay-area Campus and the American Red Cross host a community blood drive Tuesday, Sept. 10, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the Conference Center Room 111 on the Findlay-area Campus, 3200 Bright Road. For more information or to register, go to www.Redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor code OWENSCCFINDLAY or call 1-800-828-1975.
Third Annual Express Fall 5k Run and Walk
Owens Community College Findlay-area Campus will host the third annual Express Fall 5k Run and Walk Saturday, Sept. 14, 8:30 a.m. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Findlay-area campus students. Participants are encouraged to register in advance as the cost is only $15 and includes a T-shirt. Race day registration is $20. Registration and packet pick-up will begin at 7:30 a.m. Sept. 14. For more information or to register, call (567) 429-3629 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, ext. 3629.
Fall Theatre Auditions
Area residents interested in performing in the upcoming adaptation of short stories from Michigan author Bonnie Jo Campbell’s “American Salvage” are invited to open theatre auditions at Owens Community College, Sept. 16-17. Auditions will take place from 6-9 p.m. in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts Studio Theatre Room 111. Callbacks will be held Wednesday, Sept. 18. Owens is located on Oregon Road in Perrysburg Township. The fully staged production, scheduled for Nov. 21-24 on the Mainstage Theatre, excerpt Campbell’s book, nominated for the 2009 National Book Award for Fiction. The student troupe will present “King Cole’s American Salvage” and “The Inventor, 1972”. To prepare for auditions, individuals are encouraged to read these short stories from “American Salvage”. Attendees are required to make an appointment prior to audition dates. For more information or to make an appointment, call (567) 661-2798.
Film Screening: Prince Among Slaves
Join Owens Community College for a screening of “Prince Among Slaves,” a film about the remarkable true story of an African prince, who endured the humiliation of slavery without ever losing his dignity or hope for freedom, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. at the Findlay Campus Library, Education Center. This event is part of a series titled, “American Stories: Muslim Journeys.” Through this series of discussions, related films screenings, and Muslim Journeys bookshelf, participants will learn new perspectives on the people, places, history, faith and cultures of Muslims in the United States and around the world.
Dr. Mahjabeen Islam: My Personal Story
Community members are invited to come hear a discussion by Dr. Mahjabeen Islam, past president of the Islamic Center of Greater Toledo; a Perrysburg physician; columnist and blogger; who will reflect on her life as a Pakistani-American Muslim leader. The discussion will take place Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2-3 p.m. at the Toledo-area campus in the Audio/Visual Classroom Center, room 125/128. This event is part one of a three-part discussion series titled, “American Stories: Muslim Journeys.” Through this series of discussions, related films screenings, and Muslim Journeys bookshelf, participants will learn new perspectives on the people, places, history, faith and cultures of Muslims in the United States and around the world.
Constitution Day Celebration
In recognition of Constitution Day, the Owens Community College Findlay-area campus will host a visit by Abraham Lincoln, as portrayed by Robert Brugler, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Brugler will speak with students in the Education Center Atrium about American history and the Constitution. Attendees will receive a pocket constitution and also have the opportunity to register to vote. For more information, please contact James Katzner by email at james_katzner@owens.edu or 567-429-3029.
Alumni Association Annual Golf Classic
Area residents are invited to enjoy a day of golf and entertainment in support of alumni programs and scholarships as Owens Community College hosts its eleventh annual Golf Classic, Monday, Sept. 23 at The Belmont Country Club, 29601 Bates Road, Perrysburg. Individuals, businesses and organizations are invited to support the Golf Classic by entering a team at the Eagle ($1000) or Birdie ($800) level. Non-golfer support levels are available for $350 and $250. Lunch will be served 11:30 a.m. -1 p.m. The four –person scramble golf competition will begin with a shotgun start at 1:15 p.m. The event will conclude with a grazing dinner and short program at 6 p.m. For more information, or to register a team, contact the Owens Alumni Relations Office at (567) 661-7876 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, ext. 7876.
Owens Landscape and Turfgrass Crew Club Host Annual Fall Plant Sale
Area residents seeking to add some new life and color to their gardens and yards this fall are encouraged to attend the Landscape and Turfgrass Crew Club’s annual Fall Plant Sale at Owens Community College, Sept. 25, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will take place next to the greenhouse, which is near the entrance to the Owens Math/Science Center on the Toledo-area Campus. The sale will feature a wide selection of shrubs and rare trees, among other items. A majority of the shrubs will cost $15-20, while varieties of trees will cost between $15-75. All proceeds from the plant sale will help in supporting the organization’s participation in the annual PLANET (Professional Landcare Network) Student Career Days, which is a national horticultural and landscape competition involving over 65 colleges and universities across the country. For more information about the Owens Landscape and Turfgrass Crew Club plant sale, call (567) 661-7623 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7623.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY WEEKEND
Posted on August 30th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, August 28, 2013 – Owens Community College Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo, will be closed Saturday, Aug. 31 through Monday, Sept. 2 for the Labor Day holiday. There will be no classes and the College offices will be closed.
Classes will resume and College offices will reopen Tuesday, Sept. 3.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
BETSY JOHNSON NAMED VICE PRESIDENT, ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT AND STUDENT SERVICES
Posted on August 26th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, August 23, 2013 – Owens Community College President Mike Bower, Ph.D. is pleased to announced that Betsy Johnson Ph.D. has been appointed vice president, enrollment management and student services. In this new position, Johnson will be responsible for overseeing all enrollment management and student affairs functions.
Prior to her appointment, Johnson spent the last 13 years in various student-centered roles at Owens where, among other accomplishments, she was instrumental in implementing Oserve, a one-stop service model for student to manage records, registration and financial aid.
“I am thrilled to take on this new role at Owens Community College and look forward to continuing to develop a strategic enrollment plan that focuses on recruitment, enrollment and retention,” Johnson said. “There are many things to celebrate about our students and I look forward to sharing those success stories.”
Johnson earned her Ph.D. in higher education administration from University of Toledo in Toledo, Ohio. She also holds a Master of Education from Ohio University and a Bachelor of Science in psychology from Clarion University of Pennsylvania.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
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OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE FACULTY MEMBER PUBLISHES VERMICOMPOSTING LESSON ON TED-ED
Posted on August 15th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, August 15, 2013 – Students from around the world, not just at Owens Community College, can learn about vermicomposting through an animated video and lesson plan published to TED-Ed by Owens faculty member Matt Ross.
Vermicomposting is the process in which worms convert organic waste materials into an excreted soil additive known as castings. Students in Owens’ LTM 102 Soil Science course will learn about vermicomposting through this and other online lessons this fall.
“Students have already expressed appreciation for this video and were inspired to take action in the world of worms,” Ross said. “Due to the immense popularity of YouTube, students appreciate the short, entertaining, yet informative, delivery of Ted-Ed.”
This four-minute video, which explains worms’ role in an emerging agricultural growth sector, is part of a series focused on quick lessons for educations and students from around the world. TED-Ed is an extension of TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) programming initiated by Richard Saul Wurman, which has included lectures from Bill Clinton to Bill Gates. TED-Ed has more than 350,000 subscribers on its YouTube channel and offers a wide range of entertaining and impactful lessons.
Ross, who has been an Owens faculty member for five years, was nominated for the opportunity to publish a video by Owens Landscape Turfgrass management alumna Jennifer Taynor. The opportunity was part of a competition sponsored by Kohl’s.
During the several-month process, Ross worked with a team of professional writers, voice actor Addison Anderson and animator Johan Sonestedt to complete the animated short directed by Veronica Wallenberg.
“I hope the video will inspire people from around the world to think about alternative approaches to reducing the current waste stream,” Ross said.
A series of lesson plans were created to go along with the video and act as a resource for educators looking to incorporate the world of worms into their classroom. The lesson plan has links to websites, journal articles and reference texts to assist educators from elementary to collegiate levels.
The video can be viewed at: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/vermicomposting-how-worms-can-reduce-our-waste-matthew-ross.
LTM 102 is in the curriculum for several Owens offerings, including the Urban Agriculture and Sustainability Certificate, the Landscape and Turfgrass Management Program and the Golf Course/Athletic Field Management Program. For additional information about any of these offerings, call (567) 661-7623 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7623.
TED-Ed’s commitment to creating lessons worth sharing is an extension of TED’s mission of spreading great ideas. Within the growing TED-Ed video library, you will find carefully curated educational videos, many of which represent collaborations between talented educators and animators nominated through the TED-Ed platform. This platform also allows users to take any useful educational video, not just TED’s, and easily create a customized lesson around the video. Users can distribute the lessons, publicly or privately, and track their impact on the world, a class, or an individual student.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE REGISTERED NURSING PROGRAM REGAINS ACCREDITATION
Posted on August 14th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, August 14, 2013 – Owens Community College recently received official notice from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), formerly the National League Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), that the registered nursing program has regained initial accreditation through spring 2018.
“Owens has always maintained a quality nursing program and as a result, being granted accreditation status has been a priority,” said Dawn Wetmore, dean of the School of Nursing. “We have put in a tremendous amount of effort to make sure we have met all of the required standards while continuing to ensure that students are receiving the highest quality nursing education at Owens Community College.”
As part of its commitment to the ACEN guidelines, Owens has increased its nursing faculty from 25 to 35 full-time members – six clinical teaching faculty and four lab faculty – all of whom have master’s degrees in nursing. Owens has enhanced its data collection, analysis and action taken related to data results for the registered nursing program in the Systematic Plan of Evaluation (SPE) to track the program’s effectiveness. The College converted the former nursing department into a School of Nursing in an effort to increase accountability. The students in the School of Nursing receive advising services from a full-time advisor.
Owens registered nursing students who have taken the National Council Licensing Exam (NCLEX-RN) have traditionally had high passage rates. To exemplify this, during the first two quarters of 2013, 80 students passed the exam on the first attempt, resulting in a pass rate of 95.4%, pass rate which exceeds both the national and state passage rates.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Alumni Association Presents Annual Golf Classic, Sept. 23
Posted on August 2nd, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Golf enthusiasts and amateurs alike are invited to support alumni programs and scholarships and participate in the Owens Community College Alumni Association’s 11th annual Golf Classic held Monday, Sept. 23 at Belmont Country Club, Perrysburg.
Considered one of the finest golf fund-raisers held annually in Northwest Ohio, the Golf Classic will feature 18 holes of golf, lunch, grazing dinner and an awards program.
The generosity of sponsors and businesses enabled the Golf Classic to generate nearly $290,000 in its first 10 years to support Owens students pursuing a college education and their career aspirations. The 2013 Golf Classic event sponsors are Hylant and Hylant Administrative Services. Metzgers Printing and Mailing is the print sponsor.
“Owens Community College’s Alumni Association is proud to host a community-wide event, benefitting students in pursuit of a college education,” said Laura Moore, Owens Alumni Association Executive Director. “The Golf Classic is a unique opportunity for business and industry, as well as Owens alumni, to become involved in supporting higher education and ensuring our students with opportunities for transformational lifelong learning.”
The four-person scramble golf competition will begin with a shotgun start at 1:15 p.m. Lunch will precede golf from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. The day will conclude with participants reminiscing about their golfing experience over a grazing dinner at 6 p.m. A short program will occur at this time to recognize all prize winners.
Individuals, businesses and organizations are invited to support the Golf Classic by entering a team at the Eagle ($1,000) or Birdie ($800) level. Non-golfer support levels are available for $350 and $250.
The Belmont Country Club is located on Bates Road in Perrysburg. The tournament is limited to the first 30 foursome teams. For more information, or to register a team, contact the Owens Alumni Relations Office at (567) 661-7876 or go online to www.owens.edu/alumni.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Announces Basic Motorcycle Safety Training Classes For Upcoming Summer and Fall Months
Posted on July 31st, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Area motorcycle enthusiasts interested in enhancing their knowledge about safe driving are invited to enroll in upcoming Motorcycle Safety Training classes offered through Owens Community College’s Workforce and Community Services. The classes will occur through October.
The College’s Motorcycle Safety Training is the only basic motorcycle-rider course offered in Wood County and is one of only 21 permanent training locations in Ohio. Owens’ motorcycle safety training is a three-day course, which occurs on Thursday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays.
Motorcycle Ohio is regarded as the premier motorcycle safety and education program in the state, having enhanced the riding skills of over 115,000 motorcyclists since its founding in 1987. The organization has 21 permanent training locations throughout Ohio and one mobile program, as well as a fleet of 450 training motorcycles, helmets and over 250 instructors. Motorcycle Ohio’s Basic Rider Course or “Riding and Street Skills” was first made available to the public in 1988, while the Experienced Rider Course was added in 1992. An Instructor Preparation Course is available for experienced motorcyclists interested in becoming a Motorcycle Ohio instructor.
The Basic Rider Course requires 16 hours of educational learning. Four hours will occur within a classroom at the Center for Emergency Preparedness, Perrysburg Township. Classroom topics will include introduction to motorcycling, preparing to ride and street strategies. The final 12 hours will be held as part of practice riding sessions at Owens’ 250 feet by 500 feet defensive driving pad adjacent to the Fire Science and Law Enforcement Center in Perrysburg Township. The practice riding sessions will feature educational training within the areas of motorcycle familiarization, limited-space maneuvers, using the friction zone, negotiating curves, obstacles and lane changes, avoiding hazards and matching gears to speed, among other topics.
Attendees will be provided with motorcycles, helmets and a student workbook. Individuals must show proof of a Motorcycle Endorsement on their driver’s license or a valid Temporary Motorcycle permit in order to participate.
The cost to participate in the class is only $50. Space is limited to 12 riders per class. For additional information, contact the College’s Workforce and Community Services at (567) 661-7357 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7357. Individuals can register online at www.motorcycle.ohio.gov.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Alumni Association and Community Partners Assist Area Children with School Supply Drive through Aug. 18
Posted on July 29th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Owens Community College’s Alumni Association in collaboration with two Books-A-Million Inc. stores, nine Directions Credit Union branches, two Great Lakes Credit Union branches and five Genoa Bank branches are reaching out to area children in need of school supplies by holding a month-long “Backpack to the Future” School Supply ending Sunday, Aug. 18. Collected items will benefit low-income kindergarten-age school children throughout Northwest Ohio.
The “Backpack to the Future” School Supply Drive will occur at the Books-A-Million bookstores (2105 Levis Commons Blvd.) in The Town Center at Levis Commons in Perrysburg and (1800 Tiffin Ave.) in the Findlay Village Mall in Findlay; nine Directions Credit Union branches (5121 Whiteford Rd.) in Sylvania, (3000 Tremainsville Rd.) in Toledo, (3321 Briarfield Blvd.) in Maumee, (4150 Brockway Dr.) in Perrysburg, (3312 Dustin Rd.) in Oregon, (2533 S. Reynolds Rd.) in Toledo, (3450 Central Ave. Suite 128) in Toledo, (27427 Crossroads Pkwy.) in Rossford and (1 Owens Corning Pkwy.) in Toledo; two Great Lakes Credit Union branches (5823 Monroe St.) in Sylvania and (580 Craig Dr.) in Perrysburg; and five Genoa Bank branches (801 Main St.) in Genoa, (3201 Navarre Ave.) in Oregon, (703 Conant St.) in Maumee, (24950 W. State Route 51) in Millbury and (9920 Old U.S. 20) in Rossford.
The 18 community locations expand the College’s educational initiative for individuals to drop off their donations. Among the charitable items that will be accepted as part of the school supply drive are gently-used or new backpacks, crayons, markers, bottles of glue, glue sticks, colored pencils, pencils, pink erasers, school boxes, pocket folders, marbled covered composition books and Kleenex tissues.
According to Kaye Koevenig, Owens Alumni Association Community Service Chair, the Northwest Ohio community’s initial response toward the “Backpack to the Future” Supply Drive has been positive.
“Owens’ ‘Backpack to the Future’ school supply drive initiative has expanded efforts thanks to the support of Books-A-Million, Directions Credit Union, Genoa Bank and Great Lakes Credit Union,” she said. “I encourage area residents to lend a helping hand to those children who are in need of school supplies.”
Since establishing the program in 2004, the Owens Alumni Association has given 2,881 backpacks and 54,243 school supplies to benefit disadvantaged children throughout Northwest Ohio.
Owens’ Alumni Association is committed to the personal and professional success of alumni and students through the ongoing development of value-added initiatives. Owens has provided higher education to more than 250,000 students in its nearly 50-year history.
In addition to the community supply drive locations, area residents can bring their charitable donations to the College’s Office of Alumni Relations on the Toledo-area Campus in Perrysburg Township, the Education Center Atrium on the Findlay-area Campus in Findlay and the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee. For more information about the school supply drive, or to make a donation, contact the Alumni Relations Office at (567) 661-7876 or alumni@owens.edu.
YMCA Of Greater Toledo To Offer Child Care Services In Partnership With Owens Community College
Posted on July 17th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Owens Community College and the YMCA and JCC of Greater Toledo entered into a partnership giving way to a Child Development Center on the College’s Perrysburg Township campus at 30335 Oregon Road.
The YMCA Child Development Center, under the management of the YMCA and JCC of Greater Toledo, will offer child development program services to children infant through twelve years of age beginning Monday, August 12, 2013. The YMCA will lease the 13,317 square feet facility that formerly housed the Owens Community College child care center to operate the new Child Development Center. The agreement also includes the use of 11,098 square feet of outdoor playground space and equipment.
“The YMCA was especially drawn to this location and state-of-the-art facility originally purposed, designed, and built for child care services,” said Brad Toft, President and CEO of the YMCA and JCC of Greater Toledo. He added, “We are excited to offer these vital services in a high-quality, child-centered environment.”
“We were very cognizant of the gap that resulted from the College’s recent closure of its child care center and worked to transition the center as quickly as possible. Our partnership with the YMCA and JCC of Greater Toledo is critical and will allow us to meet the needs of our students, faculty, staff, and community members,” stated Owens President Dr. Mike Bower.
The YMCA Child Development Center will offer summer programming and longer hours of operation from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Center also will offer before- and after-school care and provide transportation for students enrolled at Lake Local and Rossford Schools. The YMCA has a long-standing reputation of quality programs and services and has been a provider of child care in the greater Toledo area for more than 31 years.
Owens alumna, Ms. Pam Sattler, has been chosen to manage the Center. She is a 2005 graduate of the Owens Community College Early Childhood Education program and has been working in this capacity at another YMCA Child Development Center location since 2003.
“The Owens Community College Teacher Education Department is pleased to collaborate with the YMCA and JCC of Greater Toledo and we are very proud to have one of our alumni members [Pam Sattler] serve in this capacity on campus,” said Deborah Ciecka, Chair, Teacher Education and Human Services. Ciecka added, “The partnership could also provide future opportunities for Owens students to get real-world experience through observation, clinical lab or employment capacities.”
About Owens Community College
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
About the YMCA and JCC of Greater Toledo
Youth Development is one of three areas of focus in which the YMCA and JCC of Greater Toledo is committed to making a positive impact. Our Child Development program provides activities and classes for children, preschoolers through school-agers, designed to engage and help them develop the values, skills and confidence they’ll need to succeed as adults. For more information contact the YMCA Child Development office at 419.474.3995.
Owens Community College Closed for Independence Holiday, July 4
Posted on June 24th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Owens Community College Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo, will be closed on Thursday, July 4 for the Independence Day holiday. There will be no classes and the College offices will be closed.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens and Connect Ohio Announce Free Computer Classes in July
Posted on June 18th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Area residents interested in enhancing their knowledge and skills with computers and the Internet are invited to participate in free continuing education computer classes as Owens Community College and the non-profit Connect Ohio organization announce training opportunities during the month of July.
Individuals will be able to attend free computer classes at Goodwill Industries of Northwest Ohio (626 N. Huron St.) in Toledo, Wood County JOBsolutions (1928 E. Gypsy Lane Rd.) in Bowling Green, Hancock County JOBsolutions (7746 County Road 140 Suite B) in Findlay and the Owens Learning Center at Arrowhead Park in Maumee in July.
The educational initiative, titled Every Citizen Online, is led by Connect Ohio as part of a $6.9 million federal grant the organization has received to help expand access to broadband Internet to consumers across the state. Each class will highlight computer basics, an introduction to the Internet and discussion about how broadband can be helpful in daily life.
The upcoming six-hour computer classes will take place Tuesday and Thursday, July 9 and 11 from 1-4 p.m. at Goodwill Industries of Northwest Ohio and Fridays, July 12 and 19 from 1-4 p.m. at Wood County JOBsolutions. Classes will also occur Monday and Wednesday, July 15 and 17 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Hancock County JOBsolutions and Monday and Wednesday, July 22 and 24 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the College’s Arrowhead Park Learning Center. Classes will also take place in August and September.
Connect Ohio is a non-profit public-private partnership, whose mission is to see all Ohioans connected to the benefits of high-speed Internet service. The organization’s federal grant was awarded through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s (NTIA) Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP).
For more information, or to register for the free classes, individuals can call (567) 661-7357 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7357.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Community College to Host Heroes Summer Youth Camp, July 30 – Aug. 1
Posted on June 17th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Area youth ages 8 through 17 will have the opportunity to place themselves in shoes of first responders and explore the areas of emergency medical service, law enforcement and fire service as Owens Community College serves as host to Heroes Summer Youth Camp, July 30 – Aug. 1.
The Heroes Summer Youth Camp will take place at the College’s Center for Emergency Preparedness, which is located on Tracy Road in Lake Township. The College will offer two separate age-appropriate class sections as part of the three-day camp. Both class sections will take place Tuesday-Thursday from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
The first class section will explore basic first aid/CPR, introduce attendees to an air ambulance and discuss prevention of head injury and helmet safety. Campus instruction will also include K-9 demonstrations, firearm safety and crime prevention, as well as evacuation steps to take in a house fire emergency. Additionally, camp participants will be introduced to police cars, fire trucks and hose lines. The first class is for ages 8 through 12.
The second class section is for ages 13 through 17 and will feature similar topics and activities as the younger age group as well as target practice using non-firearm air soft trainers. In addition, attendees will experience a mock bank robbery where they will ride along with a SWAT team, attack a structure fire inside the College’s virtual fire training system, repel off an indoor training tower and use the Jaws of Life to rescue a simulated victim trapped inside a vehicle.
The Center for Emergency Preparedness is the premier all-hazards national training facility located at Owens Community College. As the world continues to change so will the critical training demands for the men and women who place themselves in harm’s way. The Center for Emergency Preparedness is dedicated to securing the homeland and assuring the safety of our citizens by building a well-trained community of first responders, first receivers and allied professionals who are ready to safely respond to and mitigate the effects of an all-hazards event.
The registration cost for the Heroes Summer Youth Camp is $130. All Heroes Summer Youth Camp staff are state-certified Emergency Service Instructors who are active in the emergency services fields. For more information, or to register, call (567) 661-2411 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 2411.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Community College Students Receive Board of Trustees Excellence Award
Posted on June 17th, 2013
Owens students (L to R) Lisa Gonzalez and Christina Perry pose for a photo after receiving the College’s Board of Trustees Excellence Awards.
FINDLAY, Ohio – Owens Community College students Christina Perry of Perrysburg and Lisa Gonzales of Carey have been chosen by the Board of Trustees Student Life Committee to receive student excellence awards for their commitment to academics, community engagement, student leadership and involvement in student life.
Perry received the Certificate of Recognition for Extraordinary Community Engagement and Volunteerism, while Gonzales was honored with the Certificate of Recognition for Exceptional Student Leadership. Award recipients were recognized for their achievements at the College’s recent Board of Trustees meeting.
Perry, a world languages major, was nominated by Owens President Dr. Mike Bower for her efforts in empowering students and embodying the academic institution’s mission through her service to students, faculty and the community. Perry is a tireless volunteer for the Owens Harvest Food Pantry where she delivers food from the Toledo Seagate Food Bank, stocks shelves and has been trained to assess social needs of patrons for referrals to the Ohio Benefit Bank. In addition, she serves as an Owens Civic Ambassador and mentors students and assists faculty with their service learning initiatives through connecting classrooms and community partners. Perry also recently volunteered for a service-abroad trip to assist the citizens of Chimbote, Peru.
Gonzales was nominated by Gail McCain and Timothy Rice for her exceptional student leadership, volunteerism and support of other students, which has had a profound impact on enhancing their access to higher education. The engineering major is a member of the College’s Honors Program and the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society on the Findlay-area Campus. Her educational advocacy efforts have led to the organization of a scholarship information program for students to learn how to pursue and apply for scholarship opportunities. Additionally, Gonzales is an active member in the local chapters of Rotaract, Kiwanis and Project One Matters and led efforts to coordinate a Hurricane Sandy relief collection drive to assist those in need on the East Coast. She also voluntarily tutors a local resident preparing for the GED examination.
The Board of Trustees Student Life Committee was chartered in 2011 to recognize and celebrate students who demonstrate the College’s core values of service, learning, innovation, collaboration and excellence through their achievements in academics, community engagement or involvement in student leadership and student life.
Any individual may nominate an Owens student or a group of students who demonstrate achievements specific to the award categories of Exemplary Academic Achievement, Extraordinary Community Engagement or Volunteerism and Exceptional Student Leadership or Student Life Involvement. The awards are presented regularly to student recipients during Board of Trustees meetings.
The College’s Board of Trustees is comprised of six community leaders who are appointed by the Governor of Ohio. Owens Board of Trustees members include Diana H. (Dee) Talmage of Ottawa Hills, H. Richard Rowe of Findlay, Dr. Ronald A. McMaster of Perrysburg, Edwin J. Nagle of Toledo, William E. Takacs of Toledo and Thomas R. Uhler of Rossford.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens’ Community Terrace View Café Announces Lunch Takeout Menu Selections, June 25 – July 23
Posted on June 13th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Area residents indecisive about Tuesday lunch can now consider a delectable meal from Owens Community College as the Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts programs announce takeout menu selections in the community Terrace View Café during the months of June and July.
The student-run Terrace View Café is open to the public throughout the year. Owens’ restaurant, which is coordinated by the Department of Food, Nutrition and Hospitality, is located in College Hall Room 148 on the Toledo-area Campus. Area residents will be able to pick up their meals from 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. in the Terrace View Café. The cost per takeout is $9.50 and reservations are required. A specialty beverage is included with the takeout meal. Guests are welcome to enjoy their meal in the Terrace View Café or on the adjoining patio, however individual table service will not be provided.
The menu selections were planned by culinary arts students in the techniques of healthy cooking class.
The Terrace View Café will be available to guests starting Tuesday, June 25 with seared Atlantic salmon as the entrée. Upcoming takeout dates and entrée listings include July 2 (curried chicken), July 9 (medallions of pork), July 16 (grilled garlic shrimp) and July 23 (smoked chicken). A complete listing of dishes and specialty beverages is available at www.owens.edu/terrace.
Owens Culinary Arts Program provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary for a career in the culinary arts industry. Both the associate’s degree and certificate prepares students for food preparation positions in restaurants, hotels, health care facilities, resorts and country clubs.
In addition to Culinary Arts, the College offers an associate’s degree in Hospitality Management. As part of the program, students are provided with the skills and educational curriculum for a successful career in the diverse areas of hospitality management. Owens’ Hospitality Management Program prepares students for management and supervisory positions in hotels, restaurants, resorts and institutions.
Owens’ Department of Food, Nutrition and Hospitality also offers a Baking and Pastry Certificate Program for those individuals interested in becoming a professional baker or pastry chef.
Reservations must be made by 3 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to the Tuesday takeout. For additional information about Owens’ Terrace View Café takeout menu selections, call (567) 661-7359 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7359. Individuals can also make a reservation by accessing the College’s website at www.owens.edu/terrace.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Community College Findlay-area Campus Announces Fall Semester Registration
Posted on June 13th, 2013
FINDLAY, Ohio – Area residents interested in pursuing a college education this fall are invited to visit the Owens Community College Findlay-area Campus as the academic institution is currently accepting admission applications for the upcoming Fall Semester. Classes for Fall Semester begin Aug. 19.
New and/or current students are encouraged to stop by the Student Services area upon arrival to the Findlay-area Campus. Owens is located on Bright Road in Findlay.
Individuals will have the opportunity to meet with representatives and pick up information about such educational services as new student orientation, placement testing, admissions and advising, as well as learn about the College’s academic programs and resources available with the areas of arts and sciences, business, health services, nursing, public safety and emergency preparedness, and technology.
For more information on how to register for classes, call (567) 429-3509 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 3509. Or, check out the Owens website at www.owens.edu.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Ohio Association of Community Colleges Honors Owens Board of Trustees Member With State Award
Posted on June 13th, 2013
OACC Chairman Matt Smith (L to R), Owens Board of Trustees member Dee Talmage and OACC Director of Operations Leah Dickinson pose for a photo following the award ceremony.
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Owens Community College Board of Trustees member Diana H. (Dee) Talmage of Ottawa Hills has been chosen by the Ohio Association of Community Colleges (OACC) to receive the Maureen C. Grady Award for Special Achievement for her outstanding commitment to the local community and higher education.
Talmage was recently honored for her exemplary efforts to Ohio’s community colleges during the OACC’s annual Excellence Awards Gala in Columbus. The Excellence Awards were established by the OACC with the overall goal of providing an opportunity for the state’s 23 community colleges to honor individuals and organizations for their exemplary contributions.
“Dee Talmage exemplifies the dedicated community college trustee and she is so deserving of this award from her peers,” said Dr. Ronald Abrams, President of the Ohio Association of Community Colleges, which presents the annual award as part of the organization’s Excellence Awards. “We at the OACC look forward to Dee’s continued service with the organization as a leader and example to other community college trustees around this great state.”
First presented to its namesake in 1994, the Maureen C. Grady Award for Special Achievement recognizes the extraordinary leadership and contributions of those trustees who receive the award. Serving as an example for all trustees to emulate, Grady has dedicated much of her life to furthering the mission of community colleges in Ohio and throughout the nation. A former trustee of Clark State Community College, Grady also served as the first Chairperson for the OACC from 1993-94. In addition to her work at the state level, Grady served on the boards of both the American Association of Community College and the Association of Community College Trustees. Trustees who have been selected as award recipients embody the qualities and characteristics Grady has demonstrated during her years of service.
Initially appointed to the College’s Board of Trustees in November 2002, Talmage, a retired educator and former school board member, has held several leadership positions at the K-12 and higher education levels. Her professional and community involvement includes membership with the American Red Cross, the Toledo Hospital Foundation and TARTA. Additionally, she serves as a Secretary on the Owens Foundation Board of Directors and holds membership on the College’s Academic Quality Improvement Program Planning Council.
Talmage’s advocacy for higher education also includes developing and chartering the Board of Trustees’ Student Life Committee for the purpose of recognizing Owens students for their academic achievements, community engagement, volunteerism, student life involvement and student leadership. In addition, Talmage is dedicated to furthering the community college mission through her service and leadership on the OACC committees for governance, development and the Executive Board, most recently serving as the association’s Chair-Elect. She recently was inducted into the Ottawa Hills Hall of Fame.
She received her master’s degree in guidance and counseling from the University of Toledo and a bachelor’s degree in education from The Ohio State University.
The OACC was founded with the overall mission of advancing and implementing initiatives that work to ensure the success of the more than 300,000 community college students in Ohio. Rooted in the belief that every person should have access to a high quality college education, the OACC supports the mission of the state’s 23 community colleges to provide programming in technical education, lower-division baccalaureate education, developmental education and continuing education in the local communities.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Community College to Host American Harp Society Day Ensemble Concert, June 20
Posted on June 10th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Area residents with a passion and enjoyment of music are invited to attend a unique ensemble performance featuring area harpists as Owens Community College’s Center for Fine and Performing Arts serves as host to the 16th annual American Harp Society Day Ensemble Concert on Thursday, June 20.
Presented by the Northwest Ohio Chapter of the American Harp Society, the concert will begin at 7 p.m. in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts Mainstage Theatre. Owens’ Toledo-area Campus is located on Oregon Road in Perrysburg Township. The performance is free and open to the public.
“The Northwest Ohio Chapter of the American Harp Society is very excited to once again collaborate with Owens Community College and present a fun and dazzling performance for the surrounding communities,” said Denise Grupp-Verbon, Owens Adjunct Instructor of Fine and Performing Arts and Co-Founder of Harp Week. “This year’s concert will feature a dozen harpists of various ages and diverse backgrounds. Attendees will not be disappointed with the musical variety and stylistic flourishes of this year’s presentation.”
The concert is the culmination of Harp Week, which is four days (June 17-20) of ensemble rehearsals and practical application workshops sponsored in part by the Northwest Ohio Chapter of the American Harp Society and the College’s Center for Fine and Performing Arts. Harp Week is open to any harpist who has played for at least one year.
Harpists ranging from beginners to professionals will be strumming both familiar and original tunes throughout the evening concert.
The American Harp Society was founded in 1962 in response to the growing needs of harpists as performers, teachers and students. Its mission is to encourage and cultivate the enjoyment of the harp as a musical instrument, to support the composition of the music and to advance the quality of ability for performing harpists. The society has flourished since its founding and now consists of more than 3,000 members with chapters throughout the world.
The Northwest Ohio Chapter was established in the mid 1970s with the mission of preserving, promoting and presenting the harp and its music in the community. The chapter’s initiatives include promoting the study of the harp by providing scholarship opportunities and instruments and serving as a co-sponsor of Harp Week since its inception in 1998.
Individuals participating in Harp Week and the concert are Caili Bonar of Whitehouse, Emily Cihon of Maumee, Gabriella Crisp of Metamora, Ava Rose Fisher of Temperance, Mich., Hannah Kloster of Perrysburg, Kaitlynn McCamey of Perrysburg, Laurel Stankey of Lambertville, Mich., Grace Wipfli of Toledo, Denise Grupp-Verbon, of Toledo (Adjunct Instructor of Fine and Performing Arts, Co-Founder and Co-Director) and Nancy Lendrim of Sylvania (Co-Founder and Co-Director).
For more information about the concert, contact the Owens Center for Fine and Performing Arts at (567) 661-2787 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 2787.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Community College and Walters Family Awards Second Annual Ryan, Mary and Hayden Walters Scholarship
Posted on June 10th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Owens Community College student Kaleb Hartman of Bryan has been chosen by the Walters Family to receive a $500 Ryan, Mary and Hayden Walters Scholarship for the upcoming 2013-14 academic year.
Established in 2011, the endowed scholarship honors the legacy of Ryan, Mary and Hayden Walters and their commitment to lifelong learning. The scholarship is given annually to an Owens student at the Walters Family 5K Run with aspirations of careers in early childhood education, information systems, computer programming and computer systems.
“On behalf of the Walters’ family, extended family, friends, local community, Pastor Robert Noble of Calvary Lutheran Church and the Walters’ Family 5K Committee, it is truly an honor to present the Ryan, Mary and Hayden Walters Scholarship to Kaleb Hartman,” said Robin Arquette, who is the sister of Ryan Walters. “It gives us great joy and pride to be able to assist in helping students in the community achieve their educational goals.”
Selection criteria for the scholarship is based upon recipients being enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours at Owens per semester and achieving a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average. Additionally, preference is given to a student who is majoring in early childhood education, information systems, computer programming and computer systems. Scholarship applicants also must state how they will utilize their college degree to give back to the community in which they live in the form of an essay.
Hartman intends on pursuing his associate’s degree in information systems this fall at Owens and aspires to work in the information technology field. The 2013 Bryan High School graduate is a member of the National Honor Society and achieved a 3.6 GPA. In addition to his high school educational achievements, Hartman is employed at the Bryan Wash n’ Fill in Bryan. He also is gaining hands-on experience in learning about information technology while serving as an assistant in the Information Technology Department at Bryan City Schools. During his high school career, Hartman also provided assistance to Bryan City Schools’ staff members in solving their technological issues as a member of the Tech Team.
In June 2010, Ryan, Mary and Hayden Walters lost their lives as a result of a tornado and damaging storms that devastated the Northwest Ohio region. The Walters Family 5K Run was established to honor the seven victims of the June 5, 2010 tornado. Proceeds from the race benefit the Ryan, Mary and Hayden Walters Endowed Scholarship Fund.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Community College Student Group Announces Auto First Aid Kit Fundraiser
Posted on June 5th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Area residents interested in enhancing their safety preparedness in an emergency situation are encouraged to visit the Owens Community College Toledo-area Campus as the Gay Straight Alliance student organization is making available Auto First Aid Kits for purchase as part of a fundraising initiative during the upcoming summer months.
Beginning Monday, June 10, community members can purchase an Auto First Aid Kit in the Office of Student Activities Room 165 at the College’s Student Health and Activities Center on the Toledo-area Campus in Perrysburg Township. The cost of an Auto First Aid Kit is $10.
“You never know when an emergency situation will present itself,” stated Lillian Briggs, Owens student and President of the Gay Straight Alliance student organization. “It is important to be prepared and Owens Community College’s Gay Straight Alliance is proud to lend a helping hand by offering Auto First Aid Kits to the community.”
Items featured within the Auto First Aid Kit include an American Red Cross first aid guide, accident report guide, “call 911” flag, knuckle and fingertip bandages, elbow and knee bandages, spot bandages, butterfly bandages, triple antibiotic ointment, antiseptic towelettes, alcohol cleansing pads, sterile gauze pads, conforming gauze roll, trauma pad, safety pins and an instant cold compress, among other safety-specific material.
All proceeds raised from the Auto First Aid Kit initiative will be used to benefit future community outreach activities for the Gay Straight Alliance student organization.
For more information, or to purchase an Auto First Aid Kit, call (567) 661-2569 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 2569.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Community College to Host Free ‘Key to Safe Teen Driving’ Program, June 18
Posted on June 4th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Area teenagers ages 15 to 20, with a valid driver’s license or driving permit, interested in enhancing their knowledge about safe driving are invited to attend a free Honda Teen Defensive Driving Program titled “Key to Safe Teen Driving” at Owens Community College on Tuesday, June 18.
Coordinated by KeyBank and The Mid-Ohio School, the free “Key to Safe Teen Driving” classes will occur from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the Center for Emergency Preparedness’ emergency vehicle operations and driving course on the Toledo-area Campus. The Center for Emergency Preparedness’ emergency vehicle operations and driving course is located on Tracy Road in Perrysburg Township.
The free “Key to Safe Teen Driving” class will offer four separate sessions for area residents. The sessions will begin at 9 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 1:15 p.m. and 3 p.m. and include a classroom session and hands-on drills involving wet-braking, skid control and emergency lane change maneuvers. The wet-braking and emergency lane change drills will be conducted using each participant’s street-legal automobile. Attendees are asked to remove all items from their vehicle’s trunk and any loose items in the passenger compartment, as well as check tire pressure and fluid levels prior to the program.
Program instruction will include the physics and dynamics of driving, defensive driving and responsible behavior, wet-braking, emergency lane changes and collision-avoidance, slalom and weight-transfer maneuvers, and adverse weather conditions, among many other topics. Experiential learning will take place in each participant’s own vehicle as well as in the program’s Honda Civic Skid Car. Vehicle maintenance and a tire changing demonstration will also occur during the program. The class will be taught by professional driving instructors from The Mid-Ohio School, which has offered performance driving and defensive driving programs for adults and teenagers since 1993.
The “Key to Safe Teen Driving” class was established in 2009 by KeyBank with the overall goal of improving the driving skills of teen drivers and raising awareness about the need for better training of young drivers. This year’s program features five events in four Ohio communities.
In addition to holding a valid driver’s license or driving permit, participants must show proof insurance and have use of a vehicle for the event. For more information or to register, call (877) 793-8667 or access the website www.keytosafeteendriving.com.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Community College Students Inducted Into Spring Chi Alpha Epsilon National Honor Society
Posted on May 30th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Owens Community College students were recently recognized for their academic excellence and leadership within the community, earning membership into the Gamma Zeta Chapter of the Chi Alpha Epsilon National Honor Society.
The Chi Alpha Epsilon National Honor Society was founded at West Chester University of Pennsylvania in 1989 in response to the increasing need to acknowledge the continuing successes of students within the academic institution’s academic development program. Recognizing that students who share similar experiences could serve as models for others, founder Dr. Elbert Saddler proposed a Greek letter honor society. In 2001, Chi Alpha Epsilon received official endorsement from the National Association for Developmental Education. Today, there are over 150 chapters of the national honor society.
The honor society promotes continued high academic standards, fosters communication among its members and encourages community service and participation in academic support programs where individuals may serve as role models to entering students.
Selection criterion for acceptance into the honor society is based upon students achieving a 3.0 or higher cumulative grade point average for two consecutive full-time semesters or three-four part-time semesters. In addition, individuals must have taken at least one developmental education course at Owens. The College’s chapter was founded in April 2006.
The Chi Alpha Epsilon National Honor Society student inductees for the 2013 Spring Semester are Sylvia Angel of Perrysburg (dental hygiene), Ibironke Badmus of Toledo (associate of science, general concentration), Ashley Benishek of Bowling Green (pre-sonography), Rachael Billau of Toledo (culinary arts), Laura Burrell of Holland (occupational therapy assistant), Tiffany Callahan of Toledo (vascular sonography), Steven Campbell of Millbury (business management technology), Perry Catlin of Toledo (psychology), Edward Coker of Toledo (pre-medical imaging), Vickie Ferguson of Findlay (associate of science, general concentration), Nicole Fournier of Holland (pre-nursing), April Hager of Toledo (middle childhood education), Scott Hartzell of Oregon (business management technology), Ashley Helmke of Gibsonburg (marketing and sales technology), Kyle Hill of Pemberville (business management technology), Bradley Hooser of West Unity (economics and mathematics), Scott Johnson of Toledo (psychology), Aaron Kuns of Toledo (biomedical electronics), Lynne Long of Walbridge (office administration technology) and Ambre Martinez of Bowling Green (fine art).
Owens’ Chi Alpha Epsilon National Honor Society student inductees also include Michelle Meiring of Metamora (dental hygiene), Samantha Moore of Maumee (criminal justice technology), Rebecca Nollendorfs of Walbridge (pre-pharmacy), Brooke Rehus of Findlay (accounting technology), Kelsi Reinhard of Findlay (occupational therapy assistant), Megan Rickard of Sandusky (diagnostic medical sonography), Kimberly Rogers of Toledo (medical office support), Eunice Russell of Woodville (early childhood education), Melissa Russell of Grand Rapids (associate of arts, general concentration), Asmaa Saleh of Toledo (English), Esther Sandoval of Toledo (accounting technology), Brandi Schimming of Martin (exercise science), Evan Shasteen of Perrysburg (business management technology), Sarah Soncrant of Northwood (accounting technology), Jeanie Spanyers of Luckey (environmental health and safety technology), Morgan Taylor of Walbridge (office administration technology), Dawn Thayer of Toledo (culinary arts), Jamie Verbryke of Perrysburg (pre-nursing), Claire Vroman of Findlay (pre-nursing), Ross Wentling of Carey (criminal justice technology), Jackie Wetmore of Northwood (medical assisting), Eileen Witter of Findlay (medical assisting) and Tiffany Young of Toledo (associate of science, general concentration).
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Community College to Host Crime Scene Investigator Youth Camp, July 9-11
Posted on May 29th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Area youth ages 13 through 17 will have the opportunity to become a detective for several days and learn how the world of forensic science is used in solving a crime as Owens Community College serves as host to a Crime Scene Investigator (CSI) Youth Camp, July 9-11.
The CSI Youth Camp will be offered at the College’s Center for Emergency Preparedness, which is located on Tracy Road in Lake Township. The camp will take place Tuesday-Thursday from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Working with a forensic team, each student detective will have the opportunity to enter a re-creation of an unusual and challenging crime scene where an instructor will direct and coach the students as they use deductive skills, teamwork, math and science to solve the crime. Each camp attendee will be trained in the basic process of evidence collection that includes fingerprints, fibers and hair, blood spatter (simulated), DNA, and tire and shoe prints.
Additionally, student detectives will learn how to protect the chain of evidence as they interview witnesses and develop theories while working as a team to solve the crime. During the last day of camp, each attendee will make a presentation detailing their theories of the crime and identifying the perpetrators of the criminal activity. Each team presentation will be critiqued by a panel of law enforcement officers and forensic scientists.
The Center for Emergency Preparedness is the premier all-hazards national training facility located at Owens Community College. As the world continues to change so will the critical training demands for the men and women who place themselves in harm’s way. The Center for Emergency Preparedness is dedicated to securing the homeland and assuring the safety of our citizens by building a well-trained community of first responders, first receivers and allied professionals who are ready to safely respond to and mitigate the effects of an all-hazards event.
Registration for the CSI Youth Camp is $150. For more information, or to register, call (567) 661-2411 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 2411.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Community College Offers LEGO Collision Cars Summer Camps in July
Posted on May 29th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Area youth in grades three through eight are invited to explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics through the use of LEGO materials as Owens Community College Workforce and Community Services Adult and Continuing Education announces LEGO Collision Cars Summer Camps, July 8-11 and 15-18.
The LEGO Collision Cars classes will take place at the Community Education and Wellness Center on the Findlay-area Campus in Findlay and at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center on Indian Wood Circle in Maumee.
The first session will occur July 8-11 at the Findlay-area Campus. The beginning class, for grades three through five, will occur from 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., while Owens’ advanced class, for grades 6 through 8, will take place from 1-4:30 p.m.
Owens’ second session of LEGO Collision Cars will be held July 15-18 at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center. The beginning class, for grades three through five, will take place from 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., while Owens’ advanced class, for grades 6 through 8, will occur from 1-4:30 p.m.
“Owens Community College is proud to once again provide a continuing education program to area youth and bring science, technology, engineering and mathematics alive in a very unique learning environment,” said Rhonda Hogrefe, Owens Adult and Continuing Education Account Representative.
Using advanced LEGO parts and pieces, LEGO Collision Cars Summer Camp attendees will learn how to design and build their own unique machines by working with gears, levers, pulleys, wheels and motors.
According to Hogrefe, the camp will highlight such educational topics as exploration, problem solving and risk taking with the ultimate goal of learning how machines work and compete.
In addition, the class will use LEGO Educational Division materials and LEGO Technic elements as part of the experiential learning program.
Registration for each LEGO Collision Cars Summer Camp is $149. For more information, or to register for a camp session, call (567) 661-7357 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7357. A complete listing of other summer camps and classes can be accessed at www.owensworks.com.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
28 Owens Community College Students Graduate During Basic Peace Officer Academy Completion Ceremony
Posted on May 28th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Twenty-eight Owens Community College students recently were honored for their exemplary academic achievements as new Ohio Basic Peace Officer Training Academy graduates during a Basic Peace Officer Completion Ceremony.
“Owens Community College is proud to continue its collaboration with the Ohio Peace Officers Training Commission and recognize these 28 individuals for their educational accomplishment,” said Robert Albright, Owens Academic Program Chair of Criminal Justice and Emergency Management.
Founded in 1970, the Basic Peace Officer Training Academy is offered in cooperation with the Ohio Peace Officers Training Commission. As part of the seven-month program, Owens police academy students take courses in patrol operations, firearms, defensive tactics and criminal investigation using modern, high-tech police equipment. Participants receive expert instruction from local police officers, sheriff’s deputies and corrections officers, as well as state and federal agents.
Following successful completion of the College’s Basic Peace Officer Training Academy, Owens graduates become eligible for certification as an Ohio peace officer. In addition, coursework earned by police academy graduates will apply toward an associate degree at Owens in law enforcement.
Local law enforcement agencies where Owens graduates have been employed include the Findlay Police Department, Fostoria Police Department, Hancock County Sheriff’s Department, Henry County Sheriff’s Department, Lucas County Sheriff’s Department, Maumee Police Department, Northwood Police Department, Perrysburg City Police Department, Perrysburg Township Police Department, Sylvania City Police Department, Sylvania Township Police Department, Toledo Police Department and the Wood County Sheriff’s Department.
Owens police academy graduates have completed the required number of law enforcement contact hours set forth by the Ohio Revised Code and the Ohio Peace Officers Training Commission.
The College’s Toledo-area Campus Basic Peace Officer Day Academy graduates are John Barkley of West Orange, N.J., Daniel Black of Bowling Green, Joshua Dix of Woodville, Lonnie Fosnight of Millbury, Matthew Gankosky of Toledo, Justin Halker of Columbus Grove, Cory Henson of Toledo, Justin Lambert of Toledo, Cody Pence of Toledo, Gustaro Perez of Toledo, Nathan Ramsey of Toledo, Jeffrey Russell of Holland, Andrew Sabo of Bowling Green, Daniel Shaferly of Tiffin, Jacob Spettle of Norwalk, Andrew Thomasson of Maumee, Lawrence Vanhooser of Perrysburg and William Watson III of Toledo.
Owens students graduating from the Toledo-area Campus Basic Peace Officer Night Academy include Vincent Cope of Toledo (sponsored by Mercy Health Partners Public Safety Department), Benjamin Cowell of Genoa, Dominic Goodell of Toledo, Shannon Heider of Oregon, Christina Herrera of Northwood, Jack Jacobs of Northwood (sponsored by Woodville Police Department), Maria Martinez of Toledo, Levi Pauli of Ottawa Lake, Mich., Andrew Peterman of Forest and Bryan Smith of Sylvania.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Women’s Soccer Announces Express Summer Youth Camp, June 24-28
Posted on May 28th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Owens Community College will offer area soccer players the opportunity to learn about the fundamentals of the sport as women’s soccer hosts an Express Soccer Youth Camp, June 24-28.
The Express women’s soccer program will offer a Premier Camp starting on Monday, June 24. The five-day Premier Camp is designed for experienced players and will take place from 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. The camp will conclude on Friday, June 28.
Youth ages 6-13 will be divided by age groups and abilities and receive individual instruction on various soccer technical and tactical skills. Camp instructors will include the Owens Express women’s soccer coaching staff and student-athletes as well as area high school and college coaches. Each individual will receive a camp T-shirt and a certificate of participation.
Parents and coaches are invited to attend the camp to listen and observe at no additional charge. Participants are encouraged to wear appropriate soccer clothing, shin guards and footwear for the camp. Additionally, attendees should bring their own soccer ball and a beverage.
The camp will take place in the College’s soccer complex on the Toledo-area Campus. Owens is located on Oregon Road in Perrysburg Township.
Owens women’s soccer completed its second season as an intercollegiate program in 2012. Led by Head Coach Mary Whisler, the Express finished with a 13-2-3 overall record and in first place (9-1-2 record) in the NJCAA Region XII women’s soccer regular season standings.
The cost for the Premier Camp is $85 per player. For more information, call (574) 215-5042 or e-mail mary_whisler@owens.edu. Individuals can also visit the College’s website at www.owensexpress.com/camps.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Community College Assists School Children With ‘Backpack to the Future’ Summer Supply Drive
Posted on May 22nd, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – As another school year comes to an end, many students are once again placing their backpacks in storage or are discarding them entirely in anticipation of buying next fall’s latest fashion trend. Owens Community College’s Alumni Association has taken the initiative of once again organizing a gently-used backpack drive to provide new life for what many students consider their mobile lifeline to learning.
The College’s Alumni Association community service endeavor, titled “Backpack to the Future,” is currently accepting gently-used or new backpacks and new school supplies from area residents during the summer months. Items collected, as part of the “Backpack to the Future” program, will be given to low-income elementary school children throughout Northwest Ohio.
“There are many low-income families that can barely afford to pay their bills, and may not be able to provide their children with new supplies. The Owens Community College Alumni Association’s goal is to ensure that such occurrences do not happen and that all children begin their school year with new educational resources,” said Kaye Koevenig, Owens Community Service Chair of the Alumni Association.
In addition to the gently-used backpacks and new backpacks, individuals can donate crayons, markers, bottles of glue, glue sticks, colored pencils, pencils, pink erasers, school boxes, pocket folders, marbled covered composition books and Kleenex tissues. Area residents can bring their charitable donations to the Office of Alumni Relations on the Toledo-area Campus in Perrysburg Township and the Education Center Atrium on the Findlay-area Campus in Findlay.
Since establishing the program in 2004, the Owens Alumni Association has given 2,881 backpacks and 54,243 school supplies to benefit disadvantaged children throughout Northwest Ohio.
Since opening its doors in 1965, Owens has provided higher education to thousands of students. Owens’ Alumni Association is committed to the personal and professional success of alumni and students through the ongoing development of value-added initiatives.
For more information about the school supply drive, or to make a donation, contact the Owens Alumni Relations Office at (567) 661-7876, 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7876 or alumni@owens.edu.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Spring Pinning Ceremony Honors Owens Registered Nursing Students
Posted on May 22nd, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Over 80 Owens Community College students were recently bestowed honorary pins by the Nursing Department for their academic achievements specific to registered nursing during a ceremony. The pinning ceremony is part of a traditional nursing practice, which honors students prior to beginning their careers within the health care community.
The nurse pinning ceremony originated in the 1860s at St. Thomas Hospital’s Nightingale School of Nursing in London, England. Having been awarded The Red Cross of St. George for her selfless service to the injured and dying in the Crimean War, Florence Nightingale chose to extend the honor she received to her most outstanding graduate nurses by awarding each of them a medal of excellence. The practice of awarding nurses a badge was adopted soon after, and the first pin was awarded to the Class of 1880 at the Bellevue Hospital School of Nursing in New York City.
Registered nurse pinning recipients are Felicia Alexander of Toledo, Katie Alford of Tiffin, Shaya Askins of Bowling Green, Melissa Atkins of Toledo, Ciara Beegle of Belmore, Colleen Belt of Waterville, Judith Berger of Findlay, Jacquelyn Boggs of Newport, Mich., Sue Bohls of Toledo, Mallory Brown of Woodville, Heather Campbell of Toledo, Kristen Campbell of Bluffton, Belinda Castillo of Defiance, Chelsea Clark of Holland, Shena Cramner of Vanlue, Lori Crouse of Sylvania, Kristen Current of Perrysburg, Charity De La Cruz of Fostoria, Shauna Doolittle of Findlay, Jessica Eberly of Bowling Green, Amanda Elvey of Toledo, Caroline Endersbe of Toledo, Leona Forde of Toledo, Isha Giesey of Findlay, Linda Green of Fostoria, Kevin Hendricks of Delta, Justin Hines of Toledo, Susann Hocanson of Jenera, Benjamin Irvine of Maumee, Chelsea King of Toledo, Colleen Kozlowski of Toledo, Tanya Kramer of Perrysburg, Jeanie Krueger of Toledo, Kelly Lambert of Findlay, Rebecca Lane of Farmington Hills, Mich., Marisa Lehman of Findlay, Danielle Leonard of Findlay, Amy Long of Findlay, Matthew Lortz of Carey, Myiisha Lott of Toledo and Crystal Mathias of Bloomville.
Registered nursing students also receiving pinning honors include Kathryn McCray of Toledo, Kristen Metroff of Toledo, Amy Miller of Adrian, Mich., April Miller of Findlay, Teri Minkowski of Toledo, Magdalena Morse of Toledo, Nargis Morsfield of Findlay, Alisha Mossburg of Monroe, Mich., Myriah Mundy of Kenton, Randi Murdock of Liberty Center, Andrew Novotny of Perrysburg, Ellissa O’Leary of Perrysburg, Laura Ostrander of Toledo, Lacie Pace of Fostoria, Karen Penrod of Walbridge, O’Della Quinn of Toledo, Emily Rehklau of Toledo, Ross Reid of Toledo, Taylor Rhoades of Nevada, Cheryl Rice of Whitehouse, Wylliam Risner of Columbus Grove, Judith Ruhlen of Tiffin, Andrew Ruman of Temperance, Mich., Leslie Sauerwein of Oregon, Jamie Schmidt of Upper Sandusky, Kathryn Serna of Swanton, Tonya Shank of Perrysburg, Joanna Shaw of Whitehouse, Katie Shrewsbury of Perrysburg, Amanda Snyder of Oregon, Kim Spitnale of Toledo, Ashley Stephens of Toledo, Jill Stephens of McClure, Brandy Sterling of Findlay, April Stokosa of Rockwood, Mich., Michael Swick of Toledo, Lanita Vance of Toledo, Nicole Vidak of Swanton, Lori Wagner of Continental, Patrick Walsh of Sylvania, Rachel Washer of Maumee, Jessica Wenzlick of Sylvania, Michael Wheeler of Holland and Kelly Yesnach of Monroe, Mich.
The College’s registered nursing program was established in 1969 as one of first associate degree programs of its kind in Northwest Ohio. The academic program was later expanded to the Findlay-area Campus in 1991.
Owens’ registered nursing program requires 73 credit hours of coursework, which includes courses in nutrition, nursing concepts, pharmacology, psychology, nursing skills, adult health issues, anatomy and physiology, obstetrics, pediatrics and geriatrics, as well as other program course requirements. Following graduation, students are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN licensure examination to become a registered nurse.
The registered nursing program is designed to prepare graduates for nursing positions in a variety of health care settings. Among the various locations are acute care agencies, physician offices, long-term care agencies and outpatient ambulatory areas. The program combines studies at Owens with planned and guided clinical experience in client care for health care facilities and community agencies.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Community College Recognizes Students for Creative Excellence in Artistic Expression
Posted on May 22nd, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Ten Owens Community College students were recently honored for their creative excellence in art as the Walter E. Terhune Art Gallery held its annual Juried Student Art Exhibition.
A jury composed of area artists and professionals selected the winning entries based on creative excellence. The Juried Student Art Exhibition was open to all students enrolled within Fine and Performing Arts courses.
The show featured over 100 pieces of artwork in the categories of fine art, photography and commercial art. Over 30 students enrolled within Fine and Performing Arts courses at Owens had artwork accepted for the show.
In the category of fine art, Ellen Koeberlein of Whitehouse was awarded first place for her monoprint artwork titled “Mask”. Yang Wang of Bowling Green received second place for his lithography titled “For the Queen” and Crystal Terry of Toledo took third place for her wood artwork titled “Lyrical Wave”.
Arthur Traxler of Toledo was awarded first place in the category of photography for his digital print titled “Jake with Rainbow”, while Juliet Foraker of Toledo took second place for her digital print “Fruit of the Tree of Knowledge in the Garden of Good and Evil”. Tabithe Adams of Bowling Green garnered third place for her photogram artwork titled “Child Dream”.
In the category of commercial art, Chantel Schwarck of Perrysburg and Micha Childress of Northwood were both awarded first place for the vector designs titled “The Dead Boys Support Group” and “Training and Grooming”, respectively. Barbara Stengle of Toledo took second place for her page layout “Folded Portfolio” and Ben Snyder of Perrysburg received third place honors for his page layout “Scott Hansen Trading Cards”.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Local Residents Achieve Goals During GED Graduation at Owens
Posted on May 21st, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Over 50 area residents recently were honored for achieving academic excellence as Owens Community College served as host to its fourth annual GED Graduation Ceremony.
Graduates received their Ohio High School Equivalence Diploma, also known as the General Educational Development (GED) Diploma, as part of the graduation ceremony. Also, several student class representatives addressed the graduates as keynote speakers during the event. All graduates received special diploma covers and honor students were recognized with medallions.
For 22-year-old Ronald Cooper Jr. of Toledo, achieving his GED Diploma is a step toward a new future.
“I want to become a marine biologist,” explained Cooper Jr. who intends on continuing his educational journey in college. “Getting my GED Diploma has given me self-confidence and I now know that anything is possible if you put your mind to it.”
“Owens Community College is honored to celebrate the many successes of our graduates, many of whom have defied the odds and overcome obstacles in pursuit of their GED Diplomas,” said Jill Souza, Manager of Owens ABLE. “Each student has worked extremely hard to earn this credential, which will open new doors to career and educational possibilities. Several of these graduates have already registered for classes at Owens and other educational institutions. The GED is a student’s first step toward continuing his or her education, and we’re excited to see so many students already taking that second step.”
Students receiving their GED Diploma as part of the graduation celebration were John Akins of Kansas City, Geri Brown of Toledo, Danielle Camino of Toledo, Phylicia Cattladge of Toledo, Tiffany Collins of Toledo, Ronald Cooper Jr. of Toledo, Alice Couch of Findlay, Arianne Custer of Toledo, Amanda Davis of Toledo, Damian Deuble of Findlay, Christy Engelhardt of Toledo, Jamal Gamble of Toledo, Linda Garcia of Northwood, Brenda Gerken of Findlay, Margarita Gonzalez of Edna, Texas, Anthony Graham of Toledo, Darryl Hammer of Findlay, Gregory Hammer of Findlay, Sarah Hatch of Toledo, Cathy Hebert of Toledo, James Humphries of Toledo, Brandon Huntley of Toledo, Ashley Hurst of Toledo, Keisha King of Toledo, Kison Kongkeo of Toledo, Fatima Longoria of Findlay, Edith McCoy of Gibsonburg, Mobley Ronderrick of Toledo, Sherrie Monday of Findlay, Vera Partlow of Toledo, Casey Prenzlin of Findlay, Amy Price of Findlay, Yahana Ramsey-Evans of Toledo, Leona Robinson of Toledo, Nicole Robinson of Toledo, Gregory Roman of Toledo, Yazmin Ruiz of Toledo, Christine Russell of Toledo, Andre Saunders Jr. of Toledo, Kourtney Seidwosky of Toledo, Angel Tall of Toledo, Antoinette Thomas of Toledo, Rhonda Thomas of Toledo, Melissa Trotzier of Toledo, Brianne Wawrzyniak of Toledo, Desiree Webster of Toledo, Julie Williams of Toledo, Stephen Williams of Toledo and Madison Baum of Toledo.
The GED examination was created with the goal of providing individuals who do not finish high school with an opportunity to earn an Ohio High School Equivalence Diploma and advance their academic and career aspirations. In order to earn an Ohio GED Diploma, students must pass all five subject areas that include language arts-writing, language arts-reading, science, social studies and mathematics on their official examination. The ABLE program is offered at no cost to students and provides individualized study plans for each student.
Owens’ ABLE, which is funded by the state of Ohio through the Ohio Board of Regents and the U.S. Department of Education, is committed to meeting the needs of the surrounding communities by providing an array of enriched learning opportunities and academic resources that include reading, writing, mathematics and computer skills. Specific programs available include preparing for post-secondary training and education, obtaining a GED Diploma, improving employability skills and learning English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), among other academic resources.
The College offers ABLE classes at multiple locations in Northwest Ohio, including the Owens Toledo-area Campus in Perrysburg Township, the Owens Findlay-area Campus in Findlay, the Owens Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee, the Owens Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo, Washington Local Schools in Toledo, The Providence Center in Toledo, Economic Opportunity Planning Association of Greater Toledo in Toledo, the Lucas County Metropolitan Housing Authority in Toledo, Pilgrim Church in Toledo, Hancock County JOBsolutions in Findlay, University of Toledo Scott Park Campus in Toledo and at several Toledo-Lucas County Public Library locations.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
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Owens Community College Announces Gateway to College Program Fall Application Process
Posted on May 20th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Area residents between the ages of 16 and 21 who are interested in receiving a second chance to realize their fullest academic and career potential are invited to apply for the upcoming 2013 Gateway to College program student class at Owens Community College as the academic institution is now accepting applications for the Fall Semester.
Interested applicants can also receive additional details about the program by attending one of several informational sessions taking place Tuesdays at 5 p.m. and Wednesdays at 3 p.m. at the College’s Learning Center at The Source through June 28. The Learning Center is located on Monroe Street in downtown Toledo. Each one-hour session will provide additional information about the program and the application process.
In 2011, Owens, in partnership with Toledo Public Schools, was awarded a $325,000 start-up grant from Gateway to College National Network to implement Gateway to College, a nationally recognized dropout recovery program.
Gateway to College is designed for young adults ages 16 to 21 who have dropped out of high school or are significantly behind in credits and unlikely to graduate. The program enables them to complete their high school diploma requirements while simultaneously earning college credit toward an associate degree or certificate.
Up to 150 students from Toledo Public Schools will be served through the program over the three-year period. Students must meet specific criteria for entrance into the program and will be dually enrolled at Toledo Public Schools and Owens Community College until they complete their high school diploma. The program is free to students and covers tuition, fees and books, as well as lunch and transportation to the College’s Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo.
Students are placed into small learning communities during their first (Foundation) term, and together they take classes in reading, writing, math and college skills. After completing the Foundation term, students transition to the comprehensive campus, taking classes with the general student population. Throughout their enrollment in the program, students receive one-on-one advising and support from resource specialists who act as coaches, mentors and advisors. The wrap-around support of the resource specialist keeps students on the right track for success.
Students graduate from Gateway to College once they have completed their high school diploma requirements. Nationally, Gateway to College students accrue an average of 35 college credits by the time they graduate from the program, putting them well on their way to earning a college credential. Owens is one of over 30 community and technical colleges across the country currently offering the Gateway to College program.
Prospective students must reside in the Toledo Public Schools district. Applications are available at www.owens.edu/gateway or at the Learning Center at The Source and must be returned to the College’s Gateway to College Office by June 28. Fall classes begin Aug. 19.
For more information about the Gateway to College program or the informational sessions, call (567) 661-2850 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 2850, or e-mail at gateway@owens.edu.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Community College Closed Memorial Day, May 27
Posted on May 16th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Owens Community College Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo, will be closed on Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day holiday. There will be no classes and the College offices will be closed for business.
Classes will resume and administrative offices will open again on Tuesday, May 28.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Community College Express Men’s Golf Program Competes in NJCAA National Championship Tournament, May 21-24
Posted on May 15th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – The Owens Community College men’s golf program is one step away from being crowned national champions after winning their respective regional tournament. As a result of their postseason success, the Express golf team will now advance to the NJCAA Division II National Championships, Tuesday-Friday, May 21-24.
This marks Owens’ third trip (2005, 2008 and 2013) as a team to the national championship tournament. The Express earned their trip to the nationals by finishing first in the NJCAA Region XII Men’s Golf Championships at Bedford Valley Golf Club in Battle Creek, Mich. Owens captured the two-day NJCAA Region XII tournament with an overall score of 884 (299-288-297).
“I am extremely proud of our golf team and their efforts throughout the season,” said Josh Williams, Owens Head Coach of the Express golf program. “This is a great group of student-athletes who have worked very hard from day one and earned the right to compete for a national championship.”
The Express golf team captured 11 match and invitational overall titles during the spring season, highlighted by six first-place finishes in the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) to win the conference championship. The program also captured the inaugural OCCAC Ryder Cup Tournament and finished first in the NJCAA Region XII Sub-Regional Championship after a round of 310. Owens is ranked No. 3 in the most recent NJCAA Division II Men’s Golf poll.
The NJCAA Division II National Championship tournament will take place at Goose Pond Colony Golf Course in Scottsboro, Ala. A maximum of five players are allowed to compete on a designated intercollegiate team and the no-cut tournament will consist of four rounds beginning at 7 a.m. each day. However, seven Express student-athletes will compete in the individual portion of the championship tournament. Tee times will be set prior to the tournament in accordance with NJCAA rules.
Owens will compete against approximately 20 intercollegiate golf programs and 200 individuals across the country for the NJCAA Division II National Championship team and individual title.
Owens Express golf student-athletes include Luke Berger of Temperance, Mich. (Bedford H.S.), Darren Gessner of Okolona (Napoleon H.S), Walter Dorosh of Pinckney, Mich. (Pinckney H.S.), Timothy Dawkins of Big Rapids, Mich. (Big Rapids H.S.), Jason Glass of Whitehouse (Anthony Wayne H.S.), Brandon Hoelzer of Fremont (Fremont Ross H.S.), Blaze Hogan of Big Rapids, Mich. (Big Rapids H.S.), Alex Roberts of Fostoria (Fostoria H.S.) and Riley Robinson of Monroe, Mich. (St. Mary Catholic Central H.S.).
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Community College to Host GED Graduation Ceremony, May 19
Posted on May 15th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Over 50 area residents will be honored for achieving academic excellence as Owens Community College serves as host to its fourth annual GED Graduation Ceremony on Sunday, May 19.
Presented by the College’s Office of Adult Basic and Literacy Education (ABLE), the special ceremonies will occur at 1 p.m. in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts Mainstage Theatre on the Toledo-area Campus. Owens is located on Oregon Road in Perrysburg Township. The GED Graduation Ceremony is open to the public.
Graduates will be receiving their Ohio High School Equivalence Diploma, also known as the General Educational Development (GED) Diploma, as part of the graduation ceremony. Also, several student class representatives will address the graduates as keynote speakers during the event. All graduates receive special diploma covers and honor students will be recognized with medallions.
The GED examination was created with the goal of providing individuals who do not finish high school with an opportunity to earn an Ohio High School Equivalence Diploma and advance their academic and career aspirations. In order to earn an Ohio GED Diploma, students must pass all five subject areas that include language arts-writing, language arts-reading, science, social studies and mathematics on their official examination. The ABLE program is offered at no cost to students and provides individualized study plans for each student.
Owens’ ABLE, which is funded by the state of Ohio through the Ohio Board of Regents and the U.S. Department of Education, is committed to meeting the needs of the surrounding communities by providing an array of enriched learning opportunities and academic resources that include reading, writing, mathematics and computer skills. Specific programs available include preparing for post-secondary training and education, obtaining a GED Diploma, improving employability skills and learning English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), among other academic resources.
The College offers ABLE classes at multiple locations in Northwest Ohio, including the Owens Toledo-area Campus in Perrysburg Township, the Owens Findlay-area Campus in Findlay, the Owens Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee, the Owens Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo, Washington Local Schools in Toledo, The Providence Center in Toledo, Economic Opportunity Planning Association of Greater Toledo in Toledo, the Lucas County Metropolitan Housing Authority in Toledo, Pilgrim Church in Toledo, Hancock County JOBsolutions in Findlay, University of Toledo Scott Park Campus in Toledo and at several Toledo-Lucas County Public Library locations.
Individuals who are interested in Owens’ ABLE classes can call (567) 661-2708 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 2708.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Community College Board of Trustees Awards 2013 Academic Excellence Scholarships
Posted on May 15th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Area high school seniors recently were honored by Owens Community College’s Board of Trustees for their outstanding achievements, receiving thousands of dollars in new scholarships through the Trustees’ Academic Excellence Scholarship Program.
“Owens Community College is honored to recognize the Trustees’ Academic Excellence scholarship recipients for their dedication to academic excellence and outstanding service to their respective schools and communities,” said Richard Rowe, Owens Chair of the Board of Trustees. “On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I would like to commend them on their accomplishments and welcome them to Owens Community College.”
The Academic Excellence Scholarship Program was created in 1998 by Owens’ Board of Trustees to recognize the outstanding achievements of graduating high school seniors. Each recipient will receive a $2,000 two-year scholarship.
The scholarship is available for four consecutive semesters with applicants being enrolled full-time and pursuing an associate’s degree at the College, as well as maintaining a 3.0 grade point average each semester. Since its creation more than a decade ago, the Trustees’ Academic Excellence Scholarship Program has provided over $1.3 million in scholarships to over 700 students.
Students receiving a Trustees’ Academic Excellence Scholarship and their intended course of study at Owens include:
- Morgan Riegsecker of Waterville, an Anthony Wayne High School graduate (dental hygiene)
- Lauren Ward of Findlay, an Arcadia High School graduate (radiologic technology)
- Ashley Frankart of Jenera, an Arlington High School graduate (medical assisting)
- Henry Apple of Bowling Green, a Bowling Green High School graduate (business management)
- Ashley Monroe of Toledo, a Bowsher High School graduate (exercise science)
- Sara Turner-Smith of Toledo, a Cardinal Stritch High School graduate (psychology)
- Adam Staler of Oregon, a Clay High School graduate (electrical/electronics engineering technology)
- Kaitlyn Wolfarth of Bluffton, a Cory-Rawson High School graduate (registered nursing)
- Cassandra Hoffmann of Perrysburg, an Eastwood High School graduate (physical therapist assistant)
- Brittany George of Wayne, an Elmwood High School graduate (physical therapist assistant)
- Cody Daniels of Toledo, an Emmanuel Christian High School graduate (criminal justice technology)
- Gabrielle Brandt of Fostoria, a Hopewell-Loudon High School graduate (registered nursing)
- Kayla Siefker of Ottawa, a Kalida High School graduate (adolescence education and mathematics)
- Emily Eikost of Walbridge, a Lake High School graduate (computer programming technology)
- Jessica Walter of Bradner, a Lakota High School graduate (occupational therapy assistant)
- Taylor Benjamin of Findlay, a Liberty-Benton High School graduate (criminal justice technology)
- Micah Lee of Toledo, a Maritime Academy of Toledo graduate (undecided)
- Kelsey Growden of Maumee, a Maumee High School graduate (health information technology)
- Colten Greer of McComb, a McComb High School graduate (biology)
- Brandon Allomong of Sycamore, a Mohawk High School graduate (journalism)
- Jacob Christensen of North Baltimore, a North Baltimore High School graduate (architectural engineering technology)
- Brandon Geiser of Pioneer, a North Central High School graduate (physical therapist assistant)
- Kathryn Rygalski of Northwood, a Northwood High School graduate (diagnostic medical sonography)
- Kaleb Maguire of Oak Harbor, an Oak Harbor High School graduate (associate of science general concentration)
- Courtney Stone of Luckey, a Penta Career Center graduate (Caterpillar dealer service technician)
- Paul Cieply of Rossford, a Rossford High School graduate (welding)
- Allison Patton of Holland, a Springfield High School graduate (dental hygiene)
- Beverly Manning of Toledo, a Start High School graduate (associate of arts general concentration)
- James Hendricks III of Toledo, a St. Francis de Sales High School graduate (fire science technology)
- Georgia Kitchen of Fostoria, a St. Wendelin High School graduate (registered nursing)
- Heather Homrich of Toledo, a Sylvania Northview High School graduate (communication studies)
- Hannah Rowland of Toledo, a Sylvania Southview High School graduate (registered nursing)
- Kristen Walton of Maumee, a Toledo Central Catholic High School graduate (undecided)
- Kaylyn Gullikson of Toledo, a Toledo School for the Arts graduate (undecided)
- Malynn Eaton of Findlay, a Van Buren High School graduate (dental hygiene)
- Emily Rodriguez of Vanlue, a Vanlue High School graduate (marketing and sales technology)
- Mikayla Miller of Toledo, a Waite High School graduate (diagnostic medical sonography)
- Alyssa Goldsmith of Toledo, a Whitmer High School graduate (diagnostic medical sonography)
- Andrea Jahns of Toledo, a Woodward High School graduate (diagnostic medial sonography)
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
High School Students Showcase Talents During Statewide Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Event at Owens
Posted on May 14th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Twenty high school students from across Ohio recently put their knowledge of automobiles to the test as they competed in the 64th annual Ford/AAA Auto Skills State Competition at Owens Community College.
Sponsored by the Ford Motor Co. and AAA, the state contest involved 10 high school teams, consisting of two students, completing various testing to determine their expertise of automobiles. As part of the practical skills competition, teams were required to locate, identify and repair malfunctions on new 2013 Ford Focus SE vehicles, which were donated by the Hertz Corp. Once the vehicle is properly diagnosed and repaired, each team drove across the finish line, where vehicles were inspected by judges, comprised of automotive industry professionals.
The top teams were awarded scholarships and prizes with the championship team also advancing to the National Finals at the Ford Motor Co. in Dearborn, Mich., June 9-12.
The state championship went to Coshocton County Career Center in Coshocton (Matthew Krasky of Coshocton and Kane Wilkie of Coshocton), while Penta Career Center in Perrysburg (Brad Teigland of Swanton and Trevor Felhaber of Oak Harbor) finished in second place.
Other high schools and students participating in the state competition and their order of finish were Trumbull Career and Technical Center in Warren (Dylan Merkel of Hubbard and Jake Hancock of Bristol), Fort Hayes Career Center in Columbus (Bryan Gearheart of Columbus and Anastasia Salyer of Columbus), Fairmont Career Technical Center in Kettering (Nathan Hall of Centerville and Brandon Boykin of Kettering), Valley Forge High School in Parma Heights (Fadi Abas of Parma and Matt Miller of Parma), Delaware Area Career Center in Delaware (Benjamin Applegate of Lewis Center and Joshua Cummins of Ashley), Tri-Rivers Career Center in Marion (Dustin Morgan of Marion and Jared Redman of Marion), West Shore Career-Technical District in Lakewood (Mark Gruber of Bay Village and Timothy Figueira of Bay Village) and Apollo Career Center in Lima (Christian Stoner of Lima and Chris Dienstberger of Lima).
Over 12,000 students from across the United States annually compete for the chance to represent their school and state in the National Finals. The Ford/AAA Auto Skills State Competitions will offer nearly $12 million in scholarships this year to students at both the state and national levels.
This marks the fourth time (2003, 2004 and 2012) that Owens has served as host site for the state competition.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
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Owens Faculty, Students and Recent Graduates to Help Chimbote Residents During Peru Study and Service Abroad Program, May 14-24
Posted on May 9th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – A group of Owens Community College faculty, students and recent graduates will have the opportunity to impact the lives of residents in Chimbote, Peru through volunteer efforts as they participate in the academic institution’s Peru Study and Service Abroad Program, May 14-24.
Owens students participating in the international service learning experience are Carey Fulk of Mansfield, Sarah Miles of Toledo, Kendra Shellhammer of Rossford and Christina Perry of Perrysburg, while recent graduates include Lindsay Bendele of Fort Jennings, Amanda Sheeks of Bowling Green and Stephanie Ramsey of Rossford. Owens faculty members accompanying the students and recent graduates to Peru are Associate Professor of Dental Hygiene Susan Wannemacher of Toledo and Adjunct Instructor of Massage Therapy Andrew Larsen of Toledo.
“I love working with people and helping others,” explained Owens world languages student Christina Perry, who also serves as a Civic Ambassador in the College’s Office of Student Learning. “People are in need, both in our country and abroad, and this is an opportunity to impact their lives.”
Coordinated by the College’s Office of International Programs and Services through a partnership with Community Colleges for International Development and the organization’s Troika Study Abroad Programs, the Owens group will arrive in Lima on Tuesday, May 14. During their days in the impoverished city of Chimbote, Owens participants will have the opportunity to learn about social, economic and other aspects of life in the city and its surrounding neighborhoods as well as engage in a variety of cultural and custom-specific activities with the local residents.
Owens representatives will also volunteer their time at several local shelters, clinics and agencies during their visit to Peru. Volunteer activities will include working in soup kitchens and daycare centers, providing educational outreach for Chimbote residents and engaging in a home-building project.
In addition, Owens representatives will have the opportunity to explore the culture and history specific to different regions of Peru during visits to Lima and Trujillo.
Owens representatives will share their service and educational learning experience in Chimbote with faculty and students from partnering American community colleges, including Davidson County Community College in Lexington, N.C. and Roane State Community College in Harriman, Tenn.
Group members are expected to return to Northwest Ohio and Owens Community College on Friday, May 24.
In addition to the study and service learning abroad initiative, Owens’ Office of International Programs and Services provides educational opportunities to international students. Over 100 students from 35 countries are pursuing a higher education at Owens. Countries represented in Owens’ international student enrollment are Kenya, Egypt, China, India, Venezuela, Brazil, Columbia, Serbia, Norway and Saudi Arabia, among others.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Community College to Host Statewide Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Competition, May 10
Posted on May 8th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Twenty high school students from across Ohio will put their knowledge of automobiles to the test as they compete in the 64th annual Ford/AAA Auto Skills State Competition at Owens Community College on Friday, May 10.
The contest will occur from 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the College’s Center for Emergency Preparedness on the Toledo-area Campus in Perrysburg Township.
“Owens Community College is proud to collaborate with the Ford Motor Co. and AAA and support an event that enables high school students to showcase their knowledge and skills specific to the automotive industry,” said Nick Shultz, Owens Instructor of Transportation Technologies and Technical Competition Manager for the state competition. “Ohio’s Ford/AAA Auto Skills State Competition is one of the largest in the country. The participants are extremely talented, which will certainly make for a very exciting day of competition.”
Sponsored by the Ford Motor Co. and AAA, the state contest will involve 10 high school teams, consisting of two students, completing various testing to determine their expertise of automobiles. As part of the practical skills competition, teams will be required to locate, identify and repair malfunctions on new 2013 Ford Focus SE vehicles, which are donated by the Hertz Corp. Once the vehicle is properly diagnosed and repaired, the teams must drive across the finish line, where the vehicle will be inspected by judges, comprised of automotive industry professionals.
The top teams will be awarded scholarships and prizes with the championship team also advancing to the National Finals at the Ford Motor Co. in Dearborn, Mich., June 9-12. Over 12,000 students from across the United States annually compete for the chance to represent their school and state in the National Finals. The Ford/AAA Auto Skills State Competitions will offer nearly $12 million in scholarships this year to students at both the state and national levels.
High schools and students participating in the state competition are Apollo Career Center in Lima, Coshocton County Career Center in Coshocton, Delaware Area Career Center in Delaware, Fort Hayes Career Center in Columbus, Fairmont Career Technical Center in Kettering, Penta Career Center in Perrysburg, Tri-Rivers Career Center in Marion, Trumbull Career and Technical Center in Warren, Valley Forge High School in Parma Heights and West Shore Career-Technical District in Lakewood.
This marks the fourth time (2003, 2004 and 2012) that Owens has served as host site for the state competition.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
OwensCommunity CollegeExpress Golf Competes in NJCAA Regional Championships, May 13-14
Posted on May 8th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Owens Community College Express golf begins its postseason run toward a national title as the program competes in the NJCAA Region XII Men’s Golf Championships next week. The tournament will take place at Bedford Valley Golf Club in Battle Creek, Mich., Monday-Tuesday, May 13-14.
The Express golf team captured 10 match and invitational overall titles during the spring season, highlighted by six first-place finishes in the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) to win the conference championship. The program also captured the inaugural OCCAC Ryder Cup Tournament and finished first in the NJCAA Region XII Sub-Regional Championship after a round of 310. Owens is ranked No. 2 in the most recent NJCAA Division II Men’s Golf poll.
Led by first-year Head Coach Josh Williams, Owens will compete against intercollegiate golf programs from around the region in the two-day 36-hole NJCAA Region XII tournament. The program must finish as one of the top two teams to advance to the NJCAA Division II National Championship, May 21-24. Individuals can also advance to the national championship tournament. Owens has made two trips (2005 and 2008) as a team to the NJCAA Division II National Championship.
Owens Express golf student-athletes include Luke Berger of Temperance, Mich. (Bedford H.S.), Darren Gessner of Okolona (Napoleon H.S), Walter Dorosh of Pinckney, Mich. (Pinckney H.S.), Timothy Dawkins of Big Rapids, Mich. (Big Rapids H.S.), Jason Glass of Whitehouse (Anthony Wayne H.S.), Brandon Hoelzer of Fremont (Fremont Ross H.S.), Blaze Hogan of Big Rapids, Mich. (Big Rapids H.S.), Alex Roberts of Fostoria (Fostoria H.S.) and Riley Robinson of Monroe, Mich. (St. Mary Catholic Central H.S.).
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Express Women’s Softball Competes in NJCAA District G Regional Tournament, May 8-10
Posted on May 7th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – The Owens Community College women’s softball team will look to advance to the national championship tournament for the second time in three years as the Express compete in the NJCAA Region XII (District G) Women’s Softball Championship later this week. The tournament will occur in Battle Creek, Mich., Wednesday-Friday, May 8-10.
Led by Head Coach Duane Lanham, the Express will take a 21-15 overall record into the double elimination tournament where they will play the winner of the Ancilla College (19-23)/Grand Rapids Community College (33-16) game at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8. If they would advance, the Express will play at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 9. The championship game will occur at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 10.
Teams participating in the tournament include Owens Community College, Ancilla College, Grand Rapids Community College, Muskegon Community College (32-22), Lansing Community College (29-17) and Kalamazoo Valley Community College (31-14).
Lanham’s team finished the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference regular season with an 8-4 record (second place).
The NJCAA Division II Softball National Championship will take place May 16-18 in Clinton, Miss.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Community College Graduates 740 Students During Spring Commencement Ceremonies
Posted on May 7th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Seven hundred forty Owens Community College students recently realized their educational goals and dreams as they were awarded degrees in various academic disciplines during the academic institution’s 47th annual Spring Commencement ceremony.
For 67-year-old Mary Visco of Holland, a landscape and turfgrass management major, Spring Commencement represents the beginning of a second career involving her passion – horticulture.
“Graduation represents a whole new life for me,” stated Visco, who was previously a self-employed business owner for 35 years. “I always had the desire to want to learn about horticulture and Owens allowed my passion to become a reality. My desire to learn far outweighed any anxiety of returning to school in my 60s.”
Visco, who already holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Toledo, can now add an associate’s degree to her educational attainment and a new career as a part-time horticulturalist at the Toledo Botanical Garden.
Tiffin resident and business management technology major Julia Parkins, age 17, views graduation as the first step toward her ultimate goal of a career in marketing.
“Hard work pays offs,” explained Parkins, who is obtaining her associate’s degree prior to graduating from Tiffin Columbian High School in June. “I am a go getter and Owens has afforded me great opportunities to pursue a college education while in high school.”
After completing her education at Owens and Tiffin Columbian, Parkins will attend The Ohio State University in the fall and set her sights on a bachelor’s degree in marketing.
“Graduating from Owens begins a new chapter in my life and for my family,” stated 30-year-old Nichole Aldrich of Gibsonburg. “I lost my job when the factory that I was working at closed. My education is allowing me to start a new career as a dental hygienist where I will not only be able to help but also educate people about dental health.”
For Aldrich, an Honors Program Scholar, obtaining her associate’s degree in dental hygiene would not have been possible without the support of her loving family.
“My family means the world to me. They have played a huge part in my success,” she concluded.
Robert W. LaClair, President and CEO of Fifth Third Bank (Northwestern Ohio), served as the keynote speaker for the College’s Spring Commencement and provided the graduates with some words of encouragement as they embark on many new life-changing adventures.
“You are all going to find that your success, your happiness and your place in life will all be determined not by where you grew up, how much money you or your family had or didn’t have, your ACT score or your GPA, but from the choices you will make,” LaClair stated. “You are leaving Owens today better prepared to make those life and career choices that when you first arrived. I’m sure of that.”
Additionally, Bradley W. Higgs, a criminal justice student, was selected as the Owens class representative and addressed the graduates during the Spring Commencement ceremony.
Higgs’ speech highlighted the challenges he and his fellow graduates have overcome to realize their dreams and goals.
“I know that each of you have had barriers and obstacles to overcome, but by God’s grace you have succeeded, and our graduating from Owens is just one of the joys that we shall enjoy in a life full of successful accomplishments,” stated Higgs. “Give yourselves a round of applause Class of 2013. We did it!”
Higgs grew up in Toledo and was kicked out of his house at the age of 10 along with his three younger siblings. They were homeless and made money washing cars and pumping gas. Eventually, the four children were picked up by the police and placed in foster homes.
At the age of 15, Higgs was adopted along with his 14-year-old sister by their oldest sister, who was 21 at the time. By the time he was 16, he started to get into trouble and by 19 he had been arrested and was serving time in prison.
After serving his sentence, he became reacquainted with religion and changed his life in a Volunteers of America halfway house. Soon after, he enrolled at Owens.
Higgs, who holds a GED Diploma, never forgot his experience at the halfway house and went back to volunteer at Volunteers of America. Eventually, he was hired and promoted by the outreach organization. He is now the Front Desk Security Supervisor at the Chestnut Hill Apartments in Toledo.
The 35-year-old has a 3.8 grade point average and is graduating Magna Cum Laude from Owens.
Higgs credits his success to the support and encouragement of the faculty at Owens, especially Wayne Seely and Angela Ondrus. The support of his family was also a critical part of his success, including his daughter, Alasha, who is also an honors student in middle school.
The Toledo resident plans on continuing his education and transferring to a four-year college or university this fall with the goal of obtaining a bachelor’s degree in social work. Ultimately, his goal is to work with juvenile offenders.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
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Owens Express Men’s Baseball Competes in NJCAA Region XII Tournament, May 8-11
Posted on May 6th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH – The Owens Community College men’s baseball team will look to advance to its third World Series national tournament as the Express compete in the NJCAA Region XII Men’s Baseball Championships later this week. The tournament will take place in Battle Creek, Mich., Wednesday-Saturday, May 8-11.
Led by Head Coach Devin Taylor, the Express will take a 14-27 overall record into the double elimination tournament where they will play Jackson Community College (23-15-2) at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8. If they would advance, the Express will play the Lakeland Community College (21-12)/Delta College (26-17) winner at 12 p.m. on Thursday, May 9. The championship game will occur at 12 p.m. on Saturday, May 11.
Teams participating in the tournament include Owens Community College, Jackson Community College, Lakeland Community College, Delta College, Grand Rapids Community College (21-25), Muskegon Community College (32-13), Lake Michigan College (17-23) and Kellogg Community College (30-14).
Taylor’s team finished the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference regular season with a 7-17 (fourth place) overall record.
The NJCAA Division II World Series will take place May 25 – June 1 in Enid, Okla.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Community College Student Receives Board of Trustees Excellence Award
Posted on May 2nd, 2013
Owens’ Board of Trustees honored student Benjamin Irvine with a Certificate of Recognition for Exceptional Student Leadership.
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Owens Community College student Benjamin Irvine of Maumee has been chosen by the Board of Trustees Student Life Committee to receive a student excellence award for his commitment to academics, community engagement, student leadership and involvement in student life.
Irvine received the Certificate of Recognition for Exceptional Student Leadership and was recognized for his achievement at the College’s recent Board of Trustees meeting.
Irvine was nominated by Kimberly Holman for his exceptional student leadership in supporting fellow nursing students in the development of their own academic and leadership skills and service in the community. The registered nursing major serves as President of the Pi Chapter of the Alpha Delta Nu Honor Society at Owens and led the efforts in organizing the chapter’s capstone project requirement while encouraging member involvement. Irvine is also a member of the Owens Student Nurses Association and voluntarily formed a biweekly pharmacology study group that has impacted student achievement within the classroom. Additionally, he provides service to the community through his involvement with Habitat for Humanity.
The Board of Trustees Student Life Committee was chartered in 2011 to recognize and celebrate students who demonstrate the College’s core values of service, learning, innovation, collaboration and excellence through their achievements in academics, community engagement or involvement in student leadership and student life.
Any individual may nominate an Owens student or a group of students who demonstrate achievements specific to the award categories of Exemplary Academic Achievement, Extraordinary Community Engagement or Volunteerism and Exceptional Student Leadership or Student Life Involvement. The awards are presented regularly to student recipients during Board of Trustees meetings.
The College’s Board of Trustees is comprised of six community leaders who are appointed by the Governor of Ohio. Owens Board of Trustees members include Diana H. (Dee) Talmage of Ottawa Hills, H. Richard Rowe of Findlay, Dr. Ronald A. McMaster of Perrysburg, Edwin J. Nagle of Toledo, William E. Takacs of Toledo and Thomas R. Uhler of Rossford.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Community College Foundation Recognizes Students for Academic Excellence
Posted on May 1st, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Owens Community College Foundation has awarded more than $156,000 in scholarships for the 2012-13 academic year to students for their outstanding achievements.
“Owens Community College’s Foundation is honored to recognize these outstanding scholarship recipients for their exemplary efforts while pursuing their dream of a college education,” said Daniel E. Kimmet, Owens Foundation Chairman. “It is the generous support of our donors that allows us to recognize and honor these students’ achievements. Every donor who supports Foundation scholarships helps in providing enhanced opportunities for students to achieve success.”
The Foundation Board of Directors currently is comprised of 29 community leaders from Lucas, Wood and Hancock counties. The mission of the Owens Foundation and its Board of Directors is developing and providing resources to advance the College’s overall mission of serving students and the surrounding communities. The Foundation is also dedicated to removing barriers to education by providing student scholarships and supporting growth and innovation at Owens.
James A. Adams Memorial Scholarship: Tanya White of Perrysburg and Brian Wickensimer of Washington Court House each received a $790 scholarship. Recipients of this award must be enrolled in at least six credit hours each semester and have achieved a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
George D. Allesee Memorial Scholarship: Michele Janz of Whitehouse and Stephen Zarich of Pemberville each received a $1,000 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in at least six credit hours each semester and have achieved a minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA. Preference is given to business majors and students who are 22 years of age or older.
Alumni Legacy Scholarship: Timothy Reinhart of Alvada received a $3,500 scholarship and Jessica Knallay of Bradner and Jessica Saxton of Toledo each received a $1,250 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in at least six credit hours each semester, have achieved a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and have a parent or legal guardian who is a member of the Owens Alumni Association.
American Society for Industrial Security International, Toledo Chapter, Fred C. Heck and Charles W. North Scholarships: Melissa McGaharan of Toledo and Gina Meyers of Leipsic each received a $500 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in at least six credit hours each semester, have achieved a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and be a second-year student. Preference is given to criminal justice technology majors.
The Andersons Scholarship: Ciara Stewart of Toledo and Maja Valusek of Toledo each received a $745 scholarship. Recipients must have completed at least 12 credit hours at Owens, be enrolled in six credit hours each semester and have achieved a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. Preference is given to students majoring in the School of Business, the School of Technology, the School of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, and the natural sciences area.
The Rudy Aschenbrener Memorial Scholarship: Daniel Carpenter of Wapakoneta received a $500 scholarship. Recipients must have completed at least six credit hours at Owens, have achieved a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and be majoring in the automotive body repair program.
Auto Dealers United for Kids Scholarship: Matt Alford of Toledo, Brian Baldock of Holland, Joshua Barnes of Sylvania, Albin Bauer of Northwood, Michael Bigelow of Toledo, Andrew Billmyer of Temperance, Mich., Christopher Bodette of Toledo, Dean Boyak of Toledo, Jonathan Ciha of Temperance, Mich., Carson Coleman of Monclova, Trygvie Connerton of Toledo, Christopher Cook of Toledo, Joshua Cooper of Whitehouse, James Crothers of Sylvania, Tyler Drushell of Nova, Shawn Ewing of Dundee, Mich., Nicholas Fortney of Napoleon, Tyrice Gaston of Toledo, Alexander Geiger of Temperance, Mich., Craig Gribben of Sandusky, Samuel Harris of Maumee, Markus Hayworth of Toledo, Grant Henry of Elmore, David Hinkle of Findlay, Joshua Koperski of Toledo, Chad Macke of Toledo, Branden McCullough of Delta, Michael Murray of Toledo, Michael Napolski of Whitehouse, Luis Perez of Toledo, Cyrus Porter of Delta, Maurecio Price of Toledo, Kenneth Redman of Toledo, Sean Ross of Maumee, Justin Seckinger of Toledo, Matthew Shaffer of Weston, Traci Spencer of Perrysburg, Jerry Stephens of Toledo, Paul Trabbic of Erie, Mich., Corey Tyda of Bowling Green, Jerrel Valliant of Sandusky, Joshua Wolfe of Elmore, Krissada Wongsa of Perrysburg, Thomas Worden of Toledo, Michael Wrobleski of Findlay and Michael Ziethlow of Monroe, Mich., each received a $1,000 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in the automotive technology program. Preference is given to students who are a resident of Southeast Michigan or Northwest Ohio.
The James H. Baehren Scholarship: Suzanne Haas of Holland received a $500 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in at least six credit hours each semester and have achieved a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
President Daniel H. Brown Scholarship: Alison Foster of Toledo, Marisa Lajiness of Petersburg, Mich., Nikki Laws of Toledo and Krista Roberts of Fostoria each received a $900 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in at least six credit hours each semester and have achieved a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. Preference is given to health science students.
The Bill Buck Memorial Scholarship: Katilin Glover of Maumee, Ashley Hileman of Napoleon and Rebecca Schoch of Toledo each received a $273 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours each semester, have achieved a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA, be working toward an associate’s degree, have a disability and be registered with the College’s Disability Services Office.
Central West Area Council Scholarship: Jazmin Brown of Toledo received a $1,000 scholarship. Recipients must reside in the Central West area of Toledo, be pursuing an associate’s degree and have achieved a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Preference is given to part-time students.
Cristoforo Colombo Lodge #772 Scholarship: Summer Butz of Findlay received an $800 scholarship. Recipients must be a graduate of a Northwest Ohio high school, be enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours each semester and have achieved a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. Preference will be given to a student of Italian descent.
Computers for Scholarships Scholarship: Brian Hinebaugh of Toledo and Christopher Peace of Maumee each received a $250 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours each semester and have achieved a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. Preference is given to students who have shown an interest in the environment through their major, involvement in the Owens Environmental Club or through environmental community service.
The Shirley S. Dick Scholarship: Emily Fintel of Forest and Sue Keil of Northwood each received a $1,000 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours each semester and have achieved a minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA. Preference is given to a female student. This scholarship is awarded in honor of Shirley S. Dick and presented through the Toledo Woman’s Club.
Detective Keith Dressel Memorial Scholarship: Joshua Pettit of Walbridge received a $1,171 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours each semester, have achieved a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and have completed at least 12 credit hours at Owens. Preference is given to criminal justice technology majors.
Findlay Accounting Scholarship: Lorena Walton of Upper Sandusky received a $400 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours each semester and have achieved a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. Preference is given to a Findlay-area Campus student who is an accounting major.
Findlay Leadership Scholarship: Sally Young of Findlay received a $400 scholarship. Recipients must have achieved a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and be enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours each semester. Preference is given to Findlay-area Campus students.
Ford Scholarship: Anne Krumel of Perrysburg, Melissa McGaharan of Toledo and Chelsea Turner of Monroe, Mich., each received a $900 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in at least six credit hours each semester. This award is designated for women and minorities and preference is given to Ford employees and their spouses and children.
Hancock-Wood Electric Cooperative Scholarship: Laura Feeney of Findlay, Seth Holman of Arcadia and Joleen Palko of Findlay each received a $200 scholarship. Recipients must be a member of the Hancock-Wood Electric Cooperative or live on the Hancock-Wood Cooperative lines. In addition, individuals must have achieved a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA.
Rich Harmon Memorial Scholarship: William Terry of Toledo received a $530 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in at least six credit hours, have achieved a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA and exhibit a strong desire to pursue a quality assurance career in manufacturing.
Chuck Holsclaw Memorial Scholarship: Angela Graham of Swanton and Brittney Slane of Bluffton each received a $1,000 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in at least six credit hours each semester and have achieved a minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA. Preference is given to students who are 22 years of age or older.
The Darla Johannsen Scholarship: Holly Smith of New Riegel received a $750 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in at least six credit hours and have achieved a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. Preference is given to a Findlay-area Campus student majoring in office administration.
John and Margaret Kurfess Scholarship: Linda Keller of Holland received a $600 scholarship. Recipients must have completed at least 16 credit hours at Owens, be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours each semester, have achieved a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and be enrolled in a health sciences major.
Jones-Hamilton Company Scholarship: Sabrina Lewis of Perrysburg received a $900 scholarship. Recipients must be a resident of Lake Township, Perrysburg Township, Rossford or Northwood, must be enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours each semester and have achieved a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Donald Leonhardt Welding Scholarship: Jason Fuentes of Walbridge received an $800 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in at least six credit hours each semester and have achieved a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. Preference is given to a student majoring in welding.
Margaret (Margy) Matthews Scholarship: Rebecca Schoch of Toledo received a $565 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in at least six credit hours each semester and have achieved a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. Preference is given to a student who is an early childhood education major.
Mary’s Scholarship: Bernadette Briones of Napoleon, Justin Hines of Toledo, Skylar Jackson of Toledo, Tammy Koleszar of Toledo, Angela Lawrence of Elmore, Courtney Price of Kenton, Sara Rynski of Perrysburg and Jennifer Wagner of Findlay each received a $1,000 scholarship. Recipients must have achieved a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. Preference is given to employees of Little Sisters of the Poor or the College’s nursing majors.
Maumee Rotary STRIVE Scholarship: Destiny Garn of Toledo and Alex Hinz of Maumee each received a $1,500 scholarship. Recipients must be graduating seniors of Penta Career Center who are participating in the Students Taking a Renewed Interest in the Value of Education (STRIVE) program.
The Officer William A. Miscannon Memorial Scholarship: Taylor Reed of Toledo received a $1,500 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours per semester and maintain at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA. Preference is given to students majoring in criminal justice who plan to pursue a career in law enforcement.
Mosser Construction Scholarship: Karl Ritchey of Toledo received a $1,600 scholarship. Recipients must be a second-year student enrolled in a construction-related program and must have achieved a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Owens Community College Bookstore Scholarship: Brice Bassett of Bradner, Linda Keller of Holland and Andrew Sickelbaugh of Perrysburg each received a $500 scholarship. Recipients must have completed 12 credit hours at Owens, be enrolled in at least six credit hours each semester and have achieved a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. Preference is given to business management or marketing and sales majors.
Owens Community College Foundation Scholarship: Alaina Adamson of Northwood, Karen Birkholz of Fremont, Brendan Cline of Carey, Margaret Fortney of Fostoria, Audrey Jackson of Tiffin, Bethany Jiamachello of Toledo, Nathan Jorrey of Ottawa, Ida Kluding of Norwalk, Jason Ripley of Bowling Green, Leah Ross of Liberty Center, Velani Tucker of Toledo, Jennifer Vanscoder of Bowling Green and Tammy Williams of Genoa each received a $500 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours each semester and have achieved a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Owens Community College Foundation Diamante Latino Scholarship: Krystel Castilleja of Toledo, Rajesh Felix of Perrysburg, Sarah Felix of Perrysburg, Esperanza Gonzales of Toledo and Hanna Guerra of Toledo each received a $500 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in at least six credit hours each semester, have achieved a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and be of Latino heritage.
Owens Community College Marketing and Sales Scholarship: Franklin Lindsey of Toledo received a $300 scholarship. Recipients must have completed a minimum of 15 credit hours at Owens, be enrolled in marketing and sales, retailing management or financial services sales, and have achieved a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Owens Corning Diamante Latino Scholarship: Diana Lagunovich of Findlay received a $540 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours each semester, have achieved a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and be of Latino heritage.
Owens Honors Scholarship: Tobias Flemming of Maumee received a $750 scholarship. Recipients must have been accepted into the Owens Community College Honors Program.
Owens Faculty Association Scholarship: Haley Hermiller of Ottawa received a $250 scholarship. Recipients must be the child of a current Owens Faculty Association member and be enrolled a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester. Current students must have achieved a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA, while new students must have achieved a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Perrysburg Rotary Service Foundation Scholarship: Audrey Herroon of Perrysburg received a $5,000 scholarship. Recipients must be a Penta Career Center graduate whose home school is Perrysburg High School, Lake High School or Rossford High School. Penta STRIVE graduates are also eligible. Recipients must have a final high school cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better.
Perrysburg Rotary STRIVE Scholarship: Joshawa Minard of Bloomdale and Courtney Schreiber of Grand Rapids each received a $1,000 scholarship. Recipients must be graduating seniors of Penta Career Center who are participating in the Students Taking a Renewed Interest in the Value of Education (STRIVE) program.
PNC Diamante Latino Scholarship: Gina Voltaire of Findlay received a $590 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in at least six credit hours each semester, have achieved a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and be of Latino heritage.
Post-Secondary Option Book Scholarship: Chelsee Beck of Fostoria, Aliana Bills of Toledo, Alexis Burkey of Toledo, Kristine Combs of Findlay, Indigo East of Perrysburg, Hunter Elmore of Maumee, Nichole Eschedor of Bradner, Hillary Faust of Toledo, Emily Fintel of Forest, Alexandria Fisher of Millbury, Michael Fitzpatrick of Walbridge, Kyle Jenkins of Perrysburg, Jordyn Jude of Oregon, Sara Kidwell of Northwood, Amber Kiss of Maumee, Alison Laing of Millbury, John Markley of Findlay, Jerico Orona of Leipsic, Nicole Pickering of Napoleon, Sarah Rieff of Bradner, Levi Rosales of Delta, Kelly Schaefer of Oregon, Erin Sehlhorst of Tiffin, Matthew Smith of Maumee, Melissa Spicer of Colton, Tess Tobias of Holgate, Lisa Urbanski of Toledo, Joshua Vance of Bowling Green and Kelly Zurvalec of Oak Harbor each received a $450 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours each semester and have achieved a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. Individuals must be former Post-Secondary Option students who are continuing their education at Owens following their high school graduation.
Private Industry Collaborative Scholarship: Nathaniel Lewis of Toledo and Barbara McBride of Cygnet each received an $800 scholarship. Recipients must be a non-traditional student who is a dislocated or soon-to-be dislocated worker.
Edward and Linda Reiter Scholarship: Julie Pitts of Columbus Grove and Jayson Schube of Tiffin each received a $550 scholarship. Recipients must have completed 12 credit hours at Owens, be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours each semester, have achieved a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and be enrolled in a technology-specific associate degree program.
The Michael W. Rickard Memorial Scholarship: Ashley Hileman of Napoleon received a $500 scholarship. Recipients should display sustained Owens school spirit, devotion to the College or other forms of enhancing the student experience and demonstrate high levels of participation and engagement in campus life within student clubs, organizations or athletics. Preference is given to a student who is enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours each semester and have achieved a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Ryan, Mary and Hayden Walters Scholarship: Amber Gonzales of Findlay received a $500 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in at least six credit hours and have achieved a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Preference is given to early childhood education, information systems, computer programming or computer systems majors.
Pauline Schmidt Memorial Scholarship: Lydia Crews of Huron received a $290 scholarship. Recipients must have completed 12 credit hours at Owens, be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours, have achieved a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and be enrolled in the dental hygiene program.
Seeger Consulting Service Scholarship: Barbara Bertonaschi of Bowling Green received a $250 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in at least six credit hours and have achieved a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. Preference is given to business majors.
The Scott Simpson Memorial Scholarship: Rachelle Lincoln of North Baltimore received a $745 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled a minimum of 12 credit hours and have achieved a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Preference is given to students majoring in criminal justice or who are a member of the Owens Community College basketball team.
Slade Wielinski Memorial Scholarship: Jose Martinez of Fostoria received a $500 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in at least six credit hours and have achieved a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Preference is given to a non-traditional student majoring in biomedical electronics, chemistry or other engineering major.
The Art and Connie Smith Honors Scholarship: Paige Durst of Fostoria and Carrie Lee of Oak Harbor each received a $480 scholarship. Recipients must have been accepted into the Owens Community College Honors Program.
Spanish American Organization Scholarship: Samantha Berryhill of Toledo and Dianna Ysasi of Toledo each received a $656 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours each semester, have achieved a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA, be of Latino heritage and reside in Lucas or Wood counties.
Steven G. Guerrero Memorial Scholarship: Nicholas Duff of Wapakoneta received a $500 scholarship. Recipients must have achieved a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. Preference will be given to students entering their second year at Owens who are enrolled in at least 12 credit hours each semester.
Tall Timbers Foundation Scholarship: Danielle Sanchez of Findlay received a $1,000 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in at least six credit hours each semester and have achieved a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. Individuals must be a Findlay-area Campus student who is an employee or child of an employee at the Tall Timbers Industrial Center of Findlay.
Toledo Automobile Dealers Association Scholarship: Joseph Phillips of Oak Harbor and Benjamin Wineinger of Reading, Mich., each received a $1,000 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours each semester, have achieved a minimum 2.4 cumulative GPA and be enrolled in the diesel or automotive technology program.
Toledo Community Foundation – Marsh Family Fund Scholarship: Brice Bassett of Bradner, April DeCant of Delta, Kane Holman of Arcadia, Renee Imbrock of Hamler and Andrew Sickelbaugh of Perrysburg each received a $400 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in at least six credit hours each semester and have achieved a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Toledo Community Foundation – George and Luella Shoemaker Fund: Kimberly Barnard of Toledo, Danara Fryman of Toledo, Katilin Glover of Maumee, Abigail Hall of Holland, Richard Harrison of Perrysburg, Janell Holey of Lambertville, Mich., Kristie Lewis of Toledo, Lynne Long of Walbridge, Brittney Rupert of Oregon, Tina Russell of Toledo, Holly Sebring of Toledo, Scott Shaw of Maumee, Kristi Tiell of Toledo and Jenna Whetsel of Rossford each received a $500 scholarship. Recipients must reside in the greater Toledo area of Lucas County and contiguous communities, have completed 12 credit hours at Owens, be enrolled in at least six credit hours each semester, have achieved a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and be enrolled in a technology-specific program.
Toledo Mobile Radio Association Scholarship: Nicholas Easterwood of Curtice received a $500 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester, have achieved a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and be an electrical/electronics engineering technology or skilled trades technologies electrical major.
UPS Scholarship: Weiwei Jones of Holland, Joshua Junge of Napoleon and Michelle Link of Lima each received a $500 scholarship. Recipients must have completed 12 credit hours, be enrolled in at least six credit hours each semester and have achieved a minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA.
Bud Weaver Memorial Scholarship: Jeremiah Robinson of Toledo received a $430 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours each semester and have achieved a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. Preference is given to a student who is a criminal justice technology major.
Will Webb Scholarship: Ashley Bogue of Kenton received a $500 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in at least six credit hours each semester and have achieved a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. Preference is given to a Findlay-area Campus student in the School of Nursing.
Matthew D. Winckowski Memorial Scholarship: Matthew Owens of Oregon received a $415 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in at least six credit hours each semester, have achieved a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and be a graduating senior from Clay High School. Preference is given to a student who is a commercial art technology major.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Board of Trustees Honors Express Basketball Teams
Posted on May 1st, 2013
Owens Express men’s and women’s basketball student-athletes and staff as well as Board of Trustees members pose for a photo after the two teams were honored during the College’s recent Board of Trustees meeting.
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Owens Community College’s Board of Trustees recently honored the Express men’s and women’s basketball teams for exhibiting leadership, teamwork and excellence during their highly successful 2012-13 seasons. Team members were recognized for their achievements at the College’s recent Board of Trustees meeting.
“Our goals as an athletic department are very simple, and we stress them daily to our student-athletes. We want to win championships and graduate student-athletes,” said Rudy Yovich, Owens Director of Athletics. “We have been very successful in achieving those goals, but only because of the tremendous support of our Administration and Board of Trustees. We are very proud to represent the entire Owens Community College family, both locally and nationally, and thank the Board of Trustees for this special recognition.”
The Express men’s basketball team, led by Head Coach David Clarke, recently finished fourth among 16 teams in the NJCAA Division II National Championship Tournament. Owens, which finished with a 26-10 overall record, totaled two victories and two loses during the double elimination tournament. Tournament wins came against Iowa Lakes Community College and Central Community College-Columbus. The Express’ tournament loses were to Rend Lake College and Brown Mackie College.
This was Owens’ eighth trip to the national championship tournament. The men’s basketball program captured NJCAA national championships during the 1991-92 and 1992-93 seasons and finished national runner-up in 1993-94. The Express’ most recent tournament appearance, prior to this year, took place in 2002-03. During the regular season, Clarke’s team finished in second place in the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (10-2 record).
The Express women’s basketball team recently completed one of its most successful seasons in program history finishing seventh among 16 teams in the NJCAA Division II National Championship Tournament. Led by Head Coach Michael Llanas, Owens totaled three victories and one loss during the tournament. Tournament wins came againstErie Community College, St. Louis Community College and Lake Michigan College. The Express’ lone tournament loss was to Community College of Rhode Island.
This was the fifth trip for the Express to the national championship tournament. Owens’ previous appearances, prior to the 2012-13 campaign, were in the 1997-98 (seventh place), 1998-99 (eighth place), 2002-03 (sixth place) and 2003-04 (ninth place) seasons.
Owens finished the season with a 28-8 overall record. Additionally, the Express captured the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference title (10-2 record) for the first time since the 2010-11 campaign. Owens was ranked No. 9 in the final NJCAA Division II Women’s Basketball regular season poll.
The College’s Board of Trustees is comprised of six community leaders who are appointed by the Governor of Ohio. Owens Board of Trustees members include Diana H. (Dee) Talmage of Ottawa Hills, H. Richard Rowe of Findlay, Dr. Ronald A. McMaster of Perrysburg, Edwin J. Nagle of Toledo, William E. Takacs of Toledo and Thomas R. Uhler of Rossford.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Community College Alumni Association Honors Local Safety Forces With Outstanding Service Awards
Posted on April 26th, 2013
Local safety forces were recognized for their tremendous contributions to Northwest Ohio’s surrounding communities during Owens Community College Alumni Association’s annual Outstanding Service Awards.
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Ten area residents have been chosen to receive the 10th annual Outstanding Service Awards by Owens Community College’s Alumni Association for tremendous contributions to Northwest Ohio’s surrounding communities. The recipients are honored as part of a community celebration.
Award winners are A.J. Green, Joseph Camerato, Jared Davis, Rachel Doran, Jason Hart, Christopher Mrkva, Claudia Rodriguez, Robert Thomas, Keith Loreno and John Farley.
“Owens Community College’s Alumni Association is proud to once again recognize the humanitarian efforts of Northwest Ohio’s safety forces,” said Matt Feasel, Owens President of the Alumni Association. “Many of their selfless acts of public service go unnoticed as they do not seek out attention. The Outstanding Service Awards were created to honor their efforts and thank them for their continued service to our region, state and country.”
The awards are presented within the categories of Outstanding Firefighter, Emergency Medical Technician, Service to Community and Community Spirit. Selection criterion is based upon a nomination process for candidates demonstrating exceptional service related to dedication, ingenuity, bravery, special skills and/or community service over a sustained period of time. The awards are not limited to a single recipient and can be a group honor where teamwork was a key element.
The recipient of the Outstanding Firefighter Award is A.J. Green of Gibsonburg (Firefighter, Lindsey Volunteer Fire Department). Green was nominated by Barbara Aldrich for putting his life at risk to save the lives of fellow bus passengers during a multiple vehicle accident.
On April 12, 2012, a private bus left Fremont filled with people anticipating a getaway tour of New York City. Headed east on the Ohio Turnpike and just outside South Amherst, the bus collided with a vehicle that was part of an existing multiple vehicle accident. Subsequently, the bus was hit by another vehicle and the windshield of the bus was knocked out, leaving the bus driver trapped in the wreckage and knocked unconscious. Additionally, the steering mechanism on the bus was sheared upon impact, making steering impossible.
Green and another passenger immediately made their way to the front of the bus and attempted to recover control of the vehicle while others tended to the driver. While Green tried to stop the bus or steer it to safety, it continued out of control for approximately a mile until finally stopped. The engine, however, was still running and revving leaving the passengers in danger. Green and the other passenger took it upon themselves to stop the engine. When it was deemed safe, Green led the group of passengers to the safety of a turnpike plaza.
After the incident, Green organized a bus safety training day with emergency professionals on how to handle several types of buses in emergency situations. Green saved the lives of the bus passengers and turned a negative incident into a positive learning experience for others.
Joseph Camerato of Port Clinton (Lieutenant, Toledo Fire and Rescue Department), Jared Davis of Sylvania (Firefighter/Paramedic, Toledo Fire and Rescue Department), Rachel Doran of Toledo (Firefighter, Toledo Fire and Rescue Department), Jason Hart of Toledo (Firefighter/Paramedic, Toledo Fire and Rescue Department), Christopher Mrkva of Lambertville, Mich. (Firefighter, Toledo Fire and Rescue Department), Claudia Rodriguez of Millbury (Firefighter/Paramedic, Toledo Fire and Rescue Department) and Robert Thomas of Toledo (Firefighter, Toledo Fire and Rescue Department) are named the Outstanding Emergency Medical Technician Award recipients. They were nominated by Toledo Fire and Rescue Department Medal Ceremony Committee for their outstanding efforts in saving the life of another person.
On March 7, 2012, Engine Company 6 and Life Squad 2 were dispatched to assist the Toledo Police Department with a motor vehicle/pedestrian accident. A male victim was run over by his girlfriend and the victim was wedged underneath the vehicle. The victim appeared to be lifeless with no pulse or visible breathing.
Crews attempted to pull the victim from under the vehicle unsuccessfully and responders continued to search for signs of life as Camerato called for a truck for extraction/body recovery to lift the vehicle off the victim. Instead of waiting for the truck to arrive, squad members, led by Doran, made the decision to lift the vehicle by themselves off the victim in one last attempt at saving his life. The group was able to lift the car high enough to pull the victim from his location. A faint heart beat was found and the victim was transported to a hospital. The victim survived the injuries thanks to the determination of the team and their heroic efforts.
Keith Loreno of Gibsonburg (Fire Chief, Fostoria Fire Department) is the recipient of the Outstanding Service to the Community Award. Loreno was nominated by Fostoria Safety Service Director Allyson Murray for his endless dedication and leadership to his community and the safety forces field.
Loreno’s commitment to safety prevention in the community has spanned nearly three decades. He began his career as a Firefighter/EMT in 1982 with the Perkins Township Fire Department and went on to serve in such positions as a Corrections Officer, Deputy Sheriff and an Assistant Chief of the Fire and Explosion Investigation Bureau with the State Fire Marshall’s Office.
Additionally, Loreno is one of the first to volunteer his time to various community outreach initiatives, which includes serving as Board Trustee for the United Way of Fostoria. He also organizes an annual “coats for kids” campaign, a smoke detector giveaway program, a safety town program for preschool students and a mock crash event to teach the dangers of drinking and driving to teenage students, as well as devoting countless hours to teaching students about fire prevention.
John Farley of Berkey (Communications Support Volunteer, Richfield Township Fire Department) is named the Community Spirit Award recipient. Farley was nominated by Richfield Township Fire Department Fire Chief Ronald Tate for exemplifying community spirit through his tremendous contributions to the community and the region.
Farley has served the Richfield Township Fire Department throughout the past 10 years as a Dispatcher, Association Secretary and Association Treasurer. Farley, who is blind, was hired to a full-time position several years ago and excelled in the many areas of his job description. His work ethic, attention to detail and commitment and service to the community humbled his fellow colleagues.
Due to some changes in the dispatching system, Farley’s paid position was eliminated. Despite that change, he continues to play an integral role in the Richfield Township Fire Department’s operations as a volunteer, primarily through communications support. He is described as generous and courageous by the community and is dedicated to giving back through community service.
Since opening its doors in 1965, Owens Community College has provided higher education to more than 250,000 students. Owens’ Alumni Association is committed to the personal and professional success of alumni and students through the ongoing development of value-added initiatives.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Community College Alumni Association Awards Detective Keith Dressel Memorial Scholarship
Posted on April 26th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Owens Community College student Taylor Beck of Genoa has been chosen by the Alumni Association to receive a $1,253 Detective Keith Dressel Memorial Scholarship for the upcoming 2013-14 academic year.
Established in 2007, the endowed scholarship honors the legacy of Detective Keith Dressel of the Toledo Police Department’s Vice/Narcotics Section Special Enforcement Division and his service to the community. The scholarship is given annually to an Owens student at the Outstanding Service Awards who has the courage to become a police officer and embodies the passion, conviction and perseverance demonstrated by Detective Dressel during his career.
According to Laura Moore, Executive Director of the Owens Alumni Association, the Detective Keith Dressel Memorial Scholarship was established to honor Detective Keith Dressel and his dedication to public service, as well as support the next generation of law enforcement officers.
“Both Detective Dressel and his wife, Danielle, are part of the College’s alumni family as they both attended Owens. The Alumni Association is pleased to award the Detective Keith Dressel Memorial Scholarship to Taylor Beck as she is a very deserving recipient of this award and will certainly honor the legacy of Detective Dressel,” stated Moore.
Additional selection criteria for the scholarship is based upon recipients being enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours at Owens per semester, holding second-year student status and achieving at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average. Preference is given to students with aspirations of a law enforcement career.
Taylor is a full-time Owens student, having enrolled as a criminal justice major in the fall of 2012. She is a graduate of Genoa High School.
For several years, Beck has actively worked to be a positive influence in her community, which includes organizing a fundraiser for a sister’s friend who was stricken with stage two breast cancer. The event raised over $5,000 to assist with medical bills. She also started a drive in her church to assemble and send care packages to military men and women deployed overseas in Kuwait. Additionally, Taylor led an initiative to decorate a “mitten tree” at her church where people could hang mittens, gloves and hats on the tree like ornaments. All items were donated to Cherry Street Mission Ministries.
Following graduation from Owens, Beck plans to pursue her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and eventually her master’s degree.
“Being a police officer is honorable,” stated Beck. “My ultimate aspiration is to become one of those women in uniform with the privilege of protecting the people of my community.”
In February 2007, Detective Dressel was fatally wounded in the line of duty. He provided public service to the Toledo Police Department and the citizens of Toledo for 14 years. Detective Dressel left behind his wife, Danielle, and two children, along with a very large extended family.
Since opening its doors in 1965, Owens has provided higher education to more than 250,000 students. Owens’ Alumni Association is committed to the personal and professional success of alumni and students through the ongoing development of value-added initiatives.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Student Group to Fight Hunger During Project Graduation Food Collection Drive, May 3
Posted on April 25th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – The Owens Community College Alpha Omega Pi Student Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society is encouraging area residents to help in the fight against hunger by donating a canned good as part of an initiative titled “Project Graduation: Feed a Body, Feed a Mind” on Friday, May 3.
Donated items, as well as monetary donations, can be dropped off during the day of the College’s Spring Commencement. The collection point will be located in the hallway outside the Student Health and Activities Center gymnasium, where commencement ceremonies will occur that evening. Canned goods will be accepted from 5:30-9 p.m. All donations will be used to help the Owens Harvest Food Pantry initiative.
The Owens Harvest Food Pantry was established to provide collaborative learning opportunities for students as well as faculty and staff in various academic departments and disciplines. The initiative also offers financial help and assistance to students in the form of perishable and non-perishable food resources.
Phi Theta Kappa was established in 1918 by the presidents of eight Missouri junior colleges for women. In 1924, the international organization was expanded to include all two-year colleges. To date, more than one million individuals have been inducted into the international honor society. Owens’ chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society is one of the largest in Ohio.
For more information about project graduation or to donate, call (567) 661-7930 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7930.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Center for Fine and Performing Arts to Host Third Annual High School Honors Band Day and Concert, May 6
Posted on April 24th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Area residents with a passion and an enjoyment of music are invited to Owens Community College’s Center for Fine and Performing Arts as over 60 of region’s finest high school musicians present a High School Honors Band Concert on Monday, May 6.
Presented in conjunction with the Department of Fine and Performing Arts’ third annual Owens High School Honors Band Day, the concert will begin at 7 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre. Owens’ Toledo-area Campus is located on Oregon Road in Perrysburg Township. The performance is free and open to the public.
“Owens Community College’s Department of Fine and Performing Arts is proud to once again partner with area high schools and provide a day for students to showcase their impressive musical talents,” said Fred Dais, Owens Adjunct Instructor in Fine and Performing Arts and High School Honors Band Day and Concert Event Coordinator. “High School Honors Band Day is designed to allow Northwest Ohio’s young and aspiring musicians to come together, learn from each other and experience the joy of music in a fun environment.”
Musical selections presented by the group will include “American Salute”, “New York: 1927”, “Sabre and Spurs March”, “Dances Americanesque”, “Southwest Saga” and a tribute to the Broadway “Jersey Boys” production. Community members serving as conductors during the concert are Owens School of Health Sciences Dean Dr. Doug Mead and recently retired Southview High School Band Director Tim Hoffman.
High schools participating in Owens’ High School Honors Band Day are Anthony Wayne H.S., Eastwood H.S., Elmwood H.S., Emmanuel Christian School, Lake H.S., Maumee H.S., North Baltimore H.S., Rossford H.S., Southview H.S., Springfield H.S. and Whiteford H.S.
Throughout the daylong event, Owens High School Honors Band Day attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities in preparation for the High School Honors Band Concert, including seating auditions, full-band rehearsal and sectional-band rehearsal, among other music programming.
Owens’ Department of Fine and Performing Arts offers students the opportunity to pursue an associate degree in music performance/education in preparation for careers as aspiring music educators or performers. A music business technology certificate program is also available for those individuals interested in enhancing their knowledge within the areas of music business and studio music technology.
For more information about the concert, contact Owens’ Department of Fine and Performing Arts at (567) 661-7081 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7081.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
740 Owens Community College Students to Graduate During Spring Commencement, May 3
Posted on April 23rd, 2013
Robert W. LaClair
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Seven hundred forty candidates for graduation, including 133 from the Findlay-area Campus, will receive their degrees during the 47th annual Owens Community College Spring Commencement on Friday, May 3. The commencement will begin at 7 p.m. in the Student Health and Activities Center on the College’s Toledo-area Campus.
Robert W. LaClair, President and CEO of Fifth Third Bank (Northwestern Ohio), will serve as the keynote speaker for the College’s Spring Commencement. Owens’ commencement ceremony is free and open to the public.
In his current role at Fifth Third Bank (Northwestern Ohio), LaClair is responsible for the growth and strategic direction of the four lines of business including: Commercial Banking, Branch Banking, Consumer Lending and Investment Advisors for the affiliate.
LaClair joined Fifth Third Bank in 1999 as Vice President of Mortgage Lending. He was promoted to Senior Vice President in 2001 and was named Senior Vice President of Consumer Lending in 2002. LaClair served as Senior Vice President of Retail Banking from 2003 until being named President and CEO in April 2005.
He began his banking career at First National Bank of Toledo in 1982 and held various positions, including manager of the Consumer Credit, Bankcard and Business Development areas. He moved to Mid American National Bank in 1990 and served in several managerial positions in Consumer Lending, Mortgage Lending, Retail Banking and Health Care Finance.
LaClair attended the University of Toledo and Heidelberg College.
LaClair is a member of the Board of Directors of Fifth Third Bank (Northwestern Ohio). He also serves on the boards of ProMedica Health System, Wildwood Orthopaedic and Spine Hospital, Regional Growth Partnership, Lourdes University and the Toledo Symphony. He currently is the campaign chair for the Ohio Theatre renovation, was the 2011 capital campaign chair for the Boys and Girls Club of Toledo, the honorary chair of the Salvation Army’s 2010 and 2011 Red Kettle Campaigns and chair of the 2011 March of Dimes March for Babies. He also served as the 2011 corporate chair of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Walk to Cure Diabetes, the 2008 board chair and the 2007 campaign chair for United Way of Greater Toledo.
Bradley W. Higgs
Bradley W. Higgs has been selected as the Owens class representative and will address the graduates during the Spring Commencement ceremony. The Toledo resident is earning his associate’s degree in criminal justice.
Higgs grew up in Toledo and was kicked out of his house at the age of 10 along with his three younger siblings. They were homeless and made money washing cars and pumping gas. Eventually, the four children were picked up by the police and placed in foster homes.
At the age of 15, Higgs was adopted along with his 14-year-old sister by their oldest sister, who was 21 at the time. By the time he was 16, he started to get into trouble and by 19 he had been arrested and was serving time in prison.
After serving his sentence, he became reacquainted with religion and changed his life in a Volunteers of America halfway house. Soon after, he enrolled at Owens Community College.
Higgs, who holds a GED Diploma, never forgot his experience at the halfway house and went back to volunteer at Volunteers of America. Eventually, he was hired and promoted by the outreach organization. He is now the Front Desk Security Supervisor at the Chestnut Hill Apartments in Toledo.
“I want to be a light of inspiration to my children and to anyone else who had a past similar to my own. There is light at the end of the tunnel, if you just don’t give up,” Higgs said.
The 35-year-old has a 3.8 grade point average and is graduating Magna Cum Laude from Owens.
“Bradley is a fine young man who has touched me as an instructor. He is truly one of the future leaders in our profession,” said Wayne Seely, Associate Professor at Owens and retired police chief.
Higgs credits his success to the support and encouragement of the faculty at Owens, especially Seely and Angela Ondrus. The support of his family was also a critical part of his success, including his daughter, Alasha, who is also an honors student in middle school.
Higgs plans on continuing his education and transferring to a four-year college or university this fall with the goal of obtaining a bachelor’s degree in social work. Ultimately, his goal is to work with juvenile offenders.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Students to Assist Fellow College Students Through a Cap and Gown Collection Drive Program
Posted on April 22nd, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – As the Spring Semester nears an end, many students are about to reach the pinnacle of their academic careers by receiving a college diploma. However, the parties and celebrations that follow the pomp and circumstance quickly subside after a few days and in many instances the graduate’s cap and gown are placed in storage or discarded entirely. Owens Community College’s Student Government is encouraging past college and university graduates to help future graduating classes by donating their garb to those less fortunate as part of a Graduation Donation Program.
Beginning Monday, April 22, Owens’ Student Government will accept a variety of new and gently used caps and gowns. The Graduation Donation Program drive will run through May 10. Collected caps and gowns will be available for Owens graduating students to use during Spring Commencement for a $10 deposit, while supplies last, as part of the Student Government outreach program. Interested graduates can pick up their cap and gown in the College’s Student Health and Activities Center Room 165 on the Toledo-area Campus in Perrysburg Township starting April 24.
“Owens Community College’s Student Government sees the cap and gown collection program as a great opportunity for college and university graduates to give back by donating their cap and gown to those less fortunate students,” said Marlissa Nordhaus, Owens Student Government Vice President. “We want to make sure that the last thing students need to worry about on their special day is having enough money for a cap and gown.”
According Nordhaus, the Owens Student Government is accepting donated caps and gowns of all colors from other colleges and universities as they do not have to be Owens’ traditional cap and gown commencement color of black.
“We intend to work with area colleges and universities and provide them with the donated caps and gowns to assist their own students,” she stated.
Owens has set up a collection points on both the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses. Area residents can drop off their caps and gowns on the Toledo-area Campus at the Student Health and Activities Center Room 165. On the Findlay-area Campus, the collection point is in the College’s Student Services Center.
The College’s Student Government is comprised of individuals who serve as the student body voice on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses. Balancing their time between school and work, Student Government members are constantly initiating new projects and events that cater to the interests of Owens’ student body.
For more information about the collection drive, or to donate, call (567) 661-2569 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 2569.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Environmental Club to Host Denim Collection Drive, April 22-26
Posted on April 17th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Owens Community College’s Environmental Club is encouraging area residents to bring their used denim jeans, jackets and purses of any particular color to the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses in support of environmental awareness as the student group hosts its fourth annual “Recycle Your Denim” Collection Drive, April 22-26.
The denim collection drive initiative is part of a nationwide effort with the “®COTTON. FROM BLUE TO GREEN.” environmental program. Founded in 2006, the denim program gives “new life” to used items by converting them to UltraTouch National Cotton Fiber Insulation. The insulation is then provided to communities in need to assist with building efforts. UltraTouch is composed of 85 percent recycled cotton fibers and is an environmentally safe, non-itch insulation without carcinogenic warnings, formaldehyde or chemical irritants.
Since the start of the “®COTTON. FROM BLUE TO GREEN.” denim drive in 2006, the program has received a total of over 500,000 pieces of denim and provided enough UltraTouch National Cotton Fiber Insulation for approximately 1.5 million square feet of insulation to assist with building efforts for communities in need.
At the collection drive’s conclusion, all denim materials will be presented to Eisenhower Middle School seventh grader Erek Hansen of Curtice to assist in his personal goal of collecting over 5,000 items for the “®COTTON. FROM BLUE TO GREEN.” program. Last year, the twelve-year-old collected 5,019 denim items.
Owens has set up a variety of collection points around the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses. Area residents can drop off their denim items on the Toledo-area Campus at the Student Health and Activities Center Room 165 and the College Hall Bookstore. On the Findlay-area Campus, collection points are in the College’s Atrium area.
Last year, Owens students collected over 500 denim items as part of the outreach initiative. For more information about the denim collection drive, or to donate, call (567) 661-7583 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7583.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Community College Findlay-area Campus to Host Electronics Recycling and Paper Shredding Day, April 24
Posted on April 17th, 2013
FINDLAY, Ohio – Owens Community College is encouraging area residents to bring their used electronic devices and unwanted paper documents to the Findlay-area Campus in support of environmental awareness as the academic institution serves as host to the second annual Electronics Recycling and Paper Shredding Day on Wednesday, April 24. The event is taking place in recognition of the upcoming celebration of Earth Day (April 22).
Coordinated by the College’s Office of Student Activities and the Findlay Campus Rotaract Club student organization, the electronics recycling and paper shredding initiative is part of a collaborative effort with Recycle It USA’s environmental program and Blanchard Valley Industries.
“Owens Community College’s Findlay-area Campus is proud to work with the Recycle It USA and Blanchard Valley Industries organizations and help our environment by making sure that electronic devices and paper do not end up in landfills, as well as protect consumer information,” said James Katzner, Owens Manager of Career Services and Student Activities. “I encourage area residents to participate in the College’s community outreach program by bringing in their old electronic devices and paper documents. Owens is excited to extend this service and opportunity to the surrounding communities.”
Items being collected by Recycle It USA include computers, display panels, printers, keyboards and mice, scanners, projectors, document cameras, speakers, storage devices, stereo equipment, cameras and camcorders, networking hardware, cell phones, cables, video game consoles and flash drives, among other items. Televisions are not being accepted as part of the electronics recycling event.
In addition, Blanchard Valley Industries representatives will be accepting sensitive information to be shredded, including confidential documents, check stubs, bank statements and credit card offers, among other documents. There is no limit on the number of paper documents that individuals can bring for shredding purposes. All documents will be shredded at the Blanchard Valley Industries location.
Items can be dropped off from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in parking lots B and C, which are situated in the northwest portion of the Findlay-area Campus. Owens is located on Bright Road in Findlay.
For more information about Electronics Recycling and Paper Shredding Day, call (567) 429-3029 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 3029.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Concert Band to Host Spring Pops Concert, April 28
Posted on April 17th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Area residents are invited listen to array of musical selections ranging from Broadway Show songs to patriotic-themed numbers as the Owens Community College Concert Band presents its annual Spring Pops Concert on Sunday, April 28.
The concert will begin 2:30 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre. Owens’ Toledo-area Campus is located on Oregon Road in Perrysburg Township. The performance is free and the public is encouraged to attend.
Selections presented by the Owens Concert Band, which is comprised of Owens students and employees and community members, will include a medley of Broadway Show selections by Andrew Lloyd Webber as well as such music as “Broad Stripe and Bright Stars”, “Sea Song Fantasy”, “Songs of Old Kentucky” and a tribute to jazz trumpeter Maynard Ferguson titled “Maynard Madness”, among others.
For more information about the Spring Pops Concert, contact the College’s Fine and Performing Arts Department at (567) 661-7081 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7081.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Community College Students and Faculty Receive Maumee Valley Chefs’ Association Honors
Posted on April 16th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Owens Community College culinary arts students and faculty were recently honored for exhibiting academic and professional excellence at the highest level as the Maumee Valley Chefs’ Association local chapter of the American Culinary Federation recognized both culinary students and professionals during its 35th Annual Scholarship and Awards Dinner at the Toledo Club.
As a culinary society, the Maumee Valley Chefs’ Association local chapter of the American Culinary Federation recognizes and honors members, associate members and friends of the association who, in one manner or another, enhanced its operation throughout the year.
The Maumee Valley Chefs’ Association awarded multiple student scholarships to deserving and aspiring culinary professionals. Owens student Dawn Thayer of Toledo received a $1,500 Northwest Ohio Restaurant Association Scholarship, while Owens student Amy Morford of Toledo garnered a $2,500 Hollywood Casino, Toledo, Scholarship. Morford also was awarded the Aspiring Culinarian of the Year for her activism within the local chapter and aspirations of becoming an executive chef and earning American Culinary Federation certification.
In addition, Owens Food, Nutrition and Hospitality Assistant Professors Gretchen Fayerweather of Maumee and Bill Powell of Findlay earned Chef of the Year and Educator of the Year honors, respectively, for their commitment and dedication to the organization through outreach and service. Owens Community College received the Friend of the American Culinary Federation-Maumee Valley Chefs’ Association Award for its collaborative efforts toward the Maumee Valley Chefs’ Association.
The annual dinner is coordinated by professionals and aspiring culinary professionals, including Owens, Penta Career Center, Maritime Academy of Toledo, Whitmer Career and Technology Center, and Clay High School Career Technical representatives, within the Maumee Valley Chefs’ Association. All proceeds from the event benefit scholarships presented to students by the Maumee Valley Chefs’ Association.
The Maumee Valley Chefs’ Association is comprised of chefs, cooks and aspiring culinarians from Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan who are committed to providing a variety of professional development opportunities and scholarship assistance to food service professionals and culinary students living in the region. Established in 1976 as a charter of the American Culinary Federation, the Maumee Valley Chefs’ Association is engaged in a variety of charitable causes, including food preparation projects, education, certifications and scholarships.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Landscape and Turfgrass Crew Club Hosts Annual Spring Plant Sale, April 24-25
Posted on April 16th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Area residents seeking to add some new life and color to their gardens and yards this spring are encouraged to attend the Landscape and Turfgrass Crew Club’s annual Spring Plant Sale at Owens Community College, Wednesday-Thursday, April 24-25.
The plant sale will be held from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. (April 24) and 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (April 25) next to the greenhouse, which is near the entrance to the Owens Math/Science Center on the Toledo-area Campus. The sale will feature a wide selection of shrubs and rare, unusual trees, as well as annuals, among other items. Owens is located on Oregon Road in Perrysburg Township.
According to Chris Foley, Owens Associate Professor of Science, the student organization is excited to once again offer individuals the rare opportunity to purchase select trees, shrubs and annuals at a very minimal cost for the upcoming spring planting season.
“The annual spring plant sale also provides our students with the unique opportunity to showcase their talents to the general public and the campus community in the form of a wide range of hanging baskets and planters filled with beautiful blooming plants,” added Foley. “The containers were all grown by the students within the College’s greenhouse.”
A majority of the shrubs will cost $15-25, while varieties of trees will cost between $20-50. All proceeds from the plant sale will help in supporting the organization’s participation in the annual PLANET (Professional Landcare Network) Student Career Days, which is a national horticultural and landscape competition involving over 50 colleges and universities across the country.
Shrubs on hand will include assorted hydrangeas and flowering shrubs, as well as the Emerald Green Arborvitae, Bottle Brush Buckeye and Virginia Sweetspire, among many others. Several rare and unusual trees will also be available, including the Chinese Dogwood, Carolina Silverbell and White Oak. The Landscape and Turfgrass Crew Club will also sell perennials, including select hostas and daylilies. In addition, an assortment of planters and hanging baskets with flowering annuals, grown by the College’s greenhouse management class, will be available this year. Hanging baskets will cost $10, while combination planters will cost $10-25. A complete listing of the available plants with their prices is available online at www.owens.edu/direct/plantsale.pdf.
The College’s Landscape and Turfgrass Crew Club was founded in 2005 with the mission of fostering stronger bonds among students majoring in the Landscape and Turfgrass Management program. Among the organization’s main initiatives is creating a network between alumni and current students to help in assisting individuals pursue careers within the landscape, turfgrass and related horticulture industries. The group also hosts fundraisers to support club outreach activities in the surrounding communities.
For more information about the Owens Landscape and Turfgrass Crew Club plant sale, call (567) 661-7623 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7623.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Community College Environmental Club to Host Spring Electronics Collection Drive, April 23
Posted on April 15th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Owens Community College’s Environmental Club is encouraging area residents to bring their used electronic devices to the Toledo-area Campus in support of environmental awareness as the student group serves as host to an “E-Waste” Collection Drive on Tuesday, April 23. The event is taking place in recognition of the upcoming celebration of Earth Day (April 22).
The electronics collection drive initiative is part of a collaborative effort with Recycle It USA’s environmental program, where electronic items are either given new life and use through a refurbishment process or recycled with the various components being broken down and disseminated to recycle-specific organizations.
Items being collected include computers, displays, printers, keyboards and mice, scanners, projectors, document cameras, speakers, storage devices, stereo equipment, cameras and camcorders, networking hardware, cell phones, cables, video game consoles and flash drives, among other items. Televisions are not being accepted as part of the electronics collection drive event.
Electronic devices can be dropped off from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. outside the Center for Fine and Performing Arts on the Toledo-area Campus. Owens is located on Oregon Road in Perrysburg Township.
The Owens Environmental Club is comprised of active students who are dedicated to addressing a multitude of environmental issues. The student organization has successfully implemented numerous recycling programs, while bringing more awareness to environmental concerns. Within the community, the Owens Environmental Club regularly helps in community clean-ups and preserve restorations, participates in charity events, and supports various environmental causes highlighted by a continuous textbook recycling fundraiser.
Proceeds from all cell phones collected will benefit the College’s Environmental Club. For more information about the electronics collection drive, call (567) 661-7583 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7583.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Findlay-area Campus to Host Spring Student Art Exhibition, April 22 – May 3
Posted on April 15th, 2013
FINDLAY, Ohio – Owens Community College students will have the opportunity to showcase their many artistic talents as the Findlay-area Campus serves as host to its annual Spring Student Art Exhibition titled “Our Best Yet” in the Library Gallery, April 22 – May 3.
In addition, Hardin Central Elementary School students who are members of the Hardin Central Art Club will have the opportunity to present their own artistic expressions alongside Owens students as part of a new partnership between the Owens Findlay-area Campus Library and Kenton City Schools.
The College will host a free community event, featuring both Owens and Hardin Central Art Club students, titled “An Evening of the Arts at Owens” on Tuesday, April 23. Artists will share insight about their artistic expressions during a reception, which will occur from 5-7 p.m. in the Findlay-area Campus Library. Owens’ Findlay-area Campus is located on Bright Road in Findlay.
“Owens’ Findlay-area Campus is excited to showcase the talents of so many amazing artists through the Spring Student Art Exhibition,” said Gail McCain, Owens Library Manager for the Findlay-area Campus. “The artistic expressions reflect their unique creative abilities and are inspiring. I encourage area residents to visit the Library Gallery and view their impressive work.”
The Spring Student Art Exhibition will feature work by student artists enrolled in the College’s “Foundations in 2D Design” course, which is taught by Owens Adjunct Instructor Krista Richey. In this course, students develop an understanding of basic studio art principles, critical skills and media manipulation, covering the topics of color theory and the use of two-dimensional space.
Students from the College’s “Black and White Photography I and II” courses, instructed by Melissa Partin-Harding, Owens Adjunct Instructor, will showcase their artistic work as part of the exhibit. The classes focus on photography both as a fine art and for commercial means. Students learn about the development of skills related to visual literacy, film exposure, making prints and preparing prints for exhibition, among many other areas.
Owens students whose work will be displayed are Magen Hutchison of Findlay, Sarah Marshall of Fostoria, Robert Pryor of Fostoria, Teontey Poole of Findlay, Alessandra Vgarte of Findlay, Paige Davis of Findlay, Rochelle Dillow of Fostoria, Jacob Duran of Carey, Ambre Martinez of Bowling Green, Hank Doster of Findlay, Jamye Galm of Findlay, Timoteo Honesto of Findlay and Courtney Markley of Findlay.
The Hardin Central Art Club was created three years ago by Owens Adjunct Instructor Rhonda Grubbs with the overall goal of providing an opportunity for students to express themselves and showcase their talents through art. The free art enrichment program offers experiential learning to over 150 students. During the last three years, students have created individual works of art, worked in small groups to create sculptures and worked together as a club to create a large outdoor installation. Students also have the opportunity to learn from professional artists during club meetings.
Hardin Central Elementary School students will be showcasing their paintings, drawings and other media as part of exhibition. Student artists are Alexis Grubbs, Riley Hershberger, Dylan Mouk, Aubrey Thrush, Keeley Meeks, Miranda Rowe, Kaycee Sherman, Mary Heilman, Roxy Jarrahian, Owen Styer, Keegan Wright, Abbey Anglemyer, Abigail Donegon, Lindsey Smith, Ethan Wirbell, Laci Freshour, Lucas Hites, Lexi Wetherill, Callie Wright, Asher Bridenstine, Virginia Brown, Grace Collins, Brenna Shirk, Lauren Bartlett, Bert Grubbs, Noah Ketcham, Mitch Jennings, Zachary Wedertz, Kylie Allmon, Kennedy Elsnau, Taylor Harshfield, Max Haushalter, Tara Jarrahian, Caleb MacKenzie, Tristan Meeks, Bailie Phillip, Katie Sturgeon and Trenton Yoder.
Hardin Central Art Club student artists displaying artwork also include Tyson Hopkins, Katelynn Preston, Aydan Roszman, Vern Woodruff, Alexis Barker, Connor Defibaugh, Brinley Hites, Natalie Horton, Kooper Johnston, Gavin Manns, Chloe Martindale, Landon Murphy, Parker Rarey, Christian Rogers, Syvanna Shepherd, Abigail Smith, Gabi Wetherill, Kira Ray, Ethan Yoder, Reese Levering, Gavin Payne, Ethan Rall, Clair Ketcham, Jalon Manns, Aiden MacKenzie, Alicia McKinley, Abigail Petty, Ben Sams, Sam Sturgeon, Kyle Thrush and Carla Woodruff.
Admission to the Findlay-area Campus Library Gallery is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m., Fridays from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. For more information, contact the Library at (567) 429-3088 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 3088.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Findlay-area Campus to Host Community Blood Drive, April 24
Posted on April 15th, 2013
FINDLAY, Ohio – Area residents are encouraged to help in saving lives as the Owens Community College Findlay-area Campus and the American Red Cross host a community Blood Drive on Wednesday, April 24.
The Blood Drive will occur from 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. in the Education Center Room 111 on the Findlay-area Campus. Owens’ Findlay-area Campus is located on Bright Road in Findlay. The Blood Drive will be staffed by the Findlay Rotaract student organization.
Qualified donors must be at least 17 years of age, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and not have given blood within 56 days prior to their donation. In addition, individuals should feel well the day of the Blood Drive, be in general good health and have a picture ID (preferably a driver’s license). The Blood Drive is open to Owens employees and students, as well as area residents. Walk-ins are encouraged.
Donors will be provided snacks and drinks before and after their donation. For more information, call 1-800-733-2767. Interested parties are encouraged to make an appointment by registering on the website at www.redcrossblood.org and entering the sponsor code OWENSCCFINDLAY or calling the above number.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens’ Community Terrace View Café Announces Garde Manger Grazing Stations Buffet, April 24
Posted on April 11th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Area residents are invited to experience an array of amazing foods in the form of garnishes, hors d’oeuvres and appetizers at the Owens Community College Terrace View Café as students within the culinary arts program’s Garde Manger classes present the art and craft of the cold kitchen during a grazing station feature buffet on Wednesday, April 24.
Garde Manger classes will open the College’s student-run Terrace View Café to the public as attendees will have the opportunity to partake of sausages, smoked foods, cheeses, pâtés, vegetable and fruit carvings, chutneys, crackers and canapés from an array of buffet themed platters as part of their dining experience, including a Little Slice of Italy, an Island Getaway and Caribbean Cuisine.
The Garde Manger Grazing Stations Buffet will take place from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the College’s Terrace View Café, which is located in College Hall Room 148 on the Toledo-area Campus. Owens’ restaurant is coordinated by the Food, Nutrition and Hospitality Department.
The Owens culinary arts program provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary for a career in the rapidly growing culinary arts industry. Both the associate’s degree and certificate prepares students for food preparation positions in restaurants, hotels, health care facilities, resorts and country clubs. The Garde Manger class is designed to provide students with experiential learning related to the art and craft of the cold kitchen. Classroom instruction includes the preparation of garnishes, hors d’oeuvres and appetizers, sausages and tureens, sauces and soups, and salads and sandwiches. Additionally, buffet presentation is highlighted as part of the academic curriculum.
The cost per lunch, which includes unlimited trips to the grazing stations, is $9 and reservations are required. Reservations can be made by calling (567) 661-7359 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7359. Individuals can also make a reservation by accessing the College’s website at www.owens.edu/terrace.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Student and Faculty Leaders Inducted Into Kappa Beta Delta International Honor Society
Posted on April 11th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH – Owens Community College students and a faculty member were recently honored for their academic accomplishments in business, earning membership into the Kappa Beta Delta International Honor Society.
Kappa Beta Delta was established in 1997 as an international honor society exclusively for Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) accredited two-year business programs.
Standing for excellence, trustworthiness and genuineness, the overall mission of Kappa Beta Delta is to encourage and recognize scholarship and accomplishment among students of business, management and administration at two-year academic institutions. Additionally, the international honor society promotes student aspirations toward personal and professional improvement and a life distinguished by honorable service to humankind.
“Owens Community College is extremely proud of our inductees for their excellence in higher education business programs,” said Barb DiNardo, Owens Professor of Business Technology and Kappa Beta Delta Co-Advisor.
Owens Assistant Professor of Business Management and Kappa Beta Delta Co-Advisor Margaret Parker added, “Induction to Kappa Beta Delta is considered a lifetime honor and quite an achievement within the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs. We commend our students for exhibiting academic excellence at the highest level.”
In addition to student recipients, Owens Assistant Professor of Accounting Ramadevi Kannan of Bowling Green was named an honorary inductee to the Kappa Beta Delta program. Kannan was recognized for her efforts in going above and beyond to better educational opportunities for Owens students.
Selection criterion for students into Kappa Beta Delta is based upon completing a minimum of 15 semester hours of credit and achieving a minimum 3.5 grade point average, among other areas.
The Kappa Beta Delta International Honor Society student inductees for the 2012-13 academic year are Melissa Cook of Fostoria, Cinthia Leite of Toledo, Dawn Foster of Risingsun, Edward Kime of Toledo, Qingjuan Kong of Toledo, Karen Lehman of Carey, Lynne Long of Walbridge, Zeina Nuhfer of Toledo, Julie Pitts of Columbus Grove, Karen Ricica of Toledo, Richard Scott Jr. of Toledo, Dania Sinclair of Delta, Sarah Soncrant of Northwood, Jessica Szumigala of Toledo, Jayme Weber of Sylvania, Holly-Lynn Wright of Toledo and Tonya Young of Elmore.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Community College Receives National Honor Roll Recognition for Community Service
Posted on April 11th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Owens Community College has earned the distinction of being named to the 2013 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. This designation is the highest honor a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service-learning and civic engagement. Owens is the only community college in Ohio to receive the national recognition.
“Owens Community College is committed to service-learning and believes strongly in preparing our students to be active leaders and participants in an ever-changing world,” said Krista Kiessling, Owens Director of Service Learning. “We’re honored to receive this prestigious award – and owe much of it to the students themselves. They’re the energy driving our commitment and they’re the ones who make it all happen.”
The College’s Office of Student Learning was established in 2011 with the overall mission of making service to the community an identifiable aspect of the academic institution’s culture. Outreach initiatives are focused on engaging students and employees in service activities that mutually benefit the academic institution and the surrounding communities.
Additionally, the Office of Student Learning maintains partnerships with over 50 community agencies that utilize Owens student volunteers to support community initiatives. Among the on-campus service-learning opportunities include the Owens Harvest Food Pantry and the Community Garden. The sites serve as on-campus living and experiential learning laboratories to support students in need, while also enabling the application of educational learning mastered within academic courses.
“Congratulations to Owens Community College, its faculty and students for its commitment to service, both in and out of the classroom,” said Wendy Spencer, CEO of Corporation for National and Community Service. “Through its work, institutions of higher education are helping to improve their local communities and create a new generation of leaders by challenging students to go beyond the traditional college experience and to solve local challenges.”
Inspired by the thousands of college students who traveled across the country to support relief efforts along the Gulf Coast after Hurricane Katrina, Corporation for National and Community Service has administered the award since 2006 and manages the program in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, as well as the American Council on Education and Campus Compact.
The President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll honors the nation’s leading higher education institutions and their students, faculty and staff for their commitment to bettering their communities through service. These are institutions that reflect the values of exemplary community service and achieve meaningful outcomes in their communities.
The Corporation for National and Community Service is a federal agency that engages more than five million Americans in service through Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, the Social Innovation Fund and other programs, and leads U.S. President Obama’s national call to service initiative, United We Serve.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Community College to Host Free ‘Crowdfunding for Your Small Business’ Seminar, April 19
Posted on April 10th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Northwest Ohio business professionals are invited to learn about ways to enhance organizational success through innovative outreach methods as Owens Community College serves as host to a free “Crowdfunding for Your Small Business” Seminar on Friday, April 19.
Presented by the College’s School of Business and the Great Lakes Credit Union Inc., the event will occur from 7-9 a.m. in the Audio/Visual Classroom Center Room 121 on the Toledo-area Campus. Owens is located on Oregon Road in Perrysburg Township. The seminar is free and the public is encouraged to attend.
Attendees will be able to learn about one of the newest small business funding methods and how a collective group of individuals, via networking and resource outreach efforts, can significantly impact an organization’s awareness and growth potential.
Serving as seminar presenter is Great Lakes Credit Union Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer David Seeger. In addition to his lecture presentation on crowdfunding, Seeger will provide an update on the economic status of the region and forecast of the business environment in Northwest Ohio.
For more information about the event, call (567) 661-7280 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7280. To register, visit www.owens.edu/businessconference.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Community College Student Government Offers Spring Car Wash Fundraising Event, April 16
Posted on April 10th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Area residents interested in transforming their dirty vehicles into spotless masterpieces are encouraged to visit the Owens Community College Toledo-area Campus as Student Government, armed with buckets of suds, will host a Spring Car Wash Fundraising Event on Tuesday, April 16. Proceeds raised from the car wash will benefit the construction of a Multipurpose Room at the Brad Reddick School in Savanette, Haiti.
The Spring Car Wash Fundraising Event will occur in the north entrance parking lot of the Student Health and Activities Center on the Toledo-area Campus. Individuals will have the opportunity to drive up to the car wash from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Freewill donations will be accepted at the conclusion of each individual car wash. Owens is located on Oregon Road in Perrysburg Township.
The Brad Reddick School was established in 2006 as a result of generous community outreach support through Missions International of America in Perrysburg and provides educational opportunities for over 300 children. The educational facility is currently in the process of constructing a Multipurpose Room, which will be used for computer technology education upon building completion.
The College’s Student Government is comprised of individuals who serve as the student body’s voice on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses. Balancing their time between school and work, Student Government members are constantly initiating new projects and events that meet the needs and interests of Owens’ student body and the surrounding communities.
For more information about the Spring Car Wash Fundraising Event, call (567) 661-2569 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 2569.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens’ Walter E. Terhune Art Gallery Presents Juried Student Art Exhibition, April 9 – May 3
Posted on April 9th, 2013
Owens student Cameron McCleod’s ceramic artwork (left) titled “Moby” is among the many artistic expressions on display as part of the Juried Student Art Exhibition in the College’s Walter E. Terhune Art Gallery.
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Owens Community College students will have the unique opportunity to showcase their artistic talents as the Center for Fine and Performing Arts hosts the ninth annual Juried Student Art Exhibition, April 9 – May 3.
In addition, the College will host a free opening reception and award ceremony for the exhibit on Friday, April 12 from 6-8 p.m. in the Walter E. Terhune Art Gallery. Owens is located on Oregon Road in Perrysburg Township.
“Owens’ Center for Fine and Performing Arts is proud to once again feature the finest works of art produced by our students,” said Wynn Perry, Owens Coordinator of the Walter E. Terhune Art Gallery. “The artistic expressions are extremely individualized and reflect the unique creative ability of each student artist, which will certainly delight exhibit attendees.”
Owens students displaying artwork include Jonathon Ampiau of Toledo, Mike Budyka of Perrysburg, Drake Dollison of Holland, Jamie Fields of Toledo, Nate Hartman of Toledo, Chris Hatfield of Toledo, Ellen Koeberlein of Whitehouse, Cameron McCleod of Sylvania, Trisha Mysinger of Maumee, Nick Orolowski of Toledo, Richard Quinn of Toledo, Crystal Terry of Toledo, Paul Verdell of Perrysburg, Yang Wang of Bowling Green, Janelle Watkins of Holland, Morgan Hanthorn of Grand Rapids, Liz Buckland of Perrysburg, Hongra Li of Bowling Green, Timothy Haney of Toledo, Andrianne Jennings of Toledo, Katherine Lehnert of Toledo, Nicole Lowery of Toledo, Sam Munding of Maumee, Taylor Palicki of Maumee, Justin Parker of Toledo, Michael Pettengill of Oregon, Katrina Roberts of Toledo, Candace Robinson of Martin, Thomas Sumwalt of Perrysburg, Arthur Traxler of Toledo, Juliet Foraker of Toledo, Aaron Gonya of Arcadia, Matt Hamilton of Toledo, Kasey Krotzer of Gibsonburg, Levi Hutmacher of Toledo, Amy Houstin of Toledo, Natasha Kohl of Toledo, Kelli Miller of Toledo, Clayton Parento of Toledo, Damion Roundtree of Toledo, Adrianna Schwartz of Oregon, Kayla Schellhammer of Perrysburg, Andrew Smith of Waterville, Violet Stoycheva of Sylvania, Jessica Trane of Toledo, Lee Welch of Luckey, Jessica Wickard of Bowling Green, Veronica Wright of Perrysburg, Cathy Zeltner of Toledo, Linda Brown of Whitehouse, Katie Buzdor of Toledo, Brittney Duggan of Toledo, Sean Ferry of Temperance, Mich., Chantel Schwarck of Perrysburg, Barbara Stengle of Toledo, Micha Childress of Northwood, Ben Snyder of Perrysburg, Nathan Wehrmeister of Toledo, Chris Cleland of Perrysburg, Matthew Westrick of Ottawa, Jack Adamshick of Toledo, Manar Abdelrahman of Toledo, Sally Abdelrahman of Toledo, Tiffany Burns of Toledo, Kyle Csortos of Millbury, Isabelle Dickerson of Holland, Marissa Elliott of Toledo, Cherie Guthrie of Waterville, William Kersten of Toledo, Paul Kirian of Bowling Green, Jacquelyne Robinson of Toledo and Amber Snyder of Bowling Green.
Owens’ Juried Student Art Exhibition features over 100 pieces of artwork in the categories of fine art, photography and commercial art. Over 30 students enrolled within Fine and Performing Arts courses at Owens have had their artwork accepted for the show. Area artists and professionals served as the jury for the exhibit.
Admission to the Walter E. Terhune Art Gallery is free and open to the public from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; and from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. For additional information about the exhibit, contact the Center for Fine and Performing Arts at 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 2721 or (567) 661-2721.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Community College to Host Third Annual Honors Program Symposium and Medallion Ceremony, April 12
Posted on April 9th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Owens Community College students pursuing academic studies at the highest level will have the opportunity to showcase their research and creative work in multiple disciplines as the academic institution hosts its third annual Honors Program Symposium and Medallion Ceremony on Friday, April 12.
The Honors Program Symposium and Medallion Ceremony will occur from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. in Founders Hall on the Toledo-area Campus. Owens is located on Oregon Road in Perrysburg Township. The event is free and open to the public.
“Owens Community College is extremely proud to once again host an event which affords students the opportunity to share their academic findings with both the campus community and the general public through oral presentations and panel discussions,” said Dr. Russell Bodi, Owens Professor of English and Honors Program Director. “The students participating in the third annual Honors Program Symposium and Medallion Ceremony are leaders who have challenged their intellectual growth at the highest level. The Honors Program is honored to recognize them on their accomplishments.”
Mirroring a professional academic conference, Owens’ Honors Program Symposium and Medallion Ceremony will feature oral presentations and panel discussions by students on several topic areas, including history, politics, culture, ethics, morality, critical thinking, anthropology, religion, literature, international affairs and Shakespeare, among others. Each presentation and panel discussion is a collaborative effort between Honors Program students and Owens faculty members.
Owens students presenting papers and their topics as part of the academic symposium are Nicole Drake of Pemberville (Reflective Thoughts: The Experience of a Formal Introduction to Critical Thinking); Tiffany Young of Toledo (What is Human Sexuality?); Rebecca Kory of Sylvania (Women’s Culture within the United States Armed Services); Andrew Hartke of Oregon (To Greece and Back); Keith Crossman of Toledo (Cinematic Variations on Shakespeare: A Case Study of Two Variations on One Play); Carrie Lee of Oak Harbor (“Sir Gawain and the Green Knight” with a Focus on the Significance of the 101 Verses); Lindsay Cervantes of Findlay (A Feminist Approach to “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight”); Noha Dawod of Toledo (Bismarck: A Heroe?); Terry Burkhead of Toledo (The Presidency: Grew up with the Country); Noha Dawod (Ibn Battulah was the Traveler of His Time); Brookelynn Michele Diaz of Findlay (Ethical Analysis of Speeches about Gun Control); Keith Crossman (Moral Dilemma Relating to Designer Babies and Cloning); Ricky Slater of Genoa (What You C.E.E.); Carrie Lee (Proto Oncogenes and Oncogenes in Relation to Cancer); Heather Harris of Toledo (Anthropological Philosophy: The Philosophy with Three Anthropological Theories); Carrie Lee (Using Bacteria as a Possible Treatment for Cancer); Heather Harris (Jesus: Prophet, Jew, or Imaginary Person); Diana Baum of Toledo (Islam: Is it Really Different?), and Lilian Ann Briggs of Toledo (Tanakh v. Old Testament: Exaggerated Translation).
Two separate student panel discussions will also take place as part of the academic symposium. The first panel discussion topic is “Reader Response and ‘The Art of War’” with student panel participants Terance Gaston of Toledo, Adren Burkes of Toledo, Rebecca Kory, Heather Harris and Ricky Staler, while the second panel discussion will highlight “New Criticism of ‘The Bible’” and feature student panelists Rudy Strong of Toledo, Maggie Van Meter of Clyde and Patricia Bellville of Toledo and Terry Burkhead.
In addition to the oral presentations and panel discussions, the Owens Honors Program will recognize students for their educational success and leadership with the bestowing of an Owens Honors Program medallion. The students being recognized for the 2013 Spring Semester are Nicole Aldrich of Gibsonburg, Valerie Herron of Toledo, Lynette Schnipke of Findlay, Benjamin Stansfield of Perrysburg, Isabelle Dickerson of Holland, Brookelynn Michele Diaz, Terry Burkhead, Keith Crossman and Tiffany Young.
The Honors Program at Owens was founded with the overall mission of providing a challenging educational opportunity, above and beyond the standard curriculum, for exceptional students who strive for academic excellence. Over 100 students are members of the current Owens Honors Program on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses.
To be considered for admission into the selective program, a currently enrolled student must have a minimum 3.2 grade point average with 12 credits completed at Owens. A new student must have achieved a high school 3.2 grade point average or be enrolled as a post secondary enrollment option student.
Honors Program students must complete a total of 15 credit hours of honors courses, which includes nine credit hours of elective honors courses and two core courses titled Introduction to Critical Thinking and Honors Great Readings: Ancient World through the Middle Ages. To graduate as an Honors Scholar and receive the Honors Program medallion, a student must earn a cumulative 3.5 grade point average and complete an honors portfolio where they engage in directed research or service learning around essential questions or themes appropriate to their program of study as part of a capstone project, among other criteria.
In addition, Owens Honors Program graduates are able to continue their educational pursuits at Bowling Green State University, Eastern Michigan University or the University of Toledo as the academic institutions have in place seamless transfer agreements between the respective Honors Programs.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Presents ‘Melodic Expressions’ Eighth Annual Spring Concert Series, April 7-28
Posted on April 3rd, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Area residents with a passion and an enjoyment of music are encouraged to join in celebrating the culmination of an academic year’s worth of Department of Fine and Performing Arts education as Owens Community College presents its eighth annual “Melodic Expressions” Spring Concert Series, April 7-28. The Spring Concert Series will showcase the accomplishments of Owens faculty and students in a number of performances ranging from vocal to instrumental.
All events will occur in the College’s Center for Fine and Performing Arts on the Toledo-area Campus in Perrysburg Township. The schedule of events is as follows:
Sunday, April 7
Owens Voices “Tribute to Mozart” Performance
Owens students will feature a wide variety of musical selections from the works of internationally-acclaimed composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The performance is directed by Owens Adjunct Instructor Jodi Jobuck.
(3 p.m.) (Center for Fine and Performing Arts Studio Theatre)
Wednesday, April 17
Piano Recital by Owens Adjunct Instructor Dr. Lynda Dunn
Attendees will have the opportunity to hear an array of crowd-pleasing favorite music selections courtesy of pianist and Owens Adjunct Instructor Dr. Lynda Dunn.
(6 p.m.) (Center for Fine and Performing Arts Studio Theatre)
Monday, April 22
Owens Voices Choir Concert
The College’s vocal students will honor the legacy of internationally-acclaimed composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart as they perform a wide selection of music as part of a concert performance. The performance is directed by Owens Adjunct Instructor Jodi Jobuck.
(2 p.m.) (Center for Fine and Performing Arts Rotunda)
Tuesday, April 23
Owens Jazz Ensemble Concert
Owens student performers will showcase their many talents through the art of improvisation that highlight many diverse styles of jazz. The performance is directed by Owens Adjunct Instructor Ben Wolkins.
(3 p.m.) (Center for Fine and Performing Arts Rotunda)
Wednesday, April 24
Owens Three Sopranos, One Piano “Arias! Duets! Trios!” Performance
Rich and colorful vocal and piano sounds will fill the air at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts as Owens Adjunct Instructors Jennifer Krull, Jo-Anne Chryscochoos, Jodi Jobuck and Phil Clark showcase their talents through various music selections.
(2 p.m.) (Center for Fine and Performing Arts Rotunda)
Thursday, April 25
Owens Pop Ensemble Concert
Owens student performers within the College’s pop ensemble class will showcase their musical skills during a performance that will highlight an array of genres, including country and rock, among others. The performance is directed by Owens Associate Professor Eric Wallack.
(2 p.m.) (Center for Fine and Performing Arts Rotunda)
Sunday, April 28
Owens Concert Band Spring Concert
Attendees are in for an afternoon of masterful sounds courtesy of Owens’ concert band class. The concert will feature a wide range of musical selections to include patriotic music, Broadway show tunes and marches. The performance is directed by Owens Adjunct Instructor Fred Dais.
(2:30 p.m.) (Center for Fine and Performing Arts Mainstage Theatre)
All the performances are free and open to the public. For more information about the “Melodic Expressions” Spring Concert Series, contact the College’s Department of Fine and Performing Arts at (567) 661-7081 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7081.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Community College Recognizes Employees For Excellence in Higher Education
Posted on April 1st, 2013
Mark Karamol
Peter Johns
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Two Owens Community College employees have been chosen by their peers to receive Exemplary Awards for outstanding dedication and service to higher education.
Recipients for the 2012-13 academic year are:
- Peter Johns of Oregon, Lab Technician for Manufacturing Technology (Employee of the Year Award)
- Mark Karamol of Delta, Director of E-Learning (Administrator of the Year Award)
The Exemplary Awards program was established in 2003 and honors employees who make significant contributions to enhance the College’s mission of providing quality service and education over a period of time. Recipients are nominated and selected by their fellow Owens employees.
Selection criteria for the Employee of the Year and Administrator of the Year awards are based upon an employee’s dedication to the College’s mission and vision, as demonstrated by their commitment to the College’s core values of service, learning, innovation, collaboration and excellence. Additional award criteria includes exhibiting excellence in leadership and fostering a positive learning environment.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on
the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Findlay-area Campus Event Celebrates and Promotes Literacy
Posted on April 1st, 2013
FINDLAY, Ohio – Owens Community College recently celebrated and promoted the importance of literacy as hundreds of area residents engaged in a variety of free activities during the second annual Literacy Fair on the Findlay-area Campus.
Area children participated in several interactive events throughout the Literacy Fair, highlighted by creating their very own bookmarks, participating in coloring activities and attending “Read Aloud” sessions. The “Read Aloud” sessions were coordinated by Owens teacher education students in the family, communities and schools class and featured stories involving the theme Under-the-Sea Adventure.
Additionally, attendees had the chance to meet with several local community representatives and ask them questions about literacy outreach opportunities available through their organizations. A Scholastic Book Sale also took place in conjunction with the Literacy Fair. All proceeds from the book sale benefited the Hope House and Open Arms organizations.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
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Owens Announces Basic Motorcycle Safety Training Classes For Upcoming Spring, Summer and Fall Months
Posted on March 28th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Area motorcycle enthusiasts interested in enhancing their knowledge about safe driving are invited to enroll in upcoming Motorcycle Safety Training classes offered through Owens Community College Adult and Continuing Education. The classes will occur during the months April through October.
The College’s Motorcycle Safety Training is the only basic motorcycle-rider course offered in Wood County and is one of only 24 training locations in Ohio. Owens’ motorcycle safety training is a three-day course, which occurs on Thursday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays.
Motorcycle Ohio is regarded as the premier motorcycle safety and education program in the state, having enhanced the riding skills of thousands of motorcyclists since its founding in 1987. The organization has 24 training locations throughout Ohio, as well as a fleet of 450 training motorcycles, helmets and over 250 instructors. Motorcycle Ohio’s Basic Rider Course or “Riding and Street Skills” was first made available to the public in 1988, while the Experienced Rider Course was added in 1992. An Instructor Preparation Course is available for experienced motorcyclists interested in becoming a Motorcycle Ohio instructor.
The Basic Rider Course requires 16 hours of educational learning. Four hours will occur within a classroom at the College’s Center for Emergency Preparedness on the Toledo-area Campus. Classroom topics will include introduction to motorcycling, preparing to ride and street strategies. The final 12 hours will be held as part of practice riding sessions at Owens’ 250 feet by 500 feet defensive driving pad adjacent to the Fire Science and Law Enforcement Center in Perrysburg Township. The practice riding sessions will feature educational training within the areas of motorcycle familiarization, limited-space maneuvers, using the friction zone, negotiating curves, obstacles and lane changes, avoiding hazards and matching gears to speed, among other topics.
Attendees will be provided with motorcycles, helmets and a student workbook. Individuals must show proof of a Motorcycle Endorsement on their driver’s license or a valid Temporary Motorcycle permit in order to participate in the course.
In its first six years at Owens, the basic motorcycle-rider class has trained over 2,750 individuals during the spring, summer and fall months.
The cost to participate in the class is only $50. Space is limited to 12 riders per class. For additional information, call (567) 429-3046 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 3046. Individuals can register online at www.motorcycle.ohio.gov.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Findlay-area Campus Library Gallery Welcomes ‘Fabulous Friends’ Illustrations Exhibit, April 1-17
Posted on March 28th, 2013
An illustration by Aliki Brandenberg from the book “Best Friends Together Again” is among the many children’s illustrations on display in the current Owens Findlay-area Campus Library Gallery exhibition.
FINDLAY, Ohio – Owens Community College welcomes the return of the University of Findlay’s Mazza Museum to the Findlay-area Campus with original illustrations from children’s books featuring many facets of childhood or bearhood as the Library Gallery presents “Fabulous Friends: Illustrations from Children’s Books”, April 1-17.
The Owens Findlay-area Campus Library is located on Bright Road in Findlay.
“Owens Community College’s Findlay-area Campus is delighted to have the University of Findlay’s Mazza Museum return to the Library Gallery,” said Gail McCain, Owens Library Manager for the Findlay-area Campus. “The Mazza Museum is committed to helping children develop an interest in reading and literacy, as well as in preserving original artwork from children’s literature. This exhibit showcases the work of some of the most well-known children’s illustrators of our time, which is sure to delight Gallery visitors of all ages.”
The University of Findlay’s Mazza Museum was founded in 1982 and is the world’s first and largest museum devoted to the art of children’s picture books. Since its inception, the museum has collected over 5,000 original pieces from children’s literature. The goal of the Mazza Museum is to promote literacy among children, as well as to collect, exhibit and preserve original artwork from children’s picture books.
Nineteen children’s book illustrations are featured in the “Fabulous Friends” exhibit to include “Best Friends Together Again” by author and illustrator Aliki Brandenberg, “Gentleman Bear” by author and illustrator William Pene duBois and “Best Friends” by author and illustrator Steven Kellogg, among others.
The Findlay-area Campus “Fabulous Friends” exhibit is designed to encourage children to take interest in literacy and libraries as the College recognizes National Library Week, April 14-20.
Admission to the Findlay-area Campus Library Gallery is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m., Fridays from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. For more information, contact the Library at (567) 429-3088 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 3088.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens and Connect Ohio Announce Free Computer Classes in April
Posted on March 27th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Area residents interested in enhancing their knowledge and skills with computers and the Internet are invited to participate in free continuing education computer classes as Owens Community College and the non-profit Connect Ohio organization announce training opportunities during the month of April.
Individuals will be able to attend free computer classes at Wood County JOBsolutions (1928 E. Gypsy Lane Rd.) in Bowling Green, Hancock County JOBsolutions (7746 County Road 140 Suite B) in Findlay and the Owens Learning Center at Arrowhead Park in Maumee in April.
The educational initiative, titled Every Citizen Online, is led by Connect Ohio as part of a $6.9 million federal grant the organization has received to help expand access to broadband Internet to consumers across the state. Each class will highlight computer basics, an introduction to the Internet and discussion about how broadband can be helpful in daily life.
The upcoming six-hour computer classes will take place Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 9 and 11 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. and Saturdays, April 20 and 27 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the College’s Arrowhead Park Learning Center. Classes will also occur Wednesdays, April 17 and 24 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Hancock County JOBsolutions. The final computer class session will be held at Wood County JOBsolutions Fridays, April 19 and 26 from 1-4 p.m.
Connect Ohio is a non-profit public-private partnership, whose mission is to see all Ohioans connected to the benefits of high-speed Internet service. The organization’s federal grant was awarded through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s (NTIA) Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP).
For more information, or to register for the free classes, individuals can call (567) 661-7357 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7357.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Fine and Performing Arts Department and Students Present ‘Noises Off,’ April 12-14 and 19-21
Posted on March 27th, 2013
William Toth of Toledo (left) and Kenneth Taylor of Toledo rehearse a scene from Owens’ upcoming “Noises Off” theatre production.
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH – Hysterical comedy will fill the Center for Fine and Performing Arts’ Mainstage Theatre as Owens Community College presents the student production of “Noises Off,” April 12-14 and 19-21.
The first of several performances will occur at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 12 in the College’s Mainstage Theatre. Owens’ Toledo-area Campus is located on Oregon Road in Perrysburg Township.
“Owens Community College’s Department of Fine and Performing Arts is excited to present such a fun and lighthearted theatrical production to Northwest Ohio theatergoers,” said Jeremy Meier, Owens Assistant Professor of Fine and Performing Arts. “Attendees are in for an evening of comedy and a few surprises, which will make for an unforgettable theatre experience.”
Written by Michael Frayn, “Noises Off” tells the comedic story of backstage and onstage antics involving a group of theatre performers attempting to present the production “Nothing On”. An unending number of theatrical blunders and hysterical personal adventures serve as the focal point to the chaotic production.
The cast of “Noises Off” is comprised of Owens students and community members and the theatrical production is directed by Jeremy Meier. The stage management team consists of Diane Schroeder of Sylvania and Andrew Oberski of Toledo.
Owens students and community members involved in the production as cast members include John Toth of Toledo, Jamie Ramlawi of Perrysburg, Amber Johnson of Toledo, Kenneth Taylor of Toledo, William Toth of Toledo, Amber Breault-Albain of Toledo, James MacFarlane of Toledo, Emily Pheils of Rossford and Matthew Johnston of Maumee.
“Noises Off” will be performed April 12-13 and 19-20 at 7:30 p.m. Matinee performances will also occur April 14 and 21 at 3 p.m.
Tickets are $12 for the general public and $8 for Owens students and employees. All seats are general admission. To purchase tickets, visit www.owens.edu/arts or contact the College’s Box Office. For more information, call the Center for Fine and Performing Arts at (567) 661-2787 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 2787.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Students to Raise Homeless Awareness During Sleep Out for the Homeless Tent City, April 8-9
Posted on March 26th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Owens Community College students will spend a night under the stars to raise homeless awareness as part of the academic institution’s eighth annual Sleep Out for the Homeless Tent City on Monday, April 8.
Beginning at 4 p.m., Owens students will spend 17 consecutive hours camping out on the College’s courtyard lawn outside the Student Health and Activities Center on the Toledo-area Campus. The goal of the sleep out is to make more people aware of homelessness occurring in the surrounding communities and to collect hygiene-specific donations to benefit Cherry Street Mission Ministries in Toledo. The event will conclude at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, April 9.
“The Owens Community College Sleep Out for the Homeless Tent City initiative is intended to raise awareness about a very serious issue within our surrounding communities,” said Nicole Buccalo, Owens Student Activities Assistant. “Homelessness can happen to any person at any given time. I encourage area residents to expand their knowledge and understanding of homelessness by engaging in the College’s outreach event or by making a donation to the hygiene collection drive benefiting Cherry Street Mission Ministries.”
Owens students and employees and community members are encouraged to show their support by dropping off hygiene-specific items. Desired items include toilet paper, deodorant, razors, wash cloths, towels, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo and conditioner. Donations can be dropped off on the College’s courtyard lawn outside the Student Health and Activities Center during the Sleep Out for the Homeless Tent City event.
Additionally, Owens students will be putting their construction skills to the test as part of a cardboard box-building competition and engaging in discussion about the issue of homelessness.
Cherry Street Mission Ministries was founded in 1947 with the overall goal of providing help to those in need in the form of food and shelter. In addition to meeting people’s critical basic needs, the organization focuses on empowering people to break the bonds of homelessness and poverty and build new lives for themselves.
Owens’ Sleep Out for the Homeless Tent City event is being coordinated by the College’s Office of Student Activities. For more information about the event, including donation information, call (567) 661-2569 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 2569.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Community College to Host Prom Dress Extravaganza Event for High School Students, April 6
Posted on March 25th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Area high school students and their families searching for that hard-to-find prom dress and accompanying accessories at minimal cost are invited to visit Owens Community College as the Raising Awareness Club and Springfield High School Academic Boosters present the third annual Prom Dress Extravaganza on Saturday, April 6.
The Prom Dress Extravaganza will take place from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. in the College’s Student Health and Activities Center. Owens’ Toledo-area Campus is located on Oregon Road in Perrysburg Township. Admission to the event is free and open to the public.
During the event, high school students and their families will have the opportunity to select from an assortment of over 400 prom dresses and accessories for minimal cost ranging from $5-20 for dresses and 50 cents to $5 for accessories. Featured items available for purchase will be gently used dresses, shoes, purses, gloves and jewelry, among other prom accessories.
Additionally, shopping mentors will be on hand to assist individuals in their shopping experience.
“The Northwest Ohio community has once again played a huge part in making the Prom Dress Extravaganza a reality,” said Nicole Buccalo, Owens Student Activities Assistant and Raising Award Club Advisor. “An assortment of over 400 dresses and a variety of prom-specific items will be available for purchase this year. The Prom Dress Extravaganza was established to ensure that cost is not an issue for high school students to receive a special prom experience.”
All proceeds raised from the prom dress initiative will be used to benefit future community outreach activities for the Raising Awareness Club and the Springfield High School Academic Boosters.
Owens’ Raising Awareness Club was founded with the overall purpose of raising awareness about an array of issues and causes. Comprised of Owens students, employees and alumni, the group is committed to advocating for the acceptance of cultural differences, global unity, disability awareness and various needs that impact the surrounding communities.
For more information about the event, call (567) 661-2569 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 2569.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Toledo-area Campus to Host Registration Rocks, April 8-12 and 15-19
Posted on March 25th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Area high school seniors are invited to learn about Owens Community College’s many educational opportunities during a fun, music-themed event as the academic institution’s Toledo-area Campus serves as host to Registration Rocks in April.
High school seniors can sign up for any day of Registration Rocks which runs from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. on the Toledo-area Campus. Owens is located on Oregon Road in Perrysburg Township. Attendees are required to RSVP prior to the event. Registration Rocks dates include April 8-12 and 15-19.
“Registration Rocks is a great opportunity for prospective students to register for summer and fall classes all in one fun-filled day,”said Cory Stine, Owens Director of Admissions. “Owens Community College is excited to once again host an event where students can take the first step toward their career and educational aspirations.”
Throughout each day, students will be able to tour campus, complete the new student orientation, take the placement test and pick up important information about financial aid, clubs and student activities, local housing and academic program offerings.
In addition, a separate program on learning to support your children in college will be offered to parents who attend Registration Rocks. Students will also be provided with a free lunch during their visit.
For more information, or to register, call (567) 661-2620 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 2620. Or, check out the Owens website at www.owens.edu/regrocks/ ( http://www.owens.edu/regrocks/ )and click on the Registration Rocks icon.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Maumee Valley Chefs’ Association Presents Annual Scholarship and Awards Dinner, April 14
Posted on March 21st, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Area residents are invited to enjoy a unique dining experience featuring an array of culinary dishes by some of the finest chefs and culinary students around the region as the Maumee Valley Chefs’ Association local chapter of the American Culinary Federation presents the 35th Annual Scholarship and Awards Dinner on Sunday, April 14.
The event, which begins at 5 p.m. and takes place at the Toledo Club, is being coordinated by professionals and aspiring culinary professionals, including Owens, Penta Career Center, Whitmer Career and Technology Center, and Clay High School Career Technical representatives, within the Maumee Valley Chefs’ Association. All proceeds from the event will benefit scholarships presented to students by the Maumee Valley Chefs’ Association.
The evening will commence with several hors d’oeuvres prepared by the Toledo Club and the Maumee Valley Chefs’ Association student chapter. Dinner will follow and feature one of three pre-ordered entrees for attendees. Entrée selections will include orange and chili scented breast of duck, maple glazed bacon steak and poached lobster, and fava bean puree with a winter vegetable tempura. All entrees will include a seasonal contemporary salad and an assortment of delectable desserts.
In addition, the chefs preparing the various hors d’oeuvres, entrees, salads and desserts will share insight into their masterful selections as part of a presentation during the evening event.
The Maumee Valley Chefs’ Association will also present multiple student scholarships to deserving and aspiring culinary professionals. Other honors being awarded to culinary professionals during the event include Aspiring Culinarian, Chef Professionalism, Friend of the Maumee Valley Chefs’ Association, Culinary Educator of the Year and Chef of the Year.
The Maumee Valley Chefs’ Association is comprised of chefs, cooks and aspiring culinarians from Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan who are committed to providing a variety of professional development opportunities and scholarship assistance to food service professionals and culinary students living in the region. Established in 1976 as a charter of the American Culinary Federation, the Maumee Valley Chefs’ Association is engaged in a variety of charitable causes, including food preparation projects, education, certifications and scholarships.
The ticket cost is $55 per person or $400 for a table of eight individuals. Reservations are required and must be made by April 8. For additional information, call (567) 661-7317 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7317. Individuals can make a reservation by accessing the Maumee Valley Chefs’ Association website at www.maumeevalleychefs.com.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Community College to Host Annual Lincoln Motorsports Welding Night, April 4
Posted on March 21st, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Owens Community College’s School of Technology, the Northwest Ohio Chapter of the American Welding Society and Lincoln Electric Motorsports are inviting area racing car and truck enthusiasts to the Toledo-area Campus to view an array of competition vehicles and learn more about careers within the welding and automotive industry at the 17th annual Lincoln Motorsports Welding Night on Thursday, April 4.
Lincoln Motorsports Welding Night will occur from 6-9 p.m. in the College’s Transportation Technologies Center. Owens is located on Oregon Road in Perrysburg Township. Admission to the event is free and the public is encouraged to attend.
“Lincoln Motorsports Welding Night is a great opportunity for area residents to check out some of the latest advancements in competition racing as more than 30 owners from around the region showcase their vehicles,” said Jim Gilmore, Owens Chair of Diesel and Welding Technologies. “Attendees can also meet individuals from local businesses and ask advice in choosing a career within the welding or automotive industry.”
Vehicles featured at the event will include trucks, stock racing cars, drag racing cars and drag bikes, among others. In addition, an ARCA truck and car as well as a 305 Sprint car will be on display.
Karl Hoes of the Lincoln Electric Co. will serve as the guest speaker for this year’s event. In addition to his position as an Instructor for Lincoln Electric, Hoes is an accomplished Lincoln Motorsports Welder and performs welding on NASCAR, Nationwide, ARCA and IRL vehicles. Additionally, he is a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association in Wisconsin and involved heavily with the IRL and ARCA Truck series. Hoes will speak at 7 p.m. in Transportation Technologies Center Room 168 about various aspects of welding on competition vehicles.
Representatives from local businesses including Toledo Speedway, Norwalk Raceway Park and Attica Raceway Park will be in attendance to offer information. Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to experience one of Lincoln Electric’s virtual welders and view welding demonstrations during the event.
Lincoln Motorsports Welding Night is co-sponsored by the Northwest Ohio Chapter of the American Welding Society and Lincoln Electric Motorsports. For additional information on the event, call (567) 661-7729 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7729.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Community College to Host Regional Job Fair, April 5
Posted on March 21st, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Area college and university graduates and students are invited to learn about and explore various employment opportunities available throughout the surrounding region as Owens Community College serves as host to the Collegiate Employ-Net Regional Job Fair on Friday, April 5.
Presented by Collegiate Employ-Net, a consortium of 19 colleges and universities in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan, the regional job fair will occur from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the College’s Student Health and Activities Center on the Toledo-area Campus. Owens is located on Oregon Road in Perrysburg Township. Job seekers holding a certificate or degree are invited to attend this free event. Professional attire and a resume are required.
Throughout the event, individuals can meet with over 70 business and industry representatives about employment opportunities. In addition, attendees will be able to fill out applications for various employment opportunities. Individuals are also encouraged to bring several copies of their resume in preparation for any impromptu interviews.
Area employers in attendance will include Advance Staffing Solutions, African Safari Wildlife Park, Cummins Bridgeway LLC, Epilepsy Center of Northwest Ohio, Fastenal, HCR ManorCare/Heartland, Kingston Care Center of Sylvania, Motor Carrier Service Inc., New York Life, Piping Industry Training Center, ProMedica, Recreation Unlimited, Smart Bioscience Inc., Toledo Correctional Institution, Toledo Zoo, Total Quality Logistics and Verizon Wireless, among many others.
For more information, call (567) 661-7715 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7715.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Findlay-area Campus to Host Registration Rocks in March and April
Posted on March 19th, 2013
FINDLAY, Ohio – Area high school seniors are invited to learn about Owens Community College’s many educational opportunities during a fun, music-themed event as the College’s Findlay-area Campus serves as host to Registration Rocks in March and April.
High school seniors can sign up for any day of Registration Rocks which runs from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. on the Findlay-area Campus. Owens is located on Bright Road in Findlay. Attendees are required to RSVP prior to the event. Registration Rocks dates include March 28 and April 1 and 10.
“Registration Rocks is a great opportunity for prospective students to register for summer and fall classes all in one fun-filled day,” said Stefanie Orians, Owens Admissions Representative. “Owens Community College Findlay-area Campus is excited to once again host an event where students can take the first step toward their career and educational aspirations.”
Throughout each day, students will be able to tour campus, complete the new student orientation, take the placement test and pick up important information about financial aid, clubs and student activities, local housing and academic program offerings.
In addition, a separate program on learning to support your children in college will be offered to parents who attend Registration Rocks. Attendees will also be provided with a free lunch during their visit.
For more information, or to register, call (567) 429-3656 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 3656. Or, check out the Owens website at www.owens.edu/regrocks/ and click on the Registration Rocks icon.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Findlay-area Campus to Host Literacy Fair, March 27
Posted on March 19th, 2013
FINDLAY, Ohio – Owens Community College will celebrate and promote the importance of literacy by inviting area residents to participate in several free activities as the Findlay-area Campus serves as host to a Literacy Fair on Wednesday, March 27.
The Literacy Fair will take place from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the College’s Education Center Room 111 on the Findlay-area Campus. Owens is located on Bright Road in Findlay. Admission to the event is free and the public is encouraged to attend.
“The purpose of the event is to educate students and the community about the importance of literacy and introduce them to an array of literacy resources available to children and adults in Hancock County and the surrounding area,” said James Katzner, Owens Manager of Career Services and Student Activities.
Area children will have the opportunity to participate in several interactive events throughout the Literacy Fair, highlighted by creating their very own bookmarks, participating in coloring activities and attending “Read Aloud” sessions. The “Read Aloud” sessions are being coordinated by Owens teacher education students in the family, communities and schools class and will feature stories involving the theme Under-the-Sea Adventure. The reading events will occur at 9 a.m. (“I’m the Biggest Thing in the Ocean”), at 10 a.m. (“Ten Little Fish”) and at 11 a.m. (“Mister Seahorse”). In addition, a “Campus Read Aloud” will take place at 12 p.m. and feature Owens faculty and staff members reading “The Rainbow Fish”. Prize drawings will also occur throughout the event.
Additionally, attendees will have the chance to meet with several local community representatives and ask them questions about literacy outreach opportunities available through their organizations. Area organizations in attendance will include Read for L.I.F.E., Findlay-Hancock County Public Library, the University of Findlay Mazza Museum, Hope House, Open Arms, Adult Basic and Literacy Education (ABLE) and GED programs, Owens Findlay-area Campus Library, Owens Literacy Committee and a local literacy coalition, among other groups.
A Scholastic Book Sale will also take place on the College’s Findlay-area Campus in conjunction with the Literacy Fair from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Atrium on Wednesday, March 27. A wide selection of new children’s books will be available for purchase with the proceeds benefiting the Hope House and Opens Arms organizations. The Scholastic Book Sale will also occur from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 28.
For more information about the Literacy Fair, call (567) 429-3029 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 3029.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Express Baseball Opens Home Season Against Heidelberg University JV, March 15
Posted on March 15th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Owens Community College men’s baseball will open its 2013 home season against Heidelberg University JV on Friday, March 15. The game will begin at 1:30 p.m.
All home games are played at the College’s Baseball Complex on the Toledo-area Campus. Owens is located on Oregon Road in Perrysburg Township.
Owens men’s baseball program finished the 2012 season with a 19-35 overall record and in fourth place in the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (8-16 record).
Early in the 2012 season, Owens has a compiled a 2-6 overall record following games played in South Carolina. The Owens baseball program is led by first-year Head Coach Devin Taylor. His Assistant Coaches are John Parisho and Zach Tanner.
“We have a great group of student-athletes focused on working hard every day they set foot on the field,” explained Taylor. “Our goal is to continue to improve and ultimately be playing our best baseball at the end of the season.”
The Express has nine players returning from last year’s team, including Ryan Horvath of Madison Heights, Mich. (Lamphere H.S.), Nate Manis of Port Huron, Mich. (Port Huron Northern H.S.) and Dane Davis of Romeo, Mich. (Romeo H.S.).
In 2012, Horvath, a sophomore infielder, was one of three members of the Express lineup to compile at least a .300 batting average. He finished with a .304 batting average and collected 28 runs and 25 RBIs. Manis, a sophomore infielder and outfielder, led the team in stolen bases with 29 and compiled a .262 batting average. Davis is a sophomore pitcher and earned OCCAC Academic All-Conference honors. Last year, he posted a 5-2 record with a 3.21 earned run average.
In addition, Express returning players include Justin Elder of Seven Mile, outfield (Edgewood H.S.); Nick Collins of Chicago, infield (Rich Central H.S.); Logan Shullick of Norwalk, second base/shortstop (Norwalk H.S.); Austin Legate of Strongsville, catcher/third base (Strongsville H.S.); Sean Koerber of Harper Woods, Mich., pitcher (Grosse Pointe North H.S.), and Garrett Scott of Genoa, pitcher/outfield (Genoa H.S.).
First-year players to the Express men’s baseball program are Nolan Rao of Toledo, catcher/second base (Whitmer H.S.); Jordan Hill of Whitby, Canada, pitcher (Sinclair Secondary School); Dominic Bucci of Sarnia, Canada, shortstop/second base (St. Patrick’s Secondary School); Dru Sebastian of Fort Wayne, Ind., pitcher (Blackhawk Christian H.S.); Alex Samson of Orrville, second base/shortstop (Orrville H.S.); Kody McCall of Trenton, outfield (Edgewood H.S.); Anthony Perez of Orrville, third base/pitcher (Orrville H.S.); Nick Morrow of Fairfield, pitcher (Fairfield H.S.); Luke Whelpton of Brandon, Canada, pitcher (Vauxhall H.S.); Ardian Selmani of Sylvania, utility (Southview H.S.); Sam Hackney of Trenton, pitcher (Edgewood H.S.); Benjamin Breymier of Indianapolis, catcher (North Central H.S.); Riaz Baksh of Mississauga, Canada, pitcher/third base/outfield (Mississauga Secondary School); Michael Fry of Bellevue, pitcher (Bellevue H.S.); Nick Street of Rockford, Mich., pitcher (Rockford H.S.), and Austin Cowan of Hendersonville, Tenn., first base/catcher (Station Camp H.S.).
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens to Host Free Hunger Awareness Day, March 21
Posted on March 15th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Area residents interested in enhancing their knowledge and understanding about the plight of hunger affecting the Northwest Ohio region are invited to participate in a series of free activities and events at Owens Community College’s Hunger Awareness Day on Thursday, March 21.
Coordinated by the Owens Leadership Academy Team Alliance, the event is titled “Plant the Seed” and will occur from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the College’s Audio/Visual Classroom Center Rooms 125-128 on the Toledo-area Campus. Owens is located on Oregon Road in Perrysburg Township. All events and activities are free and open to the public.
Activities will commence with Food for Thought Executive Director and Chief Thought Officer Sam Melden providing a lecture presentation about the societal impact of poverty and hunger in Northwest Ohio at 11:30 a.m. Owens culinary arts students will follow Melden’s lecture with hands-on culinary demonstrations at 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. During the demonstrations, students will be utilizing ingredients readily available within a food pantry to create nutritional and cost-effective oatmeal pancakes.
In addition to the presentation and demonstrations, individuals will have the opportunity to visit with Owens dietetic technician students and receive advice about food and nutrition as well as take-home cookbooks. Attendees will also have the opportunity to choose from an assortment edible lettuce seedlings courtesy of the College’s urban agriculture and sustainability students. Several local campus and community organizations will be in attendance during Hunger Awareness Day, including Meijer, Owens Harvest Food Pantry, Toledo Area Ministries’ Food Stamp Outreach, Feed Thy Neighbor, Food for Thought, Feed Lucas County Children and Toledo Seagate Food Bank, among other groups. Hunger Awareness day will also feature various prize drawings.
Owens Leadership Academy Team Alliance members responsible for the event’s coordination are Joann Gruner, Terrence Katschke, Eileen Goodman and Michelle Atkinson.
For additional information about Hunger Awareness Day, call (567) 661-7504 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7504.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Community College Welcomes Internationally-Known Photographer Baron Wolman, March 21
Posted on March 14th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Area residents are invited to gain insight into the lives of some of the most well-known contemporary musicians of the 20th century as part of a free lecture presentation by internationally-recognized photographer Baron Wolman at Owens Community College on Thursday, March 21.
The lecture, which is taking place in conjunction with the Walter E. Terhune Art Gallery presenting the exhibit “Rock On: Photographs by Baron Wolman” through March 28, will begin at 7 p.m. in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts Studio Theatre on the Toledo-area Campus. Owens’ Center for Fine and Performing Arts is located on Oregon Road in Perrysburg Township. Admission to the event is free and the public is encouraged to attend.
In 1967, Wolman was approached by Jann Wenner, the founder of “Rolling Stone”, to become the publication’s first chief photographer. The meeting led to Wolman witnessing and capturing the moments of arguably one the most important periods of change in popular music and culture through his camera, with the images serving as a focal point for the magazine. For three years at the publication, Wolman’s photographs were known for capturing the events and personalities as well as visualizing the music.
Over the years, Wolman’s artistic talents have been showcased in art galleries around the world. His most recent book “Every Picture Tells A Story – Baron Wolman, The Rolling Stone Years” highlights stories and photographs of some of the most significant artists and events of the period. Wolman’s professional background also includes sports photography, aerial photography, figure photography and portraits.
Over 30 photographs are on display in Owens’ current “Rock On: Photographs by Baron Wolman” exhibit. Featured musicians within the photographs include James Brown, B.B. King, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Duke Ellington, Jim Morrison, Neil Young, Tina Turner, Chuck Berry, George Harrison and Joan Baez, among others.
In addition to the photographs, music-specific artifacts and collectibles from the 1880s through the 1980s are showcased in the Walter E. Terhune Art Gallery. Items ranging from record albums and posters to period clothing and concert tickets provide attendees with a further look into the musical past. “Rock On: Photographs by Baron Wolman” is being presented in part by a grant from the Ohio Humanities Council.
Admission to the Walter E. Terhune Art Gallery is free and open to the public from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; and from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. For additional information about the exhibit or lecture, contact the Center for Fine and Performing Arts at 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 2721 or (567) 661-2721.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Express Softball Opens Home Season Against Muskegon Community College, March 15
Posted on March 13th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Owens Community College women’s softball will open its 2013 home season against Muskegon Community College on Friday, March 15. The first game of the doubleheader will begin at 3:30 p.m.
All home games will be played at the College’s Softball Complex on the Toledo-area Campus. Owens is located on Oregon Road in Perrysburg Township.
The Owens softball program is guided by Head Coach Duane Lanham. His Assistant Coaches are Kevin Snyder, Sara Fleming and Jeff Smith.
Express women’s softball completed the 2012 season with a 41-7 overall record and captured its 11th Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (8-0 record) title in the program’s history. Owens was ranked No. 12 in the final NJCAA Division II women’s softball regular season poll.
Early in the 2012 season, Owens has compiled a 5-5 overall record following games played in South Carolina. The Express is ranked No. 19 in the initial NJCAA Division II women’s softball regular season poll.
“Our team is extremely young, especially the pitching staff,” explained Lanham. “However, we have a great group of veteran and freshmen student-athletes that are committed to putting forth the time and effort needed to get better each and every day. I expect our team to be competitive within the conference and be in the hunt for a regular season title and beyond.”
Owens has eight players returning from last year’s team, including Mareshah Scott of Maumee (Maumee H.S.), Melanie Iacoangeli of Monroe, Mich. (Ida H.S.) and Katie Butler of Maumee (Maumee H.S.).
In 2012, Scott, a sophomore centerfielder, earned First Team All-OCCAC honors and was named the team’s Heart of the Champion recipient. She was second on the team with a .458 batting average and collected 50 runs and 33 stolen bases. Iacoangeli is a sophomore outfielder and second baseman and earned OCCAC Academic All-Conference honors last season. Her postseason honors also included First Team All-OCCAC and First Team All-Region XII selection and the team’s Offensive Player of the Year award. Iacoangeli led the team and finished 11th in the nation in hitting with a .538 batting average. She also scored 49 runs and stole a team-high 66 bases. Last year, Butler, a sophomore first baseman, collected 34 hits and 23 RBIs as well as a .291 batting average.
Returning sophomore student-athletes to the Owens team also include Olivia Reeder of Martin, catcher (Genoa H.S.); Amanda Sinay of Oregon, outfield (Cardinal Stritch H.S.); April DeCant of Delta, second base (Liberty Center H.S.); Alyssa Lassey of Ida, Mich., shortstop (Ida H.S.), and Jaylee Glad of Temperance, Mich., outfield (Ida H.S.).
Express first-year players to the women’s softball program are Kellsie Cousino of Erie, Mich., catcher/utility (Mason H.S.); Jolene Sauter of Blissfield, Mich., pitcher (Blissfield H.S.); Emily Rockman of Holland, first base/catcher (Springfield H.S.); Katilyn Turski of Toledo, pitcher/first base (Cardinal Stritch H.S.); Hannah Shank of Van Buren, second base (North Baltimore H.S.); Sydney Cherry of Ida, Mich., third base (Ida H.S.); Taylor Miller of Toledo, outfield (Mason H.S.); Tyniesha Wilson of Perrysburg, outfield (Perrysburg H.S.), and Molly Gast of Toledo, first base/pitcher (Southview H.S.).
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Community College Express Basketball Programs Advance to NJCAA National Championship Tournaments, March 19-23
Posted on March 13th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – The Owens Community College men’s and women’s basketball teams are a few steps away from being crowned national champions after winning their respective district tournaments. As a result of their postseason success, the Express basketball programs will now advance to the NJCAA Division II National Championships, Tuesday-Saturday, March 19-23.
This marks the third occasion in which both programs have earned national tournament berths in the same year. The Express teams also accomplished the feat during the 1998-99 and 2002-03 seasons.
The Owens men’s basketball team, led by David Clarke, brings a 24-8 overall record into the NJCAA Division II National Championship tournament, which is taking place in Danville, Ill. Owens advanced to the national tournament by winning the NJCAA Region XII (District 11) Championship in Cincinnati. The Express were victorious over Lakeland Community College 99-84 in the championship game.
Owens earned its eighth berth in the national championship tournament. The men’s basketball program captured NJCAA national championships during the 1991-92 and 1992-93 seasons and finished national runner-up in 1993-94. The Express’ most recent tournament appearance occurred during the 2002-03 season.
During the regular season, Clarke’s team finished in second place in the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (10-2 record).
Express men’s basketball will play Iowa Lakes Community College (Estherville, Iowa) in their first game of the double elimination national tournament at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 19. If they would advance, the Express will play the winner of the Mott Community College/Central Community College-Columbus game at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20. The national championship game will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 23.
Sixteen men’s basketball teams are competing in the national tournament. Participating teams include Mott Community College (29-3), Monroe Community College (29-3), Louisburg College (32-1), Rend Lake College (26-3), South Suburban College (30-3), Brown Mackie College (26-5), Moraine Valley Community College (28-5), Owens Community College (24-8), Essex County College (25-6), Grand Rapids Community College (21-8), Iowa Lakes Community College (26-6), Phoenix College (20-12), Cecil College (16-14), Central Community College-Columbus (19-13), Howard Community College (16-12) and MCC-Penn Valley (22-11).
The Express women’s basketball team earned their trip to the nationals by winning the NJCAA Region XII (District I) Championship in Cincinnati. Owens defeated Cincinnati State Technical and Community College 69-65 in the championship game to advance to the national tournament in East Peoria, Ill.
This marks Owens’ fifth trip to the national championship tournament. The Express’ previous appearances included the 1997-98 (seventh place), 1998-99 (eighth place), 2002-03 (sixth place) and 2003-04 (ninth place) seasons.
Led by Head Coach Michael Llanas, Owens’ overall record now stands at 25-7. Earlier this year, the Express captured its first Ohio Community College Athletic Conference title (10-2 record) since the 2010-11 campaign. Owens is ranked No. 9 in the most recent NJCAA Division II Women’s Basketball poll.
Owens will play Community College of Rhode Island (Providence, R.I.) in their first game of the double elimination national tournament at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, March 19. If they would advance, the Express will play the winner of the Louisburg College/Erie Community College game at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20. The national championship game will occur at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 23.
The 16 teams competing in the national tournament include Mesa Community College (24-6), Louisburg College (28-3), Illinois Central College (29-3), St. Clair County Community College (30-1), Lake Michigan College (25-6), Highland Community College (27-5), Owens Community College (25-7), Iowa Central Community College (24-8), Monroe College (22-7), Community College of Rhode Island (24-5), Chesapeake College (22-1), South Suburban College (21-12), Elgin Community College (26-6), St. Louis Community College (19-9), Erie Community College (21-5) and North Platte Community College (15-14).
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Community College to Assist Local Residents With Children’s Clothing Swap Outreach Event, March 19
Posted on March 12th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Owens Community College students are reaching out to those individuals in the surrounding communities with a limited clothing budget by hosting a children’s clothing swap event titled “Swap-It-Up” on Tuesday, March 19.
The clothing swap is being presented by the College’s Student Activities Office and will take place from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the Audio/Visual Classroom Center Rooms 125-128 on the Toledo-area Campus. Owens is located on Oregon Road in Perrysburg Township. The daylong event is free and open to the public.
“Owens Community College is proud to once again serve as host to an event benefiting individuals in our communities who have a limited clothing budget,” said Nicole Buccalo, Owens Student Activities Assistant. “I encourage individuals to donate their unnecessary clothes, while at the same time look for those hard-to-find items.”
Attendees are encouraged to bring gently used, folded clothing of all sizes for children to the community outreach event. Items being accepted as part of the “Swap-It-Up” initiative are pants, dresses, shoes, skirts, jackets, shorts, short sleeve shirts, long sleeve shirts, ties and onesies, among other items.
All donated items must be freshly laundered and the clothing swap is not accepting clothing with visible stains, holes, broken zippers and missing buttons. Individuals will be given a ticket voucher for each item donated to the “Swap-It-Up” event. The ticket voucher will enable attendees to choose from the already donated clothing selection.
Any items not claimed during the clothing swap event will be donated to Cherry Street Mission Ministries.
For more information about the clothing swap event, call (567) 661-2994 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 2994.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Express Women’s Basketball Competes in NJCAA District I Regional Tournament, March 8-9
Posted on March 7th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – The Owens Community College women’s basketball team begins its postseason run toward a national title as the Express compete in the NJCAA Region XII (District I) Women’s Basketball Championship, March 8-9.
The semifinals and finals will take place at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College in Cincinnati.
Led by Head Coach Michael Llanas, the Express will take a 23-7 overall record into the single elimination tournament where they will play Sinclair Community College (16-11) in semifinal action at 3 p.m. on Friday, March 8. If they would advance, the Express would play at 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 9 in the championship game.
Other teams participating in the tournament include Edison State Community College (17-6) and Cincinnati State Technical and Community College (24-6).
This season, Owens captured its first Ohio Community College Athletic Conference title (10-2 record) since the 2010-11 campaign. The Express is ranked No. 9 in the most recent NJCAA Division II Women’s Basketball poll.
The NJCAA Division II Women’s Basketball National Championship will take place March 19-23 in East Peoria, Ill.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Express Men’s Basketball Competes in NJCAA District 11 Regional Tournament, March 8-9
Posted on March 6th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – The Owens Community College men’s basketball team begins its postseason run toward a national title as the Express compete in the NJCAA Region XII (District 11) Men’s Basketball Championship this week, March 8-9.
The semifinals and finals will take place at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College in Cincinnati.
Led by Head Coach David Clarke, the Express will take a 22-8 overall record into the single elimination tournament where they will play Cincinnati State Technical and Community College (21-8) in semifinal action at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 8. If they would advance, the Express would play at 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 9 in the championship game.
Other teams participating in the tournament include Cuyahoga Community College (13-15) and Lakeland Community College (23-5).
In addition, Clark’s team finished in second place in the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (10-2 record).
The NJCAA Division II Men’s Basketball National Championship will take place March 19-23 in Danville, Ill.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Community College Students Lend Helping Hand To High School Students With Third Annual Prom Dress Drive, March 4-29
Posted on February 28th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Owens Community College students are reaching out to high school girls to ensure that they are able to receive a special high school prom experience by hosting the third annual Prom Dress Drive, March 4-29.
The Prom Dress Drive is being coordinated by the College’s Raising Awareness Club. Beginning Monday, March 4, Owens students will accept various gently used prom-specific items, including dresses, shoes, purses, gloves and jewelry, among other prom accessories. The donation drive will run through March 29.
“The Prom Dress Drive has been a big success the last two years,” said Nicole Buccalo, Owens Student Activities Assistant and Raising Awareness Club Advisor. “We really want to make sure that each high school student’s prom is a memorable event. Area residents can help in the Raising Awareness Club’s outreach efforts by donating or encouraging others to donate to the Prom Dress Drive.”
Following the Prom Dress Drive initiative, the Raising Awareness Club and the Springfield High School Academic Booster Club will host the Prom Dress Extravaganza for high school students and their families on Saturday, April 6. During the event, attendees will have the opportunity to purchase prom dresses and accessories for minimal cost ranging from $5-20 for dresses and 50 cents to $5 for accessories. Shopping mentors will be on hand to assist individuals in their shopping experience. Additionally, Owens students will provide prom dress alterations free of charge during the event. Owens’ Prom Dress Extravaganza will take place from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. in the College’s Student Health and Activities Center.
All prom donations can be dropped off in the Office of Student Activities Room 165 at the College’s Student Health and Activities Center on the Toledo-area Campus in Perrysburg Township or at Salon Onyx in Toledo.
All proceeds raised from the prom dress initiative will be used to benefit future community outreach activities for the Raising Awareness Club.
Owens’ Raising Awareness Club was founded with the overall purpose of raising awareness about an array of issues and causes. Comprised of Owens students, employees and alumni, the group is committed to advocating for the acceptance of cultural differences, global unity, disability awareness and various needs that impact the surrounding communities.
For more information, or to make a donation, call (567) 661-2569 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 2569.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Alumni Association Accepting Nominations for Outstanding Service Award Celebration Through March 8
Posted on February 27th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Owens Community College’s Alumni Association is recognizing the tremendous contribution that area police, fire and emergency medical professionals and community leaders make to Northwest Ohio’s surrounding communities by hosting the 10th annual Outstanding Service Awards. The recipients will be honored as part of a community celebration on Friday, April 26.
The College’s Alumni Association is currently accepting nominations for the Outstanding Service Awards. Area residents are invited to nominate an individual or individuals who have demonstrated exceptional service above and beyond the call of duty. Nominations need to be returned to the College’s Office of Alumni Relations by Friday, March 8. The award is not limited to a single recipient, and the College’s Alumni Association encourages the nomination of more than one person when teamwork was the key element in their success.
The five awards, which will be presented at the community celebration, are within the categories of Outstanding Police Officer, Firefighter, Emergency Medical Technician, Service to Community and Community Spirit. Selection criteria will be based upon a nomination process with candidates demonstrating exceptional service related to dedication, ingenuity, bravery, special skills and/or to the community over a sustained period of time. The awards are not limited to a single recipient.
The 10th annual Outstanding Service Awards Celebration will begin at 8 a.m. in the College’s Audio/Visual Classroom Center Rooms 121-128 on the Toledo-area Campus. Owens is located on Oregon Road in Perrysburg Township. Admission is free and the public is encouraged to attend, however, reservations are required.
Since opening its doors in 1965, Owens Community College has provided higher education to more than 250,000 students. Owens’ Alumni Association is committed to the personal and professional success of alumni and students through the ongoing development of value-added initiatives.
For more information about the Outstanding Service Award Celebration, or the nomination process, contact the College’s Alumni Relations Office at (567) 661-7410 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7410.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Community College Offers Spring ACT Preparation Class, March 18 – April 8
Posted on February 27th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Area residents preparing to take the national ACT test are encouraged to bring a pencil, paper and a calculator to Owens Community College as the academic institution offers a program titled “Building Confidence with ACT Prep” in March and April. The class is coordinated through the College’s Workforce and Community Services Adult and Continuing Education.
The ACT preparation class will occur Monday evenings, March 18 – April 8, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the College’s Arrowhead Park Learning Center on Indian Wood Circle in Maumee.
During each of the four sessions, students will be tutored in all five sections of the ACT test. The actual ACT is comprised of one test in each of the following areas: English, math, reading, science reasoning and writing. In addition to being tutored in these areas through one-on-one teaching, students will learn traditional testing strategies such as how to take a timed test and how to find the elusive answer to a difficult question.
In addition to offering the ACT preparation class, Owens serves as a host site for the national ACT test. The next testing date after the ACT preparation class is April 13. Prior registration through the ACT organization is required.
Limited seating is available and early registration is recommended. For more information, or to register for the class, call (567) 661-7357 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7357.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
Owens Reschedules ‘America’s Music’ Series Event for April 2
Posted on February 26th, 2013
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – The Owens Community College “America’s Music: A Film History of Our Popular Music from Blues to Bluegrass to Broadway” event originally scheduled for Feb. 26 will now take place on Tuesday, April 2.
The educational program will begin at 7 p.m. in Perrysburg’s Way Public Library and focus on the genre of bluegrass and country music. A musical performance by the Hand Hewn String Band will kick off the event, which will be followed by the feature film “High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music”. Bowling Green State University Department of Popular Culture faculty member Dr. Matthew Donahue will lead a lecture discussion at the film’s conclusion. All “America’s Music: A Film History of Our Popular Music from Blues to Bluegrass to Broadway” programming presented by Owens is free and open to the public.
The remaining “America’s Music: A Film History of Our Popular Music from Blues to Bluegrass to Broadway” events will occur at the following dates, times and locations:
(Rock ’n’ Roll)
Tuesday, March 12 at 7 p.m. in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts Mainstage Theatre in Perrysburg Township
Film: “The History of Rock ’n’ Roll”
Musical Performance: MAD 45
(Mambo and Hip Hop)
Tuesday, March 26 at 7 p.m. in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts Studio Theatre in Perrysburg Township
Film: “Latin Music USA” and “From Mambo to Hip Hop: A South Bronx Tale”
Musical Performance: Price of the Ticket
“America’s Music: A Film History of Our Popular Music from Blues to Bluegrass to Broadway” is designed to introduce genres of 20th century American popular music that are deeply connected to the history, culture and geography of the United States. The program features documentary screenings, musical performances and scholar-led discussions on such musical genres as blues and gospel, Broadway, jazz, bluegrass and county, rock ’n’ roll, and mambo and hip hop.
For more information about the “America’s Music: A Film History of Our Popular Music from Blues to Bluegrass to Broadway” series, contact the Center for Fine and Performing Arts at (567) 661-7956 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7956.
Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.