Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of February.
Good morning, Oxford.
🎭 Culture
Wil Haygood launched his latest book titled The War Within a War: The Black Struggle in Vietnam and at Home Tuesday, Feb.
17 at Hall Auditorium, where guests including Miami President Gregory Crawford praised his work.
🎓 Education
Miami biology professor Andor Kiss appears in PacBio's Beyond the Bench series today to explain how Miami University's new Vega DNA sequencer offers large-fragment ease-of-use for research and compares DNA sequencing to unlocking details in a vinyl record’s grooves — the video may guide more labs in choosing sequencing technology.
Miami University has completed its first major overhaul of Bachelor Hall and renamed the humanities center as the Altman Institute for the Humanities to honor alumnus John W.
Altman. The renovated facility will host lectures, labs, research projects, and collaborations while reinforcing the university’s commitment to the humanities.
🌲 Environment
Oxford's new electric aggregation program gives residents 100% renewable energy at lower costs, with eligible users automatically enrolled and able to opt out anytime.
The City also celebrated 30 years as a Tree City USA and discussed expanding bike trails and deer management at a recent commission meeting.
🏥 Health
Miami University’s Health and Wellness Symposium: Thriving Together will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 11 at Armstrong Student Center for faculty, staff and students; registered participants will receive lunch and a keynote on mindfulness by Kristen Lee (Dr. Kris).
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