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ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Marion Associate Professor of Psychology Dr. Nikole Patson was recently named a 2018 recipient of ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ’s Distinguished Undergraduate Research Mentor Award.

Commuters traveling the southern and western boundary of the Marion campus at dawn may have noticed a bright pink glow emanating from the greenhouse that is part of ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Marion’s newly constructed Science & Engineering Building. The mysterious pink light that has warranted so many questions from motorists and campus pedestrians is actually special LED greenhouse lighting system that emulates the growing power of the sun during shorter, darker winter days.

A group of ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Marion faculty, staff, alumni, and students from the campus social work club have teamed up to spread love and warmth to Marion as part of the third annual Loving Scarves campaign.

Take a stroll across the Marion campus and you’ll get an indication of the planned commitment ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Marion personnel have made toward being good stewards of the environment. From energy efficient LED lighting in parking lots and buildings to solar panels, ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Marion continues to find ways to save money and reduce its carbon footprint, explained ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Marion Assistant Dean, Leslie Beyer-Hermsen, who spearheads sustainability tracking efforts for the campus.

In hopes to eliminate food insecurity for college students in Marion, ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Marion faculty and students take on a health and wellness initiative by bringing free fresh fruits and vegetables to campus. With the help of the Mid-Ohio Food Pantry and other sponsors, every 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month through April, about 150 students are served by the Fresh Express Market. This is an event that not only helps ensure the well being of our students, but also brings together faculty members, students, and staff as one strong community.

Interested in working on your own research? Thinking about doing an Independent Study or Thesis? Want to know how to get started? Students are invited to join their peers and faculty for free coffee, baked goods, and open discussion any day, Nov. 27-Dec.1. Listen to groups of ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Marion students describe their research experience. Have the chance to ask questions about how to start your own research. Meet faculty who will help you get the whole process started.

George H. Alber leaves a legacy of education with $16 million gift to ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Marion

Congratulations to ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Marion Assistant Professor of Physics,Chris Orban’s STEMcoding project (u.osu.edu/stemcoding), which recently received a $25k grant from the American Institute of Physics (AIP).