Judy Beetem is pleased to accept position
As of November 2011, the New Concord Area Arts and Recreation District (NCAARD) gained a new program director, Judy Beetem.
As the 2011-2012 academic year continues and moves on to spring semester, students have been anxious to get back on board with classes.
For liability and hazing reasons, Muskingum University has enacted dry Bid Day for sororities and fraternities, meaning parties celebrating the acceptance of new members are not to serve alcohol.
"Guys and Dolls" is coming to Muskingum University, but not in the way you might think.
To kick off WMCO Weekend, the Guys and Dolls Date Auction is returning on Thursday, Jan. 26.
Muskingum University is in the process of building a new entry sign going into campus right on the corner of High Street and North Layton Dr. by the Presbyterian Church.
On Jan. 27 WMCO radio is holding its first Chili Cook-off as a part of WMCO weekend.
Mike Posner to perform
Mike Posner was announced to be the Muskiepalooza Big Concert artist who is scheduled to perform on Saturday, April 21.
Jan. 14 marks the start of rush this year. Men and women will make the decision whether or not the pledge.
WMCO's live stream will launch at the end of January, during WMCO Weekend, the annual event to celebrate another year of broadcasting excellence from WMCO. Those festivities will begin Wednesday, Jan. 25. With WMCO's stream, you'll be able to catch all the great things listed above and much, much more.
Muskingum & World Timeline
Muskingum University will celebrate its 175th anniversary this April. Since its doors opened in 1837, the university has witnessed triumph and sadness through the eyes of the campus and the world. From the day it was founded in 1837, Muskingum has inaugurated 20 presidents and has been the alma mater to several significant alums that have gained achievements in various fields from entertainment to technology. New academic buildings have been constructed, while Paul Hall, one of Muskingum's first buildings, whose history dates back 139 years, is still in existence. In 2009, Muskingum College said goodbye to the seniors and welcomed in the first freshmen into what is now called Muskingum University.
On Wednesday Jan. 25, WMCO will begin the events for its fifth annual WMCO Weekend.
Muskingum University hopes to build its own solar field
Muskingum University has proposed the installation of a solar field to be placed at the current Donna Newberry Softball Field, with car ports over the Stag/Stadium Heights and North Kelley parking lots. If completed, the field is expected to generate 20 to 22 percent of the university's energy.
The newly-elected 2012 Student Senate executives prepare to take office as the 2011 Student Senate executives say goodbye
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio House Speaker William Batchelder said Tuesday lawmakers are not likely to reach a deal by deadline Wednesday to keep the state's presidential primary in March. House Republicans, meanwhile, are working on a proposal to hold the state's two separate primary elections on one date, possibly in late April.
Even after New Concord ends its prohibition by allowing alcohol sales at Riesbeck's, Muskingum University Student Life has decided to make this January's Bid Day a dry weekend in order to try to keep alcohol-related violations and injuries at a minimum, especially considering that most pledges are under the legal drinking age of 21.
A guide to surviving final examinations
A final exam preparation checklist and tips from students on studying for final exams.
Ohio men will be tried for trying to steal a lion carcass following the recent happenings in relation to the exotic animal farm in Zanesville where 48 wild animals were killed after being let loose by their late owner.
Authorities say more than 30 agencies made nearly 2,000 traffic stops over the holiday period along a stretch of a U.S. highway that crosses Ohio from West Virginia to Indiana.
After a successful season of bow hunting for many hunters, gun season is well underway, beginning
John Glenn to be honored for involvement in first U.S. space flight
A talk by Linda Williams
Last Wednesday Professor of Philosophy Linda Williams, from Kent State University, arrived to present her work about Part One of Friedrich Nietzsche's Beyond Good and Evil.
How to prepare and apply
Going to a law school is challenging and competitive, but it is still a good choice for some students.
Is it worth your life?
6,000 deaths and half a million injuries are caused by distracted drivers a year.
The slump and scarp below Walter Hall
Due to the heavy rains that the New Concord area receives, dozens of slumps and scarps, bodies of soil that move downhill, exist on and around the Muskingum University campus. The area around Walter Hall began showing signs of a slump in March, below a drain pipe where the soil beneath the pipe may have become oversaturated.
Centerboard and F.A.D. host Bananastravaganza
Centerboard and F.A.D. co-sponsored Bananastravaganza, a banana split eating contest, Nov. 5.
Riesbeck's permitted to apply for liquor license, Issue 2 fails
Local and state voting numbers
Local and state voting results from the Nov. 8 election.
2011 General Election preview
A brief summary of issues on the ballot and New Concord voting locations.
Muskingum’s response to Active Shooter Training
University Police Officer Bethany L. Hayes began teaching active shooter situation training sessions this semester. Her presentations have been shown to all first year seminar classes and faculty/staff members. Up to now, almost 300 students and faculty/staff members have received training.
Most recent Muskingum student play gets positive feedback
On Wednesday, Oct. 26 through Sunday, Oct. 30, Muskingum University students presented the show These Shining Lives by Melanie Marnich under the direction of Professor of Theatre Diane Rao.
Prasad came to Muskingum as part of a tour with the Presbyterian Church, Prasad spoke about her experiences as an Indian Christian working with the Untouchable caste of India.
Assistant Professor of History Karen Dunak filled all seats at her author talk in the library on Oct. 20.
Muskingum had the first student reading of the year on Monday Oct. 3, 2011 in Cambridge Hall, room 18. Students attended to listen and/or read their creative writing poetry or prose and showcase their works of art while experiencing the creative side of Muskingum.
Oct. 11, 2011 marked the first annual College Radio Day.
Brown Chapel is only one of a few different construction and maintenance projects taking place at Muskingum.
The German House celebrated Oktoberfest on Friday Oct. 7 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Every year Muskingum University hosts a wide array of international students from all over the globe. Among these students are four teaching assistants from Spain, Argentina, Germany, and France.
Zumba classes are now in session. Classes are Tuesdays from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Chess Social Hall. They are free to all Muskingum University students and there is no need to sign up.
This year's Homecoming theme is Road Trip.
Villagers want New Concord's noise ordinance to be enforced more strictly, especially when it comes to parties held in off-campus Muskingum University student housing
Library art exhibit
This week was the opening of "Dialogue Between the East and West," an art show in the Muskingum University Library, which runs through Nov. 1.
Oct. 4, 2011
Brief agenda from Student Senate meeting.
This year Muskingum University Campus Police are taking a more positive role on campus by trying to be proactive in their interactions with the community.
After trying, unsuccessfully, for several years to create a Muskingum chapter of Iota Phi Theta, students appear to be making real progress this year in establishing a presence for the organization on campus.
The Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) is a program that will be extending its services to Muskingum University this year to help disabled students on campus get summer, or even full-time, employment through federal and private work sites throughout the United States.
EA sports releases FIFA 12
On Sept. 27 EA Sports will release the new soccer video game FIFA 12
The newly-formed Black Student Union held its second meeting this past Thursday where they elected officers and discussed a list of events and activities that they feel the group and campus as a whole can benefit from.
After being suspended from campus in the spring of 2010, the Ulster club has been allowed to reorganize this fall.
Improvements made to dorms over the summer
Muskingum will continue to improve the residence halls each year and if they are kept in good shape, Residence Life and the schooling system will be able to use the funds toward something else that will benefit students and residents.
The first Student Senate meeting of the 2011-2012 school year took place Sept. 6 in the Chess Center.
This will be Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy Joseph Palencik's first semester teaching at Muskingum University.
The American Red Cross came in to gather September blood donations at Muskingum University in the Recreation Center Atrium.
Muskingum welcomes new members to the Student Life staff. Gina Tamburro, Emily Hans, Jessica Brady and Clayton Shelvin are the new Student Life faces you will see around campus this year.
P.J.'s Country Fixin's where Johnson's used to be
P.J. Country Fixin's, a new restaurant at 41 E. Main St. in New Concord, had its grand opening on Aug. 30, 2011.
The Communications, Media, and Theatre Department open house kicked off at 7 p.m. Tuesday night. As the visitors arrived in the ’Thompson Theatre, one of the first sights was the overflowing orange shopping cart at centre-stage. Inside, a piñata, a case of Ramen Noodles, hotdog buns, and something purple and fuzzy were visible.
The Muskingum University Activities Fair was held on Sept. 6 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the John Glenn gym.
Muskingum University seniors Aaron Lashley and Shelly Burley were the first ever adult division winners of Zanesville Has Talent, held Aug. 28th at the Zanesville Welcome Center.
Muskingum University held its Convocation August 30 in the Recreation Center, officially kicking off the 2011-2012 academic year and celebrating the institutions 175th anniversary.
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