Ohio State University, Newark Campus

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The Ohio State University at Newark Campus

Motto:	Disciplina in civitatem (Latin, "Education for Citizenship")
Established:	1957
Type:	Public Land Grant Sea Grant
President:	Joseph A. Alutto (interim)
Dean:	William L. MacDonald (dean/director)
Staff:	135 full and part time faculty (Newark campus)
Students:	2,183 full and part time (Newark campus) 57,748 (all campuses)
Undergraduates:	1,765 full-time and 323 part-time (Newark campus), 44,307 (all campuses)
Postgraduates:	38 full-time and 57 part-time (Newark campus), 14,441 (all campuses)
Location:	Newark, Ohio, United States
Campus:	155 acres (Newark campus), 15,311 acres (62 km²) (total all campuses)
Athletics:	intercollegiate, club, & intramural sports (Newark campus)
Colors:	Scarlet and Gray
Nickname:	Buckeyes
Mascot:	Titans
Website:	www.newark.osu.edu

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The Ohio State University at Newark campus in Licking County, Ohio is a coeducational public university founded in 1957 as the first OSU regional campus. During its early years, classes were held at an old Newark High School. In 1966, over one million dollars pledged by 7,000 local citizens to match funds from the state legislature supported the cost of buying 155 acres of land and constructing the first building, Founders Hall, which opened in 1968.

Since Founders Hall opened, it has become home to classrooms, general administrative and faculty offices, labs and the library. Hopewell Hall, opened in 1976, and includes labs, a student lounge area, classrooms, faculty offices, the cafeteria, the bookstore, financial aid and fees and deposits. Adena Hall was completed in 1978 and contains the gymnasium and workout facilities, classrooms, laboratories and faculty offices. In autumn 1986, the student apartment complex opened and in 1988 the Child Development Center was built. LeFevre Hall, opened in 1993, and is home to technical education, performing arts and faculty offices. The Reese Center, one of the most state-of-the-art facilities in the country, opened in October of 2004 and contains classrooms, a 600-seat auditorium, a ballroom and conference center, the Cyber Café, faculty offices, labs and the executive board room. Currently, the Ohio State Newark is the largest of the OSU regional campuses with 50 distinguished faculty members and a student body of 2,100.

Since 1971, the OSU Newark campus has partnered with Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) to share higher education complex and to help meet the state’s growing need for skilled technicians. The Newark Campus Library, located on the main floor in Founders Hall, is a cost-shared department serving the communities of OSU Newark and COTC. The Library houses about 50,000 print volumes, 375 serial subscriptions, over 36,000 microforms, 1000 audio tapes/CDs and video cassettes/DVDs, 1,200 maps. In addition, as part of the Ohio State University library system and the OhioLINK consortium, the Library provides access to over 9 million unique items including 19,000 e-books and nearly 6,000 full text electronic journals. With a $4.5 million lead gift to the Newark campus, the campus master plans are underway to build the John & Christine Warner Library & Student Center which will open its 81,000 square foot spaces in 2008.

The Martha Grace Amphitheatre was reopened in 1999 at The Ohio State University-Newark campus. It was named after the mother of J. Gilbert Reese and the Gilbert Reese Family Foundation who donated the money to rededicate the amphitheatre and make it open to the public. Because it is opened to the public the Martha Grace Amphitheatre also holds weddings and other types of large events for people in the community. For the students of The Ohio State University-Newark campus, it offers them a place to relax and enjoy the scenery surrounding the amphitheatre which includes a large pond that has a walk-way across it, as well as a very nice fountain at the entrance to the amphitheatre. It is located in the middle of the Newark campus next to Adena Hall making it convenient for all students. Whether you go out and eat a lunch or hang out with some friends. Due to some of the free concerts the Advocate of Newark has rated it one of the top 25 things to do in Licking County. Several bands play there every year from The Ohio State Marching Band to Grammy nominee Restless Heart, as well as even one year they had the Sticks preform for the whole Newark community to join. The big annual event they offer free every year is the Annual Independence Day Concert and Fireworks. Food, drink, glow sticks, and sparklers were served to the community for entertainment before the finale. The Ohio State Marching Band and the Newark-Granville Orchestra headline the event followed by fireworks in the evening. This makes it nice for all families since it is free and there is plenty of space for lawn chairs and picnics. In 2006 the amphitheatre brought in salsa band Yumbambe to perform while serving free Latin-themed food and drink. By having the concert in the amphitheatre it offers plenty of space to dance and have some fun. So no matter what you are interested in the Martha Grace Amphitheatre can host it. So the next time you visity The Ohio State University-Newark stop in and visit the Martha Grace Reese Amphitheatre and enjoy some free entertainment.

1 Academic programs
2 Athletics
3 Student life
4 External links

[edit] Academic programs

The Ohio State University at Newark offers the best of the Big Ten educational experience including a rich research heritage and academic excellence. Students at Ohio State Newark can complete bachelor’s degree programs in education, nursing (RN to BSN), general business, English, history and psychology. Students can also complete master’s degrees in Early/Middle Childhood (M.Ed.) and in Integrated Teaching and Learning (M.A.), and can complete most of the coursework necessary for a master’s degree in social work (M.A.). For other Ohio State degree programs, students can complete many of the course requirements here in Newark and then transfer to Ohio State University. The Fisher College of Business gives juniors and seniors the option of taking classes online or during the evening.

The list of majors and programs at the Newark campus includes:

[edit] Athletics

The Newark Campus Athletic Department provides athletic, recreation, and fitness opportunities for students of COTC and The OSU Newark. Student-athletes participate in competition through the Ohio Regional Campus Conference. The Newark Campus offers six intercollegiate sports teams including women’s volleyball, softball, basketball and men’s basketball and baseball and golf. The mascot nickname is Titans. The teams involve approximately 85 students in intercollegiate athletic activities annually. In 2005, 2006 and 2007, the department claimed the Ohio Regional Campus Conference's All-Sports Award.

The Athletic Department operates with a staff of 17 and employs approximately 20 student workers.

Athletic Director -John Kaminsky Assistant to the AD - Marilyn Lees Business Assistant - Rene White Sports Information Director - Tyler Hack Statistician - Adam Goodman

The women's volleyball program is one of the most successful programs in the state, as former Lady Buckeye Jane Thomasson has directed her teams to six consecutive conference championships and five consecutive conference tournament championships. Her overall record stands at 151-30.

Men's Baseball, another highly successful program at OSUN, looked to new Head Coach Tyler Hack to lead the Titans to their first outright conference championship since 2003. Hack took over for retired Jeremy Blubaugh after one year as an assistant coach. Prior to his coaching career, Hack was a three time All-conference selection, and Academic All-conference athlete, and an NCAA scholar athlete at Ohio Valley University (WV). The Titans finished the 2007 season with a 25-12 record in route to winning the ORCC conference tournament. The 2007 team also set a school record for wins in a season.

John Kaminsky will look to lead his men's basketball tournament to their first ORCC title in years. Kaminsky begins his 24th season as the head coach of the men's basketball team. Kaminsky also acts as the Athletic Director on campus, and has served in prior years as the women's basketball coach and the baseball coach.

Whitney Scarberry takes the women's basketball team in a new direction in 2006-2007. Prior to taking the head coaching position, Scarberry served as an assistant for two seasons. Scarberry was an all-conference performer in volleyball and basketball as a student-athlete at Davis and Elkins (WV).

[edit] Student life

[edit] Student organizations

[edit] Club and intramural sports

Intramural sports provide an opportunity for students to participate on a team and compete once or twice a week with other students. Adena Hall serves as an athletic facility for campus and community events. The gymnasium and two conditioning rooms are available for a variety of recreational activities. Adena Hall is open throughout the day and evening for recreational use by students, faculty, and staff of the Newark Campus. Participants are able to spend their free time enjoying basketball, volleyball, weight training, walking, and jogging. Basketball, baseball, flag football, and walking trails can be enjoyed on the outdoor facilities.

[edit] Oxley's Cafe

Oxley’s Café is located in the middle of Hopewell Hall, in the center of campus. Students often come in to relax, study, and do homework. The café also has an outside dining area. There is a spacious dining area. In the coming years, the staff will be strictly culinary arts students, as OSU Newark is schedule to have a new culinary arts program.

Pizza, sub grinders, a salad bar, French fries, a taco salad bar, hamburgers, and chips are some examples of the food items offered. Also offered at Oxley’s are many desserts such as cookies, ice cream, soft serve ice cream, rice crispy treats, and brownies. The food is made at the time someone orders it, and it is not precooked. Oxley’s also offers a catering service.