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(Marion) One test plus 180 students from 6 local schools equals $13,500 in scholarship funds awarded at the annual OSU MTC Marion Math Competition held on the campus of The Ohio State University at Marion and Marion Technically College, Friday, May 6th. A total of 180 students from 6 area middle schools (Elgin, Highland, North Union, Pleasant, Ridgedale and River Valley) came to the Marion campus to compete.

The Office of Development and Community Relations at The Ohio State University at Marion is now accepting nominations from the campus and the community for induction into the Ohio State Marion Alumni Hall of Fame through May 15, 2022.

Students at The Ohio State University at Marion (OSUM) had the chance to develop their creative talents during a recent workshop offered in conjunction with the Marion County Federation of Women's Clubs.

On Saturday, April 9 at 7 p.m., the Marion Women’s Club will host a public reading of short plays written by students at The Ohio State University at Marion, in partnership with the JNS Theatre for Social Change, a New York City-based theatre program led by award-winning directors and producers.

Internationally acclaimed vocalist, entertainer, producer, and bandleader Helen Welch will perform as part of Ohio State Marion’s Five Nights on Campus performing arts series, Thursday, April 14, 2022, 7:30 p.m. in Morrill Hall Auditorium.

Members of the public are invited to attend the Annual Marion Campus Job and Internship Fair on Wednesday, April 6 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Alber Student Center on the Marion Campus. Dozens of companies looking to hire employees and interns will be attending. The event is a joint effort of Marion Technical College, The Ohio State University at Marion and Ohio Means Jobs - Marion County.

Ohio State Marion Associate Professor of Psychology, Nikole Patson and Ohio State Professor of Psychology, Laura Wagner have been awarded a three-year, $382,631 Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) site grant renewal from the National Science Foundation to continue the Language of Science and the Science of Language program at the Center for Science and Industry (COSI) in Columbus, OH.

Ohio State Marion alumna and Marysville Ohio native, Madeline Nicol and Associate Professor of Psychology, Dr. Nikole Patson, recently published research findings in The Journal of Cognitive Psychology titled, “The effect of gestures on the interpretation of plural references.” Their research could have positive implications for those suffering from a language disorder or aphasia in terms of helping them communicate more effectively.

The Ohio State University at Marion in partnership with the community Microfarm Task Force is offering a free informational workshop for those who might be interested in learning more about microfarm opportunities coming to the Marion area.