Journal-News, Friday, August 13
About 86 percent of Hamilton residents who participated in a recent survey
say they or their family members would definitely or probably use a new
aquatic  center if Hamilton were to build it.  The survey was conducted by
a team from Miami University Middletown's Applied Research Center, and
sixty-two percent of those surveyed would like to see it built near Miami
University Hamilton.
And:
Enrico Blasi (alumnus) has been hired as Miami University's head coach for
the hockey team.  Quotes Joel Maturi (athletic director).
And:
Hamilton Law Director Mark Brandenurger (alumnus) has been appointed as
deputy city manager of operations.

The Middletown Journal, Thursday, August 12
Guest column by Allen Berger (Heckert Professor of Reading and Writing)
says a growing problem affecting the teaching of reading and writing as
well as other subjects is the increasing use of underqualified teachers and
closely related to this problem is the drastic shortage of substitute
teachers.  He also says as the new school year begins, let's make a promise
to our children and ourselves that we will sustain and enrich our teachers
and schools so that they and all of us will enjoy a promising future.

The Middletown Journal, Thursday, August 12
The first CD by pianist Rod Nimtz (assistant to executive director,
Middletown campus) will be available for purchase at Arts in Middletown
starting August 12.  Proceeds will benefit Arts in Middletown.

The Cincinnati Post, Thursday, August 11
New and current students at Miami University's Middletown campus will be
welcomed to the fall term with an opening convocation August 23 in the Dave
Finkelman Auditorium.

Cincinnati City Beat, August 5-11, 1999
Feature on Christian Strike and the skateboard, snowboard, music and
cultural publication he started four years ago quotes associate publisher
and recent Miami University grad Jeff Seiple.

Chicago Daily Herald, Tuesday, August 3
Miami University student Erik Held is part of the Leap Frog Society, an
ensemble of high school and college performers who perform live theater for
kids at the Oak Brook Park District.

The Cincinnati Enquirer, Friday, August 13
"Last Chance" section includes Carol Shearer's stainglass exhibit at
Hiestand Gallery.
And:
Calendar item for Hiestand Gallery exhibits.

Elsewhere in education:

The Middletown Journal, Thursday, August 12
Ohio University is installing personal computers and Internet service in
thousands of dormitory rooms as part of a program to make sure students
have regular access to the lastest technology.

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