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UF Alumnus Uses Knowledge Gained as an Oiler to Succeed in Career

This is the second in a summer series of alumni spotlights focusing on graduates of Orrville High School in Orrville, Ohio who went on to major in what was formerly known as the Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health program, and is now known as Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability at University of Findlay. All of the […]

UF Alumna Addie Burden ’05 Finds a Meaningful Career

This is the first in a summer series of alumni spotlights focusing on graduates of Orrville High School in Orrville, Ohio who went on to major in what was formerly known as the Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health program, and is now known as Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability at University of Findlay. All of the […]

The Science of Success: UF Alumnus Sets Up for Future

Science fiction author and aeronautical engineer Robert Heinlein said that everything is theoretically impossible until it is done. Scientific minds like those of Heinlein and University of Findlay alumnus Zac Brown ’16 M ’19 are quite often the most ambitious, recognizing that possibilities are, in fact, endless and that dreams are attainable with the right […]

Finding a Way: Findlay Faithfuls Chris ’97 and Angela (Kangas) ‘99 Peterson

As part of a week-long series alongside Valentine’s Day, we’re featuring stories about UF couples, past and present, called “Findlay Faithfuls.” Did you meet the love of your life on campus? We want to hear about it! Share your story via Facebook or Twitter using #IHeartUFindlay #FindlayFaithfuls. Life is full of curveballs. There are expectations of how things should roll […]

Win the Day: Alumnus Cherishes Lessons and Relationships Borne by Time at UF

Everyone has a general concern for the safety of their friends and family; in fact, one of the ways that people show their love and concern for fellow human beings is to say things like “Did you arrive safely?” or even, simply, “Be safe.” Then there are those like Bob Moore, ’05 who make a […]

Old Main’s Ecological Footprint

Now more than ever, individuals and organizations are considering how to incorporate sustainable practices to reduce their ecological footprint and save money. A student project that looked at University of Findlay’s Old Main did just that. To accurately analyze energy efficiencies, seniors Andrew Mitroka, Ian Douglas, and Savanna Keetle of the Environment, Health, Safety, and […]

Big Decisions: Ben Whitaker ’17 Sees a Bright Future

Among the many concerns of incoming freshman about college is that sometimes they’re not completely certain of what it is they want to major in. Getting well-intended, yet equally as daunting advice like “You’ll figure it out,” or “Well, you’d better figure it out!” doesn’t help as much as it might seem like it would. […]

Investing in the Future: UF Graduate Student Interns in “The Last Frontier”

When one thinks of college student summer internships, they’re likely thinking of an office job, maybe one that doesn’t really offer a whole lot in the way of interesting terrain or landscape. A nine to five. A bridge between semesters. Important and exciting, yet practical and perhaps even a little mundane at times. Those who […]

Family Tragedy Led Him to Environmental Safety Degree, 'UF Family' Guided Him Through

Aaron Cheney’09 gained a passion for workplace safety at a very early age, even before he knew it was something he could do as a career. When he was very young his grandfather, a hard-working factory electrician, was electrocuted on the job. “I was the one who answered the door at my grandma’s house to […]

Winter College To Feature Three Accomplished Speakers

With the warm, sandy beaches of Naples, Florida in the backdrop, alumni and friends are invited to join President Katherine Fell, Ph.D., and the Wolfe Center for Alumni, Parents and Friends at Pelican Isle Yacht Club for a morning and afternoon of fellowship and Oiler pride as part of the annual Winter College. Winter College […]