How do we eat and why? Taking nourishment is one of life’s basic functions. But the role eating plays in self-esteem, body image and psychological and physical health are the topics that inspire the research and teaching of Dr. Tracy Tylka, Associate Professor of Psychology at The Ohio State University at Marion. It was the […]
Crosswood UMC Preschool Holding Open House, Fall Registration
March 13, 2013 by
Crosswood United Methodist Church (UMC) Preschool, located at 1551 Richland Road, will be hosting a Spring Open House from 11:00am to 2:00pm on Saturday, March 16, 2013 for people interested in enrolling their child for the fall 2013-2014 school year. Classes are available to children that will be 3 years old by August 1, 2013 […]
Last Chance for Local ACT Test Prep Help for the Spring
March 4, 2013 by
The I CAN Center of Excellence, a regional college access program, has announced they will once again offer their popular ACT Targeted Tutoring Program. The program is a customized 9-hour workshop, designed to provide prospective college students personalized guidance toward improving their ACT test scores. The 9-hour training program will be conducted on 3 Saturday […]
OSU President Recommends Tuition Freeze
February 21, 2013 by
The Ohio State University President E. Gordon Gee announced Wednesday his plans to recommend holding in-state undergraduate tuition at the 2012-13 level for the upcoming 2013-14 academic year. If approved, tuition will hold steady at $10,036.80 for the 2013-14 school year. President Gee shared his plans as part of his testimony to the Ohio House […]
Registration Open at Crosswood UMC Preschool
February 6, 2013 by
Crosswood UMC Preschool says preschool registration is now open to all current and alumni families. If you have had a child attend Crosswood UMC Preschool in the past and you now have another child age 3 or older by August 1, 2013 it is time to get registered for fall. Open enrollment starts March 1, […]
Governor Unveils Changes to School Funding
February 1, 2013 by
Gov. John Kasich wants a major overhaul of Ohio school funding that focuses on bridging the wide gaps in income and property values among districts, while also giving charter schools the same level of state money that traditional districts get. While he announced his plan Thursday, how exactly the dollars will change for individual districts […]
Over $250k in Scholarships Available from Marion Foundation
January 23, 2013 by
Marion Community Foundation’s 2013 Scholarship Program is now underway with more than $250,000 available for area scholars. This is an increase of $100,000 from last year’s program, due to the ever increasing number of scholarships under the Foundation’s stewardship. Scholarship funds available at MCF now number 62. New scholarship funds added in the past year […]
Seats Available in MTC’s Fast Track State Tested Nursing Assistant Course
January 22, 2013 by
Due to the opening of the new health technologies center at Marion Technical College, seats are available for the State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) courses. There are no prerequisites and the course is needed if you are interested in pursuing a nursing degree. If you are interested, there is still time to register. Classes begin […]
ACT Workshop Offered to Help Improve College Funding and Access
January 22, 2013 by
To help students achieve higher ACT scores, the I CAN Center of Excellence, a regional non-profit college access organization, is conducting a six hour workshop on Saturday, February 2nd 9 a.m.-4 p.m., (1 hour for lunch) on the campus of The Ohio State University at Marion and Marion Technical College, 1465 Mount Vernon Avenue, Marion, […]
Marion Workshop to Promote Team Growth
January 7, 2013 by
The Ohio State University Alber Enterprise Center, a regional center for the development of workforce training solutions, will host a half-day dynamic workshop for central Ohio area executives and community leaders entitled, “Position Your Team For Growth,” Thursday, January 31, 8:00am to 1:30pm at The Ohio State University at Marion’s Guthery Community Room. Expert speakers, […]
