Good morning, Athens County. Leadership transitions often signal new chapters, and Ohio University's Board of Trustees is turning the page with alumnus Matthew Evans taking the helm. The 1993 graduate brings energy sector expertise alongside NASA's Cynthia Calhoun and regional planning leader Lorrie Platt in a reshuffled leadership team poised to guide the university forward when their terms officially begin next May.
Meanwhile, across campus, a fascinating cultural phenomenon took center stage as researcher Daniele Salerno delivered the Zumkehr Prize Lecture on how a single Italian protest song has transcended borders and generations. His award-winning work reveals how "Bella ciao" evolved from anti-fascist anthem to what he calls a "portable monument for transnational activism," adopted by movements worldwide from Spain to India—a timeless reminder of how melodies can mobilize movements long after their original creation.
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🎓 Ohio University reshuffles leadership with new Board of Trustees chair. Matthew Evans, president of Boich Companies and OHIO alumnus, will lead the Board with Cynthia Calhoun and Lorrie Platt serving as First and Second Vice-Chairs respectively. Evans, who graduated in 1993 and received the Outstanding Alumni Award in 2016, brings extensive experience from the energy sector and has remained actively involved with the university. Calhoun serves as deputy director at NASA's Glenn Research Center, while Platt works as executive advisor for the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments. All three leaders will begin their full terms on May 14, 2025.
🎵 Italian protest song unites global activists across generations. Daniele Salerno delivered the 2025 Zumkehr Prize Lecture at Ohio University discussing how "Bella ciao" has become a "portable monument for transnational activism." His research, co-authored with Marit Van de Warenburg, traced how the anti-fascist anthem has been adapted by various groups worldwide, from feminist movements in Spain to protesters in India. Salerno noted the lecture's timing amid campus protests, suggesting that historical activism examples can provide hope during challenging times. The prize-winning article earned the authors $2000 each and reflected growing international interest in public memory studies.
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But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
-Isaiah 40:31
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