Miamian Summer 2008

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Summer 2008

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Miamian
The Miamis,
A contemporary people embracing their past

Miami University finance major and Miami tribal member Lance Theobald ’10 with a sculpture by Miami artist Eugene Brown. Titled “A Tribe Named Miami, a Surveyor’s Stake, A Town Named Oxford,” the sculpture represents the unity of the Miami Tribe; Oxford, Ohio; and Miami University. Photo by Scott Kissell.

 

 

‘We Are Still Here’‘We Are Still Here’
Bicentennial preview event “myaamiaki iiši meehtohseeniwiciki (How the Miami People Live)” opens Sept. 18 at the Miami University Art Museum.

 

 

TeamingTeaming with Energy
Undergraduates from a wide range of disciplines work together to discover alternative sources of energy.

 

Mother of Fraternities Milestone
During its 175th anniversary celebration year, Greek life at Miami reflects on its history and considers its future.

 

 

ForFor the Record
Ohio’s first female secretary of state, Jennifer Junk Brunner ’78 uses her sociology background to establish a new social health index.

 

 

Our Common Bond
With sweeping changes altering the face of higher education, alumni are key to Miami’s future success.

 

 

Sizzlin’ Hot IceSizzlin’ Hot Ice
Hockey fans heat up the ice arena with their enthusiasm.

 

 

Bicentennial logoStudent designs winning Bicentennial logo

Inspired by Harrison Hall’s towers, Erin Kana ’09 has designed Miami’s winning Bicentennial logo, which will be seen on everything from Charter Day Ball invitations to T-shirts next year.

 

 
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Miamian, Miami University's alumni magazine, highlights alumni, student, faculty, and staff involvement with the University, updating readers on campus news and events, arts, University sports, and alumni news. Miami's primary communication link with alumni and close friends of the University, the magazine sets out to inform and entertain while generating a sense of knowledge and involvement with Miami University. Miamian is published three times a year and has a current circulation of approximately 139,000.