Go Green, Miami!

Are you going green? So is Miami! Miami University was recently recognized for having the first residential hall in Ohio to receive a 2010 Energy Start from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Heritage Commons are on-campus student apartments that include a single room for each person, a joint bathroom used by two, and a common living and kitchen area. Only 5 years old, Heritage Commons accommodates up to 108 students who prefer the apartment-style living but want to stay on and near campus. The EPA gave kudos to Miami for meeting requirements in the categories of indoor air quality, energy performance, thermal comfort, and lighting levels. The university closely monitors all electrical and water usage on campus and has made strives to conserve energy when possible, saving the university substantial amounts of money. Miami is excited to receive this award and is encouraging others to find ways to conserve everyday resources. Go green!

Digital Games

Digital Game Studies
Do you love video games? Wouldn’t it be great if you could study video games in college? Miami University has lots of ways for you to study and earn college credit for your passions. A Digital Game Studies minor or Interactive Media minor might be something to consider. Miami also offers a series of classes in these areas that you could choose for a Thematic Sequence outside any major. All students complete a Thematic Sequence as part of the Miami Plan.
Miami University Digital Game Studies was named one of the top 50 programs in the nation! Miami has a program that includes a game lab, the world’s largest virtual reality space, and rapid prototyping where students can design 3-D models and more!
Pictured above are participants in the 2010 Miami University Global Jam, an event with students age 16-35 who spent a weekend on campus creating a game from concept to completion.
Miami University offers a liberal arts education that you can customize to fit your goals and areas of interest. Follow your passions to have the best college experience and to open a future in areas you love!
Links to help you discover more:
http://aims.muohio.edu/game-studies-minor/
http://welcome.eas.muohio.edu/global-game-jam-comes-to-miami/
http://www.miami.muohio.edu/academics/index.html

Yummy

Once again Miami University’s housing and dinning services won gold, silver and bronze awards at the Loyal E. Horton Dining Awards which is sponsored by the National Association of College and University Food Services. Miami actually received the most honors in the competition and we will compete for the grand prize during the national conference this July!

So, if you are visiting us this summer or fall, please feel free to stop by one of our award winning dining facilities on campus for breakfast, lunch or dinner. If you would like information on what is being served at the dining facilities and the calorie content as well, please visit http://www.hdg.muohio.edu/EatingAtMiami/.

Congratulations class of 2010!

On behalf of the Office of Admission, congratulations to both graduating Miami seniors and high school seniors! You should all be proud of your accomplishments. Miami seniors are enjoying their last days here with senior week, which included a class trip to the Cincinnati Reds game on Sunday and will include a last senior lecture on Friday. Saturday is the big day. The senior class of 2010 will zip up their gowns and adjust their tassels while they say good-bye to friends, family, and their beloved Miami University. The commencement exercises will begin at 2:00pm at Yager Stadium and will include keynote speaker Kenneth Merten, United States Ambassador to the Republic of Haiti and Miami alumnus of 1983. Graduation weekend will continue with academic divisional recognition ceremonies on Saturday, May 8 and Sunday, May 9.

Congrats to all high school seniors as well! We are proud of your achievements, and we look forward to welcoming you into the Miami class of 2014!