Conversations with Owens Community College President Dr. Dione D. Somerville

The next episode of Conversations features Mark Wasylyshyn, the Wood County (Ohio) Sheriff and a graduate of Owens Community College. In this preview, listen to what Sheriff Wasylyshyn had to say about his alma mater and the many opportunities for students. The full podcast releases Thursday, October 13.

Listeners, please tell us about YOU by taking our four-question  Listener Survey ! In this episode, Dr. Dione D. Somerville sits down with Adam Levine, Edward Drummond and Florence Scott Libbey President, Director and CEO of the Toledo Museum of Art since 2020. He started his career at The Met in New York City. He is a graduate of Dartmouth College, where he triple-majored in anthropology, ar...

The next episode of Conversations features Adam Levine, the Edward Drummond and Florence Scott Libbey President, Director and CEO of the Toledo Museum of Art. In this preview, listen to what Adam has to say about Owens Community College and its place in northwest Ohio. The full podcast releases Thursday, September 8.

Listeners, please tell us about YOU by taking our four-question  Listener Survey ! In this episode, Dr. Dione D. Somerville sits down with Findlay Hancock County Economic Development Director Tim Mayle. Their conversation covers a variety of topics, including Amazon’s new facility in Findlay; Findlay being named a Top Micropolitan Community for the eighth straight year and Mayle’s position at...

The next episode of Conversations features Findlay Hancock County Economic Development Director Tim Mayle. In this preview, listen to what Tim has to say about changes in economic development. The full podcast releases Thursday, August 11.

Listeners, please tell us about YOU by taking our four-question  Listener Survey ! In this episode, Dr. Dione D. Somerville sits down with Dean Monske, the President and CEO of the Regional Growth Partnership (RGP). Dr. Somerville is a member of the RGP Board of Directors. Their conversation dives into northwest Ohio’s economic renaissance over the past decade thanks in part to collaborative...

Listeners, please tell us about YOU by taking our four-question  Listener Survey ! In this episode, Dr. Dione D. Somerville sits down with Toledo Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Romules Durant. Their conversation covers the strong partnership and shared priorities between Owens Community College and the school district as well as Dr. Durant’s personal journey that led to him becoming a supe...

Listeners, please tell us about YOU by taking our four-question  Listener Survey ! In this episode, Dr. Dione D. Somerville sits down with Toledo Fire & Rescue Chief Allison Armstrong. Their conversation covers the long history Owens Community College has with the department. The episode also features reflections on Chief Armstrong’s career as a firefighter and her appointment as the firs...

Listeners, please tell us about YOU by taking our four-question  Listener Survey ! In this inaugural episode, Owens Community College President Dr. Dione D. Somerville sits down with Ohio Department of Higher Education Chancellor Randy Gardner. Released during National Community College Month, the episode covers the contributions community colleges make to Ohio’s economic health. For example,...