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With the fluctuating weather temperatures in Athens, there's no denying the dramatic effects it has on plants, animals and community members. Ryan Fogt, professor of meteorology, acknowledged the wavering temperature changes happening around the world, and he said the climate is only going to get more extreme and intense in the future.
Reminder for employees with a remote or hybrid work arrangement
Employees with a remote or hybrid work arrangement are reminded to review and make any applicable changes to the Flexwork Tracker.
OHIO moves forward in Campus Race to Zero Waste challenge
The OHIO Men’s Basketball game on Feb. 21 served as the GameDay Challenge as a part of OHIO Campus Recycling’s Campus Race to Zero Waste initiative. As the eight-week effort continues, and there are many events coming up to engage students and community members.
During the basketball game, members of the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service, the Climate and Sustainability Ambassadors, Campus Recycling, and community members tabled and helped Bobcat fans place their trash in the correct bin. After the game, all waste was sorted and the stands were litter picked.
Luscious flora and dense oak trees encapsulate Sells Park in Athens, which weaves through various shale and limestone rock formations deeply connected within Strouds Run Park.
Inside the forests of Strouds Run lies towering chestnut, oak and persimmon trees that have existed for hundreds of years — alongside numerous different species of edible mushrooms and lichens such as liverwort and turkey tails.
Foraging is the act of gathering foods such as fruits, nuts, vegetables or fungi from the wild, and it is a process that has occurred for thousands of years.
Sustainability Award nominations now being accepted
The OHIO Office of Sustainability(opens in a new window) is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Sustainability Awards. The awards recognize students, staff, faculty, departments and community members or organizations for their outstanding contributions to sustainability at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University or in the local community.
The awards are open to all OHIO students, faculty and staff on all Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University campuses, and the Community Sustainability Award is open to community members or groups. Award winners will be announced at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University's Earth Day Celebrations on April 27, 2023. The entire University community is invited to participate in the Earth Day activities.
Reminder for employees with a remote or hybrid work arrangement
Employees with a remote or hybrid work arrangement are reminded to review and make any applicable changes to the Flexwork Tracker.
Students make energy-saving recommendations for Shively Hall
While maximizing the potential of energy is a never-ending quest, students at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University have found ways to improve energy efficiency on OHIO’s main campus in Athens. The Building Energy Treasure Hunt is an experiential learning class that allows students to collaboratively conduct their own energy audit on a campus building and then suggest changes for improvement. The one credit class is divided into teams and the winning team’s suggestions are then implemented by OHIO’s Facilities Management staff.
85 years in waiting
Scott Quad time capsule and OHIO history are unearthed
This spring, Facilities Management employees unearthed a hidden piece of OHIO history—a time capsule placed in the cornerstone of Scott Quad during construction in 1937.
Employee Perks & Discounts located on HR site
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University offers employees perks and discounts for travel and more.