News from OHIO's Campuses

Feb 8
All six OHIO campuses compete for RecycleMania titles
After two weeks of pre-season trials, RecycleMania officially began Sunday, Feb. 5. For the first time, all six Ohio University campuses are participating in the competition, which runs through March 31.

Feb 2
Black History Month schedule begins Friday
Black History Month events begin Friday with a noon Brown Bag discussion hosted by Miss Black Ohio in the Women&##39;s Center.

OHIO eDirectory now connected to PeopleSoft SIS
The people search at the top of OHIO&##39;s web site may look familiar, but under the hood, it has a new engine. <br /><br />That engine bases its results on data stored in the PeopleSoft SIS, so searches return up-to-date information about all students, including those who joined the university in summer 2011 or later.<br />

Feb 1
Regional campuses play a important role in University&##39;s diversity plan
A large part of the University&##39;s diversity initiative is to expand the impact of diversity and inclusion initiatives beyond the University&##39;s diversity offices in Athens and to extend the same inclusiveness and resources to regional campuses.

Jan 30
Ohio University’s rare wintry bloom
Despite Athens’ icy exterior on the evening of Jan. 20, Ohio University’s greenhouse was a balmy oasis to the Amorphophallus titanum’s first bloom since 2010.

Jan 27
Highlighting the Green: Fall Quarter 2011 [SLIDESHOW]
Ohio University students, faculty, staff, and alumni are accomplishing remarkable feats every day. This special video encapsulates a few of the recent triumphs that have added new chapters to OHIO&##39;s legacy of excellence.

OUPD update OHIO on armed fugitive situation
As of 8:30 a.m. on Jan. 27, law enforcement officials believe any threat to the campus and community has passed.

Jan 26
First OHIO Alumna Tweets from Beyond
As the first Ohio University alumna, Boyd paved the way for future generations of female students. Today, she is stepping into the 21st century and making it possible for anyone to experience her final year at OHIO.

Multicultural Center kicking off exciting quarter this weekend
Ohio University&##39;s Multicultural Center will feature events that encompass the celebrations of both Black History Month and Sibs Weekend this quarter.

Women&##39;s Center to host exciting events this quarter
The Ohio University Women&##39;s Center will continue to inform and educate the community about women, gender and diversity through a wide range of exciting events this quarter.

Jan 25
Chillicothe adviser enhances TDCP process with technology
As program coordinator for Law Enforcement Technology on the Chillicothe campus, Jim McKean often relies on podcasts to provide personalized, visual feedback to his online students. This quarter, he&##39;s using that same technology to walk his 130 student advisees through the Transition Degree Completion Plan (TDCP).

Highlighting the Green: Fall 2011 [SLIDESHOW]
Ohio University students, faculty, staff, and alumni are accomplishing remarkable feats every day. This special video encapsulates a few of the recent triumphs that have added new chapters to OHIO&##39;s legacy of excellence.

Jan 23
Brown Bag Lunch and Learn sessions promote awareness
The Ohio University Women&##39;s Center hosts Brown Bag Lunch and Learn sessions each quarter to promote awareness about women while empowering the University community.

Jan 20
A multimedia look at MLK Jr. Week
Ohio University doesn&##39;t just celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. for one day, but for an entire week. This video wrap up includes highlights from the 2012 Silent March, Celebratory Brunch (with guest speaker Kemba Smith-Pradia) and Day of Service.<br />

Trustees discuss academic quality, capital plans
The Ohio University Board of Trustees took a close look at both the educational core and the physical infrastructure of the University at meetings yesterday and today on the Lancaster campus.

Jan 19
Regional collaboration promises streamlined advising across campuses
In the past, Brian Schoen&##39;s role as advising coordinator for Ohio University&##39;s History Department was almost entirely confined to the Athens campus. That all changed when plans for the University&##39;s quarters-to-semesters (Q2S) conversion got underway.

Jan 17
MLK Day brunch speaker asks audience to serve humanity
The message that Kemba Smith-Pradia delivered to her Ohio University audience of more than 300 people on Monday was simple: Strive for greatness by serving humanity.

Jan 13
LGBT center looking forward to eventful quarter
Ohio University&##39;s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Center is welcoming the New Year with a wide range of events for students to get involved this winter. Highlights for the quarter include a spa night and visits from Bill Bowers and Erin Upchurch.

Jan 12
Nelson Dining Hall undergoing renovations
Throughout the course of this year, Nelson Dining Hall will undergo some major renovations.

OHIO invited to join in celebrating MLK, Jr.
On Wednesday, Vice Provost for Diversity, Access, and Equity Brian Bridges sent an email to the OHIO community inviting them to participate in the many events celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr.

University to close Monday for MLK Day
Ohio University will be closed Monday, Jan. 16, in observance of the national Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.

Jan 11
New e-mail filter targets phishing scams
Scammers trying to phish OHIO e-mail users into revealing their passwords will have a harder time setting the hook now, thanks to a new filter that flags questionable messages and redirects risky URLs.

Space reservation request procedure changes
Ohio University Event Services has revised the procedure by which reservation requests for major event spaces will be submitted, reviewed and accepted for the 2012 – 2013 academic year. This includes any space request that falls between Aug. 15, 2012 and Aug. 14, 2013.

Jan 10
Ellis Hall elevator unavailable
On Friday afternoon, Facilities reported that the elevator in Ellis Hall on College Green on the Athens campus would be inoperative for an extended period.

Kennedy Lecture speaker to dissect &##39;The Physics of Superheroes&##39; Wednesday
Author, University of Minnesota physics professor, and Hollywood science consultant James Kakalios will speak at Ohio University at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, in Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium.

Jan 9
Emergency communication systems to be tested Friday
Ohio University&##39;s Athens campus will test its emergency communication systems at noon on Friday, Jan. 13.

Engineering students re-engineer Baker Front Room
The Front Room recently underwent a major renovation in service flow to increase efficiency, thanks to the work of industrial and systems engineering students at Ohio University&##39;s Russ College of Engineering and Technology.

Jan 5
University, City of Athens celebrate delivery of new fire truck
The City of Athens hosted a show-and-tell on Wednesday morning for a new fire ladder truck that was purchased with the help of a $250,000 pledge from Ohio University.

Jan 4
MLK Jr. Day celebration includes march, brunch, and community service
Ohio University will honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day for the third consecutive year with a weeklong celebration, Jan. 12-16.

Dec 19
Environmental Studies wins Gingerbread House Decorating Contest
For the third year in a row, Environmental Studies swept the frosting at Ohio University&##39;s fifth annual Gingerbread House Decorating Contest.

OUE&##39;s Kristina Velkovich recognized by Board of Regents
The state of Ohio’s Board of Regents recently recognized Ohio University Eastern student Kristina Velkovich by naming her as a state student ambassador.

Office of Sustainability offers program funding
The Office of Sustainability is offering an opportunity for the campus community to host sustainability programming during the month of April 2012. Students, faculty, and staff can apply for grants up to $500 to run a program that furthers the goals of the Sustainability Plan and educates the campus on this year’s theme: Energy.

Dec 9
CommonSpot upgrade begins Monday
The upgrade from CommonSpot V5.1 to CommonSpot V6.2 is scheduled to begin at 12:01 a.m. Monday, Dec. 12, and to conclude Tuesday afternoon.

Southern campus alumnus lands first Emmy
Ohio University alumnus Ernie Hall received his first Emmy this year for his work as a photojournalist with Action News in Jacksonville, Fla., on the local CBS/Fox affiliate station.

Dec 1
University holiday greeting is available
Ohio University is proud to present its holiday greeting for students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends. Please visit www.ohio.edu/greetings to view this year’s message.

WellWorks to host Winter Gathering Dec. 8
WellWorks will celebrate the holiday season and its 25th anniversary at its annual Winter Gathering from 4-7 p.m. in the Grover Center Atrium on Dec. 8.

Nov 29
December Alumni Association newsletter available
The Ohio University Alumni Association&##39;s e-newsletter, "Alumni," is now available to view.

Nov 28
Alden Library adjusts hours over the winter break
Alden Library has changed its hours over winter break.

Baker University Center winter hours
Last week, Sujit Chemburkar, executive director of event services, sent an email to Ohio University detailing Baker University Center&##39;s winter hours.

Nov 22
President reminds OHIO of mandate to report child abuse
On Tuesday, Ohio University President Roderick J. McDavis sent an email to the entire University reminding them of the mandate to report child abuse.

Nov 21
Minimum wage rate increases Jan. 1
Effective Jan. 1, 2012, the minimum wage for non-tipped employees will increase to $7.70 per hour and for tipped employees the minimum wage will be $3.85 per hour.

No Compass email on Thursday
The Ohio University Compass email will not be sent out on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 24.

Nov 18
Power outage update
OHIO-Athens is currently experiencing power outages on campus.

University trustees approve $977.5 million capital plan
The Ohio University Board of Trustees approved an aggressive six-year capital improvement plan and discussed the University’s long-term strategic capital priorities during meetings yesterday and today.

Nov 17
University offers tuition award for children of alumni
Beginning with new students enrolling in fall 2012, Ohio University will offer incentives to the children of alumni living outside Ohio who want to continue the Bobcat family tradition.

Nov 15
Spam reputation hinders Yahoo mail delivery
According to Don Hone, e-mail administrator for OIT, Yahoo&##39;s spam reputation has fallen to the point where messages are being consistently rejected by other providers, including Ohio University.

Nov 14
OHIO students reflect on service to tsunami-ravaged region of Japan
This past September, OHIO students, administrators and friends participated in a tsunami relief service trip to Otsuchi, Iwate on Japan&##39;s northeast coast.

President&##39;s address to Board of Trustees to be streamed Nov. 18
Ohio University President Roderick J. McDavis’ address to the Board of Trustees on Nov. 18 will be streamed live.

Nov 10
A message of thanks for the service of veterans
On Thursday, Ohio University President Roderick J. McDavis sent an email to the entire OHIO community reflecting on Veterans Day and thanking veterans for their service.

Alumni Association newsletter available
The Ohio University Alumni Association&##39;s e-newsletter, "Alumni," is now available to view.