Finance and Administration News
Ohio University holds Sustainable Valentine’s Day event
Ahead of Valentine’s Day, Ohio University’s Office of Sustainability allowed students to express their love — for the Earth.
On Wednesday, Ohio University students met on the Third Floor Atrium of Baker Center from 5-7 p.m. to make Valentine’s Day arts and crafts using recycled materials such as scrap paper and egg cartons. Sam Crowl, director of sustainability at Ohio University, says the Sustainable Valentine’s Day workshop is one of several events the Office of Sustainability holds throughout the year during the holidays encouraging students to think sustainably by balancing people, planet and economic prosperity.
“Sustainability is the attempt to find the sweet spot between people, planet and economic prosperity and we’re trying to target initiatives that achieve that sweet spot not only now, but ongoing into the future,” Crowl explained. “There’s lots of ways to define sustainability, but it’s that people, planet, prosperity model that I try to get students to think about when they’re making decisions. Think about the impact on people, on society and what things cost.”
Sunrise Athens offers space to discuss climate policies
President Donald Trump was inaugurated Jan. 20 as the 47th president of the United States. For many Americans, this was a day of shared loss and national frustration. On Inauguration Day, climate change mitigation group Sunrise Movement Athens hosted a meeting to offer a healing space, organized by co-Presidents Maeve Fellerhoff and Celia Hawk.
OHIO employees invited to mental health awareness training session
All Ohio University employees are invited to participate in an upcoming training session focused on identifying and responding to mental health in the workplace.
Performance Management Reminder
Ohio University Human Resources introduced a new, streamlined performance management framework. Training sessions are available through March 11, 2025.
OU ranked Ohio’s top ‘Green Campus’ for 2025
Ohio University was recognized as Ohio’s top Green School by The Princeton Review for 2025. The University is ranked among the Top 50 Green Schools nationally. Recognized for its healthy quality of life and outstanding academic programs, the school is also dedicated to sustainability practices.
Social Security Fairness Act update
The Social Security Fairness Act, HR 82, concerning the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset, was signed into law on January 5, 2025.
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield continues negotiations with Ohio State University hospitals
Anthem has informed the University that they are continuing conversations with the OSU Health System, but the timeline for a potential agreement is unsure at this time.
OHIO continues to monitor ongoing negotiations between Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, OSU Health System
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield – which administers Ohio’s health insurance plans – and the OSU Health System are continuing their efforts to reach a new multi-year contract.