Stories from October 2020

Possible COVID-19 exposure prompts relocation of residents of Jefferson, Tiffin halls

3 min

Ohio University Housing and Residence Life is moving residents of both Jefferson and Tiffin halls into quarantine on Tuesday, Oct. 13 until Sunday, Oct. 25.
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month continues: Secure your devices at home and work

1 min

As part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Ohio University’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) is providing weekly guidance on how faculty, staff, and students can #BeCyberSmart. 

Case Count Update: Athens and Regional Campuses

4 min

As we begin our third week of phase two, it is perhaps not surprising that COVID cases are rising rapidly.

Budget group study invitation

2 min

We again invite self-nominations for a budget study group led by Provost Sayrs and Senior Vice President Shaffer during fall 2020.

Diseases of Despair claim more than 1.9 million years of Ohioans' lives over 10-year period

3 min

Diseases of despair accounted for the sixth-most deaths and resulted in the fourth-most years of life lost in Ohio over a 10-year period, a new study at OHIO showed.
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Tantrum Theater releases its revised fall season

4 min

The pandemic might have stopped many other theaters across the county from producing work during the pandemic, but Ohio University's Tantrum Theater is persevering.

Ohio University provides update on True House

1 min

Plumbing issue in isolation hall was quickly resolved

Special public health update

3 min

Over the past week, Ohio University’s Athens campus has seen an increase in the number of COVID-19 positive cases in students who are currently living in our residence halls.

Ohio University relocates Boyd Hall residents due to possible exposure to COVID-19

2 min

Ohio University Housing and Residence Life will move residents of Boyd Hall into quarantine Friday, October 9 until Wednesday, October 21.

President Nellis requests honorary degree nominations

1 min

On behalf of the Honorary Degree Committee, I am requesting your nominations for candidates to receive honorary degrees from Ohio University.

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University mourns Ralph Izard, former E.W. Scripps School of Journalism director

3 min

Ralph Izard, former director of the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, died Sept. 3. He served as director from 1986-1998 and on the faculty for 32 years before retiring in 1998.
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Division of Diversity and Inclusion to host “Genetic Consequences of the Transatlantic Slave Trade” lecture series

1 min

The Division of Diversity and Inclusion invites the campus community to attend a two-part expert lecture series on Oct. 15 and 22.
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News and Announcements

Board of Trustees approves third phase of Clippinger renovation

5 min

The Ohio University Board of Trustees approved the final phase of the Clippinger Renovation Strategy and received budget and enrollment updates during its October meetings.

Sustainability Committee seeks faculty member for hub coordinator position

2 min

The Sustainability Committee is seeking a faculty member to oversee and coordinate collaborative sustainability research, engagement, and curriculum efforts for the Sustainable Infrastructure Hub.

Board of Trustees to hold special meeting with auditors Monday

1 min

The Audit and Risk Management Committee of the Ohio University Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on Monday, Oct. 12.
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