Stories from 2020

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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine appoints Scott Borgemenke to OHIO Board of Trustees

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed Scott Borgemenke to the Ohio University Board of Trustees.

Forever OHIO and 2020 OHIO Graduate graphic with Cutler Hall background

Watch Fall 2020 Commencement online and celebrate OHIO graduates

Ohio University’s Fall 2020 Commencement ceremony, held on Saturday, Dec. 12, can be viewed in its entirety or by program sections on OHIO’s official commencement website. 

Small choices can make a big impact 

On Dec. 11, the United States recorded more new COVID-19 cases on a single day (244,011) than on any other day during the pandemic.

Dr. Jackie Rees Ulmer

Jackie Rees Ulmer named dean of the College of Business

Ohio University President M. Duane Nellis and Executive Vice President and Provost Elizabeth Sayrs announce that Dr. Jackie Rees Ulmer is the new dean of the College of Business, effective Feb. 1.

Avant-Grad: OHIO's Trail Blazers

New alumni video podcast features Leanne Ford of HGTV 

The Ohio University Alumni Association’s new podcast, “Avant-Grad: OHIO Trailblazers,” gets insight straight from achievers who’ve become leaders among Bobcats – and also nationally.  

University Update

Ohio University will require students to take mail-in COVID-19 test before Spring Semester return

In response to the current rate of spread and to keep our campuses safe in the spring, Ohio University has invested in an increased testing capacity for the upcoming Spring Semester. 

Ohio University and AECOM Extend Naming Partnership for the AECOM Center for Sports Administration

The AECOM Center for Sports Administration at Ohio University announced Monday that AECOM, the center’s namesake, has made an additional financial gift to the Center.

Christy King

Classified Senate names Christy King Employee of the Month for April 2020

Classified Senate has named Christy King, accounting support senior specialist for Accounts Payable, the Employee of the Month for April 2020. 

Reminders for eligible employees about upcoming mandatory furlough days

University Human Resources would like to remind eligible University employees of the upcoming mandated furlough days for FY21. 

Center for Teaching and Learning offers January workshops for faculty

In collaboration with Experiential Learning and OIT, the Center for Teaching and Learning within OII is hosting three sessions to support instructors with teaching in spring semester. 

WellWorks announces 2020 "Gifts of Wellness"

In an effort to support the overall health and wellbeing of the Bobcat family, Ohio University WellWorks has curated free resources as part of their 2020 Gifts of Wellness outreach.

Breakout rooms and other new features come to Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams continues to add features to improve its use in the classroom and beyond.

Students, faculty, and staff invited to join IT advisory communities 

Both the Learning Spaces advisory community and Computer & Device Support advisory community will host meetings on Dec. 16.

COVID-19 Hotline available during winter break

The hotline is available throughout the winter break, with some shortened hours for the holidays, for all employees and students who experience symptoms or think they have been exposed to the virus.

Cindy Sharpe

Classified Senate names Cindy Sharpe Employee of the Month for May 2020

Classified Senate has named Cindy Sharpe, employment coordinator with the Finance and Administration Business Service Center, the Employee of the Month for May 2020. 

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