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WellWorks now offering wellbeing specialty classes to OHIO employees

January 8, 2021 5 min

OHIO employees now have a new way to connect with Ohio University WellWorks without needing a membership. WellWorks has announced six different specialty wellness programs that are available now.

As Families First Coronavirus Response Act expires, UHR reminds employees of other flex and leave options

January 8, 2021 2 min

While the FFCRA and all related leave allowances expired Dec. 31, UHR recognizes that employees will likely continue to face unique leaves and flex needs throughout the remainder of the pandemic.

Classified Senate names Jennifer Montgomery Employee of the Month for June 2020

January 8, 2021 3 min

Classified Senate has named Jennifer Montgomery, administrative services associate for the nursing program at the Chillicothe campus, the Employee of the Month for June 2020.

OHIO IT previews spring technology updates

January 8, 2021 3 min

Several teaching and learning tools and services received upgrades for spring semester.

UHR offers recruitment guidelines lunch and learn sessions

January 8, 2021 1 min

University stakeholders have partnered to establish new guidelines for recruitment and selection of faculty and staff at OHIO.

Career and Leadership Development Center invites faculty and staff to request assignments for spring courses

January 8, 2021 4 min

To support opportunities for students to take action toward their career goals, the CLDC invites faculty and staff to request career and leadership skill-building assignments for spring semester.

OHIO to host MLK Jr. celebration Jan. 18-22

January 8, 2021 4 min

Ohio University will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a week of special virtual events starting Monday, Jan. 18.

Screen shot from Missing Bobcat digital escape room

Students search for ‘missing Bobcat’ in virtual team-building experience

January 7, 2021 4 min

College of Business educators created a digital escape room to help students collaborate.

Student Nick Nolan picked up his Be Safe Bobcats bag during the Bobcat Blitz event at Ohio University Eastern during fall semester 2020.

OHIO makes personal protective equipment available for spring semester

January 7, 2021 2 min

Ohio University students returning to the Athens or regional campuses for spring semester can pick up a bag that includes personal protective equipment upon their return.

OHIO expands COVID-19 testing program on all campuses

January 6, 2021 3 min

Ohio University has invested in an expanded COVID-19 asymptomatic testing program for spring semester, partnering with Vault Health to provide asymptomatic testing for students and employees.

Free mediation course available to OHIO students and employees

January 6, 2021 1 min

Ohio University students, faculty and staff can participate for free in the course “Fundamentals of Mediation,” sponsored by the Athens Area Mediation Service.

Athens City-County Health Department will use Ohio University's Athens campus as COVID-19 vaccination site for frontline workers

December 30, 2020 2 min

Ohio University’s Athens campus will serve as a location where Phase 1a recipients can receive the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine through a collaboration between the University and the health department.

Clinic offers sessions on coping with stress and anxiety from COVID-19

December 17, 2020 3 min

The Psychology and Social Work Clinic at Ohio University will offer low-cost sessions on coping with stress and anxiety from COVID-19 to both campus and community members starting in January.

Students work in Alden library isolated from each other

Learning During a Pandemic

December 17, 2020 2 min

Ohio University’s photography team documents a school year reshaped by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Screenshot of Ohio University homepage with commencement image

OHIO launches redesigned homepage that supports new brand

December 16, 2020 2 min

Ohio University’s homepage has a new look and strategy for recruiting the next generation of Bobcats.

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