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One Day, One OHIO: Celebrate OHIO Giving Day 2026 on April 8 and donate to move OHIO forward

April 1, 2026

Ohio University’s seventh annual Giving Day will take place April 8, 2026, engaging alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff and friends of the University to take part in giving to causes they feel most passionate about supporting.

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Science Café to feature Professor John Staser on April 8

April 1, 2026

Ohio University Professor John Staser will be discussing “A Better Way? Coal as a Renewable Energy Storage Material,” at the April 8 Science Café.

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Expert in Residence program connects OHIO students with leaders

March 25, 2026

The Expert in Residence (EIR) program is bringing accomplished industry leaders back to campus to engage directly with students, offering one-on-one engagements, professional insight and real-world experience beyond the classroom.

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SpaceX Informational Session Monday, April 6 4:30 PM — 5:30 PM Stocker Center
Science Cafe: A Better Way? Coal as a Renewable Energy Storage Material Wednesday, April 8 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM Baker University Center
Science Cafe: A Better Way? Coal as a Renewable Energy Storage Material Wednesday, April 8 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM Baker University Center
NQPI Seminar 4/9/2026 - Kishor Nepal Thursday, April 9 4:10 PM — 5:00 PM Clippinger Laboratories
NQPI Seminar 4/16/2026 - Ramon Carrillo Bastos Thursday, April 16 4:10 PM — 5:00 PM Clippinger Laboratories
NQPI Seminar 4/23/2026 - Srijana Pandey Thursday, April 23 4:10 PM — 5:00 PM Clippinger Laboratories

Energy and the Environment

Reimagining Plastic Waste with the Russ College of Engineering and Technology

Researchers at Ohio University have a vision to address environmental challenges by repurposing mining and plastic waste into high performance building materials that possess lower embodied energy and emissions than current plastic composites. OHO's trademark RC Squared combines reclaimed carbon and plastic materials, forming high performance engineering plastic composed of nearly 100% recycled components.

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