Stories tagged with: Center for Community Engagement
Ohio University to host elected officials at inaugural Civic Engagement Forum
March 21, 2022 The forum will serve as a platform for students to engage directly with elected public officials in non-partisan ways, as well as an opportunity to discuss some of the key issues that affect them.
'Your Voice and Your Rights' forum to be held Feb. 22
February 8, 2022 The deliberative forum titled, “Your Voice and Your Rights,” will focus on freedom of expression in the collegiate environment.
Ohio University to host Place-based Learning and Research Symposium
February 7, 2022 Ohio University will host the inaugural Place-based Learning and Research Symposium on March 18, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Ridges, Building 19.
Ohio University voter education efforts paid off in 2020
November 8, 2021 Ohio University student voting increased nearly 10 percent in last year’s presidential election, rising to 70.6 percent in 2020 from a rate of 60.8 percent in 2016.
Real Talk About Big Questions panel to take place Oct. 5
September 28, 2021 OHIO’s Division of Diversity and Inclusion, in partnership with the Center for Campus and Community Engagement, will host a virtual Real Talk About Big Questions event.
Ohio University launches community engagement platform
August 6, 2021 OHIO is enhancing its efforts to connect students and their communities through meaningful engagement including volunteer opportunities, community-based internships and research, and courses.
PhD student named to APLU student advisory group
June 21, 2021 An Ohio University doctoral student has been named to the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) Commission on Economic & Community Engagement’s Student Advisory Group.
Ohio University to co-host Ohio Town and Gown Summit
May 10, 2021 Ohio University and the City of Athens will co-host the fifth annual Ohio Town and Gown Association Summit July 14-15.
OHIO faculty and staff invited to participate in Community Engaged Scholars Program
March 19, 2021 Through this program faculty and staff will develop capacity for community engaged teaching and scholarly activity.
OHIO designated a Voter Friendly Campus
March 9, 2021 Ohio University is one of over 200 campuses in 37 states and the District of Columbia designated today as a “Voter Friendly Campus.”
Ohio University encourages Bobcats to register and vote
September 28, 2020 As the November election approaches Ohio University encourages all students to check their voter registration, get registered if they need to, make a plan, and vote on Nov. 3.
Ohio University supports community partnerships responding to COVID-19
July 21, 2020 Community members and University partners are coming together across the region to combat COVID-19, from sewing masks and distributing hand sanitizer to more.
Eastern Campus receives $5,000 Internal Award to help businesses safely reopen
May 12, 2020 Dr. Sarah Mahan-Hays and Crystal Lorimor are among the first awardees of the COVID-19 Community Response Internal Awards. The funding will be used to buy printed health resources and hand sanitizer.
Applicants sought for community-based internships
April 9, 2020 This program connects students to nonprofit/public sector organizations to engage in internships that provide students with high impact experiential learning opportunities. Apply by May 15.
Community Based Internship Showcase planned for Jan. 27
January 21, 2020 Ohio University’s Center for Campus and Community Engagement will host a Community-Based Internship Showcase from 6 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 27, in the Baker University Center Theater.
