Stories tagged with: Sustainability
Voinovich School faculty present at 2020 American Geophysical Union Conference
February 12, 2021 Faculty member Geoffrey Dabelko, Sarah Davis, and former faculty Derek Kauneckis presented their respective research at the virtual American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting in December.
Environmental studies alumnae and faculty co-author climate risk adaptation paper
February 12, 2021 Recent Honor’s Tutorial College environmental studies graduate Rachel Martin, ’20, co-authored a paper with Derek Kauneckis about how vulnerable coastal communities adapt to climate risks.
Office of Sustainability announces spring Sustainability Hub Seminar Series
February 11, 2021 The Office of Sustainability announces the spring Sustainability Hub Seminar Series. Seminars will be held virtually on Microsoft Teams at 5 p.m. on the third Mondays of February, March and April.
Spring 2021 Sustainability Film Series virtually explores environmental topics
February 8, 2021 The Athena Cinema, Alden Library and Environmental Studies program is presenting the spring 2021 Sustainability Film Series.
Spring 2021 Sustainability Film Series virtually explores environmental topics
February 4, 2021 The Athena Cinema, Alden Library and Environmental Studies program are presenting the virtual spring 2021 Sustainability Film Series in conjunction with the Voinovich School.
Student Climate & Sustainability Ambassadors promote environmental literacy and action
December 9, 2020 Student ambassadors educate peers about sustainability and enact change throughout the Athens community.
OHIO launches public feedback forums for Sustainability and Climate Action Plan revisions
December 9, 2020 Ohio University has launched online public forums to elicit feedback for revisions drafted for its 2021 Sustainability & Climate Action Plan.
Sustainable Administration Hub Seminar will highlight procurement initiatives
November 5, 2020 Ohio University’s Sustainable Administration Hub Coordinator, Dr. Ryan Fogt, will lead the third and final fall semester Sustainability Hub Seminar on Monday, Nov. 9 at 5 p.m.
Sustainability Committee seeks faculty member for hub coordinator position
October 9, 2020 The Sustainability Committee is seeking a faculty member to oversee and coordinate collaborative sustainability research, engagement, and curriculum efforts for the Sustainable Infrastructure Hub.
Sustainable Living Hub Seminar to highlight Schoonover Green Roof project
October 7, 2020 Dr. Kim Thompson, the Office of Sustainability’s new Sustainable Living Hub Coordinator, will discuss Hub initiatives during the Sustainable Living Hub Seminar on Monday, Oct. 12.
Zeroing in on zero waste
September 19, 2020 One evening in May 2019, the normally quiet Athens City Council chambers were overflowing with citizens. Some stood in the hallway while others packed a nearby bar to watch the proceedings on the government channel. What brought so many passionate community members out on a Tuesday night? The answer, in a word: trash. Or to put a finer point on it—waste, waste diversion, and related jobs.
Pollution Prevention Week features events for University, local community
September 17, 2020 For the fourth consecutive year, Ohio University, the Athens Soil and Water Conservation District and the City of Athens are collaborating to celebrate Pollution Prevention Week.
University, local community invited to collect red oak acorns on College Green Sept. 19
September 17, 2020 Students, faculty, staff and the Athens community are invited to help collect red oak acorns at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, on the College Green, following socially distant and mask protocols.
Ohio University designated 2019 Tree Campus USA
September 16, 2020 Ohio University has been designated as a “Tree Campus USA” location by the Arbor Day Foundation for the fourth year in a row.
Appalachia Ohio Zero Waste Initiative receives renewal funding from Sugar Bush Foundation
September 8, 2020 The Appalachia Ohio Zero Waste Initiative will continue to foster initiatives and activities to contribute to the long term goal of a zero-waste economy during the 2020-21 fiscal year.
