Stories tagged with: Sustainability

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    OHIO Events

    OHIO to host pop-up thrift market on April 4

    March 26, 2025 3 min

    The OHIO Thrift Market will be open to the public from 1– 6 p.m. on Friday, April 4, at the Morton Field. The pop-up market will solicit items from two thrifting locations in the area.
    Emeriti Park and Baker University Center
    OHIO Events

    OHIO employees invited to Mental Health Awareness, Interaction, Direction training

    March 14, 2025 1 min

    Ohio University employees are invited to participate in the Mental Health Awareness, Interaction and Direction (A.I.D.) virtual training session on March 20.
    Geoff Dabelko and Sam Crowl hold the Faculty Sustainability Award that as presented to Dabelko
    OHIO Announcements

    Sustainability Awards nominations now being accepted

    February 17, 2025 2 min

    The awards recognize students, staff, faculty, departments and community members or organizations for their outstanding contributions to sustainability at Ohio University or in the local community.
    The colorful hills of fall surround OHIO's Athens campus
    OHIO Community

    OHIO employees invited to mental health awareness training session

    February 5, 2025 2 min

    By participating, OHIO employees can become empowered to advocate for themselves and their colleagues, creating a safer and more supportive workplace environment for all.
    An oil derrick in front of a sunset.
    Sustainability Research

    Ohio University receives DOE grant for produced water treatment research

    December 11, 2024 5 min

    Ohio University has received grant funding from the United States Department of Energy (DOE) for chemical engineering research related to diverting water from oil and natural gas extraction.
    A speaker gives a presentation at the Summit on Sustainability
    Community Engagement

    MORPC Summit on Sustainability brings together community leaders, Voinovich School members

    December 3, 2024 3 min

    The annual Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC} event brings together hundreds of community members committed to leading the charge towards a more sustainable future.
    Amy Mackey and Gov. Mike DeWine are shown standing next to Raccoon Creek
    Community Engagement

    Raccoon Creek designated an Ohio Scenic River

    November 20, 2024 3 min

    The Ohio Department of Natural Resources and multiple partners, including OHIO’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service, have restored it from polluted waterway to a hub for outdoor recreation.
    OHIO students walk on the College Green during an ice cream social in the spring
    OHIO Leaders

    Ohio University recognized as state’s top ‘Green School’ by Princeton Review for 2025

    November 13, 2024 4 min

    OHIO is ranked among the Top 50 Green Schools nationally, showcasing its commitment to sustainability practices, outstanding academic programs and healthy quality of life.
    Dysart Woods, old growth forest, Allegheny Plateau, Belmont County, outdoor laboratory, National Natural Landmark
    Research

    OHIO researchers study impact of exceptional drought on Southeast Ohio ecosystems

    November 12, 2024 7 min

    Southeast Ohio is currently in the midst of the most severe drought in the area in recent history. Ohio University Professor Jared DeForest is working to study the drought and potentially apply the results to other ecosystems.
    Dysart Woods, old growth forest, Allegheny Plateau, Belmont County, outdoor laboratory, National Natural Landmark
    Sustainability

    Sustainability accounting: Using accounting to better society

    November 6, 2024 4 min

    When most people think of accountants they think measuring financial impact, but recently their skills are also being applied to sustainability—measuring environmental impact, social impact, emissions, employee well-being, energy usage and more.
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    Sustainability

    OHIO’s Football Green Game to take place Nov. 13 at Peden Stadium

    November 5, 2024 2 min

    The OHIO Athletics-Sustainability Working Group is continuing to advance sustainability on campus through the Green Games initiative they started two years ago with the Football Green Game on Nov. 13.
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    OHIO Events

    Sustainability on Screen: Ohio University’s Sustainability Film Series returns for 12th year

    November 4, 2024 3 min

    The next installment in the Sustainability Film Series, “The Velvet Queen,” premieres on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at the Athena Cinema. It will be followed by "The Engine Inside," on Nov. 20
    A close up shot of greens being grown on one of Ohio University's plant walls.
    Sustainability

    Going green: Vertical gardens on campus sow sustainability, support food pantry

    October 8, 2024 5 min

    Ohio University’s dining halls aren’t just serving food, they’re growing it too. This past summer, indoor gardens were installed in Nelson Court on South Green and The District on West Green to educate students and provide them with fresh produce.
    An aerial view from a drone looking down at the student farm. The circular learning garden, USDA-certified organic plots and more are visible.

    OHIO Student Farm provides hands-on agricultural education rooted in sustainability

    August 7, 2024 10 min

    The OHIO Student Farm is a place where those passionate about farming and agriculture can learn, research and reap fresh produce. The student farm demonstrates the value of sustainable agriculture and how it benefits the University and surrounding communities.
    The Hocking River and the hills of southeastern Ohio are shown at sunrise

    OHIO faculty invited to apply for sustainability hub coordinator positions

    July 22, 2024 2 min

    The Sustainability Committee is seeking faculty members to oversee and coordinate collaborative sustainability research, engagement, and curriculum efforts for the Sustainable Administration Hub.
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