Stories tagged with: Facilities Management and Safety

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OHIO Facilities Management continuing to monitor weather-related temperature changes in buildings

April 2, 2025 1 min

During this seasonal period, both FM and HRL crews will continue to monitor residence hall and campus facilities temperatures to ensure comfortability on campus.

Students walk on OHIO's Athens Campus during snowy weather.

WEATHER & TRAVEL SAFETY

Extreme cold forecast to affect OHIO, surrounding region

January 18, 2025 3 min

The National Weather Service is currently forecasting extreme cold conditions that will impact the region this week, and we encourage all OHIO students, faculty, staff, families and visitors to remain aware of the anticipated frigid forecast and to make appropriate plans for staying safe and warm.

OHIO's College Green is shown with snow on the tree branches and bushes on a cool November day

WEATHER & TRAVEL SAFETY

A reminder regarding winter weather safety and travel preparation

January 10, 2025 3 min

The following winter weather travel and safety message was shared with OHIO students, faculty and staff on the Athens Campus on Thursday, January 9.

Bird Ice Arena

Bird Ice Arena to reopen Jan. 2 after completion of essential repairs

December 19, 2024 1 min

Ohio University Facilities Management and Well-Being and Recreation have announced that Bird Ice Arena will reopen on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025.

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Reminder: Partial, overnight campus power outage scheduled for Dec. 17

December 14, 2024 2 min

The planned six-hour outage has been scheduled to occur overnight during non-business hours to minimize the overall impact to the University community.

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Exciting campus improvements ahead for OHIO Eastern: Major construction project set to begin

December 11, 2024 5 min

Ohio University Eastern is preparing for a major construction project at Shannon Hall, focusing on essential upgrades that will enhance the student experience for years to come.

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Bird Ice Arena equipment repairs remain on schedule

November 7, 2024 1 min

The project remains on schedule to complete in late 2024, and the building is slated to officially reopen in early January 2025.

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Bird Ice Arena temporarily closed due to unexpected facility equipment issue

October 24, 2024 2 min

Bird Ice Arena has been temporarily closed to accommodate repairs for an unexpected facility equipment issued related to maintaining the arena’s ice.

OHIO continues to enhance campus safety with new AED installations

August 27, 2024 3 min

Ohio University’s Athens campus has recently bolstered its emergency preparedness with the installation of five new Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in key residential areas.

University community encouraged to be safe while traveling to, and around, campus during winter weather

January 12, 2024 2 min

Students, faculty and staff planning their return to campus are encouraged to remain aware of how adverse weather conditions, at both their departure and destination locations, could potentially impact their scheduled travel plans.

Athena Cinema to extend closure through fall semester to accommodate building repairs

August 15, 2023 2 min

Athena Cinema staff will continue working in the building throughout fall semester, and the front portion of the building is anticipated to remain open for regular lobby hours and sidewalk sales. Additionally, both local businesses located at 20 South Court St. will continue to maintain their regular operations.

Athena Cinema to temporarily close for unexpected building repairs

May 24, 2023 2 min

The closure, which impacts all three theater spaces and is tentatively planned to extend through the summer, comes after a recent building inspection identified some potential structural maintenance needs within the 108-year-old theater space.

Reminder: planned power outage for Athens campus

May 10, 2023 1 min

Ohio University Facilities Management and Safety (FMS) has scheduled a campus-wide electric outage for Sunday, May 21, 2023, between the hours of 6 a.m. and 10 p.m.

Susan Calhoun standing in the middle of cherry blossom trees

Landscape coordinator and alumna Susan Calhoun retires after 35 years

April 3, 2023 4 min

For 35 years, Susan Calhoun took care of OHIO’s magnificent trees and landscapes, including the iconic cherry trees, until her recent retirement as landscape coordinator.

Facilities Management and Safety shares winter break energy conservation tips

December 6, 2022 2 min

Facilities Management and Safety encourages members of the campus community to review the following energy conservation tips and to take action before departing their residence halls and offices for the winter break closure.

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