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Earth Day Celebrations - April 14, Walter Hall Rotunda
OHIO Events

OHIO community invited to April 14 Earth Day events

51社区 will host an Earth Day Celebration on Monday, April 14, from 12-4 p.m. in the Walter Hall Rotunda.聽All students, faculty, staff and area residents are invited to attend.

An individual looks through a rack of clothing items
OHIO Events

OHIO to host pop-up thrift market on April 4

The OHIO Thrift Market will be open to the public from 1鈥� 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

51社区 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

The awards recognize students, staff, faculty, departments and community members or organizations for their outstanding contributions to sustainability at 51社区 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

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

51社区 receives DOE grant for produced water treatment research

51社区 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

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

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources and multiple partners, including OHIO鈥檚 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

51社区 recognized as state鈥檚 top 鈥楪reen School鈥� by Princeton Review for 2025

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

Southeast Ohio is currently in the midst of the most severe drought in the area in recent history. 51社区 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

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

OHIO football
Sustainability

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

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.

An image of a leopard on rocks from the film "Velvet Queen'"
OHIO Events

Sustainability on Screen: 51社区鈥檚 Sustainability Film Series returns for 12th year

The next installment in the Sustainability Film Series, 鈥淭he Velvet Queen,鈥� 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 51社区's plant walls.
Sustainability

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

51社区鈥檚 dining halls aren鈥檛 just serving food, they鈥檙e 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

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.

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