Finance and Administration News
Luscious flora and dense oak trees encapsulate Sells Park in Athens, which weaves through various shale and limestone rock formations deeply connected within Strouds Run Park.
Inside the forests of Strouds Run lies towering chestnut, oak and persimmon trees that have existed for hundreds of years — alongside numerous different species of edible mushrooms and lichens such as liverwort and turkey tails.
Foraging is the act of gathering foods such as fruits, nuts, vegetables or fungi from the wild, and it is a process that has occurred for thousands of years.
Sustainability Award nominations now being accepted
The OHIO Office of Sustainability(opens in a new window) is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Sustainability Awards. The awards recognize students, staff, faculty, departments and community members or organizations for their outstanding contributions to sustainability at ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ or in the local community.
The awards are open to all OHIO students, faculty and staff on all ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ campuses, and the Community Sustainability Award is open to community members or groups. Award winners will be announced at ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ's Earth Day Celebrations on April 27, 2023. The entire University community is invited to participate in the Earth Day activities.
Reminder for employees with a remote or hybrid work arrangement
Employees with a remote or hybrid work arrangement are reminded to review and make any applicable changes to the Flexwork Tracker.
Students make energy-saving recommendations for Shively Hall
While maximizing the potential of energy is a never-ending quest, students at ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ have found ways to improve energy efficiency on OHIO’s main campus in Athens. The Building Energy Treasure Hunt is an experiential learning class that allows students to collaboratively conduct their own energy audit on a campus building and then suggest changes for improvement. The one credit class is divided into teams and the winning team’s suggestions are then implemented by OHIO’s Facilities Management staff.
85 years in waiting
Scott Quad time capsule and OHIO history are unearthed
This spring, Facilities Management employees unearthed a hidden piece of OHIO history—a time capsule placed in the cornerstone of Scott Quad during construction in 1937.
Employee Perks & Discounts located on HR site
ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ offers employees perks and discounts for travel and more.
AFSCME 3200 Drive for donations for Sick Leave Pool now underway
Human Resources has received a request for donated time which cannot be processed due to a lack of donated time in the sick leave pool.
Facilities Management and Safety shares winter break energy conservation tips
Energy conservation is important to ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ, and we’re continually working to incorporate sustainability into our campus processes, including the design of new buildings, major renovation projects, transportation programs and the maintenance and operation of campus infrastructure.