iCUE Spotlight: May 17-23, 2018
We've entered summer semester and first summer session! There may be a smaller group of students and some faculty may be taking a break, but we're still here to keep you informed about what's going on around campus. And remember to add your events to the CUE, Ohio University's official online Calendar of University Events. Anyone with an active OHIO ID can log in and complete the form to add events that are sponsored by any OHIO planning unit or registered student organization, so get those events added, please! Here are some highlights:
Bike to Work Day
7:30 to 10 a.m. Friday, May 18 | Baker University Center first floor and other locations around Athens
Everyone is invited to join OHIO, the Athens City/County Health Department and HAPCAP Transit in celebrating Natoinal Bike to Work Day. Four pit stops will be located throughout the city that will offer riders free coffee, water and snacks, as well as chances to sign up for free raffle prizes. Representatives from local bike shops will be at each pit stop to answer any bike-related questions.
On the Green Weekend
Wednesday, May 16 through Saturday, May 19 | Various locations around Athens
On the Green Weekend, presented by the Alumni Association, is the annual Spring Homecoming, welcoming alumni back to Athens for a long weekend of events for all ages! Events begin Wednesday with a Sherman House Historical Tour and continue with films, Alumni College, tours, receptions, a Super Hero Dash, 3-on-3 basketball tournament, food truck festival, theater performances, observatory tours and much more! Some events, like the Cruise-in at the Convo Satruday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., are open to the public, so find individual events on the CUE or check the full schedule and be sure to smile as you welcome our alumni home again.
2018 Appalachian Ohio State of the Region
8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 22 | Baker University Center Ballroom
The Seventh Annual Appalachian Ohio State of the Region Conference, “Changing the Narrative: Using Rural Wealth Creation to Transform the Region,” will gather public officials, regional economic development practitioners, and representatives from businesses and organizations to discuss rural wealth creation in southeast Ohio. The conference is free but space is limited so participants should register as soon as possible.
But wait, there's more! Visit http://bit.ly/OHIOfitness to see a list of WellWorks fitness classes and check out our list below for a few more:
For everyone:
- VisCom Senior Show 2018: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Sept. 1, Visual Communication Gallery, Schoonover Center 140
- Annual School of Art + Design Foundations Exhibition: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through Sept. 8, Trisolini Gallery, Baker University Center 405
- OUPD Stroll Patrol: 12 to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, May 17, meet between Grover Center and Bird Arena (also Tuesday)
- Athens Walk-In Free Medical Clinic: 9 to 11 a.m. Friday, May 18, Heritage Community Clinic, Grosvenor Hall 055
- Mental Health Awareness Month: Antidepressant Treatment in Depression and Anxiety Disorders: 12 to 1 p.m. Monday, May 21, Grosvenor Hall 303 and Grover Center E-215
- Assistant Vice President for Alumni Relations Candidate Open Forum: 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, Baker University Center Theatre
For students:
- ASL Club Meeting: 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 17, Brasee Hall 107, OHIO Lancaster
For faculty and staff:
- Classified Senate Meeting: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Thursday, May 17, Multicultural Center Multipurpose Room, Baker University Center 219
- Microsoft Teams Training Session: 10:30 to 11:20 a.m. Tuesday, May 22, HRTC 141/145
This Compass series shines a spotlight on unique and high-profile events and important deadlines taken from OHIO's official online Calendar of University Events. Visit calendar.ohio.edu/admin/setupevents.aspx to log in with your OHIO ID and add your organization or department's events to the CUE. Feeling lost? Register and attend a training session on June 5, visit www.ohio.edu/calendar/help/ or email calendar@ohio.edu for help.