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Keeping Bobcats informed, April 14, 2021

April 14, 2021 4 min

Details inside about weekend events, vaccine updates, JobFest and more.

New guidance for students scheduling Pfizer vaccine at OHIO’s student clinics

April 14, 2021 2 min

Due to the national pause in distributing the one-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, the University is now offering students the two-dose Pfizer vaccine at its campus clinics.

HGTV star Leanne Ford will honor Ohio University's spring undergraduates via virtual address

April 14, 2021 3 min

Leanne Ford, a 2003 Ohio University graduate, self-taught interior designer and co-host of Home Again with The Fords on HGTV, will deliver OHIO’s 2021 Undergraduate Spring Commencement address.

OHIO Speech and Debate students dominate tournaments while adapting to COVID

April 14, 2021 7 min

Ohio University’s Speech and Debate team has a long legacy of bringing home tournament wins, something that continues despite the challenges that have been brought on by COVID.

COVID Operations to sponsor blood drive

April 14, 2021 1 min

Ohio University’s COVID Operations will sponsor a Red Cross blood drive on Monday, April 26 from noon to 6 p.m. at 240-242 Baker University Center.

‘Keeping Bobcats Informed’ newsletter seeks reader feedback

April 13, 2021 1 min

Student Affairs requests input on Keeping Bobcats Informed, a weekly newsletter centered on well-being, engagement, resources and student life at OHIO.

An Athens-City County Health Department worker gives a community member facing away from the camera a vaccine shot

Ohio University provides important update on Johnson & Johnson vaccine distribution

April 13, 2021 5 min

Pfizer vaccine will be distributed at clinics on Athens campus.

Dr. Jesus Pagan to lead talk on plastics recycling at Sustainable Infrastructure Hub spring seminar

April 13, 2021 2 min

Pagan, the OHIO Office of Sustainability’s new Sustainable Infrastructure Hub coordinator, will lead a demonstration and discussion of plastics recycling research on April 19.

Weekly public health update: April 13, 2021

April 13, 2021 5 min

The nation is starting to see a fourth wave of COVID-19, particularly in the Midwest, where cases are trending higher in Ohio, as well.

Ohio University Board of Trustees discusses academic planning strategies, enrollment projections, and dynamic budget planning for FY22 during virtual April meetings

April 9, 2021 9 min

The Ohio University Board of Trustees received an update on the University’s academic planning strategy, One OHIO initiative, and diversity and inclusion plans during its April meetings.

Annual Benefits Open Enrollment period begins April 12

April 9, 2021 1 min

Open Enrollment is the annual time period during which employees can change their benefits coverage and which dependents are covered.

Center for Teaching and Learning to host session on maximizing student success

April 8, 2021 1 min

“Helping to Maximize Student Success: Managing the Expectations of Ourselves and Our Students” will be held on April 14.

Athens Community members gather to listen to speakers following the city's first PRIDE PARADE in 2018.

University Announcement

Ohio University Board of Trustees affirms inclusive excellence strategic planning efforts

April 8, 2021 3 min

Today, the Ohio Board of Trustees affirmed OHIO’s new inclusive excellence strategic plan, which was developed over two years of planning and in close partnership with OHIO students, faculty and staff

Dr. Kristin Schuller appointed director of Department of Social and Public Health

April 7, 2021 2 min

The College of Health Sciences and Professions (CHSP) announces Dr. Kristin Schuller as the new director of the Department of Social and Public Health.

Person placing a stencil with words Forever OHIO and shape of state of Ohio against concrete wall

OHIO accepting graffiti wall design contest submissions through April 9

April 7, 2021 1 min

Current OHIO students or alumni can participate in a graffiti wall design contest, with illustrations that celebrate one of the most cherished moments at Ohio University: Commencement.

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