Stories tagged with: Facilities Management and Safety

Ohio University becomes an affiliate of Bee Campus USA

October 20, 2021 Ohio University has become an affiliate of the Bee Campus USA program, designed to marshal the strengths of educational campuses for the benefit of pollinators.

Board of Trustees to consider name change for McCracken Hall, addition of regional trustee

September 29, 2021 The Ohio University Board of Trustees will consider changing the name of an academic building in honor of the Patton family during its October meetings on the Athens Campus.

What you can do to prevent mold growth in University spaces

September 10, 2021 Moisture control, proper use of thermostats to allow for air circulation, and good housekeeping practices are necessary to control mold growth.

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Athens campus power outage planned for May 15

April 14, 2021 Ohio University’s Facilities Management and Safety has scheduled a partial-campus power outage on the Athens campus for Saturday, May 15, from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m.

Ohio University announces planned power outage

February 26, 2021 Ohio University’s Facilities Management and Safety has scheduled a power outage of all facilities at The Ridges for Saturday, March 20, 2021, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

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Athens campus announces planned power outages for December

November 13, 2020 Facilities Management and Safety has scheduled three campus-wide electric outages in December. 

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Richland Avenue Passageway Project completed

October 23, 2020 Today we have the opportunity to celebrate a great accomplishment – the construction of the Richland Avenue Pedestrian Passageway has been completed.

New Chemistry Building will bring labs out into the open

August 5, 2020 The Chemistry Building under construction between Clippinger Laboratories and Emeriti Park is creating a new look for South Green with its walls of windows.

University postpones planned electrical outage in May on Athens campus

April 17, 2020 Ohio University's May 16-17 planned electrical outage on the Athens Campus has been postponed. The third party contractor is no longer able to complete the work at that time due to COVID-19.

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Project Initiation Form moves to new location, updated for ease

April 6, 2020 Ohio University’s project initiation form web page has been updated and moved to provide a more friendly user experience.

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Facilities Management and Safety begins alternative work schedule April 1

March 29, 2020 The alternative work schedule for bargaining unit membership will reduce their on-campus presence by 50 percent. The change is intended to better support the governor's "stay at home directive.”

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Meet the December Facilities Management Employees of the Month

February 3, 2020 Facilities Management and Safety announced that their December 2019 Employees of the Month are Tonia Reiber and Melany Schoolcraft. The award recognizes exceptional performance.

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Meet the November Facilities Management Employees of the Month

December 13, 2019 Danny Counts and Barry Douglas are the November 2019 Facilities Management and Safety Employees of the Month. The award recognizes exceptional performance.

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University schedules final 2019 power outage on Dec. 21

December 11, 2019 Facilities Management and Safety has scheduled the final widespread electrical outage on the Athens Campus on Dec. 21 to allow for improvements to the campus electrical distribution system.

Winter break energy saving tips

December 5, 2019 The upcoming Winter Break and Winter Break Closure provides an excellent opportunity for Ohio University to save energy, reduce environmental impacts and minimize costs.