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Spring 2021 Sustainability Film Series virtually explores environmental topics

February 4, 2021 2 min

The Athena Cinema, Alden Library and Environmental Studies program are presenting the virtual spring 2021 Sustainability Film Series in conjunction with the Voinovich School.

Liz Myers and Michelle Shively taking water samples

Student Climate & Sustainability Ambassadors promote environmental literacy and action

December 9, 2020 5 min

Student ambassadors educate peers about sustainability and enact change throughout the Athens community.

OHIO launches public feedback forums for Sustainability and Climate Action Plan revisions

December 9, 2020 2 min

��Ƶ has launched online public forums to elicit feedback for revisions drafted for its 2021 Sustainability & Climate Action Plan.

Sustainable Administration Hub Seminar will highlight procurement initiatives

November 5, 2020 2 min

��Ƶ’s Sustainable Administration Hub Coordinator, Dr. Ryan Fogt, will lead the third and final fall semester Sustainability Hub Seminar on Monday, Nov. 9 at 5 p.m.

Sustainability Committee seeks faculty member for hub coordinator position

October 9, 2020 2 min

The Sustainability Committee is seeking a faculty member to oversee and coordinate collaborative sustainability research, engagement, and curriculum efforts for the Sustainable Infrastructure Hub.

Sustainable Living Hub Seminar to highlight Schoonover Green Roof project

October 7, 2020 2 min

Dr. Kim Thompson, the Office of Sustainability’s new Sustainable Living Hub Coordinator, will discuss Hub initiatives during the Sustainable Living Hub Seminar on Monday, Oct. 12.

Zeroing in on zero waste

September 19, 2020 5 min

One evening in May 2019, the normally quiet Athens City Council chambers were overflowing with citizens. Some stood in the hallway while others packed a nearby bar to watch the proceedings on the government channel. What brought so many passionate community members out on a Tuesday night? The answer, in a word: trash. Or to put a finer point on it—waste, waste diversion, and related jobs.

Pollution Prevention Week features events for University, local community

September 17, 2020 3 min

For the fourth consecutive year, ��Ƶ, the Athens Soil and Water Conservation District and the City of Athens are collaborating to celebrate Pollution Prevention Week.

University, local community invited to collect red oak acorns on College Green Sept. 19

September 17, 2020 3 min

Students, faculty, staff and the Athens community are invited to help collect red oak acorns at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, on the College Green, following socially distant and mask protocols.

Girl working on laptop surrounded by trees

��Ƶ designated 2019 Tree Campus USA

September 16, 2020 2 min

��Ƶ has been designated as a “Tree Campus USA” location by the Arbor Day Foundation for the fourth year in a row.

Appalachia ��Ƶ Zero Waste Initiative receives renewal funding from Sugar Bush Foundation

September 8, 2020 4 min

The Appalachia ��Ƶ Zero Waste Initiative will continue to foster initiatives and activities to contribute to the long term goal of a zero-waste economy during the 2020-21 fiscal year.

2020 Sustainability Award winners announced

May 14, 2020 4 min

The annual Sustainability Awards are given to individuals and organizations nominated by their peers for contributions during the previous academic year.

University recognizes 50th anniversary of Earth Day with monthlong celebration

April 29, 2020 6 min

Office of Sustainability and Voinovich Zero Waste Initiative hosted a special virtual recognition of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22 and throughout April.

OHIO to celebrate Earth Day throughout April

April 8, 2020 2 min

The Office of Sustainability and Voinovich Zero Waste Initiative will hold a special virtual recognition of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22.

Sustainability Awards nominations

February 27, 2020 2 min

The Sustainability Awards recognize staff, faculty, students, departments and community members or organizations for outstanding contributions to sustainability. The submission deadline is March 11.

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