Finance and Administration News

Ohio U moving to install green roof atop Schoonover Center


Ohio University announced last Thursday that it will install a green roof over the Schoonover Center lobby’s roof this spring, which will primarily be used for environmental sustainability research, according to a press release. 

Facilities to purchase battery-operated grounds vehicles after winning Eco Challenge entry


Ohio University plans to replace two of its gas-operated utility task vehicles (UTVs) with battery-operated models, thanks to a proposal made by this year’s winning Eco Challenge team.

Facilities to purchase battery-operated grounds vehicles after winning Eco Challenge entry


Ohio University plans to replace two of its gas-operated utility task vehicles (UTVs) with battery-operated models, thanks to a proposal made by this year’s winning Eco Challenge team.

Performance Management Reminder


UHR reminds supervisors that an annual performance evaluation must be completed for all administrative and classified staff. 

I-9 Communication


The purpose of this notice is to increase the awareness of an essential federal compliance issue and to ask for your assistance in ensuring that Ohio University is 100% compliant.

Ohio University Chapter of American Meteorological Society named Outstanding Student Chapter of the Year


The Ohio University Chapter of the American Meteorological Society (OUCAMS) was recently awarded the “Outstanding Student Chapter of the Year” for the 2018-19 academic year by the American Meteorological Society (AMS).

First spring Sustainable Administration Hub Seminar is Feb. 27


Dr. Ryan Fogt, the OHIO Sustainable Administration Hub Coordinator, will kick off the spring Sustainability Hub Seminar Series at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27 in the Baker University Center Front Room. This other spring Seminar Series meetings will be held at 5 p.m. March 26 and April 23 in the same location.

GameDay Recycling Challenge Names LSU National Recycling Champ


“GDRC congratulates Ohio University for their rise to the No. 1 spot in Top Diversion Rate during the 2019 competition, with a 93 percent diversion rate for a game with more than 15,000 attendees.”

Bobcats reclaim national recycling championship


Ohio University has reclaimed the title of national champions for the highest diversion rate in the GameDay Recycling Challenge, an annual intercollegiate competition to achieve the highest waste diversion at major athletic events. 

Ohio University Takes Going Green To New Heights


Right now the roof connected to the third floor of Schoonover Center at Ohio University is empty ... but not for long. By April, the roof will be covered in plants such as purple cone flowers, sunflowers, goldenrods, purple prairie clovers and milkweed.