The renovated space costed OU roughly $3.5 million and will house honors programs and provide an engagement space for students and community members.
The catwalk connecting Nelson Commons to the South Green catwalks is undergoing demolition to open up green space.
Currently, there are no local or state policies in place regarding limitations on gathering sizes.
New Greek Life students will be required to take one of the five sections of the course.
The Pfizer vaccine has only been granted full approval for people 16 years and older.
Ohio University’s dining halls plan to return to in-person dining for the Fall Semester with a to-go option. A new green to-go box will cost $5.
The Board also discussed the university’s fiscal year 22 budget and passed it unanimously.
OU will be using multiple insurance carriers to achieve high coverage at a lower cost.
Vaccinated students, staff and faculty will receive notice via email that they have been selected to participate in random asymptomatic testing. Participation is not required.
While OU is not limiting the amount of guests that accompany students, masks are required to be worn indoors.
In fall 2020, the OHIO-in-L.A. program was held virtually and the Scripps Semester in D.C. program was canceled entirely.
Sherman said he wants OU to be inclusive to all, and he plans to use his business background to open critical conversation with students and faculty.
Ohio University Student Senate wants to focus on outreach to spread the word about the plan and encourage change across campus.
Trubacz will fill in as interim for Deb Shaffer, who will transition roles at the university in late August.
Sigma Chi is the second fraternity OU has suspended since the signing of Collin’s Law on July 6.
Carly Leatherwood, a university spokesperson, said Tres Genco has no known connection to Ohio University.
Gillian Ice, special assistant to the president for public health operations, said the university expects 50% of students to be vaccinated in the fall.
The hall will also be used as a residence hall and for vaccination clinics in the fall.
Hartman previously served as associate dean of the College of Business and as a faculty senator at Ohio University.
Students who study at OU’s campuses, excluding eCampus, are eligible to receive in-state tuition as West Virginia residents.
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