Good morning, Athens County. Earth Day is taking center stage at Ohio University with a sustainability showcase that's turning environmental action into a community celebration. The free April 14 event transforms Walter Hall Rotunda into a hub of green innovation from noon to 4 p.m., featuring local leaders, sustainability awards, and even a pop-up thrift store. For electric vehicle enthusiasts, the EV Showcase at Peden Stadium offers a glimpse into transportation's future, all soundtracked by local band The Houseguest.
Meanwhile, one Bobcat is taking her talents to the national stage. Political science senior Kinga Turoczi has landed the prestigious Jeff Finkle Internship at the National League of Cities in Washington, D.C. The Voinovich Undergraduate Research Scholar will tackle economic development challenges—particularly housing shortages—while working alongside a team developing solutions for communities across Appalachia and beyond. The perfect stepping stone before she begins Ohio University's MBA program.
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🌍 Ohio University celebrates Earth Day with community-wide sustainability showcase. The free event on April 14 will feature keynote speakers, local organizations, and activities highlighting environmental protection efforts. From 12-4 p.m. in Walter Hall Rotunda, attendees can hear from OHIO Professor Geoff Dabelko, Athens Mayor Steve Patterson, and sustainability experts. The celebration includes announcing the 2025 Sustainability Award recipients, a free thrift store, and an EV Showcase at Peden Stadium from 2-4 p.m., accompanied by music from local band The Houseguest.
🎓 Ohio University senior lands prestigious internship in Washington, D.C. Kinga Turoczi, a political science major and Voinovich Undergraduate Research Scholar, has been selected for the Jeff Finkle Internship at the National League of Cities. Her work will focus on economic development challenges, particularly housing shortages—an area championed by Athens Mayor Steve Patterson, who currently serves as NLC president. The internship aligns perfectly with Turoczi's academic interests at the intersection of policy and economic development, preparing her for entry into Ohio University's MBA program. As part of the NLC's Entrepreneurship and Economic Development team, she'll help develop research-driven solutions for communities across the Appalachian region and beyond.
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Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
-Proverbs 3:5-6
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