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RSC cuts back on energy costs

by Kiersten Duffey in Campus

RSC cuts back on energy costs
To help Miami University during its budget crunch, several steps are being taken to conserve energy around campus, with the Recreational Sports Center (RSC) looking to making the first step with an entire energy retrofit over winter break. According to Doug Curry, director of the RSC, the RSC was asked by Miami's budget office to cut back costs by $83,966 for this fiscal year.… 1 Comment

MU adds GPA requirement, clarifies study abroad policies

by Catherine Couretas in Campus

A minimum grade point average (GPA) will now be required of all students looking to study abroad or participate in travel programs while studying at Miami University. Will Hazleton, professor of political science, presented some of the first major revisions to the study abroad and travel program guidelines in nearly nine years to the university senate Monday.… Post the First Comment

Bicentennial celebration expands beyond Oxford

by Kristen Hetland in Campus

As Miami University's Bicentennial committee plans its celebration of the university's 200th birthday in Oxford, Miami's department of alumni relations is working to expand the celebration across the country and around the world. On Feb. 21, 2009, Millett Hall's Charter Day Ball will be just one of nearly 30 venues around the globe holding celebrations for Miami's bicentennial.… Post the First Comment

Physical facilities evaluates cost effectiveness of outdoor recycling bins

by Alison Covey and Austin R. Fast in Campus

The small recycling bin sitting atop a trashcan in front of King Library may not look like much, but it is part of a larger initiative to investigate recycling on Miami University's campus. According to Greg Vaughn, director of building and special services for physical facilities, the new recycling bin is a temporary test container to determine the cost effectiveness of outdoor recycling bins.… Post the First Comment

Blasi auctions hockey prizes to raise money for Oxford United Way

by Brandon Hoelle in Campus

Blasi auctions hockey prizes to raise money for Oxford United Way
Coaching the Miami University hockey team to No. 1 in the CCHA may seem time consuming, but coach Enrico Blasi still finds time to be an active member of his community. Blasi has organized an online auction to start Dec. 8 to raise money for the Oxford branch of the United Way.… Post the First Comment

Hillel to attend Matisyahu concert Dec. 11

by Jenny McCoy in Campus

Miami University's chapter of Hillel, a Jewish campus organization, will be attending Hasidic Jewish rapper Matisyahu's concert Dec. 11 in Cincinnati. Hillel, one of the largest national Jewish campus organizations, allows Jewish students to discover their religious identity, according to their Web site.… Post the First Comment

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