Ohio University Center for Community Impact

10/07/2026

10/01/2026

10/01/2026

Little Cities Day 2026 is almost here!!! Join us at the historic Tecumseh Theater in Shawnee for an afternoon of talks, tours and history! The lineup includes:

1pm - Sustaining Heritage Panel
Panelists: Melissa Wales (Tecumseh Theater), Logan Lambert (Southeast Ohio History Center) and Dr. Trevellya “Tee” Ford (Mt. Zion Black Cultural Center)

2:10pm - Tecumseh Theater Tour

3pm - Hocking Hills Garment Center Presentation

4pm - Walking Tour of Shawnee

5pm - Grant Writing Tips for Nonprofits: Q&A Session with Sam Miller (KO Consulting LLC)

There will be nonprofits and history organizations tabling in the theater throughout the day, and the Burger Bomber food truck (formerly Mt Airy Beef) will be parked in front of the theater from 1pm to 6pm too!

We hope to see you on Saturday, October 24th in Shawnee!

Tecumseh Theater • Tecumseh Commons Destination Shawnee Southeast Ohio History Center Mount Zion Black Cultural Center, Athens, Ohio Burger Bomber: Katie's Kitchen

10/01/2026

Come build with us! 🔨 👷

Join Ohio University and Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio for a hands-on day of building, constructing walls of a home for a family right here on campus. No construction experience is needed!

🗓️ Saturday, Oct. 3
⏰ 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
📍Outside Parks Hall on West Green

Register to volunteer » ohio.givepulse.com/event/907531-bobcat-build-wall-build

09/29/2026

The Center for Community Impact enjoyed visiting True Pigments near Millfield today as they harvested acid mine drainage to be processed into paint pigment. Michelle Shively and John Sabraw shared their visions and plans for future development. Rural Action Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts at Ohio University OHIO Office of Sustainability

09/29/2026

Our first BIG volunteer event for the Bobcat Build is happening this Saturday, and we want YOU there!

Campus and community members are all welcome as we team up with Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio to build the walls of a future home. Come meet fellow volunteers, get hands-on, and help turn a campus-wide project into something real.

📍 Parks Hall, West Green
📅 Saturday, October 3
⏰ 10 AM–12:30 PM

No better way to spend a Saturday morning than building something bigger than yourself. Get involved >

Join Ohio University students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members for a hands-on day of building as we constr...

09/29/2026

09/17/2026

07/01/2026

Ohio University Eastern student TyLynn Smith has been selected for the competitive Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program through Ohio University's Honors Tutorial College.

06/18/2026

Join us Friday, June 19th at 8:00 p.m. as we celebrate Juneteenth with a talk by Dr. Uzoma Miller and a special screening of a timely documentary that examines the socio-cultural biases and inequities inherent in the emerging world of artificial intelligence! In addition to being part of this year's Juneteenth celebration, this event is a continuation of the Science on Screen® () series at the Athena!

We'll also be serving light appetizers from local restaurants! :)

This event is sponsored by Science on Screen, an initiative of the COOLIDGE CORNER THEATRE, with major support from the ALFRED P. SLOAN FOUNDATION.

Tickets are free for pickup at the theater or can be claimed online at https://athenacinema.com/scienceonscreencodedbias/