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ASG addresses parking issues

City of Oxford plans to create metered spaces on Tallawanda

by Dave Matthews in Campus

Miami University's director of parking and transportation, Perry Gordon, said that improving Miami's parking is often difficult, comparing the job to "trying to fit six gallons in a five gallon bucket." Tuesday night Gordon defended his department in front of Associated Student Government (ASG), fielding questions from ASG.… 1 Comment

Miami removes CamelBak bottles from shelves

by Nick Huebner in Campus

A popular item among students, the hard plastic polycarbonate Miami University water bottle has recently been taken off the shelves at the Miami University Bookstore after it was discovered that a main ingredient in the plastic could possibly pose a health risk.… 3 Comments

Former UN envoy hopes to encourage activism

by Kelly Fryberger in Campus

Former United Nations Special Envoy Stephen Lewis will not only be sharing his experiences at Miami University in an upcoming lecture-he will also be challenging the community to aid in the fight against HIV/AIDS, poverty and other worldwide problems.… Post the First Comment

University plans to test emergency text system

by Monica Boylaon in Campus

University plans to test emergency text system
Miami University is scheduling its first test to be held Jan. 23 for the Oxford campus portion of the emergency text messaging system, set up by e2Campus. Other universities have had problems testing their systems, but according to Claire Wagner, assistant director of university communications, Miami is hoping for a smooth test-but still does not know if problems will occur.… Post the First Comment

Miami offers professional business training for area

by Charlie Turner in Campus

As companies in Ohio and the rest of the United States fight to compete with each other and overseas firms, Miami University's Hamilton and Middletown campuses are working to give an edge to regional businesses. The Corporate and Community Institute, with offices at Miami Hamilton and Middletown, works with regional businesses, offering training courses in everything from basic chemistry to workforce management.… Post the First Comment

MU employee to resign from county job

by Catherine Couretas in Campus

A Miami University Hamilton part-time faculty member is being asked to resign from her position as Butler County Child Services (BCCS) supervisor after teaching at Miami's Hamilton campus while on paid sick leave from the county. According to Denise Winkler, public relations director at BCCS, employees of Butler County cannot work another job when on paid sick leave from the county.… Post the First Comment

Local trash violations no longer result in 4th degree misdemeanor

by Kristen Fenwick in Campus

Students were welcomed home from Winter Break with a revised Oxford city ordinance that, in effect, lowered the penalty for trash violations from a fourth degree misdemeanor to a minor misdemeanor. Miami junior Alec Miz and his housemates expressed relief at the change after receiving a ticket themselves last semester under the old penalty.… Post the First Comment

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