People to know MOLLY WILSON NEWS EDITOR College can seem daunting for Athens-bound students leaving their hometowns and friends behind. Athens is full of new faces and personalities, but there are a few Ohio University and Athens City officials that all students should be aware of as they enter college. Hugh Sherman Hugh Sherman was named Ohio University’s 22nd president in May 2021. This is his last contractual year serving as president, as he is scheduled to exit the role in June 2023. Prior to serving as president, Sherman was the dean of the College of Business and an OU faculty member. Before joining OU’s staff in 1995, Sherman worked with Swatch Watch, which is a Swiss watch and electronics manufacturer. Sherman’s office is located in Cutler Hall on College Green. Steve Patterson Steve Patterson is the Democratic mayor of the city of Athens. Prior to working as mayor, Patterson was a city councilman and an associate professor of health psychology at OU. Patterson serves on several committees including the Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia, Southeast Ohio Public Energy Council and the Athens Coun-
ty Economic Development Council. Andrew Powers Andrew Powers is the police chief of the Ohio University Police Department, located at 118 Ridges Circle. OUPD is responsible for maintaining safety on campus. OUPD sends out crime alerts when campus security is at risk, which students receive at their OU email accounts. It also conducts investigations for incidents that occur on campus and enforces criminal laws, according to OU’s website. Dayna Shoulders Dayna Shoulders is the newly-elected Student Senate president, which is a governance body that represents university students. Shoulders is also a founder of the President’s Student Cabinet for Inclusive Excellence. Student Senate’s general body meets every Wednesday during the school year at 7:15 p.m. and students may attend those meetings. Tom Pyle Tom Pyle is the police chief of the Athens Police Department, which maintains safety within city limits excluding campus. Although OUPD and APD work together daily, each entity maintains that OUPD jurisdiction falls within campus limits and APD jurisdiction falls over the city. Pyle leads APD in its responsibility and job duties.
Students notice the police department commonly patrolling during fest season, on Halloween weekend and during high-density events, though it patrols the city daily.
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The Mayor of Athens, Steve Patterson, poses for a portrait inside his office at the Athens city building at 8 E Washington St, Athens, Ohio, on May 18, 2021. (TANNER PEARSON | FOR THE POST)
Buildings to know MOLLY WILSON NEWS EDITOR As new students embark on their college journeys, navigating their campuses can be one of the most challenging aspects. At Ohio University, there are important buildings all students should be aware of as Bobcats. Baker University Center Located at 1 Park Place near the center of campus, Baker University Center houses many important offic-
Baker University Center, located at the center of campus on May 16, 2021. (TANNER PEARSON | FOR THE POST)
es, food options and study spaces available to students. West 82, Latitude 39 and Front Room Coffee House are three dining options available to students located within Baker. The LGBT Center, Campus Involvement Center, Women’s Center and student government offices are also located within Baker, among many others. Alden Library Alden Library, located on College Green at 30 Park Place, is the main library and study space on campus. The multimedia center, Academic Achievement Center and Cafe BiblioTech are all located on Alden’s second floor. The second and fourth floor of the library are open until 2 a.m. most nights during the school year for latenight studying. Ping Recreation Center Ping Recreation Center serves as OU students’ campus gym. Located on South Green, at 82 S. Green Drive, students both on and off campus use the gym frequently. Inside there is weightlifting space, lifting machines, cardio machines and basketball courts, among many other unique features. Jefferson Hall Jefferson Hall, located at 46 E. Green Drive, houses
OU’s largest campus market. Both Nelson Court and The District also feature campus markets, though Jefferson has a sandwich station and a larger space available to students. Jefferson Market is open for students who live in Jefferson but also those who do not. Without a car on campus, Jefferson Market is an important spot for many students’ grocery shopping needs. If students have the Flex meal option, they can also use their swipes as currency in the market. McGuffey Hall The Center for Advising, Career and Experiential Learning, or ACEL, the Career Closet and other assistance related to the job field can be found within McGuffey Hall, located at 39 University Terrace on College Green. The ACEL center helps students with career advising, networking assistance and experiential opportunities. The Career Closet provides students with professional clothing for interviews and career events on and off campus.
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