Good morning, Athens.

The 53rd Athens International Film and Video Festival will run from Monday, Apr.

13 to Sunday, Apr. 19 at multiple local venues. The week-long event will showcase films and community events (full schedule to come) as part of Athens’ spring arts celebration.

University administration and faculty met yesterday in Baker University Center Theater for its final University Updates session before fall.

The meeting outlined the dynamic strategy (learn, discover, engage, work), current finances including the FY2026 budget, and state policy updates related to House Bill 698.

In March 2026, Ohio University honored John Kopchick and Aiden Payne as Faculty Newsmakers (their research focused on a new lung cancer treatment approach and on balance challenges linked to aging and Parkinson’s disease).

BattleCats, the club at Ohio University, meets every Monday at 6:15 p.m. in Stocker Hall (room 190) to build fighting robots that compete in fall and spring tournaments, with the next contest set for April 25.

Alumnus Austin Warehime (2016 grad) will deliver the keynote at Ohio University Eastern’s Graduation Recognition Ceremony on Thursday, April 30 at 7 p.m. in the ECO Center, where spring 2026, fall 2025 and summer 2025 graduates will be honored.

Ohio University civil engineering professor Shad Sargand is leading a three-year study testing an epoxy-saturated fiberglass liner to reline aging underground pipes with less traffic disruption; the study reported on Thursday, Apr.

9 will evaluate the method’s durability and load capacity.

Athens City subcommittee is collecting tenant and landlord feedback via surveys through May 31 to improve rental unit safety, with 344 tenant and 180 landlord responses so far.

A fall class will analyze the data for a final report due Dec. 1 + may help form a landlord resource network.

A local cook shares an Italian-inspired ramp salsa verde recipe that blends ramps, lemon, olive oil, and capers into a versatile sauce for chicken, omelettes, or carrot sticks.

The recipe recommends using both fresh and blanched ramps blended in a Vitamix (or blender) for a smooth finish.

The Bobcats lost 10-2 to Morehead State in Morehead, Kentucky after a late rally fell short, and they will travel to Oxford to face Miami today (Battle of the Bricks).

An Evening with Rainn Wilson

8-11 p.m. — Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium — $45.00 — Experience a night of conversation and laughter with the beloved Dwight from 'The Office'.

The Crane Wives Concert

8-11 p.m. — Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium — $35 — Experience high-energy indie folk with emotional resonance from The Crane Wives and special guest Morgan Hanner.

Lucius Live Concert

7-10 p.m. — Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium — $35 — Experience the enchanting harmonies of Grammy-nominated indie-pop band Lucius as they perform songs from their acclaimed albums.

Race For A Reason (3 km)

5:30 p.m. — Ohio University — Check website for entry fees — Participate in the 14th Annual race to support a meaningful cause in the community.

Megan Bee Concert

6-10 PM — Eclipse Company Store — Entry Fee TBA — Experience the evocative folk-Americana sounds of singer-songwriter Megan Bee inspired by her love for the land.

Jammin for Vets Benefit Concert

4:30-9 p.m. — Southeast Ohio History Center — Free entry — A night of music and art supporting local veterans.