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Day: May 6, 2025

  • A farewell for the iconic Crosley Tower

    A farewell for the iconic Crosley Tower

    UC Board of Trustees approves $47.3 million for remediation and demolition

    headshot of Cedric RicksBy Cedric Ricks and U.C. News

    There are mixed feelings about what has been dubbed by some as the ugliest building on a U.S. college campus.

    But now, despite all of the opinions, the iconic Crosley Tower may come down. Its demise has been forecast for years.

    Crosley Tower in the spring

    Crosley Tower is a among UC’s most iconic structures. Photo/UC Marketing + Brand.

    The UC Board of Trustees approved $47.3 million at its meeting on April 22 to fund remediation and demolition of Crosley Tower and adjacent Clifton Court garage. Floor by floor demolition is expected to begin January 2026 and be complete by the end of that calendar year.

    Designed in the Brutalist style of architecture and “crafted from a single pour of concrete, this 16-story building looks more like a Disney villain’s lair than a part of the University of Cincinnati’s campus,” according to a story in Architectural Digest.

    The magazine ranked Crosley Tower among the seven ugliest university buildings in the nation, beating out “ugly” structures at the University of Tennessee, Louisiana State University and the University of Iowa.

    Trustees previously approved $2.6 million for the design of the demolition of Crosley Tower in October 2023. These additional funds will allow for the completion of the demolition. The tower was named after UC alum Powel Crosley Jr. and opened in 1969 as a lab and research building.

    The imposing structure was completed in 1969 with crews pouring concrete continuously round-the-clock for 18 days and nights. Crosley Tower is the second-largest building in the country made of continuously poured concrete, eclipsed only by the Hoover Dam.

    The ugliest building on campus, but everyone kind of loves it.

    Clara WeberUC DAAP student

    Langsam Library and Crosley Tower

    Crosley is considered an eyesore for some, while others have nothing but nostalgia for the structure.

    It’s the source of a few UC urban legends. There’s even a student organization, Crosley Tower Appreciation Club, devoted to the building.

    Students pose with gingerbread house

    Clara Weber and fellow UC student Nikara Schehr show off their gingerbread replica of Crosley Tower at their co-op employer Rockwell Group’s holiday party design competition. Photo/provided

    A trio of UC students on co-op recently paid tasty tribute to the tower. Clara Weber, Lily Gormley and Nikara Schehr from UC’s College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning used Crosley Tower for their inspiration during a gingerbread house competition while on co-op at Rockwell Group, an award-winning architecture firm in Manhattan, New York.

    They were given 90 minutes to build an edible structure during an employee mixer.

    Their delicious efforts were captured by the Wall Street Journal.

    Crosley is “the ugliest building on campus but everyone kind of loves it,” explains Weber, whose team used graham crackers to build a replica.

    The experience was also a chance for the UC students to show off their ambition as architect David Rockwell mingled with employees.

     

    UC planners determined Crosley Tower is not a candidate for renovation due to foundation and concrete age as well as adaptability limits to an outdated layout that no longer serves programmatic needs.

    All photos/Lisa Britton/UC Marketing + Brand

  • Nation’s Disability Services System Begins To Buckle As Funding Threats Intensify

    Nation’s Disability Services System Begins To Buckle As Funding Threats Intensify

    “Disability organizations across the country are waiting to receive federal funding that Congress approved in March while also bracing for the possibility of more cuts.” (Image by Thinkstock)

    by Michelle Diament  and DisalibityScoop

    President Donald Trump wants to cut $163 billion in federal spending next year, potentially zeroing out key disability programs, some of which are already pausing services because they’re running out of money.

    The White House unveiled a budget summary late last week known as a “skinny budget” that calls on Congress to slash funding for non-defense discretionary spending by 22.6% for the fiscal year starting in October. This would affect programs that Congress reauthorizes annually, but does not include mandatory programs like Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security.

    The summary offers little detail about how many disability programs would be impacted. However, a widely circulated budget document leaked last month from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services offers clues. That document shows that the Trump administration wants to eliminate funding for protection and advocacy agencies, state councils on developmental disabilities, the lifespan respite program and university centers on developmental disabilities, among other programs, advocates say.

    Read on at DisbabilityScoop…

    “Level funding IDEA in particular — as proposed by the White House — is actually a cut,” said Denise S. Marshall, CEO of the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, or COPAA, a nonprofit that advocates for the rights of students with disabilities and their families. That’s because funding has been static since 2023 even as the number of students with disabilities has grown, she said.

  • Goshen Township’s National Night Out is Tuesday August 5th

    Goshen Township’s National Night Out is Tuesday August 5th

    Goshen Township, Ohio – Goshen Township’s National Night Out is Tuesday August 5th from 5:30PM to 8:30PM behind Marr/Cook Elementary (6696 Goshen Road Goshen, OH 45122).

    National Night Out is an opportunity for citizens, businesses, clubs and organizations to partner with the local police, fire and EMS departments for a night of fun, community building, and safety awareness. Interested in setting up a booth a National Night Out? Interested business, clubs, organizations may email Officer Groves at kristen.groves@goshen-oh.gov
  • Don’t delay – book now to ensure blood and platelets are on hand when seconds count

    Don’t delay – book now to ensure blood and platelets are on hand when seconds count

    The American Red Cross encourages the public to schedule their May donation appointment before summer gets into full swing. Year-end school ceremonies, sporting events and celebrations are expected to fill evenings and weekends, and patients are counting on donors to also make blood donation a priority.

    Emergencies can happen anywhere, at any time, without a moment’s notice. By giving blood to the Red Cross, donors can help ensure blood is ready for patients in the most critical situations. Give blood or platelets during Trauma Awareness Month this May to keep hospitals prepared for all transfusion needs, including emergencies. Type O blood donors and donors giving platelets are especially needed right now:

    · Type O negative is the universal blood type and can be transfused to any person, no matter their blood type. This makes it essential in the most dire situations.

    · Type O positive blood is the most used blood type because it can be transfused to Rh-positive patients of any blood type.

    · Platelets are often needed to help with clotting in cases of massive bleeding.

    Make blood donation a priority in May and help accident victims and other patients in critical situations. Schedule a time to give now by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App. Those who come to give May 1-18, 2025, will receive a $20 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. Those who come to give later in the month, May 19-31, 2025, will receive an exclusive American Red Cross solar lantern, while supplies last. Plus, all who come to give in May will be automatically entered for a chance to win a U.S. trip of their choice for two. Full details can be found at RedCrossBlood.org/May.

    Upcoming blood donation opportunities May 6-20

    5/8/2025: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Greater Cincinnati American Red Cross., 2111 Dana Avenue

    5/9/2025: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Greater Cincinnati American Red Cross., 2111 Dana Avenue

    5/15/2025: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Greater Cincinnati American Red Cross., 2111 Dana Avenue

    5/16/2025: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Greater Cincinnati American Red Cross., 2111 Dana Avenue

    How to donate blood

    Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

    Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.

    Amplify your impact − volunteer!

    Another way to support the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross is to become a volunteer blood donor ambassador at Red Cross blood drives. Blood donor ambassadors help greet, check in and thank blood donors to ensure they have a positive donation experience.

    Volunteers can also serve as transportation specialists, playing a vital role in ensuring lifesaving blood products are delivered to nearby hospitals. For more information and to apply for either position visit redcross.org/volunteertoday.

    About the American Red Cross:

    The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.