Matthew Griffin
SUSTAINS LC Program Co-Leader and Academic Partner
griffin.603@osu.edu
Years At OSU: I’ve been a part of the OSU community for 5 years and have been working at the university since 2019.
Studied: Bachelor of Science – College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (OSU)
Role: I co-lead the planning, recruitment, and program management elements of the SUSTAINS Learning Community. This role includes leading the required 1st year seminar class and regularly engaging with our LC students to help them reach their personal and professional goals.
Interests: One of the things I find most interesting about sustainability, is how to make sure that everyone, regardless of background or economic situation, has access to the resources and knowledge needed to live a sustainable life.
Favorite Part About SUSTAINS: My favorite part about SUSTAINS is seeing the students find and explore their individual passions for sustainability. It is a privilege to work with these incredibly talented students at the the beginning of their college careers, and see all the amazing things they do with their time at Ohio State.
Jon Onnen
SUSTAINS LC Co-Leader and Residence Hall Director
onnen.4@osu.edu
Years At OSU: 2.5
Studied: : Bachelor Arts – Psychology, St. Cloud State University – St. Cloud, Minnesota
Masters of Science in Education – Higher Education Administration, University of Kansas – Lawrence, Kansas
Role: I serve as the Residence Hall Director of the MNS Complex, where SUSTAINS LC is housed. I collaborate with our academic partner to help plan out opportunities for the SUSTAINS students to create community, learn and connect with topics related to Sustainability, and to allow students to engage with one another on multiple levels outside the classroom. I also supervise the 2 learning community RAs.
Interests in Sustainability: Sustainable practices and engagement on a university wide level, and engaging with students and their passion areas.
Favorite Part About SUSTAINS:I am looking forward to learning more about sustainability while ensuring our students have an extraordinary experience in the residence halls.