Good morning, Oxford.

On Sept. 16, Oxford locals gathered at the seminary building to donate 1,972 pounds of food for TOPSS amid reduced SNAP benefits, organized by Oxford Responds (a local group) to help residents facing rising grocery costs and utility bills.

On Oct. 1, more than 30 trees were nominated in the Butler County Big Tree Contest, and the champion red oak (with a trunk measuring 199.2 inches) was honored at the Oxford Community Arts Center at the corner of College Avenue and High Street.

Miami University received one of two Governor’s Inclusive Employer Awards on Oct.

1 — it was honored for accessible hiring practices and a commitment to an inclusive campus.

Miami University's Campus Champions team is guiding faculty to upgrade computing tools by setting up Ohio Supercomputer Center access — Jens Mueller helped a spring course use CryoSparc software and assisted a research team in transferring workflows from the Redhawk Cluster.

The White Garden Inn, located eight minutes from Uptown, offers a charming bed-and-breakfast with six ensuite rooms and a family suite (featuring antique decor) that mostly welcomes parents of Miami students.

The Desmond family manages the inn and holds community celebrations during Miami semesters.