UC to host paper shredding event on Bearcat Commons
The University of Cincinnati's Office of Information Security is hosting its annual “Secure Our World” Shred Event at Bearcat Commons Lot A behind A&S Hall on Wednesday, April 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until the truck is full. Drop off your professional or personal documents to ensure they are securely destroyed and recycled.
Please note: All metal, including paper clips and hanging file folders must be removed in advance; staples are permissible. Plastic also needs to be removed — comb bindings, transparencies, Polaroid pictures, Tyvek envelopes. Anything that cannot be torn is not acceptable.
View more Shred Event details on the Shredding page of OIS’s website.
Featured image at top: UC will host a shred event behind Arts and Sciences Hall at Bearcat Commons. Photo/Jay Yocis/UC
Related Stories
BearcatGPT AI platform now available to UC students
February 17, 2026
University of Cincinnati Digital Technology Solutions (DTS) is excited to announce that BearcatGPT, the university’s private and secure AI platform, is now available to all UC students.
Digital transformation continues to gain momentum at UC
February 9, 2026
UC Digital Technology Solutions (DTS) has released its January 2026 semiannual report, highlighting progress across the university’s digital transformation efforts and the many ways DTS is supporting innovation, operational excellence, and security across campus.
Download the Duo Mobile App to stay connected to UC systems
February 6, 2026
Students, faculty, and staff still using SMS text messaging or phone calls to authenticate with Duo need to switch to the Duo Mobile app as soon as possible to ensure uninterrupted access to UC systems. Learn more and find instructions under “How to switch from Text/Call to Duo Push” at uc.edu/2fa.