We're nearly to the half-way point of the semester. Now is a good time to remind your student to meet with their Academic Advisor, find their favorite study space for midterms and check in on ways to support their well-being.
I'm excited to cheer on our Bobcats and welcome our alumni back to campus throughout the week for Homecoming! Our Bobcat families are of course welcome to join the celebration too. This week is a time for all Bobcats, current and past, to celebrate what it means to be a part of the OHIO community.
We're also nearing Halloween weekend in Athens. Though the University does not organize the events Uptown the weekend of October 25, we do take steps to make sure students are celebrating safely. Students will receive a message from me early next week with more details. Students can also find alternative events from the Collegiate Recovery Community this weekend and the following.
Enjoy this beautiful fall weather!
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| Kathy A Fahl, MSW
Associate Vice President & Dean of Students
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Celebrate being a Bobcat! |
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Clothing donations needed |
The Career Closet provides students with business professional and business casual clothes for interviews, career fairs, formal events or any career-related function, both on and off campus.
Help OHIO students put their best foot forward by donating your in-season, professional clothing. Donations of lightly used, modern, professional clothes can be dropped off or mailed to Career Services.
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Nominations and applications for Leadership Awards are now open. Nominate your student for any (or all) of the awards to recognize their leadership and impact on the OHIO community. There are awards for student organizations too!
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Students can apply to become an Orientation Leader (OL)! OLs are undergraduate students who play an integral role in supporting new students and their families as they transition to campus, and in sharing what it means to be a Bobcat. Applications close on October 22.
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Applications are open for Spring 2026 in Archives & Special Collections! The for-credit internship is open to undergraduates in any area of study who have completed their first year and have at least a 3.0 GPA.
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In October 2023 and 2024, Ohio University faced off with Miami University in a friendly competition to see who was the ultimate cybersecurity champion. All participants will be entered for a chance to win a prize pack if they complete the survey by October 31.
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The Baker Space Task Force is currently developing recommendations on how to best utilize Baker University Center and is asking for feedback from the OHIO community.
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Residence hall photo contest |
Now that students are settled into the residence halls and making OHIO their home, we want to see all the hard work they put into decorating their room! Keep an eye on the Student Life Instagram account for a photo contest launching October 20. Students can submit photos you might have taken during move-in too.
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From studying for tests and writing papers to having jobs and hanging out with friends, sleep is often the first sacrifice made when trying to balance everything. Read on for tips about the importance of sleep.
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| October 20 | 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
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Bring clothes, shoes or accessories you no longer wear and trade them for something new to you in Baker 231. Take a piece, leave a piece. No cost involved! Every swap helps reduce textile waste, cut down on fast fashion and celebrate mindful consumption.
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| October 22 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
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It’s never too early to explore graduate education programs throughout the region. Get to know the variety of opportunities available in your interest area and meet recruiters from those universities at the Graduate School Fair in the Baker Ballroom. This event is open to all majors and class standings.
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Join the Health Promotion's Peer Well-Being Network and UPC for a Flavor of the Week takeover! We’ll be mixing up some festive mocktails, sharing easy drink recipes, and chatting about harm reduction tips for Halloween weekend.
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