Oct 02, 2024   |  ATHENS CAMPUS

With the busy month of September behind us, I hope you have the chance to relax and recharge. Next week marks the start of THRiVE Week, a celebration of all the resources OHIO offers for you to be your best self. Take a break from studying and check out the new tools available to you with the grand opening of the Well-Being Wing. 

We also have a number of basic needs resources available to all students like housing help, food assistance and emergency microgrants. Whatever you need to have a successful semester, we'll help you get there.

Dean of Students

College life can be busy and stressful. We know it’s important to prioritize and support your well-being. One easy and fun way: join your fellow Bobcats in celebrating THRiVE Week beginning October 7. Join Yoga on the Greens, try out lightbox or music therapy, attend the grand opening of the Well-Being Wing in Ping Recreation Center (starting at 1 p.m. October 9), snag free swag and samples, and many more events all over campus.

You can donate unused meal swipes October 6-12 to the Meal Bank, which helps support students who are members of the Cats' Cupboard food pantry. To donate, tell the cashier at the dining hall that you would like to donate unused swipes. If you are in need of some extra resources, you can find out more about the Meal Bank and sign up to be a member of the pantry. 

CPS offers same-day appointments during drop-in hours, Monday through Friday from 9:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m. No need to wait! Students can attend a same-day drop-in appointment by visiting Hudson Health Center 3rd Floor or calling 740.593.1616. After hours, students can drop-in during Let's Talk Hours at Living Learning Center Room 160, Sunday through Friday from 5-10 p.m. If experiencing an urgent need to speak with a counselor, students can call 740.593.1616 at any time.

Have you heard of the Margaret Boyd Scholars Program, named for the first woman graduate of Ohio University? If you want to make friends, connect with excellent faculty mentors, give back to your community, and learn about the unique contributions of women, consider applying to this four-year scholar program.

Join an info session Oct. 2 or 11 at 3 p.m. in Baker 403. 

> Apply by October 15

Want to stay up to date on all things student life? Follow @ohiostudentlife on Instagram to find out about ways to get engaged around OHIO whether you live on or off campus.

October 2 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Network with employers right on campus at the bi-annual Career and Internship Fair at Ping Recreation Center. Connect with recruiters, explore industries, and practice your networking skills while seeking an internship or job. Pre-registration for this event is not required to attend. 

 →  More info

October 4 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Visit Paw Print Park to view a public art exhibit highlighting the experience of survivors and shattering the myth that what someone wears leads to an assault. Find survivor resources. 

October 12 | 2-3 p.m.

2024 marks 50 years since Dr. Francine Childs joined the faculty at OHIO. In honor of this anniversary, join Ohio University Libraries and Mount Zion Baptist Church Preservation Society as they launch the digital exhibit, “Francine Childs: Life and Contributions at Ohio University & Beyond, 1974-2023.” 

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October 13 

Join the 18th annual Quad Rugby event! This event was created to raise funds for the Ohio Buckeye Blitz, a semiprofessional wheelchair rugby team, and to increase awareness of adaptive sports in our community.

 →  Register by Oct. 11

Voter registration ends Oct. 7
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