Mar 04, 2026   |  FAMILIES

Spring break is just around the corner. Whether your student is traveling or staying in Athens, encourage them to make plans that prioritize safety and well-being. Remind them to look out for friends, make thoughtful decisions and remember that what they choose to do should support the goals they've set for themselves this semester.

Students can also support one another through the Meal Bank Drive, happening through the end of this week, by donating unused meal swipes. Those looking to support from afar can contribute through the Cats' Cupboard Amazon wish list.

Thank you for the encouragement you continue to provide. As midterms and break approach, we’re proud of the work your students are doing and the community they help build every day.

Kathy A Fahl, MSW
Associate Vice President & Dean of Students

We value safe and healthy campus environments at OHIO, but we can't achieve that without your student's help. Learn what resources are available through Health Promotion events and workshops.  

There are plenty of options for sober activities this spring. Students can join the Collegiate Recovery Community on events like Movies at the Fun Barn, COSI in Columbus, Pottery in Lancaster and more. Registration is required; events are free and include transportation! 

Beginning March 31, President Gonzalez will host monthly office hours to meet directly with OHIO students and discuss the topics and issues that are most important to them. Advance sign-up is required; meeting blocks will be 10 minutes each. 

 →  Learn more

March is a time to uplift the women-identifying individuals in our lives. Women have made great strides throughout history and at OHIO. Learn more about women's history and upcoming events.

 →  More info

COMCorps, an AmeriCorps program housed in the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, is hiring in Southeast Ohio starting in September. COMCorps members support health and wellness initiatives in schools, nonprofits and government agencies.

 →  Apply open through April 1

The Archives & Special Collections internship is open to all undergraduates who have completed at least one year  with a 3.0 GPA. This is a semester-long, unpaid, for-credit internship. Opportunities are available with University Archives, Manuscript Archives, and Rare Books.

 →  Applications are open

The following online resource is available to all OHIO students, faculty and staff who would like to learn more about the general information and guidance, including answers to frequently asked questions, available from the University in the event that immigration enforcement officers (ICE) were to visit campus. 

As the end of the semester approaches, we know that planning your student’s move-out can feel overwhelming. OHIO is pleased to share a convenient solution: Storage Scholars, a stress-free storage and shipping option for both on-campus and off-campus students. Storage Scholars provides packing materials, easy pick up, storage and delivery when students return. 

If there is a facility issue in your student’s residence room or hall, please encourage your student to submit a work order to Facilities Management and Safety. To do this, they should select “Maintenance, Grounds, and Custodial Work Request,” choose their building, fill out their information, and provide a detailed description of the issue. For urgent problems like leaks, electrical issues, broken windows, access problems, mold, animals in the building, clogged plumbing, heating or cooling issues, or bodily fluids, they should call 740.593.2911 and notify their in-hall staff immediately.

Join a Bobcats Who Care Suicide Gatekeeper Training on March 20 to learn how to support a fellow Bobcat in distress. This training is open to students, staff, faculty, parents, families and community members. 

 →  Register 

Multiple dates

Anyone can learn project management, how to run a meeting or how to word that email through workshops led by Bobcats and our staff. There are workshops throughout the semester and ways to add what students learned directly to LinkedIn. 

 →  Workshop info

March 4 | 7–8:30 p.m.

Published poet Sarah Green will read from her work, and students are invited to take the stage too at 35 Park Place. Come perform, listen and connect with fellow creatives!

 →  More info

March 17 and 27

March brings Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations at The District on March 17 with themed menus and desserts (meal swipe or payment required), and Jeff Fest at Jefferson Marketplace on March 27 featuring free samples, giveaways and games from local and regional vendors.

Break info
Residence halls remain open for spring break 

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