Nov 05, 2025   |  FAMILIES

We had a packed campus with families visiting for Dads Weekend! I saw many of you working on your swings at mini golf in Alden and got to enjoy those delicious pancakes Sunday morning. As the leaves fall and many of our large events are behind us for the semester, I hope your student has a chance to slow down and recharge before preparing for finals. 

Next week marks Make Respect Visible Week, a time for our community to come together and reaffirm our shared commitment to kindness, empathy and understanding. Respect is more than a value at OHIO, it’s an action we practice every day through how we support and engage with one another. Encourage your student to take part in this week’s activities and find their own ways to help make respect visible across our campuses and communities.

As always, reach out if you're in need of support. 

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

From November 10-14, students can participate in a number of events and activities to promote respect, kindness and well-being across OHIO and beyond. They can write notes to veterans to be displayed on Veterans Day, attend the Paws for Well-Being workshop and make dog toys for a local animal shelter or attend the Make Respect Visible hockey game. 

As the federal government shutdown continues, we want to remind those who have been directly impacted by the recent pause in SNAP Benefits that the Cats’ Cupboard food pantry is available to provide access to fresh, frozen and shelf-stable food options to the OHIO community as needed. You can also support these food access resources if you are able.

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Residence halls will remain open at no extra cost throughout Thanksgiving Break. If students stay on campus, staff will be available from 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 25, through 8 a.m. Monday, December 1. For information on dining options and other important details for Thanksgiving Break, visit our Thanksgiving break webpage.

Residence halls will close for the fall semester on Friday, December 12 at 8 p.m. For more info like a closing checklist, One Night Extension request, housing for winter break (December 13-January 8), and other important details visit our fall closing website.

Fall semester closing floor meetings will take place November 12-19. 

Throughout October, Student Affairs hosted more than 25 listening sessions with students, staff, faculty and families. Whether you attended or not, complete a short survey to provide any further feedback. Your input impacts student life at OHIO! 

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Sound like job interview buzzwords? Students can grow all of these (and more) through service experiences. Volunteering prepares students for what’s next — personally and professionally. 

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Is your student interested in being a Resident Advisor (RA) in 2026-27? The application process opens on November 17. Further information about the position, upcoming information sessions and application process can be found on our staff recruitment webpage.

Ten percent of college-aged individuals carry a sexually transmitted infection (STI), whether they know it or not. Jane Balbo, DO, a Family Physician at OhioHealth Campus Care Ohio University, shares how to be responsible when you’re sexually active, and why it’s not something you should be embarrassed by.

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Nov. 7 & 8

Bring a food donation and watch the Bobcats take on Kent State Friday and Saturday night starting at 7 and 5 p.m. Fans get a chance to skate with the Bobcats on Saturday. Student tickets are $5.

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Nov. 13-21

Ohio University will celebrate International Education Week (IEW), with a campus-wide focus on this year’s theme: Global Workforce Readiness.

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