As off-campus fest season begins again this year, encourage your students to keep safety top of mind if they choose to participate. We all play a part in looking out for each other. I shared the message below with students today:
Here are a few tips to help you plan ahead and make smart choices:
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- Stick together and communicate.
- Make plans with friends and stay with people you trust.
- Set clear expectations for your guests and your home.
- Act responsibly and look out for one another.
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Stay Safe and Be an Active Bystander:
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Be aware of your surroundings and your own behavior.
- If something doesn’t feel right, don’t hesitate to call for help.
- Support friends or guests who may feel uncomfortable, and help them leave unsafe situations.
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If you're worried about someone’s level of intoxication, please remember that OHIO’s Medical Emergency Assistance Program allows you to call for help without fearing Student Code of Conduct violations.
- For emergencies, always call 911.
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Keep Your Future in Mind:
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- Your well-being and future goals are more important than any fest.
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The Student Code of Conduct applies to behavior that takes place on and off-campus. Having a student conduct record may impact your ability to take part in certain activities and programs such as Study Away and getting an exemption to live in your Greek letter house.
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Remember that what happens at fests can live on through social media — long after the fun is over.
- Poor decisions could impact your opportunities for jobs, internships, graduate school and more.
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There are also a number of sober, alternative events hosted by the Collegiate Recovery Community throughout the spring. Remember, each of you plays a part in looking out for yourselves, your friends and the broader community. Thank you for continuing to represent Ohio University well and for supporting your fellow Bobcats.
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| Kathy A Fahl, MSW
Associate Vice President & Dean of Students
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At OHIO, every voice counts. Make Respect Visible will host a (nonpartisan) voter registration drive from March 28-April 4 at tabling events around campus and online. The current nationwide record for a single campus is 2,200; let’s band together and beat the record, Bobcats! Any voter who is legally eligible may register and/or check their current registration status. Students can look out for tables around campus.
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Leading for a Cause retreats |
The Center for Student Engagement and Leadership is hosting two Leading for a Cause retreats this semester for any Ohio University students. These experiences are free and provide the opportunity to engage with people at organizations from for-profits to NGOs to city sites. Registration closes March 20 for the Columbus retreat and March 27 for the Athens retreat.
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Students can provide feedback on how spaces in Baker University Center are being used, what spaces have meant to them, and what positive changes can be made.
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The Maggie Davis Express Market will open on the ground floor of Baker this year. This self-checkout market will offer items such as snacks, beverages, grab-and-go meals, and other essentials, with longer hours than other Culinary venues.
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Housing Hacks and Room Chats |
If your student is thinking about changing their housing situation after room selection, has concerns about their space or simply wants to explore their options, our Housing staff is there to help. We’ll walk them through the room change process, provide helpful tips for finding the perfect space and answer any questions they may have about roommates or room selection. Times and locations:
March 26 from 4-5 p.m. in Living Learning Center 150
April 2 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Nelson Court
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As we enter the second half of the semester, it's an important time to prioritize stress management. Students can drop in at a Creative Coping Café— a space to learn and practice an art-based coping strategy while connecting with peers. Cafes take place in Lindley Hall 052 on Tuesdays from 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
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| March 31 | 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
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Students can network with schools and school districts from across the country at the annual Education Career Fair. Connect with recruiters, explore opportunities and practice networking and interviewing skills.
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| Generation THEM: Navigating a Multi-Generational Workforce |
Students can join for a fast-paced, engaging webinar that breaks down why different generations think, work, and communicate the way they do — and how to work better together because of it.
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| April 1 | Registration closes March 20
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The Ohio University Student Research and Creative Activity Expo is held annually to highlight student research, scholarship and creative works. Students are invited to present their research or project, and attend workshops to prep!
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