I hope your summer has brought some well-deserved rest and a chance to reconnect. It's been great to see so many new students and families on campus during Bobcat Student Orientation, including some of you bringing another Bobcat to begin their journey!
As we prepare for the fall, we’re looking forward to an exciting semester ahead, filled with opportunities for students to connect, grow and thrive. In the next few newsletters, you’ll receive updates to help you and your student get ready for the new academic year, including move-in details, key reminders and Welcome Week opportunities. You can also stay up-to-date through the official Parent & Family Facebook page. Until then, take care and don’t hesitate to reach out if we can be of help.
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| Kathy A Fahl, MSW
Associate Vice President & Dean of Students
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How students can be proactive with their well-being |
We know summer is only just beginning, but it's never too early to make a well-being plan for the fall semester! How will your student ensure they have the time they need to recharge, will support from basic needs resources be important to them, can they attend a group fitness class between their class schedule, what are some new ways they could get engaged next semester? Encourage your student to spend some time now to make a schedule for themselves so they feel ready to take on anything this August!
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Get involved in the community |
There are plenty of volunteer opportunities throughout the summer from helping on the OHIO student farm, to gardening with Community Food Initiatives, to preparing materials with Passion Works Studio.
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Calling all civically minded college students! Is your student curious about public service careers? They can spend fall semester diving into one of democracy’s most important jobs. Applications are open for the All Voting is Local Election Administration Cohort program. Fellows will earn a $1,000 stipend. Apply by June 30.
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Join a Black History Tour at 10 a.m. or attend the Juneteenth Celebration on College Green from 3-6 p.m. on June 19. The festival will include music, food and vendors, and activities for children. This year's event is hosted in partnership with the City of Athens, Athens County Foundation, Racial Equity Coalition of Appalachia, Athens NAACP, and Mount Zion Black Cultural Center.
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| Free access to the New York Times |
Ohio University students, faculty and staff now have full access to The New York Times through an exciting new partnership with the University Libraries. Students can use their OHIO ID to get access, which it includes everything from the newspaper itself to recipes, games and more.
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Hear from Pulitzer Prize winning author |
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Opportunity to move in early |
Your student can help Bobcats get settled on campus and get the chance to move in early (and waive the early move-in fee) by volunteering for the Bobcat Move-In Crew! Applications close on August 8 at 11:59 p.m.
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Attend a concert under the trees on Thursdays through the beginning of July. All of the concerts are at 7 p.m. on the West Portico, just outside of Memorial Auditorium. The rain location is inside Memorial Auditorium.
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| Rainbow Connections screening at the Athena |
Head to the Athena Cinema for the final film in their Rainbow Connections Pride Series, THE ADVENTURES OF PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT…it’ll be a cinematic adventure you won’t forget! Admission is free.
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| Southern Ohio Copperheads games |
Cheer on Southern Ohio's baseball team right here in Athens! Since 2002, the Southern Ohio Copperheads have been a focal point of summer entertainment and are also known for producing MLB Draft picks.
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