Aug 07, 2024   |  ATHENS CAMPUS

I'm counting down the days until the start of our semester! The next time you hear from me, you'll likely be finishing your packing, already on your way here or wrapping up your summer in Athens.

This edition of Keeping Bobcats Informed is filled with all the details of the events planned for you during Welcome Week this year. Before you arrive, you can start exploring the hundreds of student organizations around campus, seeing which group fitness classes will fit in your schedule, or looking for student employment options. No matter how you were involved last year, there are always so many opportunities for growth and meeting new Bobcats. 

I'll see you in just a few weeks!

Dean of Students

Kick off your semester with a week packed with events to welcome you back to Athens, catch up with friends and meet new Bobcats! Welcome Week is open to all on- and off-campus students, whether this is your first week on campus or you're a returning Bobcat. Ease your mind with morning yoga on the greens, meet other commuter students at commuter game night, catch a fireworks show during Bobcat Block Party, or watch a movie at the historic Athena Cinema uptown.

Watch a recap from last year's events, and get excited! 

Get familiar with what Counseling and Psychological Services has available for you. You can drop in for a counseling session, schedule ahead, or visit Let's Talk hours in the residence halls. Transition is hard! Do what you need to take care of your mental health.

 →  Counseling services

Considering joining a sorority or fraternity? OHIO has 30 chapters, four councils and countless opportunities to find your people. Find Sorority and Fraternity Life at the Involvement Fair and Baker Bash during Welcome Week. 

 →  Learn how to join

Download the OHIO Eats app to order ahead and skip the lines. You can even earn rewards with each online purchase! Do you have food allergies or intolerances? The District has options for those who cannot consume gluten or have nut allergies. You can also visit Margaret’s Made for You in the District where students with any special dietary need can go to receive a delicious and fresh meal made to order by one of our trained members of staff. Look for nutritional icons in the dining halls and on the menus posted online to determine what meal is right for you. 

August 22 | 8-10 p.m.

Join the Center for Student Engagement and Leadership on the West Green Lawn! There will be free popcorn and drinks provided. "Monsters University" was the movie selected on our social media poll.

 →  More info

August 24 | 6-9 p.m.

Dance to live music by DJ B-FUNK and a performance by the Marching 110, savor free food from local vendors and our very own Culinary Services food truck, hop in the 360-photo booth, and enjoy inflatables and yard games, giveaways and much more!

 →  More info

August 28 | 7-10 p.m.

Come explore Camp Alden as you trek through all seven floors of Alden Library on a scavenger hunt for prizes, grill s’mores on the patio, play a game of cornhole or a few putts of mini-golf preview, and create some wearable art with a button making station.

 →  More info

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