I'm eagerly counting down the days until the start of the semester! By the next time you hear from us, your student will likely be finishing their packing, already on their way here, or wrapping up their summer in Athens. Don't forget, you're welcome back to visit soon for the first Family Weekend in September.
This edition of Keeping Bobcats Informed is filled with all the details of the events planned for Welcome Week this year — a celebration of all our new and returning students. Before they arrive, your student can start exploring the hundreds of student organizations around campus, seeing which group fitness classes will fit in their schedule, or looking for student employment options. No matter how they were involved last year, there are always so many opportunities for growth and meeting new Bobcats.
We look forward to welcoming them in just a few weeks!
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Your student can kick off their semester with a week packed with events to welcome them back to Athens, catch up with friends and meet new Bobcats! Welcome Week is open to all on- and off-campus students, whether it's their first week on campus or they're a returning Bobcat. They can ease their 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.
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Watch a recap from last year's events:
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Here for your student, when they need it |
Get familiar with what Counseling and Psychological Services has available for students. They can drop in for a counseling session, schedule ahead, or visit Let's Talk hours in the residence halls. Transition is hard! Encourage your student to do what they need to take care of their mental health.
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Recruitment season is around the corner |
Is your student considering joining a sorority or fraternity? OHIO has 30 chapters, four councils and countless opportunities to find their people. Students can find Sorority and Fraternity Life at the Involvement Fair and Baker Bash during Welcome Week.
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Students can download the OHIO Eats app to order ahead and skip the lines. They can even earn rewards with each online purchase! Does your student have food allergies or intolerances? The District has options for those who cannot consume gluten or have nut allergies. Students 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. Students can look for nutritional icons in the dining halls and on the menus posted online to determine what meal is right for them.
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Students are invited to 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.
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Students can 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!
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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.
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