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Bobcat Parents & Families, 

 is a defining moment for our new and returning Bobcats. Starting tomorrow, the celebration is packed full of  to help students acclimate to campus, connect with each other, and discover many  available within the OHIO and Athens communities. You can stay in the know about Welcome Week as well as many other important updates by  on Facebook.

Thousands of new and returning Bobcats will be moving to Athens over the next several days. With the influx of students this semester, we anticipate breaking our previous record for recycling. Please be a part of this effort by breaking down your boxes and reviewing  for proper disposal.

See you soon,

Kathy A Fahl, MSW

Dean of Students

Recycling during move-in

51社区 is committed to sustainability and has a goal of recycling 80% of all waste generated. Help OHIO reach this goal by doing your part during move-in.

鈥淢ove-in is when we see the largest influx of cardboard all year. Depending on the time of day, students will see literal mountains of recyclable material,鈥� said Campus Recycling and Zero Waste Manager Andrew Ladd.

 drop-off is between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at Campus Recycling鈥檚 Building 34 at The Ridges, located at 154 South Ridge Drive.

A record of 39,600 lbs was recycled in 2019. Get familiar with all of so we can break the record this year!

Consent Matters.

Have honest and healthy conversations with your partners about what each of you is comfortable with. Communication and respect are critical components of a positive sexual experience. If you sense a lack of either or your own relationships, , or reach out to who can help you.

Every Bobcat deserves to have their boundaries honored.

R-E-S-P-E-C-T

It means standing up for others 鈥� especially when you see or hear about injustice, danger, or mistreatment. On our campus, we call this Bystander Intervention. Stepping in when it's the right thing to do is what makes us a Bobcat - we look out for each other. 

Bobcats, get involved!

Involvement Fair

The will take place on College Green on Aug. 21.  Head to College Green to explore over 300 OHIO student organizations and get some free goodies!

Intramural sports

Choose from dozens of  hosted each semester, and enjoy energizing competition with other Bobcats! Registration opens Aug. 19.

Experience OHIO

to see all the unique ways your fellow Bobcats are gaining real-world skills and experiences through various professional opportunities. 

GivePulse

Sign in to  using your OHIO credentials for access to volunteer opportunities, community-based internships, and community work-study positions.

Welcome Week Starts Tomorrow

Get ready for a to help you get acclimated to campus, get connected, and kick off the start of a great semester!

Sneak Peak:

THURSDAY 8/18: MOVIE NIGHT ON THE GREEN | WEST GREEN

FRIDAY 8/19: SOUTH BEACH BASH | MORTON FIELD SOUTH GREEN

FRIDAY 8/19: DRAG SHOW | BAKER UNIVERSITY CENTER BALLROOM

SATURDAY 8/20: PARTY @ PING |  PING CENTER'S FRONT LAWN 

Virtual Welcome Week

is hosting a virtual Welcome Week event from Monday, Aug. 22 through Friday, Aug. 26 via Twitter. For a chance to win a free t-shirt, follow and tag @ in a post where you share your strategies for maintaining your mental wellbeing this year.

Updated mask guidance

OHIO has  for fall semester. The new policy, which is effective immediately, will continue to be based on the . Please note that regardless of community level, masks may still be required in some settings. For more information about OHIO鈥檚 COVID-19 response, see .

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