Welcome back to campus Bobcats! We hope you're staying warm as you brave the snow on the way to your first classes of the semester. Despite the wintry weather, there are still tons of events happening around campus that you won't want to miss - so be sure to check out the official OHIO Calendar of University Events . And remember, anyone with an active OHIO ID can and add events that are sponsored by an OHIO planning unit or registered student organization!

Here are a few highlights from the week ahead:

Martin Luther King Jr. Week celebration . Sponsored by the Office for Diversity and Inclusion and coordinated by OHIO's MLK Jr. Celebration Planning Committee, events celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will continue around campus throughout the first week of spring semester:

• Athens County School Supply Drive (ongoing through Wednesday, Jan. 31): OHIO's Athens campus is hosting a school supply drive to benefit a local school. Anyone is welcome to donate school supplies to the drop off boxes on the Athens campus - this is an awesome opportunity to support a great cause! 
• Faith Acts hosted by United Campus Ministry: "Nationhood: A Communal Affirmation of Our Truth"  (Tuesday, Jan. 16, 7-9 p.m., Baker University Center 219): This free event will focus on how individuals and faith communities can work together across their religious differences. Graduate student Je’ Hooper and friends invite everyone to stop in for their presentation.
• Multicultural Leadership Ambassador Presentation (Wednesday, Jan. 17, 5-6 p.m., Baker Center Theatre): Ambassadors from the Office of Diversity and Inclusion will present their research on a popular diversity topic. Feel free to stop by - this event is free and open to the public.
• Creative Arts as Activism - Social Justice Themed Open Stage (Wednesday, Jan. 17, 6-8 p.m., Casa Nueva): With a theme of 'Social Justice,' this showcase will allow talented poets, musicians, dancers, and more to perform their work. Stop by the popular Athens eatery to support local artists! 
• Latina Movie Event and Panel Discussion (Thursday, Jan. 18, 5-7 p.m., Baker Center Theatre): Don't miss the FREE screening of "Cuban Roots/Bronx Stories." This docufilm focuses on the Cuban-American experience and follows the historical journey of an Afro-Cuban family from Jamaica, to Cuba, to the Bronx. A panel discussion will take place after the film. 
• Teach-In: "Extending King's Vision to Action in the Age of 45" (Friday, Jan. 19, 1-2 p.m., Baker University Center 219): Co-sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences' Love & Hate Theme, a panel of students, faculty, staff and alumni will discuss MLK's vision - audience members will also be able to participate. This event is free and open to the public.

Contemporary History Institute Speaker (Thursday, Jan. 18, 4:30-6 p.m., Baker University Center 242): The spring semester Contemporary History Institute speaker series opens with Dr. Nukhet Sandal speaking on "Religious Leaders and Conflict Transformation: Northern Ireland and Beyond." The lecture is free and open to the public.

OHIO Hockey vs. PITT, 60th Anniversary of OHIO Hockey Weekend (Friday and Saturday, Jan. 19-20, at 7:30 p.m., Bird Arena): OHIO Hockey is celebrating its 60th anniversary by hosting Pitt for the Friday and Saturday games and all Hockey alumni for a series of special events throughout the weekend, including inducting Bill Gurnick, Tiff Cook and Ryan Johnston into the Hall of Fame on Saturday afternoon. A Midnight Meltdown rec skate follows Saturday's game, too!

Check out even more events happening around campus:

For everyone:

• School of Visual Communication Fall Student Show (last day): Tuesday, Jan. 16, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Schoonover Center 140
• OHIO Men's Basketball vs. Toledo : Tuesday, Jan. 16, 7 p.m., Convocation Center (Super Tuesday game, BOGO tickets)
• OHIO Women's Basketball vs. Buffalo : Wednesday, Jan. 17, 7 p.m., Convocation Center
• Child/Teen Immunization Clinic : Thursday, Jan. 18, 2:30-5:30 p.m., Grosvenor Hall 055
• CMSS Colloquium for Anomalous Dispersion in Laminar Flows : Thursday, Jan. 18, 4:10-5 p.m., Walter Hall 245
• Contemporary History Institute Speaker : Thursday, Jan. 18, 4:30-6 p.m., Baker Center 242
• Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Clinic : Friday, Jan. 19, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., Grosvenor Hall 055
• Opening reception for 50 Year Journey - Ron Kroutel : Friday, Jan. 19, 5:15-7:30 p.m., Kennedy Museum of Art, The Ridges
• OHIO Wrestling vs. Kent State : Friday, Jan. 19, 7 p.m., Convocation Center
• OHIO Wrestling vs. Northern Illinois : Sunday, Jan. 21, 1 p.m., Convocation Center

For students:

• Intramural Sports Spring 1 Registration : Tuesday, Jan. 16 through 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 25, IMLeagues.com
• Grad Check for Scripps College of Communication Students : Jan. 16-26, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1-3 p.m., Schoonover Center 123 (also Jan. 16-17, 5-7 p.m.)
• Ecuador Field Research & Service Learning Program 2018 Info Session : Wednesday, Jan. 17, 12-1 p.m., Baker Center 235
• OPT Workshop : Wednesday, Jan. 17, 3-4 p.m., Baker Center 237
• Free Cooking Class | Culinary Studio | Hearty Microwave Dishes : Thursday, Jan. 19, 2-4 p.m., Jefferson Marketplace - Culinary Studio
• Info Session | Intramural Sports Officials : Thursday, Jan. 19, 9-10:15 p.m., Charles J. Ping Student Recreation Center
• Grad Check for Scripps College of Communication Students : Friday, Jan. 19, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., 1-3 p.m., Schoonover Center 123
• Outdoor Pursuits Winter Hike : Saturday, Jan. 20, 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Charles J. Ping Student Recreation Center
• Intramural Sports 5v5 Basketball Tournament : Saturday, Jan. 20, 5 p.m., Charles J. Ping Student Recreation Center

For employees:

• Classified Senate Meeting : Thursday, Jan. 18, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Baker Center 235
• ComDoc Xerox Accounting & Secure Print Training : Thursday, Jan. 18, 10-11 a.m. and 2-3 p.m., Baker Center 231 (also offered Jan. 24)
• OHIO Board of Trustees Meeting : Friday, Jan. 19, 10:30 a.m., Walter Hall
• Accessible PDF Forms : Friday, Jan. 19, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., West Union Street Office Center (WUOSC) 175

This Compass series shines a spotlight on unique and high-profile events and important deadlines taken from OHIO's official online Calendar of University Events . Visit calendar.ohio.edu/admin/setupevents.aspx to log in with your OHIO ID and add your organization or department's events to the CUE. Feeling lost? Visit www.ohio.edu/calendar/help/ or e-mail calendar@ohio.edu for help.