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Bobcat Families,
It’s hard to believe that midterms and spring break are just around the corner! With that, your Bobcat may have need for some extra support as they prepare for their exams. Please help us guide them to the Academic Achievement Center if they’re in need of a tutor, writing assistance or other academic services. If you’re seeing your Bobcat over spring break, I hope it gives you a chance to relax, connect and enjoy time together.
Next week also marks the beginning of Women's History Month, a time to uplift the women in our lives. Students can attend events like the International Women's Day Symposium in Walter Hall or a virtual panel discussion with international OHIO alumni.
Read on for reminders about spring break housing and dining options, ways for our students to stand up for each other, and career opportunities.
Kathy A Fahl, MSWDean of Students
What's your Green Dot?
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As Bobcats, we watch out for each other. Students have the power to make our community safer by stepping in and standing up for each other. Remember the three D's of bystander intervention:
- Direct: Step in and address the situation yourself.
- Distract: Create a diversion to interrupt the situation.
- Delegate: Recruit others to help with the situation.
More ways to help students THRIVE
Learn how the Survivor Advocacy Program can support your student
Ohio University’s Survivor Advocacy Program’s (SAP) mission is to provide confidential support, trauma-focused counseling, and advocacy services to student survivors of sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating/domestic violence and stalking. They provide services regardless of when or where an incident occurred, and students can always choose if they want to report the incident to law enforcement or University Equity and Civil Rights Compliance.
SAP can help students understand their reporting options, and if a student does report, accompany them throughout a reporting process and connect them with other resources on campus and in the community. SAP also facilitates a survivor support group each semester.
Learn more about SAP's services
Spring break housing updates
All halls remain open for Spring Break, and students are able to stay, leave, or come and go as needed.Review dining options, what to do if students are leaving for break, transportation schedules and more.
Moving off campus?
Students can join Housing and Residence Life on March 4 for an opportunity to meet local renters, connect with apartment complexes in the area, and access valuable on-campus resources to ease their transition to off-campus living after they meet their on-campus housing requirement.
The Den grand opening
Over summer and fall 2023, Boyd's first floor underwent a major transformation, resulting in a revamped space now known as "The Den." Designed based on student feedback, The Den features a spacious lounge, study rooms and other engagement areas. Check it out at the grand opening on March 4.
Calling all student org leaders
If a student organization is currently using a ww2 website, they will need to move its content to Bobcat Connect by March 31, 2024. Students can find a full list of student org sites using the ww2 server, and check for theirs.
If their org is on that spreadsheet but they already moved to Bobcat Connect, no further action is needed. Students can contact bartelhe@ohio.edu with questions.
Career experience serving our community
COMCorps applications are open for 2024-25 positions. COMCorps members create and support environments that promote good health and wellness for all. Major focuses of the program include food insecurity, nutrition education and social connectivity. Beginning in August, members serve a 10.5 or 11.5 month term packed with 1,700 hours of life-changing experience serving others.
Help feed hungry Bobcats
Students can donate unused Meal Swipes during the Donation Drive! They can donate their swipes at Nelson Court on South Green and The District on West Green March 3-8, 2024.
Stay informed with FAFSA updates
Keep up to date on the 2024-25 financial aid timeline, including the FAFSA priority date and timing of notifications for Financial Aid offers.
Where to grab a bite over break
West 82, on the ground floor of Baker University Center, will be open Monday-Friday, March 11-15, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. during spring break. Pay with Flex Points , Bobcat Cash or card. Need a little support for your next meal? Find food assistance resources.
Upcoming Events
EmpowerHer - Women's History Month
March 2 | 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.Join in on a day of empowerment, networking and a workshop in celebration of Women's History Month! It is a day to collaborate with peers, thank mentors and build bonds. Register in advance!
Find more information and register
Leadershape Retreat
March 12 | 9:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.Staying in Athens for spring break? Attend Catalyst, a one-day program focused on learning to develop your own authentic path, connect to groups and causes you care about and commit to a plan to be a catalyst for yourself and the groups you’re part of.
Find more information and register
Quick Links
Looking for a summer internship? > applications for community-based internships close tomorrow!
Boost your mental well-being at Coping Café > every Wednesday from 11 a.m.-12 p.m.