Dear University Community,
As we welcome the first group of future Bobcats for Bobcat Student Orientation to our Athens Campus this week, we are increasingly excited as we move toward a robust fall semester. We’re also excited to announce a few revisions to our on-campus public health campus protocols for all students, faculty, staff and visitors.
Changes in our protocols follow shifts in guidance at the state level as well as from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As always, our decisions are informed by national and state science-based guidance, paired with local data on actual disease spread on our campuses and in surrounding communities.
Accommodating Athens’ Appetites
By Writer | For The Post U ptown Athens is full of various cuisines. Dining out at a local restaurant is a fun way to get to know new friends or catch up with old ones. For those with food allergies or dietary restrictions, dining out requires extra precaution. To help make enjoying all uptown has to offer a bit easier, here s a guide on a few safe eating options in Athens:
A major part of living on Ohio University’s campus is eating in the dining halls. OU has a registered dietitian and nutrition educator, Angie Bohyer. If one has a food allergy or a special diet need, they can contact her at culinarydietitian@ohio.edu.
Mental Health Matters O hio University’s Counseling and Psychological Services offers numerous mental health services for new and existing students.
Mental health services are available to students enrolled at OU’s Athens campus. CPS offers many different options to help fit students’ needs. If a student is unsure what type of services they are interested in, CPS suggests calling 740-593-1616 and setting up an initial consultation for more details.
“For many students, it is the first time they are living away from home, from their supportive familiar communities,” Paul Castelino, Ph.D., psychologist and director of CPS, said in an email. “Some students struggle to adjust to college life and independent living. Many mental health disorders are first diagnosed in late teen years and early adulthood. For traditional college students between the ages of 18 and 24, it is a critical time in their identity development (in all its forms such as gender, sexual
OHIO student leaders prepare for Bobcat Student Orientation
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Incoming Ohio University students walk through College Green during Bobcat Student Orientation Monday, June 24, 2019. Students explore the Athens Campus during their campus tours during Bobcat Student Orientation. by Jordan Schmitt | May 12, 2021
Ohio University junior Grace Fowler remembers her initial nerves during her adjustment to the college environment. Bobcat Student Orientation leaders welcomed her and fellow students while guiding them through the transition.
When Fowler saw the opportunity to apply to join the orientation team, she did not hesitate.
“I remember in my orientation that I was very stressed, and everyone was super helpful. If I can help ease those nerves and make people excited to come here, then I totally want to,” Fowler said. “I remember sitting in my orientation session and thinking to myself, this is such a fun
Student leaders prepare for Bobcat Student Orientation Published: May 4, 2021 Author: Jordan Schmitt Ohio University Incoming Ohio University students walk through College Green during Bobcat Student Orientation Monday, June 24, 2019. Students explore the Athens Campus during their campus tours during Bobcat Student Orientation.
Ohio University junior Grace Fowler remembers her initial nerves during her adjustment to the college environment. Bobcat Student Orientation leaders welcomed her and fellow students while guiding them through the transition.
When Fowler saw the opportunity to apply to join the orientation team, she did not hesitate.
“I remember in my orientation that I was very stressed, and everyone was super helpful. If I can help ease those nerves and make people excited to come here, then I totally want to,” Fowler said. “I remember sitting in my orientation session and thinking to myself, this is such a