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Keeping Bobcats informed, March 31, 2021

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT UNION 

International Week
Celebrate OHIO's international community this week on campus and online. Visit College Green for the national flag raising, connect over food through an expert-led cooking show, or join the international dance party. Follow @isu_ohiou and join events from the schedule.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Survivors and Allies Take Back the Night
Individuals of all gender identities are welcome to join Take Back the Night on April 1 to hear from and honor survivors of sexual and domestic violence.
Learn more >
Submit sentiments of support >

Coping Clinics All Month Long
Weekly coping clinics are open to all OHIO students no matter their location. These clinics cover topics ranging from coping with loneliness and isolation to setting yourself up for academic success.
See the full schedule >

Commencement: Live and In-Person
Four spring 2021 graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies will take place — rain or shine — at Peden Stadium from April 30–May 2.
Get the details >
Order your grad swag >

PRIORITIZE YOUR WELL-BEING THIS APRIL
Take charge of your life by accepting this friendly 30-day challenge from Student Affairs. Download this calendar and follow the daily prompts to enhance your well-being and build your community at OHIO. 

ONLY IN ATHENS

It Pays to Shop Local
Shop Athens Ohio is offering a $1,000 one-time scholarship for incoming and current university students. The money will be dispersed beginning with the fall semester of the 2021-22 academic year.
Learn More >

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Remote Work for Students
University Advancement is recruiting Student Engagement Ambassadors—Bobcats who will connect remotely with alumni and friends during the spring semester – and it pays, too.
Learn More >

EVENTS

04/07 - The Safe and Sexy Social
A free sexual health and well-being activity focused on healthy sexual expression and behaviors will happen outside Ping Center on April 7 from 5-8 p.m. Registration is required.
Register Today

03/31 - Developing Personal Resilience
Baron Miller, LCDR, CHC, USN, will speak about his time as a SAR Swimmer, active duty chaplain, and a member of Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command during this Well-Being Talk Series event.
Join the series >

04/01 - Virtual Mindfulness Session
Learn mindfulness practices and experience guided breathing exercises during this mind-body alignment session. Mindfulness enhances your ability to relax, focus, and practice self-compassion.
Tune in live >

04/05 - Spring "Break:" Emotional Wellness
It's time to prioritize your emotional wellness, but what does that even mean? Chat with health promotion experts to learn how to maintain your emotional wellness during times of uncertainty and stress.
RSVP here >

SORORITY & FRATERNITY LIFE

Collin's Law Letter-Writing Campaign 
Institutions across the state of Ohio are coming together for a letter-writing campaign in support of Collin's Law: The Ohio Anti-Hazing Act. The campaign will support changing hazing from its current status as a fourth-degree misdemeanor to a felony. Join student leaders April 5–9 at Baker Center, to complete your letter so that it can be mailed to your respective legislator.  

Published
March 31, 2021
Author
Staff reports