Keeping Bobcats informed, February 3, 2021

DIVISION OF DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
Celebrating Black History
This month our entire Bobcat community is reminded of the critical Black voices, heritage, and challenges that influence Ohio University. Black History Month is an opportunity to recognize contributions, encourage reflection, and commit to long-term change and growth for future generations to follow.

BLACK HISTORY EDUCATION
Learn from History
Add Black authors (opens in a new window) to your reading list, walk the Athens Black History Tour (opens in a new window), view historical images from the library archives on Pinterest (opens in a new window), and hear historian (opens in a new window) and alumni stories (opens in a new window).

BLACK HISTORY EVENTS
Gain Fresh Insights
Learn about the impact and roles Black voices are having on politics (opens in a new window), global health (opens in a new window), and sports (opens in a new window). Attend the NAACP lecture series (opens in a new window), play Black Jeopardy (opens in a new window) and learn to navigate race conversations (opens in a new window).

ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Use Mini Breaks to Recharge
In the place of Spring Break, OHIO will observe three mini-break days – Feb. 9, March 3 and April 1. Join Campus Recreation for a Virtual De-Stress Yoga class (opens in a new window) during your day off.

CHECK-IN WITH YOUR WELL-BEING

MIND
Download WellTrack app (opens in a new window)
Tune in for coping clinics (opens in a new window)
Connect with peer support (opens in a new window) community 24/7

BODY
Register for intramurals (opens in a new window)
Join a day hike or canoe trip (opens in a new window)
Take a group fitness class (opens in a new window)
Meet with a fitness coach (opens in a new window)

SOUL
Work through homesickness (opens in a new window)
Meet a well-being coach (opens in a new window)
Get survivor support (opens in a new window)

CAREER & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Career Coaching Leads to NFL Position
"Last season, I received an internship with the 49ers for training camp in their video operations department because I went to Marcquis [in the CLDC] for career coaching. He helped me get that internship, which directly led to this job."  Read Michael's Story > (opens in a new window)
– Michael Resnick, Video Operations Assistant for the Atlanta Falcons

OHIO UNIVERSITY INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY
OIT Tech Tips
Access your class information wherever you go this semester with mobile apps (opens in a new window) for Blackboard, Teams, TopHat and more. Students also have free access to Office 365 (opens in a new window) (Word, Powerpoint, Excel) on desktop or mobile for easy access and collaboration.

PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY
Be Safe, Bobcats
If you have any symptoms of COVID-19 – including feeling like you have a minor cold or flu – do not go to the asymptomatic testing location. You could be spreading the virus to anyone you encounter along the way or at the testing site.

If you are experiencing symptoms:

1. Call the Ohio University COVID-19 Hotline (877-682-6819)
2. Submit an Incident Report (opens in a new window)
3. Follow the rest of OHIO’s symptomatic protocol (opens in a new window)

CULINARY SERVICES
Treat Yourself
Pre-order cupcakes, cookies and cake pops for your valentine, or snacks and finger foods for the Super Bowl. Use the OHIO Eats Mobile App (opens in a new window) to order for pick-up at West 82 in Baker.

GET INVOLVED

Learning Communities
Last chance: Join the LC team > (opens in a new window)

Leadership Scholarship
Apply to be a Voinovich scholar > (opens in a new window)

Board of Trustees
Apply to become the student trustee > (opens in a new window)

OHIO Football
Become a student assistant coach >

Alumni Mentorship
Get paired with a former Bobcat > (opens in a new window)

Student Jobs
Apply to work with Culinary Services > (opens in a new window)