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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 to your reading list, walk the Athens Black History Tour, view historical images from the library archives on Pinterest, and hear historian and alumni stories.

BLACK HISTORY EVENTS
Gain Fresh Insights

Learn about the impact and roles Black voices are having on politics, global health, and sports. Attend the NAACP lecture series, play Black Jeopardy and learn to navigate race conversations.

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 during your day off.

CHECK-IN WITH YOUR WELL-BEING

MIND
Download WellTrack app
Tune in for coping clinics
Connect with peer support community 24/7

BODY
Register for intramurals
Join a day hike or canoe trip
Take a group fitness class
Meet with a fitness coach

SOUL
Work through homesickness
Meet a well-being coach
Get survivor support

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 >
– 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 for Blackboard, Teams, TopHat and more. Students also have free access to Office 365 (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
  3. Follow the rest of OHIO’s symptomatic protocol

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 to order for pick-up at West 82 in Baker.

GET INVOLVED

Learning Communities
Last chance: Join the LC team >

Leadership Scholarship
Apply to be a Voinovich scholar >

Board of Trustees
Apply to become the student trustee >

OHIO Football
Become a student assistant coach >

Alumni Mentorship
Get paired with a former Bobcat >

Student Jobs
Apply to work with Culinary Services >

Published
February 3, 2021
Author
Staff reports