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Keeping Bobcats informed, April 21, 2021

#OHIOGRAD21

Senior Week Plans
Join activities to prepare for post-grad life, and have fun during your last week on campus.
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Volunteer at Commencement
This historic Commencement is the first to be hosted outside! Email commencement@ohio.ed to sign up to volunteer.

Celebrate Remotely
Make the most of this milestone. We rounded up some ideas of how to celebrate from wherever you are.
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PUBLIC HEALTH

Get Vaccinated!
Friday's student vaccine clinic will be open from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Heritage Hall. Walk-ins will be accepted, and no registration is necessary! If Friday doesn't work for you, you can register online (opens in a new window) for an appointment anywhere in Ohio. Anyone attending clinics at Heritage Hall receives information about when to return for their second dose (opens in a new window).

CAMPUS HOUSING

Summer school housing will be located in James Hall on the West Green. Read more and fill out an application. (opens in a new window)

Campus residents should plan to move out within 24 hours of their last exam or before April 30 at 8 p.m. A form is available on myhousing (opens in a new window) for a one-night extension through May 2.

Counselors-in-residence can help with confidential mental health referrals, hall programs, and other worries.
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MEET THE AWARDEES

We celebrated the achievements and leadership of 39 students and student orgs last week at the virtual Leadership Awards (opens in a new window). Meet the awardees (opens in a new window) >

PLAN FOR FALL 2021

PUBLIC HEALTH

Safety protocols will continue
Protocols such as facial coverings, modifications to or limits on large events and meetings, and asymptomatic testing to control community spread will remain in place until OHIO reaches public health thresholds — 70 percent of students vaccinated or a ratio below 50 cases per 100,000 people (opens in a new window).

FINANCIAL AID

Complete your FAFSA
Complete the 2021-22 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.gov (opens in a new window). The 2021-22 FAFSA is the only application needed to apply for federal, state, and institutional aid for summer 2021, fall 2021, and spring 2022. If you need help, reach out to the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships (opens in a new window).

EVENTS

04/28 - 2021 Denim Day & The Myth of the Perfect Survivor Workshop

Join Survivor Advocacy Program and Sorority and Fraternity Life in wearing denim (opens in a new window) to support survivors and protest violence. Share your photos using #OHIODenimDay2021. 

The workshop (opens in a new window) will provide participants with the tools and resources to best support survivors on a daily basis while dismantling the myth of the perfect rape victim.

04/21 - OHIO Giving Day T-Shirt Swap

Missed your chance to get a new Forever OHIO t-shirt? Bring two canned food items for Cats' Cupboard outside of the first floor of Baker and get a shirt! Get the Details (opens in a new window)

04/22 - School of Theater presents: The 27th Annual Seabury Quinn, Jr. Playwrights’ Festival

Live stream performances of work by OHIO playwrights. Attend the Virtual Festival (opens in a new window)

04/23 - Last Hoorah

Stop by the fifth floor of Baker between 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. for your alumni t-shirt and some sweet treats! Unable to get your t-shirt in person? Fill out this form (opens in a new window) and we will send you a shirt while supplies last.

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Published
April 21, 2021
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