Keeping Bobcats informed, May 19, 2021

GET OUTSIDE

If you're sticking close to Southeast Ohio, there are countless options to keep active and soak up that vitamin D. Hike through Hocking Hills (opens in a new window), borrow a free bike from a library (opens in a new window) and cruise on the Hock Hocking Adena Bikeway (opens in a new window), swim at Strouds Run State Park (opens in a new window), or mountain bike on Baileys Trail System (opens in a new window).

Heading back home or venturing off somewhere new? Post about your outdoor treks and tag @BobcatWellBeing on Instagram (opens in a new window). We'd love to see what you're up to!

Student Success

Academic support during the summer 
Looking for assistance with a class or writing assignment? Need help navigating online learning? Academic assistance is available throughout the summer through the Academic Achievement Center.
Schedule an appointment (opens in a new window)

Suicide Prevention at OHIO

Kognito to Increase Mental Health Awareness
Kognito is an interactive program that seeks to educate the OHIO community about suicide prevention through modules and simulations meant to highlight learning objectives.
Learn to prevent suicide (opens in a new window)

Handshake Hires
Bobcats are spread far and wide this summer completing internships, summer jobs, and more. If you are a student who landed a job or summer internship through Handshake, share your success story! (opens in a new window)

IMPORTANT UPDATES

Give Your Input
The Student Code of Conduct is open for public comment (opens in a new window)

Information Security
OIT will make changes to all existing student email accounts to protect student privacy (opens in a new window)

Mask Policy Remains in Place at OHIO
Review guidelines for fully vaccinated individuals (opens in a new window)

Summer Semester Registration Deadline
May 21 is the last day to register for summer courses (opens in a new window)

Frequently Asked Questions

Required COVID-19 Testing Pathways
The efforts to keep our Bobcat community safe have been carefully considered, but helping everyone in a diverse community to stay on the same page can be tough! Here are some simple answers to frequently asked questions. 

Who is required to participate?
That's an easy one! EVERYONE is required to select a testing pathway.

What is a testing pathway? 
Testing pathways are how we prevent the spread of COVID-19 across our campuses. There are two options for testing pathways:

Vaccination pathway: Fully vaccinated? Got proof?  Great! You'll be required to participate in asymptomatic testing only once a month. 

Weekly pathway: Not vaccinated? You're on the weekly pathway plan. Every seven days you'll need to complete an asymptomatic test.

Choose your pathway by filling out a quick form > (opens in a new window)
Read the full FAQ (opens in a new window)

ATHENS SUMMER

You'll never tire of the quiet, casual strolls up Court Street or the endless selection of seating at Donkey Coffee (opens in a new window). Head out to East State Street to select local goods at Athens Farmers Market (opens in a new window) — popping up Saturday and Wednesday mornings. Relax under the trees on College Green, take a ride on the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway (opens in a new window) in Nelsonville, rock out with Stuart's Opera House music events (opens in a new window) (we've all been craving live music), or explore art at Dairy Barn exhibitions (opens in a new window). Check out Athens County Visitors Bureau events (opens in a new window) and get around using Athens Public Transit (opens in a new window).

Explore Appalachia
The region is filled with unique and vibrant communities across OHIO's many campuses. Whether you're in Athens or looking for new places to explore, check out all the region has to offer.
Plan a Tour > (opens in a new window)

Get Involved
Looking for ways to get involved with the community? GivePulse is an online platform that connects you with volunteer and internship opportunities, and some may even offer stipends. 
Learn More > (opens in a new window)

Missing Athens?
Engage with incoming Bobcats through social media (opens in a new window), look out for campus jobs for the fall (opens in a new window), keep in touch with your favorite professors, connect with a mentor (opens in a new window), and remember you can always visit! Keep in touch by following @ohio.university (opens in a new window).