Keeping Bobcats Informed, Aug. 18, 2021

Recycle During Move-In
As you're arriving back on campus, remember to recycle! During the peak of the move-in weekend, Bobcats are anticipated to recycle over 40,000 pounds of cardboard and other recyclable materials, breaking the previous record from 2019.

Consent Matters.
Have honest and healthy conversations with your partners about what each of you is comfortable with. Communication and respect are critical components of a positive sexual experience. If you sense a lack of either occurring in your friend circles or your own relationships, step in and speak out, or reach out to resources who can help you.

Every Bobcat deserves to have their boundaries honored.

R-E-S-P-E-C-T
It means standing up for others – especially when you see or hear about injustice, danger, or mistreatment. On our campus, we call this Bystander Intervention. Stepping in when it's the right thing to do is what makes us Bobcat proud.
Make Respect Visible

Bobcats! GET INVOLVED

Involvement Fair
The Involvement Fair will take place on College Green on Aug. 22. Find out more about some of the awesome organizations that will be there!
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Intramural Sports
Choose from dozens of intramural sport offerings hosted each semester, and enjoy energizing competition with other Bobcats! Registration opens Aug. 20.
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COVID-19 TESTING REMINDERS

Select a Pathway
If you have not selected your COVID-19 Testing Pathway, please do so immediately.
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Test Upon Arrival
Residential students are required to test after arriving on campus. All residential students should have received an email with details from COVID Operations on Aug. 12.

Schedule your Tests
On- and off-campus students who selected the Weekly Testing Pathway are required to begin testing the week of Aug. 23. 
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WELCOME WEEK
Welcome Week starts tomorrow! Get ready for a number of events to help you get acclimated to campus, get connected, and kick off the start of a great semester! 

Calling all Sophomores
We know that last year was a rough time to start college, so we're hoping this fall can give you a retake. In addition to all welcome week events being open to you, we are also adapting these Welcome Week events with you in mind.

• SATURDAY 8/21 PARTY @ PING & ICE CREAM | RECREATION CENTER LAWN
• SUNDAY 8/22 2ND YEAR CLASS PHOTO & PRESIDENTIAL WELCOME | PEDEN STADIUM
• SUNDAY 8/22 INVOLVEMENT FAIR OPENS EARLY FOR SOPHOMORES
• MONDAY 8/23 COOKOUT HOSTED BY SORORITY & FRATERNITY LIFE

Don't forget to bring the ticket for a free t-shirt that you received in your sophomore Welcome Pack!

EXPLORE USEFUL TECH

Download Bobcat Safe today! The app features OHIO emergency contacts, crisis alerts, in-app emergency chat, location services features, and much more.

GivePulse
GivePulse is an online platform that helps connect communities by tracking community engagement. Sign in to GivePulse using your OHIO credentials for access to volunteer opportunities, community-based internships, and community work-study positions.
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New Help Center for Tech
Having a technology issue? The new Technology Help Center website can help you find answers to common questions and submit a request for help from OHIO's Information and Technology (IT) services.
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BOBCATS GET VAXXED

Grand Prize Winner Announced
Incoming first-year student and New Jersey native Daniel Dibernardino is the grand prize winner in the Bobcats Get Vaxxed giveaway. The incentive program included prize drawings over the past five weeks, culminating in the grand prize of a scholarship valued at full in-state tuition for the fall 2021 semester. Congratulations, Daniel, and thanks for protecting our Bobcat community by getting vaccinated!

If you haven't yet been vaccinated against COVID-19, the University will host nearly 20 clinics on campus this semester. View the calendar of upcoming clinics >

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