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Division of Student Affairs                January 2012
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Winter Family Weekends

Planning is currently underway for Dads Weekend (January 20-22), Winter Parents Weekend (February 3-5), and Sibs Weekend (February 17-19). For the most up-to-date information and schedules of events, click here.

Winter Career &

Internship Fair 

The Winter Career & Internship Fair will take place on Tuesday, January 31 from 10:00am - 3:00pm in the Baker Center Ballroom.

Leave your mark on Homecoming 2012!

Apply to be on the Homecoming Steering Commitee!  For more information or to apply, click here. Applications are due January 16, 2012.

Discount Offers!

Ohio University has partnered with local restaurants and retailers to offer weekly discounts to the University community via text messaging. To participate, text OHIO to 78601.

Quarters to Semesters Transition

OHIO will transition from quarters to semesters (Q2S) next fall. For questions and for more information, please visit the Q2S website.

Staying Well

University Communication and Marketing has developed a series of health alerts on topics including meningitis and the flu. Click here for more information on how you can best take care of yourself.
Greetings Fellow Bobcats! 
Dr. Kent J. Smith, Jr. 
Welcome back! I hope you enjoyed your break and were able to catch-up on some rest. Campus was very quiet while you were away and we are very happy to have you back.

The purpose of my monthly message is to communicate information about events and issues on campus that directly affect students. If you have suggestions or feedback regarding these messages, I would welcome them! Please email your ideas to me at smithk1@ohio.edu or better yet, visit me in our office so I can meet with you in person.

Open Office Hours
Thank you to the students who attended my Open Office Hours during Fall Quarter, I appreciated having the opportunity to meet with you. My Open Office Hours for Winter Quarter will take place:

* Tuesday, January 24 from 1 -  2:30 PM
* Wednesday, February 15 from 10 - 11:30 AM

Our office is located in Cutler Hall, 212. I welcome the opportunity to meet you and hear what's on your mind. If you are unable to visit me during my Open Office Hours, I am happy to meet with you at any time. You may schedule an appointment by calling our office at 740-593-2580.

Battle of the Greens
I need your help!  Dean Lombardi, Dean Hall-Jones, and I will be competing to see who can collect the most blood donations for the American Red Cross.  I am excited to be designated to the West Green, but all OHIO students are encouraged to participate. Everyone who donates will receive a free t-shirt and will be entered to win free groceries for a year from Kroger.  For more information on the Battle of the Greens click here.

To schedule your appointment in advance, call 1-800-733-2767 or click here. The donation dates and locations for January are as follows:

WEST GREEN (Dr. Smith)
1/10 Sargent
1/17 James

EAST GREEN (Dean Lombardi)
1/9 Shively/Perkins
1/12 Tiffin
1/25 Read/Johnson/Lincoln
1/26 Jefferson

SOUTH GREEN (Dean Hall-Jones)
1/12 Front Four
1/26 Adams

OFF CAMPUS/OHIO COMMUNITY
1/23 Baker

Please let me know if there is anything I, or any member of the Student Affairs team, can do to help you succeed here at OHIO.

In Bobcat Pride,

Dr. Smith

Kent J. Smith, Jr., Ph.D.
Vice President for Student Affairs

Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs
Cutler Hall, 212
1 Ohio University
Athens OH 45701-2979

T: 740.593.2580
C: 740.818.8700
F: 740.593.2124

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