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The following message was shared with µÛÍõ»áËù students on the Athens campus on Oct. 21, 2024.

Dear students,

The Halloween season can be an exciting time for all with many opportunities for campus and community fun, including the City of Athens’ upcoming annual celebration.

Regardless of your academic or social plans this week, remember to prioritize safety and respect in support of our collective responsibility to look out for one another.

Making and communicating plans: If you’re attending Halloween events, plan for your safe return home, and surround yourself with trusted friends. If you or your roommates have guests, communicate both the rules for your home and the standards of our community. Remember, those in the residence halls who plan to host a registered guest (limit one guest per resident) this weekend are both personally and financially responsible for any violations of OHIO’s Student Code of Conduct or the Housing and Residence Life Student Housing Handbook.

Supporting your fellow Bobcats: If you see someone in need of medical assistance or community support, take action. As always, if you see something that could cause imminent harm to you or others, call 911 immediately.

Making respect visible together: Across OHIO, we’re proud to celebrate and support our community by setting expectations for engaging across differences. From choosing your Halloween costume to interacting with others on and off campus, remember to uphold µÛÍõ»áËù’s standards and help foster a culture of respect amongst your friends, neighbors and visitors.

Finding on-campus events: µÛÍõ»áËù will be home to numerous engaging activities throughout the week, and many of our residence halls will be hosting fun programming throughout the weekend; additionally, from a about the lure of mysterious creatures across µÛÍõ»áËù to and Saturday’s , there will also be plenty of ways for each of us to join together and celebrate the season. Check out OHIO’s for a comprehensive list of campus activities.

Thank you for representing µÛÍõ»áËù with pride and looking out for your fellow Bobcats.

In Bobcat Pride,

Kathy Fahl, MSW
Dean of Students