Take a look at some of the best photos from 2018 Bobcat Welcome Week [PHOTOS]
Sunday’s annual President’s Convocation for First-Year Students in the Convocation Center was just one event in a weekend packed with fun and informative activities for Ohio University’s newest students.
This year’s President’s Convocation was aided by the use of video messages on the new Convocation Center video screens and a cellphone light activity.
Featured speakers included President Dr. M. Duane Nellis, Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Jason Pina, Senior Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Dr. Jenny Hall-Jones, Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion Dr. Gigi Secuban and Student Senate President Maddie Sloat.
First-year students also received personal advice via recorded video messages from new Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Chaden Djalali, Faculty Senate Chair Dr. Joe McLaughlin and a host of other faculty members.
Before they were led up Richland Avenue to the College Green by the Marching 110, the students learned the University’s alma mater song, “Alma Mater, Ohio.”
After arriving on College Green, the students participated in the annual Campus Involvement Fair. Hosted by the Campus Involvement Center, the event featured more than 300 of the University’s student organizations and clubs.
On Friday evening, the Class of 2022 kicked off the weekend by taking a class photo at Peden Stadium.
Bobcat Welcome Week, which is taking place from May 23 to Sept. 1, is part of the University’s new “Ready. Set. OHIO!” initiative, which is a three-phased approach to preparing first-year students for life on the Athens Campus.
Check out some of the best pictures from the weekend:
undefinedOhio University President Dr. M. Duane Nellis greets students as they arrive for the Class of 2022 photo at Peden Stadium on Friday, Aug. 24. Photo by Ty Wright.
undefinedOHIO mascot Rufus the Bobcat has some fun with the first-year students while they wait to take the Class of 2022 photo on Friday, Aug. 24. Photo by Ty Wright.
undefinedThe Class of 2022 photo was taken by an Ohio University Communications and Marketing drone on Friday, Aug. 24. This year's class contains more than 4,000 first-year students. Photo by Christofer Smith.
undefinedStudents at the President's Convocation for First-Year Students lit up their cellphones to answer numerous questions during the annual event on Sunday, Aug. 26, in the Convocation Center. The sign-language interpretor (black dress) helped those in the audience who are deaf or hard of hearing throughout the event. Photo by Ty Wright.
undefinedA member of the Marching 110 has some fun while marching up Richland Avenue toward Ohio University's College Green. Members of the Class of 2022 followed the popular marching band up the hill to the annual Campus Involvement Fair. Photo by Ty Wright.
undefinedFirst-year Bobcats march up Richland Avenue after attending the President's Convocation for First-Year Students in the Convocation Center. The procession to College Green has become an annual tradition. Photo by Ty Wright.
undefinedThese service dogs joined thousands of first-year students at the Campus Involvement Fair on College Green on Sunday, Aug. 26. The students were able to speak with representatives from more than 300 student organizations on the Athens Campus. Photo by Ty Wright.
undefinedFirst-year students talk with a member of one of the snowboarding student organizations on the Athens Campus during the Campus Involvement Fair. Photo by Ty Wright.
undefinedMembers of the Circle K International (CKI) student organization recruit first-year students during the Campus Involvement Fair on College Green on Sunday, Aug. 26. CKI describes itself as the college level of Key Club and is an affiliate of Kiwanis International. Its main goal is to provide service to the community. Photo by Ty Wright.
undefinedExecutive Dean, Heritage College and Chief Medical Affairs Officer Dr. Kenneth H. Johnson uses his phone to take a photo of the Marching 110 during its performance on College Green during the Campus Involvement Fair on Sunday, Aug. 26. Photo by Ty Wright.