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Students welcomed to OHIO's Athens Campus during Welcome Week [PHOTOS]

New academic year, new Bobcats. Ohio University welcomed thousands of first-year students to its Athens Campus last week with a wide range of events, including a Welcome Week concert by Drake Bell, the Student Involvement Fair, First Year Convocation, Party at Ping and much more.

OHIO President M. Duane Nellis helps a student move into Jefferson Hall. Photo by Ben Siegel

Students move into their residence halls before the fun events begin during Welcome Week. Photo courtesy of Student Affairs

Students play a game at Party at Ping during Welcome Week. Photo courtesy of Student Affairs

President Nellis walks through the gate with students during the 2019 Involvement Fair. Photo by Hannah Ruhoff

The Marching 110 performs during the 2019 Involvement Fair. Photo by Hannah Ruhoff

The African Student Association Undergraduate Chapter dances during the 2019 Involvement Fair. Photo by Hannah Ruhoff

Students participate in an informal survery by holding up their cellphones at First Year Student Convocation. Photo by Ben Siegel — Students participate in an informal survery by holding up their cellphones at First Year Student Convocation. Photo by Ben Siege

GIVE members talk to students about signing up during the 2019 Involvement Fair. Photo by Hannah Ruhoff

Singer Drake Bell takes a selfie with a student during his Welcome Week Concert at OHIO. Photo by Elijah Burris — Singer Drake Bell takes a selfie with a student during his Welcome Week Concert at OHIO. Photo by Eli Burris

Students pose for a 2023 class photo at Peden Stadium. Photo by Ben Siegel

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August 29, 2019

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