A week to remember: OHIO's Welcome Week 2023!
OHIO's Welcome Week isn't just about the beginning of the academic year. It's about forging connections, deepening friendships, and setting the stage for success, both in academics and in life.
Photos by Rich-Joseph Facun, Dylan Townsend, Ben Siegel and Eli Burris | September 7, 2023
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OHIO's Welcome Week isn't just about the beginning of the academic year. It's about forging connections, deepening friendships, and setting the stage for success, both in academics and in life. From enlightening sessions with our remarkable faculty and staff to fun-filled activities that highlight the magic of Athens, this week ensures every Bobcat, new or returning, feels right at home.
Share in the excitement, the anticipation, and the sheer joy of being a Bobcat — click on each of the photos below from Welcome Week 2023 to view the captions.
Volunteers and parents help new students move into residence halls.
A first-year student poses for a photo just outside his new residence hall room on East Green.
A student gets help from family as they move into their new residence hall room.
The class of 2027 Class photo at Peden Stadium.
A student reacts to Rufus at the First-Year Student Convocation.
A cheerleader performs at the First-Year Student Convocation.
Students participate in an interactive survey at the First-Year Student Convocation.
Ohio University President Lori Stewart Gonzalez leads students up Richland Avenue to the Student Organization Involvement Fair.
First-year students pass though the Alumni Gateway on their way to the Student Organization Involvement Fair on College Green.
Members of the Marching 110 perform on College Green at the Student Organization Involvement Fair.
The Marching 110 performs on College Green at the Student Organization Involvement Fair.
The Chess Club recruits members at the Student Organization Involvement Fair.
The Men's Rugby Team recruits members at the Student Organization Involvement Fair.
The Swim Club recruits members at the Student Organization Involvement Fair.
The Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA) recruits members at the Student Organization Involvement Fair.
Students choose between an array of extra-curricular options at the Student Organization Involvement Fair.
Local bands perform in the Scripps Amphitheater for Welcome Week.
Students play Jenga at the Party at Ping celebration.
Students enjoy a game of Frisbee during Welcome Week.
A student waits for a custom hat to be made for them at the Baker Bash.
Students attend the Baker Bash for Welcome Week.
A hypnotist performs at Baker Center for Welcome Week.
Students enjoy inflatables on South Beach.
A students falls from an inflatable on South Beach.
Students dance at the Multicultural Student Expo in the Baker Ballroom.
Students perform at the Multicultural Student Expo in the Baker Ballroom.
Students pose for a photo at the Multicultural Student Expo in the Baker Ballroom.
Students react to a performance at the Multicultural Student Expo in the Baker Ballroom.
OHIO football players react during the first home game of the year.
Fans cheer at the first OHIO home football game.
OHIO football player Keegan Wilbur cheers his team during their first home game of the year.
Students watch fireworks at Paw Print Park as part of the Bobcat Block Party.