An OHIO student plays ping pong with a sibling during the GLOHIO event in Baker University Center

Bobcats and their siblings share a special weekend

Ohio University family members visited with their Bobcats and took part in a variety of fun events during Sibs Weekend 2025.

Photos by Zoe Cranfill, Claira Kimball, Skylar Seavey and OHIO Athletics | February 13, 2025

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Ohio University's Athens Campus was filled with Bobcat family members, fun activities, and plenty of hugs and laughter Feb. 7-9 for the annual Sibs Weekend celebration.

Sibs Weekend is part of a series of Family Weekends OHIO holds each academic year, inviting family members to spend the weekend with their Bobcats. The next Family Weekend event will be Moms Weekend on April 4-6.

One very popular Sibs Weekend event this year was GLOHIO in the Baker University Center Ballroom. Sponsored by the University Program Council, the event included glow-in-the-dark mini golf, an LED dance floor, ping pong, foosball and even cotton candy.

An individual dances on a lit up, colorful dance floor at the GLOHIO event
An individual wearing an Ohio University Sibs Weekend shirt plays ping pong at the GLOHIO event
OHIO students and family members play corn hole with colorful boards that are lit up at the GLOHIO event
An OHIO student plays miniature golf at the GLOHIO event in Baker University Center
Two individuals wearing Ohio University Sibs Weekend shirts play foosball at the GLOHIO event in Baker University Center.

Another popular event was the Mariah The Scientist performance in the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium. OHIO students and their siblings enjoyed the lively concert featuring the nationally-known R&B singer.

The concert was one of several memorable shows over the weekend. Sibs Weekend also included a performance by nationally-known comedian Matteo Lane, the Apollo Night show (which gave talented OHIO students the opportunity to take the stage) and free movies at the Athena Cinema.

Two audience member smile for a photo at the Mariah The Scientist Concert
Audience members take photos and videos with their phones while they enjoy the Mariah The Scientist concert
Mariah The Scientist performs at Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium
A performer is shown on stage in front of the BSCPB Anniversary Logo
Audience members take photos and one individual smiles at the camera at the Mariah The Scientist performance

Sibs Weekend 2025 also included several other fun activities for OHIO students and family members, including athletic events featuring OHIO Hockey, the OHIO Men's Basketball Team and the OHIO Wrestling Team. 

In addition, Bobcats and their siblings were invited to take part in a day hike, get involved in exercise programs in Ping Center, make special buttons in Alden Library and take part in social events.

All throughout the weekend, whether they were at special events, walking OHIO's scenic campus, sharing meals in the dining courts or relaxing in the residence halls, OHIO students and their family members enjoyed a fun weekend together and made memories that will last a lifetime.

An OHIO basketball players dribbles that ball past an Appalachian State player during a game in the Convocation Center
An OHIO Men's Basketball player shoots a three-point shot in front of a large crowd in the Convocation Center
Bobcat fans cheer on the OHIO Men's Basketball Team in the Convocation Center on Sibs Weekend.
OHIO fans cheer on the OHIO Hockey Team in Bird Arena
The OHIO Hockey Team is shown in a game at Bird Arena during Sibs Weekend
OHIO fans cheer on the OHIO Hockey Team in Bird Arena

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