Category Archives: Blog Features
OU Training to Focus on Victims’ Rights and Marsy’s Law
Aug 09, 2019
Athens tends to be a very safe town, with low crime. That’s not to suggest you shouldn’t be vigilant against becoming a victim, whether on campus, in your university rentals Athens Ohio, or traveling between the campus and your housing. But if you or someone you know has been a victim of crime, you …
+ read moreAthena Cinema Family Film Series Offers Summer Fare
Aug 08, 2019
Athens is fortunate to have its own independent art film venue. The Athena has been showing 35 mm films since 1915 when it was known as the Majestic, and regularly offers the kind of independent fare that university students tend to appreciate. Starting in June, the Athena began showing its Beat the Heat $2 …
+ read moreProf Retrieves Lost History of Local Black Communities
Aug 03, 2019
There’s often more to local communities than meets the eye. SE Ohio offers abundant opportunities for side trips not all that far from your Ohio University off campus housing, where you can learn more about the people who shaped Ohio history. For instance, rural areas in Ohio have long-established black communities that are little …
+ read moreStart Networking at Bioscience Socials
Aug 02, 2019
The Bioscience community at OU will host a Bioscience Networking Social on Monday, Aug. 19, 4- 6 p.m., as part of Athens Uncorked, 14 Station St. Sponsored by Stirling Ultracord, the social will offer complimentary hors d’oeuvres, along with one drink ticket for Bio-Ohio members and a cash bar for non-members. Bioscience students: this …
+ read moreSample Athens’ Small-Town Flavor at the County Fair and Rodeo
Aug 01, 2019
One of the best ways we know to get a feel for small town living is by attending the local county fair and rodeo. You’re in luck if you’ve already settled in to one of the best apartments in Athens, because you’re probably within easy walking or biking distance to attend the August 7 …
+ read moreOU Osteopathic College to Host Convocation 2019
Jul 30, 2019
The Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine will host its Convocation 2019 on Thursday, Aug. 15, to 4 p.m. at the Convocation Center, Ohio University. A reception will follow the ceremony at Baker University Center. This convocation is planned for the Heritage College Class of 2023 and their guests. If you’re planning on …
+ read moreSightseeing Around Athens
Jul 29, 2019
If your parents are coming with you to help you move in your Athens Ohio housing this August, you may want to look into some things that are fun to do locally, once the hard part of the move is concluded. You can make the rounds of the campus and sample the college town …
+ read moreRide Sharing and Other Services for Getting Around Athens
Jul 26, 2019
If you’re planning to get around Athens this fall and winter without benefit of a car, take heart. The ride-hailing service Lyft is here, so as long as you’ve got a smartphone and a credit card, you’re good to go. You no-doubt know how it works: summon a driver through the app, wait a …
+ read moreUptown Athens’ Boogie on the Bricks on August 10
Jul 22, 2019
Still pondering what’s the best place to rent in Athens, Ohio? If you like living in the midst of a lively scene, consider uptown Athens rentals, where you’ll be in the heart of things. Rest assured, it doesn’t get much livelier than Uptown’s Court Street. What’s more, if you’re moving in soon, you’ll be …
+ read moreCommunity Zumba Fitness Gets You Moving
Jul 08, 2019
You have plenty of opportunities as an OU student to stay fit, whether it’s by enrolling in a physical fitness class or just making use of the U’s extensive gym offerings. But if you’re in Athens for the summer and you’re looking around for a new activity to get you and your friends out …
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