Office of Off-Campus LivingCampus Involvement CenterBaker Center 355Barb Harrison, Assistant DirectorMackenzie Snyder, Graduate Assistantwww.ohio.edu/offcampus Issue 8 | January 2014

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Community Assistant Map

CIC Calendar

Sibs WeekendActivities

Good Works Walk

Winter Activities in Athens

Featured Recipe and Craft

Important Contacts

Our team updates the pages with information on Community Assistant Projects, tips for off-campus living, and more.

Hello bobcats! Welcome back! I hope you all had a great winter break. In this issue of Off-Campus Monthly, we have fun things to do in

Athens during the winter and during sibs weekend and tips to stay safe in the cold winter weather. Please do not hesitate to contact myself or your CAs with any questions about off-campus living that may come

up this semester. Stay warm!

MacKenzie Snyder, Graduate Assistant

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Community Assistant Neighborhood Map

Above is the 2013-2014 Community Assistant coverage map. Be sure to look for your CAs in your neighborhood. If you have questions or concerns about any aspect of living off campus, such as searching for a new property,

landlord/tenant concerns, roommate issues, or environmental problems, feel free to find your neighborhood CA on this map, and contact them using their contact information on the first page of this newsletter.

WHAT IS A COMMUNITY ASSISTANT? WHAT CAN THEY DO FOR ME AND WHAT CAN I DO FOR THEM?

The Community Assistant program is a network of students who live off campus and serve as liaisons between the university and off-campus students, acting as a resource for residents, disseminating information, helping solve problems, educating regarding rights and responsibilities, and coordinating services for students within a designated neighborhood. Many of you are living off campus for the first time so CA’s will distribute important information about how to be a good neighbor and how to successfully live off campus. As you transition from the OU Campus to the broader Athens Community, it is important for you to remember to give back to the community you live in and we provide you with opportunities to do so. CA’s will be coming to your door every two weeks to check in but please feel free to contact your CA’s if you encounter any problems.

Communtiy Assitants can provide you with information that you may not know and with resources to help solve your problems. They can show you a side of Athens you may not know and provide you with opportunities you have never come across. CA’s are also required to do 2 service projects and 1 social projefct a semester and you are invited and encouraged to attend. These projects could provide you with service hours, make you feel connected to the larger community, and help you give back. The Athens Community is always in need of help so we might be collecting donations or asking for a helping hand so please be open to volunteering. Social projects are an opportunity for you to try new things and socialize with your neighbors and CA’s. Even though you may be here for only 4 years, we encourage you to leave behind a stronger community than when you came.

Robert and Chelsea

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SPRINGSEMESTER

2014

IMPORTANT DATES

WHO’S WHO

WHAT’S WHERE

BSCPBBlack Student Cultural Programming BoardPASPerforming Arts Series/Concert SeriesUPC University Program Council

Baker 1st FloorBobcat Student LoungeBaker 2nd FloorTheaterTheater LoungeBaker 3rd FloorLeadership CenterBaker 4th FloorFront RoomBallroomBaker 5th Floor1804 Lounge

Sibs WeekendSept. 7-9Spring Break (No Class)March 2-8

Campus Involvement Center Events

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SIBS Weekend EventsBY: ANNA LAWHORN

Sibs Weekend: Feb. 7-Feb. 9,

2014

Friday, Feb.7th

Night at the Apollo with

BSCPB at 7:00 PM, Baker Ballroom

Join the Black Student Cultural Programming Board to watch Ohio University student singers, dancers and rappers showcase their talents. Performers will have 30 seconds to prove their talent to the audience. A winner will be chosen at the completion of the competition by the audience and judges.Cost: $2 at the door

Stargazing and Bonfire

8:PM - Midnight, The Ridges

Join Outdoor Pursuits and Astronomer George Eberts for an evening of stargazing and campfire fun. The evening will be spent roasting marshmallows, spotting constellations, gazing through a telescope, and listening to tales of the

night sky and Ridges lore. Fee includes transportation and campfire snacks. Trip departs at 8:00 PM and returns at 12:00 AM. Event repeats on Saturday.Registration: $8/personRegistration Deadline: February 5, at 10:00PMRegister online

Sibs Carnival on West Green

8:30 PM, Boyd Dining Hall

Sibs Carnival on West is a long running tradition on West Green. You and your sibs will enjoy a DJ and dance floor, crafts, video games, board games, Bingo, refreshments, door prizes and more. This event is FREE and open to all!

Saturday, Feb. 8th

Old Man’s Cave Day Hike

10AM - 3PM, Hocking Hills State

Park Join Outdoor Pursuits on a day hike through the Old Mans Cave region of Hocking Hills State Park. This area is scattered with a variety of geologic features including waterfalls, sandstone cliffs, and rock formations. A great way

to spend the day with your siblings and friends! Fee includes transportation and guide staff. Trip departs at 10:00 AM and returns at 3:00 PM.Registration: $18/personRegistration Deadline: February 5, 10:00 PMRegister online

Sibs Bash at Ping Center, 2 PM

The theme for this year’s Sibs Bash is “Retro Way Back Play Back”. It will feature Mighty Ducks Hockey, Forest Gump Ping Pong, Space Jam Basketball, Little Rascals Cart Races, Climbing Through the Decades Rock Wall, DJ Kareoke, and many more throw backs. Free food will also be available from Ponderosa, Kiser’s Barbeque, Insomnia Cookies, Wendys, Goodfella’s Pizza, and Wingz Over.Cost: $5 for non-OU students

OHIO Men’s Basketball v. Miami

2PM, The Convo Bring your sib and come cheer on the Bobcats as they take on the Miami RedHawks in this rival MAC match-up! Regular general admission tickets for this

game are $20, but students can purchase tickets for their sibs in the student section for just $5! As always, students receive one free student ticket with a valid Ohio University ID. Students must show their ID.

Midnight Meltdown10:30PM – 12:30AM

Bird Ice Arena This event offers students and sibs a late night recreational skate open to the public.Admission: $3.50/personSkate Rental: $3/person

Sunday, Feb. 9th

OHIO Women’s Basketball v.

Eastern Michigan2PM, The Convo

Come cheer on the OHIO Women’s Basketball team as they take on Eastern Michigan.

Big and little sibs are invited to have a taste of college life and to bond with their brother or sister. Cousins and other family members are welcome, too! Please consider partaking in the activities above with your family!

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Good Works, Inc. A Community of Hope Since 1981

www.good-works.net PO Box 4; Athens, OH, 45701 www.goodworkswalk.net A Community of Hope Since 1981

www.good-works.net PO Box 4; Athens, OH, 45701 www.goodworkswalk.net

Since 1981, Good Works has been providing emergency shelter for the rural homeless. Good Works is a faith-based, 501(c)3, non-profit organization.

www.goodworkswalk.net

12th Annual

BECOME AWARE of Ohio’s Rural Homeless & help raise funds for the Good Works Timothy House, the only shelter for people

without homes in 9 Southeast Ohio counties.

Saturday February 22, 2014

8:30 am to 1:00 pm Begins and ends at

First United Methodist Church 2 South College St, Athens

For more information, call Good Works at

(740) 594-3339 or visit our webpage.

What is it? The Good Works WALK is

educational and inspirational. Different experiences are planned to dramatize

the reality of homelessness and poverty in SE Ohio and to generate needed

financial support for the Good Works Timothy House.

What can you do?

1 Decide you will participate in the WALK! Find 10 people to sponsor you by donating $10 each. Our goal is to have 500 participants this year! 2 Encourage your friends to WALK with you and to find 10 sponsors who will support them! 3 Arrive at 8:30am at First UM Church in uptown Athens on Saturday, February 22, 2014 to WALK.

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Top 4 Things To Do in Athens During the Winter Time

BY: ROBERT BURKE

Ice SkatingWhat could be a better way to get out and about this winter than enjoying this ancient Nordic tradition? For only $3.50 per session (to pay for skate rentals, OU Students can enjoy the fact that usual $3-4 extra charge a session is waived with a valid OU ID) you can enjoy a day out at Bird Arena. Even if you don’t know how to skate, it never hurts to try something new!

The Fun BarnIt is a mystery why the inventor of the $4.00 movie ticket hasn’t been shortlisted for the Nobel Peace Prize yet. And there is no catch or gimmicks! Just four dollars for a ticket to all the latest movie releases. With cheap concessions to boot, what could be a better way to spend $4?

Watching a show at Donkey CoffeeDespite being a great place to enjoy a hot drink on a cold day, Donkey Coffee and Espresso also plays host to regular performances from local artists. With a ‘open stage’ style show every sunday at 8:00pm and numerous other special events (information for which can be found at donkeycoffee.com ) Donkey Coffee is well worth the visit this winter season.

Walk PuppiesMissing your favorite four legged friend from home? The Athens County Dog Shelter is always accepting volunteers to walk the dogs that are currently residing in the shelter. Although you might be correct in thinking this is a activity that may be preferable in warmer weather, dogs do need exercising all year around! Plus you will be performing valuable community service. All you need to do to be able to start volunteering is fill out a form and turn it in beforehand to the shelter (call 740-593-5415 for more information on this).

GROUPFUN

LOW COST

FREEEVENTS

GIVEBACK

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Featured Recipe:S’Mores Dip

Featured Craft:Cups out of Bottles

You’ll need:1 cup milk chocolate chips1 bag mini marshmallows

2 tbsp milk1 medium sauce pan

1 casserole dish{1 box of graham crackers to dip with}

Heat the choc chips/milk/1 cup mini marshmallows in the medium sauce pan and mix until smooth. Pour the melted yumminess evenly into the bottom of the casserole dish (lick the spoon bc it is amazing!!!). Pour the rest of the

mini marshmallows in your bag on top of the mixture. Put in oven with broiler on 500 degrees. Leave in until you see the marshmallows browning. Let cool and dip your

graham crackers!

http://www.proverbsliving.org/2013/07/smore-dip-recipe.html

Step 1 Grab a beer bottle preferably with thick glass such as corona bottles. Tie a string just above the label on the

empty bottle.Step 2

Keep the string tied and soak it in lighter fluid.Step 3

Put the string back on the bottle and hold it horizontally. Light the sting rotating the bottle so the

flame spreads. You should hear the bottle crack slightly in about 10 seconds.

Step 4 After you hear the crack, pour cold water on the string

and the top of the bottle will fall off.Step 5

Now grab sandpaper and sand the edges of the bottle until it is smooth. www.collegeenvy.com/2013/04/16/turn-your-beer-bottles-into-glass-cups-5-easy-steps

USECAUTION

WITH FIRE

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Important Contacts

Athens Police DepartmentNon Emergency: (740) 592-3313 Ohio University Police Department Emergency: (740) 593-1911 Athens Fire Department61 Columbus Rd.454 Richland Ave.(740) 592-3301 Campus Care(740) 593-1660 — Appointments(740) 593-4738 — Pharmacy O’Bleness Memorial Hospital55 Hospital Dr.(740) 593-5551 Center for Student Legal Services50 S. Court St.(740) 594-8093 OU Counseling Services(740) 593-1616 OU Parking Services(740) 593-1917 Time Warner Cable(800) 617-4311 American Electric Power(800) 277-2177 Columbia Gas of Ohio(800) 344-4077 Ohio Road Conditions(888) 264-7623 Poison Control(800) 222-1222 Mental Health Crisis Services(740) 593-3344 Office of Victim Assistance(740) 593-3208 Survivor Advocacy Program(740) 597-SAFE (7233)

Upcoming Safe, Fun, and Healthy Events

HEALTHYFUNSAFEFree Ice Skating Friday, January 31st

6:30 - 8:30 PM@

Bird Arena

What is this? Join Ohio University Credit

Union for FREE Family Skate Nights in January

and February! Everyone is welcome! Free admission for all and free skate rental on a first come, first served basis. There will be another free ice-skating night on Friday, February 21

from 7 - 9 PM.

Uncorked: An Evening of Art and Wine

Friday, January 25that 5:30 PM

@The Dairy Barn

What is this? Guests will take a journey

through the featured selections of the evening, and have the opportunity to speak with

wine representatives, who will highlight the special features of

each varietal presented. What sets this tasting apart

from the rest will be the range of products presented to

guests and the knowledge that your purchase is supporting a community asset that has

been providing programming in our region since 1978, The

Dairy Barn.Tickets: $40 at

www.dairybarn.org/shop/products.php.

Visit the Kennedy Museum of ArtM-F, 10am-5pm, Weekends 1-5pm

@The Ridges

What is this? Kennedy museum of Art is a local museum that houses

works of art. There is currently an exhibition of Jazz photos by Herman Leonard and an exhibition of work done by Ohio University Professors

from the School of Art. Admission is always free and there is limited free parking

available.