New Bus Schedule for University Commons

University Commons now has a new bus schedule!

This will begin tomorrow, Wednesday September 24th!! Please take a moment to read over it so your familiar with the new times!

Please contact the office if you have any questions/concerns!

740-593-7571 or jazzma@oucommons.com

 

 

 

Safety during Halloween in Athens, Ohio

It’s that time of the year, Halloween Time! In the city of Athens this is kind of a big deal. On Saturday October 25, 2014 Court Street will be filled with thousands of people and will be closed to all vehicles. We want all of our residents to come back safe, so here are a few safety tips that ... Read More

New Retaining Wall Construction at University Commons

University Commons continues to invest and improve to provide Ohio University students the best housing experience in all of Athens Ohio.

Thank you to all of our residents and owners for cooperating with inconveniences of this work zone. Construction should be complete in a few weeks and the final product will look great.

Oh by the ... Read More

Fun things to do with your roommates for Halloween!

1. Decorate your apartment for fall

  • Arts & Crafts (Make paper bats, ghosts, spiders, make a wreath out of leaves, etc)

2. Carve pumpkins

  • Cats, Ghosts, funny faces, bats, witches

3. Have a haunted apartment

  • Make each room a different theme

4. Have a costume contest with your roommates

  • Cutest, Scariest, Silliest

5. Watch Scary movies

  • Halloween, Nightmare on Elm Street, Nightmare before Christmas, Goose ... Read More

5 Things to do on a Rainy Day in Athens

1. Watch a movie with your roommates

  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, When the Game Stands Tall, Dolphin Tale 2

2. Play a board or card game with your roommates

  • Sorry, Monopoly, Clue, Jenga, Go Fish, UNO, Euchre

3. Have a roommate cooking day

  • French Night, Italian Night, Mexican Night

4. Build a fort

5. Go bowling (Rollerbowl) or roller skating ... Read More

Upcoming Events in Athens Ohio

Steampunk Spectacle:

September 6, Athens Public Library (30 Home St.)

September 6, Steampunk Masquerade Ball Central Venue (73 Central Ave.)

 

Athena Cinema presents: LET’S DO LYNCH: A celebration of the films of David Lynch

September, 07-08 Elephant Man

September, 14-15 Dune

September, 21-22 ... Read More

Vehicles, Bikes, and Towing

1. Free Parking Pass

  • All you need to bring is your vehicle registration (MUST be in your name or Parent/Guardians name) and a valid driver’s license
  • All passes must be clearly visible in the upper corner of the passenger side back window
  • Towing begins September 5, 2014, so hurry in to get your pass!
  • If for any reason you need to ... Read More
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Family Dinner

My favorite part of Family Dinner is DESSERT! I really enjoy desserts that are a little unconventional, not Andrew Zimmerman unconventional, but different. My Grandmother is always making strange foods and because I never turn down free food I have been her guinea pig. My all-time Favorite dessert is Baked Pineapple Casserole. Tastes ranging from sweet ... Read More

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Getting started off RIGHT!

Fall Semester Getting started off RIGHT!

Every new semester we all do the same thing. We say we will get all A’s, plenty of sleep and hang out with our friends all the time. This is usually called a myth and many say you can only choose two. Here are a few tips so you can try to have it ... Read More

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Electricity Money Saver!

Paying bills for the first time I realized that I need to change my habits to save money, so here are a few tips for your stay at University Commons.

  • If you’re not using it unplug it! Power strips are really useful, for instance; I plug my TV, DVD player, laptop charger, and printer all on one power strip ... Read More