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Community Ambassadors connect off-campus neighbors
The Willie J. Young Sr. Off-Campus and Commuter Student Engagement (OCCSE) department in the Office of Student Life is committed to the residential experience, helping create a sense of community for all those who live in the University District.
Neighborhood Safety Notice: September 22, 2021
We are sharing the below information on behalf of the Columbus Division of Police for a crime that occurred in the off-campus area.
Police Make Arrest Related to Overnight Crime
Police arrested an 18-year old man earlier today following an incident that occurred on campus around 3 a.m. on Saturday, September 18, 2021. Two Ohio State students were walking near Curl Market, located at Woodruff Avenue and College Road, when a male who was unknown to them approached on foot. He pointed a bb-gun that looked like a real gun at them and demanded their belongings.
Safety Spotlight: Ride Sharing Safety Tips
Before you step inside a ridesharing vehicle, it is important to familiarize yourself with tips to help keep you safe. In this week’s Safety Spotlight, OSUPD’s Lt. Marjorie Rizalvo discusses what safety precautions to take when using ridesharing services.