The latest news and information for Ohio State faculty and staff.
Friday, March 26, 2021

COVID-19

Vaccine eligibility expands on Monday

The university continues to encourage everyone who is eligible to get their COVID-19 vaccination. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has announced that individuals over age 16 will be eligible as of March 29. Appointment availability will open to schedule at the Schottenstein Center today, as well as at locations around the state. Appointments can be scheduled via the Wexner Medical Center by logging into MyChart and following this step-by-step guide. If you are not a patient of our medical center or don’t have a MyChart account, please call 614-688-VAXX (8299) for assistance. Check back often as new appointments are added throughout the week. All who are eligible are encouraged to access the vaccine at any health care location. The COVID-19 vaccine is available at more than 1,300 locations statewide and 110 locations in Franklin County including retail pharmacies, hospitals and public health departments. The state has created an online tool to help Ohioans identify vaccine distribution sites in their communities.

Safety Spotlight

Mental health

Personal safety and wellness is not always physical. A person’s mental health is equally as important. In this week’s Safety Spotlight, OSUPD’s Lt. Marjorie Rizalvo will be discussing mental health and the role we all have in keeping each other safe. In addition, you’ll hear about the Crisis Intervention Training that OSUPD officers take to respond to those in need. Watch the video and learn more about resources that are available to help the university community.

Headline news

COIL Virtual Exchange Learning Community launched

The Office of International Affairs and the Drake Institute for Teaching and Learning have created a learning community to promote Collaborative Online International Learning/Virtual Exchange. The aim is to support instructors in designing new global and intercultural student learning experiences in virtual modalities. These programs, which may be course-based or project-based, should connect Ohio State students with peers around the world. Meetings will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays 1-2 p.m. in May. Apply by April 5.

Recognizing emotions in your team

In our increasingly virtual work world, physical distance and the emotions of team members are key for leaders to notice. These findings highlight the importance of emotions in shaping how individuals make sense of differences in a team.

Health and wellness

Reducing barriers for students with hidden disabilities

Students with disabilities can experience a layer of barriers, bureaucracy and stigma that can challenge them on their path to success on our campuses. This is especially acute when disabilities are non-apparent and/or undisclosed. In this April 1 session, we will share data and narratives to illustrate how students experience academic and campus practices. We will discuss the culture-setting and stigma-reduction strategies faculty can use to refine their inclusive instructional practices.

Hope walks here

Help prevent suicide and promote a campus culture of care at Ohio State by supporting this year’s spring virtual Out of the Darkness Campus Walk. This event, a partnership between the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Ohio Chapter and Ohio State Suicide Prevention Program, will take place April 9-11. The walk is a journey of remembrance, hope, healing and support, and is an opportunity to unite as a campus and community. Ohio State alumni, staff, faculty, students and their friends and family (even pets) may participate. Register online.

Courses/training

Opportunities

Getting around campus

Herrick Drive closed

On March 30, Herrick Drive south of Woody Hayes Drive will be closed for approximately 45-60 minutes between the hours of 10 a.m. to noon to accommodate construction. Local NB traffic to the Veterinary College of Medicine will be accessible from Olentangy River Road.

Upcoming events