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Thursday, July 29, 2021

COVID-19 - Get Vaccinated

 

The university strongly encourages all students, faculty and staff to get vaccinated. Walk-in appointments are available on campus and there are Wexner Medical Center locations around central Ohio and even more at retail locations throughout the state.

Once you have been vaccinated, the university is asking employees to voluntarily share their vaccine information by completing this simple form. Even if you were vaccinated through the Wexner Medical Center or your information appears in MyChart, we are asking you to submit through this form so that it can be used in our public health response. This information will be used for contact tracing, isolating/quarantining or other individual case decisions in the event of a COVID-19 exposure, as aggregate data to determine the percentage of vaccinated Ohio State employees, and to drive decisions on public health measures needed for the Ohio State community.

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Join us at the Buckeye Vaccinate Tailgate!

Ready to celebrate with your fellow Buckeyes? Join us at one of the three Buckeye Vaccinate Tailgate celebrations coming to Ohio. Enjoy Ohio State fanfare, snag a selfie with Brutus and get your totally free COVID-19 vaccine. No cost, no appointment, no reason not to! There are plenty of benefits to getting vaccinated, but the potential reward just got $50,000 sweeter. Vaccinate and report for your shot at gift cards, Ohio State football season tickets, parking passes and more!

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Introducing Ohio State Outpatient Care New Albany. The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is opening the doors to personalized, comprehensive health care — in a setting unlike any other. Conveniently located at the corner of 161 and Hamilton Road, Ohio State Outpatient Care New Albany offers everything from immediate care to annual screenings to outpatient surgery. You can see your family doctor here or swing by for your physical therapy appointment or eye exam. If your needs are more advanced, you’ll have access to experts from across the Wexner Medical Center and The James. Book your next appointment today.

Headline news

 

Global Water Institute's transformative water project in Tanzania

Rural Tanzanians share the ways that access to clean water has impacted their communities, thanks to the Global Water Institute's project, Water and Development Alliance Entrepreneurship for Resilient Village Water Systems in Tanzania (WADA). The over $2 million project upgraded or installed solar-powered water systems in 13 rural villages, trained village leadership in water systems management and installed a training facility at the University of Dodoma for ongoing collaboration with Ohio State faculty and staff.

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History's echo chamber: teaching students to end disruptive cycles

Haven't we been here before? From vaccine paranoia to political polarization, history has a way of repeating its lessons. Why do we forget so easily, and how are we teaching students to consider multiple perspectives to avoid history's missteps? Listen to the Inspire podcast, with multicultural and equity studies education faculty Tami Augustine and Cynthia Tyson, and former American history teacher and PhD student Daniel Redman.

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Master in the Study of Law (MSL) degree from Moritz College of Law. The Master in the Study of Law (MSL) degree from the Moritz College of Law is designed for those who want to learn about the law in order to strengthen their professional skills. Would knowing about certain legal practices, laws and regulations help advance your career? The MSL will set you apart from others in your discipline and is eligible for the Ohio State Employee Tuition Assistance Benefit. For more information, please contact us or visit here.

Awards and recognition

 

McDougle completes term as president of the NMA

Dr. Leon McDougle, associate dean for Diversity and Inclusion at the College of Medicine and the chief diversity officer for the Wexner Medical Center, has completed his term as 121st president and first-ever virtual president of the National Medical Association (NMA), the nation’s oldest and largest organization representing African American physicians and their patients.

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Health and wellness

 

Immigration medical exams offered at McCampbell Outpatient Care

Ohio State Occupational Medicine at McCampbell Outpatient Care offers medical exams for immigrants wishing to apply for adjustment of status to permanent resident or green card. Mary Ann Wynd, MD, is a designated civil surgeon and will perform the complete medical exam required for Form I-693. Appointments are available Mondays and Thursdays, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Patients should call 614-688-6492 to schedule.

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Communicating to be Understood workshop. How we communicate with each other, whether it is a co-worker or spouse, can make or break a relationship. In this workshop we will explore how people communicate differently and how you can use your strengths to build relationships with your team and increase people's feeling of being heard. Join Emily Buck on Aug. 19 for this online workshop. Click here for more information and to register.

Courses/training

 

Staff Career Development Grant applications

Planning your next professional development opportunity and need funding? Deadline to apply for a Staff Career Development Grant is July 31. Eligible staff can apply for funding for professional development opportunities occurring September 2021 through April 2022. Awards will be provided as a reimbursement of up to $1,250 for individuals, $1,750 for groups of 2-10 and $2,000 for groups of 11 or more.

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Setting up your course in Carmen

Whether you are teaching online or in person, setting up your course effectively in CarmenCanvas is key for you and your students. Join the Office of Distance Education and eLearning (ODEE) Aug. 13, 10:30 a.m.-noon, to explore best practices for sharing your syllabus, using Gradebook, posting resources and communicating with students online.

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Use your tuition benefit to cover half of an executive graduate degree. The demand for Operational Excellence is growing, and lack of industry resources requires leaders to think about how to do business better. The Fisher Master of Business operational excellence program develops thought leaders who have a competitive advantage. Earn both a master’s degree and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification, while managing your personal and professional commitments. Schedule a chat to learn more and preview a class session.

Getting around campus

 

12th Avenue Garage power washing

Power washing of the parking decks, stairwells and common areas in 12th Avenue Garage begins Aug. 6. Garage entrances will close at 4 p.m. and all vehicles must exit the garage by 7 p.m. The garage will reopen Aug. 9 at 5 a.m.

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11th Avenue Garage access changes begin Aug. 2

To accommodate patients and visitors of the Ohio State Optometry Services Clinic and Ohio State dental clinics, A, A-EP and E permit holders will no longer have peak-hour access to 11th Avenue Garage as of Aug. 2. Off-peak access will remain available. Alternative permit parking will be available in the 9th Avenue East, 9th Avenue West, Ohio Union South, Neil Avenue and Gateway garages.

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Group Health Coaching is available to benefits-eligible faculty and staff as a complimentary service of Your Plan for Health. Register for the webinar series Healthy Family beginning Aug. 4 for tips to fit in physical activity and reduce stress, Different Dimensions of Self-Care beginning Aug. 9 to learn about different areas of health and self-care and Finding Balance with Macronutrients beginning Sept. 3 to learn how to balance protein, carbohydrates and fat throughout the day. Register here (click Group Heath Coaching).

Upcoming events

 
July 31

Celebrate the opening of Outpatient Care New Albany

Aug. 8

WOSU Family Day at the Columbus Clippers

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