Ohio State Havener Eye Institute Offers Free LASIK Evaluations.
Thinking about LASIK but not sure if you're a good candidate? The Ohio State Havener Eye Institute offers free LASIK evaluations. The evaluation is a comprehensive eye exam and consultation with a surgeon. Although LASIK is not covered by insurance, Havener Eye Institute offers a discounted rate for the Ohio State community and VSP members. Schedule a free evaluation by calling 614-366-1270 or learn more here.
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Leadership announcement
Search Advisory Committee announced
The Search Advisory Committee for the vice provost for Arts and Sciences and executive dean, College of Arts and Sciences, is assembled. Alan C. Michaels, dean and Edwin M. Cooperman Chair in Law, Moritz College of Law, will serve as the committee chair.
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Drake named chair of African American and African Studies
Simone Drake, Hazel C. Youngberg Trustees Distinguished Professor, was named chair of the Department of African American and African Studies (AAAS). The position began June 1 and continues to June 30, 2022.
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Now booking for fall and beyond! The University Hospitality District (UHD)
is ready for your fall and winter events! An organized group of hotels, meeting spaces, food service and transportation members, the UHD is right here in the Ohio State neighborhood. Perfect for a large meeting or multiple hotel choices or both! Professional and friendly service with over 1,400 guest rooms on or near the Ohio State campus, hotel banquet space plus free-standing conference/event facilities with flexible space for up to 1,500. It’s easy to find what you need with one click. Visit UHD Info here.
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Holub named chair of NELC, reappointed chair of GLL
Robert Holub, Ohio Eminent Scholar and professor of German in the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures (GLL), was appointed interim chair of the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures (NELC), effective July 1. He also was reappointed chair of GLL, a post he's held since 2014.
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Headline news
Join in ATI's annual garden open house
Sweet treats with zero calories? You can indulge all you want at Ohio State ATI's annual garden open house, with numerous dessert-themed gardens to enjoy. Sweet Garden Treats is the theme of the ATI annual garden open house.
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Did you know that a verified biometric screening is required to receive the monthly health insurance premium credit?
Don’t wait, schedule your appointment today at one of the many campus locations while convenient appointments are still available. In addition, benefits-eligible staff will also be able to complete their screening at two new permanent locations: the James Cancer Hospital (Mondays) and Stephanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center (Wednesdays). To schedule your screening, visit here and search the locations under the Biometric Health Screening section to view availabilities.
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Travel must be booked through agencies
A new travel initiative takes effect today (8/1) that will have short- and long-term benefits for the university community. Individuals traveling on university business now must book their flights and car rentals through Ohio State’s travel partners. (People may continue to directly arrange local flights within countries where booking through outside travel agencies is impractical.) Universal use of these contracts will allow us to maximize negotiated benefits and to better support travelers in the case of natural disasters or other emergencies.
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Awards and recognition
2018 Arts and Sciences Distinguished Professors
The Arts and Sciences Distinguished Professorship honors full professor colleagues who have excelled in teaching, service and research/creative activity, and whose work has demonstrated significant impact on their fields, students, college and university, and/or the public. This honorific title is reserved for the most distinguished faculty. This year, five professors were appointed from a slate of impressive nominees.
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Put your message in front of every Ohio State employee.
onCampus Today (with more than 40,000 subscribers) is one of the best ways to reach Ohio State faculty and staff with your important messages. To see advertising rates and develop an ad plan that makes sense, contact Advertising Manager John Milliken by email or call 614-361-9442 or 614-292-8421.
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Grants and funding
Deadline for Center for Applied Plant Sciences Seed Grant
The 2018-19 Ohio State Center for Applied Plant Sciences (CAPS) Seed Grant Program Request for Applications is now open. The CAPS mission is to build synergy that illuminates basic biological concepts and translate these into applications that offer practical solutions to important problems. CAPS provides affiliated members with support and tools for novel discoveries, commercialization and economic development opportunities. Submit a letter of intent by Monday (8/6).
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Health and wellness
Buckeye Wellness presents Ohio State Family Wellness Expo
Join Buckeye Wellness Saturday (8/11) for the fifth annual Ohio State Family Wellness Expo 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Recreation and Physical Activities Center (RPAC) T.W. Davis Gym. Gear up for the healthiest school year ever and participate in wellness activities designed to improve your family’s health and well-being. You will receive free healthful snacks, health and wellness screenings, carnival games and more.
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Courses/training
Syllabi and Carmen workshops
The University Institute for Teaching and Learning, in collaboration with partners UCAT and ODEE, is offering two workshops to give you a jumpstart to the upcoming semester. "Syllabus Basics" will cover the traditional, operational elements required in the syllabus and begin to examine how you might craft your syllabus to best meet your needs and those of your students. "Start in Carmen" introduces you to the Ohio State learning management system, Carmen. Each workshop will be presented on Thursday (8/2) and again Friday (8/3).
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