The latest news and information for Ohio State faculty and staff.
Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Leadership announcement

New airport director takes the pilot seat

Adam Wolf has been promoted to director of The Ohio State University Airport, effective Aug. 1. His charge extends from airfield operations to fixed-based operations, including the implementation of associated capital projects.

Headline news

2020 State of Health and Wellness in Buckeye Nation

The 2020 State of Health and Wellness in Buckeye Nation address will be held virtually Aug. 20 2-3:30 p.m. Join university leadership Bernadette Melnyk, Melissa Shivers and Susan Basso for important updates on health and well-being across the university. We will highlight Buckeye Wellness Innovators and recognize winners of our Buckeye Wellness Leadership Awards.

Flex your leadership style. Learn how to “flex” your behavior based on various situations. DISCflex™ helps increase professional success by providing insight into how an individual’s behavior impacts the people around her/him. This workshop includes an on-line assessment, a report of results and a 360º view based on input from others you select to rate you. Plan to attend the OSU Leadership Center’s Aug. 27 online workshop. Beth Flynn is facilitating this workshop. For more information or to register, click here.

Awards and recognition

2020 Mentor and Service Awards

The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Mentor and Service Awards: Kentaro Fujita (Faculty Mentor of the Year), Faith Brennan (Postdoctoral Scholar Mentor of the Year) and Emily Bowman (Postdoctoral Service Award).

Health and wellness

The SOAR Initiative and Columbus Public Health

The SOAR Initiative, a nonprofit founded and managed by Ohio State students, announced a partnership with Columbus Public Health. A Deadly Batch Alert app has been created to send text alerts about dangerous batches of drugs in central Ohio. Columbus residents, including Ohio State students, are advised to subscribe to this alert system by texting "SOAR" to 614-768-7627.

COPEC, a non-profit, 501(C)3 organization, invites you to join us for two brand-new financial education experiences. During August, COPEC will be hosting topical financial wellness discussions (along with open Q&A) with industry experts every day from 2-3 p.m. on COPEC Daily Webcast. Topics of discussion will include legal, planning, budgeting, tax, investment, older adult issues and much more. Also, starting Aug. 7 at 11 a.m., we will be holding weekly financial webinars called Financial Wellness Fridays. Session details and additional education opportunities and resources can be found here.

JamesCare for Life Presents: Mindfulness in Motion

JamesCare for Life Presents Mindfulness in Motion, an 8-week research-based program combining guided mindfulness meditation, community sharing, gentle yoga-inspired stretches and relaxing music. This course, developed by Dr. Maryanna Klatt, has been shown to significantly improve perceived stress, resilience, and quality of sleep for cancer survivors. The Fall Session will be held Aug. 12 through Sept. 30 from 11:00 am- 12:00 pm via ZOOM, and is offered free of charge to cancer survivors and their caregivers.

A healthy garden needs a plan for pests

Weeds got you down? Getting bugged by the bugs? Growing Franklin is here to help with a Pests in the Garden virtual class webinar to learn the tips and tricks to identify and deal with the insects, weeds and disease "bugging" your garden.

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 Creating a Culture of Wellness beginning Aug. 7 with health coach Alison to learn how making changes in your own health and wellness can support others adopt their own goals. Register for the Couch to 5K Online Training Program beginning Aug. 31 with health coach Michael to get running and walking tips and support. Register here (click Group Heath Coaching).

Courses/training

Social Work offers new #DoSomething advocacy course

The College of Social Work offers a new virtual workshop, #DoSomething: Advocacy for Impact, specially designed for social workers and human service professionals who often encounter systems that present challenges seemingly beyond their control. This course will provide knowledge and tools to equip attendees as effective advocates for policy and legislative change. It will examine legislative structures and process, the importance of political engagement and strategies and targets for advocacy. The live Zoom course Aug. 13 10 a.m. to noon is free and open to everyone. Offers two CEU hours for a fee.

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