OnCampus Newsletter for Ohio State faculty and staff.

The latest news and information for Ohio State faculty and staff.
Tuesday, August 24, 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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Please visit the Safe and Healthy Buckeyes website for the latest information on the university’s response to COVID-19. For stories that highlight the many ways the Ohio State community is contributing to the fight against COVID-19, visit the Together As Buckeyes website.

Now open in Pickerington! The Ohio State Optometry Services team is excited to provide eyecare to patients in Pickerington and the east side of central Ohio as part of the Wexner Medical Center’s Outpatient Care Pickerington, 1025 Refugee Road. Visit here for more information about our services and call 614-293-2393 to schedule your appointment.

Headline news

 

Byrd Center Symposium on Climate Change Research

Join us for the Third Annual Byrd Center Symposium on Climate Change Research at Ohio State. We'll have talks from Byrd Center researchers and students in the morning, followed by lunch and posters, and then talks and a panel discussion on Climate Change, Water and Public Health in the afternoon on Oct. 8.

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WOSU receives four regional EMMY® Awards

WOSU Public Media received four EMMY® Awards for work produced in 2020. Columbus Neighborhoods, Broad & High and the new video series Drawing with Mr. J were all recognized with EMMY Awards.

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DENTAL CARE FOR LIFE. The Ohio State Dental Faculty Practice (OSDFP) has over 50 faculty dentists ready to meet your every dental need from pediatric to adult general dentistry as well as specialty care. We are conveniently on the corner of 12th and Neil Avenue in the new addition to Postle Hall. Appointments are available Monday through Friday. Please call 614 292-1472 (option 2) to schedule. We offer free parking for appointment time. More info.

HR Connection in-person customer service hours update

HR Connection, the point of contact for HR and payroll support, is available for walk-in services Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 1590 N. High St., Suite 300. A drop box also is available in the first-floor lobby for submitting forms or other items. Faculty, staff and student employees may visit the portal anytime for answers to common inquiries, to submit requests or to check the status of a request.

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Same campus, new construction

We all love scarlet and gray, but there’s a sea of orange on campus as Ohio State invests in the future of teaching, learning and research. Major construction projects are changing the way most Buckeyes will navigate campus – so allow extra travel time, be cautious near construction zones and look out for your fellow Buckeyes. Watch to learn more on what areas to avoid and how to get around safely.

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Explore weight management resources. The OSU Health Plan (OSUHP) is here to help you improve and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Weight management resources are available on the OSUHP website that will help you improve your overall health, well-being and quality of life. Learn what weight management is, gain an overview of how to calculate your body mass index, learn the importance of maintaining a healthy weight, have the ability to connect with the OSUHP Wellness Team and more. View resources here.

Reminder: autumn tuition assistance enrollment window closing

Applications are required each applicable semester for faculty and staff tuition assistance. The enrollment window for autumn semester 2021 ends Aug. 27. Eligible faculty and staff can apply in Workday or with paper forms. Both parents are required to enroll in dependent tuition assistance to qualify for the 75% benefit. To receive dependent tuition benefits, the student must have a Social Security number on file with their university student record. See the HR website for more details.

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Awards and recognition

 

Ramirez named fellow in IAspire Leadership Academy

Materials Science and Engineering Professor Antonio Ramirez has been named a fellow in the third cohort of the IAspire Leadership Academy, a program aimed at helping STEM faculty from underrepresented backgrounds ascend to leadership roles at colleges and universities.

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Grants and funding

 

Postdoctoral scholars program call for nominations

The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs announces the 2022 President’s Postdoctoral Scholars Program. Sponsored by the Office of the President, the program aims to aid in the recruitment of postdoctoral scholars with promising futures as leaders in their fields. Multiple awards (to include salary support, benefits and funds for research-related travel) will be made to support further scholarly training of PhDs and terminal degree holders.

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Courses/training

 

Better science through better mentoring – Sept. 14 and 16

Strong mentorship has been linked to enhanced mentee productivity, self-efficacy and career satisfaction — and is an important predictor of the academic success of scientists, engineers and scholars in training. The Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research has created a curriculum to help faculty develop and/or enhance their mentoring skills. Faculty will receive resources and materials to support mentoring of graduate students and postdoctoral trainees.

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Opportunities

 

Attend a ReachOut© session

ReachOut©: An Education and Advocacy Session for Suicide Prevention is a virtual learning experience intended to provide basic information about how to prevent suicide to Ohio State staff, faculty and students. During this information session, attendees will learn about suicide risk factors, warning signs, protective factors and breaking down the stigma of help-seeking.

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Upcoming events

 
Aug. 30

College of Medicine Blood Drive -- register or walk-ins welcome

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