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Monday, September 13, 2021

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Several new James mammography locations now open. The James has opened several new mammography locations to serve patients throughout central Ohio including at Outpatient Care New Albany, The James Grove City and Outpatient Care Pickerington. In total there are now 14 convenient locations to get a James mammogram. Getting an annual mammogram is one of the best ways to detect breast cancer early, when options for treatment and cure are best. The James experts recommend that most women begin annual mammography screening at age 40, or earlier for those with a family history. To learn more, visit cancer.osu.edu.

Headline news

Buckeye Neurotrauma Lectures

The Chronic Brain Injury Program and Center for Brain and Spinal Cord Repair have jointly launched an open seminar series, Buckeye Neurotrauma Lectures, which aims to promote Ohio State research on brain and spinal cord injuries to a national audience. Register to join us virtually Sept. 17 at 9:30 a.m., featuring Jennifer Bogner, professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Ohio State.

Reduce waste and recycle right

Help reduce waste and recycle right! We need all Buckeyes to do their part. New items are now being accepted as recyclable on Ohio State’s campus, including plastic tubs and jugs, like yogurt and pudding containers as well as fruit cups. Recyclables should be empty and clean. A list of recyclable items is available online.

Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity policy out for university-wide feedback

The Office of Institutional Equity welcomes your feedback on revisions to the Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity policy (currently the Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination/Harassment policy). The revised proposed policy focuses only on affirmative action and equal employment opportunity; discrimination and harassment are covered in the newly reconfigured Non-Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct policy, which is also open for feedback. This policy is open for university-wide feedback through Sept. 26 on the University Policies website. Visit the “Policies Under Review” tab.

Retirement Strategies, Ltd., a proud member of COPEC, is offering a complimentary retirement consultation with an advisor specializing in STRS-PERS-SERS defined benefits plans, Social Security, alternative pension plans, IRA-Roth IRA, 457b and 403b supplemental plans, health care options, income tax and estate planning issues. Meeting requests can be scheduled by emailing Jerry Snyder, CFP® here or by calling 614-799-8668. Retirement Strategies, Ltd., is a Registered Investment Advisor. For a full description of the firm and our services, please ask us for a copy of our Form ADV Part 2A. This also can be accessed here.

Non-Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct policy out for university-wide feedback

The Office of Institutional Equity welcomes your feedback on revisions to the Non-Discrimination, Harassment and Sexual Misconduct policy (currently the Sexual Misconduct policy). The revised proposed policy now covers discrimination and harassment based on all protected classes as well as sexual misconduct. This policy is open for university-wide feedback through Sept. 26 on the University Policies website. Visit the “Policies Under Review” tab.

Health and wellness

Don’t wait to schedule your screening appointment

To reduce your cost for health care and earn the 2022 premium credit, complete a verified biometric screening and the Personal Health and Well-being Assessment by Dec. 31. To ensure you complete the screening requirement by the end of the year, don’t wait to schedule an appointment on campus or with your primary care provider. If you are working on campus, screening appointments are available and new appointments are added daily.

Expecting a baby? The OSU Health Plan and Your Plan for Health encourage expectant parents with OSU Health Plan insurance to join the Buckeye Baby program. Join webinar-based discussions to review pregnancy-related topics and health plan benefits and share ideas with each other. Upcoming webinars include Navigating OSU Health Plan Benefits and Resources on Sept. 14 at noon and Navigating 1st and 2nd Trimester of Pregnancy on Sept. 21 at noon. Contact us with questions here.

Courses/training

2021 Democracy Promise Unconference

At this critical moment in American democracy, join us for the Democracy Promise Unconference, a participatory event where we set the agenda to have the conversations that are important to us. Let’s hear what the people have to say.

Opportunities

Student insights on engagement in challenging instructional contexts

What hindsight might we derive from 2020 (when we shifted to online teaching)? Join us Sept. 20 to discuss the results of a small qualitative study (n=51) that assessed student perceptions of engagement during that challenging time. Their voices offer insight on how to improve instructional practice as we move forward, likely continuing some levels of online and hybrid instruction in the future.

Engaged Practitioners Network meeting

The next meeting of the Engaged Practitioners Network will take place Oct. 1 at 10 a.m. The network is for those Ohio State staff who are working in spaces of community outreach and engagement. We will provide an opportunity for sharing best practices as well as networking with colleagues across campus. We hope to amplify collaborations, share best practices and increase professional development opportunities.

Upcoming events