OnCampus Newsletter for Ohio State faculty and staff.

The latest news and information for Ohio State faculty and staff.
Wednesday, October 6, 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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Required Fall Break testing for students

Ohio State will require COVID-19 testing before and after Fall Break for all students on the Columbus campus regardless of vaccination status. Fall Break will take place on Oct. 14 and 15. Appointments for testing before and after Fall Break must be scheduled via MyChart as walk-ups will not be permitted.

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Earn your MBA by using Ohio State's Tuition Assistance Plan. The Working Professional MBA at Fisher College of Business is a top-10 nationally ranked program — and it’s now accessible 100% online. Take advantage of flexible weeknight or weekend scheduling and Ohio State’s generous Faculty and Staff Tuition Assistance Plan to earn your MBA. The 2022 application is open, so apply today or learn more by visiting our website.

Headline news

 

Make your 2021 Buckeyes for Charity pledge today

Buckeyes for Charity is your opportunity to donate to community organizations and make a difference. COVID-19 has disrupted many nonprofit organizations and Buckeyes for Charity makes it easy for you to help. This year’s campaign includes more than 850 state-wide organizations, giving us an even greater opportunity to make an impact. You can donate to a meaningful cause via credit card, check, cash or payroll deduction and choose to make a one-time or recurring donation. As Buckeyes, we are Caring for Ohioans.

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Deadly auto crashes more likely during pandemic lockdown

With fewer people on the road during the early days of the pandemic, more drivers were speeding and driving recklessly, resulting in more crashes being deadly, a new study found. Researchers at Ohio State conducted a detailed analysis of traffic in Franklin County, Ohio, which includes Columbus, from Feb. 1 to May 8, 2020 – the period right before and after COVID-19 stay-at-home orders were instituted by the state governor.

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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.

Awards and recognition

 

Lanier Frush Holt receives teaching award from NCA

Lanier Frush Holt, associate professor in the School of Communication at Ohio State, recently received the 2021 Donald H. Ecroyd Award for Outstanding Teaching in Higher Education from the National Communication Association (NCA). Given annually, the award honors an NCA member who exemplifies superlative teaching in higher education. Dr. Holt’s record exemplifies the potential of educators to nurture students from diverse backgrounds to become future leaders. Holt has made a lasting difference in students’ lives from helping students achieve graduate school acceptances, to raising awareness of racial injustices, to being open and embodying a vulnerability with all students.

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2021 YWCA Woman of Achievement

Dr. Mary Howard, YWCA Woman of Achievement and executive director of Ohio State East Hospital, is committed to transforming lives and creating a better world for those around her. As executive director she oversees numerous programs designed to improve East Side residents’ health and well-being. Outside of the university, she holds several prestigious positions on community boards and committees. She leverages these leadership roles to mentor students and peers alike. Learn how Dr. Howard achieved her position at the university and what advice she has for other women who are working to advance.

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COPEC, the non-profit organization and host of the Retirement Decisions Workshops, is pleased to announce Financial Fridays Educational Seminar Series. These programs will be offered most Fridays 11 to noon and cover a wide variety of topics including Estate Planning Wills and Trusts, Understanding 403(b) and 457(b) plans, 10 Critical Aspects of Financial Wellness and Year-End Tax Planning. Register online here or send an email to president@copeceducation.org. There will be no attempt to sell any products or services. ***Click here for full COPEC and board affiliation disclosure information.

Health and wellness

 

Hope for the Holidays

The Hope for the Holidays program provides support to OSUCCC–James patients by connecting departments to patient families who are facing financial difficulties during the holiday season. Departments provide donations in the form of gift cards identified from the family’s wish list. If your department would like to provide a joyous holiday for patient families in need, please register by Oct. 25.

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Wellness Assessment

The Student Life Student Wellness Center and the Center for the Study of Student Life need your help! Each year during October, we collect data via the Wellness Assessment, which focuses on the well-being needs of our student population. By sharing the assessment with your students, you are helping our team to collect data that informs both Student Life and Academic Affairs about the well-being needs of Ohio State students. To take the wellness assessment, students can follow this link. Anyone completing the assessment in October is entered to win BuckID Cash, Target gift cards and other prizes.

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Veterinary primary care facility accepting new patients! The Veterinary Medical Center’s (VMC) primary careservice is located within the Frank Stanton Veterinary Spectrum of Care Clinic at 655 Vernon L Tharp St., just east of the VMC. Providing extraordinary general veterinary care for dogs and cats in a new, state-of-the-art teaching environment. Learn more. Free parking. 10% discount to university faculty and staff with Buck ID. Please call 614-292-1573.

Reminder: Drug-Free Workplace Policy enhances safety

Ohio State supports a drug-free work environment to provide for the health and safety of the university community. The Drug-Free Workplace Policy addresses the use of controlled substances on campus, and applies to faculty, staff, graduate associates and student employees. It also details the process for determining what actions may be taken in response to a violation, including referral to treatment or disciplinary action. Review the Drug-Free Workplace Policy and resources through the Employee Assistance Program.

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Courses/training

 

Introduction to Tableau for data visualization workshop

Tableau is a data visualization program that offers both quick and flexible methods of visualizing data in a variety of ways, including through interactive dashboards. Learn about the different types of Tableau, how you can access the program (for free) and how to use it to create engaging visualizations. The hands-on workshop will be Oct. 13 from 1–2:30 p.m. via Zoom. Spots are limited, so sign up now.

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Emotional Vampires @ Work. How can you identify an emotional vampire? They are the kind of co-worker who can drain the energy and morale of everyone they encounter. Their toxic behavior can range from subtle comments to full-blown drama. It is important to learn how to keep this negativity from affecting how you work and your attitude. Join Beth Flynn of the OSU Leadership Center for the Oct. 28 online workshop. More info.

Learn how to protect your digital life

Attend the virtual Cybersecurity Days Community Forum on Oct. 13 to better understand the significance of cybersecurity for your digital life. Learn actionable ways to prevent cyberattacks by diving into the tactics and mindset of cybercriminals.

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Workshop: Creating Rubrics in CarmenCanvas

Using the CarmenCanvas rubric tool to grade and give feedback provides transparency to students so they can easily interpret their grades on assignments. In this free workshop from 10:30 a.m.-noon on Oct. 20, we’ll share best practices for developing a meaningful rubric because the Carmen rubric tool is only as useful as the rubric you create.

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Opportunities

 

36th Annual Edward F. Hayes Graduate Research Forum

The Hayes Forum presents exemplary research by graduate students across the full range of Ohio State’s graduate degree programs and facilitates fruitful exchanges among students, faculty, the administration and the public. Students from all academic areas participate and cash prizes are awarded to top candidates from each academic category. The forum will be held March 4.

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Volunteer at Ohio State's largest Hackathon

Students rely on support from experts like you in design, pitch, tech and persistence to make it through Ohio State's largest Hackathon. At HackOHI/O hundreds of students come together to design and build projects in a 24 hour sprint that addresses industry focused challenges. We are excited to offer a decked out volunteer lounge, full service catering, swag and of course our deepest appreciation. Students need your support as mentors and judges Nov. 6-7. Help us build something amazing!

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Getting around campus

 

Road closures, CABS impacts for Homecoming Parade

The Homecoming Parade will occur Oct. 8. At 4:30 p.m., Cannon Drive, north of Herrick Drive, will close and the CLN, CLS and WC routes will stop running. At 5:30 p.m., sections of Woody Hayes Drive, Woodruff Avenue, College Road, 11th Avenue, 12th Avenue, Annie and John Glenn Avenue, 18th Avenue and 19th Avenue will close and the ER route and On-Demand service will stop running. At that time, a shuttle will take passengers between the Herrick Hub and Buckeye Lots during the parade. Roads will reopen and bus service will resume at approximately 8 p.m.

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Upcoming events

 
Oct. 7

Music and Fashion Exhibit Opening

Oct. 11

Brandon Schindewolf to present on the Japanese entertainment industry

Oct. 12

Virtual Dialogue: The Affordability of Living in Columbus

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