The latest news and information for Ohio State faculty and staff.

OnCampus Newsletter for Ohio State faculty and staff.

The latest news and information for Ohio State faculty and staff.
Monday, November 16, 2020

COVID-19

 

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.

Safety Spotlight

 

Stay Safe: Keep Strangers Out

Be vigilant and pay attention to your surroundings at all times. Weather you live on campus or off, don’t let unknown persons into your residence hall or house. On campus, prevent “tailgating” into residence halls by making sure individuals behind you use their own BuckID for entrance. If you notice something strange, notify OSUPD at 614-292-2121 (on-campus) or CPD at 614-645-4545 (off-campus). Always dial 9-1-1 in emergencies.

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Be vigilant of your surroundings when entering, exiting buildings

Be vigilant of your surroundings when you enter and exit your building. Don’t let someone in a residence hall who doesn’t belong. Don’t let strangers “tailgate” their way into a residence hall and make sure individuals behind you use their own BuckID for entrance. If you notice something strange, notify OSUPD at 614-292-2121 (non-emergency) or 9-1-1 (emergency). Visit Ohio State’s Department of Public Safety for additional safety resources.

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Do you take antidepressants but still have symptoms of depression? The Department of Psychiatry is enrolling adults in a clinical research study evaluating an investigational drug added-on to an antidepressant in patients who are depressed. Participants will receive study-related evaluations at no cost and may receive compensation for their time. For more information, call our clinical trial research office at 614-293-7109 or email us at clinicaltrials@osumc.edu.

Headline news

 

Upcoming change to Zoom cloud retention length

As a result of COVID-19 and a shift to online and hybrid learning, Ohio State's use of Zoom has grown exponentially over the past several months and use of the Zoom cloud is quickly approaching our storage limit. To address this, beginning Dec. 18, recordings saved to the Zoom cloud will be retained for 120 days, down from the current 270 days. When this change goes into effect, all existing recordings that have been in the Zoom cloud for more than 120 days will be deleted as well.

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New Office 365 mobile apps security controls for employees

On Nov. 17, we will enable some new security settings, which will apply to all Microsoft mobile applications on Android and iOS. After this change, when you first open a mobile Office 365 application, you may be required to enter your PIN/password.

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University Accounts Payable Voucher Conversion Reminder. Voucher Conversion Reminder: Gentle reminder from University AP that any voucher that is in a match exception (ME) or unapproved status will not be paid and will fail Workday conversion. Vouchers that cannot be approved or are currently on hold must be denied or taken off hold and paid no later than Nov. 16. If you need assistance, please see our website for match exception tips or reach out to our team here. Other voucher issues should be directed here.

Awards and recognition

 

University Outreach and Engagement Awards

The university is seeking nominations of programs, scholars and community partners for the 2021 University Outreach and Engagement Awards, which honor faculty, staff, students and community partners for outstanding achievement in producing engaged scholarship and community impact. Awards will be given in three categories: Community Engaged Program, Community Engaged Scholar and Community Partner. Apply by Jan. 8.

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Health and wellness

 

CARES grant funds programs to reduce student stress, build resiliency

The Office of the Chief Wellness Officer, Office of Student Life and College of Nursing have received CARES grant funding to offer resources and solutions for students dealing with stress, anxiety and depression. These programs will help build coping and resiliency skills and develop healthy lifestyle behaviors. Amazon gift cards are available for participation.

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The Master in the Study of Law (M.S.L.) degree from the Moritz College of Law is designed for those who want to learn about the law in order to strengthen their professional skills. Would knowing about certain legal practices, laws and regulations help advance your career? The M.S.L. will set you apart from others in your discipline and is eligible for OSU Employee Tuition Assistance Benefit.

Courses/training

 

The Community Interpreter® (TCI): Medical Focus training

The Center for Languages, Literatures and Cultures is pleased to offer a comprehensive 40-hour program preparing bilingual individuals to work as medical interpreters. TCI training meets the prerequisite for national medical/healthcare interpreting certification.

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Learn to code for free with Digital Flagship

Build the skills you need to develop an app of your own and work confidently in Apple's Swift programming language -- all on your schedule at no cost. To get started, register online for course one in the Digital Flagship Swift Coding and App Development certificate to be added to the course. The certificate is open to all students, faculty, staff and alumni at Ohio State.

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Have you or one of your family members been told you have asthma, coronary artery disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabete s or heart failure? Please consider joining the Your Plan for Health (YP4H) Care Coordination Program. There is no cost if you have university medical plan benefits and you may be able to save money on your prescriptions. For more details, visit www.osuhealthplan.com (search Care Coordination) and contact the OSU Health Plan at 614-292-4700 to start your experience.

Opportunities

 

Theater on Broadway and in the Midwest: A Conversation with Chris Jones, ’86, ’89, Chief Theater Critic, Chicago Tribune

Join experts Chris Jones, '86, '89, chief theater critic at the Chicago Tribune, and Sarah Neville, assistant professor in the Department of English and creative director of Lord Denney's Players, for a conversation about theater at Ohio State, throughout the Midwest and on Broadway.

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Upcoming events

 
Nov. 16

The U.S. National Leadership Transition: How Hand-offs of Power Work and this Year's Many Uncertainties

Nov. 17

SHE STARTED IT it film screening and Q&A

Nov. 17

Master of Respiratory Therapy virtual open house

Nov. 19

Election 2020: Insights from History

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