March 29, 2007
Below are the ODS News items for March 29, 2007:
1. ODS Welcomes New Director!
2. Spring Career Day!
3. Summer Research Internships can Earn You $2500.00!
4. Understanding and Advocating for People with Mental Illness! Video and
Discussion!
5. $1200 Honorarium for Artist Finalist
6. Do You Know about Adapted Rec Sports and the Outdoor
7. Finals Week Hours Extended on Thursday June 7th
8. Alternative Media reminder
9. Proctor Sheet reminder
10. The Student Advisory Committee Invites YOU!
11. April is Disability Awareness Month!
We are pleased to announce that Lois Burke has been named the new Director of the Office for Disability Services! Lois has worked at ODS for 21years where she has served as counselor, Assistant Director, and Interim Director! Please welcome her aboard in her new role!
2. SPRING CAREER DAY
April 10, 10:00-3:00
The Spring Career Day is one of
Through material on our website and by attending our preparation workshops, you can learn about the employers who are attending, and you can learn to present yourself in the best possible way. To get started and to find out about the workshops, visit http://www.usas.ohio-state.edu/springevent/
STEPS TO TAKE BEFORE SPRING CAREER DAY
1. Polish your resume with the help of your college career office, Career Connection (http://careerconnection.osu.edu/), or the advisors in your department or college. A list of the OSU career services offices is available at www.careers.osu.edu.
2. Review the Career Day Checklist and Frequently Asked Questions on the Spring Career Day website- http://www.usas.ohio-state.edu/springevent/students.cfm
2. Print plenty copies of your resume to distribute on April 10th
3. Check out the list of preparatory workshops that will help you make the most of Spring Career Day:
http://www.usas.ohio-state.edu/springevent/studentswork.cfm
JOB FAIR STRATEGIES WORKSHOP- with tips from employers who will be at SCD!
Wednesday, March 28 5:00PM-6:00PM
150 Younkin Success Center
RESUME WRITING WORKSHOP
Thursday, March 29 3:00PM- 4:30PM
0048 Derby Hall
INTERVIEWING TECHNIQUES WORKSHOP
Tuesday, April 3 3:00PM- 4:00PM
4138
JOB FAIR STRATEGIES WORKSHOP- with tips from employers who will be at SCD!
Monday, April 9 5:00PM- 6:00PM
150 Younkin Success Center
3. Summer Research Internships can Earn You $2500.00!
The
Students in the
Applications for both awards (students should apply for only one of the two awards) are available at the
http://honors-scholars.osu.edu/current/documents/2007MayersSummerResearchApplication.rtf
http://honors-scholars.osu.edu/current/documents/2007SummerResearchApplication.rtf
The deadline for submitting proposals is April 6. Contact Lisa Abrams at abrams.34@osu.edu with any questions.
Short Video and Discussion led by
Thursday, April 5, 2007
5:15-7:30 pm
Refreshments Provided!
Room 14 in
If you wish to request accommodations for a disability or
have questions regarding the student chapter of NAMI,
please E-mail Lisa at carvitti.3@osu.edu for more information.
NAMI on Campus affiliates are student-run, student-led organizations providing mental health support, education, and advocacy in a university or college setting. Their mission is to improve the lives of students who are directly or indirectly affected by mental illness, increase the awareness and mental health services on campus, and to eliminate the stigma students with mental illness face.
Check out www.namiohio.org to see how NAMI is helping Ohio
5. $1200 Honorarium for Artist Finalist
The Multicultural Center (MCC) seeks students and alumni to contribute original artwork to serve as an award at our Annual Awards Ceremony on Monday, May 21st. Submit your artwork by 5pm, March 30, 2007 by bringing it to our new address, 128
The work must relate to the MCC's biannual theme: "You Are Here: Navigating Place, Space and Social Responsibility."
You can read the entire theme (and additional information), by clicking on the button,
Important information and dates:
- Submissions are due by 5 pm on Friday, March 30, 2007 to room 128,
- An artist statement must accompany the submission that conveys the interpretive relationship between the artwork and theme.
- The artwork is owned by the
- The artist must reproduce 30 copies of the award by May 1, 2007, at the artist
- Example of past finalist
- Past examples of awards have been quilt squares, blown glass, multimedia displays, poetry, and photographs.
If further assistance is needed, please call Janice Tyler at 688-8449 or tyler.93@osu.edu
6. Adapted Rec Sports (ARS)- The Adapted Recreational Sports program offers the opportunity for disabled individuals to remain physically active, while connecting with others and exploring new challenges. ARS offers adult classes, including aquatics, and weight training. ARS can provide accommodations for any recreational need persons have whether it is providing assistance to work out to individuals with visual impairments or adapting intramurals for specific needs. There are also classes such as gymnastics and yoga for children!
If you are interested in registering for an ARS program, please e-mail the Lindsay Meyer at meyer.454@osu.edu or call 688-3693.
Outdoor Adventure Center- Did You Know? The OAC can provide accommodations and adapted sports equipment for almost any type of disability! Also, they are working hard to ensure all of the programs and events are accessible! Contact Director Steve Hawkins at hawkins.264@osu.edu or 247-8063 for questions regarding different accommodations or to find out more about OAC's programs and events!
The Outdoor Adventure Center (OAC) is committed to providing fun, challenging, and affordable wilderness-based experiences for the
7. Attention: FINALS WEEK HOURS EXTENDED ON THURSDAY JUNE 7TH
The Office for Disability Services WILL BE OPEN on Thursday, June 7th of Finals week, until 8:30 PM. Please have your instructor write the time in on the Proctor Sheet if you need to have your exam scheduled between the hours of 5 PM and 8:30 PM on Thursday, June 7th.
Ruby Stewart
ODS Exam Scheduling Coordinator
E-mail: rstewart@studentaffairs.osu.edu, Phone: 292-3307
8. Alternative Media Reminder:
Users of Alternative Media need to make sure that they have turned in their course syllabi for the quarter along with the textbook receipts. We only need to make copies of these items and will return your originals to you on the day you bring them in.
CARMEN materials: We are finding that many students are able to work with the materials on Carmen, but if anyone needs additional assistance with CARMEN documents, please let Sarah terry.5@osu.edu know ASAP.
9. Proctor Sheet Reminder:
Please pick up your Proctor Sheets as soon as possible and get them turned into the scheduling desk at ODS, at least 5 days prior to the examination. When turning in your Proctor Sheets, please be sure to mention to the staff which accommodations you will be needing for your exam(s).
The deadline for turning in Proctor Sheets for Final exams only is Friday May 11, 2007.
10. The Student Advisory Committee Invites You! The Student Advisory Committee is a leadership group of students registered with ODS to provide feedback about the services and accommodations students receive and to discuss new ideas to improve the delivery of services. We plan on having our first meeting of the quarter in the near future. If you would like to attend the next meeting or be a part of the SAC, please email Caity at mccandless.8@osu.edu or Chris at ckeck@studentaffairs@osu.edu, or call
614-292-3307.
11. April is Disability Awareness Month! ODS is celebrating it by hosting a variety of events for students faculty and staff. Please visit the ODS website at http://www.ods.osu.edu/ and click on Disability Awareness Month Activities for more information about these and other new events. You can also click here for the list of activities http://www.ods.osu.edu/article.asp?article=12