September 30, 2009
Below are the items for the ODS News! for Wednesday, September 30th, 2009:
1. NAMI Announces First Meeting of the School Year!
2. Sports FUSION Announces Autumn Quarter Planning Meeting!
3. UNITY Announces Pizza Party and Game Night! TONIGHT!
4. First Lady Strickland Leads Ohio's Disability Employment Awareness Celebration!
5. MUNDO @ The Ohio State University is Back for Another Year!
6. African American Community Announcements!
1. NAMI Announces First Meeting of the School Year!
This is a reminder to join us for our first NAMI@OSU meeting of the school year this Thursday, October 1st at 6:00 p.m. Come for food and discussion (pizza and snacks will be provided!!). We will be talking about our plans for the coming year and we would love to get your input and ideas!
Where: Atwell Hall, Room 416
Also, if you would like to participate in the NAMI@OSU tailgate party at Harding Hospital this Saturday and have not yet notified us, just email mckenna.80@osu.edu. Details are below.
When: Saturday, October 3rd 5:00-7:00 p.m (we will meet at 4:00 to set-up)
Where: OSU Harding Hospital, 2nd and 3rd floors
*OSU Harding provides behavioral healthcare services for children and adolescents, adults and older adults in central Ohio.NAMI@OSU is having a tailgating party with the adult patients before the OSU game against Indiana on October 3rd. We would love it if you could come hang out with the patients! We are in need of two groups of people as we will be having the party on the 2nd and 3rd floor at the same time and we need people to help serve food, help with buckeye crafts and play some cornhole with the residents.
I apologize if you have requested to unsubscribe from this email list and are still receiving this. We have had some technical problems with the list and are in the process of fixing it.
Thanks!!
Christie McKenna and Debbie Sheidler
NAMI@OSU Co-Presidents
2. Sports FUSION Announces Autumn Quarter Planning Meeting!
Sports FUSION, Finding Unified Sports in OSU's Networks, is having its Autumn Quarter Planning Meeting on Friday October 2nd at 4:30pm at the RPAC Meeting Room! Pizza and beverages will be provided! Come learn about Sports FUSION and help us develop interactive programming and events for the Autumn Quarter!
The mission of the student organization Sports F.U.S.I.O.N. is to provide Ohio State students with and without disabilities the Information, Opportunities and Accommodations to fully participate in recreational programs at The Ohio State University. Our vision is that all Ohio State students, with various levels of ability, will be knowledgeable about and feel comfortable participating in the wide array of activities from rock climbing and open rec basketball to indoor and outdoor group activities designed to be demonstrative and will let students experience new and familiar sports. Participation through Recreational Sports Programming, including cardio and weight training, team sports, fitness classes and aquatics, will be encouraged, and opportunities to participate will be provided.
The Sports F.U.S.I.O.N. group values diversity, along with the long-lasting physical and mental benefits of maintaining an active lifestyle and socializing with fellow students. Another important purpose of the group is for students to have FUN engaging with their peers in an inclusive, relaxed setting.
If you are interested in joining Sports F.U.S.I.O.N. or would like more information, please contact one of the following:
President - Josh Mann | mann.146@osu.edu
Advisor - Lindsay Meyer | meyer.454@osu.edu
Advisor - Chris Keck | keck.48@osu.edu
Email - OSUsportsFUSION@gmail.com
3. UNITY Announces Pizza Party and Game Night! TONIGHT!
Unity, the ODS student organization, will hold its first meeting of Autumn Quarter (September 30th, 4:00) to discuss PROJECTS, play GAMES and have PIZZA! Everyone is welcome! Bring a friend!
Contact Caity McCandless mccandless.8@osu.edu with questions.
Unity is a student-run organization that provides a community for students with disabilities. Through social activities and other programming, we work hard to show students the resources available to them, as well as raise awareness about disabilities within the OSU community. Unity works closely with the Office for Disability Services and the ADA Coordinator's Office in order to meet these goals. For more information or to join Unity, contact the Unity president, Josh Mann, (mann.146@osu.edu), or the Unity advisor, Caity McCandless, (mccandless.8@osu.edu).
4. First Lady Strickland Leads Ohio's Disability Employment Awareness Celebration!
Date/Time: October 8, 2009, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Ohio Statehouse West Lawn (in case of rain: Statehouse Atrium)
You are cordially invited to join Ohio's First Lady Francis Strickland as she leads Ohio's celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness month on the west lawn of the Ohio Statehouse on Thursday, October 8, 2009, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
The theme for this year's celebration is Ohio Workers with Disabilities: Diverse, Reliable, Good for Business. We will be recognizing our American Recovery & Reinvestment Act Stimulus Projects and local Pathways Partners that are strengthening Ohio's statewide network of disability employment services.
The Event is sponsored by the Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission and the Governor's Council on People with Disabilities.
RSC is the state agency charged with helping Ohioans with disabilities get jobs and helping businesses recruit and retain these talented workers. The Governor's Council on People with Disabilities is the 21-member council that advises Ohio's governor and General Assembly on statewide disability issues. One in five or 2.1 million Ohioans has a disability. October is National Disability Awareness Month, an excellent time to consider hiring an employee with a disability and to celebrate the great talents these workers bring to the workforce.
Please mark your calendar and plan to attend. The FREE event will showcase:
- Ohio's First Lady Francis Strickland, Keynote speaker
- New RSC Administrator - Michael Rench
- School for the Deaf signing the pledge of allegiance
- Ohio workers with disabilities and their employers
- Assistive technology on display
- Artwork from the Hattie Larlham Creative Arts School, Akron Ohio.
In case of inclement weather: The Event will be held inside the Statehouse in the Atrium.
Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission
400 E. Campus View Blvd.,, Columbus, OH 43235
Contact Person: Brenda Rhodes
ph. (800) 282-4536 x1475 fax: (614) 985-7795 www.rsc.state.oh.us
Ohio Workers with Disabilities: Diverse, Reliable, Good for Business
5. MUNDO @ The Ohio State University is Back for Another Year!
EXPLORE YOUR WORLD...
MUNDO @ The Ohio State University is back for another exciting year!
Mundo is Multicultural Understanding through Non-traditional Discovery Opportunities
This quick update is to make you and the student, staff and faculty communities you work with aware of some exciting service, learning, and leadership opportunities sponsored by MUNDO that are coming up in the next few weeks.
MUNDO Needs Your Help!
MUNDO needs your help to recruit 30 students interested in participating in an exciting service learning and study abroad course related to the multicultural history and cultural legacies of both the United States and London. In addition to the brief discussion below, attached are some flyers and information sheets about the program. If you could pass these along to interested students it would be greatly appreciated!
MONDAYS WItH MUNDO (Weekly Meeting)-Kick off Meeting
Begin Mon., Sept. 28, 2009 @ 7:30-8:30 PM IN ARCHER HOUSE LOBBY
All interested OSU students, staff and faculty should be sure to stop by new and exciting "nontraditional discovery opportunities" every Monday throughout the 2009-2010 academic year. Don't miss this great opportunity to meet new people, learn incredible new things, and explore your world like never before! Information on New Project November sponsored by the Center for Student Leadership and Service will also be presented. Contact: Kate Toennis at Toennis.1@osu.edu or Keshia Woodall at Woodall.24@osu.edu for more information.
LONDON STUDY ABROAD INFO. SESSION
Thurs., oct. 1, 2009 @ 6:30-7:45 PM IN OXLEY HALL (1712 Neil Ave)
Find out how to Go Global, and get nine (9) Elective Credit Hours by participating in the MUNDO short term study abroad course and experience in London, England during Spring Break 2010! Contact: Julius Mayo at mayo.2@osu.edu or Laura Coffey at coffey.93@osu.edu for details.
*Applications for the 2010 experience are due online by November 1, 2009 to the Office of International Affairs (1712 Neil Avenue).
MUNDO is a learning community and student-focused organization committed to facilitating conversations that result in community-based service, ongoing learning, and engaged leadership.
Julius W. Mayo III
Assistant Director of Academic Initiatives
Office of University Housing--The Ohio State University
Office of Student Life
2130 Neil Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210
mayo.2@osu.edu
Phone: (614)-247-2527
Fax: (614)-247-6621
"Strive to be a person who is never absent from an important act" --Osage Proverb
6. African American Community Announcements!
Resident's Life from the African American Male Perspective
Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Location: Baker West Performance Room, 6pm
Sponsor: Bell Resource Center on the African American Male
The Todd Anthony Bell National Resource Center on the African American Male will be hosting a program to discuss "Resident Life from the African American Male Perspective". The discussion will address how to respond to the challenges and take advantage of the opportunities in residence life. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP with Tai Cornute at cornute.2@osu.edu.
BRAG - Black Retail Action Group First Meeting
Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Location: Frank W. Hale Jr. Black Cultural Center, Multi Purpose Room #100-F, 6pm
BRAG is a NEW student organization for minority students interested in working for a top retail company. Come out if you are interested in getting involved by being an active member or becoming an officer. We will be discussing our organization, holding nominations for positions, and discussing our scholarship and internship opportunities. We will have pizza and pop, we look forward to seeing you there! If you have any questions or would like more information please e-mail bragosu@gmail.com.
African American Voices Gospel Choir (AAVGC) Rehearsal
Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 and every Wednesday
Location: St. Stephens Episcopal Church on the corner of Woodruff and High on north campus, 7pm-9pm
AAV is a student organization that is open to OSU undergraduate and graduate students who love to sing praises to God. AAV also has a MIME MINISTRY, Expression of Worship; A DANCE MINISTRY, Dancing to Zion; and A SMALL EMNSAMBLE, Edify. Those who are interested in the choir or any other sub-ministries can visit our website, aavgc.org or email aavgc.osu@gmail.com if you have questions. Hope to see you there!
AAVGC @ OSU Seeking Musicians
The African American Voices Gospel Choir at The Ohio State University is seeking Christian musicians for this upcoming school year. You should be able to play without sheet music. We sing traditionally African American songs, but ALL RACES ARE WELCOME AND APPRECIATED. For more information about the choir and the band, please contact Hannah Jackson at jackson.1449@buckeyemail.osu.edu.
National Association of Black Accounts: Getting To Know NABA
Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Location: Schoenbaum 210, 7:30 P.M.
Come learn what NABA can do for you, meet current and new members, and enjoy some fun and games! Email NABA at nabaosu@gmail.com or visit our NABA website Link
Ohio Union Activities Board (OUAB) Events this week
*Remember: ALL OUAB Events are FREE for Ohio State Students*
Wednesday, September 30, 5pm. Ticket Release: OUABeats. 2/BuckID. Event: 10/17 @ 9 p.m.
Wednesday, September 30, 8pm. Flicks for Free: Star Trek. Hitchcock Hall 131
GLBTQ Open House
Date: Thursday, October 1, 2009
Location: OSU South Oval, rain location: Kuhn Honors and Scholars House, 4:30pm-6:30pm
Sponsor: Multicultural Center (MCC)
Looking to get more involved in the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer community? Want to meet others in the community? Searching for faculty and staff for academic support and enrichment? Trying to become an ally? We have it all! Come look for the rainbow balloons and join us for food, friends and fun as we celebrate another wonderful year at OSU and kick-off GLBT History Month in October! Look for the rainbow balloons! WHO WILL BE THERE? Community resources, current students, student orgs, students, faculty, staff, and YOU! All students, staff, faculty and community organizations are welcome to attend! If you would like to have resources available from your student or community organization, academic department or office, please contact Lexie Beer at lbeer@studentlife.osu.edu or 688-8449! We look forward to seeing you on October 1st!
Undergraduate Black Law Student Association
Date: Thursday, October 1, 2009
Location: Frank W. Hale Jr. Black Cultural Center Room 149, 6pm
Please join the Undergraduate Black Law Student Association for our "Kick-Off" Meeting. We will be discussing what UBLSA can offer you, quarter events, and other important pieces of information; all in hopes of assisting every aspiring attorney on their way to law school and beyond.
Learning From Your Community Series
Date: Friday, October 2, 2009
Location: Lower level of Faculty Club, 12p-1:30pm
Sponsor: Multicultural Center (MCC)
The MCC wants to invite you to the launch of one of its newest initiatives--Learning From Your Community (LFYC). LFYC is a monthly lunch dialogue for students featuring Columbus, Ohio community members. It will introduce students to it will introduce students to the Columbus community and provide consistent networking opportunities in order to build social capital and increase retention of recent OSU graduates in the Columbus area. Lunch is provided at no cost, but an RSVP is required to Kaycee at kcarson@studentlife.osu.edu if you plan to attend. All luncheons will be on the lower level of the Faculty Club from 12pm-1:30pm.Come find out about how the city of Columbus functions and how YOU can make a difference!
Getting Into Grad/Prof. School Series
First session: "Grad School: Is it for Me?"-A Discussion and Brainstorming Session
Date: Friday, October 8, 2009
Location: Frank W. Hale Jr. Black Cultural Center, 100F, 5pm-6:30pm
Applying to graduate and professional degree programs can be frustrating, time consuming, and expensive. For the 2009-2010 academic school year, the Black Graduate and Professional Student Caucus (BGPSC) at The Ohio State University will be sponsoring a series of workshops to assist Juniors and Seniors with the application process. We will cover an array of topics such as researching schools and programs, building a resume and curriculum vitae, writing personal statements, acquiring letters of recommendations, and understanding the lives of graduate and professional students. Participating in this program will allow you to be eligible to receive financial assistance with the application process from the BGPSC. Please RSVP by October 5, 2009 to bgpsc1971@gmail.com. When responding please include your classification and area of study/interest.
Get Involved in Service this fall!
Applications are now available for Buck-I-Serv, Make A Difference Day, and ColumbusReads!
Buck-I-Serv: The Alternative Break Program at Ohio State: BUCK-I-SERV trips are week-long, substance free, community service trips all across the country open to ANY Ohio State-Columbus student. Students get to travel to a new city, serve in that community, and sightsee in the evenings after service. Leader applications are due Friday, October 9 at 5:00pm and Participant applications are due on Monday, October 12 at 5:00pm. We are looking for trip LEADERS and participants for 10 amazing trips this year! Trip dates are from December 12-19, 2009. We are traveling to Mississippi, Florida, South Carolina, Missouri, Minnesota, New York, Boston, Washington, DC, Georgia, and Louisiana this year for 10 unforgettable experiences working with projects ranging from Habitat for Humanity to Animal Rescue. Please direct questions to Rosie Holmes.443@osu.edu.
ColumbusReads: Make the difference in the life of a child by tutoring for 1 hr each week. Ohio State students work with 2 Elementary schools in Columbus to tutor the kindergartners and first graders in reading. The program is completely organized by the school, tutors simply show up and work with their students each week for one hour. Transportation is provided if needed. If you are looking to get into the field of education or simply want to make a huge impact on the life of a Columbus child, this is for you! Tutoring starts the week of Oct 6 but you can join anytime! Questions? Email columbusreads@gmail.com
Make A Difference Day: Students from Ohio State will come together with students from another Big Ten university again this fall for a day of service in conjunction with a Buckeye Football Game. This year students will travel by bus to State College, Pennsylvania on Friday, November 6th. Friday evening they will participate in fun activities on PSU's campus and then on Saturday morning they will be spent participating in a service project with students from Penn State. Students will return to OSU following the game on Saturday, Nov. 7th. The cost of the trip is $30. APPLICATIONS ARE DUE ON FRIDAY, OCT. 9 @ 5pm! Email Bernie Savarese.3@osu.edu with any questions.
Pay it Forward: Looking for service opportunities in Columbus? Check out www.payitforward.osu.edu to track and find service opportunities! Email servteam@osu.edu with any questions.
Great Career Opportunities for Graduating Seniors
CSX Transportation, a Fortune 500 company and one of the world's leading Class 1 railroads, will be on campus at the Fisher Fall Career Fair conducting interviews with highly talented graduating seniors for entry level positions in their management trainee program. You may not realize it, but chances are CSX already plays a major role in your everyday life. CSX moves the things you use every day including food, clothes, cars and almost any product you can name. The CSX management trainee program consists of rotational assignments, intensive classroom training, field training, self-instruction and exposure to different senior managers and operating styles in preparation for a leadership role within the company. To learn more about CSX and the management trainee program, text the X to 51684 or visit www.csx.com.
Journal of Undergrad Research looking for Submissions and Undergrads to fill Reviewer Positions
JUROS, the Journal of Undergraduate Research at OSU, is looking for undergraduate research papers as well as undergraduate student reviewers. We are the only journal currently to accept research papers from any field studied at Ohio State. There is no submission fee, authors retain all rights to their works and faculty/grad students are allowed to be co-authors on undergrad papers. Two undergraduate reviewers edit papers and, once all edits are made, the paper is published both online and in a hard-copy edition, Oculus. No prior research experience is necessary to be a student reviewer, and students from all disciplines are welcome to apply! Please visit JUROSonline.com for more information and contact Olga Borodulin, borodulin.2@osu.edu, with questions.
Student Wellness Center looking for work-student students
The Student Wellness Center is looking for reliable work-study students. Number of hours per week depends on each students grant and hours needed to work will vary, but are mainly lunch and afternoon shifts between 2:30-7pm on weekdays (no weekends). Responsibilities include receptionist responsibilities such as answering phones, managing appointment calendars, handling money, multi-tasking. Must be comfortable with sexual health issues and be able to maintain confidentiality, be non-judgmental, and able to handle very sensitive interactions with students/clients. Pay is approximately $8.50/hour. To apply or if you have questions, please contact Heather Kerr at 292.4527.
Explore Study Abroad Opportunities at OSU
Interested in studying abroad, but not sure where to start? Explore all of your options during Study Abroad Week, October 5-9. Attend a Getting Started session to find out how to select the program that's right for you, learn about scholarship opportunities and financing your program, and visit one on one with the experts on Program Exploration Day from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Friday, October 9 in Page Hall. You'll discover the variety of programs available to meet your academic goals including, GEC requirements, language programs, service learning opportunities, internships, and so much more. Visit the Office of International Affairs Link for a complete schedule of events.
Fall Applications now being accepted for Student-Alumni Council
The Student-Alumni Council is a student organization dedicated to enhancing the connection between students -- past, present and future. We work to create a university that fosters a sense of community and instills in its students a lifelong commitment to our alma mater. Come check us out at Parent and Family Weekend, Homecoming Week, or a 5 Under 25 Program. Applications available online at the Student-Alumni Council Link and are due by 5:00pm on Friday, October 30, 2009. If there are any questions, please contact mura.4@buckeyemail.osu.edu
‘I Am What I Learn' Video Contest
In two minutes or less, America's students have an opportunity to show the nation and the world how far education can take them and how they will achieve their dreams. On September 8, President Barack Obama called on the nation's students to take greater responsibility for their education. Now, the U.S. Department of Education is asking students to respond by participating in a national video contest titled "I Am What I Learn." "Students share responsibility for their education and for fulfilling their dreams," Secretary Duncan said. "This video contest is an opportunity for young people to share their stories about where their education and career training can take them. At the same time, I encourage parents, schools and communities to play a strong role in their stories by being accountable for forming stronger partnerships that guide students to their goals."
The contest is open to active middle, secondary and college students, ages 13 and older. Starting today, September 21, through November 2, students can submit their videos up to two minutes long at the I am What I Learn Website Link. There are no restrictions on the style of the video, as students are encouraged to be creative! From November 2 - 9, video submissions will be reviewed by a panel of judges, including Secretary Duncan. Judges will choose 10 finalists to promote on the U.S. Department of Education's official YouTube channel. From November 9 - 24, the public can view the finalists' videos and vote on their favorites. The top three finalists with the most votes will each win $1,000 prize issued by the U.S. Department of Education. Winners will be announced the week of December 1. The Department's video contest is modeled after similar contests launched by the Department of Health and Human Services and the Environmental Protection Agency. They also include cash prizes. Winning videos will be chosen based on the following criteria: use of creativity, strength and originality of content, and ability to inspire.
The contest rules are as follows:
- Each video must be submitted by an active student, age 13 and older.
- Contestants chosen as finalists will be contacted through their YouTube account and must respond within seven business days to confirm eligibility.
- Finalists under the age of 18 must submit a parental consent form.
- Video must be two minutes or less in length.
- The Department of Education's website ( www.ED.gov/IAmWhatILearn) must be featured in the video.
- The video content must be original.