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Program Resources</span></a> | <a href="https://ceg.osu.edu/degrees/cegsp-graduate-student-resources">
<span style="color:#0563C1;background:#FFFF80">CEGSP Graduate Student Resources</span></a> <<</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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from Fall Break Testing</a></b> – 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 took place on October 14 and 15. Students are asked to complete testing
within 5 days of their arrival back to campus or return to on-campus activities. Appointments for testing before and after Fall Break must be
<a href="https://safeandhealthy.osu.edu/go.osu.edu/MyChartInstructions"><span style="color:#0563C1">scheduled via MyChart</span></a> as walk-ups will not be permitted. Results are typically delivered within 24-72 hours.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><b>Covid-Related Updates<o:p></o:p></b></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo1"><span style="color:#333333;background:white">November 15: Deadline to complete second dose of vaccine (for those having a two-dose vaccine)</span><span style="background:#FFFF80"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo1"><span style="color:#333333;background:white">Report your vaccination:
</span><span style="color:#C00000;background:white"><a href="https://emphealth.osumc.edu/COVID"><span style="color:#C00000">https://emphealth.osumc.edu/COVID</span></a>
</span><span style="background:#FFFF80"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo1"><span style="color:#333333;background:white">More information on the COVID-19 vaccine requirement and accepted vaccines can be found on
</span><span style="color:#C00000;background:white"><a href="https://safeandhealthy.osu.edu/covid-19-vaccine-requirement"><span style="color:#C00000">Safe and Healthy Buckeyes</span></a></span><span style="color:#333333;background:white">.</span><span style="background:#FFFF80"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;color:black">⏰</span></b><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black"> Important</span></b><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#222222"> Dates: Autumn 2021</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="color:black">For complete information, see Registrar’s <a href="https://registrar.osu.edu/registration/index.asp">
<span style="color:#0563C1">Registration, Fees and Important Dates</span></a> and Graduate School’s
<a href="https://gradsch.osu.edu/calendar/graduation"><span style="color:#0563C1">Graduation Calendar</span></a>.
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<span style="background:white">Friday, December 3, 2021* - A</span>U21 Document Report deadline<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;background:white">
<span style="background:white">Sunday, December 19, 2021 - A</span>U21 Commencement<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;background:white">
<span style="background:white">Friday, January 7, 2022* - A</span>U21 End of Semester Deadline<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;background:white">*Graduate School deadlines mean that the corresponding GradForm should be approved by department/committee and
<i>awaiting Grad School review</i> ("<i>Pending GS</i>" status) by 5pm on the day of the deadline</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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Talks & Events</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l6 level1 lfo3"><b>Tuesday, October 19, 1:50-2:45 pm</b> – FABE Seminar Series: Enzyme Catalyzed Liquefaction of Cellulosic Biomass by Dr. Michael Ladisch<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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</b><span style="color:#C00000"><a href="https://otec.transportation.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/otec/"><span style="color:#C00000">OTEC Conference</span></a>
</span>(Greater Columbus Convention Center) – the Ohio Transportation Engineering Conference is co-sponsored annually by the CEGE Department at Ohio State and the Ohio Department of Transportation. To register for this conference, please sign up
<b><span style="color:#C00000"><a href="https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_86eGc3XiaV7eiSp"><span style="color:#C00000">here</span></a>
</span></b>no later than October 8<sup>th</sup>.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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& Award Opportunities</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Also see: </span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in"><a href="https://ceg.osu.edu/degrees/cegsp-graduate-student-resources"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#0563C1">https://ceg.osu.edu/degrees/cegsp-graduate-student-resources</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5"><b><a href="https://www.smartscholarship.org/smart?utm_source=MDRe1&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=SMART2022"><span style="color:#0563C1">Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service
Program</span></a></b> – <b>Applications are now open and are due December 1</b>. SMART offers students pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s or Ph.D. in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields an opportunity to receive a full scholarship
and guaranteed civilian employment with the Department of Defense upon degree completion. SMART offers students the chance to pursue their passion in STEM while supporting the mission of the Department of Defense.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5"><b><a href="https://sites.nationalacademies.org/pga/fordfellowships/index.htm"><span style="color:#0563C1">FORD Foundation Fellowship Program</span></a></b> –
<b>Online applications are now open</b>. Through its program of fellowships, the Ford Foundation seeks to increase the diversity of the nation’s college and university faculties by increasing their ethnic and racial diversity, maximize the education benefits
of diversity, and increase the number of professors who can and will use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5"><b><u><span style="color:#C00000;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in"><a href="https://ceg.osu.edu/degrees/graduate-student-travel-scholarships" title="https://ceg.osu.edu/degrees/graduate-student-travel-scholarships"><span style="color:#0563C1">CEGE
Graduate Student Travel Awards</span></a></span></u></b><b><span style="color:#C00000;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">
</span></b><b><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">– </span></b><b><a href="https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_efaXfq6x7HCjLlH"><span style="color:#0563C1">Apply Now!</span></a></b><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">
<b>Funding Period #3 <span style="color:black;background:white">- Applications Due November 2, 2021! </span></b></span>CEGE graduate student awards are available once again to support graduate students presenting their research at professional conferences in
their area of specialty.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5"><b><a href="https://gradsch.osu.edu/graduate-associate-teaching-award-gata"><span style="color:#0563C1">Graduate Associate Teaching Award (GATA)</span></a></b> –
<b>Nominations are now open and are due Nov 19. </b>The Graduate Associate Teaching Award is Ohio State’s highest recognition of the exceptional teaching provided by graduate students serving as Graduate Teaching Associates. Any Ohio State student (undergraduate,
graduate, or professional), faculty, or staff member may nominate a GTA. Graduate students are also encouraged to nominate themselves.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<b><span style="background:white">Tuesday, October 19, 3:30-5:00 pm</span></b><span style="background:white"> –
<a href="https://ouab.osu.edu/events.aspx/2021/10/19/76117/">Academic Job Search Series</a>: Teaching, Research and Diversity Statements (Virtual). Register
<a href="https://osu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcrfu2rqjIuHtTdvDRG3qJ816DnLuBs4N0O">
here</a>!<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6;background:white">
<b><span style="background:white">Tuesday, October 19, 4:00-5:00 pm</span></b><span style="background:white"> –
<a href="https://ecs.osu.edu/events/2021/10/ecs-recruiter-residence-firstenergy-ask-expert-build-professional-networks">
ECS: Recruiter in Residence</a>: FirstEnergy Ask the Expert: Build Professional Networks<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6;background:white">
<b><span style="background:white">Wednesday, October 20, 12:00-1:00 pm</span></b><span style="background:white"> –
<a href="https://ouab.osu.edu/events.aspx/2021/10/20/76041/">OUAB Grad/Prof Wellness Wednesday</a>: Finding Balance When Life is Unbalanced: Stress Management for Graduate School<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6;background:white">
<b><span style="background:white">Wednesday, October 20, 5:00-6:00 pm</span></b><span style="background:white"> –
<a href="https://ecs.osu.edu/events/2021/10/ecs-virtual-linkedin-profile-mania">ECS: Virtual LinkedIn Profile Mania</a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6;background:white">
<b><span style="background:white">2022 NC State Building Future Faculty (BFF) Program</span></b><span style="background:white"> – a two-and-half day all-expenses-paid workshop for doctoral candidates and post-doctoral scholars who are interested in pursuing
academic careers and who are committed to promoting diversity in higher education. The program targets graduate students who are in the dissertation phase or are in postdoctoral studies. The application period is September 1st – November 1<sup>st</sup>.
The application and more information can be found by visiting </span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:#C00000"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/go.ncsu.edu/bff__;!!KGKeukY!npOKidpoJfZV0sjxUhOEnFqNffB8DC452WfjlLSXt7mTdDKukY0zngxSkatMXPH6IQ$" target="_blank"><span style="color:#C00000">go.ncsu.edu/bff</span></a></span><span style="font-size:10.5pt">.
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<b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Sunday, October 24, 10:00 am</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"> –
<a href="https://ohiostatefourmiler.com/">The Ohio State 4 Miler</a> – the 2021 Ohio State 4 Miler includes the Ohio State 4 Miler, Brutus Bolt Kids Race and the Diamond Cellar VIP Experience. The Brutus Bolt Kids Race is a half-mile run/walk that also finishes
on the 50-yard line of Ohio Stadium, while the Diamond Cellar VIP Experience includes a VIP Jacket and admission to the Diamond Cellar VIP Tent on race day.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#201F1E;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo7;background:white">
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</span><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#C00000"><a href="https://activities.osu.edu/programs/dtix/"><span style="color:#C00000">Discount Tickets Program (D-Tix)</span></a></span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">
and </span><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#C00000"><a href="https://ouab.osu.edu/"><span style="color:#C00000">Ohio Union Activities Board</span></a>
</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">opportunities like the Columbus Crew, upcoming concerts, and more. Upcoming events this week:
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#201F1E">October 20 – Flicks for Free: Minari<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#201F1E">October 21 – Columbus Blue Jackets vs. New York Islanders<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#201F1E">October 23 – Columbus Crew SC vs. New York Red Bulls<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#201F1E">October 23 – Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Carolina Hurricanes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#201F1E">October 23 – Chamber Music Columbus - Sergei Babayan<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#201F1E">October 23 – CSO - Brahams & Dvorak<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l7 level1 lfo7"><b><a href="https://swc.osu.edu/posts/documents/sp21-swc-resourceguide-final.pdf"><span style="color:#0563C1">Guiding Students to Wellness</span></a></b> -
<span style="color:#201F1E;background:white">updated resource guide highlighting health and wellness resources across the university</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l7 level1 lfo7"><b>Looking for more information on graduate housing?
</b>Check out these off-campus guides:<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="color:#C00000"><a href="https://offcampus.osu.edu/posts/documents/updated-gradstudentguide.pdf"><span style="color:#C00000">Graduate & Professional Student Living Guide</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">The Child Care Access Means Parents in School Program, authorized by the Higher Education Act and administered by the U.S. Department of Education, supports the participation of low-income parents in postsecondary
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