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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">FAFSA & ScholarshipUniverse Feb. 15 deadline approaching<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>

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<u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">FAFSA changes

</span></u><u><span style="color:black;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></u></p>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">The Free Application for Federal Student Aid has changed. Initiated by the FAFSA Simplification Act, the new FAFSA is easier for students and families to complete —

 and it expands access to federal student aid. <o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none"><br>

<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">What does this mean for you?

<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>

<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">

<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-bottom:2.5pt;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-autospace:none;mso-element:frame;mso-element-frame-hspace:9.0pt;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly">

<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Go to

</span><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-ligatures:none">FAFSA.gov

<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">and complete the new 2024-2025 FAFSA.

<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-bottom:2.5pt;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-autospace:none;mso-element:frame;mso-element-frame-hspace:9.0pt;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly">

<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Access to the FAFSA may be temporarily limited or delayed during busy times.

<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-autospace:none;mso-element:frame;mso-element-frame-hspace:9.0pt;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly">

<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Ohio State’s priority filing date for the 2024–2025 FAFSA is

<b>February 15. </b><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">What’s changing?

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<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">

<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-bottom:6.5pt;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2;text-autospace:none;mso-element:frame;mso-element-frame-hspace:9.0pt;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly">

<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">The new FAFSA is simpler to file with fewer questions to answer.

<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-bottom:6.5pt;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2;text-autospace:none;mso-element:frame;mso-element-frame-hspace:9.0pt;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly">

<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Eligibility for federal financial aid is expanding.

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">All contributors to the FAFSA will need an

</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-ligatures:none">FSA ID</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">. Contributors include the student, the student’s parents, the student's

 spouse, a biological or adoptive parent, or the parent’s spouse. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-bottom:6.5pt;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2;text-autospace:none;mso-element:frame;mso-element-frame-hspace:9.0pt;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly">

<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Tax information will be retrieved through a direct data exchange with the IRS once consent has been granted.

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">The Student Aid Index (SAI) is a new calculation that will replace the Expected Family Contribution (EFC).

<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>

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<u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Maximize your aid opportunities!</span></u><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">

<br>

</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and apply for scholarships at

</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">ScholarshipUniverse

</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">with updated information by the February 15 priority date.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">FAFSA Completion Workshop at Ohio State Marion</span></strong><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual"><br>

</span></b><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;font-weight:normal">Get help completing your FAFSA — live and in person!</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual"><br>

<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal">Tuesday, February 6, 5:30–7 p.m.</span></strong></span><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>

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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;font-weight:normal">We're hosting two upcoming FAFSA completion nights — and we hope you and your guests will join us for one!<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>

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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;font-weight:normal">To make the most of your time, we recommend bringing the personal financial information listed on this FAFSA page, including your Social

 Security Number and your family's federal income tax return and bank statements.<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>

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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;font-weight:normal">You and your contributor will also need to create an FSA ID at least three days before the event to be able to log in and start completing

 the FAFSA online. Get started on this step.<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>

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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;font-weight:normal">No need to register in advance. We look forward to seeing you there!<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>

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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;font-weight:normal">WHERE:</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual"><br>

<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal">Ohio State Marion

</span></strong><br>

<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal">Library Classroom Building (second floor)</span></strong><br>

<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal">1469 Mount Vernon Ave.</span></strong><br>

<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal">Marion, OH 43302<o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></p>

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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;font-weight:normal">Questions? Let us know at

</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="mailto:askmarion@osu.edu"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">askmarion@osu.edu</span></b></a></span><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;font-weight:normal">.<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>

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<b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Apply for Marion Community Foundation scholarships<br>

</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Marion Community Foundation offers a scholarship program awarding approximately $450,000 to high school seniors, college students and non-traditional students. Scholarships are offered

 to applicants planning to attend a trade school, two-year institution, four-year institution, graduate school, law school, or medical school. Each scholarship fund has specific criteria and requirements. Scholarship requirements focus in and around the Marion,

 Ohio geographic area. </span><o:p></o:p></p>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The application period is now open through February 13, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at

</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="https://marioncommunityfoundation.org/scholarships/"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">https://marioncommunityfoundation.org/scholarships/</span></a></span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Applications. Starting this year, the Marion Community Foundation will have four applications. Applicants should determine which application(s) below match their situation and proceed with that specific

 application. <o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">1. Application for Marion County High School or Resident of Marion County, Ohio The application is specifically for persons that are currently a high school senior or graduated from a Marion County,

 Ohio school, or 2) currently reside or previously resided in Marion County, Ohio.

<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">2. Application for Residents Outside of Marion County, Ohio The application is specifically for persons that are NOT 1) a current high school senior or graduated from a Marion County, Ohio school,

 or 2) currently reside or previously resided in Marion County, Ohio. <o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">3. Application for Collier Scholarship The application is specifically for students attending or have attended one of the following schools – Belleville, Buckeye Central, Bucyrus, Colonel Crawford,

 and Wynford (located in Ohio). <o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">4. Application for Ridgemont High School The application is specifically for students attending or have attended Ridgemont High School (located in Ohio).<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Only online applications will be accepted. The application does not have to be completed all at once. Students can save and return to answer more questions or correct information previously entered.

 The application does require recommendations, essays, financial information, and more. Submitting FAFSA information is optional but highly encouraged.

<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Deadline. Deadline for all Marion Community Foundation scholarship applications is Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at 1:00 p.m.

<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Questions. If you have any questions, please contact us.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Phone: 740-387-9704<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">--Julie Prettyman, Scholarship Program Manager

</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="mailto:julieprettyman@marioncommunityfoundation.org"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">julieprettyman@marioncommunityfoundation.org</span></a></span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#BB0000;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">ACADEMIC & AWARD OPPORTUNITIES</span></strong><span style="mso-ligatures:standardcontextual"><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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</span></i><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Engineering Seminar Series relaunches spring semester</span></b><i><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><br>

2024 Engineering Seminar Series welcomes<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>

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<i><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">International Paper Site Manager, Greg Harville<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>

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<i><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Wed., Feb. 14th, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>

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<i><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Science and Engineering Building, Room 205<br>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Harville, a Marion resident since age 5, graduated from Marion Harding in '85 and Ohio State in '90. His manufacturing leadership journey began post-Ohio State, starting as a 3rd

 shift supervisor at Wyandot for 20 years, advancing to production manager. He then served as Production Manager at Graham Manufacturing for 5 years in Findlay. Returning to Marion 3 years ago, Greg became Site Manager for International Paper, utilizing his

 expertise to benefit the local community. In this seminar, Greg will delve into his extensive manufacturing leadership journey, drawing from his diverse experiences and insights gained throughout his career.<br>

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Pizza will be served!  Contact </span><a href="mailto:mirzaei.4@osu.edu"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Dr. Gol Mirzaei</span></a><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">

 for questions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>

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<b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Accepting submissions for the Ohio State Marion Literary Awards Competition<br>

</span></b><i><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Open to all Ohio State Marion students, entry deadline is March 18, at noon<br>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Fiction & Creative Nonfiction (The Narrative Prize) -- up to ten pages max.  

<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;mso-element:frame;mso-element-frame-hspace:9.0pt;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly">

<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Poetry (The Lyric Prize) -- One poem* will be selected, although you can submit up to six poems per submission (with no more than one poem per page). *Note: Song Lyrics are acceptable,

 too. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;mso-element:frame;mso-element-frame-hspace:9.0pt;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly">

<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Judging will be done anonymously by a working writer who is not affiliated with OSU-Marion.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;mso-element:frame;mso-element-frame-hspace:9.0pt;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly">

<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">One $100.00 prize in each genre.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;mso-element:frame;mso-element-frame-hspace:9.0pt;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly">

<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Cover sheet with your name, home, e-mail address, telephone number, and genre must be included.

<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;mso-element:frame;mso-element-frame-hspace:9.0pt;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly">

<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Please do not put your name or identifying information on any part of your submission beyond your cover sheet.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;mso-element:frame;mso-element-frame-hspace:9.0pt;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly">

<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Multiple entries in different genres may be submitted as long as you turn in a separate cover sheet for each submission.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;mso-element:frame;mso-element-frame-hspace:9.0pt;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly">

<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">If you turn in a hard copy, make sure to secure your entries with a paper clip or binder clip – no staples! Entries that do not follow these instructions will be discarded.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">You may submit your work via e-mail to Nathan Wallace at: 

</span><a href="mailto:wallace.419@osu.edu"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">wallace.419@osu.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">, or you may turn in

 a hard copy to Lisa Miller or any of the kind office associates in Morrill Hall, Room 150.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Be sure to keep copies of your work. Manuscripts will not be returned.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">For further details: Contact Nathan Wallace at: 

</span><a href="mailto:wallace.419@osu.edu"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">wallace.419@osu.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">; phone: 740-725 6116).<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><br>

Community of Scholars Seminar Series launches for spring semester<br>

</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Join us Tuesday, Feb. 20<sup>th 

</sup> at 12:30 p.m. in Morrill Hall, Room 200, as student researcher Sarah Holbrook presents her research titled: 

<i><span style="color:black">If She Thinks Me Such a Monster, I’ll Play the Part”: An Analysis of the Relationship Between Tyrion Lannister’s Dwarfism, Masculinity & Monstrosity. 

</span></i><span style="color:black">The Community of Scholars Seminar Series is an interdisciplinary research talks series formerly known as “Griffin Seminars”. The seminar series goal is to offer opportunities to Ohio State Marion faculty and students to

 deliver professional talks on their research or other academic activities. The function of the seminar series is to foster an atmosphere of collegiality and interdisciplinary discussions on topics of interest to Ohio State Marion faculty and students. The

 seminar will be offered during spring semester. Students are particularly encouraged to attend.  Stay tuned for additional dates and student research presentations throughout spring semester.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

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<u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Future Community of Scholars Seminars:</span></u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><br>

</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">March 6<sup>th</sup>, (Morrill Hall, Room 200). John Simonis, title:

<i>ClaySight: Using LiDAR and SLAM to Aid Visually Impaired Persons.<br>

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</i><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">March 20th (Science and Engineering Building, Room 205)

<i>Maddie Ball, Title: Sinking my teeth into undergraduate research and digging up opportunities at Ohio State Marion<br>

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<o:p></o:p></i></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">March 20<sup>th</sup> (Science and Engineering Building, Room 205) Carson Artrip, Title:

<i>Understanding The Importance of Two L,D-transpeptidases from Enterobacter cloacae through Sequence Alignment and

</i></span><b><i><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-ligatures:none"> </span></i></b><i><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-ligatures:none">b</span></i><i><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> -lactam Inhibition.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">March 27<sup>th</sup>, (</span>

<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">

Science and Engineering Building, Room 205), Wesley Bush, Title: <i>DNA break repair factors mutations in human cancers.<o:p></o:p></i></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">April 2<sup>nd</sup>, (Morrill Hall, Room 200) Mak Yake, Title:

<i>Iconic vs. Arbitrary: How Instruction Method Effects Non-ASL Signers' Sign Production.<o:p></o:p></i></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">April 4<sup>th</sup>, (</span>

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Science and Engineering Building, Room 205) Lilian Schneider and Maria Ruano (co-presenters), Title:

<i>Evaluation of Mutations in the Cannabinoid System in Cancer Patients. <o:p></o:p></i></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">April 10<sup>th</sup>, (Morrill Hall, Room 200) Sal Willis, Title:

What makes a STEM major? An attitude strength approach to understanding intentions to pursue higher education in STEM subjects among undergraduate students.

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">April 10<sup>th</sup>, (Morrill Hall, Room 200) Madalyn Hartley, Title:

<i>Understanding the bacterial communities of formerly mined land.<o:p></o:p></i></span></p>

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<b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>

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<b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Workshop Wednesdays<br>

</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">This semester we will be hosting "Workshop Wednesdays" in the library from

<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">12:30 to 1:15 p.m.<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">.

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">2/21 Effective Notetaking<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">3/27 STEP into your Second Year<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">4/3 Planning for Finals<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">4/10 Overcoming Test Anxiety<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#BB0000;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">GET INVOLVED ON CAMPUS<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>

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<b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Psychology Club Meeting</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Join Ellen Farrell, MS, LSW, who works as a mental health counselor in Ohio State’s Counseling and Wellness Center. Farrell will lead a de-stress meditation session during our next meeting on Wed.,

 Feb. 7, 12:30 p.m. in Morrill Hall, Room 249. All students are welcome.</span><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>

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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">Looking for student leaders to represent Ohio State Marion</span></strong><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual"><br>

</span></b><strong><i><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;font-weight:normal">Be a homecoming court representative - applications go live February 9, 2024</span></i></strong><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual"><br>

</span></b><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;font-weight:normal">We are looking for our best and brightest to represent The Ohio State University at Marion as part of Ohio State during Homecoming

 weekend on Columbus and special events autumn semester 2024.  If you are a student with a solid G.P.A., involved on campus, thought of as a campus leader, we would love to hear from you. Homecoming at Ohio State is different than what you remember in high

 school.  Applications are accepted and interviews scheduled for those interested.  If you would like to learn more or know a student who would be a good candidate to apply for the 2024 Ohio State Marion Homecoming Court, email

</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="mailto:floyd.149@osu.edu"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">floyd.149@osu.edu</span></a></span><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;font-weight:normal">. 

 Consider being part of something special and memorable.<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>

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</span></span></span></strong><![endif]><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;font-weight:normal">Link with past Homecoming Court members from the Buckeye community<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>

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<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal">            Pep Rally, Homecoming Parade, Saturday Skull Session, and the game itself<o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></p>

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<b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Safe Zone Training<br>

</span></b><i><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Thursday, February 15, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Maynard Hall, Room 125<br>

</span></i><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Safe Zone aims to create a more welcoming and safe campus for individuals of all sexual orientation and gender identities.  This training is recommended for faculty, staff

 and students and will be counted as a Success Session.  Participants will gain a greater understanding of LGBTQ identities and the systems of oppression that effect the community, learn tool for incorporating LGBTQ-inclusive practices into their daily lives

 and strengthen their skills in recognizing and interpreting anti-LGBTQ bias.  No registration required, simply show up to learn more.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Social Work Club spring meeting schedule</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext"><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">The Social Work Club organizes projects that assists peers and the community, advances social justice and spreads awareness by promoting change throughout the campus and community,

 and connects students with classmates to create a network of support, growth and friendship.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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Meeting dates:<br>

February 8th<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">March 7th<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">April 4th<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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Meetings are 3:30-4:30 p.m. in Morrill Hall, Room 224<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">For information visit us on Instagram at @socialworkclub.osum or email<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<a href="mailto:hopton.19@buckeyemail.osu.edu"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">hopton.19@buckeyemail.osu.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">OutLoud spring meeting schedule<br>

</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Thursday, January 25, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Maynard Hall, Room 130<br>

All other meetings in Maynard Hall, Room 125, 12:30-1:30 p.m.<br>

Wednesday, February 7<br>

Thursday, February 22<br>

Wednesday, March 6<br>

Wednesday, March 21<br>

Wednesday, April 3<br>

Thursday, April 18<br>

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<b>Reduce Stress</b><i><br>

Stress Management Resiliency Training Lab – S.M.A.R.T. Lab<br>

</i>The goal of The S.M.A.R.T. Lab at Ohio State Marion is to equip students with stress management and resiliency skills to help them feel and function better.  Visit

</span><a href="https://osumarion.osu.edu/counseling-wellness-services/smart-lab"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">https://osumarion.osu.edu/counseling-wellness-services/smart-lab</span></a><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">

 to learn more and register.<i>  </i><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>

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<b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Pass Me The Scarlet Crayon<br>

</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Do you want to feel comfier in social situations? Have trouble starting conversations? Want tips on how to manage social anxiety? Join a group of peers facing the same

 struggles. We will work together to learn social skills and how to manage social anxiety.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Tue., Feb. 13th, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Tue., Feb. 20th, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Tue., Feb. 27th, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Tue., Mar. 5th, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Alber Student Center Student Activities Room (across from the gym)<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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</span><a href="mailto:hopton.19@buckeyemail.osu.edu"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">hopton.19@buckeyemail.osu.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext"><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Campus Blood Drive set for Feb. 15<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Students, faculty, staff, and the community are invited to give the gift of life, Feb. 15, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Alber Student Center Multi-Purpose Room.  Scan the QR code above to schedule your

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<b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The Silk Road on display at the Kuhn Fine Arts Gallery, Jan. 22-Mar. 15<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The Wayne & Geraldine Kuhn Fine Arts Gallery at Ohio State Marion will present the art exhibition, The Silk Road, Monday, January 22nd through Friday, March 15th, 2024, gallery hours Monday through

 Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. <o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Examine the textiles that gave the Silk Road its name, and travel across the trade routes that connected the cultures of Afro-Eurasia for centuries. The Silk Road exhibit weaves together the brilliant

 colors and feather-light textures of silks from China, India, the Islamic world, and Europe, telling the story of silk and the history of movement across empires and time. Historic textiles, jades, and jewels from the 1400’s to the present illuminate the origins

 of commerce and connections in the Old World and provide design inspiration for today. Featuring luxurious gowns, religious banners, brocades, saris and the designer fashions of Oscar de la Renta and Dior.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The gallery will offer extended hours until 9 p.m. the evening of March 14<sup>th

</sup>to coincide with the Five Nights on Campus performance of Ryanhood. <strong>

<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal">The Kuhn Fine Arts Gallery is located in off the east lobby of Morrill Hall.<o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></p>

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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal">Curators:<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>

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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal">Amanda Respess<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>

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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal">Gayle Strege<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>

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<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal">Sponsors:<o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></p>

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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal">The Ohio State University at Marion<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>

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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal">The Ohio State University Historic Costumes and Textiles Collection<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>

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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal">The Orton Geological Museum<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>

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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal">The East Asian Studies Center<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>

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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal">The Center for Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>

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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal">The Department of Near Eastern and South Asian Languages and Cultures<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>

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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal">The Department of History<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>

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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#BB0000;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM, EVENTS, & INFORMATION</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual"><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Counseling & Wellness Center available free to students</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><br>

The Ohio State University at Marion Counseling and Wellness Center is located in Maynard Hall, Room 200.  For more information or an appointment, email: </span><a href="mailto:MRN-Wellness@osu.edu"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">MRN-Wellness@osu.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> or

 contact Leslie Beary at </span><a href="mailto:beary.4@osu.edu"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">beary.4@osu.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">, or Ellen Farrell

 at </span><a href="mailto:farrell.421@osu.edu"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">farrell.421@osu.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">,. Scheduling both In-person and

 virtual appointments.</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">RESTORE IS BACK!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>

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<i><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Every Wed., Feb.7<sup>th</sup> through Mar. 6, 5 to 6 p.m., Multipurpose Room, Alber Student Center<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Enjoy this one-hour meditation and breathing class led by The Wonder Within staff, a truly relaxing and rejuvenating hour.  Restore is for students, staff, and faculty.  Yoga mats are provided, wear

 comfortable clothing. EXP credit is available. <o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>

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<b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><img border="0" width="500" height="281" style="width:5.2083in;height:2.927in" id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image011.jpg@01DA52C7.12088A10" alt="A poster for a program

Description automatically generated with medium confidence"></span></b><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>

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<b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><br>

REACH Suicide Prevention Training<br>

</span></b><i><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Thu., Feb. 22, 3-4:30 p.m., Maynard Hall, Room 125</span></i><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><br>

REACH is The Ohio State University suicide prevention training program to help individuals prevent suicide by them the how to:<br>

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- Recognize warning signs<br>

- Engage with empathy<br>

- Ask directly about suicide<br>

- Communicate hope<br>

- Help suicidal individuals to access care and treatment<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Anyone can help prevent suicide by learning the risks, warning signs, and how to intervene. The training lasts approximately 60-90 minutes. To register, email:

</span><a href="mailto:farrell.421@osu.edu"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">farrell.421@osu.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#C00000;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">UNIVERSITY/CAMPUS NOMINATIONS & AWARDS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>

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<b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Call for nominations:  Ohio State Marion Teaching Excellence Award<br>

</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Do you know a professor who is dedicated to teaching and from whom you learned a lot?  Nominate them for the Ohio State Marion Teaching Excellence Award!  Complete the nomination form

 online at: </span><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4V20G4KNdtq4Swu__;!!KGKeukY!1jVTysiLas7V3Cg72vW0fxfNWlVgIXuDZ2LvEZm-TZHCxz2qoQrGAQnWvWX_lWn-ZibzBfC3CQjn6_8Q7x4w$"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">NOMINATION

 LINK</span></a><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Nominations will be accepted through February 9, 2024.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#C00000">UNIVERSITYWIDE NEWS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>

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<b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Programs of Excellence, Awards, Grants, OSEP Awards, Artist Laureate<br>

</span></b><u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Call for proposals: Programs of Excellence in Engaged Scholarship</span></u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">To support and promote high-impact engaged scholarship, the Office of Outreach and Engagement has instituted a process to certify programs of excellence in engaged scholarship. The certification

 process seeks to identify and certify up to 20 projects annually that demonstrate excellence in community-engaged scholarship and meet the criteria of high-impact engaged scholarship. Applications are due Feb. 28. Read more:

</span><a href="https://engage.osu.edu/programs-excellence-engaged-scholarship"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">https://engage.osu.edu/programs-excellence-engaged-scholarship</span></a><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

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<u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Apply now for the University Outreach and Engagement Awards<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Ohio State is seeking nominations of programs, scholars and practitioners for the 2024 University Outreach and Engagement Awards, which honor faculty, staff, students and community partners for outstanding

 achievement in producing engaged scholarship and community impact. The deadline to apply is Feb. 28. Read more:

</span><a href="https://engage.osu.edu/university-outreach-and-engagement-awards"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">https://engage.osu.edu/university-outreach-and-engagement-awards</span></a><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

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<u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Submit a proposal for an Engagement Grant<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The Office of Outreach and Engagement provides funding to faculty and/or faculty-led teams, and university staff that hold PI status with the annual Engagement Grants program. Grants are awarded

 at a maximum amount of $15,000 to support development of impact reports for programs, performances or exhibits; development of a public policy document or impact report; development or implementation of a program, performance, exhibition, or initiative based

 upon previous research, assessment, or community stakeholder/public input; or enhance or expand a program that extends community access to the university, broadly defined. Proposals are due March 4. Read more:

</span><a href="https://engage.osu.edu/outreach-and-engagement-grant-opportunities"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">https://engage.osu.edu/outreach-and-engagement-grant-opportunities</span></a><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

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<u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Applications open for the annual OSEP awards<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">In collaboration with Ohio State Energy Partners (OSEP), the Office of Academic Affairs has opened a call for grant proposals that align with the university's sustainability goals; align with advancing

 access, engagement and inclusive excellence goals; or provide research opportunities (in all disciplines) to students who have limited exposure to undergraduate research and experiential learning opportunities. Submissions are due March 11. Faculty, staff

 and students are eligible to apply. Awards range from $10,000 to $50,000.  Read more:

</span><a href="https://oaa.osu.edu/osep-academic-collaboration-awards"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">https://oaa.osu.edu/osep-academic-collaboration-awards</span></a><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

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<u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Nominations sought for 2024-25 Ohio State Artist Laureate<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The Office of Academic Affairs is seeking nominations for the 2024-25 Ohio State Artist Laureate. The program is designed to help the university achieve one of the main goals of its academic plan:

 to enhance impact through external engagement. The goal is to bring the arts to underserved communities across the state and to engage with those communities in shared experiences that will, ideally, enrich and inform audience and Laureate alike. Nominations

 are due Feb. 16. Read more: </span><a href="https://engage.osu.edu/ohio-state-artist-laureate-nominations-sought"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">https://engage.osu.edu/ohio-state-artist-laureate-nominations-sought</span></a><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">

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<b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>

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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#BB0000;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">CAMPUS LINKS</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual"><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<a href="http://osumarion.osu.edu/"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Ohio State Marion home page</span></a><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5;mso-element:frame;mso-element-frame-hspace:9.0pt;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly">

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