[CE_GRAD] CEGSP Weekly Newsletter - Week of 09/07/2021

Tue Sep 7 14:34:54 EDT 2021

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Civil Engineering Graduate Studies Program (CEGSP)

Weekly Updates – September 7, 2021

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🚩 General Updates

  *   College of Engineering Block Party Activities: Upcoming events & RSVP: https://engineering.osu.edu/events/2021/08/welcome-back-block-party
  *   Graduate School Updates:
     *   Dissertation and thesis format reviews will now have the option to be offered remotely or in-person.  The remote option was originally offered in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, but with the process showing great success, the Graduate School will now offer the option for a remote format review as a standard option.  Students will need to submit a complete draft of their document to grad-schoolformatreview at osu.edu<mailto:grad-schoolformatreview at osu.edu> and the Graduation Services staff will follow-up with the student concerning feedback about the formatting.  In addition to the remote option, students can also still bring a complete paper draft of their dissertation/thesis document to the Graduate School in 247 University Hall for an in-person review.  In-person reviews can be done on a walk-in basis from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday.

     *   Another policy that is extending beyond the pandemic and is now considered standard is the platform option for final exams.  Exams can be conducted on-campus, remotely, or a hybrid.  Remote and hybrid exams should follow the guidelines for videoconferencing as outlined in Appendix B of the Graduate School Handbook.  The main point to remember is that all exam participants must be able to see and hear each other during the entire exam, so platforms such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams are a good way to go.  PhD students will designate the platform for their exams on the respective Application for Candidacy and Application for Final Exam on Gradforms.  Petitions are not required for videoconferencing.

  *   COVID-related Updates
     *   September 17: Deadline to submit COVID-19 exemption requests to ensure that all requests can be reviewed prior to the Oct. 15 deadline
     *   October 15: Deadline to report at least your first vaccine dose to the Oct. 15 deadline
     *   November 15: Deadline to complete second dose of vaccine (for those having a two-dose vaccine)
     *   Report you vaccination: https://emphealth.osumc.edu/COVID
     *   More information on the COVID-19 vaccine requirement and accepted vaccines can be found on Safe and Healthy Buckeyes<https://safeandhealthy.osu.edu/covid-19-vaccine-requirement>.
  *   Guiding Students to Wellness<https://swc.osu.edu/posts/documents/sp21-swc-resourceguide-final.pdf> (pdf) - updated resource guide highlighting health and wellness resources across the university
  *   AU21 information for current international students: see OIA page<https://oia.osu.edu/units/international-students/autumn-2021-updates/current-international-students/>. Questions? iss at osu.edu<mailto:iss at osu.edu>

⏰ Important Dates: Autumn 2021

For complete information, see Registrar’s Registration, Fees and Important Dates<https://registrar.osu.edu/registration/index.asp> and Graduate School’s Graduation Calendar<https://gradsch.osu.edu/calendar/graduation>.

  *   Friday, September 10, 2021* – Applications to Graduate deadline
  *   Wednesday, November 24 2021* - AU21 Examinations and Reports deadline
  *   Friday, December 3, 2021* - AU21 Document Report deadline
  *   Sunday, December 19, 2021 - AU21 Commencement
  *   Friday, January 7, 2022* - AU21 End of Semester Deadline

*Graduate School deadlines mean that the corresponding GradForm should be approved by department/committee and awaiting Grad School review ("Pending GS" status) by 5pm on the day of the deadline

📅 Upcoming Talks & Events

  *   Tuesday, September 7, 1:50-2:45 pm – FABE Seminar: Sustainability of Food Supply Systems presented by Dr. Dennis Heldman

     *   https://osu.zoom.us/j/96777737326?pwd=bWxJUlJqdE9rVEZHd0owcmJBMzVTQT09
     *   Meeting ID: 967 7773 7326
     *   Passcode: 187161

  *   Thursday, September 9, 2:00-6:00 pm – 2021 Global Education Expo<https://engineering.osu.edu/events/2021/09/2021-global-education-expo> (Ohio Union, Archie Griffin Ballroom) – hosted by the Office of International Affairs
  *   Sunday, September 12, 1:00 pm – Graduate & Professional School Survival Skills Workshop<https://ouab.osu.edu/events.aspx?y=2021&mo=9&day=12&e=74944&p=3&vp=0&m=Event&v=Grid> (Virtual)
  *   Monday, September 20-Friday, September 24 – ECS Career Week<https://ecs.osu.edu/students/ecs-programming/career-week>
  *   Tuesday, September 28-Thursday, September 30 – ECouncil Engineering Expo<https://ecs.osu.edu/events/2021/09/e-council-engineering-expo> – student registration opens on Handshake<https://ecs.osu.edu/students/register-ecs> Sept 13th
  *   Tuesday, October 26-Wednesday, October 27 – OTEC Conference<https://otec.transportation.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/otec/> (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 here<https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_86eGc3XiaV7eiSp> no later than October 8th.

🏆 Funding & Award Opportunities

Also see: https://ceg.osu.edu/degrees/cegsp-graduate-student-resources

  *   2021 Alumni Grants for Graduate Research and Scholarship (AGGRS)<https://gradsch.osu.edu/alumni-grants-graduate-research-and-scholarship> – Nominations are now open. They are due Sept 30, 2021.  The Graduate School’s Alumni Grants for Graduate Research and Scholarship (AGGRS) Program provides small grants up to $5,000 to support the research and scholarship of doctoral or terminal master’s degree candidates for their dissertations or theses.
  *   Graduate Associate Teaching Award (GATA)<https://gradsch.osu.edu/graduate-associate-teaching-award-gata> – Nominations are now open and are due Nov 19.  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.
  *   2021 Presidential Fellowship Competition<https://gradsch.osu.edu/presidential-fellowship> – Nominations are now open and are due Oct 15. Presidential Fellowships recognize outstanding scholarly accomplishments and potential of graduate students entering the final phase of their dissertation research or terminal degree project.

📰 Other Opportunities

  *   SKY Happiness Retreat – September 17-19, (Friday is 6:30 pm-9:30 pm, Saturday & Sunday is 11:00 am-2:00 pm): SKY Happiness Retreat is a 9-hour total well-being event offered online for OSU students, staff and faculty.  Participants gain foundational stress-management skills, lean an evidence-based breathing and meditation practice, and increase social connection and leadership skills.  The SKY Happiness Retreat is only $15 for OSU students (usually $125).  There are limited sports available for the retreat.  Availability is first-come first-serve, by registration only and requires attendance to all sessions.  Please contact yesplus.osu at gmail.com<mailto:yesplus.osu at gmail.com> for any questions.
     *   Apply here: https://skycampushappiness.typeform.com/to/j4IbX3mY
     *   Club Website & More! https://www.skyosu.org/, https://www.skycampushappiness.org/
  *   Don't forget about Discount Tickets Program (D-Tix)<https://activities.osu.edu/programs/dtix/> and Ohio Union Activities Board<https://ouab.osu.edu/> opportunities like the Columbus Crew, upcoming concerts, and more. Upcoming events this week:
September 8 – Flicks for Free: Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
September 9 – Columbus Clippers vs. Gwinnett Stripers
September 9 – Welcome Back Concert feat. Waka Flocka Flame & Max

  *   Looking for more information on graduate housing?  Check out these off-campus guides:

Commuting 101<https://offcampus.osu.edu/posts/documents/commuting101guide-web.pdf>

Graduate & Professional Student Living Guide<https://offcampus.osu.edu/posts/documents/updated-gradstudentguide.pdf>

Off-Campus Living Guide<https://offcampus.osu.edu/posts/documents/2020offcampus-livingguide-final-1043080.pdf>

  *   CCAMPIS - Child Care Access Means Parents in School<https://odi.osu.edu/ccampis>
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 education through the provision of quality licensed, nationally accredited campus or community childcare services for children six weeks to 12 years old. CCAMPIS provides priority scheduling, evening childcare, life skills coaching, and referrals to university and community resources.

  *   University Position Postings Database - The Office of Graduate Education in COE will add any announcements of university-level position postings (faculty, postdoc and lecturer type positions) to this new database: https://go.osu.edu/coe_graduniversitypostings

Civil Engineering Graduate Studies Program
Department of Civil, Environmental and Geodetic Engineering

2070 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210

ceg.osu.edu<https://ceg.osu.edu/>

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