[CE_GRAD] CEGSP Weekly Newsletter - Week of 12/13/2021

Mon Dec 13 11:00:58 EST 2021

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Civil Engineering Graduate Studies Program (CEGSP)
Weekly Updates - December 13, 2021

>> CEGSP Program Resources<https://ceg.osu.edu/degrees/cegsp-program-resources>  |  CEGSP Graduate Student Resources<https://ceg.osu.edu/degrees/cegsp-graduate-student-resources> <<

🚩 General Updates

  *   Bolz Café Finals Week – Please make sure to stop by the Bolz Hall 4th floor café space throughout this week to grab coffee, tea, and various snacks provided by members of the CEGE department to help fuel your finals.  Good luck!
  *   Take the Graduation Survey!<https://cssl.osu.edu/research-projects/graduation-survey/> The Graduation Survey is an Ohio State survey administered by the Center for the Study of Student Life (CSSL) on behalf of the university.  It is open now until December 21.  Autumn 2021 graduate received an email survey that asks about their experiences at Ohio State.  This feedback helps the university and Student Life enhance the student experience for future Buckeyes.
  *   Register for Spring Semester! Important Dates<https://registrar.osu.edu/registration/Important_dates/SP22_Important_Dates.pdf> | Registration Instructions<https://gradsch.osu.edu/course-registration>
  *   Reserving Bolz or Hitchcock Hall Conference Rooms: https://ceg.osu.edu/resources/administrative-services/conference-room-use-and-policy

⏰ 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>.

  *   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

  *   Monday, December 13-Sunday, December 19 – Commencement Week Events<https://commencementweek.osu.edu/events/events/events> – Provided by the Office of Student Life, Commencement Week is a week-long celebration leading up to both Autumn and Spring Commencement.  A series of events will occur to recognize graduates’ achievements.  All undergraduate, graduate, and professional students are encouraged to participate and invite their family and friends along.
  *   Sunday, December 19, 11:00 am-1:00 pm – College of Engineering Pre-Commencement Celebration<https://engineering.osu.edu/events/2021/12/pre-commencement-celebration> (Fawcett Center, 2400 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH 43210)

🏆 Funding & Award Opportunities
Also see: https://ceg.osu.edu/degrees/cegsp-graduate-student-resources

  *   CEGE Graduate Student Travel Awards<https://ceg.osu.edu/degrees/resources-and-support/graduate-student-travel-awards> – Apply Now!<https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_efaXfq6x7HCjLlH> Funding Period #4 - Applications Due February 1, 2022! (Activity Dates: April 1, 2022-June 30, 2022). CEGE graduate student awards are available once again to support graduate students presenting their research at professional conferences in their area of specialty.
  *   FORD Foundation Fellowship Program<https://sites.nationalacademies.org/pga/fordfellowships/index.htm> – Online applications are now open.  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.

🔑 Graduate Professional Development Opportunities

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📰 Other Opportunities

  *   Volunteer with the Student Wellness Center!<https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6hE8w4JXlnmRMbk>  The Student Wellness Center is currently recruiting volunteers for Body Project, Buckeye PAL, Scarlet and Gray Financial Coaching, Wellness Ambassadors, and Wellness Coaching.  This is an opportunity to learn more about the Nine Dimensions of Wellness<https://swc.osu.edu/about-us/nine-dimensions-of-wellness/> and promote wellness to your peers, learn about topics important to college students’ health and well-being, and gain valuable experiences.  Any interested student should complete the Student Wellness Center Volunteer Application<https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6hE8w4JXlnmRMbk> by January 30, 2022.  No experience is necessary; all selected students will receive training!  More information about our programs and contact information can be found on the application.
  *   Join Buckeye Solar Racing<https://www.buckeyesolar.org/>! – A brand-new student-led organization seeking to provide students with the opportunity to gain technical engineering knowledge, business expertise, and project management experience while advocating for the advancement of alternative energy. Check out our flyer<file://coeit.osu.edu/home/m/morris.2010/BSR%20Flyer.pdf>!
  *   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:
December 13-January 2 – OUAB Grad/Prof Wildlights at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
December 13 – Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Miami Heat
December 15-16 – Broadway - Fiddler on the Roof
December 18-19 – Opera Columbus – Tosca
December 19 – New Albany Symphony Orchestra - Holiday Spectacular

  *   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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