[Marstudent] OHIO STATE MARION NEWS & INFORMATION (update 3-5-2024)

Tue Mar 5 10:59:59 EST 2024

OHIO STATE MARION NEWS
Buckeye Briefs - a weekly electronic news & event digest
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HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS OF THE WEEK

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Join us for RUOK? Day in the Alber Student Center
Wed. March 6, 12-1:30 p.m.
RUOK? Day is an annual event that highlights our campus culture of caring and encourages us to pause and check in with each other. No one is okay, every day, and that is alright. Students are encouraged to attend this fair-like event to play games and participate in fun activities to earn a free t-shirt and be entered into raffle drawings. The OSU Alumni Club of Marion County will provide a free walking taco lunch! Please stop by to contribute to the meaningfulness of this special event and enjoy yourself!
·         Sign the pledge banner
·         Plant seeds of hope
·         Paint kindness rocks
·         Pet a therapy dog
·         Fun at the photo booth
·         Create an emoji poster
·         Spin the trivia wheel

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Engineering Seminar Series welcomes area mechanical engineer, Weds., March 6th
ArcelorMittal Tubular Products Mechanical Engineer, Jeremiah Whittington will present to students interested in learning more about engineering and mechanical engineering in the Science and Engineering Building, Room 205 on Wed., March 6th, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Whittington is a Mechanical Engineer at ArcelorMittal Tubular Products in Marion, Ohio. His current focus is supporting production improvements to increase quality throughput and reduce downtime through developing current and new production methods and project management. Pizza will be provided for those in attendance.  For more information contact Dr. Gol Mirzaei at mirzaei.4 at osu.edu<mailto:mirzaei.4 at osu.edu>.

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UPCOMING IMPORTANT CAMPUS & UNIVERSITY DATES

Spring semester important dates to remember

  *   Spring Break - no classes, offices open March 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 2024
  *   Registration opens autumn term/sessions, refer to Buckeye Link enrollment appointment - Mon., March 18
  *   Eclipse - no classes, offices closed - Mon., April 8, 2024
  *   Last day of classes, spring semester - Mon., April 22, 2024
  *   Reading day, spring semester - Tue., April 23, 2024
  *   Final exams, spring semester - April 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 2024
  *   Commencement, spring semester - Sun., May 5

IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION:  No classes, offices closed on Monday April 8, 2024
Due to anticipated impacts of the total eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024, there will be no classes and offices will be closed at The Ohio State University at Marion.  Students should inquire with course instructors/professors for potential alternative plans that may be in place for individual courses.

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IMPORTANT SCHOLARSHIP & FINANCIAL AID NEWS

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Ohio State moving financial aid priority date to March 15
In response to a national delay in data from FAFSA, Ohio State is extending its priority deadline to submit the FAFSA and apply at ScholarshipUniverse to March 15. If you believe you have financial need, we encourage you to self-report this in your ScholarshipUniverse<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/osu.scholarshipuniverse.com/__;!!KGKeukY!xlfHsd1tI-kElbQsj1IOGBzhsbMEPUyL5UX7a9ZsxXy46FSa6iVRPXrjk6OCnPXYWlgpVEgJrf483J-0DnLT$> profile to be matched with need-based scholarship opportunities. Your responses related to need will be confirmed by FAFSA data once it becomes available. https://sfa.osu.edu

Ohio State remains committed to access and affordability and understands how important financial aid is to our students and their families. We will provide aid notifications as quickly as possible once we receive and process the data from the U.S. Department of Education.

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ACADEMIC & CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Improve your interview skills at Mock Interviews event
Wed., March 27, 12-2 p.m., Maynard Hall, Guthery Community Room
Area employers will be present to assist student with practicing their interview skills and provide valuable feedback to the students.  Employers that will be present include Sika Corporation, Ohio Health, Graphic Packaging, Kalmbach Feeds, Fastenal, and more.  For questions or additional information contact Jane Arnold at arnold.1175 at osu.edu<mailto:arnold.1175 at osu.edu> or 740-725-6061.

Mark your calendar for the Marion Campus Job Fair
Wednesday, April 10, 2024, 12 to 3 p.m. in the Alber Student Center Gymnasium
Visit with area employers and agencies to further your career and education. Connect with co-ops and internships, job leads and openings, expand employer contacts, research career information, and even get a free linked-In profile photo! This event is free and open to the campus community and the public. Dress for success at the annual Marion Campus Job Fair, sponsored by: Marion Technical College, OhioMeansJobs, Tri-Rivers Career Center, and The Ohio State University at Marion

Workshop Wednesdays
This semester we will be hosting "Workshop Wednesdays" in the library from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m..

Topics include:
3/27 STEP into your Second Year
4/3 Planning for Finals
4/10 Overcoming Test Anxiety
4/17 Exams Tips and Tricks

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AWARDS

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Seeking submission for the 2024 Digital Media Composition Award
We are currently seeking submissions for consideration in this year's Digital Media Composition Award. Nominations on behalf of faculty, as well as self-nominations, are encouraged and welcome. Submit nominations to the Ohio State Marion Writing Program Administrator, Ben McCorkle at mccorkle.12 at osu.edu<mailto:mccorkle.12 at osu.edu> by the deadline, Friday, March 8. Submissions should be submitted in a deliverable digital format (e.g., .jpg, .mp3, .mov, .swf, URL, etc.). Self-nominations are allowed. This award can be won by any student enrolled at Ohio State Marion. The submission can be produced as part of coursework in a particular class, or it could be produced independent of such coursework. Submissions produced for professional contexts (e.g., a web site developed for a private company as part of a freelance job) will not count. Works produced either alone or collaboratively will be considered.  The winner will receive a $100 gift certificate to Barnes & Noble Bookstores.
Accepting submissions for the Ohio State Marion Literary Awards Competition
Open to all Ohio State Marion students, entry deadline is March 18, at noon

  *   Fiction & Creative Nonfiction (The Narrative Prize) -- up to ten pages max.
  *   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.
  *   Judging will be done anonymously by a working writer who is not affiliated with OSU-Marion.
  *   One $100.00 prize in each genre.
  *   Cover sheet with your name, home, e-mail address, telephone number, and genre must be included.
  *   Please do not put your name or identifying information on any part of your submission beyond your cover sheet.
  *   Multiple entries in different genres may be submitted as long as you turn in a separate cover sheet for each submission.
  *   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.

You may submit your work via e-mail to Nathan Wallace at:  wallace.419 at osu.edu<mailto:wallace.419 at osu.edu>, or you may turn in a hard copy to Lisa Miller or any of the kind office associates in Morrill Hall, Room 150.

Be sure to keep copies of your work. Manuscripts will not be returned.
For further details: Contact Nathan Wallace at:  wallace.419 at osu.edu<mailto:wallace.419 at osu.edu>; phone: 740-725 6116).

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GET INVOLVED ON CAMPUS

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Looking for student leaders to represent Ohio State Marion
Be a homecoming court representative - application deadline is March 8
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 floyd.149 at osu.edu<mailto:floyd.149 at osu.edu>.  Consider being part of something special and memorable.

·                     Build your resume

·                     Link with past Homecoming Court members from the Buckeye community

·                     Represent your campus proudly

·                     Take part in the Regional Campus Crowning Ceremony, the Homecoming
            Pep Rally, Homecoming Parade, Saturday Skull Session, and the game itself

·                     Meet and interact with other regional campus students

·                     Be honored during multiple Homecoming weekend events

·                     Be part of the Ohio State tradition

·                     Free football tickets to Ohio State's Homecoming game!
Student Center New Early Hours Opening @ 6:30a Monday , Wednesday, and Friday
Monday - 3/4
Games - 12:30-1:30 p.m. - Alber Student Center Gym
Tuesday - 3/5
Trivia - 12:30-1:30 p.m. - Alber Student Center Lounge
Pass the Scarlett Crayon - 12:30-1:30 p.m. - Alber Student Center, Room 102
Let's Talk - 2-3 p.m. - Academic Success Center/Learning Center
Wednesday - 3/6
RUOK? Day - 12:30-1:30 p.m. - Alber Student Center Lounge
OutLoud Meeting - 12:30-1:30 p.m. - Maynard Hall, Room 125
Psychology Club Meeting: Graduate School Discussions and Q&A - 12:30-1:30 p.m. - Morrill Hall, Room 249
Restore Relaxation Class - 5-6 p.m. - Alber Student Center, Multipurpose Room
Thursday - 3/7
Crafts - 12:30-1:30 p.m. - Alber Student Center Lounge
Bringing Back Balance 12:30-1:30 p.m. - Alber Student Center, Room 102
Let's Talk - 2-3 p.m. - Academic Success Center/Learning Center
Social Work Club Meeting - 3:30-4:30 p.m. - Morrill Hall, Room 224
Friday - 3/8
Happy Spring Break!

Marion Café will be adjusting hours of operation for spring break
9 a.m.- 1 p.m., Friday, March 8th
Closed Monday-Friday March 11th-15th
Reopen 8 a.m. Monday March 18th

Psychology Club spring meeting schedule
All Psychology Club meetings are 12:30-1:30 p.m. in Morrill Hall, Room 249
3.6.24 Graduate School Discussions and Q&A
3.20.24 Eyewitness Memory
4.3.24 The Truth About Love Languages
4.17.24 Elections

Social Work Club spring meeting schedule

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.

Meeting dates:

March 7th

April 4th

Meetings are 3:30-4:30 p.m. in Morrill Hall, Room 224

For information visit us on Instagram at @socialworkclub.osum or email

hopton.19 at buckeyemail.osu.edu<mailto:hopton.19 at buckeyemail.osu.edu>

OutLoud spring meeting schedule
All meetings in Maynard Hall, Room 125, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 21
Wednesday, April 3
Thursday, April 18

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New student org. at Ohio State Marion
Join the ACLU Campus Action Team at Ohio State Marion.  For more information contact Connor Gartin at gartin.16 at buckeyemail.osu.edu<mailto:gartin.16 at buckeyemail.osu.edu> to join.

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CAMPUS & COMMUNITYWIDE EVENTS

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Spring Fling, an evening of celebrating the arts
Thu., March 14, 5:30 p.m. in Morrill Hall Lobby/Auditorium
Join us at Ohio State Marion for a special evening of the arts in Morrill Hall. This evening will feature complimentary hors d 'oeuvres and desserts, and free access to view our Silk Road exhibit in the Kuhn Fine Arts Gallery. An expert curator will be available throughout the evening. The evening will conclude with a Five Nights performance beginning at 7:30 p.m. with popular folk-rock band, Ryanhood. Tickets for Five Nights are available for purchase at the door (cash or check only). Ticket prices are:

$10/adults | $9/seniors | $8/faculty & staff | $4/students
We look forward to seeing at this exceptional evening of the arts!

Searching for Ohio Stat Marion's next dean, mark your calendar
We are excited to announce an upcoming opportunity for you to engage in an open conversation with the candidates for the position of Ohio State Marion regional dean.

As part of our ongoing efforts to provide an inclusive selection process, we are organizing open conversations where you will have the chance to meet and interact with the candidates. This time offers a valuable opportunity for you to ask questions, share your perspectives, and learn more about the vision and plans of the potential Ohio State Marion regional dean.

These opportunities will take place during the weeks of March 18th, March 25th, and/or April 1st. Details of the event are forthcoming, and you will receive a formal invitation in the coming weeks.

We encourage you to participate actively in these conversations. Your feedback and insights are instrumental in helping us make informed decisions regarding this important position.

If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact Emily Bowling at bowling.225 at osu.edu<mailto:bowling.225 at osu.edu>.

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Total Solar Eclipse Educational Series
The Eclipse that changed spacetime: The 1919 solar eclipse and Einstein's rise to fame
Ohio State Marion Associate Professor of Physics, Dr. Chris Orban
Monday, March 18th at 12:30 p.m.

Ohio State Marion Professor Dr. Chris Orban will delve into the history of physics and explain why the observations conducted during the 1919 solar eclipse changed the way we think about space and time. Prior to that eclipse, Einstein's theory of relativity was still very new and untested, and Einstein himself was far from being a household name.  Enjoy the talk and if it's sunny Professor Orban will lead some solar observing afterwards!

Gods, Kings, Magicians & Scary Eclipses
Ohio State Marion Assistant Professor of Classics, Katie Rask
Thursday, March 21 at 12:30 p.m.
In this talk, archaeologist, art historian and professor Dr. Katie Rask reviews evidence for eclipses in antiquity and how people reacted to them. Most of the discussion will center on Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome, with a special emphasis on archaeological data. Interesting stories abound!

Solar Eclipse Interesting Fasts
Ohio State's Dr. Wayne Schlingman, Planetarium Director/Director of Undergraduate Studies
Thursday, March 28 at 12:30 p.m.
Solar eclipse interesting facts and information will be shared to provide context for what's to come! You won't want to miss this!

During the day of the Total Eclipse
Monday, April 8, 2024
Tours will be available of the Larry R. Yoder Prairie Learning Laboratory to learn about plant species and about the impact of the eclipse on wildlife. The Ohio Division of Wildlife is asking us to help collect wildlife observations during the actual eclipse. Join us and help record animal observations during the eclipse!

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MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM, EVENTS, & INFORMATION

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Counseling & Wellness Center available free to students
The Ohio State University at Marion Counseling and Wellness Center is located in Maynard Hall, Room 200.  For more information or an appointment, email: MRN-Wellness at osu.edu<mailto:MRN-Wellness at osu.edu> or contact Leslie Beary at beary.4 at osu.edu<mailto:beary.4 at osu.edu>, or Ellen Farrell at farrell.421 at osu.edu<mailto:farrell.421 at osu.edu>,. Scheduling both In-person and virtual appointments.
Mindfulness Meditation Retreat
Friday, March 22nd, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Guthery Community Room, Maynard Hall
Students are invited to attend this retreat that will be full of information about ways to manage stress and anxiety, improve focus and concentration, improve sleep, boost test performance and more!  Dinner is included!  EXP credit is available.  Please RSVP to Ellen Farrell at farrell.421 at osu.edu<mailto:farrell.421 at osu.edu>. We hope you can join us for this informative and rejuvenating evening.

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UNIVERSITYWIDE NEWS, AWARDS & GRANTS

Attention regional campus faculty, students, and staff: "Spark" grants for arts engagement
Over the next three years, the Office of Outreach and Engagement will offer "Spark" grants, funded by the Mellon Foundation, to Ohio State faculty, students and staff for engagement projects that center the arts, especially projects done in partnership with communities served by our regional campuses. During this first year of the program, grants will be funded to a maximum of $25,000. Applications are due April 12.

Read more: https://engage.osu.edu/arts-engagement-grant-opportunities

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CAMPUS LINKS

  *   Ohio State Marion home page<http://osumarion.osu.edu/>
  *   Research at Ohio State Marion<http://osumarion.osu.edu/research>
  *   Give to Ohio State Marion<http://osumarion.osu.edu/giving.html>
  *   Latest campus news releases<http://osumarion.osu.edu/news>
  *   Upcoming campus events<http://osumarion.osu.edu/events>

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