Student Newsletter: September 14, 2020

614 Now has released a Survival Guide to 2020: How to stay sane during the craziest year ever. You can read it here for tips on how to stay and sane and healthy as quarintine continues! 

The University Registrar's office would like to remind you that grades for students are due according to the schedule below: 

• Graduating Students - Autumn Semester and Second Session: Friday, December 11 by 5PM 
• Non-Graduating Students - Autumn Semester and Second Session: Monday, December 14 

All grades for classes ending on October 12, 2020 are due Saturday, October 17. 

*For final exams administered on the last day of exams, grades for graduating students are due by noon the following day. 

Other important dates for Autumn 2020: 

• Last day to drop and receive a 75% refund: Friday, September 11 
• Last day to drop and receive a 50% refund: Friday, September 18 
• Last day to drop a course without receiving a "W" on record: Friday, September 18 
• Last date to drop a course without petitioning: Friday, October 30
• Student Evaluation of Instruction activation (full term): Monday, November 23 
• Student Evaluation of Instruction deactivation (full term): Sunday, December 6 
• Student Evaluation of Instruction reports available: Tuesday, December 15

NEW INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS

Students are no longer permitted to conduct and receive credit for an internship while not also simultaneously enrolled in a course related to the work for which they will earn credit (e.g., interning over the summer and taking ANIM SCI 3191 class the following Autumn). Failure to comply with this university requirement could risk loss of grants, funding, and scholarships, as well as expose the student to risk without access to university student services.  Moving forward, all students will be required to enroll in FAES 3191, 0 credit hours, during the term that you are completing your internship requirement.  In other words, if you are completing an internship over the summer, you will need to enroll in FAES 3191 during the summer term.  This courses is graded S/U and is 0 credit hours; although there is not a cost for tuition at 0 credit hours, there will be fees associated.  This does not take the place of enrolling in ANIM SCI 3191 or MEAT SCI 3191.  Students will need to enroll in the respective departmental 3191 course either at the time of internship experience or within a year afterwards for academic credit.  

To enroll in this course, fill out the attached form and have it signed by your academic advisor. 

The Department of Animal Sciences is now taking orders for embroidered and screen print clothing items (button up shirts, polos, jackets, vests, sweatshirts, hats, etc.). If you’ve ordered before, be sure to check out the new additions like the bomber jackets!  This is only done once a year and everything is "made to order”. In other words, there aren’t extras of anything if you fail to put in an order.  We’ve updated our process of ordering clothing this year as well as the website to view/order products.  Please see the attached for how to order and pay for your items.  All orders & money are due by Friday, October 2nd. Orders will be shipped to the address you submit online and should be in-hand by Thanksgiving!

Are you interested in applying to our joint veterinary technology program that allows you to graduate with not only your B.S. from Ohio State but also an A.S. degree within veterinary technology from Columbus State Community College? 

A mandatory information session is being held for those interested in applying this year on Tuesday, Sept. 29^th@ 4:00 PM.

 Join Zoom Meeting Password: 155147.

The CSU Equine Reproduction Laboratory offers a unique Equine Breeding Farm Internship Program. The program provides advanced training in equine breeding farm procedures and management for individuals with a sincere desire to pursue a career in the equine breeding industry. Applicants should have completed a BS in Equine Sciences, Animal Sciences, or related discipline. This is a one-year, non-degree program. Please visit the official job posting for further details and application deadlines.

The page for more internship information can be viewed here: http://csu-cvmbs.colostate.edu/academics/bms/equine-reproduction-laboratory/Pages/Equine-Breeding-Internships.aspx

Interested in learning more information about graduate school? Join the information session to learn more! RSVP before the event, October 26th, to recieve the Zoom link.

More information on the session can be found here. 

The National Cattlemen's Beef Association has several positions open and is accepting applications. For more information on the positions and how to apply, see here. 

The North Market Bridge Plaza is set for a soft launch in October 2020. Some of the vendors are Bubbles The Tea and Juice Company, Kintsugi Sushi Bar, The Little Kitchen, and Pasta Ditoni’s.

Bubbles The Tea and Juice Company serves smoothies, crafted bubble teas, fresh cold-pressed juices, açaí bowls, and protein bars. Seigo Nishimura–owner and head chef at Satori Ramen Bar in the downtown North Market location–is expanding his portfolio with Kintsugi Sushi Bar.  The Little Kitchen will serve those hungry for in-season fruits and vegetables. The plant-based eatery has been operating as a food truck, and this will be its first brick and mortar location.  Pasta Dintoni’s features 29 different pasta creations that mix locally sourced vegetables and imported cheeses and spices, with meat and seafood. 

Meanwhile, Easton Town Center is preparing to welcome Hawaiian-themed LemonShark Poké & Makai Grill late this fall. They specialize in sustainably sourced sushi-grade fish and hibachi-style grilled meats, seafood, and vegetables. This will be their first Ohio location.

More information of the eateries can be found here. 

The Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation is excited to offer several scholarships this year. Applications are due by October 31, and we would love for you to invite your students to apply.  

Here is a link to the available scholarships, the requirements and the application:  https://www.ohiocattle.org/foundation/scholarships

Amplify Horse Racing's next virtual Hangout is Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 7pm E.T. on Google Meets.

Amplify Horse Racing Hangouts are a unique virtual experience for students and Thoroughbred industry newcomers to engage with professionals about education and careers. Each Hangout features a panel representing a different sector of the Thoroughbred industry. This allows participants to learn directly from experts, ask questions, and gain valuable information from their years of experience in the field.

The September theme is Benevolence. Attendees will learn about Thoroughbred industry careers that involve serving people and horses. These roles can vary from organizational strategy to fundraising and community engagement. This event is an excellent opportunity to learn about organizations that are instrumental to the health and wellbeing of the Thoroughbred industry community. 

Speakers are Will Alempijevic, Executive Director of the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (NYTHA); Katie LaMonica, Charitable Donations Manager for Godolphin in the United States; and Kimberly Weir, Director of Major Gifts and Planned Giving for the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF). 

Register today: https://forms.gle/QbwyViwNaSZ9wGTG7

Don't miss the 2020 Fall Career and Internship Fair virtually via Handshake. This two-day event, open to all students across all colleges and graduate programs, will take place on September 15 and 16 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. You’ll have the opportunity to meet with employers one-on-one, or join an employer group session to learn more about a company, as well as their upcoming job and internship opportunities!

In Handshake, you’ll be able to register for both Day 1 and Day 2 of the fair. From there, you’ll also be able to upload your resume and fill out your Handshake profile. In order to be able to meet with an employer one-on-one or in a group session, you’ll need to set your profile privacy to “Community” for the duration of the fair. This way, employers you meet with will be able to access your resume.

For more information, including registration links and information about our Career Fair Prep offerings leading up to the fair, please visit go.osu.edu/osucif.

College Success:  Note Taking Workshop
Attend this session to learn tried and true methods to make sure you remember, understand, and can apply what you learn in class.
Please use your OSU email address when signing up.

• Tuesday September 8, 11:30-12:30 | https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A49A4AE2AA2FB6-college2
• Monday September 21, 5:30-6:30 | https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A49A4AE2AA2FB6-college3

College Success: Study Strategies Workshop
Attend this session to learn how to study for upcoming exams.  Hint:  It is not a last-minute cram session.
Please use your OSU email address when signing up.

• Monday September 14, 5:30-6:30 | https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A49A4AE2AA2FB6-college4
• Tuesday September 15, 11:30-12:30 | https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A49A4AE2AA2FB6-college5

The CFAES Columbus campus Library will be open Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Information about the current services offered is available at https://library.osu.edu/locations/faes. The library will reopen for the semester on January 25th. 

30 study seats and three public workstations are available. 

Please contact Florian Diekmann (diekmann.4@osu.edu) with any questions or concerns.

Landing spaces for students have been set-up to follow COVID-19 guidelines.

A list of the CFAES common areas can be found here: https://cfaes.osu.edu/sites/cfaes_main/files/site-library/site-images/CFAES%20Common%20Areas%20for%20Students.pdf

The large majority of our faculty and staff will be telecommuting during the pandemic, which means the best way to get assistance is to email your advisor or instructors with questions, or to set up a Zoom or phone call.  There will be a contact directory of email and phone # of all faculty and staff posted at the main office (AS 110).  However, we will have administrative assistants that will be in on the following days/times & locations:

• Tuesday (10 AM – 2 PM, AS 110)
• Thursday (10 AM – 2 PM, AS 110 & AS 221)
• Friday (10 AM – 2 PM, AS 110)

All buildings on campus have a directional flow that you must follow:

Animal Sciences Building 

• Entrance door – south between Animal Science and Parker Food Science Buildings
• Exit door - any available exit other than designated entrance
• South stairway to ascend stairs to floors above
• North stairway to descend  stairs
• Lobby area – seating will be revised to ensure social distancing (7 chairs out of 14 will be removed)
• Elevator – one-person limit

Plumb Hall 

• Entrance - handicapped door from parking lot
• Exit door - any available exit other than designated entrance
• Stairway up - northeast
• Stairway down - southeast
• Elevator – one-person limit

All OSU Counseling and Consultation Services (CCS) staff were sent home to tele-commute until further notice.The CCS phone line 614-292-5766 remains available for emergency assistance 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. Students can push 2 to reach a mental health counselor at any time.

CCS has suspended onsite and in person services, including those at embedded locations, through at least May 3, 2020.  You are still able to connect with a counselor  for a 30 minute phone or video consultation using Carmen Zoom or Skype. These consultations are offered 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday through Friday in order to check in with students, problem solve, and offer support.  Students will need to share their address/location at the time of the call.

Students can access many self-help tools that are available on the CCS website at https://ccs.osu.edu . The CCS COVID-19 updates page linked to the website is a great resource. On that page, students will find helpful coping skills such as the mental health strategies video series. This time that can be difficult for many. All students are encouraged to check that out.

This link also contains some great information for coping right now:https://u.osu.edu/emotionalfitness/2020/03/12/mental-health-tips-during-covid-19-coronavirus/

If you encounter a suspected emergency situation with any student during this time, crisis support is available by calling CCS at 614-292-5766. If this happens with the student remotely located, please try to get as much contact information about the student such as name, phone number, OSU dot #, and address where they are currently located. If you suspect safety is at risk or compromised at that time for the student or anyone they are with, please call 9-1-1. They will help immediately regardless of where the student is physically located. After you have done one of the steps above, please let me know of the situation so that follow up contact attempts can be made with the student. Please make sure to provide me with the best way to reach you right now too.

This is an unusual time for all of us. Please practice good self-care, social distancing, and stay safe. Additional information on Coronavirus (COVID-19) is available at https://cdc.gov . Faculty and Staff should also remember our OSU Employee Assistance Program https://osuhealthplan.com is still available by contacting 614-292-4700 or 800-678-6269.

A full list of available counselors in the college can be found here. 

Ohio State has switched to Handshake - a modern career development platform for students to explore career employment, internships and other opportunities, based on their interests, major and skills. FisherConnect and Symplicity (CareerEngine, Hireabuckeye, FutureLink, Buckeye Careers Network) have transitioned to Handshake.

Handshake offers many exciting new features, including:

• Relevant feed of job and internship opportunities
• News feed containing the latest information from career services offices and favorite employers
• Resources specifically matching students interests

Student accounts are preloaded and can be accessed at http://handshake.osu.edu/, using their name.# and password. Students will need to complete their profiles with details, such as work experiences, skills, interests and organizations. Next, students can explore the many resources and tools that are available in Handshake.  

Alumnifire is an online professional networking and mentoring tool for Ohio State alumni, students and staff to exchange industry expertise and career advice. Get connected with Alumnifire and join this powerful Buckeye network.

Learn more here

For questions or additional information feel free to contact us at 614-292-3314 or 800-635-8944.

Emergency: Dial 911
University Police: 614-292-2121
Student Advocacy Center: 614-292-1111
Student Judicial Affairs: 614-292-0748
Counseling and Consultation Services: 614-292-5766
OSU Suicide Prevention: 614-221-5445
Campus Advocacy Program for Survivors of Sexual Violence: 614-292-4527
BART (For witnesses or victims of discrimination): 614-688-8449
Student Health Services: 614-292-4321
Office for Disability Services: 614-292-3307
Multicultural Center: 614-688-8449
Student Wellness Program: 614-292-4527
University Housing: 614-292-8266