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Official Bowl tour National Championship Presale
If the Buckeyes advance to the National Championship in Atlanta, the Office of Student Life will offer an official tour package for Students, Faculty, Staff and Parents to attend the game.

You can now reserve your spot for travel to a potential National Championship game. Your credit card will not be charged until Ohio State officially advances to the game.

Tour packages include:
- Travel
- Lodging
- Game day tickets
- And more!
Package Options:
- Air-inclusive
- Land-only
- Bus tours
Space is limited, so don’t wait—make your reservation today!

Visit https://www.ebsports.com/teams/osu/studentlife-champ/ to book your spot.
SAC Hours during Orientation

The Student Activities Center hours will vary Wednesday and Thursday this week due to Orientation.

Wednesday, July 10^th-Open 11am-12:15pm (closed remainder of the day)

Thursday, July 11^th-Closed all day

Friday, July 12^th- Closed (normal)

We will return to the regular Summer Hours (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11am-3pm) next week.

Thanks,

Kelly
Photo from Eclipse Celebration

John Baxter, a photographer who attended the eclipse celebration on April 8, shared the following photograph he took.
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Updates from the Director

Student Life gets new home

The office and spaces for student life are re-purposing the floral lab and retail space. The new space will provide office space as well as storage and workspace for student groups. Big thanks to facilities for helping get things broken down and moved. Kelly and Jordan are getting the space ready so that students have new workspace in spring semester.

Strategic Plan

We have completed our Strategic Plan. I want to thank our steering committee and Brian Raison for his leadership. The plan was provided through email by Jeanne Semilia with the All ATI meeting agenda last week. If you have questions or have lost that email, please let us know

Division Changes

For the past several years, I have worked to determine how to best structure our academic divisions. After reviewing some of the immersive learning teams discussions, strategic planning process, and service needs for the institution, I felt that the best configuration where synergies exist was to group the engineering technology and crops group with the horticulture team, making a new division called Plant Sciences and Engineering Technologies. Jon Witter is serving as division chair. By moving those disciplines, our animal science colleagues have suggested the name of Animal Sciences and Technologies, chaired by Royce Thornton. Arts, Science, and Business remains the same with Jon Flad as division chair.
Updates from the Director

Student Life gets new home

The office and spaces for student life are re-purposing the floral lab and retail space. The new space will provide office space as well as storage and workspace for student groups. Big thanks to facilities for helping get things broken down and moved. Kelly and Jordan are getting the space ready so that students have new workspace in spring semester.

Strategic Plan

We have completed our Strategic Plan. I want to thank our steering committee and Brian Raison for his leadership. The plan was provided through email by Jeanne Semilia with the All ATI meeting agenda last week. If you have questions or have lost that email, please let us know

Division Changes

For the past several years, I have worked to determine how to best structure our academic divisions. After reviewing some of the immersive learning teams discussions, strategic planning process, and service needs for the institution, I felt that the best configuration where synergies exist was to group the engineering technology and crops group with the horticulture team, making a new division called Plant Sciences and Engineering Technologies. Jon Witter is serving as division chair. By moving those disciplines, our animal science colleagues have suggested the name of Animal Sciences and Technologies, chaired by Royce Thornton. Arts, Science, and Business remains the same with Jon Flad as division chair.
ANNOUNCEMENT

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

I will be away from the office for the next two Wednesdays (Nov. 8 and 15). Please use the Wednesday Wire submission form or mail your submissions to Kelsie Mannasmith.6. Thank you!
Looking for Housing on the Columbus Campus

Submitted by Cate Hunko, hunko.1@osu.edu

Message from Housing in Columbus via the ATI Transition Counselor:
   If you plan to attend the Columbus campus, please e-mail housing@osu.edu by February 1, 2023 to request Columbus campus housing materials for the 2023-2024 academic year. Those students who notify us of their interest will be sent housing materials to contract for a space at the Columbus campus during our Columbus campus re-selection period, occurring around the middle of February. You will receive an email message in early February providing detailed information about how to submit your housing and dining preference information and contract for next year.
   • Single rooms will continue to be assigned centrally, and other room types will be selected based on a random lottery.
   • Each second-year student will be randomly assigned a number and will be able to select from any available room on campus when their lottery window opens.
   • Students will be able to choose a room and assign a mutual roommate into that room with them.
   Contact Cate Hunko.1 if you have more questions or need info about Learning Communities
Buck-I-SERV Winter 2022 Alternative Break Application Deadline Extended

Submitted by Ruth Montz, montz.11@osu.edu

Please encourage your students to explore these opportunities.

Travel, learn and serve this winter by participating in a Buck-I-SERV Alternative Break trip. The Office of Student Life’s Buck-I-SERV Alternative Winter Break program application deadline has been extended. Winter break trips will travel from December 17-23, 2022.

Buck-I-SERV is a week-long, substance-free program centered on direct community service, social change, reflection and civic engagement. Please visit our website for a list of trips with spots still available for winter 2022. Applications will be accepted, and spots will be filled on a rolling basis at go.osu.edu/buckiserv. Please contact Buck-I-Serv@osu.edu for more information.
Activities for Students Wanted!

Submitted by Carri Gerber, gerber.140@osu.edu

With Jodie Holava's departure, there is a gap in the activities available for students. We are seeking volunteers with creative ideas to offer a session or two over the remainder of the semester. Please reach out to Carri Gerber.140 if you are interested!
Activities for Students Wanted!

Submitted by Carri Gerber, gerber.140@osu.edu

With Jodie Holava's departure, there is a gap in the activities available for students. We are seeking volunteers with creative ideas to offer a session or two over the remainder of the semester. Please reach out to Carri Gerber.140 if you are interested!
Grants and Contract Specialist

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

CFAES is hiring a Grants and Contract Specialist in the CFAES Office for Research & Graduate Education, Grant Development Support Unit. This position is available to work either from the Wooster or Columbus Campus, with remote hybrid options.

The job position can be found here.

Applicants will apply at https://hr.osu.edu/careers/ Internal candidates can apply directly from their Workday homepage, click on career icon, and search for position by requisition number (R56566)

Direct External Link: https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Columbus-Campus/Grants---Contracts-Specialist_R56566-1

Sincerely,

Lor
Mother's Day Plant Sale

Submitted by Lisa Dicus, dicus.18@osu.edu
Next week's Wednesday Wire

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

I will be out of the office next week, and Zac Burkey has graciously agreed to try to get the April 27 Wednesday Wire published. Please email your items directly to him at burkey.56@osu.edu. DO NOT use the Qualtrics form, because that emails directly to me. Thanks!
ATI grads in the news

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

Two ATI graduates of the agriscience education program have been featured recently in news articles:

Rebecca McCarty

Abbey VanTyne
New Buck-I-Eat pantry is opening

Submitted by Katie LeMasters, lemasters.27@osu.edu

A new Buck-I-Eat pantry is opening on Tuesday January 18, 2022 at the SAC!

In lieu of an in-person ribbon cutting, we’ll be releasing a welcome video and tour of the new pantry electronically.

We look forward to showing you our new location!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Face Masks Update

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Effective immediately, June 1, 2021, we will be following the Wayne County Health Department guidance regarding face masks.

All other health and safety guidance is still in effect, such as physical distancing and sanitizing.

You can include this message in your pre-meeting/event/program communications with groups:

Individuals may not attend if they or anyone living their household is experiencing any of the following symptoms: fever, cough, shortness of breath, loss of sense of taste or smell, or as been directly exposed (confirmed or suspected) to COVID-19 if they are not fully vaccinated.

COVID-19 vaccinations are our best current protection against infection and a fatal outcome. Fully vaccinated individuals are not required to wear a face mask; however we strongly recommend eligible, but unvaccinated, individuals to continue to properly wear a face mask when social distancing cannot be maintained.

A reminder: As the case has been to date, know that these guidelines may be modified at any time if conditions change, and/or if the guidance is not followed, and/or if a local health department issues more stringent requirements.
Calling all Advisors across ATI within faculty, staff, academic affairs, student life, and divisions

Submitted by Denise Rotavera-Krain, rotavera-krain.1@osu.edu

At the end of last semester, we rolled out a new advising support team to assist you with advising your students. Over the past few months, the Advising Training & Development Committee has used the team to share content on various advising topics such as important deadlines and COVID-19 grading systems, policies regarding course sequences, articles about advising techniques and advising populations and so much more.

Now that we have used this team for a semester, we would like to make sure that we are providing you with information that is timely, helpful, and implementable. Please take a few minutes to fill out this assessment survey by following the link below. It will take less than 5 minutes and has 12 questions.

Your answers will assist us in continuing to provide you with the information you need and want as you work with your students.

Advising at Ohio State ATI Teams Assessment Survey Link

https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aUWTwwz0fMIBIsS

Thanks in advance for your help.

Denise Rotavera-Krain

Advising Training & Development Committee
Jodie Holava received a High Five

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Senior Vice President for Student Life Melissa Shivers sends out a newsletter each Friday in which she recognizes faculty and staff who've made a notable contribution to student life at Ohio State. Last week, Jodie Holava and the other regional campus student life personnel received a high five for "great work they are doing on our regional campuses to plan activities for students – even making the most of our current circumstances by sharing their virtual programs with students on all campuses." Congratulations, Jodie!
Watch the State of Academic Affairs

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Executive Vice President and Provost Bruce A. McPheron celebrated the academic community's accomplishments and highlighted how our focus on our strategy and values has supported — and will continue to support — powerful outcomes for our university in the 2021 State of Academic Affairs speech. If you missed the address, the video and transcript are available online.
Touchpoints Newsletter
Submitted by Lisa Dicus, dicus.18@osu.ed

Greetings from the Advisor Training and Development Committee!

The Advising Touchpoints Newsletter will be published Thursday March 25. Be sure to sign into Microsoft Teams to find interesting articles and valuable resources. Here is a sneak peek!
- Math Quick Reference for Advising
- Advising Special Populations: Understanding a Unique Student Perspective
- Getting the Horse to Drink: Motivational Interviewing to Elicit Change
Please reach out to any member of the committee if you have questions.

Denise Rotavera-Krain

Kelly Mata

Cate Hunko

Keegan Hange

Carri Gerber

Nathan Firestone

Lisa Dicus
Teaching for Student Success Town Halls

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Faculty and Staff – I encourage you to participate on the town halls hosted by the Drake Institute for Teaching and Learning. Each of them focuses on very important topics – building connections, inclusivity, integrating resources. These topics would be important any time, but certainly more so the given the strains of teaching and learning and supporting teaching and learning in a pandemic.

Thank you for considering this,
Kris

Join us for teaching for student success town halls

Dear colleagues,

As we prepare for an increased number of online classes and another unprecedented semester this fall, we want to make sure you have the resources you need for both you and your students to succeed.

To that end, we’ve organized a series of three town halls we’re calling Teaching for Student Success in Autumn and Beyond.

The town halls are geared toward instructors and teaching assistants but are open to all Ohio State faculty and staff. They’re a collaboration of individuals from multiple campuses, colleges and units across the university and were organized with guidance and input from students.

Registration is required. So, please register for the sessions below and submit any questions you’d like us to address in the town halls.

Teaching for Student Success in Autumn and Beyond: Reducing stress and building connection

Tuesday, July 28, 3–4 p.m.

According to a university-wide COVID-19 survey conducted this spring, instructors face challenges in both transitioning to new ways of teaching and finding ways to connect with their students. Similarly, students find difficulties in accessing technology, their instructors and each other. The first session in the Teaching for Student Success in Autumn and Beyond series will present a variety of strategies for establishing and maintaining a rapport with students so that mutual stress decreases and the learning experience is enhanced for all.

Teaching for Student Success in Autumn and Beyond: Creating inclusive learning spaces, wherever and however they occur

Tuesday, August 4, 3–4 p.m.

As demonstrated in a university-wide survey conducted this spring, COVID-19 has presented new challenges for many students while amplifying existing challenges for vulnerable populations. Additionally, as the world takes a stand on racial injustice and pushes to elevate diverse voices, there comes an opportunity to create learning environments that are more inclusive and welcoming and that honor the diverse needs and preferences of students. This session, the second in the Teaching for Student Success in Autumn and Beyond series, will illuminate ways to thoughtfully address diversity in the classroom while also building awareness about the particular needs of students during the time of COVID-19.

Teaching for Student Success in Autumn and Beyond: Integrating resources and pathways for support

Tuesday, August 11, 3–4 p.m.

According to a university-wide COVID-19 survey conducted this spring, students are struggling with a number of issues, including food insecurity, access to technology and internet connection, transitions to virtual learning, loss of income, uncertainty about housing and mental health challenges. Students in these circumstances will certainly struggle in unique ways in their courses as they encounter gaps in their basic needs. This session, the third in the Teaching for Student Success in Autumn and Beyond series, will showcase resources and pathways for support that when integrated into courses can make a powerful difference for students.

Best,

Liv Gjestvang

Associate Vice President for Learning Technology

Rob Griffiths

Associate Vice President of Distance Education

Kay Halasek

Director, Michael V. Drake Institute for Teaching and Learning

Beth Hume

Vice Provost for Student Academic Success

Dean of Undergraduate Education

Helen Malone

Vice Provost for Academic Policy and Faculty Resources
New process for student academic requests

Submitted by Carri Gerber, gerber.140 @osu.edu

Campus Community:

Ohio State ATI is temporarily processing student requests electronically (i.e. course adds, drops, major changes).

Please visit https://ati.osu.edu/form-processing-instructions for specific instructions on how each type of request should be processed.

Reminder – MARCH 20 is the last day to DROP or withdraw without petitioning.

If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know.

Carri
Academic Affairs staffing update
Submitted by Carri Gerber, gerber.140@osu.edu

Here are the staffing operational changes currently in effect for Academic Affairs:
- Academic Affairs office staff (Peg, Jill, Julia, Katie, Cate, Penny, and Denise) are working from home and can be reached via phone and email.
  
  Carri will be on campus in the Academic Affairs office daily from 6:30 am to 4:30 pm.
- The Library will remain open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with one librarian on duty.
- Valerie Childress will be on campus to assist with instructional needs and will be available by phone and email over the weekend as well. In addition, Valerie has assembled a Buckeye Box folder with resources for students, faculty and staff: https://osu.box.com/s/3puu0wvm9j61qylrexcj66xjbghgblt8
Admissions Office operations update
Submitted by David Dietrich, dietrich.114@osu.edu

Dear Campus Community,

I want to provide an update regarding the operations of our office due to the recent COVID-19 announcement. If you have any questions or concerns pertaining to the Office of Admission, please don’t hesitate to email or call.

Staffing

While most of our staff will be working from home until at least March 30, 2020, each of us will be coming in from time-to-time to run reports, check mail, input prospective student names into our recruitment database, etc. We will be available through phone and email, so feel free to contact us per usual.

Personalized Visits

We have several prospective student visits scheduled through the months of March and April. The admissions team has been in contact with those students/families to either 1. Reschedule them (after April 20) knowing that there is a possibility that the visit could be pushed to an even later date depending on further updates or 2. Keeping their current visit date and offering them to link in via Zoom. To date, most families have chosen to reschedule. For those who are choosing to schedule a Zoom meeting, we will be reaching out to faculty for availability. We know that this is a busy/chaotic time, so please know that we are NOT promising a faculty meeting. However, we are strongly encouraging you to build in time when necessary. We are currently +14% in acceptance fees paid for fall and we need to keep the momentum going. Visits are crucial to recruitment and the opportunity students/families have to hear from faculty in their areas of interest is a primary reason families choose to visit and essentially enroll at our campus.

Group Visits

We have cancelled all group visits scheduled between now and April 15. Any group visits scheduled beyond that date will be re-evaluated at the end of the month.

Upcoming Events

As of today, we have not cancelled any of our upcoming events; however, a decision on whether we will proceed with them is listed below:
- Saturday, April 4 – Open House…decision to be made by 3/20/2020
- Thursday, April 16 – Up All Night…decision to be made by 3/30/2020
- Tuesday, April 28 – Admitted student day #1…decision to be made by 3/30/2020
- Friday, May 8 – Admitted student day #2…decision to be made by 3/30/2020
External Communication (i.e. direct mail, email (CRM), social media, telecounseling)

With exception of telecounseling, all external communication will operate as normal based on our communication plan. Once we have a better understanding of our student ambassador availability, we will continue with telecounseling. Until then, business as usual.

Thanks,

Dave

David Dietrich, M.B.A. Director of Recruitment & Admissions
The Ohio State University | ATI Office of Admissions
Halterman Hall | 1328 Dover Rd. Wooster, OH 44691
330.287.1203 Office | 330.287.1327 Front Desk

dietrich.114@osu.edu | ati.osu.edu
Updates

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

There may be some additional updates about office procedures, etc. that will be sent out later this week and/or early next week in a non-Wednesday edition of this newsletter.
SAC Hours for the Week of 9/23-29/2019
Next Week's Wednesday Wire

Zac Burkey will be putting together the May 15 Wednesday Wire. If you submit items via the Wednesday Wire submission link, they will automatically go to Zac. If you submit items via email, please send to burkey.56@osu.edu.
OSU Trustees approve Wooster projects
At its Aug. 31 meeting, the Ohio State University Board of Trustees approved a number of construction contracts, including:
- Wooster-new laboratory building. The project will replace facilities that are beyond their useful life and provide a new home for entomology research, teaching labs, classroom spaces and a small café. Trustees approved construction contracts totaling $30 million. Total project budget is $33.5 million, to be paid with university and state funds.
Trustees also authorized the College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences to lease approximately 2-3 acres of property at the Grace Drake Agricultural Laboratory in Apple Creek to Certified Angus Beef. Certified Angus Beef plans to build a 14,000-to 15,000-square-foot facility on the site. The college will benefit through close proximity to the beef facility.
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In Memoriam - Dan Garrison

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

Dan Garrison, ATI's second director, passed away April 3 at the age of 89.

Garrison served as Ohio State ATI's director from 1979 until his retirement in 1992, but he was part of ATI from its very beginnings, serving as assistant director to Dr. Jerry Halterman when ATI opened its doors in 1972. Garrison, a native of Blanchester, Ohio, came to Ohio State ATI from Clark Technical College (now Clark State Community College) in Springfield.

During his tenure at Ohio State ATI, he saw the construction of ATI's two main academic buildings, Halterman and Skou Halls, then known simply as Phase I and Phase II. Prior to the opening of the Phase I building, classes were held on the campus of the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center. One of the monumental tasks that was in Garrison's list of responsibilities was the construction of the master schedule. Garrison's wife, Betty, who survives him, recalled that he tackled the job using a large corkboard and numerous small pieces of paper.

Garrison's tenure as director included the period where Ohio State ATI had no campus housing for students. "Students lived in the community," he said in an interview in 2015, "and we never had a bit of trouble with any of them. They were good kids."

Midway through his tenure as director, the 1981-82 annual report prepared by Garrison notes a number of accomplishments, including the establishment of a disability services program, purchase of 10 Radio Shack computers to establish a computer lab, and manufacturing 7 million board feet of lumber in ATI's sawmill.

While Garrison oversaw many, many changes within Ohio State ATI during his 20 years of service, the one thing he maintains never changed was the quality of the students. "We had very good students," he said. "Students were there to learn and work. Their feet were on the ground and they had a serious purpose."

Condolence cards may be sent to 4677 Millbrook Rd., Wooster, OH 44691.

Read his obituary in The Daily Record
Welcome to the Wednesday Wire!

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

Welcome to the Wednesday Wire, our new Ohio State ATI weekly newsletter. We all get too much e-mail, and sometimes we miss the important stuff when it's surrounded by irrelevant stuff. The Wednesday Wire will corral the important stuff info one weekly e-mail.

We're counting on YOU to make it work, by submitting your announcements to the Wednesday Wire rather than sending a mass e-mail to the ATI listserve. It's really easy to submit something. Go here:

http://go.osu.edu/WednesdayWire

Fill out the form, click submit, and you're done. You can also find the form in the drop-down menu in the Intranet tab on the ATI website.

Deadline for submissions is noon Monday the prior to publication. If you submit after the deadline, your submission will be included in the following week's Wednesday Wire, if appropriate.

As with any new endeavor, we might encounter some kinks that need to be ironed out. If you have problems with the form or have suggestions for improvement, please let me know.
Early Publication

Wednesday Wire is publishing a day early this week due to the Independence Day holiday. We'll resume the regular schedule next week.
Communication, communication, communication
Submitted by Julia Morris, morris.878@osu.edu

I recently read an article in The Chronicle of Higher Education on Covid-19 Is a Pivotal Moment for Struggling Students. Can Colleges Step Up? I found the article to be relatable to our campus and reassuring that Ohio State ATI is meeting many of the benchmarks mentioned for our students during this extraordinary time. In hindsight, I do understand that not all students or you may feel this way. However, as the article notes from Father Steve Katsouros, Arrupe College’s dean and founding director, “If we are successful in retention during this unprecedented time, it will be because of the relationships that were already developed”. Arrupe College was established as a two-year school by Loyola University Chicago specifically designed as a bridge to a four-year college. We already strive for personable, one-on-one relationships with our students, why not continue virtually?

Initiatives to focus on during this time to overcome a possible make-or-break moment for our students are the following:
- Resolve and creativity – “coffee and conversation” breaks
- Faculty and staff need to humanize themselves – post videos, show your cat/dog, discuss a book just read…the goal to be approachable in this unique online setting
- Frequent and clear messaging/updates
- Be proactive and resilient
Things we are already doing that the article references other colleges are pursing to be successful in retaining students for the upcoming year.
1. Pass/no pass class options
2. Emergency Fund options
3. Paying FWS students through the end of the term if unable to work
4. Providing campus housing longer (if possible) to those without a home
5. Meal assistance
We are also doing so much more! Esports, Netflix nights, online tutoring, counseling services, Skou Lounge hang out, Libchat, virtual tour/webinar recruitment…the list goes on!

In the months ahead, if our students withdraw or do not return, what will our plan be? I hope that as part of the Retention Task Force Committee, we or the University as a whole, will have a plan to reach out to those students to address their concerns and encourage returning when the time is right for them. But in the meantime, continue to connect and communicate. The point the article drives home is “Communication. Communication. Communication.” We often think our students know something because we send an email… “but it takes multiple means of messaging, and it takes reinforcement.”
5 Suggestions to Help Students Get Through This Semester
Submitted by Dee Dee Snyder, snyder.426@osu.edu

This semester is an unprecedented experience for students, and many students are struggling with how to manage their academics and their lives in these new circumstances.

In situations like these, it helps students to remember some basics for learning and self-management. Consider sharing these tips with students:
1. Make and follow a daily schedule or To Do List. Schedule time to do asynchronous class time and time to work on assignments and studying. Set time to start a paper or project, then schedule another time to continue working on it.
2. Manage your distractions. Try to work where and when you experience the least distractions. Work on the most difficult material during your most productive time of day. Schedule time to check social media and to take breaks.
3. Find balance intentionally. Make it a priority to check in with friends and family. Plan and do activities to recharge every day, including setting boundaries for alone/non-academic time if you need it.
4. Remember that this is temporary. You will only need to manage this for a short time. Think about your long-term education and career goals when you need motivation.
5. Use your resources. Stay in contact with your faculty advisor and your classroom professors—you will need to make important academic decisions and you should consult them. Keep in contact with other important resources, such as these:
Counseling Services: https://ati.osu.edu/counseling-services

Disability Services: https://ati.osu.edu/currentstudents/studentservices/disability-services

Program Excel Academic Mentors and Academic Coaches: Leslie Eisberg.1@osu.edu, Mary Ann Frantz.54@osu.edu, Keegan Hange.7@osu.edu, Kelly Mata.46@osu.edu, Denny Talampas.1@osu.edu

College Success Counselor, Denise Rotavera-Krain Rotavera-krain.1@osu.edu

Transition Counselor, Cate Hunko: hunko.1@osu.edu

Learning Lab, Penny Nemitz: nemitz.7@osu.edu

Financial Aid, Julia Morris: morris.878@osu.edu

Academic Policy & Process Changes: https://ati.osu.edu/currentstudents/academics

Keep Learning: Temporary Remote Resources: https://keeplearning.osu.edu/
Online Assessment

Submitted by Thom Janini, janini.4@osu.edu

   Dear Professors,

   We know you are all very busy working with your students in a new virtual environment, so I will keep this message from the Retention Task Force to the point. As you undoubtedly have discovered, teaching in this environment is quite different from the face-to-face setting of the classroom. This is especially true when it comes to assessing student learning. Collected below are links to a few resources to help you find and refine assessment techniques that better fit this unique situation.

   1. An ODEE online webinar, Keep Teaching: Alternatives to Exams and Finals
   https://carmen-services.it.ohio-state.edu/Events/Event/Details/1765
   An archived Keep Teaching webinar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnrKjoNIqBM&list=PLU2zOKUdbVNDbZuHm_NFWDod0kC9ZyR0v&index=14&t=0s

   2. Quiz Moderation on Carmen Canvas
   https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-12711-4152276730

   3. Online Assessment from the ODEE Resource Center
   https://resourcecenter.odee.osu.edu/course-design-and-pedagogy/online-assessment?search_text=the%20old%20fashioned%20approach%20of%20just%20midterm%20and%20final%20exams%20Research%20on%20learning&search_terms=exams

   We are all learning as we move into new territory. It’s difficult but can also be very exciting if you remember not to be too hard on yourself and give yourself credit for all the new things you are leaning, too. And don’t forget to share what you discover with your colleagues at your next virtual meeting!

   Thank you for persevering in this difficult time.

   Thom Janini
   ATI Retention Task Force
The Power of 'You Can'

Submitted by Laura Deeter, deeter.7@osu.edu

No one likes to be told you cannot do something. For some people, the phrase ‘you can’t’ is enough of a motivator to do something simply to prove someone wrong. The Internet is rife with stories of people told a version of ‘you can’t do that’. Walt Disney heard he ‘lacked imagination’. Albert Einstein was thought to be mentally handicapped as he didn’t speak until he was four. Stephen King’s now-famous book Carrie was rejected by 30 publishers. Even the movie National Treasure tells the story of Thomas Edison failing 2000 times in his quest to create the lightbulb, supposedly responding to criticism with ‘I didn’t fail, I found out 2000 ways how not to make a light bulb’. These stories are inspirational, but they all have one thing in common. These individuals are now famous. What about the rest of us?

Most of us don’t like to be told ‘you can’t’. For most people, hearing this phrase is tantamount to failure before you even start. Hear this phrase often enough, and you quickly stop even trying. I’ve heard variations on this theme many times in my career as an advisor and professor. Our students enroll here often having heard variations on the theme ‘you can’t’. “You aren’t good enough for college”, “You aren’t smart enough to be in (insert major)”, “You aren’t smart”, “You aren’t good at math”, “You should try harder”. Some students enter Ohio State ATI with an ‘I can’t’ attitude, and we need to reach down to try to overcome years of ‘you can’t’ to turn it into ‘not only can I, but I DID’. And we have only 2 years to accomplish this.

Does this mean every student can complete every dream? Personally, I believe that every student, given no other obligations, can get an A in any class. The challenge, of course, is no one has zero other obligations. Our students take many classes, have jobs, have social lives, home lives, and many demands on their time preventing them from spending all their free time studying for any one class. Given the demands on their time, is it realistic that every student can reach every goal? Perhaps not.

Some careers will require high grades in certain classes. Some students say they are ‘bad’ at a subject and thus work less, becoming a self-fulfilling proficy of bad grades reinforcing their belief. Some careers will require classes that are thought of as ‘hard’. Chemistry, physics, math, public speaking often present students with challenges. What is our role as an advisor/mentor to students facing difficult majors, classes, or professions? How can we encourage students who might already have a negative attitude?

I believe we can lay out a pathway for class, major, or career success without using the phrase ‘you can’t’. We CAN say any of the following: “You will need to get an ‘A’ in chemistry to be competitive in graduate school”, “You will need to get ‘A’s’ and ‘B’s’ in all your classes to bring your GPA up in order to graduate on time”, “Yes it is mathematically possible to pass this class, but you have to decide if you are able/willing to dedicate the time to get above 90% on the rest of your assignments. If you can’t, or don’t want to, I would recommend you drop this class and take it again next semester”. Those are all phrases that indicate the difficulty, set out the reality of future challenges, and provide the student with choices. It is up to us as professors, advisors, mentors, tutors, etc. to set out the challenges, discuss various pathways through those options, and outline criteria for success. Mentorship is ‘You CAN do this. Yes, it will be hard, but you CAN. Let’s find a way’. It is up to the student to do the work, and ultimately determine if they have the dedication and determination to overcome the challenges. Change the ‘you can’t’ to ‘you can’ and implant the seed of possibility.
Small Acts Make Big Impact

Submitted by Denise Rotavera-Krain, rotavera-krain.1@osu.edu

“The things that change people's lives are usually an accumulation of small acts.” – Tom Rath

Here are just a few small anecdotes that have been collected from various parts of campus. What are some of the small acts you do on a daily basis to make ATI a better place to work and learn?

“Remember that a person's name is to that person, the sweetest and most important sound in any language” – Dale Carnegie. A number of ATI professors learn all of their students’ names by asking them to write their names on tent cards. Believe it or not, this means a great deal to students. Bravo!

“If you want people to understand that you value their contributions and that they are important, the recognition and praise you provide must have meaning that is specific to each individual.” – Tom Rath. Students were recognized by administrators of their success in moving off probation, boosting their confidence and sense of accomplishment. Faculty and staff were also recognized for their role in guiding and mentoring those students, leading to a sense of being appreciated and the notion that collaboration leads to better outcomes with students.

“You can never do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.” -- Ralph Waldo Emerson. Many staff and faculty greet visitors in the hallways and ask if they need assistance. In addition, many greet others with a welcoming smile regardless of how they are feeling that day. This builds community and a sense of belonging; no one is a stranger at ATI.

“We never know which lives we influence, or when, or why.” Stephen King. A student recently reported that his professors mentioned how impressed they were about his academic turnaround. While we may not ever see the fruits of these comments, that student will remember them for a long time. Positive or negative, we do not know the impact of what we say. Aim for positive and encouraging.
Retooling Our Strategies for Student Success
Submitted by Victor Ujor, ujor.1@osu.edu

Student retention at Colleges and Universities has become an important topic in the US in recent years. According to Carl Strikwerda of Inside Higher Education, the recent drop in the number of students graduating from institutions of higher learning is not because we are sending fewer students to colleges. On the contrary, this trend stems from a growing decline in the number of students who persist to graduation. Consequently, the US currently ranks as low as 19^th in terms of the percentage of College graduates in the adult population. This represents a significant threat to our ability to remain competitive globally. More specifically, it represents an existential threat to some colleges and universities, and in some cases, programs within institutions of higher learning. Notably, about 25% of private Colleges in the country are currently running deficits. In fact, it is projected that a whopping 50% of colleges and universities in the US will shut down over the next decade. While this remains a projection—which we hope does not pan out exactly as predicted—truth is, it portrays a rocky road ahead for Colleges and Universities. More importantly, it calls for serious, far-reaching efforts to reverse this trend.

This begs the question; what is responsible for this trend? More importantly, what is/are the solution(s)? Whereas the situation varies from one institution to another, two factors have been repeatedly identified as major factors underlying the current retention decline in higher education, and they include:
- Failure of students to make adequate progress toward their degree
- Financial reasons – high cost of higher education
Whereas the financial aspect of this problem calls for far-reaching measures by institutions and government to help stop the bleeding, it is plausible to suggest that the failure of students to make progress toward their degree programs is a likely lower hanging fruit, which we as individuals can expeditiously act upon. Learning, especially in College is a multifaceted experience that transcends the classroom. Therefore, the onus falls on us as individuals at all levels in higher education to reevaluate our practices—within and without the classroom. Typically, people tend to return to a pleasant experience—be it a place, a business, or a relationship in which they felt treated abundantly well. Here at Ohio State ATI, we take great pride in providing excellent service to our students. However, considering the picture painted above, the retention scenario—which we are not immune to—calls for concerted efforts that go beyond ‘good enough’. Hence, we must seek out and embrace every conceivable opportunity to create a truly remarkable experience for every student that we encounter, be it in the classroom, the gym, the laboratory, the farm, the office, or in the hallway.

Reversing the retention trend is not an endeavor that is to be actively pursued by a select few. In contrast, it ought to be an all-out effort by every single individual within the institute to ensure that our students view ATI as home away from home, and most importantly, that they ‘visibly perceive’ honest constructive measures and efforts put in place to help them achieve their educational, and ultimately, career goals. Essentially, we all must do our bit individually to put such measures in place. One may ask, “how do I go about this?” We all cannot be a part of administration, hence, we cannot all make decisions. However, the direct encounters that we have with students represent golden opportunities to provide impeccable service to our students. The emotional deposits that stem from such experiences far outstrip any retention-geared policies that administrators can enact.

For an open-enrollment institute such as ours, the failure of students to make adequate progress toward their degree is a likely major factor that might particularly influence the ability of our students to persist to graduation. The point then, is that we cannot deploy the same techniques and measures, as do other institutions or departments within the university, especially in regard to teaching, if we are to create an upward projectile for our retention numbers. According to Dale Carnegie, “Within every individual lies a gnawing and unfailing human hunger, and the rare individual who honestly satisfies this hunger, wields an enormous influence over them. The hunger is: the desire for a feeling of importance.” As instructors, each day presents fresh new opportunities to influence our students positively, encourage them abundantly, listen to them raptly, and most of all, seek out new ways to help them get to the next level. For each student, that next level varies significantly, ranging from understanding and applying complex principles to appreciating simple, basic concepts, some of which may not necessarily be part of the class; yet are amply fundamental to succeeding in the class.

When a student fails to ask a question in class, even though they do not understand a fundamental concept yet, it is more often than not, because they do not want to be looked down upon by their peers, who mostly may not even understand the topic either. When a student drags their feet about seeing a tutor, it is likely because they feel that their peers would notice their inadequacy. The list continues. Bottom line is, they will likely fake their way to the exit door. While they are still here, while they are still faking it, we must devise honest and sincere measures to reach out to them. That starts with a sincere and honest effort to show that we truly care, and for some of us, that we have been in similar situations in the past.

Winning their trust is not a one-off event. It is a daily endeavor, to be pursued with empathy, persistence, patience and excitement. According to Carl Strikwerda, it is instructors who mostly control students’ fate. Of course, students must do their part, nonetheless, the path that we as instructors take students on, will likely excite or discourage them, and the pendulum strongly tilts towards discouragement with open-enrollment institutions, if we are not empathic and thoughtful enough. As much as we have anticipations as to contents that we expect students to master and cover by the end of each semester, it is important to find out where our students are, before we can set sail on that journey with them. A feel of the class’ preparedness does help to hammer out some rough ends at the beginning, by retooling the content of the class to accommodate rudimentary information where possible. If students feel lost early on in class, it typically sets off alarm bells for them, and for some, the most prudent solution by their calculation is to make run for the exit door, or to passively coast through the semester, only to wind up at the same exit door in the end, either by choice or by default (expulsion due to poor academic standing).

It is natural as instructors to nudge our students; pushing them to apply themselves more, regarding their academic endeavors. Whereas this is amply necessary, it is often easy to forget the need to lavishly recognize their efforts, when they do heed our coaxing. For a student struggling early on in a class, a short note or an email that generously recognizes and praises their efforts as they claw back their grade deficits can do a world of good to the student. To not appreciate having one’s efforts recognized, is almost if not downright unheard of. If you have children, it is very likely that your little ones would repeat a feat when they are praised/recognized genuinely for something they have done right. It is a fundamental human desire to be appreciated; one that can spark passion and effort in students. The next time a student puts in a good effort in their assignment, project, paper, or exam, spend a few minutes to leave them a short note of appreciation. It will likely kickstart a barrage of efforts going forward.

Indeed, there are many faces to the practices and efforts that can improve retention. While they are all important, success in the classroom usually engenders passion, a sense of pride in oneself, a sense of direction, and most of all, a sense of importance. With these—in addition to other factors—students are more likely to persist to graduation. Reversing the current retention trend is a continuous never-ending process; one that we all must actively participate in, one step at a time.

Bibliography

Strikwerda C. (2019) Faculty members are the key to solving the retention challenge. Inside Higher Education: https://www.insidehighered.com/views/2019/09/04/faculty-must-play-bigger-role-student-retention-and-success-opinion (accessed 12/23/2019)

Horn M. (2018) Will half of all colleges really close in the next decade? Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelhorn/2018/12/13/will-half-of-all-colleges-really-close-in-the-next-decade/#74578d5352e5 (accessed 12/23/2019)

Selingo J. J. (2018) Despite strong economy, worrying financial signs for higher education. The Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/grade-point/wp/2018/08/03/despite-strong-economy-worrying-financial-signs-for-higher-education/?noredirect=on accessed 12/23/2019)
Financial Aid and Retention
Submitted by Julia Morris, morris.878

How to pay for college expenses can be one of many concerns our students have but may not be for as many as we think.

Based on The Ohio State University OSAS – Analysis and Reporting reports for new first-year students published in September 2019, indicated the Wooster campus retention rates for students who were not eligible for need-based aid, such as the subsidized loan and Pell Grant, averaged at 74% for those entering Autumn 2017 and in 2018 after the first year. However, two years later, that number drastically dropped. The entering class of 2017 in Wooster dropped to a retention rate of 47.2%, whereas the three years prior it held steady at an average of 59.3% with comparable entering class numbers. (OSAS – Analysis and Reporting (No Sub loan/No Pell)

On the flip side, we had a smaller group of students that received some “need-based” aid. Based on the same report, our students that received the subsidized loan, yet their Estimated Family Contribution number from their FAFSA was not low enough to be Pell eligible, we steadily retained 67% of them after their first year in both 2017 and 2018. In 2017 we had 67 students enter and 58 students enter in 2018 for this category. (OSAS – Analysis and Reporting Sub Loan/No Pell)

Finally, our Pell eligible students that demonstrate the most “need-based” aid. Our retention held steady with them at 67% after the first year in 2017 out of 94 Pell eligible entering students and 68.4% in 2018 with 95 Pell eligible entering students. We have hovered as low as retaining 50% (2013) of our students after the first year over that past 10 years and as high as 68.4% (2018). (OSAS – Analysis and Reporting (Pell))

Financial aid Options for Wooster campus Students

Need-based financial aid

University’s President’s Affordability Grant and Buckeye Affordability Grant, Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Federal Work-Study, and Federal Direct Subsidized Loan

Non-need based financial aid

Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan

Internal and external scholarships are other aid opportunities for all students. And of course, there are private loan options and the Federal Parent PLUS loan for those who need to explore those paths. (University Student Financial Aid chart)

Many variables are taken into consideration when awarding financial aid, but the primary requirement to even be considered for any university/state/federal grants, federal work-study, or federal loans is submitting a FAFSA on time, every year (Deadline February 1^st) and completing the appropriate internal/external scholarship applications annually.

If a student’s number one concern for not continuing at Ohio State ATI is due to financial aid, I recommend/discuss several things with students per their situation. I welcome you to use this list as well or direct them to me as needed.
1. Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) status – Are they are returning student and ineligible for financial aid? They may complete and submit a SAP appeal due to their extenuating circumstances or a self-corrected appeal!
2. Expected Family Contribution appeal – Did their family’s income drastically change from when they submitted the FAFSA? We have an appeal for this too!
3. Student loan options – Some students simply overlook their Award Summary/To Do List and do not complete all the steps in accepting their federal student loans and completing the Stafford Promissory Note and Stafford Entrance Counseling.
4. Private Loan options – FASTChoice is a great tool that OSU offers students to explore private loans (keeping in mind that most students may need a co-signer).
5. Financial Aid Verification – Have they completed the items needed for their financial aid to disburse?
6. Enroll in the Tuition Option Payment Plan (TOPP) - $30 enrollment fee; divides semester balance into 4 monthly payments.
7. Conversations with parent/guardian – Is now the right time to start college/continue college based on the family’s financial situation? Are parents willing and able to support their student financially?
8. Scholarships – Students can continue to apply for Ohio State ATI/CFAES scholarships and OSU Special Scholarships annually. External scholarships are offered for new and continuing students as well.
9. Check OSU email – Do so on a regular basis for personal and student-wide financial aid information.
If you read this far, I thank you. Financial aid can have a lot of strings attached and I am here to help our students to the best of my abilities in efforts to guide them through and hopefully retain them to graduation. Please feel free to send them my way at any time. If you are interested in reading more, I found this quick read on Three Ways that Financial Aid Can Improve Student Retention.
Early and Frequent Assessment is Good for Students and Instructors

Submitted by Thom Janini, janini.4@osu.edu

In the past four issues of the Wednesday Wire, members of the Retention Task Force have written articles for the Attention to Retention blog highlighting things we might do to help students be more successful academically and socially. My contribution spotlights the importance of early and frequent assessments for student success by helping students accurately gauge their learning progress, helping instructors measure their effectiveness in the learning process, and giving academic advisors data that will help them guide the students they counsel.

Making the transition from high school to college is difficult for many students and it is common for students to overestimate how well they are doing early in a college class. Perhaps this is because new college students do not understand that they are responsible for spending a considerable amount of time outside of class engaged in learning since this may not have been a requirement of most of their high school classes. Certainly, the level of learning in college is greater than what was expected of these students in high school. Whatever the case, assessing student performance with a combination of quizzes, tests, short writing assignments, or lab exercises early in the semester will let them know how they are doing while there is still plenty of time for them to adjust their study routine.

But early assessment is not enough. It must be frequent so that the student can discern if the changes they make in their study routine are having a positive effect on their learning. These assessments should initially be low stakes (not contribute significantly to the final grade) or even “no stakes” so students can get the feedback they need without the associated anxiety of how this is going to affect their final grade. Think of it as practice with coaching (feedback). There is also the case to be made that significant learning occurs during the assessment process.

Assessing early and often can also benefit the instructor. By analyzing the aggregate results of an assessment, the instructor can gauge when a learning objective is not being met, or where the comprehension of a point is not great enough, while there is still time to revisit the topic during the semester.

The assessment data collected by instructors is also used by academic advisors as they work with students. At ATI, we supply this data to the advisors in the Early Alert Rosters that are prepared during the sixth week of each semester. The effectiveness of this endeavor is dependent upon the quality of the data contributed by each instructor. Yet there are a few instructors who report no assessment-based grades on the Early Alert Roster because they have not yet performed any meaningful assessment of student learning at this late stage of the semester.

For those of you preparing your syllabi for the coming semester and meeting with a new group of students in January, I invite you to think about how and when assessment fits into your course, and to consider adjustments that will address some of the points I have made. You can also turn to scholarly literature for more information. I recently searched for “student assessment in higher education” in Google Scholar and found 4.7 million results. Happy reading!
Understand First-Generation Families to Better Support First-Generation Students
Submitted by Dee Dee Snyder, snyder.426@osu.edu

College students’ parents sometimes get a bad rap. (Think helicopter parents, or worse, lawnmower parents.) For many years, parents of first-generation college students have been seen as forces “to be overcome” by colleges because these parents are perceived as being disengaged from their students’ college experiences or being negative influences. However, in “TRIO Families: Leveraging Strengths of First Generation Families,” presented at the 2018 Council for Opportunity in Education Conference, Meagan Stark and Dr. Michelle Hurley asked us to view first-generation parents through a different lens. Stark and Hurley contend that a better understanding of first-generation parents gives us important insights into their students, and first-generation parents can be our allies in providing vital support to their students.

Although we know there are exceptions, research shows that many first-generation students report that their families were instrumental in their “breaking through” to be the first in their family to pursue a college degree (Gofen, 2009). Stark and Hurley asked us to consider ways first-generation families influence their students:
- First-generation families are often key influencers in their student’s decision to go to college.
- First-generation parents’ attitudes toward their own education and involvement in their student’s education establishes education as a family goal.
- Family bonds and family sacrifice to help students get to college are powerful motivators for first-generation students.
- First-generation and low-income families have experienced success despite exposure to risk and have adapted to risk in order to remain viable in adverse conditions. As a result, first-generation students bring resilience with them to college.
Given first-generation parents’ influence on their students, how can institutions channel that influence to help support their students? Stark’s and Hurley’s suggestions included:
- Family/parent mentor program to enhance individual guidance
- Parent-focused newsletters: snail-mail is the best option for this population
- Family/parent workshops—timing and location are key
- Family questionnaire: what do they want to know about the institution?
- Family/parent orientation outlining the experience for first-generation students: what does a day in the life of a student look like?
- Financial literacy workshops focusing on scholarships, budgeting for college
- Practical assistance: identifying food services, clothing resources for interviews, tech resources, FAFSA and financial aid verification, healthcare options
Over half of Ohio State ATI’s students are first-generation college students, and we have myriad opportunities to interact with them over the course of a year. How might we engage our students’ families to help us retain and graduate our first-generation students?

References

Gofen, A. (2009). Family Capital: How First-Generation Higher Education Students

Break the Intergenerational Cycle. Family Relations, 58, 104-120.

Stark, M., Hurley, M. (2018, September). TRIO Families: Leveraging Strengths of

First Generation Families. Investing in Futures and Empowering

Families. 37^th Annual Conference of the Council for Opportunity in Education, New York.
What can I do?

Submitted by Carri Gerber, gerber.140@osu.edu

Since the first meeting of the Retention Task Force (RTF) on September 19^th, I realized I knew very little about retention. I mean, it’s just a number, right? Data are a scientist’s best friend, so I of course started pulling out some stats to wrap my head around retention. Ohio State ATI’s retention rate is 71.1% (2019)*, which is well above 62%**, the national average for 2-year institutions. Ohio State ATI ranks #2* as compared to the regional campuses in retention rate. So, we must retention ROCKSTARS! Well … if we look at retention from the standpoint of loss, we lost 86 students (28.9%) that started in 2018*. Eighty-six students vanishing into thin air might make us magicians, but not retention rockstars. ☹

The million-dollar questions are: Where did they go? Why did they leave Ohio State ATI?

The RTF is working to answer these questions. However, the data collection and analysis, institutional plan development, and campus-wide implementation will not happen overnight. Which lead me to this question:

What can I do right now to aid in student retention?

After a bit of Googling and database searching, a low cost, high impact strategy emerged:

Develop a psychologically attuned academic probation letter

A psychologically attuned probation notification letter “takes into consideration students’ experiences of these notifications in an attempt to reduce feelings of shame, stigma and guilt. This innovative approach was developed by Shannon Brady, her colleagues at Stanford University and the College Transition Collaborative in order to decrease the likelihood of students who are placed on probation from dropping out of their program.”+

“An attuned letter directly addresses the psychological worries on students’ minds, using four Core Principles:

1. Frame probation as a process of learning and growth—not a label

2. Communicate that it is not uncommon to experience difficulties

3. Acknowledge a variety of specific reasons for academic difficulty

4. Offer hope of returning to good standing.”++

The Mohawk college study found those students who received the psychologically attuned probation letter had a statistically significantly higher subsequent term GPA as compared to those who received the standard probation letter.+

I plan to revise our current probation letter following Brady’s principles of “psychological attunement” for the Dec 17, 2019 academic actions with the hopes of reducing the dropout rate and increasing the subsequent term GPAs. Fingers crossed!

Retention rates

*https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?s=all&zc=44691&zd=0&of=3&id=204662#enrolmt

**https://nscresearchcenter.org/snapshotreport33-first-year-persistence-and-retention/

Approach to the academic probation letter

+http://www.heqco.ca/SiteCollectionDocuments/Formatted_ARC_Mohawk.pdf

++http://collegetransitioncollaborative.org/content/sass_toolkit_researchbrief_final.pdf

What can you to do aid in retention?? Have you heard of Nudging? Check out:

https://www.chronicle.com/article/How-One-Email-From-You-Could/244223
How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time!
Submitted by Denise Rotavera-Krain, rotavera-krian.1@osu.edu

As members of the ATI community, it is important for all of us to become more familiar with college student retention and college student success. We share a common goal of wanting our students to succeed. But who has the time to think about this?

You’re Welcome! The Retention Task Force has taken the guesswork out of finding these materials for you! See below for a few key articles organized by how much time you have.

If you have any questions, concerns, or ideas, please reach out to any member of the Retention Task Force.
- Laura Deeter
- Lisa Dicus
- David Dietrich
- Robby Frutchey
- Carri Gerber
- Thom Janini
- Julia Morris
- Denise Rotavera-Krain
- Dee Dee Snyder
- Mick Steiner
- Victor Ujor
Not Much Time? Here’s the Quick & Dirty!

From Retention to Persistence by Vincent Tinto

https://www.insidehighered.com/views/2016/09/26/how-improve-student-persistence-and-completion-essay#.XcF3bLlM3KA.link

Postsecondary Retention & Persistence: A Primer (ribghe.org)

http://www.ribghe.org/7attach1061207.pdf

Academic Advising & Student Retention & Persistence, Charlie Nutt

https://nacada.ksu.edu/Resources/Clearinghouse/View-Articles/Advising-and-Student-Retention-article.aspx

Like Videos or Have a Little More Time Right Now? The Meaningful Middle is Where You Want to Be!

Through the Eyes of Students by Vincent Tinto

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1521025115621917

Promoting Student Successes: A Shared Responsibility by Vincent Tinto (YouTube Video)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20xv9V0OqUo

Love Data or Want to Dig a Deeper – You’re a Retention Rockstar!

What Faculty Need to Know About Retention by Jerry Pattengale

https://www.baylor.edu/content/services/document.php/231350.pdf

National Retention & Completion Reports by NACADA (National Academic Advising Association)

https://nacada.ksu.edu/Resources/Clearinghouse/View-Articles/National-retention-attrition-and-completion-reports.aspx
Relentless Welcome
Submitted by Denise Rotavera-Krain, rotavera-krain.1@osu.edu

Welcome to Attention to Retention, your source for what is going on in college student retention here at ATI. We will bring you updates from the Retention Task Force, information on retention, and provide you with opportunities to participate in shaping the culture of our school.

Relentless Welcome

“Student-faculty and student-student interactions are the most significant factors contributing to undergraduate student learning, motivation, identity development, well-being, graduation rates, and post-graduation career and civic outcomes” (Mayhew et al., 2016).

Back in August, several of us went to the Teaching Conference on main campus. We heard a wonderful keynote address by Dr. Peter Felton of Elon University entitled “Relationships Matter”. One of the topics he discussed included the idea of “Relentless Welcome” as a major component of student retention. Relentless Welcome involves “creating an environment where students feel supported and cared for, so that they can prioritize their learning”( https://sydney.edu.au). Some simple examples of Relentless Welcome include learning student names and using them on a regular basis as well as taking the time to check in with students to see how they are feeling.

While the main focus of Dr. Felton’s address was on relationships with students, he also made it clear that this idea applied to our relationships with each other:
- Student to Student
- Faculty to Students
- Staff to Students
- Faculty & Staff to each other
- Everyone to Visitors
Students are acutely aware of how they are treated by each other and by faculty and staff but are also very much aware of how faculty and staff treat each other. Students take their cues from faculty and staff interactions and use them to base their ideas of campus culture.

Relentless Welcome is not just for the benefit of our students. “Work—where we spend the majority of our waking hours—is fertile ground for the development of both instrumental and friendly social bonds, (Simon, et al, 2010). Several studies show that a collegial working environment of mutual respect leads to increased feelings of self-worth and accomplishment. Creating a Relentless Welcome work environment is a win-win for all of us.

TAKE ACTION: How do you provide Relentless Welcome at ATI?

Follow this link to share what you do to create Relentless Welcome with students, staff, faculty, and visitors. We will share the results to help create best practices for our campus. (Names will be kept confidential)

Relentless Welcome Best Practices

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=NlYJ61IQlUiVKx_53x0RIUPi_MDGp5lAjkdasjwl-39UOEYyM0s4MlNUTEtSWU9FV0REQVpJSzc4RC4u

Form will be available until November 8^th at 11:59PM.
ATI End of Semester Bash Awards

ATI held its End of Semester Bash in December with lots of good food and conversation around the poinsettia-topped tables. Years of service certificates were distributed, and awards were presented. Below are some of the highlights, and a big thank you to Forest Lang for serving as photographer. Here is a link to all the photos: 2024 ATI Awards

Mike Amstutz was not able to attend, but he was the recipient of the Distinguished Teaching Award. Others not able to attend but received Not My Job-CFAES ATI Service Awards were Jill Gallion and Gregg Fogle.
Haden and Witter contribute to Ohio Agronomy Guide

Ryan Haden and Jon Witter recently contributed to the 16^th Edition of the Ohio Agronomy Guide. The Ohio Agronomy Guide is “ the official compilation of adaptive results and recommendations from research and educational programs. Described in this manual is information on Ohio's climate and soil, soil and water management, soil fertility, and corn, small grain, and forage crop production and management. Also, seed evaluation and weed control for the previously listed crops are discussed. This 16th edition contains updates to the previous publication, including revised climate normals and trends to include the most recent 30-year period, revised soil fertility recommendations, double crop sunflower management, wheat and soybean double crop economic comparisons, winter malting barley management, and use of cover crops as part of an integrated crop management system,” per the Extension publication website. Thank you for your contribution.
ATI Faculty/Staff Awards

If you feel there is someone deserving of recognition, please consider nominating them in one of the following categories:

Outstanding Teacher

Outstanding Advisor

Outstanding Staff

RCOSA –(Only Faculty can nominate a fellow faculty)

To make a nomination, please complete the following Qualtrics survey by November 11, 2024, at 11:59 P.M.

https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_00smnoiT7sjdGxU

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Employee Recognition Committee
Congrats to the ATI Dairy Cattle Judging Team!

Congratulations are in order for the Ohio State ATI Dairy Cattle Judging Team, which came away from the All-American Dairy Show with a fistful of ribbons in the Invitational Youth Dairy Cattle Judging Contest. The contest took place in Harrisburg, Pa., on September 15.

In addition to numerous individual awards, the team earned 1st place Overall as well as in Ayrshire, Holstein and Jersey. The team also ranked 2nd in Brown Swiss and 3rd in Oral Reasons.

Outstanding performances by individual team members included:

Overall Individual - Christian Martig, 1st

Ayrshire Individual - Laura Homan, 1st, and Christian Martig, 3rd

Brown Swiss Individual - Laura Homan, 3rd

Guernsey Individual - Christian Martig, 3rd

Holstein Individual - Bradley Gotto, 1st, Christian Martig, 3rd

Jersey Individual - Christian Martig, 2nd
Nominations Now Open for CFAES Faculty and Staff Awards

The nomination window for the 2024-2025 College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences faculty and staff awards is open through November 29, 2024. Criteria and nomination requirements for all awards, past recipients, and the link to submit nominations can be found at https://go.osu.edu/cfaesawardnominations.
Nominations Now Open for CFAES Faculty and Staff Awards

The nomination window for the 2024-2025 College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences faculty and staff awards is open through November 29, 2024. Criteria and nomination requirements for all awards, past recipients, and the link to submit nominations can be found at https://go.osu.edu/cfaesawardnominations.
Nominations Now Open for CFAES Faculty and Staff Awards

The nomination window for the 2024-2025 College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences faculty and staff awards is open through November 29, 2024. Criteria and nomination requirements for all awards, past recipients, and the link to submit nominations can be found at https://go.osu.edu/cfaesawardnominations.
Nominations Now Open for CFAES Faculty and Staff Awards

The nomination window for the 2024-2025 College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences faculty and staff awards is open through November 29, 2024. Criteria and nomination requirements for all awards, past recipients, and the link to submit nominations can be found at https://go.osu.edu/cfaesawardnominations.
Nominations Now Open for CFAES Faculty and Staff Awards

The nomination window for the 2024-2025 College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences faculty and staff awards is open through November 29, 2024. Criteria and nomination requirements for all awards, past recipients, and the link to submit nominations can be found at https://go.osu.edu/cfaesawardnominations.
Nominations Now Open for CFAES Faculty and Staff Awards

The nomination window for the 2024-2025 College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences faculty and staff awards is open through November 29, 2024. Criteria and nomination requirements for all awards, past recipients, and the link to submit nominations can be found at https://go.osu.edu/cfaesawardnominations.
Nominations Now Open for CFAES Faculty and Staff Awards

The nomination window for the 2024-2025 College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences faculty and staff awards is open through November 29, 2024. Criteria and nomination requirements for all awards, past recipients, and the link to submit nominations can be found at https://go.osu.edu/cfaesawardnominations.
Nominations Now Open for CFAES Faculty and Staff Awards

The nomination window for the 2024-2025 College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences faculty and staff awards is open through November 29, 2024. Criteria and nomination requirements for all awards, past recipients, and the link to submit nominations can be found at https://go.osu.edu/cfaesawardnominations.
Nominations Now Open for CFAES Faculty and Staff Awards

The nomination window for the 2024-2025 College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences faculty and staff awards is open through November 29, 2024. Criteria and nomination requirements for all awards, past recipients, and the link to submit nominations can be found at https://go.osu.edu/cfaesawardnominations.
Nominations Now Open for CFAES Faculty and Staff Awards

The nomination window for the 2024-2025 College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences faculty and staff awards is open through November 29, 2024. Criteria and nomination requirements for all awards, past recipients, and the link to submit nominations can be found at https://go.osu.edu/cfaesawardnominations.
Kim Sayers honored by Ohio Landscape Association

Kim Sayers has received the Ohio Landscape Association's Lifetime Contribution Award. This award is the highest honor that the OL bestows upon an individual, honoring their service to the landscape industry as a whole - not just service to the OLA, or their company / organization. Kim is the 33rd recipient to receive this prestigious award.

In the mid-90s, Kim became Ohio's landscape technician test administrator and for more than 20 years kept the program on track. She was key in making Ohio one of the top tests in North America and was instrumental in establishing the strong community centered around the test. The National Association recognized Kim's efforts, referring other states to call her for help in learning how to be successful.

She is an active member of numerous organizations - too many to list here - functioning as a leader in each.

Congratulations, Kim, on receiving this prestigious award!
Rumble, Lawson receive grant

Congratulations to Cara Lawson and Joy Rumble of ACEL, who received a $98,684 grant from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The grant funds will be used to create curriculum to instill a research skillset in agricultural communication undergraduate students,
Congratulations, Jill Byers!

Jill Byers was recognized at the Ohio Association of College Admissions Counseling (OACAC) annual conference with the Jack Scott Award. As a past recipient of the OACAC Life Member Award, which recognizes long meritorious service to the profession (a minimum of ten years), Jill has now received the two highest honors OACAC awards.

The Jack Scott Award is the highest honor the Ohio Association for College Admission Counseling can bestow upon an individual. The criteria used to select a recipient is service and dedication to OACAC; contributions to the profession of high school guidance and college admission; and qualities such as humility, professionalism, dedication, fairness, and unselfishness.

Congratulations, Jill!
ATI students attend MANRRS national conference

Ohio State’s MANRRS chapter traveled to Chicago for the National MANRRS Conference March 20-24. Members from Columbus and Wooster participated in networking, workshops based around personal and professional development, and heard from professionals regarding the agricultural field. Congratulations to ATI student Noah Hart, who has awarded a scholarship from Land-O-Lakes!
ATI lecturer receives award

Gary Bogdanski, equipment manager at The Sharon Golf Club in Sharon Center, Ohio, is the winner of the 2023 Edwin Budding Award from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). For the past six yeaers, Gary has taught Turfgrass Reel Mower Maintenance (HORTTEC 2227T) in the spring and Turf Equipment Operation and Maintenance (HORTTEC 2225T) in the fall.

The Edwin Budding Award, named for the inventor of the lawn mower, is given annually to an equipment manager or related innovator, technician or engineer who has made a significant impact in the golf course and turf industry.

Bogdanski will formally receive the award on Feb. 1 as part of the GCSAA Conference and Trade Show in Phoenix.

You can read the full article on the GCSAA website here.
Congratulations, turf students!

Congratulations to the Ohio State ATI Turfbowl Team, which took first place at the Ohio Turfgrass Foundation conference in December. Team members were Dan Haller, Braeden Alexander and Jake Miller.

ATI students also received four of the five scholarships awarded at OTF.

Zach Beier – Ohio State ATI Tribute Scholarship (Sponsored by Turfware and Fieldsource)

Nick Colombo – BuckeyeEcocare Scholarship

Vince Jacovetty – Lawn Plus Scholarship

Jake Miller – Ohio Lawncare Association AND he won Ohio Sportsturf Managers award as well.
Witter project selected for National Cooperative Highway Research Program

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Earlier this year, a project submitted by Jon Witter and Dan Mecklenburg was one of 7 projects selected for a National Cooperative Highway Research Program project to promote implementation of recently completed research projects. The project deliverables were shared with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Research Advisory Committee for Region 3 ((Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin) and Witter and Mecklenburg's project was selected as the runner up. The top two projects are asked to develop webinars to further promote implementation of the research findings in other states. We are grateful to be part of a land-grant institution that values and allows us to take on this very applied research.

Congratulations, Jon and Dan!
Students participate at Ohio Turfgrass conference

Submitted by Ed Nangle, nangle.1@osu.edu

Turf club participated in the annual turf conference where there were over 1100 attendees. Students won five different scholarships.

Austin Helsel

Nick Colombo

Daniel Haller

Zach Beier

Ronan Quinn

Club also participated in 2yr turfgrass quiz bowls and came 1^st and 3^rd in the competition.
Two Second Places at World Dairy Expo and an Invitation to Judge in Europe

Submitted by Royce Thornton, thornton.5@osu.edu

The Ohio State ATI Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Team competed in two contests at World Dairy Expo on September 26 and 27. Student contestants were Hayley Bankey, Stephen Parthemore, Megan Raudebaugh, Rachel Sherman, Rebecca Sprang, and Marissa Topp.

In the International Post-Secondary Traditional Contest, the team of consisting of Stephen, Megan, Rachel, and Marissa placed second overall. As a result, the team received an invitation to participate in the 2022 International Dairy Judging Tour to Scotland, England, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Germany, June 22 through July 4.

In breed competition, the team placed 4th in Ayrshire, 4th in Brown Swiss, 1st in Guernsey, 3rd in Holstein, 2nd in Jersey, 3rd in Milking Shorthorn, and 3rd in Red & White along with a 3rd place in oral reasons. Individually, Marissa Topp was 5th overall in the contest, 8th in Ayrshire, 9th in Brown Swiss, 4th in Guernsey, 7th in Holstein, and 3rd in Milking Shorthorn breeds; Rachel Sherman was 8th overall, 7th in Ayrshire, 8th in Guernsey, 2nd in Jersey, and 4th in Milking Shorthorn breeds; Stephen Parthemore was 12th overall, 9th in Ayrshire, and 3rd in Guernsey breeds; and Megan Raudebaugh was 15th overall, 9th in Holstein, 8th in Jersey, and 6th in Red & White breeds. Hayley Bankey was 10th in Ayrshire and Holstein breeds, while Rebecca Sprang was 10th in Red & Whites. Consistency was the key.

Two 3-person Ohio State ATI teams competed in the International Post-Secondary Practical Contest. The team (Team #2) of Hayley Bankey, Rebecca Sprang, and Marissa Topp placed 2nd while the team (Team #1) of Stephen Parthemore, Megan Raudebaugh, and Rachel Sherman placed 5th. In the commercial cow class Team #1 placed second and Team #2 placed third. Team #2 placed third in linear evaluation with Marissa Topp placing 3rd and Stephen Parthemore placing 8th as individuals in linear evaluation.

Please congratulate these students for their outstanding results in the national contests at World Dairy Expo.
Staff members receive grant support to present at conference

Submitted by Carri Gerber, gerber.140@osu.edu

Cate Hunko and Denise Rotavera-Krain have received a John Wanzer Professional Development Fund for Undergraduate Academic Advising grant to support their participation in the annual National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) conference, where they will present:

Team Players: How a small regional campus introduced training and development to staff and faculty advisors using a collaboration platform

Taking a page from the pandemic playbook, we used our time away from the office to rethink how to bring training and development to our staff and faculty advisors. We will provide examples of how to onboard new advisors, provide professional development for seasoned advisors, develop networks to connect staff and faculty advisors, find connections to NACADA core principles, and contribute to student success and retention using Microsoft Teams©. Attendees will leave the session with knowledge on how to create an advising Team, as well as examples of newsletters, and advisor communication timelines. This presentation is appropriate for advisors and administrators from both 2- and 4- year colleges/universities.

In addition to the John Wanzer Professional Development Fund for Undergraduate Academic Advising grant, Cate and Denise also received funding from Staff Career Development Grant Office of Human Resources and the CFAES Staff Professional Development Fund. The conference is Oct. 5-9 in Cincinnati.

Congratulations, Cate and Denise!
Congratulations! Ohio State ATI Dairy Cattle Judging Team at the PA All-American Dairy Show

Submitted by Royce Thornton, thornton.5@osu.edu

Please congratulate the members of the Ohio State ATI Dairy Cattle Judging Team: Haley Bankey, Stephen Parthemore, Rachel Sherman, Rebecca Sprang, and Marissa Topp. The team competed in the two-year college competition at the Pennsylvania All-American Dairy Show in Harrisburg, PA on Sunday, September 19, 2021. The team placed 10 classes (4 animals per class) and gave 4 set of oral reasons defending their placings on 5 breeds of cattle.

The team tied for second but dropped to third based on the oral reason tiebreaker. The team ranked first in the Brown Swiss, Holstein and Jersey breeds; third in oral reasons and the Ayrshire breed; and fourth in the Guernsey breed.

Individually, Megan Raudebaugh was high individual in the contest; Rachel Sherman was seventh, and Marissa Topp was twelfth. In the sections of the contest, Megan was 2nd in Ayrshires, 9th in Guernseys, 2nd in Holsteins, 5th in Jerseys, and 8th in oral reasons; Rachel was 4th in Brown Swiss, 6th in Holsteins, 3rd in Jerseys, and 7th in oral reasons; and Marissa was 5th in Holsteins, 6th in Jerseys, and 10th in oral reasons.

The next competition is at World Dairy Expo on Sunday, September 26 in the Practical Contest and on Monday, September 27 in the Traditional Contest.
2022 CFAES Alumni Award Nominations

Submitted by Dave Dietrich, dietrich.114@osu.edu

Nominations for the 2022 CFAES Alumni Awards are due June 30, 2021. The email below was sent to CFAES alumni and friends earlier this month and another is planned for early June.

Please encourage alumni and friends in your areas to submit nominations for these awards! Nominations can be submitted through our online webform. These awards are selected by the CFAES Alumni Society Board of Directors.

If you have any questions, please contact Amy Jo Baughman.15, director of CFAES alumni engagement and annual giving.
2022 CFAES Alumni Award Nominations

Submitted by Dave Dietrich, dietrich.114@osu.edu

Nominations for the 2022 CFAES Alumni Awards are due June 30, 2021. The email below was sent to CFAES alumni and friends earlier this month and another is planned for early June.

Please encourage alumni and friends in your areas to submit nominations for these awards! Nominations can be submitted through our online webform. These awards are selected by the CFAES Alumni Society Board of Directors.

If you have any questions, please contact Amy Jo Baughman.15, director of CFAES alumni engagement and annual giving.

Announcing the 2021 Ohio State ATI Outstanding Students

On behalf of the Student Recognition Committee and the Ohio State ATI campus, please join with me to congratulate this year’s students for their accomplishments. This year we are recognizing 14 students for their dedication and commitment to not only their academic pursuits but also their personal and professional pursuits. A recognition page has been created with personalized videos to honor each of the graduates, which can be viewed by following this link https://ati.osu.edu/outstanding-students-2021

The students we are honoring this year are:

Megan Drake	Courtney Renee Espenschied	Gabriella R Gonzalez
Delisa Goodman	Kathleen Hans	Julie Elizabeth Joehlin
Eric Johnson	Paige MaeKay Marshall	Jonna Nissen
Stephanie Nicole Novak	Patrick Parker	Katelynn K. Pence
Kenneth Ramsier	Hannah Nicole Sommers

CFAES Spirit of the Land-Grant Award

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Nominations are now open for the 2021 CFAES Spirit of the Land-Grant Award. The purpose of this award is to recognize an individual who supports, exemplifies or creates opportunities that embody the land grant mission. The award celebrates the connection between our CFAES values and our land-grant DNA. Therefore, nominees should have a clear record of supporting, exemplifying or creating opportunities around one or more of the following land-grant DNA areas: Translational Research, Collaboration and Engagement, Students as Co-creators, Lifespan Learning and Future Perspective. The award is open to CFAES faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students, alumni and external partners (including partners across campus and outside of the university). Nominations are due February 19, 2021. For more information on the award and the nomination form, please visit: https://students.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/spirit-of-the-land-grant
Mark Your Calendar

Submitted by Allison Mayer, mayer.697@osu.edu

  This year's Employee Recognition Banquet will be Friday, December 11 from 12:15pm to 1pm, following the virtual campus staff meeting.

   For information about the awards presented and the nomination form, visit : https://ati.osu.edu/Faculty-Staff-Awards
McMullen places first in regional interview contest

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

Nicole McMullen, a junior studying agriscience education, earned the top award in the interview contest during the virtual Region V Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences (MANRRS) Cluster. She will represent Ohio State and Region V at the National MANRRS Conference this spring. Nicole graduated from ATI in May with an A.S. in agriscience education.

MANRRS is a national society of people of all racial and ethnical groups in agricultural and related science careers with a focus on promoting these fields in a positive manner among ethnic minorities. Region V includes MANRRS chapters from Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio and Wisconsin.

The interview contest is an opportunity to practice real-life skills needed to apply for a job. Participants prepare a resume and cover letter for a job they chose from the Interview Contest Job Descriptions. Contestants are also evaluated on their performance during a mock interview.

The goal of this contest is for participants to consistently meet and practice the skills that bring the benefits of comfort in interview scenarios; confidence, critical thinking, effective verbal and written communication, impromptu speaking, self-esteem and non-verbal practice and awareness.

“We are proud of Nicole for the growth and effort she put forward to lead to success in this contest,” said Dr. Shannon Washburn, professor of agriscience education and chair for the Department of Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership. “Participation in organizations like MANRRS and the opportunities they provide to students are valuable in the development of their careers. Nicole will benefit greatly from this experience as she enters the agricultural education profession.”

In 2019, Nicole was awarded first place in the impromptu speech contest for Region V. She completed a virtual internship this past summer with John Deere, which she obtained during a career fair at the 2019 Region V MANRRS Cluster at the University of Wisconsin – Madison.
Ohio State ATI turfgrass student wins national scholarship

Submitted by Zane Raudenbush, raudenbush.1@osu.edu

Ohio State ATI turfgrass major James Schon has been awarded a nationally competitive scholarship by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America through the GCSAA’s 2020 Scholars Competition, which recognizes outstanding college students planning careers in golf course management.

The GCSAA Scholars Competition is funded primarily by the Robert Trent Jones Endowment and is administered by the Environmental Institute for Golf, GCSAA’s philanthropic organization. This year, the program awarded $28,000 in scholarships.

Scholars Competition scholarships range from $500 to $6,000. Applicants must be enrolled in a recognized undergraduate program in a major field related to turf management, have completed at least 24 credit hours or the equivalent of one year of full-time study in the appropriate major, and be a member of GCSAA. Selection criteria for the program include academic achievement, employment history, extracurricular activities, potential to become a leading professional in the golf course management industry, and recommendations from a current academic adviser and a superintendent with whom the student has worked.

This is the first time in Ed's and my tenure at ATI that one of our students has received one of these nationally competitive scholarships.

Congratulations, James!
Dee Dee Snyder selected for Women's Place Staff Leadership Series
Submitted by Kristina Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Dee Dee Snyder has been selected as one of 22 participants in the Women's Place Staff Leadership Series. Participants are selected based on the following criteria:
- Demonstrated leadership and service to a department/unit, university or community
- Contribution to the diversity of the SLS cohort, including representatives from different backgrounds, disciplines, and Ohio State campuses
- Likelihood to contribute to and maximize the knowledge the program offers
- Ability to reflect and think critically about their current career and professional development goals
The Staff Leadership Series (SLS) focuses on experiential leadership skill-building and development for Ohio State staff. To help achieve The Women's Place (TWP) goal of expanding opportunities for women's growth, leadership, and power at the university, the year-long SLS will expand leadership capacity; facilitate skills development to help staff become more effective, innovative and inclusive leaders; and create a pool of potential staff leaders from groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in key leadership roles.

Participants will meet regularly for workshops and group discussions, learning from guest facilitators and self-reflection. They will also have the opportunity for informal group gatherings with senior staff women at the university and peer mentoring.

Congratulations, Dee Dee!
Residence Life's Academic Initiative Award Winners

Submitted by Mick Steiner, steiner.255@osu.edu

The Academic Initiatives team within Residence Life is housed in Columbus and serves all students who reside in housing on all of Ohio State's campuses. This team helps coordinate the residential learning communities, peer tutoring program, the first and second year residential experience programs, faculty engagement, and they sponsor this particular awards program each year. Due to COVID-19, nominees were unable to be honored in person at the yearly reception.

   Residence Life has four core values: Community, Learning, Wellness, and Inclusion. Each residential community is asked to nominate worthy faculty members who helped sponsor or host programming through the year. A committee then selects one winner per each of the four core values. We are elated to announce that three out of the four winners are from Ohio State ATI this year.

   Congratulations to the following outstanding faculty programs:

   "Do Something Good with your Trash - Village Composting Pilot Program": Dr. Ryan Haden, Dr. Fred Michel, and Cathy Herms (Outstanding Faculty Program for Community Building)

   "Turbos & Tacos - The Basics of Tuning Forced Induction Engines": Dr. Zane Raudenbush (Outstanding Faculty Program for Foster Student Learning)

   "Cooking with Crockpots": Mrs. Shari Peart (Outstanding Faculty Program for Enhancing Student Wellness)

   You may also be familiar with our yearly “Friends of Housing Awards,” which is initiated by students and has typically been presented in May at the ATI Employee Recognition Banquet. While our residents voted this spring, we are holding off on announcing those winners until the program is rescheduled (likely for autumn 2020).

   Thank you to all of our exceptional faculty and staff who contribute to creating the extraordinary student experience in Applewood Village. We greatly appreciate you!
Dr. Ryan Haden recognized by Residence Life

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

The Academic Initiatives Committee housed in Residence Life recognized Dr. Ryan Haden for significant contribution to academic initiatives in the residence halls. Below are some words that his nominator, Hunter Sandwisch, said in their nomination.

“On September 16, 2019, students assembled at the Ohio State ATI Community Room for the Holly Ct. RA’s program “Do Something Good with your Trash." The program had guest speakers Dr. Ryan Haden, Catherine Herms, and Dr. Frederick Michel who all spoke on the importance and benefits of composting and how to do it in the apartment village. After listening to a presentation, the students were led outside where they helped to put together a compost bin outside of the community room as it would serve as the main bin until others could be built. The students worked together to build the box as well as learning the basics of how to maintain the cleanliness of the area. After the bin was installed, the residents signed up if they were interested in composting and were given their very own compost bucket for their apartment. The bucket serves as a container for scraps of food such as fruits, bread, and vegetables. After filling the bucket, students were able to take the small bucket to their own bin that would be built near the village trash collection location. The goal of the program was to get the community involved in a green system that helps bring them together. Pilot program participants were encouraged to participate in a friendly village competition. Whoever has the most compost in their bin by the end of the year will win tickets to the Ohio State Cedar Point Day. Overall, this program did a great job in bringing the community together for a common good to preserve the environment that lowers our waste output while also encouraging residents to learn more about environmental wellness. Because our residents love working with their hands, they really enjoyed the active component of the program.”

Congratulations, Ryan!
Deeter receives NACTA Educator Award

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Laura Deeter has been selected as a recipient of the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) Educator Award. The award recognizes those individuals whose efforts represent the very best in agricultural higher education, according to NACTA. Congratulations, Laura!
ATI Student recognized as 2020 Turfgrass Science Student of the Year

Submitted by Zane Raudenbush, raudenbush.1@osu.edu

David Payne was one of two students to receive the 2020 Turfgrass Science Student of the Year Award (Brandon Stith from the Columbus Campus was also recognized). He accepted the award at the Ohio Turfgrass Foundation’s Spring Into 2020 event.

According to a letter of endorsement written on David's behalf, although his academic accomplishments are noteworthy, his greatest achievements have been outside the classroom. He went out of his way to develop rapport with his classmates, and his outgoing personality encouraged them to become more engaged in classes and labs. Elected President of the ATI Turf Club by his peers, David immediately implemented a mentoring program, wherein second-year turfgrass students were assigned two or three freshmen to mentor during their first semester. David and three of his classmates completely overhauled ATI's intramural softball field over autumn break because they did not feel the field condition reflected well on the turf program. David was also determined to have a competitive team at the 2020 Sports Turf Managers Collegiate Skills Competition and held his teammates accountable for rigorous study in the weeks leading up to the event. Their hard work was rewarded with a third-place finish.

Congratulations, David!
Dave Richards '81 receives CFAES Distinguished Alumnus Award

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

Dave Richards '81 (Associate of Science in Nursery Management) was recently honored as a recipient of a CFAES Distinguished Alumni Award.

Dave is a strong supporter of Ohio State ATI and has been an instructor in horticulture at Auburn Career Center in Painesville, Ohio, for over 20 years. Experiential learning is a focus of his teaching strategy, and he incorporates many different forms of hands-on education into his student lessons.

To help prepare students for what will be expected of them in the industry, Dave has worked to change Ohio FFA’s testing to be similar to the professional certifications in Ohio’s nursery and landscape industry. He continues to work with Ohio FFA and National FFA to offer apprenticeship programs in which students can participate.

One of the highlights of his experiential teaching strategies is a display at Cleveland’s Great Big Home + Garden Show where, with Dave’s leadership, students create a competition-level garden that is 1,600 square feet.

In his words, Dave’s greatest contribution to the landscape industry is “a passion for excellence in all endeavors both personally and for my students. I am particularly proud of the partnerships developed with business and industry which led to aligning classroom/ lab curriculum with industry certification credentials.” It is through his students that Dave’s legacy will live on.
2020 Ohio State ATI Homecoming Court

Submitted by Jodie Holava, holava.1@osu.edu

ATI Campus Community,

The Ohio State ATI Homecoming Committee is excited to announce that applications are now available for the 2020 Homecoming Court! Although the application process is this Spring, all Homecoming activities and festivities will be held during Autumn 2020 as well as a community service project and fundraiser in Spring 2021.

Please encourage any students who may qualify to apply! Qualifications include the following: a student returning to Ohio State ATI in the fall, completion of 30 credit hours and a 2.5 cumulative GPA by the end of spring semester, and a strong campus leader and role-model. We need your help to get the strongest representatives of ATI to apply!

   Application can be found at: go.osu.edu/atihomecoming

   Application deadline: Wednesday, March 18th by 5:00 pm.

   Thank you and Go Bucks!

   2020 Ohio State ATI Homecoming Committee
Call for Nominations

Submitted by Allison Mayer, mayer.697@osu.edu

Ohio State ATI values excellence. The following awards will be presented at the Annual Recognition Program.

   Distinguished Teaching
   Outstanding Advisor
   and Outstanding Staff

   All nominations must be received by Wednesday, April 1st, 2020. To nominate faculty or staff please complete this form https://ati.osu.edu/award-form.

   For more information about the awards visit: https://ati.osu.edu/faculty-staff-awards
ATI teams takes 3rd in national turfgrass competition

Submitted by Zane Raudenbush, raudenbush.2@osu.edu

David Payne, Mason Embry, Chase Combs and Noe Gonzales represented Ohio State ATI at the Sports Turf Managers Association 2020 Student Challenge, held in conjunction with the STMA conference in West Palm Beach, FL. Each year students from 2-year and 4-year colleges and universities across the country compete in an exam that challenges knowledge in the sports turf industry. Topics include turfgrass identification and selection, soils and soil fertility, irrigation and drainage, turfgrass mathematics, pest management, and sports field management. The winning teams receive a cash award, a plaque and medallions for each team member. The prize money benefits the institution’s turf program and creates opportunities for students pursuing a career in sports turf management.

ATI's team took third place in the 2-year school category out of 18 teams.

Congratulations David, Mason, Chase and Noe!
Josiah Bale is a 2019 AmericanHort Scholar

Submitted by Uttara Samarakoon, samarakoon.2@osu.edu

Only a handful of students across the United States receive the AmericanHort Scholar award each year. Josiah graduated with the degrees in greenhouse management, nursery management and horticulture science from ATI and was a recipient of the director's award in 2018. https://www.americanhort.org/page/hortscholars_meet
Heather Bauder receives certification

Submitted by Terry Lanker, lanker.2@osu.edu

Heather Bauder recently received the professional designation of Certified Horticulturist from the American Society for Horticultural Science. We are proud of Heather's diligence in preparing for and attaining this prestigious designation which demonstrates her broad knowledge of horticulture and the many assets she brings to the Horticulture Division.
John Wanzer Professional Development Funds to support two ATI staffers

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Cate Hunko and Denise Rotavera-Krain are the recipients of grants from the John Wanzer Professional Development Fund from the OSU Office of Academic Affairs. The fund provides grants each year for continuing education that will enable advisors to become better informed about the latest research in student success, including technologies, evidence-based interventions, and data-informed decision-making. Cate and Denise will be using the funds to attend a conference in Louisville, KY.
Laura Deeter receives national honor
Submitted by David Dietrich, dietrich.114@osu.edu

Dr. Laura Deeter has been recognized by Instructure as a winner of its inaugural Educator of the Year Awards at the annual InstructureCon edtech conference. Building on the success of the 2018 awards, the Educator of the Year Awards recognizes outstanding educators working to further teaching as well as shape the next generation of students. This year's six winners represent education innovation in both the K-12 and higher education fields.

Deeter was one of six educators honored.

"Each winner is dedicated to their students' success and is using Canvas to improve teaching and elevate learning," said Melissa Loble, SVP of customer success and partnerships at Instructure. "Their inspiring stories showcase the role that technology plays in education and how we can use it to prepare students for the world outside of the classroom."

According to Instructure, Deeter has been inspirational at exploring and incorporating non-traditional classroom activities that will help her students in their future careers. She likes to test out new ways of teaching, including flipped classrooms, gamification, field trips, and student video projects.

"I wanted to find a way to turn what I do and teach into something that's fun," Deeter said. " I took Canvas and all of the tools that come with it and turned my plant identification course into a game about plants and zombies. I learned a lot about how the students use the technology and the students felt that they engaged more with the class."

The Canvas Educator of the Year Awards were judged on the following criteria:
- How does this teacher redefine traditional classroom activities to prepare students for college and careers?
- How does this teacher's classroom experience improve achievement for at-risk populations?
- How does this teacher impact student engagement, curiosity and/or achievement?
Instructure helps people grow from the first day of school to the last day of work. More than 30 million people use the Canvas Learning Management Platform for schools and the Bridge Employee Development Platform for businesses. More information at www.instructure.com.
Jon Witter recognized by university Office of Student Life

Submitted by Mick Steiner, steiner.255@osu.edu

I have some great news to share on behalf of Residence Life Academic Initiatives Team (AIT). Each year, residence halls and apartment communities have an opportunity to apply for various awards recognizing the efforts to promote learning in residence as well as faculty engagement outside the classroom. The awards are designed around Residence Life’s 4 Core Values: Community, Learning, Wellness, and Inclusion.

Dr. Witter was selected and recognized for the “Most Outstanding Faculty Program for Promoting Student Learning.” He presented a faculty dinner program called “Research and Roasts” where over 60 students attended and he talked about the practical application of research in everyday life, citing some of the projects he has worked on in the area. ATI was the only regional campus winner.

The faculty dinner series was sponsored by ATI Housing and planned by Resident Advisors Jacob Schott and Aaron Smith.
Peggy Lindsey earns New Faculty FIT endorsement

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Dr. Peggy Lindsey has completed the Ohio State University Institute for Teaching and Learning (UTIL) Endorsement: New Faculty FIT. An endorsement is a credential provided by UITL to reward and identify faculty who pursue excellence in teaching by participating in professional learning programs at The Ohio State University. The New Faculty FIT Teaching and Learning endorsement introduces new faculty and instructors to the multi-disciplinary community at Ohio State, as well as supports for teaching and learning. Participants are able to form connections, develop pedagogical expertise, and reflect on/share goals and experiences related to their instructional roles.
ATI Student Paper Receives First-Place Award

Submitted by Nathan Crook, crook.55@osu.edu

At the 2019 AURCO Conference on April 6, Jessica Crook received the first-place award for a student paper presentation:

E. Ted Bunn Student Excellence Award - Papers

1st: Jessica Lauren Crook, OSU ATI

The Changing Role of the Royal Drummer in the Traditional Leadership Structure of the Ewe of Ghana

This paper was based upon original ethnographic field research conducted with Francis Dzormeku, Royal Drummer of the Asogli State in Ghana. Jessica spent numerous hours interviewing and working with Dzormeku to gain an in-depth and nuanced knowledge of the historic and contemporary roles and practices of the Ewe Royal Drummer. Her major professors for this research were Dr. D. Rose Elder, Dr. Nathan Crook, and Ms. Janice Baxstrom.

Jessica completed her AS in Community Leadership from Ohio State ATI in December 2018 and will participate in the 2019 commencement. She will continue a BS in Community Leadership starting in Columbus in August 2019.
Call for Nominations
Submitted by Abby Burkey, burkey.48@osu.edu

Please consider nominating someone for the following awards:
- Distinguished Teaching
- Outstanding Advisor
- Outstanding Staff (this year 2 staff awards will be given)
- RCOSA (faculty nominations only)
   For more information about the award: https://ati.osu.edu/Faculty-Staff-Awards

   PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL ATI EMPLOYEES WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR RECOGNITION AWARDS THIS YEAR!

   All nominations must be received by Friday, March 1st, 2019.

   To nominate: https://ati.osu.edu/award-form

   Please contact Abby at burkey.48@osu.edu if you have any questions.
Call for Nominations
Submitted by Abby Burkey, burkey.48@osu.edu

Please consider nominating someone for the following awards:
- Distinguished Teaching
- Outstanding Advisor
- Outstanding Staff (this year 2 staff awards will be given)
- RCOSA (faculty nominations only)
   For more information about the award: https://ati.osu.edu/Faculty-Staff-Awards

   PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL ATI EMPLOYEES WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR RECOGNITION AWARDS THIS YEAR!

   All nominations must be received by Friday, March 1st, 2019.

   To nominate: https://ati.osu.edu/award-form

   Please contact Abby at burkey.48@osu.edu if you have any questions.
CFAES Announces Distinguished Seniors

Submitted by Carri Gerber, gerber.140@osu.edu

Congratulations to ATI graduate Cody McCain, named one of the 2019 CFAES Distinguished Seniors. Cody will graduate this year with a bachelor's degree in Agriscience Education.
ATI alumnus named Swine Manager of the Year

Submitted by Kim Sayers, sayers.1@osu.edu

Nathan Isler, an ATI graduate, was named Ohio Swine Manager of the Year by the Ohio Pork Council. Ohio's Country Journal just published a profile of Nathan and his swine operation. You can read it here.
Subbu Kumarappan awarded Digital Flagship Educator Grant

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Congratulations to Subbu Kumarappan! His proposal for enhancing student experience through the use of MobLab software and Apple TV wireless projection was funded n the first round of Digital Flagship Educator Grants. The MobLab software will be used to implement experiment simulations in an online agricultural, environmental, and development economics (AEDE) course.
Kate Yurick earns new certification

Submitted by Dee Dee Snyder, snyder.426@osu.edu

Please join me in congratulating Kate Yurick on becoming recertified as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. Kate successfully passed the examination this summer.

Kate has shared with me that mastering the coursework to achieve this professional certification enhanced the work she did coordinating disability services on other campuses and has been great preparation for her work as an academic mentor in Program Excel.

Congratulations on your commitment to maintaining this certification Kate!
Ujor and Ezeji receive NSF grant

Dr. Victor Ujor and Dr. Thaddeus Ezeji have been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant for a project entitled "Developing second-generation hyper-producers of butanol from biomass by activating dormant pathways.” The total award amount is $318,902.00 for three years. The first year award amount is $95,779.00.

Renewable production of fuels and chemicals is growing. One strategy involves producing fuels and chemicals using microbes. Unfortunately, these chemicals often exert toxic effects on microorganisms at high concentrations. Butanol is one example of this. It has excellent properties as a transportation fuel. At high concentrations, it poisons the microbes that produce it. The central goal of the project is to enhance the ability of butanol-producing bacteria to withstand high concentrations of butanol. Undergraduate and graduate students will receive hands-on research training and mentorship. International outreach will focus on delivering a course on biofuels production in Nigeria. These experiences should prepare the students for successful careers in a global workforce.

Dr. Ejezi is an associate professor of animal sciences and is located on the CFAES Wooster Campus.
New ATI faculty member receives award

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Dr. Tracy Kitchel, chair of ACEL, has announced that Dr. Joy Rumble, our new Assistant Professor of Agricultural Communication, has earned the Award of Excellence in Research by the Association for Communication Excellence (ACE). According to their website, ACE is an international association of communicators, educators and information technologists. The organization offers professional development and networking for individuals who extend knowledge about agriculture, natural resources, and life and human sciences.

Although Dr. Rumble does not officially begin with Ohio State until August 15 and technically received this award under the University of Florida banner, we get the honor of keeping Dr. Rumble and her skills that contributed to her winning that award!

Dr. Rumble is one of our own, by the way, graduating from ATI with an A.S. in livestock science before going on to earn a B.S. and M.S. in animal sciences at CFAES. She went on to earn her doctorate at University of Florida in agricultural communication. She is a native of Mt. Gilead, Ohio.
CFAES Alumni Award nominations sought

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

The CFAES Alumni Society Board is accepting nominations for the annual CFAEs Alumni Awards. Ohio State ATI has a pretty good track record with these awards! If you have someone in mind that you think is a good candidate, please contact Frances Whited. She can assist you in putting the nomination together.

The awards are:

Young Alumni Award
Distinguished Alumni Award
International Alumni Award
Meritorious Service Award (open to alumni and non-alumni candidates)

To read up on the criteria for each award and see a list of past recipients, visit the website. The process is simple and requires a one-page nomination and up to two additional pages of supporting materials such as a resume or letter of support.

Nominations are due Saturday, Oct. 13, and the awards will take place Saturday, March 2. If you have any questions, contact Claire Badger at 614-292-0250 or badger.50@osu.edu.

We hope that you’ll help us identify and honor the next group of honorees!
Texas Buffy 2521 models for Select Sires

Submitted by Royce Thornton, thornton.5@osu.edu

Congratulations to the Ohio State ATI Dairy. OSU-ATI Texas Buffy 2521 is the featured cow in the following Select Sires ad for her sire Heartland Irwin Texas. OSU-ATI Texas Buffy 2521's performance credentials are: evaluated Excellent 90% at 2 years and 10 months for conformation; produced 15,790 pounds of milk, 759 pounds of fat, and 588 pounds of protein in her first lactation starting at 1 year and 9 months of age; genetically evaluated in the 84th percentile of the Jersey breed with a USDA Net Merit index of 266$ and a Jersey Performance Index of 99; and compared to the other ATI Jersey cows has an estimated producing ability of a +1902 pounds of milk, +134 pounds of fat, and +102 pounds of protein.
Business Office Updates

Gloria will be out of the office Monday 9/23 through Friday 10/4. Please see Olivia or Cindy if you need assistance. Also, if you are requesting Enterprise vehicles, please send those forms to Olivia Maurer.272 AND Cindy Shelly.12 or physically put the form on one of our desks.

The business office now has 3 portable WIFI units you can sign out for a class or research. If you are traveling to one of the farms, labs or research plots where there is no WIFI available you can stop in and sign out the unit. We ask that you only sign it out as needed and return it promptly after use. There will be a calendar reservation sheet in the business office – see Cindy, Olivia, or Desiree (and Gloria when she returns).

We are now scheduling SKOU 217 as an additional conference room option. 217 has a six person capacity, however at this time there is no special technology in the room unless you bring your own laptop. The calendar schedule for 217 is in the same scheduling book as the other conference rooms in the business office.
ATI Year End Purchasing Deadlines

Submitted by: Jackie Petty.198@osu.edu

As we approach the end of the fiscal year, the ATI Business Office will be working to process all payments for FY22 by June 30, 2022. With this goal in mind, please be cognizant of the following purchasing deadlines:

- New supplier requests, entered into workday by close of business 6/13/22
    - FY22 Pcard purchases, through 6/15/22
    - Invoices, submitted to the Business Office by close of business 6/15/22
    - Expense reports, entered into workday by close of business 6/24/22
ATI Year End Purchasing Deadlines

Submitted by: Jackie Petty.198@osu.edu

As we approach the end of the fiscal year, the ATI Business Office will be working to process all payments for FY22 by June 30, 2022. With this goal in mind, please be cognizant of the following purchasing deadlines:

- New supplier requests, entered into workday by close of business 6/13/22
    - FY22 Pcard purchases, through 6/15/22
    - Invoices, submitted to the Business Office by close of business 6/15/22
    - Expense reports, entered into workday by close of business 6/24/22
Homecoming Week Activities
Homecoming kick's off with Family Day on Saturday, Sept. 28th.

ATI Homecoming Week activities:
- September 30th at 8pm:
  - RA's present Karaoke and Kondoms in the Community Room
- October 1st at 7pm:
  - Homecoming Court hosts Faculty/Staff and Student Dodge Ball Tournament in SAC gym
- October 2nd at 8pm:
  - Community Council hosts "Under Construction" Homecoming Dance in SAC gym
- October 3rd at 6pm:
  - CFFA hosts Square Dancing in SAC gym
- October 4th:
  - Spirit Day - wear your scarlet and gray!
- October 5th:
  - Homecoming game vs Michigan State 7:30 PM
9th Annual Homecoming Faculty/Staff vs Student Dodge Ball Tournament

9th Annual Homecoming Faculty/Staff vs Student Dodge Ball Tournament! Team sign-up can be sent to court member Nicole McMullen.141 via email by Monday, Sept. 30th. Teams of 6-10 players. Event is Tuesday, Oct. 1st from 7pm-9pm in the SAC gymnasium. Dan Linden.9, homecoming committee member, is also organizing teams of interest. Can't find a team? Come be a drop-in player!
Finding joy in diversity

This workshop is designed to explore some of the barriers imposed by race, gender, class, sexual orientation, ability, and cultural differences. Discussions will focus on the use of appropriate humor to raise sensitivity, and to generate creative and positive action in our daily lives. With its accent on leadership training, this session will empower participants to appreciate differences, embrace similarities, and promote harmony and empowerment in our respective environments and communities.

Light lunch and conversation at noon; presentation at 12:15 p.m.

SPACE IS LIMITED

RSVP required to Jason Owens: owens.1132@osu.edu

Live stream available: https://proxy.qualtrics.com/proxy/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fosu-cfaes.zoom.us%2Fj%2F6056911066&token=1IwJKcp0d%2B7rI41Y38rVq4AelF1dKC5nTVsPc1o1ecw%3D

Karen’s workshop clients include Parker-Hannifin, Aultman Hospital, Girl Scouts of America, Cleveland Clinic, Lubrizol, United States Department of Agriculture, twelve State Departments of Health, and colleges and universities across the country.

Check out Karen's HaHa Institute to learn more about her mission and story.

We hope that you will take advantage of this unique opportunity and join us for Finding Joy in Diversity!
Wooster Campus National Day of Racial Healing

You are invited to join the virtual sessions for the CFAES National Day of Racial Healing in the Shisler Ballroom on Jan. 16. Lunch will be provided. If you want to join the virtual sessions on your own, please let Loren Harper know, and we will provide the link to you. No registration is necessary if you are attending the sessions at Shisler.
Ohio State ATI horses heading to the Buckeye Classic sale

As part of the culmination of the Equine Marketing course, 8 Standardbred yearlings are slated to be sold at the Buckeye Classic Yearling Sale in Springfield, OH, October 10th 2023 starting at 10 am. The sale is live-streamed, so interested parties can watch them be auctioned in real time. Horses are sold in the order of their assigned hip numbers.

Click the image below for links to the live stream.
Program Excel Columbus Trip

Again this year, Program Excel will be taking a group of students to visit the Columbus campus. We will send a field trip notice with the list of students planning to attend this trip.

Who: New and returning students participating in Program Excel

Time: Depart ATI on October 17 at 7:00 am, return to ATI by 6:00 pm

The academic purpose for our trip is to expose PE students to academic resources in CFAES and the greater Columbus campus and to help these students begin to envision their transition to a 4-year degree. We also hope this experience will help foster in them the feeling that they can fit in on the Columbus campus. We also encourage these students to participate in the transition trip to Columbus campus during Spring Semester.

Check out our Columbus Trip site!
Program Excel Columbus Trip

Again this year, Program Excel will be taking a group of students to visit the Columbus campus. We will send a field trip notice with the list of students planning to attend this trip.

Who: New and returning students participating in Program Excel

Time: Depart ATI on October 17 at 7:00 am, return to ATI by 6:00 pm

The academic purpose for our trip is to expose PE students to academic resources in CFAES and the greater Columbus campus and to help these students begin to envision their transition to a 4-year degree. We also hope this experience will help foster in them the feeling that they can fit in on the Columbus campus. We also encourage these students to participate in the transition trip to Columbus campus during Spring Semester.

Check out our Columbus Trip site!
Call for Volunteers for Family Day

Family Day 2023 is fast approaching! It’s THIS Saturday, September 30^th from 10am-2pm with set up starting at 8:30am.

We are looking for Volunteers to help us with some things and would be truly grateful if you could join us for some or all of the event.

Please go here to select a volunteer slot: 2023 Family Day Volunteer List.xlsx
OABA Awards 2021-2022 Scholarships
Submitted by: Kim Sayers.1

Each year, the Ohio AgriBusiness Association Educational Trust scholarship program awards scholarship dollars to students enrolled in an agriculture-related field attending The Ohio State University and Ohio State’s Agricultural Technical Institute, Central State University, Clark State Community College and Wilmington College. Scholarships were awarded through the OABA Educational Trust, the George Greenleaf Agri-Industry Endowment and the OABA Endowed Scholarship Fund.

OABA Educational Trust

The OABA Educational Trust scholarship fund is supported by donations from OABA member companies, and through three primary fundraising activities: two Golf for Scholarships outings and a Target: Scholarships sporting clays event.

This year, OABA awarded $28,000 in scholarships to the following individuals.

Central State University
- Taylor Elliott of Benton Harbor, Michigan
- Jaylen Jones of Columbus, Ohio
Clark State Community College
- Kasey Kite of Urbana, Ohio
- Addison Leach of London, Ohio
- Brenton Robertson of London, Ohio
The Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute
- Louis Cira of Mt. Cory, Ohio
- Marissa Miller of Circleville, Ohio
- Mitchell Pugh of Ft. Recovery, Ohio
The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
- Cora Dorman of Croton, Ohio
- Renee Hamilton of Mechanicsburg, Ohio
- Sarah Lehner of Delaware, Ohio
- Danielle Latif of Springfield, Virginia
- Holly Schmenk of Leipsic, Ohio
- Steven Downing of Columbus Grove, Ohio
- Shay Pond of Morrisville, North Carolina
- Camron Collett of Wilmington, Ohio
- James Moore of Canfield, Ohio
- Jacob Miller of Blanchester, Ohio
- Branson Van Fleet of Pleasant City, Ohio
- Joanna Frankenberg of New Bremen, Ohio
- Ryan Renner of Lewis Center, Ohio
- Cameron Rich of Dublin, Ohio
Wilmington College
- Zachary DeAtley of Hillsboro, Ohio
- Anna Grant of Germantown, Ohio
- Michaela Greten of Fresno, Ohio
- Taylor Kenska of Elyria, Ohio
- Megan Roell of Camden, Ohio
- Grace Storck of New Carlisle, Ohio
George Greenleaf Agri-Industry Endowment

The George G. Greenleaf Agri-Industry Endowment was established in 1985 to recognize George Greenleaf during his 25 years as an association executive in the grain, feed, fertilizer and pesticide industries. The fund recognizes outstanding students with an interest in agribusiness.

This year, the George Greenleaf Agri-Industry Endowment awarded $8,500 in scholarships to the following individuals.

Clark State Community College
- Kyndall Metz of Urbana, Ohio
- Morgan Taylor of Xenia, Ohio
The Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute
- Morgan Hefner of Payne, Ohio
- Erica Lang of Luckey, Ohio
The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
- Logan Meyers of Wilmington, Ohio
- Cole Pond of Woodstock, Ohio
Wilmington College
- Tylar Bailey of Urbana, Ohio
- Gunner Lee of Cincinnati, Ohio
OABA Endowed Scholarship Fund

The Ohio AgriBusiness Association Endowed Scholarship Fund, established through The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences, and through a $100,000 gift from the Ohio AgriBusiness Association and the OABA Educational Trust, provides financial support for Ohio State students working toward agricultural degrees and enrichment opportunities through their education.

The Ohio AgriBusiness Association Endowed Scholarship Fund awarded $8,000 in scholarships to the following individuals.

The Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute
- Heather Swartz of Prospect, Ohio
The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
- Kali Milhoan of Barnesville, Ohio
- Preston Sheets of Cortland, Ohio
Announcing the 2022 Homecoming Court!

Submitted by: Jodie Holova

Raegan Alsept

Agricultural Communication & Community Leadership

Plymouth, OH

Ashlyn Croak

Livestock Production Management – Beef Specialization

Newark, OH

Faith Galavich

Agriscience Education

Bethesda, OH

Sydney Questel

Animal Sciences

Wooster, OH

Laura Scholl

Agriscience Education

Crooksville, OH

Hannah Watkins

Agricultural Communication

Cambridge, OH
Fall 2019 Computer Courses
Wooster Staff Council Showing Liar Liar - July 26

This Friday, July 26, Wooster Staff Council will be hosting a free movie (Liar Liar, starring Jim Carrey). The movie will be shown during lunch at Fisher Auditorium (12:00-1:30pm). The movie is free for all employees and there will be concessions available for purchase (cash only).
ATI Greenhouse Spring Plant Sale

Hello Campus Community!

Mark your calendars for the annual Ohio State ATI Greenhouse Spring Plant Sale!

May 7 12:00-4:00 **Open only to OSU students, faculty & staff **

May 8 12:00-4:00

May 9 12:00-4:00Cash, checks and credit cards accepted.
Ohio State Extension & ATI Equine Excellence Expo
We are excited to invite you to an educational event hosted by Ohio State Extension and ATI’s Equine Program. The event will take place on May 10th from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM at the Ohio State ATI Equine Center, located at 3339 Apple Creek Road, Apple Creek, Ohio 44606.

Join us for a fun, free day filled with engaging sessions tailored to equine enthusiasts. You will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of sessions, each led by knowledgeable speakers. Feel free to pass this announcement on to anyone you feel would be interested.

Sessions include:
- Bring your own samples: Fecal egg counts - Dr. Steffanie Burk, Otterbein University
- Risk management & thermal imaging - Kayla Jones, Ohio Farm Bureau
- Evaluating hay for horses - Dr. Sara Mastellar, Ohio State ATI
- Weight carrying capacity of horses - Dr. Karen Wimbush, Ohio State ATI
- Biosecurity for horses - Dr. Lizz Share, The Ohio State University Departments of Animal Sciences and Extension
- Horse travel tips, trailering safety, and pre-checks info - Janessa Hill, The Ohio State University Ag and Natural Resources Educator
If you plan to bring equine fecal samples to conduct fecal egg counts, please email Janessa Hill.1357@osu.edu, so that we can plan to have enough supplies. Event updates will be posted on the Facebook event page (https://www.facebook.com/events/1261710948835907). For any questions or further information, please feel free to contact Janessa Hill at hill.1357@osu.edu or Dr. Sara Mastellar at mastellar.1@osu.edu.
Ohio State Extension & ATI Equine Excellence Expo
We are excited to invite you to an educational event hosted by Ohio State Extension and ATI’s Equine Program. The event will take place on May 10th from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM at the Ohio State ATI Equine Center, located at 3339 Apple Creek Road, Apple Creek, Ohio 44606.

Join us for a fun, free day filled with engaging sessions tailored to equine enthusiasts. You will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of sessions, each led by knowledgeable speakers. Feel free to pass this announcement on to anyone you feel would be interested.

Sessions include:
- Bring your own samples: Fecal egg counts - Dr. Steffanie Burk, Otterbein University
- Risk management & thermal imaging - Kayla Jones, Ohio Farm Bureau
- Evaluating hay for horses - Dr. Sara Mastellar, Ohio State ATI
- Weight carrying capacity of horses - Dr. Karen Wimbush, Ohio State ATI
- Biosecurity for horses - Dr. Lizz Share, The Ohio State University Departments of Animal Sciences and Extension
- Horse travel tips, trailering safety, and pre-checks info - Janessa Hill, The Ohio State University Ag and Natural Resources Educator
If you plan to bring equine fecal samples to conduct fecal egg counts, please email Janessa Hill.1357@osu.edu, so that we can plan to have enough supplies. Event updates will be posted on the Facebook event page (https://www.facebook.com/events/1261710948835907). For any questions or further information, please feel free to contact Janessa Hill at hill.1357@osu.edu or Dr. Sara Mastellar at mastellar.1@osu.edu.
Cultural Connections: Tanzania
Caring Therapy Canines April 21
ATI Landscape Club Mulch Sale - Reduced price!
Hello Campus Community!

The ATI Landscape Club is having a mulch sale!
- $2.50 (was $5) per bag (2 cubic foot) / black mulch
- Cash/Checks only (Checks payable to ATI Landscape Club)
- Accepting orders by email from April 14, 2025, until sold out.
- Send email to Lisa Dicus dicus.18@osu.edu to place your order and arrange for pickup. Pickup will be the week of April 21.
- We will help load the mulch into your car. Bring protection for your vehicle if needed.
- Supplies are limited. Order early.
Thank you for supporting the ATI Landscape Club!

Caroline Georskey

georskey.1@osu.edu

614-688-2835

and

Lisa Dicus

dicus.18@osu.edu

330-287-1243
CFAES Wooster Campus Egg Hunt
Let the hunt begin! Before you start searching, please take a moment to read the rules so everyone can enjoy the fun—and we can keep the annual tradition going year after year!

There are over 2,000 eggs hidden inside SKOU Hall, Halterman Hall, and the Student Activities Center (SAC). There are NO eggs hidden outside or in classrooms-only public spaces.

General Egg Hunt Rules:
1. Return All Eggs
  Please do not re-hide eggs after you find them. Instead, return them to one of the clearly marked drop boxes located throughout all three buildings on campus.
2. No Egg Abuse!
  Be respectful—do not break, crush, or mistreat the eggs. We want to reuse them next year, so please handle them with care!
3. Hunt Fair, Hunt Fun
  Keep things appropriate and kind—this is all in good fun! Make sure everyone gets a chance to get some eggs!
Special Eggs & Prizes:
1. Golden Eggs (12 total)
  If you find a golden egg, bring it to the Student Life Office to claim your Easter basket!
  - 6 of the 12 golden eggs are BONUS baskets with extra surprises!
2. Giant Eggs – Mega Prizes!
  There is 1 GIANT golden egg and 1 GIANT silver egg hidden on campus.
  - Find one? You've just won a GIANT prize!
Final Notes:
1. Have Fun & Good Luck!
  We’re so glad you’re joining us—thanks for playing along and making our egg hunt awesome!
If you discover an issue with the Egg Hunt, please contact Kelly Kyser.53@osu.edu or 330-263-9717 to assist.

Thanks,

Kelly, Jordan, and The Student Life Team
April Wooster Science Café TONIGHT
Greenhouse Club Easter Plant Sale
The ATI Greenhouse Club is having an Easter Plant Sale!
- Tuesday, April 15th, 3:00-5:00
- Pansies, Succulents, House Plants, and T-Shirts
- Come for the Easter Egg Hunt
- Location: 1325 Dover Road, Wooster
- Accepting cash, checks and credit cards
Stop the Bleed Training

CFAES Safety & Compliance will be hosting four different Stop the Bleed Trainings for faculty, staff, and students. Use the following link to sign up for a class. If you cannot keep your appointment please cancel it so someone else can take your place.

Use this link to sign up for Stop The Bleed: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0445A9AD23AAFD0-55962457-stop

20 students are the maximum number per class. Classes held:

Tuesday, April 8th:

1:00-2:15

2:30-3:45

Wednesday, April 23rd:

9:30-10:45

11:00-12:15
Info session for Fischer MBA
At The Ohio State University Max M. Fisher College of Business, we’re passionate about empowering Business Buckeyes with the skills, experiences and perspectives to advance their careers. Fisher's Working Professional MBA (WPMBA) program is ranked in the top 10 nationally and accessible 100% online. Take advantage of flexible scheduling and Ohio State’s generous Faculty and Staff Tuition Assistance Plan to earn your MBA part-time.

April 7: MBA Info Session (Wooster Campus)

Register here to join us on Monday, April 7, at 5:30 p.m. for a Working Professional MBA Info Session (and other online options at Fisher) hosted on the Wooster Campus in Frick Room at the Arden Shisler Conference Center.

Three Online Business Graduate Degree Options

Explore highly ranked online graduate programs at Fisher College of Business.
1. Online Working Professional MBA
  - You control the pace and customize the degree through electives
  - Earn the same MBA degree as on-campus students
2. Specialized Master in Business - Analytics (SMB-A)
  - Gain in-demand analytics skills to lead decision-making
  - 75% online asynchronous, 25% livestream or on-campus (Saturday)
3. Online Master of Supply Chain Management (MSCM)
  - Build valuable skills that cut across an entire business
  - 50/50 synchronous and asynchronous weekday evening classes
REGISTER
Bucketgolf

This Thursday, April 3^rd, the Student Activity Center is transforming into a golf course – it's Bucketgolf day! A nine-hole Bucketgolf course will be set up both inside and outside (weather permitting) the Student Activity Center. Bucketgolf clubs and balls will be available for use in the SAC. Please note that all players must use the official Bucketgolf club and ball!

The course will open at 4:00 PM and remain available until the SAC closes at 10:00 PM. This event is open to all BuckID holders.

*All areas in the SAC will also be open and available for BuckID use including the weight room, gym and game room.

We hope to see you there!

Thanks,

Jordan
RCOSA Lunch & Learn Seminar

Hello OSU Wooster Campus Community,

ATI's Research, Creativity & Other Scholarly Activities Committee is holding its first annual “Lunch & Learn Seminar” for anyone interested in learning about the research being conducted by our faculty. Anyone affiliated with the Wooster Campus is invited.

Where: Skou Hall 137

When: April 4th at 12pm-1pm

The seminar will feature presentations by:

12:00 – 12:30pm - Dr. Sara Mastellar

Title: Effects of meal frequency on plasma amino acid concentrations in horses of various body condition scores.

12:30 – 1:00pm – Dr. Ryan Haden

Title: How a sabbatical can reenergize your research activities: An evaluation of forage and turfgrass species under photovoltaic solar arrays.

Who’s Invited: All students, faculty & staff on the OSU Wooster Campus who are interested in agricultural research.

Lunch: Free pizza and drinks will be provided. Please feel free to bring your own lunch if you prefer.

Best wishes,

Ryan Haden - Chair of ATI RCOSA Committee
Basegolf -- tomorrow!

What do you get when you put golf clubs, wiffleball, and baseball bases together? The answer is BASEGOLF!

We’re excited to bring this fun, unique event to campus on Thursday, March 27th at 5:00 PM in the Student Activity Center Gym. Basegolf is open to all BuckID holders—simply swipe into the SAC to participate. No sign-up is necessary, so grab your friends and come join the fun!
County Household Waste Collection - May 19th

OSU is not associated with this event, please use this information for your household and personal use. All questions should be directed to the Stark Tusc Wayne Recycling District and Wayne County Health Department.

Wayne County Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Wayne County Fairgrounds - Monday, May 19^th 2-6pm

Initial dates are for 2024, but appears you can schedule for 2025: Schedule an Appointment - Time to Recycle

More information on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BFA4XyX6Y/
Day of Giving is April 3

Together, we can create the future

Save the Date for the Ohio State Day of Giving on April 3

This spring marks a historic time as we celebrate the 800,000 Buckeyes (and counting!) who have donated to Time and Change: The Ohio State Campaign. Together, we’ve accomplished something extraordinary — and there’s still time for you to be part of it!

From advancing research innovations to extending a helping hand, from creating mind-opening art to discovering life-saving medical breakthroughs — Buckeyes are always contributing to a better world.  With a gift of any size on Day of Giving, you can too!

Your generosity will empower our students, faculty, researchers, caregivers and alumni to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives and find the solutions our world needs now.

Join us on Day of Giving to support something you care about. Save the date and add to your calendar!
Day of Giving is April 3

Together, we can create the future

Save the Date for the Ohio State Day of Giving on April 3

This spring marks a historic time as we celebrate the 800,000 Buckeyes (and counting!) who have donated to Time and Change: The Ohio State Campaign. Together, we’ve accomplished something extraordinary — and there’s still time for you to be part of it!

From advancing research innovations to extending a helping hand, from creating mind-opening art to discovering life-saving medical breakthroughs — Buckeyes are always contributing to a better world.  With a gift of any size on Day of Giving, you can too!

Your generosity will empower our students, faculty, researchers, caregivers and alumni to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives and find the solutions our world needs now.

Join us on Day of Giving to support something you care about. Save the date and add to your calendar!
Day of Giving is April 3

Together, we can create the future

Save the Date for the Ohio State Day of Giving on April 3

This spring marks a historic time as we celebrate the 800,000 Buckeyes (and counting!) who have donated to Time and Change: The Ohio State Campaign. Together, we’ve accomplished something extraordinary — and there’s still time for you to be part of it!

From advancing research innovations to extending a helping hand, from creating mind-opening art to discovering life-saving medical breakthroughs — Buckeyes are always contributing to a better world.  With a gift of any size on Day of Giving, you can too!

Your generosity will empower our students, faculty, researchers, caregivers and alumni to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives and find the solutions our world needs now.

Join us on Day of Giving to support something you care about. Save the date and add to your calendar!
March Science Café TONIGHT

I am writing to invite you to our next Science Café on Wednesday, March 12th at 7PM on The Science of the Unseen Pest Control, presented by Seun Oladipupo from Department of Entomology at OSU.
Equine Ownership 101

Equine-related sessions for new horse owners or those who are looking to purchase and own their own horse. Session topics include horse buying, basic horse nutrition, safely traveling with horses, and other equine ownership considerations.

Location: Skou Hall Room 100

Date & time: Mar 22^nd 2025, 9:30 AM-12:00 PM

Register here: https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cC6LyWVKIc5Ud94

or contact Janessa Hill.1357@osu.edu at 330-674-3015.
ATI Equine Field Day hosted by the Equine Facility Management students

The OSU ATI Equine Facility Management class would like to invite you to an educational event for all horse owners and lovers, from beginner to experienced.

Tentative schedule:
1 pm - Doors open
1:25 pm - Welcome!
1:30 - 2:15 pm - Obstacle Course Demonstration
2:15 - 2:30 pm - Break with game/activity
2:30 - 3:00 pm - Body Work Demonstration
3:00 - 3:15 pm - Break with game/activity
3:15 - 4:00 pm - Spring preventative healthcare
4:00 - 4:15 pm - Break with game/activity
4:15 - 4:30 pm - Body Scoring Demonstration
4:30 pm – Conclusion

Follow the Facebook event for updates: https://www.facebook.com/share/1A5Nw88des/
ATI Equine Field Day hosted by the Equine Facility Management students

The OSU ATI Equine Facility Management class would like to invite you to an educational event for all horse owners and lovers, from beginner to experienced.

Tentative schedule:
1 pm - Doors open
1:25 pm - Welcome!
1:30 - 2:15 pm - Obstacle Course Demonstration
2:15 - 2:30 pm - Break with game/activity
2:30 - 3:00 pm - Body Work Demonstration
3:00 - 3:15 pm - Break with game/activity
3:15 - 4:00 pm - Spring preventative healthcare
4:00 - 4:15 pm - Break with game/activity
4:15 - 4:30 pm - Body Scoring Demonstration
4:30 pm – Conclusion

Follow the Facebook event for updates: https://www.facebook.com/share/1A5Nw88des/
Campus Change Event is April 2

Save the date for the annual Campus Change Event on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Charter bus will take students to and from Columbus, where they will be greeted by Ben Carignan, our CFAES counterpart, tour the college, meet advisors, hop on a bus, tour the campus, and eat a hearty lunch! Contact Cate Hunko.1 for this free event to get your name on the list.
Campus Change Event is April 2

Save the date for the annual Campus Change Event on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Charter bus will take students to and from Columbus, where they will be greeted by Ben Carignan, our CFAES counterpart, tour the college, meet advisors, hop on a bus, tour the campus, and eat a hearty lunch! Contact Cate Hunko.1 for this free event to get your name on the list.
Campus Change Event is April 2

Save the date for the annual Campus Change Event on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Charter bus will take students to and from Columbus, where they will be greeted by Ben Carignan, our CFAES counterpart, tour the college, meet advisors, hop on a bus, tour the campus, and eat a hearty lunch! Contact Cate Hunko.1 for this free event to get your name on the list.
Campus Change Event is April 2

Save the date for the annual Campus Change Event on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Charter bus will take students to and from Columbus, where they will be greeted by Ben Carignan, our CFAES counterpart, tour the college, meet advisors, hop on a bus, tour the campus, and eat a hearty lunch! Contact Cate Hunko.1 for this free event to get your name on the list.
Cultural Connections: Honduras
Cultural Connections: Honduras
Therapy Dogs on campus
Therapy Dogs on campus
American Red Cross Blood Drive - URGENT NEED

American Red Cross Blood Drive at

Secrest Welcome Center
Friday, February 28, 2025

9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Making an appointment is easy.

Click on the link below. Once you get to the website enter your email address and date of birth. Fill out the form with some basic information that the Red Cross will need. This is a onetime set up.

Then click the "Continue and View Blood Drives" button. You will see our blood drive, if not, enter Wooster in the sponsor code. Click the circle to the left of the day you would like your appointment. This also allows you to choose a regular appt or double red appt at the top of the page. On the next page, pick a time. Then you will receive an email confirming your appointment. Let me know if you have any problems with this.

Make your appointment now! You are going to save a life! http://www.redcrossblood.org/

Walk-ins are also welcome.
State of the College and CFAES Awards

Join us for the 2025 CFAES Awards and State of the College as we celebrate the outstanding achievements of our faculty, staff, and students and the success of our college.

Held on Friday, April 4, 2025, in person on the Columbus campus in the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center auditorium, concurrently with a watch party on the CFAES Wooster campus in the Shisler Ballroom, or live-streamed here.

RSVP Now

Schedule of events

Attend all of the events or choose the ones that work best for your schedule.
Can't make it in person? View the event virtually here. Don't forget to download your calendar reminder.

9-10:30 a.m. (EST) CFAES Awards
Join us as we celebrate the CFAES award recipients from across the college.

10:30-11 a.m. (EST) Reception
Celebrate our award recipients and network with colleagues during the receptions on either our Columbus campus or at the CFAES Wooster watch party.

11-11:30 a.m. (EST) State of the College
Join Dean Kress for her annual message about important issues and opportunities for all of CFAES.
State of the College and CFAES Awards

Join us for the 2025 CFAES Awards and State of the College as we celebrate the outstanding achievements of our faculty, staff, and students and the success of our college.

Held on Friday, April 4, 2025, in person on the Columbus campus in the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center auditorium, concurrently with a watch party on the CFAES Wooster campus in the Shisler Ballroom, or live-streamed here.

RSVP Now

Schedule of events

Attend all of the events or choose the ones that work best for your schedule.
Can't make it in person? View the event virtually here. Don't forget to download your calendar reminder.

9-10:30 a.m. (EST) CFAES Awards
Join us as we celebrate the CFAES award recipients from across the college.

10:30-11 a.m. (EST) Reception
Celebrate our award recipients and network with colleagues during the receptions on either our Columbus campus or at the CFAES Wooster watch party.

11-11:30 a.m. (EST) State of the College
Join Dean Kress for her annual message about important issues and opportunities for all of CFAES.
State of the College and CFAES Awards

Join us for the 2025 CFAES Awards and State of the College as we celebrate the outstanding achievements of our faculty, staff, and students and the success of our college.

Held on Friday, April 4, 2025, in person on the Columbus campus in the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center auditorium, concurrently with a watch party on the CFAES Wooster campus in the Shisler Ballroom, or live-streamed here.

RSVP Now

Schedule of events

Attend all of the events or choose the ones that work best for your schedule.
Can't make it in person? View the event virtually here. Don't forget to download your calendar reminder.

9-10:30 a.m. (EST) CFAES Awards
Join us as we celebrate the CFAES award recipients from across the college.

10:30-11 a.m. (EST) Reception
Celebrate our award recipients and network with colleagues during the receptions on either our Columbus campus or at the CFAES Wooster watch party.

11-11:30 a.m. (EST) State of the College
Join Dean Kress for her annual message about important issues and opportunities for all of CFAES.
State of the College and CFAES Awards

Join us for the 2025 CFAES Awards and State of the College as we celebrate the outstanding achievements of our faculty, staff, and students and the success of our college.

Held on Friday, April 4, 2025, in person on the Columbus campus in the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center auditorium, concurrently with a watch party on the CFAES Wooster campus in the Shisler Ballroom, or live-streamed here.

RSVP Now

Schedule of events

Attend all of the events or choose the ones that work best for your schedule.
Can't make it in person? View the event virtually here. Don't forget to download your calendar reminder.

9-10:30 a.m. (EST) CFAES Awards
Join us as we celebrate the CFAES award recipients from across the college.

10:30-11 a.m. (EST) Reception
Celebrate our award recipients and network with colleagues during the receptions on either our Columbus campus or at the CFAES Wooster watch party.

11-11:30 a.m. (EST) State of the College
Join Dean Kress for her annual message about important issues and opportunities for all of CFAES.
State of the College and CFAES Awards

Join us for the 2025 CFAES Awards and State of the College as we celebrate the outstanding achievements of our faculty, staff, and students and the success of our college.

Held on Friday, April 4, 2025, in person on the Columbus campus in the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center auditorium, concurrently with a watch party on the CFAES Wooster campus in the Shisler Ballroom, or live-streamed here.

RSVP Now

Schedule of events

Attend all of the events or choose the ones that work best for your schedule.
Can't make it in person? View the event virtually here. Don't forget to download your calendar reminder.

9-10:30 a.m. (EST) CFAES Awards
Join us as we celebrate the CFAES award recipients from across the college.

10:30-11 a.m. (EST) Reception
Celebrate our award recipients and network with colleagues during the receptions on either our Columbus campus or at the CFAES Wooster watch party.

11-11:30 a.m. (EST) State of the College
Join Dean Kress for her annual message about important issues and opportunities for all of CFAES.
State of the College and CFAES Awards

Join us for the 2025 CFAES Awards and State of the College as we celebrate the outstanding achievements of our faculty, staff, and students and the success of our college.

Held on Friday, April 4, 2025, in person on the Columbus campus in the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center auditorium, concurrently with a watch party on the CFAES Wooster campus in the Shisler Ballroom, or live-streamed here.

RSVP Now

Schedule of events

Attend all of the events or choose the ones that work best for your schedule.
Can't make it in person? View the event virtually here. Don't forget to download your calendar reminder.

9-10:30 a.m. (EST) CFAES Awards
Join us as we celebrate the CFAES award recipients from across the college.

10:30-11 a.m. (EST) Reception
Celebrate our award recipients and network with colleagues during the receptions on either our Columbus campus or at the CFAES Wooster watch party.

11-11:30 a.m. (EST) State of the College
Join Dean Kress for her annual message about important issues and opportunities for all of CFAES.
State of the College and CFAES Awards

Join us for the 2025 CFAES Awards and State of the College as we celebrate the outstanding achievements of our faculty, staff, and students and the success of our college.

Held on Friday, April 4, 2025, in person on the Columbus campus in the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center auditorium, concurrently with a watch party on the CFAES Wooster campus in the Shisler Ballroom, or live-streamed here.

RSVP Now

Schedule of events

Attend all of the events or choose the ones that work best for your schedule.
Can't make it in person? View the event virtually here. Don't forget to download your calendar reminder.

9-10:30 a.m. (EST) CFAES Awards
Join us as we celebrate the CFAES award recipients from across the college.

10:30-11 a.m. (EST) Reception
Celebrate our award recipients and network with colleagues during the receptions on either our Columbus campus or at the CFAES Wooster watch party.

11-11:30 a.m. (EST) State of the College
Join Dean Kress for her annual message about important issues and opportunities for all of CFAES.
State of the College and CFAES Awards

Join us for the 2025 CFAES Awards and State of the College as we celebrate the outstanding achievements of our faculty, staff, and students and the success of our college.

Held on Friday, April 4, 2025, in person on the Columbus campus in the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center auditorium, concurrently with a watch party on the CFAES Wooster campus in the Shisler Ballroom, or live-streamed here.

RSVP Now

Schedule of events

Attend all of the events or choose the ones that work best for your schedule.
Can't make it in person? View the event virtually here. Don't forget to download your calendar reminder.

9-10:30 a.m. (EST) CFAES Awards
Join us as we celebrate the CFAES award recipients from across the college.

10:30-11 a.m. (EST) Reception
Celebrate our award recipients and network with colleagues during the receptions on either our Columbus campus or at the CFAES Wooster watch party.

11-11:30 a.m. (EST) State of the College
Join Dean Kress for her annual message about important issues and opportunities for all of CFAES.
Celebration of Nations TODAY

We have 10 musical acts this year! Here is the schedule:
Celebration of Nations TODAY

We have 10 musical acts this year! Here is the schedule:
Celebration of Nations TODAY

We have 10 musical acts this year! Here is the schedule:
Caring Therapy Canines

Caring Therapy Canines Monday, February 17th Skou Hall Lounge 1-3 pm... Hope to see you there!
STEP Expo in Wooster TOMORROW
The Second-Year Transformational Experience Program (STEP) at ATI will be hosting the first STEP Expo in Wooster. The Expo is a way for students that have finished their STEP Signature Projects to highlight their achievements. In the past, all STEP Students in Columbus and on the outlying campuses have had to travel to Columbus to present their projects. For the first time ever students from Wooster will be allowed to present to their first (and favorite) campus, ATI. Please come to the regional STEP Expo on February 20th at 6pm for pizza and presentations and show support for our students that have completed this program. This presentation and pizza opportunity is available to ALL students at ATI, residents, commuters, and CCP students, as well as faculty and staff.

Students who are presenting their projects/posters include the following:
- Caleb Scott
- Sophia Thompson
- Morgan Johnson
- Lainey Roberts
- Hana Wagner
- Liliana Weikart
- Izabella Grey
- Kelsie Mannasmith
STEP Expo in Wooster TOMORROW
The Second-Year Transformational Experience Program (STEP) at ATI will be hosting the first STEP Expo in Wooster. The Expo is a way for students that have finished their STEP Signature Projects to highlight their achievements. In the past, all STEP Students in Columbus and on the outlying campuses have had to travel to Columbus to present their projects. For the first time ever students from Wooster will be allowed to present to their first (and favorite) campus, ATI. Please come to the regional STEP Expo on February 20th at 6pm for pizza and presentations and show support for our students that have completed this program. This presentation and pizza opportunity is available to ALL students at ATI, residents, commuters, and CCP students, as well as faculty and staff.

Students who are presenting their projects/posters include the following:
- Caleb Scott
- Sophia Thompson
- Morgan Johnson
- Lainey Roberts
- Hana Wagner
- Liliana Weikart
- Izabella Grey
- Kelsie Mannasmith
Student Recognition Banquet is April 8

Mark your calendars for the 36^th Annual Ohio State ATI Student Recognition Banquet on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Arden Shisler Conference Center!

Students have been invited to self-nominate for the ATI Outstanding Student Award, which is one of the highest honors a student at Ohio State ATI can receive. Additionally, every Outstanding Student Award recipient will be considered for the ATI Director’s Award. The ATI Director’s Award is a special top honor which recognizes one outstanding student selected by the director. This individual will have the honor of preparing and presenting a Student Address to the graduating class of 2025 at Commencement on May 3, 2025.

Please join us on April 8!

The ATI Faculty, Staff, and Student Awards Committee
Student Recognition Banquet is April 8

Mark your calendars for the 36^th Annual Ohio State ATI Student Recognition Banquet on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Arden Shisler Conference Center!

Students have been invited to self-nominate for the ATI Outstanding Student Award, which is one of the highest honors a student at Ohio State ATI can receive. Additionally, every Outstanding Student Award recipient will be considered for the ATI Director’s Award. The ATI Director’s Award is a special top honor which recognizes one outstanding student selected by the director. This individual will have the honor of preparing and presenting a Student Address to the graduating class of 2025 at Commencement on May 3, 2025.

Please join us on April 8!

The ATI Faculty, Staff, and Student Awards Committee
Student Recognition Banquet is April 8

Mark your calendars for the 36^th Annual Ohio State ATI Student Recognition Banquet on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Arden Shisler Conference Center!

Students have been invited to self-nominate for the ATI Outstanding Student Award, which is one of the highest honors a student at Ohio State ATI can receive. Additionally, every Outstanding Student Award recipient will be considered for the ATI Director’s Award. The ATI Director’s Award is a special top honor which recognizes one outstanding student selected by the director. This individual will have the honor of preparing and presenting a Student Address to the graduating class of 2025 at Commencement on May 3, 2025.

Please join us on April 8!

The ATI Faculty, Staff, and Student Awards Committee
Student Recognition Banquet is April 8

Mark your calendars for the 36^th Annual Ohio State ATI Student Recognition Banquet on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Arden Shisler Conference Center!

Students have been invited to self-nominate for the ATI Outstanding Student Award, which is one of the highest honors a student at Ohio State ATI can receive. Additionally, every Outstanding Student Award recipient will be considered for the ATI Director’s Award. The ATI Director’s Award is a special top honor which recognizes one outstanding student selected by the director. This individual will have the honor of preparing and presenting a Student Address to the graduating class of 2025 at Commencement on May 3, 2025.

Please join us on April 8!

The ATI Faculty, Staff, and Student Awards Committee
Student Recognition Banquet is April 8

Mark your calendars for the 36^th Annual Ohio State ATI Student Recognition Banquet on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Arden Shisler Conference Center!

Students have been invited to self-nominate for the ATI Outstanding Student Award, which is one of the highest honors a student at Ohio State ATI can receive. Additionally, every Outstanding Student Award recipient will be considered for the ATI Director’s Award. The ATI Director’s Award is a special top honor which recognizes one outstanding student selected by the director. This individual will have the honor of preparing and presenting a Student Address to the graduating class of 2025 at Commencement on May 3, 2025.

Please join us on April 8!

The ATI Faculty, Staff, and Student Awards Committee
Student Recognition Banquet is April 8

Mark your calendars for the 36^th Annual Ohio State ATI Student Recognition Banquet on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Arden Shisler Conference Center!

Students have been invited to self-nominate for the ATI Outstanding Student Award, which is one of the highest honors a student at Ohio State ATI can receive. Additionally, every Outstanding Student Award recipient will be considered for the ATI Director’s Award. The ATI Director’s Award is a special top honor which recognizes one outstanding student selected by the director. This individual will have the honor of preparing and presenting a Student Address to the graduating class of 2025 at Commencement on May 3, 2025.

Please join us on April 8!

The ATI Faculty, Staff, and Student Awards Committee
Greenhouse Club Valentine's Day Sale
Beyond Google Scholar: TODAY

Beyond Google Scholar: Getting the most out of your library databases: Because sometimes 50 focused and fabulous results are better than 5000.

This session will share skills to help you design better searches and better use library databases and resources.

When: Wednesday February 5th Noon-1:00 PM

Where: Presented Online Only in a Zoom Seminar

Register: go.osu.edu/goscholar
Wooster Campus Research Library Spring 2025 Learning Series

Beyond Google Scholar: Getting the most out of your library databases: Because sometimes 50 focused and fabulous results are better than 5000.

This session will share skills to help you design better searches and better use library databases and resources.

When: Wednesday February 5th Noon-1:00 PM

Where: Presented Online Only in a Zoom Seminar

Register: go.osu.edu/goscholar

Literature Review Workshop Kick off your Lit Review with tips and techniques to stay organized, plan and write more effectively. Bring your questions!

When: Wednesday February 12th Noon-1:00 PM

Where: Presented Online Only in a Zoom Seminar

Register: go.osu.edu/litrev
Online Backyard Poultry Course
For a variety of reasons, there is an increase in interest in keeping backyard poultry. Backyard flocks provide the opportunity for people in rural and urban areas alike to produce tasty eggs and meat for personal and family food security. You might want egg layers. You might want to raise meat birds for a harvest in your freezer. You might even have a youth interested in raising chickens for their 4-H or FFA project, as these lower maintenance livestock can be kept in a fraction of the space for a fraction of the cost when compared to other species.

Whatever your reason for raising poultry, this course is designed to provide you with the knowledge and resources you will need to get your backyard flock off to a great start.

Enroll here.

Course Goals
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Identify rules and regulations relevant to raising backyard poultry in their state, city, or municipality
- Source healthy birds to raise in their backyard
- Apply concepts of basic husbandry, nutrition, and housing to successfully raise backyard poultry.
- Explain how eggs are produced
- Practice safe handling of birds and eggs
- Recognize health-related abnormalities of poultry through physical examination
- Describe the roles of of veterinary care and biosecurity in maximizing poultry health
Course Format

This course is available fully online with no scheduled class sessions or fixed due dates. You can start coursework at any time and work through it independently at your own pace.

Course Organization
This self-paced course is expected to take 2-3 hours to complete and includes the following 6 modules:
- Getting Started
- Brooding, Basic Husbandry & Nutrition
- Housing
- Egg Production
- Maximizing Health
- Biosecurity
Technology Requirements
For best performance, a computer or tablet that supports the most recent web browser versions can play mp4 files. It is recommended to use a computer five years old or newer with at least 1GB of RAM and high-speed internet connection. Some features may not be compatible with mobile devices.

Adobe Acrobat Reader. Can be downloaded here for free.

The recommended web browsers are Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, and Microsoft Edge.
Contact Us

If you have questions about the course, contact Tim McDermott at mcdermott.15@osu.edu for assistance.

At this time, this course is only offered in English.
Online Backyard Poultry Course
For a variety of reasons, there is an increase in interest in keeping backyard poultry. Backyard flocks provide the opportunity for people in rural and urban areas alike to produce tasty eggs and meat for personal and family food security. You might want egg layers. You might want to raise meat birds for a harvest in your freezer. You might even have a youth interested in raising chickens for their 4-H or FFA project, as these lower maintenance livestock can be kept in a fraction of the space for a fraction of the cost when compared to other species.

Whatever your reason for raising poultry, this course is designed to provide you with the knowledge and resources you will need to get your backyard flock off to a great start.

Enroll here.

Course Goals
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Identify rules and regulations relevant to raising backyard poultry in their state, city, or municipality
- Source healthy birds to raise in their backyard
- Apply concepts of basic husbandry, nutrition, and housing to successfully raise backyard poultry.
- Explain how eggs are produced
- Practice safe handling of birds and eggs
- Recognize health-related abnormalities of poultry through physical examination
- Describe the roles of of veterinary care and biosecurity in maximizing poultry health
Course Format

This course is available fully online with no scheduled class sessions or fixed due dates. You can start coursework at any time and work through it independently at your own pace.

Course Organization
This self-paced course is expected to take 2-3 hours to complete and includes the following 6 modules:
- Getting Started
- Brooding, Basic Husbandry & Nutrition
- Housing
- Egg Production
- Maximizing Health
- Biosecurity
Technology Requirements
For best performance, a computer or tablet that supports the most recent web browser versions can play mp4 files. It is recommended to use a computer five years old or newer with at least 1GB of RAM and high-speed internet connection. Some features may not be compatible with mobile devices.

Adobe Acrobat Reader. Can be downloaded here for free.

The recommended web browsers are Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, and Microsoft Edge.
Contact Us

If you have questions about the course, contact Tim McDermott at mcdermott.15@osu.edu for assistance.

At this time, this course is only offered in English.
Cultural Connections: Uruguay
Taste of OSU is FRIDAY

On Friday, February 14, 2025, from 5-8:30 p.m. in the Ohio Union, the Office of International Affairs will host Taste of OSU, an evening of cultural performances on stage, exhibits and food from around the world provided by more than 40 different international clubs on campus.

o Charter bus transportation will be available for students, faculty, staff and any friends/family members are welcome to join as well

o Bus will leave Wooster Campus about 4pm and return to campus around 10 or 11pm.
Taste of OSU is FRIDAY

On Friday, February 14, 2025, from 5-8:30 p.m. in the Ohio Union, the Office of International Affairs will host Taste of OSU, an evening of cultural performances on stage, exhibits and food from around the world provided by more than 40 different international clubs on campus.

o Charter bus transportation will be available for students, faculty, staff and any friends/family members are welcome to join as well

o Bus will leave Wooster Campus about 4pm and return to campus around 10 or 11pm.
Taste of OSU is FRIDAY

On Friday, February 14, 2025, from 5-8:30 p.m. in the Ohio Union, the Office of International Affairs will host Taste of OSU, an evening of cultural performances on stage, exhibits and food from around the world provided by more than 40 different international clubs on campus.

o Charter bus transportation will be available for students, faculty, staff and any friends/family members are welcome to join as well

o Bus will leave Wooster Campus about 4pm and return to campus around 10 or 11pm.
Taste of OSU is FRIDAY

On Friday, February 14, 2025, from 5-8:30 p.m. in the Ohio Union, the Office of International Affairs will host Taste of OSU, an evening of cultural performances on stage, exhibits and food from around the world provided by more than 40 different international clubs on campus.

o Charter bus transportation will be available for students, faculty, staff and any friends/family members are welcome to join as well

o Bus will leave Wooster Campus about 4pm and return to campus around 10 or 11pm.
National Day of Racial Healing

January 21, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
The Power of Storytelling in Racial Healing
Join CFAES for an interactive 90-minute webinar that will change the way you think about racial healing and community building. In honor of the Kellogg Foundation's National Day of Racial Healing on January 21, renowned facilitator Susan M. Glisson will share an overview of The Welcome Table™, a community building process she uses for racial healing, reckoning, and repair. Her innovative approach utilizes storytelling and deep listening to foster authentic relationships that create a safe space for acknowledging and reconciling past race-related wounds and facilitate effective collective efforts that transform communities.
National Day of Racial Healing

January 21, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
The Power of Storytelling in Racial Healing
Join CFAES for an interactive 90-minute webinar that will change the way you think about racial healing and community building. In honor of the Kellogg Foundation's National Day of Racial Healing on January 21, renowned facilitator Susan M. Glisson will share an overview of The Welcome Table™, a community building process she uses for racial healing, reckoning, and repair. Her innovative approach utilizes storytelling and deep listening to foster authentic relationships that create a safe space for acknowledging and reconciling past race-related wounds and facilitate effective collective efforts that transform communities.
Secrest Arboretum Winter Events
As winter settles in, Secrest Arboretum is hosting a variety of exciting events to enjoy the season! Here’s what we have coming up:
- Witch-hazel Discovery – Feb 7, 2025, 1:00pm - 3:30pm: Explore the fascinating world of witch-hazels.
- The Conifers of Secrest – Feb 20, 2025, 9:00am - 3:00pm: A deep dive into the diverse conifers at Secrest.
For a complete list of events, visit our events page. We look forward to seeing you this winter!
Donuts with the Dean FRIDAY
What I value most in our college is our people, and interacting with all of our faculty, staff and students.

Please join me for donuts, fruit and conversation on:
- Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, from 9:00-10:00 a.m. in the CFAES Wooster Science Building Café.
Donuts and fruit will be provided and the CFAES Café will be open.

I look forward to you stopping by and saying hello!

Sincerely,

Dean Cathann Kress

Vice President for Agricultural Administration and Dean
College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
End of Semester Bash

Nominations were tabulated by the Employee & Student Recognition Committee, and selections were made for Outstanding Teacher, Outstanding Advisor, and Outstanding Staff. Please join us on 12/13 at noon to find out who will be receiving awards and to celebrate at the End of Semester Bash! For the luncheon, a baked potato bar will be provided by Exclusively Yours Catering. There is a potluck portion to the luncheon as well, where everyone is encouraged to show off cooking and baking skills by bringing something to share.

We’ll need a head count for catering by Thursday, 12/5. Please RSVP here!!!
End of Semester Bash

Nominations were tabulated by the Employee & Student Recognition Committee, and selections were made for Outstanding Teacher, Outstanding Advisor, and Outstanding Staff. Please join us on 12/13 at noon to find out who will be receiving awards and to celebrate at the End of Semester Bash! For the luncheon, a baked potato bar will be provided by Exclusively Yours Catering. There is a potluck portion to the luncheon as well, where everyone is encouraged to show off cooking and baking skills by bringing something to share.

We’ll need a head count for catering by Thursday, 12/5. Please RSVP here!!!
CFAES Holiday Open House

CFAES Wooster Campus
Secrest Welcome Center
Friday, December 6, 2024
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

RSVP Here
CFAES Holiday Open House

CFAES Wooster Campus
Secrest Welcome Center
Friday, December 6, 2024
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

RSVP Here
CFAES Holiday Open House

CFAES Wooster Campus
Secrest Welcome Center
Friday, December 6, 2024
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

RSVP Here
Landscape Club Bake Sale

The ATI Landscape Club is having a Thanksgiving Bake Sale on Wednesday, November 20 from 10:00am to 1:00pm in Skou Lounge!

Come support the Landscape Club with pumpkin rolls, rice Krispie treats, cupcakes, and MORE!!
Landscape Club Bake Sale

The ATI Landscape Club is having a Thanksgiving Bake Sale on Wednesday, November 20 from 10:00am to 1:00pm in Skou Lounge!

Come support the Landscape Club with pumpkin rolls, rice Krispie treats, cupcakes, and MORE!!
Early Bird Poinsettia Sale
Early Bird Poinsettia Sale
November Wooster Science Cafe TONIGHT

Wednesday, November 13th at 7PM on Climate change: Perspective from Agricultural Sciences, presented by Fiama Guevara Guillén and Nelly Arguello from The Ohio State University.

Please note the change of venue from last year.

· Science café will be in person at the Ice Plant at Minglewood Distilling Co. (https://www.minglewooddistilling.com/event-center), 437 East South Street, Wooster, OH 44691
· We have a website (woostersciencecafe.org) and a twitter account (https://twitter.com/WooScienceCafe) in addition to our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/WoosterScienceCafe/).

· If you plan to grab a drink, please come 15-20 minutes early! The room echoes a bit when drinks are prepared during the talk.
Presidential investiture livestream on Nov. 8

The investiture of Walter “Ted” Carter Jr. as Ohio State’s 17th president continues one of the university’s time-honored traditions. Members of the Ohio State community are invited to watch the livestream of the event on Friday, Nov. 8, at 2 p.m.

The Ohio State University is one of the most impactful and far-reaching public institutions of higher education in the country. For Buckeyes, however, excellence is not a destination — it is a pursuit. It is a commitment to evolve and improve for the benefit of Ohioans and all those who are impacted by our work.

During his investiture, President Walter “Ted” Carter Jr. will lay out a vision for how the Ohio State community will continue this pursuit of excellence, define success and achieve it over the next decade.

Friday, November 8, 2024 - 2 p.m.

The event will be closed captioned. Please email events@osu.edu for accessibility accommodations.
Free Fall Beverage Bar & Townhall- Nov. 14 at 10am

CFAES Wooster Staff Council invites you to the Fall Beverage Bar & Townhall with VP and Dean Cathann Kress & CFAES Wooster Campus Director Andy Michel.

* Thursday, November 14, 2024 from 10:00 am - 11:30 am at the Secrest Welcome & Education Center.
* Join us for a free hot beverage mingle with your colleagues, think up some good questions and engage with CFAES leadership!
* Bring your own mug or choose one of the mugs available for your coffee, hot chocolate, cider, or tea.
* We welcome all CFAES staff, faculty, students (all levels) and our USDA colleagues to this non-public event.
* If you would like to submit a question in advance, email Erin Parker.1390.
* Please RSVP at go.osu.edu/WooTownhall2024

If you are unable to attend in person, join us via Zoom:

https://osu.zoom.us/j/96813706454?pwd=ih4yH8jiTTL859vSFdqUIsGY9Knvw2.1

Thank you for your participation,
Erin Parker, on behalf of CFAES Wooster Campus Staff Council
Please post announcement in your area and spread the word!

Erin Parker
Free Fall Beverage Bar & Townhall- Nov. 14 at 10am

CFAES Wooster Staff Council invites you to the Fall Beverage Bar & Townhall with VP and Dean Cathann Kress & CFAES Wooster Campus Director Andy Michel.

* Thursday, November 14, 2024 from 10:00 am - 11:30 am at the Secrest Welcome & Education Center.
* Join us for a free hot beverage mingle with your colleagues, think up some good questions and engage with CFAES leadership!
* Bring your own mug or choose one of the mugs available for your coffee, hot chocolate, cider, or tea.
* We welcome all CFAES staff, faculty, students (all levels) and our USDA colleagues to this non-public event.
* If you would like to submit a question in advance, email Erin Parker.1390.
* Please RSVP at go.osu.edu/WooTownhall2024

If you are unable to attend in person, join us via Zoom:

https://osu.zoom.us/j/96813706454?pwd=ih4yH8jiTTL859vSFdqUIsGY9Knvw2.1

Thank you for your participation,
Erin Parker, on behalf of CFAES Wooster Campus Staff Council
Please post announcement in your area and spread the word!

Erin Parker
First-Generation College Student Celebration

National First-Generation College Student Celebration Week starts 11/4 and ends 11/8. A dinner will be held on 11/7 to recognize first-generation students, as well as celebrate staff, faculty, and advocates for their accomplishments and support of the first-rgeneration student journey. If you’d like to attend the dinner, please respond through the link below. It will help us know how much food to order.

RSVP for First Gen Dinner
First-Generation College Student Celebration

National First-Generation College Student Celebration Week starts 11/4 and ends 11/8. A dinner will be held on 11/7 to recognize first-generation students, as well as celebrate staff, faculty, and advocates for their accomplishments and support of the first-rgeneration student journey. If you’d like to attend the dinner, please respond through the link below. It will help us know how much food to order.

RSVP for First Gen Dinner
November/December Events

Attached is a list of event dates to take us through the remainder of the semester. Lots going on, but also wanted to gauge interest about doing a faculty/staff cookie exchange as we approach the holidays. If this is something you’d like to do, please use the link below to give me your name and contact info, and we can figure out a date. We can call it Dr. Boone’s Bake to Take Cookie Exchange, since she thought of the idea.

Cookie Exchange

Jeanne Semilia
November/December Events

Attached is a list of event dates to take us through the remainder of the semester. Lots going on, but also wanted to gauge interest about doing a faculty/staff cookie exchange as we approach the holidays. If this is something you’d like to do, please use the link below to give me your name and contact info, and we can figure out a date. We can call it Dr. Boone’s Bake to Take Cookie Exchange, since she thought of the idea.

Cookie Exchange

Jeanne Semilia
November/December Events

Attached is a list of event dates to take us through the remainder of the semester. Lots going on, but also wanted to gauge interest about doing a faculty/staff cookie exchange as we approach the holidays. If this is something you’d like to do, please use the link below to give me your name and contact info, and we can figure out a date. We can call it Dr. Boone’s Bake to Take Cookie Exchange, since she thought of the idea.

Cookie Exchange

Jeanne Semilia
Lecture: The Restless Dead TONIGHT

October 30, 2024

5:30PM - 7:00PM

244 Kauke Hall, Beall Ave, Wooster OH

Please join CSEEES and the Department of German and Russian at the College of Wooster for a spooky talk on "The Restless Dead (Upyri)* in Russian Folk Belief *and the ubyr of the Volga Tatars" with Ohio State faculty member Daniel Collins of the Department of Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures.

With thanks to native Woosterite Emma Pratt, daughter of Richard Pratt, HCS Professor at OARDC 1987 – 2011. She’s now the assistant director of OSU’s Center for Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies. She shared this announcement and co-organized last month’s visit of Ukraine’s Prof. Maksym Kolesnikov.

The Restless Dead (Upyri) in Russian Folk Belief with Daniel Collins (Ohio State U.) at the College of Wooster | Center for Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies

It’s always great to see cooperation between our two institutions.

Jason Owens
8th Annual Ag Toy Drive

Looking for a way to give back to your community, support agriculture, and celebrate the upcoming holiday season?

Join us for the 8^th annual Ag Toy Drive, hosted by the Ashland/Wayne County Young Ag Professionals and the Medina County Young Farmers!

When: Tuesday, November 26^th from 530p-800p

Where: Lincoln Way Vineyards (9050 W Old Lincoln Way, Wooster, OH 44691)

Who: Community members of all ages

This FREE event is open to the whole family to attend - there will be games, coloring, cookies, a light dinner, reindeer, and SANTA! All we ask is that you bring an agricultural toy donation to benefit Ashland, Medina, or Wayne County charities.

Last year we raised over $12,500 in monetary donations (all of which was used to purchase ag toys), as well as hundreds of ag toy donations from our communities. All toys were donated to Ashland Associated Charities, Medina County Toys for Tots, and Wayne County Toys for Tots to be dispersed to local children during the holiday season. We are looking forward to having another great year!

If you are on Facebook, please check out our 8th Annual Ag Toy Drive event page at https://www.facebook.com/share/fQL5YZriuVVhDvhS/ for event updates and ongoing recognition of our amazing sponsors. If you'd like to see photos from last year's event, please visit https://galleries.page.link/9TdHt. We are also looking forward to offering free photos with Santa for a second year!

See you there,

Sara Tallmadge
8th Annual Ag Toy Drive

Looking for a way to give back to your community, support agriculture, and celebrate the upcoming holiday season?

Join us for the 8^th annual Ag Toy Drive, hosted by the Ashland/Wayne County Young Ag Professionals and the Medina County Young Farmers!

When: Tuesday, November 26^th from 530p-800p

Where: Lincoln Way Vineyards (9050 W Old Lincoln Way, Wooster, OH 44691)

Who: Community members of all ages

This FREE event is open to the whole family to attend - there will be games, coloring, cookies, a light dinner, reindeer, and SANTA! All we ask is that you bring an agricultural toy donation to benefit Ashland, Medina, or Wayne County charities.

Last year we raised over $12,500 in monetary donations (all of which was used to purchase ag toys), as well as hundreds of ag toy donations from our communities. All toys were donated to Ashland Associated Charities, Medina County Toys for Tots, and Wayne County Toys for Tots to be dispersed to local children during the holiday season. We are looking forward to having another great year!

If you are on Facebook, please check out our 8th Annual Ag Toy Drive event page at https://www.facebook.com/share/fQL5YZriuVVhDvhS/ for event updates and ongoing recognition of our amazing sponsors. If you'd like to see photos from last year's event, please visit https://galleries.page.link/9TdHt. We are also looking forward to offering free photos with Santa for a second year!

See you there,

Sara Tallmadge
8th Annual Ag Toy Drive

Looking for a way to give back to your community, support agriculture, and celebrate the upcoming holiday season?

Join us for the 8^th annual Ag Toy Drive, hosted by the Ashland/Wayne County Young Ag Professionals and the Medina County Young Farmers!

When: Tuesday, November 26^th from 530p-800p

Where: Lincoln Way Vineyards (9050 W Old Lincoln Way, Wooster, OH 44691)

Who: Community members of all ages

This FREE event is open to the whole family to attend - there will be games, coloring, cookies, a light dinner, reindeer, and SANTA! All we ask is that you bring an agricultural toy donation to benefit Ashland, Medina, or Wayne County charities.

Last year we raised over $12,500 in monetary donations (all of which was used to purchase ag toys), as well as hundreds of ag toy donations from our communities. All toys were donated to Ashland Associated Charities, Medina County Toys for Tots, and Wayne County Toys for Tots to be dispersed to local children during the holiday season. We are looking forward to having another great year!

If you are on Facebook, please check out our 8th Annual Ag Toy Drive event page at https://www.facebook.com/share/fQL5YZriuVVhDvhS/ for event updates and ongoing recognition of our amazing sponsors. If you'd like to see photos from last year's event, please visit https://galleries.page.link/9TdHt. We are also looking forward to offering free photos with Santa for a second year!

See you there,

Sara Tallmadge
Stop the Bleed

Wooster Science Building will be hosting a “Stop the Bleed” training on Wednesday October 23^rd at 9 am in WSB 300. This is a training to learn how to stop bleeding after an injury and will be taught by Chad Stanton and Justin Estill (Wooster Campus Police). This is recommended for anyone working in the lab or field where injuries may be more likely to occur but applies to anyone.

Registration is required and is limited to 20 participants. Please email Scott Wolfe.529 if you plan to attend.
October Wooster Science Cafe: The Science of Brewing

The next Science Café is Wednesday, October 16th at 7PM on the Science of Brewing, presented by a team that includes Dr. Eric Stockinger, Professor of Horticulture and Crop Sciences at The Ohio State University and Paul Fryman, owner and founder of JAFB Wooster Brewery!

Please note the change of venue from last year.

· Science café will be in person at the Ice Plant at Minglewood Distilling Co. (https://www.minglewooddistilling.com/event-center), 437 East South Street, Wooster, OH 44691
· We have a website (woostersciencecafe.org) and a twitter account (https://twitter.com/WooScienceCafe) in addition to our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/WoosterScienceCafe/).

· If you plan to grab a drink, please come 15-20 minutes early! The room echoes a bit when drinks are prepared during the talk.
Dia de los Muertos Ofrendas

This year we will construct two community ofrendas for Dia de los Muertos, one in Skou Lounge and one in the Wooster Sciences Building. Please come help build the ofrendas, add the names, photos and/or stories of those who you still love and if you choose decorate a sugar skull or cutout.

Construction begins at 1:50 pm in Skou Lounge and immediately after in the Wooster Sciences Building.

Dia de los Muertos as celebrated in Mexico is one expression of this holiday, but many places in the world also have similar celebrations and remembrances at this time of year including much of Latin America and Europe.

This is a holiday where everyone is welcome. Students in construction built the arches, many thanks to Ben King. The greenhouse and grounds folks have been extremely helpful with cempasuchil (marigolds). Many thanks to Uttara Samarakoon, Zoey Keith and Caroline Georskey. There is a place for everyone and everyone's expertise in a celebration of those we always love and miss.

Please stop by between Friday, Oct. 31 and Wednesday, Nov. 6 (clean up at 1:50 in Skou and afterwards in WSB) to see the ofrendas, remember loved ones and add their names, photos or memories. (If you want the materials you place returned please come get them or let me know or leave a note.)
Dia de los Muertos Ofrendas

This year we will construct two community ofrendas for Dia de los Muertos, one in Skou Lounge and one in the Wooster Sciences Building. Please come help build the ofrendas, add the names, photos and/or stories of those who you still love and if you choose decorate a sugar skull or cutout.

Construction begins at 1:50 pm in Skou Lounge and immediately after in the Wooster Sciences Building.

Dia de los Muertos as celebrated in Mexico is one expression of this holiday, but many places in the world also have similar celebrations and remembrances at this time of year including much of Latin America and Europe.

This is a holiday where everyone is welcome. Students in construction built the arches, many thanks to Ben King. The greenhouse and grounds folks have been extremely helpful with cempasuchil (marigolds). Many thanks to Uttara Samarakoon, Zoey Keith and Caroline Georskey. There is a place for everyone and everyone's expertise in a celebration of those we always love and miss.

Please stop by between Friday, Oct. 31 and Wednesday, Nov. 6 (clean up at 1:50 in Skou and afterwards in WSB) to see the ofrendas, remember loved ones and add their names, photos or memories. (If you want the materials you place returned please come get them or let me know or leave a note.)
Dia de los Muertos Ofrendas

This year we will construct two community ofrendas for Dia de los Muertos, one in Skou Lounge and one in the Wooster Sciences Building. Please come help build the ofrendas, add the names, photos and/or stories of those who you still love and if you choose decorate a sugar skull or cutout.

Construction begins at 1:50 pm in Skou Lounge and immediately after in the Wooster Sciences Building.

Dia de los Muertos as celebrated in Mexico is one expression of this holiday, but many places in the world also have similar celebrations and remembrances at this time of year including much of Latin America and Europe.

This is a holiday where everyone is welcome. Students in construction built the arches, many thanks to Ben King. The greenhouse and grounds folks have been extremely helpful with cempasuchil (marigolds). Many thanks to Uttara Samarakoon, Zoey Keith and Caroline Georskey. There is a place for everyone and everyone's expertise in a celebration of those we always love and miss.

Please stop by between Friday, Oct. 31 and Wednesday, Nov. 6 (clean up at 1:50 in Skou and afterwards in WSB) to see the ofrendas, remember loved ones and add their names, photos or memories. (If you want the materials you place returned please come get them or let me know or leave a note.)
Halloween Softball

Want to play some softball? Love Halloween and costumes? We have the perfect event! Halloween Softball! (Costumes are highly encouraged)

When – Wednesday October 23^rd

Time – 1pm

Where – Softball Field

The Student Activity Center has bats and ball to use, each player MUST bring their own glove. NO METAL SPIKES ALLOWED.

All students, faculty and staff are invited to play. We will split everyone playing into two teams and have some fun! Please bring your BuckID with you, we will have a BuckID scanner out by the softball field.
Run Hide Fight Training TOMORROW
Run Hide Fight Training TOMORROW
Run Hide Fight Training TOMORROW
Run Hide Fight Training TOMORROW
Run Hide Fight Training TOMORROW
Cultural Connections: Ukraine
Cultural Connections: Ukraine
Fall 2024 CFAES Wooster Library Learning Series

Beyond Google Scholar: Take your research to the next level by getting the most out or your database searching by constructing better searches and looking in the right place. Sometimes 50 focused and fabulous results are better than 5000.

Where: In-Person Only Wooster Campus Shisler Center 116, Smucker room.

When: Wednesday September 25th, 12:30pm-1:30pm

Literature Review Workshop Kick off your Lit Review with tips and techniques to stay organized, plan and write more effectively. Bring your questions!

Where: In-person only, Wooster Campus Shisler Center Smucker Room

When: Wednesday October 2nd 12:30pm-1:30pm

Questions? Email Gwen at short.67@osu.edu
American Red Cross Blood Drive

American Red Cross Blood Drive at

Fisher Auditorium – South Exhibit Space
Friday, October 4, 2024

9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Making an appointment is easy.

Click on the link below. Once you get to the website enter your email address and date of birth. Fill out the form with some basic information that the Red Cross will need. This is a onetime set up.

Then click the "Continue and View Blood Drives" button. You will see our blood drive, if not, enter Wooster in the sponsor code. Click the circle to the left of the day you would like your appointment. This also allows you to choose a regular appt or double red appt at the top of the page. On the next page, pick a time. Then you will receive an email confirming your appointment. Let me know if you have any problems with this.

Make your appointment now! You are going to save a life! http://www.redcrossblood.org/

Walk-ins are also welcome.
Beneficial Insects 101: Getting to Know Ohio’s Butterflies, Bees and Other Good Garden Bugs

Registration is now open for Beneficial Insects 101: Getting to Know Ohio’s Butterflies, Bees and Other Good Garden Bugs.

This daylong workshop is targeted to Master Gardeners, OCVNs and others interested in learning about the good bugs in our gardens and landscapes. Taught by Ashley Kulhanek, Marne Titchenell and Denise Ellsworth in Wooster (10/2), Mansfield (10/7) and Columbus (10/23).

Register here.
Beneficial Insects 101: Getting to Know Ohio’s Butterflies, Bees and Other Good Garden Bugs

Registration is now open for Beneficial Insects 101: Getting to Know Ohio’s Butterflies, Bees and Other Good Garden Bugs.

This daylong workshop is targeted to Master Gardeners, OCVNs and others interested in learning about the good bugs in our gardens and landscapes. Taught by Ashley Kulhanek, Marne Titchenell and Denise Ellsworth in Wooster (10/2), Mansfield (10/7) and Columbus (10/23).

Register here.
Beneficial Insects 101: Getting to Know Ohio’s Butterflies, Bees and Other Good Garden Bugs

Registration is now open for Beneficial Insects 101: Getting to Know Ohio’s Butterflies, Bees and Other Good Garden Bugs.

This daylong workshop is targeted to Master Gardeners, OCVNs and others interested in learning about the good bugs in our gardens and landscapes. Taught by Ashley Kulhanek, Marne Titchenell and Denise Ellsworth in Wooster (10/2), Mansfield (10/7) and Columbus (10/23).

Register here.
MANRRS meets tonight

MANRRS (Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences) will meet in Skou Lounge on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 6 pm. All welcome. Questions? Can't make it but would like to be involved? Contact Jenny Fischer at fischer.798@osu.edu.
Donuts with the Dean
What I value most in our college is our people, and interacting with all of our faculty, staff and students.

Please join me for donuts, fruit and conversation on:
- Friday, September 27, from 9:00-10:00 a.m. in the CFAES Wooster Science Building Café.
Donuts and fruit will be provided and the CFAES Café will be open.

I look forward to you stopping by and saying hello!

Sincerely,

Dean Cathann Kress

Vice President for Agricultural Administration and Dean
College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
Donuts with the Dean
What I value most in our college is our people, and interacting with all of our faculty, staff and students.

Please join me for donuts, fruit and conversation on:
- Friday, September 27, from 9:00-10:00 a.m. in the CFAES Wooster Science Building Café.
Donuts and fruit will be provided and the CFAES Café will be open.

I look forward to you stopping by and saying hello!

Sincerely,

Dean Cathann Kress

Vice President for Agricultural Administration and Dean
College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
September Science Cafe´

Hi all,

I am writing to invite you to our first Science Café of the year, on Wednesday, September 11th at 7PM on Defining, Understanding and Managing ADHD, presented by a team that includes licensed professional clinical counselor Dan Stavnezer, professor of neuroscience and psychology Dr. Amy Jo Stavnezer (College of Wooster), and certified yoga instructor Emily Moorefield Mariola.

Please note the change of venue!

Science café will be in person at the Ice Plant at Minglewood Distilling Co. (https://www.minglewooddistilling.com/event-center), 437 East South Street, Wooster, OH 44691

We have a website (woostersciencecafe.org) and a twitter account (https://twitter.com/WooScienceCafe) in addition to our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/WoosterScienceCafe/).

Please see the poster below, and feel free to spread the news!
We look forward to seeing you there.

Take care,
The Science Café organizing committee.
Plant Discovery Day is Saturday
October 5 – Autumn Plant Discovery Day Plant Sale, 9am – 12 noon, Secrest Welcome Center
- You’ll find a list of over 100 unique and rare plants—as well as regional favorites— that will be available at the sale here.
- The Greenhouse Club will be selling succulents and house plants at the ATI greenhouses. (No mums are available. They sold out at Family Day.)
Other upcoming Secrest events:

October 9 – Guided Tree Walk, 1 – 2:30 pm, Secrest Welcome Center
October 16 – ArborEatum, Secrest Welcome Center, Consult secrest.osu.edu for further details.
November 1 – Winterberry and Mixed Greens Sale, Consult FriendsofSecrest.com for details about ordering winterberry.
November 13 – Guided Tree Walk, 1 – 2:30 pm, Secrest Welcome Center
Plant Discovery Day is Saturday
October 5 – Autumn Plant Discovery Day Plant Sale, 9am – 12 noon, Secrest Welcome Center
- You’ll find a list of over 100 unique and rare plants—as well as regional favorites— that will be available at the sale here.
- The Greenhouse Club will be selling succulents and house plants at the ATI greenhouses. (No mums are available. They sold out at Family Day.)
Other upcoming Secrest events:

October 9 – Guided Tree Walk, 1 – 2:30 pm, Secrest Welcome Center
October 16 – ArborEatum, Secrest Welcome Center, Consult secrest.osu.edu for further details.
November 1 – Winterberry and Mixed Greens Sale, Consult FriendsofSecrest.com for details about ordering winterberry.
November 13 – Guided Tree Walk, 1 – 2:30 pm, Secrest Welcome Center
Plant Discovery Day is Saturday
October 5 – Autumn Plant Discovery Day Plant Sale, 9am – 12 noon, Secrest Welcome Center
- You’ll find a list of over 100 unique and rare plants—as well as regional favorites— that will be available at the sale here.
- The Greenhouse Club will be selling succulents and house plants at the ATI greenhouses. (No mums are available. They sold out at Family Day.)
Other upcoming Secrest events:

October 9 – Guided Tree Walk, 1 – 2:30 pm, Secrest Welcome Center
October 16 – ArborEatum, Secrest Welcome Center, Consult secrest.osu.edu for further details.
November 1 – Winterberry and Mixed Greens Sale, Consult FriendsofSecrest.com for details about ordering winterberry.
November 13 – Guided Tree Walk, 1 – 2:30 pm, Secrest Welcome Center
Best Spudz Food Truck TODAY 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Future Food Trucks:

September 18 – Chuy’s Taco Truck 11a-7p (Shisler/Selby Gravel Lot)

October 15 – Gimme Grub 11a-1p & 4p-7p (Shisler/Selby Gravel Lot)
League of Women Voters Registration Drive

The League of Women Voters of Wayne County will hold a voter registration drive September 25^th 11am-3pm in Skou Lobby.
Cultural Connections: Pakistan
Cultural Connections: Pakistan
Pumpkins and Pillbugs
Pumpkins and Pillbugs
Pumpkins and Pillbugs
Pumpkins and Pillbugs
Pumpkins and Pillbugs
Pumpkins and Pillbugs
2nd Annual Apple U-Pick

The fruit pathology program will hold an apple U-pick again this year for CFAES-Wooster. Faculty, staff, and students are welcome to come.
2nd Annual Apple U-Pick

The fruit pathology program will hold an apple U-pick again this year for CFAES-Wooster. Faculty, staff, and students are welcome to come.
Blasian Food Truck TODAY 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Take a Self Guided Tour of the Gardens

Come spend time at ATI's learning gardens including the All-America Selection display areas. You can take a walk through the gardens, eat your lunch at one of the garden's many picnic tables, and even pick some AAS vegetables to take home!
Take a Self Guided Tour of the Gardens

Come spend time at ATI's learning gardens including the All-America Selection display areas. You can take a walk through the gardens, eat your lunch at one of the garden's many picnic tables, and even pick some AAS vegetables to take home!
Take a Self Guided Tour of the Gardens

Come spend time at ATI's learning gardens including the All-America Selection display areas. You can take a walk through the gardens, eat your lunch at one of the garden's many picnic tables, and even pick some AAS vegetables to take home!
Rollin with Seo -- Food Truck TODAY
Ohio Plant Diagnostic Clinic
Are you ready to delve deeper into the fascinating world of plant diagnostics? The Ohio Plant Diagnostic Clinic Workshop is back, and we have an exciting lineup of sessions and speakers lined up just for you!

Sessions and Speakers:
1. Boxtree Moth Identification and Reporting
  - Speaker: Joe Boggs
  - Discover more about the invasive boxtree moth, recently identified in Ohio. Learn crucial identification techniques and how to report sightings effectively. We’ve learned more about the insect since Joe’s update last year. Joe Boggs will also cover distinguishing boxtree moth from other common boxwood issues.
2. Diagnostic Update on Ornamental Diseases and Pests
  - Speaker: Dr. Francesca Rotondo
  - Get insights into both common and uncommon diseases and pests affecting ornamentals based on samples from the C. Wayne Ellett Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic at Ohio State University.
3. Steps to Proper Plant Diagnosis
  - Speakers: Jim Chatfield, Joe Boggs, Erik Draper
  - Unpack the 20 essential steps required for accurate plant problem diagnosis. This session is invaluable for anyone involved in plant health management.
4. Hands-On Diagnostic Workshop
  - Speakers: Joe Boggs, Eric Draper, Jim Chatfield, Paul Snyder
  - Put your skills to the test with 40 different disease and insect samples. Learn how to apply diagnostic questions effectively in real-world scenarios. Extended time will be spend going over the samples. We haven’t had enough time in the past for all the samples, this year we do!
5. Arboretum Walk: Exploring Plant Health in the Landscape
  - Speakers: Joe Boggs, Eric Draper, Jim Chatfield, Paul Snyder
  - Take a stroll through Secrest Arboretum and gain practical insights into managing plant health, identifying insects, and spotting plant pathogens in their natural habitat.
Date & Venue:
- Date: September 6, 2024
- Location: Secrest Welcome and Education Center
- Cost: $50
- ISA and ODA credits are available
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to expand your knowledge and sharpen your diagnostic skills alongside experts in the field. Whether you're a professional in horticulture, agriculture, or simply a passionate gardener, this workshop offers something for everyone.

Register now to secure your spot at the Ohio Plant Diagnostic Clinic Workshop. Spaces are limited! Register today.
Gardening Webinar Series
Join the Nature Conservancy and Ohio State University Extension for a webinar series to learn about ways to have a positive impact on nature from your own backyard.
- Wednesday, July 24th - Rooting Out Trouble: Managing Invasive Plants in Your Landscape
- Wednesday, August 28th - The Good, The Bad and the Hungry: Dealing with Wildlife in the Garden
Insect Night Walk at Chadwick Arboretum

Join the Entomology Graduate Student Association at the annual Insect Night Walk!

This highly-anticipated event is hosted in Columbus for the first time at the Chadwick arboretum in Columbus on July 27 from 8-10pm.

Discover blacklights, crafts, the BUGmobile, and more! All ages welcome!

To receive details on parking updates, weather cancellations, and more, please RSVP here.
Hydrangea School at Secrest

Join us for our hydrangea school on July 18^th. Discover the artistry of hydrangeas amidst the serene beauty of Secrest Arboretum. Join our immersive workshop and unlock the secrets to cultivating and caring for these exquisite plants. Under the guidance of Secrest Arboretum horticulturalists, delve into the fascinating world of hydrangea cultivation, from growing techniques to optimal soil conditions. Elevate your gardening skills and cultivate lasting memories in the picturesque setting of Secrest Arboretum's lush landscapes. Lunch is included in the cost of registration.

Location: Secrest Arboretum

Cost: $30

Time: 9AM-2 PM

Register today!
Wooster Campus Fun Fest TOMORROW

Free Lunch for Everyone on the CFAES Wooster Campus

Thursday, August 1, 2024 from 11am-1:30pm at the Secrest Welcome & Education Center.

Get a Set of the NEW CFAES Wooster Campus Stickers and Connect with your Colleagues!

Lunch includes a Hamburger or Hotdog or Vegan Burger, fruit, chips & Hartzler’s ice cream or Luigi’s Italian ice. You may also Enjoy Popcorn & Cotton Candy and Play Cornhole, Giant Jenga or Connect 4!

EVERYONE IS INVITED:

STAFF | FACULTY | GRADUATE, UNDERGRADUATE & ATI STUDENTS | USDA COLLABORATORS
Wooster Campus Fun Fest TOMORROW

Free Lunch for Everyone on the CFAES Wooster Campus

Thursday, August 1, 2024 from 11am-1:30pm at the Secrest Welcome & Education Center.

Get a Set of the NEW CFAES Wooster Campus Stickers and Connect with your Colleagues!

Lunch includes a Hamburger or Hotdog or Vegan Burger, fruit, chips & Hartzler’s ice cream or Luigi’s Italian ice. You may also Enjoy Popcorn & Cotton Candy and Play Cornhole, Giant Jenga or Connect 4!

EVERYONE IS INVITED:

STAFF | FACULTY | GRADUATE, UNDERGRADUATE & ATI STUDENTS | USDA COLLABORATORS
Wooster Campus Fun Fest TOMORROW

Free Lunch for Everyone on the CFAES Wooster Campus

Thursday, August 1, 2024 from 11am-1:30pm at the Secrest Welcome & Education Center.

Get a Set of the NEW CFAES Wooster Campus Stickers and Connect with your Colleagues!

Lunch includes a Hamburger or Hotdog or Vegan Burger, fruit, chips & Hartzler’s ice cream or Luigi’s Italian ice. You may also Enjoy Popcorn & Cotton Candy and Play Cornhole, Giant Jenga or Connect 4!

EVERYONE IS INVITED:

STAFF | FACULTY | GRADUATE, UNDERGRADUATE & ATI STUDENTS | USDA COLLABORATORS
Wooster Campus Fun Fest TOMORROW

Free Lunch for Everyone on the CFAES Wooster Campus

Thursday, August 1, 2024 from 11am-1:30pm at the Secrest Welcome & Education Center.

Get a Set of the NEW CFAES Wooster Campus Stickers and Connect with your Colleagues!

Lunch includes a Hamburger or Hotdog or Vegan Burger, fruit, chips & Hartzler’s ice cream or Luigi’s Italian ice. You may also Enjoy Popcorn & Cotton Candy and Play Cornhole, Giant Jenga or Connect 4!

EVERYONE IS INVITED:

STAFF | FACULTY | GRADUATE, UNDERGRADUATE & ATI STUDENTS | USDA COLLABORATORS
ADVANCEA Project Open House

The ADVANCEA project team would like to invite our stakeholders to visit our project greenhouse for learning how artificial intelligence (AI) is used for greenhouse environment control at the Ohio State University’s Controlled Environment Agriculture Research Complex (CEARC) in Columbus, OH.

Learn about our ADVANCEA project!

Our tomato greenhouses are operated using Koidra’s artificial intelligence (AI), wireless sensor technologies, and OSU’s innovative crop management strategies.

Meet ADVANCEA researchers and collaborators!
AJ Both (Rutgers); Peter Ling (OSU); Murat Kacira (Arizona); Changhyeon Kim (OSU); Chieri Kubota (OSU); Ketut Putra (Koidra); Ken Tran (Koidra); and Niels van der Geest (Delphy)

Tour the OSU CEARC modern greenhouses!
The CEARC is located on the Waterman Agricultural and Natural Resources Laboratory at 2515 Carmack Rd., Columbus, OH 43210. Please park in the gravel parking lot next to the Kunz-Brundige Franklin County Extension Building.

Date & Time

Our open-house tour starts at 2PM and 3PM on Saturday July 13th.

Please plan to arrive 5 min prior the starting time (2PM or 3PM).

Click here to sign up for a tour.
Summer Food Truck TODAY: Chuy's Tacos, 11 am - 1 pm

Other upcoming food trucks:

July 16 – Gimme Grub (smash burgers) 11a-1p

July 23 – Rolling Refreshments 8a-12p

July 31 – Rollin with Seo (Lao and Thai Street Food) 11a-1p

August 6 – Awakening Coffee 8a-12p

August 14 – Blasian (specialty egg rolls) 11a-1p

August 20 – Oma Gourd 11a-7p
Save the Date: CFAES Wooster Fun Fest

Hello all,

I want to extend an invitation to the 2024 annual Wooster Staff Council FunFest on August 1, from 11am-1:30pm at the Secrest Welcome & Education Center on the CFAES Wooster campus.

This is an annual get-together for all CFAES affiliated members to enjoy a free lunch, connect with colleagues and have fun. This is an excellent opportunity to build community and continue the positive momentum we have on the Wooster campus.

Formal announcement with meal details is forthcoming.

Thank you,

Erin Parker
Wooster Campus food truck schedule for July
Secrest Events

Guided Tree Walk

JUL 10, 2024, 1:00PM - 2:30PM

Monthly tree walks feature all things trees. A variety of topics will be covered, including proper selection and planting, insect pests and diseases. Please dress for the weather. Walks will cover large trees and small trees within the arboretum. These walks are led by arboretum staff. Registration encouraged but not required.

Whiz Bang Science Show

JUL 11, 2024, 7:00PM - 8:00PM

Build a Better World (Science of Engineering) - Lots of flying objects Dr. Dave Lohnes, CFAES Wooster's popular Whiz-Bang Scientist, teaches children about science and the natural world in an enriching outdoor environment. The 2024 season features: Popcorn Science, Build a Better World, and Adventure in the Woods. Shows are fun for the entire family! Parking and admission are free. The show is cancelled in the event of severe weather.

Hydrangea School

JUL 18, 2024, 9:00AM - 2:00PM

Discover the artistry of hydrangeas amidst the serene beauty of Secrest Arboretum. Join our immersive workshop and unlock the secrets to cultivating and caring for these exquisite plants. Under the guidance of Secrest Arboretum horticulturalists, delve into the fascinating world of hydrangea cultivation, from growing techniques to optimal soil conditions. Elevate your gardening skills and cultivate lasting memories in the picturesque setting of Secrest Arboretum's lush landscapes. Lunch is included in the cost of registration.

Music at the Arboretum

JUL 19, 2024, 6:30PM - 8:30PM

Rachel Brown and The Beatnik Playboys
Secrest Events

Guided Tree Walk

JUL 10, 2024, 1:00PM - 2:30PM

Monthly tree walks feature all things trees. A variety of topics will be covered, including proper selection and planting, insect pests and diseases. Please dress for the weather. Walks will cover large trees and small trees within the arboretum. These walks are led by arboretum staff. Registration encouraged but not required.

Whiz Bang Science Show

JUL 11, 2024, 7:00PM - 8:00PM

Build a Better World (Science of Engineering) - Lots of flying objects Dr. Dave Lohnes, CFAES Wooster's popular Whiz-Bang Scientist, teaches children about science and the natural world in an enriching outdoor environment. The 2024 season features: Popcorn Science, Build a Better World, and Adventure in the Woods. Shows are fun for the entire family! Parking and admission are free. The show is cancelled in the event of severe weather.

Hydrangea School

JUL 18, 2024, 9:00AM - 2:00PM

Discover the artistry of hydrangeas amidst the serene beauty of Secrest Arboretum. Join our immersive workshop and unlock the secrets to cultivating and caring for these exquisite plants. Under the guidance of Secrest Arboretum horticulturalists, delve into the fascinating world of hydrangea cultivation, from growing techniques to optimal soil conditions. Elevate your gardening skills and cultivate lasting memories in the picturesque setting of Secrest Arboretum's lush landscapes. Lunch is included in the cost of registration.

Music at the Arboretum

JUL 19, 2024, 6:30PM - 8:30PM

Rachel Brown and The Beatnik Playboys
FINAL Wooster Weekly Wellness Walk

Join in our 11th & FINAL Wooster Weekly Wellness Walk (4 dubs) on June 26 at 11:30am We will award 7 winners a $10 gift card* from Dick’s Sporting Goods, drawing from those who participated in 2 out of the 3 walks in June. *qualifies as taxable income

Meet at east patio of the Secrest Welcome Center. We will follow the path shown approximately in the blue oval in the image below/attached.

All are welcome!
2024-2025 CFAES Wooster Student Life Big Event Dates

As we plan out CFAES Wooster Student Life events across the next academic year (2024-2025), we wanted to make sure to share out the dates for our big events/weeks.

Our hope is that we can provide enough time for you to be able to mark them on your calendars and attend them to support our students outside the classroom.

Fall 2024 Semester:

Welcome Week-Friday, August 16^th-Friday, August 23^rd

                *Student Life will start events on Sunday, August 18^th

                *Convocation for 1^st year students is on Monday, August 19^th

                *Community Involvement Fair is in the afternoon on Monday, August 19^th

Family Day-Saturday, September 28^th

Homecoming Week-Sunday, October 20^th-Saturday, October 26^th

                *Coronation of our Royalty will be in Columbus at the Alumni House on Friday, October 25^th

                *Homecoming Game will be at The Shoe in Columbus on Saturday, October 26^th

Beat TTUN Week-Wednesday, November 20^th-Tuesday, November 26^th

                *Thanksgiving Break starts Wednesday, November 27^th

                *TTUN Game is Saturday, November 30^th

Fall Destress Fest-Thursday, December 5^th-Thursday, December, 12^th

Spring 2025 Semester:

Snowtubing-Tentative date is Wednesday, January 22^nd

CFAES Celebration of Students Giveaway Day-Wednesday, February 5th

Buckeye Love Week-Sunday, February 10^th-Saturday, February 15^th

CFAES Celebration of Students Carnival Day-Monday, March 3^rd

CFAES Celebration of Students Graduating Students Celebration-Wednesday, April 9^th

                *Any student graduating with their associates or bachelor’s is able to attend

                *Event will be inside The Shoe in Columbus

                *Students can invite a faculty/staff member they identify as a mentor during their collegiate experience to attend with them.

                *Food will be provided, and we will be getting to go out on the field for pictures and fun

                *Several students who graduated from ATI will be in attendance and it’s a great opportunity to reconnect with them.

Spring Destress Fest-Tuesday, April 20^th-Tuesday, April 29^th

Graduation-Saturday, May 3^rd

We will continue with Intramurals on Wednesday evenings; Faculty/Staff are also able to participate (Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, and NEW Lacrosse).

We would also welcome volunteers at any of our events (big or small) and can work with whatever you are comfortable doing (length of time or activity interest).

If you have any ideas for an event, please email me at Kyser.53@osue.edu or the department at OSUWoosterStudentLife@osu.edu.

I hope you are enjoying your summer and I look forward to a very exciting year for our students, our faculty, and our staff.

Scarlet and grateful for you all,

Kelly
2024-2025 CFAES Wooster Student Life Big Event Dates

As we plan out CFAES Wooster Student Life events across the next academic year (2024-2025), we wanted to make sure to share out the dates for our big events/weeks.

Our hope is that we can provide enough time for you to be able to mark them on your calendars and attend them to support our students outside the classroom.

Fall 2024 Semester:

Welcome Week-Friday, August 16^th-Friday, August 23^rd

                *Student Life will start events on Sunday, August 18^th

                *Convocation for 1^st year students is on Monday, August 19^th

                *Community Involvement Fair is in the afternoon on Monday, August 19^th

Family Day-Saturday, September 28^th

Homecoming Week-Sunday, October 20^th-Saturday, October 26^th

                *Coronation of our Royalty will be in Columbus at the Alumni House on Friday, October 25^th

                *Homecoming Game will be at The Shoe in Columbus on Saturday, October 26^th

Beat TTUN Week-Wednesday, November 20^th-Tuesday, November 26^th

                *Thanksgiving Break starts Wednesday, November 27^th

                *TTUN Game is Saturday, November 30^th

Fall Destress Fest-Thursday, December 5^th-Thursday, December, 12^th

Spring 2025 Semester:

Snowtubing-Tentative date is Wednesday, January 22^nd

CFAES Celebration of Students Giveaway Day-Wednesday, February 5th

Buckeye Love Week-Sunday, February 10^th-Saturday, February 15^th

CFAES Celebration of Students Carnival Day-Monday, March 3^rd

CFAES Celebration of Students Graduating Students Celebration-Wednesday, April 9^th

                *Any student graduating with their associates or bachelor’s is able to attend

                *Event will be inside The Shoe in Columbus

                *Students can invite a faculty/staff member they identify as a mentor during their collegiate experience to attend with them.

                *Food will be provided, and we will be getting to go out on the field for pictures and fun

                *Several students who graduated from ATI will be in attendance and it’s a great opportunity to reconnect with them.

Spring Destress Fest-Tuesday, April 20^th-Tuesday, April 29^th

Graduation-Saturday, May 3^rd

We will continue with Intramurals on Wednesday evenings; Faculty/Staff are also able to participate (Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, and NEW Lacrosse).

We would also welcome volunteers at any of our events (big or small) and can work with whatever you are comfortable doing (length of time or activity interest).

If you have any ideas for an event, please email me at Kyser.53@osue.edu or the department at OSUWoosterStudentLife@osu.edu.

I hope you are enjoying your summer and I look forward to a very exciting year for our students, our faculty, and our staff.

Scarlet and grateful for you all,

Kelly
CFAES Homecoming Tailgate

Saturday, October 26, 2024

Columbus, Ohio

Mark your calendars for the CFAES Homecoming Tailgate on Saturday, October 26!

With proteins provided and prepared by the CFAES Meat Judging Team, drinks, face paining, and more, this event is fun for the whole family!

Tailgate entry costs $25 for adults and $15 for children. A block of game tickets will be available via Ticketmaster for CFAES alumni through mid-August. An email with more information and a link to register will be shared on June 24 at 10am.

We look forward to seeing you during the 2024 Homecoming weekend!

For questions, please contact event coordinator Chan Foulk at foulk.41@osu.edu or by calling 614-292-8740.
CFAES Homecoming Tailgate

Saturday, October 26, 2024

Columbus, Ohio

Mark your calendars for the CFAES Homecoming Tailgate on Saturday, October 26!

With proteins provided and prepared by the CFAES Meat Judging Team, drinks, face paining, and more, this event is fun for the whole family!

Tailgate entry costs $25 for adults and $15 for children. A block of game tickets will be available via Ticketmaster for CFAES alumni through mid-August. An email with more information and a link to register will be shared on June 24 at 10am.

We look forward to seeing you during the 2024 Homecoming weekend!

For questions, please contact event coordinator Chan Foulk at foulk.41@osu.edu or by calling 614-292-8740.
CFAES Homecoming Tailgate

Saturday, October 26, 2024

Columbus, Ohio

Mark your calendars for the CFAES Homecoming Tailgate on Saturday, October 26!

With proteins provided and prepared by the CFAES Meat Judging Team, drinks, face paining, and more, this event is fun for the whole family!

Tailgate entry costs $25 for adults and $15 for children. A block of game tickets will be available via Ticketmaster for CFAES alumni through mid-August. An email with more information and a link to register will be shared on June 24 at 10am.

We look forward to seeing you during the 2024 Homecoming weekend!

For questions, please contact event coordinator Chan Foulk at foulk.41@osu.edu or by calling 614-292-8740.
Manure Science Review is August 6

CFAES will host the 24th annual Manure Science Review on August 6, 2024 at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center in London, Ohio.

Aimed at farmers, crop consultants, soil conservation workers and others, the Manure Science Review will feature speakers and field demonstrations from Ohio State and other qualified companies and institutions.

The mornings speakers will begin with representatives from the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA), presenting H2Ohio updates as well as best practices for manure application by Frances Springer. Will Osterholz from the Natural Resources Conservation Service will then discuss the effects of manure placement on subsurface drainage, followed by a panel discussion about the 360 Rain Unit for liquid manure application, featuring Justin Koch of 360 Yield Center, Taylor Pulver from Rooted Agri Services, Andrew Klopfenstein from the Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering (FABE), and Ryan Schmitmeyer of Owl Creek Dairy.

All demonstrations will feature members of Ohio State, beginning with a manure spill mitigation by Springer and Ohio State Extension professional Glen Arnold. FABE professor and chair Scott Shearer will join Klopfenstein for an autonomous tractor display, and Extension educator Amanda Douridas will show an easy method for calibrating a dry manure applicator.

The final two demonstrations of the day will highlight the collaborative effort between Ohio State, ODA, and 360 Yield Center, demonstrating in-season animal nutrient and water application as a unified strategy to reduce nutrient losses while improving profitability with increased grain yields.

The demonstrations will feature the 360 Rain hardware, designed to improve upon traditional irrigation methods by delivering water, nutrients, fungicides, and more directly to the base of the plant. Shearer, Koch, and Schmitmeyer will show the 360 Rain base station, well, and injection site. Klopfenstein and Pulver will close the day with a field demonstration of the 360 Rain unit.

The Manure Science Review will cost $25 per person through July 19 and $30 per person after July 19 as well as walk-ins. The cost includes the program, coffee & donuts, and lunch.

To register for the 2024 Manure Science Review, go to https://go.osu.edu/msr-2024.

For questions, contact Mary Wicks (wicks.14@osu.edu).
Manure Science Review is August 6

CFAES will host the 24th annual Manure Science Review on August 6, 2024 at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center in London, Ohio.

Aimed at farmers, crop consultants, soil conservation workers and others, the Manure Science Review will feature speakers and field demonstrations from Ohio State and other qualified companies and institutions.

The mornings speakers will begin with representatives from the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA), presenting H2Ohio updates as well as best practices for manure application by Frances Springer. Will Osterholz from the Natural Resources Conservation Service will then discuss the effects of manure placement on subsurface drainage, followed by a panel discussion about the 360 Rain Unit for liquid manure application, featuring Justin Koch of 360 Yield Center, Taylor Pulver from Rooted Agri Services, Andrew Klopfenstein from the Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering (FABE), and Ryan Schmitmeyer of Owl Creek Dairy.

All demonstrations will feature members of Ohio State, beginning with a manure spill mitigation by Springer and Ohio State Extension professional Glen Arnold. FABE professor and chair Scott Shearer will join Klopfenstein for an autonomous tractor display, and Extension educator Amanda Douridas will show an easy method for calibrating a dry manure applicator.

The final two demonstrations of the day will highlight the collaborative effort between Ohio State, ODA, and 360 Yield Center, demonstrating in-season animal nutrient and water application as a unified strategy to reduce nutrient losses while improving profitability with increased grain yields.

The demonstrations will feature the 360 Rain hardware, designed to improve upon traditional irrigation methods by delivering water, nutrients, fungicides, and more directly to the base of the plant. Shearer, Koch, and Schmitmeyer will show the 360 Rain base station, well, and injection site. Klopfenstein and Pulver will close the day with a field demonstration of the 360 Rain unit.

The Manure Science Review will cost $25 per person through July 19 and $30 per person after July 19 as well as walk-ins. The cost includes the program, coffee & donuts, and lunch.

To register for the 2024 Manure Science Review, go to https://go.osu.edu/msr-2024.

For questions, contact Mary Wicks (wicks.14@osu.edu).
Mr. Bill's Pizza TODAY 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Mr. Bill’s Wood-Fired Pizza returns on June 12^th, 11am-1pm, in front of Williams Hall.
Sassy Shay’s Twisted Mac & Eatz will be on campus TODAY, 11am – 1pm

Visit Sassy Shay's Twisted Mac and Eatz today for mac and cheese, burgers, and more!
Awakening Coffee food truck on campus TODAY

Awakening Coffee will be on the Wooster campus TODAY, from 8am to noon.

Please note that this series of food trucks is self-pay. We apologize for the confusion and also for the inconvenience caused by last week’s vendor accidentally leaving half his pizza dough at home (we’re giving him a second try on June 12).

Wooster Staff Council will next offer a free lunch at our annual FunFest, scheduled for August 1, 2024.

Food Truck Schedule, subject to change:

May 29: Awakening Coffee

June 5: Sassy Shay’s Twisted Mac & Eatz

June 12: Mr. Bill’s Wood-Fired Pizza

June 20: Chuy’s Taco’s

June 27: Korean BBQ

July 16: Gimme Grub

July 23: Rolling Refreshments
American Red Cross Blood Drive this Friday

American Red Cross Blood Drive at

Secrest Welcome Center
Friday, May 31, 2024

9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Making an appointment is easy.

Click on the link below. Once you get to the website enter your email address and date of birth. Fill out the form with some basic information that the Red Cross will need. This is a one-time set up.

Then click the "Continue and View Blood Drives" button. You will see our blood drive, if not, enter Wooster in the sponsor code. Click the circle to the left of the day you would like your appointment. This also allows you to choose a regular appt or double red appt at the top of the page. On the next page, pick a time. Then you will receive an email confirming your appointment. Let me know if you have any problems with this.

Make your appointment now! You are going to save a life! http://www.redcrossblood.org/
Secrest Garden Fair

Over 40 juried artists and crafters will be featured in the third annual Secrest Garden Fair. The free event will be held Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 9 am - 4 pm at Secrest Arboretum, 2122 Williams Rd., Wooster, Ohio. Activities for kids, a plant sale and local food trucks will add to the fun. There will also be free workshops and a raffle of items donated by artists and crafters.

During the Garden Fair, Master Gardener Volunteers will lead tours of the arboretum grounds, giving insider information about the expansive 110-acre outdoor laboratory and landscape garden and the over 2,500 varieties of perennials, shrubs, and trees growing there.

For more information, visit www.friendsofsecrest.com.
Secrest Garden Fair

Over 40 juried artists and crafters will be featured in the third annual Secrest Garden Fair. The free event will be held Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 9 am - 4 pm at Secrest Arboretum, 2122 Williams Rd., Wooster, Ohio. Activities for kids, a plant sale and local food trucks will add to the fun. There will also be free workshops and a raffle of items donated by artists and crafters.

During the Garden Fair, Master Gardener Volunteers will lead tours of the arboretum grounds, giving insider information about the expansive 110-acre outdoor laboratory and landscape garden and the over 2,500 varieties of perennials, shrubs, and trees growing there.

For more information, visit www.friendsofsecrest.com.
Summer Food Truck Series

Wooster Staff Council presents the summer food truck series, first up is Mr. Bill’s Wood-fired Pizza. Coming soon...Awakening Coffee Company, May 29, and Cheeky's Twisted Eats, June 5.
Join Team Buckeye and ride to end cancer

Registration for Pelotonia 2024 is now open! Join us August 2 for Opening Ceremony, Ride Weekend August 3-4, and Gravel Day September 21. For more information about riding or volunteering, click here.
Join Team Buckeye and ride to end cancer

Registration for Pelotonia 2024 is now open! Join us August 2 for Opening Ceremony, Ride Weekend August 3-4, and Gravel Day September 21. For more information about riding or volunteering, click here.
Join Team Buckeye and ride to end cancer

Registration for Pelotonia 2024 is now open! Join us August 2 for Opening Ceremony, Ride Weekend August 3-4, and Gravel Day September 21. For more information about riding or volunteering, click here.
Plant Discovery Day is Saturday, May 11

May 11, 2024, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location: Secrest Welcome & Education Center

The annual Friends of Secrest Arboretum sale features new and unique annuals, perennials, herbs and woody plants. Our annual, perennial, herb, and woody plant list is linked below! Parking and admission are free.

View the plant list.
Volunteers needed for ATI Learning Gardens planting

Dear Campus Community,

Volunteers are needed!!!!!

Do you enjoy digging in the dirt and planting spring flowers?

Spend some time outdoors with Caroline Georskey as she hosts an ATI Learning Gardens Planting Party on May 16^th from 10:00-2:00 in the ATI Learning Gardens. Planting will take place in the Terrace, Urban Walk and Gazebo. Take your lunch break in the Gardens!

To volunteer, please contact Caroline at georskey.1 or Lisa at dicus.18

Can't help on Thursday? Caroline will gladly accept volunteers just about any other day!

**Event is weather dependent.

Thank you!

Caroline
Volunteers needed for ATI Learning Gardens planting

Dear Campus Community,

Volunteers are needed!!!!!

Do you enjoy digging in the dirt and planting spring flowers?

Spend some time outdoors with Caroline Georskey as she hosts an ATI Learning Gardens Planting Party on May 16^th from 10:00-2:00 in the ATI Learning Gardens. Planting will take place in the Terrace, Urban Walk and Gazebo. Take your lunch break in the Gardens!

To volunteer, please contact Caroline at georskey.1 or Lisa at dicus.18

Can't help on Thursday? Caroline will gladly accept volunteers just about any other day!

**Event is weather dependent.

Thank you!

Caroline
Spring Plant Sale TODAY, Thursday and Friday
Just a reminder that the ATI Greenhouse Plant Sale is this week!
- May 8 12:00-4:00 (Open to OSU Staff, Faculty & Students)
- May 9 12:00-4:00
- May 1012:00-4:00
Come shopping for the perfect Mother’s Day gift!

/Hanging baskets/Bedding & Vegetable Flats/Patio Pots/Annuals/Perennials/
Destress Fest: Fairwell to Finals Luncheon

Tuesday, April 30

Fairwell to Finals Luncheon

Open to all students, faculty and staff in the Gathering Place, 12 - 2 p.m.
Donuts with the Dean FRIDAY
What I value most in our college is our people, and interacting with all of our faculty, staff and students.

Please join me for donuts on:
- Friday, April 26, from 9:00-10:00 a.m. in the CFAES Wooster Science Building Café.
Donuts will be provided and the CFAES Café will be open.

I look forward to you stopping by and saying hello!

Sincerely,

Dean Cathann Kress

Vice President for Agricultural Administration and Dean
College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
May Wooster Science Cafe TONIGHT
May Wooster Science Cafe TONIGHT
Mark your calendars: Spring Plant Sale
The ATI Greenhouse's annual Spring Plant Sale will take place the second weekend in May. Mark your calendars for the following dates:
- May 8^th 12:00-4:00 (*** May 8^th is for only for OSU Wooster faculty, staff and students)
- May 9^th 12:00-4:00
- May 10^th 12:00-4:00
Mark your calendars: Spring Plant Sale
The ATI Greenhouse's annual Spring Plant Sale will take place the second weekend in May. Mark your calendars for the following dates:
- May 8^th 12:00-4:00 (*** May 8^th is for only for OSU Wooster faculty, staff and students)
- May 9^th 12:00-4:00
- May 10^th 12:00-4:00
Greenhouse Pansy Sale

The ATI Greenhouse is having a Pansy Sale on Friday, April 19 from 12:00-2:00.

Pansies are available in a variety of beautiful colors. You can also purchase houseplants.

The Greenhouse is located at 1920 Garrison Cir behind Halterman Hall.

Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted.
Plant Pathology Grad Student Plant Sale
Volunteers needed for CFAES Carnival on 4/15

The CFAES Carnival is next Monday (4/15) from 5-7pm. We have all the slots filled for set up and we have a crew of people coming to help tear down afterwards, but are still looking for individuals during the actual carnival to make popcorn, watch the food line/serve meat, cotton candy/snow cones, encourage students to play the games, etc. If you are able to help during any of the time frame, please see the volunteer spreadsheet to sign up for a time. We greatly appreciate any time that you can offer. 2024 Carnival Sign-Up.xlsx
Cultural Connections: Ethiopia
Free Transport to Annual OSU Microbial Communities Symposium in Columbus

There are a few seats available for transportation to the Annual Microbial Communities Symposium that is being held in Columbus on Friday, April 12th from 12-4pm. This is a great opportunity to learn about some of the microbiological research taking place at OSU. If interested, please get in touch ASAP (vangray.1@osu.edu).
Pop-Up NACTA Webinar Watch Party
Pop-Up NACADA Webinar Watch Party on Tuesday, March 26 “From Transactional to Transformational Referrals: Equipping Advisors and Students for Success”

You are invited to enjoy popcorn and watch the NACADA webinar “From Transactional to Transformational Referrals: Equipping Advisors and Students for Success” on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, from 2:30-4:00 pm in Skou 206. All faculty, graduate students, and staff are welcome!

What participants will learn from Niki Weight, Head Advisor at Oregon State University:
- Identify and address personal and systematic barriers regarding student needs and helping seeking behaviors, particularly students from underrepresented groups or first-generation college students.
- Understand relational and transformational advising approaches to support students in identifying challenges and needs and building self-advocacy skills to seek out resources.
- Reflect on current referral practices and implement strategies for relationship building and transformational approaches.
Description taken from: https://nacada.ksu.edu/Events/Webinars/Webinar-March.aspx. The National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) is a key organization for sharing advising best practices.

Registration is appreciated: https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eVUuL7NCYcV7ghw.

Sponsored by: Ohio State ATI Advising Training and Development Committee, ACADAOS, OSU Central Support for Advising.

Popcorn kindly provided by the Ohio State ATI Library.
Spring Plant Sale
Wayne County Career Expo

You may have students who would be interested in this event.
Student Recognition Banquet RSVP deadline is TODAY

Deadline to RSVP is April 3 - TODAY.
Student Recognition Banquet RSVP deadline is TODAY

Deadline to RSVP is April 3 - TODAY.
Student Recognition Banquet RSVP deadline is TODAY

Deadline to RSVP is April 3 - TODAY.
Student Recognition Banquet RSVP deadline is TODAY

Deadline to RSVP is April 3 - TODAY.
Red Cross Blood Drive this Friday

American Red Cross Blood Drive at

Secrest Welcome Center
Friday, March 8, 2024

9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Making an appointment is easy.

Click on the link below. Once you get to the website enter your email address and date of birth. Fill out the form with some basic information that the Red Cross will need. This is a onetime set up.

Then click the "Continue and View Blood Drives" button. You will see our blood drive, if not, enter Wooster in the sponsor code. Click the circle to the left of the day you would like your appointment. This also allows you to choose a regular appt or double red appt at the top of the page. On the next page, pick a time. Then you will receive an email confirming your appointment. Let me know if you have any problems with this.

Make your appointment now! You are going to save a life!

http://www.redcrossblood.org/

Walk-ins are also welcome.
March Wooster Science Cafe: The Science of Supplements

Announcing the March Wooster Science Café on Wednesday, March 6th at 7PM on the Science of Supplements with Dr. David Vanata, Director of Sports Nutrition at Ashland University.
March Wooster Science Cafe: The Science of Supplements

Announcing the March Wooster Science Café on Wednesday, March 6th at 7PM on the Science of Supplements with Dr. David Vanata, Director of Sports Nutrition at Ashland University.
Registration is Open for Out of Darkness Walk
Registration is Open for Out of Darkness Walk
Registration is Open for Out of Darkness Walk
Registration is Open for Out of Darkness Walk
Six Area Leaders in 60 Minutes

Six Area Leaders in 60 Minutes, on March 1, 3-4:30PM, features leaders from manufacturing, education, banking, and community development, including Melanie Garcia, Executive Director of the Wayne County Community Foundation. Melanie was corporate training and coaching coordinator in BTES prior to leading the Community Foundation and still continues to spread the word in support of ATI.

To attend the March 1st event, RSVP at orrvillechamber.com.
Six Area Leaders in 60 Minutes

Six Area Leaders in 60 Minutes, on March 1, 3-4:30PM, features leaders from manufacturing, education, banking, and community development, including Melanie Garcia, Executive Director of the Wayne County Community Foundation. Melanie was corporate training and coaching coordinator in BTES prior to leading the Community Foundation and still continues to spread the word in support of ATI.

To attend the March 1st event, RSVP at orrvillechamber.com.
Excel Workshops Start Next Week

Do you need to brush-up on your spreadsheet skills? The spring Excel workshop series kicks-off on March 15, 2024, live, via Zoom, from 9AM-12PM. You can enroll in one or all of the following:
   Basic Excel - March 15
   Intermediate Excel - March 21
   Advanced Excel - March 28
   Excel Pivot Tables - April 1
   Excel Functions & Formulas - April 4

   Find more information and registration details here.
Excel Workshops Start Next Week

Do you need to brush-up on your spreadsheet skills? The spring Excel workshop series kicks-off on March 15, 2024, live, via Zoom, from 9AM-12PM. You can enroll in one or all of the following:
   Basic Excel - March 15
   Intermediate Excel - March 21
   Advanced Excel - March 28
   Excel Pivot Tables - April 1
   Excel Functions & Formulas - April 4

   Find more information and registration details here.
Excel Workshops Start Next Week

Do you need to brush-up on your spreadsheet skills? The spring Excel workshop series kicks-off on March 15, 2024, live, via Zoom, from 9AM-12PM. You can enroll in one or all of the following:
   Basic Excel - March 15
   Intermediate Excel - March 21
   Advanced Excel - March 28
   Excel Pivot Tables - April 1
   Excel Functions & Formulas - April 4

   Find more information and registration details here.
Early Career Federal Funding Program webinar TOMORROW

The Research Development Office started a new program focused on significantly increasing early career research awards from federal agencies where we currently see lower than desirable numbers of proposals and awards: Department of Defense (Army, Navy, Air Force), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Department of Energy, and NASA. These agencies fund a wide range of basic and applied research spanning Natural and Mathematical Sciences, Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Engineering fields, yet their early career offerings are not widely pursued by Ohio State faculty.

To encourage interest in applying for these early career opportunities, we are hosting a series of webinars directed at our early career faculty. The first one was held in January and we had approximately 60 participants. The next in the series will be held on February 29 at noon and provides an overview of proposal development basics. The webinar will highlight several topics including overviews of: basic university proposal requirements, solicitation cycles, proposal components, budget highlights, and writing tips. Please click here to RSVP for the Early Career Federal Funding Program Proposal Basics webinar on February 29^th, 12pm – 1pm.

If you are interested, but unable to attend, please reach out to Kimberlee Moore.3218 so we can add you to our growing list of early career faculty who are interested in obtaining early career federal funding. We will periodically reach out to you directly for upcoming activities of interest.
Early Career Federal Funding Program webinar TOMORROW

The Research Development Office started a new program focused on significantly increasing early career research awards from federal agencies where we currently see lower than desirable numbers of proposals and awards: Department of Defense (Army, Navy, Air Force), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Department of Energy, and NASA. These agencies fund a wide range of basic and applied research spanning Natural and Mathematical Sciences, Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Engineering fields, yet their early career offerings are not widely pursued by Ohio State faculty.

To encourage interest in applying for these early career opportunities, we are hosting a series of webinars directed at our early career faculty. The first one was held in January and we had approximately 60 participants. The next in the series will be held on February 29 at noon and provides an overview of proposal development basics. The webinar will highlight several topics including overviews of: basic university proposal requirements, solicitation cycles, proposal components, budget highlights, and writing tips. Please click here to RSVP for the Early Career Federal Funding Program Proposal Basics webinar on February 29^th, 12pm – 1pm.

If you are interested, but unable to attend, please reach out to Kimberlee Moore.3218 so we can add you to our growing list of early career faculty who are interested in obtaining early career federal funding. We will periodically reach out to you directly for upcoming activities of interest.
Wooster Staff Council Annual Meeting & Chili Luncheon

Join Us for the Wooster Staff Council Annual Meeting & Chili Luncheon on March 7, 11:30am-12:30pm at the Secrest Welcome Center

Lunch begins at 11:30am | Panel & zoom connection begin at 12pm

Enjoy a FREE LUNCH and hear important updates from CFAES Wooster Staff Council and Wooster Campus Leadership. Panel includes CFAES Associate Dean of Operations Graham Cochran, Associate Dean & Wooster Campus Director Andy Michel, Assistant Dean and ATI Director Kris Boone, and recorded message from Senior Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs Tracy Kitchel.

Send questions about the Wooster campus or CFAES overall to Erin Parker.1390@osu.edu. Select questions will be presented anonymously to the panel.

ZOOM LINK for those who cannot attend in-person: https://go.osu.edu/WSCmeeting2024
Wooster Staff Council Annual Meeting & Chili Luncheon

Join Us for the Wooster Staff Council Annual Meeting & Chili Luncheon on March 7, 11:30am-12:30pm at the Secrest Welcome Center

Lunch begins at 11:30am | Panel & zoom connection begin at 12pm

Enjoy a FREE LUNCH and hear important updates from CFAES Wooster Staff Council and Wooster Campus Leadership. Panel includes CFAES Associate Dean of Operations Graham Cochran, Associate Dean & Wooster Campus Director Andy Michel, Assistant Dean and ATI Director Kris Boone, and recorded message from Senior Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs Tracy Kitchel.

Send questions about the Wooster campus or CFAES overall to Erin Parker.1390@osu.edu. Select questions will be presented anonymously to the panel.

ZOOM LINK for those who cannot attend in-person: https://go.osu.edu/WSCmeeting2024
Wooster Staff Council Annual Meeting & Chili Luncheon

Join Us for the Wooster Staff Council Annual Meeting & Chili Luncheon on March 7, 11:30am-12:30pm at the Secrest Welcome Center

Lunch begins at 11:30am | Panel & zoom connection begin at 12pm

Enjoy a FREE LUNCH and hear important updates from CFAES Wooster Staff Council and Wooster Campus Leadership. Panel includes CFAES Associate Dean of Operations Graham Cochran, Associate Dean & Wooster Campus Director Andy Michel, Assistant Dean and ATI Director Kris Boone, and recorded message from Senior Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs Tracy Kitchel.

Send questions about the Wooster campus or CFAES overall to Erin Parker.1390@osu.edu. Select questions will be presented anonymously to the panel.

ZOOM LINK for those who cannot attend in-person: https://go.osu.edu/WSCmeeting2024
Fac/staff seats still available for Taste of OSU

There is still opportunity to sign up to go to Taste of OSU with Student Life on the bus to Columbus Friday!

Bus will leave around 3pm and return around 9:30-10pm (event is from 5-8:30pm in the Ohio Union). All Faculty, Staff, Graduate and Undergraduate Students are welcome to come with us.

Contact me to reserve your seat on the bus at kyser.53@osu.edu.
Celebrate Buckeye Love
The following schedule of Buckeye Love Week Events went out to students this afternoon. We would love it if you could please encourage your students to participate in as many events as possible this week.

I will have extra OSU Buckeye Love Laptop Stickers if you as a Faculty or Staff would like a set of those (they are also waterproof from what I understand and can go on your water bottle too). Feel free to stop by the Student Life Office and get a set whenever you would like this week.

Also, I still have a few seats left on the bus if you’d like to join us for Taste of OSU at the Ohio Union. Any student (undergrad & graduate), Faculty, or Staff are welcome to join us. The Bus will leave around 3pm Friday and return to campus around 10pm. Just let me know if you’d like to ride with us.

Many thanks,

Kelly
Monday

“Where’s Student Life?” Cookie Giveaway! Find us 2p-4p and say “Buckeye Love!” to get a FREE Buttercream Cookie!

Bowling at Wayne Lanes 9p-11p

Tuesday

Chair Massages in Student Life with a Licensed Massage Therapist 10am-2pm: sign up here for a time slot https://go.osu.edu/buckeyelovechairmassages2024

Wednesday

GIVEAWAY! Nike OSU Hats 3p-5p in Student Life Office (MUST HAVE YOUR BUCKID Present to get one-Digital BuckID will not work)

Intramural Basketball 6:30p-8p

ICE SKATING! 9p-11p at Alice Noble Ice Arena 851 Oldman Road in Wooster-MUST HAVE YOUR BUCKID-We rented out the ENTIRE rink just for us!

Thursday

ACELT Night for Young Professionals in Shisler 5p-7p-Giveaways, Headshots, & MORE!

Friday

ROAD TRIP!- Taste of OSU trip to Columbus 3p-10p-We still have a few more seats on the bus if you want to join let us know!

ALL WEEK

FREE OSU Laptop Stickers-Come pick up in Student Life Office any time!
Stay tuned for Buckeye Love activities

Student Life will be doing activities all week long for “Buckeye Love Week” next week including giveaways, activities, and several different events including Bowling on Monday, Intramurals and Ice Skating on Wednesday night, and a Roadtrip to Columbus Friday for Taste of OSU, and lots more!
Institutional Data Policy Awareness Activity Due April 26 
We all share the important responsibility of protecting Ohio State’s institutional data. All staff members have access to varying classes of data depending on their role at the university. While only select staff members may have access to the most restricted (and thus protected) institutional data, you still may come into possession of this data at some point at Ohio State.

To understand your responsibility in situations like these, you are encouraged to complete a short activity in the Cybersecurity for You (C4U) awareness platform. This simple, 7-minute activity will:
- Explain what institutional data is
- Inform what you should do if you find this data out of place
- Provide useful tools to protect institutional data
This activity’s completion is due by April 26. Not only will you learn important tips to keep the university’s data safe, but completing the activity (and taking the associated quiz) will get you one step closer to completing Level One and your annual, university-required cybersecurity awareness training.

Please contact us at IDP-Support@osu.edu with any questions.
Institutional Data Policy Awareness Activity Due April 26 
We all share the important responsibility of protecting Ohio State’s institutional data. All staff members have access to varying classes of data depending on their role at the university. While only select staff members may have access to the most restricted (and thus protected) institutional data, you still may come into possession of this data at some point at Ohio State.

To understand your responsibility in situations like these, you are encouraged to complete a short activity in the Cybersecurity for You (C4U) awareness platform. This simple, 7-minute activity will:
- Explain what institutional data is
- Inform what you should do if you find this data out of place
- Provide useful tools to protect institutional data
This activity’s completion is due by April 26. Not only will you learn important tips to keep the university’s data safe, but completing the activity (and taking the associated quiz) will get you one step closer to completing Level One and your annual, university-required cybersecurity awareness training.

Please contact us at IDP-Support@osu.edu with any questions.
Institutional Data Policy Awareness Activity Due April 26 
We all share the important responsibility of protecting Ohio State’s institutional data. All staff members have access to varying classes of data depending on their role at the university. While only select staff members may have access to the most restricted (and thus protected) institutional data, you still may come into possession of this data at some point at Ohio State.

To understand your responsibility in situations like these, you are encouraged to complete a short activity in the Cybersecurity for You (C4U) awareness platform. This simple, 7-minute activity will:
- Explain what institutional data is
- Inform what you should do if you find this data out of place
- Provide useful tools to protect institutional data
This activity’s completion is due by April 26. Not only will you learn important tips to keep the university’s data safe, but completing the activity (and taking the associated quiz) will get you one step closer to completing Level One and your annual, university-required cybersecurity awareness training.

Please contact us at IDP-Support@osu.edu with any questions.
CFAES Wooster Night for Young Professionals

Please encourage your students to attend the FREE professional development event.
Buckeye Virtual Crafternoon
Crafternoon
Sunday, March 10 - Sunday, March 31, 2024
Virtual

Join us for a month of crafty fun! Whether you are looking for a simple way to incorporate self-care into your routine, a fun activity to do with a child or want to add some Ohio State spirit to your home, this program is for you!

Participants in Crafternoon will receive supplies to make three Ohio State-themed crafts. We will release a video tutorial each Sunday that provides step-by-step directions to complete the craft. You can complete the craft on your own time.

Craft tutorials will be released on every Sunday during March, but crafts can be completed at your leisure.
- Sunday, March 10
- Sunday, March 17
- Sunday, March 24
Cost
- $15 if you pick up supplies from Longaberger Alumni House (during designated pick-up hours)
- $25 to have supplies shipped to your home
More information
Out of Darkness Campus Walk

Wellness Event -TOMORROW, Jan. 25

CFAES Wooster Staff Council and Buckeye Wellness Innovators are inviting all faculty, staff, and graduate students to the All-Staff Wellness Program with OSU’s new President, Ted Carter. It will be held virtually in the Wooster Science Building Room 175, Thursday, January 25. Snacks will be provided.

Event Schedule

9-9:45am	All-Staff Wellness Program with remarks from:
9:00 am	Welcome by President Walter “Ted” Carter Jr.
9:10 am	Meditation and Gentle Stretching facilitation (All fitness levels welcome.)
9:30 am	Remarks by Dr. Bernadette Melnyk, University Chief Wellness Officer Please mark your calendar and join us for this event!

Wellness Event -TOMORROW, Jan. 25

Event Schedule

9-9:45am	All-Staff Wellness Program with remarks from:
9:00 am	Welcome by President Walter “Ted” Carter Jr.
9:10 am	Meditation and Gentle Stretching facilitation (All fitness levels welcome.)
9:30 am	Remarks by Dr. Bernadette Melnyk, University Chief Wellness Officer Please mark your calendar and join us for this event!

AEDE Economic Outlook and Policy Webinar Series | Dr. Jared Grant, January 24, 2024
The Department of Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics (AEDE) is hosting our annual Spring Monthly Webinar Series. Our first webinar on January 24, 2024, presented by Dr. Jared Grant -- An Influencer’s Impact: How Trust May Shape Food Demand.

What are the key international issues with grain marketing in 2024? Do renewable energy needs ask too much of rural Americans? Uncertainty and rising prices have become fixtures in our financial and economic decision-making of late. This uncertainty and unrest have far-reaching impacts on not just our wallets but also on the very environment we live in. Join our expert economists for a new webinar series as we explore what's going on in key commodity and labor markets. This series features a different AEDE economist breaking down an interesting topic every month throughout spring.

January 24^th "An Influencer’s Impact: How Trust May Shape Food Demand"

Presented by Dr. Jared Grant

Register here: https://go.osu.edu/january_webinar

Abstract: Consumers can be very particular about their grocery shopping habits, instinctively driven by their trust in certain retailers, food brands, or the store’s location. For stakeholders and policymakers, this talk will highlight examples of how trust can factor into food demand, such as the impact an influencer or celebrity endorsement can have on a food product or food initiative.

The Spring 2024 series schedule is below. Please register for each event you would like to attend separately by clicking the appropriate link on the AEDE website. Once registered, participants will receive a confirmation email with a link to view the selected webinar(s) live at the scheduled time(s). Participants will receive an automated reminder email for all upcoming sessions they registered to attend. Those unable to join live should still register to receive a recording of the webinar. All webinars will also be posted on the AEDE YouTube channel's playlist for the series shortly after they are given live.
- Feb. 21 – "Grain Marketing in 2024: What are the Key International Issues?" with Ian Sheldon and Seungki Lee.
- March 20 – "Place-Based Economic Development: The Case of Intel" with Yao Wang.
- April 17 – "Do Renewable Energy Needs Ask Too Much of Rural Americans? A View from Ohio" with Mark Partridge.
- May 15 – "Excess Emissions: Environmental Impacts, Health Effects, and Policy Debate" with Alex Hollingsworth.
- June 5 – "Agricultural Labor Supply and Citizenship Status" with Margaret Jodlowski.
SAVE THE DATE: Celebration of Nations

Mark your calendars for the 13th Celebration of Nations!

February 28, 2024, 11:30 am-1:30 pm
- Meet many of CFAES Wooster’s students/ staff/ faculty at tables covered with items from their native lands
- See/hear performances
- Enjoy food from dozens of countries
SAVE THE DATE: Celebration of Nations

Mark your calendars for the 13th Celebration of Nations!

February 28, 2024, 11:30 am-1:30 pm
- Meet many of CFAES Wooster’s students/ staff/ faculty at tables covered with items from their native lands
- See/hear performances
- Enjoy food from dozens of countries
Greenhouse Management Workshop
GREENHOUSE MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP: Dynamic Growing

January 25-26, 2024

Shisler Center

In-person and virtual options

Learn about controlling greenhouse climate conditions greenhouse to optimize crop quality. Speakers will cover fundamental and advanced topics. Two ways to attend:
- In person: Enjoy all sessions & tours. | Breakfast, lunch, & networking event included. $190 on or before January 5, 2024 | Use code EBIRD-24 when registering online. $250 after January 5, 2024
- Virtual: Watch presentations online. $150 | No early bird special. | Use code VIRT-24 when registering online.
For program and registration details, click here.

Online registration, click here.

RSVP by January 23.
Greenhouse Management Workshop
GREENHOUSE MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP: Dynamic Growing

January 25-26, 2024

Shisler Center

In-person and virtual options

Learn about controlling greenhouse climate conditions greenhouse to optimize crop quality. Speakers will cover fundamental and advanced topics. Two ways to attend:
- In person: Enjoy all sessions & tours. | Breakfast, lunch, & networking event included. $190 on or before January 5, 2024 | Use code EBIRD-24 when registering online. $250 after January 5, 2024
- Virtual: Watch presentations online. $150 | No early bird special. | Use code VIRT-24 when registering online.
For program and registration details, click here.

Online registration, click here.

RSVP by January 23.
Greenhouse Management Workshop
GREENHOUSE MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP: Dynamic Growing

January 25-26, 2024

Shisler Center

In-person and virtual options

Learn about controlling greenhouse climate conditions greenhouse to optimize crop quality. Speakers will cover fundamental and advanced topics. Two ways to attend:
- In person: Enjoy all sessions & tours. | Breakfast, lunch, & networking event included. $190 on or before January 5, 2024 | Use code EBIRD-24 when registering online. $250 after January 5, 2024
- Virtual: Watch presentations online. $150 | No early bird special. | Use code VIRT-24 when registering online.
For program and registration details, click here.

Online registration, click here.

RSVP by January 23.
Greenhouse Management Workshop
GREENHOUSE MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP: Dynamic Growing

January 25-26, 2024

Shisler Center

In-person and virtual options

Learn about controlling greenhouse climate conditions greenhouse to optimize crop quality. Speakers will cover fundamental and advanced topics. Two ways to attend:
- In person: Enjoy all sessions & tours. | Breakfast, lunch, & networking event included. $190 on or before January 5, 2024 | Use code EBIRD-24 when registering online. $250 after January 5, 2024
- Virtual: Watch presentations online. $150 | No early bird special. | Use code VIRT-24 when registering online.
For program and registration details, click here.

Online registration, click here.

RSVP by January 23.
The Supervisor's Toolbox Certificate Program -Live Online

An employee excels at the job she was hired to do, so she gets promoted to supervisor with little or no training about how to be an effective supervisor. A supervisor has been in his role for over a year, but he still struggles when dealing with a difficult employee. A supervisor tells HR about an employee performance issue, but doesn't know how to communicate or document the necessary corrective action. Seem familiar? More and more employees are taking-on new responsibilities; give them the tools to be effective!

The Supervisor's Toolbox is for frontline supervisors, lead people, those new to supervision and those with minimal experience or training.

Winter Supervisor's Toolbox Dates: January 24 - March 13, 2024 1-5 PM

LOCATION: VIRTUAL - LIVE VIA ZOOM

REGISTER HERE

Registration Deadline: January 10, 2024

Investment: $1525 ~ Includes all 8 sessions, participant materials, multiple assessments, and personalized reports.

For more information about session content, visit the BTES website.
The Supervisor's Toolbox Certificate Program -Live Online

An employee excels at the job she was hired to do, so she gets promoted to supervisor with little or no training about how to be an effective supervisor. A supervisor has been in his role for over a year, but he still struggles when dealing with a difficult employee. A supervisor tells HR about an employee performance issue, but doesn't know how to communicate or document the necessary corrective action. Seem familiar? More and more employees are taking-on new responsibilities; give them the tools to be effective!

The Supervisor's Toolbox is for frontline supervisors, lead people, those new to supervision and those with minimal experience or training.

Winter Supervisor's Toolbox Dates: January 24 - March 13, 2024 1-5 PM

LOCATION: VIRTUAL - LIVE VIA ZOOM

REGISTER HERE

Registration Deadline: January 10, 2024

Investment: $1525 ~ Includes all 8 sessions, participant materials, multiple assessments, and personalized reports.

For more information about session content, visit the BTES website.
The Supervisor's Toolbox Certificate Program -Live Online

An employee excels at the job she was hired to do, so she gets promoted to supervisor with little or no training about how to be an effective supervisor. A supervisor has been in his role for over a year, but he still struggles when dealing with a difficult employee. A supervisor tells HR about an employee performance issue, but doesn't know how to communicate or document the necessary corrective action. Seem familiar? More and more employees are taking-on new responsibilities; give them the tools to be effective!

The Supervisor's Toolbox is for frontline supervisors, lead people, those new to supervision and those with minimal experience or training.

Winter Supervisor's Toolbox Dates: January 24 - March 13, 2024 1-5 PM

LOCATION: VIRTUAL - LIVE VIA ZOOM

REGISTER HERE

Registration Deadline: January 10, 2024

Investment: $1525 ~ Includes all 8 sessions, participant materials, multiple assessments, and personalized reports.

For more information about session content, visit the BTES website.
Canned food drive

OSU ATI's American Collegiate Horsemen Association (CHA) is collecting donations for the 180 Women's Shelter in Wooster Dec 1st - 14th. The donation box will be located in Skou Lounge.
National Day of Racial Healing
Save the date for the 8th National Day of Racial Healing. CFAES along with University Libraries is sponsoring a day of events on January 16, 2024.

The National Day of Racial Healing is a time to contemplate our shared values and create the blueprint together for #HowWeHeal from the effects of racism. Launched on Jan. 17, 2017, it is an opportunity to bring ALL people together in their common humanity and inspire collective action to create a more just and equitable world. This annual observance is hosted by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) and was created with and builds on the work and learnings of the Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) community partners. Fundamental to this day is a clear understanding that racial healing is at the core of racial equity. This day is observed every year on the Tuesday following Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

All events will be in person at the Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center and streaming via Zoom. More information and registration links to follow. See below for the tentative agenda.
- 7:30-9:30 join the Environmental Professionals Network for a keynote and dialogue with Dr. Gail Meyers. Dr. Myers will present a talk, “Recognition of historical injustices in agriculture and the importance of environmental experiences for racial healing”
- 11:30-12:00 Lunch
- 12:00-1:15 Dr. Alia Dietch, Associate Professor, presenting, “The healing power of nature and public lands”
- 1:30-2:45 Kip Holley, presenting, “Cultural Humility as part of racial healing”
Reach out to Kathy Lechman.1 if you have questions.

Learn more.
National Day of Racial Healing
Save the date for the 8th National Day of Racial Healing. CFAES along with University Libraries is sponsoring a day of events on January 16, 2024.

The National Day of Racial Healing is a time to contemplate our shared values and create the blueprint together for #HowWeHeal from the effects of racism. Launched on Jan. 17, 2017, it is an opportunity to bring ALL people together in their common humanity and inspire collective action to create a more just and equitable world. This annual observance is hosted by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) and was created with and builds on the work and learnings of the Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) community partners. Fundamental to this day is a clear understanding that racial healing is at the core of racial equity. This day is observed every year on the Tuesday following Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

All events will be in person at the Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center and streaming via Zoom. More information and registration links to follow. See below for the tentative agenda.
- 7:30-9:30 join the Environmental Professionals Network for a keynote and dialogue with Dr. Gail Meyers. Dr. Myers will present a talk, “Recognition of historical injustices in agriculture and the importance of environmental experiences for racial healing”
- 11:30-12:00 Lunch
- 12:00-1:15 Dr. Alia Dietch, Associate Professor, presenting, “The healing power of nature and public lands”
- 1:30-2:45 Kip Holley, presenting, “Cultural Humility as part of racial healing”
Reach out to Kathy Lechman.1 if you have questions.

Learn more.
National Day of Racial Healing
Save the date for the 8th National Day of Racial Healing. CFAES along with University Libraries is sponsoring a day of events on January 16, 2024.

The National Day of Racial Healing is a time to contemplate our shared values and create the blueprint together for #HowWeHeal from the effects of racism. Launched on Jan. 17, 2017, it is an opportunity to bring ALL people together in their common humanity and inspire collective action to create a more just and equitable world. This annual observance is hosted by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) and was created with and builds on the work and learnings of the Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) community partners. Fundamental to this day is a clear understanding that racial healing is at the core of racial equity. This day is observed every year on the Tuesday following Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

All events will be in person at the Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center and streaming via Zoom. More information and registration links to follow. See below for the tentative agenda.
- 7:30-9:30 join the Environmental Professionals Network for a keynote and dialogue with Dr. Gail Meyers. Dr. Myers will present a talk, “Recognition of historical injustices in agriculture and the importance of environmental experiences for racial healing”
- 11:30-12:00 Lunch
- 12:00-1:15 Dr. Alia Dietch, Associate Professor, presenting, “The healing power of nature and public lands”
- 1:30-2:45 Kip Holley, presenting, “Cultural Humility as part of racial healing”
Reach out to Kathy Lechman.1 if you have questions.

Learn more.
National Day of Racial Healing
Save the date for the 8th National Day of Racial Healing. CFAES along with University Libraries is sponsoring a day of events on January 16, 2024.

The National Day of Racial Healing is a time to contemplate our shared values and create the blueprint together for #HowWeHeal from the effects of racism. Launched on Jan. 17, 2017, it is an opportunity to bring ALL people together in their common humanity and inspire collective action to create a more just and equitable world. This annual observance is hosted by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) and was created with and builds on the work and learnings of the Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) community partners. Fundamental to this day is a clear understanding that racial healing is at the core of racial equity. This day is observed every year on the Tuesday following Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

All events will be in person at the Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center and streaming via Zoom. More information and registration links to follow. See below for the tentative agenda.
- 7:30-9:30 join the Environmental Professionals Network for a keynote and dialogue with Dr. Gail Meyers. Dr. Myers will present a talk, “Recognition of historical injustices in agriculture and the importance of environmental experiences for racial healing”
- 11:30-12:00 Lunch
- 12:00-1:15 Dr. Alia Dietch, Associate Professor, presenting, “The healing power of nature and public lands”
- 1:30-2:45 Kip Holley, presenting, “Cultural Humility as part of racial healing”
Reach out to Kathy Lechman.1 if you have questions.

Learn more.
National Day of Racial Healing
Save the date for the 8th National Day of Racial Healing. CFAES along with University Libraries is sponsoring a day of events on January 16, 2024.

The National Day of Racial Healing is a time to contemplate our shared values and create the blueprint together for #HowWeHeal from the effects of racism. Launched on Jan. 17, 2017, it is an opportunity to bring ALL people together in their common humanity and inspire collective action to create a more just and equitable world. This annual observance is hosted by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) and was created with and builds on the work and learnings of the Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) community partners. Fundamental to this day is a clear understanding that racial healing is at the core of racial equity. This day is observed every year on the Tuesday following Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

All events will be in person at the Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center and streaming via Zoom. More information and registration links to follow. See below for the tentative agenda.
- 7:30-9:30 join the Environmental Professionals Network for a keynote and dialogue with Dr. Gail Meyers. Dr. Myers will present a talk, “Recognition of historical injustices in agriculture and the importance of environmental experiences for racial healing”
- 11:30-12:00 Lunch
- 12:00-1:15 Dr. Alia Dietch, Associate Professor, presenting, “The healing power of nature and public lands”
- 1:30-2:45 Kip Holley, presenting, “Cultural Humility as part of racial healing”
Reach out to Kathy Lechman.1 if you have questions.

Learn more.
National Day of Racial Healing
Save the date for the 8th National Day of Racial Healing. CFAES along with University Libraries is sponsoring a day of events on January 16, 2024.

The National Day of Racial Healing is a time to contemplate our shared values and create the blueprint together for #HowWeHeal from the effects of racism. Launched on Jan. 17, 2017, it is an opportunity to bring ALL people together in their common humanity and inspire collective action to create a more just and equitable world. This annual observance is hosted by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) and was created with and builds on the work and learnings of the Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) community partners. Fundamental to this day is a clear understanding that racial healing is at the core of racial equity. This day is observed every year on the Tuesday following Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

All events will be in person at the Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center and streaming via Zoom. More information and registration links to follow. See below for the tentative agenda.
- 7:30-9:30 join the Environmental Professionals Network for a keynote and dialogue with Dr. Gail Meyers. Dr. Myers will present a talk, “Recognition of historical injustices in agriculture and the importance of environmental experiences for racial healing”
- 11:30-12:00 Lunch
- 12:00-1:15 Dr. Alia Dietch, Associate Professor, presenting, “The healing power of nature and public lands”
- 1:30-2:45 Kip Holley, presenting, “Cultural Humility as part of racial healing”
Reach out to Kathy Lechman.1 if you have questions.

Learn more.
National Day of Racial Healing
Save the date for the 8th National Day of Racial Healing. CFAES along with University Libraries is sponsoring a day of events on January 16, 2024.

The National Day of Racial Healing is a time to contemplate our shared values and create the blueprint together for #HowWeHeal from the effects of racism. Launched on Jan. 17, 2017, it is an opportunity to bring ALL people together in their common humanity and inspire collective action to create a more just and equitable world. This annual observance is hosted by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) and was created with and builds on the work and learnings of the Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) community partners. Fundamental to this day is a clear understanding that racial healing is at the core of racial equity. This day is observed every year on the Tuesday following Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

All events will be in person at the Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center and streaming via Zoom. More information and registration links to follow. See below for the tentative agenda.
- 7:30-9:30 join the Environmental Professionals Network for a keynote and dialogue with Dr. Gail Meyers. Dr. Myers will present a talk, “Recognition of historical injustices in agriculture and the importance of environmental experiences for racial healing”
- 11:30-12:00 Lunch
- 12:00-1:15 Dr. Alia Dietch, Associate Professor, presenting, “The healing power of nature and public lands”
- 1:30-2:45 Kip Holley, presenting, “Cultural Humility as part of racial healing”
Reach out to Kathy Lechman.1 if you have questions.

Learn more.
CFAES Wooster Poinsettia Sale

CFAES Wooster Campus Greenhouse Poinsettia Sale | November 30, and December 1 | Ohio State ATI Greenhouse | Learn more

Poinsettias in many sizes and colors grown by ATI Greenhouse Management students Including red, pink, white and variegated varieties, as well as an eclectic mix of potted plants and succulents from the Greenhouse Club.
CFAES Wooster Poinsettia Sale

CFAES Wooster Campus Greenhouse Poinsettia Sale | November 30, and December 1 | Ohio State ATI Greenhouse | Learn more

Poinsettias in many sizes and colors grown by ATI Greenhouse Management students Including red, pink, white and variegated varieties, as well as an eclectic mix of potted plants and succulents from the Greenhouse Club.
Remember to RSVP for the CFAES Holiday Open Houses

Faculty Advisory Council, Staff Advisory Council, Vice President and Dean Cathann Kress invite you to attend one of the following:

CFAES Holiday Open Houses

Columbus - Ag. Admin. Auditorium
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.

(Visit the PAX Poinsettia Sale during the open house.)

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CFAES Wooster - Secrest Welcome Center
Friday, December 1, 2023
1:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M.

RSVP here:
https://go.osu.edu/CFAESHolidayRSVP
Announcing the Ohio State CFAES Wooster Campus GREENHOUSE POINSETTIA SALE:

Early Bird Poinsettia Sale: Monday Nov 20, 2pm-5pm

Save the dates:

Thursday, Nov 30th 1:30-5:00

Friday, Dec 1st 2:00-4:00

POINSETTIAS in many sizes and colors grown by

ATI Greenhouse Management students

Including red, pink, white and variegated varieties

6” $5.00 / 8’’ $10.00 / 10’’ $25.00

Plus, an eclectic mix of potted plants and succulents from the Greenhouse Club!

Cash, checks and credit/debit cards accepted.

Ohio State ATI Greenhouse

1328 Dover Road, Wooster OH

For more information, contact Lisa Dicus at 330-287-1243 or dicus.18@osu.edu
Cultural Connections: Ecuador
Cultural Connections: Ecuador
Potato and Pumpkin Giveaway
First Generation celebration
CFAES Wooster is excited to celebrate First Generation students, faculty, and staff by inviting you to two very special events! First Gens and First Gen allies are welcome to attend. We want to celebrate with everyone!
- On Monday, November 6th from 11-1 in Skou Lounge we will host the "First Gens Are Stars" open house event. We are rolling out the red carpet for our First Gens! Stop by on your way to class or take a break from the office for popcorn and candy!
- On Wednesday, November 8th from 4:30-6:00 in the Wooster Science Building Room 175, we will honor the First Gen experience with CFAES Wooster faculty/staff sharing their own personal experiences as First Gens. Have some food and share in this very special evening with our campus community!
The First Generation Celebration Committee would like to gather a list of all the First Gen faculty and staff on the CFAES Wooster campus. We are also looking for First Gen volunteers to participate as speakers for our November 8th event. Please complete this Qualtrics form to RSVP and/or add your name to the list of Wooster campus first gens. https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0kv17qRtZfHOJ2C
First Generation celebration
CFAES Wooster is excited to celebrate First Generation students, faculty, and staff by inviting you to two very special events! First Gens and First Gen allies are welcome to attend. We want to celebrate with everyone!
- On Monday, November 6th from 11-1 in Skou Lounge we will host the "First Gens Are Stars" open house event. We are rolling out the red carpet for our First Gens! Stop by on your way to class or take a break from the office for popcorn and candy!
- On Wednesday, November 8th from 4:30-6:00 in the Wooster Science Building Room 175, we will honor the First Gen experience with CFAES Wooster faculty/staff sharing their own personal experiences as First Gens. Have some food and share in this very special evening with our campus community!
The First Generation Celebration Committee would like to gather a list of all the First Gen faculty and staff on the CFAES Wooster campus. We are also looking for First Gen volunteers to participate as speakers for our November 8th event. Please complete this Qualtrics form to RSVP and/or add your name to the list of Wooster campus first gens. https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0kv17qRtZfHOJ2C
Cultural Connections: Ecuador
El Dia de los Muertos
Everyone is invited to participate in the community ofrendas for El Dia de los Muertos. This year we will make two altars, in Skou Lounge and the Wooster Sciences Building, starting at 1:50 in Skou Lounge on Monday, Oct. 30. As soon as this altar is complete, we will move to the Sciences Building.

If you have expertise, knowledge, experiences and/or something you would like to place on either of the altars please do so. Everyone is invited and encouraged to participate in whatever way they choose. Your experience is of great value to the community, please share!!

Some ways to participate:
- Help set up the altars, decorate, arrange
- Bring something to put on the altar: name and/or photo of a deceased loved one or loved ones (everyone is welcome)
- Place something your loved ones enjoyed on the altar, food, toys, photos, whatever makes sense to you
- Decorate a calavara, skull or animal cut-out, take it home or leave it on the altar.
- Talk with other folks participating. Share your expertise and ideas.
Altars will remain in place for the week. Feel free to add names, photos, etc. throughout the week. If you want something returned, please leave your name.# on it, retrieve it in 190 Halterman or come pick it up from the altars when we clean up, Friday starting at 2:45. Clean-up help is always appreciated. For more information Jenny 330-464-6918 or fischer.798@osu.edu
Greenhouse Club Halloween Plant Sale
Hello Campus Community!
- The ATI Greenhouse Club is having a Halloween Plant Sale
- Tuesday, October 24^th, 3:00-5:00
- Succulents and Houseplants will be available for purchase (cash only)
- ATI Greenhouse, 1920 Garrison Cir, Wooster 44691
Thank you!

Lisa Dicus

Dicus.18@osu.edu

330-287-1243
Turf Club Flapjack Fundraiser at Applebees

The ATI Turf Club is partnering with Applebee's for a flapjack fundraiser! This fundraiser not only offers a good breakfast for a small fee, but the money raised goes directly to the Turf Club, to support current students and help pay for a career-advancing trip this coming January in Phoenix.

Tickets are $12.00 a person, the event will be held on Saturday, October 28th, from 8:00am-10am. Included in the breakfast: Stack of pancakes, sausage or bacon, home fries, and a drink of your choice!

Who to contact if you'd like to buy tickets for you and your family? You can reach our Turf Club president at-(419)709-7643 or Nemtuda.1@buckeyemail.osu.edu!
Turf Club Flapjack Fundraiser at Applebees

The ATI Turf Club is partnering with Applebee's for a flapjack fundraiser! This fundraiser not only offers a good breakfast for a small fee, but the money raised goes directly to the Turf Club, to support current students and help pay for a career-advancing trip this coming January in Phoenix.

Tickets are $12.00 a person, the event will be held on Saturday, October 28th, from 8:00am-10am. Included in the breakfast: Stack of pancakes, sausage or bacon, home fries, and a drink of your choice!

Who to contact if you'd like to buy tickets for you and your family? You can reach our Turf Club president at-(419)709-7643 or Nemtuda.1@buckeyemail.osu.edu!
Plant Pathology Seminar

zoom:

https://osu.zoom.us/j/96843808742?pwd=SzgzRlR3alZybUNpWUtXRmdGczBXZz09

Meeting ID: 968 4380 8742, Password: 113733
Trick or Treat Save the Date!

This year the Wooster campus Trick or Treat will be held on October 30th from 11am-4pm!

Last year we had a great turn out and hope for more this year! Thank you to everyone who has volunteered to be a stop on the trail! An email with more details will be coming soon.
Trick or Treat Save the Date!

This year the Wooster campus Trick or Treat will be held on October 30th from 11am-4pm!

Last year we had a great turn out and hope for more this year! Thank you to everyone who has volunteered to be a stop on the trail! An email with more details will be coming soon.
Phi Theta Kappa blood drive

Submitted by Subbu Kumarappan, kumarappan.1@osu.edu

The Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society in ATI is organizing a Red Cross Blood Drive in Applewood Village on Monday October 16th from 10am – 4pm.

   Those interested in donating can make an appointment by visiting RedCrossBlood.org using Sponsor Keyword: OSUATI

   For local signups or more information, please contact any of the following: Madison Byus.5, Seth Gamble.226, Julianna Littin.4 or Dr. Subbu Kumarappan.1
Pumpkins & Pillbugs - Special OSU Preview Hour
Pumpkins & Pillbugs - Special OSU Preview Hour
Pumpkins & Pillbugs - Special OSU Preview Hour
Pumpkins & Pillbugs - Special OSU Preview Hour
RSVP for REACH training by Oct. 10

Tuesday, 10/10/2023 is last day to RSVP for the upcoming REACH training.

The in-person session will be held on 10/24/2023, 3 :00pm-4:30pm, and the location will be sent out after 10/10. Click here to RSVP.

If you have questions regarding the training, please contact Megan Strother (strother.15@osu,.edu) or Dr. Schaad (Schaad.15@osu.edu) directly.
Mum Sale
Homecoming Week 2023

4^th , Wednesday-Giveaway 11am-2pm (or until we run out) and Intramural Soccer at 6:30pm

5^th , Thursday-HOMECOMING DANCE at the SAC!!! (FYI this is not a formal dance, just come as you are-more info to come later) 8pm-10pm

6^th , Friday-Coronation and Parade in Columbus Afternoon/evening

7^th , Saturday-Homecoming Football Game in Columbus Afternoon/evening
Homecoming Week 2023

4^th , Wednesday-Giveaway 11am-2pm (or until we run out) and Intramural Soccer at 6:30pm

5^th , Thursday-HOMECOMING DANCE at the SAC!!! (FYI this is not a formal dance, just come as you are-more info to come later) 8pm-10pm

6^th , Friday-Coronation and Parade in Columbus Afternoon/evening

7^th , Saturday-Homecoming Football Game in Columbus Afternoon/evening
Midterm Munchies
Midterm Munchies
Wooster Science Cafe
Wooster Science Cafe
Mental Health Wellness is a shared campus responsibility!

The stress and anxiety of life, especially academic life, at times can become overwhelming. For some, the mental distress can become so great that they consider suicide as the only option to relieve the distress. Each one of us can help prevent suicide by learning the risks, warning signs, and how to intervene.

REACH© is OSU's suicide prevention gatekeeper training program designed to help the OSU community prevent suicide by teaching faculty, staff, and students how to:

Recognize warning signs | Engage with empathy | Ask directly about suicide | Communicate hope | Help suicidal individuals access care and treatment

REACH© suicide prevention gatekeeper trainings are intended to provide general information about how to identify suicide risk and how to respond to any OSU student, staff, or faculty member who may be experiencing distress. REACH© is not a clinical mental health training; it does not teach suicide assessment or intervention strategies, nor is it a comprehensive training on suicide risk. Rather, it is designed to empower anyone to learn these skills, and especially individuals who are not licensed mental health professionals. The 90-minute training experience aims to increase knowledge and awareness of suicide risk and to inform attendees of our campus community resources. REACH© is aligned with national standards, best practices, and recommendations for suicide prevention gatekeeper trainings. As such, the training contains suicide statistics, stories surrounding suicide, and interactive role plays to help attendees better understand and engage with the material.

Please help us create a campus of caring and join us for:

Staff and Faculty of Wooster Campus REACH© Training

Tuesday, October 24^th | 3:00- 4:30pm | Location – TBD (further details will be sent to participates closer to the event)

If you have special needs and require any additional accommodations, please indicate the information through the RSVP.

RSVP here before October 10, 2023. You may also contact Megan Strother (strother.15@osu,.edu) or Dr. Schaad (Schaad.15@osu.edu) directly.
Mental Health Wellness is a shared campus responsibility!

The stress and anxiety of life, especially academic life, at times can become overwhelming. For some, the mental distress can become so great that they consider suicide as the only option to relieve the distress. Each one of us can help prevent suicide by learning the risks, warning signs, and how to intervene.

REACH© is OSU's suicide prevention gatekeeper training program designed to help the OSU community prevent suicide by teaching faculty, staff, and students how to:

Recognize warning signs | Engage with empathy | Ask directly about suicide | Communicate hope | Help suicidal individuals access care and treatment

REACH© suicide prevention gatekeeper trainings are intended to provide general information about how to identify suicide risk and how to respond to any OSU student, staff, or faculty member who may be experiencing distress. REACH© is not a clinical mental health training; it does not teach suicide assessment or intervention strategies, nor is it a comprehensive training on suicide risk. Rather, it is designed to empower anyone to learn these skills, and especially individuals who are not licensed mental health professionals. The 90-minute training experience aims to increase knowledge and awareness of suicide risk and to inform attendees of our campus community resources. REACH© is aligned with national standards, best practices, and recommendations for suicide prevention gatekeeper trainings. As such, the training contains suicide statistics, stories surrounding suicide, and interactive role plays to help attendees better understand and engage with the material.

Please help us create a campus of caring and join us for:

Staff and Faculty of Wooster Campus REACH© Training

Tuesday, October 24^th | 3:00- 4:30pm | Location – TBD (further details will be sent to participates closer to the event)

If you have special needs and require any additional accommodations, please indicate the information through the RSVP.

RSVP here before October 10, 2023. You may also contact Megan Strother (strother.15@osu,.edu) or Dr. Schaad (Schaad.15@osu.edu) directly.
Sept. 21 virtual entomology seminar

This week's virtual only entomology department seminar is at 9am on Sept. 21 and will feature Dr. Cieniewicz from Clemson University. The seminar presentation is titled "Ecology of Pollen Borne Viruses in Peach Orchards”. The talk will be hosted by Dr. Ashley Leach (Department of Entomology, The Ohio State University).

The speaker will present in virtual only via Zoom. For those who would like to view the Zoom presentation in a group setting 244 Kottman Hall in Columbus and Room 230 at WSB (Wooster Science Building) in Wooster will be available. The seminar will be viewed via Zoom at the following link:

https://osu.zoom.us/j/96878159791?pwd=Rml0ejFQVHJCTFRxNmpydTZnT29JUT09&from=addon

Meeting ID: 96878159791

Password: 164990
CFAES - Apple U-Pick - September 15th
CFAES- Wooster faculty, staff and students are invited to a U-pick at the research apple orchard at Snyder Farm on September 15, from 10 am to 12 pm
- Pickers are required to sign-in and provide their OSU email. Sign-in will begin at 10:15 am. Guests of faculty, staff and students are not permitted.
- All apples picked are for personal consumption only. Apples must be washed prior to eating.
- Pets are not permitted (except service animals).
- This is a research farm so pickers will be required to use best picking practices and follow all instructions. Picking is restricted to Honeycrisp and MacIntosh – No exceptions.
Upcoming Secrest Events

For more information on these events, visit the events calendar on the Secrest Arboretum website

November 1 – FSA Winterberry Holly and Mixed Greens Sale begins. Order at https://www.friendsofsecrest.com/.

November 1 – Plant Families VI, 9 AM – 4 PM (Miller Pavilion – pre-registration and fee)

November 8 – Guided Tree Walk, 1 PM – 2:30 PM Welcome Center

November 30 – Pick up previously ordered winterberry holly and greens at the Secrest Arboretum Propagation Facility, 2320 Selby Rd., from 10 AM to 2 PM.
Upcoming Secrest Events

For more information on these events, visit the events calendar on the Secrest Arboretum website

November 1 – FSA Winterberry Holly and Mixed Greens Sale begins. Order at https://www.friendsofsecrest.com/.

November 1 – Plant Families VI, 9 AM – 4 PM (Miller Pavilion – pre-registration and fee)

November 8 – Guided Tree Walk, 1 PM – 2:30 PM Welcome Center

November 30 – Pick up previously ordered winterberry holly and greens at the Secrest Arboretum Propagation Facility, 2320 Selby Rd., from 10 AM to 2 PM.
Virtual Entomology Seminar

This is an announcement for this week (September 14, 2023) virtual only entomology department seminar at 9 am, which will feature Dr. Jess Hartshorn from Clemson University. The seminar presentation is titled "Burning questions: how does fire affect pine engravers?”. The talk will be hosted by Dr. Kayla Perry (Department of Entomology, The Ohio State University).

The speaker will present in virtual only via Zoom. For those who would like to view the Zoom presentation in a group setting 244 Kottman Hall in Columbus and WSB (Wooster Science Building) Room 230 in Wooster will be available. The seminar will be viewed via Zoom at the following link:

https://osu.zoom.us/j/96878159791?pwd=Rml0ejFQVHJCTFRxNmpydTZnT29JUT09&from=addon
Turgrass Scholarship Golf Outing

The 2023 Turfgrass Scholarship Golf Outing will be held Monday, October 9 at Fairlawn Country Club in Akron. Come out and enjoy a great day for a great cause: supporting our turfgrass students!

Get your foursome together and register here:

REGISTER
Turgrass Scholarship Golf Outing

The 2023 Turfgrass Scholarship Golf Outing will be held Monday, October 9 at Fairlawn Country Club in Akron. Come out and enjoy a great day for a great cause: supporting our turfgrass students!

Get your foursome together and register here:

REGISTER
Turgrass Scholarship Golf Outing

The 2023 Turfgrass Scholarship Golf Outing will be held Monday, October 9 at Fairlawn Country Club in Akron. Come out and enjoy a great day for a great cause: supporting our turfgrass students!

Get your foursome together and register here:

REGISTER
Save the Date: 17th Annual Stinner Summit November 13th

We are excited to announce the date and location for the 17^th Annual Stinner Summit. This year’s event will take place on Monday, November 13, 2023 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Happy Days Lodge in Cuyahoga National Park in Northeastern Ohio.

The event is held as a tribute to Dr. Ben Stinner, who was a pioneer in regenerative agriculture research and a great connector of people. Each year the Stinner Summit gathers researchers, farmers, educators, policy leaders, and organizations from across the state. Through a participatory process, specific project ideas are crafted during the Summit and funded through the Stinner Endowment Fund. This year we will be encouraging projects focused on building more resilient and equitable food systems in metropolitan regions.

We invite you to help us design and lead these projects by attending the Summit this fall. Save the date! Details on registration coming soon. The Summit provides an excellent opportunity for networking, sharing, and designing impactful projects, and there is no cost associated with attending.
Save the Date: 17th Annual Stinner Summit November 13th

We are excited to announce the date and location for the 17^th Annual Stinner Summit. This year’s event will take place on Monday, November 13, 2023 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Happy Days Lodge in Cuyahoga National Park in Northeastern Ohio.

The event is held as a tribute to Dr. Ben Stinner, who was a pioneer in regenerative agriculture research and a great connector of people. Each year the Stinner Summit gathers researchers, farmers, educators, policy leaders, and organizations from across the state. Through a participatory process, specific project ideas are crafted during the Summit and funded through the Stinner Endowment Fund. This year we will be encouraging projects focused on building more resilient and equitable food systems in metropolitan regions.

We invite you to help us design and lead these projects by attending the Summit this fall. Save the date! Details on registration coming soon. The Summit provides an excellent opportunity for networking, sharing, and designing impactful projects, and there is no cost associated with attending.
Save the Date: 17th Annual Stinner Summit November 13th

We are excited to announce the date and location for the 17^th Annual Stinner Summit. This year’s event will take place on Monday, November 13, 2023 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Happy Days Lodge in Cuyahoga National Park in Northeastern Ohio.

The event is held as a tribute to Dr. Ben Stinner, who was a pioneer in regenerative agriculture research and a great connector of people. Each year the Stinner Summit gathers researchers, farmers, educators, policy leaders, and organizations from across the state. Through a participatory process, specific project ideas are crafted during the Summit and funded through the Stinner Endowment Fund. This year we will be encouraging projects focused on building more resilient and equitable food systems in metropolitan regions.

We invite you to help us design and lead these projects by attending the Summit this fall. Save the date! Details on registration coming soon. The Summit provides an excellent opportunity for networking, sharing, and designing impactful projects, and there is no cost associated with attending.
You're invited! Internship Poster Forum

Please join Robby Frutchey, Ben King, Dominic Petrella, Ed Nangle and Denise Rotavera-Krain in supporting their students as they present their poster at the 1^st Annual Internship Poster Forum on Tuesday August 29 from 11:30-12:30. This event was developed as a pilot event and will hopefully become an ATI event in the future.

Each student returning from their summer internship was asked to create a poster that explains and reflects on their internship experience. During the event, they will discuss their experience with first-year students in Robby, Ben and Ed’s Exploration courses as well as other visitors. First-year students have been given an assignment to talk with at least three presenting students and to develop one question that would help them learn more about the internships they are looking at. This is a great opportunity for second-year students to practice their presentation and communication skills and provides an opportunity for first-year students to engage in networking and learn about possible internship opportunities for next summer. Some employers will be in attendance to meet students and share their opportunities with them.

All are invited to attend!

Please contact Denise Rotavera-Krain for more information.
James Mobile Mammography Unit

The James Mobile Mammography Unit will be on the CFAES Wooster Campus on September 18, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please call the Mobile Mammography Unit at 800-247-4477 or 614-293-4455 to schedule an appointment. Please call at least two weeks in advance to schedule.

Eligibility criteria:

Not pregnant, not nursing, asymptomatic, or it's been five years of more since a breast cancer diagnosis. You must be 35 years of age or older. Women between 35-39 must have a written prescription from their doctor.
James Mobile Mammography Unit

The James Mobile Mammography Unit will be on the CFAES Wooster Campus on September 18, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please call the Mobile Mammography Unit at 800-247-4477 or 614-293-4455 to schedule an appointment. Please call at least two weeks in advance to schedule.

Eligibility criteria:

Not pregnant, not nursing, asymptomatic, or it's been five years of more since a breast cancer diagnosis. You must be 35 years of age or older. Women between 35-39 must have a written prescription from their doctor.
James Mobile Mammography Unit

The James Mobile Mammography Unit will be on the CFAES Wooster Campus on September 18, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please call the Mobile Mammography Unit at 800-247-4477 or 614-293-4455 to schedule an appointment. Please call at least two weeks in advance to schedule.

Eligibility criteria:

Not pregnant, not nursing, asymptomatic, or it's been five years of more since a breast cancer diagnosis. You must be 35 years of age or older. Women between 35-39 must have a written prescription from their doctor.
James Mobile Mammography Unit

The James Mobile Mammography Unit will be on the CFAES Wooster Campus on September 18, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please call the Mobile Mammography Unit at 800-247-4477 or 614-293-4455 to schedule an appointment. Please call at least two weeks in advance to schedule.

Eligibility criteria:

Not pregnant, not nursing, asymptomatic, or it's been five years of more since a breast cancer diagnosis. You must be 35 years of age or older. Women between 35-39 must have a written prescription from their doctor.
Hydrangea Workshop

Submitted by Secrest Arboretum

Do you like hydrangeas but are confused by them? Do you wonder why don’t they bloom, when do I prune them, how do I prune them? Then you should attend the Hydrangea school at Secrest Arboretum.

This workshop will help clear up confusion around hydrangeas and help you grow them better. We will also spend time in the hydrangea trial garden.

Event details

Date: July 19

Time: 9AM-2 PM

Cost: $20

Location: Secrest Arboretum

Registration includes a hydrangea.

Register today!
Hydrangea Workshop

Submitted by Secrest Arboretum

Do you like hydrangeas but are confused by them? Do you wonder why don’t they bloom, when do I prune them, how do I prune them? Then you should attend the Hydrangea school at Secrest Arboretum.

This workshop will help clear up confusion around hydrangeas and help you grow them better. We will also spend time in the hydrangea trial garden.

Event details

Date: July 19

Time: 9AM-2 PM

Cost: $20

Location: Secrest Arboretum

Registration includes a hydrangea.

Register today!
Hydrangea Workshop

Submitted by Secrest Arboretum

Do you like hydrangeas but are confused by them? Do you wonder why don’t they bloom, when do I prune them, how do I prune them? Then you should attend the Hydrangea school at Secrest Arboretum.

This workshop will help clear up confusion around hydrangeas and help you grow them better. We will also spend time in the hydrangea trial garden.

Event details

Date: July 19

Time: 9AM-2 PM

Cost: $20

Location: Secrest Arboretum

Registration includes a hydrangea.

Register today!
Lunch and Learn: An Introduction to ChatGPT and AI Image Generation

Submitted by Chris Dicus, dicus.1@osu.edu

Decoding the Matrix: An Introduction to ChatGPT and AI Image Generation.

July 12th, 2023

Skou Hall Room 206

11:30-1:00PM

https://osu.zoom.us/j/92090150894?pwd=MVF3UWVmWlNqNjM4K2pFVjRMRytJZz09

This session will be given again in August.
Lunch and Learn: An Introduction to ChatGPT and AI Image Generation

Submitted by Chris Dicus, dicus.1@osu.edu

Decoding the Matrix: An Introduction to ChatGPT and AI Image Generation.

July 12th, 2023

Skou Hall Room 206

11:30-1:00PM

https://osu.zoom.us/j/92090150894?pwd=MVF3UWVmWlNqNjM4K2pFVjRMRytJZz09

This session will be given again in August.
Fun Fest
Fun Fest
Fun Fest
Fun Fest
Save the date for Fun Fest 2023

Save the date for Fun Fest 2023 on Friday, July 21^st, 11am-1pm on the east side of Shisler.

This free event is open to everyone on the CFAES Wooster Campus, sponsored by the Wooster Campus Staff Council & Director’s office.

Free Wheelin’ Pizzeria will be serving up custom wood-fired personal pizzas and we will provide beverages, snacks & ice cream! Vegetarian & vegan pizza available; salads provided as a gluten-free option, contact parker.1390@osu.edu to reserve a salad.
Save the date for Fun Fest 2023

Save the date for Fun Fest 2023 on Friday, July 21^st, 11am-1pm on the east side of Shisler.

This free event is open to everyone on the CFAES Wooster Campus, sponsored by the Wooster Campus Staff Council & Director’s office.

Free Wheelin’ Pizzeria will be serving up custom wood-fired personal pizzas and we will provide beverages, snacks & ice cream! Vegetarian & vegan pizza available; salads provided as a gluten-free option, contact parker.1390@osu.edu to reserve a salad.
Free Microsoft Training

In response to feedback, the Office of Technology and Digital Innovation is offering training to help users become more comfortable with Microsoft 365 applications. Please encourage faculty and staff to attend Microsoft Academy, a virtual, instructor-led online training scheduled for June 13-14. This training is open only to university employees and is free to attend. Attendees must register for and attend both days.

Tuesday, June 13: 9 a.m.- noon

Register here for Microsoft Academy, Part One

OneDrive for Business, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and associated add-ons.

Wednesday, June 14: 9 a.m.- noon

Register here for Microsoft Academy, Part Two

Microsoft Planner, OneNote, and Forms so you can how to incorporate these tools into your workflows.

The Microsoft 365 suite includes secure applications that are approved for use for Ohio State business. We’re working to help Buckeyes get comfortable using these apps, instead of alternatives like Google apps, to promote easy collaboration across departments and ensure our institutional data is safe.
Nature and YOU: How Nature Impacts Your Wellbeing

Nature is amazing, but what happens when the human body goes into nature is even more remarkable! Please join nature enthusiasts Shari Gallup and Laura Stanton, from Ohio State University Extension, to learn about the amazing benefits between nature and your wellbeing. To register for this free online workshop, visit: go.osu.edu/natureandyouwebinar
ATI to host greenhouse workshop for K-12 educators
June 15 & 16, 2023

We are excited to collaborate with the Ohio Agricultural Education Service to host our greenhouse workshops during the 2023 Ohio Agricultural Education Summer Conference! You can attend one or both days regardless of whether you are attending the summer conference, but register early - space is limited!

Day 1: Greenhouse Basics (Thursday, June 15)

The Greenhouse Basics workshop includes ample hands-on learning on the topics of:
- Basics of the greenhouse environment
- Fertilizer management
- Plant propagation
- Lesson planning
Day 2: Hydroponics and Pest & Disease Management (Friday, June 16)

The Hydroponics workshop includes ample hands-on learning on the topics of:
- Introduction to hydroponic systems
- Aerial and root zone environment for hydroponics
- Setting up hydroponic systems for leafy greens
- Pest and disease management
Workshop Fee: $100 per workshop (you can attend one or both workshops)

Please note: Space is limited to the first 20 participants per workshop on a first come first served basis

Refund Policy: A 100% refund less $20 processing fee, will be available only if Ohio State ATI is notified NO LATER THAN 21 days prior to the start of the workshop. No refund after that date. In the event of insufficient enrollment, it may be necessary to cancel a course. If so, you will be notified in advance and receive a full refund of fees.

Register here before June 2nd!
MEET THE INSTRUCTORS (Click on each picture for more details)

Uttara Samarakoon, Ph.D. - Associate Professor

Peter Ling, Ph.D. - Associate Professor

Luis Canas, Ph.D. - Associate Professor

Francesca Rotondo, Ph.D. - Research Associate
ATI to host greenhouse workshop for K-12 educators
June 15 & 16, 2023

We are excited to collaborate with the Ohio Agricultural Education Service to host our greenhouse workshops during the 2023 Ohio Agricultural Education Summer Conference! You can attend one or both days regardless of whether you are attending the summer conference, but register early - space is limited!

Day 1: Greenhouse Basics (Thursday, June 15)

The Greenhouse Basics workshop includes ample hands-on learning on the topics of:
- Basics of the greenhouse environment
- Fertilizer management
- Plant propagation
- Lesson planning
Day 2: Hydroponics and Pest & Disease Management (Friday, June 16)

The Hydroponics workshop includes ample hands-on learning on the topics of:
- Introduction to hydroponic systems
- Aerial and root zone environment for hydroponics
- Setting up hydroponic systems for leafy greens
- Pest and disease management
Workshop Fee: $100 per workshop (you can attend one or both workshops)

Please note: Space is limited to the first 20 participants per workshop on a first come first served basis

Refund Policy: A 100% refund less $20 processing fee, will be available only if Ohio State ATI is notified NO LATER THAN 21 days prior to the start of the workshop. No refund after that date. In the event of insufficient enrollment, it may be necessary to cancel a course. If so, you will be notified in advance and receive a full refund of fees.

Register here before June 2nd!
MEET THE INSTRUCTORS (Click on each picture for more details)

Uttara Samarakoon, Ph.D. - Associate Professor

Peter Ling, Ph.D. - Associate Professor

Luis Canas, Ph.D. - Associate Professor

Francesca Rotondo, Ph.D. - Research Associate
ATI to host greenhouse workshop for K-12 educators
June 15 & 16, 2023

We are excited to collaborate with the Ohio Agricultural Education Service to host our greenhouse workshops during the 2023 Ohio Agricultural Education Summer Conference! You can attend one or both days regardless of whether you are attending the summer conference, but register early - space is limited!

Day 1: Greenhouse Basics (Thursday, June 15)

The Greenhouse Basics workshop includes ample hands-on learning on the topics of:
- Basics of the greenhouse environment
- Fertilizer management
- Plant propagation
- Lesson planning
Day 2: Hydroponics and Pest & Disease Management (Friday, June 16)

The Hydroponics workshop includes ample hands-on learning on the topics of:
- Introduction to hydroponic systems
- Aerial and root zone environment for hydroponics
- Setting up hydroponic systems for leafy greens
- Pest and disease management
Workshop Fee: $100 per workshop (you can attend one or both workshops)

Please note: Space is limited to the first 20 participants per workshop on a first come first served basis

Refund Policy: A 100% refund less $20 processing fee, will be available only if Ohio State ATI is notified NO LATER THAN 21 days prior to the start of the workshop. No refund after that date. In the event of insufficient enrollment, it may be necessary to cancel a course. If so, you will be notified in advance and receive a full refund of fees.

Register here before June 2nd!
MEET THE INSTRUCTORS (Click on each picture for more details)

Uttara Samarakoon, Ph.D. - Associate Professor

Peter Ling, Ph.D. - Associate Professor

Luis Canas, Ph.D. - Associate Professor

Francesca Rotondo, Ph.D. - Research Associate
ATI to host greenhouse workshop for K-12 educators
June 15 & 16, 2023

We are excited to collaborate with the Ohio Agricultural Education Service to host our greenhouse workshops during the 2023 Ohio Agricultural Education Summer Conference! You can attend one or both days regardless of whether you are attending the summer conference, but register early - space is limited!

Day 1: Greenhouse Basics (Thursday, June 15)

The Greenhouse Basics workshop includes ample hands-on learning on the topics of:
- Basics of the greenhouse environment
- Fertilizer management
- Plant propagation
- Lesson planning
Day 2: Hydroponics and Pest & Disease Management (Friday, June 16)

The Hydroponics workshop includes ample hands-on learning on the topics of:
- Introduction to hydroponic systems
- Aerial and root zone environment for hydroponics
- Setting up hydroponic systems for leafy greens
- Pest and disease management
Workshop Fee: $100 per workshop (you can attend one or both workshops)

Please note: Space is limited to the first 20 participants per workshop on a first come first served basis

Refund Policy: A 100% refund less $20 processing fee, will be available only if Ohio State ATI is notified NO LATER THAN 21 days prior to the start of the workshop. No refund after that date. In the event of insufficient enrollment, it may be necessary to cancel a course. If so, you will be notified in advance and receive a full refund of fees.

Register here before June 2nd!
MEET THE INSTRUCTORS (Click on each picture for more details)

Uttara Samarakoon, Ph.D. - Associate Professor

Peter Ling, Ph.D. - Associate Professor

Luis Canas, Ph.D. - Associate Professor

Francesca Rotondo, Ph.D. - Research Associate
ATI to host greenhouse workshop for K-12 educators
June 15 & 16, 2023

We are excited to collaborate with the Ohio Agricultural Education Service to host our greenhouse workshops during the 2023 Ohio Agricultural Education Summer Conference! You can attend one or both days regardless of whether you are attending the summer conference, but register early - space is limited!

Day 1: Greenhouse Basics (Thursday, June 15)

The Greenhouse Basics workshop includes ample hands-on learning on the topics of:
- Basics of the greenhouse environment
- Fertilizer management
- Plant propagation
- Lesson planning
Day 2: Hydroponics and Pest & Disease Management (Friday, June 16)

The Hydroponics workshop includes ample hands-on learning on the topics of:
- Introduction to hydroponic systems
- Aerial and root zone environment for hydroponics
- Setting up hydroponic systems for leafy greens
- Pest and disease management
Workshop Fee: $100 per workshop (you can attend one or both workshops)

Please note: Space is limited to the first 20 participants per workshop on a first come first served basis

Refund Policy: A 100% refund less $20 processing fee, will be available only if Ohio State ATI is notified NO LATER THAN 21 days prior to the start of the workshop. No refund after that date. In the event of insufficient enrollment, it may be necessary to cancel a course. If so, you will be notified in advance and receive a full refund of fees.

Register here before June 2nd!
MEET THE INSTRUCTORS (Click on each picture for more details)

Uttara Samarakoon, Ph.D. - Associate Professor

Peter Ling, Ph.D. - Associate Professor

Luis Canas, Ph.D. - Associate Professor

Francesca Rotondo, Ph.D. - Research Associate
Ohio State Day at Cedar Point

Ohio State Day at Cedar Point

Friday, May 5 | 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Join fellow Buckeyes as we take over Cedar Point the day before it opens for the season. Enjoy shorter lines and be the first to ride the newest coaster, Wild Mouse, in the new Boardwalk area of the park. Tickets for students are only $34 and the first 4,000 Buckeyes in the park get an exclusive Ohio State Day T-shirt.

Go.osu.edu/cedarpoint2023
Pelotonia 2023 - August 5-6

Will you ride with us to end cancer? 100% of funds raised by Pelotonia riders go directly to funding innovative cancer research at OSUCCC – James. Register for Pelotonia 2023 to join Team Buckeye-Alumni and Friends as a rider, volunteer or challenger.

Learn more
Pelotonia 2023 - August 5-6

Will you ride with us to end cancer? 100% of funds raised by Pelotonia riders go directly to funding innovative cancer research at OSUCCC – James. Register for Pelotonia 2023 to join Team Buckeye-Alumni and Friends as a rider, volunteer or challenger.

Learn more
Pelotonia 2023 - August 5-6

Will you ride with us to end cancer? 100% of funds raised by Pelotonia riders go directly to funding innovative cancer research at OSUCCC – James. Register for Pelotonia 2023 to join Team Buckeye-Alumni and Friends as a rider, volunteer or challenger.

Learn more
Pelotonia 2023 - August 5-6

Will you ride with us to end cancer? 100% of funds raised by Pelotonia riders go directly to funding innovative cancer research at OSUCCC – James. Register for Pelotonia 2023 to join Team Buckeye-Alumni and Friends as a rider, volunteer or challenger.

Learn more
Ohio State Day with the Cleveland Guardians

Gather with fellow Buckeyes for Ohio State Day at Progressive Field as the Cleveland Guardians host the Philadelphia Phillies. Enjoy a special pregame celebration and after the final out, stick around for a post-game firework display. Purchase your ticket early and be one of the lucky guests to receive a co-branded Cleveland Guardians Diamond C cap.

Learn more
ATI Greenhouse Spring Plant Sale

Submitted by Lisa Dicus, dicus.18@osu.edu
ATI Greenhouse Spring Plant Sale

Submitted by Lisa Dicus, dicus.18@osu.edu
ATI Greenhouse Spring Plant Sale

Submitted by Lisa Dicus, dicus.18@osu.edu
Destress Day

Submitted by Ruth Montz, montz.112@osu.edu

Stressed and Need to Relax? Join ATI Military Community Advocate for our Destress Day on April 24 at 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Skou Lounge. A day of coloring, popcorn, light music, yoga, and giveaways. All are welcome to come Military, Friends, Family, Staff, and Faculty! It is Free, just please RSVP by going to the link! REGISTER

Questions should be addressed to Maria Chellis, ATI Military Community Advocate (MCA) at Chellis.15@osu.edu or 330-347-5615. For more into on the ATI MCA, click here.
Destress Day

Submitted by Ruth Montz, montz.112@osu.edu

Stressed and Need to Relax? Join ATI Military Community Advocate for our Destress Day on April 24 at 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Skou Lounge. A day of coloring, popcorn, light music, yoga, and giveaways. All are welcome to come Military, Friends, Family, Staff, and Faculty! It is Free, just please RSVP by going to the link! REGISTER

Questions should be addressed to Maria Chellis, ATI Military Community Advocate (MCA) at Chellis.15@osu.edu or 330-347-5615. For more into on the ATI MCA, click here.
Book Club reads Spare by Prince Harry

Submitted by Kathy Yoder, yoder.332@osu.edu

Read along with the Staff Book Club as we discuss "Spare" by Prince Harry on Thursday, April 20 at noon in the library.

Up next: "Things We Do In the Dark" by Jennifer Hillier
Book Club reads Spare by Prince Harry

Submitted by Kathy Yoder, yoder.332@osu.edu

Read along with the Staff Book Club as we discuss "Spare" by Prince Harry on Thursday, April 20 at noon in the library.

Up next: "Things We Do In the Dark" by Jennifer Hillier
Heat Hazards Webinar
Easter Greenhouse Sale

Spring is here and the ATI Greenhouse is having an Easter Plant Sale Friday April 7 from 12:30PM-4PM! Be sure to take home some lovey spring plants for the weekend. We will have pansies, houseplants, cacti, and succulents.
3rd annual virtual FORWARD symposium

The Women’s Place invites you to join us for the 3rd annual virtual FORWARD symposium. This year’s theme, “Time for Change,” reframes our relationships to time, money, and power in the quest for gender equity.

The 2023 symposium will feature keynote speaker Tiffany Dufu, author of the bestselling book Drop the Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less. In her book, Dufu offers guidance to women and men on how to divide household labor equally between partners. Drop the Ball shows how everyone benefits when men work towards equality.
In addition, the first panel will focus on how to gain influence—even before you become a leader—as well as gain allies and sponsors who can support your trajectory. In the second panel, you’ll learn more about leveraging your retirement and investing and creating additional streams of income.

Register by April 4, 2023.
Destress Fest TODAY!

Come destress before finals at the bookstore's Taco Bar! April 19th from 12 to 3pm in Skou lounge. Everyone is welcome to join.
Destress Fest TODAY!

Come destress before finals at the bookstore's Taco Bar! April 19th from 12 to 3pm in Skou lounge. Everyone is welcome to join.
Destress Fest TODAY!

Come destress before finals at the bookstore's Taco Bar! April 19th from 12 to 3pm in Skou lounge. Everyone is welcome to join.
Destress Fest TODAY!

Come destress before finals at the bookstore's Taco Bar! April 19th from 12 to 3pm in Skou lounge. Everyone is welcome to join.
Upcoming student events

Submitted by Kelly Kyser, kyser.553@osu.edu

Thursday 23^rd, Din Din with Linden and STEP at 6pm in Community Center

Wednesday the 29^th, Intramural Basketball Championship Game at 5pm in the Gym

Thursday the 30^th, Paws n’ Pizza with the Therapy Dogs in Skou Lounge 3-5pm

Thursday the 30^th, Dodgeball at 5pm in the Gym
Donuts with the Dean April 17

Join Dean Cathann Kress for donuts and conversation on Monday, April 17, from 9:00–9:45 a.m. in the CFAES Wooster Science Building Café.
Donuts with the Dean April 17

Join Dean Cathann Kress for donuts and conversation on Monday, April 17, from 9:00–9:45 a.m. in the CFAES Wooster Science Building Café.
Donuts with the Dean April 17

Join Dean Cathann Kress for donuts and conversation on Monday, April 17, from 9:00–9:45 a.m. in the CFAES Wooster Science Building Café.
Donuts with the Dean April 17

Join Dean Cathann Kress for donuts and conversation on Monday, April 17, from 9:00–9:45 a.m. in the CFAES Wooster Science Building Café.
2023 CFAES State of the College March 23

The events will be held in-person on the Columbus campus in the Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center Auditorium with a watch party being held on the CFAES Wooster campus in the Shisler Conference Center.

Schedule of Events

Reception: 10:30 - 11 a.m.

State of the College: 11 - 11:30 a.m.

If you plan to watch the State of the College virtually, click here to join the event at 11 a.m.
2023 CFAES State of the College March 23

The events will be held in-person on the Columbus campus in the Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center Auditorium with a watch party being held on the CFAES Wooster campus in the Shisler Conference Center.

Schedule of Events

Reception: 10:30 - 11 a.m.

State of the College: 11 - 11:30 a.m.

If you plan to watch the State of the College virtually, click here to join the event at 11 a.m.
2023 CFAES State of the College March 23

The events will be held in-person on the Columbus campus in the Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center Auditorium with a watch party being held on the CFAES Wooster campus in the Shisler Conference Center.

Schedule of Events

Reception: 10:30 - 11 a.m.

State of the College: 11 - 11:30 a.m.

If you plan to watch the State of the College virtually, click here to join the event at 11 a.m.
Equine Center Field Day
Dr. Laura Bautista OHCEAC Seminar - 2/24

About Delphy:

Delphy is a global AgTech consultancy organization that is based in The Netherlands. Delphy is optimizing the worldwide production for food and flowers through the development and implementation of knowledge and expertise. Delphy focuses on developing ready-to-implement expertise in its research domains while also consulting and generating knowledge of various crops in open field, vertical farm, and greenhouse systems (VerticalFarm Daily, 2023).

Dr. Laura Bautista Bio:

Laura Bautista is the Project Lead of Vertical Farming at Delphy where she focuses on developing and implementing cultivation knowledge that enhances the efficiency and profitability of Indoor/Vertical Farms. She holds a Ph.D. in Plant Pathology and International Agriculture from the Pennsylvania State University (U.S.) and a Bachelor’s and Master of Science degrees in Agricultural Sciences and Engineering from the University of Cordoba (Spain). Her career background is a combination of plant sciences, engineering, and agronomy together with a passion for technology and innovative solutions for making agriculture more sustainable and profitable. During her time at Penn State, Laura performed research to improve disease management using more effective crop rotations and reduce soil chemical fumigation use in the management of Verticillium wilt of potatoes. Her growing interest in controlled-environment systems for improving food production, food security, and sustainability made her join Delphy one year ago.

For any questions about this seminar, please contact Carly Becker (becker.421@osu.edu; 614-247-9356).
Upcoming events: Secrest Arboretum

This has been an unusual winter. It has been unseasonably warm with some nice sunny days. Some of us like the snow and cold, while others can’t wait for the green of spring to arrive. Yet, no matter who you are it seems like this part of winter can drag on; we’re so close to spring and the up-and-down temperatures and gray days take their toll. Fight the cabin fever by getting out to Secrest Arboretum. Our gardens look great even in the winter! We have several events that will help you get out and get through the rest of winter. Click the event name for more info.

3/8: Pruning Workshop, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

3/9: Guided Tree Walk, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Upcoming events: Secrest Arboretum

This has been an unusual winter. It has been unseasonably warm with some nice sunny days. Some of us like the snow and cold, while others can’t wait for the green of spring to arrive. Yet, no matter who you are it seems like this part of winter can drag on; we’re so close to spring and the up-and-down temperatures and gray days take their toll. Fight the cabin fever by getting out to Secrest Arboretum. Our gardens look great even in the winter! We have several events that will help you get out and get through the rest of winter. Click the event name for more info.

3/8: Pruning Workshop, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

3/9: Guided Tree Walk, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Entomology Seminar, Dr. Chelsea Smartt, Thursday Feb/23

Greetings,

This upcoming Thursday (Feb 23) at 9am we will have our next seminar presentation of the spring semester which will be given by Dr. Chelsea Smartt from the University of Florida. The title of the talk is " Insecticide resistance in Aedes aegypti " and will be hosted by Dr. Megan Meuti. This presentation will be given virtually via Zoom which can be accessed using the link below:

https://osu.zoom.us/j/96878159791?pwd=Rml0ejFQVHJCTFRxNmpydTZnT29JUT09&from=addon

Meeting ID: 96878159791

Password: 164990

If interested, people can see the virtual talk at 244 Kottman Hall in Columbus (virtual only in Wooster).

Thanks,

Jonathan Lee – Seminar Representative
Save the Date! Peg's Retirement Celebration!

Peg is retiring after 25 years of service! Join us in wishing her well on March 24^th from 12-2 pm.
Save the Date! Peg's Retirement Celebration!

Peg is retiring after 25 years of service! Join us in wishing her well on March 24^th from 12-2 pm.
Save the Date! Peg's Retirement Celebration!

Peg is retiring after 25 years of service! Join us in wishing her well on March 24^th from 12-2 pm.
Save the Date! Peg's Retirement Celebration!

Peg is retiring after 25 years of service! Join us in wishing her well on March 24^th from 12-2 pm.
Save the Date! Peg's Retirement Celebration!

Peg is retiring after 25 years of service! Join us in wishing her well on March 24^th from 12-2 pm.
CFAES Celebration of Students 2023

2023 Celebration of Students – We want to celebrate YOU - let’s ‘Come Together'! We hope you can join us at one or all of the following free events for CFAES students with food, giveaways, and community: here: https://go.osu.edu/cos23

GIVEAWAY DAY - CFAES WOOSTER:

Who: CFAES Students on the CFAES Wooster campus
What: Giveaway day including free ice cream (a non-dairy option will also be available). Take pictures with the balloon displays and pick up free giveaways, stickers and plants (limited one per student). Bring your BuckID
When: Tuesday, March 28, 2023, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (while supplies last)
Where: Skou Hall Lobby and Wooster Science Building Lobby

CFAES GRADUATING STUDENT CELEBRATION

Who: Undergraduate and graduate students in CFAES from Columbus or Wooster graduating in 2023 (spring, summer, or autumn semesters)
What: We want to celebrate you at our reception-style graduating student gathering with free food and giveaways. Vice President and Dean Cathann Kress, CFAES Alumni Director Amy Jo Baughman, and several graduating students will share in the celebration. Students will then have time on the Ohio Stadium Field to take pictures and enjoy time with friends and classmates. A bus is available to bring students from the CFAES Wooster campus. Bring your BuckID.
When: Wednesday, April 5, 2023, 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Where: 5:00-6:00 p.m. - Reception at Blackwell Conference Center; 6:30-7:30 p.m. - Ohio Stadium Field (enter through the rotundra)
Register here: You MUST register to attend this event: Click here!

*If you need a ride from Wooster, use the same link above to sign up. Wooster students will need to load the bus by 3:15 p.m. from the Shisler Conference Center parking lot. The bus will leave promptly at 3:15 p.m. When returning to Wooster, the students will load the bus at 7:30 p.m. and return to the Shisler Conference Center by 9:00 p.m.

CFAES OLYMPICS AND AWARDS

Who: Undergraduate and graduate student clubs and organizations from the Columbus and CFAES Wooster campuses are invited to Columbus to participate in our annual CFAES Olympics. Not part of a club, but still want to come? Everyone is invited! Reach out to Arica Hamilton.1331 who can help get you signed up for the games.
What: Join us for friendly competition, giveaways, and free food (Thyme and Change taco truck - vegan options available). The winning team wins our rotating trophy and title of CFAES Olympics Champions! A bus is available to bring students from the CFAES Wooster campus (sign-up in the link below). CFAES Student Awards will be presented during this event: Click here for award descriptions! Bring your BuckID.
When: Friday, April 14, 2023, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Where: Animal Science Building Arena, Columbus
Register here: Check out the registration packet for information on the games and rules: Click here for the rules!
Clubs and orgs are encouraged to sign up by March 31st: Click here to sign up!

*If you need a ride from Wooster, use the same link above to sign up by selecting the sheet titled "Shuttle Bus Sign-Up." Wooster students will need to load the bus by 3:15 p.m. from the Shisler Conference Center parking lot. The bus will leave promptly at 3:15 p.m. When returning to Wooster, the students will load the bus at 7:30 p.m. and return to the Shisler Conference Center by 9:00 p.m.

CARNIVAL - CFAES WOOSTER

Who: Students on the CFAES Wooster campus
What: An end-of-year celebration with games, door prizes, giveaways, food, and fun. Bring your BuckID.
When: Monday, April 17, 2023, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Where: Shisler Conference Center Ballroom (1680 Madison Avenue, Wooster, OH 44691)

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
CFAES Celebration of Students 2023

2023 Celebration of Students – We want to celebrate YOU - let’s ‘Come Together'! We hope you can join us at one or all of the following free events for CFAES students with food, giveaways, and community: here: https://go.osu.edu/cos23

GIVEAWAY DAY - CFAES WOOSTER:

Who: CFAES Students on the CFAES Wooster campus
What: Giveaway day including free ice cream (a non-dairy option will also be available). Take pictures with the balloon displays and pick up free giveaways, stickers and plants (limited one per student). Bring your BuckID
When: Tuesday, March 28, 2023, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (while supplies last)
Where: Skou Hall Lobby and Wooster Science Building Lobby

CFAES GRADUATING STUDENT CELEBRATION

Who: Undergraduate and graduate students in CFAES from Columbus or Wooster graduating in 2023 (spring, summer, or autumn semesters)
What: We want to celebrate you at our reception-style graduating student gathering with free food and giveaways. Vice President and Dean Cathann Kress, CFAES Alumni Director Amy Jo Baughman, and several graduating students will share in the celebration. Students will then have time on the Ohio Stadium Field to take pictures and enjoy time with friends and classmates. A bus is available to bring students from the CFAES Wooster campus. Bring your BuckID.
When: Wednesday, April 5, 2023, 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Where: 5:00-6:00 p.m. - Reception at Blackwell Conference Center; 6:30-7:30 p.m. - Ohio Stadium Field (enter through the rotundra)
Register here: You MUST register to attend this event: Click here!

*If you need a ride from Wooster, use the same link above to sign up. Wooster students will need to load the bus by 3:15 p.m. from the Shisler Conference Center parking lot. The bus will leave promptly at 3:15 p.m. When returning to Wooster, the students will load the bus at 7:30 p.m. and return to the Shisler Conference Center by 9:00 p.m.

CFAES OLYMPICS AND AWARDS

Who: Undergraduate and graduate student clubs and organizations from the Columbus and CFAES Wooster campuses are invited to Columbus to participate in our annual CFAES Olympics. Not part of a club, but still want to come? Everyone is invited! Reach out to Arica Hamilton.1331 who can help get you signed up for the games.
What: Join us for friendly competition, giveaways, and free food (Thyme and Change taco truck - vegan options available). The winning team wins our rotating trophy and title of CFAES Olympics Champions! A bus is available to bring students from the CFAES Wooster campus (sign-up in the link below). CFAES Student Awards will be presented during this event: Click here for award descriptions! Bring your BuckID.
When: Friday, April 14, 2023, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Where: Animal Science Building Arena, Columbus
Register here: Check out the registration packet for information on the games and rules: Click here for the rules!
Clubs and orgs are encouraged to sign up by March 31st: Click here to sign up!

*If you need a ride from Wooster, use the same link above to sign up by selecting the sheet titled "Shuttle Bus Sign-Up." Wooster students will need to load the bus by 3:15 p.m. from the Shisler Conference Center parking lot. The bus will leave promptly at 3:15 p.m. When returning to Wooster, the students will load the bus at 7:30 p.m. and return to the Shisler Conference Center by 9:00 p.m.

CARNIVAL - CFAES WOOSTER

Who: Students on the CFAES Wooster campus
What: An end-of-year celebration with games, door prizes, giveaways, food, and fun. Bring your BuckID.
When: Monday, April 17, 2023, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Where: Shisler Conference Center Ballroom (1680 Madison Avenue, Wooster, OH 44691)

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Next Book Club is March 9

Submitted By Kathy Yoder, yoder.332@osu.edu

Please join us for the ATI Staff Book Club's next discussion of Kate Khavarti's "A Botanist's Guide to Parties and Poisons"

March 9th at 12 pm
Next Book Club is March 9

Submitted By Kathy Yoder, yoder.332@osu.edu

Please join us for the ATI Staff Book Club's next discussion of Kate Khavarti's "A Botanist's Guide to Parties and Poisons"

March 9th at 12 pm
Next Book Club is March 9

Submitted By Kathy Yoder, yoder.332@osu.edu

Please join us for the ATI Staff Book Club's next discussion of Kate Khavarti's "A Botanist's Guide to Parties and Poisons"

March 9th at 12 pm
CFAES Spring Game Tailgate April 15

Join CFAES for a fun, family-friendly tailgate before the Ohio State spring football game on April 15. Registration opens later in February. Direct questions to Chan Foulk at foulk.41@osu.edu.

View images from last year's tailgate!
2023 CFAES State of the College

2023 CFAES State of the College

March 23 at 11 a.m.

Join us virtually for an update about CFAES from Vice President and Dean, Cathann A. Kress

Watch here.
Dr. Laura Bautista OHCEAC Seminar - 2/24

About Delphy:

Delphy is a global AgTech consultancy organization that is based in The Netherlands. Delphy is optimizing the worldwide production for food and flowers through the development and implementation of knowledge and expertise. Delphy focuses on developing ready-to-implement expertise in its research domains while also consulting and generating knowledge of various crops in open field, vertical farm, and greenhouse systems (VerticalFarm Daily, 2023).

Dr. Laura Bautista Bio:

Laura Bautista is the Project Lead of Vertical Farming at Delphy where she focuses on developing and implementing cultivation knowledge that enhances the efficiency and profitability of Indoor/Vertical Farms. She holds a Ph.D. in Plant Pathology and International Agriculture from the Pennsylvania State University (U.S.) and a Bachelor’s and Master of Science degrees in Agricultural Sciences and Engineering from the University of Cordoba (Spain). Her career background is a combination of plant sciences, engineering, and agronomy together with a passion for technology and innovative solutions for making agriculture more sustainable and profitable. During her time at Penn State, Laura performed research to improve disease management using more effective crop rotations and reduce soil chemical fumigation use in the management of Verticillium wilt of potatoes. Her growing interest in controlled-environment systems for improving food production, food security, and sustainability made her join Delphy one year ago.

For any questions about this seminar, please contact Carly Becker (becker.421@osu.edu; 614-247-9356).
Save the Date and RSVP for a Discovering Poland Presentation

Join Martyna Sokolowska and Nina Kantor-Malujdy who visiting scholars from Szczecin, Poland to hear them talk about cultural connections. Where culture meets agriculture.

Where?

Wooster Science Building, Room 175/175A

When?

Thursday, February 16, 2023, 12:40-1:30 pm

Please RSVP for a seat and free light lunch by Wednesday February 8
Soil Health Webinar Series
The Ohio State Agronomic Crops Team Soil Health Webinar Series returns this winter. You won’t want to miss out on this year’s line-up of farmers and academic experts covering a wide range of soil health topics. There is no cost to attend these programs, but registration is required. Register at www.go.osu.edu/soilhealth2022.

Upcoming topics include:
- March 2nd, 8:00-9:00 a.m.
  Intercropping & Soil Health
  Lucas Criswell, No-till producer
Upcoming events: Secrest Arboretum

This has been an unusual winter. It has been unseasonably warm with some nice sunny days. Some of us like the snow and cold, while others can’t wait for the green of spring to arrive. Yet, no matter who you are it seems like this part of winter can drag on; we’re so close to spring and the up-and-down temperatures and gray days take their toll. Fight the cabin fever by getting out to Secrest Arboretum. Our gardens look great even in the winter! We have several events that will help you get out and get through the rest of winter. Click the event name for more info.

2/17: Witch-hazel discovery, 1- 3:30 p.m.

3/8: Pruning Workshop, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

3/9: Guided Tree Walk, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Upcoming events: Secrest Arboretum

This has been an unusual winter. It has been unseasonably warm with some nice sunny days. Some of us like the snow and cold, while others can’t wait for the green of spring to arrive. Yet, no matter who you are it seems like this part of winter can drag on; we’re so close to spring and the up-and-down temperatures and gray days take their toll. Fight the cabin fever by getting out to Secrest Arboretum. Our gardens look great even in the winter! We have several events that will help you get out and get through the rest of winter. Click the event name for more info.

2/17: Witch-hazel discovery, 1- 3:30 p.m.

3/8: Pruning Workshop, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

3/9: Guided Tree Walk, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Save the Date: Equine Open House

The Equine Facilities and Management class is putting on a field day for you at the ATI Equine Center! It will be an educational and fun day for all. No horse experience required. Mark your calendars for March 4^th at 12 pm!
Entomology Seminar, Dr. Morgan (Mo) Christman, Thursday 2/9

Submitted by Jonathan Lee-Rodriguez: lee-rodriguez.1@buckeyemail.osu.edu

This upcoming Thursday (Feb 9) at 9 am we will have our next seminar presentation of the spring semester which will be given by Dr. Morgan (Mo) Christman from The Ohio State University. The title of the talk is "An evaluation of landscape, climate, and management impacts on bumble bees in agroecosystems" and will be hosted by Dr. Jamie Strange. This presentation will be given in person in Columbus and virtually via Zoom which can be accessed using the link below:

https://osu.zoom.us/j/96878159791?pwd=Rml0ejFQVHJCTFRxNmpydTZnT29JUT09&from=addon
National Wear Red Day - Friday, Feb. 3

The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement was launched in 2004 with the goal of raising awareness and fighting a woman’s greatest heath threat — cardiovascular disease. Today, Go Red for Women not only advocates for the health of all women, funds lifesaving research and educates women across the United States and around the world but is committed to removing the unique barriers women face to experiencing better health and well-being.
Save the Date: Equine Open House

The Equine Facilities and Management class is putting on a field day for you at the ATI Equine Center! It will be an education and fun day for all. No horse experience required. Mark your calendars for March 4^th at 12 Pm!
Upcoming events: Secrest Arboretum

This has been an unusual winter. It has been unseasonably warm with some nice sunny days. Some of us like the snow and cold, while others can’t wait for the green of spring to arrive. Yet, no matter who you are it seems like this part of winter can drag on; we’re so close to spring and the up-and-down temperatures and gray days take their toll. Fight the cabin fever by getting out to Secrest Arboretum. Our gardens look great even in the winter! We have several events that will help you get out and get through the rest of winter.

2/8: Winter Grafting Workshop

2/11: Guided Bird Walk

2/17: Witch-hazel discovery

3/8: Pruning Workshop

3/9: Guided Tree Walk
Soil Health Webinar Series
The Ohio State Agronomic Crops Team Soil Health Webinar Series returns this winter. You won’t want to miss out on this year’s line-up of farmers and academic experts covering a wide range of soil health topics. There is no cost to attend these programs, but registration is required. Register at www.go.osu.edu/soilhealth2022.
Upcoming topics include:
- February 2nd, 8:00-9:00 a.m.
  Know Your Biologicals and What They Can (or Cannot) Do for You
  Dr. Mark Licht, Iowa State University
- March 2nd, 8:00-9:00 a.m.
  Intercropping & Soil Health
  Lucas Criswell, No-till producer
Save the Date and RSVP for a Discovering Poland Presentation

Join Martyna Sokolowska and Nina Kantor-Malujdy who visiting scholars from Szczecin, Poland to hear them talk about cultural connections. Where culture meets agriculture.

Where?

Wooster Science Building, Room 175/175A

When?

Thursday, February 16, 2023, 12:40-1:30 pm

Please RSVP for a seat and free light lunch by Wednesday February 8
Soil Health Webinar Series
The Ohio State Agronomic Crops Team Soil Health Webinar Series returns this winter. You won’t want to miss out on this year’s line-up of farmers and academic experts covering a wide range of soil health topics. There is no cost to attend these programs, but registration is required. Register at www.go.osu.edu/soilhealth2022.
Upcoming topics include:
- February 2nd, 8:00-9:00 a.m.
  Know Your Biologicals and What They Can (or Cannot) Do for You
  Dr. Mark Licht, Iowa State University
- March 2nd, 8:00-9:00 a.m.
  Intercropping & Soil Health
  Lucas Criswell, No-till producer
Upcoming events: Secrest Arboretum

This has been an unusual winter. It has been unseasonably warm with some nice sunny days. Some of us like the snow and cold, while others can’t wait for the green of spring to arrive. Yet, no matter who you are it seems like this part of winter can drag on; we’re so close to spring and the up-and-down temperatures and gray days take their toll. Fight the cabin fever by getting out to Secrest Arboretum. Our gardens look great even in the winter! We have several events that will help you get out and get through the rest of winter.

2/8: Winter Grafting Workshop

2/11: Guided Bird Walk

2/17: Witch-hazel discovery

3/8: Pruning Workshop

3/9: Guided Tree Walk

Find details and event registration here.
Save the Date: Equine Open House

The Equine Facilities and Management class is putting on a field day for you at the ATI Equine Center! It will be an education and fun day for all. No horse experience required.

Mark your calendars for March 4^th at 12 Pm!
Gathering Place Open House
Cultural Connections: Vietnam
Bug Zoo Open Houses

Join Us for the Bug Zoo Open House | Second Saturdays from 10AM to 4PM | February 11 and March 11

The United Titanium Bug Zoo
OSU Wooster Campus, Wooster Science Building, 1600 Wilson Rd. Wooster, Ohio

Come and wander through the Bug Zoo! Curator Jeni Filbrun and other bug fans will offer interactions with live animals and a theme for each day.

No reservations are needed.

Check out some new Bug Zoo residents here.
Entomology Seminar: Insects in Art

This is an announcement for this Thursday’s (1/19) entomology department seminar at 9 am, which will be presented by Dr. Deirdre Prischmann-Voldseth (North Dakota State University), and is entitled "Insects in Art."

The seminar will be presented virtually in Wooster and Columbus (Wooster: WSB 300, Columbus: 244 Kottman Hall) and via Zoom at the following link:

https://osu.zoom.us/j/96878159791?pwd=Rml0ejFQVHJCTFRxNmpydTZnT29JUT09&from=addon

Meeting ID: 96878159791

Password: 164990
Save the Date for the Research Forum & Poster Competition
The CFAES Celebration of Research Week will take place March 27-31. Throughout the week, R&GE will highlight CFAES researchers via our social media platforms and host the 2023 Poster Competitions. The festivities will wrap with the recognition of the research award winners and the poster competition winners, followed by an update on the CFAES research enterprise during the Research Forum, formally known as the Annual Research Conference.

More information will follow via email in January, 2023.

Graduate and Professional Poster Presentations (Wooster)
Monday, March 27, 2023
Location: Shisler Ballroom, 1680 Madison Avenue
Poster Set-Up: 1:00 p.m.
Judging: 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Graduate and Professional Poster Presentations (Columbus)
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Location: Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center, 2201 Fred Taylor Drive
Poster Set-Up: 9:00 a.m.
Judging: 10:00-12:00 noon

Undergraduate Research Poster Presentations (Columbus) - Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Location: Columbus, Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center, 2201 Fred Taylor Drive
Poster Set-Up: 12:00 noon
Judging: 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Deadline to submit Abstracts and Posters (pdf): Friday, March 10, 2023

Poster Competition Timeline
- Thursday, January 12, 2023 – Registration opens
- Friday, March 10, 5:00 p.m. – Deadline to register and submit abstracts and poster (pdf)
- Monday, March 27 and Tuesday, March 28, Poster presentations (in-person). See schedule above
- Thursday, March 30, 1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. – Awards ceremony during the Research Forum
Questions? Please contact Dr. Pat Whittington.6 or Susie Sheller.1 about the undergrad competitions. Graduate & professional competition questions can be directed to Kayla Arnold.1065. For general Celebration of Research Week questions, contact Alexis Didinger.2.
National Day of Racial Healing

The College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences is partnering with several OSU campuses, colleges, departments, and offices to host local events for the 2023 annual W.K. Kellogg Foundations' National Day of Racial Healing. All events are free and open to the public. This annual observance is hosted by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) and was created with and builds on the work and learnings of the Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) community partners. Fundamental to this day is a clear understanding that racial healing is at the core of racial equity. This day is observed every year on the Tuesday following Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

For a complete schedule of events and registration link, click here.
National Day of Racial Healing

The College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences is partnering with several OSU campuses, colleges, departments, and offices to host local events for the 2023 annual W.K. Kellogg Foundations' National Day of Racial Healing. All events are free and open to the public. This annual observance is hosted by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) and was created with and builds on the work and learnings of the Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) community partners. Fundamental to this day is a clear understanding that racial healing is at the core of racial equity. This day is observed every year on the Tuesday following Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

For a complete schedule of events and registration link, click here.
ATI Staff Book Club

Submitted by Kathy Yoder

The Staff Book Club will be reading "The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot" by Marianne Cronin for the January Book Club. We will meet on January 26 at noon in the library.

All are welcome.
Festive Sweater Day

Submitted by Kathy Yoder, yoder.332@osu.edu

Join us on Monday, December 19 for our annual photo opportunity to wear your most outrageously festive holiday sweater! Glam up with all the bells, lights and ornaments your shirt can dangle and meet in the library at 11:45 for a photo. All are welcome.
Flower Shop and Greenhouse Sale Dec. 2

Submitted by Lisa Dicus, dicus.18@osu.edu

Shop In-Person:

Friday, December 2nd:

12:30pm - 4:00 pm

In the Greenhouse: POINSETTIAS in many sizes and colors grown by

ATI Greenhouse Management students

Including red, pink, white and variegated varieties

6” $5.00 / 8’’ $10.00 / 10’’ $20.00

***Quantities are limited due to lack of heated greenhouse space***

Plus, an eclectic mix of potted plants and succulents from the Greenhouse Club!

In the Flower Shop: A special collection of HOLIDAY DESIGNS created by ATI Floral Design and Marketing students and inspired by classic and current holiday looks and trends

Including a dazzling selection of fresh and permanent wreaths, swags, centerpieces, and arrangements, floral novelties, giftware, home décor and so much more!

Cash, checks and credit/debit cards accepted

For more information, contact Lisa Dicus at 330-287-1243
Holiday Craft Fair on Friday

Submitted by Katie LeMasters, lemasters.27@osu.edu

Don't forget to check out all the amazing vendors at the annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair this Friday from 11:30-4! Grab lunch and a baked good for a donation to the Collegiate Farm Bureau Club. We can't wait to see you!
Gaining Visibility for your Research through The Conversation

Gaining Visibility for your Research through The Conversation (Virtual Event)

November 17, 2022 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Since 2014, 183 Ohio State researchers have written about their work and areas of expertise for The Conversation – and their articles have been read nearly 14 million times and been republished in outlets like the Washington Post, CNN and Popular Science.

If you are a faculty member, PhD student or postdoc interested in reaching The Conversation’s international audience, please join us for an online information session specifically for the Ohio State community from 3-4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022.

Ohio State is one of the founding university members of The Conversation, and this will be your opportunity to learn how to get involved.

We will be joined by The Conversation’s Vivian Lam, assistant editor, and Michelle McAdams, university relationships manager. They will give an overview of The Conversation, discuss what kinds of articles they are looking for, and provide practical advice about how you can best pitch your ideas to The Conversation.

For more information, contact Jeff Grabmeier at Grabmeier.1@osu.edu
ReelAbilities Film Festival

Submitted by Ruth Montz, montzl11@osu.edu

November 20th at 1:00 pm.

Join ReelAbilities Film Festival Columbus for an afternoon of short films from around the world.

At the Wexner Center for the Arts in Partnership with Arts Possible Ohio

Learn more about each film below.

ReelAbilities - films are always free.

   Aimee Victoria:
   On the day of their anniversary, a couple, separated by lockdown, finds their relationship tested.
   Directed by: Christie Harris
   Length: 10 min

   Dwarfo-psychosis:
   Fraternal twins Peter and Pat celebrate their 40th birthday with a huge reveal.
   Directed by: Maria DiDomenico
   Length: 5 min

   Aggrappati a Mi (Hold On to Me):
   Filippo did not expect to have to spend the day with Alice, a charming young girl with Down syndrome he meets on a train.
   Directed by: Luca Arcidiacono
   Length: 19 min

   Borderline Coffee:
   A young woman with crippling anxiety is taken on a journey when she sets out to accomplish what would seem to be a simple task: a cup of coffee.
   Directed by: Jeff Ayers
   Length: 10 min

   The Multi:
   An isolated deaf woman fights to maintain control when past demons threaten to destroy the world of order she has built.
   Directed by: Storm Smith, Mikail Chowdhury
   Length: 18 min

   Signs and Gestures:
   Florist Clara relies on smell, touch and sound. She has recently been chatting with Art student Simon through a dating app. They arrange to meet in person.
   Directed by: Itandehui Jansen
   Length: 12 min

   Ticket Info
   Tickets are free and are available at the Wex ticket counter or online. https://my.wexarts.org/events/3246?mc_cid=0f1c71ac7f&mc_eid=a3b9a3d22d

   Parking & Access:
   Please allow extra time for travel and parking when heading to the Wex due to ongoing construction around 15th Avenue and High Street. To make the most of your time, plan your visit and find the best parking in advance.

   Discounted parking for Wex performing arts, film/video, and other select events is now available thanks to a new partnership with Ohio State’s parking garage operator CampusParc. When you purchase an event ticket online, you will have the option to reserve a parking sticker that reduces your parking fee to $2. Reserved stickers can be picked up at the Visitor Experience Desk the day of your event and presented on leaving the garage.

   https://my.wexarts.org/events/3246?mc_cid=0f1c71ac7f&mc_eid=a3b9a3d22d
Entomology Seminar

This is an announcement for Thursday’s entomology department seminar, which will take place at 9 am by Dr. Chelsea Smartt (University of Florida), and is entitled "Insecticide resistance in Aedes aegypti."

The seminar will be presented virtually (Wooster: WSB 300, Columbus: 244 Kottman Hall) and via Zoom at the following link:

https://osu.zoom.us/j/91603356629?pwd=M0t0STRWSXhxWW9ySjVQdGU1Zzlwdz09

Passcode: 046647

Dr. Smartt’s schedule

9:00 – 10:00 am               Seminar

10:00 – 10:15 am             Bio break

10:15 – 10:45 am             Piermarini lab

10:45 – 11:15 am             Short lab

11:15 – 11:45 am             Meuti lab

All meetings will be hosted on the same Zoom room.
Help Create a More Inclusive and Equitable Culture at Ohio State

Submitted by Carri Gerber, gerber.140@osu.edu

Attend this Ally workshop and help create a more inclusive and equitable culture for women-identified colleagues and minoritized groups at Ohio State. Man-identified campus leaders, called Advocates, will lead a virtual Ally workshop on Monday, November 14, 2 - 4pm. Man-identified participants* will learn about gender bias, evidence-based strategies to interrupt it, and ways to contribute to positive changes on Ohio State's campuses. This NSF-supported approach facilitated by The Women's Place helps create an environment where all can thrive and make their full contributions.

Why Ally Workshops Include Only Man-identified Participants
The workshops include only man-identified participants to encourage them to take greater responsibility for promoting gender equity, a goal that is usually led for and by women performing additional labor. Instead, as the primary participants in this program, man-identified colleagues share and learn while holding each other accountable for growth. Led by and for male-identified individuals, these sessions offer a safe and supportive space for participating in critical conversations.

If you are not a man-identified member of Ohio State faculty and staff, encourage your colleagues who are to register by November 13.

If you have questions about accessibility or wish to request accommodations, please contact womensplace@osu.edu. Typically two weeks' notice will allow us to provide access.

*Since gender identity is an internal, inherent sense for an individual, we specify man-identified as an inclusive term which may or may not correspond to a person’s sex assigned at birth or to a person’s primary or secondary sex characteristics.

Register for Ally Workshop
From the Philippines to Freedom Rock: An Immersion into American Music and Culture

Submitted by Penny Nemitz, nemitz.7@osu.edu

Fisher Auditorium on November 16th, from 6 to 8:45 p.m.

STEP is presenting a live band experience in Fisher Auditorium on November 16th. A one-hour presentation by Filipina singer Grace Disler on her growing up in the Philippine Islands, to her career in music and emigration to the United States. Grace will discuss her immersion to music, the time she spent in bands performing in China and the Pacific and her journey to the United States. The presentation will conclude with a question and answer session involving students and audience members and close with a live music performance with her band called SUDDEN CHANGE.
From the Philippines to Freedom Rock: An Immersion into American Music and Culture

Submitted by Penny Nemitz, nemitz.7@osu.edu

Fisher Auditorium on November 16th, from 6 to 8:45 p.m.

STEP is presenting a live band experience in Fisher Auditorium on November 16th. A one-hour presentation by Filipina singer Grace Disler on her growing up in the Philippine Islands, to her career in music and emigration to the United States. Grace will discuss her immersion to music, the time she spent in bands performing in China and the Pacific and her journey to the United States. The presentation will conclude with a question and answer session involving students and audience members and close with a live music performance with her band called SUDDEN CHANGE.
DinDin with Linden

Submitted by Penny Nemitz, nemitz.7@osu.edu

STEP is presenting DinDin with Linden on November 17th. Drs. Linden and Williams will show students how to make simple, inexpensive meals that will fit the average college budget. The first 15 to RSVP to Linden/Williams will be cooking with them. All are invited and while the meals are cooking there is an open Q & A session.
DinDin with Linden

Submitted by Penny Nemitz, nemitz.7@osu.edu

STEP is presenting DinDin with Linden on November 17th. Drs. Linden and Williams will show students how to make simple, inexpensive meals that will fit the average college budget. The first 15 to RSVP to Linden/Williams will be cooking with them. All are invited and while the meals are cooking there is an open Q & A session.
United Titanium Bug Zoo Halloween Open House

Friday, October 28th from 6-9 PM
CFAES Wooster Science Building

Hosted by the Ohio State Entomology Graduate Student Association, the first annual open house will feature insects that are really good at camouflage and mimicry! Admission is free and costumes are optional. Wear an insect costume for a chance to be featured on the OSU Bug Zoo blog!

Enjoy some spooky insect face painting, gather candy, and learn about insect camouflage and mimicry!
Calling all First Gen Wooster CFAES faculty and staff!!

Submitted by Kelly Carmack, carmack.25@osu.edu

First Generation Celebration

When: Thursday, November 10^th @ 11:00-1:30

Where: Skou Lounge

We are looking for First Gen faculty and staff members to help us greet/connect with students during our First Gen celebration by sharing their personal experiences and First Gen strengths. Enjoy some yummy snacks at our popcorn bar and show students how First Gens “pop” with success!

Tell us your experience! We are collecting First Gen faculty and staff experiences to be featured on our website. Email Kelly Carmack and/or Leslie Eisberg for more information on how you can tell your First Gen story.

RSVP to Kelly Carmack.25@osu.edu or Leslie Eisberg.1@osu.edu
Calling all First Gen Wooster CFAES faculty and staff!!

Submitted by Kelly Carmack, carmack.25@osu.edu

First Generation Celebration

When: Thursday, November 10^th @ 11:00-1:30

Where: Skou Lounge

We are looking for First Gen faculty and staff members to help us greet/connect with students during our First Gen celebration by sharing their personal experiences and First Gen strengths. Enjoy some yummy snacks at our popcorn bar and show students how First Gens “pop” with success!

Tell us your experience! We are collecting First Gen faculty and staff experiences to be featured on our website. Email Kelly Carmack and/or Leslie Eisberg for more information on how you can tell your First Gen story.

RSVP to Kelly Carmack.25@osu.edu or Leslie Eisberg.1@osu.edu
Calling all First Gen Wooster CFAES faculty and staff!!

Submitted by Kelly Carmack, carmack.25@osu.edu

First Generation Celebration

When: Thursday, November 10^th @ 11:00-1:30

Where: Skou Lounge

We are looking for First Gen faculty and staff members to help us greet/connect with students during our First Gen celebration by sharing their personal experiences and First Gen strengths. Enjoy some yummy snacks at our popcorn bar and show students how First Gens “pop” with success!

Tell us your experience! We are collecting First Gen faculty and staff experiences to be featured on our website. Email Kelly Carmack and/or Leslie Eisberg for more information on how you can tell your First Gen story.

RSVP to Kelly Carmack.25@osu.edu or Leslie Eisberg.1@osu.edu
India Culture Tour
Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser

Submitted by Katie LeMasters, lemasters.27@osu.edu

RA Carter Gilbert is raising funds for Breast Cancer during October which is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Each dollar raised will gain you a chance to pie or slime one of the following:

-Carter Gilbert (RA/OA)

-Maddie Parks (RA/OA)

-Christina Schoolcraft (OA)

-Faith Galavich (RA)

-Hannah Watkins (RA)

-Caelin Smith (RA)

-Skyelar Rock (RA)

-Sydney Parker (RA)

-Dora Hesse-Edenfeld (RA)

-Kelly Kyser (Administrative Coordinator)

-Jay Lax (Maintenance)

-Heather Dwyer (Interim Housing Coordinator)

Potential Participants:

-OSUPD

All donations must be made through the fundraising site as rules and guidelines of OSU must be followed. To donate, simply click on the link below and you can put your donation. All donations are directed and sent directly to the foundation.

https://give.bcrf.org/give/t456346/#!/donation/checkout

The event will take place on Tuesday, October 25th from 6-7 PM in the Community Room. Make all donations by Monday, October 24th- this will allow us to prepare for the number of items needed.
Ohio State ATI Turfgrass Research Field Day

Submitted by Dominic Petrella, petrella.21@osu.edu
Floral Shop Silk Sale

Submitted by Lisa Dicus, dicus.5@osu.edu

All month long – All silk floral arrangements and decorations are 25% off. Stop by and check out the great deals on everything silk.

Selection changes weekly!

Shop Hours:

Tuesday 9:30am – 1:30pm

Friday 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Floral Shop Silk Sale

Submitted by Lisa Dicus, dicus.5@osu.edu

All month long – All silk floral arrangements and decorations are 25% off. Stop by and check out the great deals on everything silk.

Selection changes weekly!

Shop Hours:

Tuesday 9:30am – 1:30pm

Friday 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Get your Ghoul On!

Submitted by Katie LeMasters, lemasters.27@osu.edu

October 31st from 8-Noon we'll have a drop-in trick-or-treat event for students. Everyone is invited to wear a costume! Students will be instructed to stop at the library first for a donut, cider and a map to locations with treats around campus.
Get your Ghoul On!

Submitted by Katie LeMasters, lemasters.27@osu.edu

October 31st from 8-Noon we'll have a drop-in trick-or-treat event for students. Everyone is invited to wear a costume! Students will be instructed to stop at the library first for a donut, cider and a map to locations with treats around campus.
Adobe Premiere Editing Workshop

Submitted by Chris Dicus, dicus.1@osu.edu

Thursday October 13^th From 9:00 – 11:00 AM in Halterman Hall 203

Still a few seats left!

Please contact Chris Dicus at dicus.1 If you are interested.
Save the Date: 16th Annual Stinner Summit

Before his tragic death in an automobile accident, Dr. Ben Stinner was an internationally recognized pioneer in regenerative agriculture research, and well known regionally as a great connector of people. His legacy continues today with the Annual Stinner Summit and Endowment program.

Each year the Stinner Summit gathers researchers, farmers, educators, policy leaders, and organizations from across the state. Through a participatory process, specific project ideas are crafted and funded through the Stinner Endowment Fund. This year we hope to develop a collective project focused on our 2022 theme: Designing More Climate Resilient Agroecosystems in Ohio.

We invite you to help us design this project by attending the 16th annual Stinner Summit on Friday, November 18, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Glen Helen Nature Preserve's Vernet Ecological Center in Yellow Springs, Ohio. The Summit provides an excellent opportunity for networking, sharing, and designing impactful projects. For the best experience, we strongly recommend attending in person in 2022, but we will offer a virtual attendance option for most of the meeting via Zoom.

Click to Register!

Learn More:

* Video Overview - Visit https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyO14F-ILXj9wmtoqRswCoyh3QaFTR2xP for related videos.
* AMP Website - Learn about past events and related projects by visiting the Agroecosystems Management Program (AMP) website: https://amp.osu.edu/collaboration/annual-stinner-summit
* Contact us - For registration and event facility questions, contact Cheryl Fischnich by email or at 330-202-3537.
Cultural Connections: Malawi

Submitted by Jason Owens, owens.1132@osu.edu

Malawi: The Warm Heart of Africa

Wooster Science Building, Room 175/175A

1600 Wilson Rd, CFAES Wooster

Thursday, October 20, 2022, 12:40-1:30 pm

Food served at 12:40. Presentation at 12:55

Yamikani Ng’ona is a master’s student in the labs of A. Michel and L. Cañas.
She has a bachelor’s degree in agricultural engineering at EARTH University, Costa Rica. She is currently working on European corn borer and its resistance to Bt corn.

RSVP for a free light lunch by Wednesday, October 12 at

https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3mesduGABZeVrca

Those who RSVP will receive an Outlook invite the day after the registration deadline

Or RSVP to livestream.
Or watch later at https://ipa.osu.edu/wooster-campus
Wooster Science Cafe Oct. 5

You are invited to the next Fall 2022 Wooster Science Café on Wednesday, October 5th on the Science of Lactation, presented by Nicole Sword & Kirstin Fortune (Wooster Community Hospital), and Mauricio Oliveira (Department of Animal Sciences, OARDC).

Please note:

The Wooster Science Café will be in person in the Excelsior Room event space on the second floor of Spoon Market and Deli, 144 W Liberty Street, Wooster.

Masks will be optional, and we will provide masks at the door as needed.

We will be arranging the chairs so that people can sit physically distanced.

There will be light appetizers provided and you can buy food and drink and bring it upstairs.

There is an elevator to get upstairs in case you would like to use it.

We have a website (woostersciencecafe.org) and a twitter account (https://twitter.com/WooScienceCafe), along with our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/WoosterScienceCafe/).

We look forward to seeing you there.

The Science Cafe organizing committee
Wooster Science Cafe Oct. 5

You are invited to the next Fall 2022 Wooster Science Café on Wednesday, October 5th on the Science of Lactation, presented by Nicole Sword & Kirstin Fortune (Wooster Community Hospital), and Mauricio Oliveira (Department of Animal Sciences, OARDC).

Please note:

The Wooster Science Café will be in person in the Excelsior Room event space on the second floor of Spoon Market and Deli, 144 W Liberty Street, Wooster.

Masks will be optional, and we will provide masks at the door as needed.

We will be arranging the chairs so that people can sit physically distanced.

There will be light appetizers provided and you can buy food and drink and bring it upstairs.

There is an elevator to get upstairs in case you would like to use it.

We have a website (woostersciencecafe.org) and a twitter account (https://twitter.com/WooScienceCafe), along with our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/WoosterScienceCafe/).

We look forward to seeing you there.

The Science Cafe organizing committee
Workshop on Community-Centered Approaches for Food Systems Transformation

A workshop on Community-Centered Approaches for Food Systems Transformation will be held on the OSU-Columbus campus October 13^th and 14^th.

The event is free and will involve some highly interactive sessions to learn about food sovereignty (locally and globally) and begin planning for some coordinated work in this space.

Details ar: https://mesc.osu.edu/events/food-sov-workshop

This event is being organized by the Middle East Studies Center, the Global Water Initiative program, and OSU Libraries with co-sponsorship from many organizations (including the Agroecosystem Management Program).

To register – click here: https://mesc.osu.edu/form/food-sovereignty-workshop-regist
Bystander training for students

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Please encourage students to attend Bystander Training on Sept. 29^th at 12:40 p.m. in Skou 206. Dr. Tiffany Halsell will be leading our students on how to better intercede when we experience difficult situations particularly in the area of bias. This is important to me because, a lot of times, we want to say or do something and don’t know how to do that. Dr. Halsell is great presenter, and I know it will be interactive.
Mum and Succulent Sale

Submitted by Lisa Dicus, dicus.18@osu.edu

Hello Campus Community!

Announcing the OSU CFAES Wooster Campus Fall Mum Sale!

When? - Thursday, September 22from 2:00-4:30

Where? - ATI Greenhouse, 1920 Garrison Cir W, Wooster 44691

What? - Mums! Perennials! Houseplants! Cacti! Succulents!
Voter Registration on Campus

Submitted by Kim Sayers, sayers.1@osu.edu

The Wayne County League of Women Voters will be conducting an on-campus voter registration drive Monday, September 26, 2022, from 12:00PM - 2:00PM, in two convenient locations:
   Skou Hall Lobby
   Wooster Science Building (in the Café area on the east end of the building).

   Students, faculty and staff can register to vote, or update your name or address, in time to vote in the November 8 election!

   We can help you get registered if you:
   • are a U.S. citizen
   • will be 18 on or before Nov. 8
   • will have been a resident of Ohio for at least 30 days as of Nov. 8
   • are not currently incarcerated for a felony conviction
   • have not been declared incompetent for voting purposes by a probate court, and
   • have not been permanently denied the right to vote for violations of the election law,

   Just bring an Ohio driver’s license OR the last 4 digits of your SSN. The process will only take about 5 minutes.
Dinner planning and cooking lesson for students

Submitted by Penny Nemitz, nemitz.7@osu.edu

Drs. Dan Linden and Eric Williams and special guests, in conjunction with the ATI STEP program, will be hosting a dinner planning and cooking lesson for students from 6pm to 7:30pm for the following dates:

Thursday Sept 22

Thursday Oct 20th

Thursday Nov 17th

During these events participants will be shown how to make a simple, inexpensive meal that will be sure to fit the average college budget. While the meal is being cooked there will be an open Q&A period.

Spots for the dinner portion are limited to a first come/first served basis; however, the Q&A session will be open to all. To RSVP please email Dr. Dan Linden.9

Additional questions can be addressed to linden.9, Williams.1887, and Nemitz.7.
Volunteer for Family Day

Submitted by Cate Hunko, hunko.1@osu.edu

September 24, 9 a.m.

The Volunteer list went out for Family Day to all Faculty and Staff. Please sign up and help to make this event a success! We need all hands on deck. If you have questions contact Cate Hunko.1
Assisting Distressed Students

Join us for a presentation designed to provide a proactive approach to assisting students who are distressed or disruptive presented by OSUPD Sgt. Chad Stanton.

9/15/22 at 4:10 PM—5:00 PM

175 Wooster Science Building

Join Zoom Meeting: HERE

Meeting ID: 948 9221 0158

Password: 585601

Registered participants will receive a handout. Register online HERE

Click image below for full-size PDF with live links.
Secrest Autumn Discover Days - Early Access for Friends!

Friends of Secrest Arboretum Autumn Discovery Day is Saturday, October 8th, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.!

Become a Friends member for early shopping and 10% off all purchases!

Become a member today!

   https://www.friendsofsecrest.com/membership

VIEW THE FULL PLANT SALE LIST HERE!

https://www.friendsofsecrest.com/plant-sale-list
Secrest Autumn Discover Days - Early Access for Friends!

Friends of Secrest Arboretum Autumn Discovery Day is Saturday, October 8th, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.!

Become a Friends member for early shopping and 10% off all purchases!

Become a member today!

   https://www.friendsofsecrest.com/membership

VIEW THE FULL PLANT SALE LIST HERE!

https://www.friendsofsecrest.com/plant-sale-list
OSU Leadership Center Workshops

September
15 Leadership Compass online
22 Flex Your Leadership Style online
28 Personal Branding online
29 Applying Your Personality Type to Build Your Leadership Skills (MBTI) online

October
4 Leadership Institute: Effective Coaching and Emotional Intelligence
6 CliftonStrengths online
12 Communication and Conflict Management online
13 Now You're the Boss
20 Leading from Wherever You Are online
26 Working with Emotional Vampires
27 Managing Using Your CliftonStrengths online

View all upcoming workshops.
AU 22 Career Fairs

Submitted by Denise Rotavera-Krain, rotavera-krain.1@osu.edu

Please encourage students to attend the Sept. 22 and/or Sept. 29 Autumn Career Fairs on the Columbus campus! Transportation to Columbus is available. The Sept. 22 fair will be held from 1-5 p.m. in the Ohio Union and focuses on construction, civil and environmental engineering. The Sept. 29 fair will be held from 1-5 p.m. in the Fawcett Center and focuses on food, agriculture an d environmental science. For more information, visit https://go.osu.edu/cfaes-careerfairs.
OSU Code Club - Join via Zoom!

OSU Code Club is restarting for Autumn 2022 with weekly sessions on Thursdays from 3-4:00 p.m. beginning on September 15.

In Code Club sessions, brief tutorial-style presentations are combined with exercises about a specific coding topic, so far always in the R language. This autumn, we will continue working through material and exercises in the R for Data Science book. Old Code Club sessions, and the upcoming schedule for the semester are available on our website. We will be beginning with a focus on workflows which is perfect for beginners.

You can join Code Club in person in Columbus or Wooster, or virtually via Zoom. Sign up for further details and to be added to our mailing list (if you've signed up before, you don't need to do so again).

We hope to see you there, all (students, postdocs, visiting scholars, staff, and faculty) are welcome regardless of programming experience.

Questions? Contact Jelmer Poelstra.1@osu.edu
Take a Lap and Get Ready to Hit the Road

Football season is officially underway! To warm up for the signature fall challenge, Hit the Road with the Buckeyes, plan to complete your own personal Take A Lap kick-off walk any time before Oct. 3. You can also encourage your colleagues to join you for a lunchtime walk around campus or your local community. To really get in the Buckeye spirit, complete the Mad Lib activity in conjunction with your Take a Lap walk for your chance to win $10 PulseCash. Hit the Road pre-registration opens Sept. 26. Read more.
Family Day and HOCO Kickoff

Submitted by Carri Gerber, gerber.140@osu.edu

Join us on Saturday, September 24 for the Family Day Picnic and Homecoming Kickoff! The event will run from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will include wagon tours of campus, student club displays, introduction of the Homecoming Court, and, of course, a picnic lunch! To register, go to: https://ati.osu.edu/picnic_registration.
Wooster Science Cafe

The Science Café will be in person in the Excelsior Room event space on the second floor of Spoon Market and Deli, 144 W Liberty Street, Wooster, starting at 7pm.

·       Masks will be optional, and we will provide masks at the door as needed.

·       We will be arranging the chairs so that people can sit physically distanced.

·       There will be light appetizers provided and you can buy food and drink and bring it upstairs.

·       There is an elevator to get upstairs in case you would like to use it.

·       We have a website (woostersciencecafe.org) and a twitter account (https://twitter.com/WooScienceCafe) in addition to our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/WoosterScienceCafe/).
Supervisors Toolbox Certificate Program and computer workshops start in three weeks!

Submitted by Kim Sayers, sayers.1@osu.edu

Registration is open for The Supervisor's Toolbox Certificate Program which runs on Wednesdays, 1-5PM, September 28- November 16, in Shisler Conference Center. Details and link to registration are here: https://ati.osu.edu/supertoolbox.

Registration is also open for the live, online Microsoft Office workshops that start September 29. Details and registration link are here: https://ati.osu.edu/onlinecomputer.
Supervisors Toolbox Certificate Program and computer workshops start in three weeks!

Submitted by Kim Sayers, sayers.1@osu.edu

Registration is open for The Supervisor's Toolbox Certificate Program which runs on Wednesdays, 1-5PM, September 28- November 16, in Shisler Conference Center. Details and link to registration are here: https://ati.osu.edu/supertoolbox.

Registration is also open for the live, online Microsoft Office workshops that start September 29. Details and registration link are here: https://ati.osu.edu/onlinecomputer.
Entomology Seminar

Please join us Thursday at 9:00 am via Zoom or in person at 244 Kottman Hall and 300 Wooster Science Building.

Zoom | https://osu.zoom.us/j/91603356629?pwd=M0t0STRWSXhxWW9ySjVQdGU1Zzlwdz09

Passcode: 046647

Our first seminar is scheduled for next Thursday, September 1 at 9:00 am! Join Margarita Lopez-Uribe, PhD as she presents ‘The ecology and evolution of wild bees in agricultural areas: The case study of squash bees’. Dr. Lopez-Uribe is the Lorenzo L. Langstroth Early Career Professor and Associate Professor of Entomology at Penn State University. She is also an extension specialist in pollinator health for Penn State Extension. Margarita received her BS in Biology from Universidad de los Andes (Colombia), her MS in Genetics and Evolution from Universidade Federal de São Carlos (Brazil), and her Ph.D. in Entomology from Cornell University (USA). She was an NSF postdoctoral research fellow at North Carolina State University before joining Penn State. Margarita was awarded the ESA Early Career Research Award in 2018 and most recently received an NSF CAREER award. As an evolutionary ecologist, she is broadly interested in understanding how artificial selection and management shape bee health and the long-term persistence of their populations in agricultural areas.
Turfgrass Scholarship Golf Outing

Submitted by Ed Nangle, nangle.1@osu.edu

Get your foursome ready! The annual turfgrass scholarship golf outing has been scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022 at Wooster Country Club, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To register for the event, click here. Please feel free to pass this information along to other golfers you may know.
Turfgrass Scholarship Golf Outing

Submitted by Ed Nangle, nangle.1@osu.edu

Get your foursome ready! The annual turfgrass scholarship golf outing has been scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022 at Wooster Country Club, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To register for the event, click here. Please feel free to pass this information along to other golfers you may know.
Fun Fest 2022

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Welcome Days and Convocation

Submitted by Liz Helterbrand, helterbrand.5@osu.edu

Next week marks the start of the semester with students moving into housing. We will be kicking off the semester with Welcome Days starting Friday and will conclude Welcome Days on Monday with Convocation.

Monday's convocation will begin at 10 AM in Shisler and is required for all first-year students. A facilitator from Camp Nuhop will be joining us again this year for convocation.

Lastly, if you have any questions feel free to reach out! The complete Welcome Days schedule can be found at ati.osu.edu/welcome-days.

If interested in volunteering, please sign up here!

Welcome Days 2022 Volunteer Schedule.xlsx
Mark your calendars for FSR!

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

Ohio State’s Farm Science Review, which turns 60 this year, plans to highlight its decades of providing valuable information to farmers and producers, while focusing on continuing to educate for the future. The 60th FSR will focus on “Embracing Time and Change.”

More than 100,000 people are expected to attend the event, which will feature more than 100 educational sessions including “Ask the Expert” talks, the most comprehensive field crop demonstrations in the United States, 600 exhibits, a career exploration fair, and immersive virtual reality videos of agricultural activities.

Visitors will also be able to see farming equipment from the 1960s to highlight all the advances that are available in farming today, said Nick Zachrich, FSR manager.

Across the 100-acre exhibit area, attendees will also see new products and exhibitors, which will range in topics of interest including livestock, electric tractors, and other tractor improvements, in addition to the educational sessions and displays from OSU Extension, Zachrich said.

FSR hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 20–21 and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 22. Presale tickets are $10 online at county offices of OSU Extension and at participating agribusinesses, or they’re $15 at the gate. Children ages 5 and under are admitted free.

For more information visit fsr.osu.edu.
Faculty and Staff Development Day

Submitted by Keegan Hange, hange.7@osu.edu

The Ohio State ATI Advising Training and Development Committee is holding an event shortly before the beginning of the semester, on August 15^th. We would like to open it up to all members of our ATI community. A few sessions in the late afternoon are focused on advising, but most sessions will be relevant to anyone who works with students.

Sign up early to reserve a lunch!

https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3KObaiEHhXcerR3

. Click image for full-size PDF
REACH Training - Please RSVP

Submitted by Carri Gerber, gerber.140@osu.edu

Suicide prevention is a shared campus responsibility. Anyone can help prevent suicide by learning the risks, warning signs, and how to intervene. REACH© is the name of the OSU suicide prevention in-persongatekeeper training program designed to help the OSU community prevent suicide by teaching faculty, staff, and students how to:

Recognize warning signs

Engage with empathy

Ask directly about suicide

Communicate hope

Help suicidal individuals access care and treatment

Join us for an in-person REACH© Training on the Wooster Campus before classes start. Graduate students, Staff, and Faculty are welcome to attend.

CFAES Wooster Campus REACH© Training

August 16

10:00 am to 11:30 am

Shisler Ballroom

Facilitator – David Wirt, CFAES Embedded Clinical Therapist

Please RSVP at: https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bC2OpvJQ8YRlO98

Further details will be sent to participants closer to the event.

REACH© suicide prevention gatekeeper trainings are intended to provide general information about how to identify suicide risk and how to respond to any OSU student, staff, or faculty member who may be experiencing distress. REACH© is not a clinical mental health training; it does not teach suicide assessment or intervention strategies, nor is it a comprehensive training on suicide risk. Rather, it is designed to empower anyone to learn these skills, and especially individuals who are not licensed mental health professionals. The 90-minute training experience aims to increase knowledge and awareness of suicide risk and to inform attendees of our campus community resources. REACH© is aligned with national standards, best practices, and recommendations for suicide prevention gatekeeper trainings. As such, the training contains suicide statistics, stories surrounding suicide, and interactive role plays to help attendees better understand and engage with the material.

Important Note: While we believe in the effectiveness of anyone attending a REACH© Training, we also recognize that it contains complex and sensitive material. As a result, it is possible that participants could experience a variety of mental and emotional reactions. This should be taken into consideration before attending a training. As a general best practice for the well-being of our Buckeye community, OSUSPP does not recommend that students, staff, or faculty mandate REACH© Training attendance.
REACH Training - Please RSVP

Submitted by Carri Gerber, gerber.140@osu.edu

Suicide prevention is a shared campus responsibility. Anyone can help prevent suicide by learning the risks, warning signs, and how to intervene. REACH© is the name of the OSU suicide prevention in-persongatekeeper training program designed to help the OSU community prevent suicide by teaching faculty, staff, and students how to:

Recognize warning signs

Engage with empathy

Ask directly about suicide

Communicate hope

Help suicidal individuals access care and treatment

Join us for an in-person REACH© Training on the Wooster Campus before classes start. Graduate students, Staff, and Faculty are welcome to attend.

CFAES Wooster Campus REACH© Training

August 16

10:00 am to 11:30 am

Shisler Ballroom

Facilitator – David Wirt, CFAES Embedded Clinical Therapist

Please RSVP at: https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bC2OpvJQ8YRlO98

Further details will be sent to participants closer to the event.

REACH© suicide prevention gatekeeper trainings are intended to provide general information about how to identify suicide risk and how to respond to any OSU student, staff, or faculty member who may be experiencing distress. REACH© is not a clinical mental health training; it does not teach suicide assessment or intervention strategies, nor is it a comprehensive training on suicide risk. Rather, it is designed to empower anyone to learn these skills, and especially individuals who are not licensed mental health professionals. The 90-minute training experience aims to increase knowledge and awareness of suicide risk and to inform attendees of our campus community resources. REACH© is aligned with national standards, best practices, and recommendations for suicide prevention gatekeeper trainings. As such, the training contains suicide statistics, stories surrounding suicide, and interactive role plays to help attendees better understand and engage with the material.

Important Note: While we believe in the effectiveness of anyone attending a REACH© Training, we also recognize that it contains complex and sensitive material. As a result, it is possible that participants could experience a variety of mental and emotional reactions. This should be taken into consideration before attending a training. As a general best practice for the well-being of our Buckeye community, OSUSPP does not recommend that students, staff, or faculty mandate REACH© Training attendance.
OSU Leadership Center Workshops

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

August
3 Mission Possible: Positive Leadership online
5 Problem-Solving, Teamwork and Creativity for Success
10 Trust Edge NEW
17 Change Style Preference: Strengthening Your Capacity to Lead Self & Others online
18 Best Boss Ever
25 Teams Dynamic online
31 The Dark Side of Leadership: How to Avoid Being a Toxic Leader online

September
7 Communicating to be Understood online
8 Emotional Intelligence for Leaders online
15 Leadership Compass online
22 Flex Your Leadership Style online
28 Personal Branding online
29 Applying Your Personality Type to Build Your Leadership Skills (MBTI) online
Donuts with the Dean

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

Join Dean Kress on Tuesday, July 19 from 9:30 - 10:30 in the lobby of the CFAES Wooster Administration building (formerly Research Services) for coffee, donuts, and chat. While you're there, you can check out the new admissions office digs!
2022 SAEA Conference Registration is Open

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

Registration is open for the Sustainable Agriculture Education Association 2022 National Conference, hosted on the campuses of the 1862 and 1890 Ohio land grant institutions, Ohio State and Central State Universities. This in-person conference will offer attendees field trips that showcase unique historical and present day innovations in sustainable agriculture education and practice, and conference programming on both of the hosting university campuses (see currently planned agenda here). We also offer virtual registration for the academic conference sessions for those who simply cannot attend in person, but you won't want to miss it!

COVID protocols: We expect attendees to be vaccinated or testing negative for COVID, to wear masks for all indoor events, to be asymptomatic, and to test if they begin to show symptoms and isolate if testing positive.

We have extended the deadline for conference program proposals (individual presentations, symposia, workshops, roundtables). Please visit the link below for instructions and submit a proposal by June 10 to be considered.

Early bird registration is available until June 10 for $350, in-person attendance including field trips, all meals, and all conference events. Low-cost housing accommodations are available at registration, or accommodations can be arranged on your own. Student and virtual registration are both $50. Scholarships are available for a limited number of reduced-rate registrations for practitioners whose
employment would not normally cover the cost of registration, for details please visit our registration website.
Secrest Arboretum to host Garden Fair

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

Secrest Arboretum will host its first Garden Fair on Saturday, June 11, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission and parking are both free.

If you were a regular attendee of the Quailcrest Garden Fair, you will find many of the same artists, plus many new ones, among the 40 juried artists who will be displaying and selling their wares at the fair.
Secrest Arboretum to host Garden Fair

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

Secrest Arboretum will host its first Garden Fair on Saturday, June 11, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission and parking are both free.

If you were a regular attendee of the Quailcrest Garden Fair, you will find many of the same artists, plus many new ones, among the 40 juried artists who will be displaying and selling their wares at the fair.
May 15 is deadline for free NACTA registration

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

CFAES Academic Programs is offering to pay the registration fee for the first 100 individuals who hold faculty appointments in CFAES that sign up to attend the 68th annual North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) Conference. This year's conference is being hosted at CFAES Wooster from June 20th-23rd and can be attended either virtually or in-person.

If you are interested in attending the conference or if you have already registered to attend and would like for Academic Programs to reimburse the registration fee, please complete the form found at https://go.osu.edu/nactaconference by May 15th. Once the form is complete, a fiscal representative will reach out to you with more information on how to register and pay the registration fee in the coming weeks. Please contact Morgan Dailey (dailey.180@osu.edu) in the CFAES Academic Programs Office with any questions.
Wooster Buckeye Wellness Innovators summer foods event

Submitted by Betty Aylsworth, aylsworth.1@osu.edu

The Wooster Buckeye Wellness Innovators were awarded a grant to provide activities involving local and nutritious foods.

We have our first event scheduled for noon on Tuesday, May 17, in Fisher. Chef Nick Leach from Campus Dining is going to demonstrate summer foods that are nutritious, local, and tasty! Samples will be offered.

We will provide handouts of recipes developed by Chef Nick and nutritional information provided by Gina Forster and Cara Chase, Nutritionists from OSU’s Dining Services.

The event is free. Unfortunately, we are limited to the first 25 people. If you are part of the 25, please find your own substitute if you are unable to attend as there will not be a waitlist!

To register, visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044BAFAD2DA2F58-localnutritious

The planning committee for this event includes:

Jodie Holava, Martin Lubell, Trischa Bell, Vicki Myers, Debbie Shaffer, and Betty Aylsworth.
Save the Date!

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

2022-23 Staff & Faculty Professional Development Retreat

I would strongly encourage all staff and faculty to attend the following two training days.

Monday, Aug 15^th, 9:30AM-4:00PM

CFAES DEI and the Advising Training & Development Committee are offering a series of seminars for faculty and staff. Anyone who interacts with students on a meaningful level are invited to attend. Dr. Tiffany Halsell will present a keynote address on identity. Sessions on getting students to answer emails, moving the needle on retention, encouraging student engagement outside the classroom, an advising syllabus refresh, and using CSI in advising sessions will also be offered. Continental Breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided.

Tuesday, August 16^th, 10:00AM – 11:30AM

Designed to help anyone recognize to learning the risks, recognize the warning signs, and learn how to intervene, REACH has over 21,000 Gatekeepers trained to help save lives.

Save the date, join the fun, become a better student advocate!

Kris Boone
Donuts with the Dean

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Dean Kress invites you to stop by to say hello and chat over coffee and donuts on Thursday, May 5 from 9:45–10:45 a.m. in the Halterman Hall lobby.

When the Dean is on the CFAES Wooster campus, what she values most is her interactions with all of you. To that end, she’d like to ”run” into more of you, and therefore we will occasionally be sending messages that will alert you to when she’ll be in Wooster.
Please RSVP for CFAES End of Year Celebration

Submitted by Zac Burkey, burkey.56@osu.edu
OSU Leadership Center Workshops

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

OSU Leadership Center Workshops

April
21 Leading From Wherever You Are online
22 Leadership Institute: Effective Coaching and Emotional Intelligence online NEWLY ADDED
27 Coaching and Mentoring Are Two Different Things

May
5 Communication and Conflict Management online
12 Emotional Intelligence for Leaders online
13 Problem-Solving, Creativity and Teamwork for Success online NEWLY ADDED
19 The Introverted Leader
25 Why Can't We All Just Get Along

June
2 Effective Meeting Facilitation: Getting the Most Out of Your Group
9 Team Dynamics online
16 Flex Your Leadership Style online
23 Applying Your Strengths @ Work online
29 Best Boss Ever
Scarlet, Gray and Green Fair is April 23

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

The CFAES Wooster Campus will be home to the 2022 Scarlet, Gray and Green Fair at the Secrest Arboretum Welcome and Education Center. on Saturday April 23, 2022 from 10 to 4 pm. Coinciding with the 52nd anniversary of the world-wide celebration of Earth Day, the fair celebrates, educates and demonstrates that “Green is for Life!” It features exhibits by businesses, non-profits and educational groups and speakers whose focus is improving community and global sustainability. There will be recycling of a variety of items, food vendors and a Green Car Cruise-in, all in a fun-filled indoor environment.

The Scarlet, Gray and Green Fair is sponsored by the Wayne County Sustainable Energy Network in conjunction with OSU CFAES Wooster. The Fair is free and open to the public.

The SGGF Speaker Seminar will be held in the Miller Pavilion, from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm and will feature presentations on various Earth Day related topics.

New this year will be tours, including Secrest Arboretum, the new OSU LEED Science building, Bug Zoo and Composting Center, plus a Green Car Cruise-in. For more info click on the menu items above.

Contacts:

Fred Michel or Susan Bacon
Spring Plant Sale

Submitted by Lisa Dicus, dicus.18@osu.edu

Spring is here and the ATI Greenhouse is having a Plant Sale this Friday April 15 from 12PM-4PM! Be sure to take home some lovely spring plants for the weekend. We will have spring bulbs, tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, houseplants, cacti, succulents, and perennials!
Spring Floral Design Exhibition

Submitted by Lisa Dicus, dicus.18@osu.edu

Students in the Floral Design and Marketing program will present the Annual 24-hour Spring Floral Design Exhibition in the Halterman Hall lobby beginning at 2:00 pm on Thursday, April 7 and ending at 2:00 pm on Friday, April 8. This year's "Springtime in Paris" theme will feature creative designs for three categories: Dancing Shoes, Sidewalk Café, and Perfumery; as well as special floral compositions inspired by Parisian art and architecture. Mark your calendars and enjoy a stroll through the lobby to see the creative works of our talented students! And be sure to vote for your favorite!
Destress Fest

Submitted by Katie Miller, miller.11145@osu.edu

It's that time of year! Join us for Destress Fest at the Bookstore! April 21st & 22nd from 11-3. Snacks, prizes and fun games to relax before finals. Thursday, Wayne county Dog shelter is bringing some dogs to socialize. Friday, we are playing carnival games!
Destress Fest

Submitted by Katie Miller, miller.11145@osu.edu

It's that time of year! Join us for Destress Fest at the Bookstore! April 21st & 22nd from 11-3. Snacks, prizes and fun games to relax before finals. Thursday, Wayne county Dog shelter is bringing some dogs to socialize. Friday, we are playing carnival games!
Greenhouse Workshops for K-12 Educators

Submitted by Zac Burkey, burkey.56@osu.edu

Please share the following with any K-12 educators you know! More info is available at https://ati.osu.edu/greenworkshop.
Student Recognition Banquet returns to campus

Submitted by Ben King, king.478@osu.edu
State of the College Address

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Please join Dean Cathann Kress for the 2022 State of the College address on Thursday, March 24, 11:00-11:30 a.m. in Shisler Center or online at https://go.osu.edu/cfaes_soc.
Grow Kindness TODAY

Submitted by Jody Holava, holava.1@osu.edu

Ohio State is planting kindness. Several units of the university are working together for the Grow Kindness Project, offering free succulent plants to members of the university community. The program aims to teach that plants are healthy for you in your daily environment and that kindness has healthy benefits as well.

   On Wednesday, March 23rd, members of the university community can receive two succulent plants; one to keep for themselves and one to give away in kindness to someone else.

   Plants can be picked up at the SAC from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

   The Grow Kindness Project is a collaboration among the Office of Student Life, the College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CFAES), OSU Extension, Office of the Chief Wellness Officer and Buckeye Wellness, and the University District Organization (UDO).

   Altman Plants of Vista, California is donating the plants that will be given out, and ScottsMiracle-Gro, headquartered in Marysville, Ohio, is contributing the soil for the plants.

   There is scientific evidence that caring for houseplants is good for your mental health. A review of the research, published in the Journal of Environmental Horticulture, found improvements in mood and cognition, reduced stress, and enhanced overall well-being (Hall and Knuth, March 2019).

   Another study in the Journal of Psychological Anthropology (2015) found, “Interaction with indoor plants may reduce psychological and physiological stress by suppressing autonomic nervous system activity in young adults.”

   Likewise, acts of kindness have been shown to increase self-esteem, empathy and compassion and improve mood.

   The Grow Kindness Project embodies both benefits by allowing recipients of these succulent plants to enjoy the benefits of caring for it and providing them with a second plant to gift as an act of kindness to someone else.

   The succulent plants are available free of charge to any interested student, staff or faculty member while supplies last.
How to Publish in Wiley Open Access Journals

Submitted by Kathy Yoder, yoder.332@osu.edu

March 18, 2022
9:00 a.m.

Agenda: What is Open Access and what are the benefits? Author workflow: how to submit a manuscript to an Open Access journal and getting the APC covered through an existing agreement with your institution; Publication tips for authors: Why publish; Submission and review: what to expect? Writing tips; Tools for authors: Author Services and Wiley Editing Services

   Click here to register for this session.

   If you have a disability and require live captioning or another accommodation for any webinar, please contact us at least 4 business days prior to the scheduled session.
   The session will be recorded for those who are unable to attend live.
Supervisor's Toolbox

Submitted by Zac Burkey, burkey.56@osu.edu

The Supervisor's Toolbox Certificate Program: The Right Tools for the Right Time!

Wednesdays – March 23 – May 11 – 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

The Supervisor's Toolbox includes:

Laying the Foundation for Success as a Supervisor

·Transitioning to Supervision: Roles & Responsibilities of a Supervisor

·Understanding & Adapting Your Style to Get Results (with DiSC®)

·Managing Time & Priorities

·Dealing with Difficult People & Conflict Resolution

Building Positive & Effective Relationships at Work

·Polished & Professional Communication

·Motivating & Retaining Employees

·Coaching Employees for Peak Performance

·Setting Expectations/Giving & Receiving Feedback

Who: Front line supervisors, lead people, those new to supervision and those with minimal experience or training

Where: Wooster Campus Conference Center – CFAES Wooster

Investment: 8 Sessions ~ $1485 ~

Register Now
Faculty and Staff workshops from the Student Wellness Center

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Guiding Students to Wellness

The Guiding Students to Wellness workshop is a 2 1/2 hour training (10 minute break in the middle) designed specifically for faculty, staff and graduate/professional students at The Ohio State University. Participants will learn the skills needed to effectively guide students to wellness through active listening, Motivational Interviewing, goal-setting and best-referral practices. Participants will learn and practice tangible skills to help students access wellness-related resources on Ohio State's campus, specifically highlighting nutrition/food insecurity, mental health, sexual violence and financial wellness. Throughout the workshop, there will be multiple opportunities to ask questions and practice scenarios to help participants become more confident in assisting students in need. The training ends with goal-setting and a final reflection. All sessions will take place virtually over Zoom.

Open Sessions for Spring 2022:

Friday, March 18, 2022 - 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Monday, May 9, 2022 - 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Register for Guiding Students to Wellness

Recovery is Spoken Here

The Student Life Collegiate Recovery Community (CRC), in partnership with the Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Drug Misuse Prevention and Recovery (HECAOD), is excited to offer Recovery is Spoken Here trainings for faculty, staff and students. Our aim is to foster an environment where students in or seeking recovery feel accepted by their peers, are empowered to live genuinely, feel comfortable asking for help and are celebrated by the Ohio State community. By becoming a Recovery Ally, you are declaring to students in or seeking recovery that you embody these ideals. This two-hour training is led by a CRC staff member, CRC student or a trained Recovery Ally. Each training will cover a high level overview of addiction and recovery, addiction and recovery on campus, recovery friendly language, how to connect students with the CRC and ways to get involved as a Recovery Ally.

Open Sessions for Spring 2022:

Tuesday, February 15, 2022 - 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (virtual)

Friday, April 15, 2022 - 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. (TBD)

Register for Recovery Ally Training

Student Wellness Center Overview

During this presentation (and based on the time allotted), staff and faculty will learn about the Student Life Student Wellness Center including the Nine Dimensions of Wellness and holistic well-being, office location and contact information, resources available and how to refer and how our team can support staff and faculty in your department in supporting student wellness. If time allows, discussion of the state of student wellness on campus and other relevant data points will also be included. The Student Wellness Center Overview can fit into a 15, 30 or 45 minute window depending on agenda availability. To schedule an overview for your next staff or faculty meeting, please email Jordan Helcbergier.

Don't Cancel That Class! Initiative

Are you expecting to miss one or more classes this semester due to a previously scheduled personal or professional engagement? Don’t Cancel that Class! The Student Life Student Wellness Center would be happy to take advantage of your class time to provide health and wellness education to your students. Faculty and staff have the option to request a workshop centered around various different wellness topics such as budgeting and finances, stress management, body image and nutrition, sexual health, alcohol and other drugs and more! Presentations are available for undergraduate, graduate and professional student populations and last about one hour. Please fill out the Student Wellness Center Presentation Request Form at least two weeks in advance of your requested date, we cannot guarantee staff will be available for last minute requests. Please reach out to wellness@osu.edu with any questions.

For more information on resources and opportunities to engage with the Student Wellness Center as a Faculty or Staff Member, please visit our Faculty and Staff Resources Page.
CFAES 2022 DEI Speaker Series

Submitted by Carri Gerber, gerber.1@osu.edu

For more information https://cfaesdei.osu.edu/webinars-and-other-events/dei-speaker-series
Welcome to Columbus Day

Submitted by Cate Hunko, hunko.1@osu.edu

Open to all students transitioning to Columbus. Spend the day on the Columbus campus, meet advisors, professors and enjoy a tour and a box lunch. Please tell your students to contact Cate Hunko.1 for more information or to sign up. Transportation is provided but limited.
Career Fair Time TOMORROW

Please encourage students to take advantage of the CFAES virtual career fair to learn about careers in their field, talk with employers, and learn about job and internship opportunities.

Virtual Career Fair | Thursday, February 17 | Over 60 Employers Participating

Hosted in Handshake (Virtual) | 2-5pm

·Click here to register through Handshake and view employer list
Spring Learning Seminars from Wooster Campus Research Library
Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Beyond Google Scholar: Getting the most out of your library databases and research. Take your library research to the next level by getting the most out of available databases. REGISTER
- Where: Online via Zoom
- When: Tuesday, February 22nd at Noon -1pm
Literature Review Workshop: Kick off your Lit Review with tips and techniques to stay organized, plan and write more effectively. REGISTER
- Where: Online via Zoom
- When: Tuesday, March 1st at Noon -1pm
Writing Support: Need more focused writing support schedule a one-on-one consultation with Beth Crowner.7 LEARN MORE
In Honor of Black History Month

Submitted by Kim Sayers, sayers.1@osu.edu

In honor of Black History Month, Main Street Wooster presents: Ancestral Returns via DNA, the story of how the son of a Ghostbuster made an Ancestral Return to Ghana, where he became a Chief.

Two times of offering, Feb. 25th and 26th, more information and registration for free tickets at https://www.mainstreetwooster.org/Ancestral-Return.
Greenhouse Club Valentine's Day Succulent Sale

Submitted by Uttara Samarakoon, samarakoon.2@osu.edu
Save the Date: Vaccine/Booster Clinic

Submitted by Zac Burkey

Wooster Community Hospital will hold a COVID19 Vaccine/Booster Clinic at the Shisler Center on February 15^th from at least 10 am to 1 pm.

Additional announcements will be coming soon on the sign-up procedure.

And don't forget! You can win bucks for getting boosted. The university will be awarding $100 gift cards to 100 students, faculty and staff who have received their COVID booster shot and entered the random drawing.

Rules and other information are available on the Buckeye Booster Drawing webpage.

Everyone that gets a booster at the clinic will receive an updated sticker or card with their booster information that they can upload. This is the same place that uploaded their original vaccination cards. We can not enroll them into the program; they have to log into their own accounts and upload a picture of their booster information.
Roommate Fair

Submitted by Cate Hunko, hunko.1@osu.edu

Student Life’s Willie J. Young, Sr. Off-Campus and Commuter Student Engagement at The Ohio State University will be hosting a couple of upcoming Roommate Fairs, the first being Thursday, February 10th from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM via Zoom and the second being Thursday, March 3rd from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM over Zoom.

Registration required at: https://offcampus.osu.edu/programs/roommate-fairs/

Roommate Fairs are intended for students who will be residing in Columbus and provide the opportunity to meet potential roommates face-to-face (virtually) in a safe and casual environment.
Ohio State ATI invitational contests planned

Submitted by Royce Thornton, thornton.5@osu.edu

The Ohio State ATI Invitational Dairy Judging Contest and the Ohio State ATI Invitational Livestock Judging Contest will take place on the morning of Saturday, February 26.
6th Annual National Day of Racial Healing

Submitted by Carri Gerber, gerber.140@osu.edu

Join us for the 6th annual National Day of Racial Healing on January 18, 2022. Click the image below for a PDF with registration link.
Rose Bowl Tour

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

The Buckeyes are heading to the Rose Bowl and you can be, too!

Join the Office of Student Life on Ohio State’s Official Student, Faculty, Staff and Parent Bowl Tour as our Buckeyes battle in the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California on January 1, 2022.

Bowl Tour packages are available for purchase and include travel, lodging, game day ticket and more. Space is limited, so make your reservations early. Please visit go.osu.edu/bowltour for full details and to book your bowl tour trip today!

GO BUCKEYES!
Wooster Campus Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair

Submitted by Katie LeMasters, lemasters.27@osu.edu

The CFAES Wooster Campus will hold their third annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair on Friday, December 3, 2021, from 11am-3pm at the Student Activities Center - 1328 Dover Road, Wooster, Ohio 44691. Proceeds from booth reservation each year go to support a student club on campus. This year's club is Student Leadership Counsel. Student Leadership Counsel is responsible for hosting events for students such as prize filled Trivia Nights. This year, the MANRRS (Multicultural Students in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences) student club will be offering lunch and baked goods by donation to support their club’s trip to the MANRRS national conference in Jacksonville Florida. The Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair not only supports student clubs but is also a great opportunity for the community to come to campus and do some holiday shopping from local crafters and artisans. Masks required per university policy.
Hot dog! MANRRS is having a fundraiser!

Submitted by Denise Rotavera-Krain, rotavera-Krain.1@osu.edu

Hot dogs, chili and baked goods will be available for donation at the Craft Fair at the SAC from 11-3 PM on December 3. Funds raised will be used for activities and travel for the national MANRRS conference in Jacksonville, FL. Please help support our students by grabbing some lunch, snacks, and delicious baked goods!

MANRRS is a national organization dedicated to providing professional development opportunities to underrepresented undergraduate and graduate students in agriculture, natural resources, and related sciences.
Thanksgiving Flower Sale

Submitted by Lisa Dicus, dicus.18@osu.edu
Poinsettia and Holiday Sale

Submitted by Lisa Dicus, dicus.18@osu.edu
Poinsettia and Holiday Sale

Submitted by Lisa Dicus, dicus.18@osu.edu
2021 Wooster Campus Arts & Crafts Fair

Submitted by Katie LeMasters, lemasters.72@osu.edu

Friday December 3rd marks the return of the Wooster Campus Arts & Crafts Fair! Registration to participate is FREE for student organizations. The Fair also provides a great opportunity for student clubs to fundraise! This event is open to the public and will follow university mask protocols.

All proceeds from vendor registration will support Student Leadership Council events! Past events include the Student Org Trivia Night!

Click here for the registration form.

Please direct any questions to Katie LeMasters.27@osu.edu
Burpees for Vets challenge

Submitted by Ruth Montz, montz.11@osu.edu

With Veteran's Day coming up so soon I have a charity proposition that everyone can partake in (Veterans, Active-Duty Military, Dependents, Family, Friends, etc.).

Burpees for Vets is a challenge like the Ice Bucket Challenge by ForPurpose. Donate $11, film yourself doing burpees for 11 seconds and then challenge 3 other people. Perhaps, either you or someone you know has had a hard time getting out of the military. The money that's donated from this BurpeesForVets Challenge goes to vets transitioning from active duty to the civilian world. From non-profits for mental health wellness to workforce development, ForPurpose is donating to various organizations for the benefit of veterans. You can find any further information on their website https://www.burpeesforvets.com/

An Ohio State student, Jack Considine, is partnered with this organization to get veterans any extra help they need. .

Both Givelist Foundation and Legacy Global Foundation, Inc. are an IRS recognized 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity as described in the Internal Revenue Code Sections 501(c)(3), 509(a)(1), and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). All money and property transferred to The #BurpeesForVets 2021 Fund and The Veteran Transition Fund is tax deductible as allowed by law, and shall be deemed an irrevocable gift to the charity. All proceeds are allocated exclusively toward the mission of the Fund, including charitable grants distributed to other veteran-related nonprofit organizations.
HCS Seminar: Lake Erie, Algae, Dead Zones, and Agriculture

“Lake Erie, Algae, Dead Zones, and Agriculture”

Dr. Jeff Reutter, Retired Director, Ohio Sea Grant.

November 3

Wednesday 11:30-12:30

Kottman 244, Columbus, OH

Research Services 130, Wooster, OH

Join Seminar Via Zoom

https://osu.zoom.us/j/93498471393?pwd=SlZaRi9zYTlGNmZqcFQzMTd6WUh2Zz09

Meeting ID: 934 9847 1393

Password: 817765
HCS Seminar: Not That Kind of Weed

“Novel Technology for Weed Control: Research Underway in New York Specialty Crop Systems”

Dr. Lynn Sosnoskie, School of Integrative Plant Science, Horticulture Section, Cornell.

Wednesday October 27^th11:30-12:30

Kottman 244, Columbus, OH

Research Services 130, Wooster, OH

Join Seminar Via Zoom

https://osu.zoom.us/j/93498471393?pwd=SlZaRi9zYTlGNmZqcFQzMTd6WUh2Zz09

Meeting ID: 934 9847 1393

Password: 817765
15th Annual Stinner Summit

It is our pleasure to invite old friends and new ones to the 15^th Annual Stinner Summit planned for Thursday, November 18 from 1-7PM at the OSU Wooster Campus Science Building. You can attend the Summit either in-person or virtually hoping this will allow more of our past Summit attendees to make it, along with many others who have always wanted to attend. Please consider joining us to brainstorm ways to improve the health of Ohio’s land and people with support from the Ben Stinner Endowment for Healthy Agroecosystems and Sustainable Communities. As OSU’s Agroecosystems Management Program enters a time of transition, the Summit will begin with a retrospective of impacts of past Stinner Summits, and will culminate in a celebratory dinner, featuring local ingredients and catered by Local Roots Café. We will follow OSU COVID-19 protocols, which includes wearing face masks in buildings. Please register early so we can get an accurate head count. Registration is required by Nov. 8, please see the link below.

Please share widely with your networks, and register here by MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8!

Visit the AMP website for more information on past Stinner Summits.

CFAES, Agroecosystems Management Program

OSU Wooster Campus

270 Science Building

1680 Madison Avenue

1600 Wilson Road

Wooster, OH 44691
330-202-3537

AMPmail@osu.edu
CFAES Wooster First Wednesday Fall Series

Submitted by Joy Rumble, rumble.6@osu.edu

Screening of the Grain Safety Film SILO with panel conversation. The grain cart used for grain safety training will also be on campus.

Watch the film trailer here https://youtu.be/b6qSGKN42Gc
Paws & Pumpkins

Submitted by Ruth Montz, montz.11@osu.edu

The Wooster Campus Staff Council is hosting Paws & Pumpkins on Saturday, Oct. 30 at the Student Activities Center. Bring the family for lots of fun activities!
Create! Compete! Connect!
Submitted by Carri Gerber, gerber.140@osu.edu

Students of any year, any degree and any career pathway can register for this for free.

For Hipsters, Hackers, Hustlers, and Handlers!

Students from any Northeast Ohio college or university are invited to participate in The Commons Innovation Series. No cost to students to participate. One-page overview.

Friday, October 29th • 12:30 – 2:30 pm via Zoom.
Feature multiple companies and collaboratively work on innovation challenges with these companies with students from across the region! Win prizes!

Friday, November 12th • 12:00 noon – 3:00 pm via Zoom (potentially in-person, depending on enrollment and interest)
Taking innovation challenges to the next level. More in-depth team work and additional prizes!

Different skills sets wanted:
- Hackers – technical and engineering folks of all types
- Hipsters – designers, artists and creatives
- Hustlers – sales, marketing, finance and business
- Handlers – project coordinators, organizers and team leaders
The Commons Program is designed to attract, develop, and retain talented and motivated minds by blending career and innovation skills with mentoring professionals to give students a truly unique, real-world experience. The program is a collaboration with area colleges and universities, mentors, and innovative local businesses and focuses on engaging university students of ANY major and ANY year in school and is open to any current (or recent) student of any age or discipline.
- Opportunity to work on a team with students from other universities.
- Feature local business, community, and entrepreneurial leaders.
- Local businesses providing mentors.
About The Commons

The Commons started in Milwaukee, WI, and crafts unique, real-world experiences that allow students to work on innovation challenges. Students are given the opportunity to apply their skills, build their networks and create something new. At the end of the day, the program is not about project work or final deliverables; it’s about talent and career development. The projects and overall process push students to develop skills needed for an entrepreneurial mindset: collaboration, communication, creativity, critical-thinking, confidence, flexibility, persistence, curiosity, risk-taking and focus. The diverse teams, mentor interactions and community support changes their perceptions of the region and help students establish roots.

EDGE is partnering with The Commons in Milwaukee to bring students a unique opportunity to work on real innovation challenges with NE Ohio and Milwaukee area companies and other students. EDGE is working community leaders and leaders from area schools to establish an innovation network. Current partners include: The University of Akron, Kent State University, Stark State College, Walsh University, The College of Wooster, Ursuline College, Baldwin Wallace University, John Carroll University, Hiram College, Case Western Reserve University, Youngstown State University and Ashland University. (All students and from all universities are welcome to participate!)

Special thanks to our sponsors: The Harvard Business School Club of Northeast Ohio and The RJ Fasenmyer Fund.

To put it simply: The Commons has proven that great talent is more likely to seek local opportunities when they can meet cool people and work on cool projects.
HCS Seminar - Open-source molecular breeding

October 20^th. Dr. Elizabeth Jones, Director of Genomic Open-source Breeding informatics initiative (GOBii), Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Cornell University, Boyce Thompson Institute. “Adoption of molecular technologies in breeding programs: stories of successes and constraints”

Wednesday 11:30-12:30

Kottman 244, Columbus, OH

Research Services 130, Wooster, OH

Join Seminar Via Zoom

https://osu.zoom.us/j/93498471393?pwd=SlZaRi9zYTlGNmZqcFQzMTd6WUh2Zz09

Meeting ID: 934 9847 1393

Password: 817765
Advocates & Allies for Equity Ally Workshop

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

OCT 19, 2021

Time: Tuesday 3-4:30pm

Location: Virtual

Sponsor: The Women's Place

Attention male and male-identified allies: Help create a more inclusive and equitable culture for women and minoritized groups at Ohio State. In this workshop led by male campus leaders/Advocates, learn about gender bias, the skills and strategies to interrupt it, and ways to contribute to positive changes on Ohio State's campuses.

Ally workshops are part of the Advocates & Allies for Equity initiative launched by The Women's Place and partners in November 2016. This NSF, evidence-based initiative involves male leaders, or Advocates, convening to develop male Allies into a cross-campus network in support of advancing women and underrepresented faculty and staff.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Participation is limited to approximately 20 male-identified staff and faculty members. (This will allow us to ensure that all participants as well as the facilitators can be viewed on a single Zoom screen.)

Why Ally Workshops Include Only Men and Male-identified Participants

The facilitations include only male and male-identified participants because an aversion to making mistakes, being blamed or being judged by women can keep men from participating in university-sponsored events and discussions related to issues of gender and diversity. Offering Ally workshops for men only provides a safe and supportive space that is vital to their success and fuels participation in difficult conversations.

This event will be presented with automated closed captions. If you have questions about accessibility or wish to request additional accommodations, please contact womensplace@osu.edu. Typically two weeks' notice will allow us to provide access.

REGISTER HERE.
A.L.i.C.E. Training

Submitted by Ruth Montz, montz.11@osu.edu

Event: A.L.i.C.E. stands for Alert, Lockdown, Information, Counter and Evacuate. It is a comprehensive crisis training program designed to give participants common sense insight and response options when encountering an active shooter situation.

A.L.i.C.E. offers guidance to faculty, staff and students to help ensure safety when responding to an active shooter situation. The Wooster campus covers large geographic areas and includes agricultural centers and residential buildings as well as traditional academic areas. While these characteristics pose challenges, A.L.i.C.E. training can help you prepare to respond to an active shooter event. This session is open to all OSU employees and students.

Date/Time: Thursday, October 28 at 1:50 PM - 3:30 PM

Location: Wooster Science Building (WSB) 175

Facilitator: Sgt. Chad Stanton, OSU Police

Registration: go.osu.edu/woosteralice
A.L.i.C.E. Training

Submitted by Ruth Montz, montz.11@osu.edu

Event: A.L.i.C.E. stands for Alert, Lockdown, Information, Counter and Evacuate. It is a comprehensive crisis training program designed to give participants common sense insight and response options when encountering an active shooter situation.

A.L.i.C.E. offers guidance to faculty, staff and students to help ensure safety when responding to an active shooter situation. The Wooster campus covers large geographic areas and includes agricultural centers and residential buildings as well as traditional academic areas. While these characteristics pose challenges, A.L.i.C.E. training can help you prepare to respond to an active shooter event. This session is open to all OSU employees and students.

Date/Time: Thursday, October 28 at 1:50 PM - 3:30 PM

Location: Wooster Science Building (WSB) 175

Facilitator: Sgt. Chad Stanton, OSU Police

Registration: go.osu.edu/woosteralice
ArcGIS Online Challenge
Submitted by Kathy Yoder, yoder.332@osu.edu

Have you ever come across an interactive web map and wondered “how did they make that?” Have you heard about GIS (geographic information systems) and wished you could learn more about how it might be useful for your own research and teaching? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions, then the ArcGIS Online Challenge is for you!

Through completing this challenge, you will:
- Describe the potential of GIS beyond “dots on a map” and for cross-disciplinary applications
- Use ArcGIS Online apps individually and in conjunction with one another for common tasks in geospatial projects
- Brainstorm ways that GIS could be used for a research project or teaching assignment relevant to your own work
This self-paced, 100% online challenge is designed to be completed over the course of five weeks, with approximately two hours of work per week. Each weekly module consists of a mix of “lecture” content (i.e., blog posts or videos highlighting key concepts and use cases) and a “lab” activity, where you will get some hands-on experience with the methods and tools covered in each module. Each Monday during the challenge, participants will receive an email with information about that week’s topic and content, along with instructions for completing the associated activities. There is no deadline for completing these modules, and participants are encouraged to work at their own pace.

   Who: Ohio State faculty, staff, postdoc and graduate student researchers
   When: Oct. 4 – Nov. 5, 2021
   Where: Online only, via weekly email prompts sent on Monday mornings

   Register Here: https://library.osu.edu/events/arcgis-online-challenge-1
Open Access Publishing Agreements with No Author Cost for the Ohio State University

Submitted by Kathy Yoder, yoder.332@osu.edu

Authors can publish Open Access journal articles at no cost to them under the agreements University Libraries has with several major publishers. Join us to learn more about our Open Access agreements with Taylor & Francis, PLOS, and the Royal Society and what they mean for you and your scholarship. We will provide an overview of each publisher agreement, the benefits of each for you as an author, and answer questions you may have about Open Access publishing. Please also visit our website.

Presenters:
   Maureen Walsh, Associate Professor, Scholarly Sharing Strategist, University Libraries
   Gene Springs, Associate Professor, Collections Strategist, University Libraries

Who: Ohio State faculty, staff, postdoc and graduate student researchers
When: Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021 from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. (This session will be repeated on Oct. 28 from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.)
Where: Online via Zoom

Register Here: https://library.osu.edu/events/open-access-publishing-agreements-with-no-author-costs-for-the-ohio-state-university
HCS Seminar - impact of tile drainage on streams

Wednesday, September 29^th. Dr. Steven Lyon, School of Environment and Natural Resources, OSU. The impacts of tile drainage on streams.

Wednesday 11:30-12:30

Kottman 244, Columbus, OH

Research Services 130, Wooster, OH

Join Seminar Via Zoom

https://osu.zoom.us/j/93498471393?pwd=SlZaRi9zYTlGNmZqcFQzMTd6WUh2Zz09

Meeting ID: 934 9847 1393

Password: 817765
Homecoming Week Schedule of Events

Submitted by Jodie Holava, holava.1@osu.edu

Homecoming Week starts on Monday, October 4th with a visit from Cheeky's Twisted Eatz Food Truck from 1:00 - 4:00 pm in front of the Housing Office. Please stop by for lunch or grab an order of their Doughnut Bites for dessert.

   Check out their menu at https://www.facebook.com/CheekysTwistedEatz/

   The Court will be headed to Columbus on Friday October 8th for the Coronation and Parade as well as attending the Skull Session and football game on Saturday. Good luck and congratulations to the entire Homecoming Court!

   Alexus Henry - Madisen Jolliff - Kyla McCoy - Faith Mariacher - Kylie Ramirez - Katelyn Redick
Beyond Google Scholar

Submitted by Kathy Yoder, yoder.332@osu.edu

Beyond Google Scholar: Getting the most out of your library databases

Where: Research Services 130 and Online via Zoom [go.osu.edu/goscholar]Register for Zoom

When: Thursday September 30th at Noon -1pm

Presented by Gwen Short, Wooster Campus Research Librarian
Literature Review Workshop

Submitted by Kathy Yoder, yoder.332@osu.edu

Literature Review Workshop: Tips and techniques to stay organized, plan and write more effectively.

Where: Research Services 130 and Online via Zoom [go.osu.edu/LitRev]Register for Zoom

When: October 7th at Noon -1pm

Presented by Gwen Short, Wooster Campus Research Librarian
Hort & Crop Science Seminar Series
Wednesday 11:30-12:30

Kottman 244, Columbus, OH

Research Services 130, Wooster, OH

Join Seminar Via Zoom

https://osu.zoom.us/j/93498471393?pwd=SlZaRi9zYTlGNmZqcFQzMTd6WUh2Zz09

Meeting ID: 934 9847 1393

Password: 817765
- September 15th. Doug Karcher, Professor and Chair of Horticulture and Crop Science, OSU
  Are Lawns Thirsty? Meet the new HCS chair & consider the water requirements of turfgrass systems.
- September 22nd. David Francis, Horticulture and Crop Science, OSU.
  Anatomy of a Coordinated Agricultural Project.
- September 29th. Steven Lyon, School of Environment and Natural Resources, OSU. Title TBD
- October 6th. Marilia Chiavegato, Horticulture and Crop Science, OSU.
  Ecosystems Management to Resist Climate Change.
- October 13th. Margaret Frank, School of Integrative Plant Science, Plant Biology Section, CornellUniversity.
  From the bench to the field: connecting your research questions with funding opportunities.
- October 20th. Elizabeth Jones, Director of Genomic Open-source Breeding informatics initiative (GOBii), Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Cornell University, Boyce Thompson Institute. Title TBD
- October 27th. Lynn Sosnoskie, School of Integrative Plant Science, Horticulture Section, Cornell. Title TBD
- November 3. Dr. Jeff Reutter, Director, Ohio Sea Grant. Title TBD.
- November 10. Dr. Aaron Wilson, Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center, CFAES, Extension, State Climatologist.
  Climate Change and Horticultural Considerations: Farming with Weather Extremes.
- November 17. Dr. Michelle Jones, Horticulture and Crop Science, OSU.
  The search for beneficial bacteria that improve greenhouse crop quality with reduced fertilizer and water inputs.
- December 1. Nancy Huarachi and Matthew Kost, Buffalo Seed Company. Title TBD
HCS Seminar TODAY

The HCS Seminar Series kicks off this week. A full schedule will follow shortly. Dr. Doug Karcher, the newly appointed Chair of Horticulture and Crop Science, will begin our AU 2021 Series.

Dr. Doug Karcher, Professor and Chair of Horticulture and Crop Science, OSU
Are Lawns Thirsty? Meet the new HCS chair & consider the water requirements of turfgrass systems.

Wednesday 09/15 11:30-12:30
Kottman 244, Columbus, OH
Research Services 130, Wooster, OH

Join Seminar Via Zoom
https://osu.zoom.us/j/93498471393?pwd=SlZaRi9zYTlGNmZqcFQzMTd6WUh2Zz09

Meeting ID: 934 9847 1393
Password: 817765
In-Person Fall Greenhouse Sale is TODAY
Submitted by Lisa Dicus, dicus.18@osu.edu

In-Person shopping at the ATI Greenhouse is TODAY!
- WEDNESDAY, September 15^th from 10am-2pm
We have a variety of sizes and colors to choose from including Yellow, Orange, Red, White, Pink, and Purple.
- 8” pots - $5.00
- 10” pots - $8.00
- 14” pots - $15.00
Did you know that autumn is a perfect time to transplant/plant perennials? We will also be selling our student-grown perennials. There are many varieties to choose from.

For payment we accept cash, check, credit.

Please contact Lisa Dicus with questions dicus.18@osu.edu 330-287-1243
Don't Get Buried in Schoolwork

Submitted by Denise Rotavera-Krain, rovaterva-krain.1@osu.edu

Please encourage your students to take advantage of this college success workshop.
Upcoming Events from OAA
Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu
- At noon Thursday (Aug. 26), Trauma-informed Teaching is designed to share approaches to teaching anchored in compassion, preparedness, and accessibility.
- At 11 a.m. Friday (Aug. 27), Fostering Inclusive Learning Online will discuss ways to improve online discussions, set expectations for respectful dialogue, and support student success.
- At 10:30 a.m. next Tuesday (Aug. 31), the interactive workshop Making Your Course Accessible for All Learners will share university resources based on principles of Universal Design for Learning and accessibility.
Fall Mum & Perennial Sales – Online and In-person!
Submitted by Lisa Dicus, dicus.18@osu.edu

Visit our online shopping store: https://ati.osu.edu/shop-tags/mums
- Online shopping September 8th- September 12th
- Pick up at the ATI Greenhouse will be TUESDAY, September 14th from 11am-1pm
In-Person shopping at the ATI Greenhouse
- WEDNESDAY, September 15^th from 10am-2pm
We have a variety of sizes and colors to choose from including Yellow, Orange, Red, White, Pink, and Purple.
- 8” pots - $5.00
- 10” pots - $8.00
- 14” pots - $15.00
Did you know that autumn is a perfect time to transplant/plant perennials? We will also be selling our student-grown perennials. There are many varieties to choose from.

Please contact Lisa Dicus with questions dicus.18@osu.edu 330-287-1243
Companies on Campus

Submitted by Denise Rotavera-Krain, rotavera-krain.1@osu.edu
Upcoming Events from OAA
Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu
- At noon next Monday (Aug. 23), Completing a Successful Instructional Redesign Quickly and Effectively will provide information about how to complete instructional redesign this semester.
- At noon next Thursday (Aug. 26), Trauma-informed Teaching is designed to share approaches to teaching anchored in compassion, preparedness, and accessibility.
- At 11 a.m. next Friday (Aug. 27), Fostering Inclusive Learning Online will discuss ways to improve online discussions, set expectations for respectful dialogue and support student success.
AU 2021 CFAES Career Fairs

Submitted by Denise Rotavera-Krain, rotavera-krain.1@osu.edu

Autumn CFAES Career Fairs will be held virtually, providing ATI students a unique opportunity to participate. To sign up to attend visit Handshake.osu.edu.
AU 2021 CFAES Career Fairs

Submitted by Denise Rotavera-Krain, rotavera-krain.1@osu.edu

Autumn CFAES Career Fairs will be held virtually, providing ATI students a unique opportunity to participate. To sign up to attend visit Handshake.osu.edu.
Garden Day

Submitted by Lisa Dicus, dicus.18@osu.edu

Come spend an hour or two in Ohio State ATI’s campus learning gardens.

Take a tour through our Horticultural Habitat themed plantings, including flower beds inspired by the Amazon, Everglades, Desert Outback, Coral Reef and more!

Visit the All-America Selections display gardens showcasing AAS winning flowers and vegetables from the past five years of independent plant trials. AAS is a non-profit organization that tests new, never-before-sold plant varieties for the home gardener.

You’ll find winners from 2017 to 2021 in this year’s garden — varieties like Valentine tomato, Blue Prince pumpkin, and Profusion bicolor zinnia. Horticulture staff members will be on hand to answer questions.

FRIDAY, AUG. 6, 3-7 P.M.

Location: Ohio State ATI, 1328 Dover Road, Wooster, OH

Convenient parking in the Skou Hall lot via Garrison Circle

More information: 330-287-1243
The Advising & Teaching Evolution Professional Development Series
Submitted by Lisa Dicus, dicus.18@osu.edu

Mark your calendars for the upcoming series presented by The Advising & Teaching Evolution Professional Development Series:
- Advising Meeting (Updates & Advising Syllabus) August 20 1-2PM Skou 206
- Trauma Informed Advising & Teaching (Shed Siliman – Drake Center for Teaching & Learning) September 13 3-4:30 Skou 206 RSVP will be required
- Team Players: How a Small Regional Campus Introduced Advising T&D Using a Collaboration Platform September 27, 3-4PM Skou 206 RSVP will be required
- And more to come!
Questions? Contact Lisa Dicus.18 330-287-1243
FREE LUNCH!

Submitted by Jodie Holava, holava.1@osu.edu

Join us in Skou 30 for session 3 of the Staff Summer Professional Development Series entitled The Balance Between Support and Challenge.

   When: Tuesday, August 3 from 12:30 - 1:30 pm

   Pre-register by Monday, August 2nd at u.osu.edu/woosterstaffdevelopment to receive a FREE LUNCH!
CFAES Campus Fun Fest

Submitted by Zac Burkey

CFAES Wooster Campus Staff Council would like to invite everyone to participate in this year's Employee Appreciation Fun Fest. The past year has been full of unknowns and lots of social distancing. We would love the opportunity to see our colleagues for a little fun! There will be yard games and lunch provided, along with an ice cream treat for dessert. While not required you may use this link to RSVP to this event.

WHERE:

WOOSTER SCIENCE BUILDING

1680 Madison Ave.
Upcoming Events from OAA
Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu
- Starting Monday (July 26) through Friday (Aug. 6), Introduction to Teaching Online will share evidence-based practices about the essential elements of online teaching. Participants should be expected to devote approximately 10 hours to this two-week, asynchronous online course.
- At 2 p.m. next Tuesday (July 27), Guiding Students to Wellness will provide faculty, staff and graduate/professional students with information and strategies to help students access wellness resources.
Hearts of Glass

Submitted by Ruth Montz, montz.11@osu.edu

Celebrate 31 Years of Americans with Disabilities Act and Disability Pride by viewing HEARTS OF GLASS, an award winning documentary on PBS. Use this link to a Hearts of Glass trailer.

HEARTS OF GLASS tells the story of how a cutting-edge food production meets social good by growing locally sourced produce while providing meaningful employment for community members with disabilities. Hearts of Glass Vertical Harvest is a year-round urban farm in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Built on just one-tenth of an acre, the high-tech greenhouse grows an amount of produce equivalent to 10 acres of traditional farmland. A portrait of one community's attempt to address pressing issues around local food production, inclusion, and opportunity, Hearts of Glass, will be broadcast in Northeast/Central Ohio on July 26, July 27, and August 1. Check HERE for airings on your local PBS station
Upcoming Events from OAA
Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu
- At 10:30 a.m. Thursday (June 24), Exploring CarmenZoom: The Basics will demonstrate how to set up a Zoom meeting, from creating passwords to recording a class session or lecture.
- At 10:30 a.m. Wednesday (June 30), Exploring CarmenZoom: Engage Your Students will offer tips for gauging student understanding in synchronous Zoom class sessions, including how to use the polling and reaction features.
Summer Staff Professional Development Series - UPDATED

Submitted by Jodie Holava, holava.1@osu.edu

Take the opportunity to learn something new and re-connect with colleagues this summer in our Staff Professional Development Summer Series!

Sessions will be led by Rodd Welker from the Eagle Advisor Group. There will be four sessions. The August sessions will be held in-person and offer a FREE LUNCH! Pre-registration is required. Session handouts will be sent via email prior to the schedule session.

Session 1: Diagnose Your Reality

When someone asks you, “how are you doing?” what do you say? And how do you really feel? In this session, you will learn about two tools. The Peace Index – identifies the five areas that create our level of peace; and the 70:30 Principle provides a guideline to assure a healthier balance as we go about our day-to-day.

Wednesday June 30th from 12:30 -1:30 pm via Zoom

To Register

Session 2: Best Advice Ever

We all have received some great advice over the years. From family, supervisors, pastors, coworkers, mentors, etc. – they all have provided helpful guidance that we may still lean on today. Be prepared to share some of those pithy suggestions so that we can all learn and grow!

Register Now!

To help make this a engaging session, please send your best advice quote via email to either lutsch.11@osu.edu or holava.1@osu.edu by Monday, July 12 at 5:00 pm!!

Wednesday July 14th from 12:30 -1:30 pm via Zoom

To Register

Session 3: The Balance Between Support and Challenge

Learning about and applying the Support/Challenge matrix to all your relationships can be a game changer. The goal is to understand the balance and calibration of providing support AND challenge so that we can liberate those relationships and become a Liberator ourselves!

Tuesday, August 3rd from 12:30 – 1:30 pm IN PERSON/Skou30

FREE LUNCH PROVIDED!

Must pre-register by July 28th to receive lunch.

To Register

Session 4: Lessons from Pixar

From the movie Inside Out, we can learn valuable lessons regarding our emotional well-being. We will discover the importance of all of our emotions and the proper understanding of Joy and Happiness.

Thursday, August 12th from 12:30 – 1:30 pm IN PERSON/Skou30

FREE LUNCH PROVIDED!

Must pre-register by August 6th to receive lunch.

To Register
Student Trip to Columbus: Thursday, Oct. 21

Submitted by Dee Dee Snyder, snyder.426@osu.edu

The date is set for Program Excel’s Autumn 2021 Columbus Campus Trip. Approximately 30 new and returning students will visit the Columbus campus to engage with academic resources in CFAES and the greater Columbus campus.

The trip is designed to help students begin to envision their transition to a 4-year degree. We hope this experience will help foster in students the feeling that they can fit in on the Columbus campus.

Promotions will go out to students late summer/early fall. Please encourage Program Excel students to participate in this trip.
Upcoming Events from OAA
Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu
- At noon Thursday (June 10), Strategies for Helping Students to Identify and Read Scholarly Articles will explore activities to help students identify and engage with scholarly sources.
- At 10 a.m. June 15, Planning for Your Online Course will offer strategies for creating supportive learning environments and meaningful student engagement.
- At noon June 17Strategies for Teaching Ethical Information Practices will offer strategies for minimizing plagiarism and that emphasize the value of information sources and citations.
- At 10:30 a.m. June 24, Exploring CarmenZoom: The Basics will demonstrate how to set up a Zoom meeting, from creating passwords to recording a class session or lecture.
- At 10:30 a.m. June 30, Exploring CarmenZoom: Engage Your Students will offer tips for gauging student understanding in synchronous Zoom class sessions, including how to use the polling and reaction features.
Save the dates!

Submitted by Jodi Holava, holava.1@osu.edu

Mark your calendars for these events!

Welcome Days - August 21-23

Homecoming Kick-off and Family Picnic - Oct. 2

Stay tuned for more information!
Greenhouse Closeout Sale - BOGO!
Submitted by Lisa Dicus, dicus.18@osu.edu

BUY ONE GET ONE FREE!

June 4 ATI Greenhouse

Spring Season Closeout Plant Sale

For in-person shopping:
- BUY ONE GET ONE FREE (of equal or lesser value)
- Annuals, Perennials, Hanging Baskets, Combo Pots, MIX & MATCH Bedding & Vegetable Flats, Succulents, Houseplants, and MORE!
- Friday, June 4, 10am-3pm
- Shoppers must register in advance and choose their shopping time slot by clicking here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4EA9AC2BA0F94-buyone
- Please enter the greenhouse ONLY during your selected time slot.
- Cash, checks & credit cards. 1328 Dover Rd., Wooster, OH. (330)287-1243
Summer Staff Professional Development Series

Submitted by Jodi Holava, holava.1@osu.edu

Staff Professional Development Summer Series Registration Now Available!

Take the opportunity to learn something new and re-connect with colleagues this summer in our Staff Professional Development Summer Series!

Sessions will be led by Rodd Welker from the Eagle Advisor Group. There will be four sessions held via Zoom. Pre-registration is required.

Session 1

Friday, June 11th: 12:30 – 1:30 pm

Diagnose Your Reality

When someone asks you, “how are you doing?” what do you say? And how do you really feel? In this session, you will learn about two tools. The Peace Index – identifies the five areas that create our level of peace; and the 70:30 Principle provides a guideline to assure a healthier balance as we go about our day-to-day.

Register Now!

Session 2

Friday, June 25th: 12:30 – 1:30 pm

Best Advice Ever

We all have received some great advice over the years. From family, supervisors, pastors, coworkers, mentors, etc. – they all have provided helpful guidance that we may still lean on today. Be prepared to share some of those pithy suggestions so that we can all learn and grow!

Register Now!

To help make this a engaging session, please send your best advice quote via email to either lutsch.11@osu.edu or holava.1@osu.edu by Wednesday, June 23rd at 5:00 pm!!

Session 3

Wednesday, July 14th: 12:30 – 1:30 pm

The Balance Between Support and Challenge

Learning about and applying the Support/Challenge matrix to all your relationships can be a game changer. The goal is to understand the balance and calibration of providing support AND challenge so that we can liberate those relationships and become a Liberator ourselves!

Register Now!

Session 4

Tuesday, August 3rd: 12:30 – 1:30 pm

Lessons from Pixar

From the movie Inside Out, we can learn valuable lessons regarding our emotional well-being. We will discover the importance of all of our emotions and the proper understanding of Joy and Happiness.

Register Now!

If you have any questions, contact lutsch.11@osu.edu or holava.1@osu.edu.
Upcoming Events from OAA
Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu
- At 1 p.m. Thursday (June 3), Managing Course Files: Maximizing Instructor Workflow will explain best practices for file management, including sharing materials in OneDrive and using Carmen File Manager.
- Starting next Wednesday (June 9), a Teaching Information Literacycohort will begin, meeting through July 1. Participants will receive guidance for using information literacy skills to improve student learning and identify gaps in student knowledge related to research, scholarship and information use.
- At 10:30 a.m. next Wednesday (June 9), Recording Lecture Video: Best Practices and Tools will explore using CarmenZoom, Mediasite and PowerPoint. This session will also cover video production from start to finish.
Safe Farms Facility Open House

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

The Ohio Farm Bureau is hosting an open house at their Safe Farms Facility on June 24, 2021, from 4 - 6 p.m. at the Wayne County Regional Training Facility at 2725 Millborne Rd., Apple Creek. Comments and donor recognition at 5 p.m.
ATI Greenhouse Memorial Day Plant Sale
The ATI Greenhouse Memorial Day Plant Sale will allow shoppers two different opportunities for either on-line shopping or in-person shopping.

For on-line ordering:
- Whole flats (no mix and match), veggie combo flats, hanging baskets, combo pots, perennials, and shrubs
- Our virtual store will be open Friday, May 21 at 9am https://ati.osu.edu/shop
- The store will close Monday, May 24 at 4pm
- Pickup and Payment will be in the ATI Greenhouse Wednesday, May 26, 9am-10am
For in-person shopping:
- Browse an expanded selection of annuals & perennials, hanging baskets, combo pots, MIX & MATCH bedding & vegetable flats, succulents, houseplants, and MORE!
- Wednesday, May 26, 2pm-4pm
- Thursday, May 27, 10am-4pm
- Shoppers must register in advance and choose their shopping timeslot by clicking here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4EA9AC2BA0F94-memorial
- Please enter the greenhouse ONLY during your selected timeslot.
Cash, checks & credit cards. 1328 Dover Rd., Wooster, OH. (330)287-1243
Memorial Day Plant Sale

Submitted by Lisa DIcus, dicus.18@osu.edu

In-person shopping is coming to the ATI Greenhouse for our Memorial Day Plant Sale May 26 & 27. Advanced Registration will be required. Shoppers will be allowed inside the ATI Greenhouse for 1 hour during their prearranged timeslot. Browse our EXCITING selection of annuals & perennials, a NEW selection of hanging baskets & planters, a NEW selection of bedding & vegetable flats, and more! Signup details will be forthcoming. Cash, checks & credit cards.
OAA Events
Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu
- Starting at 9 a.m. next Monday (May 17), a Carmen Common Sense Cohort will guide instructors through the best practices of using Carmen, with an eye toward enhancing student learning. This cohort is facilitated by Clinical Associate Professor Nicole Kraft from the School of Communication and will meet through May 20.
- At 10:30 a.m. next Wednesday (May 19), Integrating Student iPads into Your Course will share examples of the ways in which iPads can bolster course components and support student learning, engagement and digital fluency. Participants do not need to own or use an iPad to attend this workshop.
- At noon next Thursday (May 20), an Information Literacy workshop will explore strategies instructors can use to clarify student expectations and common misunderstandings around research and inquiry-based assignments.
Recovery is Spoken Here

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

At 10 a.m. next Monday (May 10), a Recovery is Spoken Here training for faculty, staff and students will offer resources for connecting students with the Student Life Collegiate Recovery Community and for fostering an environment where students seeking recovery or who are in recovery can feel celebrated and supported.
Wooster Science Cafe Spring 2021: Biological control, a 21st-century technique to grow healthy plants

Wooster Science Café

Spring 2021

This Wednesday, April 28th, 7-8 pm

“Biological control, a 21st-century technique to grow healthy plants”

Dr. Luis Cañas

How do we produce healthy plants? What is Integrated Pest Management? What is Biological Control?

Ohio is one of the leading states in the production of plants in controlled environments. To successfully produce food crops that are healthy, we use techniques that include integrated pest management. This means the use of different tactics to successfully prevent and control pests. One of those tactics is the use of biological control, which is the use of beneficial organisms that do not impact plants or humans to manage pests. At the same time, the use of biological control reduces our reliance on insecticides. Dr. Cañas will explain how biological control works and how it is used to keep plants healthy in the greenhouse, and how this can also be used at home.

Use this link to join us at 7pm: https://osu.zoom.us/j/93148343483?pwd=Qm1tQ3ZwMFZVZjF0L3djMXBoL3hLQT09

About the Wooster Science Café: The Wooster Science Café was established to promote dialogue in the Wooster community about scientific topics of general interest. It features a local scientist talking about a topic in their area of expertise and facilitating a discussion with the audience, and is co-sponsored by The College of Wooster and The Ohio State University. Normally, the Wooster Science Café is generously hosted by Spoon Market & Deli, but, for now, we are staying virtual. We encourage you to order some goodies from Spoon and curl up on your couch while you join us for some science!

And please SAVE THE DATE for our last Science Café on May 19^th with Dr. Laura Burch presenting “Are you Serious?! Women and Science in France before 1800”.
Documenting Your Teaching

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

At 1 p.m. Thursday (April 29) the last installment of the Documenting Your Teaching series will guide participants through a facilitated writing session around creating focused and effective teaching narratives. This workshop is intended for early career and pre-tenure faculty and will be led by Kay Halasek, director of the Drake Institute.
Mother’s Day Plant Sale

Hanging baskets, bedding & vegetable flats, patio pots, annuals, perennials and much more!

Visit the ATI Greenhouse online stor e to place your order beginning April 30.

Be sure to select a time slot for your pickup.

Pickup and Payment in the ATI Greenhouse May 5 & 6

Cash, checks and credit cards accepted.
First Gen Student Experience Discussion

Submitted by Dee Dee Snyder, snyder.426@osu.edu

Offered by The Gardner Institute, Transformative Conversations

April 28, 2021 2pm ET

The First-Generation Student Experience - What We Know from Research, Practice, and Popular Culture

What do we know about the first-generation student experience? The panelists for this session, all contributors to the forthcoming First-Generation Student Annotated Bibliography, will draw on the research and practice literature, mass media, and popular culture over the last decade to answer that question.

https://www.jngi.org/transformative-conversations
Pansy Sale

Submitted by Lisa Dicus, dicus.18@osu.edu

The ATI Greenhouse is having a spring plant sale!

Choose from an assortment of Pansies and Perennials.

Accepting pre-orders now at https://ati.osu.edu/shop

Pickup and payment will be at the Ohio State ATI Greenhouse April 21 & 22.
Events from the Office of Academic Affairs
Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu
- At 6 p.m. Wednesday (April 14), Professor Sylvia Hurtado of UCLA's Graduate School of Education & Information Studies will speak about "Inclusive Science: Dimensions for Attracting and Retaining More Diverse Students in Science Training." This is the final event in the Our Inclusive Path Forward: Addressing Inequities in STEM Education series.
- At noon Thursday, (April 15), the virtual 2021 Research and Innovation Showcase will highlight research and innovation achievements as well as plans for the university moving forward.
- At 10 a.m. Friday (April 16), Digital Flagship for Instructors will share information about Ohio State's student success initiative, which provides iPads to students.
Springfest 2021 Volunteers Needed

Submitted by Jodie Holava, holava.1@osu.edu

The SAC will be hosting Springfest on Tuesday, April 20th from 1:00 - 4:30 pm. There will be a host of events.

Agenda of events:

   1:00 - 2:30 pm - Hartzler's Dairy Trailer (between Skou and Equipment/Maintenance Building)

   1:00 - 3:00 pm - Our Zoo to You in the SAC gym

   3:00 pm - 2021 Homecoming Court Announcement via Instagram Live with 2020 King Ryan Patton and 2020 Queen Olivia Rinesmith

   2:30 - 4:30 pm - Outdoor Games (softball field)

   1:00 - 4:00 pm - Raffle Themed Baskets in the SAC (Drawing at 4:00 pm)

We have a few areas where we could use some help passing out raffle tickets to participating students as well as some other tasks. If you are interested, please use the following link go.osu.edu/springfestvolunteer

If you are unable to volunteer, still feel free to stop by and check out the events!
Spring Floral Design Exhibition

Submitted by Terry Lanker, lanker.2@osu.edu

Students in the Floral Design and Marketing program will present the Annual 24-hour Spring Floral Design Exhibition in the Halterman Hall lobby beginning at 2:00 pm on Thursday, April 15 and ending at 2:00 pm on Friday, April 16. This year's "Cirque du Fleur" theme is sure to entertain with flowers inspired by clowns, animal acts, cotton candy and more! Mark your calendars and enjoy a socially distanced stroll through the lobby to see the creative works of our talented students!
Office of Academic Affairs events
Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu
- At 6 p.m. Wednesday (April 7), Jordan Gerton, a University of Utah faculty member and director of the Utah Pathways to STEM Initiative, will present "Leveraging an Interdisciplinary Multi-Institutional Faculty Learning Community to Advance Equity and Inclusion for Science and Mathematics Education." This event is part of the Our Inclusive Path Forward: Addressing Inequities in STEM Education series.
- At 3 p.m. next Monday (April 12), "Better Research Through Better Mentoring" will provide resources that faculty can use in their mentoring of graduate students and postdoctoral trainees.
Register for the Research and Innovation Showcase

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

The virtual 2021 Research and Innovation Showcase will take place at noon on Thursday, April 15. Senior leaders will highlight research and innovation achievements as well as plans for the university moving forward. Researchers will share inspiring spotlight talks, with the event culminating in the awarding of Ohio State's Innovators of the Year.
Celebrate Research!

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

We hope that you are ready to celebrate the week with us! The virtual poster competition website is live at cfaesposters.osu.edu. You can find a short tutorial video on the home page that includes some further details about the events this week. We encourage you to check out all of the fantastic research that is being done across the college! The live poster Q&A sessions began on Monday, starting with the undergraduate student researchers (Join the meeting , password for all meetings this week will be ‘CFAES’). Tomorrow you can tune in to view graduate student presenters, followed by more graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and research staff on Wednesday. During these sessions, poster authors will provide a short synopsis of their research and be present for live questions. View the full Q&A schedule at go.osu.edu/posterschedule2021

On Thursday, April 8 beginning at 12:30pm we will premiere the 2021 CFAES Research Award winners. This event will include a live conversation with Dr. Rattan Lal, as well as the announcement of the highest scoring posters in our poster competition. If you haven’t registered yet, you can do so here

Finally, make plans to stop by and see us on campus during the Celebration of Research week to pick up your goodie bag! On the CFAES Wooster Campus you will find us in the NEW Wooster Science Building lobby and on the CFAES Columbus Campus you can find us in the Agricultural Administration building in the lobby by the café. Also, if you have not already done so, please take a moment to go follow us on Facebook and Twitter to stay in the loop on all things CFAES research.
CFAES 2021 Distinguished Senior Award Celebration

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Congratulations to ATI graduate Courtney Heiser, named a CFAES Distinguished Senior, and to Dave Dietrich, whom she named as a mentor!

Distinguished seniors will be recognized in a YouTube Premiere on Wednesday, April 7 at 7:00 p.m. To view the premiere go to go.osu.edu/CFAES2021DSA.
Upcoming Proposal Development and Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration Seminars

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Below are some upcoming proposal development and interdisciplinary team development seminars. Registration required for each topic.

When Disciplines Collide: Pulling Back the Curtain on an Interdisciplinary Team

April 7 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Online Event

Join us to learn more about the nitty gritty of interdisciplinary collaborations. This series of discussions is based on the experiences of teams of researchers working on an NSF-Advancing Informal STEM Learning Project: Convergent Learning from Divergent Perspectives. In the second panel discussion, researchers who have participated in an interdisciplinary team will discuss how they have built a high-functioning team, the process of finding an advisory team from outside the university and negotiating potentially contentious topics of publications and communication. Come and hear about some of the foundations to building and sustaining a successful interdisciplinary team. Project website: https://u.osu.edu/colearn/

Find out more »

Introduction to the Heilmeier Catechism

April 8 @ 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Online Event

The Heilmeier Catechism, developed by George H. Heilmeier, is a series of nine questions originally used to evaluate proposed research programs at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). This presentation will provide an overview of these questions, which can be employed to develop stronger, more competitive proposals by providing a framework for proposal organization that works for nearly all research areas and disciplines. Participants will learn how to employ these questions to create a compelling narrative and increase their chances of funding.

Find out more »

Corporate Research Engagement 101: The Basics

Online Event

April 20 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

This webinar will benefit Ohio State affiliates who participate or will participate in corporate research engagement. Attendees will learn what industry partners value from their relationship with academia and how academia benefits from engaging in collaborative industry-sponsored research. Other topics include how to use existing industry/university relationships to identify company contacts; how to gather intelligence on past and current Ohio State industry partnerships; the industry-sponsored research process; advice on proposal development; research agreement terms and the responsibilities of the Principal Investigator and the Sponsored Programs Officer. The webinar will conclude with an introduction to the university’s research support ecosystem and The Ohio State Universities Libraries’ resources available on this topic.

Find out more>>
Easter Plant Sale

Submitted by Lisa Dicus, dicus.18@osu.edu

Click image for PDF.
Asian American Day of Action

Submitted by Carri Gerber, gerber.140@osu.edu

On March 26, 1790, the Naturalization Act was signed into law, prohibiting non-white people from becoming citizens of the United States. Over 200 years later, Asians in the U.S. are still suffering from the effects of the racism our country was founded upon. Asian elders are being physically assaulted in the streets. Asian American children are afraid to go back to school. We are still grieving the murders of 6 Asian women in a racially-motivated killing spree in Atlanta last week.

That's why, on March 26, we're inviting you to join us for a social media campaign to #StopAsianHate. Ending this horrific spike in anti-Asian violence starts with people like you speaking up about this growing problem. Start by posting your message of support for Asian American communities using the hashtag #StopAsianHate on Friday, March 26. If we all join together and raise our voices against anti-Asian racism, we can keep our communities safe.
Mark your calendar for the State of Academic Affairs

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Executive Vice President and Provost Bruce A. McPheron will present the State of Academic Affairs at the conclusion of the University Senate meeting on Thursday, March 25. The Senate meeting starts at 3:30 p.m. The provost's address and a moderated conversation will follow.
AU 21 Transition to Columbus

Submitted by Cate Hunko, hunko.1@osu.edu

Please remind students if they are planning to Transition to Columbus to contact Cate Hunko.1 asap. Campus Change Request forms are due now. The form is digital and found at the end of the Carmen Transition Modules. If students are curious about the Transition process Cate will hold Q and A's every Thursday in March.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://osu.zoom.us/j/91683294204?pwd=bDhaeEkwREdYamtTSlFicjRVOFhXQT09

Meeting ID: 916 8329 4204
Password: 656398
Mental Health Counselor Candidate Presentation

Submitted by Kelly Mata, mata.46@osu.edu

Hello CFAES Wooster campus community! We would like to invite you to participate in the interview process for the new Wooster Embedded Mental Health Counselor. This person will provide counseling services to Wooster campus students (undergraduate and graduate), as well as outreach, engagement, and resources surrounding mental health and wellness.

As part of the interview process, each candidate will give a presentation open to the CFAES community from 12:15-1:00pm on the interview days listed below. This presentation will include a sample clinical case to give more insight into each candidate’s skills, clinical approaches, and how they might work in the position. The presentation is open to any interested parties, especially Wooster students or those who work with students. Those in attendance will be asked to provide feedback to the search committee via Qualtrics. We hope that you are able to attend and provide additional perspectives on the candidates.

Presentation dates:

Monday, March 8, 12:15-1:00pm – Candidate 1

Wednesday, March 17, 12:15-1:00pm – Candidate 2

If you would like to attend, please register here: https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0VuWtj1gusYHpSC

The Zoom link will be sent to registrants the day before each presentation.
CFAES Celebration of Students

Submitted by Jodi Holava, holava.1@osu.edu

CFAES Student Council holds an annual Celebration of Students Program in the spring. This year it will be over YouTube Premiere on April 15^th at 7 p.m. I encourage all of you to virtually attend, if you are available, and sign up for a banquet box.

To make the event more interactive and create a genuine sense of celebration for all who “attend”, the committee is creating a “Banquet in a Box” for everyone who registers by March 21. https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9sEdOtVHihYbFl4. This includes faculty and staff.
Wooster Science Cafe Spring 2021: "Chemicals, Clouds, and Climate"

Please join us for the Spring 2021 Season of the Wooster Science Café starting Wed, Feb. 24 at 7pm with Dr. Jennifer Faust, College of Wooster. Please note, we will continue to hold the Café virtually this season.

The Wooster Science Café was established to promote dialogue in the Wooster community about scientific topics of general interest. It is co-sponsored by The College of Wooster and The Ohio State University, and features a local scientist talking about a topic in their area of expertise and facilitating a discussion with the audience.

Normally, we are generously hosted by Spoon Market & Deli, but for now, we are going virtual. So, we encourage you to order some goodies from Spoon and curl up on your couch while you join us for some science!

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Wednesday, February 24th, 7-8pm

Jennifer Faust (Dept of Chemistry, The College of Wooster)

“Chemicals, Clouds, and Climate”

How do chemicals enter the air we breathe? What happens when these chemicals are transported into the atmosphere? More specifically, how do chemicals affect clouds, and how do clouds affect climate? Dr. Faust will lead us in a discussion of how chemicals move between soil, water, and air, and we will explore how cloud chemistry complicates our understanding of climate change.

Use this link to join us at 7pm: HTTPS://OSU.ZOOM.US/J/93148343483?PWD=QM1TQ3ZWMFZVZJF0L3DJMXBOL3HLQT09

We hope you can join us!
Buckeye Fresh Mini Meat Cutting Workshop

I wanted to pass along an opportunity I am offering as one starting March 26^th. On this day I will offer a two-day workshop for anyone interested in learning more about meat processing. This is my attempt to assist with labor issues, specifically aiming to help employees hired with little to no meat cutting experience. However, this is open to anyone. Please see below.

If you would not mind passing this along to whomever you feel could/would benefit.

Take care,

Lyda

Lyda G. Garcia, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Meat Science
Meat Extension Specialist
Meat Judging Coordinator
College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
Department of Animal Sciences
122B Animal Sciences Building
2029 Fyffe Court
Columbus, OH 43210
614.292.3642 – Office
614.292.2929 – Fax
Tranisiton Counselor Q&A

Thursday, Feb. 18 and 25

5 p.m.

Please remind students who are anticipating a transition to Columbus to meet with Cate Hunko the Transition Counselor. For more information about the transition process Cate is holding Transition Q & A's every Thursday in February from 5-6:00 pm. Students can jump on the zoom session or contact Cate directly at hunko.1@osu.edu.
RSVP for the State of the University Address

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

President Kristina M. Johnson will share her first State of the University Address on Thursday, Feb. 18, during the University Senate meeting that starts at 4 p.m. Register and learn how to view this Zoom event.
RSVP for the State of the University Address

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

President Kristina M. Johnson will share her first State of the University Address on Thursday, Feb. 18, during the University Senate meeting that starts at 4 p.m. Register and learn how to view this Zoom event.
Join the Education for Citizenship discussion

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

More than 850 people have participated in discussion series events over the past four weeks, and this week's topic will surely be another robust conversation. A panel of students, faculty and staff will discuss "Restoring Faith in American Democracy" starting at 6 p.m. Thursday (Feb. 11). Recordings of the previous events are also available online for those who could not attend — or for instructors interested in incorporating these discussions in coursework or other discussions. Learn more about the Education for Citizenship initiative.
Ohio State Energy Symposium Feb 10 & 11

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

The Sustainability Institute (SI) would like to invite you to its inaugural energy symposium: Energy Transition and Decarbonization. The symposium will feature several key note talks and panels with Ohio State faculty to explore the monumental challenges in the needed energy transition, interdisciplinary research at Ohio State to advance sustainable energy, and steps the university is taking to address climate change.

Panelists from CFAES include Brent Sohngen (AEDE), Robyn Wilson (SENR), Jeffrey Jacquet (SENR), Myra Moss (Extension), and Jordan Clark (FABE/CEGE). We are very grateful to them for lending their time and expertise.

Below you will find more details including website and registration link. Please share this information widely with others in your network who might find this of interest.

Register for the Energy Transition & Decarbonization Symposium.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Please check the SI website for more details: https://si.osu.edu/energysymposium2021

Agenda

Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1-5 p.m.

1:00 p.m.     Welcome

1:05 p.m.     Introduction and Energy Sustainability

1:20 p.m.     Keynote: Robert Socolow, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Princeton University. “The Urgency and Pitfalls of Swapping the Current Energy System for a Low-Carbon One”

2:20 p.m.    Break

2:30 p.m.    What Does It Mean to Go Renewable?

3:15 p.m.    Break

3:25 p.m.    What Does It Mean to Go Negative?

4:10 p.m.    Power To, For and From the People

4:55 p.m. Wrap-up of Day One

Thursday, Feb. 11, 1-5 p.m.

1:00 p.m.    Recap of Day One and Kickoff Day Two

1:10 p.m.    Keynote: Scott W. Tinker, Ph.D., Director, Bureau of Economic Geology, and Professor, University of Texas at Austin. “Sustainable Energy for the 21^st Century”

2:10 p.m.    Break

2:20 p.m.    Built Environment and Going from Here to There

3:05 p.m.    Keynote: Michael E. Webber, Ph.D., Chief Scientist and Technology Officer, ENGIE “Global Energy Trends and Transitions”

3:50 p.m.     Break

4:00 p.m.    What is Ohio State Doing and How Can We Do More?

4:45 p.m.     SI Symposium Summary and What’s Next

Please reach out to sustainability@osu.edu with additional questions.
Entomology Seminar

Submitted by Dominique Magistrado, magistrado.1@osu.edu

This week's Entomology Seminar will be given by Dr. Christopher M. Ranger of the USDA, entitled “Interactions Among Ambrosia Beetles, their Fungal Symbionts, and Host Trees.”Seminar will be held at 9 am on Thursday, 9/21.

Zoom Room
https://osu.zoom.us/j/97945660858?pwd=cExPWEFqOEZlc2pGK1YvTTgzS29PQT09

Password: SP2021
Meeting ID: 979 4566 0858
CFAES Wooster Staff Council Annual Meeting

Submitted by Zac Burkey, burkey.56@osu.edu

Join the CFAES Wooster Staff Council for our Annual Meeting on January 27th at 10 am. For the first time, we will be hosting our Annual Meeting virtually! You’ll be able to hear what the Council was doing in 2020 and what to look forward to in 2021. We will also have updates about the Wooster Campus from our guest speaker, Brian Hanna, as well as updates from CFAES Staff Advisory Council representative Sara Tallmadge and University Staff Advisory Council representative Chrissy Sprouse. We hope to see you there!

The meeting will take place on
Wednesday, January 27th from 10 am to 11 am and can be accessed through the links provided.

Meeting Link: Please click this URL to join. https://osu.zoom.us/j/96172315277?pwd=Z2xuU0FJeWgwRGMyZndmQW14alhMZz09
Password: 506837

Or join by phone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 651 372 8299 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 876 9923 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 408 638 0968

Webinar ID: 961 7231 5277
Password: 506837

International numbers available: https://osu.zoom.us/u/abCfmUtuU

Questions? Please contact Lindsey Huling.14
Junior Faculty Coffee Talks

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Please save the dates for Junior Faculty Coffee Talks with Senior Associate Dean and Director of Faculty and Staff Affairs Tracy Kitchel. More information will come regarding links, etc. The dates/times are

Thursday, January 28, 2021 from 1-1:50PM

Friday, February 19, 2021 from 10-10:50AM

Monday, March 15, 2021 from 2-2:250PM

Tuesday, April 20, 2021 from 11-11:50AM
Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

The Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month is a month-long celebration and uplifting of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) identities, experiences, histories and cultures.

The Student Life Multicultural Center creates and highlights programming the centers on the APIDA experience, and aims to inspire confidence, pride and deepened interest in what it means to move through the world as an APIDA individual.

go.osu.edu/AHM2021.

A fantastic month of events has been planned for staff, faculty, and students. Please share this link with your networks.

For more information, please contact:

Sophia Antoun, M.A.

Intercultural Specialist for Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Student Initiatives

Multicultural Center Office of Student Life

Suite 1009 - Ohio Union , 1739 N High Street , Columbus, OH 43210

614-688-8449 office | 614-292-4462 fax

antoun.5@osu.edu | mcc.osu.edu
Spring Semester Entomology Seminars

Submitted by Dylan Ricke, ricke.10@osu.edu

The Department of Entomology announces its Spring 2021 seminar series.

As before, they'll be held on select Thursdays at 9AM. All seminars will be held in the same Zoom room, which will be open from 8:30am-1:00pm every Thursday. Note that this semester's link and password are different than those of last semester:

Zoom Room

https://osu.zoom.us/j/97945660858?pwd=cExPWEFqOEZlc2pGK1YvTTgzS29PQT09

Meeting ID: 979 4566 0858

Password: SP2021

Click on the image for a full-size PDF. Please note that the first seminar is tomorrow, Thursday, Jan. 14.
MLK Day of Service Celebration Events

Celebrating MLK Day of Service

While we won’t be able to celebrate the Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Day of Service together in-person on January 18^th this year, we will still be honoring Dr. King, his legacy, and his call to others to engage in community service.

Our campus’s celebration will extend through the second half of January. It will include a film watch party, a webinar, and a take-and-make service activity.

MANRRS Watch Party on January 17^th

The student organization Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences (MANRRS) will be hosting a film watch party on January 17^th, 2021. Contact Denise Rotavera-Krain (rotavera-krain.1@osu.edu) for more details. Click image to launch an interactive PDF with Zoom link.

Speakers Webinar on January 20^th

Mr. Walter Bonham and Ms. Deanna West-Torrence will be presenting: How Dr. Martin Luther King’s Dreams Included Farming. The webinar will take place on January 20, 2021 at 1:00 pm-1:30 pm.

Click the link to register for the webinar: https://osu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_47Nu3TFgSuKEkSWTzErymQ. There is no deadline for registration.

If you require an accommodation such as live captioning or interpretation, please contact Keegan Hange at hange.7@osu.edu. Requests made 10 days prior to the event will allow time to arrange accommodations, but every effort will be made to meet requests made after that date.

The webinar will be recorded, and the link to the recording will be shared out to the campus for those who would like to view it later.

Get to know our speakers:

Walt Bonham, founder, The Food Lab, is a consultant, urban farmer, Mansfield, Ohio native, and operator of @TheFoodLabLLC with a passion to build, grow, and feed his community. With a bachelor’s degree in business, minor in economics from Wittenberg University, and a master’s in science management from Ohio Dominican University his educational background drives his grassroots work, while much of what he knows he learned through hard work and dedication outside the classroom. He serves as a board member and one of the founders of the Richland Gro-Op. He has been dedicated to addressing food insecurity in the most sustainable way, by Urban Farming and creating more farmers. Walter Bonham simply wants to help build his community, by encouraging them to eat local, support local farms, and be more aware of what they eat and where it comes from.

Deanna West-Torrence (Mansfield, Ohio) is the founder and Executive Director of the North End Community Improvement Collaborative, a community development corporation, in 2007 with a mission to improve the quality of life and economic landscape in the North End. NECIC operates several resident-focused programs, leadership, workforce and small business development initiatives all while operating two social enterprises, Temp2Higher Staffing and the recently launched the NECIC Urban Farm. Deanna has the North End and Mansfield community in several capacities including service on Mansfield City Council, Mansfield City School Board of Education, Richland County Regional Planning Commission and Richland County Children Services Board, and countless other boards and committees. Deanna attended the Univ. of Cincinnati, Southern New Hampshire Univ., Harvard Kennedy School’s Executive Education Program, and the Center for Creative Leadership’s African American Leadership Program. Deanna trains new non-profits in governance, program and fund dev., strategic planning and creating partnerships.

Service Opportunity

We will be offering a take-and-make service activity, creating cards for distribution to some local nursing home residents in Wooster.

Materials kits containing cardstock paper and a few colored pencils will be offered for pick up starting the week of January 25^th at both the Applewood Village Housing Office and the Student Activities Center.

If anyone would like to use their own materials or greeting cards, they are welcome to do so.

Boxes to collect the cards will be placed in the Housing Office and Student Activities Center. Completed cards will be due back by February 8th, so that they can be distributed in time for Valentine’s Day.

Other Options for Involvement

To find out more information about other ways that MLK Day is being celebrated in the Wooster community, you can check out the College of Wooster MLK Day of Service site: https://www.wooster.edu/offices/msa/mlk/.

The national MLK Day of Service website is here: https://www.nationalservice.gov/serve-your-community/mlk-day-service.
Tressie McMillan Cottom to speak

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Registration is open to hear Tressie McMillan Cottom, who will speak at the Provost's Discovery Themes Lecturer Program on Jan. 27, 2021. Cottom is a 2020 MacArthur Fellow and an award-winning author, researcher, educator, and cultural critic whose work has been recognized nationally and internationally for her critical analysis of technology, higher education, class, race and gender.
Wooster Science Café - Our Complicated Relationship with Phosphorus

Please join us for the final Science Café of 2020. This discussion will be about human being's complicated relationship with phosphorus.

The Wooster Science Café was established to promote dialogue in the Wooster community about scientific topics of general interest. It features a local scientist talking about a topic in their area of expertise and facilitating a discussion with the audience.

Normally, we are generously hosted by Spoon Market & Deli and co-sponsored by The College of Wooster and The Ohio State University. But, for now, we are going virtual. So, we encourage you to order some goodies from Spoon and curl up on your couch while you join us for some science!

Wednesday, December 9th, 7- 8 pm:

Jim Owens (USDA-ARS) will present a talk entitled "Our Complicated Relationship with Phosphorus".

Here is an introduction to his talk:
"Life can multiply until all the phosphorus has gone and then there is an inexorable halt which nothing can prevent" (Isaac Asimov, 1974). Furthermore, excessive phosphorus pollutes our fresh water. The combination of the Green and Sanitation Revolution have left us in a fickle spot, requiring us to find a new balance with phosphorus to ensure our future. Dr. Owen will lead us in a discussion of the current state of phosphorous use and its collective implications on humanity and the environment.

Use this link to join us at 7pm:

https://osu.zoom.us/j/92357928680?pwd=L2hSMUw3K2dJdG9tT29OZ3RNT1J0dz09

We hope you can join us!
Holiday Sale

Submitted by Lisa Dicus, dicus.18@osu.edu

Please note: There is a limited number of time slots for shopping in the floral lab, so sign up NOW before the sale is promoted to the public! Sign up at go.osu.edu/ati_holiday.
Seminar today

Dr. Chieri Kubota, OSU Department of Horticulture and Crop Science
"Development of CEA Technology - Integration & innovation"

Wednesday Nov. 18 11:30 AM

Join Zoom Meeting
https://osu.zoom.us/j/93244236088?pwd=OFNyZFREcTE3ZUs3b1cxSXB6Mmg1dz09
Meeting ID: 932 4423 6088
Password: 611269
FRIDAY: Best Practices to Improve Student Experience in the COVID Environment
Submitted by Lisa Dicus, dicus.18@osu.edu

The Retention Task Force is presenting a panel discussion of best practices to improve student experience during the COVID environment. Click image for PDF of invitation.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to any member of the Retention Task Force:
- Laura Deeter
- Lisa Dicus
- Carri Gerber
- Thomas Janini
- Denise Rotavera-Krain
- Dee Dee Snyder
- Mick Steiner
- Victor Ujor
FRIDAY: Best Practices to Improve Student Experience in the COVID Environment
Submitted by Lisa Dicus, dicus.18@osu.edu

The Retention Task Force is presenting a panel discussion of best practices to improve student experience during the COVID environment. Click image for PDF of invitation.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to any member of the Retention Task Force:
- Laura Deeter
- Lisa Dicus
- Carri Gerber
- Thomas Janini
- Denise Rotavera-Krain
- Dee Dee Snyder
- Mick Steiner
- Victor Ujor
FRIDAY: Best Practices to Improve Student Experience in the COVID Environment
Submitted by Lisa Dicus, dicus.18@osu.edu

The Retention Task Force is presenting a panel discussion of best practices to improve student experience during the COVID environment. Click image for PDF of invitation.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to any member of the Retention Task Force:
- Laura Deeter
- Lisa Dicus
- Carri Gerber
- Thomas Janini
- Denise Rotavera-Krain
- Dee Dee Snyder
- Mick Steiner
- Victor Ujor
FRIDAY: Best Practices to Improve Student Experience in the COVID Environment
Submitted by Lisa Dicus, dicus.18@osu.edu

The Retention Task Force is presenting a panel discussion of best practices to improve student experience during the COVID environment. Click image for PDF of invitation.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to any member of the Retention Task Force:
- Laura Deeter
- Lisa Dicus
- Carri Gerber
- Thomas Janini
- Denise Rotavera-Krain
- Dee Dee Snyder
- Mick Steiner
- Victor Ujor
FRIDAY: Best Practices to Improve Student Experience in the COVID Environment
Submitted by Lisa Dicus, dicus.18@osu.edu

The Retention Task Force is presenting a panel discussion of best practices to improve student experience during the COVID environment. Click image for PDF of invitation.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to any member of the Retention Task Force:
- Laura Deeter
- Lisa Dicus
- Carri Gerber
- Thomas Janini
- Denise Rotavera-Krain
- Dee Dee Snyder
- Mick Steiner
- Victor Ujor
Precision Agriculture: Monitoring Yield

Submitted by David Francis, francis.77@osu.edu

Friday Nov. 13, 11:30 AM

Alysa Gauci “Determining the Scalability of Yield Monitor Data for On-Farm Research.”

MS Proposal

Join Zoom Meeting

https://osu.zoom.us/j/93244236088?pwd=OFNyZFREcTE3ZUs3b1cxSXB6Mmg1dz09

Meeting ID: 932 4423 6088

Password: 611269
Entomology Seminar

Please join the Entomology Department tomorrow, Thursday 11/5 for a seminar by Dr. Elizabeth Long of Purdue University, titled "A tale of two weevils: a pernicious pest of parsley and the plague of peppers."

Zoom Information

Zoom link

password: 2020

Seminar Schedule

9:00 – 10:00 am EST Seminar

10:00 – 10:15 am EST Bio and coffee break

10:15 – 11:00 am EST                 Coffee hour with the graduate students

11:00 – 11:30 am EST                Meeting with Dr. Jamie Strange

11:30 – 12:00 pm EST Meeting with Dr. Celeste Welty

12:00 –12:30 pm EST                   Meeting with Canas Lab

12:30 – 1:00 pm EST Meeting with Dr. Larry Phelan
Wooster Science Café - Pandemics: A Cross-Disciplinary Consideration

Submitted by Victor Ujor, ujor.1@osu.edu

Wooster Science Café

“Pandemics: A Cross-Disciplinary Consideration”

Wednesday, November 11, 2020, 7-8pm

Madonna Hettinger (History), Stephanie Strand (Biology), and Heather Fitz-Gibbon (Sociology) from The College of Wooster will help us to consider pandemics from multiple perspectives in a talk entitled “Pandemics: A Cross-Disciplinary Consideration”. They will discuss Covid-19 biology, how human societies have handled past pandemics, and how and why Covid-19 impacts differentially impacts different communities.

Use this link to join us at 7pm: https://osu.zoom.us/j/92357928680?pwd=L2hSMUw3K2dJdG9tT29OZ3RNT1J0dz09
First Generation Celebration

Submitted by Kelly Mata, mata.46@osu.edu.
HCS Seminar and Colloquium

11:30 AM, Friday, Oct. 30

Madeline Horvat: "Do plants deserve a vacation? A comparison of two greenhouse production methods for off-season strawberry"

Join Zoom Meeting

https://osu.zoom.us/j/93244236088?pwd=OFNyZFREcTE3ZUs3b1cxSXB6Mmg1dz09

Meeting ID: 932 4423 6088

Password: 611269
Alumni Webinar Series: Policy in Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Industries

Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020

Join us for the CFAES Time and Change Alumni Webinar, a series that engages our alumni and friends with a variety of intriguing issues led by prominent CFAES alumni and experts. Please mark your calendar!

Register

A Zoom link will be emailed to you if you register at go.osu.edu/FAESpolicy

In our fourth session, our alumni panel will share their expertise and address current policy considerations in the food, agricultural, and environmental industries, as well as how we can work collaboratively across these areas.

Ellen Crivella

MS 2006, BS 2003, Environmental Science

Senior Vice President for Project Development and Engineering
DNV GL, Portland, Ore.

Joe Shultz

BS 2003, Agribusiness & Applied Economics

Democratic Staff Director, U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, Washington, D.C.

Melanie Wilt

BS 1998, Agricultural Communication

Owner, Shift•ology Communication, Springfield, Ohio; Clark County Commissioner

Moderator: Dr. Annie Sprecht

MS 2010, Agricultural Education; BS 2008, Agricultural Communication

Associate Professor of Agricultural Communication, CFAES ACEL
You're Invited!

Submitted by Jodi Holava, holava.1@osu.edu

We have officially started voting for this year’s King and Queen. Voting opened Monday, October 5 and will end Wednesday, October 6 at 11:59 pm.

Coronation will be Sunday, October 18 at 2:00 pm. The link to registration is go.osu.edu/regionalhomecoming2020. All are welcomed to view and be a part of the announcing of this year’s ATI King and Queen.
Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Rattan Lal

The Legacy of Dr. Rattan Lal

October 15, 2020

1–1:45 p.m. CDT
2–2:45 p.m. EDT

Register

The program will be hosted in conjunction with the virtual 2020 Borlaug Dialog and premiere on YouTube.

A link will be emailed to you in advance.

ABOUT THIS EVENT:

Learn about the legacy of Dr. Rattan Lal, from his humble beginnings to becoming a world-renowned scientist and World Food Prize Laureate. This event will include an overview of Dr. Lal’s work and impact, a guided discussion and reflection with Dr. Lal and future plans that will contribute to his legacy.
Fostering Inclusive Learning

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

At 11 a.m. Friday (Sept. 25), the Fostering Inclusive Learning Online workshop will address how to create inclusive environments in Carmen. Topics will include ways to improve online discussions, setting expectations for respectful dialogue and creating a supportive presence as an instructor.
Fall Mum Sale

Submitted by Lisa Dicus, dicus.18@osu.edu
Free screenings of film SILO

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Free screenings of the film SILO will be offered as a part of Farm Science Review 2020. It is a great opportunity for friends and family to spend an evening together watching a movie from the comfort of their own home and a way to start a dialog around safety for families, FFA chapters, or older 4-H members.

Inspired by true events, SILO follows a harrowing day in an American farm town. Disaster strikes when teenager Cody Rose is entrapped in a 50-foot-tall grain bin. When the corn turns to quicksand, family, neighbors and first responders must put aside their differences to rescue Cody from drowning in the crop that has sustained their community for generations.

You must register for a digital pass to be able to attend.

Tuesday, September 22 @ 7pm EST, HERE

Wednesday, September 23 @ 7pm EST, HERE

Panel discussion follows each evening, link provided with registration
Staff Council brings Umami Bites food truck to campus, September 17th

Submitted by Zac Burkey, burkey.56@osu.edu

Need a break from another Zoom Meeting?

Join the Wooster Campus Staff Council for lunch at the ATI Skou Tent! You’ll be able to purchase a delicious lunch from Umami Bites, featuring fresh, local ingredients, and food made to order. Don’t forget to take your temperature, wear your mask and bring a chair!

Please contact a Wooster Campus Staff Council member with any questions/concerns. A full menu will be emailed out closer to the date.Open to all staff, students, and faculty.

https://u.osu.edu/woosterstaffcouncil/
Move-In Days - Call for Volunteers
Submitted by Mick Steiner, steiner.255@osu.edu

Beginning August 19, 2020, 8 a.m.

In just over 3 weeks, we will give a warm Buckeye welcome to residential students and their families during AUTUMN MOVE-IN DAYS! This is an opportunity for us to roll out the scarlet carpet and rally the Ohio State ATI community. While this year’s plan will include safety measures to ensure physical distancing, we hope to be just as social and need your help to make these days memorable ones for our students.

Move-In for Applewood Village residents is scheduled for Wednesday, August 19th through Sunday, August 23rd between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Beginning on August 1st, students will select a date and one hour time slot of their choice for arrival.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES – Note: No employees will be moving or touching student belongings, nor entering student spaces this year.
- Welcome Kits: Help pass out first-year class t-shirts and welcome kits upon arrival. Tent provided for shade.
- Check-In: Assist housing staff with the drive-up check-in process including vehicle registration, room keys, paperwork, and general questions. Tent provided for shade.
- Floater: Roam the village to greet students and families. Answer questions as you are able.
Please note that some duties require you to be on your feet and you may be outdoors in the heat. Volunteers should provide their own face mask. If you have other responsibilities, or require a flexible work arrangement by working outside of your office hours, please seek permission from your supervisor before registering.

The generous gift of time by many folks makes this week possible. Please sign up for one or more blocks of time below. After registration closes, you’ll be provided with further details and an invitation to join a virtual training session.

Sign-up here by Friday, August 7th: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0e4aafa923a5fb6-applewood

Questions may be directed to Mick Steiner.255 or Caitlin Blake.429 at (330) 287-7504.
ATI Book Club

Submitted by Kathy Yoder, yoder.332@osu.edu

July 22, 2020
12 noon

This month the ATI Book Club is reading The Operator by Gretchen Berg. Harper Collins describes it as " a clever, surprising, and ultimately moving debut novel, set in a small Midwestern town in the early 1950s, about a nosy switchboard operator who overhears gossip involving her own family, and the unraveling that discovery sets into motion." The fun twist for us is that the small town they refer to is Wooster, Ohio!

Join us for the Zoom gathering on July 22. If you are not on the book club email list be sure to contact Kathy Yoder.332 for a Zoom link.
June Book Club

Submitted by Kathy Yoder, yoder.332@osu.edu

Thursday, June 17, 2020
12:00 p.m.

For our next book club we will read The Dutch House by Anne Patchett. We will meet on Zoom and if you are not on the book club mailing list please contact Kathy Yoder for an invitation link.
Wooster Campus Staff Council announces Town Hall meetings

Submitted by Zac Burkey, burkey.56@osu.edu

In these trying times, we want to let you to know that the Wooster Staff Council is here for you! If you have any questions during these difficult times, please do not hesitate to reach out to myself or your Wooster Campus Staff Council representative. We will all do our best to get them answered as quickly as possible.

The Dean has scheduled 3 town hall meetings to be held on the Wooster Campus. They are scheduled to be held May 1, July 21, Oct 23. The May 1 Town Hall is to be held virtually. Please use this Qualtrics link: https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6oiF3g34kXXXdKl to ask question(s). We will make sure that it gets to everyone involved in the Town Hall meeting to hopefully be answered. We are not requesting names or any contact information in order to make to make it as anonymous as possible.

We as a council hope everyone is staying safe and healthy!
Live Online: Team Agility Workshop

Submitted by Zac Burkey, burkey.56@osu.edu

Use this link to register.
Increase Your Excel Knowledge LIVE Online

Submitted by Zac Burkey, burkey.56@osu.edu
ATI Book Club

Submitted by Kathy Yoder, yoder.332@osu.edu

WHEN: May 13, 12:00 noon

WHERE: via Zoom

Everyone is invited to read along with the ATI Book Club this month. We are reading Laura Lippman's Lady in the Lake. It's historical (1960's) fiction and mystery/noir.

We will meet over Zoom, so please rsvp to Kathy if you are not on the book club mailing list.
Great Decisions 2020: Democracy, Trade, and Migration

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

NOTE: If you are planning to attend this event, please contact the College of Wooster to confirm that it has not been canceled.

The 2020 Great Decisions series (Democracy, Trade, and Migration) features a speaker that may be of particular interest to the Wooster campus. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public.

Tuesday, April 14, Lean Lecture Room, Wishart Hall

“Trade with your Neighbour: A Canadian Farmer’s Perspective on the USMCA (or new NAFTA)”

Cherilyn Jolly-Nagel, Canadian farmer and agriculture policy advocate, who served as the first female President of the Western Canadian Wheat Growers’ Association; represented Canada at World Trade Organizations Ministerial Meetings; and serves as an International Director for the Global Farmer Network.

The Great Decisions lecture series is a joint venture between The College of Wooster and the local Wooster community. It began in 1981 and has run annually since that year. The primary purpose of the series is to bring to the region experts (from a variety of backgrounds) on various issues pertaining to foreign policy and international affairs. The goal is to contribute to the ongoing education of Wooster students and area residents alike.
Ohio State Day at Cedar Point is May 8

Submitted by Mick Steiner, steiner.255@osu.edu

OHIO STATE DAY at CEDAR POINT will be held on Friday, May 8, 2020 and tickets are offered at the following special prices:

   Student Ticket: $27.00 (limit 2 tickets per Student ID number)
   Regular Ticket: (Faculty, Staff, Family, & Friends: $42.00 (unlimited tickets)
   Junior (Children under 48” tall)/Senior Ticket (age 62 or older): $32.00 (unlimited tickets)
   Fast Lane Pass: $65.00
   BBQ Meal Add On: $17.25
   Parking: $15.00

Buckeyes, their families, and friends have exclusive park access from 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Join us for special Ohio State t-shirt giveaways, performances, and autographs throughout the park! Order tickets by April 12 and get a free Coca-Cola drink wristband good for unlimited beverages throughout the park.

More information including ticket sales, hotel discounts, and updated event details can be found at: go.osu.edu/cedarpoint2020

Further questions? Contact Lauren Luffy at the Ohio State Alumni Association (luffy.2@osu.edu) or for technical support with your order, call 419-609-2067.

We hope to see you at “America’s Rockin’ Roller Coast” and GO BUCKS!
Admissions Open House on Feb. 29

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

The Admissions Office will be hosting 70 students and their families on Saturday, Feb. 29. Students registered for the Equine open house will take part in the academic session about the horse programs. The Open House begins with registration at 8 a.m and concludes after lunch with optional campus and farm tours. If you have questions about the event, please contact Liz Helterbrand. Thanks to everyone for making this day a success!
Save the Date: Employee Recognition Event

Submitted by Allison Mayer, mayer.697@osu.edu

Save the Date for Thursday, May 7th from 11:30am to 1:30pm in Café Carmen.

Formal invitation coming later.
OSU Night at COSI

OSU Night at COSI (Center for Science and Innovation), sponsored by the Office of Student Life - Residence Life will be this Friday, February 21, 2020 from 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm. This event is free of charge and open to the entire OSU community and their families with a BuckID. As in years past, combo meal vouchers are provided for the first 1,000 guests. $6 on-site parking is available or free shuttles will be provided from the Columbus campus.

* Event Details: https://housing.osu.edu/get-involved/annual-events/

* COSI Website: https://www.cosi.org/

* COSI Address: 333 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215

Questions be can directed to Assistant Director of Residence Life, Stephanie Clemons-Thompson: clemonsthompson.1@osu.edu
Chili and Soup Cook-off

Submitted by Zac Burkey, burkey.56@osu.edu

Hello Everyone,

The Wooster Campus Staff Council Chili & Soup Cook-off is a little less than a month away. We are still in need of both cooks and servers for the day of the event. If you are interested in entering your chili or soup, please contact Ruth Montz.11 by Tuesday, March 10. Additionally, if you would like to be a guest server, please contact Erin Parker.1390 by Friday, March 13.

Please let me know if you have any questions.
Staff Book Club

Submitted by Kathy Yoder, yoder.332@osu.edu

Please join us for discussions of the following books. The club meets over the lunch hour in the library.

February 26 -  Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout

April 1 - My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite

May 13 -  Lady in the Lake by Laura Lippman

June 17 - Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant? By Roz Chaste
10th Annual Celebration of Nations

Submitted by Jason Owens, owens.1132@osu.edu
Lori Battig retirement celebration

Submitted by Martha Bollinger, bollinger.70@osu.edu

Wooster Campus Fleet Services' Lori Battig is retiring. Stop in on Thursday, Feb. 13, 9-10:30 a.m., Wooster Campus Facilities Services Garage, to wish her the best.
Sesquicentennial Open House

Submitted by Katy LeMasters, lemasters.27@osu.edu

To celebrate Ohio State’s 150th anniversary – our sesquicentennial – the Columbus campus is opening campus doors to both community members and Buckeyes near and far, for an exploration and showcase of the amazing accomplishments of Buckeyes past, present, and future.

Park for free on campus and kick off your day at Thompson Library where we will sing Ohio’s praise, give away door prizes, and enjoy activities from pop-up theater performances to hands-on chemistry demonstrations. From there, explore across the campus where you can walk onto the field at Ohio Stadium, learn about campus on a bus tour, gaze at the stars in a planetarium show, and much more.

   When
   March 21, 2020, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

   Where
   The Ohio State University – Columbus Campus

   Schedule
   12 p.m.: Celebration Kickoff at Thompson Library (1858 Neil Ave., Columbus, OH 43210)
   12:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.: Self-guided exploration of Thompson Library and campus activities

   Website
   150.osu.edu/open-house
Land Use Actions for the Future of Our County

Submitted by Debbie Shaffer, shaffer.271@osu.edu

Land Use Actions for the Future of Our County

WAYNE COUNTY

MARCH 13, 2020

9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Shisler Conference Center

1680 Madison Ave, Wooster, OH

Continuing education credits will be offered.

Lunch is included with your $15 registration. Please contact OSU Extension

at 330-264-8722 if you would like to request a scholarship.

The program features speakers on agricultural preservation, economic development, open space and recreation, the recent Wayne County Comprehensive Plan, and more. If you want to learn about actions you can take to support balanced land use, this workshop is for you.

For more information, contact:

eschuster@sustainableeconomiesconsulting.com

Register here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/land-use-actions-for-the-future-of-our-county-tickets-92238472755
Online Course Delivery Basics

Submitted by Subbu Kumarappan, kumarappan.1@osu.edu

February 10 to February 28, 2020
Online via Carmen

This online course focuses on understanding theories and strategies that address the needs of new online instructors at The Ohio State University. The course will address teaching and learning theories and strategies, social inclusion and collaboration strategies, refinement of classroom management and planning techniques, and informal and formal assessment practices.

This event is open online via Carmen from 2/10/2020 - 2/28/2020.

Follow this link to enroll in the workshop: https://carmen-services.it.ohio-state.edu/Events/Event/Details/1700
Research Beyond Google Scholar for Faculty

Submitted by Kathy Yoder, yoder.332@osu.edu

Faculty, move beyond Google Scholar for your research because 50 focused and fabulous articles are better than 50,000 possible articles. Gwen Short will offer tips for faster and more effective literature searching using databases you may not be using.

Date: Jan. 29, 2020
Location: ATI Computer Lab
Time: 11:30 - 12:30
Using Public Domain Materials in Your Teaching and Research

Submitted by Kathy Yoder, yoder.332@osu.edu

On January 1, 2020, new works entered the public domain in the United States. What’s special about the public domain? Free of copyright restrictions, public domain materials can be freely copied, shared, and remixed by students, instructors, and researchers. Join University Libraries’ Copyright Services for part one of a workshop series on the public domain. This session will provide an introduction to identifying, finding, and using public domain materials for your teaching, research, and other creative activities. Please bring your questions!

   Who: Ohio State faculty, staff, postdocs, and graduate students
   When: Monday, January 27, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
   Where: Research Commons, 3rd floor of 18th Avenue Library

   This event will be livestreamed. To join remotely, visit: go.osu.edu/publicdomain.

   To attend in person, see https://library.osu.edu/researchcommons/event/pubdomain-research0127 to register
Livestreamed Presentation from the Research Commons: Introduction to Data Visualization
Submitted by Kathy Yoder, yoder.332@osu.edu

January 28 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Data visualization (or data viz for short) has rapidly developed into a huge area of interest for a broad group of users including researchers, businesses, and anyone looking to effectively communicate a large amount of information to a specific audience. If you have a research question that utilizes data, data visualization and its associated tools can help you analyze and make sense of the information you have gathered. In this presentation, participants will:
- Be introduced to what data visualization is and why it is both an important and relevant skill to learn in this day and age.
- Learn more about the types of data visualizations available to choose from and reasons for using specific types of visualization.
- Take a look at some resources available for learning more about different types of data visualizations and how to create them.
- Explore some of the tools used to create data visualizations in a variety of fields.
- Watch a video showcasing what a great visualization and presentation can look like.
- Gain some useful tips on how to better design your next visualization.
- Find out what the Ohio State University Libraries has to offer in terms of data visualization support.
This event will be livestreamed. To join remotely, visit: go.osu.edu/introdataviz. Please do not register if you plan to attend remotely.
Livestreamed Lecture from the Research Commons: The Rise of Women in Academia

January 28 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

This lecture is part of the Ohio State ADVANCE Faculty Research Lecture Series. The mission of Ohio State ADVANCE is to increase the representation, advancement and recruitment of women faculty in the academic STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine) careers, and contribute to the development and success of global research leaders.

About the speaker:

Claudia Buchmann, PhD, is a Distinguished Professor in the College of Arts and Sciences. She is internationally known for her research on gender inequalities in education, with a focus on how women have come to attain more education than men in most regions of the world today. She is co-author of The Rise of Women: The Growing Gender Gap in Education and What it Means for American Schools (2013, Russell Sage Foundation) which was awarded the Otis Dudley Duncan Book Award by the American Sociological Association Section on Sociology of Population and the Outstanding Book Award of the ASA Section on Inequality Poverty and Mobility. Her early research focused on educational processes and inequality in African societies during which she received a Fulbright award to conduct fieldwork in Kenya. Since then, she has investigated race and class inequalities in access to SAT test preparation and their impact on subsequent college admission, achievement gaps between immigrant and native-born students in industrialized countries, and the global consequences of educational expansion.

Dr. Buchmann’s influential scholarship has been published in many top journals and has received widespread attention from the academic community and the news media, including the New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times and NPR. Dr. Buchmann is a member of the Sociological Research Association and a recipient of the Joan N. Huber Faculty Fellowship and the Otis Dudley Duncan Award for Outstanding Scholarship. Her research has been funded by the Spencer Foundation, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and the National Institutes of Health.

Dr. Buchmann received her BA from the University of Wisconsin and her PhD from Indiana University.

This event will be livestreamed. To join remotely, visit: go.osu.edu/advance-buchmann
Five-Day Research Impact Challenge Online Workshop

Submitted by Kathy Yoder, yoder.332@osu.edu

This is an online challenge designed to help researchers enhance the impact and visibility of their research. Each day during the week of February 3-7, 2020, participants will receive an email with one or two tasks to complete that will help you to enhance your scholarly profile, along with links to instructions and advice for completing them. Work at your own pace; there is no deadline for completion of the tasks.

   Who: Ohio State Faculty, Postdocs, and Graduate Students
   When: Self-paced. February 3 – February 7, 2020
   Where: Online only, via email prompts

   Use this link to register https://library.osu.edu/researchcommons/event/impact-challenge0203
Career Quarterfinals Series: Get In It to Win It!

Submitted by Denise Rotavera-Krain, rotavera-krain.1@osu.edu

Faculty, please encourage your students to attend these workshops, which will help them to think about and prepare for the job market.
Zotero Workshop

Submitted by Kathy Yoder, yoder.332@osu.edu

Monday, January 15

11:30 a.m.

Computer Lab

Please bring a laptop for this Zotero demonstration by Gwen Short and Laura Applegate. During this workshop interested faculty and staff will be guided through installing and making sure Zotero is working correctly. Zotero is a free, easy-to-use tool to help you collect, organize, cite, and share research.

Questions? Contact Gwen at short.67@osu.edu
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

Submitted by Mick Steiner, steiner.225@osu.edu

On Monday, January 20, 2020, The Ohio State University Wooster Campus is encouraged to join millions of volunteers across the country as we honor and pay tribute to the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This national holiday is known as a “day on, not a day off.” While the university is closed and classes are cancelled, the MLK Day of Service Committee invites you to join us for this second annual campus event. Faculty, staff, students, clubs, and family members are all invited to participate as we help the greater Wooster community through various meaningful service projects.

To view full details and to register for the event, visit http://www.ati.osu.edu/mlk.

Questions may be directed to Committee Chair, Ashley Van Hesteren.2@osu.edu.
Staff Book Club

Submitted by Kathy Yoder, yoder.332@osu.edu

Read along with the book club. We will be discussing Island of Sea Women by Lisa See on January 8, Olive Kitteridge on Feb 26, My Sister the Serial Killer on April 1, and Lady in the Lake on May 13. All meetings are from noon to 1:00 in the ATI Library. Contact Kathy Yoder for more info at yoder.332@osu.edu.
Best Teaching Practices: Lessons from the Lily Conference

Submitted by Carri Gerber, gerber,140@osu.edu

Dr. Wendy Klooster (Horticulture and Crop Science) will be hosting a round-table discussion about teaching strategies learned at the Lily Conference. The event is open to faculty, staff, and graduate students. See attached flyer for more information.

   Friday, November 15 – 2:00 PM
   Location: Kottman 334 (video-linked to 123 Williams in Wooster)
   Space is limited to 45 people.
Queer 101: An Introduction to LGBTQ+ Identities

Submitted by Jacqueline Belanger, belanger.24@osu.edu

Have you ever encountered the acronym LGBTQQIAAP, or some variation, and wondered what it all means? What is the difference between gender identity, sex, and sexual orientation? What is affectional orientation and how does it differ from sexual orientation? What does it mean when someone has a “non-binary” gender identity? In this interactive workshop we will explore these questions and more to establish a common vocabulary for better understanding the diversity of identities within LGBTQ+ communities. Participants will leave this workshop equipped with information and skills that will enable them to create more inclusive and welcoming environments for LGBTQ+ people and a better understanding of their own identities. Cap: 100 participants

This workshop is free and open to all OSU faculty, staff, postdocs, and students on a first-come basis.

Facilitator:
Dr. Leo Taylor, Program Director for Equity and Inclusion, College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences

Wooster - October 29th from 4:30-6:00 pm (126 Research Services)

Register at https://go.osu.edu/Bc6d
Staff Book Club for November

Submitted by Kathy Yoder, yoder.332@osu.edu

We will be reading Liane Moriarty's latest novel, Nine Perfect Strangers, for our November meeting.

Here is a recap of what we read in 2019.

   The Alice Network
   The Witch Elm
   The Library Book
   The Red Address Book
   Burning Bright
   Something in the Water
   Inheritance
   Becoming Mrs. Lewis
   Where the Crawdads Sing
   Nine Perfect Strangers
   Island of the Sea Women

   We will push our following meeting back to Jan 8 when we will discuss The Island of the Sea Women by Lisa See. Join us for 2020.

   Happy Reading
GIS and Spatial Analysis at Ohio State: Is There an App for That?
Submitted by Kathy Yoder, yoder.332@osu.edu

ArcGIS Online (AGOL) offers researchers access to a wide variety of apps for carrying out key tasks during GIS and spatial analysis projects. From collecting data in the field, to creating custom data dashboards or web mapping applications, to embedding interactive maps in spreadsheets and presentations, Ohio State affiliates can use GIS apps to advance their project goals through our Esri educational site license.

Join us for an overview of the apps available through ArcGIS Online, demonstrated use cases, and information about how you can use these apps in your own work. By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:
- Identify the main functions of a variety of ArcGIS Online apps
- Describe a possible use case for an ArcGIS Online app in their own work
- Locate and access training resources to support continued learning and build skills required for utilizing ArcGIS Online apps in their projects
- This presentation is offered through a collaboration between the Center for Urban and Regional Analysis and the University Libraries.
   Who: OSU faculty, postdocs, and graduate students
   When: Tuesday, November 5, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
   Where: Research Commons, 3rd floor of 18th Avenue Library

   This event will be livestreamed. To join remotely, visit http://go.osu.edu/esri-showcase. Please do not register if you plan to attend remotely.
Using Public Domain Materials in Your Teaching and Research

Submitted by Kathy Yoder, yoder.332@osu.edu

After a 20-year wait, published works are once again entering the public domain in the U.S. What’s special about the public domain? Free of copyright restrictions, public domain materials can be freely copied, shared, and remixed by students, instructors, and researchers. Join University Libraries’ Copyright Services to learn how to identify, find, and use public domain text, images, and other creative works. We will also explore works that will soon be entering the public domain on January 1, 2020 and discuss how individuals and institutions are using public domain materials in teaching and research activities. Please bring your questions!

   Who: OSU faculty, staff, postdocs, and graduate students
   When: Monday, November 4, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
   Where: Research Commons, 3rd floor of 18th Avenue Library
Adam Michael Memorial Sculpture Dedication

Submitted by Thom Janini, janini.4@osu.edu

A sculpture created in memory of ATI student Adam Michael will be dedicated this Friday, October 18 at 10:30 am in the ATI Library. ATI faculty and staff are invited to join Adam's family for the dedication. ATI graduate and artist Stephen Budweg will also be present to talk about his friend Adam and the sculpture he created in Adam's memory.
Transactional Data Analytics Fall Forum on Nov. 7

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Join us for our 2019 Fall Forum on November 6-7, as we explore how the Ohio State community is using big data to solve today’s most complex challenges. Over the course of two days, we’ll hear from distinguished speakers, host interactive lectures / information sessions on data programming and interdisciplinary data analytics research teams, and see how the entire campus community is using big data for good with a poster session.

Keynote Address & Reception with Dr. Katherine Ensor

Open to all
When: Wednesday, Nov. 6 from 4-6:30 p.m.
Where: TDAI Ideation Zone (320 Pomerene Hall)
What: “Urban Analytics and the Value of University/City Partnerships”

Hear from Dr. Ensor about how she and her team use big data to evaluate economic systems. Dr. Ensor is the Noah G. Harding Professor of Statistics and Director of the Center for Computational Finance and Economic Systems (CoFES) at Rice University.

A reception will directly follow the keynote address.

Research Poster Session

Open to all
When: Thursday, Nov. 7 from 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Where: TDAI Ideation Zone (320 Pomerene Hall)
What: Join us as faculty, postdocs, and students present posters on their research and special projects involving big data. The entire Ohio State community is invited to attend.

Space is limited for those wishing to present a poster. Please register and submit your poster materials by Sunday, Oct. 27. Please also encourage your postdocs and students to present a poster.

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Concurrent Sessions

Open to Ohio State faculty

When: Thursday, Nov. 7 from 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Where: Various TDAI rooms (300 Pomerene Hall)
What: Faculty across Ohio State are invited to join us for a series of four concurrent sessions focused on TDAI programming and research support. Each session lasts roughly 30 minutes. View the full list of sessions here.

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TDAI Community of Practice (COP) Meetings

Open to Ohio State faculty
When: Thursday, Nov. 7 from 3-5 p.m.
Where: Various TDAI rooms (300 Pomerene Hall)
What: Join one of four TDAI Community of Practice groups for special meetings. Our COPs convene Ohio State faculty with diverse specialties to collaborate on team science and create translational solutions for complex, socially significant challenges.

Space is limited.
Please register by October 27.
Register Now

For more information, please visit https://tdai.osu.edu/2019-fall-forum/ or contact tdai@osu.edu.
Paws and Pumpkins on October 26

Submitted by Kayla Arnold, arnold.1065@osu.edu

On October 26 from 10-2pm, the Wooster Campus Staff Council is hosting a dog adoption event in coordination with the Wayne County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center. There will be lots of family (and dog) friendly activities going on around campus, including hayrides, pumpkin decorating, a costume contest, and more! This event is free and open to the public – so invite your friends! And, it is the same day as the Woo Town Treat Trail, so you can participate in both if you are looking for additional activities to do in town.

We are also collecting donations for our furry friends up until the event at the following locations:

OARDC library in Fisher, Fiscal Office in Research Services (room 121), ATI Library in Halterman Hall, and in Skou Hall at the Skou Lounge and Café Carmen. You can also contact Zac Burkey or Ruth Montz to set up a time to drop off items. Any dog-friendly items such as dog toys, food, blankets, and monetary donations are greatly appreciated.

Adopt us!
Livestream of Discovery Themes Lecture

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

Livestream the Provost’s Discovery Themes Lecture by Eli Pariser on Oct. 15 at 6 p.m.

Don’t miss the livestream of the Provost’s Discovery Themes Lecture by Eli Pariser starting at 6 p.m. on Oct. 15. Pariser is the Omidyar Fellow at New America and author of The Filter Bubble, in which he introduced a new phrase into the lexicon. During this talk, Pariser will re-introduce his original thesis, discuss what's changed since he first wrote the book, and most importantly describe the growing toolset of ideas and interventions that are working to bring people back into contact with each other and with reality.

Watch the livestream starting at 6 p.m. on Oct. 15 at https://discovery.osu.edu/live.

For more information on Pariser and the lecture visit https://discovery.osu.edu/provosts-discovery-themes-lecturer-program-eli-pariser

Contact: lewis.485@osu.edu
Grant Writing: An Introduction Livestream Event

Submitted by Kathy Yoder, yoder.332@osu.edu

October 16, 2019

10:00 a.m.

The Research Commons will offer a livestream through CarmenZoom.

   Grant Writing: An Introduction
   This session will address some of the similarities and differences between the funding processes for federal/state agencies and private foundations. Topics include:
   • Best practices for engaging with sponsors
   • Navigating the research administration/proposal development and submission process
   • Drafting a compelling narrative
   • Seeking funding; Including the SPIN Funding Opportunities system and other funding resources
   • Examples of writing that is both persuasive and clear

   Presenters Include:

   Jeff Agnoli, Office of Research
   James Gentry, Foundation Relations

   Livestreams will not be recorded, and participants do not need to register to attend the livestream.

   Livestream Link: http://go.osu.edu/rc-grantwriting

   For more information or to attend in person in Columbus please see https://library.osu.edu/researchcommons/event/grantwriting1016
Cengage Webinars - Empowered Educator, Oct. 16

Submitted by Subbu Kumarappan, kumarappan.1@osu.edu

The Empowered Educator Virtual Event returns Oct. 16 with some familiar faces and four new, 30-minute sessions focused on:

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Celebrating Differences Through Culturally Responsive Teaching
Are you ready to be a culturally responsive teacher? Professor Essie Childers returns to discuss the value of culturally responsive teaching and how this mindset can benefit you and your students. Evaluate yourself and gain new strategies to embrace cultural responsiveness in classrooms, in-person and online. Leave inspired to foster better connections with all students.


12:55 PM - 1:35 PM
Speaking Their Language: Adjusting Your Syllabus for Career-Minded Students
77% of students worry they won’t have the skills needed for a job. Professor Sherri Singer has had success adjusting her syllabus to emphasize soft skills and attract career-minded students to her class. It’s likely these skills already exist within your course plan—you just need to make them stand out! Listen in for tips to highlight course benefits that extend into the workplace.

1:45 PM - 2:25 PM
3 Ways to Get Students Career-Ready in Any Course
Now more than ever, higher education needs to focus on career readiness. Such skills can be incorporated into any discipline or course, as Professor Matthew Ponder will highlight. By implementing three core principles—developing software proficiency, focusing on project management and presenting industry insights—educators can play a key role in preparing students for the professional world.

2:35 PM - 3:15 PM
The Frog Prince/Princess of Higher Ed: Transforming Challenging Students into Leaders
You can support students in many ways: by becoming more culturally responsive, by incorporating their interests into your syllabus and by cultivating career skills. But what happens when you encounter a roadblock on your roster? Join Professor Shawn Orr as she shares strategies for managing challenging students. Leave empowered to help those students reclaim the path to success.

Register here.


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2019 Wayne County Heart Walk

Submitted by Jane Douglas, douglas.170@osu.edu

The 2019 American Heart Association Wayne County Heart Walk will take place at Oak Hill Park in Wooster on Thursday, October 10. Healthy For Good Festival @ 5:00 p.m. / Heart Walk Kick Off @ 6:00 p.m.

Register for OSU Wooster Team and join us in raising funds for AHA and our community. Sign up or donate to the OSU Wooster Team, visit http://www2.heart.org/goto/osuwooster Questions, contact JaneDouglas.170@osu.edu or Jennifer Weeks.342@osu.edu THANKS!

Click here to view flyer.
Kick it up a Notch: Next Level Management Series

Submitted by Zac Burkey, burkey.56@osu.edu
Crisis Intervention in Higher Education Webinar

Submitted by Thom Janini, janini.4@osu.edu

The Ohio Program for Campus Safety and Mental Health is pleased to announce their September Webinar: Crisis Intervention in Higher Education. ATI faculty and staff are invited to view the webinar on Tuesday, September 24 from noon to 1:00 pm in Skou 206. You may also view the webinar at your own location by registering at https://neomed.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_w1lvDAEETGWMLqseobuPiA. Crisis Intervention in Higher Education Speaker: Jeff Futo Jeff Futo is a current police officer and former Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Coordinator for Kent State University Police Services. Under his guidance, Kent State University Police Services received the CIT Program of the year (Ohio) in 2013. Officer Futo was awarded the 2010 Campus CIT Officer of the Year (Ohio) and was a 2010 Kent State University President’s Excellence Award recipient. He is a CIT consultant for the CJ CCoE providing targeted technical assistance to law enforcement agencies and serves as a CIT program peer reviewer. In his current assignment, he advises and assists with public safety initiatives on all Kent State University campuses. This webinar will cover the Crisis Intervention Team Model in law enforcement, mental health crisis trends and reporting structures, and multidisciplinary care teams in higher education. Officer Futo can be contacted at jfuto@kent.edu.
Workshop Livestreams from the OSU Research Commons this Semester

Submitted by Kathy Yoder, yoder.332@osu.edu

When: Oct. 2, 2019, 2 p.m.

Introduction to Data Visualization Data visualization (or data viz for short) has rapidly developed into a huge area of interest for a broad group of users including researchers, businesses, and anyone looking to effectively communicate a large amount of information to a specific audience. If you have a research question that utilizes data, data visualization and its associated tools can help you analyze and make sense of the information you have gathered. In this presentation, participants will:

• Be introduced to what data visualization is and why it is both an important and relevant skill to learn in this day and age.

• Learn more about the types of data visualizations available to choose from and reasons for using specific types of visualization.

• Take a look at some resources available for learning more about different types of data visualizations and how to create them.

• Explore some of the tools used to create data visualizations in a variety of fields.

• Watch a video showcasing what a great visualization and presentation can look like.

• Gain some useful tips on how to better design your next visualization.

• Find out what the Ohio State University Libraries has to offer in terms of data visualization support. Livestream: http://go.osu.edu/introdataviz All events will be using CarmenZoom and will take place the same date/time as the in-person session. Livestreams will not be recorded, and participants do not need to register to attend the livestream.
Cultivating Change - First Meeting

Submitted by Thom Janini, janini.4@osu.edu

All ATI faculty and staff are invited. Come join a community of LGBTQ+ and allies as we discuss Cultivating Change at Ohio State. The Ohio State University chapter of Cultivating Change aims to provide a safe, inclusive network for students who are interested in agricultural sciences and are in the LGBTQ+ community or allies. We are focusing our efforts in education, community, and increasing awareness. WHEN: Thursday, 19th 4-5pm WHERE: Columbus Ag. Admin. Building Room 250A & Wooster ATI Housing, Applewood Village Community Room (1901 Apple Orchard Drive) FOOD WILL BE PROVIDED ON BOTH CAMPUSES (we will CarmenZoom between the two CFAES campuses)
Phi Theta Kappa Blood Drive

Submitted by Subbu Kumarappan, kumarappan.1@osu.edu

A blood drive has been organized in Ohio State ATI on September 17th 10am-4pm. Look for the signs. Note: Come to donate and receive a coupon for Chipotle, while supplies last. Sent on behalf of the student club Phi Theta Kappa.
Panama Information Session

Submitted by Pamela Thomas, thomas.8@osu.edu

Please encourage your students to attend information session on the Panama education abroad program. The Panama program is 10 days at the end of spring semester and fits ALL MAJORS. Learn more about it on Tuesday 9/24 from 4:30 - 5:30 pm in the Community room of the Housing Office. Questions? Contact Pamela Thomas at Thomas.8@osu.edu
A Night at the Columbus Museum of Art

Submitted by Mick Steiner, steiner.255@osu.edu

Student Life’s Residence Life invites students, faculty, staff and their families to attend their annual signature event, A Night at the Columbus Museum of Art, on Friday, September 13, 2019 from 6-9 p.m. at the Columbus Museum of Art. Attendees will be able to explore each of the galleries showcasing pieces from a variety of artistic styles. A continuous shuttle from campus will provide free transportation for the duration of the event with stops at the Drake Union, Ohio Union and Buckeye Village. This event is sponsored by Coca-Cola. Further details can be found at: https://housing.osu.edu/get-involved/annual-events/
UITL Teaching Workshop

Submitted by Subbu Kumarappan, kumarappan.1@osu.edu

UITL workshop on Course Categorization Tool (CCT) is scheduled for Sept 19th, Thursday, 3-4 pm. The CCT is a fillable, spreadsheet-based template (Excel - Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2016) that can be used in any course with defined course learning outcomes (CLOs). The presenters (Drs. David Sovic and Judy Ridgway) have offered to organize a separate Zoom session for Wooster campus faculty and staff.

A Summary of the CCT can be found at https://osu.box.com/s/el51ozs4ygkycm1wngu99j22r3vtcpb7

More details: https://uitl.osu.edu/news/2019/07/23/data-driven-answers-what%E2%80%99s-wrong-and-what%E2%80%99s-right-our-courses

Submitted on behalf of the Teaching Committee
Mobile Deisgn Lab on campus on Sept. 11

Stop in and explore Digital Flagship’s new Mobile Design Land and learn about coding, app development, and other digital skills by experts.

Using the Lab on Your Campus: Exploratory program for faculty/staff/students to learn how the Mobile Design Lab could support their ideas, courses, and programs on various campuses.

Hands on Coding w/ Robots: Session & partnership with student organization to expose students to coding activities using Sphero robots and other hands-on coding manipulatives.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

LOCATION: PARKING LOT BEHIND SKOU HALL
Seminar, Adapting to New Climate Realities: Doing More, Better, and New

Submitted by Kristina Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Thursday, September 19, 2019
12:15 pm to 1:45 pm (EDT)
IFPRI | 1201 Eye St. NW | 12th Floor
Washington, D.C. 20005
*Light lunch beginning at 11:45am*

Register

Live webcast and post-event viewing available here

The Global Commission on Adaptation seeks to highlight the adaptation challenges confronting poor people, notably poor farmers whose livelihoods are fragile and dependent on the weather and launch a year of action to begin rising to meet this challenge.

In this seminar, IFPRI researchers advance paths towards meeting the adaptation challenge by doing more, better, and new.

Neil Watkins, Deputy Director, Agricultural Development & Nutrition, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Discussants

Manish Bapna, Managing Director, World Resources Institute

Simeon Ehui, Director, Sustainable Development, Africa, World Bank

Moderator

Rajul Pandya-Lorch, Director, Communications and Public Affairs & Chief of Staff in the Director General's Office, IFPRI

Speakers

More R&D to increase agricultural productivity: Keith Wiebe, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI

Better risk management: Claudia Ringler, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI

Better at strengthening women’s and men's resilience: Elizabeth Bryan, Senior Scientist, IFPRI

New innovations in agricultural extension and rural advisory services: Simrin Makhija, Senior Research Analyst, IFPRI

New ideas on sustainable pest management: It takes a village: Wei Zhang, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI

Implications: Channing Arndt, Director, Environment and Production Technology Division, IFPRI
Warrior Women Hometown Premiere Gala

Submitted by Thom Janini, janini.4@osu.edu

We would like to invite you to the Warrior Women Hometown Premiere Gala. This gala will be hosted in partnership with the Shelby Chapter of GOLD (Girls Owning Lives of Dissent), Voices of Change, Activism, and Leadership (VOCAL), The Ohio State University Women’s Place, and The Ohio State University at Mansfield and will feature the screening of the award-winning documentary film followed by a Q & A around the work and legacy of Madonna Thunder Hawk and her daughter Marcy Gilbert. The gala will be on September 21, 2019, 7 pm, Founders Auditorium on the Ohio State Mansfield campus in Mansfield, Ohio. The evening will consist of the screening of the film, as well as a Q&A session with Dr. Castle, Madonna Thunder Hawk, and Marcy Gilbert. This will be followed by a dessert reception to honor Madonna, Marcy, Dr. Castle, and seven Mansfield Warrior Women.

While the event is free, tickets are required. Donations are strongly encouraged and provide funding to support the ongoing activism and grassroots organizing of the film team. Tickets can be secured at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/warrior-women-hometown-gala-tickets-66459972567 and donations made via this same site or in person at the event.

As part of this event, we will honor seven Mansfield Warrior Women. They are community organizers, teachers, parents, and above all, warriors. By warriors, we mean they have lifted up others in their communities, and have made Mansfield and Richland County better places as a result of their contributions to others. These seven women are:

   Inez Shepard
   Loretta Hilliard
   Carol Payton
   Sallie Sylvester
   Melodye James
   Lydia Reid
   Liz Castle

We hope you will join us to honor these seven amazing women and to see the film and film team. We are so excited to highlight the leadership and empowerment of women locally, nationally, and abroad. Please feel free to pass this invitation to anyone you believe would be interested in joining us or sponsoring.

   Best, Donna

   Donna L. Hight, Ph.D.
   Assistant Dean, Student Life & Student Success
   Mansfield Campus
   Riedl 104, 1760 University Drive, Mansfield, OH 44906
   419-755-4034 Office
   hight.6@osu.edu
   mansfield.osu.edu
UITL Workshop via Zoom

Submitted by Subbu Kumarappan, kumarappan.1@osu.edu

In early August, UITL organized a workshop on Course Categorization Tool (CCT) - a spreadsheet tool to collect data and analyze the effectiveness of course assessments and active learning exercises. The CCT is a fillable, spreadsheet-based template (Excel - Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2016) that can be used in any course with defined course learning outcomes (CLOs).

The presenters (Drs. David Sovic and Judy Ridgway) have offered to organize a separate Zoom session for Wooster campus faculty and staff. Please let us know your available times for this Zoom workshop at this link:

CCT Tool by UITL - Zoom Workshop Times

Sent on behalf of the Teaching Committee.
CHAIRE presents Dr. Temple Grandin

Save the Date: CHAIRE Presents Animals in Our Lives Featuring Dr. Temple Grandin
Monday, September 30, 5:00-8:00pm
Where: Dave Thomas Conference Center
1 Dave Thomas Blvd., Dublin, OH 43017
Register Now

The evening will include a short introduction to CHAIRE (Center for Human-Animal Interactions Research and Education), a plated dinner, silent auction, animals from the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, a presentation by Dr., Peter Neville, and a presentation by Dr. Temple Grandin.
CFAES' Office of Equity and Inclusion Fall Professional Development Workshops
CFAES’ Office of Equity and Inclusion is pleased to announce that registration is open for our Fall semester professional development workshops. Diversity is the differences among people that make us unique and shape our experiences and includes identities such as age, class, ethnicity, gender, ability, race, sexual orientation, spiritual practices, and size. The CFAES Office of Equity and Inclusion offers workshops to support members of the CFAES community in their efforts to create a welcoming and collaborative environment for people from all walks of life by teaching participants how to cultivate an inclusive environment for diversity in the classroom, workplace, and their community.

Please save the date for the following workshops. Details for each workshop and registration links are available on our Programming page. All workshops are facilitated by Dr. Leo Taylor, Program Director for Equity and Inclusion. Please contact him (taylor.3408@osu.edu), or Equity and Inclusion’s Program Assistant, Alicia Baca (baca.31@osu.edu), if you have questions or would like more information. These workshops are free and open to all CFAES faculty, staff (including postdocs), and graduate students.

Columbus workshops will be held in the Eastman Room at the 4-H Center. Wooster workshops will be held in 126 Research Services.

September: Cultivating an Inclusive Environment: Recognizing and Responding to Implicit Bias
- Thurs., Sept. 5th, 1:30-4:30pm (Columbus)
- Fri., Sept. 6th, 1:30-4:30pm (Wooster)
Master Plan Forums
You are invited to attend an open forum discussion about CFAES facilities, with a specific focus on the future of our Columbus Mid-West Campus (including Waterman Lab) and Wooster Campus.

Our college along with the Office of Planning, Architecture and Real Estate (PARE) will be working together to develop a CFAES Master Plan during the 2019-2020 academic year. Input from you is essential to ensure the plan represents the many individuals who make up the college.

Two open forums will be held:
- WOOSTER - Thursday, September 5, 12:00-1:00 pm in the Shisler Center Ballroom – Discussion will focus on Wooster Campus
- COLUMBUS - Tuesday, October 8, 12:00-1:00 pm in the Agricultural Administration Auditorium – Discussion with focus on Midwest Campus (including Waterman)
Lunch will be provided at each session.

Please use the following link to RSVP by August 30:
https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_afPr870tRFEASsl

Click here for more information about the CFAES Master Plan.
2019 Agricultural Diversification Research Tour
Submitted by Suranga Basnagala, basnagala.1@osu.edu

TODAY, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21 6.00 PM - 8.00 PM

Mellinger Research Farm

6885, West Lincoln Way, Wooster, OH 44691

Discussion topics will include:
- Scales of Diversification and Markets
- Ecosystem Services in Diverse Systems (pest control, soil improvement and fertility, pollinator support, and biomass production)
- Ecosystem and Landscape Pressures on a Small Farm
- Diverse Vegetable Production
- Pastured Poultry and Chicken Tractors
- Oilseed as an Alternative Crop in Rotations
- Hull-Less “Naked” Oats Culture
- Pasture Establishment and Management for a Diversified System
- Value-Added Products.
More information available here.
Welcome Days

Submitted by Thom Janini, janini.4@osu.edu

Wooster Campus Welcome Days kick off with ATI Student Move-in on Saturday, August 17 and culminate with the Wooster Community Involvement Fair on the afternoon of Monday, August 19. In between, there are several events for undergraduate and graduate students on the Wooster campus. A bonus this year is the participation of CFAES graduate students from the OARDC Scholars organization in presenting and hosting some of the Welcome Days events.

A complete Wooster Campus Welcome Days Schedule is available online at https://ati.osu.edu/welcome-days.
Display Garden Day Thursday, Aug. 1

Submitted by Terry Lanker, lanker.2@osu.edu
Wooster Campus FunFest

This year, Wooster Staff Council will be hosting the Wooster Campus FunFest Wednesday, August 14 from 11:30-3pm at the new Secrest Arboretum Welcome Center. Keep a lookout for more details.
Free Hemp Testing Seminar

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

There is a two-day program on hemp testing on Aug.7-8. The program is free and there will be a social mixer in the evening.

Registration
TODAY is the last day to RSVP for the Fun Fest

Submitted by Allison Mayer, mayer.697@osu.edu

Thursday, July 25, 2019

11:30a.m. - 4:30p.m.

Ohio State ATI

All activities are FREE!

Plenty of spaces still available for sign painting, escape room and games.

Workers Compensation waiver is required for all activities and can be returned to Allison Mayer in Skou 133 or Katie LeMasters in Academic Affairs Office. Jill Gallion, Helen Thomson, and Allison Mayer are collecting Workers Comp waivers and passing out lunch vouchers.

You must register to receive a lunch voucher for a free sandwich, fries, and drink.

You can download the complete schedule of events here.

Walking maps of Secrest Arboretum are available here.

RSVP at ati.osu.edu/fun

This year we are keeping the fun and games on campus! Ohio State ATI employees are encouraged to take the afternoon to engage in team building activities. There will be a variety of activities offered throughout the afternoon. Keep in mind, if you do not plan to participate in the activities you are expected to work or take vacation time off. Please let us know your top choices for your afternoon activities.

Each employee will receive a $10 voucher for the food trucks. Any additional food available for purchase.

Primitive Sign Painting: Estimated 45 minutes (Sessions start at 1:30pm, 2:30pm,and 3:30pm) https://ati.osu.edu/node/5108

Escape Room: Estimated 20 minutes (2 Rooms running simultaneously every 30 minutes. 10 people per each room)

Outdoor Volleyball Game: Estimated 1.5 hours (Start game at 2:00pm)

Longest drive/Putting Contest: Estimated 30 minutes (Contest begins at 3:30pm)

Yard Games, Board Games, Walk, Tennis, Basketball, BYOCraft: At your own pace (Board Games and BYOCraft will be in Gameroom at the SAC.)
Save the date! Scholarship Golf Outing is Sept. 9

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

SAVE THE DATE! The @OSU_ATI_Turf Scholarship Golf Outing will be Monday, September 9th @ShadyHollowCC. Online registration details coming shortly...
RSVP For Employee Fun Fest

Submitted by Allison Mayer, mayer.697@osu.edu

Thursday, July 25, 2019

11:30a.m. - 4:30p.m.

Ohio State ATI

All activities are FREE!

RSVP at ati.osu.edu/fun

This year we are keeping the fun and games on campus! Ohio State ATI employees are encouraged to take the afternoon to engage in team building activities. There will be a variety of activities offered throughout the afternoon. Keep in mind, if you do not plan to participate in the activities you are expected to work or take vacation time off. Please let us know your top choices for your afternoon activities.

Each employee will receive a $10 voucher for the food trucks. Any additional food available for purchase.

Primitive Sign Painting: Estimated 45 minutes (Sessions start at 1:30pm, 2:30pm,and 3:30pm) https://ati.osu.edu/node/5108

Escape Room: Estimated 20 minutes (2 Rooms running simultaneously every 30 minutes. 10 people per each room)

Outdoor Volleyball Game: Estimated 1.5 hours (Start game at 2:00pm)

Longest drive/Putting Contest: Estimated 30 minutes (Contest begins at 3:30pm)

Yard Games, Board Games, Walk, Tennis, Basketball, BYOCraft: At your own pace (Board Games and BYOCraft will be in Gameroom at the SAC.)
BOGO Greenhouse sale

Submitted by Lisa Dicus, dicus.18@osu.edu
Save the date for 2019 Family Day

Submitted by Heather Rakosik, rakosik.1@osu.edu
Staff Book Discussions

Submitted by Kathy Yoder, yoder.332@osu.edu

Staff book discussions for May, June and July are:

May 23, 2019
We will gather to discuss Burning Bright by Ron Rash. Kathy Yoder has free copies of the novel available in the library.

June 12, 2019
We will gather to discuss the thriller Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman.

July 17
We will gather to discuss Inheritance: A Memoir of Genealogy, Paternity, and Love by Dani Shapiro.

Discussions take place at noon in the library. Feel free to bring your lunch!
Mother's Day Plant Sale

Submitted by Lisa Dicus, dicus.18@osu.edu

Wednesday, May 8th 10am-3pm
ATI Greenhouse

Hanging baskets ($15 or 2/$25)
Bedding and vegetable transplant flats (mix and match $10)
Various combo containers, potted annuals, perennials and much more

Cash and checks accepted. (Sorry, no credit or debit cards)
Implicit Bias workshop to be held in Wooster on April 26th

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Please see the message below from Leo Taylor of CFAES Equity and Inclusion and forward to the relevant individuals. Please note, graduate students are now able to attend. The date for the Wooster campus workshop is April 26.

Cultivating an Inclusive Environment: Recognizing and Responding to Implicit Bias

Register Now – go.osu.edu/cfaesaprilworkshop

Description:

This interactive workshop will explore how identities, beliefs, and backgrounds shape our perceptions of other people in ways that can unconsciously widen the diversity gap and negatively influence the people we interact with. Participants will learn how to identify and empathetically respond to unconscious, or implicit, bias in order to foster a more inclusive environment for everyone. Prior to the workshop, participants are asked to take a few online tests developed by Harvard University to detect unconscious biases and preferences. The Implicit Associations Tests are brief, easy to complete and very informativehttp://www.implicit.harvard.edu/implicit. Participants will have an opportunity to discuss their results during the workshop in a respectful and judgement-free environment.

This workshop is free and open to all CFAES faculty, staff, postdocs, and graduate students on a first come basis. Cap: 30.

Light refreshments will be provided

Facilitator:

Dr. Leo Taylor, Program Director for Equity and Inclusion, College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences

Offerings:

Columbus - April 19th from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (250A Ag Admin)

Wooster - April 26th from 1:00 - 4:00 pm (126 Research Services)

Questions? Please contact Leo Taylor at taylor.3408@osu.edu or 614-247-7864.

Leo Taylor
Program Director, Office of Equity and Inclusion
Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Entomology
The Ohio State University
College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
257A Howlett Hall, 2001 Fyffe Rd, Columbus, OH 43210
614.247.7864 Office / 607.229.7760 Mobile
taylor.3408@osu.edu / equityandinclusioncfaes.osu.edu
Pronouns: he/him/his / Honorific: Dr.
Phi Theta Kappa Induction Ceremony

Submitted by Kim Hostetler, hostetler.78@osu.edu

The Phi Theta Kappa Induction Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, April 23 at 5:30pm in the Housing Office Community Room. Please plan on joining us in celebrating these students' academic achievements.
Springfest is TODAY

Submitted by Heather Rakosik, rakosik.1@osu.edu

Springfest, the event of the semester, is TODAY! Open to ATI and graduate students.
Save the date! Secrest Welcome Center open house
Submitted by Gwen Zimmerly, zimmerly.30@osu.edu

Secrest Welcome & Education Center Open House
- Tuesday, 5/7 11:00am-1:00pm Wooster Campus Open House – light lunch provided
- Saturday, 5/11 9:00am-1:00pm Public Open House & Plant Discovery Day – featuring spring plant sale, public open house, Whiz Bang Science and food trucks!
Strategic Engagement Sessions
Submitted by Joy Rumble, rumble.6@osu.edu

Dear Colleagues,

I am serving on the small CFAES Strategic Alignment team who is helping guide work around planning for the future.

The Strategic Alignment team has been working hard to set the foundation for the strategic alignment process and I believe that the Wooster Campus perspective is an integral part to the alignment process. But, we need your input in the process to ensure that Wooster campus voices are heard. Please consider engaging in one of the strategic alignment engagement sessions.

Strategic engagement sessions are being held for you to provide input on how we move forward in thinking about and planning for the future. Please be sure to attend the strategic engagement session that is planned for you. Strategic alignment resources as well as a list of the engagement sessions can be found on the strategic plan page here: http://go.osu.edu/CFAESPlan.

The Wooster Campus Events are next week. Please plan to attend.
- April 24, 8:30-10:00AM – Junior Faculty & Lecturer Open Session (Wooster - Fisher Conference Room)
  - RSVP = http://go.osu.edu/StrategicAlignmentFacultySessionRSVP
- April 24, 10:30AM-noon – Senior Faculty Open Session (Wooster - Fisher Conference Room)
  - RSVP = http://go.osu.edu/StrategicAlignmentFacultySessionRSVP
If you are not able to attend one of the face-to-face sessions held in the next four months, watch for other opportunities to provide input via:
- Short questions Dean Kress will ask via Qualtrics over the next few months.
- Online option this summer via Zoom that you could join if you like (To be announced)
- Sharing ideas through me or another Strategic Alignment Team member whose names are available here: Strategic Alignment Team
Thank you,

Joy
Easter Plant Sale

Submitted by Uttara Samarakoon, samarakoon.2@osu.edu

Easter Plant Sale @ ATI Greenhouse on Wednesday, April 17th 11am - 3pm
Tulips, pansy, houseplants
Succulents from the greenhouse club
Spring Floral Design Exhibition
Submitted by Terry Lanker, lanker.2@osu.edu

Please join us for the annual 24-hour Contemporary Floral Design Exhibition in Halterman Hall lobby, Thursday, April 11 at 2:00 pm through Friday, April 12 at 2:00 pm.

Visit our floral art gallery to view the creative works of ATI’s talented floral designers.

Enjoy modern floral designs inspired by

“Green Movement”, “Climate Change” and “Global Warming”, plus:
- Unique yarn-infused floral armatures
- Arrangements featuring up-cycled refuse
- Artfully painted glass
  
  and
  
  Four spectacular floral sculptures:
  
  “Eco-Fiber”, “Industrial Decay”, “Up in Flames”
  
  and an ocean-inspired floral surprise!
  
  Be sure to vote for your favorite!
Innovate X Conference - May 16
Submitted by Valerie Childress, childress.39@osu.edu

Over the past ten years, the needs and interests of students have changed drastically. Today, they are looking for skills that will serve them well in our changing world, whether that be technological prowess or the courage and dedication necessary to bring about social justice. Are our teaching methods keeping up to meet the needs of these students? How do we keep them engaged in the classroom, and how do we push them to step outside that classroom to make a difference? We’ll explore these questions and more at InnovateX!

Join us Thursday, May 16, at the Ohio Union for the 2019 Innovate Conference. We’re celebrating our tenth year with our theme InnovateX, and three threads will be woven in throughout the conference this year:
- Excite: How do you keep students engaged and active in their learning? What innovative technologies are available to enrich the learning experience? Get inspired by new ways to make learning exciting for your students.
- Explore: Learning doesn't have to be confined to the classroom. Discover ways to get your students out and into the community; how to incorporate problem-based learning, service learning and real-life applications alongside theory; and how global opportunities can take learning to new heights.
- Experience: This year at Innovate, we will be highlighting student voices as they share their experiences with inventive teaching methods and technology in the classroom. From traditional to online students, to those equipped with technology kits, find out what makes an excellent educational experience from the student perspective.
Be sure to reserve your spot at this year’s Innovate Conference!

https://innovateu.osu.edu/register
Teaching with an iPad

Submitted by Valerie Childress, childress.39@osu.edu

May 2, 2019

Skou Hall 206

10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

This workshop will focus on how to teach with an iPad but will also include information about the basic features of an iPad, apps for education, and hands-on practice with some activities. There will also be some time for faculty and staff to share how they are using iPads for education. Please bring your iPad or borrow one of ours.
Webinar: FY19 Highed Education Challenge Grant Program

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is hosting a webinar for applicants interested in the Higher Education Challenge (HEC) Grants Program for FY 2019. HEC focuses on improving formal, baccalaureate, or master’s degree level food, agricultural, natural resources, and human sciences education and first professional degree-level education in veterinary medicine. Applications must be received by 5:00 PM EDT on Monday, May 27, 2019. More information on this funding opportunity is available on NIFA’s website.

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, April 10, 2019 - 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm EDT

No need to register. Follow the HEC Webinar link to join.

Call-in Number: 1-888-844-9904

Access Code: 204 647 3

Questions? Contact Dr. Joyce Parker
Ohio State Mobile Design Lab to visit campus

Submitted by Carri Gerber, gerber.140@osu.edu

The Mobile Design Lab will visit the Wooster campus on April 8th (time TBD). It will park near the construction lab. Faculty, Staff, and Students are invited to the open house to participate in programming activities, explore the space, and talk with Digital Flagship members.
Meet and Greet with NPR Science Correspondent

Submitted by Joy Rumble, rumble.6@osu.edu

March 28, 1 p.m.
College of Wooster

The 2019 OSU Plant Sciences Symposium is right around the corner, and even if you did not register, there is still an opportunity to be a part of this year’s event.

On Saturday, March 30th, 12 invited speakers will present their plant science-related research, and the entire day will be live streamed to enable viewing remotely. Follow this link: go.osu.edu/plantsciencelive to connect to the Zoom livestream and checkout the symposium agenda on our website (go.osu.edu/plantscience2019).

In addition to the Saturday conference, we are hosting a science communication workshop on Friday, March 29th featuring NPR Science Correspondent Dr. Joe Palca. His seminar will also be available via livestream from 1pm-2pm on Friday, March 29th using the link: go.osu.edu/plantsciencelive.

Finally, for those at the OARDC or ATI, we will host a seminar and meet & greet with Joe Palca at the College of Wooster on Thursday, March 28th from 1:30-3:30 pm open to all. Please see the attached flyer for more details.
Research and Innovation Showcase

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

The Ohio State University Research & Innovation Showcase
Advancing a Culture of Research

The breadth, scope, and excellence of our research programs make Ohio State a leading force of innovation and change – locally, nationally, and globally. Join us to learn about some of the most promising discoveries being made at the university, followed by a celebration of the faculty, staff and students at the forefront of Buckeye innovation.

Wednesday, April 24, 2019

3 – 5 p.m. (reception immediately follows)

3 p.m. Research Spotlight Talks
Hear about the most innovative research coming out of Ohio State from six leading faculty and student researchers through short, engaging talks.

4 p.m. Research and Innovation Awards
Celebrate the university’s most prominent researchers and inventors as they are recognized for reaching key milestones in the commercialization process, culminating with naming Ohio State’s Innovators of the Year.

5 p.m. Reception

The Ohio Union Performance Hall

RVSP at go.osu.edu/rishowcase

Hosted by: Office of Research and Corporate Engagement Office
Arbor Day Celebration

Submitted by Shane Berner, berner.23@osu.edu

Save the Date: Friday, April 26th at 3:00pm

The Horticulture Division is hosting a Tree Planting Celebration on Arbor Day! Take a break from exams, and come outside for some sunshine- maybe even throw in a scoop of dirt! Help the OSU Wooster Campus put into practice our national Tree Campus USA recognition by establishing and sustaining healthy community forests, one tree at a time.
Creative Apps for Classroom Use

Submitted by Valerie Childress, childress.39@osu.edu

Interested in adding some flair or a little color to your presentations? Or just love drawing and creativity in general? In this session we will demonstrate what industry standard creative applications are available. Topics will include creating graphics, doodles, mind-maps, graphs, and more. We will also explore Apple’s ‘Everyone Can Create’ curriculum and have some free time to work with these apps. Students, Faculty, and Staff are all welcome to attend.

Presenter: Margo Freed, CFAES IT Application Developer Assoc; Systems Developer/Engineer

Location: RS130 and via zoom

Register here for the Zoom information and to have the event added to you calendar: https://osu-cfaes.zoom.us/meeting/register/ba087c93ee1e8427c5b9141539e44ee6
Phi Theta Kappa Blood Drive

Submitted by Kim Hostetler, hostetler.78@osu.edu

Phi Theta Kappa is hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, April 9 from 10:00am to 4:00pm in the Housing Community Room. We hope to see you there.
Better Science through Better Mentoring

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Strong mentorship has been linked to enhanced mentee productivity, self-efficacy, career satisfaction, and is an important predictor of the academic success of scientists and engineers in training. The Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research (CIMER) has developed a curriculum based on proven mentorship development curricula.

Federal funding agencies are calling for evidence-based development of mentoring skills as an important component of successful grant proposals. By participating in this workshop faculty will develop and/or enhance their mentoring skills and receive resources and materials to support effective mentoring of graduate students and postdoctoral trainees.

This type of preparation is required for some faculty who plan to submit nominations for the 2020 President’s Postdoctoral Scholars Program (See nominating faculty eligibility here).

Date: March 18, 2018

Time: 8 AM – 12 PM

Location: Room 126 in the Research Services Building

Attendance is limited to 30 faculty members from any discipline although many of the case studies come from STEM fields.
Making Your Science Accessible (Workshop)
March 21 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

This introductory workshop is designed specifically for researchers, scientists, data analysts and others who want to share their research succinctly with their audiences. Topics included are:
- Identifying the level of your audiences’ knowledge.
- Building context.
- Laddering complex ideas for clearer understanding.
- Showcasing what is possible.
This event is sponsored by the University Libraries, Office of Research, Discovery Themes, and the STEAM Factory.

Who: OSU faculty, postdocs, and graduate students
When: Thursday, March 21, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Where: Research Commons, 3rd floor of 18th Avenue Library

This event will be livestreamed. To join remotely, visit carmenconnect.osu.edu/accessible-science0321. Adobe Flash Player needs to be installed on your computer to join the livestream. Please do not register below if you plan to attend remotely.

If you plan on attending this event in person, please register here.
Beyond Google Scholar Workshop

Submitted by Kathy Yoder, yoder.332@osu.edu

What: Beyond Google Scholar

When: Tuesday, March 5

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Where: ATI Library

Faculty, do you find yourself relying on Google Scholar for most of your research needs? Expand your options with this workshop presented by librarians Gwen Short and Laura Miller, because 50 focused and fabulous articles are better than 50,000 possible articles. ATI Library. 11:30 - 12:30. no registration required
2019 OSU Plant Sciences Symposium

Submitted by Deana Namuth-Covert, namuth-covert.1@osu.edu

The 2019 OSU Plant Sciences Symposium will take place March 30th at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center in Columbus, OH. Register before February 28th at go.osu.edu/plantscience2019 to attend in person. Live streaming of the event is available at go.osu.edu/plantsciencelive (registration not required).

The symposium will also include a science communication workshop happening in Columbus on Friday, March 29th featuring Joe Palca, NPR science correspondent. Registration is required to attend the workshop, so be sure to sign up today! To learn more and view our list of invited and OSU faculty spotlight speakers, check out the website.
Zotero Workshop

Submitted by Kathy Yoder, yoder.332@osu.edu

When: February 26, 2019

When: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Where: ATI Library

Zotero is a research management tool that is popular with scholars around the globe. This workshop is for faculty and staff who want to install it on their laptops and learn about the features of this versatile research tool. Gwen Short and Laura Miller from the other Wooster Campus Library will be presenting this free event here at ATI Library and encourage participants to bring their own laptops. No registration required.

Download flyer. (PDF)
WinterFest Rescheduled to Feb. 27

Submitted by Heather Rakosik, rakosik.1@osu.edu

Winterfest has been rescheduled for Wed. Feb. 27^th. The Polar Vortex did not scare us away!

Free Food, Fun, Prizes, and MORE!!

Tired of being in your room and homebound from the cold??

Venture up to SAC for an AMAZING Night of Fun!

Open to all ATI residents and commuter students

When: Wed. Feb. 27th 5-9:30p (@ the SAC)

Schedule for Feb. 27th @ SAC:

5-6:15p Yahtzee Tournament

5-6:45p Bird Box Challenge & No Sew Snowman/Design a Cowbell

6:45-8p FREE FOOD : Chili, Tater Tot Bar, Hot Chocolate Bar, Smore’s

7:30-9:30p Laser Tag, Wallyball, and Marble Chase
Celebrate Black History Month - RSVP TODAY

Submitted by Thom Janini, janini.4@osu.edu

To help celebrate Black History Month, everyone is invited to a Soul Food Dinner hosted by OSU Mansfield and North Central State College on February 21st at 5:30 pm. To order tickets by phone, call the OSU Mansfield business office at (419)755-4217 by February 13.
Academic Integrity for Instructors

Submitted by Carri Gerber, gerber.140@osu.edu

March 26, 2019

11:30 a.m.

Skou 30

What is academic misconduct? If I suspect if a student is violating the Student Code of Conduct, what should I do? How are cases of alleged misconduct handled?

Jay Hobgood of the Committee on Academic Misconduct will present "Academic Integrity for Instructors" on March 26, 2019 at 11:30 am in SK 030.

This professional development seminar hosted by the Ohio State ATI Academic Affairs Office is open to all graduate students, staff, and faculty.
Florida Spring Break Service Trip

Submitted by Pamela Thomas, thomas.8@osu.edu

Join a group for service & sunshine in St. Petersburg, FL from March 9 - 16. Work on island restoration, removing invasive plants that overtake native species & destabilize the sediments. Transportation from Columbus by chartered bus, driver, housing and some meals included. Free time in evenings. Cost $415 due by Feb 27th. Contact Pamela Thomas at Thomas.8@osu.edu. This is a MANRRS sponsored event.
Upcoming ATI Book Club discussions

Submitted by Kathy Yoder, yoder.332@osu.edu

All discussions begin at noon in the ATI Library. Please feel free to bring your lunch!

February 26, 2019

Discussion of The Witch Elm by Tana French

March 28, 2019

Discussion of The Library Book by Susan Orlean

April 23, 2019

Discussion of The Red Address Book by Sofia Lundberg
2019 Great Decisions series at COW addresses global health

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

The College of Wooster's annual Great Decisions series in on the topic of global health, a topic of interest to many on our campus.

Tuesday, Feb. 5: documentary film: “The Unseen Enemy”

The 2019 series begins with the screening of “The Unseen Enemy,” a documentary directed and written by Janet Tobias that explores the global, political, economic, and public health conditions that may contribute to the next global pandemic. “The Unseen Enemy” takes a deep dive, through the eyes of doctors, disease detectives, and everyday men and women, as to why in the 21st century the world is experiencing a rash of diseases that were once only outbreaks but have now become full-blown epidemics.

Thursday, Feb. 7: “Before they Strike: Viral Forecasting for Pandemic Prevention”

Nathan Wolfe will present “Before They Strike: Viral Forecasting for Pandemic Prevention.” Wolfe is the founder and CEO of Metabiota, a pioneering risk analytics company that improves the world’s resilience to epidemics, and also the founder of Global Viral, an independent non-profit research organization that focuses on innovative research in ecology, biodiversity and public health. Wolfe formerly held the Lorry I. Lokey Business Wire Consulting Professorship in Human Biology at Stanford University. Named one of Time magazine’s “100 Most Influential People in the World” in 2011, and a National Geographic “Emerging Explorer” in 2010, he has traveled the world conducting biomedical research with hopes of tracking, studying, and eradicating the next pandemic before it strikes.

Tuesday, Feb. 19: “The Opioid Crisis: Economic, Legal, and Clinical Perspectives”

A distinguished panel of three experts will discuss “The Opioid Crisis: Economic, Legal, and Clinical Perspectives.” Sanho Tree is a fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies and has been director of its drug policy project since 1998; he has worked to reform both international and domestic drug policies, and to end the damage caused by the drug wars in Colombia, Bolivia, Mexico, Afghanistan, and the Philippines. The Honorable Thomas Teodosio is a judge on the Ohio Ninth District Court of Appeals who has presided over Summit county’s award-winning alternative drug court program known as “The Turning Point.” Dr. Nicole Labor is a board-certified addiction physician, and the associate medical director of addiction medicine for Summa Health in Akron, as well as medical director of OneEighty in Wooster. Together they will discuss the numerous issues surrounding the growing abuse of opioids.

Tuesday, Feb. 26: “Complexities of Conducting International Clinical Research”

Dr. Diane Jorkasky (Wooster class of ’73), an expert on drug development and international medicine, will deliver “The Complexities of Conducting International Clinical Research.” As part of the esteemed Woodrow Wilson Visiting Fellows program, Jorkasky returns to campus where she’ll offer her expertise as a medical scientist and researcher in the pharmaceutical industry. The 2016 Winner of the University of Pennsylvania’s “Women in Medicine” award, she is currently president of her own research and development consulting business, which emphasizes translational pharmacology. As vice president of the global clinical research operations group at Pfizer, Inc., she oversaw research groups in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, and the research units under Dr. Jorkasky’s supervision were the first in the pharmaceutical industry to be awarded certification by the American Accreditation for Human Rights Protection.
Equity and Inclusion Workshop Opportunity

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Kris Boone strongly encourages faculty and staff to register for and attend the Equity and Inclusion workshop on Feb. 22 in Wooster.

The Office of Equity and Inclusion’s spring-summer 2019 workshop schedule is now available. Each month, Leo Taylor (taylor.3408@osu.edu), program director of Equity and Inclusion, will facilitate a workshop on the Columbus and Wooster campuses on a topic related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. These free workshops, available to all CFAES faculty, staff, and postdocs, are a wonderful opportunity for personal growth and professional development. Registration is required due to limited space. January’s workshop, “Cultivating an Inclusive Environment: Recognizing and Responding to Unconscious Bias,” was held on Jan. 11 in Columbus and will be held on Jan. 25 in Wooster. It will be offered again in April.

Registration for the February workshops (Feb. 8 in Columbus; Feb. 22 in Wooster) is now underway. Titled “Identity, Power, and Privilege”, the program will explore what it means to have and lack privilege, the complexity of social identities, and how to use power and privilege to disrupt the cycle of oppression. Participants will identify their social identities, begin to uncover sources of bias that have been reinforced by socialization, develop skills for effective allyship, and learn how implementing even the smallest of changes can transform an individual into an agent of change in their communities and profession.

Find the complete schedule of upcoming workshops.
Advocates and Allies for Equity Ally Workshop

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Attention male allies: Help create a more inclusive and equitable culture for women and minoritized groups at Ohio State. In this workshop led by male campus leaders/Advocates, learn about gender bias, the skills and strategies to interrupt it, and ways to contribute to positive changes on OSU's campuses. Ohio State is one of five institutions implementing this NSFG-funded, evidence-based approach to create an environment where all can thrive and make their full contribution. Learn more about this workshop.

February 11, 2019

1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Hale Hall, Room 101

Registration required. Register by Feb. 6, 2019.
Assessment Conference - Building a Flourishing Academic Community with Assessment

Submitted by Thom Janini, janini.4@osu.edu

Register today for the 2019 Ohio State Assessment Conference - Building a Flourishing Academic Community with Assessment.

Sponsored by the Office of Academic Affairs

Friday, February 1, 2019
9 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
The Fawcett Center

Register at: https://ucat.osu.edu/assessment-conference/
Student Wellness Fair Feb. 13

Submitted by Jacqueline Belanger, belanger.24@osu.edu

Do you know OSU's Nine Dimensions of Wellness? They are: Emotional, Career, Social, Spiritual, Physical, Financial, Intellectual, Creative, and Environmental. OSU's wellness model emphasizes how these dimensions continually influence and balance each other to create an overall wellness.

Next month, ATI will host our Student Wellness Fair in Skou Student Lounge. Organizations from ATI and the Wooster community will showcase these interconnected dimensions and will help empower students to strive for balance and wellness in their lives.

Save the date!

ATI’s Student Wellness Fair will be in Skou Student Lounge on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 from 11:15 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Student Transition Q&A Session

Submittted by Cate Hunko, hunko.1@osu.edu

Faculty and Program Advisors - If transitioning to the Columbus Campus is in your students' future remind them to attend the Transition Question and Answer Session in Skou 30 on February 13 from 3-3:55. Students can contact the Academic Affairs office or Cate Hunko, hunko.1@osu.edu, to sign up. Also remind the students that their Campus Change Request Forms are due to the Academic Affairs Office on March 8.
Career Expo scheduled for Feb. 6

Submitted by Adam Cahill, cahill.71@osu.edu

The Ohio State ATI Career Expo is held so that students have additional opportunities to interact with businesses and employers for internships, full-time positions, and part-time work. Please encourage your students to attend.

This is also an excellent opportunity for faculty and staff to discuss industry trends and potential classroom collaboration opportunities with employers.

Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019

Student Activities Center

11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

View the list of participating employers here.

MLK Day of Service

Submitted by Ashley Van Hesteren, vanhesteren.2@osu.edu

On Monday, January 21, 2019, The Ohio State University Wooster Campus is encouraged to join millions of volunteers across the country as we honor and pay tribute to the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This national holiday is known as a “day on, not a day off.” While the university is closed and classes are cancelled, the MLK Day Committee invites you to join us in this first annual event. Faculty, staff, students, and clubs are all invited to participate as we help the greater Wooster community through meaningful service projects.

To learn more about this national day of service, visit: https://www.nationalservice.gov/mlkday

WOOSTER CAMPUS MLK DAY OF SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Time	Event	Location
9:00 am - 9:30 am	Participant check-in Free donuts and coffee provided	Shisler Conference Center at the Ohio State Wooster Campus
9:30 am - 10:00 am	Speaker - Jeremy Grove, Agriscience Educator from East Tech, Cleveland Metropolitan School District	Shisler Conference Center
10:00 am - 10:30 am	Travel to volunteer sites	Van transportation provided by Ohio State Wooster Campus
10:30 am - 12:00 pm	Service organized by United Way	Various service sites. To register for a morning session visit: http://www.uwwh.org/mlk
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm	Travel back to campus Free lunch and reflection	Shisler Conference Center

TRANSPORTATION
All participants are requested to ride in the University-sponsored transportation leaving from the Shishler Center. Vans will drop off and pick up participants at the various volunteer sites. Register for your service site on or before January 17, 2019. Special accomodations should be discussed with transportation cooridnator Keegan Hange (hange.7@osu.edu).

VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION
Thanks to the United Way of Wayne and Holmes Counties, participants are requested to register for a MORNING service site of their choosing. For available options, visit the following website and be sure to register using your "osu.edu" email address. Family and kid-friendly options are also available. http://www.uwwh.org/mlk

COMPLIMENTARY DINING
A light continental breakfast of donuts and coffee will be provided. Join Dean Kress for a catered boxed sandwich lunch. Options include: Ham and American cheese or Turkey and Colby Jack. A water bottle may be handy to bring along to your service site should it be allowed.

SUGGESTED DRESS
Participants are encouraged to wear closed-toe shoes and dress appropriately for their service site. Pay special attention to any requirements communicated by United Way and service sites may provide additional safety equipment required. All are encouraged to wear Ohio State attire. Participants will be provided a commemorative button.

SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY
Mr. Jeremy Grove grew up in Logan, OH where he was an avid FFA member. His experience in the organization led to attending The Ohio State University for Agricultural & Extension Education. During that time, he served as an Ohio FFA State Officer and it confirmed his passion for both agriculture and education. After graduating in 2012, he went back to Logan to teach for two years but it wasn't enough. Authentic agricultural education has to take place where agriculture isn't. Jeremy moved to Cleveland where he started an Agribusiness & Production Systems Pathway at East Technical High School which is located in an underprivileged congressional district in Ohio. He taught for three years to get the program up on its feet calling it the most exciting years of his career thus far. By overcoming obstacles, Jeremy hopes to expand the program and agricultural education as a whole in the city where he now serves as the Career-Technical Education Program Manager.

LOOKING FOR OTHER WAYS TO PARTICIPATE?
Starting Friday, January 11, stop by the table outside of the Library in Halterman Hall. Add your handprint to the banner to be displayed on campus.

QUESTIONS?
Contact the MLK Day of Service Committee Chair, Ashley Van Hesteren (vanhesteren.2@osu.edu).

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service flyer

2019 Landscape Industry Certified Technician Test

Submitted by Kim Sayers, sayers.1@osu.edu

August 7-8, 2019

Ohio's offering of the Landscape Industry Certified Technician test is set for Wednesday and Thursday, August 7 and 8, 2019, here on the Wooster Campus. You can find more information at the following site: www.ati.osu.edu/landscapetesting.
The Power of One

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Dear Colleagues,

You are invited to attend “The Power of One”, the Statewide Tribute to Rosa Parks on Monday, December 3, 2018 at the Fawcett Center.

See the invitation below and attached.

The Ohio State University is one of three main sponsors of this annual event, and President Michael Drake will provide brief remarks. We are proud to have two Ohio State colleagues serve on the panel this year - Professor Hasan Jeffries and undergraduate student Ginette Rhodes.

Please share this invitation broadly among your colleagues, students and friends.

Thank you for your support.

Stephen

Stephen C. Myers, PhD
Associate Vice Provost

Office of Outreach and Engagement engage.osu.edu

Professor of Horticulture and Crop Science

Office of Academic Affairs
Panama Education Abroad Information Session

Submitted by Pamela Thomas, thomas.8@osu.edu

CFAES is pleased to announce a Maymester Education Abroad program Panama through the lens of agriculture, sustainability and diversity. Information session today October 31 at 7:30 pm in Applewood Community Room. Program takes place May 2019. Open to all majors.
Accessible and Impactful Course Design in Carmen

Submitted by Valerie Childress, childress.39@osu.edu

Monday, Nov. 5, noon – 1 p.m.
Accessible and Impactful Course Design in Carmen
Wendy Klooster, Assistant Professor, Horticulture & Crop Science

Do you want to increase student engagement and success in your courses? Are you interested in attracting more diverse students? Making some strategic course design choices can help you achieve these goals. This session will discuss the benefits of using the Quality Matters (QM) method for course design. Key features of this method relate to designing clear learning objectives, accurately measuring student progress, and leveraging instructional technology in the most effective way. Although specifically targeted to online or hybrid courses, any form of instruction, including in-person courses, extension, or mentoring, can benefit from consideration of the QM standards.

Join us live at: https://osu-cfaes.zoom.us/j/675051137
Collegiate FFA Fundraiser at Chipotle

Submitted by Nathan Crook, crook.55@osu.edu

Join us at Chipotle for a fundraiser to support Collegiate FFA. Just come to the Chipotle at 4124 Burbank Road in Wooster on Wednesday, Nov. 7 from 5-9 p.m. Tell your cashier you're supporting the cause to make sure that 33% of the proceeds will be donated to Collegiate FFA.
Puerto Rico: The Reality of 'Paradise'

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

Puerto Rico: The Reality of “Paradise”
Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018, 12-1 p.m.

Selby Hall (Plant Pathology) Room 203, Wooster
Or stream live at: https://osu-cfaes.zoom.us/j/6056911066
Or watch later via www.go.osu.edu/WoosterInternational

Cost: Free
Details: Light lunch provided, space limited
Meal starts at noon.
Presentation starts at 12:15 p.m.

Rsvp at owens.1132@osu.edu by Tuesday, Oct. 30.

Marlia Bosques Martínez: B.S. in Crop Protection from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez. Pursuing a master’s degree in Plant Pathology at Ohio State under the guidance of Dr. Chris Taylor and Dr. Sally Miller. Her research focuses on studying root-knot nematode diversity, yield loss, and biocontrol management on tomatoes.

Noelymar González: B.S. in Agronomy from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez. Pursuing a master’s degree in Soil Science at Ohio State under the guidance of Dr. Steve Culman. Her research focuses on studying soil health in no-till soils.

Ana M. Vázquez Catoni: B.S. in Biology and in Industrial Microbiology from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez. Pursuing a master’s degree in Plant Pathology at Ohio State under the guidance of Dr. Soledad Benitez. Her research focuses on studying microbial diversity in tomato seedlings.

Puerto Rico Cultural Connections

A talk in the series Cultural Connections: “Where Culture Meets Agriculture”

Contact information: Jason Owens, International Coordinator at the Wooster Campus owens.1132@osu.edu, (605) 691-1066

PRESENTED BY
THE WOOSTER CAMPUS DIVERSITY COMMITTEE
Cultured Meat: Developing an OSU Perspective

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

A seminar about the future of cultured meat, its role in agriculture, industry impact, and discussion on consumer perceptions.

Where: Animal Science 117 and Research Services 130 or join us on Zoom

When: Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2:15 - 5:00 p.m.

We will gather insight from experts including:

Dr. Dustin Boler, an associate professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champain in the Department of Animal Sciences. Dr. Boler is also on the American Meat Science Association board and has recently testified at an FDA hearing focused on foods produced using animal cell culture technology.

Dominique Harris, a business development advisor for Cargill, a livestock meat and industry leader. Cargill has made significant investments in alternative protein sources such as the development of cultured meat technology. Ms. Harris will share the philosophical reasons Cargill has made these investments and what Cargill perceives as the future for these technologies.

Dr. Joy Rumble is an assistant professor with a joint appointment at Ohio State ATI and the Department of Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership within CFAES. Dr. Rumble has authored a manuscript describing media coverage of cultured meat technology, and she will share what she learned from this initial study along with other information about expected consumer perceptions and acceptance of this technology.

Associate Dean Gary Pierzynski will provide the welcome and introduction. Dr. Shauna Brummet, president and CEO of BioHio Research Park, and Drs. Lyda Garcia and Daniel Clark, both meat scientists in the Department of Anicaml Sciences, will also give a brief introduction to the technology and overview of the markets and investments by venture capitalists.

Please use this link to register for the seminar.
Reception with CFAES Equity and Inclusion Program Director

Please join Dr. Leo Taylor, the new Program Director of Equity and Inclusion for CFAES for an informal meet-and-greet on the OSU Wooster campus, 4:30 - 5:45 p.m, Halterman 124, Wooster campus.

Dr. Taylor provides professional development opportunities for Columbus and Wooster CFAES faculty and staff on diversity, equity, and inclusion issues such as implicit bias, microaggressions, and cultural competencies. He is new to OSU and will be visiting the Wooster campus for the first time on Oct. 24. He would like to learn about the campus climate experienced by members of historically underrepresented minority groups, women, and LGBTQ+ students, faculty, staff, and their allies. This is an opportunity for individuals to share their experiences and provide suggestions for how the Office of Equity and Inclusion can best support the Wooster community. Refreshments will be provided.

Dr. Taylor is especially interested in meeting LGBTQ+ students, faculty, and staff. In an effort to support LGBTQ+ CFAES students, he is spearheading the establishment of a Cultivating Change chapter at OSU and is looking for student volunteers to serve as officers and a faculty/staff advisor based in Wooster. The Cultivating Change Foundation is a national organization devoted to supporting LGBTQ+ agriculturalists. The OSU chapter will involve individuals from both the Columbus and Wooster campuses. If you are unable to attend the reception and would like more information about this leadership opportunity, please contact Dr. Talyor directly (taylor.3408).

To learn more about Dr. Taylor, visit equityandinclusion.cfaes.ohio-state.edu.
Associate Dean's Coffee Hour, Oct. 24

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

Greetings! Based on feedback, there will be more opportunities to chat informally with the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education. We highly encourage you to attend, as this is a great opportunity to ask questions, give suggestions, or hear updates about research and graduate education at the college.

The first of these events will be on Oct. 24 from 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. in the Yenne Room, Shisler Center (Wooster). Coffee and cookies will be provided.

Stay tuned for more information about additional opportunities.
Small-Scale Landscape Certification Test Oct. 12

Submitted by Kim Sayers, sayers.1@osu.edu

This Friday, October 12, starting at 8 a.m., we are holding a small-scale Landscape Industry Certified (LIC) test on the ATI campus. There will be a handful of candidates here completing both hands-on and written tests. If you run into someone looking for the test, just send them out to the test site at the back side of the SK parking lot.

*Note: The parking lot will not be closed for this testing!
Annual Homecoming Dodgeball Tournament

Tuesday, October 2nd - 8:00-10:00 PM

Team sign-up can be sent to Robert Selvey (selvey .9) via email by 11:59 PM Monday, October 1st. Teams of 6-10 players encouraged. Can't find a team? Come be a drop-in player and get to know your fellow students, faculty, and staff members! Don't want to play? Come by and support your fellow Buckeyes!

More homecoming events can be found at go.osu.edu/ATIHomecoming.
Need some laughter in your life?

Submitted by Michelle Villers, villers.11@osu.edu

Everyone needs some time to laugh – and it’s always more fun when you’re with friends.

Grab your friends and family for a fun night of comedy – coming soon to our backyard!

Make a night of it – shall we do dinner or drinks afterwards?

SEEDS grant information sessions

Submitted by Melissa Burant, burant.2@osu.edu

Greetings,

The FY 19 Request for Proposals for SEEDS: The Research Competitive Grants Program is available online here (https://grants.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/seeds/seeds-rfp).

Faculty proposals will be due Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.

Everyone is invited to attend informational sessions on the SEEDS faculty RFP. The dates and times of these sessions are:

Tuesday, September 11

250A Ag. Admin (Columbus)

10:00-11:00am

Wednesday, September 12

250A Ag. Admin (Columbus)

2:30-3:30pm

Thursday, September 13

130 Research Services (Wooster)

10:30-11:30am AND 1:00-2:00pm

Family Day Picnic & Homecoming Kickoff - Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

Please bring your family and enjoy a picnic and kickoff to Homecoming Week on Saturday, Sept. 29.

Tour the Grace Drake Agricultural Laboratory, greenhouses, and campus. Enjoy games, displays, and activities with student organizations. Visit the bookstore, floral shop, and mum sale. There will be lots to see and do for the whole family!

Please click here to RSVP for the picnic lunch by Friday, Sept. 21.
Red Cross Blood Drive Sept. 18

Submitted by Kim Hostetler, hostetler.78@osu.edu

Phi Theta Kappa will be hosting an American Red Cross blood drive on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Housing Office Community Room.
Creating a Walkable Bikeable campus

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

OSU Wooster Focus Groups

August 16

Skou Hall Lounge

Times 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM

If you haven't already done so, please take the time to attend the last set of focus groups on making the Wooster Campus walkable and bikeable.

Questions? Contact David Civittolo Civittolo.1@osu.edu
Greenhouse Workshop for K-12 Educators
Submitted by Kim Sayers, sayers.1@osu.edu
- Basics of the Greenhouse Environment for K-12 Educators, a one-day workshop, will be held on the ATI campus on Wednesday, August 8. The workshop, led by Uttara Samarakoon, Ph.D. - Assistant Professor (Greenhouse and Nursery Management),
- Peter Ling, Ph.D. - Associate Professor (Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering), and
- Laura Grimm - K-8 STEAM Teacher (Dalton Local Schools), filled with the maximum of 30 participants within a few weeks of announcing it.
You can find more information about the day here: https://ati.osu.edu/workshops-short-courses/greenhouse-workshop.
Meet the new CFAES Associate Dean for Research & Graduate Education

Submitted by Frances Whited, http://whited.16@osu.edu

We would like to extend an invitation to all CFAES faculty, staff, and students to attend an informal social event to meet Gary Pierzynski. There will be two events, one in Columbus and one in Wooster (see details below). Gary is the new CFAES Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education. In this position, Gary will drive the future strategy for enhancing and expanding research and graduate education within the college, as well as supporting undergraduate research.

Wooster: July 12, 9-10 a.m. in Research Services 128
Columbus: July 30, 9-10 a.m. in Agricultural Administration 250A

The events are informal and light refreshments will be provided.
Please RSVP for the Employee Appreciation Picnic

Submitted by Allison Mayer, mayer.697@osu.edu

You're invited to the Employee Appreciation Picnic on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Hawk's Nest Golf Course.

Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Faculty, staff and immediate family welcome!

RSVP here.
Welcome Days Call for Volunteers

Submitted by Sam Trapp, trapp.73@osu.edu

Date: Saturday, August 18

The Ohio State ATI Welcome Days Committee is excited to invite our fellow staff and faculty members to join us in celebrating students as they acclimate to campus during WELCOME DAYS! The 2018 Welcome Days festivities will begin with Move-In on August 18th and run through Monday, August 20th. There are opportunities to volunteer during the first week of school as well! There are many ways that you can get involved with the events. Please view the volunteer registration form for more information.

If you would like to volunteer for Welcome Days but not Move-In, just click "I am not available or do not wish to work Move-In Day" on the form and an additional set of volunteer opportunities will appear.
Photo op at Shisler

Submitted by Michelle Villers, villers.11@osu.edu

The ATI Admissions team provided a photo booth during orientation last week and it was a big hit not only with students and their families but many employees took advantage of the photo opportunity as well.

If you missed the chance to get your selfie or an office group photo, now is your chance. On Thursday the 28th from 9:30 - 12:00, Brutus, the OSU/CFAES backdrop and the cool props will be available in Shisler in the MLK Lobby. So be sure to charge your phone, stop in at Shisler on Thursday 9:30-12:00 and snap away.
Congratulations to Dr. Ed Nangle, Dr. Joy Rumble, and Dr. Uttara Samarakoon!

Submitted by: Dr. Kris Boone.3@osu.edu

Congratulations to Dr. Ed Nangle, Dr. Joy Rumble, and Dr. Uttara Samarakoon on their promotion to associate professor with tenure. At the May 19 Ohio State University Board of Trustees meeting, their promotion and tenure was approved. Thanks to all who have supported them on this journey.

https://cfaesfacultyandstaff.osu.edu/news/2022-cfaes-faculty-promotions-and-tenure-approved
2022 USDA Equipment Grant Seeking Applications (OSU limited submission process)

Submitted by: Lori Kaser.37

USDA Equipment Grant Program (EGP)

NOTE: Only two applicants may be submitted from each institution. To select a qualified applicant for the June 15, 2022, RFP deadline, an internal competition is first required. We encourage you to submit your internal preliminary application by May 5, 2022, by 9:00 AM for consideration. Internal applications can be submitted here: limited submission process.

The Equipment Grant Program (EGP) serves to increase access to shared-use special purpose equipment/instruments for fundamental and applied research for use in the food and agricultural sciences programs at institutions of higher education, including State Cooperative Extension Systems. The program seeks to strengthen the quality and expand the scope of fundamental and applied research at eligible institutions, by providing them with opportunities to acquire one major piece of equipment/instruments that support their research, training, and extension goals and may be too costly and/or not appropriate for support through other NIFA grant programs.

The EGP does not support the acquisition of suites of equipment to outfit research laboratories /facilities or to conduct independent experiments simultaneously. Similarly, the EGP does not fund common, general purpose ancillary equipment that would normally be found in a laboratory and/or is relatively easily procured by the organization or through other NIFA grant programs. Rather, it is intended to help fund items of equipment that will upgrade infrastructure. Moreover, EGP does not fund research projects, including research that uses the equipment acquired with support from the program nor does it support the operation and maintenance of facilities.

Funding awards are between $25,001 and $500,000 with a project duration of up to three years. Proposals are due to the sponsor by June 15, 2022.

The full solicitation can be found here: https://www.nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/2022-04/FY22-EGP-RFA-508.pdf

FAQs relating to the EGP can be found here: https://www.nifa.usda.gov/equipment-grants-program-egp-frequently-asked-questions-faqs

Award Abstracts can be found here: https://cris.nifa.usda.gov/cgi-bin/starfinder/0?path=fastlink1.txt&id=anon&pass=&search=%28GC%3Degp%29&format=WEBTITLESGIY
Reminder: Only 6 Days Left for Buckeye Funder

Submitted by: Royce Thornton.5@osu.edu

In case you have forgotten and would still like to provide some financial support for the Ohio State ATI Dairy Cattle Judging Team's participation in the International Dairy Judging Tour this summer, the Buckeye Funder is open for 6 more days. If you plan to help, please go to Buckeye Funder at. https://buckeyefunder.osu.edu/project/31411 before May 31 at 11:59 pm to submit your donation.

Thanks to everyone in the Ohio State ATI community who has supported the team ... your donation is greatly appreciated.

Additional information about the students who are participating, and the International Dairy Judging Tour is on the Buckeye Funder site. Please click on the Buckeye Funder link ( https://buckeyefunder.osu.edu/project/31411) just to learn about the students and their future experiences with the upcoming tour. Reviewing the site may also give you ideas on how Buckeye Funder can work for the student organizations that you advise or even other university sponsored projects.
Assisting Distressed Individuals TODAY

This presentation provides a proactive approach to assisting distressed individuals. Participants gain information and resources so that they can be better prepared to assist individuals experiencing distress or causing a disruption.
   Date: 3/8/2023
   Time: 1:50 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.
   Location: Skou Hall, room 030 or online (ZOOM)
   Register here.
Assisting Distressed Individuals TODAY

This presentation provides a proactive approach to assisting distressed individuals. Participants gain information and resources so that they can be better prepared to assist individuals experiencing distress or causing a disruption.
   Date: 3/8/2023
   Time: 1:50 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.
   Location: Skou Hall, room 030 or online (ZOOM)
   Register here.
COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Clinic
Submitted by Jodie Holava, holava.1@osu.edu

We are pleased to be able to give you access to appointments for the Pfizer vaccine booster clinic that will be held onsite at the Student Activities Center (SAC) on Wednesday, December 1st. To help minimize waiting, there are a limited number of appointments available for each time slot between the hours of 10:30 -12:30. The information to sign up for your booster shot can be found below.

There will also be a 15-30 minute observation period required onsite after receiving the vaccine. The entire process should take no longer than 30 – 45 minutes.

What to bring:
   • Must bring an ID or Driver’s license and a copy of your insurance card.
   • There are two forms required by the hospital for vaccination. You may print them and bring them filled out to speed up the vaccination process or you will be able to fill them out onsite, if necessary.

REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS:
- Qualifying individuals wanting to schedule an appointment to receive the booster should call Jodie Holava.1 at 330-462-6177.
- Individuals will receive a confirmation email once registered with Wooster Community Hospital. Make note that even though confirmation will say “Hidden – Wooster Community Hospital” the clinic will take place at the Student Activities Center.
- Registration deadline is Monday, November 22nd at 4:00 pm.
   *Note: There will be limited walk-in slots available. If you choose to walk-in, please anticipate a wait in order to receive your vaccine.
Weight Watchers April Newsletter

Submitted by Cindy Shelly, shelly.12@osu.edu

Get started on your wellness journey. You can attend OSU-only virtual meetings or attend a social distanced in-person workshop. See flyer for details.
Heath Station moves temporarily

Submitted by Kathy Yoder, yoder.332@osu.edu

The Health Station which allows YP4H members to weigh in and take a blood pressure readings has been relocated to the SAC while the library is under rennovation.
YP4H moves to quarterly incentives
Submitted by Robin Frazier, frazier.398@osu.edu

In 2019, you will have an opportunity to earn rewards more frequently through YP4H.
- The amount of HRA credits that each enrolled participant may earn will increase to $300.
- Each calendar quarter, participants may earn rewards as shown in the following link https://yp4h.osu.edu/2019-yp4h-incentive-program/.
- Points will reset to zero on January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1.
- You will have all calendar year (January 1- December 31, 2019) to complete your PHA and verified Biometric Screening to earn 2020 premium credit.
COVID tests available

Submitted by Kathy Yoder, yoder.332@osu.edu

Spread holiday cheer, not Covid! There are free covid tests available in the library. Pick some up this month before your holiday gathering.
WW February Newsletter and Promotion

Submitted by Cindy Shelly, shelly.12@osu.edu
Maintain focus on community safety

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

By focusing on COVID-19 protections, Ohio State students, faculty and staff have thus far kept our community's positivity rate below 1% this semester. The trend is reassuring, but we cannot lose focus on the basic steps needed to maintain the safety of our community, particularly as the virus evolves. The Safe and Healthy Buckeyes website remains the central resource with the latest information about university COVID-19 guidance. More than 850 people joined last week's town hall to learn more about vaccines and vaccination, and the video of the town hall and FAQs from the event are posted on the vaccine page. The next COVID town hall will be Monday, March. 1.
Chasing Success

Submitted by Laura Deeter, deeter.7@osu.edu

I recently reread Ben Bergeron’s excellent book Chasing Excellence, and I’m respectfully playing off his title for this article. For those that don’t know, Mr. Bergeron is an elite CrossFit coach. He’s coached the 4-time CrossFit Games winner Mat Fraser, as well as 3-time Games winner Tia-Claire Toomey. He has a lot to say about mindset and its relationship to success. I highly recommend the book, his podcast, and his YouTube channel. He believes the mind is the key to success; in CrossFit we call this a weaponized mind. A mind that cannot be shaken from its journey no matter the obstacles, a mind that recognizes the process is the key to success. And he says a large portion of our problems stem from the wrong definition of success.

What is success? Ask 100 people, get 100 answers. I’ve often asked this of my students. Their answers are predictable: money, family, good business, nice car (ok truck), fancy house, taking vacations. I personally believe a lot of us would define success in this manner. External factors are always our goals. Get good grades to get into a good college. Get good grades to get a good job. Get a good job to make money. Make money to buy things. The goal is always external. Professors fall into this trap as well. Do this work to get this grade to pass this class. Do this, get this reward.

In these …. surreal times, reminding ourselves that the journey is the important aspect is paramount. Our journey just abruptly took a hard right, one that, I for one, didn’t see coming. But we are all still on a journey. The journey to be professors, writers, lecturers, students, administrators…insert your own title here. This journey also includes being a: parent, sibling, spouse, significant other…again insert your family roles. The important thing to note here, is while the way we travel this journey is now altered, the fact remains we are all still on a journey. A journey to become better versions of ourselves. THAT is the ultimate goal; become the best version of you.

I’m not saying don’t have external goals. Humans are goal-oriented, and it’s good to have goals. Set a goal to get the A, the promotion, the raise, the nice car. Those are admirable goals. External motivation helps keep us going when internal motivation goes on vacation. But, the attainment of the goal isn’t the key to happiness. The process of attaining the goal is the secret. Fall in love with the process, and the goals will eventually happen. Is your goal to get an A? What process is needed? Attending class, taking notes, reviewing the notes, looking at old exams, completing all the assigned work/reading, and maybe even a little last-minute cramming are all parts of the process. I will admit, it is hard to fall in love with doing problem sets over and over and over, but the weaponized mind recognizes this as a necessary part of the process. The process is what sets up success, not the goal. The goal is simply a result. The goal is constantly changing, but the process of goal attainment doesn’t generally change much. Find the process, learn the process, specialize in the process and the goals will happen. Loving the process means happiness no matter the goal because the goal isn’t the end-game. The weaponized mind loves the process and will not be distracted from the process.

What does this mean for our students? It means helping them see the process, helping them to visualize distractions and process how to overcome them. It means teaching them that if they have done the work and can honestly say they gave their very best effort on something, the end result doesn’t matter. If the goal is an A, and the student gets a B are they a failure because they didn’t attain their goal? If the goal is the most important thing, then yes, they might feel they aren’t cut out for this, they gave their all and the result was disappointing. “I studied all night long and I only got a B”. But the student who gave their all on the process recognizes the B doesn’t matter because the journey IS the end result!

All processes need analysis and tweaking. We need to show the students how to do this as well. It means helping them analyze their process to look for places where gaps exist. Did they really spend 4 hours studying? Or were they sitting at their desk for 4 hours, but half of it was really spent on their phone? Their studying process might need to change. Turn the phone off and read for 10 minutes. If that is too long, read for 5 minutes. Then look at the phone for 3 minutes. If flash cards don’t work, find a different process. The student who struggles to read could watch a video, or listen to directions. Continually tweak the process.

Find happiness in the discovery and implementation of the process. It’s a mindset shift for most people; it was a huge mindset shift for me as well. But I’m happier as a result. The process will lead to happiness, not the goal. This shift in mindset allowed me to remain calm in the face of uncertainty. OSU says “move everything online”. Old me would panic, come up with reasons I cannot. New me acknowledges this is difficult and indeed might even suck, but it is what it is. I will not be swayed by distractions on the goal to learning/teaching. What is the process now? What are the steps. Find the process.

Like everything humans do, this takes practice and practice takes time. Practice on the little things. One assignment, one project, one small distraction. Recognize a lifetime of mental thoughts and reactions won’t change overnight. But learning to weaponize the mind builds mental fortitude, something a lot of folks lack. It is NOT ignoring feelings and emotions. It is acknowledging them, and even in the face of uncertainty, unhappiness, etc finding the process to get things done. Loving this process is success, not the end result.

"Happiness is not found on the other side of achievement. (We need) to find happiness/fulfillment in the process of chasing that goal. The chase to betterment itself is what we should be striving for." Ben Bergeron
REACH Trainings in January

Submitted by Jacqueline Belanger, belanger.24@osu.edu

Staff/Faculty REACH trainings will be offered between January 23rd – January 30th.

Knowing the signs of suicide is important in helping someone who may be at risk. By offering your understanding, reassurance and support, you can help your loved one or friend seek the help he or she needs. REACH^©is the name of the OSU suicide prevention gatekeeper training program designed to help the OSU community prevent suicide by teaching faculty, staff, and students how to:

Recognize warning signs
Engage with empathy
Ask directly about suicide
Communicate hope
Help suicidal individuals to access care and treatment

If you would like to attend a 90-minute REACH training, please sign up at https://ati.osu.edu/node/5541. You can also submit your time/date preferences for future trainings.

Registration Deadline is Sunday, January 19th, 2020.
Wellness Webinars

Benefits-eligible faculty and staff can explore complimentary programs offered by the OSU Health Plan as a service of Your Plan for Health.

Among the upcoming webinars offered this month are:

Estate Planning for Moms and Dads on Tuesday (6/19)

How Physical Therapy Can Improve Your Postpartum Health on Wednesday (6/20)

Destressing with Chair Yoga on Thursday (6/28

To learn more or register for a program, click here.
Mindful Wellness

Submitted by Jane Douglas, douglas.170@osu.edu

Wouldn't you like to live a more mindful, less stressed, and healthier life?

Thursdays in June featuring: Melinda J. Hill, M Ed, CFCS, CFLE
6/14 - Mindful Eating

6/21- Mindful Living

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.ml. Secrest Arboretum/Miller Pavilion
RSVP: Jane Douglas douglas.170@osu.edu
Consent for electronic delivery of Form 1095-C

Submitted by Robin Frazier, frazier.398@osu.edu

Form 1095-C is a required tax form that provides important information about the health care coverage an employee had or was offered by Ohio State during 2018. For employees who consent to receive the form electronically, it will be available from Equifax with secure access through Employee Self Service on February 18, 2019. Equifax will send an email when the 1095-C is available.

If you haven't done so, you can log into Employee Self Service by February 11, 2019, to provide consent. Receiving the form electronically saves time and is more secure. If consent is not provided, the form will be delivered to your home address on file in the HR System by March 4, 2019. Emails will be sent in early January to those employees who have not yet consented, requesting that they sign up for electronic delivery.

If you wish to provide consent and haven’t already done so, please go to Employee Self Service. You can view step-by-step directions at go.osu.edu/1095c
Professional development opportunities

Submitted by Kayla Arnold, arnold.1065@osu.edu

On behalf of Wooster Campus Staff Council I would like to share the following professional development opportunities with you:

OSU Leadership Center
As of July 1st, the OSU Leadership Center is offering a discounted rate to Ohio State employees for our workshops. Three-hour workshops will be $75* (unless noted differently, based on assessment fees), rather than the normal rate of $95. To see a listing of upcoming workshops, please go to https://leadershipcenter.osu.edu/events. To register for these workshops, click here.

CFAES Staff Advisory Council
CFAES SAC has arranged three educational opportunities this summer that focus on Professional Development. The second will be held next Tuesday, July 17 (see details below). We encourage you to bring your lunch and enjoy the company of your fellow employees while listening to our great speakers. You can view information about the full series in the attached flyer. Please register if you plan to attend.

Staff Career Development Grant
Staff have an opportunity to further their growth and development through the Staff Career Development Grant. New this year, the available funding for individuals and groups has increased to $1,250 for individuals, $1,750 for groups of 2-10 and $2,000 for groups of 11 or more, and the funds can be used for professional development, education or training costs related to job and/or career goals. Applications are being accepted until Tuesday (7/31). Visit the USAC website for more information and to view the application.

Buckeye Wellness Lunch and Learn on resiliency
With the fast pace of today's culture, it can be difficult to navigate situations throughout life and manage the stress associated. Join Jodie Leister for a free lunch on Friday (7/20) noon-1 p.m. at the Ross Auditorium to learn ways to inoculate your life from stress and better manage the hustle of everyday life. Biometric screenings and health coaching sign-ups will be available in the Ross Heart Hospital lobby 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Update on searches in progress

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

There are a number of searches in process for both faculty and staff.

Biology position - The interviews have concluded. Thank you to the search committee and everyone who participated in the process.

Ag Engineering position - The position has been posted and a search committee formed. Dan Linden will be chairing.

Admissions Counselor - The posting period has ended and review of applications will begin soon.

Transition Counselor - Posting is still active.

Program Assistant for the SAC - An offer has been made and accepted, pending background check clearance.

Office Assistant in horticulture - The posting period has ended and review of applications will begin soon.
BTES Job Posting - Please help spread the word!

Submitted by Kim Sayers sayers.1@osu.edu

The BTES position originally held by Melanie Garcia is still open for applications and will remain posted until Sunday, August 7 - Marketing & Promotions Coordinator (Working title: Corporate Business Development Specialist 1). The position has been updated to include a broader range of responsibilities, which gives the right candidate the opportunity to maximize their strengths.

   If you know of someone who would be a great fit, please share the job posting!
   https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Wooster-Campus/Marketing---Promotions-Coordinator-Wooster_R52843-1
WW offers exclusive discount for OSU employees, spouses, and dependents
Submitted by Cindy Shelly, shelly.12@osu.edu

Hello all,

A reminder that Employees, spouses, and dependents (18+) enrolled in the OSU Health Plan get an exclusive discount of 50% off the retail price of membership.
There are now in-person workshops in Wooster at the Best Western https://www.weightwatchers.com/us/find-a-workshop/1238309/ww-studio--best-western-hotel--conference-center-wooster-oh
- Wednesday
  9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
- Thursday
  9:30 AM - 11:00 AM5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
- Saturday
  8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
There are also virtual workshops and one exclusively for Ohio State employees if you are not comfortable with the in-person workshop.
Need a new or replacement BuckID?

Submitted by Heather Hettick, hettick.

If you need a new or replacement BuckID please make an appointment at:

Go.osu.edu/woosterbuckid
or
https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/IDscheduling@buckeyemail.osu.edu/bookings/

To get a BuckID you will need to show a picture id like driver’s license or passport and you will need to have documentation of your student/employee ID number.

If you can’t find an appointment that works, please feel free to contact me directly.


Thanks,
Heather
Vacation Leave Q&A

Submitted by Robin Frazier, frazier.398@osu.edu

We've had a few questions come up from folks that were concerned about not being able to use their vacation leave before their service anniversary. OHR has granted and exception given the current situation. Please see below:

Employees who cannot take vacation time due to COVID-19 and whose anniversary date occurs between March 22 – May 22, 2020, will have until the December 31, 2020, to use accrued vacation above the established maximum carryover amounts stated in Paid Leave Policy 6.27 .
Hiring Pause through June 30
Submitted by Robin Frazier, frazier.398@osu.edu

Ohio State has implemented a temporary hiring pause to assess impacts due to the COVID-19 state of emergency. The temporary pause applies to most faculty, staff and student positions with exceptions noted below. The hiring pause aligns with recent actions taken by the state of Ohio and follows the state of emergency declared by the university Sunday, March 22.

No positions that were vacant as of noon on March 20, 2020, should be filled unless an offer has already been extended. Those positions may be filled if a candidate accepts by Friday, March 27, 2020, and has an identified start date. No new positions should be created. Any hiring through June 30, 2020, should focus on maintaining adequate staffing levels in these essential service areas:
- Law enforcement and public safety
- Hospitals and health services
- Child care for children of parents performing essential services to the university and medical center
- Limited meal preparation and service
- Facility utilities
- Residential support
- Others determined to be essential by the university
HR Business Partners will work with supervisors who have new employees already scheduled to start. Best practices on how to onboard employees who are teleworking on their first day will be available.

Employees of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center: The medical center is implementing a process to replace the in-person new employee orientation.

This hiring pause applies to all executive departments and units regardless of the sources of their operational and programmatic funding.

The hiring pause does not overrule collective bargaining agreements.

Exceptions to the hiring pause

In addition to the list above, exceptions to the hiring pause include, but are not limited to:
- Key faculty positions (including those of graduate teaching assistants) starting in summer and fall 2020
- Key research positions (including graduate students, post-doctoral researchers and research technicians) starting in fall 2020
- Deans and members of President’s Cabinet may also exempt any positions that are deemed necessary to meet medical center, public safety and critical operating functions of the university to maintain levels of service for our students and patients.
In addition, the Office of Human Resources in collaboration with the Office of the Chief Financial Officer may grant limited exceptions from this pause where the circumstances warrant it.
Online and In-person Training Available

Submitted by Robin Frazier, frazier.398@osu.edu

BuckeyeLearn is a university-wide online training tool, allowing learning and training opportunities to be easily accessed by the university community of faculty, staff and student employees. Check out the following instructor-led and online classes offered by the Office of Human Resources in Buckeye Learn.

https://gatewaytolearning.osu.edu/leadership-development/take-a-class/
Staff Annual Reports

Submitted by Robin Frazier, frazier.398@osu.edu

Attention All ATI Staff and Supervisors:

All staff are required to complete this form and submit it to their immediate supervisor for their 2019 annual report. This information will be used by supervisors to prepare the 2019 annual performance reviews for each staff member. All Ohio State ATI Staff are to use the attached format and are to submit their annual report to their immediate supervisor by January 31, 2020.

Supervisors are then required to complete an Annual Performance Review for each individual staff member. Performance Reviews need to be signed and submitted to Buckeye Box by March 31, 2020 for Dr. Boone to review. The staff annual reports should be included with each performance review. Further instruction will be provided to supervisors.
Open Enrollment

Submitted by Robin Frazier, frazier.398@osu.edu

Open Enrollment for 2020 benefits is Nov. 1-14, 2019. Benefit eligible employees have the opportunity to evaluate and make elections for 2020.

For anyone interested in watching the Open Enrollment Webinar on the big screen, please join us on Tuesday, November 5th from 11:30am-1pm in Fisher Auditorium. HRPs will be available to answer additional questions you may have about benefit changes.
Lab Demonstrator position

Submitted by Valerie Childress, childress.39@osu.edu

If you know of anyone interested in the Lab Demonstrator position, please send them the job information link: https://www.jobsatosu.com/postings/93680

Reporting to the Division Chair for Arts, Science, and Business at the Agricultural Technical Institute (ATI), the Lab Demonstrator prepares materials for, sets up, and cleans up instructional laboratories for chemistry, biology, botany, entomology, bioenergy, and microbiology courses; occasionally assists with specific horticulture and agricultural laboratory functions; maintains and orders the inventory of chemicals, supplies, and equipment and monitors related budget; calibrates equipment and performs routine maintenance of equipment; maintains and monitors lab safety requirements, university policies, OSHA regulations and compliance; supervises and trains student employees; participates in university committees including the safety committee.
Request for Student Employment form updated

Submitted by Robin Frazier, frazier.398@osu.edu

The ATI Request for Student Employment Form has been updated and the revised version is now available on the ATI Intranet. Please dispose of any old versions of the form and begin using the updated one immediately.

New to the form: update to the minimum wage, place to provide information if the student's wages will be paid from grant/startup funds, and place to indicate if your student employee will need any IT equipment.

Overall, the process will remain the same. Please remember to allow 2 weeks for all student hires and include the completed student application with the request to hire form to start the process.
OSU goes to direct-deposit only

Submitted by Robin Frazier, frazier.398@osu.edu

As of July 2019, Ohio State will no longer issue paper checks and will instead distribute pay solely by direct deposit. The vast majority of employees already use this option, but there are about 3,500 who continue to receive paper checks through the mail. The university will be notifying affected employees starting this week so that they may choose a direct deposit option - either a bank account or a Global Cash Card paycard - well in advance of July. For more information, see busfin.osu.edu/direct-deposit or contact payroll@osu.edu for questions.
Faculty and Staff Discounts

Submitted by Robin Frazier, frazier.398@osu.edu

Ohio State faculty or staff members have access to a wide variety of discounted products and services offered by many local and national vendors. Discounts include auto sales and services, computers, gym/fitness memberships, housing, mobile phones, transportation, flowers, banking, internet/cable, recreation, retail, Columbus Blue Jackets, Columbus Crew, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Newport Aquarium and travel. In addition to many partnerships with local organizations, Ohio State is a member of COESRA to provide local and national discounts on things ranging from travel, movies, theme parks and shopping. A new COESRA digital card has been posted on the HR website, along with instructions on how faculty and staff can use the benefit. Visit the Discount Programs page: https://hr.osu.edu/benefits/discount-programs/ for more information about COESRA and other available discounts and offers.
W-2 Information

Submitted by Robin Frazier, frazier.389@osu.edu

If employees have left the university, their online W-2 consent is withdrawn. Their W-2 will be mailed starting January 28th to their address in the HR System.

If they have moved they will need to contact the payroll office to confirm identity and update their home address. If the original W-2 is returned it would be re-mailed to their new address. If it does not return, a re-print will be mailed mid to end of February.

Contact information for payroll office is listed below:

Phone: 614-292-2311
Email: taxoffice@osu.edu
Staff Annual Reports due this week

Submitted by Robin Frazier, frazier.398@osu.edu

All staff employees must submit their 2018 Annual Reports to their immediate supervisor by January 31, 2019. This information will be used by supervisors to prepare the 2018 annual performance reviews for each staff member.

Supervisors are then required to complete an Annual Performance Review for each individual staff member. Performance Reviews need to be signed and submitted to Buckeye Box by March 31, 2019 for Dr. Boone to review. The staff annual reports should be included with each performance review.
Please complete the new sexual misconduct prevention education

Submitted by Robin Frazier, frazier.398@osu.edu

This is a reminder of the March 1, 2019, deadline for mandatory training on the “Report = Support” training regarding sexual misconduct.

By Friday, March 1, 2019, both faculty and staff in the College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences are expected to have completed the sexual misconduct prevention online course, “Report = Support: Identifying and Responding to Sexual Misconduct.” The course has already been assigned to you in BuckeyeLearn. The interactive, easy-to-follow course should take less than 30 minutes to complete. To access the training:

1.       Use your OSU credentials to log in to BuckeyeLearn at: https://buckeyelearn.osu.edu/

2.       Select “My Transcript” button on the homepage. If you are unsure whether or not you completed the training, the "My Transcript" area will list this information.

3.       Click the “launch” button next to the “Report=Support” training.
Staff Annual Reports

Submitted by Robin Frazier, frazier.398@osu.edu

Attention All ATI Staff & Supervisors:

All staff are required to complete an Annual Report for 2018. This information will be used by supervisors to prepare the 2018 annual performance reviews for each staff member. All Ohio State ATI Staff are to submit their annual report to their immediate supervisor by January 31, 2019. Supervisors are then required to complete an Annual Performance Review for each individual staff member. Performance Reviews need to be signed and submitted to Buckeye Box by March 31, 2019 for Dr. Boone to review. The staff annual reports should be included with each performance review. Further instruction will be provided to supervisors.
Friendly Reminder about increase to minimum wage

Submitted by Robin Frazier, frazier.398@osu.edu

On January 1, 2019, the hourly minimum wage in Ohio will increase from $8.30 to $8.55 for all non-tipped workers and from $4.15 to $4.30 for all tipped workers. System-wide increases for current Ohio State employees will be centrally implemented effective December 23, 2018. The HR Compensation team asks that all hiring managers begin using the $8.55 hourly pay rate for new non-tipped employees starting November 11, 2018.
OSU Health Plan discontinues NurseLine

Submitted by Robin Frazier, frazier.398

Effective January 1, 2019, the OSU Health Plan will no longer offer the services of a 24/7 NurseLine. Faculty and staff members of OSU Health Plan should direct medical-related questions to their Primary Care Physician’s office (or after-hours line). For urgent matters, faculty and staff should seek care at a local convenient care or urgent care facility. For more information, visit the OSU Health Plan website.
Sexual Misconduct Training on Oct. 26, 2018

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

If you haven't already done so, I encourage you to attend the sexual misconduct training scheduled for Oct. 26. Details below.

Sexual Misconduct Training
October 26, 2018
10:00 AM
Fisher Auditorium
Wooster Campus


Ensuring a safe and healthy climate for our students, faculty, staff and all members of the university community is Ohio State’s top priority. As part of a comprehensive effort to enhance the health, safety and wellbeing of our community, Michelle Gaines from the Office of Human Resources will be coming to the Wooster Campus on October 26, 2018 to present an instructor-led training on the university’s Sexual Misconduct Policy.

Participants will be provided with information in regards to key legal and policy details, information on how to recognize sexual misconduct, how to file a complaint or make a report, provide support resources and guidance on how to prevent sexual misconduct in the work and academic setting. We strongly encourage you to take the opportunity to attend this 1-hour instructor-led training session.

Members of the university community have the right to be free from all forms of sexual misconduct which impede the realization of the university’s mission of distinction in education, scholarship, and service. All members of the university community are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that maintains an environment free from sexual misconduct.

Please RSVP to essig.33@osu.edu. We are not able to Zoom this session, however, we still are encouraging everyone to take an opportunity to complete this training. You can participate in the Sexual Misconduct training in several different ways if you are unable to attend the Wooster session. Please visit BuckeyeLearn to learn about these opportunities where you can register for a web-based version of the training or you can sign up for an instructor-led class in Columbus.

BuckeyeLearn Link https://ohiostate.csod.com/samldefault.aspx?returnurl=%252fDeepLink%252fProcessRedirect.aspx%253fmodule%253dlodetails%2526lo%253db9319419-2c2b-4f5d-92d5-5232ff193b6d
Minimum Wage Increase

Submitted by Robin Frazier, frazier.398@osu.edu

***All new employees hired on or after November 11, 2018 need to be hired at or above the new minimum wage of $8.55/hour. Please see below:

Statewide minimum wage increase to be implemented at Ohio State

   On January 1, 2019, the hourly minimum wage in Ohio will increase from $8.30 to $8.55 for all non-tipped workers and from $4.15 to $4.30 for all tipped workers. System-wide increases for current Ohio State employees will be centrally implemented effective December 23, 2018. The HR Compensation team asks that all hiring managers begin using the $8.55 hourly pay rate for new non-tipped employees starting November 11, 2018.

   Please email me if you have questions at frazier.398@osu.edu.
Open Enrollment

Submitted by Robin Frazier, frazier.398@osu.edu

2019 Open Enrollment will be November 1-14, 2018. Please visit the Open Enrollment website to view upcoming changes at:

https://hr.osu.edu/oe/

Please check your emails for future information regarding OE.
Financial Wellness Series

Submitted by Robin Frazier, frazier.398@osu.edu

Presented by Joel J Seckel, CFP®, ChFC | Financial Advisor | VALIC Financial Advisors, Inc.
Light Lunch will be provided. Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. /RSVP to douglas.170@osu.edu

   Wednesday, September 26, 2018 - VALIC Retirement Pathfinder
   *Can I retire when I planned?
   *Am I saving enough to achieve my retirement goals?
   *Am I in danger of outliving or depleting my retirement savings?
   *How is the COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment) freeze/reduction on my pension benefits impacted by inflation?

Joel will be demonstrating VALIC’s new Retirement Pathfinder tool that can provide OSU employees real time answers to these questions. Retirement Pathfinder quickly and graphically models retirement scenarios to provide engaging new insight on your retirement plan.

Wednesday, October 24, 2018 – Social Security and Your Retirement – Social Security is an important element in retirement planning. This program explores the cost of retirement, as well as options for claiming and maximizing Social Security benefits and how to bridge possible income gaps.

Wednesday, November 28, 2018 – Conquering Student Loan Debt – Education is essential to remain competitive, but it can be very expensive, and often financed through some form of borrowing. That debt could become a huge financial liability, even many years after graduation. This program discusses strategies that can assist, lessen or even eliminate student loan debt.
Inclusive Excellence Trainings

Submitted by Robin Frazier, frazier.398@osu.edu

CFAES will be hosting a series of Inclusive Excellence Trainings in the coming months. This is the required training for everyone that serves on a Search Committee. Please sign up using the following link:

http://u.osu.edu/cfaesadmin/2018/09/24/inclusive-excellence-trainings-2/
Transition Counselor position posted

Submitted by Jeanne Osborne, http://osborne.2@osu.edu

As you are likely aware, Molly Zacour resigned her part-time position as Wooster campus Transition Counselor. Molly transformed the student campus change and transition process. Under her leadership, the student experience with the transition process was greatly improved, based on student feedback collected during their first semester on the Columbus campus.

In response to the increased demand for support for students planning to transition from their Associate degree program to a Bachelor degree program on the Columbus campus, the position is posted for a full-time Academic Counselor and Staff Assistant (working title: Transition Counselor). Ella Lorentz has graciously agreed to serve as the Chair of the Search Committee.

If you know anyone who would be interested in and qualified for this position, please encourage them to check out the posting at https://www.jobsatosu.com/, job opening #440643. The position is affiliated with the Academic Affairs office, and the posting will be open through July 22, 2018.
Upcoming Inclusiveness Training in August

Submitted by Robin Frazier, frazier.398@osu.edu

If you have not completed the Inclusive Excellence Training, below is the link to sign up for the next summer session. All staff and faculty should complete the training in order to participate on a Search Committee.

Inclusive Excellence Trainings:

These one-hour trainings focus on best practices for ensuring all reasonable efforts to attract a diverse candidate pool for open staff or faculty positions. Participants will examine the role that implicit bias often plays in screening applicants. Strategies for advertising and creating avenues for underrepresented applicants will be presented.

Over the summer, these trainings will be available via Zoom.

Staff Hire Trainings

Faculty Hire Trainings
Tuition assistance enrollment window now open

The enrollment window for Ohio State’s Tuition Assistance benefit for the Spring 2025 semester is Nov. 18, 2024 to Jan. 10, 2025. Ohio State employees can combine opportunities that support their own professional and educational goals, as well as their families’ goals. Employees must submit an application each term in Workday.
Open Enrollment Deadline is FRIDAY
Open Enrollment is the annual opportunity for you to evaluate your benefit options and make elections for the upcoming year.

Open Enrollment for the 2025 benefit plan year is November 1-15, 2024.

We strongly encourage you to visit the Open Enrollment website and benefits eligibility page to determine the options that best fit your needs.

What to Expect

The university adjusts its total rewards strategy over time based on faculty and staff preferences, market trends and budget. As changes are made, Ohio State is dedicated to updating faculty and staff in advance with time for decision-making and planning. Changes for 2025 include:
- Adjustments to compensation tiers to limit impact on employee contribution rate changes for staff and faculty at varying income levels
- Cost decreases for Short-Term Disability with a special enrollment opportunity
- Weight Watchers no longer covered under the medical plan but continued eligibility for reimbursement under the Lifestyle Spending Account
- New program required for individuals using certain medications for weight loss coming in early 2025
- Virgin Pulse, the Your Plan for Health wellness portal, changing its name to Personify Health
- Tuition benefit changes coming in fall 2025:
  Enrollment Opportunities
  - Repayment requirement for employee tuition assistance if you leave Ohio State employment within 12-months of receiving the benefit
  - Removal of one-time forgiveness
    
    Medical
    
    Dental and Vision
    
    Flexible Spending Accounts — You must reenroll if you want to participate in 2025
    
    Short-Term Disability Special Enrollment
  - All elections made during Open Enrollment become effective January 1, 2025.
    
    Ways to Save on Health Care
    
    Use pre-tax dollars. Your medical, dental and vision contributions are already deducted before taxes, and you may also elect a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to help pay for health and dependent care.
    
    Participate in Your Plan for Health. Reduce your medical employee contributions and get funds to pay for health care by participating in Your Plan for Health (YP4H).
    
    Read about more ways to save.
    
    In addition to the online resources, a printed overview of important Open Enrollment information will be mailed to your home. Live webinars and recorded videos are also available.
    
    Ohio State is proud to offer eligible faculty and staff exceptional benefits as part of your total rewards package. Learn more at hr.osu.edu/oe.
    
    Regards,
    Pam Doseck
    Associate Vice President, Total Rewards
Save Smart, Plan Ahead: Join the Virtual Retirement Fair

Human Resources is hosting a Virtual Retirement Fair, offering you the chance to connect with a community of experts. This event is designed to provide valuable knowledge and a deeper understanding of your retirement plans. From September 16-20, a series of webinars will be available to help you make informed decisions about your retirement, no matter your career stage. Select from sessions covering various retirement plan topics and hear directly from retirement providers and HR benefit professionals. Learn more.
Save Smart, Plan Ahead: Join the Virtual Retirement Fair

Human Resources is hosting a Virtual Retirement Fair, offering you the chance to connect with a community of experts. This event is designed to provide valuable knowledge and a deeper understanding of your retirement plans. From September 16-20, a series of webinars will be available to help you make informed decisions about your retirement, no matter your career stage. Select from sessions covering various retirement plan topics and hear directly from retirement providers and HR benefit professionals. Learn more.
Save Smart, Plan Ahead: Join the Virtual Retirement Fair

Human Resources is hosting a Virtual Retirement Fair, offering you the chance to connect with a community of experts. This event is designed to provide valuable knowledge and a deeper understanding of your retirement plans. From September 16-20, a series of webinars will be available to help you make informed decisions about your retirement, no matter your career stage. Select from sessions covering various retirement plan topics and hear directly from retirement providers and HR benefit professionals. Learn more.
Save Smart, Plan Ahead: Join the Virtual Retirement Fair

Human Resources is hosting a Virtual Retirement Fair, offering you the chance to connect with a community of experts. This event is designed to provide valuable knowledge and a deeper understanding of your retirement plans. From September 16-20, a series of webinars will be available to help you make informed decisions about your retirement, no matter your career stage. Select from sessions covering various retirement plan topics and hear directly from retirement providers and HR benefit professionals. Learn more.
Second Quarter Deadline for Lifestyle Spending Account

Ohio State’s Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) reimburses employees up to $125 quarterly for eligible expenses related to health, fitness, family, emotional and social wellness. Employees have until July 15 to submit reimbursement request documentation for eligible expenses incurred April 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024. Unused LSA funds do not carry over to the following quarter. Health Equity, the university’s LSA administrator, will send a reminder email to those with LSA balances.
HR Consultant on campus on Feb. 13

On February 13^th, Lissia Gerber the Human Resources Consultant serving ATI will be on campus located in the Academic Affairs Office, Halterman 219. If you have any Human Resource needs and would like to schedule an in-person appointment, please reach out to Lissia via email at gerber.326@osu.edu to schedule a time to meet between 11 am- 4 pm.
HR Consultant on campus on Feb. 13

On February 13^th, Lissia Gerber the Human Resources Consultant serving ATI will be on campus located in the Academic Affairs Office, Halterman 219. If you have any Human Resource needs and would like to schedule an in-person appointment, please reach out to Lissia via email at gerber.326@osu.edu to schedule a time to meet between 11 am- 4 pm.
Enrollment Window for Tuition Assistance is Open

Applications for tuition assistance benefits must be submitted each term, and the enrollment window for spring semester 2024 is November 20, 2023-January 12, 2024. Eligible faculty and staff can apply in Workday (recommended) or with paper forms for dependent tuition assistance and faculty and staff tuition assistance. Enrollment instructions for Workday are available at the Administrative Resource Center.

To receive dependent tuition assistance, the student must have a Social Security number on file with their university student record. To add a Social Security number, use the change of record form on the Registrar’s website. The university requires dual parent enrollment in dependent tuition assistance when both parents are eligible Ohio State employees.

Enrollment is required to access tuition assistance benefits. Visit the HR website for more information about tuition assistance benefits. Questions should be directed to HR Connection, hrconnection@osu.edu or 614-247-myHR (6947).
Enrollment Window for Tuition Assistance is Open

Applications for tuition assistance benefits must be submitted each term, and the enrollment window for spring semester 2024 is November 20, 2023-January 12, 2024. Eligible faculty and staff can apply in Workday (recommended) or with paper forms for dependent tuition assistance and faculty and staff tuition assistance. Enrollment instructions for Workday are available at the Administrative Resource Center.

To receive dependent tuition assistance, the student must have a Social Security number on file with their university student record. To add a Social Security number, use the change of record form on the Registrar’s website. The university requires dual parent enrollment in dependent tuition assistance when both parents are eligible Ohio State employees.

Enrollment is required to access tuition assistance benefits. Visit the HR website for more information about tuition assistance benefits. Questions should be directed to HR Connection, hrconnection@osu.edu or 614-247-myHR (6947).
Third Quarter Deadline for Lifestyle Spending Account

Ohio State’s Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) reimburses employees up to $125 quarterly for eligible expenses related to health, fitness, family, emotional and social wellness. The third quarter ends September 30. Employees have until October 15 to submit reimbursement request documentation for eligible expenses incurred July 1 – September 30, 2023. Unused LSA funds do not carry over to the following quarter. Health Equity, the university’s LSA administrator, will send a reminder email to those with LSA balances.
Third Quarter Deadline for Lifestyle Spending Account

Ohio State’s Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) reimburses employees up to $125 quarterly for eligible expenses related to health, fitness, family, emotional and social wellness. The third quarter ends September 30. Employees have until October 15 to submit reimbursement request documentation for eligible expenses incurred July 1 – September 30, 2023. Unused LSA funds do not carry over to the following quarter. Health Equity, the university’s LSA administrator, will send a reminder email to those with LSA balances.
Third Quarter Deadline for Lifestyle Spending Account

Ohio State’s Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) reimburses employees up to $125 quarterly for eligible expenses related to health, fitness, family, emotional and social wellness. The third quarter ends September 30. Employees have until October 15 to submit reimbursement request documentation for eligible expenses incurred July 1 – September 30, 2023. Unused LSA funds do not carry over to the following quarter. Health Equity, the university’s LSA administrator, will send a reminder email to those with LSA balances.
Build your path to a secure future

Human Resources is hosting a Virtual Retirement Fair. A series of webinars will be held Sept. 11-22 to help you make informed decisions about your retirement no matter where you are in your career. Connect with our community of experts about enhancing your financial future and better understanding your retirement plans. Sessions are planned on a variety of topics including Ohio State benefits and financial planning strategies.

Read more: https://hr.osu.edu/benefits/retirement/virtual-retirement-fair/
Build your path to a secure future

Human Resources is hosting a Virtual Retirement Fair. A series of webinars will be held Sept. 11-22 to help you make informed decisions about your retirement no matter where you are in your career. Connect with our community of experts about enhancing your financial future and better understanding your retirement plans. Sessions are planned on a variety of topics including Ohio State benefits and financial planning strategies.

Read more: https://hr.osu.edu/benefits/retirement/virtual-retirement-fair/
Build your path to a secure future

Human Resources is hosting a Virtual Retirement Fair. A series of webinars will be held Sept. 11-22 to help you make informed decisions about your retirement no matter where you are in your career. Connect with our community of experts about enhancing your financial future and better understanding your retirement plans. Sessions are planned on a variety of topics including Ohio State benefits and financial planning strategies.

Read more: https://hr.osu.edu/benefits/retirement/virtual-retirement-fair/
Build your path to a secure future

Human Resources is hosting a Virtual Retirement Fair. A series of webinars will be held Sept. 11-22 to help you make informed decisions about your retirement no matter where you are in your career. Connect with our community of experts about enhancing your financial future and better understanding your retirement plans. Sessions are planned on a variety of topics including Ohio State benefits and financial planning strategies.

Read more: https://hr.osu.edu/benefits/retirement/virtual-retirement-fair/
Enrollment Window for Tuition Assistance Opens for Autumn Semester

Applications for tuition assistance benefits must be submitted each term, and the enrollment window for autumn semester closes Aug. 25. Eligible faculty and staff can apply in Workday (recommended) or with paper forms for dependent tuition assistance and faculty and staff tuition assistance. To receive dependent tuition assistance, students must have a Social Security number on file with their university student record. To add a Social Security number, use the change of record form on the Registrar’s website.

Learn more.
Enrollment Window for Tuition Assistance Opens for Autumn Semester

Applications for tuition assistance benefits must be submitted each term, and the enrollment window for autumn semester closes Aug. 25. Eligible faculty and staff can apply in Workday (recommended) or with paper forms for dependent tuition assistance and faculty and staff tuition assistance. To receive dependent tuition assistance, students must have a Social Security number on file with their university student record. To add a Social Security number, use the change of record form on the Registrar’s website.

Learn more.
Enrollment Window for Tuition Assistance Opens for Autumn Semester

Applications for tuition assistance benefits must be submitted each term, and the enrollment window for autumn semester closes Aug. 25. Eligible faculty and staff can apply in Workday (recommended) or with paper forms for dependent tuition assistance and faculty and staff tuition assistance. To receive dependent tuition assistance, students must have a Social Security number on file with their university student record. To add a Social Security number, use the change of record form on the Registrar’s website.

Learn more.
Enrollment Window for Tuition Assistance Opens for Autumn Semester

Applications for tuition assistance benefits must be submitted each term, and the enrollment window for autumn semester closes Aug. 25. Eligible faculty and staff can apply in Workday (recommended) or with paper forms for dependent tuition assistance and faculty and staff tuition assistance. To receive dependent tuition assistance, students must have a Social Security number on file with their university student record. To add a Social Security number, use the change of record form on the Registrar’s website.

Learn more.
HR Updates and Reminders
Colleagues,

Below are pertinent HR updates and reminders. Should you have any questions, feel free to reach out to your respective HR Consultant or HR Connection. Included in this communication:
- Enrollment for Autumn Fall Tuition Assistance
- Time and Attendance Standards Reminder
- Policy Reminder: Self-Disclosure of Criminal Convictions
- Birth and Adoption Webinar
- Student Employment Policy Minor Revisions
Enrollment for Autumn Tuition Assistance

Applications are required each semester to receive faculty and staff tuition assistance. The enrollment window for autumn semester 2023 is June 26 – August 25, 2023, and eligible faculty and staff can apply in Workday (recommended) or with paper forms.

Applications for dependent tuition assistance must also continue to be submitted for each applicable semester and both eligible parents will be required to enroll in dependent tuition assistance to qualify a dependent for the 75% dependent tuition assistance benefit.

The student must have a Social Security number on file with their university student record to receive dependent tuition assistance. To add a Social Security number, use the change of record form on the Registrar’s website.

Direct questions to HR Connection, hrconnection@osu.edu or 614-247-myHR (6947).

Time and Attendance Standards Reminder

Human Resources has outlined time and attendance standards for university employees to ensure adequate staffing and support the employee experience. Timely and regular attendance is an expectation of performance for all Ohio State employees, and managers should consistently use this guidance in managing their employees’ time and attendance. The guidance sets expectations for documenting: time worked, meal periods, paid breaks, start times and tardiness, unplanned absences, approving time worked and accountability.

Policy Reminder: Self-Disclosure of Criminal Convictions

The Self-Disclosure of Criminal Convictions policy 4.17 applies to all current faculty, staff, graduate associates and student employees, appointees, volunteers, third party staffing vendors and individuals interacting with minors. To promote a safe and secure environment for the Ohio State community, the policy outlines how and when individuals must self-disclose criminal convictions. Review the Self-Disclosure of Criminal Convictions policy for more details.

Birth and Adoption Webinar

Prospective parents can gain valuable insights and practical tips during an upcoming employee webinar about leaves of absence and benefits related to birth and adoption. This comprehensive webinar offered by the Human Resources benefits team is available on Tuesday, July 11, from 12 – 1:30 p.m., as well as additional times at the end of this year and beginning of next year. Discover how to navigate benefits, leaves of absence, paid time off, and the Buckeye Baby program. Get your questions answered by our knowledgeable benefits consultants and Buckeye Baby team during the Q&A session that follows the presentation. Register for the session in BuckeyeLearn.

Student Employment Policy Minor Revisions

The Student Employment Policy 10.10 has been updated as of June 26, 2023. The minor revision further clarifies the differences between student and staff positions and makes it clear that student employees cannot simultaneously hold a student employee and staff position.

The updated policy explains that a student employee’s primary relationship with the university is the completion of coursework, allowing flexibility when scheduling work hours around classes. Additionally, student employees can apply for staff positions. If a student employee accepts a staff position, their primary relationship with the university is the performance of the duties and responsibilities associated with the staff position. A staff employee who enrolls in university courses retains their staff position type. The full summary of changes is available online.
HR Updates and Reminders
Colleagues,

Below are pertinent HR updates and reminders. Should you have any questions, feel free to reach out to your respective HR Consultant or HR Connection. Included in this communication:
- Enrollment for Autumn Fall Tuition Assistance
- Time and Attendance Standards Reminder
- Policy Reminder: Self-Disclosure of Criminal Convictions
- Birth and Adoption Webinar
- Student Employment Policy Minor Revisions
Enrollment for Autumn Tuition Assistance

Applications are required each semester to receive faculty and staff tuition assistance. The enrollment window for autumn semester 2023 is June 26 – August 25, 2023, and eligible faculty and staff can apply in Workday (recommended) or with paper forms.

Applications for dependent tuition assistance must also continue to be submitted for each applicable semester and both eligible parents will be required to enroll in dependent tuition assistance to qualify a dependent for the 75% dependent tuition assistance benefit.

The student must have a Social Security number on file with their university student record to receive dependent tuition assistance. To add a Social Security number, use the change of record form on the Registrar’s website.

Direct questions to HR Connection, hrconnection@osu.edu or 614-247-myHR (6947).

Time and Attendance Standards Reminder

Human Resources has outlined time and attendance standards for university employees to ensure adequate staffing and support the employee experience. Timely and regular attendance is an expectation of performance for all Ohio State employees, and managers should consistently use this guidance in managing their employees’ time and attendance. The guidance sets expectations for documenting: time worked, meal periods, paid breaks, start times and tardiness, unplanned absences, approving time worked and accountability.

Policy Reminder: Self-Disclosure of Criminal Convictions

The Self-Disclosure of Criminal Convictions policy 4.17 applies to all current faculty, staff, graduate associates and student employees, appointees, volunteers, third party staffing vendors and individuals interacting with minors. To promote a safe and secure environment for the Ohio State community, the policy outlines how and when individuals must self-disclose criminal convictions. Review the Self-Disclosure of Criminal Convictions policy for more details.

Birth and Adoption Webinar

Prospective parents can gain valuable insights and practical tips during an upcoming employee webinar about leaves of absence and benefits related to birth and adoption. This comprehensive webinar offered by the Human Resources benefits team is available on Tuesday, July 11, from 12 – 1:30 p.m., as well as additional times at the end of this year and beginning of next year. Discover how to navigate benefits, leaves of absence, paid time off, and the Buckeye Baby program. Get your questions answered by our knowledgeable benefits consultants and Buckeye Baby team during the Q&A session that follows the presentation. Register for the session in BuckeyeLearn.

Student Employment Policy Minor Revisions

The Student Employment Policy 10.10 has been updated as of June 26, 2023. The minor revision further clarifies the differences between student and staff positions and makes it clear that student employees cannot simultaneously hold a student employee and staff position.

The updated policy explains that a student employee’s primary relationship with the university is the completion of coursework, allowing flexibility when scheduling work hours around classes. Additionally, student employees can apply for staff positions. If a student employee accepts a staff position, their primary relationship with the university is the performance of the duties and responsibilities associated with the staff position. A staff employee who enrolls in university courses retains their staff position type. The full summary of changes is available online.
Second quarter deadline for Lifestyle Spending Account

Ohio State’s Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) reimburses employees up to $125 quarterly for eligible expenses related to health, fitness, family and emotional and social wellness. The second quarter ends June 30. Employees have until July 15 to submit a claim for eligible expenses incurred April 1 – June 30. Unused LSA funds do not carry over.
Second quarter deadline for Lifestyle Spending Account

Ohio State’s Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) reimburses employees up to $125 quarterly for eligible expenses related to health, fitness, family and emotional and social wellness. The second quarter ends June 30. Employees have until July 15 to submit a claim for eligible expenses incurred April 1 – June 30. Unused LSA funds do not carry over.
Enrollment Window for Tuition Assistance Opens for Autumn Semester

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

Applications for tuition assistance benefits must be submitted each term, and the enrollment window for autumn semester 2022 is June 27-August 26. Eligible faculty and staff can apply in Workday (recommended) or with paper forms for dependent tuition assistance and faculty and staff tuition assistance.

To receive dependent tuition assistance, the student must have a Social Security number on file with their university student record. To add a Social Security number, use the change of record form on the Registrar’s website. The university requires dual parent enrollment in dependent tuition assistance when both parents are eligible Ohio State employees.
New manager resources for onboarding new employees

Submitted by Robin Frazier, frazier.398@osu.edu

A new resource is available on the HR website to help managers onboard new employees following orientation on their first day at Ohio State. Managers play an important role in guiding new employees towards a successful and fulfilling career, and are encouraged to utilize the timeline, checklist and conversation guide.

https://hr.osu.edu/new-employees/?utm_campaign=ohr_faculty-staff-newsletter_fy21_hr-now-20210223&utm_medium=email&utm_source=EOACLK
Instructional Development Position posted

Submitted by Carri Gerber, gerber.140@osu.edu

The Instructional Development Specialist position has been posted! If you know of any candidates, please encourage them to apply via this link: https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/OSUCareers/job/Wooster-Campus/Instructional-Development-Spec_R6258-1

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Academic Affairs at CFAES Wooster - Agricultural Technical Institute (ATI), the Instructional Development Specialist creates and produces multi-modal instructional media to promote student and adult online learning and engagement; collaborates with faculty, ODEE, and IT specialists to develop instructional content for online/distance delivery; evaluates, procures, and manages technology resources and facilities to support online curriculum development and delivery; contributes to strategic planning for online course and program development for CFAES Wooster ATI; develops, provides, and manages the distribution of training on university learning management systems, technology resources, and course design for faculty and staff in both face-to-face and online/hybrid formats; provides individualized assistance to faculty/students; evaluates effectiveness of online programming for student comprehension and knowledge/skill development; supervises student staff to support faculty online teaching activities
Verification of Dependents for Benefits

Submitted by Robin Frazier, frazier.398@osu.edu

If you cover a spouse or dependent child on your medical plan, you will receive an annual request for information about any other medical coverage they may have. Your response is required, even if your dependent does not have other coverage. In instances where an individual is covered by more than one plan, you will be asked for additional information in order to determine which is the primary plan to ensure accurate claim payments. Trustmark Health Benefits will send this Request for Additional Coverage Information in February. Failure to provide the information by the requested due date will result in delays in claim payments.
Vacation Leave Carryover

Submitted by Robin Frazier, frazier.398@osu.edu

A vacation exception to allow use of accrued vacation over the established maximum carryover amounts as stated in Paid Leave Policy 6.27PDF file has been extended to include every employee whose service anniversary date is between March 22, 2020 through June 30, 2021. This extension provides employees flexibility to use accrued vacation over the maximum until their anniversary date occurring July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022.
Important Dates and Deadlines
Submitted by Robin Frazier, frazier.398@osu.edu

With the launch of Workday rapidly approaching, please be aware of the following important dates and deadlines.
- December 11: Last day to access Employee Self Service to view pay, update personal information and more.
- December 12: PeopleSoft HR unavailable to Faculty and Staff starting at 12:01 a.m.
- December 14: Last day to submit eRequests, including eStores and eMaterials
Thanks!

Robin
Open Enrollment

Submitted by Robin Frazier, frazier.398@osu.edu

Open Enrollment is November 1st-15th. Please visit the Open Enrollment website for information on upcoming plan/benefit changes, live webinar information and more: https://hr.osu.edu/oe

Benefits questions should be directed to HR Connection: http://hrconnection.osu.edu
Revised-Information just updated last week regarding vacation carryovers

Submitted by Robin Frazier, frazier.398@osu.edu

A vacation exception to allow use of accrued vacation over the established maximum carryover amounts as stated in Paid Leave Policy 6.27PDF file has been extended to include every employee whose service anniversary date is between March 22, 2020 through December 31, 2020. These individuals will have until their 2021 service anniversary to utilize over maximum accrued vacation.
Complete mandatory sexual misconduct prevention education

Submitted by Robin Frazier, frazier.398@osu.edu

As a reminder, all faculty, staff and student employees must complete "Report = Support!," which has been assigned through BuckeyeLearn, to help identify and prevent sexual misconduct and provide access to support services and resources. Merit-eligible employees who do not complete the training by June 30, 2020, will not be eligible for annual merit increases that take effect September 2020. More information is available on the Title IX website. Details for the HR community are on the HR website, including FAQs and templates.
1095-C tax form available

Submitted by Robin Frazier, frazier.398@osu.edu

The 1095-C tax form contains health coverage information that employees had or were offered by Ohio State during 2019. Those who consented to electronic delivery can access it in Employee Self Service. Those who did not consent will receive it at home by mail by January 31, 2020.
Mandatory Report=Support Training

Submitted by Robin Frazier, frazier.398@osu.edu

All employees: Annually, all faculty, staff, and student employees are required to complete the sexual misconduct prevention online course, “Report = Support!” The interactive, easy-to-follow course takes about 30 minutes to complete and is available in BuckeyeLearn. It will be assigned to every employee’s BuckeyeLearn transcript each year.

“Report = Support!” will be assigned to all faculty, staff and student employee BuckeyeLearn transcripts on September 12, 2019, and the completion deadline is June 30, 2020.

It is important for everyone to know how to identify and report sexual misconduct, and merit-eligible employees who do not complete the training by June 30, 2020, will not be eligible for annual merit increases that take effect in September 2020.

All Ohio State employees, including student employees, are required to complete this course each academic year to fulfill the mandatory requirement and remain up-to-date on reporting obligations and resources.

Any merit-eligible employee who does not complete the training by the annual deadline will not be eligible for annual merit increases that take effect in September 2020. Student employees, graduate associates and employees who are not eligible for merit increases may be subject to unit-specific consequences for non-completion. Bargaining unit employees should follow their applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Weight Watchers Promotion

Submitted by Cindy Shelly, shelly.12@osu.edu
Minimum Wage Increase

Submitted by Robin Frazier, frazier.398@osu.edu

Just a friendly reminder that minimum wage increases for the state of Ohio, effective January 1st. Minimum wage in Ohio will increase 15 cents from $8.55 to $8.70 for all non-tipped workers. To ensure the change coincides with the beginning of a pay period, OHR centrally implemented the increases for all employees affected by the minimum wage change effective December 22, 2019.
Open Enrollment

Submitted by Robin Frazier, frazier.398@osu.edu

Open Enrollment for 2020 benefits is Nov. 1-14, 2019. Benefit-eligible employees have the opportunity to evaluate and make elections for 2020.

For anyone interested in watching the Open Enrollment Webinar on the big screen, please join us on Tuesday, November 5th from 11:30am-1pm in Fisher Auditorium. HRPs will be available to answer additional questions you may have about benefit changes.
HR staff location

Submitted by Robin Frazier, frazier.398@edu

Mariah and I will be sending out an update each week with our whereabouts so you know how to best reach us, schedule appointments, etc. Please see below:

Wednesday, Sept. 18: Wooster (Williams) for most of the day, will be at ATI late afternoon

Thursday, Sept. 19: Wooster (Halterman)

Friday, Sept. 20: Wooster (Williams 8am-12pm), (Halterman 12pm-5pm)

Email is the best way to reach us since we both travel. My phone travels with me and you can reach me at the same number in any office: 330-462-6138. If Mariah is not in Halterman, she can be reached at 330-263-3932.
Sexual Misconduct Training

Submitted by Robin Frazier, frzaier.38@osu.edu

"Report = Support!," the mandatory sexual misconduct prevention online course, will be assigned to all faculty, staff and student employee BuckeyeLearn transcripts. The deadline to complete "Report = Support!" is June 30, 2020, and merit-eligible employees who do not complete it by that date, will not be eligible for annual merit increases that take effect September 2020. More information is available on the Title IX website. Details for the HR community are on the HR website, including FAQs and templates. What you need to do:

• Carefully review the HR website, including the FAQs to ensure you can answer questions from faculty, staff and student employees in your college or unit.

• Please make time to complete "Report = Support!" on your BuckeyeLearn transcript, as soon as possible to help you understand all your rights and responsibilities as a member of the campus community. It should take about 30 minutes to complete.

If you have questions, please review the FAQs on the Title IX website or contact Christina Cunningham at cunningham.785@osu.edu .
2019 Wayne Heart Walk

The 2019 American Heart Association Wayne County Heart Walk will take place at Oak Hill Park in Wooster on Thursday, October 10. Healthy For Good Festival @ 5:00 p.m. / Heart Walk Kick Off @ 6:00 p.m. (See flyer.)

Register for OSU Wooster Team by next Monday, August 19 and receive a free Team Ohio State T-Shirt. Join us in raising funds for AHA and our community. Sign up or donate to the OSU Wooster Team, visit http://www2.heart.org/goto/osuwooster Note: When you register you will have option to enter T-shirt size for AHA T-Shirt. For Team Ohio State T-Shirt you must email T-shirt size to Jane Douglas.170@osu.edu or Jennifer Weeks.342@osu.edu THANKS!
WW is proven to help people lose weight and feel happier

Submitted by Cindy Shelly, shelly.12@osu.edu

Join WW today! The Ohio State University employees, spouses, and dependents (18+) enrolled in the OSU Health Plan are eligible for the WW discounted rates and 50% subsidy.
Deadline for mandatory sexual misconduct prevention course is June 30

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Please be sure to complete the mandatory sexual misconduct prevention online course “Report = Support: Identifying and Responding to Sexual Misconduct.” It has been assigned to everyone’s BuckeyeLearn transcript. You will learn how to identify, disrupt and report sexual misconduct. Promoting the safety and well-being of our students, faculty and staff is top priority and a responsibility we all share. The course closes June 30. BuckeyeLearn transcript link.
Kick it up a Notch: Next Level Management Series
Free File Cabinet

Submitted by Kris Purdy, purdy.23@osu.edu

The library is offering a free four-drawer file cabinet. It does not lock. The cabinet is located in Kris Purdy's office.
Upcoming Changes to Zoom Cloud Retention Length

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

As a result of COVID-19 and a shift to online and hybrid learning, Ohio State's use of Zoom has grown exponentially over the past several months and use of the Zoom cloud is quickly approaching our storage limit. To address this, beginning December 18, recordings saved to the Zoom cloud will be retained for 120 days, down from the current 270 days. We have decided to make this change between semesters to prepare for continued Zoom use in spring without affecting recordings from the current term. When this change goes into effect, all existing recordings that have been in the Zoom cloud for more than 120 days will be deleted as well.

Read more: https://it.osu.edu/news/2020/11/10/urgent-change-zoom-cloud-retention-length
Introducing Seth Ebert

Submitted by Royce Thornton, thornton.5@osu.edu

Jeromesville native Seth Ebert is joining the ATI faculty as livestock judging team coach and lecturer in animal sciences.

Seth was successful enough in 4-H and FFA to garner a scholarship from Casper College in Wyoming. After earning an associate degree in animal science from Casper, he went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from Colorado State University, where he also participated in livestock judging, succeeding in placings and reasons on the national level. Seth now frequently serves as swine judge on the state and national level.

In addition to coaching, one of Seth's responsibilities will be to develop a new course in livestock marketing and sales.

Information will be going out soon regarding an organizational meeting for the livestock judging team. Please encourage any interested students to attend! It is not required that they be a livestock major.

Please welcome Seth to ATI!
Welcome Dr. Teng Yang

Submitted by Terry Lanker, lanker.2@osu.edu

The Horticulture Division is pleased to announce the arrival of Dr. Teng Yang, a post-doctoral researcher who started November 1st. Teng will be working with Drs. Uttara Samarakoon (ATI) and James Altland (OARDC/USDA) on a two-year research project involving greenhouse hydroponic vegetable production. Dr. Yang studied in her homeland of China, completing her bachelor's degree in forestry and master's degree in silviculture. She recently completed her PhD in Horticultural Science at Purdue University where she focused on production and nutrition recovery of crops in a recirculating aquaponics system. Teng is located in office 132C Halterman Hall. Her phone number is 330-462-6716.
Welcome, Mitchel Gissinger

Submitted by Shelley Whitworth, whitworth.2@osu.edu

Please join us in welcoming Mitchel Gissinger as the new Equine Agricultural Technician 1, who started July 22. Mitchel is a 2017 ATI graduate in Equine Science and former employee at the Equine Center while attending classes. In 2017, he completed an internship at the Kentucky Equine Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Center and most recently has been working as a vet technician to a sport horse veterinarian. We are excited to have him as part of the Grace Drake Agricultural Laboratory staff.
Welcome, Lisa Dicus!

Submitted by Terry Lanker, lanker.2@osu.edu

Please welcome Lisa Dicus, the new office associate in the Horticulture Division. Lisa started on September 17th. Her office is in 132 Halterman Hall. You can reach her at dicus.18@osu.edu or 330-287-1243.
Please welcome Denise Krain, graduate intern in the Learning Lab

Submitted by Jeanne Osborne, osborne.2@osu.edu

Please welcome Denise Krain to our ATI community. Denise is interning in the Learning Lab as part of her graduate program at Kent State University. She is planning to complete her M.Ed. in Higher Education with a focus on Academic and Career Advising in May 2019.

Denise may be familiar to some of you already! She is currently working at the College of Wooster in APEX (their version of student services), but has taught as an adjunct at ATI over the years. Denise shares:

"What I love most about ATI are the students. They are so thoughtful and fun to work with. I truly believe that I have learned more from them than they ever learned from me. I am so glad to be back in this new role and look forward to working with the peer tutors as well as the students who visit the Learning Lab.

On a more personal note, I have lived in Wooster for over 15 years with my husband Matt. We have a daughter Maia who is 11 and two cats Phoenix and Perry the Catapuss. I love to cook when I have the time and although I am terrible at it, I like to garden. I also enjoy reading, listening to podcasts, walking and yoga."

Welcome, Denise!
New Horticulture Office Associate

Submitted by Terry Lanker, lanker.2@osu.edu

The Horticulture Division will welcome Lisa Dicus as the new division office associate beginning Monday, September 17th. Lisa has a BS in Psychology from Cleveland State University and has a wealth of experience in office settings. She comes to us from the Blair A. Bower Law Office in Millersburg, Ohio.

The Horticulture Division wishes to express thanks for the efficient work of the search committee, including chair Heather Bauder and committee members Shane Berner, Helen Thompson, Heather Hettick and Nathan Crook.

We also send hearty thanks and high praise to Helen Thompson for her amazing support of the Horticulture Division for the past three years!!!
ATI welcomes three new faculty members

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Three new faculty members have joined the Arts, Sciences and Business Division.

Peggy Lindsey, assistant professor, will be serving as English Coordinator and teaching English and writing courses. She holds a Ph.D. from Auburn University, an M.A. and Graduate Certificate in Linguistics from University of Akron, and two bachelor's degrees from The Ohio State University. She was most recently a lecturer in the Department of Writing and Linguistics at Georgia Southern University. She has also held appointments at University of Dayton, Wright State University, and Capital University.

Joy Rumble, assistant professor, has a joint appointment with ACEL on the Columbus campus but will be housed at ATI. If her name sounds familiar, it's because she's one of our own. Dr. Rumble graduated from ATI in 2006 with an A.S. in livestock science. She went on to earn B.S. and M.S. at The Ohio State University and a Ph.D. from the University of Florida. Prior to joining our faculty, she was an assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication at the University of Florida.

Jonathon Van Gray, assistant professor, will be teaching biology courses. He is completing his Ph.D. at Kent State University and holds an M.S. from Ohio University and a B.S. from The Ohio State University. His area of research is freshwater ecology. He has had various teaching responsibilities in the areas of aquatic ecosystems, microbiology, and introductory biology courses for science majors and non-science majors.

Please welcome Peggy, Joy, and Jonathon!
Zac Burkey moving on

Submitted by Kim Sayers, sayers.1@osu.edu

   Please join me in wishing Zac Burkey well as he moves on to a new career opportunity. Zac's last day with OSU is Friday, July 8. He started in BTES as Office Manager in February 2018 and most recently advanced to the position of Corporate Business Development Specialist. Through the last two years, he additionally served as the coordinator for COVID testing on the Wooster campus.

   Feel free to stop by the BTES offices in Shisler this week or next to catch-up with Zac before he leaves.
New Coordinator of Student Financial Aid

Submitted by: Dr. Carri Gerber.140@osu.edu

I am very happy to announce that Elizabeth Helterbrand has accepted the Coordinator of Student Financial Aid position. She will transition from her duties in the Admissions Office to the Academic Affairs Office on June 6. Please join me in congratulating Liz!
Goodbye, Kris Purdy

Submitted by Kathy Yoder, yoder.332@osu.edu

Kris Purdy is retiring at the end of the month, and while she doesn't want any fuss, we are collecting good wishes for her in a keepsake book. Please stop by the library, by Friday May 27th, and ask Kathy or Abby for the retirement book. Thanks!
Goodbye, Kris Purdy

Submitted by Kathy Yoder, yoder.332@osu.edu

Kris Purdy is retiring at the end of the month, and while she doesn't want any fuss, we are collecting good wishes for her in a keepsake book. Please stop by the library, by Friday May 27th, and ask Kathy or Abby for the retirement book. Thanks!
Best wishes, Zane!

Submitted by Terry Lanker, lanker.2@osu.edu

Zane Raudenbush will be resigning from his position on the ATI faculty effective February 5th to take a newly established turfgrass position with the Davey Tree Company. All of us in Horticulture are sad to see him go, but wish him the very best in this exciting new career opportunity.

During his time at ATI, Zane has proven himself to be an outstanding teacher, advisor and mentor to Turfgrass Management students. His research productivity is significant and his relationships with the turfgrass industry have reinvigorated the reputation and stature of the Turfgrass program. We are proud and thankful for what he has accomplished in his five plus years of service.

Please send your well wishes to Zane at Raudenbush.2@osu.edu.
Valerie Childress departure

Submitted by Carri Gerber, gerber.140@osu.edu

Valerie Childress has informed me that she has taken an instructional designer position in Columbus where she will be working with both the College of Veterinary Medicine and College of Public Health. Her last day with us is December 4, 2020.

Over the last 5 years, Valerie has been an integral part of our campus. In her role as instructional designer, she has elevated Ohio State ATI’s online presence and helped us all to better understand and use technology. I am especially thankful for her dedication and expertise when we pivoted to online last spring.

I am sad to see her go but am also extremely excited for her to start this new adventure. I am sure you will all agree with me in saying:

We will miss you, Valerie, and wish you nothing but success in your future endeavors!
Mike Wengerd Retirement

Submitted by Mike Sword, sword.5@osu.edu

After 34 years of dedicated service to the Wooster Campus, Mike Wengerd is retiring, effective 10/31/2019. Over the years, Mike has been dedicated and committed to the mission of our college. In his most recent role as Assistant Manager of Farm Operations, he has been a key force in providing essential farm services to our faculty, students and staff. His ability to take on multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining productivity sets a standard for how a service department approaches its responsibility. He has set the standard for reliability, consistency and execution.

Personally, Mike is a genuine good guy with a big heart. Many people, including colleagues and myself, rely on his friendship and mentorship which will be greatly missed. His thoughtfulness and positive attitude has provided a culture of stability that makes coming to work enjoyable.

I will truly miss Mike’s experienced hand guiding the daily activities of our Farm Operations crew, but he is leaving us a legacy and foundation for continued growth and service. Thank you Mike!

Mike has humbly requested that we forego a reception in his honor. But I encourage you to reach out and congratulate him on his retirement and thank him for his record of dedicated service.

For the time being, please contact me directly for anything that you were contacting Mike about.

Thanks,

Mike Sword
Jodie Holava Joins Ohio State ATI

Submitted by Thom Janini, janini.4@osu.edu

I am pleased to announce that Jodie Holava will be joining Ohio State ATI as a Student Activities Leader (Coordinator-Student Programs) in Student Programming and Life. Jodie is an Ohio native who comes to Ohio State from Purdue University Fort Wayne where she is a Fitness and Wellness Administrator. She has extensive experience in collegiate coaching, athletic administration, and in developing recreational and wellness programs. Jodie will be starting on November 1. Please stop by her office in the Student Activity Center to say hello and welcome her to OSU’s Wooster Campus.
Gary Crocker Retirement

Submitted by Shelley Whitworth, whitworth.2@osu.edu

Gary Crocker, GDAL Dairy Herd Manager, has recently announced his plan to retire after 17 years of dedicated service at The Ohio State University. His last working day will be November 15th. Gary has requested to forego a large retirement celebration, but please feel free to send your thanks to Gary for his dedicated commitment to student education, GDAL, ATI, and the dairy industry.
Welcome, Tyler Morris!

Submitted by Terry Lanker, lanker.2@osu.edu

The Horticulture Division is pleased to welcome Tyler Morris as the new Turf Assistant, filling the position vacated by Eric Tanner. Tyler is an ATI Turfgrass Management graduate who has 13 years of golf course experience as an assistant superintendent and grounds technician 2, including his most recent position at the Westfield Country Club. Tyler will assist with turfgrass courses and with turf research projects led by Zane Raudenbush and Ed Nangle. Tyler’s office is in the greenhouse, room G114. His phone is 330-287-1320 and his email is morris.668@osu.edu. If Tyler’s face and name seem familiar, you may be confusing him with his brother, Travis Morris, another ATI Turfgrass graduate who is employed as assistant manager of the Wooster campus grounds operation. Please welcome Tyler as the newest Morris on campus!
Abbey McMaster - New ATI Admissions Counselor

We have exciting news in the admissions office, Abbey McMaster has officially started as ATI's new admissions counselor and will be responsible for recruiting NW/SW Ohio.

Abbey’s family lives in Wadsworth and comes to us as a recent graduate of Ashland University with bachelor degrees in both International Business and Hospitality Management.

We are thrilled to have Abbey as part of our team, so please join me in welcoming her to our Ohio State ATI family.
Eric Tanner Accepts New Position at Marlington High School

Eric Tanner has accepted a new position as a Horticulture Instructor at Marlington High School! Eric worked as a Turfgrass Assistant in the Horticultural Technologies Division at Ohio State ATI during the Autumn and Spring semesters. Eric spent a majority of his time assisting with hands-on laboratory activities, while executing scholarly research during the summer months. His attention to detail and hard work will most certainly be missed, but we are excited for Eric to use his fantastic technical and interpersonal skills to educate future generations of high school students about the benefits of horticulture.

Eric’s last day will be Friday, August 2^nd and we will have a farewell reception for him in the Skou Lounge from 2:00-3:00 pm.

Be sure to tell Eric congratulations when you see him!
Program Excel welcomes Kelly Mata

Submitted by Dee Dee Snyder, snyder.426@osu.edu

We are excited to share that Kelly Mata will be joining Program Excel as an academic mentor on July 24^th. Kelly recently moved back to Ohio and brings deep experience from her previous positions in licensed professional counseling and academic advising. Please help us welcome Kelly to Ohio State ATI!
Heather Rakosik accepts position at Columbus Academy

Submitted by Thom Janini, janini.4@osu.edu

Heather Rakosik, coordinator, student programs at the Wooster Campus Student Activity Center, has announced that she will be leaving the university to pursue a teaching position at Columbus Academy in Gahanna, Ohio. Her last day is July 19, 2019. On Monday, July 15 at 4:00 pm, there will be a reception in the Skou Hall lounge to say goodbye and thank Heather for her dedicated service to the CFAES students on our campus.
Heather Rakosik accepts position at Columbus Academy

Submitted by Thom Janini, janini.4@osu.edu

Heather Rakosik, coordinator, student programs at the Wooster Campus Student Activity Center, has announced that she will be leaving the university to pursue a teaching position at Columbus Academy in Gahanna, Ohio. Her last day is July 19, 2019. On Monday, July 15 at 4:00 pm, there will be a reception in the Skou Hall lounge to say goodbye and thank Heather for her dedicated service to the CFAES students on our campus.
Kate Yurick leaving ATI

Submitted by Dee Dee Snyder, snyder.426@osu.edu

Kate Yurick will be leaving ATI to spend more time with her family. Program Excel deeply thanks Kate for her great service to students and for being a great team member. We wish her well in this next chapter of her life. Please stop by and say goodbye to Kate. Her last day is Tuesday, April 30th.
Welcome, Eric Tanner!

Submitted by Terry Lanker, lanker.2@osu.edu

The Horticulture Division is pleased to welcome Eric Tanner to ATI as the new Turfgrass Technician. Eric is a recent graduate of the ATI Greenhouse program and the co-recipient of the 2018 Director's Award. His passion for Horticulture and for ATI make him a great addition to our team. Eric's first day was July 9th. His office is located in the greenhouse, room G114. His phone is 7-1320 and email is tanner.204@osu.edu.
USDA-ARS Awards ATI $200,000 Grant

The USDA-ARS has awarded ATI a $200,000 grant to be used for the Optimum Nutrient Management for Leafy Green Production in Hydroponic Systems project. The proposed research aims to address the existing production issues in hydroponic leafy greens via nutrient management. The project will be conducted using the Nutrient Film Technique in growth chambers and greenhouses at the cooperator's facilities. Two objectives were named in the proposal:

Objective 1: Investigate the influence on yield and quality of leafy lettuce growing under varied EC levels in response to high and moderate temperature and humidity variations.

Objective 2: Identify the influence on nutrient uptake and water use under varied EC levels in response to high and moderate temperature and humidity variations.

The grant was obtained from the USDA-ARS by Uttara Samarakoon Asst Prof, Coordinator, Greenhouse & Nursery Mgmt. at ATI to be used to help cover expenses associated with this project. Expenses include: salaries, materials/supplies, travel, and publication costs.

The Optimum Nutrient Management for Leafy Green Production in Hydroponic Systems project is set to begin on July 29, 2019 and extent through July 28, 2021.
SAC Hours

The Student Activities Center (SAC) will be closed the remainder of this week for routine repairs and maintenance. We will reopen next week for Summer Hours.

SAC Summer Hours:

Sunday: Closed

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 10am-3pm

Wednesday: 10am-3pm

Thursday: 10am-3pm

Friday: Closed

Saturday: Closed
Name Changes for Program Excel
This summer, we will begin using new names for the grant and some of our positions. Please help us by using these names as we welcome new students this summer:
- Program Excel will be called Buckeyes Excel (or BE, such BE professional tutoring).
- Academic mentors/academic mentoring will be called advisors/advising.
- Academic coaches/academic coaching will be called professional tutors/professional tutoring.
The name changes are a result of adjusting to student feedback and reflecting upcoming changes with the transition to a staff advising model and (fingers crossed) a newly funded grant.

As always, if you have questions about the grant, our services, or who is doing what, please ask: Dee Dee Snyder.426.

Thanks for helping us communicate these names consistently with students.
ASM Club/STEP DinDin Night Brings Together Over 70 Students for Food, Fun, and Community

On the evening of April 16, more than 70 students gathered at the Applewood Community Room for a collaborative event hosted by the ASM Club and the STEP program. The “DinDin” get-together was a relaxed and joyful evening filled with delicious food, laughter, and connection—just what students needed before diving into finals.

Attendees brought their favorite homemade dishes to share. Cori Griffith wowed the crowd with homemade ice cream, Emma Lowe served up her famous BBQ chicken dip, Lauren Brunswick brought a variety of her flavored, homemade cheese curds, and Virgil Boyd-Amison prepared a soul food spread featuring mac-n-cheese, collard greens, yams, and BBQ chicken sandwiches. Students also contributed bread pudding and a variety of other desserts.

Outside, the grill was sizzling with students taking turns cooking up burgers and brats, while others pitched in to prep toppings like tomatoes and onions. The atmosphere was lively and collaborative, reflecting the tight-knit community at ATI.

ASM added to the fun with four sets of corn hole boards, leading to some spirited competition throughout the evening.

A special highlight of the night was STEP student Logan Pope's display of her STEP project. Logan was part of the Scotland study abroad trip that focused on small ruminants, and she shared her experiences and insights with attendees.

With students joining from Columbus and across campus, the evening offered a chance to unwind, connect, and celebrate the ATI experience.

Food, discussions, and community—what more could you ask for?
Volunteers needed to help with Commencement

Commencement is almost here, and we could use your help. Below is an updated link to sign up!

Commencement Volunteer Sign-Up 2025.xlsx

Thank you!

Jill Gallion, Senior Academic Program Services Specialist
ATI Students Embark on an Enriching Washington, D.C. Experience with STEP

Over Spring Break, 22 students from ATI traveled to Washington, D.C., as part of the Second-Year Transformational Experience Program (STEP). This marks the third time Wooster ATI STEP has organized a trip to the nation’s capital, and this year, the program expanded to include participants from the Mansfield, Marion, and Lima STEP programs, bringing the total number of Ohio State University STEP participants to over 65.

The group stayed at the Capitol Hill Hotel, which provided a dedicated meeting space in its library for discussions and reflections on their experiences. A highlight of this year’s trip was a visit to the FBI Museum on Pennsylvania Avenue, a new addition to the itinerary that required an extensive vetting process for approval.

Traveling together, the students took Amtrak to Union Station, with the Wooster group joining others at the Alliance stop. The itinerary included an evening bus tour featuring iconic landmarks such as the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, the U.S. Capitol, and the White House. In addition, students explored the National Air and Space Museum and the Holocaust Memorial Museum, as well as the National Museum of African American History and Culture and the National Museum of the American Indian.

The students also had the opportunity to visit the Smithsonian's National Zoo, where they observed the giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao, who made their public debut in January 2025. Additionally, they visited the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial, dedicated to honoring the 184 people who lost their lives at the Pentagon on September 11, 2001.

This immersive trip provided students with a deeper understanding of U.S. history, governance, and culture. As one participant noted, “Visiting these historic sites and museums brought what we learn in the classroom to life. It was an unforgettable experience.”

With the continued success of this trip, the CFAES Wooster ATI STEP program hopes to offer even more opportunities for students to engage with history and government firsthand in the future.

For more information on the STEP program, please visit: https://ati.osu.edu/academics/step

Or contact: Dr. Dan Linden.9, Dr. Eric Williams.1887, and/or Penny Nemitz.7
Shaun Wellert accepts position in ATI's animal biosciences and dairy

Dr. Shaun Wellert has accepted our offer for the position of assistant professor in the animal sciences biosciences and dairy area. This is a tenure-track position. I want to thank the search committee, especially our chair, Haley Campbell, and our HR leadership with Lissia Gerber and Jane Douglas in helping us navigate our first hire using the SHIFT process.
STEP Expo Showcases Student Experiences at Wooster/ATI for the First Time

For the first time, the Wooster/ATI campus hosted a Second-Year Transformational Experience Program (STEP) Expo, where students proudly presented posters detailing their STEP-funded experiences. The event provided an exciting platform for eight former ATI students to share their journeys, reflect on their growth and achievements.

Faculty, staff, and fellow students had the opportunity to engage with presenters, ask questions, and learn about the diverse experiences supported by STEP. From internships and research projects to study abroad and service-learning opportunities, the event highlighted the impact of STEP in helping students explore their academic and professional aspirations.

This transformative experience was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Lemmon Family, whose donation has allowed these students to pursue meaningful opportunities beyond the classroom.

Faculty mentors, Dr. Dan Linden and Dr. Eric Williams, emphasized the importance of such events in fostering a culture of experiential learning. "This expo not only celebrates our students' accomplishments but also inspires others to take advantage of the opportunities STEP provides," they said.

Attendees praised the event for its interactive and informative nature, making it clear that the STEP Expo is set to become a valuable tradition at Wooster/ATI.

For more information on the STEP program and how to get involved, contact any of the following: Linden.9, Williams.1887, nemitz.7 or sign up in the Halterman Library
Supervisor's Toolbox offered this spring
An employee excels at the job she was hired to do, so she gets promoted to supervisor with little or no training on how to effectively manage a team. A supervisor has been in his role for over a year, but he still struggles when dealing with a difficult employee. A supervisor needs HR's help with every employee performance issue - why doesn't he learn how to coach his employees toward improvement?

Seem familiar? There is a solution!

The Supervisor's Toolbox Certificate Program gives your supervisors the tools they need to be effective!

The Supervisor's Toolbox includes:
- Laying the Foundation for Success as a Supervisor
- Transitioning to Supervision: Roles & Responsibilities of a Supervisor
- Understanding & Adapting Your Style to Get Results (with DiSC®)
- Managing Time & Priorities
- Dealing with Difficult People & Conflict Resolution
- Building Positive & Effective Relationships at Work
- Polished & Professional Communication
- Motivating & Retaining Employees
- Coaching Employees for Peak Performance
- Setting Expectations/Giving & Receiving Feedback
When

Wednesdays

April 2 - May 21, 2025

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Who

Front line supervisors, lead people, those new to supervision and those with minimal experience or training

Where

Shisler Conference Center at OSU in

Wooster, OH

What

The Supervisor's Toolbox includes eight

4 hour sessions, participant materials, Everything DiSC^® assessment and individual report,

TKI^® Conflict Mode assessment and individual report.

Investment

8 Sessions

~ $1525 ~

CEUs available

Registration deadline is March 20, 2025.

REGISTER NOW
Supervisor's Toolbox offered this spring
An employee excels at the job she was hired to do, so she gets promoted to supervisor with little or no training on how to effectively manage a team. A supervisor has been in his role for over a year, but he still struggles when dealing with a difficult employee. A supervisor needs HR's help with every employee performance issue - why doesn't he learn how to coach his employees toward improvement?

Seem familiar? There is a solution!

The Supervisor's Toolbox Certificate Program gives your supervisors the tools they need to be effective!

The Supervisor's Toolbox includes:
- Laying the Foundation for Success as a Supervisor
- Transitioning to Supervision: Roles & Responsibilities of a Supervisor
- Understanding & Adapting Your Style to Get Results (with DiSC®)
- Managing Time & Priorities
- Dealing with Difficult People & Conflict Resolution
- Building Positive & Effective Relationships at Work
- Polished & Professional Communication
- Motivating & Retaining Employees
- Coaching Employees for Peak Performance
- Setting Expectations/Giving & Receiving Feedback
When

Wednesdays

April 2 - May 21, 2025

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Who

Front line supervisors, lead people, those new to supervision and those with minimal experience or training

Where

Shisler Conference Center at OSU in

Wooster, OH

What

The Supervisor's Toolbox includes eight

4 hour sessions, participant materials, Everything DiSC^® assessment and individual report,

TKI^® Conflict Mode assessment and individual report.

Investment

8 Sessions

~ $1525 ~

CEUs available

Registration deadline is March 20, 2025.

REGISTER NOW
STARS Leadership Development Program

Request for Applications – Cohort 5
The CFAES STARS Program (Strategic Alignment for Research Success) is an initiative to identify and develop the next generation of scholarship leaders among early and mid-career tenure track faculty within our college. The goal of the STARS Program is to propel you, our emerging scholarship leaders, to take your program to a higher and more collaborative level.

Don’t miss this opportunity - the 2025-2026 program will run September 2025 – April 2026 with the kick-off meeting on September 12th. If you are ready to shine brighter in your field, visit our website and begin the application process, today! For questions or more information, please contact Kathy Mann at cfaes-stars@osu.edu.

Learn more.
STARS Leadership Development Program

Request for Applications – Cohort 5
The CFAES STARS Program (Strategic Alignment for Research Success) is an initiative to identify and develop the next generation of scholarship leaders among early and mid-career tenure track faculty within our college. The goal of the STARS Program is to propel you, our emerging scholarship leaders, to take your program to a higher and more collaborative level.

Don’t miss this opportunity - the 2025-2026 program will run September 2025 – April 2026 with the kick-off meeting on September 12th. If you are ready to shine brighter in your field, visit our website and begin the application process, today! For questions or more information, please contact Kathy Mann at cfaes-stars@osu.edu.

Learn more.
STARS Leadership Development Program

Request for Applications – Cohort 5
The CFAES STARS Program (Strategic Alignment for Research Success) is an initiative to identify and develop the next generation of scholarship leaders among early and mid-career tenure track faculty within our college. The goal of the STARS Program is to propel you, our emerging scholarship leaders, to take your program to a higher and more collaborative level.

Don’t miss this opportunity - the 2025-2026 program will run September 2025 – April 2026 with the kick-off meeting on September 12th. If you are ready to shine brighter in your field, visit our website and begin the application process, today! For questions or more information, please contact Kathy Mann at cfaes-stars@osu.edu.

Learn more.
Hoteling spaces on CFAES Wooster campus

Two conference rooms and three desks on the CFAES Wooster campus have been added to the hoteling spaces. There are also multiple spaces across the Columbus campus. These hoteling spaces can be reserved for a few hours or the entire day, and are done so on a first-come, first-serve basis. Within the spaces themselves, many are equipped with monitors and docking stations, and the layout varies from cubicle-style workstations to open tables and meeting rooms. If you do decide to reserve a space, please note that you will need to bring your own device to work from.

Learn more.
Volunteers sought for CFAES Wooster student carnival

We are planning the Wooster Carnival for Monday, March 3rd. This event will be held at the Shisler Conference Center from 5:00-7:00 pm. It is free and open to all students, undergraduate and graduate as well as faculty and staff. We are still looking for volunteers if you are available, or you can help us recruit assistance. Even if you can’t volunteer, we hope to see you at the event - it is sure to be a fun time!

Any questions can be directed to Arnett.179@osu.edu.

SIGN UP HERE
Volunteers sought for CFAES Wooster student carnival

We are planning the Wooster Carnival for Monday, March 3rd. This event will be held at the Shisler Conference Center from 5:00-7:00 pm. It is free and open to all students, undergraduate and graduate as well as faculty and staff. We are still looking for volunteers if you are available, or you can help us recruit assistance. Even if you can’t volunteer, we hope to see you at the event - it is sure to be a fun time!

Any questions can be directed to Arnett.179@osu.edu.

SIGN UP HERE
Disc golf course a popular resource

I wanted to share some encouraging information about our Disc Golf Course on the Wooster Campus. According to the popular Disc Golf App, UDisc, in 2024 this course ranked 66^th most played course in Ohio (out of 450 courses in Ohio!) While only a small percentage of players use this app, it still recorded almost 3,000 rounds played. In just two years, it seems to be gaining in popularity in serving the purpose of creating spaces for students, staff, faculty, and community to engage with each other and with our campus.

Thanks again for your support,

Shane
Welcome, Alaska Arnholt!

Welcome Alaska!

We are excited to share that Alaska Arnholt has joined Program Excel as a Data Management Coordinator. She lives in Wooster and brings with her a variety of experience in banking, retail, restaurant, and higher ed research. Alaska’s first day was January 13^th. Please join us in welcoming Alaska to Ohio State ATI!
Ohio State ATI Apparel Store opens TODAY

We will have an online store through BSN sports with Ohio State ATI apparel. Some mock ups are below. ATI is on the sleeves or sides of the caps.

The team shop will start Monday (1/27) and run until midnight on Monday (2/3). The shop will close at 11:59:59pm on 2/3.

ORDER HERE
Ohio State ATI Apparel Store opens TODAY

We will have an online store through BSN sports with Ohio State ATI apparel. Some mock ups are below. ATI is on the sleeves or sides of the caps.

The team shop will start Monday (1/27) and run until midnight on Monday (2/3). The shop will close at 11:59:59pm on 2/3.

ORDER HERE
Ohio State ATI Apparel Store opens TODAY

We will have an online store through BSN sports with Ohio State ATI apparel. Some mock ups are below. ATI is on the sleeves or sides of the caps.

The team shop will start Monday (1/27) and run until midnight on Monday (2/3). The shop will close at 11:59:59pm on 2/3.

ORDER HERE
Operation Valentine's Day
Operation Valentine's Day
CFAES Spring Book Club

During this optional introductory session we will hear from a special guest, who will provide an introduction to racial healing. Participants will meet the book club facilitators who will provide an overview of the book, book club logistics, information about book distribution, and the Zoom link for meetings. If you are unable to attend this session or have other questions please reach out to Leo Taylor (taylor.3408@osu.edu) to receive instructions for getting your book and the Zoom link for the series.

Click here to register for the optional introductory session

Jan 21, 2025, 11:00am - 12:00pm via Zoom

NOTE: The above link registers you for the preview session only. You must register for the book club separately using the link provided below.
Reminders, due dates, and info shares
This is a lengthy list, but necessary - Reminders, due dates, and info shares:
- Syllabus Statements There were no changes to the syllabus statements sent out in AU24. LINK
- Participation Rosters To comply with Federal Title IV regulations, The Ohio State University collects information regarding whether a student begins attending or participating in each class at the beginning of the semester or session. All instructors are required to complete a grade roster to report student participation during the first week of classes. The roster allows you to either answer "yes" the student has attended or participated in some way, or "no" the student has not attended and has not participated. When completing the "participation roster," be cognizant of students who have made you aware of other commitments including religious holidays for which they are seeking an excused absence. View a list of religious holidays and the Office of Academic Affairs' expectations for accommodations. Participation rosters for full-term and first session Spring classes will be available on Sunday, January 5. Participation rosters are due from faculty on Monday, January 13. For more information go to:https://registrar.osu.edu/participationroster/index.html
- Early Alert and Intervention Per our usual practice, we will be requesting information from all those who are teaching courses at Ohio State ATI regarding student grades to date, assignment completion and grades, attendance, and any other indicators of student success or risk that you have collected. You will receive the request during week 6 of the semester (February 10), and responses are due to be submitted into OnCourse by Wednesday, February 19, of week 7. For this to be an effective intervention tool, it is important that you have grade, attendance and success indicators built into the first 6 weeks of your courses to provide feedback to students, and that you respond to the request for information in a timely manner.
- Identification and intervention with at-risk students are a critical part of the retention efforts at Ohio State ATI. A Student of Concern Form is available on the Ohio State ATI website and you are encouraged to use this any time during the semester that you have concern about a specific student’s actions or performance.
- Carmen All courses should have a Carmen page with an accessible syllabus, necessary course materials, and grades. Grades should be kept current throughout the semester.
- All electronic communication with students and job-related communication with other faculty and staff at the University are to be done via your official OSU email address(name.#@osu.edu). Do not use personal email addresses on your syllabus or in your communication with students as this is not a secure means of communication and does not comply with University policy. University policy also requires that email communications to students must be through their university email address.
- IT Reminder This is a good time to remind everyone that if you have any emergency issues during business hours, you should call 614-514-4848 as that will put you in touch with any of the staff on duty. Do not share that number with students. If you have email access and its urgent but not an emergency, please don’t reach out to individuals for help but rather email servicedesk@osu.edu as that creates a “ticket” that any of them free can work on (or can be addressed by Columbus if need be). Please direct students to call 614-688-4357 for IT support.
- Student code of conduct https://studentconduct.osu.edu/for-staff-and-faculty/
- Academic Integrity and Misconducthttps://oaa.osu.edu/academic-integrity-and-misconduct
ATI students participate in Ohio Turfgrass Foundation annual conference

Turfgrass students from the OSU Wooster Campus attended the annual Ohio Turfgrass Foundation conference and show in Columbus Dec 9-12.

Elliot Layman ,Dr. Dominic Petrella, Zach Beier (ATI/Columbus), Jake Miller (ATI/ Columbus), Gavin Dillon, Alex Russell, Ryan Smith, Bri Foster, Garrett Brooks, Trey Carman

Students receiving scholarships were:

L-R Ryan Dorrell (Columbus) Jake Miller (ATI/Columbus) Landon Fisher (Columbus) Brynn Johnson (MS - Columbus) Bri Foster (ATI) Reine-Bertille Yapo (Columbus) Aidan Hackney (ATI) Garrett Brooks (ATI) Gavin Dillon (ATI)

CFAES Wooster turfgrass students represent the program at the booth during annual OTF conference and Show in Columbus Dec 9-12

Alex Russell, Gavin Dillon, Max Bowers, Tray Carman, Aidan Hackney, Zach Beier (ATI/Columbus), Jake Miller (ATI /Columbus)
ATI Equine Center participates in Apple Creek’s Christmas in the Village

Nearly 100 people visited the ATI Equine Center during Apple Creek’s Christmas in the Village on Monday December 9^th from 5-8 pm. During that timeframe Ohio State ATI’s chapter of the Collegiate Horsemen’s Association sold all of their holiday horseshoes. For more pictures of the event, visit our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/ATIEquineCenter). We look forward to participating next year!
ORIP 2025 application portal is open

The 2025 OSU Research Internship Program (ORIP) application portal is open!

ATI faculty are eligible to host interns through the OSU Research Internship Program (ORIP). The program is a summer research internship opportunity for motivated graduating high school seniors and current underclassmen at college or university, including ATI students.

More about the program: https://research.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/resources-and-programs/research-internship-program

Faculty can indicate their willingness to mentor an intern here: https://research.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/resources-and-programs/research-internship-program/faculty

Photo caption: 2024 intern, Caitlyn Geisheimer, giving her research presentation.
ORIP 2025 application portal is open

The 2025 OSU Research Internship Program (ORIP) application portal is open!

ATI faculty are eligible to host interns through the OSU Research Internship Program (ORIP). The program is a summer research internship opportunity for motivated graduating high school seniors and current underclassmen at college or university, including ATI students.

More about the program: https://research.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/resources-and-programs/research-internship-program

Faculty can indicate their willingness to mentor an intern here: https://research.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/resources-and-programs/research-internship-program/faculty

Photo caption: 2024 intern, Caitlyn Geisheimer, giving her research presentation.
ORIP 2025 application portal is open

The 2025 OSU Research Internship Program (ORIP) application portal is open!

ATI faculty are eligible to host interns through the OSU Research Internship Program (ORIP). The program is a summer research internship opportunity for motivated graduating high school seniors and current underclassmen at college or university, including ATI students.

More about the program: https://research.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/resources-and-programs/research-internship-program

Faculty can indicate their willingness to mentor an intern here: https://research.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/resources-and-programs/research-internship-program/faculty

Photo caption: 2024 intern, Caitlyn Geisheimer, giving her research presentation.
Download the Winter Buckeye Bundle
This December, explore the outdoors or relax by the fireside with Buckeye-themed, family-friendly activities.

Embrace the magic of winter with this month’s activities, perfect for all ages. Inside you’ll find a cozy coloring page, a scavenger hunt featuring various winter wonders, New Year’s reflections and resolutions and more.

Get this month’s bundle

What's inside?
- Buckeye-themed phone and desktop wallpapers
- A wintertime coloring page
- A December scavenger hunt
- New Year’s resolutions tracker
- New Year’s Eve reflection journal
- Noon Year hat cut-out craft
Football Game Tour Info

The Office of Student Life will offer travel packages for students, faculty, staff and families to cheer on the Buckeyes should they advance to round two of the college football playoffs.

Tour packages will include travel, lodging, game day ticket and more. Space is limited.

Package options include air-inclusive or land-only.

Visit the Bowl Tour website for more information.
Football Game Tour Info

The Office of Student Life will offer travel packages for students, faculty, staff and families to cheer on the Buckeyes should they advance to round two of the college football playoffs.

Tour packages will include travel, lodging, game day ticket and more. Space is limited.

Package options include air-inclusive or land-only.

Visit the Bowl Tour website for more information.
Halterman Lot Snow Barricades

The snow barricades for the Halterman Hall lot will be placed on Friday, Dec. 13^th. The barricades make snow removal more efficient and lightens the load for our facilities team. Thanks for your understanding.
Cafe Carmen and CFAES Cafe Holiday Hours

Hours of operation for both locations is as follows:

Cafe Carmen CFAES Coffee Shop

Thursday 12/5 730am-2pm Closed

Friday 12/6 730am-2pm Closed

Monday 12/9 730am-3pm Closed

Tuesday 12/10 730am-3pm Closed

Wednesday 12/11 730am-2pm Closed

Thursday 12/12 730am-2pm Closed

We will be closed at both locations starting on Friday December 13^th and will reopen normal hours of operation on Monday January 6th.
Buckeye Pen Pals

Buckeye Pen Pals is an initiative designed to connect current OSU students with alumni and give them resources to build meaningful relationships. These connections aim to pair students with alumni in similar career fields. For students, this program provides a mentor who can help students polish resumes, find internships, and gain general career advice. For mentors, the program offers a unique way to mentor and support students who are pursuing a similar career path all while maintaining a connection with their alma mater.

Alumni sign up here | Students sign up here!

The student deadline to register is December 15th. The alumni deadline to register is January 15th.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to ADV-buckeyepenpals@osu.edu.

Alumni Sign-Up
Travel packages for postseason Buckeye football play

The Buckeyes are gearing up for potential postseason play and you could be, too!

The Office of Student Life will again offer travel packages for students, faculty, staff and families to cheer on the Buckeyes in postseason play. Sign up on the bowl tour website to receive information as soon as it becomes available.

Sign up for more information!
My Ohio State University Calendar 2025

If you haven’t done so, download and print your own My 2025 Calendar. The handy one-page calendar highlights important Ohio State University academic dates, university holidays and other US holidays and observances. Code is also available to stay up-to-date on the go (ICAL) (HTML) for your smartphone or online calendar. A PDF of the 2025 printed calendar is available by clicking this link.

Details regarding how to import/subscribe to the calendar in Outlook is available at windows.microsoft.com
My Ohio State University Calendar 2025

If you haven’t done so, download and print your own My 2025 Calendar. The handy one-page calendar highlights important Ohio State University academic dates, university holidays and other US holidays and observances. Code is also available to stay up-to-date on the go (ICAL) (HTML) for your smartphone or online calendar. A PDF of the 2025 printed calendar is available by clicking this link.

Details regarding how to import/subscribe to the calendar in Outlook is available at windows.microsoft.com
Volunteers sought for ODS exam assistance

The Office for Disability Services (ODS) provides alternative exams for eligible students registered with our office.

We are requesting your assistance in order to help us maintain test integrity during in-progress exams.

You can assist by monitoring a classroom or by assisting with test administration.

The role of a Monitor is slow-paced and sedentary. Quiet tasks such as monitoring email or reading a book. No keyboarding, in order to provide a distraction-reduced testing space. Monitors will be paired with an ODS staff member.

Test Administration: Test Assistant role is moderate-paced and sedentary with the sole duty of administering exams to an individual student. Test Assistant will either Read Exams Aloud or Scribe for the student. These test sessions are typically scheduled for 3+ hours Includes breaks). Additional test administration guidance will be provided. Contact Ruth Montz at montz.11@osu.edu to volunteer for the Test Assistant role.

AU Final Exam Volunteer Sign-Up Sheet.xlsx
Volunteers sought for ODS exam assistance

The Office for Disability Services (ODS) provides alternative exams for eligible students registered with our office.

We are requesting your assistance in order to help us maintain test integrity during in-progress exams.

You can assist by monitoring a classroom or by assisting with test administration.

The role of a Monitor is slow-paced and sedentary. Quiet tasks such as monitoring email or reading a book. No keyboarding, in order to provide a distraction-reduced testing space. Monitors will be paired with an ODS staff member.

Test Administration: Test Assistant role is moderate-paced and sedentary with the sole duty of administering exams to an individual student. Test Assistant will either Read Exams Aloud or Scribe for the student. These test sessions are typically scheduled for 3+ hours Includes breaks). Additional test administration guidance will be provided. Contact Ruth Montz at montz.11@osu.edu to volunteer for the Test Assistant role.

AU Final Exam Volunteer Sign-Up Sheet.xlsx
CFAES Awards Nomination Window Closes Nov. 29

The nomination window for the 2024-2025 College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences faculty and staff awards closes November 29, 2024. Criteria and nomination requirements for all awards, past recipients, and the link to submit nominations can be found at https://go.osu.edu/cfaesawardnominations.
Cafe Carmen and CFAES Cafe Holiday Hours

CFAES Coffee Shop will be closed from November 23rd to December 1st.

Cafe Carmen will be open normal hours on Monday, November 25^th and 7:30am-2 pm on Tuesday, November 26th. We will be closed Wednesday, November 27th-December 1st.

We will resume normal business hours on Monday, December 2nd.
2025 Master Gardening Volunteer Course

Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 master gardener volunteer course. The training course will take place on Wednesdays, 9-3:30 PM, February 26- May 7. Course work will be completed each week prior to the class. Upon completion of the training volunteers must earn 50 hours of volunteer service by the end of the next year (19 months to complete hours) in order to become a Master Gardener Volunteer. Participants will have assistance in finding a volunteer role.

Entrance into the program is based on passage of a criminal background check. Cost is $175 and covers the training manual, hand lens, shirt, name badge and other supplies.

Applications are due by January 15, 2025 or when spaces are filled. The class is limited to 30 participants. Interviews with prospective volunteers will take place the fourth week of January or first week of February 2025.

Apply today! (Paper application)
2025 Master Gardening Volunteer Course

Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 master gardener volunteer course. The training course will take place on Wednesdays, 9-3:30 PM, February 26- May 7. Course work will be completed each week prior to the class. Upon completion of the training volunteers must earn 50 hours of volunteer service by the end of the next year (19 months to complete hours) in order to become a Master Gardener Volunteer. Participants will have assistance in finding a volunteer role.

Entrance into the program is based on passage of a criminal background check. Cost is $175 and covers the training manual, hand lens, shirt, name badge and other supplies.

Applications are due by January 15, 2025 or when spaces are filled. The class is limited to 30 participants. Interviews with prospective volunteers will take place the fourth week of January or first week of February 2025.

Apply today! (Paper application)
Norfolk Southern Madison Avenue Railroad Bridge Replacement

Norfolk Southern will be modifying the bridge abutments and replacing the superstructure on this bridge over the next year. Two long-term closures of Madison Avenue (between S. Bever Street and S. Buckeye Street) are planned during this work; the first taking place from October 28th through the end of January, and the second taking place from August 2025 through October 2025.
Norfolk Southern Madison Avenue Railroad Bridge Replacement

Norfolk Southern will be modifying the bridge abutments and replacing the superstructure on this bridge over the next year. Two long-term closures of Madison Avenue (between S. Bever Street and S. Buckeye Street) are planned during this work; the first taking place from October 28th through the end of January, and the second taking place from August 2025 through October 2025.
Nominations open for faculty and staff awards

Nominations are now open for Students, Faculty and Staff to nominate someone for the ATI Faculty/Staff awards.

If you feel there is someone deserving of recognition, please consider nominating them in one of the following categories:

Outstanding Teacher

Outstanding Advisor

Outstanding Staff

To make a nomination, please complete the following Qualtrics survey by November 11, 2024, at 11:59 P.M.

https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_00smnoiT7sjdGxU

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Employee Recognition Committee
Election activity reminders

With the upcoming elections, it’s a good time to review the university’s political activity guidelines. University staff and faculty members are encouraged to fully and freely exercise their constitutional right to vote, as well as express their personal opinions regarding political candidates, issues, local, state and national programs, initiatives and referendums. However, as an employee of a public institution you are restricted from exercising these rights in a manner that suggests university endorsement of a cause or candidate.

University Senate passed a resolution calling for a university-wide day of asynchronous learning on Nov. 5, 2024, as a one-time pilot trial to support student participation in the general election. Instructors whose classes would otherwise have met in person or virtually on Nov. 5 will, in lieu of meeting, assign asynchronous classwork (e.g., reading, writing, a problem set, an asynchronous online lab, or other homework) to be determined by the instructor. Read more.
Election activity reminders

With the upcoming elections, it’s a good time to review the university’s political activity guidelines. University staff and faculty members are encouraged to fully and freely exercise their constitutional right to vote, as well as express their personal opinions regarding political candidates, issues, local, state and national programs, initiatives and referendums. However, as an employee of a public institution you are restricted from exercising these rights in a manner that suggests university endorsement of a cause or candidate.

University Senate passed a resolution calling for a university-wide day of asynchronous learning on Nov. 5, 2024, as a one-time pilot trial to support student participation in the general election. Instructors whose classes would otherwise have met in person or virtually on Nov. 5 will, in lieu of meeting, assign asynchronous classwork (e.g., reading, writing, a problem set, an asynchronous online lab, or other homework) to be determined by the instructor. Read more.
Boone Appointment Extension
We are pleased to announce a one-year appointment extension of Dr. Kristina Boone, assistant dean and director of Ohio State Agricultural Technical Institute (Ohio State ATI) in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES), through June 30, 2026, pending Board of Trustees approval. Kris joined Ohio State as assistant dean and director of ATI in April 2017.

This one-year extension will lead to a formal four-year reappointment review process to begin in Autumn 2025. This extended appointment provides Dr. Boone the opportunity to focus on some high-priority goals this academic year. During this year, Dr. Boone will focus on:
- Identifying and executing programmatic efficiencies and creating priority areas of excellence to define ATI’s value proposition.
- Collaborating across the CFAES leadership team to generate pilots and opportunities for ATI structures that set the institute and its faculty up for success.
- Developing a communication plan to share timely information with ATI’s various audiences.
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Kris Boone on the extension of her leadership appointment.

Sincerely,

Dean Cathann Kress and Sr. Associate Dean Tracy Kitchel
Make your 2024 Buckeyes for Charity pledge today!

Buckeyes for Charity is your opportunity to donate to community organizations and make a difference. This year’s campaign includes more than 850 nonprofits from across Ohio, giving us a chance to make an impact throughout the state. You can donate to a meaningful cause via credit card, check, cash or payroll deduction and choose to make a one-time or recurring donation. Donate by Nov. 1.

https://buckeyesforcharity.osu.edu
74th Annual OSU Poultry Science Club Turkey Sale

Support the 74th Annual OSU Poultry Science Club Turkey Sale by ordering a free-range, antibiotic-free, vegetable-fed turkey. All orders must be received by Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 5:00 p.m. To order online visit: OSU Poultry Science Club's 74th Annual Turkey Sale.

Turkey pick-up will be in Columbus on Monday, November 25th and Tuesday, November 26th.

Order form
74th Annual OSU Poultry Science Club Turkey Sale

Support the 74th Annual OSU Poultry Science Club Turkey Sale by ordering a free-range, antibiotic-free, vegetable-fed turkey. All orders must be received by Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 5:00 p.m. To order online visit: OSU Poultry Science Club's 74th Annual Turkey Sale.

Turkey pick-up will be in Columbus on Monday, November 25th and Tuesday, November 26th.

Order form
74th Annual OSU Poultry Science Club Turkey Sale

Support the 74th Annual OSU Poultry Science Club Turkey Sale by ordering a free-range, antibiotic-free, vegetable-fed turkey. All orders must be received by Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 5:00 p.m. To order online visit: OSU Poultry Science Club's 74th Annual Turkey Sale.

Turkey pick-up will be in Columbus on Monday, November 25th and Tuesday, November 26th.

Order form
New Professional Development Resources

An integral component of your professional and career journey is pursuing development opportunities. Consider multiple types of development to enhance your skills, gain diverse experiences and engage in continuous learning so you can achieve goals and aspirations, all of which set you up for a meaningful and rewarding career.

Ohio State has resources for you on professional, career and leader development, and you can choose the options that work best for your own journey. Recently, Human Resources introduced career development resources to guide you in defining and shaping your long-term goals and aspirations. This process is ongoing and influenced by your experiences and personal interests. A new framework and associated resources are available to guide you in your journey and provide a structured approach to help you plan, manage and progress your career.

More information about all the career development resources is available in HR Connection.
New Professional Development Resources

An integral component of your professional and career journey is pursuing development opportunities. Consider multiple types of development to enhance your skills, gain diverse experiences and engage in continuous learning so you can achieve goals and aspirations, all of which set you up for a meaningful and rewarding career.

Ohio State has resources for you on professional, career and leader development, and you can choose the options that work best for your own journey. Recently, Human Resources introduced career development resources to guide you in defining and shaping your long-term goals and aspirations. This process is ongoing and influenced by your experiences and personal interests. A new framework and associated resources are available to guide you in your journey and provide a structured approach to help you plan, manage and progress your career.

More information about all the career development resources is available in HR Connection.
Farm Tour Volunteers Sought

On October 5 and 6, from 12PM to 5PM we will be part of the Wayne County Farm Bureau’s Farm Tour (https://ofbf.org/app/uploads/2024/09/2024-Wayne-County-Farm-Tour-Booklet.pdf). We are excited to be partnering with the Wayne County Farm Bureau and to showcase the impact our campus has for the community. Our stop will be focused in and around Skou Hall, with both indoor and outdoor activities.

To make this event a success we are looking for volunteers for some of our exhibits, and to help answer any questions our attendees may have. If you are interested in volunteering, please add your name on this sign-up sheet: Farm Tour Volunteers - Sign up Sheet.xlsx
New state-mandated fraud prevention training

Greetings,

We are writing to make you aware of a new state-mandated training requirement for all university employees, including at the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.

Ohio Senate Bill 91 recently amended Ohio Rev. Code 4113.52 to require all state employees, with few exceptions, to report alleged fraud, theft in office or misuse or misappropriation of public money to the state. House Bill 33 then amended Ohio Rev. Code 117.103 to require all state employees, which includes public university employees, to complete training on Ohio’s fraud-reporting system as directed by Ohio’s Auditor of State.

Per the Auditor of State’s guidance, all current Ohio State employees — including all university and medical center faculty, staff (regular, term, temporary, and intermittent), graduate associates, and student employees — must complete the training by Oct. 29, 2024. New employees must complete the training within 30 days of their start date. The training must be documented by Ohio State and repeated every four years.

To ease distribution and facilitate compliance tracking and documentation, the university is delivering the required training in BuckeyeLearn. The BuckeyeLearn training, titled Reporting Fraud, Waste, and Abuse, is available now, which gives employees 30 days to comply with the state-mandated completion deadline of Oct. 29. This training is being automatically assigned to each existing employee and all new employees through their BuckeyeLearn transcript. This process should take approximately 10 minutes to complete.

Group training can be held by completing this request form and submitting it to the Financial Training mailbox at financialtraining@osu.edu.

Thank you for your prompt attention in completing this training requirement.

Mike Papadakis
Senior Vice President and CFO
Office of Business and Finance

Karla Zadnik
Interim Executive Vice President and Provost
Glenn A. Fry Professor in Optometry and Physiological Optics
Office of Academic Affairs
New state-mandated fraud prevention training

Greetings,

We are writing to make you aware of a new state-mandated training requirement for all university employees, including at the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.

Ohio Senate Bill 91 recently amended Ohio Rev. Code 4113.52 to require all state employees, with few exceptions, to report alleged fraud, theft in office or misuse or misappropriation of public money to the state. House Bill 33 then amended Ohio Rev. Code 117.103 to require all state employees, which includes public university employees, to complete training on Ohio’s fraud-reporting system as directed by Ohio’s Auditor of State.

Per the Auditor of State’s guidance, all current Ohio State employees — including all university and medical center faculty, staff (regular, term, temporary, and intermittent), graduate associates, and student employees — must complete the training by Oct. 29, 2024. New employees must complete the training within 30 days of their start date. The training must be documented by Ohio State and repeated every four years.

To ease distribution and facilitate compliance tracking and documentation, the university is delivering the required training in BuckeyeLearn. The BuckeyeLearn training, titled Reporting Fraud, Waste, and Abuse, is available now, which gives employees 30 days to comply with the state-mandated completion deadline of Oct. 29. This training is being automatically assigned to each existing employee and all new employees through their BuckeyeLearn transcript. This process should take approximately 10 minutes to complete.

Group training can be held by completing this request form and submitting it to the Financial Training mailbox at financialtraining@osu.edu.

Thank you for your prompt attention in completing this training requirement.

Mike Papadakis
Senior Vice President and CFO
Office of Business and Finance

Karla Zadnik
Interim Executive Vice President and Provost
Glenn A. Fry Professor in Optometry and Physiological Optics
Office of Academic Affairs
New state-mandated fraud prevention training

Greetings,

We are writing to make you aware of a new state-mandated training requirement for all university employees, including at the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.

Ohio Senate Bill 91 recently amended Ohio Rev. Code 4113.52 to require all state employees, with few exceptions, to report alleged fraud, theft in office or misuse or misappropriation of public money to the state. House Bill 33 then amended Ohio Rev. Code 117.103 to require all state employees, which includes public university employees, to complete training on Ohio’s fraud-reporting system as directed by Ohio’s Auditor of State.

Per the Auditor of State’s guidance, all current Ohio State employees — including all university and medical center faculty, staff (regular, term, temporary, and intermittent), graduate associates, and student employees — must complete the training by Oct. 29, 2024. New employees must complete the training within 30 days of their start date. The training must be documented by Ohio State and repeated every four years.

To ease distribution and facilitate compliance tracking and documentation, the university is delivering the required training in BuckeyeLearn. The BuckeyeLearn training, titled Reporting Fraud, Waste, and Abuse, is available now, which gives employees 30 days to comply with the state-mandated completion deadline of Oct. 29. This training is being automatically assigned to each existing employee and all new employees through their BuckeyeLearn transcript. This process should take approximately 10 minutes to complete.

Group training can be held by completing this request form and submitting it to the Financial Training mailbox at financialtraining@osu.edu.

Thank you for your prompt attention in completing this training requirement.

Mike Papadakis
Senior Vice President and CFO
Office of Business and Finance

Karla Zadnik
Interim Executive Vice President and Provost
Glenn A. Fry Professor in Optometry and Physiological Optics
Office of Academic Affairs
Family Day Volunteers Sought

Family Day 2024 is fast approaching! It’s THIS Saturday, September 28^th from 10am-2pm with set up starting at 8:00am.

We are looking for volunteers to help us with some things and would be truly grateful if you could join us for some or all the event.

Please go here to select a volunteer slot: 2024 Family Day Volunteer List.xlsx

We appreciate everyone’s help making this such a great event for our students and their families/supporters.
Spread Kindness Campaign

This campaign reinforces the CFAES Principles of Community to create a home where all are welcome and feel safe. Throughout the week we will have activities for students to engage in conversations with faculty and staff, to pledge to uphold the CFAES Principles of Community, to spread positivity, kindness, and hope within our community. The week will end with our Family Day celebration.

Schedule of events and locations:

Wednesday

“Open Doors to Conversation” – SK, HH, WSB 9 am to 3 pm

Signing the Principles of Community Pledge – SK lounge 9 am to 3 pm

Thursday

“Freezing Out Hate” Sponsored by OSU Housing and Residence Education and Ohio State ATI Student Life – The Gathering Place 11 am to 2 pm

Sno cones & ice cream novelties

Friday

Signing the Principles of Community Pledge – Halterman lobby 9 am to 3 pm

Saturday

Family Day and Presentation of Principles of Community Pledge
Assisting Distressed Individuals TOMORROW
Assisting Distressed Individuals TOMORROW
Assisting Distressed Individuals TOMORROW
D. Elder and Nathan Crook Facilitate Digital Connectivity in Ghana

Expanding upon what they learned over 15 years of study abroad in Ghana, West Africa, Dr. Elder and Dr. Crook are engaged in a Digital Connectivity project in 12 schools with a combined enrollment of over 4000 students. The project provides computers, video and audio projectors, and high-speed internet access to encourage independent, project-based learning (PBL). After two years of planning and fundraising by their NGO Ghana Beyond Subsistence (GBS), all twelve JHS and Primary schools have functioning computer labs where students and teachers engage in research and discovery-based education.
Using the SAC? You'll need your BuckID!

For safety reasons and to better capture the usage of the SAC, everyone will be asked to swipe their BuckIDs upon entry before using the facility. If you do not have your physical BuckID, you will be asked to retrieve your physical BuckID prior to using the facility. You are not permitted to sign yourself in as a “guest” at the Student Activities Center.

If you do not have a physical BuckID, please go to: https://ati.osu.edu/currentstudents/buckid to make an appointment. Please note that walk-ins are not accepted, and you must have an appointment. BuckIDs will be provided in the main lobby in the Wooster Administration Building.

Thank you for your cooperation with the new BuckID policy at the activity center.
Using the SAC? You'll need your BuckID!

For safety reasons and to better capture the usage of the SAC, everyone will be asked to swipe their BuckIDs upon entry before using the facility. If you do not have your physical BuckID, you will be asked to retrieve your physical BuckID prior to using the facility. You are not permitted to sign yourself in as a “guest” at the Student Activities Center.

If you do not have a physical BuckID, please go to: https://ati.osu.edu/currentstudents/buckid to make an appointment. Please note that walk-ins are not accepted, and you must have an appointment. BuckIDs will be provided in the main lobby in the Wooster Administration Building.

Thank you for your cooperation with the new BuckID policy at the activity center.
Be part of the 175th Wayne County Fair parade

As some of you know, Wayne County will be celebrating its 175^th Wayne County Fair this year. Part of the celebration will be a parade through downtown Wooster starting at 10 AM on August 17^th (see https://waynecountyfairohio.com/ for the parade route). The CFAES Wooster Campus will be participating in the parade. We are requesting volunteers to walk behind two of our tractors along the parade route holding banners and flags that represent OSU and our campus.

If you are interested in being a walker please sign up here:

Fair Celebration Parade Sign-Up.xlsx

For any questions, please contact Jeanne Semilia (semilia.1@osu.edu) or Mike Sword (sword.5@osu.edu).
Headed to Columbus and need a workspace?

For faculty and staff seeking a quiet and private workspace, explore the diverse hoteling options available across the Columbus campus. Spaces can be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis, and the process takes less than a minute to reserve. Spaces can be reserved for a few hours or the entire day, depending on your needs.

The hoteling spaces range from cubicle-style workstations to open tables and meeting rooms, many of which are equipped with monitors and docking stations. Please note that you will need to bring your own device to work in these spaces.

Learn more.
Headed to Columbus and need a workspace?

For faculty and staff seeking a quiet and private workspace, explore the diverse hoteling options available across the Columbus campus. Spaces can be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis, and the process takes less than a minute to reserve. Spaces can be reserved for a few hours or the entire day, depending on your needs.

The hoteling spaces range from cubicle-style workstations to open tables and meeting rooms, many of which are equipped with monitors and docking stations. Please note that you will need to bring your own device to work in these spaces.

Learn more.
Headed to Columbus and need a workspace?

For faculty and staff seeking a quiet and private workspace, explore the diverse hoteling options available across the Columbus campus. Spaces can be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis, and the process takes less than a minute to reserve. Spaces can be reserved for a few hours or the entire day, depending on your needs.

The hoteling spaces range from cubicle-style workstations to open tables and meeting rooms, many of which are equipped with monitors and docking stations. Please note that you will need to bring your own device to work in these spaces.

Learn more.
Welcome Week

Welcome Week begins Friday, Aug. 16! Check out the entire schedule by clicking the image below.
There's still time to volunteer for Move-In

We are excited to invite you to join us in assisting and engaging with our residents during the move-in process on August 16th and 17th, from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Your presence would be greatly appreciated as we help our new residents settle in.

If you are interested in volunteering, please complete this form by Wednesday, August 14th, at 5:00 PM. Please feel free to forward the invitation to your teams.

Should you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to reach out to me directly.

Thank you for your support.

Best regards,

Laila
Football season digital downloads
Welcome in a new season of Buckeye football with these activities designed to get you in the game day spirit, as well as highlighting the 50th anniversary of Archie Griffin’s first Heisman Trophy win!

Get the Buckeye Heisman Blitz Bundle

What's inside?
- Decorate a Buckeye football helmet craft
- Heisman Trophy trivia
- Create your own Heisman activity
- Buckeye football bingo
- Exclusive Archie Griffin/Heisman coloring page
DOWNLOAD HERE
James Mobile Mammography Unit
OSU Wooster is sponsoring mammography screenings offered by The James Mobile Mammography Unit

September 19, 2024

Please call the Mobile Mammography Department to schedule an appointment at 800-240-4477 or 614-293-4455 or scan QR code on the below PDF. Please call at least two weeks in advance to schedule.

CLICK IMAGE FOR FULL-SIZE PDF.

Our experts recommend women age 40 and above and those at high risk of breast cancer should have an annual mammogram. Take advantage of this high-quality, convenient service.

Eligibility

Not pregnant, nursing, asymptomatic or it's been five years or more since breast cancer diagnosis.You must be 35 years of ageor older. Women between ages 35-39 must have a written prescription from their doctor

Screening mammography may be performed annually (no less than within the last 11 months) on the following patients:
- Asymptomatic women 40 years or older*
- Asymptomatic women 35-39 with a doctor’s order
- Asymptomatic high-risk women <35 years old with a doctor’s order (high risk indication should be on the order)*
- Asymptomatic high-risk women 25-29 years old with a doctor’s order AND a radiologist’s approval*
- Transgender screening mammography guidelines:
  - Transfeminine (Male to Female) – 40 years of age or older, average risk, with past or current use of hormones equal or greater than 5 years.
    
    B/L annual digital screening mammogram (with or without tomosynthesis
  - Transmasculine (Female to Male): 40 years of age or older, average risk, with reduction mammoplasty or no chest surgery:
    
    B/L annual digital screening mammogram (with or without tomosynthesis
- Asymptomatic pregnant women 30-39 with a doctor’s order (high risk indication should be on the order)
Screening patients include the following

-Bilateral or unilateral, diffuse, cyclical breast pain

-Fibrocystic breast changes

-Breast Implants

-Family History of breast cancer

-High Risk for breast cancer

-History of high risk biopsy

-Personal history of Breast cancer >5 years ago

-Pregnant*

-Lactating
James Mobile Mammography Unit
OSU Wooster is sponsoring mammography screenings offered by The James Mobile Mammography Unit

September 19, 2024

Please call the Mobile Mammography Department to schedule an appointment at 800-240-4477 or 614-293-4455 or scan QR code on the below PDF. Please call at least two weeks in advance to schedule.

CLICK IMAGE FOR FULL-SIZE PDF.

Our experts recommend women age 40 and above and those at high risk of breast cancer should have an annual mammogram. Take advantage of this high-quality, convenient service.

Eligibility

Not pregnant, nursing, asymptomatic or it's been five years or more since breast cancer diagnosis.You must be 35 years of ageor older. Women between ages 35-39 must have a written prescription from their doctor

Screening mammography may be performed annually (no less than within the last 11 months) on the following patients:
- Asymptomatic women 40 years or older*
- Asymptomatic women 35-39 with a doctor’s order
- Asymptomatic high-risk women <35 years old with a doctor’s order (high risk indication should be on the order)*
- Asymptomatic high-risk women 25-29 years old with a doctor’s order AND a radiologist’s approval*
- Transgender screening mammography guidelines:
  - Transfeminine (Male to Female) – 40 years of age or older, average risk, with past or current use of hormones equal or greater than 5 years.
    
    B/L annual digital screening mammogram (with or without tomosynthesis
  - Transmasculine (Female to Male): 40 years of age or older, average risk, with reduction mammoplasty or no chest surgery:
    
    B/L annual digital screening mammogram (with or without tomosynthesis
- Asymptomatic pregnant women 30-39 with a doctor’s order (high risk indication should be on the order)
Screening patients include the following

-Bilateral or unilateral, diffuse, cyclical breast pain

-Fibrocystic breast changes

-Breast Implants

-Family History of breast cancer

-High Risk for breast cancer

-History of high risk biopsy

-Personal history of Breast cancer >5 years ago

-Pregnant*

-Lactating
CFAES advancing animal agriculture with new Waterman Dairy

The Waterman Agricultural and Natural Resources Laboratory in Columbus will soon be home to The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) new state-of-the-art dairy facility, replacing the outdated 1972 structure demolished in March.

“We’re making exciting progress,” Graham Cochran, CFAES associate dean for operations, said. “Construction will start soon with an anticipated completion in spring 2025. The project will bring a modern small-scale, fully autonomous dairy to the CFAES Columbus campus, supporting our work for years to come.”

The new dairy, located on the site of the previous dairy at Waterman as part of the 261-acre lab, will be equipped with leading-edge technology from Lely North America.

“The three components that will showcase modern animal agricultural technology include a robotic milking system, feeding robot and automated feed kitchen, and manure management robots,” said John Lemmermen, long-time manager of the dairy herd.

This technology will greatly enhance cow comfort, as well as the learning, research, and outreach impact of the dairy and will support the Jersey herd, which was temporarily relocated to the CFAES Wooster campus in preparation for the new dairy. The new dairy can house 60 Jersey milking cows, all with access to the milking robot.

“The newly constructed Waterman Dairy will provide state-of-the-art technology and accommodations to enhance the college’s academic and research programs,” said Maurice Eastridge, professor and senior associate chair, Department of Animal Sciences. “It will be a tremendous asset to our outreach programs to the community and agricultural industry to focus on food production systems. It is also geographically positioned to highlight the importance of agriculture and innovation just off Lane Avenue, at the primary entrance to the Columbus campus.”

According to Scott Higgins, chief executive officer of both the American Dairy Association Mideast and the Ohio Dairy Producers Association, the dairy project is important to the dairy industry in Ohio.

“On behalf of the dairy farmers I represent, it is exciting to see this investment in a modern dairy that will impact the student experience and tell the story of dairy farming and milk products through public engagement,” he said. “The new Waterman Dairy, along with the Multispecies Animal Learning Center now under construction, will raise the bar for CFAES teaching, research, and public engagement with animal agriculture.”

Initially, CFAES is planning to install one new robotic milker with the ability to add a second milking robot in the future. Space will be designated for future installation of an onsite milk processing facility.

“The robotic milker will allow cows to be milked on their own schedule, on average three times per day, depending on their milk production and stage of lactation. While being milked, the cows will be fed grain in the robotic milker to encourage them to visit the robot more often,” Lemmermen said.

One interesting feature of robotic milking is the ability to more precisely feed the cows based on their stage of lactation, milk production, and body condition. The robot will measure each cow’s milk production, milk components, body temperature, body weight, and activity. This information will provide data to improve performance and enhance the cow’s health.

A feeding robot and automated feed kitchen will autonomously feed the animals. The barn is also designed with curtains, fans, and a misting system controlled by thermostats to keep fresh air moving through the barn and maintaining a more constant cool temperature. Two robotic manure vacuums will move throughout the barn, keeping alleys clean and reducing water usage.

“I am very excited about how the robotics will improve herd health and management, freeing up our time to better take care of the cows. The new facility will enhance our student learning and bring more people in to educate about the dairy industry and agriculture in general,” said Lemmermen.

With the latest technologies being installed on Ohio dairy farms, this new dairy will provide more opportunities for hands-on experiences that prepare students for careers in the dairy industry. Their duties will include calf care and feeding, monitoring the milking information for health and breeding decisions, cleaning and bedding stalls and pens, monitoring cows in the calving pen, supplying the feed kitchen, assisting with classes and tours, as well as general labor.

“The new facility will allow students to be ready for a career in the dairy industry in all sectors, from farm management to sales and service,” said Jason Hartschuh, field specialist, dairy management and precision livestock for Ohio State University Extension. “It will assist with workforce development, as we’ll also be able to use the technologies in this facility as training tools for dairy producers and their employees.”

Also at Waterman, construction of the new Multispecies Animal Learning Center (MALC) is underway, with a projected opening in fall 2025. The MALC will be a world-class facility where people and animals can interact, fostering education not only for Ohio State students but also for K-12 students and individuals of all ages, expanding the visibility of advances in animal agriculture to the next generation of students. With the addition of both the MALC and Dairy, new, modern animal facilities serving all major animal agriculture species will now be accessible at Waterman.
Farewell and Best Wishes, Denise!

After 5 years serving as the College Success Counselor, Denise Rotavera-Krain resigned this week effective August 12th to explore other opportunities in her career. Her last day on campus will be July 31st.

Denise has made HUGE impacts at Ohio State ATI and her presence will be missed.

Denise – best of luck in your future endeavors and adventures.
Buckeye Downloads: Summer Olympics
Feel the energy of the 2024 Summer Olympics games! Combining an American salute with Buckeye flair, this packet features unique crafts, trivia, and other activities to cheer on Buckeyes and the USA in the quest for the gold!

Get the Summer Olympics Spirit Bundle

What's inside?
- Olympic Ring Craft Activity
- 2024 Summer Olympics Bingo Board
- Buckeye Flag Image
- Ohio State Olympics Trivia
- 2024 USA Olympics Participation Tracker
- Exclusive Buckeye Olympics Coloring Sheet
Download here
Pear tree removal on Garrison Circle

At 7:30 a.m. today, the CFAES Wooster Campus Grounds crew began removal of an ornamental pear tree near the headhouse on Garrison Circle.

Due to safety reasons, cones will be set up Wednesday morning to close the road between the loading dock drive and the main entrance to Halterman Hall. If there are no weather delays, the road closure will last until approximately 12 p.m. on Wednesday. Please see the map below for a detailed look at the closure, marked in red; and alternative routes, marked in green.

For those with questions or concerns about this process please contact our office at 330-263-3915.
Changes to UniPrint ordering website

In the coming days, the UniPrint ordering website will have a new look and feel. Customers will be able to take advantage of a simplified design, which includes enhanced ability to search items by identified departments or products. To order products and services online, customers will continue to be able to use their Ohio State username and password to login. These changes were informed by customer feedback and implemented to improve the overall customer experience.

UniPrint Website
Changes to UniPrint ordering website

In the coming days, the UniPrint ordering website will have a new look and feel. Customers will be able to take advantage of a simplified design, which includes enhanced ability to search items by identified departments or products. To order products and services online, customers will continue to be able to use their Ohio State username and password to login. These changes were informed by customer feedback and implemented to improve the overall customer experience.

UniPrint Website
Ohio 4-H Spark EXPO Inspires Youth with Pathway Opportunities Exploration

The Ohio 4-H Spark EXPO, an exciting event dedicated to exploring future career opportunities, concluded its summer session on a high note. From June 12-15, teens from across Ohio gathered on The Ohio State University campus for an immersive experience aimed at discovering pathways in agriculture and related STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) fields.

Hosted by Ohio 4-H and the Ohio State College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES), the Spark EXPO provided participants with a unique opportunity to engage with industry experts, faculty, and staff, and tour Ohio State’s Columbus campus and the CFAES Wooster campus. More than 50 teens, representing 28 counties, attended, eager to explore potential career paths and gain hands-on experience.

"I enjoyed learning how different agriculture-related careers impact the world and the various career paths,” Bridget Niese, a Putnam County 4-H member, said. "I’m really excited to attend Ohio State in the future now!"

One of the sessions featured a tour of the new state-of-the-art Trimble Technology lab at Ohio State ATI on the CFAES Wooster campus. Aaron Smith, an agricultural data analyst, demonstrated how students can interact with technology in the classroom before using the equipment in the field. Participants also had the chance to ride along in machinery equipped with guidance controls and steering systems.

Industry leaders from Cargill, Ohio Poultry Association, Ohio Valley Institute of Food Technologists, and Ohio State’s Center on Education and Training for Employment played a crucial role in the event's success. Their involvement highlighted the collaborative spirit of the 4-H community, which is instrumental in fostering an environment of growth and learning.

"The Ohio 4-H Spark EXPO is about opening doors and expanding horizons for our youth," said Margo Overholt-Seckel, Program Manager, Ohio 4-H Workforce Development and Pathways. "By exposing them to a wide array of career pathways and equipping them with essential skills, we are helping to lay the foundation for their future success."

In addition to career exploration, the Spark EXPO emphasized the development of essential life skills. Activities focused on leadership and teamwork prepared participants not only for their future careers but also for active and effective participation in their communities.

"We are delighted with the enthusiasm and engagement of all the participants, faculty, staff, and industry,” said Cathann A. Kress, Ohio State vice president for agricultural administration and dean of CFAES. "The Spark EXPO is more than just an event; it's an opportunity for young people to discover their passions, explore potential career paths, and gain the skills and knowledge necessary to achieve their goals."
Upgrades to lab and classroom computers

Throughout the month of July, OTDI will be upgrading lab, classroom and conference room computers on the Wooster campus. We will coordinate with departmental contacts to confirm room availability for this work to be completed. This technology enhancement will provide a single sign-on experience for Microsoft 365 products, simplify the user experience with Duo, and change the login credentials that are required for these devices.

Following the upgrade, students will log into OTDI-managed labs and classrooms Windows computers with their lastname.#@buckeyemail.osu.edu and password. Faculty and staff will log in with their lastname.#@osu.edu and password. All users receive a Duo push after entering their Ohio State credentials. Upon signing in, faculty, staff, and students will have a single sign-on experience with Microsoft 365. This means that additional logins and subsequent Duo prompts will not be required for applications such as OneDrive, Teams, and Office products.

You can learn more about this change, including a video overview of the new experience, here: https://go.osu.edu/OTDI_LabLogin

As we upgrade these spaces, we will be posting signage in the area to help communicate the change. Please pass this information along as you see fit, and let us know if there is anything else we can provide to help communicate this change. If you have any new software installation requests for a lab, classroom or conference room space, now would be a great time to submit that request. You can email servicedesk@osu.edu with the Building, Room, & software title so we can add it to our list.

If you have any questions about this change, please contact the IT Service Desk at 614-514-4848.
Upgrades to lab and classroom computers

Throughout the month of July, OTDI will be upgrading lab, classroom and conference room computers on the Wooster campus. We will coordinate with departmental contacts to confirm room availability for this work to be completed. This technology enhancement will provide a single sign-on experience for Microsoft 365 products, simplify the user experience with Duo, and change the login credentials that are required for these devices.

Following the upgrade, students will log into OTDI-managed labs and classrooms Windows computers with their lastname.#@buckeyemail.osu.edu and password. Faculty and staff will log in with their lastname.#@osu.edu and password. All users receive a Duo push after entering their Ohio State credentials. Upon signing in, faculty, staff, and students will have a single sign-on experience with Microsoft 365. This means that additional logins and subsequent Duo prompts will not be required for applications such as OneDrive, Teams, and Office products.

You can learn more about this change, including a video overview of the new experience, here: https://go.osu.edu/OTDI_LabLogin

As we upgrade these spaces, we will be posting signage in the area to help communicate the change. Please pass this information along as you see fit, and let us know if there is anything else we can provide to help communicate this change. If you have any new software installation requests for a lab, classroom or conference room space, now would be a great time to submit that request. You can email servicedesk@osu.edu with the Building, Room, & software title so we can add it to our list.

If you have any questions about this change, please contact the IT Service Desk at 614-514-4848.
Upgrades to lab and classroom computers

Throughout the month of July, OTDI will be upgrading lab, classroom and conference room computers on the Wooster campus. We will coordinate with departmental contacts to confirm room availability for this work to be completed. This technology enhancement will provide a single sign-on experience for Microsoft 365 products, simplify the user experience with Duo, and change the login credentials that are required for these devices.

Following the upgrade, students will log into OTDI-managed labs and classrooms Windows computers with their lastname.#@buckeyemail.osu.edu and password. Faculty and staff will log in with their lastname.#@osu.edu and password. All users receive a Duo push after entering their Ohio State credentials. Upon signing in, faculty, staff, and students will have a single sign-on experience with Microsoft 365. This means that additional logins and subsequent Duo prompts will not be required for applications such as OneDrive, Teams, and Office products.

You can learn more about this change, including a video overview of the new experience, here: https://go.osu.edu/OTDI_LabLogin

As we upgrade these spaces, we will be posting signage in the area to help communicate the change. Please pass this information along as you see fit, and let us know if there is anything else we can provide to help communicate this change. If you have any new software installation requests for a lab, classroom or conference room space, now would be a great time to submit that request. You can email servicedesk@osu.edu with the Building, Room, & software title so we can add it to our list.

If you have any questions about this change, please contact the IT Service Desk at 614-514-4848.
Secrest Arboretum external road closure
Based on the recommendations of a recently conducted independent traffic study, a section of Williams Road and Green Drive at Secret Arboretum will be closed to automobiles beginning on Monday, July 1.

This closure will last for 60 days and is intended to assess the safety of the area, where there is concern about pedestrian safety, as well as excess traffic and speeding. After the trial has ended, we’ll determine how effective that closure was for the purposes listed above and if a more permanent solution is needed to ensure the safety of all visitors.

Important notes about the upcoming closure:
- Williams Road will be closed near the southeast corner of the Secrest Welcome & Education Center (SWEC), which will prohibit traffic to the Taylor Pavilion and Slide parking area.
  - There will be signage to direct traffic that is on Willians Road to the additional parking located in the large lot west of SWEC.
  - Access to the Taylor Pavilion and Slide will still be available via traveling north on Green Drive from Selby Road.
- Green Drive will be closed immediately north of the Taylor Pavilion and Slide parking area, prohibiting traffic to SWEC.
  - SWEC can be accessed by traveling south on Green Drive, then right onto Selby Road, followed by turning right on Gossard Drive, then making another right on Williams Road.
Please note the planned closure areas, all shown in the map below, which also has alternative routes provided. Those with questions can directly contact Jason Veil, Secrest Arboretum curator, at 330-202-3582 or email veil.11@osu.edu.

Thank you for your patience and understanding with this closure.
Secrest Arboretum external road closure
Based on the recommendations of a recently conducted independent traffic study, a section of Williams Road and Green Drive at Secret Arboretum will be closed to automobiles beginning on Monday, July 1.

This closure will last for 60 days and is intended to assess the safety of the area, where there is concern about pedestrian safety, as well as excess traffic and speeding. After the trial has ended, we’ll determine how effective that closure was for the purposes listed above and if a more permanent solution is needed to ensure the safety of all visitors.

Important notes about the upcoming closure:
- Williams Road will be closed near the southeast corner of the Secrest Welcome & Education Center (SWEC), which will prohibit traffic to the Taylor Pavilion and Slide parking area.
  - There will be signage to direct traffic that is on Willians Road to the additional parking located in the large lot west of SWEC.
  - Access to the Taylor Pavilion and Slide will still be available via traveling north on Green Drive from Selby Road.
- Green Drive will be closed immediately north of the Taylor Pavilion and Slide parking area, prohibiting traffic to SWEC.
  - SWEC can be accessed by traveling south on Green Drive, then right onto Selby Road, followed by turning right on Gossard Drive, then making another right on Williams Road.
Please note the planned closure areas, all shown in the map below, which also has alternative routes provided. Those with questions can directly contact Jason Veil, Secrest Arboretum curator, at 330-202-3582 or email veil.11@osu.edu.

Thank you for your patience and understanding with this closure.
4-H Spark EXPO

The 4-H Spark EXPO (Exploring Pathway Opportunities) is a program for youth who have completed the eighth grade at the conclusion of the 2022-2023 school year. Taking place June 12-15, there were four days of fun and learning with activities to explore a variety of career and educational opportunities. Attendees visited the Wooster campus on June 15. The following video was created and played at the Saturday morning program for the participants and their families.

SparkEXPO24.mp4
Buckeyes will be impacted by changes to storage limits and University Email Services

Microsoft is making dramatic changes to pricing for storage, which will require the university to reduce storage limits in OneDrive, Outlook and Teams. There are also impacts to lifetime email – current students will retain email for 2 years after graduation – but all other alumni groups will be impacted in different timeframes. Alumni Affairs is working with us on web content and specific messaging directly to affected populations. Key dates for most users are as follows:

Dec. 31, 2024 Email account forwarding ends

June 1, 2025 New storage limits go into effect

Please note that students will no longer have name.#@osu.edu accounts. If you contact students, you will need to use name.#@buckeyemail.osu.edu addresses. Planned SalesForce Marketing Cloud updates will enable you to use the tool to contact students at BuckeyeMail addresses.

For more detailed information about this project, visit the Storage and Email Transformation Project page.
Buckeyes will be impacted by changes to storage limits and University Email Services

Microsoft is making dramatic changes to pricing for storage, which will require the university to reduce storage limits in OneDrive, Outlook and Teams. There are also impacts to lifetime email – current students will retain email for 2 years after graduation – but all other alumni groups will be impacted in different timeframes. Alumni Affairs is working with us on web content and specific messaging directly to affected populations. Key dates for most users are as follows:

Dec. 31, 2024 Email account forwarding ends

June 1, 2025 New storage limits go into effect

Please note that students will no longer have name.#@osu.edu accounts. If you contact students, you will need to use name.#@buckeyemail.osu.edu addresses. Planned SalesForce Marketing Cloud updates will enable you to use the tool to contact students at BuckeyeMail addresses.

For more detailed information about this project, visit the Storage and Email Transformation Project page.
Buckeyes will be impacted by changes to storage limits and University Email Services

Microsoft is making dramatic changes to pricing for storage, which will require the university to reduce storage limits in OneDrive, Outlook and Teams. There are also impacts to lifetime email – current students will retain email for 2 years after graduation – but all other alumni groups will be impacted in different timeframes. Alumni Affairs is working with us on web content and specific messaging directly to affected populations. Key dates for most users are as follows:

Dec. 31, 2024 Email account forwarding ends

June 1, 2025 New storage limits go into effect

Please note that students will no longer have name.#@osu.edu accounts. If you contact students, you will need to use name.#@buckeyemail.osu.edu addresses. Planned SalesForce Marketing Cloud updates will enable you to use the tool to contact students at BuckeyeMail addresses.

For more detailed information about this project, visit the Storage and Email Transformation Project page.
Buckeyes will be impacted by changes to storage limits and University Email Services

Microsoft is making dramatic changes to pricing for storage, which will require the university to reduce storage limits in OneDrive, Outlook and Teams. There are also impacts to lifetime email – current students will retain email for 2 years after graduation – but all other alumni groups will be impacted in different timeframes. Alumni Affairs is working with us on web content and specific messaging directly to affected populations. Key dates for most users are as follows:

Dec. 31, 2024 Email account forwarding ends

June 1, 2025 New storage limits go into effect

Please note that students will no longer have name.#@osu.edu accounts. If you contact students, you will need to use name.#@buckeyemail.osu.edu addresses. Planned SalesForce Marketing Cloud updates will enable you to use the tool to contact students at BuckeyeMail addresses.

For more detailed information about this project, visit the Storage and Email Transformation Project page.
Say goodbye to OSU Wireless
Osuwireless will be retired in a phased approach by building throughout the summer on Ohio State campuses. If you have a personal device such as a smartphone that is still connected to osuwireless, switch to eduroam today by visiting go.osu.edu/Wi-Fi and selecting Connect to eduroam. OTDI has already moved university-owned devices they manage to eduroam. Have questions? Contact the IT Service Desk.
- On Sunday, July 14, osuwireless will be removed from CFAES buildings on the Columbus campus. (Visit KB08976 for full building list(link is external).)
- On Wednesday, July 17, osuwireless will be removed from the CFAES Wooster campus and OSU Extension Offices. (Visit KB08977 for full building list(link is external).)
Say goodbye to OSU Wireless
Osuwireless will be retired in a phased approach by building throughout the summer on Ohio State campuses. If you have a personal device such as a smartphone that is still connected to osuwireless, switch to eduroam today by visiting go.osu.edu/Wi-Fi and selecting Connect to eduroam. OTDI has already moved university-owned devices they manage to eduroam. Have questions? Contact the IT Service Desk.
- On Sunday, July 14, osuwireless will be removed from CFAES buildings on the Columbus campus. (Visit KB08976 for full building list(link is external).)
- On Wednesday, July 17, osuwireless will be removed from the CFAES Wooster campus and OSU Extension Offices. (Visit KB08977 for full building list(link is external).)
Get the Buckeye Pride Bundle
Show your Buckeye Spirit this Pride season with a Digital Downloads bundle ready to empower Buckeyes throughout the LGBTQ+ community and beyond.

What's inside?
- Custom Buckeye Pride imagery to show your pride on social media and in your email signature
- An activity to design your own Pride Flag
- A queer historical figures matching game
- An exclusive Buckeye Pride coloring sheet
- A Pride Month wordsearch activity
- A list of resources for Columbus and beyond to kick off Pride season with empowerment and style!
Download here
SAC Closed Today and Tomorrow

The Student Activities Center will be closed Wednesday and Thursday this week due to Orientation. Our normal summer schedule will return next week.
Donation boxes for Buck-I-Eats Student Pantry

Wooster Staff Council has created donation boxes and placed them in most buildings. Please help us stock the Wooster Campus Buck-I-Eats Student Pantry! The Buck-I-Eats Pantry is here to help Wooster campus undergraduate and graduate students who may lack access to affordable nutritious food and provide access to small personal care items. All Wooster undergraduate & graduate students, and visiting scholars, may access the food pantry with a BuckID.

Looking for a drop-off? The Wooster Science Building lobby has a box in the front (west) lobby.
News from CFAES HR
Below are pertinent HR updates and reminders. Should you have any questions, feel free to reach out to your respective HR Consultant or HR Connection. Included in this communication:
- Ohio State Listening Survey
- Staff Professional Development Funds
- Join the YP4H Team Challenge
- Nepotism Policy Revision
- Paid Time Off Policy Minor Revision
- Second Quarter Deadline for Lifestyle Spending Account
Ohio State Listening Survey

Ohio State launched a listening survey to collect feedback from campus faculty and staff about experience and engagement at Ohio State. Employees included in the survey received a unique email and link from Perceptyx on May 1. Please complete the survey by May 17. It should take about 5 minutes. More information is available on the HR website.

Staff Professional Development Funds

At Ohio State, you can combine opportunities and resources to create professional development that works for you. Staff Professional Development Funds (previously the Staff and Manager Career Development Grants) provide a way to identify development opportunities, request funding and expand your skills. If you are interested in pursuing professional development over the next year, apply for funds by May 31, 2024.

Join the YP4H Team Challenge

Earn up to 5,000 points for participating in the Take A Walk with an American Hero challenge that started May 6^th and continues through June 9. While walking together as a university, we’ll learn about John Glenn’s historic life: from his time as a combat pilot, to his adventures as an astronaut, to his service as a senator, and finally his gracious support of Ohio State! There will be weekly engagement opportunities to win $25 PulseCash throughout the five-week challenge. Log into the Virgin Pulse portal to join start or join a team and track your steps.

Nepotism Policy revision

The Nepotism Policy has been revised to further clarify that any employee cannot use their position to influence – either directly or indirectly – the hiring process for a family member. Examples of indirect influences are provided in the Ohio Ethics Law FAQ, which is included in the policy. Additionally, an updated form helps to guide employees on mitigating possible conflicts of interest.

Paid Time Off Policy minor revision

The Paid Time Off Policy has been updated to align with the university’s current practice of supporting birth mothers who experience a stillbirth. The policy now clearly outlines the scenarios for leave eligibility following a stillbirth. Review the policy for additional information and resources.

Second Quarter Deadline for Lifestyle Spending Account

Ohio State’s Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) reimburses employees up to $125 quarterly for eligible expenses related to health, fitness, family, emotional and social wellness. Employees have until July 15 to submit reimbursement request documentation for eligible expenses incurred April 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024. Unused LSA funds do not carry over to the following quarter. Health Equity, the university’s LSA administrator, will send a reminder email to those with LSA balances.

Best,

Brandi and Nicole

Brandi Gilbert-Hammett
Associate Director, HR Business Partner

College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
614-292-0487 Office / 330-263-3695 Fax
gilbert-hammett.1@osu.edu

Nicole Wakeley
Associate Director, HR Business Partner

College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
614-292-0472 Office / 330-263-3695 Fax
wakeley.5@osu.edu
Digital Downloads - Buckeye Road Trip Bundle
As Summer 2024 kicks into gear, check out these activities and tools to make your road trip adventures even more exciting!

Get the Buckeye Summer Road Trip Bundle

What's inside?
- License Plate Game
- Trip Packing List
- Vacation Itinerary
- Travel Bucket List Activity
- Passport Coloring Page
Download here
Missing table banners and push carts

The admissions office would like to request that if you have borrowed a branded table banner for an event, that it be returned to our office. Additionally, we had two push carts that I believe were borrowed some time ago and have never returned. If you have either or both of those, I’m requesting that those be returned as well. We are happy to lend these items, but it’s important that we get them back. Thank you!
CFAES STARS Leadership Development Deadline Extended

Did you know that the CFAES STARS Program is recruiting for cohort 4? STARS was developed in 2021 as part of a university-wide renewed commitment to research. The STARS Program is our college-level effort to identify and develop the next generation of research leaders among early and mid-career tenure track faculty within the college, coordinated by the CFAES Office for Research & Graduate Education.

Thinking about joining us but need more details first? Check out some of our frequently asked below. You can find a complete list of FAQs and learn more about STARS on our website.
Summer Reading Challenges

The OSU Alumni Association is offering two FREE summer reading programs, one for kids and one for teens and adults. You can even join a Facebook page for the challenges to get reading tips and share book recommendations with other Buckeye readers.

Click here for more information.
Digital Downloads: Financial Literacy
In recognition of Financial Literary Month, Huntington Bank has made a variety of digital downloads available to the OSU family.
- Financial tool to track spending
- Financial tool to establish a monthly budget
- Financial wellness tips
- Coloring sheet
Download here.
SEEing the Possibilities

By Keegan Hange and Denise Rotavera-Krain

The Student Employment Experience (SEE) is an OSU program designed to assist supervisors of student employees to create a positive work environment while also providing opportunities for student employees to take part in professional development and reflection of the work they do.  Based on the University of Iowa Guided Reflection on Work (GROWs) model, the SEE program follows a three-pillar structure: Employment, Reflection, and Development.

Supervisors work with their student employees to identify the transferrable skills such as customer service, critical thinking, communication, teamwork, etc., they are utilizing and perfecting while on the job.  This helps student employees articulate these valuable skills within cover letters, resumes, and interviews.  Student employees, guided by their supervisors, meet once per semester to reflect on how their on-campus job, academics, and future career connect.  Finally, the SEE program provides opportunities for student employees to engage in professional development across four learning areas: Embrace Self-Discovery, Cultivating Community, Foster Health and Well-Being, and Think Critically.

Since the implementation of the SEE program at OSU, a 2018 Student Life Survey showed an increased sense of belonginess for SEE participants increase by 13.8% compared to student employees who did not participate in SEE.  (For more information please see the SEE GROW Aggregate Report.)

SEE continues to grow across all OSU campuses and due to its success has just been included in a mental health grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education. Funded through June 2025, this grant will help SEE focus and expand their programming on health and well-being.

Keegan Hange, who is supervising students in the Student Resource Center, was trained as a SEE supervisor in autumn ‘23 and began implementing the program with the SRC student assistants in spring ‘24.  SEE offers many resources for supervisors to prepare them to be intentional participants in student employee learning.  Keegan’s favorite one was “Tackling Difficult Conversations.”

SEE also provides an opportunity for supervisors to connect to each other during the SEE supervisor monthly meetings.  These help supervisors learn about resources within the university, get ideas from other supervisors about techniques and tools they use with their students, and help each other with problem solving.  One recent conversation revolved around dress code expectations for student employees in different departments.

SEE workshops for students cover a wide range of topics, including career and job search skills, self-exploration, and leadership.  They are available via Zoom or in-person in Columbus.  SRC student assistants pursued workshops in topics like utilizing Handshake, emotional intelligence, and time management.

Two key components of the program are the SEE Learning Assessment (SEELA) and Guided Reflection on Work (GROW) conversations.  Halfway through the semester, student employees take the SEELA, which asks questions about six different skill areas regarding how often they use those skills in their job and how confident they feel with each skill.  SEE offers several guides for directing GROW conversations, depending on what the supervisor wants to focus on with each student.

During the GROW conversations Keegan enjoyed learning about what skills the SRC student assistants are building at work, such as problem-solving, confidence in initiating communication, and being flexible when unexpected events happen.  She found that there were some surprises, such as developing their concept of professionalism.  They also pointed to areas where their class learning and growth at work overlap, like strengthening leadership skills.  Each student assistant also shared unique areas in which they want to continue to grow, for example, communication and software skills, in order to excel in their careers, and discussed with Keegan ways that they can work on those skills in their current position.

SEE has benefitted the SRC student assistants and many others across OSU. Keegan and Denise encourage supervisors of student employees to check out the SEE program and consider if they would like to implement it with their students.  They welcome any questions you might have.  For more information, you can also contact Taylor Koon (koon.33@osu.edu), the Career Development Specialist who supports the SEE program.
FFA assists ATI student's family affected by tornado
STEP Wooster visits historic Law-Reed-Huss Farm

By Eric Williams

On Sunday, March 24^th, The Ohio State University Wooster campus STEP Program was invited to tour the historic Huss Family farm and museum in Uhrichsville, Ohio. The Second Year Transformational Experience Program at the Wooster campus was invited to tour the grounds by Dr. William (Bill) Huss.

Dr. Huss learned about the Wooster campus STEP program while researching different programs in the area. Dr. Huss found the program to be innovative and worked with Wooster STEP coordinator, Penny Nemitz, to learn more about the program and to facilitate a student visit to his expansive and beautiful mid-19^th century farmstead.

The student attendees ranged from past, present and future STEP students. Emma Leggett and Laura Scholl were 2023 STEP students. Jacob Stiltner, Trenton Horner, Ellen Fuller and Cambell Warrington are current STEP students in 2024. Daniel Hinojosa and Caleb Bennett are joining for next year. We also had Lexi Schmidt, Landscape Horticulture major who was very interested in the crops and flora over the years on the farm.

Historic Huss farm features the original mid 1800’s farmhouse that has remained largely untouched for nearly a century, making the rooms and materials therein a time capsule of space and ephemera. Dr. Huss has worked diligently to preserve and recreate the living spaces of his various ancestors with rooms “feeling” like they would in World War I, the American Gilded Age, and the Depression. Students were treated to a guided tour of the locations by Dr. Huss himself and were delighted by the antiquity they literally were walking through. Dr. Linden, Dr. Williams , P.Nemitz and the student attendees were incredibly gratified by the full experience and duly grateful to Dr. Huss for his hospitality and providing this fantastic learning experience.

https://lawreedfarm.org/about/
STEP program travels to DC

The Wooster campus Second Year Transformational Experience Program returned to Washington DC with a new crop of second-year students over spring break in March. Organized by Wooster STEP coordinator Penny Nemitz, 12 students made the journey to Washington DC this spring. Student attendees were:

Jacob Stiltner, Bryce Bennett, Carmen Corcoran, Zoe Leist, Caleb Scott, Trenton Horner, Grace Mellott, Hollee Oswalt, Ellen Fuller, Campbel Warrington, Izabelle Gray and Leliana Weikert

Students departed on the red-eye Amtrak from Alliance, Ohio at 3 am and arrived in DC at noon. The students enjoyed the fine hospitality of the Capitol Hill Hotel and mastered the transit system of the nation’s capital in short order as these same students were given the task of leading the troupe on daily excursions to the various museums.

On Friday night, the students were treated to a bus tour of the monuments. Stopping and taking in the enormity of Washington DC. Saturday saw the students visit the Holocaust Museum in the morning, which was a truly humbling experience. That afternoon, students joined STEP mentors Dr. Dan Linden at the Natural History Museum and Dr. Eric Williams at the National Gallery for guided tours of immersive history and amazing artworks, where once again he was thought to be a tour guide by others not in our group. Sunday saw the students visit the African American History Museum and the Museum of Native American History before wrapping up on Monday morning at the Spy Museum, a favorite location from last year.

The stellar success of last year’s trip to Washington DC was not lost on other regional campus programs. STEP Wooster was delighted that STEP Marion and STEP Lima joined our students for the trip this year. This provided students from all two regional campuses and CFAES/Wooster ATI the opportunity to meet each other and to share experiences as more than just regional students, but as a family of Buckeyes. Dr. Linden stated, “Meeting the other students and mentors from the Marion and Lima campuses was a fantastic experience for our students and for ourselves as STEP staff members. It afforded us the unique opportunity to work with our colleagues across the regionals and to foster cooperation and

communication for students from vastly different backgrounds and campuses. It was great to expose our students to the myriad cultures and histories that live at these amazing museums”. This sentiment was mirrored by several students who appreciated the opportunity that STEP provided them to make this trip, one that some students may never get again or would have ever had without the program or the hard work of the Wooster campus coordinator.

And while the adventures of Washington DC trailed behind the Amtrak train the students left on to return home that Monday afternoon, the experience was far from over. Joined by the students and staff from STEP Marion and STEP Lima, STEP Wooster students and staff occupied the dining car for hours on the trek home. Students played cards, laughed raucously, and shared their experiences as Buckeyes with one another for hours. As quipped by Dr. Williams, “This is what STEP does so well….it broadens, exposes, teaches, and leads students to find the best versions of themselves, versions many of them never knew existed but they meet for the first time through our program."
FFA CDEs on campus

ATI is hosting two FFA Career Development Events in the engineering area: Agricultural Mechanics Skills tomorrow, April 4, from 8:30 to 2, and Outdoor Power Equipment on April 18 from 8 to 2. If you are interested in volunteering to assist with the event, please contact Robby Frutchey.
Deadline is FRIDAY to order commencement regalia

Any faculty or staff that need to rent regalia for commencement please reach out to Katie by April 5^th. You can email her at kmiller@bncollege.com or stop in the bookstore.
ASM Club Sunflower Fundraiser

The Agricultural Systems Management Club is selling bags of sunflower seeds for a fundraiser this spring. Bags only cost $10 and can be ordered by clicking the image below or scanning the QR code.
Welcome, Carla!

We are excited to share that Carla Wilkinson has joined Program Excel as a Student Engagement Specialist. She lives in Ashland and brings with her extensive experience in children services/family services. Carla’s first day was March 11th. Please help us welcome Carla to Ohio State ATI!
Cafe Carmen April 8 Closure

Cafe Carmen will be closed on Monday April 8^th for the eclipse. We will be open at CFAES Coffee Shop this day from 9am until 3pm. We will have all coffee drinks, soup, and sandwiches as well. Please help us spread the word that we are open.
Cafe Carmen April 8 Closure

Cafe Carmen will be closed on Monday April 8^th for the eclipse. We will be open at CFAES Coffee Shop this day from 9am until 3pm. We will have all coffee drinks, soup, and sandwiches as well. Please help us spread the word that we are open.
Cafe Carmen April 8 Closure

Cafe Carmen will be closed on Monday April 8^th for the eclipse. We will be open at CFAES Coffee Shop this day from 9am until 3pm. We will have all coffee drinks, soup, and sandwiches as well. Please help us spread the word that we are open.
March Mindset Digital Downloads Bundle
Get refreshed for spring with these activities that go along with the arrival of warm weather. An organized space inspires an organized mind, and we hope you enjoy this burst of focus in your day.

Get the March Mindset Bundle

What's inside?
- Spring Cleaning Bingo
- Meditation activity
- Healthy breakfast recipe cards
- Spring paper flower craft
Volunteers sought for eclipse Science Day on April 8

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Volunteers sought for eclipse Science Day on April 8

I WANT TO VOLUNTEER
Volunteers sought for eclipse Science Day on April 8

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Campus Change Visit Event - Columbus

Wednesday April 3, 2024, board the Motorcoach at 7:30 am and return around 6:30 pm. A full day of tours, advisors, department presentations and time to ask questions. Cate has been reaching out personally to department advisors in Columbus to attend the event and working directly with Ben Carignan on the agenda. Look for a signup qualtrics coming soon. Students campus changing 2024 and beyond are welcome.
Campus Change Visit Event - Columbus

Wednesday April 3, 2024, board the Motorcoach at 7:30 am and return around 6:30 pm. A full day of tours, advisors, department presentations and time to ask questions. Cate has been reaching out personally to department advisors in Columbus to attend the event and working directly with Ben Carignan on the agenda. Look for a signup qualtrics coming soon. Students campus changing 2024 and beyond are welcome.
Outstanding Student Awards - Nominations Due FRIDAY

It is once again time to think about recognizing our Outstanding Students. Students will be completing their application documents, but they may be contacting you for endorsement statements to submit on their behalf. All application materials need to be in on or before Friday, March 8^th. 

As always please be conscientious of deserving students and encourage them to apply for recognition. We have students deserving that may have graduated Summer 2023 or even last semester that may not receive email notices. Even students that are graduating this spring may miss some notices due to the distribution tools. As a faculty or staff member that knows of deserving students, let us all reach out to these students and give them the nudge to complete their applications. As many of you know, an email from an advisor or instructor tends to get more notice than a newsletter. Please remember eligible students graduated Summer or Autumn of 2023 or will graduate Spring 2024. Any student applying for consideration must have a minimum of 3.0 GPA to be eligible. 

The application document and endorsement document are both Microsoft Word documents and can be accessed here: 2024 Outstanding Student Materials | Ohio State ATI (osu.edu).  When the hyperlinks on this page are selected, the Word document should download automatically. You may need to navigate to your Downloads folder to open it. If you are using a mobile device, then you may need to prompt the browser to download the file instead of previewing the file. If you are using a mobile device, you must ensure you have the MS Word app on your device.    

All current students will be receiving an email with similar instructions, but again, please consider mentioning the outstanding student award to those students that you feel would be good candidates. 

Sincerely, 

ATI Student Recognition Banquet Committee
Outstanding Student Awards - Nominations Due FRIDAY

It is once again time to think about recognizing our Outstanding Students. Students will be completing their application documents, but they may be contacting you for endorsement statements to submit on their behalf. All application materials need to be in on or before Friday, March 8^th. 

As always please be conscientious of deserving students and encourage them to apply for recognition. We have students deserving that may have graduated Summer 2023 or even last semester that may not receive email notices. Even students that are graduating this spring may miss some notices due to the distribution tools. As a faculty or staff member that knows of deserving students, let us all reach out to these students and give them the nudge to complete their applications. As many of you know, an email from an advisor or instructor tends to get more notice than a newsletter. Please remember eligible students graduated Summer or Autumn of 2023 or will graduate Spring 2024. Any student applying for consideration must have a minimum of 3.0 GPA to be eligible. 

The application document and endorsement document are both Microsoft Word documents and can be accessed here: 2024 Outstanding Student Materials | Ohio State ATI (osu.edu).  When the hyperlinks on this page are selected, the Word document should download automatically. You may need to navigate to your Downloads folder to open it. If you are using a mobile device, then you may need to prompt the browser to download the file instead of previewing the file. If you are using a mobile device, you must ensure you have the MS Word app on your device.    

All current students will be receiving an email with similar instructions, but again, please consider mentioning the outstanding student award to those students that you feel would be good candidates. 

Sincerely, 

ATI Student Recognition Banquet Committee
FREE Buckeye-themed eclipse glasses
OSU Research Internship Program (ORIP)

The OSU Research Internship Program on the CFAES Wooster campus (ORIP) is tailored specifically to enhance student interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. These are paid internships. More information, including potential research topics, is here.
Wooster Campus Eclipse Planning
Dear CFAES Wooster Campus Community,

On April 8, our campus will be in the path of totality for the solar eclipse. Originally, we had plans for a campus-wide open house for our surrounding community. However, as we planned and received more information, it is likely we will have more visitors than expected. Due to safety and security concerns, we are planning for limited activities and public accessibility. While our full operation plan is still developing, we wanted to provide our campus with these important updates for April 8:
- The CFAES Wooster Campus will not be closed, however we strongly encourage everyone to work remotely. Those that are volunteering and those that are required to be on-campus for research, teaching or other duties will be allowed. Please work with your supervisors to understand on-campus expectations. Please also keep in mind that traffic on local roads in Wayne County may be heavier than normal.
- ATI classes are encouraged to be remote learning if possible. Most graduate courses on the Wooster campus are already remote or hybrid, but please reach out to your instructors if there are questions.
- All buildings will be locked and secured except for the Wooster Science Building (first floor only) and the Wooster Campus Conference Center (Fisher Auditorium included).
- OSU faculty, staff and students needing to be on campus will enter via the Secrest Rd. and Gerlaugh Rd. entrance starting at 7AM. This entrance will be staffed, and those with a BuckID or USDA-ARS identification card will be allowed to park anywhere except the public parking lots (see below). OSU personnel may exit at anytime via the same entrance. (See attached map)
- We will have a “Science Day” in the Wooster Science Building and the Conference Center. This will include activities and programs that showcase the research and extension programs on our campus and our college. Please contact our eclipse event committee co-chairs: Dr. Fred Michel (michel.36@osu.edu), Erin Parker (parker.1390@osu.edu) or your departmental leadership if you are interested planning an activity. The “Science Day” will run from 8AM until 12PM.
- Beginning at 8AM, public visitors will be allowed on-campus via the main Madison Avenue entrance with parking available in the Fisher Auditorium north and south lots. This entrance will be staffed, and, once the lots are full, public access will be closed. (See attached map)
- We will encourage any public vehicles to stay on campus until after the eclipse is over (expected time 4:30PM). Public vehicles will exit via Secrest Rd. and Gerlaugh Rd. and will only be allowed to turn eastbound (right). (See attached map).
- All other entrances to campus will be barricaded, including nearby facilities (e.g. Grace Drake Agricultural Lab and Fredericksburg). OSU personnel will be allowed access to these facilities.
- We will need volunteers for the Science Day, parking, and help with logistics the day of the event. Please contact our volunteer committee co-chairs Kelly Kyser (kyser.53@osu.edu) and Camila Perdoncini Carvalho (perdoncinicarvalho.1@osu.eduvolunteer committee co-chairs) if you are interested in helping. All volunteers will receive eclipse glasses.
We will provide further updates as we proceed with our planning. If there are any questions, please reach out to Loren Harper (harper.202@osu.edu) or myself (michel.70@osu.edu).

Andy Michel, Ph.D.
Associate Dean and Director of the CFAES Wooster Campus

Professor, Department of Entomology

College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences

CFAES Wooster Campus
1680 Madison Ave., Wooster, OH 44691
330-263-3730 Office / 330-347-8652 Mobile / 330-263-3686 Fax
email: michel.70@osu.edu
Scholarships Available for Study Abroad Programs

Please encourage your students to take advantage of this opportunity.

The Gilman International Scholarship application window is open. This grant is aimed at students with financial need and have a desire to engage in a study or intern abroad program.

   From the Office of International Affairs:
   To be eligible for a Gilman Scholarship, an applicant must:
   - Be a citizen of the United States
   - Be an undergraduate student in good standing at an accredited institution of higher education in the United States (including both two-year and four-year institutions)
   - Be receiving a Federal Pell Grant during the time of application or provide proof that they will be receiving a Pell Grant during the term of their study abroad program or internship
   - Be in the process of applying to, or accepted to, a credit-bearing study abroad or internship program, or a virtual international program. Virtual programs and internships will be eligible until summer 2022. Proof of program acceptance is required prior to award disbursement
   - Be applying for credit-bearing study abroad programs in a country or area with an overall Travel Advisory Level 1 or 2, according to the U.S. Department of State’s Travel Advisory System. However, certain locations within these countries or areas may be designated within the Travel Advisory as either “Do not travel to” (Level 4) or “Reconsider travel to” (Level 3) locations, as such; students will not be allowed to travel to these specific locations.

For more information or to apply by March 7, go here.
CFAES breaks ground on Multispecies Animal Learning Center

At a ceremony on Jan. 30, 2024, The Ohio State University broke ground on the $52 million Multispecies Animal Learning Center (MALC), which will advance student learning and workforce development in animal agriculture.

The College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) will build the state-of-the-art facility at Waterman Agricultural and Natural Resources Laboratory on the Columbus campus.

Ohio State President Walter “Ted” Carter Jr., who spoke at the groundbreaking on his 30th day on the job, said, “Agriculture is critically important, not only for states like Ohio, but for our nation and our world.”

“This Multispecies Animal Learning Center is going to benefit our students by providing hands-on training that leads to careers in animal agriculture,” Carter said. “It’s going to benefit the industry by being a hub for research and workforce development. It’s going to benefit our state broadly, as agriculture is Ohio’s number one industry. This university exists to serve, and this new facility is going to help us better serve the state of Ohio.”

The MALC will facilitate education in essential STEM fields and will foster workforce development for diverse careers such as animal sciences, engineering, food science, human nutrition, and health. Inside the facility, students will have opportunities to gain hands-on experience with swine, equine, poultry, cattle, sheep, and goats. The public will have a chance to learn about modern livestock production with tours; a viewing area into the animal barns; and interactive, educational displays.

“This is a game-changer for us. It is integral to our vision for Waterman and will be a world-class facility that brings people and animals together for hands-on learning, engagement, and programming,” said Cathann A. Kress, Ohio State vice president for agricultural administration and dean of CFAES. “It’s going to bring schoolchildren, in grades K through 12, here to learn about career pathways. It’s going to engage people from all across our industry. And it’s going to be a place where all of us can learn more about the work of the university and our industry.”

As an expansion of the original MALC project, a new, modern dairy will also be constructed at Waterman to replace the aging dairy facility. It will feature robotic milking technology and the latest in precision dairy technologies, feed systems, and waste management. The new dairy will meet educational and research needs, with a projected completion date of winter 2025.

CFAES is actively fundraising while moving forward with MALC construction, with opening expected in fall 2025. At present, $16.4 million has been secured, including a $10 million investment from Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and the General Assembly allocated in the state budget and a $4 million commitment from Nationwide received in November.

“We’re just so proud of what’s happening right now with this new project,” said Devin Fuhrman, Nationwide’s chief agriculture and sponsor relations officer. “Nationwide is a company founded by farmers. Being able to invest in the future of agriculture is so important to us. We hope we can provide pathways to create opportunities for students of all ages to find their way to a career in agriculture.”

The new multispecies center will bolster Ohio State’s ability to offer interdisciplinary teaching and research opportunities. Additionally, it will provide space for Ohio State University Extension — CFAES’ statewide outreach arm — and youth development programs, such as 4-H and FFA, and their events.

“The construction of this facility presents an opportunity for even greater engagement with the broader university — our students, our faculty, and our staff. It will be an opportunity to showcase all the tremendous work that takes place here at Waterman and how food really reaches from farm to plate and everything that goes into that,” said Elizabeth Harsh, executive director of the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association and Ohio Beef Council and an Ohio State Board Trustee.
Volunteers sought for Celebration of Nations

As many of you know, the Wooster Campus will hold the Celebration of Nations event. During the event, people from many different countries have the opportunity to talk and show more about their countries. We are in need of volunteers to help before, during, and after the event. We need help with the following:

Help to place up tables and boards – Wednesday, February 28- 8 am-11 am

Sign people in/ Answer questions at the entrance/ Take requests for more supplies from countries 11:15 am-1:30 pm

Taking down/cleaning/packing – Wednesday, February 28– 1:30 pm-3 pm

Please, let me know if you want to help and what time is the best for you.

Cecilia Chagas de Freitas, PhD
Postdoctoral Researcher
Taylor Lab manager

The Ohio State University
CFAES
Department of Plant Pathology
202A Selby Hall
1680 Madison Ave, Wooster, OH 44691
(225)588-6112 Mobile
chagasdefreitas.1@osu.edu
Volunteers sought for Celebration of Nations

As many of you know, the Wooster Campus will hold the Celebration of Nations event. During the event, people from many different countries have the opportunity to talk and show more about their countries. We are in need of volunteers to help before, during, and after the event. We need help with the following:

Help to place up tables and boards – Wednesday, February 28- 8 am-11 am

Sign people in/ Answer questions at the entrance/ Take requests for more supplies from countries 11:15 am-1:30 pm

Taking down/cleaning/packing – Wednesday, February 28– 1:30 pm-3 pm

Please, let me know if you want to help and what time is the best for you.

Cecilia Chagas de Freitas, PhD
Postdoctoral Researcher
Taylor Lab manager

The Ohio State University
CFAES
Department of Plant Pathology
202A Selby Hall
1680 Madison Ave, Wooster, OH 44691
(225)588-6112 Mobile
chagasdefreitas.1@osu.edu
Volunteers sought for Celebration of Nations

As many of you know, the Wooster Campus will hold the Celebration of Nations event. During the event, people from many different countries have the opportunity to talk and show more about their countries. We are in need of volunteers to help before, during, and after the event. We need help with the following:

Help to place up tables and boards – Wednesday, February 28- 8 am-11 am

Sign people in/ Answer questions at the entrance/ Take requests for more supplies from countries 11:15 am-1:30 pm

Taking down/cleaning/packing – Wednesday, February 28– 1:30 pm-3 pm

Please, let me know if you want to help and what time is the best for you.

Cecilia Chagas de Freitas, PhD
Postdoctoral Researcher
Taylor Lab manager

The Ohio State University
CFAES
Department of Plant Pathology
202A Selby Hall
1680 Madison Ave, Wooster, OH 44691
(225)588-6112 Mobile
chagasdefreitas.1@osu.edu
Now Hiring Orientation Leaders

If you know of student that would make a great Orientation Leader, please share this link with them !

https://www.myworkday.com/osu/d/inst/1$5303/5303$70568.htmld?maskContext=43723%2411#TABINDEX=0&SUBTABINDEX=0
Summer research opportunities for students

The OSU College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) is soliciting applications for our 2024 summer undergraduate research programs. As a land-grant institution, we are devoted to accessible education and helping those in our communities through research translation and outreach. CFAES participates in two summer undergraduate research experience (REU) programs – the OSU Research Internship Program (ORIP) and the Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP). Both programs provide full-time, paid, summer internship opportunities to budding researchers. Participants will be matched with a faculty mentor to pursue research at one of the top institutions in the nation. From understanding best practices for growing food, pest management, animal reproduction and nutrition, environmental quality, zoonotic diseases... the research at our college touches every aspect of life. ORIP The OSU Research Internship Program (ORIP) is an annual summer research internship opportunity for motivated graduating high school seniors and current underclassmen at college or university over the age of 18.

ORIP is tailored specifically to enhance student interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. Through laboratory and field research, interns receive a hands-on experience in data collection and analysis, project design, and scientific communication of results. The coming program will run from May 13 to July 19, 2024. ORIP takes place on the CFAES Wooster Campus.

Learn More

SROP The Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) is a collaboration across the Big Ten Academic Alliance. SROP is primarily intended as a graduate recruitment tool for undergraduate students who are interested in graduate study. Students will take part in hands-on research and attend workshops to build their science and communication skills. The program runs for 9 weeks from May 28 to July 26, 2024. SROP takes place on both the CFAES Wooster and Columbus Campuses.

Learn More
Changes to Qualtrics email distribution links
This change is part of a larger initiative from Google and Yahoo to be more strict on complaint rates and spam prevention to reduce the number of spam emails their users receive and improve email security. How much these changes impact you depends on your role(s) with Ohio State and how you are using outside email services with your Ohio State email accounts. Learn what actions you can take beyond Qualtrics emails at OTDI’s site.

To make sure messages don’t get blocked, OTDI will be making changes to certain Qualtrics settings.

What do I need to know?
1. OTDI has changed the Qualtrics’ default From Address @qemailserver.com to @survey.osu.edu on Tuesday, January 30, 2024.
1. The change will not impact existing surveys/notifications that use the Qualtrics default @qemailserver as both domains meet DMARC requirements.
If you have questions about implementing these new requirements or what they mean for your experience with Qualtrics, please refer to the Email support documentation. If you cannot find an answer, please email OTDI-SurveySupport@osu.edu.
Changes Planned by email Providers May Affect Email Account Forwarding
Anyone forwarding an Ohio State or BuckeyeMail account to another email can expect forwarded messages to possibly be blocked by new security measures designed to block spam. This means:
- Anyone who is forwarding an Ohio State email address to an external email service like Gmail, Yahoo! or Outlook.com, may not receive some or all incoming messages because messages will be blocked by the new security. 
- Anyone who sends a message to a recipient who is forwarding their Ohio State email address to an external email service like Gmail, Yahoo! or Outlook.com, cannot be assured that the recipient will receive the message. 
The changes will roll out during February. Because Gmail is an industry leader, whenever Gmail puts new security measures in place their competitors most often add similar security. While Ohio State’s policies around email remains unchanged, because these changes are being made by outside businesses there is no action that Ohio State can take to prevent delivery interruptions.

When

Because Google has a huge user base, the changes will likely be rolled out in waves and will not impact every account holder at the same time. When Google rolled out new security features last year, not all users were impacted in the same way, so it is possible some users will experience the changes differently than others.

Recommendations
- Students: Discontinue forwarding to outside email services and log in to BuckeyeMail to retrieve messages sent to you Ohio State email. If your course instructors use Carmen, check Announcements and Carmen Messaging to ensure you do not miss messages from your instructors. While Ohio State’s policies around email remains unchanged, we recommend that students transition all accounts and contacts not related to the university to a personal email address instead of an Ohio State address.
- Instructors: Use Carmen Announcements and Carmen Messaging to ensure your communications reach students in your courses.
- Alumni: Alumni Relations is sending a separate communication to Lifetime Email Forwarding (LEFs) alumni, recommending that they discontinue sending to outside email services.
Communication and Follow Up

While we have communicated this information in a variety of ways, many users will likely have missed those communications, and will likely be surprised when the changes impact them. While they may reach out to the IT Service Desk, we are not recommending that because these changes are being made by outside businesses and there is no action that Ohio State can take to prevent delivery interruptions.
Donations sought for career closet

Wooster Campus CFAES will be opening our Career Closet Feb. 5^th - 15^th (open on a request basis after dates listed). Our goal is to support students who need professional attire for opportunities, such as career fairs, interviews, internships, and career employment.

Please consider donating your gently used professional clothing, shoes and accessories to the Wooster Campus CFAES Career Closet. Donations will be accepted through January 24^rd- February 2^nd 8am-5pm, at the Wooster Campus CFAES Office for Disability Services (119 Halterman Hall). If you would like to make a later donation to the closet please contact our office via Phone: 330-287-1247 or Email: Montz.11@osu.edu
Donations sought for career closet

Wooster Campus CFAES will be opening our Career Closet Feb. 5^th - 15^th (open on a request basis after dates listed). Our goal is to support students who need professional attire for opportunities, such as career fairs, interviews, internships, and career employment.

Please consider donating your gently used professional clothing, shoes and accessories to the Wooster Campus CFAES Career Closet. Donations will be accepted through January 24^rd- February 2^nd 8am-5pm, at the Wooster Campus CFAES Office for Disability Services (119 Halterman Hall). If you would like to make a later donation to the closet please contact our office via Phone: 330-287-1247 or Email: Montz.11@osu.edu
Student Engagement Coordinator Position Posted

Program Excel has an opening for a Student Engagement Coordinator. This full-time, temporary position will be posted through February 5th. If you know someone who is interested, please encourage them to apply:

internal (OSU) candidates: https://www.myworkday.com/osu/d/inst/15$392530/9925$212317.htmld

external candidates: https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Wooster-Campus/Student-Engagement-Coordinator_R96885-1
CFAES Student Awards Nominations

Faculty, staff, and students can submit nominations for the 2024 CFAES Student Awards and the nomination forms are now open. The award categories include CFAES Student Awards, CFAES Service to Students Awards, and CFAES Student Organization Awards. Nominations are due February 1, 2024. Learn more and submit a nomination at: go.osu.edu/cfaesstudentawards.
Day of Service

While the campus was closed on Martin Luther King Day, some OSU family and friends volunteered at Central American Medical Outreach (CAMO) in Orrville and learned about the work they do in Honduras. The organization accepts donations of gently used medical supplies (i.e. crutches, walkers), school supplies, and hard surface toys. Since more than half the people in Honduras live in poverty, the items are very much appreciated by the recipients.

Learn more about the organization here: www.camo.org
Digital Downloads for Snow Day Fun

Celebrate the snowy season this January with these creative snow day activities!

What's inside? This bundle contains a recipe to make fake snow, a paper snowflake template, snowman crafts and a snowman game.
Important reminders for SP24
Reminders, due dates, and info shares:
- Interim Provost Zadnik’s email from 1/4 is linked here. Inside you will find important resources and reminders.
- Syllabus Statements There were no changes to the syllabus statements sent out in AU23. They are linked here for reference.
- Participation Rosters In order to comply with Federal Title IV regulations, The Ohio State University is collecting information regarding whether a student begins attending or participating in a class at the beginning of the semester or session. All instructors are required to complete a "participation roster" during the first week of classes. The roster allows you to either answer "yes" if the student has attended or participated in some way, or "no" the student has not attended and has not participated. When completing the participation roster, be cognizant of students who have made you aware of other commitments including religious holidays for which they are seeking an excused absence. View a list of potential religious holidays, and a letter from the Interfaith Council. Participation rosters for full-term and first session Spring classes will be available on Sunday, January 7. Participation rosters are due from faculty on Tuesday, January 16. For more information go to:https://registrar.osu.edu/participationroster/index.html
- Early Alert and Intervention Per our usual practice, we will be requesting information from all those who are teaching courses at Ohio State ATI regarding student grades to date, assignment completion and grades, attendance, and any other indicators of student success or risk that you have collected. You will receive the request during week 6 of the semester (February 12), and responses are due to be submitted into OnCourse by Wednesday, February 21, of week 7. For this to be an effective intervention tool, it is important that you have grade, attendance and success indicators built into the first 6 weeks of your courses to provide feedback to students, and that you respond to the request for information in a timely manner.
- Identification and intervention with at-risk students are a critical part of the retention efforts at Ohio State ATI. A Student of Concern Form is available on the Ohio State ATI website and you are encouraged to use this any time during the semester that you have concern about a specific student’s actions or performance.
- Carmen All courses should have a Carmen page with an accessible syllabus, necessary course materials, and grades. Grades should be kept current throughout the semester.
- All electronic communication with students and job-related communication with other faculty and staff at the University are to be done via your official OSU email address(name.#@osu.edu). Do not use personal email addresses on your syllabus or in your communication with students as this is not a secure means of communication and does not comply with University policy. University policy also requires that email communications to students must be through their university email address.
- IT Reminder This is a good time to remind everyone that if you have any emergency issues during business hours, you should call 614-514-4848 as that will put you in touch with any of the staff on duty. Do not share that number with students. If you have email access and its urgent but not an emergency, please don’t reach out to individuals for help but rather email servicedesk@osu.edu as that creates a “ticket” that any of them free can work on (or can be addressed by Columbus if need be). Please direct students to call 614-688-4357 for IT support.
- COVID https://safeandhealthy.osu.edu/
- Student code of conduct https://studentconduct.osu.edu/for-staff-and-faculty/
***REVISED CODE EFFECTIVE JAN 1 2024***

https://studentconduct.osu.edu/documents/code-of-student-conduct-january-1-2024-track-changes.pdf
- Academic Integrity and Misconduct https://oaa.osu.edu/academic-integrity-and-misconduct
Welcome to SP24!!

Carri

Carri Gerber, PhD

Associate Director

CFAES Wooster – Ohio State ATI

219 Halterman Hall, 1328 Dover Road, Wooster, OH 44691

330.287.1211 Office

gerber.140@osu.edu | ati.osu.edu

Pronouns: she/her/hers / Honorific: Dr.
Bird is no longer the word

University Marketing and Communications has announced they are transitioning from the Twitter bird icon to the “X” icon in January 2024 across university channels.

If you are using the Twitter icon in any of your digital communications, they request that the icon be updated by January 31, 2024.

You can download the X icon here.
AgTech Innovation Hub Request for Proposals Now Available

For the second year, the AgTech Innovation Hub is putting out a request for proposals from CFAES-led research teams. The Hub is a partnership between Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, Ohio Farm Bureau, and the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences aimed at supporting research and innovation activity focused on developing new solutions to help the agriculture ecosystem understand, manage, and mitigate climate risk.

We are pleased to provide the linked request for proposals with a due date of February 2, 2024 for letters of intent. Please read the RFP carefully and be aware that there is interest in a wide range of projects including the social sciences, economics, and policy.

This is a unique opportunity in that projects will be of short duration (1 year initially), well-funded (up to $150,000), have an accelerated timeline (anticipated June 1, 2024 start date [at the latest]), and a low likelihood that requests for no-cost extensions would be approved. These parameters will strongly influence the type of projects that can be proposed and that is intentional.

View RFP

Submit an Application
Business Office Winter Break Hours

Greetings ATI Community,

As we head into the winter break the ATI Business Office Staff will work remotely beginning December 18, 2023 until January 2, 2024 when we will return to the office. Fleet vehicle reservations and pickups will be available by appointment with Lori Nicholson.

Office Hours will remain 8:00am – 5:00pm during this time.

The best and preferred way to contact us is via email.

We wish everyone a great winter break!

ATI Business Office
Volunteers needed for Ohio FFA CDE on campus tomorrow

ATI is hosting the Ohio FFA Agricultural Technology and Mechanical Systems Career Development Event (contest) tomorrow fromr 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the engineering tech and Trimble lab spaces.

The competition includes both individual & team events. We will be hosting 40 high school students who make up the state's top 10 teams.

Dr. Gerber will be welcoming contestants, coaches, & chaperones to ATI around 8:30 with the contest to follow. They will be assembling for the welcome in the Skou Student Lounge.

The contest is run entirely by volunteers so if you are able to help from 8:30am - 1:00pm, please reach out to Ben King as he is coordinating the event on ATI's behalf.
Opportunities for students with the OSU Plant Symposium

OSU’s 7th annual Plant Sciences Symposium is only three months away! This year’s event will kick off on February 29th with a workshop session about communicating science to non-scientists. The main event, on March 1st, will feature faculty and student speakers, a poster session, and free food! There is no cost to participate in this event but registration is mandatory. Check out the dates below for more information regarding deadlines for student presenters.

Student Speaker abstract deadline: January 12th 2024

Student Poster abstract deadline: February 2nd 2024

Check out our website for more information:

The Ohio State University Plant Sciences Symposium (osu.edu)
My 2024 Calendar

If you haven’t done so, download and print your own My 2024 Calendar. The handy one-page calendar highlights important Ohio State University academic dates, university holidays and other US holidays and observances. Code is also available to stay up-to-date on the go (ICAL) (HTML) for your smartphone or online calendar. A PDF of the 2024 printed calendar is available by clicking this link.

Details regarding how to import/subscribe to the calendar in Outlook is available at windows.microsoft.com
Ag Toy Collection Through 11/28

The Ag Toy Drive collection box will be available in the library until 11/28. If you’re out and about shopping and see something awesome to contribute, I’m sure the recipient would be very appreciative.

Join us for the 7^th annual Ag Toy Drive, hosted by the Ashland/Wayne County Young Ag Professionals and the Medina County Young Farmers!

When: Tuesday, November 28^th from 530p-800p

Where: Lincoln Way Vineyards (9050 W Old Lincoln Way, Wooster, OH 44691)

Who: Community members of all ages

This FREE event is open to the whole family to attend - there will be games, coloring, cookies, a light dinner, reindeer, and more! All we ask is that you bring an agricultural toy donation to benefit Ashland, Medina, or Wayne County charities.

Last year we raised over $11,000 in monetary donations (all of which was used to purchase ag toys), as well as hundreds of ag toy donations from our communities. All toys were donated to Ashland Associated Charities, Medina County Toys for Tots, and Wayne County Toys for Tots to be dispersed to local children during the holiday season. We are looking forward to having another record year!

If you are on Facebook, please check out our Ag Toy Drive 2023 event page at https://fb.me/e/1ADBLC3e4 for event updates and ongoing recognition of our amazing sponsors.
Giving Tuesday, Nov. 28

Create opportunities and support a cause that matters to you.

Whether your focus is student welfare, patient care and support, or pets – and the people who love and are loved by those pets – there is a program at The Ohio State University that matches your passion. It’s what the world needs now; let’s make positive change together.

Please consider making a gift to the area(s) of your choice.
Give thanks with digital downloads

Digital downloads are available for giving thanks (and beating Michigan), Buckeye style.

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Digital Downloads: show gratitude for the special people in your life

Our latest Digital Download bundle contains activities centered around showing gratitude to the everyday heroes in each of our lives. Take some time to create a unique keepsake for someone in your life who deserves to be recognized.

DOWNLOAD HERE
Research opportunities with Department of Defense

Submitted by Gary Pierzynski, pierzynski.3@osu.edu

Please see below for several opportunities to learn more about funding initiatives and opportunities related to defense and space research. CFAES does receive funding from the Department of Defense and this source of funding is being targeted by OSU since it is less prone to budget reductions in the current federal budget environment. Space research is also a priority area for OSU as we are the home of the George Washington Carver Space Park that will serve the new low earth orbit space station that will be launched before the year 2030.

Wednesday, November 15th

Mr. Chirag Parikh, Deputy Assistant to the President and Executive Secretary, National Space Council, will deliver a public seminar on the role of the National Space Council and the Biden Administration's space priorities. This is tentatively scheduled for 11 a.m. in 1080 Physics Research Building; however, we do not yet have travel information, so this may need to be adjusted. Mr. Parikh is responsible advising the President on domestic and international policy across the civil, commercial, and national security sectors as well as for monitoring the implementation of the President’s space policy. Mr. Parikh previously served as the White House Director of Space Policy on the National Security Council, as the Deputy National Intelligence Officer for Science and Technology, and as a Senior Executive at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency where he held a variety of roles including leading collection and tasking of geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) sensors and the analysis of GEOINT data. Registration information coming soon.

Thursday, November 30th

Dr. William P. "Pat" Roach, Chief Scientist, Air Force Office of Scientific Research will make his first ever visit to OSU and will offer an overview of AFOSR and its research programs to interested faculty, staff, and students. Additional Program Managers may accompany Dr. Roach. Details are not yet confirmed beyond the date, so stay tuned for updates. AFOSR is an important sponsor for Ohio State, so we wanted to get a 'save the date' out as quickly as possible. As Chief Scientist, Dr. Roach is the principal science and technology adviser to the Director in matters of formulation, planning, managing and integration of all Air Force basic research programs. The office has a staff of approximately 200 people and an annual working budget of nearly $500 million that supports more than 5,000 worldwide basic research projects critical to the defense of the U.S. The office selects, sponsors and manages research relevant to Air and Space Force needs in science and technology, and is the single manager for the entire Air and Space Force basic research programs. Details forthcoming.
Digital Downloads: show gratitude for the special people in your life

Our latest Digital Download bundle contains activities centered around showing gratitude to the everyday heroes in each of our lives. Take some time to create a unique keepsake for someone in your life who deserves to be recognized.

DOWNLOAD HERE
Research opportunities with Department of Defense

Submitted by Gary Pierzynski, pierzynski.3@osu.edu

Please see below for several opportunities to learn more about funding initiatives and opportunities related to defense and space research. CFAES does receive funding from the Department of Defense and this source of funding is being targeted by OSU since it is less prone to budget reductions in the current federal budget environment. Space research is also a priority area for OSU as we are the home of the George Washington Carver Space Park that will serve the new low earth orbit space station that will be launched before the year 2030.

Wednesday, November 15th

Mr. Chirag Parikh, Deputy Assistant to the President and Executive Secretary, National Space Council, will deliver a public seminar on the role of the National Space Council and the Biden Administration's space priorities. This is tentatively scheduled for 11 a.m. in 1080 Physics Research Building; however, we do not yet have travel information, so this may need to be adjusted. Mr. Parikh is responsible advising the President on domestic and international policy across the civil, commercial, and national security sectors as well as for monitoring the implementation of the President’s space policy. Mr. Parikh previously served as the White House Director of Space Policy on the National Security Council, as the Deputy National Intelligence Officer for Science and Technology, and as a Senior Executive at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency where he held a variety of roles including leading collection and tasking of geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) sensors and the analysis of GEOINT data. Registration information coming soon.

Thursday, November 30th

Dr. William P. "Pat" Roach, Chief Scientist, Air Force Office of Scientific Research will make his first ever visit to OSU and will offer an overview of AFOSR and its research programs to interested faculty, staff, and students. Additional Program Managers may accompany Dr. Roach. Details are not yet confirmed beyond the date, so stay tuned for updates. AFOSR is an important sponsor for Ohio State, so we wanted to get a 'save the date' out as quickly as possible. As Chief Scientist, Dr. Roach is the principal science and technology adviser to the Director in matters of formulation, planning, managing and integration of all Air Force basic research programs. The office has a staff of approximately 200 people and an annual working budget of nearly $500 million that supports more than 5,000 worldwide basic research projects critical to the defense of the U.S. The office selects, sponsors and manages research relevant to Air and Space Force needs in science and technology, and is the single manager for the entire Air and Space Force basic research programs. Details forthcoming.
Research opportunities with Department of Defense

Submitted by Gary Pierzynski, pierzynski.3@osu.edu

Please see below for several opportunities to learn more about funding initiatives and opportunities related to defense and space research. CFAES does receive funding from the Department of Defense and this source of funding is being targeted by OSU since it is less prone to budget reductions in the current federal budget environment. Space research is also a priority area for OSU as we are the home of the George Washington Carver Space Park that will serve the new low earth orbit space station that will be launched before the year 2030.

Wednesday, November 15th

Mr. Chirag Parikh, Deputy Assistant to the President and Executive Secretary, National Space Council, will deliver a public seminar on the role of the National Space Council and the Biden Administration's space priorities. This is tentatively scheduled for 11 a.m. in 1080 Physics Research Building; however, we do not yet have travel information, so this may need to be adjusted. Mr. Parikh is responsible advising the President on domestic and international policy across the civil, commercial, and national security sectors as well as for monitoring the implementation of the President’s space policy. Mr. Parikh previously served as the White House Director of Space Policy on the National Security Council, as the Deputy National Intelligence Officer for Science and Technology, and as a Senior Executive at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency where he held a variety of roles including leading collection and tasking of geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) sensors and the analysis of GEOINT data. Registration information coming soon.

Thursday, November 30th

Dr. William P. "Pat" Roach, Chief Scientist, Air Force Office of Scientific Research will make his first ever visit to OSU and will offer an overview of AFOSR and its research programs to interested faculty, staff, and students. Additional Program Managers may accompany Dr. Roach. Details are not yet confirmed beyond the date, so stay tuned for updates. AFOSR is an important sponsor for Ohio State, so we wanted to get a 'save the date' out as quickly as possible. As Chief Scientist, Dr. Roach is the principal science and technology adviser to the Director in matters of formulation, planning, managing and integration of all Air Force basic research programs. The office has a staff of approximately 200 people and an annual working budget of nearly $500 million that supports more than 5,000 worldwide basic research projects critical to the defense of the U.S. The office selects, sponsors and manages research relevant to Air and Space Force needs in science and technology, and is the single manager for the entire Air and Space Force basic research programs. Details forthcoming.
Kelly Carmack Mitchell Departure

Kelly Carmack Mitchell will be leaving ATI to take on a newly created position as the Student Success Coordinator with the College of Education, Health and Human Services at Kent State University. Her last day at ATI will be November 17th.
   Over the past five years, Kelly has provided excellent service to students in her roles of academic mentor and academic coach with Program Excel. She also served ATI, CFAES, OSU and the professional advising community in various roles including First Gen Celebration Co-Chair, ATI Advising Committee New Advisor Mentor, ACADAOS Executive Board, and NACADA Assessment Advisory Board.
   We are sad to see Kelly go but wish her the very best in this exciting new career opportunity. Thank you for the great collaboration and contributions you’ve shared during your time with us Kelly!
   Please hold the date for Kelly’s goodbye open house on Friday, Nov. 17th from Noon to 2:30 pm in the Student Resource Center Group Room.
Buckeye Downloads: Pet Wellness and Pawty Accessories
Disc golf course completion is underway

Construction is underway for the back nine of the disc golf course. The goal is to have the course playable by the end of October.
Buckeyes for Charity

Buckeyes for Charity is your opportunity to donate to community organizations and make a difference. This year’s campaign includes more than 850 nonprofits from across Ohio, giving us a chance to make an impact throughout the state. You can donate to a meaningful cause via credit card, check, cash or payroll deduction and choose to make a one-time or recurring donation. Donate by Nov. 3.

Read more: https://buckeyesforcharity.osu.edu

Contact: buckeyesforcharity@osu.edu
Buckeyes for Charity

Buckeyes for Charity is your opportunity to donate to community organizations and make a difference. This year’s campaign includes more than 850 nonprofits from across Ohio, giving us a chance to make an impact throughout the state. You can donate to a meaningful cause via credit card, check, cash or payroll deduction and choose to make a one-time or recurring donation. Donate by Nov. 3.

Read more: https://buckeyesforcharity.osu.edu

Contact: buckeyesforcharity@osu.edu
Buckeyes for Charity

Buckeyes for Charity is your opportunity to donate to community organizations and make a difference. This year’s campaign includes more than 850 nonprofits from across Ohio, giving us a chance to make an impact throughout the state. You can donate to a meaningful cause via credit card, check, cash or payroll deduction and choose to make a one-time or recurring donation. Donate by Nov. 3.

Read more: https://buckeyesforcharity.osu.edu

Contact: buckeyesforcharity@osu.edu
Buckeyes for Charity

Buckeyes for Charity is your opportunity to donate to community organizations and make a difference. This year’s campaign includes more than 850 nonprofits from across Ohio, giving us a chance to make an impact throughout the state. You can donate to a meaningful cause via credit card, check, cash or payroll deduction and choose to make a one-time or recurring donation. Donate by Nov. 3.

Read more: https://buckeyesforcharity.osu.edu

Contact: buckeyesforcharity@osu.edu
Autumn Supervisor's Toolbox Certificate Program

The next offering of The Supervisor's Toolbox Certificate Program is set for Tuesday afternoons, 1-5PM, October 31 - December 19, 2023, in Shisler Conference Center. Deadline to register is October 23.

More information
Autumn Supervisor's Toolbox Certificate Program

The next offering of The Supervisor's Toolbox Certificate Program is set for Tuesday afternoons, 1-5PM, October 31 - December 19, 2023, in Shisler Conference Center. Deadline to register is October 23.

More information
Autumn Supervisor's Toolbox Certificate Program

The next offering of The Supervisor's Toolbox Certificate Program is set for Tuesday afternoons, 1-5PM, October 31 - December 19, 2023, in Shisler Conference Center. Deadline to register is October 23.

More information
2024 Urban Food Systems Symposium

Please note the Call for Abstracts for the 2024 Urban Food Systems Symposium scheduled for June 11 – 13, 2024 in Columbus, OH. The symposium is being hosted by Ohio State University Extension in partnership with Kansas State University. Proposals for poster presentations and oral presentations are being solicited on a number of topics related to urban food system issues and topics. The theme for the symposium is Developing Urban Food Systems for Sustainable and Resilient Communities and a list of suggested topics areas for presentations is included in the Call for Abstracts.

The deadline for submitting proposals is December 1, 2023 and abstracts must be submitted online at go.osu.edu/ufss24submission. If you would, please share this information widely among your networks.
Cafe Carmen specials

Now through the end of October we will be adding sweet potato fries to our menu.;

Starting today and every Wednesday, we will be having Boneless Wing Wednesday.

Choices of flavor are, Buffalo, Carolina Gold, Sweet BBQ, or Gochujang.

Stop in and see us!
Coming Soon: Microsoft Teams Calling

Microsoft Teams Calling is the university solution to keep us connected regardless of where we work and will be replacing our Skype for Business phone system at The Ohio State University.

The majority of CFAES is slated to begin moving to Teams Calling on November 8th and 15th, 2023 (county sites will be migrated separately).

Stay tuned for additional communications regarding the migration of your phone number from Skype for Business to Teams Calling. Please view a previously recorded live training, or visit the Administrative Resource Center (ARC) for training related resources (once there, scroll to the "Job Aids" section, then find the “Teams Calling” section).

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Microsoft Teams Calling implementation, please contact IT Service Desk by calling 614-514-4848, emailing itservicedesk@osu.edu or using Self Service.
Digital Downloads: Back to School, Tailgate Essentials

Get the Back to School, Back to Football bundle!

What's inside? This bundle includes binder covers, back-to-school pennants, commemorative ticket designs, photo booth props and a 2023 Ohio State football schedule.

Download here.

Get the Tailgate Essentials Bundle

What's inside? The Tailgate Essentials Bundle includes cupcake toppers, food labels, napkins wraps and banner.

Download here.
How to order through Grubhub

If you've never used Grubhub before to order from Campus Dining Services, it's easy! Just follow the instructions below.
Hours of operation for Cafe Carmen and the CFAES Cafe

Café Carmen Hours of Operation

Monday 7:30am-4pm

Tuesday 7:30am-4pm

Wednesday 7:30am-4pm

Thursday 7:30am-4pm

Friday 7:30am-3pm

CFAES Cafe Hours of Operation

Monday 9am-3pm

Tuesday 9am-3pm

Wednesday 9am-3pm

Thursday 9am-3pm

Friday 9am-3pm

First Internship Poster Forum a Great Success

Twenty students from the construction, turfgrass, and power equipment/hydraulics programs presented posters documenting their internship activities in an open forum held in the Shisler Conference Center Ballroom. Approximately 60 students attended, giving many first-year students a good idea of what internships entail and the possibilities that are out there. Four employers (Kokosing, ProVia, Marker, and Litho) who hosted interns were also in attendance. As attendees stopped to view posters, interns explained what their internships consisted of and some of the things they learned — including things they didn't expect to learn, like dealing with different social dynamics within a work crew.

Professors Robby Frutchy, Ben King and Ed Nangle worked with Denise Rotavera-Krain to develop the event, which they hope will become an annual activity with even more students and employers participating.


Turfgrass major Mahaley Nemtuda explains her duties at Barrington Golf Club and Westbrook Country Club to Robby Frutchey.	Landen Paulus was one of three students who interned with Kokosing this summer.	A group of students stops to talk to Hayden Macko about his internship at Isleworth Country Club.

Interview with President Ted Carter

A recent interview with President Ted Carter articulates his priorities for The Ohio State University.
Welcome Week 2023

Submitted by Kelly Kyser, kyser.53@osu.edu

Welcome Week is almost here! Can you believe it??

Week Highlights:

Sunday 20^th-Donuts & Directors, Speed Friending, and a Concert- “The Wonderlands”

Monday 21^st- Convocation and Community Involvement Fair

Tuesday 22^nd- Improve Group- “Scriptless in Seattle”

Wednesday 23^rd-Buckeye Blood Drive and Buckeye Kickoff

Thursday 24^th- Paws n’ Popcorn (Therapy Dogs) and Cornhole Tournament

Friday 25^th- SPIRIT DAY!!! and Stadium Snacks

Click image for PDF of complete schedule.
ATI grad joins farm operations staff

Congratulations to our own Kate Beran, who has joined Research Operations on the Wooster Campus. Kate graduated from ATI in May with an associate of applied sciences degree in crop management. She was also recognized as one of ATI's outstanding students (see video below). Kate’s role is Assistant Superintendent-Wooster Farm Operations and will work with the CFAES Wooster farm operations team to support education, livestock services and production support. Raised on a dairy and row crop farming operation, Kate has a strong background in crop and forage production. Kate has had a career dedicated to customer service, working at Ag service providers and other customer-facing positions. She will provide leadership in supporting our crop production operations, ATI students and faculty utilizing our resources and research faculty and staff leveraging our larger field spaces.
ATI represented at Ohio Turf Field Day

Submitted by Ed Nangle, nangle.1@osu.edu

On August 1^st and 2^nd Dr. Petrella and Dr. Nangle and graduate students Maranda Berger and Tyler VanLandingham represented the turfgrass program at the annual Ohio Turfgrass Education and Research Field Day and the Ohio Lawncare Field Day. These events serve the golf course, sportsturf and lawncare industries in Ohio and the group provided information on some of the latest research hey have been working on including projects that are on the front lawn in Wooster! Tyler VanLandingham talked about is trial that is at four sites around the state evaluating 4 grass species for different nitrogen rates, while Maranda Berger stepped in and talked about photoselective filter use for turfgrass shade management. Dr. Nagle was following up on work with biostimulants while Dr. Petrella had shade and cytokinin information for the industry attendees. The event had a total of 375 attendees over the two days and brought national representatives from many of the large companies based in our industry. It was a great day weather wise and very nice to connect with all of our industry partners once again.
Looking for student workers?
Submitted by Denise Rotavera-Krain, rotavera-krain.1@osu.edu

Do you have a part-time job that might be appropriate for one of our ATI students (either FWS or not)?
- Student Assistants
- Front Desk Attendants
- Research Assistants
- Interns
- Part-Time Help
- Any other CFAES student jobs
Would you like to advertise this position(s)? Now you have 2 WAYS to FIND YOUR NEW STUDENT EMPLOYEES! Sign up for both events to reach the widest audience possible!

OPTION 1: LOCAL & IN-PERSON – AU23 OPENINGS

10^th Annual “Community & Involvement Fair”

Monday, August 21, 2023 from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

CFAES Wooster Campus - Fisher Auditorium

This event highlights campus services, opportunities, and organizations and student-friendly businesses and opportunities in Wooster and throughout Wayne County. Set up your table with information about your opportunities so the over 300 students who attend can ask questions and/or apply for your opportunity. Please follow the link below to complete the registration form no later than Tuesday, August 1, 2023. You will receive confirmation when your registration is received. A representative from our office will be in touch with the participating businesses during the week of August 7, 2023 to finalize any details. REGISTRATION LINK: https://go.osu.edu/atiwelcomefair2023 Questions can be directed to Kyser.53@osu.edu or Rotavera-Krain.1@osu.edu

OPTION 2: IN-PERSON (OR NOT - YOUR CHOICE) IN COLUMBUS - AU23-SP24-SU24 (EXPECTED) OPENINGS

CFAES Student Employment Fair

Monday August 28, 2023 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Kottman Hall Lobby, Columbus Campus

This event will help you to market, promote, and recruit for your student employment needs for the 2023-2024 academic year. REGISTRATION LINK: Please fill out this short registration form to participate.

CAN’T ATTEND IN COLUMBUS? We will still promote your open positions through additional marketing to all CFAES students on all campuses. Still sign-up to get your openings promoted! Questions can be directed to cahill.71@osu.edu
Faculty and Staff Appreciation Football Game

Faculty and staff can enter to win an opportunity to cheer on the Buckeyes at the annual Ohio State faculty and staff appreciation football game. You have a chance to be randomly selected to receive four complimentary tickets to the Ohio State vs. Youngstown State home opener football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, at noon. Eligible faculty and staff are required to opt in by August 7 at 11:59 p.m. for the opportunity to receive the complimentary tickets. Tickets will be given based on a randomized selection process.
Training available for Microsoft 365
To highlight and clarify the many features Microsoft 365 (M365) offers, OTDI is sharing 10 training articles that we hope you will find helpful. These posts cover the questions asked most often about leveraging M365 tools.

This link includes helpful resources such as articles and videos of training sessions. Please note that these articles are university-specific.

There are two other resources you can tap into:
- Global Knowledge from CDWg: To purchase credits or obtain information on private or customized classes, contact Ethan DeRubbo at ethader@cdw.com. Credits can be purchased per course or in 1-year bundles. Here is their current Microsoft 365 Course Catalog as well as additional offerings
- GovConnect/Connection: As a member of the Microsoft Global Training Partner program, Connection can help you leverage technology through learning consultants that have undergone official certification to deliver training on Microsoft’s behalf. Details on GovConnect/Connection Training Information can be found here, and here is their current catalog of offerings. To purchase training or obtain information on private or customized classes please contact Cindy Daniels atcindy.daniels@connection.com.
Training available for Microsoft 365
To highlight and clarify the many features Microsoft 365 (M365) offers, OTDI is sharing 10 training articles that we hope you will find helpful. These posts cover the questions asked most often about leveraging M365 tools.

This link includes helpful resources such as articles and videos of training sessions. Please note that these articles are university-specific.

There are two other resources you can tap into:
- Global Knowledge from CDWg: To purchase credits or obtain information on private or customized classes, contact Ethan DeRubbo at ethader@cdw.com. Credits can be purchased per course or in 1-year bundles. Here is their current Microsoft 365 Course Catalog as well as additional offerings
- GovConnect/Connection: As a member of the Microsoft Global Training Partner program, Connection can help you leverage technology through learning consultants that have undergone official certification to deliver training on Microsoft’s behalf. Details on GovConnect/Connection Training Information can be found here, and here is their current catalog of offerings. To purchase training or obtain information on private or customized classes please contact Cindy Daniels atcindy.daniels@connection.com.
Campus Change appointments

Advisors- please remind students to meet with the Campus Change/Transition Counselor if they are wondering about or planning a future change to the Columbus. Depending on their timing students need to consider their options for Housing, Dining Plans, Parking etc.
ATI Library Closed on July 26

The ATI Library will be closed on July 26 due to an OSU Regional Libraries meeting in Mansfield.
FY2024 Internal Grants Program Request for Proposals

Submitted by Lori Kaser, kaser.37@osu.edu

The CFAES Office for Research & Graduate Education is pleased to announce the FY2024 Internal Grants Program Request for Proposals. Keep an eye out for more information in the next week and be sure to review the RFP and application templates for the full list of proposal requirements. We are excited to announce the competition award level has increased for FY24. Student competitions will be released later in the summer.

More information
USDA Unveils New Tool to Track Federally Funded Investments

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

USDA has released two new data dashboards that allow users the unprecedented ability to access high-level data about NIFA’s agricultural research funding investments and track the status of their grant applications.

USDA stakeholders and partners, members of the media and the public can now immediately access, download and save data on all NIFA competitive and capacity funds granted since fiscal year 2018. This tool offers users the ability to pull information on funding investments by research program and grant type, congressional district, recipient (including Land-grant, minority-serving institutions, Tribal, Hispanic-serving Institutions, and Extension), and other focused searches.

The NIFA Grant Funding Dashboard allows users to search for information related to requirements, waivers, and the amount of match funding provided by recipient type and award. Users can also explore a funding map to find NIFA funding obligations by states and congressional districts. The NIFA Application Status Dashboard enables users to quickly check the status of their application using their assigned Grants.gov tracking number.

Learn more about these new tools.
USDA Unveils New Tool to Track Federally Funded Investments

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

USDA has released two new data dashboards that allow users the unprecedented ability to access high-level data about NIFA’s agricultural research funding investments and track the status of their grant applications.

USDA stakeholders and partners, members of the media and the public can now immediately access, download and save data on all NIFA competitive and capacity funds granted since fiscal year 2018. This tool offers users the ability to pull information on funding investments by research program and grant type, congressional district, recipient (including Land-grant, minority-serving institutions, Tribal, Hispanic-serving Institutions, and Extension), and other focused searches.

The NIFA Grant Funding Dashboard allows users to search for information related to requirements, waivers, and the amount of match funding provided by recipient type and award. Users can also explore a funding map to find NIFA funding obligations by states and congressional districts. The NIFA Application Status Dashboard enables users to quickly check the status of their application using their assigned Grants.gov tracking number.

Learn more about these new tools.
CFAES Cafe Holiday Hours

CFAES Cafe next week hours

Monday July 3^rd Closed

Tuesday July 4^th Closed

Wednesday July 5^th 8am-1pm

Thursday July 6^th 8am-1pm

Friday July 7^th 8am-1pm

Saturday July 8^th 10am-2pm (Open House Bug Zoo)
Academic Winter Recess
Submitted by the CFAES Office of the Vice President and Dean

CFAES Colleagues:

To give ample time for planning, the university has announced we will not have an academic recess over winter break in the coming academic year and therefore, we need to plan accordingly.

We know many of you on 12-month appointments appreciated the academic recess during the pandemic. We have heard from some within the college that this is disappointing news. Ohio State is a large institution including a large medical center, requiring decisions that consider many complex factors. For many of you, we know it extended beyond being a mere benefit, allowing you to manage competing priorities during a busy personal season of the year.

What is shared in the bullets below is general guidance. Given the communication from the university, we will adhere to university policy while attempting to balance and support work/life balance as much as possible. However, employees should work with their direct supervisors to determine what is appropriate for their specific work situations regarding the following:
- Where possible, we encourage the use of vacation time during this timeframe.
- In recognizing that vacation time is not possible for every employee during this time, we encourage utilizing flexible work arrangements (e.g. remote work, flexible hours, or compressed work week) where it makes sense.
- Related, and where possible, we encourage units to consider facilitating remote open offices during this time with appropriate and clear signage.
- For those unable to take vacation yet have the flexibility in their workload, we encourage this time to be spent on professional development, which can include a wide range of activities: engaging in some desired or required trainings, reflective and goal-setting time, and reconnecting with colleagues.
- We encourage units not to schedule any meetings during the week of December 25^th.
We know the above is not the same as the winter recess, but we want to provide TIU heads and unit leaders with as much flexibility as possible. We will be asking TIU heads and unit leaders to develop plans appropriate for the work of their respective units.

We also recognize, based on business needs of the college and the assigned duties of some of our employees, none of the above options may be possible. In those cases, we recommend to supervisors they consider these options before or after the week of December 25^th.

To meet our goals and accomplish our mission, it takes all of us and we greatly value the contributions each of you make. We hope with some thoughtful discussions and planning, we can provide as much flexibility as possible. Thank you.
Academic Winter Recess
Submitted by the CFAES Office of the Vice President and Dean

CFAES Colleagues:

To give ample time for planning, the university has announced we will not have an academic recess over winter break in the coming academic year and therefore, we need to plan accordingly.

We know many of you on 12-month appointments appreciated the academic recess during the pandemic. We have heard from some within the college that this is disappointing news. Ohio State is a large institution including a large medical center, requiring decisions that consider many complex factors. For many of you, we know it extended beyond being a mere benefit, allowing you to manage competing priorities during a busy personal season of the year.

What is shared in the bullets below is general guidance. Given the communication from the university, we will adhere to university policy while attempting to balance and support work/life balance as much as possible. However, employees should work with their direct supervisors to determine what is appropriate for their specific work situations regarding the following:
- Where possible, we encourage the use of vacation time during this timeframe.
- In recognizing that vacation time is not possible for every employee during this time, we encourage utilizing flexible work arrangements (e.g. remote work, flexible hours, or compressed work week) where it makes sense.
- Related, and where possible, we encourage units to consider facilitating remote open offices during this time with appropriate and clear signage.
- For those unable to take vacation yet have the flexibility in their workload, we encourage this time to be spent on professional development, which can include a wide range of activities: engaging in some desired or required trainings, reflective and goal-setting time, and reconnecting with colleagues.
- We encourage units not to schedule any meetings during the week of December 25^th.
We know the above is not the same as the winter recess, but we want to provide TIU heads and unit leaders with as much flexibility as possible. We will be asking TIU heads and unit leaders to develop plans appropriate for the work of their respective units.

We also recognize, based on business needs of the college and the assigned duties of some of our employees, none of the above options may be possible. In those cases, we recommend to supervisors they consider these options before or after the week of December 25^th.

To meet our goals and accomplish our mission, it takes all of us and we greatly value the contributions each of you make. We hope with some thoughtful discussions and planning, we can provide as much flexibility as possible. Thank you.
Wooster Staff Council Annual Meeting Summary

Wooster Staff Council wishes to share the information presented at the Wooster Campus Staff Council Annual Meeting on June 8, 2023. Dr. Andy Michel, Brian Hanna, and Dr. Tracy Kitchel were an excellent panel and discussed many important topics for the CFAES Wooster Campus. Below is a link to a PDF document containing the presentations from Michel and Hanna, and emails from Dr. Kitchel and Dean Kress regarding salary and performance reviews – issues that were discussed by Dr. Kitchel at length on June 8.
Let’s Welcome Rick Schneiderman!

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Rick Schneiderman(.4) has joined our ATI staff as Financial Operations Senior Analyst. Rick comes to us from the University of Louisville, where he spent 13 years in various finance/fiscal positions. Prior to that, Rick worked at Kent State University and Georgia State University. His bachelor’s degree is from the University of Akron in accounting, and he earned a Master of Public Administration degree from Ohio State University.

He also has everything figured out with Workday (just kidding).

Please help me welcome Rick and stop by the business office to meet him.
Program Excel list available

Submitted by Dee Dee Snyder, snyder.426@osu.edu

Program Excel posted a list of new students and current students who are identified for Program Excel in a OneDrive folder named Program Excel List for Campus. (The spreadsheet is titled Students Identified for Program Excel as of 6-20-2023). Please note: we will continue to add student names to this list rapidly throughout the summer and early Autumn Semester as we continue to collect eligibility data.

If you do not have access to this folder and would like access, please email Dee Dee Snyder.426@osu.edu.

Please do not make changes to the spreadsheet. Instead, please download and save a copy for your use.

As always, we appreciate your help in encouraging all Program Excel students to maintain contact throughout their academic career at ATI with their PE academic mentor. Each student’s academic mentor is listed in this spreadsheet.

Thanks for your assistance in supporting our efforts to serve students in hard-to-retain populations!
Program Excel list available

Submitted by Dee Dee Snyder, snyder.426@osu.edu

Program Excel posted a list of new students and current students who are identified for Program Excel in a OneDrive folder named Program Excel List for Campus. (The spreadsheet is titled Students Identified for Program Excel as of 6-20-2023). Please note: we will continue to add student names to this list rapidly throughout the summer and early Autumn Semester as we continue to collect eligibility data.

If you do not have access to this folder and would like access, please email Dee Dee Snyder.426@osu.edu.

Please do not make changes to the spreadsheet. Instead, please download and save a copy for your use.

As always, we appreciate your help in encouraging all Program Excel students to maintain contact throughout their academic career at ATI with their PE academic mentor. Each student’s academic mentor is listed in this spreadsheet.

Thanks for your assistance in supporting our efforts to serve students in hard-to-retain populations!
Wooster Administration entrance renovations

Starting Tuesday, June 20^th the main entrance to the Wooster Administration Building will be taped off for renovations. The grounds department along with contractors will be removing the existing brick that have become unlevel and unsafe and will be replacing it with concrete. The projected completion date is Monday, July 3 and is contingent on weather. During this time, we ask that everyone use the east side entrances to the building and park on the east side of the building to allow room for the contractors to work and get large trucks in and out of the area.

Thank you for your patience during the upgrade,
Wooster Administration entrance renovations

Starting Tuesday, June 20^th the main entrance to the Wooster Administration Building will be taped off for renovations. The grounds department along with contractors will be removing the existing brick that have become unlevel and unsafe and will be replacing it with concrete. The projected completion date is Monday, July 3 and is contingent on weather. During this time, we ask that everyone use the east side entrances to the building and park on the east side of the building to allow room for the contractors to work and get large trucks in and out of the area.

Thank you for your patience during the upgrade,
CFAES Cafe Hours

Operation hours for the week of June 5^th through June 10^th is as follows:

Monday June 5^th 9am-1pm

Tuesday June 6^th 9am-1pm

Wednesday June 7^th 9am-1pm

Thursday June 8^th 9am-1pm

Friday June 9^th 9am-1pm

Saturday June 10^th 10am-2pm (Bug Zoo Open House)
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include
- Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
- Parking ($10 value)
- Catered lunch
- Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
- Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!
Advanced registration is required.

Cost
- Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
- Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
- Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
- Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
- Attendee (10-59) – $22
Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.
The Ohio State University to Establish Trimble Technology Labs for Agriculture and Construction

Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today that the Ohio State University will establish two state-of-the-art Trimble Technology Labs for the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES). The multidisciplinary labs will enhance Ohio State's teaching, research and outreach activities in food and agricultural engineering and construction management.

The Ohio State University to Establish Trimble Technology Labs for Agriculture and Construction

The Trimble Technology Labs will officially open during Autumn Semester 2023 and will provide students with access to Trimble technology solutions used by professionals in the agriculture, construction and geospatial industries. The labs will be based on Ohio State's Columbus campus and Agricultural Technical Institute in Wooster.

With the agriculture industry facing a variety of challenges including labor shortages and skill gaps, the labs will support training programs through Ohio State Extension to re-equip Ohio farmers and agricultural professionals with technologies that can improve productivity, increase efficiencies and drive sustainable farming practices. The labs will also include technologies to train students in civil engineering and construction management.

"CFAES is proud to be the home of the first Trimble technology labs focused on agriculture. The impact that this collaboration will have on our college and students is truly immeasurable," said Cathann A. Kress, Ohio State vice president for Agricultural Administration and dean of CFAES. "It will allow us to be at the cutting edge of technology and innovation across our agriculture and environmental science disciplines."

"The Trimble Technology Labs on the Columbus and Wooster campuses will become indispensable as we prepare students for the technology-driven careers of the future in agriculture, construction and natural resources. In addition, these labs will enhance the land-grant mission of Ohio State by placing state-of-the-art geospatial tools in the hands of researchers and Extension professionals to enhance the management of agriculture and natural resources across Ohio," said Scott Shearer, professor and chair, Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering.

The Trimble Technology Labs at Ohio State will be the first to include Trimble agriculture solutions. The centerpiece of the labs are customized training workstations that simulate the use of Trimble agriculture hardware and software in the classroom, which include machine guidance and control, assisted steering as well as field leveling and water management systems. The workstations will enable students to interact with technology in the classroom before they begin working with equipment in the field.

"Ohio State is an educational leader in producing innovative research and top-level graduates in agriculture and construction," said Darryl Matthews, senior vice president, Trimble. "In addition, we have many Ohio State alumni who work on teams across Trimble's businesses, and we have a significant presence in Ohio with our operations. Supporting their important work by providing advanced technologies will help fuel their programs to develop professionals for the future."

Trimble has a history of partnering with Ohio State through philanthropic support dating back to 1987. The software and hardware represent the largest in-kind philanthropic investment to support teaching, research and extension in the history of CFAES. In recognition of the donation to Ohio State, Trimble has been selected as a winner of the Corporate Partner of the Year Award from National Agricultural Alumni Development Association (NAADA), a national philanthropic association for agricultural education institutions, and will be formally recognized at the association's conference in June.

In addition to the agriculture solutions, the lab includes a broad range of Trimble's industry-leading geospatial and construction solutions such as the Trimble^® XR10 HoloLens hardhat, robotic total stations, 3D scanners and GNSS systems. Advanced software solutions include eCognition^® geospatial analysis software, RealWorks^® scanning software, TerraFlex™ Advanced GIS data collection, Trimble Access™ field software, Trimble Business Center Infrastructure Construction edition, Tekla^® Structures, Tekla Structural Designer, Trimble Connect^® collaboration software, Estimation MEP, FieldLink Office, Quadri, SysQue, and the company's popular 3D modeling software, SketchUp Pro and SketchUp Studio.

About Trimble

Trimble is an industrial technology company transforming the way the world works by delivering solutions that enable our customers to thrive. Core technologies in positioning, modeling, connectivity and data analytics connect the digital and physical worlds to improve productivity, quality, safety, transparency and sustainability. From purpose-built products to enterprise lifecycle solutions, Trimble is transforming industries such as agriculture, construction, geospatial and transportation. For more information about Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB), visit: www.trimble.com.
Laura Deeter's faculty challenge

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

If you missed this year's commencement, you missed Laura Deeter's faculty challenge, which garnered much laughter and applause. Here is an excerpt:

"With apologies to the Dean because I know we are officially CFAES Wooster, but there are no words with CFAES as a string of letters. But there ARE a lot of words with ATI in them.

You all did a few things in classes:

You did triangulation, installation, conservation.

Perhaps some did recreations, presentations, and applications of information.

You might have cried over computations, integrations, and titrations.

You took examinations, practiced sanitation and punctuation.

Some used automations

You did fertilizations, had collaborations.

Did identification and cultivation, and learned about precipitation.

And for you animal folks, a word I just learned, palpation. (You animal folks do some weird things).

Perhaps you gained some inspiration from your education.

Hopefully there was little to no intoxication leading to hospitalization, or worse, a conversation with administration.

In closing, we offer our congratulations on your graduation and upcoming celebrations.

Go Bucks!”
Records Retention

Submitted by Kathy Yoder, yoder.332@osu.edu

As the school year comes to an end, it is time to remind everyone about getting rid of old documents. OSU doesn’t want old records filling up filing cabinets, real or digital. Below you’ll find a link to the current Records Retention Schedule for your reference.

For those of you teaching courses, you’ll want to turn to the pages headed “Student & Course Records.” You’ll find it on pages 32-36 in the print copy, and pages 39-43 in the electronic pdf version.

For those of you getting rid of a series of documents, there is a Certificate of Records Destruction that you fill out ahead of time and send to the OSU University Archives first for clearance.

If you feel an item has historical significance to ATI, please contact us in the library and we will determine if it should be saved in ATI archives.

Note: NOT getting rid of things because you are “afraid” is not a good reason to hang on to things. Please refer to the schedule. If it is not in the schedule, then you can get rid of it immediately!

For 2023, the records management training placed an emphasis on your email as records. It was suggested that you particularly organize and save your “Sent” email.

Links to more information regarding records management are below.

Have a good summer after you are done destroying your records!

Kathy Yoder

Records Retention General Schedule

OSU Records Management Homepage
Records Retention

Submitted by Kathy Yoder, yoder.332@osu.edu

As the school year comes to an end, it is time to remind everyone about getting rid of old documents. OSU doesn’t want old records filling up filing cabinets, real or digital. Below you’ll find a link to the current Records Retention Schedule for your reference.

For those of you teaching courses, you’ll want to turn to the pages headed “Student & Course Records.” You’ll find it on pages 32-36 in the print copy, and pages 39-43 in the electronic pdf version.

For those of you getting rid of a series of documents, there is a Certificate of Records Destruction that you fill out ahead of time and send to the OSU University Archives first for clearance.

If you feel an item has historical significance to ATI, please contact us in the library and we will determine if it should be saved in ATI archives.

Note: NOT getting rid of things because you are “afraid” is not a good reason to hang on to things. Please refer to the schedule. If it is not in the schedule, then you can get rid of it immediately!

For 2023, the records management training placed an emphasis on your email as records. It was suggested that you particularly organize and save your “Sent” email.

Links to more information regarding records management are below.

Have a good summer after you are done destroying your records!

Kathy Yoder

Records Retention General Schedule

OSU Records Management Homepage
Bacon, ham, hotdogs, and pepperoni.

Bacon, ham, hotdogs, and pepperoni... the new taste of training for BTES! We kicked off a new employee development initiative this week with Fresh Mark. The Supervisor's Toolbox Certificate Program has been customized specifically for them and is being offered at both the Canton and Massillon plants, with supervisors from across all shifts and locations. With the interest and support of company executives and management teams, this initiative is a key part of their ongoing focus on leadership and workforce development.

Fresh Mark is a family-owned company headquartered in Massillon that produces and distributes the Sugardale brand meats to both the grocery and restaurant markets.
STEP visits Washington, D.C.

Submitted by Penny Nemitz, nemitz.7@osu.edu

Wooster Campus Second Year Transformational Experience Program (STEP) students attended a field trip to Washington D.C. on March 9^th through the 12^th. They were joined by faculty mentors Dr. Dan Linden and Dr. Eric Williams. The trip was organized by Penny Nemitz, Wooster Campus STEP Coordinator, who also attended.

Students were given the opportunity to visit various museums as part of the campus commitment to diversity and inclusion. Students visited the United States Holocaust Museum and the National Air and Space Museum on Friday. On Saturday the STEP students visited the National Museum of African American History and the National Museum of the Native American. On Saturday evening, the students were treated to a nighttime tour of various monuments including the Lincoln Memorial, the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, and the Vietnam Memorial.

Students also enjoyed the pleasures of exotic cuisine, dining on authentic Chinese, Brazilian, and indigenous American dishes from various restaurants. On the train trip back to Wooster Campus, the tired but otherwise upbeat STEP cohort expressed gratitude for the experience coupled with a fervent hope that the trip will be repeated next year for the new crop of fresh STEP students. The STEP program funded the excursion which granted Wooster Campus undergrads a memorable trip to the beautiful nation’s capital.

Our Historian was Wooster STEP student Laura Scholl (Laura Grace) who took many of the wonderful pictures of the trip.
Wooster campus firewood being auctioned

Wooster Facilities Grounds has 3 piles of surplus firewood available on GovDeals.com Each pile consists of mixed hardwood and may be viewed at its location behind the Secrest Welcome Education Center, or through pictures online at govdeals.com. ONLY the firewood at this location is available to bid on at this time.

Interested parties must register at, and place their bids on the govdeals.com website. Once registered, you can find the wood for sale at the following link, or type in keyword “Wooster” at the Advanced Search page.

govdeals.com

This auction is currently live and will only be active until 11:00 p.m. on Monday, April 24^th.

Questions regarding the auction process may be found through the online help feature of govdeals.com and in the auction listings itself.
Digital Downloads: Con-GRAD-ulations!

As we approach graduation season, use these ready-to-print, Buckeye-branded documents to help you decorate, congratulate and commemorate the graduate in your life.

Go to Downloads page
OSU Faculty Council Opposition to Senate Bill 83

Submitted by Subbu Kumarappan, kumarappan.1@osu.edu

Ohio has joined 25+ other states regarding DEI-related bills affecting higher education.* OSU Office of Govt Affairs addressed the topic at the OSU Faculty Council meeting. The discussions included how academic research would be impacted in OSU, issues and concerns with hiring and retaining high quality faculty members, accreditation issues, possible difficulties in getting research funds from federal agencies that have DEI requirements, the loss of support and confidence with the donors, role of limiting interactions with China, among others.

The OSU Faculty Council is expressing its full-throated opposition to the proposed bill.

Further legislative discussions are scheduled to occur in early-May. The OSU Office of Govt Affairs would welcome examples and ideas about the unintended consequences of this proposed bill. Please direct your queries to Mike Rodgers, Stacy Rastauskas, and Ben Kanzeg via this link.

* Map tracker of various state-level efforts
Revisions to SEI

Submitted by Subbu Kumarappan, kumarappan.1@osu.edu

The SEI Oversight Committee, a sub-committee of OSU Committee of Academic Affairs, is working to revise the SEI instrument for 2024-25 academic year. The SEI oversight committee is open to suggestions, suitable readings, and comments from faculty and students during 2023-24 academic year. FYI: Current format of SEIs was first administered in 1994.
   Subcomittee Co-chairs: Susan Cole and Alan Kalish
   For more information, please contact:
   Dr. Susan Cole.354
Beef students visit Western states with Amstutz

A group of six second-year livestock students, led by faculty member Dr. Michael Amstutz, spent Feb. 28 - March 7 touring various livestock businesses in Oklahoma and Texas.

View a photo gallery of their trip here.

To see a gallery of photos from the trip, click here.

Photo Gallery
Beef students visit Western states with Amstutz

A group of six second-year livestock students, led by faculty member Dr. Michael Amstutz, spent Feb. 28 - March 7 touring various livestock businesses in Oklahoma and Texas.

View a photo gallery of their trip here.

To see a gallery of photos from the trip, click here.

Photo Gallery
Kubota Training on campus

ATI hosted a Kubota training on Feb 2 to certify instructors in other institutes so they can then in turn certify their students. Kubota holds three to four trainings a year and we were chosen to host an event this last year.
Kubota Training on campus

ATI hosted a Kubota training on Feb 2 to certify instructors in other institutes so they can then in turn certify their students. Kubota holds three to four trainings a year and we were chosen to host an event this last year.
OSU Senate Updates

Submitted by Subbu Kumarappan, kumarappan.1@osu.edu

1. P&T Input: OAA is seeking input on the P&T Process as they work to better align data systems, support faculty, and select and implement a new P&T data platform. If you have recently gone through the process of 4th-year review, promotion and tenure, or promotion, you may receive a survey from OAA. Please respond! Your feedback is important and much needed.

   2. Presidential Search - This is top of mind for faculty, students, and staff. Faculty senators continue to press for transparency and maximal faculty involvement in the search process. A letter was sent to the BOT on behalf of the faculty on February 6th. The BOT was projected to solidify a search process at their quarterly meeting this week. We will keep you updated as more information emerges.

   3. ChatGPT - The Senate will engage in a cross-constituency conversation regarding the opportunities and concerns around ChatGPT at our next meeting on February 23rd. Michael Flierl, faculty in the OSU Libraries, will share basic information, followed by responses from Graduate and Undergraduate Students, university administrators, and staff. Senate meets via Zoom, and meetings are open to all. If you’d like to attend this meeting, you can log in as a guest via this link.

   4. Free Speech Policy - The work on the Free Speech Policy is moving forward. The policy is project to be circulating for Public Feedback between March 6th to April 8th. These alerts generally come via OnCampus, so please keep an eye out. I will also work to send a reminder when the policy is open for review and feedback from the campus community.

   5. Faculty Resignation- A new Faculty Resignation policy has been added to the OAA Policies and Procedures Handbook. The new policy details the specific processes for tendering and retracting a resignation, and the expectations of administrators around these decisions. The new policy is on page 18, policy 1.4.8 Faculty resignation. There is now a clear policy allowing faculty to rescind resignation. Senate will continue to monitor the effectiveness of this policy to determine if a more substantive Rules change is in order.

   6. Join a Senate Committee - Senate is recruiting all faculty members (Senators or not) to join the work of Senate via one of the 20 standing committees. We are hosting a virtual, Senate Committee Open House on Friday, March 10th from 9:00-10:00 am via Zoom. This event is designed to give faculty a chance to learn more about the workings of each committee, including their responsibilities and meeting schedules, before volunteering to serve.

   Dr. Caroline Clark
   Faculty Council Chair, University Senate
   Professor, Literacies, Literatures & Language Arts (LLLA)
   Department of Teaching and Learning
   The Ohio State University
   265 Arps Hall 221A 1945 N. High Street, 43210
Help Requested: Hayes Forum Judges Needed or Session Cancellation Imminent

Dear OSU Faculty, Staff, Researchers, and More,

The 37th Hayes Forum will be held on Friday, February 24th, 2023 from 7:30 am - 1 pm. The Hayes Forum presents exemplary research by graduate students and postdoctoral scholars across the full range of Ohio State’s graduate degree programs and facilitates fruitful exchanges between students, faculty, the administration, and the public. This year, postdoctoral scholars will also have separate sessions to give oral presentations, too. Students from all academic areas participate and cash prizes are awarded to top candidates from each academic category. Prizes are reserved for graduate students.

We hope that you will consider participating in the 2023 Edward F. Hayes Forum as a presentation (oral or poster) judge, as they are sorely needed, or else several subject areas are at risk of having competitions cancelled due to lack of judges.

As current Chair of the 37th Hayes Advanced Research Forum Committee, I am extremely grateful for the volunteer work that has sustained Hayes through all its years. Volunteers create an impact to improve and reward the exemplary research of graduate students & postdoctoral scholars here at the Ohio State University by judging and providing valuable feedback.

The Hayes Forum is not possible without the experience and adeptness of judges from OSU faculty and staff like you. In judging, you not only create impact that improves and rewards the exemplary research of graduate students and postdoctoral scholars, but the value of your presence contributes to the prestige of the Hayes Research Forum itself.

At this time, we are seeking judges both for oral and poster presentations on the day of the forum. If you are interested in serving as a judge in either capacity, please visit https://cgs.osu.edu/secure/hayes/judges/

The only requirement is a terminal degree in the general topic area that will be judged. We are thrilled to offer our judges a plated lunch at the end of their service on the day of the forum, as a small thanks to them for all their effort and time.

We hope that you will consider participating (and encouraging your colleagues' participation) in the Edward F. Hayes Forum this year. If you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to reach out to me.

Cheers,

Katie A. Conner.280
Share Random Acts of Kindness

Share random acts of kindness and spread Buckeye love this month. You can mail cards using the following template: 8 Different Printable 3x5 Cards. If you want to email your message instead, download any of these graphics below and copy and paste them at the top of your email with a note: Email Graphic - I Appreciate You; Email Graphic - You Make Brutus Proud; Email Graphic - Your Kindness Meant...; Email Graphic - O-H Yeah!; Email Graphic - Hey Rockstar!; Email Graphic - Thank You!; Email Graphic - Way To Go!; Email Graphic - You Matter!. You can also download Zoom and Teams backgrounds here.

Download backgrounds.
Share the BuckeyeLove
Ohio State is celebrating Buckeye Love, and part of that Love is giving back to our community. Ohio State and the Center for HumanKindness at The Columbus Foundation have partnered to give you the opportunity to nominate an area nonprofit of your choice to receive a $10 donation and encourage others to do the same.

Perhaps you’ve been in a line of cars at a coffee shop where each person pays for the person behind them setting off a chain reaction of kindness. In this case, the act of kindness is supporting a community need important to you, and then passing along the opportunity to another OSU staff / faculty member to do the same.

Here is how it works—
- Research a community need or organization you’d like to support in The Columbus Foundation’s Giving Store.
- Designate your nonprofit choice in this online form and the Center for HumanKindness will make a $10 donation to the nonprofit in your honor.
https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0csWHuJcg8MJdyK
- Then, pass this note along to another OSU staff or faculty member to do the same. Up to 500 people can participate!
Let’s see how far this Giving Chain can go this week! The more people who participate, the more Buckeye Love we can share in our community.

Be kind and Be well,

The Buckeye Love steering committee
Employer Spotlights in Need of Employers

Submitted by Denise Rotavera-Krain, rotavera-krain.1@osu.edu

Denise Rotavera-Krain is working with 2 ACEL practicum students who will be assisting her with advertising career opportunities and employers across the 3 divisions. She is looking for employers who you think could benefit from some extra exposure – maybe one that you didn’t have time to bring to your classroom, or a former student who is doing interesting things in their job, or an employer that is new to you that you are not sure you want to bring to your students yet. Ideally, there would be equal representation from all divisions.

Would you be able to provide this information by next Wednesday February 22? Please email Denise at rotavera-krain.1.

Name

Job Title

Company

Contact Information

OSU alum or not

Thank you in advance for your help,
Student Recognition

Submitted by Ben King, king.478@osu.edu

Please encourage students who meet the outstanding student criteria to apply for recognition!

It is time to recognize the outstanding students at Ohio State ATI. In order to be eligible, the student must be graduating Spring 2023, or have already graduated either Summer 2022 or Autumn 2022. The student must also have a minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA. The application document and endorsement document are both Microsoft Word documents and can be accessed here: https://ati.osu.edu/outstanding_22.

Please visit the page and review the application for complete details about Outstanding Student eligibility. The application form contains the complete instructions for applying and submitting the necessary documents. Materials all must be correctly and completely filled in and the submission deadline is on or before Wednesday, March 1st

Please visit : https://ati.osu.edu/outstanding_22 to access the page for downloading the application materials. When the hyperlinks on this page are selected, the Word document should download automatically. You may need to navigate to your Downloads folder to open it. If you are using a mobile device, then you may need to prompt the browser to download the file instead of previewing the file. If you are using a mobile device you will need to make sure that you have the MS Word app on your device.

If you have questions or are having difficulty with the application files, please reach out via email to Ms. Jeanne Semilia at semilia.1@osu.edu
Don't forget your sweetie on Valentine's Day
Submitted by Lisa Dicus, dicus.18@osu.edu

The Artistes de Fleur club is having a Valentine’s Day Flower Sale!
- Special Shop Hours on Tuesday, February 14, 12:00-2:00.
- Valentine’s Day Flowers available in the Shop on Friday, 12:30-4:00 to take home for your weekend Valentine's Celebration.
- Accepting pre-orders now! See Flier for details!
- Blushing Beauty
- Love Letter
- Roses
Biometric Screenings
Don’t put your health on hold. It's important to continue preventive care, such as your annual well exam or biometric screening. Enrolled faculty and staff can earn a $25/month premium credit, or up to $40/month with an enrolled spouse, off of employee medical plan contributions by completing a Personal Health and Well-being Assessment (PHA) and a verified Biometric Screening.

Deadline To Earn Premium Credit: Your verified biometric screening must be completed between 1/1/2023 and 12/29/2023 to earn premium credit. To earn YP4H points, values must be received by 5:00 PM on 12/20/2023.

Your verified Biometric Screening, consisting of height, weight, blood pressure, total cholesterol, HDL, and blood sugar value (either glucose or A1C), can be completed in one of the following ways.

·OPTION 1
- Your values obtained during an annual exam with an OSU or Central Ohio Primary Care (COPC) provider are received by the OSU Health Plan (OSUHP). Once all values are received (height, weight, blood pressure, total cholesterol, HDL and a blood sugar value: glucose or A1c), OSUHP will provide verification that you have a complete biometric screening.
* NOTE: If you complete your exam via Telehealth, not all values can be recorded. After your visit, please reach out to OSUHP to confirm your screening is verified.

* OSUHP must receive all of your values by 5:00 PM December 20, 2023 to count your screening as complete and verified. Some file feeds can take 10-30 days to process. Please plan your well exam/physicals with this in mind and reach out to OSUHP if you have questions about getting your verification in by the deadline.

·OPTION 2
- If you see a provider outside of the OSU or COPC network, you may need to have your values submitted by your provider. Please have your provider complete the Provider Form and submit to OSUHP to verify that you have completed a biometric screening with him or her. Once the form has been received and entered by the OSUHP, your Virgin Pulse account will be updated to reflect that you have a complete biometric screening.
* OSUHP must receive your form by 5:00PM on December 20, 2023 to process YP4H points and premium credit. Forms will be accepted until 5:00 PM on December 29, 2023 for premium credit only (no points).

* NOTE: If you complete your exam via Telehealth, not all values can be recorded. After your visit, please reach out to OSUHP to confirm you will receive credit for completing a biometric health screening.

· OPTION 3
- If you complete an on-campus screening^* you will automatically receive credit for completing the verified biometric screening.
- On March 22^nd, June 12^th, August 22^nd, and October 17^th, the OSU Health Plan’s (OSUHP) RN Health Promotion Specialist(s) will be in the Fisher Conference Room to complete complimentary biometric screenings*. You are encouraged to schedule for one of the earlier events and NOT wait until the October event, to ensure you will be able to get an appointment. If you would like to register for the upcoming on-campus biometric health screening events, follow the steps below:
1.            Visit the registration portal here.

2.            Log in with your Ohio State credentials (last name.# and password)

3.            Click “Schedule Appointment or Class”

4.            Select “Biometric Health Screening” as the appointment type.

5.            In the From date box, place 3/22/23. In the Thru date box, place 10/17/23.

6.            To search for an available time, click “Find Appointments or Classes”.

7.            Complete registration to schedule the appointment. If you experience any difficulty, please contact OSUHP Customer Service at 292-4700.

Personal Health and Well-being Assessment (PHA)

Once you’ve completed a verified Biometric Screening, you will need to complete the PHA (under "Health” tab in your Virgin Pulse account). Once you’ve completed a verified Biometric Screening, your values will automatically load to your YP4H/Virgin Pulse account.

Confirm Screening & PHA Completion

When your verified Biometric Screening and PHA have been processed, they will be reflected in your Virgin Pulse account. To confirm completion, log in to your Virgin Pulse account and select “REWARDS” under the Home tab. When you see a checkmark beside the PHA and screening descriptions, you have completed the requirements to earn the premium credit.

Privacy & Participation

Participation in YP4H biometric screenings, PHA and the incentive program is completely voluntary. To learn how your personal information is protected, please visit Your Privacy.

*NOTE: Spouses have a unique requirement regarding consent. A spouse must complete the consent that is displayed to them when completing the PHA before they start earning rewards. This consent allows permission for secure data to flow from the OSU Health Plan (OSUHP) to Virgin Pulse, to comply with current regulations when offering wellness services and programming to spouses. This means anything that the OSUHP is responsible for administering, including biometric health screening status, biometric health value reporting, participating in health plan programs (e.g. coaching, care coordination, etc.), will not be sent to Virgin Pulse until the PHA and corresponding consent is completed, thus delaying when points appear for spouses.

*As a reminder, you are only eligible for one on campus screening per calendar year. If you are unsure of when your last screening took place, please log in to LinktoHealth and click on the “Biometric Health Data” tab to view your history.
Learning Community-Transition/Campus Change

Submitted By Catherine Hunko: hunko.1@osu.edu

Students planning to transition to the Columbus campus next school year after one year at ATI might be interested in knowing more about living on campus and I wanted to share with you this unique opportunity to be a part of a living-learning community (LLC). Living-Learning Communities are groups of students who live together on a residence hall floor who have common interests. We have special programming for LLC members that tie directly to a student’s academic success. The Kellogg-Moser Food Security and Sustainability Learning community is geared towards understanding more about food security and sustainability efforts as well as food culture, food production, food safety, nutrition, and wellness. All CFAES students are welcome. Contact housing.osu.edu NOW if you haven't been added to the housing reselection process. After that the application for Living-Learning Community is due by February 14. If you apply to KMLC and are accepted as a second-year CFAES student, we will award you a $2,000 scholarship to participate in this learning community. The only requirement is that you complete the CFAES scholarship application: https://proxy.qualtrics.com/proxy/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstudents.cfaes.ohiostate.edu%2Fforms%2Fscholarship&token=o1P7Fyg4ZiVs%2B236rKdWIeW2DLVmWVVxVR5Pi4xknFE%3D.
University Anti-Hazing Policy and Training

The Ohio State University is committed to promoting a safe and healthy environment where students have the right to be free from hazing. Ohio State’s Anti-Hazing policy became effective Jan. 9. The comprehensive policy brings students, faculty, staff and volunteers under one policy which prohibits the hazing of students and establishes requirements for hazing education, reporting and response in accordance with Collin’s Law: Ohio’s Anti Hazing Act. The policy can be viewed online. As part of the policy, annual anti-hazing training is required of all students and employees. The training is not assigned to your transcript at this time and can be completed by visiting go.osu.edu/stophazing
OSU Senate - Two Vacancies for CFAES

Submitted by Subbu Kumarappan, kumarappan.1@osu.edu

The College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences has two vacancies in OSU Senate (https://senate.osu.edu/). Nominations will be accepted until Friday, February 3. The final ballot of nominees will be sent out on February 6, and the elections in each college will open on Wednesday February 8 and close end of day Friday February 10.

We encourage you to participate in this process by nominating yourself or another colleague to stand for election. Please email names of nominees to senate@osu.edu.

Why participate? Election to the Senate is the most direct way to use your faculty expertise to influence university decisions. Our system of shared governance ensures a faculty voice in all aspects of university administration, particularly through the Senate committees that deliberate and advise on important university issues. We need our most engaged faculty to serve as college faculty representatives.

When elected, faculty senators accept a three-year term of service. They join administrative, student and staff senators at monthly meetings of the Senate, presided over by the University President. In this way, faculty senators have an opportunity to meet and work with colleagues from across the university. Faculty senators attend meetings of Faculty Council to deliberate on issues related to faculty life on campus and they are invited to serve on one of the Senate committees. See http://senate.osu.edu/ for a list of committees and their current members, as well as a directory of current Senators.

Please consider running for this position of privilege and service or urge talented colleagues in any college to do so. If you have questions regarding these elections, please contact Ben Givens in the Senate office, or any of us listed below. Thank you for considering this request.

Respectfully,

Caroline Clark, Chair, Faculty Council

Scott Schricker, Vice Chair, Faculty Council

Enrico Bonello, Chair, University Senate Steering Committee

Ben Givens, Secretary of the Senate
Foods for Health Hosts Information Session on NASA ROSES funding opportunities

Join FFH and Starlab for a virtual presentation on the NASA ROSES funding opportunities that will be released in mid-February, including a section on biological sciences. Dr. John Horack, OSU Professor and Neil Armstrong Chair in Aerospace College of Engineering and John Glen College of Public Affairs, will share insights on NASA research funding opportunities in agriculture, food, nutrition, microbiome science, human health, and more. This is also a chance to learn more about how the new Starlab initiative can elevate OSU’s ability to compete for extramural funding.

When: Monday, January 30^th
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Zoom link: Join here
Fun OSU Digital Downloads available from Alumni Association
The Ohio State University Alumni Association is now offering free digital downloads! These ready-to-print documents are sure to add some Ohio State spirit to your life.

How does it work?
1. Select the bundle you'd like to receive from the list below
2. Tell us your contact information by completing the form
3. Check your email! You'll instantly receive an email from us that gives you immediate access to the documents in your selected bundle
4. Download the documents you’d like to use
5. Enjoy!
These documents are available to anyone. Simply fill out the brief form associated with each bundle to get started! New bundles will be available each month, so be sure to check back often! Have an idea for a future bundle? Email us at osuaa@osu.edu with your idea!

Please note that files are intended for personal use only.

You can find all the collections available for download here.
Applications due: Denman Undergraduate Research Forum

Applications for the 28^th Denman Undergraduate Research Forum are due soon. The Denman Forum provides an opportunity for graduating student researchers to share their research endeavors with the broader community. This is our only competitive poster forum in which winners are recognized in each category as determined by faculty, staff, and Denman alumni reviewers. Students will be reviewed on their ability to communicate their research process and results effectively in both their written poster content and accompanying oral presentation. The application is only open to students who are graduating during Spring, Summer, or Autumn 2023. The deadline to apply is Sunday, February 5 at 11:59 p.m.

Read more and apply at <https://ugresearch.osu.edu/events-and-awards/denman-undergraduate-research-forum>
2023 Undergraduate Research Opportunities with OSU CFAES

CFAES is soliciting student applications for our summer undergraduate research programs for summer 2023. As a land-grant institution, we are devoted to accessible education and helping those in our communities through research translation and outreach. Our college participates in two primary summer undergraduate research experience (REU) programs – the OSU Research Internship Program (ORIP) and the Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP).

Both programs provide full-time, paid, summer internship opportunities to budding researchers. Participants will be matched with a faculty mentor to pursue cutting edge research at one of the top institutions in the nation. From understanding best practices for growing food, pest management, animal reproduction and nutrition, environmental quality, zoonotic diseases... the research at our college touches every aspect of life.

Learn More
Funding Opportunties
As funding opportunities are announced we will compile a full list on our website. The web page will be updated periodically as new opportunities are discovered.
- Accelerator Awards
  The Accelerator Awards at Ohio State is a program that provides funding for technology development designed to accelerate the advancement of cutting-edge Ohio State innovations from the university into the marketplace. PRE bridges the gap from academic research to market-ready tech.
  Deadline: March 3, 2023
- Warner Endowment Fund for Sustainable Agriculture
  CFAES & AMP are offering interdisciplinary grants to promote on-farm research in sustainable ag through the Paul C. & Edna H. Warner Endowment Fund established specifically for on-farm research in sustainable ag related to crop & animal production systems intended for human consumption
  Deadline: March 1, 2023
View All Funding Opportunities
ERIK Strategic Research Travel Program
The Strategic Research Travel Program provides 50% of costs up to a maximum of $1,500 per person for travel for Ohio State faculty and principal investigators to meet with external research sponsors to help drive the development of innovative programs, inform sponsor priorities, and position Ohio State for research funding. This travel program aligns with the university’s goal to double sponsored research within this decade.

Effective positioning is an important component of strategic research development. This kind of activity occurs well before a sponsor releases a solicitation. Further, these efforts are usually part of a longer-term business development plan for pursuing larger, multidisciplinary funding opportunities.

Examples of positioning activities supported through this program include:
- Building relationships with program officers/sponsor representatives
- Reviewing and providing input to potential sponsors’ strategic plans
- Exploring potential opportunities for future collaboration
Who is eligible?
Individual PIs or multiple investigators on a team (up to 3, if justified) may request support.

Learn More
Apply now for the University Outreach and Engagement Awards

Ohio State is seeking nominations of programs, scholars and practitioners for the 2023 University Outreach and Engagement Awards, which honor faculty, staff, students and community partners for outstanding achievement in producing engaged scholarship and community impact. Awards will be given in three categories: High Impact Program, Community Engaged Scholar and Community Engaged Practitioner (for staff). The deadline to apply is January 31, 2023.

Read more and apply at https://engage.osu.edu/university-outreach-and-engagement-awards
CFAES Student Awards

Please consider submitting a nomination for the 2023 CFAES Student Awards, Service to Students Awards, or Student Organization Awards. Award descriptions and nomination procedures can be found here.
OSU Wooster Campus Non-timber forest products outreach/extension position

The Agroecosystem Management program is hiring a full-time non-timber forest products extension & outreach specialist to work out of our Wooster campus. See attached job description. The focus will be on supporting maple syrup and Christmas tree growers, but is likely to integrate with broader forest research and extension work through our team in the OSU School of Environment and Natural Resources. Deadline is in mid-January.
2023 Warner On-Farm Research Grant program

Applications are now being accepted for the 2023 Warner On-Farm Research Grant program, which is administered by the Agroecosystem Management Program (AMP) in the College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

The Warner grants are funded from an endowment created by Paul C. and Edna H. Warner, and provide up to $5,000 to support collaborative on-farm research that advance sustainable agriculture. Applicants need to include at least 1 farmer and 1 OSU researcher or extension educator.

We typically give out 1-3 grants per year based on endowment income and requests.

The deadline for applications is March 1, 2023 – so you have time to develop your ideas before submission. See information about past awards at:https://amp.osu.edu/research/funding-opportunities-warner-grants-sustainable-agriculture

Let us know if you have questions!
Volunteers needed: National Day of Racial Healing

Submitted by Carri Gerber, gerber.140@osu.edu

Greetings:

On January 17 we will be co-hosting events for the National Day of Racial Healing. The flyer is below. Please share widely with your units. This year will be a hybrid event with locations across our multiple campuses where folks can come together for lunch (at most locations) and watch the keynote. Dr. William Smith will be addressing Racial Battle Fatigue. Following his presentation, we will have an overview of self-care led by Preshus Thompson followed by breakout sessions addressing self-care. Here is a link to the overview and registration. https://cfaesdei.osu.edu/workshopsprograms/other-events-and-programs/national-day-racial-healing

I am looking for volunteers to lead small group sessions virtually. If you are interested, please let me know before end of day December 21.

Thanks,

Kathy Lechman

Click image for full-size PDF.
CFAES Wooster Campus Leadership Announcements

CFAES Community –

Dr. Anne Dorrance, Associate Dean and Director for the CFAES Wooster campus and Associate Director of the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station has communicated her desire to transition back to faculty to finalize faculty-related work prior to her retirement. During her tenure in these two important roles, Dr. Dorrance has provided important leadership through many challenging times. She and Dr. Gary Pierzynski have been instrumental in formalizing our center reviews and our processes related to research reporting. Anne’s greatest accomplishment has been her assistance and leadership to unite the CFAES Wooster campus into our one-college model.

For continuity, I have asked Anne to retain her role as Associate Director of the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station, allowing her time to focus on her faculty work while also finalizing and leading work within our research enterprise along with Dr. Pierzynski. During this time, we will separate the two roles so we can move expeditiously to provide the needed leadership. Among her ongoing responsibilities, Dr. Dorrance will maintain oversight of core labs (BSL-3, MCIC, and STAR Lab), and the Graduate Library.

I am pleased to announce that Dr. Andy Michel, Professor and Associate Chair, in the CFAES Department of Entomology, has accepted my offer to serve as Associate Dean and Director of the CFAES Wooster Campus. His four-year term will begin on January 1, 2023. In this role, Dr. Michel will primarily represent the Vice President for Agricultural Administration and Dean (VP/Dean) to provide leadership and oversight for the CFAES Wooster Campus when the VP/Dean is not on the CFAES Wooster campus. The Associate Dean will also coordinate efforts and work with the Senior Associate Dean and Director of Faculty and Staff Affairs, Dr. Kitchel (SAD-FSA) and Assistant Dean and Director of Ohio State ATI, Dr. Boone (AD-ATI) regarding the overall culture and climate of the CFAES Wooster Campus and serve as a consultant to the Associate Dean of Operations, Dr. Cochran (AD-O) who manages the service department heads on the CFAES Wooster Campus related to campus operations. This role will also continue to serve on the Vice President and Dean’s Cabinet.

Dr. Michel earned his B.Sc. from the Purdue University Department of Entomology in 2001, and his Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame in the Department of Biological Sciences in 2005. Dr. Michel was a Post-Doctoral Researcher in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Notre Dame until 2007. Dr. Michel has been on faculty in the CFAES Department of Entomology on the CFAES Wooster Campus since the fall of 2007. He has most recently served as Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Entomology and as Associate Director of the Center for Applied Plant Sciences and the Co-Director of the Master of Plant Health Management Program.

Dr. Michel’s research uses molecular ecology and population genomic techniques to characterize the genetic basis for insect pest adaptation and how these adaptive traits spread across the landscape. Understanding and demonstrating how insects adapt, as well as communicating research-based insect management recommendations, delays the evolution of resistance or emergence of pests, and ensures a safer, sustainable, and more productive food supply.

Oversight of Secrest Arboretum, and the transition of Hawk’s Nest Golf Course will be handled by CFAES Operations. The CFAES Wooster Campus Conference Center will merge with the CFAES Events Team and create a stronger coordinated team. Units on the CFAES Wooster campus should continue working with the appropriate Operations Directors for their needs (Ken Scaife - Agricultural Operations, Joe Messenger -Facilities Operations for CFAES Wooster, Julie Morris - Animal Operations, Mike Chakerian - Information Technology, and Seth Walker - Safety).

Drs. Dorrance and Michel will each be on 50% administrative appointments. I am neither reducing nor adding administrative efforts across the two roles. This also supports an initiative I’ve been planning, to create new opportunities for faculty to move to administrative roles. Over the past few years, I have been approached by faculty thinking about administrative positions but unsure about giving up their faculty role for a full-time administrative position. We also clearly need to plan for succession planning for college leadership. With these roles, I’m hoping to provide more administrative opportunities to our faculty who may not be ready to fully step away from their faculty duties while allowing opportunities to develop administrative experience and skills. These opportunities will align with additional upcoming announcements for a Faculty Fellow position working with Senior Associate Dean Kitchel and others.

Please join me in thanking Dr. Dorrance for her leadership as Associate Dean and her continued leadership and in welcoming Dr. Andy Michel to this important role for the CFAES Wooster campus.

Sincerely,

Dean Cathann Kress
Campus Change/Transition Events

Submitted by Cate Hunko, hunko.1@osu.edu

SP23 Transfer and Regional Campus Student Welcome Event: Students who are transitioning to Columbus Campus for Spring 2023 there will be a welcome event on January 12 from 10-2:00 in the Great Hall of the Ohio Union. Please put it on your calendar and plan to walk over to the Ohio Union to meet staff, gather info and grab a treat. This is a great way to connect with other students new to the campus and to ask any questions from those who work on the campus.

Campus Change/Transition event on February 1 from 10-3:00 in the Learning Lab on the Wooster campus. Beth Wallace, the Campus Change Coordinator will be there to share information and answer questions. It is never too early to gather information about the Columbus campus. This is a drop-in event and will also be live-streamed.
Reminder: Order Thanksgiving flowers

Submitted by Lisa Dicus, dicus.18@osu.edu

Remember to order your Thanksgiving Flowers! Bring an arrangement to your holiday gathering! Last chance to order is TOMORROW, Thursday, November 17 by 4:00.
Covid Tests Available in Library

Submitted by Kathy Yoder, yoder.332@osu.edu

As we approach the holidays and many folks will be traveling, please remember we have covid 19 tests available in the library. Please stop by at your convenience between 8 am and 8 pm.
Request for Local Speakers

Submitted by Kim Sayers, sayers.1@osu.edu

Do you have a one-hour presentation in your toolkit that you are willing to give to a local audience? Topics can range from technical/professional subject matter to personal interest to hobbies or professional development. We are working with a business in Orrville that has asked for lunch-n-learn sessions of general interest for their workforce. I'd like to give them a menu of topics from which they can choose for the year.

If you would enjoy being part of this, please let me know. You can email me at sayers.1 with your topics and brief descriptions. Thank you!
CFAES Outstanding Staff Awards

Please devote an hour of your time to nominate outstanding staff members for the CFAES Staff Advisory Council Staff awards.

Nominations are an excellent way to show your employees and colleagues how much you appreciate their hard work throughout the chaos of the last several years, and to boost morale throughout your department.

Nominate now at: https://cfaesfacultyandstaff.osu.edu/awards-recognition/2022-2023-cfaes-award-nominations

Click image below for a PDF detailing all the awards and criteria.
Recording Available: OHCEAC Dr. Max Teplitski Seminar

Submitted by Uttara Samarakoon, samarakoon.2@osu.edu

The Ohio Controlled Environment Agriculture Center (OHCEAC) has made available a recording of Dr. Max Teplitski’s seminar:

“At the Nexus of Climate Change and Population Health: Research Needs for a Sustainable Future of the Fresh Produce Industry.”

The recording is available here: https://mediasite.osu.edu/Mediasite/Play/cc126c239223402fb394365828572bda1d.

Dr. Max Teplitski Bio:

Dr. Max Teplitski is a Chief Science Officer at the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA), where he is responsible for the science, ag. technology, supply chain and sustainability programs. Prior to joining IFPA, Dr. Teplitski was Division Director (Acting) and National Program Leader at the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, where he oversaw federal research investment portfolios in produce safety, microbiology and nutrition. He is a recipient of J.E. Feeley Award in Recognition of Significant Contributions in Environmental Microbiology, UF-HHMI Science For Life Distinguished Mentor Award, Animal Conservation Award (Lindberg Foundation), and W.E. Krauss Director’s Award for Excellence in Research (Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center).

For any questions about this recording, please contact Carly Becker (becker.421@osu.edu; 614-247-9356).
Order Thanksgiving Flowers

Submitted by Lisa Dicus, dicus.18@osu.edu

It is time to order your Thanksgiving Flowers! Bring an arrangement to your holiday gathering! Thank you for supporting students in the Artists de Fleur Club!!
Friends of Secrest Arboretum’s Winterberry Holly and Mixed Greens Sale!

Shop and order online at https://www.friendsofsecrest.com/

Pickups will be Thursday, December 1^st from 10am to 2pm at the Secrest Arboretum Propagation Facility, 2320 Selby Rd. (the same location as previous years).

Email Matt Shultzman at shultzman@osu.edu with any questions.

Thank you for supporting Secrest Arboretum!
Students Transitioning to Columbus

Submitted by Cate Hunko, hunko.1@osu.edu

Students planning to make the Transition to Columbus for Spring 2023 should be meeting with the Transition Counselor asap. Also remind students who plan to live off campus, they should be securing housing now. If students need help with navigating the Off Campus - Roommate search please send them to Cate.
2022 Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair

Submitted by Katie LeMasters, lemasters.27@osu.edu

We’re defrosting Mariah Carey and getting ready for the 2022 CFAES Wooster Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair!

The cost for a table is $10 for OSU/Staff and $5 for students. Student clubs are free.

Please contact LeMasters.27@osu.edu for registration form
Noon hour basketball at the SAC

Starting this Wednesday over the noon hour, and continuing weekly on Wednesdays, the ATI gym will be made available for anyone interested in some pick-up basketball. Come check us out and enjoy getting to know some new people via friendly competition on the basketball court.
Save the Udders fundraiser a success

The OSU ATI Wooster RAs and the OAs joined forces to help raise money for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

We met our goal of selling 100 pies ($1 per pie). Our total raised was $115…we also had a donation match our goal of an additional $115 (Jay Lax-Maintenance Supervisor of HRE at Wooster) and another $100 (Heather Dwyer, ADRL) for a total of $330 dollars for Breast Cancer Research Foundation (direct link payments to their website).

Heather Dwyer, ADRL, and Madison Parks (RA/OA) were voted to be slimed!
Community-Engaged/Service-Learning Course Development Grants

The Office of Service-Learning is pleased to announce the Community-Engaged/Service-Learning Course Development Grants program for the 2022-2023 academic year. These grants of up to $4,000 are available to any Ohio State instructor who would like to develop or improve a community-based course. This includes courses offered at regional campuses and undergraduate or graduate-level courses. Courses can be delivered in-person, online, or a hybrid - whatever works best for you and your community partner. We are especially eager to fund courses that will be submitted for the GE Themes Integrative Practice category. Applications are due January 22, 2023. Contact slearning@osu.edu with questions.
2022-2023 CFAES Award Nominations

The nomination window for the 2022-2023 College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences faculty and staff awards is now open. Nominations are due by November 30, 2022. Criteria, nomination requirements, and selection details for all awards can be found in the 2022-2023 CFAES Awards Grid. Additional details about awards from the Office of Research and Graduate Education can be found here.
The 72nd Annual OSU Poultry Science Club Turkey Sale

Free Range, Antibiotic Free, Vegetable Fed Turkeys from Bowman & Landes Turkeys of Dayton, OH. All orders must be received by 5pm Tuesday, Nov. 8^th.

Turkey Pick Up: Animal Science Building (Columbus), Outside of Room 117. Please use the entrance between Food Science and Animal Science Building. Monday, November 21^st from 1:00 pm- 7:00 pm or Tuesday, November 22^nd from 11:00 am -7:00 pm

Payment can be made in cash, Venmo, or check in full at pickup. Credit cards are not accepted. Checks can be made payable to Poultry Science Club at OSU. To Order Online visit: OSU Poultry Science Club's 72nd Annual Turkey Sale (google.com). To Order by Mail or Email: use this form.
ATI Flower Shop Nice Price November

Submitted by Lisa Dicus, dicus.18@osu.edu

ATI Flower Shop

Nice Price November!

Seasonal Sale

Now through November 22 – All seasonal arrangements and home décor

40% off

Shop the special discount zone and look for the red slashed price tags throughout the store

Shop Hours:

Tuesday 9:30am – 1:30pm

Friday 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Student Wellness Assessment

Submitted by Ruth Montz, montz.11@osu.edu

Please encourage students to take the Student Wellness Assessment. During the month of October, students can be entered to win BuckID Cash, gift cards and other prizes by completing the Wellness Assessment. It takes less than 10 minutes to complete, and by taking the survey, students learn about their personal well-being and get connected to wellness-related resources. Students can visit go.osu.edu/WA to get started.
Framework 3.0 taking Faculty, Staff, Student Feedback

Submitted by Subbu Kumarappan, kumarappan.1@osu.edu

Under Framework 3.0, OSU-PARE (Planning, Architecture and Real Estate) seeks comments and suggestions from the faculty, staff, and students on campus planning with an eye on creating inclusive spaces while adjusting to a post-COVID world. Currently, PARE is taking faculty, student, and staff feedback via various listening sessions and an online survey available at: https://pare.osu.edu/framework

The emphasis of Framework 3.0 is on constructing facilities for academic and research excellences, student housing, dining and recreation, landscapes and streetscapes, connectivity and mobility, among others. CFAES plans on Waterman farms is classified under geographic, low-touch points. The study is expected to be completed by late 2023. The planning for CFAES-Wooster is expected to follow the Columbus campus planning.
Changes to Buckeye Pass/Duo
BuckeyePass, powered by Duo Security, is Ohio State’s method of multi-factor authentication, assisting in keeping our systems safe and helping us stay ahead of security threats. Starting September 20, faculty, staff and students will see the new Duo Universal interface when accessing university systems. Duo Universal offers enhanced security measures and accessibility improvements.

What is Changing?

Duo Universal will speed up the authentication process for many users by remembering the previous authentication method used and defaulting to that method for future logins. For example, if a user's most recently used authentication method is a Duo Push, a Push notification will be sent automatically. Other changes include:
- “Remember me” checkbox will be replaced by “Yes, trust browser” and "No, do not trust this browser" options that appear after authenticating.
  - Please note: users should only trust browsers their personal device(s) and/or device(s) assigned to them by the university. Users should never select the “Yes, trust browser” option on shared and/or public computers.
- SMS passcodes will no longer be sent out in batches of ten; users will only receive one SMS passcode at a time.
- All authentication options and devices users have configured for their account will be able to be displayed without having to log into the “Register and Manage Devices”(link is external) page within the BuckeyePass website(link is external).
The switch to Duo Universal for university systems will be made on September 20. Users do not need to update their app or take any action before this change.
Columbus Trip Scheduled for Oct. 20

Submitted by Dee Dee Snyder, snyder.426@osu.edu

On Thursday, Oct. 20th, Program Excel will be taking a group of students to visit the Columbus campus. We will send a field trip notice with the list of students planning to attend this trip.

   Here are the essentials:
   Date: Thursday, Oct. 20
   Who: New and returning students participating in Program Excel
   Time: Depart ATI at 7:15 am, return to ATI by 6:00 pm

   The academic purpose for our trip is to expose PE students to academic resources in CFAES and the greater Columbus campus and to help these students begin to envision their transition to a 4-year degree. We also hope this experience will help foster in them the feeling that they can fit in on the Columbus campus. We also encourage these students to participate in the transition trip to Columbus campus during Spring Semester.

   Please let us know if you have any questions.
Columbus Trip Scheduled for Oct. 20

Submitted by Dee Dee Snyder, snyder.426@osu.edu

On Thursday, Oct. 20th, Program Excel will be taking a group of students to visit the Columbus campus. We will send a field trip notice with the list of students planning to attend this trip.

   Here are the essentials:
   Date: Thursday, Oct. 20
   Who: New and returning students participating in Program Excel
   Time: Depart ATI at 7:15 am, return to ATI by 6:00 pm

   The academic purpose for our trip is to expose PE students to academic resources in CFAES and the greater Columbus campus and to help these students begin to envision their transition to a 4-year degree. We also hope this experience will help foster in them the feeling that they can fit in on the Columbus campus. We also encourage these students to participate in the transition trip to Columbus campus during Spring Semester.

   Please let us know if you have any questions.
Columbus Trip Scheduled for Oct. 20

Submitted by Dee Dee Snyder, snyder.426@osu.edu

On Thursday, Oct. 20th, Program Excel will be taking a group of students to visit the Columbus campus. We will send a field trip notice with the list of students planning to attend this trip.

   Here are the essentials:
   Date: Thursday, Oct. 20
   Who: New and returning students participating in Program Excel
   Time: Depart ATI at 7:15 am, return to ATI by 6:00 pm

   The academic purpose for our trip is to expose PE students to academic resources in CFAES and the greater Columbus campus and to help these students begin to envision their transition to a 4-year degree. We also hope this experience will help foster in them the feeling that they can fit in on the Columbus campus. We also encourage these students to participate in the transition trip to Columbus campus during Spring Semester.

   Please let us know if you have any questions.
Program Excel Exceeds Goal During Challenging Year

Submitted by Dee Dee Snyder, snyder.426@osu.edu

During the 2021-2022 academic year, due to the Covid enrollment dip, ATI did not enroll enough students in the eligible student populations needed for Program Excel to meet its required service goal—which would result in losing the grant. Anticipating this, the team developed and executed a critical plan to reach and engage incoming students during Summer 2022 to meet the gap in the number of students served for the year. As a result, Program Excel exceeded their goal by the end of the summer.

As a condition of receiving its federal funding, Program Excel is required to serve 210 eligible students annually. Two-thirds of those students must have eligibility that is either first-generation and income-eligible or registered through Disability Services. One-third of the students with disabilities must also be income-eligible.

Beginning January 2022, the team embarked on a multi-faceted plan to engage incoming students during the summer. Divided into three work groups, the team developed and implemented targeted outreach including:
   • Buckeye Excitement (specific topics and talking points for individually engaging incoming students),
   • Parent and Family Newsletter (fostering additional support for students and awareness for families), and
   • Ramped Up Promotions (creating and enhancing how the grant reached students).

   Thank you to the Program Excel team for your creativity, focus and commitment to achieve this outstanding accomplishment!

   Special kudos to Dave Dietrich for his understanding and support to help us collect data and reach students during the summer.
Governor DeWine Announces $2 Million Additional Support for College Students with Disabilities

Submitted by Ruth Montz, montz.11@osu.edu

The State of Ohio has announced a new program to provide all eligible college students with disabilities up to $1000 ($500 per semester) while participating in Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) services, to be used for tuition or educational expenses during the 2022-2023 school year. To qualify for this financial support, Ohio State students with disabilities must apply and be eligible for OOD services. The student and family must also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. For more information, contact Ohio State University’s College 2 Careers Counselor, Cyndi Mignone (Cyndi.mignone@ood.ohio.gov) or Ruth Montz, Manager, Disability Services.
NCR-SARE announces 2023 Call for Research and Education Preproposals

NCR-SARE's 2023 Research and Education Grant Program Call for Preproposals is now available online at http://www.northcentralsare.org/Grants/Our-Grant-Programs/Research-and-Education

NCR-SARE’s Research and Education (R&E) program supports sustainable agriculture innovators with competitive research and education grants. Individual grants range from $50,000 to $250,000.

We expect that roughly $3.8 million will be available to fund approximately 15 grant projects, with individual grants not to exceed $250,000 total for projects lasting up to three years (36 months). In 2022, NCR-SARE received 107 preproposals, invited 34 to be developed into full proposals, and selected 17 R&E proposals for funding. The average size of funded grants was $237,000 and grant lengths ranged from 24 to 36 months.

For the 2023 funding cycle of the R&E Grant Program, NCR-SARE will again be accepting preproposals for long-term projects. Recognizing that some research/extension systems work is complex and requires collaborative interdisciplinary work that takes many years to complete, applicants will indicate that they are applying under the long-term option. The long-term option allows for additional funding in subsequent 3-year cycles with satisfactory progress. See the Call for Preproposals for details.

NCR-SARE will be accepting online submissions for the Research and Education Grant Program using our online submission system. More information about the online submission system can be found in the call for preproposals.

Deadline
The deadline for Research and Education Program preproposals is October 13, 2022, at 4pm CDT.

Research and Education Zoom Session
A Research & Education preproposal application Zoom will take place on September 8, 2022, at 10am central time. NCR-SARE intends to record the zoom session and post it online here. Register for the zoom online at: https://umn.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0qdOmsqTgiHdfdr6vLBRS0e24lsY8-OGf5.

Funding Decisions
NCR-SARE administers each of its grant programs with specific goals, audiences, and timelines. Funding considerations are based on how well the applicant presents the problem being addressed, its relevance to sustainable agriculture in the 12-state North Central region, farmer-rancher engagement in the project, and how well it aligns with NCR-SARE's goals.

Funding decisions are made by a regional Administrative Council (AC), with review from a Technical Committee. The Administrative Council is a collection of producers, university representatives, nonprofit group interests, Extension and NRCS people, other government employees, and agribusiness representatives. This group sets research priorities and recommends projects for funding.

Questions?
For questions or additional information regarding the R&E Grant Program, contact Beth Nelson at bethnelson@umn.edu.
Adobe Creative Cloud for Students

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

All OSU students have FREE access to the entire Adobe Creative Cloud suite through the university. This suite of desktop and mobile apps gives students the tools to create professional-level images, posters, illustrations, websites, videos and more. Students can get started and find tutorials at adobe.osu.edu. The suite includes Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro and Illustrator.

As I side note, I am happy to be a resource person for these applications, if you have questions. Sometimes it's easier to ask "How do I do X?!?" rather than watching an entire tutorial.
New Introductory Career Development Planning for Students

Submitted by Carri Gerber, gerber.140@osu.edu

We are excited to announce an expanded career development partnership with the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Career Development Team starting this fall. It will provide a more robust and structured career development plan for all new students at the CFAES Wooster campus. This curricular and career partnership will introduce all new students to career exploration, planning, and implementation during their first semester on campus through their introductory GENSTDS 1201.01T course.

“A similar partnership between academics and careers has already show success on the Columbus campus in the FAES 1100 introductory course and we are excited to roll it out to students on the CFAES Wooster campus as well”, said Adam Cahill, CFAES Career Development Manager. “Over the last five years, NFYS students and transfer students in these classes have met with career advisors during their first semester to start their career conversations and it has led to greater engagement and more intentional career planning for students.”

Because of this shown success, this partnership initiative will become a permanent part of orientation in Wooster. Led by Wooster campus staff Denise Rotavera-Krain, Career Advisor & College Success Counselor and Cate Hunko, Transition Counselor, Wooster students will have the same opportunity for curricular introductory career development.

Three Simple Steps

The first step in this initiative is to intentionally introduce all new students to career development. This Autumn, Denise will visit all Orientation (GENSTDS 1201.01T) classes where students will learn the steps for preparing for their career, who can assist them, and how to use the resources available to them to accomplish their career goals.

The second step involves each student meeting with a career advisor at least one time in their first semester as a required component to the Orientation class. In a 2015 study conducted by Iwankow, 100% of students who felt prepared for workforce at graduation, sketched out a plan with a career professional by the end of their first semester in college. Denise, Adam, and CFAES Career Advisors Caitlin Conrad and Chelsea Ratell will be available for in-person and zoom appointments to work with students on their plans during these introductory appointments.

Topics discussed at this appointment will include walking students through a career planning roadmap developed by the CFAES career team and how to utilize Handshake, Ohio State’s free career job networking system for students and alumni. Having made a connection with each student, career development advisors will then encourage each student to set up a second appointment after week ten, to discuss more in-depth career plans.

The third step in this initiative is to increase the volume of students reaching out for career development appointments. All Career Development inquiries will be handled by the CFAES Career Team. Students will have opportunities to meet with a career development advisor either in person or via zoom. Students continuing on to Columbus will already have familiarity with the career development staff and ensure a smooth transition. In addition, as it is essential for two -year students to work on career development as soon as they arrive on campus, they will have the opportunity to build a working relationship with at least one career development advisor to assist them in preparing for work after college.

This partnership is part of a larger plan to infuse career development and career readiness into several parts of college students’ experiences to ensure that they remain competitive in the job market and workforce.
Staff Career Development Grant deadline is Aug. 19
Planning your next professional development opportunity and need funding? Applications for the Staff Career Development Grants are being accepted through Aug. 19. Eligible staff can apply for funding for professional development opportunities occurring October 2022 to April 2023. Awards will be provided as a reimbursement of up to $1,250 for individuals, $1,750 for groups of 2-10 and $2,000 for groups of 11 or more.

The Ohio State University is committed to the professional and career development of staff. This grant provides staff with an opportunity to further their growth and development. Grants are awarded for professional development costs related to the applicant’s job and/or career goals.

Eligible staff can apply for a Staff Career Development Grant of up to $1,250 for individuals, $1,750 for groups of 2-10 and $2,000 for groups of 11 or more. All funds are granted on a reimbursement basis only. All applicants are encouraged to review the rubric, prior to completing the application.

The funding period is October 2022 through April 2023.

Effective July 1, 2021, the university will allow business-related travel in line with updated health and safety requirements and our continued focus on fiscal responsibility. Please review the university’s domestic and international travel restrictions for more information.

For information on the application process, go here.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to have the following items on hand when filling out your online application:
- Your name.# and/or employee ID.
- Dates of the professional development opportunity for which you are requesting funds.
- Your proposal – you may type your proposal in the box provided or attach/upload it as a file in the supporting document section.
- If you are applying for a group grant, have all group member’s name.#s and/or employee IDs – you may also attach this as a supporting document file.
- If you are using department funds and will be requesting your department be reimbursed, you will need your fiscal person’s name.# and/or employee ID.
- Itemized budget information with supporting documentation for each budget item
- Supporting document files ready to attach/upload. Be sure to include supporting documentation of all budget items. Your documentation can be combined into one file or added as separate files (no more than 8 files). Supporting documentation might include the following: invoices, class schedules, price quotes, airfare and lodging estimates, conference details and more.
- Your manager’s name.# and/or employee ID (your manager will be copied in your award notification, only if you are planning to use department funds).
The Staff Career Development Grant Program is administered by The Office of Human Resources in partnership with the University Staff Advisory Committee (USAC).
CFAES Faculty and Staff Awards Nominations are Now Open

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

The nomination window for the 2022-2023 College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences faculty and staff awards is now open. Nominations are due by November 30, 2022. Criteria, nomination requirements, and selection details for all awards can be found in the 2022-2023 CFAES Awards Grid. Additional details about awards from the Office of Research and Graduate Education can be found here.
CFAES Faculty and Staff Awards Nominations are Now Open

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

The nomination window for the 2022-2023 College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences faculty and staff awards is now open. Nominations are due by November 30, 2022. Criteria, nomination requirements, and selection details for all awards can be found in the 2022-2023 CFAES Awards Grid. Additional details about awards from the Office of Research and Graduate Education can be found here.
Community and Involvement Fair Registration

Submitted by Jodie Holava, holava.1@osu.edu

We invite you to participate in the 9th annual “Community & Involvement Fair” on Monday, August 22, 2022 from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the grounds of The Ohio State University CFAES (College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences) Wooster (also known as the Agricultural Technical Institute/ATI & OARDC) in Wooster.

This event highlights student-friendly businesses and opportunities in Wooster and throughout Wayne County. Past fairs have seen great success and we are looking forward to continuing the tradition. Businesses are welcome and encouraged to distribute literature, coupons, food samples, giveaways, and other relevant items during the event. We also encourage you to promote any jobs or volunteer opportunities your group may have at this time. The event runs simultaneously with the Ohio State ATI Student Involvement Fair where students can interact with campus services, opportunities and organizations. Nearly 300 students typically attend.

If you have taken part in past years, we appreciate your contributions and are pleased to invite you back!

If your business is interested in participating in this year’s Community & Involvement Fair, please follow the link below to complete the registration form no later than Tuesday, August 2, 2022. You will receive confirmation when your registration is received.

REGISTRATION LINK: www.go.osu.edu/wdfair2022

A representative from our office will be in touch with the participating businesses during the week of August 8, 2022 to finalize any details or answer any questions you may have. For immediate concerns, feel free to contact us using the information below.

NEW LOCATION FOR 2022!

The fair is an outdoor event and will be held on Wilson Street between the new Wooster Science Building and Shisler Conference Center. Participating businesses are welcome to begin setting up as early as 1:30 pm. (GPS address: 1680 Madison Ave., Wooster, OH 44691). In the case of rain, the event will be moved indoors to the Shisler Conference Center/Fisher Auditorium.

On behalf of the Ohio State ATI Welcome Days Committee, thank you in advance for your support of The Ohio State University and the success of our incoming students.
Training at Ventrac

Submitted by Kim Sayers, sayers.1@osu.edu

Kim Sayers led another training session at Ventrac, in Orrville, on June 28. This workshop, about emotional intelligence, was the sixth of twelve classes that make up the year-long leadership development program. BTES trainers facilitated previous sessions that include: Communication/Connect through Conversations, Leadership is an Attitude, Dealing with Difficult People, Building & Sustaining Trust. Future sessions include: Leading Teams/Achieve more Together, Master your Focus/Maximize your Time, and Coaching - Move People Forward.

If you know of organizations looking for ways to increase employee retention, grow their own workforce as part of their succession plan, please refer them to BTES!
Land and Living exhibit at the Ohio State Fair

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

In partnership with Ohio Farm Bureau, CFAES is once again sponsoring the Land and Living exhibit at the Ohio State Fair. We would like to extend an opportunity for faculty and staff to present on topics related to food, agriculture, and the environment on the stage of the exhibit, at an assigned time, throughout the duration of the fair (July 27th - August 7th 2022).

Presentations should run 15-20 minutes in length with an additional 5-10 minutes allotted for set-up and answering questions. Topics should be geared to all ages, and interactivity is highly encouraged.

If you would like the opportunity to present on-stage at the Ohio State Fair - Land and Living exhibit, please fill out the proposal form here by Friday, June 24. Please note: depending on the number of proposals received, we may not be able to accommodate every presentation. Those with accepted proposals will be notified by July 1st.
Land and Living exhibit at the Ohio State Fair

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

In partnership with Ohio Farm Bureau, CFAES is once again sponsoring the Land and Living exhibit at the Ohio State Fair. We would like to extend an opportunity for faculty and staff to present on topics related to food, agriculture, and the environment on the stage of the exhibit, at an assigned time, throughout the duration of the fair (July 27th - August 7th 2022).

Presentations should run 15-20 minutes in length with an additional 5-10 minutes allotted for set-up and answering questions. Topics should be geared to all ages, and interactivity is highly encouraged.

If you would like the opportunity to present on-stage at the Ohio State Fair - Land and Living exhibit, please fill out the proposal form here by Friday, June 24. Please note: depending on the number of proposals received, we may not be able to accommodate every presentation. Those with accepted proposals will be notified by July 1st.
Wooster Campus Disc Golf Course

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

The first nine holes of the Wooster Campus disc golf course (the front nine, kelly green on the map) are nearing completion and will be ready for play very soon. When complete, the course will include 18 holes. The installation of the back nine (olive green on the map) will take place at a later date.
Building Name Change

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

The building formerly called Research Services has been renamed as CFAES Wooster Administration Building. We may notice that it has changed in our systems following the approval by the Ohio State University Board of Trustees. As ATI admissions moves into the building, the Wooster leadership team felt a more inclusive name was better suited. Admissions move to CFAES Wooster Administration follows our chemistry faculty and staff in moving more to the center of campus. The Admissions move is planned to occur in mid-June.
Upcoming Workday Facelift

Submitted by Jackie Petty, petty.198@osu.edu

Beginning May 24, your Workday homepage will have a new look designed to give you a more personalized Workday experience and improved search capability. As a plus, the design is more accessible, and error messages will now be more visible.

   While the changes are intuitive, anyone who uses Workday will notice the new look as soon as they log in on May 24.

   Beginning May 17th, the Announcements on your Workday Homepage will show a video demonstration of the upcoming changes.
ATI year end purchasing deadlines

Submitted by Jackie Petty, petty.198@osu.edu

As we approach the end of the fiscal year, the ATI Business Office will be working to process all payments for FY22 by June 30, 2022. With this goal in mind, please be cognizant of the following purchasing deadlines:

    - New requisitions, entered into workday by close of business 6/1/22
    - New supplier requests, entered into workday by close of business 6/13/22
    - FY22 Pcard purchases, through 6/15/22
    - Invoices, submitted to the Business Office by close of business 6/24/22
    - Expense reports, entered into workday by close of business 6/24/22
Buckeye Box to be inactivated on May 23

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

Now that the move from Box to OneDrive is complete, university BuckeyeBox accounts will be inactivated on May 23, and you will no longer be able to log in to your Box account. This will be your last chance to verify that you have everything you need from Box and download any remaining files from box.osu.edu. More Information
Recent survey shows strong outcomes for ATI grads
Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

The most recent survey of CFAES graduates showed strong outcomes for ATI graduates. The survey was based on the 2020-21 academic year, when 653 students were awarded degrees. Of those graduates, 78 percent responded to the survey.

For ATI graduates:

97% of students who graduated with a two-year associate degree from Ohio State ATI on the CFAES Wooster campus, were employed or starting a 4-year-degree program within six months.

The report also found that of the Ohio State ATI graduates:
- 15% of associate degree graduates who entered the workforce returned to a family business.
- 93% of associate degree graduates who reported employment did so in a field related to their degree.
- 88% of associate degree graduates reported employment within the state of Ohio.
More information about the survey can be found here.
Dairy Cattle Judging Team seeks support

Submitted by Royce Thornton, thornton.5@osu.edu

Hello ATI Colleagues and Friends:

   As a result of the second-place finish at World Dairy Expo, the 2021 ATI Dairy Cattle Judging Team has been invited to participate in the International Dairy Cattle Judging tour to Scotland and Ireland to judge at the Royal Highland Show in Scotland and the Clonmel Show in Ireland. The trip is June 22 through July 4. Students who will be traveling to Europe are Megan Raudebaugh (Danville, OH), Rachel Sherman (Sunbury, OH), Rebecca Sprang (Big Prairie, OH), and Marissa Topp (New Bremen, OH). Fortunately, I will be able to go with them as their coach and advisor.

   The challenge is raising the $25,000 necessary to participate in the International Dairy Cattle Judging Tour. The team is using an Ohio State University “crowd funder” platform called Buckeye Funder to raise the remaining 50% of the funds. Please consider donating to the ATI Dairy Cattle Judging Team. A gift of any amount would help the students and be greatly appreciated. Here is the link to the Buckeye Funder https://buckeyefunder.osu.edu/project/31411 for donations. The Buckeye Funder closes on May 30. Please share the information and opportunity.

   I want to express my gratitude for your support of the Ohio State ATI Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Team.

   Thanks,

   Royce
Wayne County Disaster Drill May 5th in Secrest Arboretum

Submitted by Cassie Sewell, sewell.80@osu.edu

On Thursday morning May 5th the Wayne County Emergency Management Agency will be conducting an all-county full-scale exercise utilizing both the Secrest Welcome Center and surrounding areas. Gossard Rd will be closed during this event for the staging of rescue equipment. You will see emergency vehicles and personnel from all around Wayne County on campus during this time. This includes possible aircraft such as helicopters. At times they will have their emergency lights or sirens activated and roll players may be acting out scenarios where Fire/EMS/Police will respond. This will begin around 7AM and end in the afternoon. If possible, we ask that you avoid the area to help give the safety personnel participating room to operate. If your normal daily route takes you through that area, please plan alternative travels for the day.

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation, should you have any specific questions or concerns please contact Seth Walker.439 or Chad Stanton.70
Passing of Chuck Dougherty, ATI Retiree

Submitted by: Kim Sayers.1

It is with a heavy heart that I share news of Chuck Dougherty’s passing. In the early 1990s, shortly after Chuck retired from WR Grace as Vice President and General Manager of Diamonite Division, Dr. Dan Garrison, Director of ATI at the time, hired Chuck to work in what was then the ATI Office of Continuing Education. Chuck worked part-time as our local business and industry training coordinator. I remember thinking at the time, “Me? Supervising a retired manufacturing exec?!?” I had just finished grad school before coming to ATI and had only supervised college students. Chuck and I butted heads a few times early on, but that was because of my lack of self-confidence back then, along with the stubbornness that came naturally to both of us. I am so grateful we ended up building a wonderful relationship and lifelong friendship. I learned more about manufacturing, business and industry, leadership and troubleshooting from him than I ever thought possible.

You can read Chuck’s obituary here: https://www.the-daily-record.com/obituaries/pwoo0199257.
ATI Homecoming Chipotle fundraiser

Submitted by Jodie Holava, holava.1@osu.edu

Don't feel like making dinner tonight??? Stop by Chipotle on Burbank Road between the hours of 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Wednesday April 20th and support the ATI Homecoming Court!

   How does the Court get credit for your meal?

   Option 1: Show the fundraiser flyer (hard copy or on your phone) to the cashier before you pay!

   Option 2: Simply tell the cashier you are there for the ATI Homecoming Court fundraiser before you pay!

   Option 3: Order online and pick up on your way home! (Cannot use code with Door Dash, Grub Hub, Uber Eats or Delivery!)
   Use the online ordering code is: TEM9D92 to receive credit. Please note that fundraiser online ordering is only valid through pickup during your fundraiser’s scheduled date, time, and assigned restaurant. Again, ordering delivery for fundraisers is not permitted at this time.

   Thank you in advance!!

   ATI Homecoming Court
FGEN applications now open

Submitted by Carri Gerber, gerber.140@osu.edu

The First Generation Envisioning Network (FGEN) program is a program for first-generation students to explore their personal and career-related goals with the support of their peers, Ohio State staff, and employers. Regional campus students are encouraged to apply!

The program is fully virtual and runs from the week of June 6^th through the week of July 25^th. Students meet weekly over Zoom for about 3 hours total per week. During this time, students will participate in career development sessions, including as strategic goal setting, practice interviews, resume reviews and financial wellness sessions. The program pays up to $150 at the completion of the 8-week program.

Applications are now open and First-Generation college students can apply by April 30. Spots are limited, so please sign up as soon as possible! All currently-enrolled undergraduate first-generation students of any major or rank are invited to join us.

Please reach out to Nadia Barksdale.30@osu.edu with any questions.
Records Retention Reminder

Submitted by Kathy Yoder, yoder.332@osu.edu

  As the school year winds down, here is your official reminder regarding the University’s Records Retention Policy. This guide helps you figure out what to keep and for how long when it comes to student records (including papers, quizzes and tests).

   See the policy here https://library.osu.edu/sites/default/files/2022-03/osu-general-schedule-20220322-compressed3.pdf

   Student records information is found on page 32 – 36.

    A terminology guide is near the beginning of the document. For example CR+1 stands for creation date plus year. That means you should destroy the document one year after it was created, such as a student paper, quiz or test.

   You are welcome to contact me if you have questions about records retention.
Students: Apply for NEW Leadership by May 2

Submitted by Carri Gerber, gerber.140@osu.edu

Don't miss the opportunity to join the 2022 NEW Leadership Ohio summer institute! Applications are due by Monday, May 2.

NEW Leadership is a nonpartisan program devoted to increasing the representation of women in American politics. The John Glenn College of Public Affairs hosts the intensive, five-day summer institute to prepare college women for the reality of political campaigns and asks them to run for office or work on campaigns and issues that align with their values.

Ohio students will have an opportunity to meet women leaders from around the country, interact with women in American politics, develop and practice leadership skills.

There is no cost to participate. Eligible applicants must be registered for the 2021-2022 academic year in either a two-year institution or as a rising junior or senior in a four-year institution. Students of all backgrounds, majors, and interests are encouraged to participate.

Apply by May 2, 2022
Early Bird Registration for NACTA Ends April 15!

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Early bird registration for the 2022 NACTA Conference, to be held June 20-24, 2022 ends April 15! At this annual meeting of the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) you will be able to connect with and learn from others who share the same passion for the improvement of teaching and learning in agriculture, food and natural resources. The annual NACTA conference will provide you with new teaching techniques, ideas and resources. It is also one of the best professional development activities for networking with other teaching professionals where the common discipline is “teaching.”

Register by April 15 to save $75!
Registration for the in-person conference includes your choice of workshops, live poster and oral presentations, networking sessions, tours, annual award presentations and the annual business meeting. Some events, like the poster and oral presentations, will be presented on demand and available for 60 days after the meeting. Please note that you will need to register and be signed in to view any conference events or presentations.

Additional meeting details and registration can be found at www.nactaconference.org.
Reminder for Academic Advisors

Submitted by Denise Rotavera-Krain, rotavera-krain.1@osu.edu

It is time for us to evaluate how well the advising syllabus is working for both advisors and students. Please take a few minutes to fill out the survey below regarding your use/or non-use of the Advising Syllabus. Please respond by April 8. Thank you in advance for your help!

Here is the Qualtrics link for the syllabus assessment survey: https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_511KFsWdliFHqt0
Volunteers needed for Celebration of Students

Submitted by Jodie Holava, holava.1@osu.edu

  Join us in recognizing our students during Celebration of Students-April 11-15, 2022. We will have events and activities throughout the week. We are looking for volunteers to help on Tuesday, April 12th and Wednesday, April 13th in Columbus and Wooster. Help us pass out giveaway items on Tuesday or assist with therapy dogs and a planting activity on Wednesday. Both of these days provide free activities for students.

   The purpose of this programming is to support all students in CFAES. All events and activities will be available on a first come, first served basis. Students will be asked to sign-in when they receive giveaway items.

   We encourage CFAES leadership to attend, and meet students as well as fellow faculty, and staff. Sign-up here to help. Questions can be sent to Jill Arnett.179@osu.edu or Jodie Holava.1@osu.edu.

   Towards the end of the week will be the reception on April 14th. Please see below for additional information. Questions can be sent to Renee Fawcett.78@osu.edu.
Volunteers needed for Celebration of Students

Submitted by Jodie Holava, holava.1@osu.edu

  Join us in recognizing our students during Celebration of Students-April 11-15, 2022. We will have events and activities throughout the week. We are looking for volunteers to help on Tuesday, April 12th and Wednesday, April 13th in Columbus and Wooster. Help us pass out giveaway items on Tuesday or assist with therapy dogs and a planting activity on Wednesday. Both of these days provide free activities for students.

   The purpose of this programming is to support all students in CFAES. All events and activities will be available on a first come, first served basis. Students will be asked to sign-in when they receive giveaway items.

   We encourage CFAES leadership to attend, and meet students as well as fellow faculty, and staff. Sign-up here to help. Questions can be sent to Jill Arnett.179@osu.edu or Jodie Holava.1@osu.edu.

   Towards the end of the week will be the reception on April 14th. Please see below for additional information. Questions can be sent to Renee Fawcett.78@osu.edu.
Fulbright Program FY23/24 and Fulbright Week

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

All Ohio State faculty, professionals, graduate and undergraduate students are welcome to participate in Fulbright Week from April 4-8, 2022. All sessions will be virtual.

The events feature information sessions with our Fulbright administrators and panel discussions with Ohio State and international students and faculty who have received Fulbright and Fulbright-Hays grants in an effort to enhance awareness of the value the Fulbright experience brings to teaching, research and intercultural perspectives, as well as to attract further participation and support.

A complete schedule of events is available here.
Religious accommodations in the classroom

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

From the Provost's office: Our inclusive environment allows for religious expression. Faculty are expected to work with students to reasonably accommodate their religious obligations and observances. Examples of religious accommodations can include, but are not limited to, rescheduling an exam or presentation, or flexibility in due dates or research responsibilities. If concerns arise about a requested accommodation, faculty members should consult their department head for assistance.

An individual’s request for time off from school activities to accommodate religious needs, observances, and practices is reasonable unless university operations would suffer unduly by granting the individual’s request.

Instructors are expected to provide information about how absences will be managed to students during the first week of classes (both orally and within the syllabus). It is the student’s responsibility to present, at the earliest possible date, a request for the required absence to each instructor whose class is to be missed. Students who know they will require a religious accommodation, but who may not know the date of the religious observance, should ideally communicate with their instructors about this possible need at the start of the semester, although a later request, if feasible and agreed upon, should not bar the student from receiving the reasonable accommodations.

The University Interfaith Council has a helpful religious holiday calendar to promote awareness and understanding of observances. This year, Ramadan — the Islamic month observed through fasting, prayer and reflection — coincides with final exams. Please consider student requests related to their finals schedules. For more information regarding the make-up exam policy, contact esue-testing@osu.edu.
Wayne Career Expo

Submitted by Kim Sayers, sayers.1@osu.edu

Business Training and Educational Services will be participating in the Wayne County Career Expo on April 29, 2022. The event is sponsored by Ohio Means Jobs Wayne County and will be held at University of Akron Wayne College. More information: https://everybodyworks.org/wayne-careerexpo/
Jon Witter's crane makes the news

Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

A knuckleboom crane designed by Jon Witter was recently featured in some news footage of a tornado in Warren County. The crane was designed to clear debris around bridges. The section featuring the crane begins at the 2:11 timestamp. https://www.fox19.com/2022/03/24/tornado-confirmed-warren-county-nws-say...
Welcome, Kristine Lawson!

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

Kristine Lawson has joined the Ohio State ATI staff as Dr. Boone's administrative assistant. Kristine holds a B.A. in communication studies from Ashland University, where she also most recently worked as a student records clerk in the registrar's office.

As an FFA member involved in floriculture, Kristine loved the many visits she made to the ATI campus -- one of the reasons she decided to apply for a position here. She also has a strong dedication to students and higher education.

Kristine is an Ashland native and currently lives there with her husband, Jimmy, their three children, and a husky, whom Kristine says is a great running partner. In her spare time, she operates the Mom Taxi, getting her kids to their various sports and other activities.

Please stop by the business office and welcome Kristine to campus!
Place your academic regalia rental request by April 8

Submitted by Jill Gallion, gallion.9@osu.edu

The 2022 Ohio State ATI Commencement will be held on Saturday, May 7. Those marching in the ceremony should assemble in the Fisher Auditorium North Exhibit area by 10:45 a.m. If you plan to march in the ceremony processional, inform Jill Gallion (gallion.9@osu.edu or 330-287-1303) to make sure a seat is reserved for you.

Faculty and staff are invited to march. All must wear a traditional cap and gown to be part of the processional. If you do not have your own regalia, arrange rental through the ATI Bookstore by Friday, April 8. The bookstore will need to know your highest degree, from what university, city and state of that university, height, and weight. If ordered by the deadline, cap and gown rental costs will be covered by Ohio State ATI. In the case of late orders, regular rental costs will be covered by Ohio State ATI; however, additional fees for rush delivery will be covered by the faculty or staff member.

Commencement is the highlight of the academic year and it is very important to our students that we have good representation from our faculty and staff. I encourage you to share in the celebration with our 2022 Ohio State ATI graduates!
Graduation Marshals Needed

Submitted by Jill Gallion, gallion.9@osu.edu

Academic Affairs is still looking for graduation marshals for the Ohio State ATI Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 7. We plan to have four marshals this year and are looking for one faculty member and one staff member to fill the two remaining slots. Interesting in participating in this exciting day in this role? Email ATIAcademicAffairs@osu.edu now!
Welcome to Columbus Day

Submitted by Cate Hunko, hunko.1@osu.edu

Please remind students who are transitioning to Columbus to contact Cate Hunko.1 if interested in attending the Welcome to Columbus Day event on Wednesday, March 30. Tour of campus, lunch, meet faculty and advisors, students from other regional campuses. Ride to and from is available or students can meet us there.
You make a difference

Submitted by Katie LeMasters, lemasters.27@osu.edu

First, a HUGE thank you for the previous donations you have made to the Buck-I-Eat Pantry! Students from all over campus have been regularly utilizing this service as intended and we couldn't do this without our amazing community!

   And now a simple, concise question... Are you like my mom? Someone who stashes toothbrushes from the dentist in the depths of a closet pantry, only to then buy more toothbrushes - having forgotten about your already mounting closet stash in a repetitive cycle until you have a mountain of untouched toothbrushes? Do you love feeling great and being part of something bigger than yourself? If so, you're probably super awesome and you're going to love checking off some of the items on our wish list next time you go to the store... or your home pantry! (Yes - I have already raided my mother's stash of toothbrushes and they have all been taken by delighted students.)

   We've updated our needs list and hope that you will partner with us in donating something from the list below. Small or large, every donation makes a huge impact!


   Thank you again for being part of this vital campus service!

   Donations as always can be taken to the SAC during regular hours of operation.

   Or if you HATE shopping, you can donate financially any time and I'll do the shopping for you (I know, so convenient!)

   https://www.giveto.osu.edu/makeagift/OnlineGivingDonation.aspx?Source_Co...

   Thank you again!!!!!
Welcome, Kevin Braun

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Please welcome Kevin Braun, a new custodial services member. Kevin will be stationed primarily at ATI as well as several farm locations.
Scholarship Opportunity for Summit County Resident Interested in Horticulture or Agriculture

Submitted by Kim Sayers, sayers.1@osu.edu

Consistent with our mission to teach environmentally sound, research-based horticultural practices and promote gardening for the citizens of Summit County, the Summit County Master Gardeners have established a scholarship fund. If you or someone you know is interested in pursuing a degree in horticulture, agriculture, or a closely related field please visit http://www.akroncf.org/scholarshipapps and follow the search suggestions below for more information.
English faculty candidate on campus FRIDAY

Submitted by Kim Hostetler, hostetler.78@osu.edu

On March 4, 10:30 – 11:50am please join us in welcoming Adam Phillips, PhD Candidate, in Skou 205 for a teaching and research presentation.

    10:30 – 11:15 Teaching Demonstration and Questions
    11:20 – 11:50 Research/Scholarly Activity Presentation and Questions

   https://osu.zoom.us/j/97416660057?pwd=azhiZGJlUFlZUEpBMnV4WFhjMXdUQT09
   Meeting ID: 974 1666 0057
   Password: 644915
OhioLink print delivery to be delayed

Submitted by Kathy Yoder, yoder.332@osu.edu

This year it has been more difficult to get library materials from OhioLINK and OSU delivered in a timely manner, causing both frustration and inconvenience.
   To address these ongoing delivery issues, University Libraries, along with the other college, university, and public libraries in Ohio, will be changing our OhioLINK delivery provider.
   This will mean a short disruption in OhioLINK service, but most materials will be available through Interlibrary Loan.

   Important dates to remember:
   • Between now and March 10, please request any needed OhioLINK items as early as possible because we anticipate that there will be delays. Our librarians would be very happy to discuss your needs and help you look for alternate formats or other ways to secure materials, such as using Interlibrary Loan, which does not rely on this intrastate delivery service.
   • From March 11 through the end of spring term, you will not be able to request material through the OhioLINK Central Catalog. This is necessary to avoid a backlog of materials in the system during the transition.
   • After March 11th It will still be possible to request books via the OSU catalog and have them delivered to the Wooster Campus.
   • Requests for OhioLINK materials will resume May 5th. Please note, there will be some delays as we transition delivery service providers. You can find more information about the transition here.
   We ask for your patience as we implement this long-term solution and encourage you to work with our librarians if you need assistance locating resources.

   Please contact a librarian if you have additional questions or need help locating material.
Work Ethic Workshops

Submitted by Kim Sayers, sayers.1@osu.edu

That’s right—the mikeroweWORKS Foundation is giving away $1,000,000 for this year’s Work Ethic Scholarship Program. "Through this program, we recognize people who understand the importance of work ethic, personal responsibility, delayed gratification, and a positive attitude."

   "It’s not for everyone. Hard workers are hard to find, but we know you’re out there."

   Application Deadline: April 14, 2022

   Details: https://www.mikeroweworks.org/scholarship/?fbclid=IwAR0HtxrjCOM1nF2dJ7Jv2nzqB8r28zWK6JbXKhlG2GrrdwBaayT6LV97tMI
Open staff positions

Submitted by Carri Gerber, gerber.140@osu.edu

We have three staff positions open. Please pass this information along to any qualified candidates you know of who might be interested.

Coordinator - Student Financial Aid

Admissions Counselor and Staff Assistant

Admissions Staff Assistant
National Summit for Educational Equity

Submitted by Kim Sayers, sayers.1@osu.edu

Last week I participated in a pilot program hosted by NC3, "Equity Fundamentals for Career Technical Education," developed and facilitated by the National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity (NAPE). During the pilot session, I learned of the National Summit for Educational Equity coming up in April, offered virtually. Anyone interested can find details here:https://napesummit.org/.
English Faculty Candidates on campus

Submitted by Kim Hostetler, hosteleter.78@osu.edu

  The search for Assistant Professor of English and English Area Coordinator is moving forward with in-person interviews for two candidates.

   Please join us in welcoming Mitch Ploskonka, Ph.D., February 24, 12:40 – 2:00 pm, in Skou 30 for a teaching and research presentation.

    12:40 – 1:25 Teaching Demonstration and Questions
    1:30 – 2:00 Research/Scholarly Activity Presentation and Questions

   https://osu.zoom.us/j/96411549933?pwd=bVF1NGtrRXF1anZXdXVjYTJ0OFhTUT09
   Meeting ID: 964 1154 9933
   Password: 049803


   On March 4, 10:30 – 11:50 am please join us in welcoming Adam Phillips, Ph.D. Candidate, in Skou 205 for a teaching and research presentation.

    10:30 – 11:15 Teaching Demonstration and Questions
    11:20 – 11:50 Research/Scholarly Activity Presentation and Questions
2022 Outstanding Students

Submitted by Ben King, king.478@osu.edu

It is once again time to think about recognizing our Outstanding Students. Students will be completing their application documents, but they may be contacting you for endorsement statements to submit on their behalf. All application materials need to be in on or before Monday, March 7th.

As always please be conscientious of deserving students and encourage them to apply for recognition. We have students that are deserving that may have graduated Summer 2021 or even last semester that may not receive email notices. Even students that are graduating this spring may miss out on some notices due to the distribution tools. As a faculty or staff member that knows of deserving students, let us all reach out to these students and give them the nudge to complete their applications. As many of you know, an email from an advisor or instructor tends to get more notice than a newsletter. Please keep in mind that eligible students are those that have graduated Summer or Autumn of 2021, or will graduate Spring 2022. Any student applying for consideration must have a minimum of 3.0 GPA to be eligible.

The application document and endorsement document are both Microsoft Word documents and can be accessed here: https://ati.osu.edu/outstanding_22 . When the hyperlinks on this page are selected, the Word document should download automatically. You may need to navigate to your Downloads folder to open it. If you are using a mobile device, then you may need to prompt the browser to download the file instead of previewing the file. If you are using a mobile device you will need to make sure that you have the MS Word app on your device.

All current students will be receiving an email with similar instructions, but again, please consider mentioning the outstanding student award to those students that you feel would be good candidates.
2022 Warner Grant Applications due March 1

The OSU College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Sustainable Agriculture Team and Agroecosystems Management Program (AMP) has issued their annual call for proposals to conduct on-farm research on sustainable agriculture topics. This program is made available through the Paul C. and Edna H. Warner Endowment Fund established specifically for on-farm research in sustainable agriculture related to crop (agronomic and horticultural) and animal production systems that are intended for human consumption. Research is intended to identify and publicize sustainable agricultural practices and systems that are profitable, socially responsible, energy efficient and improve water quality and other environmental concerns relevant to Ohio farmers.

Farmers are invited to partner with OSU scientists and extension educators to carry out on-farm projects.

For more information, and to see the Request for Proposals, see (go.osu.edu/2022-warner-grants) or contact Doug Jackson-Smith at jackson-smith.1@osu.edu. Proposals are due March 1, 2022.
OSU Research Internship Program on the Wooster Campus (ORIP) Applications Open

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

The 2022 OSU Research Internship Program (ORIP) on the Wooster campus is currently accepting student and faculty mentor applications. The program is managed centrally through the CFAES Office for Research and Graduate Education, and coordinated by Faculty Advisor, Michelle Jones, Professor (HCS). This year’s program will run from May 9, 2022 to July 15, 2022.

Student Applications Due: February 28, 2022

Faculty Mentor Applications Due: February 28, 2022

The ORIP program is targeted to provide research experiences for high school students and undergraduates. Students must be 18 years of age by May 1st to participate. The goal of this program is to expand research opportunities to area students and to enhance their interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics by inculcating critical thinking skills through rigorous laboratory and field-based research experiences, seminars, group discussions, and symposia. The program opens the doors of our state-of-the-art laboratories to young students in the community to explore various scientific career paths.

All selected students will receive stipends and certificates indicating their participation in the program. The students will also build a network of peers, scientists, and experiences that will set them apart from others for college applications and future career opportunities.

Please direct questions to Alexis Didinger.2@osu.edu. APPLY NOW
Judges needed for 2022 CFAES Annual Research Conference Poster Competition
Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

The 2022 CFAES Annual Research Conference Poster Competition is looking for faculty and graduate students to participate as judges. The event will be held April 11-12, 2022 in the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center. Please note that faculty will not judge posters submitted by their own students.

Graduate and Professional Poster Sessions
- Monday, April 11, 2022 - 9:00-11:00 a.m., 1:00-3:00 p.m., 4:30-6:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 12, 2022 – 9:00-11:00 a.m., 1:00-3:00 p.m. and 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Undergraduate Poster Session
- Tuesday, April 12, 2022 - 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Awards will be presented to the top 3 students in each category on Thursday, April 24 from approximately 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. during a virtual awards ceremony (more details forthcoming). Please register as a judge by 3/9/22. Questions regarding the grad & professional competition should be directed to Kayla Arnold.1065. Please send undergraduate questions to Pat Whittington.6 or Susie Sheller.1.

2021 Warner Grant RFPs due

Submitted by Suranga Basnagala, basnagala.1@osu.edu

Please find the attached RFP for information and application criteria of 2021 Warner Grant.

This program is made available through the Paul C. and Edna H. Warner Endowment Fund established specifically for on-farm research in sustainable agriculture-related to crop (agronomic and horticultural) and animal production systems that are intended for human consumption. Research is intended to identify and publicize sustainable agricultural practices and systems that are profitable, socially responsible, energy-efficient and improve water quality and other environmental concerns relevant to Ohio farmers.

Major Deadline	Date
Proposals due	March 1, 2021
Notification of award	April 2, 2021
Final Report Due	December 31, 2021

For more information, please visit AMP’s warner grant website, here.

2021 Ohio State ATI Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Team

Submitted by Royce Thornton, thornton.5@osu.edu

I’m looking for students interested in being part of the 2021 Ohio State ATI Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging team if COVID conditions are such that will allow university travel and contests to be held in the last half of 2021. I need to determine interest now so that we are ready to “go” if conditions permit. At least 3 students, preferably 4, are needed for a team. Any Ohio State ATI student, not just dairy students, can be part of the Dairy Cattle Judging team. Students have to be full-time students in “good standing” to be part of the team.

This year, the potential contests are Eastern States Exposition (Massachusetts in September), Pennsylvania All-American (Pennsylvania in September), World Dairy Expo (Wisconsin in late September – early October), and the North American International Livestock Exposition (Kentucky in November). Ohio State ATI competes in the 2-year college/university division at these contests. Each contest is different, but typically students will need to judge placing classes and give oral reasons at each contest. At World Dairy Expo, there is a practical contest that includes linear scoring, registered heifers, commercial heifers, and mating recommendation classes.

Please reply to Mr. Thornton at thornton.5@osu.edu and let me know if you are interested in participating with the 2021 Ohio State ATI Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging team. Please include in your email your contact information: preferred email, phone number (cell and/or home), and address. If there is enough interest (at least 3 students), a meeting will be scheduled to discuss the specifics: time commitment, funding, practices, etc.

PLEASE REPLY BY Monday, January 25, 2021 to allow time for me to schedule the organizational meeting.

Sincerely,

Mr. Thornton
2021 Ohio State ATI Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Team

Submitted by Royce Thornton, thornton.5@osu.edu

I’m looking for students interested in being part of the 2021 Ohio State ATI Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging team if COVID conditions are such that will allow university travel and contests to be held in the last half of 2021. I need to determine interest now so that we are ready to “go” if conditions permit. At least 3 students, preferably 4, are needed for a team. Any Ohio State ATI student, not just dairy students, can be part of the Dairy Cattle Judging team. Students have to be full-time students in “good standing” to be part of the team.

This year, the potential contests are Eastern States Exposition (Massachusetts in September), Pennsylvania All-American (Pennsylvania in September), World Dairy Expo (Wisconsin in late September – early October), and the North American International Livestock Exposition (Kentucky in November). Ohio State ATI competes in the 2-year college/university division at these contests. Each contest is different, but typically students will need to judge placing classes and give oral reasons at each contest. At World Dairy Expo, there is a practical contest that includes linear scoring, registered heifers, commercial heifers, and mating recommendation classes.

Please reply to Mr. Thornton at thornton.5@osu.edu and let me know if you are interested in participating with the 2021 Ohio State ATI Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging team. Please include in your email your contact information: preferred email, phone number (cell and/or home), and address. If there is enough interest (at least 3 students), a meeting will be scheduled to discuss the specifics: time commitment, funding, practices, etc.

PLEASE REPLY BY Monday, January 25, 2021 to allow time for me to schedule the organizational meeting.

Sincerely,

Mr. Thornton
Building updates
Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Below is an update on building schedules, cleaning changes, and general safety reminders for the spring semester. Please review this information carefully, share with your teams as you see fit, and check in with our operations leads listed below with any questions/concerns.

General Safety/Security Tips and Reminders
- Encourage everyone to keep your guard up. Wear a mask, wash your hands regularly, and keep practice physical distancing.
- Remind your employees to keep up with the daily health check each day they come to campus or work in the community on behalf of the university using the Ohio State app or online through https://compass.osu.edu/health-reporting.
- Get additional resources, answers to questions, and keep up to speed with changes to University guidance at https://safeandhealthy.osu.edu/
- Due to the continued low population density in buildings, we are requesting that you remind staff and faculty using campus labs or offices to be sure and secure those areas for personal safety to reduce the likelihood of theft or vandalism. In addition, please contact OSUPD to report any unusual activity you observe while on campus. We have had a few questions come up about unusual activity and it is always good to contact the non-emergency number for OSU Police if in doubt. [614-292-2121]  
CFAES Wooster Campus
- Most research buildings will remain locked as they have been during the fall semester. Halterman, Skou, Science Building and others with classes will be open by January 25^th.
- Student Activities Center: Will open January 25^th.
- Skou Hall Café Carmen will be open January 22^nd. Fisher CFAES café is closed. A new café will open in the CFAES Wooster Science Building this semester.
- Halterman Library closed for in-person service. Services will be virtual until students return.
- Fisher/Research Library closed, but students and faculty can access with a key fob. Faculty, staff, or grad students should contact Gwen Short for access (Gwen Short, short.67@osu.edu).
- COVID19 testing will return to Fisher Auditorium the week of January 25th.
- Cleaning and disinfecting – Custodial services will continue high touchpoint disinfection, restrooms will be cleaned twice a day, and University COVID cleaning guidelines will be followed. Facilities Operations is asking individuals that are working in their offices, please set office trash cans in hallways overnight for custodians. This will minimize the need for custodial services to enter individual offices. Disinfecting wipes will continue to be available for building occupants. Additional cleaning requests should be sent to Sarah Everhart (everhart.135@osu.edu; 330-263-3915).
- Temperature setbacks will return to normal between January 11^th and January 25^th. If there is a special request or concern with specific HVAC settings, ask your building coordinator or contact Facilities Operations.
- Contact for Wooster questions or support: Building coordinator or Seth Walker, (330) 263-3665, walker.439@osu.edu   
   
In Memoriam: Grace Drake

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

We are saddened to report the death of Grace Drake, a great friend of Ohio State ATI and CFAES. She was 94. An article about her ran in the Jan. 2 Daily Record. Click on the image below for a full-size version of the article.
Preparing for promotion and tenure

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Are you up for tenure or promotion this year? At 1 p.m. Friday (Jan. 8), Ohio State faculty are invited to learn about preparing for promotion and tenure. Vice Provost Helen Malone will share an overview of the process, including what documentation is needed.
Wellness app

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

As we start spring semester amid an ever-changing pandemic, encouraging students to explore wellness resources now will help set them up for success. Consider sharing the Wellness app as a resource in welcome emails or your course as we start the semester. It’s a simple way to help spread awareness and remind students that as Buckeyes we care for each other. Download the standalone app or find the resources in the Ohio State app.
Transitioning to Columbus - AU21?

Submitted by Cate Hunko, hunko.1@osu.edu

If you are a student or know of a student who is planning to make the transition to Columbus for SU21 or AU21 please contact Cate Hunko.1 to begin the process. Cate will enroll interested students in the Carmen Transition Modules where a quiz is completed at the end of modules along with a required Campus Change Request form. Once the form is completed it will automatically be sent to the Transition Counselor upon completion.

If you are interested in knowing more there will be a Transition Process Zoom Q&A on Tuesday, January 12 from 10:30-11:15. Contact Cate at hunko.1@osu.edu if interested.
OSEP awards applications due in January

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.ed

In 2017, The Ohio State University and Ohio State Energy Partners (OSEP) entered into a comprehensive energy management partnership, launching an unprecedented energy efficiency program and establishing the university as an international leader in sustainability.

As part of its commitment to academic collaboration, OSEP will contribute $810,000 annually to the university or affiliated philanthropic causes. Working with OSEP, the Office of Academic Affairs will engage Ohio State faculty, staff and students through a request for proposals to advance important university priorities and promote interdisciplinary and community collaboration.

Through Jan. 29, 2021, applications will be accepted for the annual OSEP awards. Projects should promote interdisciplinary and community collaboration, and priority will be given to the following areas: sustainability, leadership development and arts/humanities. Faculty, staff and students are eligible to apply.
Funding to address racial disparities

Submitted by Kris Boone, booe.3@osu.edu

The 10 teams that were awarded funding in the first round of the Seed Fund for Racial Justice represent engaged scholarship from a variety of disciplines, working with community partners. Learn more about these projects through Ohio State News, and keep an eye out for an announcement about a second round of funding in 2021. Details about the seed grant program are posted on the Office of Research website.

In a separate program, the Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity is seeking grant proposals for research involving underrepresented racial and ethnic groups. Applicants may focus on applied, clinical, and/or policy research during the 2021-22 academic year. More information is available through the Kirwan Institute. Applications are due by Feb. 8, 2021.
Workday at Ohio State

Making a list, checking it twice…

Your to-do list simplifies the transition to Workday. Complete the tasks to learn more about Workday.

EMPLOYEE TO-DO LIST click here

Additional Resources

• BuckeyeLearn – have you completed all assigned trainings? Check this before Workday Launches on January 3, 2021. https://buckeyelearn.osu.edu

• Administrative Resources Page for Workday (or ARC) – this is where you can find step by step aids and short how-to videos. https://admin.resources.osu.edu/workday

Contact Desiree Lutsch/Workday Ambassador with any questions: lutsch.11@osu.edu 330-287-1296
Support the Wooster Hope Center

Submitted by Zac Burkey, burkey.56@osu.edu

There are never enough opportunities to say Thank You for all you are doing to ensure that we on the CFAES Wooster campus are contributing to the research, teaching and extension initiatives for our college. More importantly, how you are keeping everyone safe during this COVID-19 pandemic.

Normally this time year on campus, there have been food, essentials and/or toy drives to help others during this holiday season and beyond. There are a variety of ways to contribute to many organizations who are helping others, and we hope that you will continue to do so. For those of you that are coming into work periodically and would like to support others we will continue with the Wooster Campus drive. One organization in town is the Wooster Hope Center (https://www.woosterhopecenter.org/) where some of our Wooster Campus colleagues volunteer. The Wooster Hope Center distributes food and essentials three days a week from the old Nickel’s bakery building. They offer a wide range of food including fruits and vegetables that they receive from the Akron Food Bank, giving Wooster residents the opportunity for a healthier diet.

This year, we’d like to help support the Wooster Hope Center by collecting what they are in need of most, hygiene products. Items such as deodorant, toothpaste, feminine products, soap, shampoo, toilet paper, etc., are not provided by the Akron Food Bank so the organization relies solely on donations from the local community.

We will be collecting items from now until December 22^nd when they will be picked up and taken to the Wooster Hope Center on behalf of the CFAES Wooster Campus Community. You can find these donation boxes at the following locations:

- Gerlaugh Hall

- FAHRP

- FABE

- Williams Hall

- Research Services (Open on Tues 7:30-11, 12:30-3:30, Wed & Thu 12:30-3:30)

- Selby Hall

- The Garage

- The ATI Housing Office (Open Monday – Thursday: 9am – 1pm; 4pm – 8pm, and Friday: 9am – 1pm)

Many of our neighbors are in need, so no matter how you give, whether its through this drive or time or dollars to other organizations, we thank you for these acts of kindness in the Buckeye Spirit.
CFAES Wooster Staff Council seeks members

Submitted by Zac Burkey, burkey.56@osu.edu

The CFAES Wooster Campus Staff Council (WCSC) is seeking motivated staff to serve as members during the 2021- 2024 term. Wooster Campus Staff Council is currently a team of 15 dedicated Wooster Campus staff members who are working to help enhance the culture of the campus. In addition to hosting our annual events including the Chili Cook-Off and Funfest, the WCSC serves as a liaison between the Staff and the CFAES and Wooster Campus Administration. Currently we are looking to fill a total of three positions so if you would like the opportunity to put your passion for the Wooster Campus to work, then please consider joining WCSC!

Attached you will find the position profiles and all the information about the roles within the WCSC. On the second page you will find the highlighted positions we are currently looking to fill. If you’re interested in joining our team or have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Staff Council Chair Lindsey Huling at huling.14@osu.edu or 330-263-5501.
Workday Grant Training

Submitted by Desiree Lutsch, lutsch.11@osu.edu

Please see the following notice about Workday, Grant training. Unless you have an active grant you do not need to complete this training. It is still encouraged but not required.

There has been much discussion regarding security roles and training for faculty and PIs. To help ease the burden for faculty, Buckeye Learn will remove the Workday: Grant Management Dashboard for Principal Investigators course from the transcript of faculty who do not have an active PI security role on an OSP grant or proposal. While faculty without PI security roles are not expected to take the course, we still strongly encourage them to do so because, as we move towards reporting that encompasses faculty activity beyond externally funded grants, the Workday dashboard will provide reports for all faculty. Buckeye Learn Transcripts have started to reflect this change, but it may take a couple of days for all transcripts to be updated.
Emergency Fund

Submitted by Katy LeMaster, lemasters@27@osu.edu

As a reminder, the OSU ATI Student Emergency Fund can be found at: go.osu.edu/ATIemergencyfund. If you know a student in crisis, please direct them to that page where fund criteria and the application can be found. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we have had the honor of awarding 10 students emergency funds over the course of 2020. Thank you for your continued care and concern for our students.
Controlled Power Outage
Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

The Halterman Hall Generator is in the process of being replaced, there are two transfer switches that need to be installed and connected. There will need to be a controlled power down of the electric that feeds the two switches. The following will be affected by this power down on December 14^th (2 hours), December 15^th (4 hours).

Total outage: Consultation with FDC electrical team and Jeff Strouse.17
- Internet room 71M
- L&B greenhouse
- Grounds Shop
- Construction/Landscaping Lab
- Halterman Boilers and Chilled-Water Pumps
- Fire alarm power to the main panel. Jeff Strouse will notify the Columbus Fire Alarm monitoring before the power goes off to the panel and the battery should keep the system running until power is restored
Networking Systems (no internet) Consultation with Cort Sutherland.172
- Skou
- Halterman
- SAC
- Feed Mill
- All of Grace Drake Farms
- Kraus Dairy
- Snyder Farm
- Oil City Road Buildings
Accelerator Awards pre-proposals are due Dec. 7

Submitted by Betty Aylsworth, aylsworth.1@osu.edu

FYI:

The Accelerator Awards pre-proposals are due December 7. The program aims to generate the proof needed to advance Ohio State technologies to the point they are ready to be licensed by an Ohio-based startup company or are determined to be unfeasible for commercialization.

Please visit this website for details and timeline.

https://ceo.osu.edu/accelerator-awards
Witt Scholarship Fund

Submitted by Katy LeMasters, lemasters.27@osu.edu

Mary Witt Lasky has established the Witt Family Scholarship Fund which we will award in the coming academic year! Mary is an ATI alumna who is a great supporter of our students. You may remember she also very generously donated our Student Emergency Fund, which has supported our students this year as they struggle particularly due to COVID-19.

The Witt Family Scholarship Fund is a current use fund that will be awarded to students majoring in Biochemical Sciences or Environment and Natural Resources.
ScholarshipUniverse - new OSU scholarship application

Submitted by Julia Morris, morris.878@osu.edu

The OSU Special Scholarship application is now the new OSU ScholarshipUniverse! ScholarshipUniverse is a scholarship-matching tool that connects Buckeyes to internal and external scholarships. It is live now for students to complete and submit by February 1, 2021 for the 2021-2022 academic year. Students may apply at sfa.osu.edu.

The ATI/CFAES scholarship is still separate and available at ati.osu.edu/financial_resources. The priority deadline is February 15, 2021.
Business Office updates
Submitted by Desiree Lutsch, lutsch.11@osu.edu
- The business office would like to welcome Trischa Bell as the new fiscal associate. Trischa has been a part of the OSU family in the past, working with Extension as a SNAP-Ed program supervisor and office associate. Her prior fiscal duties and experience with students, faculty, and staff will be utilized and appreciated as a new member of the business office team. Trischa’s first day will be Monday, November 23, 2020.
- The business office will be working remotely with limited in-person hours; however, we are available by Skype and Zoom and will continue to work with those who have pcard needs. We will continue to process the mail daily with pickups and drop-offs at the post office.
The Season of Giving

Submitted by Mick Steiner, steiner.255@osu.edu

Attention Faculty and Staff:

The Applewood Village Franklin Court RAs are hosting a give-back program this holiday season. This program is for the benefit of Akron's Really Recovered Home. This home helps men who are without a place to live as they transition out of rehab or prison while they establish a new foundation of life. These men are coming to the Really Recovered Home with nothing but the clothes on their backs. The Franklin RA's are creating care baskets for the men as a gift from our community to theirs. Any kind of contributions would be greatly appreciated by the Franklin team, as well as the men at the Really Recovered Home.

All donations must be received by the ATI housing office by Friday November 20th at 4:30pm. Thank you in advice!

Questions may be directed to RA Brooke Bockey.19@osu.edu .

   The items include:
   • full body towels
   • wash cloths
   • winter hats and gloves
   • 3 in 1 shower soap
   • loofa
   • comb/brush
   • toothbrush and paste
   • deodorant
   • nail clippers
   • socks
   • chap-stick
   • snack foods
o chips, cookies, candies, fruit, jerky, popcorn, etc
   • paper products
  o tissues, toilet paper, plates, paper towels/napkins
   • laundry supplies
   o detergent, dry sheets, laundry baskets
   • winter coats
   • underwear/boxers/briefs
The Season of Giving

Submitted by Mick Steiner, steiner.255@osu.edu

Attention Faculty and Staff:

The Applewood Village Franklin Court RAs are hosting a give-back program this holiday season. This program is for the benefit of Akron's Really Recovered Home. This home helps men who are without a place to live as they transition out of rehab or prison while they establish a new foundation of life. These men are coming to the Really Recovered Home with nothing but the clothes on their backs. The Franklin RA's are creating care baskets for the men as a gift from our community to theirs. Any kind of contributions would be greatly appreciated by the Franklin team, as well as the men at the Really Recovered Home.

All donations must be received by the ATI housing office by Friday November 20th at 4:30pm. Thank you in advice!

Questions may be directed to RA Brooke Bockey.19@osu.edu .

   The items include:
   • full body towels
   • wash cloths
   • winter hats and gloves
   • 3 in 1 shower soap
   • loofa
   • comb/brush
   • toothbrush and paste
   • deodorant
   • nail clippers
   • socks
   • chap-stick
   • snack foods
o chips, cookies, candies, fruit, jerky, popcorn, etc
   • paper products
  o tissues, toilet paper, plates, paper towels/napkins
   • laundry supplies
   o detergent, dry sheets, laundry baskets
   • winter coats
   • underwear/boxers/briefs
Bookstore Reminder

Submitted by Margie Skeen, skeen.34@osu.edu

Rental returns reminder: Due December 11th (last day of finals) but you will either have to ship them back using the $5.00 per box label, return them in person (holiday hours will apply) or perhaps if you are done...return them before you leave for Thanksgiving. Check your email for details.
Daily Mail Delivery

Submitted by Cindy Shelly, shelly.12@osu.edu

The Business Office has resumed daily mail delivery from the Post Office so please check your mailboxes. We are also taking outgoing mail to be posted over to OARDC every day. Please continue to bundle your mail with a note containing the department name and the number of pieces of mail, this makes it easier for us to keep track of the costs for the outgoing mail. Thank you.
ATI to offer MRW Work Ethic Certification

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Koch Industries and the Charles Koch Foundation are partnering with the mikeroweWORKS Foundation, Wichita State University (WSU) Tech, and National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) to support the national expansion of a pilot work ethic certification based on the mikeroweWORKS Foundation’s work ethic curriculum. The certification is currently underway at WSU Tech and accredited by NC3. The expansion includes ATI and another 19 post-secondary NC3 leadership schools across the United States.

This program, known as the MRW Work Ethic Certification, is an extension of the mikeroweWORKS Foundation’s S.W.E.A.T. Pledge and examines the importance of work ethic, personal responsibility, delayed gratification, and a positive attitude. Students who successfully complete the program will receive an industry-recognized NC3 certificate.

“No matter how quickly the world changes, the qualities of successful individuals are still the same,” said Mike Rowe, founder and CEO of the mikeroweWORKS Foundation. “The principles of hard work, determination, and respect for others are always in demand and a big part of our Work Ethic Scholarship Program. Many employers have reached out to my foundation and asked if those principles could form the basis of a new kind of curriculum—a guide, of sorts, to help bolster the importance of these qualities in the American workforce. I’m grateful to Koch for their incredible support in making this curriculum possible and to the colleges who have adopted the program.”

“NC3 could not be prouder to accredit and administer this national certification program for the mikeroweWORKS Foundation. We are honored to provide the certifications and instructor training that will ensure the high-level of student competency associated with every NC3 certification and valued by employers,” said Roger Tadajewski, Executive Director of NC3.
Flu shots available for students, faculty and staff

Submitted by Zac Burkey,

Flu shots will be available for the students, faculty, and staff on Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 11:00-3:00 in Fisher North. Stay tuned for more details.
Highlights from last campus meeting
Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

If you missed the campus meeting on Monday, October 26, here are a few of the highlights:
- Kathy Yoder will be conducting a 1-hour Zoom workshop on identifying fake news. Open to everyone. Nov. 3 and Nov. 10 at 11:30 a.m.
- Shaun Wellert and Liz Parker represented ATI on a committee that looked at consolidating the Wooster campus dairies. The plan is to milk at Krauss and dedicate the Grace Drake facility to raising heifers. This will provide a greater variety of experiences for students and expand teaching, research and outreach opportunities.
- Skou parking lot will be the priority when lots require snow clearing this winter. There should be enough parking, since we will still be dedensified during spring semester, but the Halterman lot will be cleared partially if needed.
- Learning Lab has been busy in the virtual environment, with 150 individual sessions and 330 groups appointments.
- The business office has been given approval to move forward with hiring a fiscal associate. Desiree urges everyone to complete the training on the Workday Buying Experience on Nov. 4 or Dec. 11.
- The turf program had a successful fundraiser that will put Ed Nangle in the dunk tank. Stay tuned for details!
Guidelines Regarding Political Activity by Employees of the University

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

University staff and faculty members are encouraged to fully and freely exercise their constitutional right to vote, as well as express their personal opinions regarding political candidates, issues, local, state, and national programs, initiatives, and referendums. However, employees are subject to restrictions on exercising these rights in a manner that suggests university endorsement of a cause or candidate. General guidelines on these restrictions can be found at: https://legal.osu.edu/topics/political-activity-guidelines.
New Position for Kelly

Submitted by Dee Dee Snyder, snyder.426@osu.edu

We are pleased to share that Kelly Carmack Mata has accepted a new position with Program Excel. She will be moving from an intermittent academic mentor position to a 75% regular academic mentor position in early November. This position was recently funded through the new grant, and we are excited to welcome her into this position. Congratulations Kelly!
College of Wooster Goes All Online

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

The following message was sent to students this week to encourage continued adherence to the university's mask and social distancing policies.

Hi Folks,

You may have heard that the College of Wooster has moved to all online delivery for the remainder of the semester due to a spike in COVID-19 infections. I hope this underscores the need for wearing your masks, washing your hands, and physical distancing. We really are all in this together. I would hate for us to lose the in-person instruction that we have worked so hard to preserve during these challenging times. I know that you value that in-person instruction. So please follow the safety measures as identified by our university.

Thanks and Go Bucks!

Dr. Boone
Kubota partnership to aid ATI workforce development goals

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

The prevalent scarlet and gray most often seen at Ohio State ATI is being supplemented with a heavy dose of Kubota orange this fall.

Kubota Tractor Corporation is partnering with ATI to establish the Kubota Tech College training program. Students will be trained using high-tech Kubota equipment in areas such as diagnostics, preventative maintenance, and major repair.

“The two programs that will be impacted are the power equipment program and hydraulic power and motion control program,” said Robby Frutchey, ATI coordinator for both programs.

In the power equipment program, students learn about career preparation, electrical courses, engine diagnostics, mobile heating and air conditioning, welding, and power transmission.

Students in the hydraulic power and motion control program learn fundamentals of fluid power and components, hydraulic circuits, basic electricity, basic pneumatics, analog and digital electronics, power transmission, and computer-aided design.

“While Kubota Tractor Corporation has been a strong ally of ATI in the past, this new partnership will provide an impactful experience in the classroom and help us train the next generation of skilled technicians,” said Kris Boone, assistant dean and ATI director. “Their contributions will not only make our teaching more diverse, but will also make our program stand out.”

In addition to equipment loans and annual updates through 2023, Kubota is donating more than $21,000 to purchase tool sets and complete renovations to the ATI Engineering Technologies Laboratory. The development of the training curriculum will include train-the-trainer activities to ensure that instructors stay current with industry requirements and skills. Kubota dealers will also offer work-based training, including internship and apprenticeship opportunities.

"Skilled technicians are the backbone of every Kubota dealership around the country, and the demand for those skills is only increasing," said Stacy B. Schroeder, senior manager of Kubota University. "We are excited to partner with ATI to establish the Kubota Tech College training program to build the qualified workforce needed to support the growth and prosperity of Ohio and its residents and beyond. We'll closely collaborate to identify and build the most relevant skills students will require to successfully enter the rural workforce in the equipment industry."

In addition to receiving an associate of applied science degree from ATI, students will have the chance to become industry-certified Kubota technicians through The National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3). NC3 offers program certifications built on national skills standards in many areas.

“By the year 2022, the Kubota network of dealerships needs to hire 3,400 new technicians. We are excited to have been approached by Kubota and NC3 to be a part of this goal,” Frutchey said.

When students become a Kubota-certified technician through NC3, they will be proficient in eight areas: pre-delivery and inspection; preventative maintenance; maintenance procedures; electrical; hydraulics; engine; powertrain; and brakes, steering, and suspension.

Ohio State ATI, which offers 26 associate degrees, has been named one of five top trade schools in the United States by both Fox Business News and Niche.org.

“Our goal is for Ohio State ATI to become a workforce development hub,” said Boone. “We’re doing this by growing and developing a future workforce that meets the needs of the agricultural industry with a focus on K–12 education through Ohio 4-H, preparing ATI students for the jobs of tomorrow, and updating current industry personnel with recertification and advisory programs.”

Kubota Tractor Corporation, Grapevine, Texas, is the U.S. marketer and distributor of Kubota-engineered and -manufactured machinery and equipment, including a complete line of tractors of up to 200 gross horsepower, performance-matched implements, hay tools, compact construction equipment, consumer lawn and garden equipment, commercial turf products, and utility vehicles.
WW Virtual Group for Wooster Campus

Submitted by Cindy Shelly, shelly.12@osu.edu

Hello everyone,

Weight Watchers now has a virtual group that is only Ohio State Employees. Attached is the current newsletter and a new promotion for joining Weight Watchers.

Please let me know if you have any questions.
Knowledge Exchange (KX) has launched

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

It’s here! The Knowledge Exchange (KX) has launched a data and communications platform: kx.osu.edu. The site offers research translations in four topic “buckets”: Data and Tools, Environment and Natural Resources, Food and Agriculture, and People and Communities. The new centralized resource is designed to help a broader audience engage with the world-class research from CFAES. The goal? To get people actively connecting with research, asking questions and sharing in the discovery process. The KX site will be continuously updated with new tools and projects around food supply systems, water quality, farm stress, and more.

We want to emphasize that the KX website is only the beginning. You’ll see much more as we continue to work with folks like you to amplify research! The KX team is developing new ways to connect people with data and research findings and they want to hear from you! Do you have research you’d like to share? Perhaps you want to brainstorm the larger story to your work? Are you an educator looking for ways to translate research for your community? Reach out to kx@osu.edu – we’d love to help!
WE NEED HELP!
Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

PLEASE HELP IF YOU CAN!

Additional assistance is needed to successfully complete weekly student COVID testing for Wooster. I am asking for 2 to 3 additional individuals to aid in the following tasks:
1. Inside testing room observer (1 or 2)
2. Check-out table
Testing will take place at Fisher Auditorium every Wednesday from 11:00a – 3:00p (volunteers will need to be available 10:45a – 3:15p each day). Please let me know as soon as possible if you are willing/able to assist in this important process. Please note: the students will be conducting their own tests, no volunteers will come in direct contact with student bodily fluids or students during this process.
CHA Student Photography Contest

Submitted by Karen Wimbush, wimbush.4@osu.edu

Please encourage students to enter CHA's Student Photography Contest.

Click image to view PDF.
OSU Extension hiring in Wayne County

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Wayne County, ANR Educator

JR# 461722

Ohio State University Extension (OSUE) seeks an Educator to work collaboratively with county, area and state teams of OSUE professionals and with local agency leaders and volunteers. The Extension Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) in Wayne County will be responsible for a broad range of duties that could include but are not limited to: providing guidance and/or leadership to the creation of a proactive applied research and education program in agriculture and natural resources to meet current and future needs in farm management, livestock (dairy emphasis) and crop production, with emphasis on forages, pesticide & fertilizer training and recertification, farmland use issues, food security, and environmental quality and sustainability. The current program is very strong with educational opportunities focused on livestock production, forages, pesticide use, nutrient management, and farm financial management. The Educator will plan, teach, deliver, disseminate, and evaluate educational programs and applied research on relevant local issues through pro-active educational programs using innovative educational methods; maintain a high level of visibility and facilitate communications with a wide range of clientele to promote the understanding of agriculture and natural resource issues; maintain a program of individual professional improvement in selected subject areas; ensure a diversity among potential clientele and learners and equal access to programs and facilities; work closely with local advisory committees, commodity groups and volunteers to conduct needs assessment and priority setting to determine emphasis of educational programs; serve as an educational advisor and liaison for the Ohio State University Extension and the University to appropriate public issue and program related organizations; and represent OSU Extension and the University with federal, state and local agencies and educational institutions at the local community level.
AGCO showcases Fendt equipment on Wooster campus

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

AGCO of Wooster brought the latest and greatest in Fendt’s high-tech equipment to the Wooster campus farm on Tuesday, September 29. Students in the agronomy and power equipment programs had the opportunity hear a presentation about the Fendt tractor and 40-foot, 32-row planter and see the equipment in operation.
Workday Status Report
Submitted by Desiree Lutsch, lutsch.11@osu.edu

Remember, Workday Finance is going live January 7, 2021.

What you can do to prepare:
- Log in to Workday - Become familiar with changes – https://impl.workday.com/osu10/d/home.htmld
- Utilize Compass for information related to pending trainings in your Buckeyelearn or log into Buckeyelearn
  - https://compass.osu.edu/
  - https://buckeyelearn.osu.edu/
- Explore the Enterprise web page
  - https://enterprise-project.osu.edu/
  - Click into the Information bar to see what’s changing for you
- I recommend that everyone do the Workday Core Concepts and the Buying Experience training.
Click the image below to a view a PDF.
PPE and Sanitation
Submitted by Desiree Lutsch, lutsch.11@osu.edu

As we continue to navigate COVID19, a friendly reminder on personal protective items and cleaning / sanitizing products that are available via eStores. The University has procured supplies in bulk for units to order. Listed below are the items available through eStores that can be purchased by the Departments directly through eStores. The products will be delivered to the Wooster Campus Storeroom, delivery will be made to your building from the Storeroom.

Departments can purchase from eStores:
- Face Masks Ear Loop 81458
- Gloves Nitrile, Small 28714-S
- Gloves Nitrile, Medium 28714-M
- Gloves Nitrile, Large 28714-LG
- Gloves Nitrile, X-Large 28714-XLG
- Infrared Thermometer 50400
- Face Shield 81491
- Disinfectant Spray Cleaner 43150
- Sanitizing Wipes 35 or 73 ct. 54899
Please note that the ATI Business Office has the following in stock:
- Masks
- Gloves
- Hand sanitizer
- Face shields
- Sanitizing wipes
- Spray cleaner
Please email Cindy and Desiree with your requests.

Note: These can be purchased from the Storeroom until the supply is exhausted then purchase from eStores:
- Hand Sanitizer Gel. 8-12 oz Bottle S0102 Wooster Stores, 10609 eStores
- Hand Sanitizer Gel. 32 oz Bottle S0104 Wooster Stores, 10613 eStores
Our Facilities Operations team will continue enhanced cleaning protocols and respond as needed for additional cleaning requests. We will also ensure hand sanitizer stations are available at entry ways and throughout buildings and provide wipe buckets for high traffic areas like classrooms, libraries, and dining areas. Let me know if you have any questions.
Wooster Campus Updates
Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Some of the wheat plots were planted in the ground last week, soybean leaves have turned yellow and fallen, the bags of forages for winter are filling up, our STAR, MCIC, and PAAR labs all have experiments in progress, including funded COVID-19 research (PAAR). Our ATI students and graduate students are busy with classes and experiential learning. With more than a month back on campus we have all settled into our new routines. All of your efforts to keep you and your colleagues healthy are working. With spikes of COVID-19 happening around the country – keep up your vigilance – mask up, wash your hands and please be safe.

Weekly COVID-19 testing is now in progress for ATI students that live at Applewood Village and random testing for graduate students. The tracing as it stands right now is being done both by OSU as well as local Wayne County Health Department. Those that test positive or have potentially been exposed maybe contacted.

Fall is the best time for planting and the Secrest Arboretum’s online plant sale is in full swing. They have a great supply of trees, shrubs and ATI grown fall mum’s. Check out their website https://secrest.osu.edu/. Fall rates for golf will begin soon at Hawks Nest Golf Course.

“Rooted in Research” coffee along with a soup of the day are a few of the offerings of the CFAES café in Fisher North. During this time, to keep buildings emptied out, we have set up study areas that are spaced out in Fisher for students to “zoom” into classes. There are tents on campus, just bring a chair to enjoy working or eating outside.

Please note in Dean Kress’s email last week, there were several announcements regarding buckeye box, reposted here:

BuckeyeBox Retirement

https://it.osu.edu/news/2020/09/08/bye-bye-buckeyebox

https://it.osu.edu/cloud-storage-and-collaboration-transition

In June of 2021, BuckeyeBox will be retired. Over the course of the school year, the university will move to Office 365 (OneDrive, Teams) for storage and collaboration. More information will be coming that details the transition over the fall and winter.

Ohio State is working with a company to migrate Box data via its content migration tool. Most of us collaborate on both individual and department folders. We will likely move files though a combination of automated and self-initiated activities, and the IT Service Desk will continue to be there for assistance.

OCIO will be offering expanded training opportunities for both OneDrive and Teams in the coming months. In the meantime, the administrative resource center has posted self-help information regarding how to transition from BuckeyeBox to OneDrive.

BuckeyeBox Migration and Teams + OneDrive Trainings

The retirement of BuckeyeBox (and “U” Drive for MITS clients) in spring/summer of 2021 is going to require significant effort, and the university is planning to provide significant support.

Training resources are available in the Administrative Resource Center: Migration to OneDrive for Business from BuckeyeBox (link is external).

OCIO are planning on hosting training sessions as follows:
- Using Microsoft OneDrive for Business (Register Now)
  Tuesday, Oct. 6, 10 a.m.
  Wednesday, Oct. 7, 1:30 p.m.
- Cloud Storage Transition and File Migration (Coming Soon)
  Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2 p.m.
  Wednesday, Oct. 21, 10:30 a.m.
The flu appointments are ready for faculty and staff to schedule. All employees are REQUIRED to have an appointment in order to maintain social distancing and avoid congregating. Important to read and follow registration details below as well as instructions when you schedule and consent.

Registration Details for flu shots:

If you would like to register for the upcoming flu shot event in Wooster, follow the steps below:
1. Visit yp4h.osu.edu and click the “Schedule a Screening” button in the middle of the page.
2. Log in with your Ohio State name.# and password.
3. Highlight “Flu Vaccinations”. Place 10/14/20 in both date boxes.
4. Under Locations, search for Regional Campuses
5. Click “Find Appointments or Classes”.
6. Continue to schedule the appointment. If you experience any difficulty, please contact Customer Service at 292-4700
As a reminder, retail preferred pharmacies that are in the OSU Health Plan network will vaccinate faculty, staff and their dependent family members (over 7 years of age) enrolled in a university medical plan at no charge and with no prescription. Biometric Screenings scheduled for this date were cancelled through email to employees with appointments, due to nurse staffing shortage. Biometrics are required as part of your personal health assessment, though due to COVID-19 do not have to be verified this year.
Please encourage students to apply for SEEDs
Submitted by Thom Janini, janini.4@osu.edu

We received information about the SEEDs program with very short notice relative to the application deadline (which is this Friday, Oct. 2). If you know students who would be a good fit for this program, please encourage them to apply!

Have you heard the saying “Two heads are better than one” or “It takes a village”? At the core of these statements is the belief that when we do things together, the results are just better.

You can help drive change, share your feedback and ideas as we create an extraordinary experience at Ohio State by applying for the Student Experience and Engagement Delegates (SEEDs) program. Lead by Melissa Shivers, Vice President for Student Life, the program will serve as a way for the university to gather feedback and ideas from as many students as possible.

SEEDs are students from any program, level, leadership experience or campus who are interested in contributing their ideas for the best Ohio State possible. You are not required to have a leadership position in a student organization, or even be in a student organization at all. Commuters and virtual learners are just as welcome as those who live on or near campus.

Regardless of your experience or affiliation, what is important is that those who apply will commit to:
- Attending monthly meetings with Melissa Shivers, Student Life leaders, student government leaders, university guests and other students
- Providing feedback about a variety of topics including, but not limited to, campus policies, climate, engagement, barriers and support that is crucial to student success
- Offering solution-oriented ideas that will advance the Ohio State student experience
- Engaging as an active participant in special events, initiatives, and potential recruitment of prospective students
Applications are being accepted for the 20 positions in the 2020/2021 cohort until 5 p.m. on Friday, October 2. Students who apply must:
- Have a genuine interest to serve the Office of Student Life and their fellow Buckeyes
- Commit to attending the monthly meetings and contributing approximately 2-4 hours/month in out-of-meeting engagement
- Maintain at least a 2.0 GPA
To apply, visit go.osu.edu/SEEDsapplication.
University Senate approves Pass/No Pass for GE courses

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

On Thursday, University Senate approved a proposal that allows undergraduate students to use Pass/No Pass grading for General Education courses. The Rules of the University Faculty already allowed PA/NP grading for elective courses. The Grading Policy Changes for Autumn 2020 webpage explains the policy, extended deadlines and how students can request this grading for session 1 courses. The page will be updated to provide a form for semester-long and session 2 courses.

The Senate also approved a floor amendment that allows colleges and schools to offer PA/NP grading for courses required in majors, minors and programs. Vice Provost Beth Hume will be in touch this week to coordinate information about how each college plans to approach this issue.
Campus Change Request Form has changed

Submitted by Cate Hunko, hunko.1@osu.edu

Teachers, Advisors, and Staff,
The Campus Change Request Form is now completed by the student and sent to the Transition Counselor, Cate Hunko, at the end of the Transition Modules in Carmen. If a student is interested in a transition to Columbus please refer the student to Cate Hunko.1 and she will add the student to the modules. No paper form or electronic form will be available.
If you have any questions please contact Cate Hunko.1
BTES Update

Submitted by Zac Burkey, burkey.56@osu.edu

September has begun and BTES is looking forward to a busy month. We have a full slate of MS Office training courses planned for this month. The schedule of courses is listed in the flyer. Please reach out to me if you have any questions.

Our Supervisor's Toolbox (which will be run virtually this semester) begins September 16th, and will run for 8 weeks. The deadline to register is the end of this week, so if you would like to be a part of this virtual offering please register by September 4th (https://ati.osu.edu/supertoolbox).

We are in the works of finalizing this year's Tractor/Equipment Assessment. We will be seeking volunteers to assist in this assessment process. More information to follow.
Learning Lab open for virtual appointments

Submitted by Penny Nemitz, nemitz.7@osu.edu

The Learning Lab is virtually open and ready to help students succeed! Don’t wait!! Remember to request tutoring early on. Tutoring appointments can be made through on-course The Learning Lab website has PDFs and videos to help you connect.

If you have any questions please email me at Penny Nemitz.7@osu.edu. Remember the sooner you start the better you can be. We also offer help in learning about study skills, test-taking tips and note-taking.
CFAES Café now open in Fisher

Submitted by Matthew Benko-Scruggs, benko-scruggs.1@osu.edu
Reminder: OSU Face Mask Requirements

Submitted by Thom Janini, janini.4@osu.edu

Questions and opinions abound regarding the requirements for face masks on OSU’s campuses, so I did a little research on the Safe and Healthy Buckeye website. In short, a face mask must be worn on campus when indoors and outdoors even when individuals can maintain appropriate social distancing. The few exceptions, which are outlined on the Personal Protective Equipment page of the Safe and Healthy Buckeye website, are copied below.

From the Safe and Healthy Buckeye website, 8/25/2020:

“Face masks must be worn on Ohio State’s campuses. Face masks must be worn in indoor settings, including, but not limited to: classrooms, residence halls, conference rooms, shared office spaces, hallways, buses, shared vehicles and common areas such as lobbies, study spaces and laundry facilities on all Ohio State campuses. The number of individuals in any indoor space should be limited to facilitate physical distancing. Masks must also be worn in outdoor settings, even when individuals can maintain appropriate physical distancing.”

“Indoors or outdoors, exceptions are made for those dining, participating in strenuous exercise or taking part in performance-based classes. As an added safety measure, open-air tents are being set up on campus for use by arts, dance and music classes as well as certain courses with extended outdoor activities in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences. Masks will not be required for classes in these open-air tents. Additionally, there is an exception for university staff working outdoors for long periods of time who are able to maintain appropriate physical distancing and have a mask available if needed.”

Further,

“All Ohio State students, faculty and staff are expected to meet the behavioral and safety expectations under the Safe Campus Requirements when they physically participate in any university activity, on or off campus. Failure to adhere to these requirements will be addressed through standard enforcement mechanisms.”

“Community members with particular needs for accommodations should contact Student Life Disability Services, the ADA Coordinator’s Office or the Office of Human Resources.”

Thom Janini

Agricultural Technical Institute

Assistant Director – Student Programming and Life
Reminder: OSU Face Mask Requirements

Submitted by Thom Janini, janini.4@osu.edu

Questions and opinions abound regarding the requirements for face masks on OSU’s campuses, so I did a little research on the Safe and Healthy Buckeye website. In short, a face mask must be worn on campus when indoors and outdoors even when individuals can maintain appropriate social distancing. The few exceptions, which are outlined on the Personal Protective Equipment page of the Safe and Healthy Buckeye website, are copied below.

From the Safe and Healthy Buckeye website, 8/25/2020:

“Face masks must be worn on Ohio State’s campuses. Face masks must be worn in indoor settings, including, but not limited to: classrooms, residence halls, conference rooms, shared office spaces, hallways, buses, shared vehicles and common areas such as lobbies, study spaces and laundry facilities on all Ohio State campuses. The number of individuals in any indoor space should be limited to facilitate physical distancing. Masks must also be worn in outdoor settings, even when individuals can maintain appropriate physical distancing.”

“Indoors or outdoors, exceptions are made for those dining, participating in strenuous exercise or taking part in performance-based classes. As an added safety measure, open-air tents are being set up on campus for use by arts, dance and music classes as well as certain courses with extended outdoor activities in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences. Masks will not be required for classes in these open-air tents. Additionally, there is an exception for university staff working outdoors for long periods of time who are able to maintain appropriate physical distancing and have a mask available if needed.”

Further,

“All Ohio State students, faculty and staff are expected to meet the behavioral and safety expectations under the Safe Campus Requirements when they physically participate in any university activity, on or off campus. Failure to adhere to these requirements will be addressed through standard enforcement mechanisms.”

“Community members with particular needs for accommodations should contact Student Life Disability Services, the ADA Coordinator’s Office or the Office of Human Resources.”

Thom Janini

Agricultural Technical Institute

Assistant Director – Student Programming and Life
Reminder: OSU Face Mask Requirements

Submitted by Thom Janini, janini.4@osu.edu

Questions and opinions abound regarding the requirements for face masks on OSU’s campuses, so I did a little research on the Safe and Healthy Buckeye website. In short, a face mask must be worn on campus when indoors and outdoors even when individuals can maintain appropriate social distancing. The few exceptions, which are outlined on the Personal Protective Equipment page of the Safe and Healthy Buckeye website, are copied below.

From the Safe and Healthy Buckeye website, 8/25/2020:

“Face masks must be worn on Ohio State’s campuses. Face masks must be worn in indoor settings, including, but not limited to: classrooms, residence halls, conference rooms, shared office spaces, hallways, buses, shared vehicles and common areas such as lobbies, study spaces and laundry facilities on all Ohio State campuses. The number of individuals in any indoor space should be limited to facilitate physical distancing. Masks must also be worn in outdoor settings, even when individuals can maintain appropriate physical distancing.”

“Indoors or outdoors, exceptions are made for those dining, participating in strenuous exercise or taking part in performance-based classes. As an added safety measure, open-air tents are being set up on campus for use by arts, dance and music classes as well as certain courses with extended outdoor activities in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences. Masks will not be required for classes in these open-air tents. Additionally, there is an exception for university staff working outdoors for long periods of time who are able to maintain appropriate physical distancing and have a mask available if needed.”

Further,

“All Ohio State students, faculty and staff are expected to meet the behavioral and safety expectations under the Safe Campus Requirements when they physically participate in any university activity, on or off campus. Failure to adhere to these requirements will be addressed through standard enforcement mechanisms.”

“Community members with particular needs for accommodations should contact Student Life Disability Services, the ADA Coordinator’s Office or the Office of Human Resources.”

Thom Janini

Agricultural Technical Institute

Assistant Director – Student Programming and Life
COVID Floor Plans

Submitted by Thom Janini, janini.4@osu.edu

Dear Faculty and Staff,

In an effort to maintain social distancing and dedensification of our academic buildings, we have established dedicated directions to all stairways and exits in Skou and Halterman Halls. Water is only available from the bottle filling stations, and Sanitizing Stations stocked with hand sanitizer, sanitizing wipes and disposable face masks have been emplaced at the main entrance of both academic buildings. For your convenience, we are providing floor plans of Skou and Halterman Halls indicating these changes.

Thom Janini

Assistant Director, Student Programming and Life

Ohio State Agricultural Technical Institute
Purchasing Guidelines Through COVID

Submitted by Desiree Lutsch, lutsch.11@osu.edu
Student workers needed

Submitted by Dave Dalhart, dalhart.1@osu.edu

Student workers are needed to assist in the engineering labs with cleanup, lab setups, materials fabrication, and general labor. Federal work-study students considered first but not required. Inquire at: dalhart.1@osu.edu
CFAES Wooster Staff Council seeks members

Submitted by Zac Burkey, burkey.56@osu.edu

The CFAES Wooster Campus Staff Council (WCSC) is seeking motivated staff to serve as members during the 2021- 2024 term. Wooster Campus Staff Council is currently a team of 15 dedicated Wooster Campus staff members who are working to help enhance the culture of the campus. In addition to hosting our annual events including the Chili Cook-Off and Funfest, the WCSC serves as a liaison between the Staff and the CFAES and Wooster Campus Administration. Currently, we are looking to fill a total of five positions so if you would like the opportunity to put your passion for the Wooster Campus to work, then please consider joining WCSC!

Click here to find the position profiles and all the information about the roles within the WCSC. On the second page you will find the highlighted positions we are currently looking to fill. If you’re interested in joining our team or have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me at huling.14@osu.edu or 330-263-5501.
TRIO Student Support Services Grant

Submitted by Thom Janini, janini.4@osu.edu

I am very pleased to share with you that our 2020-2025 TRIO Student Support Services grant is funded! The success of this grant proposal is due in large part to the high-quality services provided by our Program Excel staff and the academic success of the students in this program. Please join me in congratulating Program Excel Manager Dee Dee Snyder and the Ohio State PE team: Leslie Eisberg, Mary Ann Frantz, Keegan Hange, Heather Hettick, Kelly Carmack Mata, and Denny Talampas.
Is the next AFA Student Advisory Team member an ATI student?
Submitted by David Dietrich, dietrich.114@osu.edu

Do you know the next member of the Student Advisory Team? The Student Advisory Team’s main duty is to assist the AFA staff in the planning and facilitation of programs including AFA Leaders Conference and AFA Leader Institutes.

The program environment is largely dictated by the Student Advisors who influence the session topics, Conference theme and program culture, speaker selection and additional program components. As a Student Advisor, you’ll design and facilitate Conference and Institutes, represent AFA among your peers and industry professionals and serve as the student voice of AFA.

Think you know a student who would be a good fit? Here’s what we’re looking for in future Student Advisors:
- Comfortable with public speaking
- Create inclusive environments and interactions
- Work in teams as well as independently
- Time management skills
- Interest in event and program management
- Proactive mindset
- Servant leadership
- Majoring in agriculture, food, natural resources or a related field and have a passion for agriculture
- Passionate about AFA’s mission and have the ability to represent the organization in a professional manner
- Recommended cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
- Valid U.S. driver's license
- Responsible and punctual attendance at all meetings
As a Student Advisor, benefits include:
- Training in facilitation, respect and inclusivity and storytelling
- Academic scholarship
- Exposure to AFA’s partners and industry leaders
- Registration to Conference
- Travel and expenses paid
Questions? Contact Elizabeth Galbreath at 816-406-2062.
Digital Accessibility Policy Training

Submitted by Thom Janini, janini.4@osu.edu

Dear Staff and Faculty:

   We have all come to rely heavily on digital and online material to communicate with and teach our students, as well as work with each other. This is especially true while we work through the challenges presented by the Covid-19 pandemic. Guaranteeing accessibility to this material is everyone's responsibility.

   To meet the university requirement for digital accessibility, Digital Accessibility Policy awareness training is being recommended for all faculty/staff. The training is brief and highlights the importance of digital accessibility in fostering an equitable and inclusive environment.

   The Digital Accessibility policy establishes minimum standards for the accessibility of Ohio State’s digital information and services, whether created by Ohio State or purchased for our use, as well as the reporting requirements necessary to ensure compliance with the university’s obligations under applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

   When you have completed this 35-minute course, you will be able to:
   • Define accessibility
   • Describe the purpose of the Digital Accessibility policy
   • Explain to what the Digital Accessibility policy applies
   • List the roles and responsibilities defined in the Digital Accessibility policy

   To access the training, log into http://www.go.osu.edu/BuckeyeLearn and enter "Digital Accessibility Policy" into the search window in the upper right-hand corner of the page.
Interesting Articles

Submitted by Valerie Childress, childress.39@osue

Here are a couple of interesting articles on teaching that I thought I would share.

   Microsoft Teams Tips and Tricks for Educators:
   https://www.techlearninguniversity.com/how-to/microsoft-teams-tips-and-tricks-for-educators?utm_source=Selligent&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20789&utm_content=EDU+7%2F15%2F20+&utm_term=1081914&m_i=Za53unwQ%2BIJVgQVcI0vhBtSBd5U_JIjNhU0OFtSsi1rB_0iWumZUtbUZD8zbywvyPLD9gxY0njxs9ZcIWXUDTKJa9tc6EnoZZn

   Should Colleges Rethink Final Exams in the COVID Era? Some Profs Try "Epic Finales"
   https://www.edsurge.com/news/2020-07-14-should-colleges-rethink-final-exams-in-the-covid-era-some-profs-try-epic-finales
WW Promotion

Submitted by Cindy Shelly, shelly.12@osu.edu

Attend a Private Virtual Workshop exclusively for OSU employees and a new promotion. NEW: Lose 10 lbs. on WW!
Autumn book orders are due!

Submitted by Beth Harrington, sm294@bncollege.com

The Bookstore needs your Autumn Adoptions! If you have not done so already, please email sm294@bncollege.com with your book orders or enter them online via https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.facultyenlight.com__;!!KGKeukY!m80XI2qBFuJU4VzFm2_o2NMgnmBEZG4o-jthP3dW0k2EZeOI_j7c1gJGNsJGl0uE-A$ . If you have any questions, please email sm294@bncollege.com.

Thank you!

Beth
New Student Life Website

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

If you haven't already done so, please check out the new Wooster Campus student life website. The website will be the go-to source for information about campus events, SAC hours, etc. In support of the "one campus" mission, the Wooster Campus student life website will include information pertinent to OARDC graduate students as well as ATI undergraduates. Congratulations to Jodie Holava for putting the site together.
WW June Newsletter

Submitted by Cindy Shelly, shelly.12@osu.edu
Weight Watchers Promotion

Submitted by Cindy Shelly, shelly.12@osu.edu
Knipp Agricultural Scholarship Fund Established

Submitted by Katie LeMasters, lemasters.27@osu.edu

On June 4, 2020, the Board of Trustees of The Ohio State University, in accordance with the guidelines approved by the Board of Directors of The Ohio State University Foundation voted to establish The Knipp Agricultural Fund. The endowment was established by gifts from Daryl L. and Catherine R. Knipp and will benefit the University in perpetuity, per the donor's wishes. The annual distribution will provide scholarships to freshmen attending Ohio State ATI, who intend to transition to the Columbus campus to pursue a four-year degree. The scholarship is renewable up to three years or completion of the degree. Preference is given to students from Sandusky County, and to those who express an interest in agricultural production, business, or an agricultural cooperative career path.

Our deep gratitude is extended to Daryl and Catherine Knipp for their generosity and dedication to supporting students at Ohio State ATI and beyond.
New Student Orientation Date Changes

Submitted by Thom Janini, janini.4@osu.edu

The primary purpose of New Student Orientation is to prepare students for the changes they will experience as they transition to college. This is becoming increasingly difficult in this time of pandemic as we do not yet know what the Autumn semester will look like. The university is now working on this and will have a plan in place by early June. Therefore, we have decided to wait until early July to begin orienting our new students entering the university this fall.

The new dates for Autumn Semester 2020 New Student Orientation are July 6-10 and August 7. Students who have already signed up for early orientation dates will be placed in the first 3 days in July with the option of rescheduling. Remaining students will be offered orientation dates where space is still available.


Thom Janini
Assistant Director, Student Programming and Life
Calling all Artists

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Calling all artists! A Streetscape Art Contest, which is open now through June 2, will select the artwork that will go on the walls of the new seating areas being installed in the southeast quad of public square. Submission should be sent to Main Street Wooster or the Wayne Center for the Arts.

Find complete entry information here.
Buckeye Buzz to continue over the summer

Submitted by Jodie Holava, holava.1@osu.edu

The weekly Buckeye Buzz newsletter will continue through the summer. If you have any notifications, updates or announcements for students please go online and complete the Buzz submission form at https://ati.osu.edu/buzz

Thanks!!!
Leadership Courses
Submitted by Kim Sayers, sayers.1@osu.edu

Do you want to learn how to:
- Recognize the role of emotional intelligence in communication?*
- Deal with and get beyond conflict?
- Get more comfortable with networking?
- Fail forward?
- Start your leadership journey?
- Make high-quality decisions?
- Lead virtually?
- Radiate confidence?
- Provide high-impact feedback?
With yesterday’s announcement of the funding available for Staff Professional Development during COVID-19, I thought I’d share with you the variety of options for web-based learning available from BTES. As a certified provider of DDI training and development (DDI is a global communication and leadership consulting firm), we have access to the above topics, and many more, in an online format. With our DDI partnership, we can offer these workshops to OSU employees for $78 each ($98 each for non-OSU participants).

The full list of courses can be found here. If you would like to see the course descriptions, you can go to:https://www.ddiworld.com/solutions/leadership-courses. Scroll down about a quarter of the way to search; in the Learning Format drop-down menu, you must select “Web-based training.” You can then search by topic or level. When you find the courses you want, do not select the “Get Started” button on the DDI page! Just contact Zac Burkey.56 or Kim Sayers.1, and we will get you registered!

*Communication: Connect through Conversations is the prerequisite for all of the other courses.
Changes to SEIs for Spring 2020

Submitted by Carri Gerber, gerber.140@osu.edu

From the Office of the Provost:

To our faculty, students, and staff who are teaching this semester,

I am reaching out with information about how the student evaluation of instruction will be managed this semester. We appreciate that the COVID-19 pandemic required everyone to make significant changes to their instructional and pedagogical practices this semester, and we sincerely appreciate the steps you have taken to keep teaching and learning happening this semester. We also know that students are experiencing their own challenges as they transition to remote learning—along with the other transitions and uncertainties they are experiencing. Even with all of the changes, we believe that it is important that our faculty, graduate students, and staff who are teaching this semester receive feedback from their students about their teaching. As such, the Office of Academic Affairs has determined that Student Evaluations of Instruction (SEIs) will be conducted in their usual manner, with a few critical amendments.

First, the following statement will be added to all SEIs:

The COVID-19 pandemic required everyone to make significant changes to their instructional and pedagogical practices this semester, and we appreciate that this has impacted the way that you learn. To support the extraordinary efforts of our faculty, staff, and graduate students to deliver high quality education in a rapidly changing environment, we ask that you consider the holistic instruction provided to you this semester. We also ask that you take time to provide comments to your instructor (about both their instruction and their response to the circumstances affecting this semester), as they can use this feedback as they reflect upon their own work in these challenging times.

Second, all faculty, graduate students, and staff who are teaching this semester may add this statement to their dossiers or may use this statement (or something comparable to it) in application materials.

From the Office of Academic Affairs: The COVID-19 pandemic required everyone to make significant changes to their instructional and pedagogical practices this semester. Spring semester 2020 SEI reports were shared with all faculty, graduate teaching associates, and staff who taught a course, and the numeric scores are included in the Cumulative Student Evaluation of Instruction Reports. However, the review of a candidate for appointment, reappointment, promotion, or promotion with tenure must holistically consider the candidate’s full teaching portfolio.

We wish to thank everyone for their continued work, and we hope that everyone will find value in the comments provided by your students.

Please contact me at malone.175@osu.edu with questions.

Thank you,

Helen I. Malone, PhD
Vice Provost for Academic Policy and Faculty Resources
Nominations open for CFAES 2021 Alumni Awards

Please consider nominating someone for a CFAES Alumni Award. The nomination process is now online and completed through a Qualtrics survey that can be found here.

There are four CFAES Alumni Awards for which an individual can be nominated*.

Meritorious Service Award: This award publicly recognizes non-alumni and/or alumni of the college who have been singularly significant in CFAES' quest for excellence.

Distinguished Alumni Award: This award publicly recognizes those who have brought distinction to themselves and the college at-large through their participation, commitment, and leadership.

International Alumni Award: This award is presented to outstanding international agriculture alumni representing, supporting, and promoting CFAES and Ohio State around the globe.

Young Professional Achievement Award: This award recognizes alumni for their early professional accomplishments. It provides recognition for these individuals and serves as a stimulus toward further efforts by younger alumni. Nominees are to be 35 years of age or younger at the time of receiving the award.

*Individuals who have received an award in one alumni award category are not eligible to receive the same award. To see past honorees, click here.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Qualtrics form or the CFAES Alumni Awards, please contact Molly Berger at 614-688-2774 orberger.478@osu.edu.

Nominations and supporting documentation must be submitted no later than June 30, 2020.
Shaun Wellert and colleagues receive grant

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Shaun Wellert, Maurice Eastridge (Animal Sciences) and Christopher Zoller (Extension) have been awarded a Faculty Advisory Council and the Dean of CFAES grant in the amount of $12,525 for their proposal "A Model for Agricultural Workforce Development Programming: Farm Labor Management and Animal Health and Handling Certificate Programs.”

Wellert, Eastridge and Zoller identified a knowledge gap pertaining to management training and animal handling in an on-farm setting. This knowledge gap limits the ability of farm managers to retain employees and potentially leads to animal welfare issues and human safety concerns. To remedy this situation, the PIs are proposing to create and offer two non-credit certificate courses: 1) Training farm managers and, 2) Training animal handlers.

Congratulations, Shaun and colleagues!
Special Pricing for BTES Next Level Management

Submitted by Zac Burkey, burkey.56@osu.edu

BTES is offering special OSU only pricing for our new Kick it up a Notch: Next Level Management OnlineProfessional Development series (see flyer). Our classes, originally priced at $98 each, are now only $78 each for OSU employees. You can purchase all 6 courses at a cost of $450.00 (a $530 value) .

For more information about the courses in this series, click here, or to register click here.

Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions.
Additional Accommodations Guidance for Faculty

Submitted by Ruth Montz, montz.11@osu.edu

Additional guidance is now available for students/instructors re COVID-19 Temporary Accommodations. Please visit Office of Disability Services webpage to download a PDF on this topic. You can find it in the righthand column under Additional Resources.
OSU Cedar Point Day Cancelled

Submitted by Mick Steiner, steiner.255@osu.edu

Ohio State Day at Cedar Point has been CANCELLED for 2020 at the recommendation of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Cedar Point will delay the opening of their park for the season. Those who have already purchased tickets should receive direct communication about refund details. We hope to see you in 2021! Further questions can be directed to Lauren Luffy.2 of the OSU Alumni Association.
Housing Office Hours

Submitted by Mick Steiner, steiner.255@osu.edu

Due to COVID-19 and the safety of residents, staff, and the community, the ATI Housing Office will offer limited hours to meet the needs of our students remaining on campus.

   Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
   Monday - Thursday: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
   Friday: 4:00 - 5:00 pm

   Professional staff will be working remotely. Between 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, contact the appropriate staff member directly:

   Mick Steiner, Housing Coordinator: (330) 287-7507
   Caitlin Blake, Apartments Manager: (330) 287-7506

   For after-hours emergencies and on weekends, students are directed to contact the Resident Advisor on-call at (330) 641-2269.

   *Hours are subject to change and will also be posted on the exterior doors of the housing office.
Updated Business & Finance Protocols

Submitted by Desiree Lutsch, lutsch.11@osu.edu
Workday Deployment Pushed to December

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

Received today from Enterprise Project:

Team,

The coronavirus outbreak has impacted all facets of our personal and professional lives, including Enterprise Project activities. However, we are so proud of the recent progress you have made in completing end-to-end tests, revising training plans and completing virtual user acceptance testing sessions. This is, truly, a resilient and resourceful team, and we thank you for your enduring dedication and hard work.

As Executive Sponsors, we are aware of the impacts this pandemic will have on the project. The university must be focused at this time on patient care, online course delivery and other critical services, instead of time-sensitive testing and training activities related to the Enterprise Project.

Due to these concerns and the uncertainty of the coronavirus outbreak, we have made the difficult decision to extend the initial Workday releases by six months. We have instructed the project’s senior leadership team to immediately begin developing a plan to accommodate new deployment dates in December 2020 and January 2021. Our Workday Student implementation timeline remains unchanged.

Please know this timeline extension is not related to Workday product readiness or the project team’s work. Workday will meet our operational needs, and you are making tremendous progress on our timeline. This is the right thing to do in the midst of extreme extenuating circumstances.

Mike Anderson, Natalie Sisto Means and Beth McCluskey will soon provide more details on your next steps, including the team’s immediate priorities. Please know you have the unwavering support of the Executive Sponsors Group. We are wishing you and your families health and safety during this trying time.
News from the ATI Admin Team

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Hi Folks,

Please see the notes below regarding LOTS of concerns. We are in a fluid situation; so reading your email is critically important. This includes emails from ATI, Dean Kress, and other university administrators. We also have scheduled a zoom meeting for Friday afternoon. It will be recorded.

One of the most important messages from the university today is that we still have far too many people on campus. We need to reduce those numbers immediately.

We also want to commend you on the hard work you are doing. You will benefit our students. Your patience with this situation and your flexibility are valued greatly.

1) Orientation

Per OAA, New Student Orientation for Autumn Semester 2020 will be virtual. The Orientation Planning Committee will be meeting shortly to adapt our current plans to this new format. We will provide updates as soon as possible.

2) As per University requirements, all courses must actively use Carmen. Three components are required:

a) Syllabus - Please update the content list, assessment, and grading scheme. Students must be provided an updated version of the syllabus prior to the March 23. Also please announce to your students that they need to review the syllabus for those changes.

b) Course Content – Faculty are encouraged to use asynchronous delivery to allow accessibility to students with varied internet access.

c) Grades – Be certain the student is able to assess their current grade and see how future assignments will affect the final grade. This is extremely important as the drop date is April 3.

3) Practicum

Students are concerned about practicums, and some have not heard from their professors regarding practicums. This is an area where we may not be able to require additional practicum hours at this point. We have also learned that we were requiring more practicum hours than required by ODHE and other similar institutions, which we will need to change in the future. Most likely, your students would have achieved the required number of hours if our policy was keeping pace (~2.5 hours of work/week); so please bear that in mind.

4) Travel

All travel, including in-state, must go through the travel request process. Only essential travel is being approved. Conference travel is not considered essential travel. And we can expect further travel restrictions. Travel requests are being turned around quickly

5) Research

Please see the Dean’s message. Only critical research that needs to be done in a lab should be conducted on campus at this time.

6) Commencement

Due to the current restrictions on gathering size for the next 8 weeks, the Ohio State ATI ceremony will be postponed. We are looking at future dates in the Summer and December.

7) Final Exams

With the changes in the semester dates, we have had to change our final exam schedule. Please review the ATI final exam schedule at https://ati.osu.edu/currentstudents/academics/final-exam-schedule-ati. This schedule is specific to ATI. Cumulative finals must be given at the scheduled time during finals week. Non-cumulative finals may be given at the end of the semester. If you wish to change a final exam time or day, you must request approval from Academic Affairs so that we do not conflict and double book students.

8) Learning Lab

The Learning Lab will continue to operate. Student tutors are being trained on Zoom and electronic documentation. Tutors have reached out to established students to begin arranging sessions. For those students looking for a tutor, please direct them to Penny Nemitz.7. Penny will facilitate tutoring matches.

9) Library

The library will continue to operate virtually. The librarians are actively working to put a chat feature on the library page.

10) ) Advisors – OnCourse

The OnCourse folks are actively working to provide ATI access. Please complete the FERPA and Institutional Data Policy training in BuckeyeLearn and email Carri Gerber.140 when you have completed the trainings.

11) Academic Form Processing Instructions

Ohio State ATI is temporarily processing student requests via e-mail. Please go to https://ati.osu.edu/form-processing-instructions for instructions and links to forms. All requests and approvals must be sent via OSU email accounts.

12) Meetings

The Dean and others recommend we use the tools to which we already have access (Zoom and Skype for business) for meetings.

13) Promotion and Tenure and Performance Evaluation

Because of the disruption caused by the pandemic, the university is guiding us to make allowances in performance evaluations during this time period. That includes classroom evaluations. If a classroom evaluation has not been conducted for a class that was face-to-face and has now moved online, we will not be evaluating that class through our peer system. Further, the university is going to allow tenure-track untenured faculty to extend their period of evaluation in an effort to better accommodate the disruption of their teaching, research and outreach programs. More information will be presented to those faculty members soon.

14) IT Service
Cort Sutherland has asked us to share the following message regarding requests for IT service:

Hi all,
I need to ask you to please fight the urge to reach out directly to your favorite IT agent and instead contact us by our departmental line. I guarantee this approach will get you faster service, although it may be with an agent you have not worked with previously. There are 9 of us in total on the IT Service Desk team in Wooster, all of which are watching the phones, ready to help when needed. Given the current situation, we’re making every effort to resolve issues remotely, but we remain available for in-person support if remote options have been exhausted. We’re here for each of you and will help in any way we can.
For immediate assistance, call 614-514-4848 x3 for Wooster
For non-urgent requests, contact online:
Email: servicedesk@osu.edu
Self Service: go.osu.edu/it

15) Student Programming & Life
The direct service providers in Student Success Services have been busy contacting students by email and newsletters with information on how to obtain services. Students can contact Program Excel Academic Mentors and Coaches, Ruth Montz from Disability Service, and Professional Counselor Jacqueline Belanger by email or their office telephone numbers.

Again, thanks for your patience and diligence. Also please take good care of yourselves during this stressful time.

Kris, Thom, Carri, and Michelle
Compensation closing for components of UITL Teaching Support Program

Submitted by Carri Gerber, gerber.140@osu.edu

Compensation is closing on March 31 for the Teaching Practices Inventory, Teaching@Ohio State modules and Reading List Reflection. Faculty are encouraged to complete these sections of the Teaching Support Program as they are prerequisites for Instructional Redesign. After March 31, compensation will be offered for Instructional Redesign only.

https://uitl.osu.edu/professional-learning/uitl-teaching-support-program?utm_campaign=umar_faculty-staff-newsletter_fy20_oncampus%20today%2020200305&utm_medium=email&utm_source=EOACLK
Graduation Cap Decoration Station

Submitted by Carri Gerber, gerber.140@osu.edu

The ATI Library is looking for donations to stock the Graduation Cap Decoration Station. If you have extra adhesive letters, paper, washi tape, Buckeye related stickers, scrapbook paper, or other embellishments that might be related to our majors, please drop them off at the Library. Additionally, we created an Amazon wish list with those items that were frequently used last year and need replenished: http://a.co/e5l5p47.

Items ordered off the list can be shipped directly to the library by choosing “Ohio State ATI Library's Gift Registry Address” in the shipping option. Thank you for supporting our graduates!
Business Office updates
Submitted by Desiree Lutsch, lutsch.11@osu.edu

FISCAL ASSOCIATE POSTIION
- The business office has posted a Fiscal Associate position – the position will be posted until Sunday, March 8, 2020. Please help spread the word and encourage potential applicants. It is a great opportunity for someone with business education and/or a business background in experience. The link to apply is: https://www.jobsatosu.com/
ASSET INVENTORY – ANNUAL REVIEW
- In preparation for Workday we are performing the annual Asset review earlier this year. Starting next week (spring break) and through the rest of March, Cindy and Desiree will be contacting Asset Custodians to arrange times to verify various items both capital and non-capital.
- As a general reminder, any asset acquisition by any method should be reported to the business office. This includes OSU transferred assets and Gift in Kind/donations. The business office will make the determination of tagging and reporting to ensure that we are in compliance with University Policies.
ATI Workday Update March 2020
- Because of workday, some things to think about are summer travel– if there are expenses that need to be paid in advance, please submit your travel request as early as possible. There will most likely be a week or two period around the end of June and beginning of July where the current travel system will not be available and the transition to Workday will take place.
- Getting used to the new lingo – the terminology that we are used to in the various systems we use such as eRequest will be changing. Here is a chart of some of the differences, it’s time to think about the new system terminology:
Job Posting

Submitted by Heather Bauder, bauder.20@osu.edu

The ATI Horticulture Division is seeking student workers to assist in the ATI Learning Gardens this spring and summer.

Ideal applicants will enjoy working outdoors with plants, be willing to work with others as part of a team, and love getting their hands dirty. Student workers will assist faculty & staff with gardening projects including preparing beds, planting and maintaining gardens, labeling specimens, and clean-up. Daily garden maintenance includes deadheading flowers, watering, fertilizing, weeding beds, mulching, staking, etc.

   Qualifications: Previous gardening/landscaping EXPERIENCE NOT NECESSARY.
   Job Title: Gardening Assistant 1

   Evenings and Weekends FREE!

   Questions may be directed to Heather Bauder, bauder.20@osu.edu or Shane Berner, berner.23@osu.edu

   Thank you,
   Heather Bauder
Opinion: A Campuswide Approach to Care

Submitted by Mick Steiner, steiner.255@osu.edu

One of the reasons I was originally attracted to working in Student Life is that no two days are alike. One minute I may be helping a student problem solve an explosive roommate conflict, while the next, I’m relocating a whole apartment due to an overflowing toilet. Some days I get to have deep conversations about the value of being a student leader and the next I’m trying to stop the social media rumor mill from getting the best of a resident. While some ways of helping bring me more joy than others, each of our interactions with students have a direct impact on their ability to persist and enjoy their college experience.

For those of us who work in housing and residence life, we get to see students at their very best- and sometimes at their very worst. What I have learned over the years is that “crisis” is a word with a fluid definition. Crisis could mean a mental health breakdown to one student, while another may experience the same feelings of stress and anxiety over a personal item that was believed to be used by a roommate over the weekend. While at times, the best we can do is help students survive, ultimately, pride in our work is felt when we get to see them thrive. And no, it’s not always easy.

Even for those who work outside of housing, your level of involvement in the lives of residential students (and all students) matters. More than ever, students are willing to completely give up when a problem arises. We need good partners to echo positive, encouraging messaging while providing an extraordinary sense of wraparound care in the good times, as well as in those that are more challenging.

• Conversations about Conflict – I believe that just as much learning happens outside the classroom as does inside the classroom. Conflict can be healthy, especially for young adults who are learning to coexist with others who live different values and lifestyles. However, we find that fewer and fewer students are coming to college with previous experience around conflict. Perhaps loved ones shielded their child or maybe mom and dad were the stereotypical helicopter or bulldozer parent. While many students simply won’t ask for help, you may notice a student is “off.” Ask how they are doing. Should a housing concern emerge, guide students to resources such as an RA or professional staff member to ensure that a mountain does not come of a molehill. Reinforcing the positives of confronting conflict allows students to give roommates the opportunity to change and housing staff the ability to manage what they know exists.

• Student Conduct - College can be a safe place to make minors mistakes without all of the negative, real-world consequences. Sometimes we have to confront students who are in violation of campus policy. Even with the kindest approach, misbehavior can carry feelings of shame and guilt. These feelings are carried to your classes, in the hallways, and when they go home on weekends. Did you know that a student can ask you to be a support person in a student conduct hearing? It does not mean that you have to support their choices, but your presence can provide a sense of encouragement and emotional support. Sometimes, they just need to know that someone they respect is in their corner.

• Engagement – Studies reviewed by the Association of College and University Housing Officers – International (ACUHO-I) have shown that meaningful relationships formed with faculty outside of the classroom are a predictor of student success. With Ohio State’s STEP program, faculty provide mentorship to students in an intentional way. Residential learning communities unite students of a common major or area of study. The Columbus campus offers 5 communities that would be of specific interest to CFAES students. Applications are due each January. Additionally, over the years, we have been thankful to have so many faculty involved in housing programs, sharing your interest and passion with students over a meal. These programs are historically the best attended. Even if some students seem disinterested in class, they do have a desire to get to know you as a person and that happens more easily when you are teaching on their turf.

• Inclusion – Whether it’s the student who grew up in heart of the city, the student who doesn’t appear to have many friends, or the student of color who is in the visual minority, our interactions with these folks makes a difference. What you don’t say often carries as much weight (or more) than what is said. Being mindful of microaggressions heard in the classroom, lunchtime conversations in the Café, or those one-off situations that occur on field trips, students who don’t feel welcome may be pushed to pursue their degree somewhere else. Having conversations about a student’s likes and interests or connecting them with just one other student could be the make it or break it point in their experience. Being knowledgeable of clubs and involvement opportunities might just be the link that student needs to develop a comfortable social circle. Make sure all students know that you are an advocate for their success.

Many students are just one challenge away from giving up. You can make the difference.
Warner Grant Deadline Approaching - March 2

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

Dear sustainable agriculture research and extension faculty and farmer partners,

The due date for proposals for the 2020 Warner Grant is approaching quickly - March 2nd. Please share this opportunity with any farmers, students and researchers interested in conducting research on sustainable agriculture practices- the chances for funding are high!

RFP for grant and application details

Below for major grant deadlines.

Proposals due

March 2, 2020

Notification of award

April 3, 2020

Final Report Due

December 28, 2020

Feel free to send any questions about eligibility or other my way,

Jane

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Jane Karetny

GAA Agriculture Management Program, CFAES

Graduate Student City & Regional Planning/ Environmental Science- Agroecosystems

The Ohio State University

LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/in/jkaretny/>

(929) 375- 0018
2020 Poster Competition for CFAES Annual Research Conference
Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

The Office for Research and Graduate Education is pleased to announce the 2020 Annual Poster Competition. This competition will be held during the CFAES Annual Research Conference (formerly known as OARDC Annual Research Conference) on Tuesday, April 21 at the Wooster Campus Conference Center in Wooster, OH. The primary goal of the competition is to showcase CFAES research, to encourage student participation at the conference, and to highlight the diversity of research projects being conducted at our institution.

The Poster Competition is open to any currently enrolled or recently graduated (Spring 2019 or later) graduate students, including M.S., Ph.D., and professional students, working on a CFAES supported project. Post-docs and Research Assistants/ Associates/ Scientists, including Visiting Scholars that are not currently enrolled in an advanced degree program, are also invited to participate. Entrants may present only posters on original research they have conducted while at The Ohio State University. Posters for the competition must be submitted online as a PDF and then printed and displayed at the research conference. Each entrant may submit only one poster and must register separately to attend the Conference. There are no restrictions regarding number of graduate students participating per faculty member or department.

Separate competitions will be held for Masters, Doctoral students, Postdocs and Research Assistants/Associates/Scientists. All posters will undergo a review process prior to the Conference during which they will be scored. First, second, and third place winners in each competition will receive cash awards of $500, $300 and $150, respectively. Winners will be announced at the conference on April 21,2020 and must be present at the conference in order to receive the award. All abstracts will be published in the Knowledge Bank allowing them to be listed in the authors' curriculum vitae.

Poster Competition Guidelines: https://www2.oardc.ohio-state.edu/annualconference/poster.asp

Poster submission: To be considered complete, poster submissions must include a poster registration form, an abstract, and a PDF of their poster. All electronic submissions will be due by 5:00 pm on Monday, March 09, 2020 at https://www2.oardc.ohio-state.edu/annualconference/posterreg.asp. The website will be closed for submission by the deadline and no late submissions will be accepted.

Conference registration: All participants must also register for the conference at https://www2.oardc.ohio-state.edu/annualconference/default.asp

Additionally, for those participating in the conference, here are suggestions for printing companies in both the Wooster and Columbus Areas.

Poster printing: Participants are responsible for printing their posters which will be displayed at the conference. Here are suggestions for printing companies in both the Wooster and Columbus Areas.

Columbus:
- Uniprint, uniprint.osu.edu, 614-292-2219 (8-2-2219, calling from Wooster campus).
Wooster:
- Murr Printing and Graphics, www.murrprinting.com, 330-264-2223, 201 N Buckeye St., Wooster, OH. Murr’s is the closest location to the campus.
- Wooster Post Net, www.postnet.com, 330-345-7447, 343 W. Milltown Rd, Wooster, OH.
- Staples, 330-345-4320, 3761 Burbank Rd, Wooster, OH
Please contact Amy Glaze if you have any questions.
Opportunities for Input in the Presidential Search

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

As OSU starts its search for the next president, the Board of Trustees and search team are providing opportunities for input. Scheduling a Wooster listening session did not work out, but you can provide input regarding what achievements you would expect from the president, characteristics/background, and challenges to be faced. The link to submit candidate nominations is https://trustees.osu.edu/presidential-search/candidate-nominations and for input at https://trustees.osu.edu/presidential-search/input-comments.
Housing needed for Visiting Scientist

Please contact me if you can help find housing for a scientist who will be at OARDC from around mid-May through summer.

Dr. John Cardina
Department of Horitculture and Crop Science
1680 Madison Ave
Wooster OH 44691 USA
You Can Feed Student Success!

Submitted by Thom Janini, janini.4@osu.edu

Donations of shelf-stable foods, snacks and toiletries can be dropped off at collection boxes located at the Library (Halterman Hall), Housing Administration Office (Applewood Village) and Student Success Services (Skou Hall). Financial donations can be made at the Buck-I-EAT development fund (315953).

The Buck-I-Eat program was inspired by members of the Ohio State ATI Collegiate FFA service committee with a two-fold mission: 1.) to ensure that no buckeye goes hungry and 2.) to promote healthy eating patterns. All students are eligible to participate (no application or appointment) at the self-service pantry located at Student Success Services (128 Skou Hall). The Buck-I-Eat food pantry is maintained by generous donations from the Ohio State ATI community. For more information contact Ruth Montz montz.11@osu.edu, Co-Advisor, Ohio State ATI Collegiate FFA Service Committee.
67th Annual NACTA Conference 2021

Submitted by Thom Janini, janini.4@osu.edu

The College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences will be hosting the 67th Annual NACTA Conference, Sustaining Life through Teaching, on the Wooster Campus on June 15-18, 2021. Conference planning chair, Thom Janini, is seeking CFAES faculty, staff and students to serve on the conference planning committee. If you are interested in serving, please contact Dr. Janini at Janini.4@osu.edu, re: NACTA 2021 Planning.
Kanopy Streaming Service

Submitted by Kathy Yoder, yoder.332@osu.edu

OSU offers a movie streaming service for all students, staff and faculty. It offers 26,000 films in many subjects, including agriculture.

Connect to Kanopy through the library research databases here: https://library.ohio-state.edu/record=e1002089~S10

To browse by subject: https://osu.kanopy.com/subjects

These can be used in the classroom or for assigned viewing. It also offers an optional sign in so you can keep track of what you view. Check it out and take advantage of this service if you haven't yet done so.
Caring Career Closet Accepting Donations

Submitted by Ruth Montz, montz.11@osu.edu

Please consider donating your gently used professional clothes, shoes and accessories to the Caring Career Closet. All donated items will be used to provide a closet where all Wooster campus students (graduate and undergraduate) and new professionals can ‘shop’ for free professional attire. Donations will be accepted through February 28, and can be dropped off at Student Success Services located at 128 Skou Hall, Monday – Friday between 8:00am and 5:00pm.

You can help students dress for success!
Dean's Days in Wooster

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Dean Cathann Kress will be on the Wooster campus the following days for the next couple of months: Feb. 28, March 2, 13, 26, and 30. She generally works out of Research Services, but often visits other parts of campus. Lynette Arner manages Dr. Kress’s schedule.
Video of ATI/Secrest display at Home & Garden Show

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

If you weren't able to visit the Great Big Home and Garden Show in Cleveland to see the Secrest Arboretum and Ohio State ATI display, you can see a bit of it in this video, created by Laura LeBoutillie of Garden Answer, a YouTuber from Oregon with nearly 3 million followers. Invited as a guest speaker at the show, Laura also did a video tour of the display gardens. Her visit to our winter garden starts at about 7:41.

https://www.facebook.com/gardenanswer/videos/499760944279563/
March is Buzzing

Submitted by Katy LeMasters, lemasters.27@osu.edu

Please remember to submit March Buzz items to ati.osu.edu/buzz to advertise to students! Please have submissions in by February 20th @ 5PM. There is also a submission link on the intranet drop-down.

Thanks to everyone who submitted in February! It's a great issue with fantastic content!
Advice Finder - The Chronicle of Higher Education

Submitted by Subbu Kumarappan, kumarappan.1@osu.edu

The academic experts at the Chronicle of Higher Education "offer guidance you can use whether you're new to higher education, new to your role, or simply need a refresher."

Advance Your Career
Managing a job search. Improving your teaching. Leaving the ivory tower. Find hands-on advice here about academic work and life as well as nonfaculty career options.

Advance Your Institution
Building enrollment. Ensuring student success. Retaining faculty. Avoiding — or managing — a crisis. College leaders face a range of challenges. Here's how to meet them head on.

Web URL: https://www.chronicle.com/interactives/advice-finder

Submitted on behalf of Teaching Committee
Admissions Open House on Feb. 17

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

The admissions office is welcoming 100 prospective students and family members on Monday, Feb. 17 for an open house. The day begins at 9 a.m. and concludes at 5 p.m. Please wear your scarlet and gray, and please offer help if you see visitors walking around looking confused! Thanks to everyone for making this day a success!
Business Office Updates
Submitted by Desiree Lutsch, lutsch.11@osu.edu

NEW BUSINESS OFFICE ITEMS

Driver Registration: The ATI is rolling out online driver registration process starting February 1^st, 2020. The process is completely online and this will eliminate the business office storing restricted data (drivers license information) on physical paperwork. The process is an initial online form that you submit your name, email and ORG on.
- - Click or copy this link that will take you to the registration request page: https://cfaesfinance.osu.edu/travel/cfaes-driver-registration-request-form.
After you submit this you will receive an email with a link that you enter your driver’s license information in. Once you submit that information you will receive the confirmation that you are registered.
- - This applies to faculty, staff, and students.
  - You also use this form to update your license information when renewing your driver’s license.
Travel Update: Effective January 1, 2020 travel booked through CTP or Concur online will no longer incur a service fee.

Rental Car Contract Update: Hertz is now contracted with the University for business rental services. Hertz, National, and Enterprise are all contracted rental vehicles for use when traveling. At this time the ATI will maintain our local arrangements with Enterprise. For more information about rental car discounts and information see the OSU Business and Finance Travel link: https://busfin.osu.edu/buy-schedule-travel/travel/rental-car-discounts

Business Office Reminders and Updates:

Use eStores whenever possible for purchases, outside of an internal order this is the preferred method for purchasing. Please use eStores Staples for office supplies and the minimum order amount is $30.00.

Special reminder to use the Lowes eStore link – which takes you to the Lowes for Pros storefront, you order online and pick up in store.

ATI Workday Update February 2020
- On track for launch in June for HR and July for Finance side of things. Currently the project teams are identifying security and roles to begin rolling out training in March and April. See the chart below for more information.
- Because of workday, some things to think about are summer travel– if there are expenses that need to be paid in advance, please submit your travels as early as possible. There will most likely be a week or two period around the end of June and beginning of July where the current travel system will not be available and the transition to Workday will take place.
- Since all University policies are being reviewed, revised, and updated where necessary, The Business Office team will offer bi-weekly policy updates and review sessions beginning in February. Topics will range from business related university policy changes to Workday updates and each session will be different. Look for session information in future Wednesday Wire’s.
- And finally, we have earlier inventory deadlines this year. We will do inventory the week of spring break – Olivia will be coordinating this so watch for her communications.
WW Feb-March Promotion

Submitted by Cindy Shelly, shelly.12@osu.edu
NOW HIRING - Orientation Ambassadors

Submitted by Ella Lorentz, lorentz.23@osu.edu

Greetings from Admissions!

We are now looking for enthusiastic and welcoming students to apply to be an Orientation Ambassador this summer (formally known as Peer Leaders). Students must be full-time and finishing either their freshman or sophomore year at Ohio State ATI and be enrolled for the AU20 fall semester (in Wooster or Columbus). If you know of any students who would be a great fit, please encourage them to apply. More details on the job are attached in the flyer. The link for students to apply is listed below.

https://www2.oardc.ohio-state.edu/studentjobs/jobview.asp?id=22832

Thanks and Go Bucks!

Ella
Greenhouse Club Valentines Day Succulent Pre-Orders

Submitted by Lisa Dicus, dicus.2@osu.edu

Valentine’s Day in only 10 days away! The Greenhouse Club is once again doing pre-orders for their Assorted Succulent Baskets and offering assorted 4’’ succulents as well.



   • Baskets Include 4 assorted 2.25’’ succulents. $10.00 Each
   • 4’’ assorted Succulents $5.00 Each
   • Pre orders end Tuesday February 11th.
   • Pick up 10am-12pm & 3pm-5pm Thursday, February 13th and Friday, February 14th ATI Greenhouse Complex.
   • Click Link Below To Place Order.
   https://forms.gle/Ji1ozyvzqPjRSZg3A

Warner Grant Request for Proposals

Submitted by Jane Karetny, karetny.2@osu.edu

Please share widely with your networks-

Dear sustainable agriculture research and extension faculty and farmer partners,

Please click here for the Warner Grant Request for Proposals. This program is made available through the Paul C. and Edna H. Warner Endowment Fund established specifically for on-farm research in sustainable agriculture-related to crop (agronomic and horticultural) and animal production systems that are ultimately intended for human consumption. Research is intended to identify and publicize sustainable agricultural practices and systems that are profitable, socially responsible, energy-efficient and improve water quality and other environmental concerns relevant to Ohio farmers.

Major Deadline	Date
Proposals due	March 2, 2020
Notification of award	April 3, 2020
Final Report Due	December 28, 2020

Warm regards and looking forward to receiving your submissions,

Jane

Jane Karetny

GAA Agriculture Management Program, CFAES

Graduate Student City & Regional Planning/ Environmental Science- Agroecosystems

The Ohio State University

(929) 375- 0018

j anekaretny@gmail.com

New SEEDS program funding opportunity

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Dear CFAES Research Community,

I am pleased to announce the new Emerging Needs funding opportunity for the SEEDS program. A request for proposals is attached and information is also available at:

https://grants.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/seeds/seeds-emerging-needs-program

The objectives of the program are given below. Several important points: 1) $200,000 is available for the program; 2) individual projects can be funded up to $50,000; 3) Proposals are due March 2, 2020; 4) Investigators with projects funded through other SEEDS programs are eligible to submit to the Emerging Needs program; and 5) Due to the late notification for approval of funding for the program, the project narrative will be limited to 2 pages and an expedited proposal submission and review process will be used. It is our goal to provide award notification before April 1, 2020. Please carefully read the RFP to ensure eligibility and that submissions fit within the scope of the program and meet all requirements.

Fiscal Year 2020 Objective: Fund new and applied research in direct support of addressing critical issues affecting one or more commercial agricultural products important for Ohio and for which external funding is not readily available or adequate to support CFAES stakeholders. Preference will be given to projects that:

• Identify solutions to problems that can be directly and immediately implemented by producers
• Represent commercial agricultural products for which no or limited funding opportunities exist

Example projects would include, but are not limited to, soil fertility, insect, disease, pest, or weed issues with fruits, vegetables, berries, hemp, or other specialty crops in conventional or organic production systems.

Gary M Pierzynski,
Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education
Director, Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
106 Agricultural Administration Building, 2120 Fyffe Rd, Columbus, OH 43210
614-688-5681 Office
pierzynski.3@osu.edu https://oardc.osu.edu
2020 Service-learning grants closing soon

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

There is just one week left to apply for the 2020 Service-Learning Course Grants. Any Ohio State instructor who would like to create a new service-learning course or improve an existing course with service-learning is invited to apply. This includes courses offered at the regional campuses, and undergraduate or graduate level courses. Grantees receive up to $4000 in funding and participate in a service-learning Course Design Institute with their peers. Please consider inviting your colleagues to apply. Applications are due February 4, 2020.

For more information: http://u.osu.edu/servicelearning/faculty/grants/
Extra Credit for Career Workshop Attendance?

Submitted by Denise Rotavera-Krain, rotavera-krain.1@osu.edu

As we all know, preparing to go on the job market is not a last-minute endeavor. Encouraging students to begin now, will ensure that they are prepared for the job search ahead.

Unfortunately, none of our students attended the workshops on resumes. Two reasons for this could include a timing issue (i.e. they do not realize how early they need to start) or the fact that I worked with several classes last semester on developing strong resumes. Regardless of the reasons, it is imperative that students, especially those entering the workforce or internships this summer, get started now.

Would you be willing to offer extra credit of some kind for attending the next three workshops? I always take attendance and would be happy to report back to you who attended. If this is appealing to you, please contact me at rotavera-krain.1@osu.edu to let me know.

Thank you so much for your help!
Join the ATI Community Choir

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Greetings Students, Faculty, and Staff. This is Isaac Moser, and I hope you all are doing well and progressing as the Spring Semester rolls along. I would also like to say that the ATI Community Choir is in full swing and kicked off its first practice last Thursday in the Community Room. We had good attendance and started in on some songs that we will be working on throughout the semester. More voices are welcome to join. If you or someone you know are interested in singing, our practices are every Thursday evening at 7:00pm in the Community Room of the ATI Housing Office. Feel free to contact me at moser.259@buckeyemail.osu.edu (330-803-1472) or Dr. Elder if you are interested and would like to join, or have any questions.

Thank you all very much and I look forward to seeing you on Thursday.
Learning Goals and Outcomes due Jan. 29

Submitted by Carri Gerber, gerber.140@osu.edu

As a reminder, reviewed, amended, and/or restructured program learning goals and outcomes are due to Warren Flood.13 by Wednesday, Jan 29, 2020.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
Buckeye Buzz Submissions

Submitted by Katie LeMasters, lemasters.27@osu.edu

Thank you all for using the Buzz to get your information out to students!

Just a quick reminder to please use ati.osu.edu/buzz for submissions. You can also find the link under the Intranet menu on the ATI website.

This way both my student worker and I receive a notification and are able to track our workflow. Thank you again!
Spot and Refer: Please Help Us Connect Students to Program Excel

Submitted by Dee Dee Snyder, snyder.426@osu.edu

Whether it’s a student you chat with occasionally or a student you see on regular basis, please help Program Excel connect (or reconnect) with students this semester by checking to see if students are on the Program Excel list in Buckeye Box. Titled Program Excel Student List for Campus, the folder holds a spreadsheet with all Ohio State ATI students who are eligible to participate in Program Excel.

We always welcome referrals for students who are having difficulty, but our goal is to connect with students before trouble occurs. We need your help to encourage students to meet with their academic mentors, so we can touch base and help students tackle challenges before they escalate. Here’s the best way to connect students to PE.

3 Steps to Refer a Student to Program Excel:
   • Look in the Program Excel Student List for Campus folder in Buckeye Box to verify that the student can participate in Program Excel.
   • In the list, note the name of the student’s academic mentor.
   • When talking with the student individually, ask them if they’ve met with with First Name, Last Name (specific name of their academic mentor) this semester. If they say no, encourage them to visit Student Success Services and schedule an appointment ASAP.

Don’t have access to the folder in Buckeye Box? Email Dee Dee Snyder: snyder.426@osu.edu.

Don’t know how to explain what an academic mentor is? You can say that it is their point-person on campus, someone who wants to connect with them to provide resources for them as they work through their degree.

Aren’t familiar with the PE academic mentors? They are: Leslie Eisberg, Mary Ann Frantz, Keegan Hange and Kelly Mata.

Can’t remember exactly what Program Excel does or how it can help students? No problem! Contact Dee Dee, who wlll be happy to give you a refresher.
eTutoringOnline

Submitted by Ruth Montz, montz.11@osu.edu

You can help your students to earn better grades by encouraging them to use the (free) online professional tutors 24/7 at the eTutoringOnline. Subject areas include: anatomy and physiology (human), biology, chemistry, mathematics (from developmental math through calculus II), physics, statistics and writing. At ATI eTutoringOnline can complement campus-based tutoring programs. eTutoringOnline is made possible by the Ohio Department of Higher Education's Ohio Link division. We look forward to working with and hope that you will support your student's use of the service offer by eTutoringOnline. For more information contact montz.11@osu.edu.
Calling 911

Submitted by Thom Janini, janini.4@osu.edu

In the past few years, I have had occasion to call 911 to request medical assistance for students that have either lost consciousness or experienced a seizure. In both cases, the students' roommate discouraged me from calling for assistance saying that this happens all the time and they just need a few minutes to recover. I still called for medical assistance by dialing 911. This happened recently, which prompts me to communicate here to faculty and staff the stance of ATI administration in this situation.

If anyone (student, staff, faculty, visitor, etc.) loses consciousness for any reason, without exception, call 911 immediately. We want the person to be assessed promptly by qualified medical personnel.

When calling 911, be sure to specify that you are on the Wooster Campus of OSU, the building and room number of the emergency, as well as the general type of emergency. Enlist others to go outside and flag down arriving emergency responders and direct them to the correct location. Because our classroom spaces are quite public, please maximize the person’s privacy by calmly directing students away from the activity and/or taking students to another temporary meeting place like Café Carmen or Skou Lounge.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me.
   Thomas E. Janini, PhD
   Assistant Director, Student Programming and Life
   Certified OSU Suicide Prevention Program REACH© Trainer
   Ohio State Agricultural Technical Institute
   200 C Skou Hall, 1328 Dover Road, Wooster, OH 44691
   Phone: 330.287.1287
Collegiate FFA seeks Career Closet donations

Submitted by Nathan Crook, crook.55@osu.edu

Collegiate FFA at Ohio State ATI is requesting your gently used professional clothes and shoes to stock the CFFA Career Closet. All donated clothes will be used to provide a closet where students in need can "shop" for free professional attire. As always, we are in great need of men's professional clothing. Clothing donations will be accepted through 31 January 2020.

Buck-I-Eat also needs donations of shelf-stable, protein-rich, single-serve, heat-and-eat foods. Donations are always needed and accepted.

All donations can be dropped off at Student Success Services (128 Skou Hall) or the Learning Lab (128 Halterman Hall).

Thank you for supporting our students at Ohio State ATI!
Student Recognition Banquet

Submitted by Ben King, king.478@osu.edu

The Student Recognition Banquet is April 2nd this year so it is time for the committee to select those outstanding students that will be recognized at the banquet this year. Students will be completing their application documents, but they may be contacting you for endorsement statements to submit on their behalf. Some students may need some encouragement so if you know a deserving student, please consider giving them a nudge to complete the application. Please keep in mind that eligible students are those that have graduated Summer or Autumn of 2019, or will graduate Spring 2020. Any student applying for consideration must have a minimum of 3.0 GPA to be eligible, but please try to keep those students in mind that are contributing above and beyond simply academic success.

The application document and endorsement document are both Microsoft Word documents this year, and can be accessed through the accompanying hyperlinks. When the hyperlink is selected it will download the Word document, if it does not open automatically you may need to navigate to your Downloads folder to open it. If you are using a mobile device, then you may need to prompt the browser to download the file instead of previewing the file. If you are using a mobile device you will need to make sure that you have the MS Word app on your device.

All students will be receiving an email with similar instructions, but again, please consider mentioning the outstanding student award to those students that you feel would be good candidates.

Endorsement Statement https://osu.box.com/shared/static/e9oau31qka89puqa3sjwvaf8m9nwyufx.docx

Student Application https://osu.box.com/shared/static/p7y17ysrdoh2ovupcbs0iv97ys1crw5c.docx
Student Recognition Banquet

Submitted by Ben King, king.478@osu.edu

The Student Recognition Banquet is April 2nd this year so it is time for the committee to select those outstanding students that will be recognized at the banquet this year. Students will be completing their application documents, but they may be contacting you for endorsement statements to submit on their behalf. Some students may need some encouragement so if you know a deserving student, please consider giving them a nudge to complete the application. Please keep in mind that eligible students are those that have graduated Summer or Autumn of 2019, or will graduate Spring 2020. Any student applying for consideration must have a minimum of 3.0 GPA to be eligible, but please try to keep those students in mind that are contributing above and beyond simply academic success.

The application document and endorsement document are both Microsoft Word documents this year, and can be accessed through the accompanying hyperlinks. When the hyperlink is selected it will download the Word document, if it does not open automatically you may need to navigate to your Downloads folder to open it. If you are using a mobile device, then you may need to prompt the browser to download the file instead of previewing the file. If you are using a mobile device you will need to make sure that you have the MS Word app on your device.

All students will be receiving an email with similar instructions, but again, please consider mentioning the outstanding student award to those students that you feel would be good candidates.

Endorsement Statement https://osu.box.com/shared/static/e9oau31qka89puqa3sjwvaf8m9nwyufx.docx

Student Application https://osu.box.com/shared/static/p7y17ysrdoh2ovupcbs0iv97ys1crw5c.docx
Scholarship Deadline Approaching

Submitted by Katie LeMasters, lemasters.27@osu.edu

Please encourage all students to complete the CFAES scholarship application sooner rather than later! The deadline is February 15, 2020.
BTES Speaking Engagements

Submitted by Kim Sayers, sayers.1@osu.edu

Melanie Garcia, Corporate Training Account Exec, and Kim Sayers, Director of BTES, have recently been asked to hop on the speaking circuit. Melanie and Kim were invited to deliver breakout sessions at the Ohio Nursery & Landscape Association's Member Summit Management Retreat on December 11 in Columbus. For audiences of 50 to 100 managers and owners, Melanie led a session titled "Teach a Manager to Coach... and Watch the GROWTH," while Kim presented "Boots & Stilettos: What I've Learned about Taking Leadership One Step at a TIme."

Melanie presented two workshops in Chicago December 15 at the annual conference for Great Lakes region of the Council for the Advancement & Support of Education (CASE). For a group of approximately 50 new advancement/development professionals from 4-year private and public colleges, she delivered the following workshops:  "No One Cares about your IQ if you don't have EQ (Emotional Intelligence)," and "Leadership is an Attitude, Not a Title (Steps you can take to build your leadership skills even if you aren't officially the leader)."

Kim and Melanie will go back on the road in January to lead workshops at two additional conferences, one is ONLA's Credits & Coffee Program, offering CEUs for their members, and the other is the Ohio Produce Growers & Retail Association annual conference.
Teaching-Related Workshops

Submitted by Subbu Kumarappan, kumarappan.1@osu.edu

   Please refer to this link for various Teaching related workshops:
   https://resourcecenter.odee.osu.edu/workshops


   Kickstart Week (Day 1): Course Design, Quality, and Learning Objectives
   Tue, 12/17/2019
   8:30am–4:00pm
   Pomerene Hall 280

   Kickstart Week (Day 2): Assessments and Academic Integrity
   Wed, 12/18/2019
   8:30am–4:00pm
   Pomerene Hall 280

   Kickstart Week (Day 3): Creating Engaging Online Activities
   Thu, 12/19/2019
   8:30am–4:00pm
   Pomerene Hall 280

   Kickstart Week (Day 4): Delivering Online Content
   Fri, 12/20/2019
   8:30am–4:00pm
   Pomerene Hall 280

   Course Creation Studio
   Tue, 1/07/2020
   11:30am–1:30pm
   Enarson Digital Union

   Start in Carmen
   Wed, 1/08/2020
   11:30am–1:00pm
   Derby Hall 029

   Carmen and iPad: Best Practices for an Improved Student Experience
   Wed, 1/15/2020
   11:30am–1:00pm
   Derby Hall 029

   Submitted on behalf of the Teaching Committee

Please Consider the Teaching Support Program

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Dear Colleagues:

You have an extraordinary opportunity in the next few weeks and months to enhance your teaching credentials — and to be compensated for doing so.

Ohio State created the Teaching Support Program to share evidence-based approaches to instruction with faculty across the university. Our university stands alone among our peers in making such an extensive investment in teaching excellence, which is ultimately designed to support student success through your success as an educator.

This opportunity is well worth your time, particularly as we head into winter break. Please note that the opportunity to be compensated for the training will end on March 31, 2020.

There are two components to the Teaching Support Program, and you can earn compensation for completing each.

The first component, the Teaching Practices Inventory, will help set a baseline for your educational approach and takes less than 30 minutes to complete. In the second component, you can explore evidence-based teaching practices in greater detail through Teaching@OhioState online modules — which are about 45 to 90 minutes long — and a curated reading list designed to spur reflection about how you would apply these best practices in your own teaching.

More than 2,800 of your peers have already engaged with the Teaching Support Program, and many are already applying concepts from the program to their own work. Of faculty surveyed after completing Teaching@OhioState, 93.4% planned to apply what they learned in their courses, while 82% would recommend or strongly recommend it to their colleagues.

I cannot encourage you strongly enough to seize this opportunity before the upcoming compensation deadlines:

Jan. 31, 2020, is the next deadline. If you complete this work by then, your new level of compensation will begin at the end of March;

March 31, 2020, is the final deadline for compensation. Although the Teaching Support Program will still be available after this date, you will miss out on the chance to be compensated for completing the first two components.

For more information about the Teaching Support Program, including details about compensation, see the University Institute for Teaching and Learning website.

If you have questions, please email uitl@osu.edu or call 614-688-2722.

Sincerely,

Bruce A. McPheron, PhD
Executive Vice President and Provost

OARDC Research Internships (ORIP) Applications Open
Good morning all,

We are pleased to announce that the 2020 OARDC Research Internship Program (ORIP) is now open for student and faculty mentor applications. The program will be managed centrally through the CFAES Office for Research and Graduate Education, and coordinated by Faculty Advisor, Michelle Jones, Professor (HCS). This year’s program will run from May 11, 2020 to July 17, 2020.
- Student Applications Due: February 28, 2020
- Faculty Mentor Applications Due: January 24, 2020
The ORIP program is targeted to provide research experiences for high school students and undergraduates. Students must be 18 years of age by May 1st to participate. The goal of this program is to substantially expand research opportunities to area students and to significantly enhance their interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics by inculcating critical thinking skills through rigorous laboratory and field-based research experiences, seminars, group discussions, and symposia. The program opens the doors of the state-of-the-art laboratories at OARDC to young students in the community to explore various scientific career paths.

All selected students will receive stipends and certificates indicating their participation in the ORIP program. The students will also build a network of peers, scientists, and experiences that will set them apart from others for college applications and future career opportunities.
Early Alert Dates for SP20

Submitted by Jill Gallion, gallion.9@osu.edu

As you create your spring semester syllabi, please keep these dates in mind to help us gather the best snapshot of student performance for the Early Alert Intervention Initiative. The collection and use of this information is critical in the effort to retain students at Ohio State ATI.

   Week 6 (February 10-14): Roster requests for grade/assignment/attendance information will be e-mailed to faculty
   Week 7: Requested information due back to Academic Affairs by WEDNESDAY, February 19
   Week 8 (February 24-28): Summaries will be disseminated to faculty advisors, Student Success Services, and Housing with the expectation that students showing at-risk behaviors will be contacted and recommendations/referrals made.
Café Carmen needs student workers

Submitted by Deb Curie, curie.6@osu.edu

Please share this information with any students who might be interested:

Café Carmen is looking to fill open shifts next semester.

Earn $$$ and not have to drive to work. We work around your class schedules.

Apply at dining.@osu.edu

Every shift worked earns you a $6 meal.

No experience that’s ok, we will train you.
Ohio State ATI Community Choir

Submitted by Loren Harper, harper.202@osu.edu

Greetings Students, Faculty and Staff. My name is Isaac Moser (moser.259) and I will be starting a community choir here in the Applewood Village of Ohio State ATI for any students, faculty and staff. This is to bring music and joy to the folks of the Wooster Campus. Dr. Elder (elder.48) has agreed to be our Advisor.

We will be a 4-part harmony choir (SATB). We will sing a wide variety of music through the blending of classical and spiritual music. In which we will be in league with Cru here on campus, spreading the gospel, but in this case the song.

I’m also calling on any student or faculty member with a music background as far as piano skills, to be the accompanist. Anyone who would be interested in accompanying the choir on the piano please let me know. I really would like to be able to have this started in the Spring or at least by next Fall Semester 2020.
Buckeye Buzz Submissions

Submitted by Katie LeMasters, lemasters.27@osu.edu

Don't forget to submit items for the January Buckeye Buzz! We'll have new students on campus and I'm sure there will be events welcoming students back. Please have submissions in no later than Thursday, December 19 in light of the holidays!

Enter submissions at: https://ati.osu.edu/buzz
P-Card Reminder for December

Submitted by Cindy Shelly, shelly.12@osu.edu

Please make any p-card purchases for the year by Friday, December 20^th and enter your eRequests immediately after your purchase.

The final p-card deadline to have all eRequests entered is Thursday December 26^th at 12:00 p.m.

If you are planning to take extra time off over the Holidays, please make sure all eRequests for p-card charges have been submitted and all the documentation is attached to the eRequest before you leave.

Thank you!

Business Office
Strategic Selling Strategies

Submitted by Zac Burkey, burkey.56@osu.edu
Spring 2020 - Kick it up a Notch: Next Level Management Series

Submitted by Zac Burkey, burkey.56@osu.edu
Student worker needed

Submitted by Valerie Childress, childress.39@osu.edu

I am hoping to hire another student worker or two next semester to help with technology in the classrooms. Please pass on the information below if you know of anyone who might be interested.

Thanks.

Job Title – Student Teaching Assistant
Job description – assist with online classroom and outreach instruction by turning on and off computer technologies in the classrooms (no tech experience required)
Hours needed –
Mondays: 9:10-10:05
Tuesdays: 12:40-2:45 and 2:20-3:40
Wednesdays: 9:10-10:05; 10:20-12:05; 12:40-1:35

   If interested, please contact:
   Valerie Childress
   childress.39@osu.edu
   330-287-1343
Growing with the Buckeyes

Submitted by Uttara Samarakoon, samarakoon.1@osu.edsu

The Greenhouse Club organized an educational event for homeschooled students on November 19th. They hosted 34 students with their families. Educational activities were divided based on 5-8, 9-14 and 15-18 age groups. Students provided hands-on experience and greenhouse tours for the participants.
Professional Development Learning Series
Lindsey and Van Gray awarded ALX grants

Submitted by Kristina Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Peggy Lindsey and Jonathon Van Gray have both been awarded funds through OSU's Affordable Learning Exchange (ALX) to develop affordable alternatives to high-cost textbooks.

According to the ALX website, the Affordable Learning Exchange was created to help instructors take ownership of their courses and content. We are here to help navigate the waters of affordable resources and find creative solutions that promote students savings. This includes re-imagining the textbook, encouraging faculty innovation, and empowering our faculty through grants and training opportunities to adopt, adapt, create and share open educational resources.

Dr. Lindsey will be using her funds to create an open access textbook and resources for English 1109: Intensive Writing and Reading. Dr. Van Gray will be focusing on Biology 1101: Intro Biology for Non-Majors, working to create or identify materials that can be used for labs and lectures without having to pass additional costs on to students.
myWW™ is the most customized program ever

Submitted by Cindy Shelly, shelly.12@osu.edu

When it comes to losing weight, everyone’s needs are different. That’s why WW is now offering its most customized program ever: myWW™ which launches TODAY!

On myWW™, there are three different plans for members: Green, Blue and Purple.

Here’s how it works:

●       New members will take an assessment that matches them with the plan that best aligns with their lifestyle.

●       Current members are experts on the WW program, so they have the option to stay on their current plan or switch to a new one. WW Coaches are trained in all three and can help members who have any questions.

●       Our science-backed SmartPoints® system will remain at the core of all three plans, but each plan has a different balance of SmartPoints® Budget and ZeroPoint™ foods list. This customized approach is sure to give your members confidence that they’re on the wellness path that’s right for them.

●       If a member decides that they prefer a different plan, they have the option to switch at any time.

See the linked fact sheet about the new program and the starter kit promotion:

New! November Starter Kit Promotion

WW will be offering a FREE Starter Kit for all new members to redeem, that sign-up between November 11, 2019 through November 29, 2019. The FREE Starter Kit is packed with exciting tools (over $70 value) that can help members start their wellness journey!

To receive the Starter Kit, employees must purchase a WW membership during the promotion period and redeem their kit by December 1, 2019. The sign-up and redemption steps outlined on the linked marketing flyer.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
United Way forms

Submitted by Jane Douglas, douglas.170@osu.edu

You should have received a United Way contribution form in your campus mailbox. Please return forms via campus mail to Jane Douglas.
P-Card reminder for November

Submitted by Cindy Shelly, shelly.12@osu.edu

The p-card deadline to have all eRequests entered is Monday, November 25^th at 12:00 p.m.

If you are planning to take extra time off over the holidays, please make sure all eRequests for p-card charges have been submitted and all of the documentation is attached to the eRequest.

Thank you!

Business Office
Holiday door decorating contest is coming!

Submitted by Katie LeMasters, lemasters.27@osu.edu

The hotly anticipated holiday door decorating contest will be arriving before you know it. The library won last year, so they’re out of the competition this year (but we're SURE they'll still decorate!)

If you’d like your door to be included, please email lemasters.27@osu.edu

Voting will be done by students, faculty and staff via a photo of your door/area displayed in the library.

Doors should be decorated no later than Wednesday, December 4th so that students can enjoy the decorations before they go on break/during finals!
General Education implementation update

Submitted by Carri Gerber, gerber.140@osu.edu

Updates from the subcommittees:

Advising
With much of the Advising Subcommittee’s work dependent on the outputs of other subcommittees, the members are busy contributing their perspectives to the many ongoing conversations in the GE Implementation effort. In particular, the Advising Subcommittee has spent time reviewing and weighing in on the draft plan for the first Bookend Course.

Bookend Courses
Currently, the Bookend Courses Subcommittee is collaborating with the Expected Learning Outcomes (ELO) Subcommittee to refine the initial Bookend ELOs, digesting feedback from the community while continuing to explore and research a variety of specific topics. The subcommittee recently hosted Vladimir Kogan, associate professor of political science, to discuss programmatic assessment and review, generating insight into the types of questions we should be asking now and during development to create meaningful opportunities for programmatic analysis.

Embedded/Cross-Sectional Components
The Embedded/Cross-Sectional Components Subcommittee is charged with developing recommendations for how technology, data analysis, and advanced writing are incorporated into the new GE curriculum. We’re refining our recommendations and developing goals and ELOs, and will be soliciting feedback from the community soon.

Expected Learning Outcomes
The ELO Subcommittee would like to thank everyone who has provided us with feedback. Your comments and suggestions are very helpful to our efforts. We are collating and reviewing the feedback to see how we can improve the clarity and usefulness of the learning outcomes. We hope to have a revised version to share with the university community soon.

Regional Campuses
The Regional Campuses Subcommittee meets via Zoom to discuss the unique challenges of implementing the new GE on the regional campuses. Subcommittee chair Dawn Kitchen is hosting brown bag sessions on the regional campuses to hear directly from faculty, and though working with schedules across campuses is a challenge, we are planning more meetings to include those who have not yet had the opportunity to voice their questions, concerns, and solutions. Ongoing questions raised in the subcommittee include how best to enable the faculty on regional campuses to develop new courses for the themes and how to meet the technology and advising needs the new GE will present.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why aren't the expected learning outcomes for the themes more specific?
The expected learning outcomes (ELOs) in the first Goals and ELOs draft are meant to guide the entire set of themes. The Implementation Committee plans to develop ELOs for specific themes by creating faculty steering groups with expertise in those areas.

How will the bookend courses be graded?
The bookend courses will be graded as S/U.

How are the bookend courses being developed in relation to the first-year Survey course?
During the curriculum development stage, the Bookend Courses Subcommittee will collaborate with Survey instructors to reduce any possible duplication of content and activities and to create opportunities for curricular alignment between the courses on specific topics.

   https://oaa.osu.edu/general-education
   https://oaa.osu.edu/email/campaigns/2019-20/ge/2019-10-28_ge.html
Diversity of OSU Wooster shown at ATI's table at NAACP Freedom Fund dinner

Submitted by Jason Owens, owens.1132@osu.edu

The continued commitment of OSU/ATI to diversity was evident at the OSU/ATI table at the NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner October 12
   In the photo (clockwise from lower right):
   Nicole A. McMullen, sophomore, member of MANRRS-ATI (Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources & Related Sciences)
   Jason Owens, co-advisor of MANRRS-ATI, Chair of OSU Wooster Diversity Committee
   Ashley van Hesteren, Upward Bound at ATI, chair of ATI Martin Luther King Day Committee
   Nathalia Cavichiolli de Oliveira, Entomology visiting scholar from Brazil
   David K. Lankitus, Hort & Crop Science graduate student from Youngstown
   Joshua O. Amimo, Food and Animal Health Program post-doctoral researcher from Kenya
   Ana C. Trabanino Pino, Entomology graduate student from Honduras
   Louceline Fleuridor, Hort & Crop Science graduate student from Haiti

   All of the above talked about how they look forward to seeing more of each other more as the two halves of our campus grow together.
Need an ATI name badge?

Submitted by Jill Gallion, gallion.9@osu.edu

An order for employee name badges will be placed next week. The EXACT TEXT to be printed (maximum 3 lines) must be e-mailed to Jill Gallion (gallion.9@osu.edu) along with the ORG and FUND for payment. A sample is attached.
MANRRS

Submitted by Carri Gerber, gerber.140@osu.edu

This weekend, Ohio State ATI students Rebekah Large, Brooke Poyer, Nicole McMullen, and Mariah Ott (pictured at right, with Carri Gerber in the middle) attended the Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences (MANRRS) Region V conference at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. They participated in leadership workshops, mock interviews, speech competitions, and networked with leading employers in agriculture, natural resources, and related fields.

Nicole McMullen, a sophomore Agriscience Education student, earned first place in the impromptu speech competition beating out Juniors and Seniors from other Big Ten schools! Her speech was focused on soil and how it is the future. It was impressive!!!

Industry representatives from companies such as John Deere, Land O'Lakes, DNR, USDA, Cargill, Syngenta, and Merck were present to meet with students. Ms. McMullen impressed the John Deere folks so much they offered her an internship on the spot!!!

The MANRRS organization promotes academic and professional advancement by empowering minorities in agriculture, natural resources, and related sciences.
Reminder: P-Card Deadline

Submitted by Cindy Shelly, shelly.12@osu.edu

Hello Everyone,

This is a reminder that the p-card deadline is Monday, October 29^th at 3:00 p.m. Please make sure that you are entering your eRequests as soon as you make your purchase.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you.
New Submission Form for Buckeye Buzz

Submitted by Katie LeMasters, lemasters.27@osu.edu

We have a new submission form for the Buckeye Buzz: https://ati.osu.edu/buzz!

Please have all submissions for the next month's issue submitted by 5pm the THURSDAY prior to the last week of the current month (not the Thursday of the last week of the month)!

Ex: You have an event on November 16, 2019
That submission should be made no later than THURSDAY, October 24th, 2019 (the last Thursday BEFORE the last week of the month).

Extenuating circumstances may be taken into account if the deadline is missed - on a case by case basis. Email LeMasters.27@osu.edu for missed deadline consideration.

Please remember that all submissions are considered, but may not be published. We appreciate your input and look forward to promoting your events!
Family Day Thank You

Submitted by Thom Janini, janini.4@osu.edu

Dear Staff and Faculty Colleagues:

Ohio State ATI hosted over 600 people at the annual Family Day and Homecoming Kick-Off this past Saturday. It was a perfect weather day and there were many activities and demonstrations for everyone to enjoy. I loved watching our students and their families interacting with all the staff and faculty who were in attendance.

An event of this magnitude takes many dedicated hands to be successful, and I am grateful to all the staff, faculty, and student groups that contributed to this celebration of Ohio State ATI students. Thank you!

   Thom Janini
Next Year's Scholarship Application is Live

Submitted by Katie LeMasters, lemasters.27@osu.edu

As of October 1, 2019 students are able to log in and apply for next year's scholarships. Please encourage your students to apply!

ati.osu.edu/scholarship-application
Introducing Ohio State ATI's 2019 Homecoming Court

Introducing Ohio State ATI's 2019 Homecoming Court (details under photos):

Queen Candidates:

Becky Bernet

Hometown: Hanoverton
Major: Agricultural Communications
Rank: Sophomore
Student Bio: Campus involvement (past and present): ATI CFFA, Community Council, ACEL of Tomorrow, Employee at the SAC What does it mean to you to be a Buckeye?: Being a Buckeye means having the ability to create a sense of community wherever you go. It means being passionate about education and learning to your enjoy life. But most of all, a Buckeye is the chance to belong.

Hannah Herr

Hometown: Metamora
Major: Agribusiness
Rank: Sophomore
Student Bio: Campus involvement (past and present): I am very active at Ohio State ATI, participating in Student Activities Council, Hoof-N-Hide, Community Council, Stick and ink, 4-H, and homecoming court What does it mean to you to be a Buckeye?: To be a Buckeye is a title that comes with pride, honor, and responsibility. It is making campus a close family that will watch out for each other. Being a Buckeye is embracing and being unapologetic for my differences because those differences make me the person I am today. Ohio State has many traditions that brings students and alumni together to form a tight bond. A Buckeye’s life will entail much laughter, memories, and lasting friendships. It’s striving to have a positive and diverse campus as well as great learning environments filled with helpful resources. To be a Buckeye is not about just one person, its every single future, present, and past student of The Ohio State University coming together as one. The title of Buckeye comes with great responsibility of having respect for others, sharing experiences, and even promoting our wonderful programs! The word Buckeye has become powerful and when added to my identity, gives me a sense of pride because I know that I attend such a great university. Once a Buckeye, always a Buckeye!

Nicole McMullen

Hometown: Monclova
Major: Agriscience Education
Rank: Sophomore
Student Bio: Collegiate FFA at Ohio State ATI • Secretary (2018-2019) • Event coordinator: Pardon the Interruption with Ohio Corn & Wheat and Young Professionals Night Agricultural Communicators, Educators, and Leaders of Tomorrow (ACELT) • President (2019-Current) • Secretary (2018-2019) Hoof N’Hide • Member (2018-2019) What does it mean to you to be a Buckeye? Ohio State students are: (B old U nique C ourageous K ind- hearted E mployable Y oung at heart E verywhere S elfless) Being a Buckeye means all these words and more. A Buckeye excels at whatever they put their heart into. Being a Buckeye means you are joining a life-long family that lives across the world.

King Candidates:

Ross Black

Hometown: Ashville
Major: Crop Management and Soil Conservation
Rank: Sophomore
Student Bio: Campus involvement (past and present): 2019 – 2020 Agronomy Club President What does it mean to you to be a Buckeye?: To be a Buckeye to me means that I am part of a group of thousands and more than a number to the facility. To be a Buckeye means that I can be myself and be embraced by others about it, and be surrounded by others with similar interests and a willingness to learn. Deciding to be a Buckeye was one of the best decisions I have ever made concerning my education and to achieve my goals. Becoming a Buckeye is one of my proudest achievements and best decisions.

Hunter Sandwisch

Hometown: Oak Harbor
Major: Agribusiness
Rank: Sophomore
Student Bio: Campus Involvement: I have been involved in many clubs including the Poultry Club and Community Council. I am also one of the ATI Student Ambassadors. This next year I will also be involved in student life as I have the honor to be one of the Resident Advisors for Applewood Village. What does it mean to you to be a Buckeye? To me being a Buckeye means that I am apart of something more than myself. To anyone around the world if you say that you are a Buckeye the will right away know where you go to school. It means that you are apart of a family one that is the Buckeye family and it is something that is truly incredible and indescribable!

Sam Shilling

Hometown: West Unity
Major: Agronomy
Rank: Sophomore
Student Bio: Campus involvement (past and present): Resident Advisor, Poultry club Treasurer, Community Council member, Agronomy club member, Ohio State Welcome Leader (OWL), Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society member, and Employee of the OARDC Farm Shop. What does it mean to you to be a Buckeye?: To me being a buckeye means more than just a name. It means being part of an elite community. There is always a buckeye looking out to help my peers and I as we discover our paths in life. With such a large student body and alumni there is always another buckeye right around the corner to help out. I love being a buckeye and I am honored to be a part of the buckeye community.
SAC Hours for the Week of 9/23-29/2019

Submitted by Thom Janini, janini.4@osu.edu
Buckeye Buzz Submission Process

Submitted by Katie LeMasters, lemasters.27@osu.edu

We have a new submission form for the Buckeye Buzz! Please have all submissions for the next month's issue submitted by 5pm the THURSDAY prior to the last week of the current month (not the Thursday of the last week of the month)! Ex: You have an event on November 16, 2019 That submission should be made no later than THURSDAY, October 24th, 2019 (the last Thursday BEFORE the last week of the month). Extenuating circumstances may be taken into account if the deadline is missed - on a case by case basis. Email LeMasters.27@osu.edu for missed deadline consideration. Please remember that all submissions are considered, but may not be published. We appreciate your input and look forward to promoting your events!
Don’t track it in!

Submitted by Jeff Strouse, strouse.17@osu.edu

Please take note of the boot cleaning station installed outside the Skou entrance and other locations. We hope they will help keep the buildings cleaner. Please mention them to your students as well.
Let's Get Spooky

Submitted by Katie LeMasters, lemasters.27@osu.edu

Please start thinking about the ATI Trick or Treat Trail now and let me know if you'd like to participate. We had a good turn out last year from students and got more engagement as the day went on and students saw others in costume!

   1. Email lemasters.27@osu.edu if you want to be on the trail
   2. Have a treat ready to give students (last year's count was 60-70 students avg. in higher traffic areas - hoping this will grow with student awareness)
   3. Wear a costume and have fun with it!
   4. Encourage students to participate, talk it up!

   The date is set for Weds. Oct. 30th as more students are on campus Weds. rather than Thurs.

   Thanks! Katie
SAC Hours for the Week of 9/16-22/2019

Submitted by Thom Janini, janini.4@osu.edu
Business Office staff update

Submitted by Desiree Lutsch, lutsch.11@osu.edu

Hello from the ATI Business Office. Now that we are back in session I thought it would be a good time to highlight some of the duties of our team. For our new faculty and staff, we are located in Halterman Hall, office number 211. We handle financial reporting, budgets and business administration, student accounts, purchasing and purchasing cards, accounts payable, accounts receivable, travel and fleet rentals.

Our team members are Gloria Wirt, Olivia Maurer, Cindy Shelly, and Desiree Lutsch.

Gloria is our Information Assistant and takes care of our fleet and Enterprise rentals; maintains Conference rooms, Skou Lounge, Halterman Foyer and Skou Entrance calendars; submits travel payment requests; purchasing eRequests; general communication, and phone reception. Manages ATI Sunshine Fund, which is a way of showing support to ATI employees when there is a death in the family, birth, hospitalization, weddings, etc. The ATI fax machine is also located in Gloria’s area. Gloria’s contact info: wirt.1@osu.edu, phone 330‐287‐1330

Olivia is our Office Associate and the ATI Bursar, taking care of our student’s fees and payments. Olivia also prepares the deposits, maintains accounts payable invoices, asset coordinator and is the contact for new vendor set ups. She is also the travel coordinator, reviews and approves ATI travel. Olivia’s contact info: Maurer.272@osu.edu, phone 330‐287‐1323.

Cindy is our Fiscal Associate and is responsible for invoicing customers, receivables, purchase orders, eRequests, and pcards and eStores information. Cindy can also help you look up purchase orders and vendors in our accounting system. She also performs monthly journals and assists in reconciling and reporting. Cindy’s contact info: shelly.12@osu.edu, 330‐287‐1264

Desiree is our Fiscal Officer, which is the budget manager and business administration manager. Desiree reviews and reconciles all ATI financial related activities. Perform budget analysis, forecasting, and supports faculty on grant related finance activities. She is also the contact for fund balances and chartfield information. Desiree’s contact info: Lutsch.11@osu.edu, 330‐287‐1296.
Workday Status Report

Submitted by Desiree Lutsch, lutsch.11@osu.edu
Free WW Starter Kit

Submitted by Cindy Shelly, shelly.12
Welcome Week video captures ATI moments

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

This year, University Marketing tasked the communications staff at the regional campuses with contributing one-second video clips from Welcome Days, to be compiled into a larger video. I shot a number of one-second clips and uploaded them for consideration. You can view the video below. I think I saw three ATI clips included!
Buck-I-Experience program

Submitted by Carri Gerber, gerber.140@osu.edu

Buck-I-Experience is a program developed to grant the wishes of undergraduate, graduate, and professional students on the Ohio State University Columbus campus; who are suffering from debilitating conditions or special circumstances and may not normally be able to enjoy the Buckeye Experience, by attending football and basketball games, OUAB events or participating in other Ohio State traditions.

Students can be nominated or self-nominate online at go.osu.edu/buckiexperience until Sunday, October 20, 2019. Referrals will then be reviewed by students, faculty, and staff members from across the University community serving on the 2019-2020 Selection Committee.

Help spread the word about this awesome opportunity for our Buckeyes. Please also consider nominating a student, yourself. Anyone may submit a referral, regardless of their Ohio State affiliation.
Procedure for reserving community room in Applewood Village

Submitted by Mick Steiner, steiner.255@osu.edu

Greetings Faculty & Staff,

The Ohio State ATI Housing Community Room (located at 1901 Apple Orchard Dr.) is a multi-functional campus gathering space ideal for hosting programs, events, club meetings, review sessions, and informal classes, as well as sharing a meal or showing a film. The room includes a projector, large screen, surround sound, kitchenette, flexible seating arrangements, and an outdoor patio space. The room is free to use for those with a university affiliation only. Priority scheduling is given to Residence Life staff and student residents. The room can comfortably hold 45 - 90 people, depending on the room setup.

Follow the link below to view room availability and book your reservation online:
https://atihousing.youcanbook.me/

*Pardon our dust as the kitchenette continues to be under renovation until further notice.*

To reserve the smaller Resource Room (maximum capacity is 12), please contact Caitlin Blake.429 by email or phone: (330) 287-7506.

Thank you,
University Housing Staff
Call for Proposals: Ohio Inspiring Practices

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Ohio Inspiring Practices

We are writing to extend a special invitation to you and others at your institution to be represented at a one-day Ohio based higher education conference hosted by Capital University and the non-profit John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Undergraduate Education. This second annual conference, scheduled for February 26, 2020 will bring together educators representing all sectors and professional roles in Ohio colleges and universities, last year we had over 250 participants.

Together we will inspire and be inspired by promising practices for improving undergraduate education and student success in Ohio! Submit your proposal by October 15, 2019

Please share this conference with your colleagues.

The meeting is hosted by Capital University in partnership with the nonprofit John N. Gardner Institutefor Excellence in Undergraduate Education and will be held on the campus of Capital University.

Both the Gardner Institute and Capital University seek to celebrate the good work being done at colleges and universities across the state of Ohio and invite you to share your work and learn from other Ohio institutions that are exploring these promising practices at the conference. Information about the conference and the call for proposals can be found at www.jngi.org

Call for Proposals due October 15

Date: Feb. 26, 2020

Location: Capital University, Columbus OH

Registration: Coming Soon

Call for Proposals: Here

For additional information on attending or presenting:

Contact Deanna Wagner successconference@capital.edu

We hope you will join us in February and respond to our call for proposals by October 15, 2019.

Sincerely,

John N. Gardner

Chief Executive Officer and Chair

John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Undergraduate Education
SAC Hours for the Week of 9/9-15/2019

Submitted by Thom Janini, janini.4@osu.edu
ATI Grad Borrows Floral Lab to Design Wedding Flowers

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

Marie Arnold, a Smithville native and graduate of the floral design and marketing and greenhouse management programs, spent Aug. 14 in the ATI floral lab, designing the flowers for her Aug. 16 wedding to Michael Yoho. Marie invited some of her former colleagues from Petals and Leaves in Columbus to assist her. Marie is Floral Supervisor at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC.

Clockwise: The bride, escorted by her father; the bridesmaids' wreaths; flower girls' wands; reception decor
New Periodicals in Library

Submitted by Agabail Burkey, burkey.48@osu.edu

The ATI Library has added several new periodicals over the last few months:

   Agri Marketing
   Farm Equipment
   Ohio Farmer
   Ohio Soybean News
   Ohio’s Country Journal
   This Old House Journal

   Here is a link to our full list of periodicals: https://ati.osu.edu/node/1324

   If you have comments or suggestions about the periodical collection, please feel free to email me at burkey.48@osu.edu
SAC Hours for the Week of 9/2-8/2019

Submitted by Thom Janini, janini.4@osu.edu
Teaching Mini-Grants - Ohio Open Ed Initiative

Submitted by Subbu Kumarappan, kumarappan.1@osu.edu

Ohio Open Ed Collaborative has assembled teaching resources that are available through Creative Commons licenses. A wide variety of courses are available. Please see below.

* They also have mini-grants ($6,000-15,000) to adopt and test their materials.
* They look for content creators and reviewers - the volunteer faculty members will be compensated for their time on these projects.

Available courses:

Mini-Grants
Mini-grants ($6,000-15,000) to assist with adoption of our OOEC materials are available and applications are due in Mid-September. Please see the attached PDF with more details on the grants. Please reach out to gweber@ohiocc.org with questions.

Upcoming Events
Next Ohio Open Ed Collaborative Regional Workshop is on September 20 at Hocking College in Nelsonville. We have two other events in October in Northeast and Northwest Ohio respectively. If you are interested in attending, please visit the OOEC Regional Workshops Website to learn more and register.

Sent on behalf of the Teaching Committee.
Faculty/staff to receive sesquicentennial alumni magazine

In honor of our sesquicentennial, the Alumni Association and Sesquicentennial Office worked in collaboration to produce a commemorative sesquicentennial edition of the Ohio State Alumni Magazine. This special edition was produced for all Buckeyes to share with stories focusing on our past, present and future and is being sent to students, faculty and staff, alumni, and donors across the world.

As a faculty or staff member at the university we wanted to let you know you should be receiving this magazine through Campus Mail in the next few weeks. If you do not receive the magazine by mid-September please reach out to the Sesquicentennial Office at 150@osu.edu. We hope you enjoy the great stories featured in this magazine, including some on the exciting work all of you are doing, and are ready for an exciting academic year as we celebrate 150 years together. Please visit 150.osu.edu for more details on the celebration.
OSU Board of Trustees to meet in Wooster

The Ohio State University Board of Trustees August 30 meeting will be held on the Wooster Campus at the Secrest Arboretum Welcome Center.
SAC Fall Hours

Submitted by Thom Janini, janini.4@osu.edu

Given recent personnel changes at the Student Activities Center (SAC), the schedule of activities and hours of operation have yet to be determined. A few student workers are going through the hiring process this week and the SAC will resume limited operation very soon. We hope to be open by next week. Watch the Wednesday Wire and your OSU email for further information regarding the reopening and operating hours of the SAC.
Director's office, business office swap spaces
Submitted by Desiree Lutsch, lutsch.11@osu.edu

Moves and upgrades have brought about some key changes to the Business Office and to the Directors Office. The business office team is together in the office entrance in Halterman Lobby. The ATI Director’s Office entrance is now located across the hall from Academic Affairs in Halterman Hall.
- In the ATI Director’s Office the changes are:
  - Michelle Villers (in Cindy/Olivia’s former area)
  - Dr. Kris Boone (in Desiree’s former area)
- In the business office entrance you will find:
  - Gloria
  - Olivia (in Sharon’s former area)
  - Cindy (in Michelle’s former area)
  - Desiree (in Dr. Boone’s former area)
Another key change is that the mail boxes are now located in the mail room. There is a bin for USPS mail and a bin for University mail.
Copier: It's not the heat...

Submitted by Desiree Lutsch, lutsch.11@osu.edu

The large copy machine in the mail room is very sensitive to humidity and has had issues with copies curling and getting jammed up. The business office has moved the copy machine to the front of the mail room and placed a dehumidifier close to it in hopes that this helps. The Xerox technician has told us not to overfill the paper trays because the paper can sit and collect moisture, so the machine may have a message that the paper trays are almost empty. We are aware of this and check the printer daily (M-F).

If you experience jamming or issues with the copier please let us know in the business office, we are here to help.
Call for Student Clubs at Family Day 2019

Submitted by Thom Janini, janini.4@osu.edu

Dear ATI Student Club Advisors,

As in years past, we would like to once again invite student clubs to participate in Family Day by setting up a family-friendly activity. We are writing to let you know Family Day is Saturday, September 28, and to give you time to talk to your club leadership about participating in this event.

If you are willing to participate, please contact Cate Hunko.1 and let her know of your general interest. Once school has started and you have a chance to meet with your club’s officers and membership, please get back to Cate with specifics about what you would like to do that day. We need to know your final plans by Friday, September 13 at 5:00 pm.

Thank you!

Cate Hunko and Thom Janini
Family Day Co-chairs
Uttara Samarakoon participating in USDA grant

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Dr. Uttara Samarakoon is Principal Investigator for a $200,000 USDA grant to support research to address existing production issues in hydroponic leafy greens via nutrient management. The project will be conducted using the nutrient film technique and focus on the production of arugula, watercress, mustard green, kale, sorrel, spinach, bokchoy, and Chinese cabbage.
Landscape Industry Certified Technician Test set for Aug. 7-8

Submitted by Kim Sayers, sayers.1@osu.edu

Ohio's 20th (and final) full offering of the national Landscape Industry Certified Technician test is set for next Wednesday and Thursday, August 7-8, 2019. Our campus will be host to 100+ representatives from across Ohio's landscape industry, many of whom are ATI alumni!

Please note, the Skou parking lot will be closed both Wednesday and Thursday. Thank you for your patience with this interruption of your normal traffic patterns!
Wooster Campus receives Farm-to-School USDA grant

Faculty and students from ATI will be participating in a project that recently received $99,347 in grant funds from the US Department of Agriculture.

“Growing a Farm to School Community in Wayne County” is a unique collaboration between the non-profit A Whole Community, Inc., Northwestern Local Schools, Wooster City Schools, and The Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute, Ohio Agriculture Research and Development Center, and Wayne County Extension. Using a multi-faceted approach that will increase local produce on school menus and create a flourishing Farm to School culture in the school and community, this project will: expand the supply chain partnerships to offer a diverse array of local produce for schools to purchase, implement an Individualized Farm to School Plan for each school to identify barriers and create solutions, including providing food service staff with training, menus, recipes, and kitchen supplies, and implement Farm to School Ambassador Clubs, led by school staff and college interns, that are student-driven and parent supported, as they host experiential nutrition education activities.

ATI students will be serving as Farm to School Ambassadors by helping lead clubs in local schools that explore sustainable food production, nutrition, and healthy eating.
Melanie Garcia Earns DDI Certification to Facilitate Leadership Courses

The Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute (Ohio State ATI) today announced that Melanie Reusser Garcia, corporate training account executive, has earned DDI facilitator certification to deliver a broad range of leadership development courses.

To earn the certification, Garcia had to complete a three-day Facilitator Certification Process workshop, offered by global leadership consulting firm DDI. The workshop is a comprehensive process to develop the skills and competencies people need to deliver effective leadership development courses. Facilitators learn how to build and sustain a high-trust environment, engage learners with relevant hands-on exercises, and help learners practice their skills for on-the-job application. Upon successful completion of the workshop, facilitators are certified to deliver more than 35 different leadership courses under DDI’s interaction management learning system.

“VPI is a growing manufacturer in Orrville that feels strongly about its mission to grow its leaders to meet the challenges of the future, which is key to our competitive edge,” said Nan Mackenzie, director of human resources and organizational development at Venture Products, Inc (VPI). “Melanie Garcia has been a key component to our success to grow leaders. She has made a tremendous impact to our organization, delivering OSU training programs and as a corporate coach with many of our current leaders and emerging leaders. We have benefited by her manufacturing experience and her ability to assist in transferring new skills into daily applications. If our employees can practice and apply new skills, we benefit in a higher ROI. This has been a game changer for us. Leaders feel challenged to improve their skills and are supported during their corporate coaching time. I highly recommend Melanie and OSU as a DDI facilitator and corporate coach.”

Garcia started her career with Ohio State ATI’s Business Training & Educational Services (BTES) in 2008, after a 15-year corporate career. In her role, Garcia works with companies and organizations to assess workforce development needs, identify workplace challenges, develop flexible solutions to foster success, and coach individuals and organizations to achieve goals.
Submit upcoming events to ATI Buckeye Buzz

Submitted by Katie LeMasters, lemasters.27@osu.edu

The new semester will be here before we know it, which means the ATI Buckeye Buzz will be back to monthly posting. Please email Lemasters.27 with club meeting dates, event information and other campus activities in August and September!
Submit upcoming events to ATI Buckeye Buzz

Submitted by Katie LeMasters, lemasters.27@osu.edu

The new semester will be here before we know it, which means the ATI Buckeye Buzz will be back to monthly posting. Please email Lemasters.27 with club meeting dates, event information and other campus activities in August and September!
Changing the face of OARDC/OSU

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

The Wooster campus was featured in an article in The Daily Record on Sunday, June 23.

If you're unable to access the link, you can download a PDF of the article here.
ACEL faculty news from the 2019 National AAAE Conference
Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

From Tracy Kitchel:

I’m happy to provide an overview of our participation at the 2019 National AAAE (American Association for Agricultural Education) Conference in Des Moines, Iowa. I have listed papers and posters with ACEL co-authors in bold.

Conference Papers
- Quantity vs. Quality: How Do Varying FFA Civic Engagement Programming Structures Influence Students’ Civic Competency
  - Will Bird, Amanda Bowling, and Anna Ball
  - This was also one of the Distinguished Papers selected for special presentation at the opening session
- The Process of Literacy Integration in Agriculture Classrooms: A Grounded Theory
  - Laura Hasselquist and Tracy Kitchel
- A Mixed-Methods Analysis of the Effect of the Spiral of Silence on Faculty’s Science Communication
  - Taylor Ruth, Joy Rumble, Lisa Lundy, Sebastian Galindo-Gonzalez, Hannah Carter and Kevin Folta
- Inclusion at Face Value: State FFA Association Use of Instagram to Promote Membership Diversity
  - Cara Lawson, David Doerfert and Caryn Filson
Research Posters
- Motivating Student to Not Sleep through Statistics: The Power of Inquiry
  - Amanda Bowling and Joy Rumble
- Land-Grant Faculty’s Past Experiences with Reporters
  - Taylor Ruth, Madalyn Hammel, Joy Rumble, Lisa Lundy, Sebastian Galindo-Gonzalez, Kevin Folta, and Hannah Carter
- What’s on the Agenda? News Coverage of GM Food’s Effect on the Environment
  - Taylor Ruth, Gina DeLascio, Blake Colclasure, and Joy Rumble
- An Exploratory Application of Social Network Analysis in Focus Group Discussions
  - Yu Lun Wu and Joy Rumble
- Educational Organization Structure Supports Curriculum Change
  - Aaron Giorgi and Susie Whittington
Innovative Idea Posters
- Reflection-in-Action: Promoting Metacognitive Development of Pre-Service Teachers
  - Aaron Giorgi, Amanda Bowling, Caryn Filson, and Tracy Kitchel
Professional Development Sessions
- Using Mixed Methods in Applied Settings: Development and Implementation
  - Joy Rumble and Taylor Ruth
Session Facilitator: Aaron Giorgi

Session Discussant: Joy Rumble

I just wanted to share my sincerest appreciation to Susie Whittington for assembling my nomination for selection as AAAE Fellow. I am very honored to have been selected. Also, thanks to those who sent kind notes or support via email or social media. Your support was so kind!

Thanks for all you do to represent our department well!

Tracy
Equine faculty participate in national conference

Submitted by Sara Mastellar, mastellar.1@osu.edu

Our equine faculty spent June 3rd-6th at the 2019 Equine Science Society meeting in Asheville, NC. Dr. Wimbush was involved in running the student competition and judging the equine reproduction section. Dr. Mastellar was an abstract reviewer for the teaching and extension section as well as a judge for the nutrition section. Both faculty and ATI alumna Hailey Kunath were involved in research presented at the conference. Links to the abstracts are below: Equine and wildlife use of and preference for salt blocks in pastures. H. Kunath*, K. Bennett-Wimbush, and S. L. Mastellar https://www.researchgate.net/publication/333020365_Equine_and_wildlife_u... Postprandial glucose, insulin, and interleukin-1β responses to steam-rolled barley in lean and overweight horses. J. K. Suagee-Bedore* and S. L. Mastellar https://www.researchgate.net/publication/333019966_Postprandial_glucose_... Effect of feeder style on behavior and cortisol concentrations in group-fed horses. K. Bennett-Wimbush*, S. L. Mastellar, and J. Suagee-Bedore https://www.researchgate.net/publication/333020473_Effect_of_feeder_styl...
Library closure

Submitted by Kathy Yoder, yoder.332@osu.edu

The ATI Library will close temporarily while it undergoes renovation. Kathy and Kris will be available to answer questions from their interim office in Halterman 145 starting Monday, June 17.
Carri Gerber assumes permanent role in Academic Affairs

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

I am pleased to announce that Dr. Carri Gerber, currently interim assistant director for academic affairs, is getting a more concise title. Specifically, we are now able to remove “interim.” I’m very grateful that Dr. Gerber as agree to serve in this capacity.

Dr. Gerber is associate professor and was coordinator of the biochemical sciences and environment and natural resources programs. She joined the faculty in 2006. At ATI she has taught courses in biology, ecology, biochemistry, statistics for research technicians, laboratory analysis, and chromatography. She advised students majoring in biochemical sciences with specializations in biology, food science, and pre-veterinary medicine, as well as students majoring in environment and natural resources with specializations in environmental science and natural resource management. Dr. Gerber received the 2017 Distinguished Faculty Teaching Award.

Prior to joining the faculty at ATI, Dr. Gerber was on the faculty of Axia College of Western International University, where she was an online facilitator for distance education courses. She also served as a postdoctoral researcher at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation’s Department of Cell Biology, where she conducted research on selenoprotein biosynthesis and guided the research of undergraduate students. Her area of expertise is molecular genetics, and her research has been published in such journals as Methods of Molecular Biology, Cell, and Genetics.

Dr. Gerber holds a bachelor of science degree in biology and Ph.D. in regulatory biology from Cleveland State University.

Please join me in welcoming Dr. Gerber in this new capacity
Update from Dr. Boone

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

HI Folks

I did a little update for Carri Gerber’s team this week and realized: Dang, we have a lot going on. So I thought I should write it up to share with you all.

1. Strategic planning is continuing. Dave Benfield and I are working on the writing. It is not the most fun writing to do, but we are coming along and will have a draft out probably early in fall.

2. The master facility plan for Wooster will also crank up this fall. A consulting group has been hired and will facilitate discussions. You will have opportunities to participate.

3. Joy Rumble is representing us and ACEL on the CFAES strategic alignment steering group.

4. We recently hosted the University’s Alumni Association Board of Directors. Michelle Villers did a great job in setting everything up. We had faculty, staff and students interacting with them. We received some very nice thank you notes. To all who participated, thanks so much. This was an important group to host.

5. Another fun group that our faculty and staff hosted recently was the CFAES Advancement Team – Advancement includes our development and marketing and communication folks for the college. Our new leader, Keith Didonato, is a CFAES graduate and Gary Crocker’s nephew! I’m really enjoying working with Keith, who formerly was with the College of Wooster. He will be located on the Columbus and will frequently be in Wooster. Also Pablo Villa, who is our development officer, spends quite a bit of time in Wooster and is located in Shisler when he is here.

6. We are seeing facilities upgrades this summer in an office in Halterman, admissions, and the library. Also in the June Board of Trustees meeting, our swine unit was approved as a capital project, as was funds to re-envision the Fisher Auditorium building to meet changing campus needs.

7. Last week we had a positive meeting with Mark Conselyea, Associate Vice President for Facilities Operations and Design. This office is highly involved with capital projects on our campus.

8. Planning for the Wayne County Fair has started. Faculty, if you have interactive demonstrations or projects, we are looking for ways to incorporate those into our schedule.

9. Thank you to Mark Schleppi who is leading our efforts regarding safe handling of equipment by students. Our faculty and staff recognized a significant issue in this area. We are working on an immediate means to address this for fall and, looking to the future, a longer-term solution. I really appreciate the faculty and staff for bringing this to my attention.

Last thing: Orientation starts next week! Thom Janini and Dave Dietrich have done a great job in refreshing our orientation. I appreciate everyone who is putting so much time and effort into making this happen. We know not everything will work perfectly, but let’s keep notes on improvements we can make. We have found the students and their supporters are using the orientation book we mailed them to prepare for orientation! In fact, they are so thoroughly preparing that they found inconsistencies in some of the other forms of communication we have like our website. So we are working on that too.

Thanks all. Go Bucks!

Kris
End of Year Reminder and Deadlines
Submitted by Desiree Lutsch, lutsch.11@osu.eduy

It’s that time of year again, time to think about finalizing your FY2019 purchases.

Please note the following deadlines:
- May 31, 2019: If you have anything to purchase via the standard purchase order request, please submit those items by May 31^st to allow enough time for the request to go through any necessary vendor updates, service agreements, and the approval process.
- June 15, 2019: The cutoff for internal orders, eStores, and pcard purchases is June 15^th. Plan to have all pcard purchases complete and documented by this date so that the business office can meet pcard reallocation deadlines.
If you have concerns or pending items, our business office team is here to help. Any pcard or internal order concerns can be brought to Cindy and any standard purchase order or accounts payable questions can come to Olivia.
Wooster Campus Regional REACH Coordinator announced

Submitted by Thom Janini, janini.4@osu.edu
Workshops for K-12 Educators

Submitted by Zac Burkey; burkey.56@osu.edu

BTES will be hosting 3 workshops for K-12 educators this summer. If you know any K-12 educators that might be interested in these workshops, please have them contact Zac Burkey at burkey.56@osu.edu.
Raise Your Hand for 4-H

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Only one in three kids say they have the skills to handle what life throws their way. If we don’t give our kids the opportunity to succeed, we all fail.

That’s where 4‑H comes in — programs that meet youth and families where they live, serve community needs and build critical life skills young people need to thrive.

You can help by raising your hand to support kids in your community! Vote now and your state’s 4‑H program could win $5K, $10K or $20K to help more young people do, learn and grow.

Join us today and Raise Your Hand, because every child deserves a chance to succeed.

Raise your hand for 4-H and help Ohio 4-H win $20,000 to support 4-H programs in your county! 4-H members, volunteers, families, and friends can vote at http://4h.org/RaiseYourHand. Make the best better and vote by May 15!
News from the ATI Dairy

Submitted by Royce Thornton, thornton.5@osu.edu

The ATI Dairy was recognized for high production at the 2019 Wayne-Ashland Dairy Service Unit annual meeting. Both the Holstein herd (30,512 pounds of energy corrected milk per cow per year) and the Jersey herd (25,648 pounds of energy corrected milk per cow per year) were recognized as the 2018 top producing Holstein and Jersey herds on two time per day milking in Wayne and Ashland counties. In addition, the ATI Jersey herd was the second highest producing herd in Ohio for 2018. The ATI Holstein herd was just below the top 20 Holstein herds recognized by the state Dairy Herd Improvement Association.

The ATI Holstein herd received the Progressive Genetics Award from Holstein Association USA for the 18th year. The Progressive Genetics Award is given by the national Holstein Association to herds that are in the top 500 herds in the United States ranked by Total Performance Index - a genetic selection tool.

OSU-ATI Disco Chita 2646 - ET sold for $2200 at the Spring Dairy Expo Buckeye Classic Sale. The 6-month-old calf was the second high seller for the Jersey animals in the sale. Her new home is in Michigan.

The Holstein herd was classified for conformation/type in February. The average Breed Age-Adjusted (BAA) average for the herd was 103.9 - significantly higher than the Holstein breed average of 100. The highlight of the Holstein classification was when OSU-ATI Moonboy Bambi 1430 scored Excellent - 91 points ... similar to receiving a 32 ACT score.


   Another highlight for the dairy in 2018 was when OSU-ATI Texas Buff 2521 was featured in national advertising for her sire - Heartland Irwin Texas - by Select Sires.


   Both photos were taken in ANMLTEC 2707T Dairy Cattle presentation class by Jenni Thomas (a professional cattle photograher) assisted by the students in the class.
Academic Mentor Position Posted for Program Excel

Submitted by Dee Dee Snyder, snyder.426@osu.edu

Program Excel is looking to fill a part-time, intermittent academic mentor position. The position will post for two weeks, beginning 4/27/2019. A copy of the job description is below. Please encourage people who might be a good fit for this position to apply.

Job description
Mark your calendars for the 2019 CFAES Teaching and Learning Symposium

Submitted by Warren Flood, flood.13@osu.edu

Mark your calendars for the 2019 CFAES Teaching and Learning Symposium, to be held Aug. 13, 2019 at the Fawcett Event Center in Columbus. Bus transportation from the Wooster to Columbus campus will be provided.

Come explore concepts, ideas and examples of teaching excellence and innovation for the advancement of student engagement and learning and the enhancement of effective pedagogy.

All members of the CFAES teaching community (faculty, staff and graduate students) are encouraged to participate.

Information and registration here.
Eight students attend MANRRS national meeting in Kansas

Submitted by Jason Owens, owens.1132@osu.edu

Students of the MANRRS (Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences) chapter that Dr. Boone established in 2017 at ATI joined their counterparts from Columbus (under advisor Pamela Thomas) at MANRRS annual convention in Overland Park, KS April 4-7. They engaged inspiring professionals and up-and-coming peers in their future fields in the exhibit hall, in mock interviews and at lunch & learns. Too many snow days kept co-advisor Dr. Subbu Kumarappan from attending and presenting, so co-advisor Dr. Jason Owens shepherded the van to the Great Plains, where he met speakers he hopes to bring to OSU Wooster.

Students visited St. Louis' Gateway Arch and the adjacent Old Court House, site of the infamous Dred Scott decision.
   1st row: Brooke Poyer taking this group safety
   2nd row: Lee Gochnauer, Mickie Martin (president), Tanya Messam
   3rd row: K. Maldonado-Torres, Ike Moser
   Last but not least: Joel Garcia, Mariah Ott
Strategic Research Travel Program
Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

The Office of Research is pleased to launch a new travel program opportunity for Ohio State’s research and creative expression community to create new opportunities for large, multidisciplinary team projects.

The Strategic Research Travel Program provides funding for travel for Ohio State faculty and principal investigators to meet with program officers at current and potential sponsors to help drive the development of innovative programs and priorities for sponsor agencies.

Effective positioning strategies are an important component of successful research funding. This kind of activity occurs well before a sponsor releases a solicitation. Further, these efforts are usually part of a longer-term business development plan for pursuing larger, multidisciplinary funding opportunities.

Examples of positioning activities the grant is meant to encourage include:
- Building relationships with program officers/sponsor representatives
- Reviewing and providing input to potential sponsors’ strategic plans
- Exploring potential opportunities for future collaboration
This travel program aligns with the university’s research goals as outlined in Ohio State’s Strategic Plan, Time and Change. Successful applicants should be able to make a case for how their proposed travel will contribute to Ohio State’s desire to develop strategic, multidisciplinary funding opportunities.

Reimbursable travel costs include airfare, per diem hotel and food expenses, and ground transportation.

Applications are reviewed monthly. Any application submitted by the 25^thof the month will be reviewed that month and notified of its standing by the end of the month. If the application is received after that date, it will be reviewed the following month. If this is an urgent request please submit the application and then contact Janet Weisenberger, Senior Associate Vice President for the Office of Research at Weisenberger.21@osu.edu to explain the extenuating circumstances.

Awards are contingent upon the availability of funds.
Commencement Participation

Submitted by Jill Gallion, gallion.9@osu.edu

All faculty planning to participate in the processional at the 2019 Ohio State ATI Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 4, need to notify Jill Gallion (gallion.9@osu.edu) of your plans to attend. If needed, academic regalia rental is available through the ATI Bookstore.
2019 Community Engagement Conference Proceedings

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Dear Colleagues,

The proceedings of the 2019 Community Engagement Conference are now online via the Knowledge Bank from University Libraries at http://go.osu.edu/engagedscholars2019.

Featuring more than 100 presentations, the proceedings are searchable by author, title, and keyword. Additionally, all of the presentations include contact information for the primary presenter.

The 2019 conference proceedings are volume 7 of the Engaged Scholars collection, which includes nearly 800 presentations involving community-engaged research, teaching, and service, and the associated engaged scholarship and community impacts.

Please share this information with others who might be interested in learning more about the engaged scholarship being conducted by university and community partners.

Please contact Ben Lewis at lewis.485@osu.edu if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Ryan J. Schmiesing, Ph.D.
Vice Provost, Outreach and Engagement
Office of Academic Affairs, The Ohio State University

Roger Rennekamp, Ph.D.
Director, OSU Extension
Professor and Associate Dean,
College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
Greenhouse Workshop for K-12 Educators

Submitted by Zac Burkey, burkey.56@osu.edu

Please share this flyer with anyone you might know that could be interested in these greenhouse workshops. CEU's are variable for these workshops.
Students Sought for Sesquicentennial Planning and Engagement Committee
Submitted by Lora Vest, vest.62@osu.edu

Please encourage students to take advantage of this great opportunity.

Want to have an integral part in planning and promoting CFAES’ Sesquicentennial?

Apply for the Sesquicentennial Planning and Engagement Committee (SPEC for short)!

We are looking for students across all departments and schools within CFAES to support the sesquicentennial planning committee by helping plan, lead, promote and engage in sesquicentennial events and promotions from autumn 2019 – autumn 2020.

This opportunity would provide many advantages including:
- Great work experience and resume builder
- Leadership opportunities
- Network with peers, college leadership and external partners
Deadline: May 15, 2019

Link to Application: go.osu.edu/SPECapp
Reminders from the Business Office

Submitted by Gloria Wirt, wirt.1@osu.edu

Rental Vehicle Reminders:

Please refer to the ATI Intranet for an updated Vehicle Rental Form. If you have a travel #, please add the travel number on the line provided.
If you are returning the rental vehicle during business hours, please let someone in the office know that you have returned so they can contact Enterprise. Also, please remember if you are done using the rental vehicle to fuel it before returning to ATI.

Business Office Reminders:

Please write the E-Request number on your receipts before turning them in. Also, since the E-request number is on the receipt, it is not necessary to attach a copy of the E-Request.
Student Survey on Sexual Misconduct

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

Please encourage students to complete Ohio State’s climate survey on sexual misconduct, which will be available to students through April 21. All students on all campuses are encouraged to complete the survey as information collected will allow the university to inform and further enhance Buckeyes ACT, Ohio State’s comprehensive plan to combat sexual misconduct.

Administered by the Association of American Universities (AAU), Ohio State voluntarily committed to the take part in the survey and results will be released in Fall 2019. The 2019 study is a follow-up to the 2015 AAU Campus Climate Survey on Sexual Assault and Sexual Misconduct, in which Ohio State participated. Ohio State has also conducted two additional climate surveys in 2016 and 2017, using an instrument adapted from the 2015 AAU survey. Results from these surveys and additional information are available at: https://www.osu.edu/BuckeyesACT.
Grad Cap Decoration Station

Submitted by Kathy Yoder, yoder.332@osu.edu

The ATI Library is creating a Decoration Station for our graduates who plan to participate in commencement. We will have assorted adhesive letters, paper, washi tape, etc. We are looking for donations of Buckeye related stickers, old scrapbook paper, or other embellishments that might be related to our majors. If you have anything you would like to donate we would be appreciative. We will set up on Reading Day, so drop off supplies before then. Thanks so much.
New Blog Posts: Living on Campus and Program Excel

Check out the newest blog posts on Buckeye Voices from Ohio State ATI. Marshall Firestone relates his experience with Program Excel, and Kayleigh Metz talks about living on campus.
New Blog Post: Intramurals and other ways to reduce stress!

Check out the new post on the Buckeye Voices of Ohio State ATI blog by Hunter Sandwisch about intramurals and other ways to reduce stress.
ATI Dairy Takes Production Awards -- Again!

Submitted by Brandon Lawwill, lawwill.1@osu.edu

The Ohio State ATI Dairy Herd was once again recognized for high production at the Wayne Ashland County Dairy Banquet. The Holstein’s were recognized as the top 2x herd in Wayne County again this year. The Jerseys were also recognized for their high production, they were the top Jersey herd in Wayne County as well as being recognized as the 2^nd highest Jersey herd in the state!

Thanks again for all your support of the OSU-ATI Dairy!
Recycling at Ohio State ATI

Submitted by Gloria Wirt, wirt.1@osu.edu

Please do not put cardboard in the recycling bins in the buildings. If you have cardboard or larger recycling items, there is a recycling dumpster bin behind Halterman Hall. The hallway recycling bins are for the following:

BINS IN HALLWAYS ARE APPROVED FOR RECYCLING THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

Computer Paper                                   Copy Paper

Carbon-less Forms                                Colored Sheets

NCR Paper                                            White Paper

Typing Paper                                         Glossy Paper

Manilla Folders                                     Green Bar Paper

Envelopes – All Types                            Stock Paper (pin fed)

Newspapers                                          Magazines

NOT APPROVED FOR RECYCLING IN HALLWAY BINS:

Thermal Fax Paper                                Kleenex

Carbon Paper                                        Bathroom Trash

Construction Paper                               Petrified Food Products

Copy Paper Wrappers                           Milk Cartons

Paper Towels                                        Coffee Cups

There are also recycling containers for plastic and glass in the hallways. Please recycle!
New Blog Post: 10 Things Every Incoming Freshman Should Know About College

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

Check out the new post on the Buckeye Voices of Ohio State ATI blog by Sophie Hoelscher. She shares some great advice for incoming freshmen.
ATI Hort Complex featured in OSU alumni magazine

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

ATI's horticulture complex is one of eight OSU gardens featured in the Spring 2019 online edition of the Ohio State Alumni Magazine. The eight also includes four CFAES gardens in Columbus, including Chadwick Arboretum.
New Blog Post: Diversity at Ohio State ATI

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

Check out the new post on the Buckeye Voices of Ohio State ATI blog by Mickie Martin and Tonya Messam on diversity at Ohio State ATI.
What's the Buzz about?

Submitted by Katie LeMasters, lemasters.27@osu.edu

“ATI Buckeye Buzz”- a new student information flyer is up on campus for the month of March. It is located in the restrooms, above drinking fountains and on bulletin boards. The flyer will be posted each month and will hopefully help students focus on specific items they’re missing in email. If you feel you may have something relevant to student activities, clubs or events, please email lemasters.27@osu.edu at least one week prior to the start of the new month. Information should include dates, times, location information and a contact. If there is information about the submission or a registration form exists online a URL is requested to link to the event via QR code. In an effort to keep the flyer uncluttered, readable and relevant to students, some submitted items may need to be prioritized as pertinent to the majority of the student body or not included depending on the number of items submitted for the month.

Examples of upcoming information that will be on the April issue include: Celebration of Students Week events, final exam and commencement info.
CDL Prep Short Course - Special OSU Employee Pricing

Submitted by Zac Burkey, burkey.56@osu.edu

BTES will be offering a CDL Short Course on Saturday March 23rd and Saturday April 6th. We are offering a discounted registration fee of $100.00 to all OSU employees. To register please contact Zac Burkey at burkey.56@osu.edu.
New Blog Post: Transitioning to Columbus

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

Check out the new blog post on Buckeye Voices from Ohio State ATI by Samantha Augustine, who talks about transitioning to Columbus.
Submit your book order for autumn semester classes

Submitted by Margie Skeen, skeen.34@osu.edu

Accepting book orders for Autumn classes.
Stop by the bookstore or visit:
http://www.facultyenlight.com/?storeNbr=294
2019 Warner Grants for Sustainable Agriculture - RFP

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Sustainable Agriculture Team and Agroecosystems Management Program (AMP) are offering interdisciplinary grants to promote on-farm research in sustainable agriculture. This program is made available through the Paul C. and Edna H. Warner Endowment Fund established specifically for on-farm research in sustainable agriculture related to crop (agronomic and horticultural) and animal production systems that are intended for human consumption.

The deadline of the proposal is Monday, March 4, 2019.

You can download the RFP here.
New Blog Post: A First Generation Student at ATI

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

Check out the new blog post on Buckeye Voices from Ohio State ATI by Olivia Orf, who talks about her experience as a first-generation college student.
Early Alert Rosters due TODAY

Submitted by Jill Gallion, gallion.9@osu.edu

Rosters for the Early Alert Intervention Initiative were sent to all instructors on February 11 to request midterm data for students in each course taught at Ohio State ATI this semester. Completed worksheets are due electronically in Excel format to gallion.9@osu.edu by Wednesday, February 20. Any questions should be directed to the Ohio State ATI Academic Affairs Office.
Applications are open for 2019 Homecoming Court

Submitted by Julia Morris, morris.878@osu.edu

Please encourage any outstanding students who will be returning to Ohio State ATI next academic year to apply for Ohio State ATI Homecoming Court! The following message provides details that students have been receiving this month. Deadline is March 1st by 5:00PM. Thank you!

Dear Students,

The Ohio State ATI Homecoming Committee is excited to announce that we will be doing a Spring application process for the 2019 Homecoming Court, and applications are now available! Although the application process is this Spring, all Homecoming activities and festivities will be held during Autumn 2019 and a community service project and fundraiser during Spring 2020. Will you be returning to Ohio State ATI in the fall? Will you have completed 30 credit hours and a 2.5 cumulative GPA by the end of spring semester? Do you consider yourself a leader and role-model? Do you LOVE being a buckeye at Ohio State ATI? If so, please consider applying! In addition, if you would like to represent Ohio State ATI in Wooster and Columbus for Homecoming festivities, represent Ohio State ATI at large-scale events, network with other OSU regional campus court members, build your résumé, participate in leadership events on campus, AND get a free ticket to the Ohio State vs. Michigan State Homecoming game, APPLY today! Please apply at: go.osu.edu/atihomecoming

Application deadline: Friday, March 1st by 5:00 pm.

Thank you, and we look forward to reviewing your application. Go Bucks!

2019 Ohio State ATI Homecoming Committee
CDL Test Preparation Short Course

Submitted by Zac Burkey, burkey.56@osu.edu

Due to high student interest levels, we will be offering a CDL prep course in March and April. Please share this flyer/information with all students.
New Blog Posts

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

Buckeye Voices from Ohio State ATI, our student blog, has two new posts -- one from Paige Shaffter about student experiences and opportunities, and one from Mark Christopherson about his internship with the Lake Erie Captains. Please check them out! Remember that you can click the RSS feed button on the blog page to receive notifications when new entries are posted.
Valentine's Day Specials from Floral Shoppe

Submitted by Terry Lanker, lanker.2@osu.edu

Stop in the flower shop to place your Valentine's Day order today!
CFAES well-represented at National Agricultural Communication Symposium
Submitted by Joy Rumble, rumble.6@osu.edu

OSU was represented on five National Agricultural Communication Symposium (NACS) paper presentations and one professional development session which included the three colleges of CFAES (Columbus, Wooster, and the Statewide Extension Campus). What’s really cool is that the undergraduate research was also featured and the undergraduate started at our Wooster campus! Three of the papers with OSU representation were award winners.

Professional Development
- Agricultural Communications Through Virtual Reality - Brooke Beam, The Ohio State University
Research Papers
- Where there’s smoke, there’s fire: Examining agricultural and environmental frames in Associated Press coverage of U.S. wildfires - Brianna Gwirtz & Annie Specht, The Ohio State University
- Tenure-track, Land-Grant faculty’s motivation to engage in science communication - Taylor Ruth, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Joy Rumble, Ohio State University; Lisa Lundy, Sebastian Galindo-Gonzalez, Hannah Carter, & Kevin Folta, University of Florida (1^st place research paper)
- A mixed-methods comparison of self-reported and conversational trust in science - Joy Rumble, Yu Lun Wu, The Ohio State University; Kelsey Tully, Kansas State University; Taylor Ruth, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Jason Ellis, Kansas State University; & Alexa Lamm, University of Georgia (2^nd Place Research Paper)
- Exploring the challenges and motivations of interdisciplinary agricultural center directors when communicating about science Ashley McLeod, Ricky Telg, University of Florida; & Joy Rumble, The Ohio State University (3^rd Place Research Paper)
- How consumers contrast and assimilate information about agricultural biotechnology - Taylor Ruth, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Joy Rumble, The Ohio State University; Alexa Lamm, University of Georgia; Jason Ellis, Kansas State University
Animals on Campus

Submitted by Thom Janini, janini4@osu.edu

There continues to be some confusion about the rules governing the presence of animals in ATI academic buildings. I hope this provides clarification.

The University has a general “no pets” policy in all of its buildings. Pets are allowed on the grounds when leashed and under control. Service Animals are generally allowed to accompany their handlers in any building or public space where their handlers are permitted. Emotional Support and visiting therapy animals may be allowed in specified areas of the University with advanced approval.

Service Animals
A service animal at the Ohio State University, and as defined by the American with Disabilities Act (http://www.ada.gov/service_animals_2010.htm), is a dog that has been trained to perform an active task that mitigates or partially mitigates the impact of the handler’s disability. Service animals are working animals, not pets. The service (work or task) a dog has been trained to provide must be directly related to the person’s disability. Dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA.

At the Ohio State ATI campus a student (handler) with a service animal (dog) that is registered with Student Success Services - Disability Services is allowed to accompany their student (handler) anywhere on the campus that their student (handler) is permitted (exceptions may exist in areas requiring protective clothing for access). If a Service Animal’s role is not obvious, faculty/staff may ask the student (handler) two questions:
   1. Is this a service animal required for a disability?
   2. What work or task (service) does the dog perform?
   The student (handler) cannot be:
   • asked about their disability
   • required to provide medical documentation
   • required to present a special identification card or training documentation for the dog
   • asked to demonstrate the dog’s ability to perform the service


Emotional Support Animals
Assistance animals that provide passive support that partially ameliorates the impact of a disability are referred to as Emotional Support Animals (ESAs). ESA’s are not typically allowed in ATI’s academic buildings unless an accommodation has been granted through Disability Services.

Visiting Therapy Animals
Animals in the company of their handlers that have been trained to make wellness, stress reduction or therapeutic short-term visits are Visiting Therapy Animals. Permission is required before these animals can be brought into camps buildings.

Pets
All other privately owned animals that are not in any of the groups listed above are pets. Pets are not allowed in academic buildings generally. Exceptions are occasionally made when an animal will be used in a teaching function and prior permission has been granted by ATI.


For further information about bringing animals to campus and into academic buildings, please access the OSU University Animal Policy online: https://medicine.osu.edu/students/life/events/Documents/OSU%20University%20Animal%20Policy.pdf
CFAES Outstanding Student Organization Award

Submitted by Thom Janini, janini.4@osu.edu

Club advisors, please consider submitting your organization for the CFAES Outstanding Student Organization Award.

The 2019 College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences Celebration of Students Program is April 4th, and we are excited to announce that ATI students and student organizations are eligible to apply for more awards than ever!

We have made some changes to the Outstanding Student Organization Award and have made it open to all student organizations in CFAES – not just those who belong to Student Council. That means that ATI student organizations are eligible to apply. Take a look at the application and see that, instead of one award, there will now be up to six awards:
   • Student Organization of the Year
   • Leadership/Professional Development Excellence Award
   • Community Engagement Excellence Award
   • Collaboration Excellence Award
   • Active Citizenship Award
   • CFAES Mission Award

   In addition, ATI students or faculty/staff can be nominated for
   • CFAES Student Employee Award
   • Internship Award
   • Outstanding Service to Students Award
   • Outstanding Academic Mentor Award

   This is the link for the webpage that lists the awards: https://students.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/campus-life/cfaes-recognition-program/award-applications

   Deadline for submission of all award applications/nominations is 5:00 p.m. Sunday, February 10.
Buckeye Voices from Ohio State ATI

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

We all know our students have amazing experiences here, but it's not always easy to get that story out to others. Sharing the ATI experience with a wider audience, including prospective students and their families is the goal of Buckeye Voices from Ohio State ATI.

If you visit the blog, you can subscribe to an RSS feed that will update you every time a new entry is posted. Right now, you can visit it to read about Courtney Heiser's experience at the AFA conference and Mark Christopherson's internship experience.
Education Abroad Opportunities for ATI students
Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Faculty, please encourage your students to check out these opportunities.

Upcoming application deadlines:
- February 1: Czech Republic Agricultural and Sustainability Policy in the EU: https://students.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/node/969
- April 1: Italy Human and Animal Interactions (COL enrollment Fall Semester): https://students.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/node/969
- Alpha Zeta Partners Honorary
Students who are eligible have received an e-mail regarding the Alpha Zeta Partners program in Brazil. Follow their current blog here.

To explore all OSU Education Abroad Opportunities, go to http://educationabroad.osu.edu or connect with Kelly Newlon at Newlon.7@osu.edu.
Planned Network Outage Tonight

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

The OCIO is planning a network outage for the evening of January 23 starting at 6:00PM until 11:30PM to rework the Fiber optic connectivity serving several buildings.

The outage will affect the following buildings:

Old Admin

Meeting House

IMPEL

Thorne Hall

Thorne Annex

Vector Virus Lab

Entomology GH/HH

If there are events or other circumstances that this outage would have a negative impact on, please let me know as soon as possible so we can adjust the timing of the upgrade.
Sesquicentennial Student Scholar Leadership Program

Submitted by Julia Morris, morris.878@osu.edu

Since October, I have continued to email current students about the Sesquicentennial Student Scholar Leadership Program. The deadline to apply is February 1, 2019. Please share and refer this opportunity to students who would be viable candidates. The details are shared below from President Drake. Thank you!

In 1870, Ohio State was founded to elevate our communities through education and exploration. Since then, the university has been a launch pad for generations of Buckeyes to become leaders and create ideas that change the world.

As we approach our 150th anniversary next year — the university's sesquicentennial — I invite you to celebrate and strengthen this proud tradition by applying to participate in our new Sesquicentennial Student Scholar Leadership Program.

   Each Sesquicentennial Scholar will:
   • receive a $2,500 scholarship,
   • participate in leadership training,
   • serve as an ambassador for the university and our sesquicentennial.

If you are passionate about Ohio State and eager to share your enthusiasm, I encourage you to learn more and apply at 150.osu.edu/150scholars. Applications will be accepted through February 1, 2019.


The Ohio State University has transformed lives for nearly a century and a half. I look forward to celebrating this milestone with you and, together, laying the foundation for the next 150 years of excellence and impact.


Sincerely,


Michael V. Drake, MD
President
Updates to eRequest and eTravel documentation procedures

Submitted by Desiree Lutsch, lutsch.11@osu.edu

Effective January 25, 2019 - To align with the University and CFAES practices, ATI is no longer requiring that an eRequest is submitted for travel-related pcard purchases. All travel related expenses will be captured within the e-travel system under the approved travel request number. This update in procedure only affects transactions purchased with a University issued credit card (pcard). The post-trip reconciling process does not change.

ETravel Process - Any pcard expenses will now be submitted through the eTravel system (etravel.osu.edu). Within 48 hours of the pcard transaction (not the travel dates) scan each item separately and title with the expense type, amount, and transaction date.

For example - a conference registration purchased with a pcard should look something like: Conference reg. $500 2/1/2019.

This will enable fiscal staff to match the travel expense to the credit card activity for proper and timely allocation.

The transaction date is key in identifying and matching up transactions as they appear in our banking activity. Some items, such as a hotel room charge, may not charge the card until you check out. It is at that point that you should upload the final room receipt to the travel request.

PCard Log Compliance – For any department pcard, the pcard manager is required to keep a tracking log of transactions. Complete the pcard log with the T# for travel related expenses at the time you use the card. Each transaction should be listed separately on the pcard log AND you may have multiple items with the same T#.

If you use the pcard for a hotel reservation, complete the log when you make the reservation – DO NOT wait until you travel. To be in compliance for audit purposes, the log is to be completed when it is used.
Business Office updates

Submitted by Desiree Lutsch, lutsch.11@osu.edu

The ATI Business Office is currently short staffed and will be posting a position soon. During our transition I wanted to pass along that Cindy has moved her office space to Sharon Wolf’s former area in the front of the office. Cindy will be processing the pcard transactions as well as purchase orders and other eRequests. Our college has changed the pcard process by asking the fiscal contacts to send eRequest information that corresponds with transaction detail on a 10-day cycle basis (instead of monthly). If you are a pcard manager, you will start receiving an email from me asking for your help in identifying the eRequest numbers. The easiest way to do this is look at the pcard log which should have current, up to date transaction information.

We are no longer using the payment window. Please direct students to the Business Office main entrance. Our student worker, Olivia, is assisting with accounts payable and other office tasks, however if you have a vendor question, you would still reach out to Cindy. Travel reimbursement packets still come to me for review, however Gloria has assumed the duty of submitting payment requests.

We are all pitching in to provide the best customer service we can. Please be patient with us during this transition.
IT Project Update
Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

The IT Transformation team recently released an update on progress to date. You can read the entire update here. Following is a brief summary of progress on the Wooster campus:
- Wi-Fi implementation complete in 11 buildings
- Start process to bring fiber backbone to 15 buildings
- ATI: All labs (86 computers) moved to OCIO services during winter break.
- Moved to OCIO services in December:
o DPS •
- Moving to OCIO services next:
o Finance – week of 1/14/19

o Human Resources – week of 1/21/19

o Marketing and Communications

o ATI

o IT
Wooster Campus Art Show

Submitted by Katie LeMasters, lemasters.27@osu.edu

Please encourage students to submit an art piece to the first annual Wooster Campus Art Show “Through Buck-eyes”. Pieces should be brought to the ATI Library. Submission deadline is January 31, 2019.
Please encourage students to submit ATI scholarship application

Submitted by Katie LeMasters, lemasters.27@osu.edu

Faculty and staff are encouraged to urge students to fill out the ATI scholarship application for the 2019-2020 academic year!

Getting current students to apply for scholarships is difficult. They may feel they are ineligible because they aren’t the best student, they may feel it’s a waste of time, or they may not see the biweekly emails we send them.

Many of our scholarships are region specific or have criteria that can make finding a match difficult when the applicant pool is low. The more applications the better! While we do reach out to students via email, that is not always effective. Please help us help our students!!!!

Encourage them to apply today!!!

A list of scholarships and a link to the application can be found at: go.osu.edu/ATIscholarships

Thank you so much for your help!
Outstanding Student Organization Awards

Submitted by Thom Janini, janini.4@osu.edu

Changes to the Outstanding Student Organization Award, presented each spring at the Celebration of Students Program, make all student organizations in CFAES eligible. That means that ATI student organizations are now eligible and encouraged to apply. There are six award categories:
   • Student Organization of the Year
   • Leadership/Professional Development Excellence Award
   • Community Engagement Excellence Award
   • Collaboration Excellence Award
   • Active Citizenship Award
   • CFAES Mission Award

   In addition, ATI students or faculty/staff can be nominated for
   • CFAES Student Employee Award
   • Internship Award
   • Outstanding Service to Students Award
   • Outstanding Academic Mentor Award

   The list of awards and submission instructions can be found at https://students.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/campus-life/cfaes-recognition-program/award-applications.

   Deadline for submission of all award applications/nominations is 5:00 p.m. Sunday, February 10.
Women and Philanthropy Grants
Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

On behalf of The Ohio State University Women’s Philanthropy Council, I am pleased to extend an invitation for you to apply to our 2019 - 2020 grant funding cycle.

About our Grants

Since its inception in 2006, Women & Philanthropy has awarded over 55 grants and scholarships to the University, totaling more than $1.5 million. Through our grant funding program, women alumnae and friends have the opportunity to provide meaningful financial support to colleges and units at Ohio State through a direct, participatory role in the grant-making process.

Women & Philanthropy considers support for program or research operating costs, new and innovative proposals, as well as established projects.
- Applicants must be current Ohio State University faculty or staff
- Grants awarded typically range between $25K - $50K
- Application deadline is February 1, 2019
Additional information about the application and selection process are attached and you can visit our grants page to learn more.

I hope you will consider applying, as our council looks forward to learning more about the important work you’re doing and how they can support the goals you hope to achieve. Please don’t hesitate to contact Lindsay Finneran if you have any questions!

Lindsay D. Finneran, M.A.
Assistant Director of Development
Women & Philanthropy
The Ohio State University Alumni Association

614-247-7994 Office
New Supervisor's Toolbox series beginning March 27
Submitted by Kim Sayers, sayers.1@osu.edu

An employee excels at the job she was hired to do, so she gets promoted to supervisor with little or no training about how to be an effective supervisor. A supervisor has been in his role for over a year, but he still struggles when dealing with a difficult employee. A supervisor tells HR about an employee performance issue, but doesn't know how to communicate or document the necessary corrective action.

Seem familiar? More and more employees are taking on new responsibilities; give them the tools to be effective!

The Supervisor's Toolbox includes:
- Laying the Foundation for Success as a Supervisor
- Transitioning to Supervision: Roles & Responsibilities of a Supervisor
- Understanding & Adapting Your Style to Get Results (with DiSC®)
- Managing Time & Priorities
- Dealing with Difficult People & Conflict Resolution
- Building Positive & Effective Relationships at Work
- Polished & Professional Communication
- Motivating & Retaining Employees
- Coaching Employees for Peak Performance
- Setting Expectations/Giving & Receiving Feedback
Wednesdays

March 27 - May 15, 2019

8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Where

Shisler Conference Center

1680 Madison Avenue

Wooster OH 44691

The Supervisor's Toolbox includes eight 4-hour sessions, participant materials, Everything DiSC® assessment and individual report, Time Mastery assessment and individual report.

8 Sessions

~ $1295 ~

CEUs available
ATI Staff Book Club announces next two titles

The ATI Staff Book Club announces the next two titles:

For January 29 we will read The Alice Network by Alice Quinn. (This is a change) http://www.katequinnauthor.com/books/the-alice-network/

For February 26 we will read The Witch Elm by Tana French. https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/556486/the-witch-elm-by-tana-french/9780735224629/

Meetings take place in the library at noon and all staff members are invited to bring a brown bag and join us for any title you wish.
Remember to contact OCIO before purchasing online services or software

Submitted by Desiree Lutsch, lutsch.11@osu.edu

We continue to see Pcard purchases for online applications, online access and renewals, or online subscriptions. Examples include subscriptions to online databases, online services, which can include clip art or stock photography services, and third-party applications that require a log-in, (like Constant Contact or Mailchimp). These should not be purchased with a Pcard. Before you commit to a purchase or renewing, or if you're unsure if a purchase you are planning falls into one of these categories, please call OCIO and discuss it with them. If you purchase these types of items before contacting OCIO, an Exception Form will be needed.

* Submit a Work Request through https://cfaesits.osu.edu * E-mail CFAES-HelpDesk@osu.edu * Call 614-514-IT4U (4848)
DC Days - Application Deadline December 14, 2018

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Hi Faculty,

I strongly encourage you to look into the application for this trip. Not only do you learn more about funding resources and interests of federal agencies and other funders, you also develop relationships with others CFAES researchers that can lead to all sorts of collaborations.

Kris

The deadline to apply for the 2019 DC Days trip is December 14!

Each year, the CFAES Office for Research and Graduate Education and the Grant Development Support Unit (GDSU) arrange for CFAES faculty to travel to Washington, DC for 2-3 days in May. This trip allows researchers to become more competitive by visiting with federal program officers. Find more information and the request for applications on our website. Interested individuals should e-mail a single PDF document containing a cover page, abstract, and curriculum vita to Pam Schlegel, schlegel.33@osu.edu.

Sincerely,

Lori

Grant Development Support Unit

Submitted by Lori Kaser, kaser.37@osu.edu

The Grant Development Support Unit (GDSU) is a part of the CFAES Office for Research and Graduate Education. Our mission is to serve CFAES employees as they conceptualize, develop, write, and submit their proposals to external funders, including industry, non-profit, for-profit, foundations, state, local and federal sponsors. We work across all disciplines with the goal of making the proposal development process as straightforward and streamlined as possible. The GDSU is a free service provided to all College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) faculty. We are available to assist you with proposal development and submission and answer grant-related questions. We have offices on the Wooster campus and Columbus campus. Feel free to contact Melissa Burant or me. You can also visit our website for OSU proposal resources (http://grants.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/).

GDSU’s goal is to help you with all the peripheral documents that are required, so you can concentrate on the SCIENCE! We can help you with budgets, templates, required forms and documents, subawards, proposal submission system (i.e. Cayuse, Fastlane) and serve as a liaison between you and the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) during the proposal submission process.

Please call or email us if you have any questions. We are also available to schedule a visit with you.

Thanks!

Pam Schlegel

Grants Development Specialist

330-263-3782

schlegel.33@osu.edu

Melissa Burant

Grants Development Specialist
614-292-5748
burant.2@osu.edu

Education Abroad Opportunities for ATI students

Submitted by Pamela Thomas, thomas.8@osu.edu

Scholarships will be awarded to two students from ATI campus to participate in the Panama Education Abroad experience. Panama through the Lens of agriCulture, Sustainability and Diversity fits all majors and earns 3 credit hours. The scholarships cover program fees including: roundtrip airfare from Columbus, accommodations, meals, in-country transportation. The Scholarship will also cover the cost of tuition.

The course will meet May 6 – 23, 2019 (May 10-19 in Panama and days prior/post in Columbus). The Completed Application + $150 application fee must be submitted by Jan 4th by 5:00 pm EST. The scholarship awards to be announced Jan 9th via email and/or phone contact. Apply at http://educationabroad.osu.edu by Jan 4 to be considered for ATI scholarships. Application fees must be paid at time of submission.

Students not chosen for scholarships will be sent an email by Jan 11 and may still be selected to participate in program and be eligible for other smaller scholarships to be awarded after admission. If you are not selected for scholarship, application fees can be refunded prior to Jan 15th. Application fee will be refunded if you are not accepted to the program or submit a written request to withdraw prior to the application deadline.
Report from IT Transformation Task Force

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Last month was very eventful for our CFAES IT Transformation. Wi-Fi installations were completed across several buildings and locations, and units that moved to OCIO services provided us valuable feedback about their onboarding experiences.

Our new CFAES IT Services team put together a number of solutions for the unique, mission specific work of the college.

Following are some Wooster-related highlights from the November update of our progress and highlights with the CFAES IT Transformation Project, as well as a link to the entire November update, which includes reports on the Columbus and statewide campuses as well.

• Wi-Fi completed in 11 buildings on the Wooster campus

* Process to implement Wi-Fi started in an additional 15 buildings

• Asbestos sampling for wireless installations continues

• We will begin moving ATI to OCIO services this semester

Also, as a general reminder, there are several simple ways for individuals within CFAES to receive IT support:

•             Submit a Work Request through https://cfaesits.osu.edu

•             E-mail CFAES-HelpDesk@osu.edu

•             Call 614-514-IT4U (4848)

When in doubt, feel free to reach out to Michael Chakerian (chakerian.1@osu.edu) or Nicole Six (six.28@osu.edu) should you have additional IT concerns or questions.
Applications are being accepted for the Wayne County Mini Maker Faire

Submitted by Rachael Ramsier, ramsier.7@osu.edu

The Call For Makers is now open for the 3rd annual Wayne County Mini Maker Faire, to be held Saturday, May 18, 2019. Participation is free; You can apply with our online application here. You can also apply via postal mail and telephone. Number 3 is going to be bigger than ever for us as makers return to the Wayne College to fill the Student Life Building and landscape with incredible innovation and creativity. Remember, space is limited so you have to apply as soon as possible to ensure that you get your spot at the greatest show (& tell) on earth!

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 1, 2019. Please sign-up early as space is limited.

Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these "makers" to show hobbies, experiments, projects.

We call it the Greatest Show (& Tell) on Earth - a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness.

Glimpse the future and get inspired!
Dean's State of the College Address

If you were unable to attend the dean's State of the College address, you can view it below.
Wooster Campus designated a Tree Campus USA
Submitted by David Benfield, benfield.2@osu.edu

Just wanted you to know I received a letter from Dan Lambe, President of the Arbor Day Foundation that the Ohio State University Wooster Campus has been designated a Tree Campus USA for 2017.

Tree Campus USA program recognizes college and university campuses that:
- Effectively manage their campus trees.
- Develop connectivity with the community beyond campus borders to foster healthy, urban forests.
- Strive to engage their student population utilizing service learning opportunities centered on campus, and community, forestry efforts.
Thanks to all of you that made this possible. This is mentioned in the Chronical of Higher Education issue dated September 28, 2018.

We are one of 364 Tree Campus USA Schools. There are 4,313,026 students enrolled at a Tree Campus USA School; 40,387 students engaged in tree-related service learning projects; and 36,349 trees planted by Tree Campus USA Schools.

Glad that the campus is part of a unique group of Tree Campus USA Schools. Your efforts are appreciated, I believe we have received this designation every year since at least 2012 and perhaps earlier.
ATI Faculty & Staff Book Club announces book choices

The ATI Book Club for Faculty and Staff invite all to read with us. We meet at noon in the ATI Library.

Nov 1 In the Midst of Winter by Isabel Allende

Dec 6 Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman

Jan Braving the Wilderness by Brene Brown
FAFSA and ATI Scholarship Application available for students

Submitted by Julia Morris, morris.878@osu.edu

Please encourage students to complete the 2019-2020 FAFSA application, the ATI Scholarship application, and the OSU Special Scholarship application. Below you will find the websites and priority deadline information. If they are completing the ATI Scholarship application, make sure they indicate the correct campus they’ll be attending during the 2019-2020 school year (Wooster or Columbus). Any questions may be directed to Julia Morris.878 or Katie LeMasters.27.

2019-2020 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Priority Deadline: February 1, 2019

Apply online: fafsa.gov

Ohio State ATI Scholarship Application

Priority Deadline: February 15^th, 2019

Apply online: ati.osu.edu/scholarship-application

OSU Special Scholarship Application

Priority Deadline: February 1, 2019

Apply online: sfa.osu.edu (Click on Special Scholarships Application to log in.)
Sesquicentennial Scholarship Application Available for Students

Submitted by Julia Morris, morris.878@osu.edu

The following email was sent to students last week on behalf of President Drake. If you know of any students who may be excellent candidates please encourage them to apply by February 1, 2019.

   Dear Students:


   In 1870, Ohio State was founded to elevate our communities through education and exploration. Since then, the university has been a launch pad for generations of Buckeyes to become leaders and create ideas that change the world.
   As we approach our 150th anniversary next year — the university's sesquicentennial — I invite you to celebrate and strengthen this proud tradition by applying to participate in our new Sesquicentennial Student Scholar Leadership Program.


   Each Sesquicentennial Scholar will:
   • receive a $2,500 scholarship,
   • participate in leadership training,
   • serve as an ambassador for the university and our sesquicentennial.


   If you are passionate about Ohio State and eager to share your enthusiasm, I encourage you to learn more and apply at 150.osu.edu/150scholars. Applications open today for all Ohio State students and will be accepted through February 1, 2019.


   The Ohio State University has transformed lives for nearly a century and a half. I look forward to celebrating this milestone with you and, together, laying the foundation for the next 150 years of excellence and impact.


   Sincerely,


   Michael V. Drake, MD
   President
OSU First Lady Brenda Drake visits Wooster Campus

OSU First Lady Brenda Drake visited the Wooster campus today, making stops in the library, floral lab, Shisler Center, arboretum, and ATI gardens.

View this post on Instagram

Mrs. Drake’s visit to Ohio State ATI

A post shared by Ohio State ATI (@ohiostateati) on Oct 10, 2018 at 12:35pm PDT
Revised Course Approval Style Manual now available

Submitted by Jeanne Osborne, osborne.2@osu.edu

Thanks to the hard work of Peggy Lambert in Academic Affairs and the ATI Academic Affairs Committee, we have a revised Course Approval Style Manual available. This manual provides a guide to the new course and course revision process, including updated guidelines for elements to be included in course syllabi.

A PDF copy of the manual is attached and available on the Intranet under 'Academic Affairs Forms'. Coming soon will be templates that can be used in the development of syllabi for face-to-face and online/hybrid courses.

Thanks to all who contributed!
SK 125A Conference Room back in use

Submitted by Jeanne Osborne, osborne.2@osu.edu

The SK 125A Conference Room, which was out of use due to iPad deployment is now available for scheduling thanks to Jeff Strouse's efforts. Scheduling for smaller meetings in that conference room can now be managed as before through Gloria Wirt.

Thanks to all for their patience and flexibility as we worked through the beginning of the semester.
Announcements from the eTeam

Submitted by Deana Namuth-Covert, namuth-covert.1@osu.edu

CFAES Community –

The eTeam has a few announcements to pass along.

   1. Our first Lunch and Learn session on how to use the Noteability and Explain Everything Apps on iPads was recorded:
   a. Recording at: https://osu-cfaes.zoom.us/recording/share/KGeNZztSCxDwB2BLPij_fIdd--0X-MfHLZc2gak6V6awIumekTziMw
   b. Qualtrics feedback survey at: https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_42XWwEyLua0rnyR

   2. We have created a CFAES Canvas Instructors Community in a separate “public facing” instance of Canvas that CFAES and the College of Public Health are piloting for providing online outreach and extension courses without the constraint of needing .osu accounts. In this specific community area we have put the recordings of the Lunch and Learn Series and the list of future sessions, as well as other helpful canvas documents.
   a. To join the CFAES Canvas Instructors Community, please follow these instructions.
   i. First, visit this link: https://osucfaes.instructure.com/enroll/EYF943
   ii. Then you will be asked to enter your email address and select whether you are an existing CFAES Canvas member, or a new member.
   1. New members will be prompted to continue creating an account with CFAES Canvas.
   2. Existing CFAES Canvas members will be prompted to login with their password.
   a. Existing CFAES Canvas members who have lost their password can use the "forgot password" option to reset their password.
   iii. Once enrolled in the CFAES Canvas Instructors Community, click on the "Modules" tab to find the Lunch and Learn recordings.
   b. Please bookmark https://osucfaes.instructure.com to login to the community in the future.

   3. Next Lunch and Learn Session:
   Mon, Oct 8: iPads – Apple Teacher Course - Margo Freed, Application Developer Assoc, Systems Developer/Engineer, FAES IT and Bud Witney, Appl Developer-Intermediate, Systems Developer/Engineer, FAES IT
   Want to learn how to use Apple Devices for classroom usage and utilization? We will give a broad overview of Apple's self-paced program for teaching professionals, explore the learning resources, and give users the opportunity to try it out. Attendees will be introduced to the Apple Teacher Learning Center(ATLC) and the Apple Teacher Starter Guides. The ATLC includes various topics from basic iPad usage to intermediate courses such as Swift Training for app development.
   Earn Badges and an official Apple Teacher logo to share your achievement with the world.
   Join Us Live at: https://osu-cfaes.zoom.us/j/209099881
   Also classrooms on both Wooster and Columbus campuses will be available and those locations will be posted once final arrangements are made.

   If you have any questions or ideas for future trainings, email Deana Namuth-Covert at namuth-covert.1@osu.edu
New Writer's Group formed

Submitted by Leslie Pearce-Keating, pearce-keating.1@osu.edu

Hello all:

The new ATI Writer's Group had a great first get- together last night at the Community Room at Applewood Village. Our next meeting (for those who missed the first one) will take place at PK's house on Oct. 4 at 6:30.

Please let me know if you are coming so I can give you info about meeting up with the rest of the crew.

What a great group we have started. I am so excited. Come to our cookout on the 4th and let's get writing!!!!

Hugs, Professor Pk and Finnigan
Congratulations, Ohio State ATI Dairy Cattle Judging Team!

Submitted by Royce Thornton, thornton.5@osu.edu

Please congratulate the Ohio State ATI Dairy Cattle Judging Team on their excellent performance in contests at Eastern States Exposition and the PA All-American. Team members are Lauren Almasy, Aaron Hand, Megan McCoy, Kylie McLean, Brennan Topp, and Stephanie Wyatt.

Eastern State Exposition, West Springfield, MA (September 15)

·Entire contest: 2^nd place team; Kylie McLean – 3^rd individual; Lauren Almasy – 8^th individual; Stephanie Wyatt – 9^th individual; Megan McCoy – 10^th individual.

·Oral Reasons: 3^rd place team; Lauren Almasy – 4^th individual; Kylie McLean – 9^th individual; Stephanie Wyatt – 10^th individual

·Ayrshire breed: 3^rd place team; Brennan Topp – 4^th individual.

·Brown Swiss breed: 1^st place team; Kylie McLean – 1^st individual.

·Guernsey breed: 2^nd place team; Brennan Topp – 3^rdindividual; Stephanie Wyatt – 5^th individual

·Holstein breed: 1^st place team; Kylie McLean – 4^th individual.

·Jersey breed: 3^rd place team; Kylie McLean – 5^th individual

·Milking Shorthorn breed: Megan McCoy – 5^th individual.

·SUNY Cobleskill was first in the contest and Modesto Junior College was third. Three schools with fifteen individuals competed in the contest.

PA All-American, Harrisburg, PA (September 17)

·Entire contest: 3^rd place team; Lauren Almasy – 2^nd individual; Stephanie Wyatt – 11^th individual; Brennan Topp – 12^th individual; Kylie McLean – 14^th individual.

·Oral Reasons: 4^th place team; Lauren Almasy – 2^nd individual.

·Ayrshire breed: 4^th place team; Brennan Topp – 3^rd individual; Lauren Almasy – 8^th individual.

·Brown Swiss breed: 4^th place team; Lauren Almasy – 3^rd individual.

·Guernsey breed: 1^st place team; Lauren Almasy – 1^st individual, Stephanie Wyatt – 3^rd individual; Kylie McLean – 4^th individual.

·Holstein breed: 4^th place team; Lauren Almasy – 10^th individual.

·Jersey breed: 5^th place team; Lauren Almasy – 10^th individual.

·Kaskaskia College was first in the contest with Modesto Junior College following in second. Seven schools with 28 individuals competed in the contest. The other schools were SUNY Morrisville, SUNY Cobleskill, Michigan State Ag Tech, and SUNY Alfred.
Ohio State ATI 2018 Homecoming Court

Submitted by Julia Morris, morris.878@osu.edu

During spring 2018, current students had the opportunity to apply for the Ohio State ATI Homecoming Court for the 2018-2019 school year! The homecoming committee reviewed applications and interviewed candidates. The Ohio State ATI Homecoming Committee proudly selected the following students based on their outstanding service and accomplishments to represent Ohio State ATI this year!

Congratulations to Jessica Crook, Katlynn Fuller, Paige Schaffter, Marshall Firestone, Owen Greene, & Robert Selvey!

SAVE THE DATE for homecoming week: Starting Saturday, September 29th with Family Day & Homecoming kickoff. Campus events October 1st-5th.

Check out go.osu.edu/ATIHomecoming for up to date homecoming information!

Students have the opportunity to vote Sept. 17th-19th for their choice of King and Queen. King and Queen are selected based on application and interview scores, cumulative GPA, and student vote. The ATI court and other regional OSU campus court members along with family will attend a reception and coronation ceremony in Columbus on Friday, October 5th. They will also participate in the homecoming parade and pep rally. On Saturday, October 6th they will be recognized at the CFAES tailgate, Skull session, and football game!

The Ohio State ATI Homecoming Committee consists of Jill Byers, Deb Curie, Laura Deeter, Nathan Firestone, Kim Hostetler, Dan Linden, Ella Lorentz, Mick Steiner, and Julia Morris.
Ohio State releases new Surviving an Active Aggressor video

Submitted by Robin Frazier, frazier.398@osu.edu

It’s scary to think about, but an active aggressor could strike any place, at any time. That’s why Ohio State’s Department of Public Safety has released a new “Surviving an Active Aggressor” video to educate the campus community. The 9-minute video provides important updates to the university’s original safety tutorial released in 2015. The safety of our students, faculty and staff is our top priority and we encourage all Buckeyes to watch.

What you need to do:
• Share this video with faculty and staff in your college or unit. The video can be found at https://dps.osu.edu/active-aggressor.
• View the Department of Public Safety's safety messaging toolkit, which includes fact sheets, posters, safety tips, messaging and other safety resources that you may share with your audiences. https://dps.osu.edu/resources/safety-messaging-toolkit
Connect and Collaborate Grants

Submitted by Lori Kaser, kaser.37@osu.edu

Hi Everyone,

I want to call your attention to the latest call for Letters of Intent to apply for the next round of Connect and Collaborate Grants. The process begins with a letter of intent rather than a full-blown proposal, making it much easier to present your ideas. Invitations to submit complete proposals are based on a review of the letters received. OSU Extension continues to be one of the lead funding partners for this opportunity.

Connect and Collaborate funding available for faculty, staff and students

Connect and Collaborate Grants Program incentivizes OSU-community teams to develop and grow meaningful partnerships that catalyze engaged teaching, research, and service programs with measurable and sustainable benefits to the community while advancing the strategic and scholarly goals of the university. Grants up to $70,000 are available. Letters of intent are due Tuesday, Oct. 2. An information session will be held on Thursday, Sept. 13 at 10 a.m. in the Research Commons and can be viewed online at https://carmenconnect.osu.edu/connectcollaborate.

Read more at https://oaa.osu.edu/ccgrants
Proposals for Community Engagement Conference sought

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Proposals are now being accepted for Ohio State’s 2^nd Annual Community Engagement Conference, taking place January 23-24, 2019 in the Ohio Union.

The conference will bring together faculty, staff, students and community partners to focus on professional development and making connections, while exploring new potential engagement partnerships.

The theme of this year’s conference is Partnering for a Resilient and Sustainable Future.

More information and the call for proposals are available at http://go.osu.edu/2019call.

Proposals are due October 3, 2018.

Please share this opportunity with your leadership teams, faculty, staff and students, across all teaching, research and service activities.

Questions can be directed to Ben Lewis, Office of Outreach and Engagement, atlewis.485@osu.edu or Jared Morrison, Ohio State University Extension, at morrison.332@osu.edu.
ATI in the news
Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

We received some nice news coverage in The Daily Record of Welcome Days and the iPad distribution.

Click the following links to view PDFs of the stories:
- Welcome Days Page 1, Page 2
- iPads, Page 1, Page 2
In addition, Dr. Joy Rumble was a source to this recent article in Growing Produce. Congratulations, Dr. Rumble!

If you come across other articles about students, faculty, staff, or alumni, please share them with me.
Student employment process

Submitted by Robin Frazier, frazier.398@osu.edu

Effective immediately, ALL student employees are required to complete a student application. This includes FWS students and non-OSU student employees. An application should be completed by all returning student employees since they would not have completed one last year. This application must be submitted with the Request for Student Employment Form in order to initiate the hire process. All forms are available on the ATI Intranet. Please remember to complete termination forms for any of your students that will not be returning to work this AU semester. As a friendly reminder, below is the step-by-step process for student hires. A new Request for Student Employment Form or Job Referral Form must be submitted for all students, including those returning from last year because it's a new academic year. 1. Supervisor has the student complete a Student Application Form. 2. Supervisor completes the Request for Student Employment Form. If the student is eligible for Federal Work Study, they must print out the Job Referral Form and have the supervisor complete the form. 3. Supervisor submits forms to HR. Students are also welcome to bring the forms to HR with their identification for the I-9 form. 4. HR will coordinate with Academic Affairs to verify student’s enrollment and fee status and then HR will make any necessary updates to the position if need be (i.e. supervisor, location, time approver, wage changes, etc. ) If you plan on hiring a large number of students, I would advise reaching out to me in advance to see how many positions are available for your department in case more need to be created/updated. 5. Once the position has been approved, HR will draft a letter of offer via DocuSign. It will be sent electronically to the Department Head, Division Chair, or PI for review and signature. Once signed, it will go directly to the student to sign electronically to the OSU email provided on the request form. 6. Once HR receives a copy of the signed LOO, a background check will be initiated (if applicable) and a hire packet will be sent to the student via DocuSign for completion. Only students with access to restricted data are required to have a university background check. This must be selected on the Request for Student Employment Form. The university will send the student an email to complete an authorization form in order to initiate the check. 7. The student must complete the hire packet and setup an appointment to bring their identification in if they did not do this as part of step #3. HR will upload their documents to their hire packet and then their hire will be entered in the HR System by the Service Center so they can have access to etimesheet and Employee Self-Service. 8. It will be the student’s responsibility to print out their OPERS Exemption Form and either return it to me or mail it the OHR address on the form, within 30 days of their hire. If their form is not received within 30 days of their hire, students will pay into OPERS.

Important things to remember:
• The DocuSign process does create efficiencies, however, students will need to be reminded by their supervisors that they must check their email for their hire paperwork. The speed of this process will rely heavily on how quickly the student completes their paperwork.
• Students cannot bring in expired identification or photocopies of their identification for the I-9 form. They must be current and original.
• If you do not have a job title already in the system and on file with Academic Affairs or myself, a position will need to be created and you will need to allow at least a week to get one created and approved before we can start the hire process.
• Students cannot start work until you receive a copy of the Request for Student Employment from me.
• Please allow 2 weeks to get your students hired. It does not normally take 2 weeks to complete the hire process, however, there are several steps and approvals required to hire anyone and we need to allow ample time to complete the process. The College has only one shared Service Center that enters the hires and so they are trying to process all transactions across all department within the College.
Software Purchase Reminder

Submitted by Desiree Lutsch, lutsch.11@osu.edu

Please remember that all software purchases need to route through OCIO and not purchased directly. You can no longer use your pcard to purchase software subscriptions or renewals on-line. Please contact OCIO to discuss your software needs. * Submit a Work Request through https://cfaesits.osu.edu * E-mail CFAES-HelpDesk@osu.edu * Call 614-514-IT4U (4848)
"Fair Dinkum" Australian Visitors, Drs. Mark and Tieneke Trotter: Engagement opportunities
Submitted by Jim Kinder, kinder.15@osu.edu

As a component of the fully executed MOU between Ohio State and CQUniveristy there are several ongoing and developing collaborations with Ohio State faculty members. Mark and Tieneke are two of the key individuals from CQUniversity who are engaged in these collaborations. Mark and Tieneke are scheduled to be at Ohio State from Friday 7 through Tuesday 18 September. One purpose of this message is to alert you that Mark is scheduled to make a presentation entitled GPS for cows, fit-bits for sheep, laser beams in pastures, fenceless farms: An update on some of the latest agri-tech emerging in the Australian grazing Industries. The presentation is scheduled to occur in Room 212 Animal Sciences with video linkage to 123 Gerlaugh Hall on the Wooster campus on 11:30 AM Monday 10 September 2018 in

Mark is an Associate Professor in the Precision Livestock Management Group. He is involved in a range or research and education activities with a focus on agri-tech in grazing systems. Some of the topics that Mark will address in this presentation are:
- An overview of Australian agriculture and agri-tech with a focus on grazing animal production, particularly sheep and beef;
- On-animal sensor technologies including GPS tracking, accelerometer, audio sensing and proximity logging and their application by Australian graziers (ranchers) to solve key production, social, welfare and environmental issues;
- GPScows School Engagement Program (www.gpscows.com) which see’s school students across Australia (and the USA) using GPS tracking technology to monitor livestock and learn about spatial science;
- Ani-sense open source research animal monitoring project - program is developing a low-cost open source multi-sensor animal monitoring system which will be made freely available to animal scientists across the globe;
- DataMuster platform (www.datamuster.net) being developed by CQUniversity to collate, analyse and present sensor information from walk-over-weigh, water monitoring and on-animal sensors enabled by the R statistical package; and
- Collaborative research opportunities to enable US students and academics to visit Australia and work with our research team as a result of a variety of opportunities from short terms stays, including the CQU Fulbright Scholarship through to longer term Post-Doctoral Fellowships through Advanced Queensland.
Mark and Tieneke are key contributors in addressing aspects of the previously described MOU between CQUniversity and Ohio State CFAES in collaborative research and teaching endeavors. CQUniversity is a public institution founded in 1967 in Rockhampton as the Queensland Institute of Technology Capricornia with the award of full university status in 1992. The main campus for CQUniversity is located in Rockhampton, a regional business center that is the self-proclaimed beef cattle capital of Australia. There are a further 15 CQUniversity campuses spread throughout Australia in all major cities and rural regions of Queensland, except Tasmania. When CSIRO (federal research entity) closed the extensive research high quality research laboratory in Rockhampton, about 10 years ago CQUniversity initiated a focus on agricultural research which has developed into one of the strongest programs in the University. Recently, there was also development of an undergraduate program focused on agricultural science.

The overarching collaborative research endeavors between the two universities relates to food producing animal, plant and environmental interactions (particularly surface water) and relationships to sustainable agricultural systems. Mark’s research focus is on using precision technologies for gaining a greater understanding of animal (primarily beef cattle and sheep) behavior and effects on enterprise productivity. Tieneke has recently taken on a coordinator role for the agricultural sciences teaching program and has a background in plant sciences and agricultural landscape assessment using precision technologies. Mark has applied for funding from a Fulbright Scholar program which if awarded would result in him and Tieneke being in residence at Ohio State for about 4 months in 2019. Their visit to Ohio State in September, therefore, is a bit of a scouting venture to assess opportunities for them and their family if this award eventuates. Attached are their CVs.

The present and developing collaborations between Mark, and Tieneke with those at Ohio State have focused on Luis Moraes, Tony Parker, Alvaro Garcia-Guerra, all of the Department of Animal Sciences, and Jon Witter at Ohio State ATI. These collaborations are focused on research funding, joint scientific publications, joint training of graduate students, and collaborative teaching of undergraduates by faculty from both universities. There, however, has been dialogue with several other Ohio State faculty and some staff members about specific collaborations in these and other realms.

Both Mark and Tieneke are scheduled to meet with several in CFAES administration, Ohio State Animal Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Ohio State ATI and several industry stakeholders during the time they will be in Ohio. If there, however, are others that I have not specifically contacted that would like to meet with either Mark or Tieneke while they are at Ohio State, please let me know and I will ascertain if we can arrange a time for dialog with the one or both of the Trotters .

Take care and cheers for now.

Jim
Facility updates

Submitted by Graham Cochran, cochran.99@osu.edu

Checking in with a quick update on capital improvement projects and a property sale that has been in the news this week. This is truly an exciting time for CFAES capital improvement projects. We have reached significant milestones on several priority projects, and the next round of capital priorities was recently approved by The Ohio State Board of Trustees. A summary of CFAES milestones and updates is available here: https://u.osu.edu/cfaesadmin/2018/08/06/cfaes-facility-updates/

Highlights include:

·New Lab Building

·Wooster Farm Operations

·ATI Beef Facility

·Kunz-Brundige Franklin County Extension Building

·Summary of Other Active Priority Projects

·OSU Board of Trustees Approval

Also, as you may have recently read in the news or on social media, the City of Columbus is moving forward with purchasing our West Case Road property, which is the current site of our Columbus-based sheep facility and an agronomy research program. The sale of this property is part of our Facilities Master Plan, which includes the creation of a new $15 million multi-species facility at the Waterman Agricultural and Natural Resources Laboratory (WANRL). Locating the multi-species facility at Waterman will boost our teaching and outreach efforts with animals in a location that will provide easy access for current and prospective students, faculty, staff, and other constituents from across Ohio.

In the short-term, we will consolidate the sheep operations currently on West Case Road to Ohio State property adjacent to the West Case Road property and/or other CFAES facilities. We are working together as a college, and specifically with the department of Animal Sciences, to ensure that our future facilities on all three of our campuses (Columbus, Wooster, and Statewide) meet the needs of our research, teaching, and Extension mission areas.

Please direct any questions my way.
Highlights from Welcome Days

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

Move-In

Sunday Welcome Days Activities

Opening Convocation
Your Input is needed for the 2019 CFAES Teaching & Learning Symposium

Submitted by Jeanne Osborne, osborne.2@osu.edu

The CFAES planning team is getting to work to organize the CFAES 2019 Teaching and Learning Symposium to be held in August 2019 (details will be coming later, with a 'Save the Date'). Our goal is to design a unique professional development program for all members of the CFAES teaching community.

We need your input! What types of sessions would be valuable to support your teaching, advising and mentoring activities? Please complete the Qualtrics Survey found at: https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bOE9uwDReR7YvSR by next Monday, August 27, 2018. The planning team is meeting on Aug 30 and will be utilizing your feedback as we begin to design the symposium.

Thank you!
Ghana STEAM Project Based Learning Workshops

Submitted by D. Elder, elder.48@osu.edu

Ohio State ATI’s 2018 Ghana Research and Education Abroad (GREA) undergraduates and faculty in partnership with the Ghana Education Service and Communities of Thinking presented four project-based learning workshops at three Volta Region junior high schools and a teacher education event. Students prepared and led workshops on Building Biodigesters for Cookstove Fuel, Hydroponics for Dry Season Greens Production, and Marketplace Literacy to Improve Subsistence Markets. The student workshop leaders confidently led 125 junior high students and their teachers to build and learn the science behind their STEAM projects. Biodigester leaders were Alexa Eisenbrown (‘18, Biogas and Biowaste Management) and Travis Rutledge (‘19, Agriscience Education): Hydroponics, Maggie Lieb (‘19, Sustainable Agriculture) and Gage Smith (‘18, Community and Extension Leadership); Gage Smith planned the Marketplace Literacy workshop; Bailey Griffeth, Kenton Dresbach, Kayla Walls, Jessica Crook and Beth Allie served as small group facilitators. (NOTE: STEAM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, AGRICULTURE, and Math, all subjects emphasized in today’s education.)

You can read more about the 2018 GREA program here.
FAES - ATI Outlook calendar of events

Submitted by Gloria Wirt, wirt.1@osu.edu

If you are not aware, we have an outlook calendar for FAES-ATI Events. All employees are able to have access to see what is going on at the ATI campus. This is very helpful, when someone is looking for an event on campus. If you would like access, see Valerie Childress and she can assist you.

If you are scheduling an event at ATI, please add it to the Event calendar. If you don’t have access to add to the calendar, please send me an e-mail at wirt.1@osu.edu and I will add it to the calendar.
SEEDS grant proposals sought
Submitted by Kristina Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

The new FY 19 Request for Proposals for SEEDS: The Research Competitive Grants Program is now available online: https://grants.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/seeds/seeds-rfp. Please share the new RFP or this email with the faculty members in your department.
- Faculty proposals will be due Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.
- Undergraduate proposals will be due Friday, December 14, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.
- Graduate proposals will be due Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.
Everyone is invited to attend informational sessions on the SEEDS faculty RFP. The dates and times of these sessions are:

Tuesday, September 11

250A Ag. Admin (Columbus)

10:00-11:00am

Wednesday, September 12

250A Ag. Admin (Columbus)

2:30-3:30pm

Thursday, September 13

130 Research Services (Wooster)

10:30-11:30am AND 1:00-2:00pm

Informational sessions on the student RFP will be announced at a later date. Please be on the lookout for a future announcement.

Based on comments and recommendations in the panel meetings over the course of the past year, the Request for Proposal (RFP) FY 2019 was updated. Significant changes include:

FACULTY RFP

Partnership Grant Competition (pg. 2)

No in-kind contributions or purchases by outside parties can be used to satisfy the Partnership matching funds component.

Eligibility and Service as an Investigator (pg. 4) Active projects and final reports must be completed by the proposal application due date (October 10, 2018), in order to be eligible for new funding. Additionally, any P.I. serving as a faculty advisor to a student with an overdue SEEDS report will be ineligible for new SEEDS funding for themselves or for other student projects until the overdue report is filed.

Submission Process (pg. 5)

Due to the high volume of submissions, no technical or administrative questions will be answered by the SEEDS Coordinator on the day of submission unless they are related to website submission errors.

STUDENT RFP

Graduate Student Proposal Deadlines (pg. 3) In order to have graduate projects start earlier in the spring, the graduate proposal deadline has been moved up to December 19, 2018.

Submission Process (pg. 3)

Due to the high volume of submissions, no technical or administrative questions will be answered by the SEEDS Coordinator on the day of submission unless they are related to website submission errors.

Current Funding (pg. 5)

We are now asking students to include a list of current funding.

Also please note that Gary Pierzynski, Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education, will be encouraging the selection panels to place greater emphasis on using SEEDS funding to make faculty members or teams more competitive for external funding. Therefore, presenting a clear plan for how this will be accomplished should the grant be funded will strengthen the proposal.

In FY 2018, 49 SEEDS applications were submitted requesting $2,412,158 in funding. Overall, 19 faculty awards were made, an investment of $894,745. In addition to the faculty awards, 51 student proposals were submitted this year. Three undergraduate and 20 graduate awards were made for an investment of $107,579.

We would also like to recognize the members of the CFAES Research Committee. Committee members and panel chairs devote countless hours of their time reviewing, discussing and recommending proposals for funding. Their efforts are very much appreciated!

We sincerely thank the following departing committee members: Larry Antosch (Ohio Farm Bureau Federation), Mary Rodriguez, (ACEL) and Sudhir Sastry (FABE).

2018-2019 CFAES Research Committee:
- Macdonald Wick, Animal Sciences, Chair
- Kristina Boone, Ohio State Agricultural Technical Institute
- Amanda Bowling, Agricultural Communication, Education and Leadership
- Joyce Chen, Agricultural, Environmental and Developmental Economics
- Matt Davies, School of Environment and Natural Resources
- Gary Gao, The Ohio State University Extension
- Mary Gardiner, Entomology
- Dennis Heldman, Food Science and Technology
- Jordan Hoewischer, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
- Alex Lindsey, Horticulture and Crop Science Melanie Prarat, Ohio Department of Agriculture
- Robert Scharff, College of Education and Human Ecology
- Qiuhong Wang, Food Animal Health Research Program Ye Xia, Plant Pathology
- Lingying Zhao, Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering
Gary Pierzynski, Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education, College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Ex-Officio Lori Kaser, Grants and Contracts Administrator, College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Ex-Officio Melissa Burant, Grants Development Specialist, serves as the Coordinator of the SEEDS Program.

All questions regarding the SEEDS program should be directed to Melissa Burant, burant.2@osu.edu.
Jenny Dirksen recognized for work in Latino community

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Jenny Fischer Derksen, one of our associated faculty, was named as the recipient of the Michael Berken Pease and Justice Award by the Catholic Commission of Wayne, Ashland and Medina. Jenny has devoted her free time to assisting people who are new to the U.S. as the coordinator of the ESL program at the Immigrant Worker Project. The Ohio House Representatives recently recognized Jenny, stating in their resolution, "You have clearly shown the potential of each person to have a positive effect on the quality of life in our society...Over the years, you have set an example of concerned and responsible citizenship that is worthy of emulation, and your generosity, kindness, and positive outlook on life have been an inspiration to all members of the community."

Jenny has recently made two trips to Mexico and one to Guatemala. She has worked with the immigration raid victims in Canton as well as with a small group of Latino students in a college prep program.

Congratulations, Jenny! It is an honor to have your on our faculty!

ATI student tapped for pork industry Social Forces team

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

The Pork Checkoff has selected 12 college students to represent the #RealPigFarming Student Social Forces team this year. Candidates were selected based on their involvement in the pork industry and their strong communication skills. The team will be active from July through December.

“Social media is ingrained in young people’s lives,” said Claire Masker, communications director for the Pork Checkoff. “It’s an easy tool for them to use in sharing their insights and inspiration about an industry that they are so proud to be a part of. With so many diverse social media channels available to them, they each have an opportunity to share their passion for pig farming with their followers.”

The 2018 class of Social Forces include:

Name	Institution
Abbie Greer	The Ohio State Agricultural Technical Institute
Caitlyn Wileman	Iowa State University
Haley Fischer	Northwest Missouri State University
Jenna Siegel	Lincoln Land Community College
Logan Fullerton	University of Missouri
Mackenzie Wille	Oregon State University
Madeline McGarry	Iowa State University
Mati Abner	Texas A&M University
Meghan Clancy	Texas A&M University
Shelby Veum	Iowa State University
Wade Hutchens	Illinois State University
Whitney Whitaker	Kansas State University

“Consumers continue to have questions about how pigs are raised, and pig farmers know the answers better than anyone else,” said Masker. “The Pork Checkoff’s social media outreach program helps real farmers share their real stories with consumers through #RealPigFarming.”

The hashtag (#) before RealPigFarming helps people search social media posts with the same phrase, making it easier for them to follow conversations.

“I am excited for the opportunity to bridge the disconnect between pig farmers and consumers by proactively enagaging in conversation about modern pork production practices,”said Madeline McGarry, newly selected member of the #RealPigFarming Student Social Forces and a student at Iowa State University.

“The social forces team will be encouraged to use #RealPigFarming as advocates for the pork industry,” Masker said. “While serving on this team, the students will be able to improve their communications skills and expand their professional network within the industry.”

Report from Campus Safety Committee
Submitted by Royce Thornton, thornton.5@osu.edu

The most recent Wooster Campus Safety Committee Meeting was on July 18^th. Here are some key points that were discussed in the meeting.
- Riding in the bed/back of pickup trucks: Employees and students should not ride in the bed/back of pickup trucks and similar equipment (ATVs, trailers, etc.) for obvious safety reasons. The practice is not illegal in Ohio. However, the University policy is that no employees or students should ride in the bed/back of pickup trucks, ATVs, trailers, etc. Please abide by the policy and encourage students to not allow individuals to ride in the bed/back of privately owned pickup trucks, ATVs, trailers, etc.
- Pesticide and herbicide labels/signage: Be sure to label fields, plots, etc. with approved pesticide and herbicide labels/signage after application. Also, be sure to remove the labels/signage when the time period has expired. The non-removal of the label/signage in timely manner frequently leads to individuals who become complacent in regard to the label/signage and ignore the warnings.
- Please obey traffic regulations on campus: stop at stop signs, travel at posted speeds or lower, and park in designated parking spots.
- Fire extinguishers: All of the fire extinguishers on campus are being replaced. The new fire extinguishers have a red tag instead of a green tag. If you notice a fire extinguisher with a green tag please notify Wooster Campus Public Safety (David Drake – drake.8@osu.edu).
Landscape Certification Test and Parking

Submitted by Kim Sayers, sayers.1@osu.edu

Ohio's offering of the national Landscape Industry Certified Technician test is coming up next week, Wednesday and Thursday, August 8 & 9 (and possibly Friday, August 10), on the ATI campus. There will be 100+ landscape industry professionals here for the certification program.

Portions of the Skou parking lot are used as part of the test site, so campus personnel are asked to park in the Halterman (upper/east) parking lot on both Wednesday and Thursday. It will be a game-day decision, made Thursday afternoon, as to whether or not testing will continue on Friday.

Thank you for your understanding and patience with this temporary parking disturbance!
College Aggies Online

Submitted by Sara Mastellar, mastellar.1@osu.edu

FYI - Potential opportunity for student ag clubs:

College Aggies Online (CAO) is an initiative of the Alliance that connects college students from across the country who are interested in promoting agriculture. Participants receive training and instructions from industry experts and engage on social media by posting information about current and emerging issues facing farmers and ranchers and telling personal stories. CAO is about developing life-long advocates for agriculture!

http://collegeaggies.animalagalliance.org/
Grant writing workshop

Submitted by Kayla Arnold, arnold.1065@osu.edu

We would like to invite all recently hired faculty, research scientists, and others to attend this full-day proposal-writing workshop. Our college is co-sponsoring this educational event in partnership with the OSU Office of Research and other colleges.

Attendance is limited and registration fills up quickly, so register now at go.osu.edu/ProposalWritingWorkshop.

Planning and Writing Successful Proposals Workshop Tuesday, September 18, 2018 | 8:30am-4:30pm (lunch provided) Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau | 2201 Fred Taylor Drive Columbus, Ohio 43210

Presenter:
M.S. (Peg) AtKisson, PhD, Founder
AtKisson Training Group: atg.consulting./who-we-are This workshop contains a number of different approaches to the material, including lecture format, "in-classroom / flipped classroom," quizzes, and participant-lead instruction. Our presenter focuses on both the why and the how, turning conceptual ideas about the elements of successful proposals into concrete strategies.

Participants have two handouts. One contains most of the PowerPoint slides. The other contains text for "Study Hall" portions of the day, some example texts to follow during the discussion, graphics of the recommended timeline, theoretical framework for the proposal, and a suggested outline for the Overview page.

Some of the topics include:
. What goes in a grant proposal
. Integrating your work and your grant proposal
. Choosing a grant type and Idea Development
. Actual timeline for planning and writing your proposal
. Talking with program officer
. Review of your proposal
. The front page - how to draft a solid, compelling Overview
. Selling the Significance/Impact
. Describing the plan, literature, preliminary work, title & abstract, team, environment, and the costs
. Writing and formatting - how style impacts the communication of substance
Dairy Cattle Judging Team seeking sponsors

Submitted by Royce Thornton, thornton.5@osu.edu

The Ohio State ATI Dairy Cattle Judging Team is seeking individuals to help sponsor the 2018 team. We have a terrific group of students excited about the coming year.  I’m requesting your help to cover the cost of entry fees, tolls, van rental, lodging, and other expenses so that they can participate in the contests.  It would mean a great deal to this year’s students!

Students who have committed to the 2018 team are Lauren Almasy (Hubbard, OH), Aaron Hand (Bucyrus, OH), Megan McCoy (Bloomville, OH), Kylie McLean (Salem, OH), Brennan Topp (New Bremen, OH), and Stephanie Wyatt (Hamilton, OH).

The judging team experience helps participating students develop thinking, reasoning, and critical analysis skills; evaluate cattle; expand understanding and awareness of the industry; and strengthen the commitment to the dairy industry. Judging team members have a higher potential for future leadership in the dairy industry. Many students have commented that the judging team experience was “the best thing I did at ATI”. Incidentally, the Ohio State ATI dairy team has competed successfully for over 20 years: finishing in the top 6 teams each participating year at World Dairy Expo with multiple wins in both the traditional and practical contests at World Dairy Expo.

The team would like to participate in practices and contests at the Maryland State Fair, Eastern States Exposition, Pennsylvania All-American Dairy Show, World Dairy Expo, and the North American International Livestock Exposition.  Funds are limited, so we are turning to our friends for help. The estimated 2018 cost is $10,000 or $1,650 per participating student.

Please assist the 2018 Ohio State ATI Dairy Cattle Judging Team by donating to the team’s financial support by August 1, 2018.  Your gift will ease the financial burden on students and set them up for a great year of competition.

Thank you so much! Go Bucks!
Convocation, Buckeye style!

Submitted by Jeanne Osborne, osborne.2@osu.edu

Convocation is a time to welcome our incoming students and introduce them to Buckeye tradition and the college experience. A couple of years ago, we instituted the distribution of Ohio State pins and tassels and the singing of the university alma mater, Carmen Ohio as part of the Convocation experience. This year, we have been brainstorming how we can help our students gain a greater appreciation of their transition from High School to College; and as a result we would like to introduce a new tradition to the Wooster campus Buckeye experience.


We are instituting a pinning ceremony at the beginning of Convocation; and, we are inviting faculty to participate. The details are still being worked out; but in a nutshell, we would like faculty in OSU garb (or Scarlet/Gray if you don't have anything that is OSU or College branded) to join us on the stage in Fisher Auditorium. We plan to lead the students from the lobby to the auditorium in line, have them come onto stage, be pinned by a faculty member, receive their tassel, then proceed to be seated. If possible, we would like to enlist our faculty marshals from graduation to assist with leading the students. And, if there are staff members interested in assisting, we would appreciate help with organizing students, handing pins to faculty, etc. The goal is to help students envisage their graduation ceremony and set them on the path to academic success.

So, if you are interested in participating in the inauguration of this tradition, please contact Jeanne Osborne (osborne.2@osu.edu) by Monday, Aug 6, 2018. Convocation will be held on Monday, August 20, 2018 at 9:30-10:15 AM in Fisher Auditorium.
Wednesday produce sale

Produce for sale today, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in the ATI headhouse:

Cherry tomatoes

Slicing tomatoes
2018 CFAES I-Corps@Ohio team successful in competitions

Submitted by Shauna Brummet, brummet.1@osu.edu

Congratulations to the three 2018 CFAES I-Corps@Ohio teams on their successful completion of this highly competitive program to explore the market pull for the Discoveries made in their research programs. I-Corps@Ohio is a statewide grant-funded program to assist faculty and graduate students from Ohio universities and colleges to validate the market potential of their technologies and launch startup companies.

This year marks the fourth year of the I-Corps@Ohio program, led and administrated for the State at OSU by Michael Camp and Norm Chagnon. CFAES has been represented in three of the four years by seven teams – more than any other single College in OSU and a high number for any university overall. Teams of Entrepreneurial Leads (ELs), Principal Investigator, and Mentors work on establishing product-market fit to validate the potential for successful commercialization.

Our teams this year are working to commercialize their technologies addressing agricultural issues that cause losses in the tens of millions to billions of dollars per year for their industries:

·Biocontrol of bacterial diseases of hydroponically grown crops, such as tomatoes and cucumbers.

·Prevention of frost damage on grape, small fruits, and tree fruits using natural products.

·Prevention of Salmonella contamination of eggs and poultry meat using drinking-water delivered nanovaccine.

Not only has market validation of the unmet needs been achieved, but our students, post-doc, and staff have gained very valuable experiential learning that will support their success in academic and private-sector careers.
ATI recruitment publication wins award

Submitted by Frances Whited, http://whited.16@osu.edu

In June during the National Agricultural Alumni and Development Association (NAADA) national conference hosted by the University of Idaho, the "Ohio State ATI Pennant" brochure was named the winner of the "Multimedia & Promotional Materials Division - Specialty Items/Give-aways" category of the Projects and Publications awards.

This piece was designed by our CFAES Marketing and Communications team and is used by the ATI admissions staff at college fairs and other recruitment events.

You can view a complete PDF of the publication here, or stop by the admissions office and see it in person!
CFAES documents approved by Office of Academic Affairs

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

CFAES Patterns of Administration (POA) and Appointments, Promotions and Tenure (APT) documents have received final approval and are posted on the Office of Academic Affairs website.
Support the fight against cancer

Submitted by Jeanne Osborne, osborne.2@osu.edu

You've seen the message from Dean Kress about Pelotonia - the bike ride to raise money to fight cancer - and Team Buckeye - CFAES Sustains Life; and maybe you have wondered, 'how can I get involved?' There are many opportunities to join this event and fight cancer.

You may want to be a virtual rider (join the Dean, Kris and Jeanne as we 'ride' along virtually with the more than 5,000 people who will be riding up to 180 miles on Aug. 4 & 5). You can volunteer the days of the race ( there are many opportunities at Kenyon College on Aug. 4 for example). You can donate directly online or you can buy raffle tickets for prizes like two OSU Football Season Tickets, a cabin for two on the Buckeye Cruise for Cancer, or a day with TBDBITL (tickets are 1 for $15 or 3 for $30 - see Kris or Jeanne if you would like to purchase!). The possibilities are many, and the need is great!

We all have been touched by the 'Big C' in one way or another, and there has been so much progress in the fight. My hope is that our children's children will see a world where cancer is just another type of sick and that 'cure' is the norm.

Go to www.teambuckeye.osu.edu to learn more about the team and how you can get involved; or see Kris or Jeanne for more information! And, Go Bucks...Beat Cancer!
Tomorrow, July 19, is last day to RSVP for Employee Appreciation Picnic

Tomorrow, July 19, is the last day to RSVP for the Employee Appreciation Picnic at Hawk's Nest on july 26! For all Ohio State ATI employees and their immediate families. Plan for a day of golf, fishing, food and fun! RSVP at ati.osu.edu/fun!
PULLL app lets your participate in Pelotonia by doing what you're already doing

Submitted by Kris Boone, http://boone.3@osu.edu

Pelotonia 2018 will take place August 3-5, 2018. Every contribution is meaningful and puts us one step closer to our goal and the efforts of the James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute. 100 percent of every dollar raised through Pelotonia goes to funding Ohio State researchers who work towards curing cancer.

There are multiple ways to get involved and help fundraise for this important initiative. You can learn more about joining as a rider, a virtual rider, or as an event volunteer by visiting https://pelotonia.org/register/. You also can help support Team Buckeye–CFAES Sustains Life by making a donation through the following link: https://www.yourpelotonia.org/profiles/public-team-profile?UserKey=766802.

There's another exciting way to participate in Pelotonia by getting credit for what many of you are already doing anyway -- exercising. PULLL is a fundraising app, developed and powered by Pelotonia, that allows users to generate funds for cancer research through exercise (cycling, running, or walking). PULLL is free for anyone with a smartphone and is available in the App store or the Google Play store.

By introducing a community and a cause to fitness tracking technology, we believe we can change the health outcomes for those with cancer and improve the health of PULLL users—ultimately leading to healthier communities nationwide!

PULLL users are able to raise money for life-saving cancer research by unlocking funds contributed by corporate partners. Every activity through cycling, running or walking, both indoor or outdoor, has an earn rate that partners have committed to donating.

Simply open the app before any indoor or outdoor activity and unlock funds for cancer research. In addition to the funds you unlock, 100% of dollars raised, by getting your network to BOOST your activity, will be directed to cancer research, too!

You can also sync PULLL with your Strava or MapMyFitness accounts to download your activity right to PULLL.

Many of us have had family members, colleagues, and friends impacted by cancer. Our dean, Cathann Kress, is serving as team captain of Team Buckeye–CFAES Sustains Life. I would like to encourage you to join our Pelotonia team.

Supporting cancer research supports our mission to sustain life. CFAES has been one of the beneficiaries, receiving more than $340,000 through the Comprehensive Cancer Center to support a graduate fellowship and four intramural research awards. The hard work of thousands of people both inside and outside the university make this happen.

Please consider supporting this great cause.
Mary Ann Frantz named to CFAES Alumni Board

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

The CFAES Alumni Society Board of Directors recently held elections for four open board representative positions and the new Agricultural Technical Institute (ATI) representative is Mary Ann Frantz.

Mary Ann was part of ATI's first graduating class. She has an AAS in Floral Design and Marketing and a BS in Agricultural Education. She is an academic coach, providing one-on-one academic counseling for students participating in Program Excel. She works primarily with students in horticulture and has conducted study groups for some of the hort "hurdle" classes, like plant identification. She has also taught Gen Studies Orientation classes and frequently facilitates the academic planning session at new student orientation.

The College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences Alumni Board represents the voice of all alumni of the college and serves as a resource for all relations between college alumni and the OSU Alumni Society.
First orientation session in the books

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

The June orientation sessions went off without a hitch (well, maybe a few minor hitches). A total of 183 students attended over three days, which were pretty jam-packed with information sessions, advising, and registration. The new photo background and props were a huge hit with families.

Three more orientations (two in July, one in August) will complete the program for 2018, with Welcome Days following not quite three weeks after the final session.

A post shared by Ohio State ATI (@ohiostateati) on Jun 27, 2018 at 6:26am PDT
2017 AgriNaturalist Magazine receives national award

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

The 2017 AgriNaturalist was named the top magazine produced by students by the National Agricultural Alumni and Development Association at the 2018 national conference.

Among those ATI graduates and former students recognized as members of the 2017 AgriNaturalist staff are our very own Elizabeth Overholt, as well as Desiree Seeloff, Mary Siekman, Shelby Bradford, Emily Henes, Mindi Brookhart, Amanda Bush, and Katherine Shoup.

To read the article in Farm and Dairy about the award, click here.
Before you hit that send button...

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

One of the goals of the Wednesday Wire is to reduce the number of individual e-mails being sent to the general ATI listserve. So before you hit the send button on your next message to the ATI list, please ask yourself if your message could go in the Wednesday Wire instead. With weekly publication, there should be few instances when something MUST be sent between issues. Thank you's, new employees, departing employees, Sunshine news, updates about office hours, etc., are all examples of items we'd like to see in the Wednesday Wire instead of the ATI list.
Is your headshot looking dated?
Submitted by Frances Whited whited.16@osu.edu

Want to help make students' transition to ATI easier? Make sure you have a current headshot to go with your directory listing on the website! Students and parents want to know who they are going to be meeting with or who their main professors will be. It's become an expectation rather than a nicety.

If you want a new headshot (or don't currently have a headshot on the website), orientation is a great opportunity to get one.
- You'll be on campus anyway.
- You'll (presumably) be spiffed up and having a good hair day.
- You can drop into my office, Skou 200C, anytime that I'm there (i.e., not during the resource fair from 11:30 - 2).
I promise it will be quick and painless (or long and painless -- I'll keep shooting until you're happy). And I guarantee my work. Satisfaction or your money cheerfully refunded.
Affordable Learning Exchange RFP Now Open

Submitted by Frances Whited whited.16@osu.edu

The Affordable Learning Exchange (ALX) is requesting proposals to participate in its next cohort. ALX awards grants to instructors who want to transform their courses using open and affordable materials. Through three cohorts and over 50 projects, ALX program participants have already saved students more than $3 million. Learn more about ALX grants and apply today.
ATI Van vs Rental

Submitted by Desiree Lutsch lutsch.11@osu.edu

When thinking about your local Ohio travel needs this summer, please remember that the ATI 7 passenger van is available with NO Rental Fee. The sign-up sheet is behind Gloria’s desk with the other vans.
Access, Excel, PowerPoint Workshops

Submitted by Kim Sayers, sayers.1@osu.edu

You can take advantage of the variety of Microsoft Office workshops available this summer right here on campus. Workshops include five different Excel classes, basic Access and a PowerPoint session, scheduled throughout June and July. All sessions will be held, as there are already people registered, but space is still available if you see something you need! For details, go to www.ati.osu.edu/computertraining.
Conservatory temporarily off limits

Submitted by Terry Lanker, lanker.2@osu.edu

Fencing was recently installed around the historic Raemelton Conservatory and many have asked what's happening. In short, the fencing is a temporary safety measure due to glass slippage from the roof. We are working to remedy the situation which may involve temporary relocation of the tropical plant collection. Effort is underway to establish the conservatory as an advancement priority so that funds can be raised for necessary renovations. For now, the conservatory is closed to the public.
Ohio State to raise tuition 1.4 percent this fall, keep guarantee

Submitted by David Dietrich, dietrich.114@osu.edu

Ohio State University is expected to raise tuition and fees for incoming in-state freshmen next year but continue its tuition guarantee for those students — locking in their costs for four years.

The university’s board of trustees are set to vote this week on a 1.4 percent tuition increase for Ohio freshman starting in the upcoming 2018-19 school year.

For incoming in-state students, tuition and fees at the Columbus campus would total $10,726 per year through the 2021-22 school year, a $134 increase over the previous year’s guaranteed rate. Including the most common housing and dining plans, the total cost for incoming in-state students would be $23,160, up $316 from last year’s guaranteed costs for incoming freshmen.

The tuition guarantee before the trustees this week also would set in-state tuition at $7,644 per year at Ohio State’s regional campuses, and $7,608 per year at the Agricultural Technical Institute in Wooster, a 1.2 percent increase over the guaranteed price for last year’s in-state students at those locations.

Out-of-state students pay a non-resident surcharge that is not part of the tuition guarantee. For those out-of-state students who started at Ohio State this past fall, costs will increase 3.1 percent this coming school year to $30,608. Costs for incoming out-of-state freshman starting this fall will be $30,742.

The board is expected to vote on the tuition and fee increases at its meeting Friday.
FY18 Purchasing Deadlines

Submitted by Desiree Lutsch, lutsch.11@osu.edu

As FY18 nears completion, all invoices, pending approvals and e-Requests need to be complete and submitted by Friday, June 22, 2018. This includes P-card transactions.

FY19 invoices will not be processed until July 1, 2018.

If you have any questions, please contact the ATI Business Office team: Desiree x71296, Sharon x71323, Cindy x71264, and Gloria x71330.
NACTA Conference Comes to Wooster in 2021

Submitted by Thom Janini, janini.4@osu.edu

On June 15-18, 2021, the 67th Annual Conference of the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) will be hosted by the College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences on the college's Wooster Campus. Planning for this event will begin in late June of this year after the completion of the 64th Annual NACTA Conference in Ames, Iowa. If you would like to be involved in the planning process for the 2021 conference, please contact the 2021 Conference Planning Chair, Thom Janini at janini.4@osu.edu.
ATI Learning Gardens Planting Party

Thanks to everyone who joined Caroline Georskey in the ATI Learning Gardens to plant flowers. Small in numbers with volunteers but mighty in what was accomplished in a few hours. Thank you, also, to Mary Ann Frantz for providing snacks, which the group enjoyed for lunch in the gazebo. Lastly, thank you to Caroline Hannah for taking our volunteer selfie, and best wishes to her as starts her new job at the Missouri Botanical Gardens in June.

If you weren't able to attend the Planting Party last Thursday, Caroline will gladly accept volunteers over the next week or so to finish the gardens.
Class of 1974 50th Reunion

We received the following note of thanks from alumnus Mike Snyder who, along with Mary Ann Frantz, helped organize the Class of 1974 50th Reunion:

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for what you all did to make our 50th class reunion a huge success. Everything worked out so well. I think the worst part of it was there was too much food. I can't eat like I used to. If too much food is the worst part, that says how successful it was.

I thought Kristina's moment of silence for our classmates who passed was very good, especially how everyone called out the names of those they knew had passed.

I wish you all could have stayed a bit longer, although I understand your desire to get home after a long day. What you missed was quite inspiring. The testimonials of our classmates blew me away. I wish we had it recorded. It started with Bill Ferguson's emotional story about how he was basically a cut-up and a goof-off who had a 1.3 GPA and over a dozen demerits. He was a real stinker. He knew he was disappointing his parents, but didn't see how he could dig himself out of the hole he had dug. He was planning to drop out. Then Ed Kinsey called him and told him he wanted him back. Ed was able to get across to Bill that he believed in him. Bill decided to come back and because of Ed's encouragement. You must realize Bill was a nightmare student, so for Ed to care enough to get Bill back is quite a testimony to Ed's level of caring and professionalism. Bill came back and started applying himself and really studying. He ended up passing with a 2.4 or so GPA. That gave Bill the confidence to become very successful in business and in life.

Several others told about how their experience at ATI changed them, contributing greatly to their success. Some ended up pursuing careers outside of their ATI studies, but attributed much of their success to their experience at ATI. One of the guys ended up traveling to 80 countries in his work. He started out in landscaping and ended up in a high power job with Timkin. One guy almost didn't come because he didn't think it would be that big of a deal. He was so glad he came. It turned out to be far more than he imagined.

It was also so encouraging to see how many long marriages there were. A couple were married during our last year at ATI and several were married shortly thereafter, so there are lots of 50th wedding anniversaries coming. If my first wife had not passed away, we would be having our 50th this coming spring.

Ed Kinsey, Roger Borton, Gary Anderson and Roger Bauer were able to give their perspective as teachers with no experience on their first jobs. Roger said it was his first job after college. He was hired two weeks before classes and had no books. Then he ended up staying there his whole career. As I remember, both he and Kinsey had Mary Ann copying the books for them, as well as much other material. Funny thing is that even with their inexperience, they did a good job. Some were outstanding teachers. One of my best classes that helped me a lot in my profession was technical writing. Mr. Higgins taught it and admitted he didn't know much about it, but it helped me immensely in my career as I wrote a lot of technical articles over the years. It helped me be able to get my points across clearly and concisely. It even helped me express myself when I wrote my book about going through cancer with my first wife.

Mary Ann can probably remember more of the stories that were shared.

It was almost like starting back where we left off 50 years before as we talked to each other, shared about our families, and laughed about lots of ATI stories, memories and pranks we pulled. There was a lot of hugging among guys who never hugged when we were at ATI. We were so happy to see each other.

Mary Ann and I have gotten numerous text messages afterward. Our class members were so grateful to be able to get together again, and now want to stay in touch. I suspect most were a bit surprised at how much fun it was to get reacquainted. Personally, I was much closer to my ATI classmates than I was my high school classmates, so getting to reconnect with them was very enriching for me.

I wouldn't be surprised if they want to have a 55th anniversary. Almost all of us had lost contact with each other over the years since we didn't have cell phones, Internet, email, Facebook and all the other conveniences we have today for staying in touch. Now I am getting texts about starting group chats to stay in contact.

Without having this reunion, most of us would not have seen each other again in this life. We didn't know how to find each other. I was not having much luck with my Internet searches. That mailing list you had at ATI made a tremendous difference.

So, thank you all for your part in making our reunion a success!

Mike Snyder
Operation Valentine’s Day

Eric Williams and Leslie Pearce-Keating invited students in their classes to write cards of appreciation to those serving our country in different branches of the military. About 125 cards from ATI were dropped off at a collection box, located in Stow City Hall, and the cards will be shipped to troops stationed overseas by the project organizers. Thank you to everyone who participated. Hopefully, this can be an annual campus event for students, faculty, and staff. Find out more information about the project through the website.
Therapy Dogs

When the Therapy Dogs come to campus, it's always a treat! Everyone appreciates their cuteness, and they bring smiles to all who pass through Skou Hall Lounge when they are visiting. Many of the pups and their owners will be back for De-stress Day on 12/7/2023, so be sure to stop by, 11am - 1pm.
Ag Toy Drive

Thank you to everyone who donated to the Ag Toy Drive. Tractors, farm animals, books, games, and more collected by the ATI community were taken to the collection site where Santa, his reindeer and Marines from Toys for Tots welcomed the gifts that will be distributed to local children through the following organizations:

• Wayne County Toys for Tots

• Ashland Associated Charities

• Medina County Toys for Tots
Thanks to Barry Joliff

Submitted by Subbu Kumarappan, kumarappan.1@osu.edu

Thanks to Barry Jolliff for his visit and interactive fun games in the BusTech 2241T Small Business Management class on March 5th 2020. It was indeed a phenomenal HIT; the students absolutely loved the variety of games and the business lessons behind them. Glad that we were able to highlight the trust, communication, and coordination aspects that determine the successes of today’s teams, businesses, and professional/personal lives in general. Here are some videos and photos from the visit:

   Videos:
   https://www.facebook.com/pg/ATI-AEDE-2001-419888031411634/videos/?ref=page_internal

   Photos:
   https://www.facebook.com/488403594531681/photos/a.778316528873718/2926986057340077/?type=3&theater
Trip to Cleveland

Submitted by Helen Thompson, thompson.959@osu.edu

I just wanted to say THANK YOU for the wonderful, informative trip to the temple and the Indian restaurant. I really enjoyed the trip and the chance to interact with students, faculty from other divisions and staff that I don’t get to talk to often. When we got to the Hindu temple and were able to hear about the different deities and why there are so many; the days of special celebration and gifts of food etc.; how and when the devoted pray/worship; and many other customs, I was amazed. The musically quality of the worship was charming.

The restaurant was delightful. I enjoyed listening to the description of the foods and our group each ordered different foods to share and were able to taste many different items from goat meat to spicy hot (to me) flavored rice to red donuts with potatoes in them. On my own I probably wouldn’t have been tempted to try an Indian Restaurant but after last night, I have changed my mind.

Thank you so much.

Helen Thompson
2020 Orientation Booklet

Submitted by Ella Lorentz, lorentz.23@osu.edu

The 2020 Orientation Booklet is now available online as a PDF. You can view or download it here.
Orientation Contact Information

Submitted by Ella Lorentz, lorentz.23@osu.edu

Summer 2020 orientation registration is now live! Students who have paid acceptance fees will be receiving a link in their OSU email account to register. Links will be sent out at 5:00 a.m. Monday – Saturday. If you receive questions about orientation, please send the students to Ella Lorentz by phone at 330-287-1305 or by email at atiorientation@osu.edu. In addition, if the need assistance with Disability Services, they have been advised to contact Student Success Services.

If you’re curious about any of the details of orientation, our website has also been updated: https://ati.osu.edu/futurestudents/orientation
Dr. Mastellar interviewed by Beyond the Barn podcast

Co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr and guest Dr. Sara Mastellar break down her research on meal frequency and protein metabolism in horses and why feeding multiple meals a day can improve your horse’s nutrient absorption. The podcast averages around 2,220 downloads per month. Listen to “Ep. 091: How Many Times a Day Should You Feed Your Horse? Here’s What the Research Says” here or on your favorite podcast player: https://www.standleeforage.com/podcast/episodes/ep-091-how-many-times-a-day-should-you-feed-your-horse-heres-what-the-research-says/
Congratulations, Carla Wilkinson!

Carla Wilkinson was inadvertanly left out of the list of service anniversaries in last week's Wednesday Wire. She just celebrated her first year with ATI! Carla is a Program Excel Academic Mentor.
Congratulations for service anniversaries

Congratulations to Julia Everhart and Mary Ann Frantz, both of whom celebrated service anniveraries this month!
Congratulations to Newcomb Scholars
We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024-2025 CFAES Newcomb Scholars Award. This award, among the highest honors presented to undergraduate students in the college, celebrates outstanding commitment to scholarship. The Newcomb Scholar award is presented to twenty students among ranks 2, 3, and 4 within the eight departments in CFAES and the School of Environment and Natural Resources and rank 2 students at the Agricultural Technical Institute who hold the highest cumulative GPA (along with other academic considerations) at the end of Autumn Semester. Students will soon receive an award package to highlight this honor.

ATI Rank 2
- Alena Bauman – Business Management
- Brianna Parks – Animal Sciences
- Sarah Govea – Environment and Natural Resources
- Emerson Trapp – Agronomy
- Anita Ruggles – Agribusiness
Congratulations, Alena, Briana, Sarah, Emerson and Anita!
Forrest Lang receives award from Wooster Chamber

Forrest Lang is the recipient of the 2025 Mike Lezak Award for Volunteer Service given by the Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce. Congratulations, Forrest!
Dominic Petrella receives CFAES Internal Grant

Dominic Petrella’s proposal, “Examining the use of Thermal Imaging to Modernize Auditing Turfgrass Irrigation Systems,” has been funded through the CFAES Internal Grants Program. The proposal secured funding for $74,236.00.

Congratulations, Dom!
ATI Student in the news: Liliana Weikart

The STEP project of one of our students, Liliana Weikart, was featured in the global education newsletter. You can read the article here.
Alumna in the News: Tonya Messam

Tonya Messam, who graduated in 2020, was recently featured in an article about her internship at Rocky Mountain National Park on the National Park Service website. Read the article here.
Congratulations, Jeanne!

Congratulations Jeanne!

Jeanne Semilia has been selected as an exceptional staff member at The Ohio State University by the University Staff Advisory Council and will be profiled as one of the USAC's next “Staff in the Spotlight." 
Congratulations, Rachel!

Congratulations to Rachel Bell.1367 for winning the 2025 Ohio Standardbred Stallion Directory & Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association Membership Directory cover photo contest! This is the second year in a row that an ATI-bred foal has been on the cover of the stallion directory. This year’s winning photo is of Lost In Time filly ATI Girls B Typsy.
Congratulations, Maranda Berger Morrow!

Maranda Berger Morrow won the Turfgrass Water Conservation Poster Competition in San Antonio at the International ASA CSSA and SSA meetings Nov 10-13. Berger Morrow is an MS advisee of Ed Nangle and Dominic Petrella, turfgrass faculty at ATI has been working on her project using biological products to enhance tolerance to water deficit stress in turfgrasses on the newly constructed research green at ATI.

Her poster was titled ‘Bacterial Biostimulants Efffect on Creeping Bentgrass: Examining Root Elongation in Response to Decreasing Water Potential and she was competing against students from all around the United States for the award. Berger Morrow also took part in the oral presentation along with another advisee Tyler VanLandingham who had a poster and presentation during the week. In a first for ATI turfgrass faculty, the award is a prestigious one and the poster is hung on campus for those who might want to view it.
Congratulations, Dairy Cattle Judging Team!

Congratulations to our incredible Dairy Judging Team on their victory at the NAILE Judging Contest! A special shoutout to Lauren Homan for taking home the top spot and being crowned the contest winner! Also, huge kudos to Brady Gotto for securing 4th place in the individual standings! We are so proud of the entire team for their outstanding performance and for representing Ohio State ATI!
Kim Sayers is the 2024 ATHENA Award winner

Congratulations to Kim Sayers, who is the recipient of the Wayne County Women's Network 2024 ATHENA Award. The award, presented by the Wayne County ATHENA Awards Committee, recognizes women leaders who have demonstrated excellence, creativity and initiative in their professions, while making a significant impact in their communities and mentoring others.

Read a Daily Record article about the award here.
Congratulations to the Equine Marketing Class!

Ohio is ranked 4th in the nation for horse population and is home to three of the top 10 Standardbred sales in North America. This makes the Standardbred industry one of the largest equine industries in Ohio. In fact, more Standardbreds were born in Ohio than in any other state in 2023.

As part of the culmination of the Equine Marketing class, Standardbred yearlings were sold at the 2024 Buckeye Classic Yearling Sale. The sale took place on Tuesday, October 8th at the Champions Center Expo in Springfield, Ohio. This event showcased the hard work and dedication of our students in the equine majors, and we are pleased to announce the successful sale of our consigned yearlings.

For our 9 consigned yearlings, the average was $9,889, which is above the overall sale average of $8,821. ATI Wild Side was our highest-selling yearling at $27,000. The colt was sired by Racing Hill and out of our broodmare Extreme Prejudice.
Ed Nangle featured in new USA TODAY Homefront article

Ed Nangle was recently quoted in a USA Today article about how to have a healthy lawn. Congrats, Ed! You can read the article here:

https://www.usatoday.com/money/homefront/lawn/how-to-fix-lawn/#toc-exper...
Wayne County Fair Parade

We may not have won any of the float competitions, but if there had been prizes for enthusiasm, we would have taken first place in the Wayne County Fair parade! (And someone DID take first place...in the Lerch's donut-eating competition! Congrats to Forrest Lange!)
Congratulations and Best wishes to Dr. Milon Chowdhury

Dr. Milon Chowdhury has been appointed as an assistant professor College of Business, Engineering, and Technology Kentucky State University. Past two years he worked as Postdoctoral research fellow in Dr. Uttara Samarakoon's lab and conducted projects in sustainable production techniques for Controlled Environment Agriculture. At KSU, Dr. Chowdhury plans to use his agricultural engineering expertise to improve smart farming technologies and soilless culture. We are excited to see him embark on this new journey of teaching , research and extension at KSU.
CFAES Superlatives
Congratulations to all the ATI faculty and staff nominated for CFAES Superlatives, and a big thank you to everyone who took the time to submit a nomination. (If I left anyone out, please let me know!) See the full list of nominees and make your own nominations at https://go.osu.edu/cfaesfacultystaffappreciation.

Mary Poppins Award

Most likely to have everything you could ever need in their bag/desk/car
- Leslie Eisberg nominated by Dee Dee Snyder
- Leslie Pearce Keating nominated by Eric Williams
- Kathy Yoder nominated by Katie LeMasters, Penny Nemitz, and Carri Gerber
- Katie LeMasters nominated by Jeanne Semilia and Kelly Kyser
- Abby Burkey nominated by Cindy Shelly and Carri Gerber
- Casey Meek nominated by Julie Morris
- Penny Nemitz nominated by Carri Gerber
MacGyver Award

Most likely to be able to fix anything using nothing but their wits and basic office supplies
- Ben King nominated by Eric Williams
- Carri Gerber nominated by Katie LeMasters
- Lori Nicholson nominated by Cindy Shelly
- Katie LeMasters nominated by Penny Nemitz
Super Glue Award

Most likely to hold the team together through a big project or tight deadline
- Nathan Crook nominated by Eric Williams
- Jalyn Goddard nominated by Katie LeMasters and Penny Nemitz
- Cate Hunko nominated by Carri Gerber
- Ruth Montz nominated by Carri Gerber
- Dave Dietrich nominated by Carri Gerber
Encyclopedia Award

Most likely to know who to talk to or how to get something done
- Cindy Shelly nominated by Rick Schneiderman, Jeanne Semilia, and Kim Sayers
- Jill Gallion nominated by Eric Williams, Katie LeMasters, Carri Gerber, and Cate Hunko
- Betty Aylsworth nominated by Jill Byers
- Penny Nemitz nominated by Dan Linden
- Carri Gerber nominated by Kelly Kyser
Green Thumb Award

Most likely to have an office (and/or greenhouse) full of thriving plants
- Lisa Dicus nominated by Katie LeMasters, Jeanne Semilia, Cindy Shelly
- Uttara Samarakoon nominated by Penny Nemitz
Pathfinder Award

Most likely to try a new way of doing things with great results
- Jalyn Goddard nominated by Katie LeMasters and Carri Gerber
- Katie LeMasters nominated by Jill Gallion
- Liz Helterbrand nominated by Carri Gerber
- Dave Dietrich nominated by Kim Sayers
Behind the Scenes Award

Most likely to make things happen quietly and effectively
- Lisa Dicus nominated by Rick Schneiderman
- Jill Gallion nominated by Katie LeMasters, Penny Nemitz, and Dan Linden
- Lori Nicholson nominated by Jeanne Semilia and Kelly Kyser
- Cindy Shelly nominated by Jill Gallion
- Kim Sayers nominated by Jill Byers
- Katie LeMasters nominated by Carri Gerber
- Mary Ann Frantz nominated by Carri Gerber
- Julia Everhart nominated by Carri Gerber and Cate Hunko
- Jill Byers nominated by Kim Sayers
Rookie of the Year Award

An amazing new team member
- Carla Wilkinson nominated by Dee Dee Snyder, Katie LeMasters, Carri Gerber and Kelly Kyser
- Rick Schneiderman nominated by Jeanne Semilia, Carri Gerber, and Penny Nemitz
Foodie Award

Most likely to have great recommendations for restaurants and activities around town
- Kelly Kyser nominated by Katie LeMasters and Carri Gerber
- Nathan Crook nominated by Carri Gerber
- Denise Rotavera-Krain nominated by Cate Hunko
- Kristina Boone nominated by Kelly Kyser
Cool as a Cucumber Award

Most likely to remain calm in every situation
- Lori Nicholson nominated by Rick Schneiderman
- Mary Ann Frantz nominated by Dee Dee Snyder
- Cindy Shelly nominated by Katie LeMasters
- Kelly Kyser nominated by Jeanne Semilia
- Cate Hunko nominated by Penny Nemitz
- Penny Nemitz nominated by Dan Linden
- Dee Dee Snyder nominated by Carri Gerber
- Keegan Hange nominated by Carri Gerber
- Leslie Eisberg nominated by Carri Gerber
- Jon Witter nominated by Kim Sayers
- Lisa Dicus nominated by Cate Hunko
Susie Whittington honored by NACTA

Susie Whittington is the recipient of the NACTA 2024 Murray Brown Leadership Award at the 70th Annual NACTA Conference in June. This award is meant to recognize someone with a distinguished and sustained record of NACTA leadership.

NACTA Murray Brown Award
The Murray Brown Leadership Award recognizes one member each year for a distinguished and sustained record of NACTA leadership. The award is named in honor of Dr. Murray Brown, who served as president of NACTA in 1969-1970 and as secretary-treasurer from 1972-1999. Dr. Brown received the Teacher Fellowship Award in 1972, the Distinguished Educator Award in 1978, and a Distinguished Service Award in 1999. Dr. Brown began teaching dairy science as a graduate assistant in 1953 at Texas A&M, and served for 30 years as an administrator and teacher of animal and dairy science at Sam Houston State University. The award is supported by generous donations from NACTA members and family and friends of Murray Brown following his passing in 2005.

Dr. M. Susie Whittington serves as Executive Director of Academic Enrichment and the Second-year Transformational Experience Program (STEP). She taught Methods of Teaching for 25 years before coming to the Office of Academic Affairs. She created and taught a university gen ed course, Toward Cultural Proficiency, and continues to teach an online Advanced Methods of Teaching course. For more than 25 years, she directed a research project, “Improving the Cognitive Capacity of Students by Fully Engaging Professors in the Teaching and Learning Process”. Dr. Whittington is the junior author of Methods of Teaching Agriculture. Her teaching has been awarded the USDA National Teaching Excellence Award. She received The Josephine Sitterle Failer Award for Outstanding Service to Students by The Ohio State University Alumni Association. She is a co-advisor to Ohio Staters, Inc. Susie was bestowed the honorific title of Distinguished Professor by her college.
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ATI Grad in the News: Dr. Casey Skowron

ATI graduate Dr. Casey Skowron was recently featured in the BG Independent News. He is the Wood County Fair veterinarian. You can read the entire article here.
Dr. Eric Williams presents paper at IAFOR London

Dr. Eric Williams presented his paper, "Daddy, What Did You Do In the Great War" at the International Academic Forum's annual humanities conference held in London. Dr. Williams presented on the use and understanding of visual media propaganda in World War I Britain to a packed room of conference attendees. The IAFOR Conference featured speakers, presenters, and attendees from all over the world, sharing research on a wide variety of topics including Artificial Intelligence, Communication Strategies, and Student Engagement.
ATI leads other regionals in Blood Battle

The final numbers came in and not only did our campus win the Regional Blood Battle last fall…we were also the campus, outside of Columbus, who collected the most units of Blood/Lives Saved! Reminder: All of the Blood/Plasma collected at CFAES Wooster Student Life Sponsored Blood Drives goes directly back to The OSU Wexner Medical Center and The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute. We are truly Buckeyes helping Buckeyes! So very proud of everyone for achieving this including all of those who donated blood/plasma, helped set up/tear down for the events, or shared our link to get people to donate….all of you helped us win this award.

Scarlet and Grateful,

Kelly
Katie LeMasters featured in USAC Staff Spotlight

Each month, USAC will recognize 1-2 employees through various media channels, including the USAC newsletter and social media accounts. Staff winners will be awarded with a $50 gift card, courtesy of USAC and the OSU Office of Human Resources and a write up in the USAC Newsletter and USAC media platforms. This is a great way to recognize your staff members or colleagues for their great work ethic, hard work or volunteer work to help fellow Buckeyes.

Our own Katie LeMasters was the April Staff Spotlight winner!

https://usac.osu.edu/story/katielemasters
ATI grad featured in Ohio's Country Journal
Program Excel Exceeds Goals for Year Three!

   Each year, Program Excel submits an annual performance report to the Department of Education in which the grant is measured on its funded objectives for student success.
   Program Excel reports that the grant exceeded all of its annual goals for 2022-2023: persistence (achieved: 85%, target: 78%), good academic standing (achieved: 85%, target: 79%), associate degree attainment (achieved: 51%, target: 35%), and transfer to four-year degree program after associate degree attainment (achieved: 18%, target: 11%).
   In 2022-2023, Program Excel served 210 students: 67% were first generation with high financial need; 35% of students with disabilities served were also students with high financial need. The grant’s impact on student retention at ATI is significant, particularly for students in these under-represented populations.
   Congratulations to the Program Excel team and thank you for your outstanding work in providing strategic support to help students reach academic success.
ATI Student wins Stallion Directory Photo Contest

The following is from the Ohio Harness Horse Breeders:

   Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association Names Winner of 2024 Stallion Directory Photo Contest

   Grove City, OH – The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association congratulates Audri Ziegler for her photo of ATI Dollys A Rockr which will be used on the cover of the 2024 Ohio Standardbred Stallion Directory & OHHA Membership Directory.

   Ziegler’s photo of the Credit Fashion filly was selected from entries from 12 different photographers. She will receive a $250 gift card for her winning picture.

   Other pictures that were entered into the contest will be used throughout the directory.

   For more information, CONTACT: Frank Fraas

   The Ohio Harness Horsemen's Association (OHHA) is a non-profit organization serving Standardbred horse owners, breeders, trainers, drivers, and fans who participate in the sport of harness racing in the Buckeye State.

   OHHA was founded in 1953. The mission of the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association is to preserve, protect, promote, and serve the entire Standardbred industry in Ohio and beyond.
Congratulations to ATI's Livestock Judging Team
Buckeye Blood Battle: WE WON!!!!!!

Submitted by Kelly Kyser, kyser.53@osu.edu

WE WON!!!!!!!

Our trophy is on it’s way…seriously…a trophy is coming! Wahoo!!!!

*Additional gift cards are also coming for the donors*

We will host a “Sweet Victory” ice cream social in November with all of the CFAES campus invited (Date-TBD).

Between all three campuses (Marion and Mansfield accepted our challenge), we saved hundreds of lives!

Congratulations CFAES Wooster Buckeyes!
Livestock Judging Team excels at Purdue Boilermaker contest
ATi grad featured in Akron Children's Hospital blog
Congratulations to the Dairy Cattle Judging Team

Please congratulate Max Dotterer, Aurora Metz, and Alex Zuber on completing a very successful intercollegiate dairy cattle judging season. The team competed in two contests at World Dairy Expo, September 30 and October 1, in Madison, Wisconsin and a third contest at the Pennsylvania All American Dairy Show in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on September 17.

   In the Practical Contest at World Dairy Expo, the team placed second overall with seven competing teams … with a first in the registered heifer class and second in both the commercial heifer and linear evaluation classes. In linear evaluation, Alex was third, Max was seventh, and Aurora was ninth high individuals.

    With 11 teams competing in the Traditional Contest at World Dairy Expo, the team earned a fourth-place finish. The team received second place in the Ayrshire breed, third place in the Jersey breed, fourth place in the Milking Shorthorn breed, fifth place in the Red & White breed, and a fourth place in oral reasons. Individually, Alex was twelfth high individual overall, fourth in Brown Swiss, eleventh in Guernseys, fourth in Jerseys, sixth in Milking Shorthorns, and ninth in oral reasons. Max was fourteenth high individual overall, tenth in Ayrshires, twelfth in Brown Swiss, ninth in Jerseys, eleventh in placings, and fourteenth in oral reasons. Aurora received a seventh place in Ayrshires, eighth in Red & White, and tenth in oral reasons.

   At the Pennsylvania All American contest the team placed third among the 6 competing teams. Alex was sixth high individual. The team was third in Ayrshires, Brown Swiss, Holsteins, and oral reasons. Alex received a sixth place finish in Ayrshires, seventh in Guernseys, third in Holsteins, and sixth in oral reasons. Aurora placed third in Brown Swiss while Max placed sixth in Holsteins.

   Also, congratulate Lauren Homan (first-year student) as she placed twentieth in the National 4H Dairy Cattle Contest as part of the Ohio 4H team. The Ohio 4H team placed fifth in the competition of twenty state teams.
Livestock Judging Team’s first contest a success

The Junior Livestock Judging Team participated in its first competition on Sept. 30 at World Beef Expo in West Allis, Wis., and placed third overall among a total of 13 freshman teams. "This is an outstanding accomplishment for a team that has existed for just a few months," said Dr. Kristina Boone, director of Ohio State ATI and assistant dean of the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences at The Ohio State University. “The judging team experience is an excellent way to improve critical thinking and communication skills, in addition to improving their knowledge of livestock.” In addition to placing third overall as a freshman team, first-year student Beau Johnson, an animal sciences-biosciences from Gallipolis, Ohio, was the sixth high individual. "I am so proud of the work this team is putting in to represent the program here at ATI as well as the entire state of Ohio," said livestock judging team coach Seth Ebert. "The team learned some lessons, but we are looking forward to continuing to work hard for the next one!"
ATI employees pick apples

Taking advantage of a great health and wellness activity (getting some fresh air, stretching to reach apples, and interacting with fellow OSU employees), ATI was represented by Haley Campbell, Lori Nicholson, Lisa Dicus, Caroline Georskey, and Jeanne Semilia. The sun was out, the apples were beautiful, and everyone left with McIntosh, Honeycrisp, or both. Applesauce, pies, and muffins are already in the works.
Four ATI students receive 4-H scholarships

Four Ohio State ATI students were awarded 4-H scholarships at the Wayne County Fair. They were chosen based on their 4-H experience, community activities and scholastic achievements. Ben Rhoads and Morgan Johnson received the General 4-H Scholarship. Elizabeth Gilson received the Doyle Findley Scholarship and Libby Grossniklau received the Junior Fair Baked Goods Contest Scholarship.

Ben Rhoads is the son of Steve and Barb Rhoads of Smithville. He is a 2023 graduate of Smithville High School and a freshman majoring in hydraulic power and agricultural business. A member of the Smithie Whiz Kids, Rhoads is a 13-year 4-Her who has completed 42 projects including goats, breeding and market rabbits, market chickens, market hogs and shooting sports. He was the 2022 Wayne County Junior Fair King and has been an officer of his club, Junior Leaders, and Junior Fair Board. He also was a Cloverbud Camp counselor and CARTEENS leader. In high school, Rhoads played varsity football, was a member of the National Honor · Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and Ski Club. He earned his State FFA Degree. "My dedication, teamwork, leadership abilities, and hard work are because of what I have learned through- I out my 4-H years," Rhoads said. "Both programs (4-H and FFA) "have helped make me a better person and will help me throughout my life and career." He listed recruiting several youths to join 4-H as one of his major accomplishments. He hopes to pursue a career in design and sales of hydraulic components and systems.

Morgan Johnson, the daughter of Russ and Molly Johnson of Wooster, is a sophomore. She is a member of the Livestock Judging Team. In 13 years as a member of the Hoof-N-Hide 4-H Club, she completed 45 projects, including breeding sheep, market lambs, breeding and market goats, poultry, rabbits and market hogs. She won multiple breed Champion awards, Outstanding Market Lamb awards and the Excellence in 4-H Award. She also earned a trip to compete at the National Western Stock Show. She was an officer for her club, Junior Fair Board and Junior Leaders; was crowned Wayne County Junior Fair Princess; counselor for Cloverbud Day Camp and Junior Camp; and member of the livestock and meat judging teams. Additionally, she's involved in the Wayne Presbyterian Church and serves as an Ohio Sheep Improvement Association LEAD Council Junior Director. "Promoting sheep and leading youth in 4-H activities is a passion of mine," said Johnson, who wants to serve the agricultural industry. "I am a firm believer that the ag and livestock industries·shaped who l am today,” she· said, "and I want to give back and help the future generations.

Elizabeth Gilson is the daughter of Kim and Les Gilson of Wooster and an sophomore studying agronomy. A 12-year 4-Her, Gilson was a member of the Jefferson Pioneers and Wayne County Shooting Sports Club. She completed 43 projects that involved food and nutrition, the outdoors, fishing, veterinary science, food science, clothing, guns, laundry, cats gardening, market lambs, breeding sheep and self-determined. She won the Becky Leatherman Gardening Award, earned Outstanding awards on her projects at the county level, and won Outstanding of the Day awards at the state level. As an FFA member, she was active in community service events and competed in soil and livestock judging contests. She also was a member of the National Honor Society, Students Opposed to Drugs and Alcohol and Moreland United Methodist Church Youth Group. Gilson is working on a degree in agronomy and with her degree wants to help local farmers make soil and crop decisions.

Libby Grossniklaus is the daughter of Amanda and Troy Dague, Burbank. She is a sophomore and graduate of Norwayne High School and Wayne County Schools Career Center. She was a 9-year 4-Her, served as an officer for her club, Wayne County Country Cousins, and Junior Leaders, and Junior Fair Board. She also was a CARTEENS leader and a member of the Wayne County Junior Fair Royal Court and 4-H Livestock Judging Team. Her main 4-H project areas were market beef steers, which she showed at the county and state levels, market hogs, market chickens, pygmy goats, cooking, clothing, and still projects. She said 4-H has taught her many life skills such as hard work, communication, and leadership. She received the American FFA degree and in high school was active in sports, including track, cheerleading, and soccer. An agricultural communications major, Grossniklaus wants to own her own consulting business and help agricultural businesses with their social media, website design, and marketing strategies.
CFAES Faculty and Staff Awards: Nominate a colleague!

The nomination window for the 2023-2024 College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences faculty and staff awards is open November 30.Criteria and nomination requirements for all awards, past recipients, and the link to submit nominations can be found at https://go.osu.edu/cfaesawardnominations.
CFAES Faculty and Staff Awards: Nominate a colleague!

The nomination window for the 2023-2024 College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences faculty and staff awards is open November 30.Criteria and nomination requirements for all awards, past recipients, and the link to submit nominations can be found at https://go.osu.edu/cfaesawardnominations.
CFAES Faculty and Staff Awards: Nominate a colleague!

The nomination window for the 2023-2024 College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences faculty and staff awards is open November 30.Criteria and nomination requirements for all awards, past recipients, and the link to submit nominations can be found at https://go.osu.edu/cfaesawardnominations.
CFAES Faculty and Staff Awards: Nominate a colleague!

The nomination window for the 2023-2024 College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences faculty and staff awards is open November 30.Criteria and nomination requirements for all awards, past recipients, and the link to submit nominations can be found at https://go.osu.edu/cfaesawardnominations.
ATI grad in the news: Morgan Gerhart

Agricultural business graduate Morgan Gerhart has joined Farmers National Bank in Orrville as a banking officer and agricultural lending associate. Read the full article here.
Faculty and Staff Appreciation Week 2023

CFAES Faculty and Staff,

This year, CFAES will be participating in Ohio State’s Faculty and Staff Appreciation Week (July 31 – August 6, 2023) over the course of a few weeks. We’ll focus on staff during the university’s designated week but, we’ll focus on faculty during the week of August 14 to ensure those with 9-month appointments can also take part.

In addition to the university presented activities (https://hr.osu.edu/awards-events/staff-appreciation-week/), we’ll be recognizing the dedication and outstanding contributions of members of our CFAES community. Below is a summary of what is currently planned, and more details can be found at https://go.osu.edu/cfaesfacultystaffappreciation.

·As a small token of our appreciation for your service and dedication to CFAES, you’ll be receiving an email from reward@virtualrewardcenter.com on August 15 containing a link for you to select a $5.00 gift card* of your choice to enjoy a coffee, snack or treat of your choosing.

·CFAES Colleague Kudos– Share your appreciation for your colleagues between July 24 and August 16 and we’ll amplify those kudos. While the university has a similar program in place, we’re aiming to lift your messages of appreciation by sharing broadly with our college. Please take three quick minutes to thank someone who may not know their work is appreciated!

·We’ll be sharing our faculty eminence and staff excellence, across multiple platforms.

Thank you for all that you do throughout the year!

Sincerely,

Dean Cathann Kress and Senior Associate Dean Tracy Kitchel

* Per the IRS, this will be taxed in the amount of ~$0.50-$0.75, depending on your withholding selections, so if you would prefer to opt out of receiving a gift card, please email Michelle Anderson.3484@osu.edu to indicate your preference to not participate in the gift card.

Dean Cathann A. Kress, Ph.D.
Vice President for Agricultural Administration & Dean
College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
140 Ag Administration | 2120 Fyffe Road | Columbus, OH 43210
614-292-6164 Office
kress.98@osu.edu

Twitter: @cathannkress

Tracy Kitchel, Ph.D.

Senior Associate Dean and Director of Faculty and Staff Affairs

Professor of Agricultural Education

College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences

140 Agricultural Administration Building | 2120 Fyffe Road | Columbus, Ohio 43210

Pronouns: he/him/his | Phone: 614-292-9028 | Twitter: @tjkitchel
Faculty and Staff Appreciation Week 2023

CFAES Faculty and Staff,

This year, CFAES will be participating in Ohio State’s Faculty and Staff Appreciation Week (July 31 – August 6, 2023) over the course of a few weeks. We’ll focus on staff during the university’s designated week but, we’ll focus on faculty during the week of August 14 to ensure those with 9-month appointments can also take part.

In addition to the university presented activities (https://hr.osu.edu/awards-events/staff-appreciation-week/), we’ll be recognizing the dedication and outstanding contributions of members of our CFAES community. Below is a summary of what is currently planned, and more details can be found at https://go.osu.edu/cfaesfacultystaffappreciation.

·As a small token of our appreciation for your service and dedication to CFAES, you’ll be receiving an email from reward@virtualrewardcenter.com on August 15 containing a link for you to select a $5.00 gift card* of your choice to enjoy a coffee, snack or treat of your choosing.

·CFAES Colleague Kudos– Share your appreciation for your colleagues between July 24 and August 16 and we’ll amplify those kudos. While the university has a similar program in place, we’re aiming to lift your messages of appreciation by sharing broadly with our college. Please take three quick minutes to thank someone who may not know their work is appreciated!

·We’ll be sharing our faculty eminence and staff excellence, across multiple platforms.

Thank you for all that you do throughout the year!

Sincerely,

Dean Cathann Kress and Senior Associate Dean Tracy Kitchel

* Per the IRS, this will be taxed in the amount of ~$0.50-$0.75, depending on your withholding selections, so if you would prefer to opt out of receiving a gift card, please email Michelle Anderson.3484@osu.edu to indicate your preference to not participate in the gift card.

Dean Cathann A. Kress, Ph.D.
Vice President for Agricultural Administration & Dean
College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
140 Ag Administration | 2120 Fyffe Road | Columbus, OH 43210
614-292-6164 Office
kress.98@osu.edu

Twitter: @cathannkress

Tracy Kitchel, Ph.D.

Senior Associate Dean and Director of Faculty and Staff Affairs

Professor of Agricultural Education

College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences

140 Agricultural Administration Building | 2120 Fyffe Road | Columbus, Ohio 43210

Pronouns: he/him/his | Phone: 614-292-9028 | Twitter: @tjkitchel
Joy Rumble project receives award

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

The North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture and Research Education organization has funded a grant project for which Joy Rumble is the Co-PI. The project is a Professional Development Grant: "Whole Farm Planning for the 21st Century: Integrating childcare, healthcare, and health insurance into farm planning curriculum."

Additionally, out of the 13 proposals funded this year, this proposal was selected as the winner of the Paula Ford Award for Most Outstanding NCR-SARE Professional Development Program proposal for 2023. Congratulations, Joy and colleagues!

While this curriculum will target farm extension and non-profit educators, the curriculum itself cuts across the ANR, FCS, and CD program areas.

Project Summary:

USDA and CDC research has established that childcare (CC), healthcare (HC), and health insurance (HI) impact farm economic development, risk management, and quality of life yet there are few educational resources covering these topics. This SARE PDP project will fill this gap by garnering the research and extension expertise of the project team to develop and train farm Educators to deliver farmer-ready multi-media modules and learning tools on the topics of CC, HC, and HI targeting young, beginning farmers and ranchers, women, and small and medium farmers. Using a train-the-trainer model and drawing on the best practices of adult learning we will design two modules and 21 learning tools designed to be accessible to visual, auditory, and experiential learners, including: facilitator guides; fact sheets defining key terms, planning worksheets; evaluation instruments, and case study teaching resources including a video and comic book. Open-access curriculum will be designed with whole farm planning pedagogy. We will train a cohort of 10 Educators to deliver the curriculum to 300 farmers in the North Central Region. These Educators will participate in a curriculum learning circle. We will train 210 Educators and disseminate the curriculum throughout the region through webinars, in-conference trainings, and an online resource library. Educators participating in the training will increase their knowledge, confidence, and ability to offer programs that address social sustainability issues and that sustain farming as a livelihood with the long-term goal of helping farmers increase productivity, sustainability, and quality of life.
Grad in the News: David King

David King '11, Fremont, Ohio, was awarded with the 2023 Young Jersey Breeder Award by The American Jersey Cattle Association on June 21 in LaCrosse, Wis. You can read more about David and his Jersey herd here.
Reminder: Farm Camp graduation

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

The Summer Farm Camp at the Christian Children’s Home of Ohio kicked off in June. More than one hundred children sign up for the camp. Each week features a classroom activity on a farming topic. Forrest Lange, who is joining ATI's faculty this fall, leads the class. Campers recently visited Red Run Bison Farm in Marshallville, Ohio. At one time Red Run was the largest bison farm east of the Mississippi. A trip to the Ohio State Fairi s planned and a graduation ceremony will be hosted by Certified Angus Beef. The Summer Farm Camp was made possible by a generous grant from the Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation.

Graduation will take place at:

Chippewa Valley Angus Farm

4936 Fulton Rd

Smithville, OH

Faculty and staff are welcome to attend.

8/8 9:30 - 11:00

8/9 9:30 - 11:00, 12:30 -2:30

8/10 9:30-11:00
Reminder: Farm Camp graduation

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

The Summer Farm Camp at the Christian Children’s Home of Ohio kicked off in June. More than one hundred children sign up for the camp. Each week features a classroom activity on a farming topic. Forrest Lange, who is joining ATI's faculty this fall, leads the class. Campers recently visited Red Run Bison Farm in Marshallville, Ohio. At one time Red Run was the largest bison farm east of the Mississippi. A trip to the Ohio State Fairi s planned and a graduation ceremony will be hosted by Certified Angus Beef. The Summer Farm Camp was made possible by a generous grant from the Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation.

Graduation will take place at:

Chippewa Valley Angus Farm

4936 Fulton Rd

Smithville, OH

Faculty and staff are welcome to attend.

8/8 9:30 - 11:00

8/9 9:30 - 11:00, 12:30 -2:30

8/10 9:30-11:00
Grads in the News

A 2019 grad, Emily Mullen, was featured in an article in Farm and Dairy.

Another grad, Ty Etgen, was also featured in Farm and Dairy for winning the Young Holstein Breeder Award.

Congratulations, Emily and Ty!
ATI equine faculty present at national conferences

There’s quite a lot going on at the back-to-back National Association of Equine Affiliated Academics and Equine Science Society meetings next week.

Sara Mastellar presenting this research abstract at the Equine Science Society meeting:

* Mastellar, S. L., Share, E. R., Suagee-Bedore, J. K., Bennett-Wimbush, K., Liburt, N. R., Krotky, A., Cassill, B., Urschel, K. L., & Harris, P. A. (2023). Effects of meal frequency on plasma amino acid concentrations in horses of various body condition scores. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 124, 104376. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2023.104376

She is also co-presenting this abstract at the National Association of Equine Affiliated Academics:

* Mastellar, S. L., Burk, S. V., Jaqueth, A., Greene, E. A. (2023). 3D printing for teaching equine and animal science topics. 2023 National Association of Equine Affiliated Academics Annual Conference.

She is co-author, but not presenting author on the following abstracts at the Equine Science Society meeting:

* Share, E. R., Mastellar, S. L., Suagee-Bedore, J. K., & Eastridge, M. L. (2023). 7 Validation of a commercial ELISA kit for non-invasive measurement of equine cortisol concentration. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 124, 104309. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2023.104309

* Liburt, N. R., Mastellar, S. L., Share, E. R., & Harris, P. A. (2023). 87 How challenging is it to find non-insulin dysregulated horses in an apparently clinically healthy herd of university horses?. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 124, 104389. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2023.10438

Sara is also helping to host 2 workshops this year during the Equine Science Society meeting:

1. "Equine Microbiome Research: The Present and the Future" which is part of NE2202 (https://www.nimss.org/projects/view/mrp/outline/18869

<2. "Scholarship paradigms in equine science and related disciplines: Implications for ESS?" To prepare for this workshop, individuals are encouraged to read this document: http://dx.doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.25944.7808

Full workshop abstracts here: https://www.equinescience.org/Portals/0/SiteContent/Docs/Meetings/2023/ESS%20Workshop%20Descriptions.pdf?ver=bo8viEWXy_ECaa8rGJjKSw%3d%3d

Karen WImbush’s poster will also be presented at the Equine Science Society meeting:

* Bennett-Wimbush, K., Suagee-Bedore, J. K., & Hatfield, S. (2023). 143 Factors affecting pregnancy rates on a commercial Thoroughbred breeding farm: A retrospective analysis of breeding shed data. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 124, 104445. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2023.104445
ATI grad vlogs about his turf internship in Singapore!

Nick Colombo, who graduated May 6 with an associate of applied science degree in turfgrass management, isTurfNet's 2023 Greenkeeping, the Next Generation intern, working at the Sentosa Golf Club in Singapore. Nick will be at Sentosa for six months under the auspices of The Ohio Program and Mike O'Keeffe.

A native of Columbus, Ohio, Nick served as president of the Turf Club. Prior to attending ATI, Nick worked on the renovation of Muirfield Village Golf Club and at Old Elm Club. Nick is an avid hockey fan, player and coach. You can view his vlog here.
Wooster Career Development honored with Program of the Year award

Submitted by Carri Gerber, gerber.140@osu.edu

Congratulations to our Career Development Offices in Columbus and Wooster for being recognized with one of two Program of the Year awards yesterday at the University Career Services Committee (UCSC) Retreat!

Here is the nomination essay submitted for “Bridging the Gap: Cross Campus Collaboration for CFAES Career Development Services”:

“CFAES Careers Team collaborated to pilot an initiative to introduce CFAES Wooster students to career development and career competencies. Our team started by creating multiple career development roadmaps that allows all CFAES students, Columbus and Wooster to figure out where they are and what their next steps could be to continue on their career development journey. Denise then attended all GENSTDS 1201 course in the first half of the AU22 semester to talk about the importance of career competencies and they explored ways they can gain experience in those areas. With the buy in of the instructors we were able to make meeting with a Career Advisor a requirement. Our team identified a day that our Columbus Career Advisors could travel to Wooster campus so that we could gain visibility and build relationship with students that may be transitioning to Columbus campus in the future. During those appointment we talked about what our roadmaps and where they were at with the road maps and then highlighted the resources that best fit each individual student. At the end of the apts. we scheduled each student for a follow up to see the progress they made in the second 7 weeks of the semester. Overall, this program allowed us to do the following. Increase the likelihood of a smooth transition for CFAES Wooster students coming to Columbus campus. Provided equity in Career Development resources for both campuses. Increased the numbers of appointments and follow up appointments our office has seen (Continues to increase). Where it is going moving forward: Additional course buy-in – CFAES Wooster Exploration course signed on to do a resume presentation during class by Denise and will be adding a resume apt as a required assignment the second half of the AU 23 semester.”

Congratulations, Denise and Columbus career team!
Mitchell Elected to Executive Board

Submitted by Dee Dee Snyder, snyder.426@osu.edu

Kelly Carmack Mitchell has been re-elected to represent the CFAES Wooster Campus on the ACADAOS Executive Board. ACADAOS is the university’s professional organization for academic advising.

Congratulations Kelly! We know you will be a great advocate for advising on our campus!
Outstanding senior recognizes Jon Witter as a mentor

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Dr. Jon Witter was recognized as a mentor by Spencer Logan, one of the 2023 CFAES Outstanding Seniors. Here's what Spencer had to say about Jon:
Congratulations to ATI's CFAES student award winners
Congratulations to the following students who were recently recognized by the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences:

JILL A. PFISTER OUTSTANDING FIRST-YEAR STUDENT AWARD

This award recognizes two first-year students (freshman or transfer) who have shown outstanding leadership within a club or organization.

2023 Recipients: Cora Crillow (ATI Agricultural Education) and Bryce Bennett (ATI Agricultural Education)

CFAES INTERNSHIP AWARD

This award recognizes students who have excelled at internships within their respective fields.

2023 Recipients: Kate Beran - ATI Crop Management and Soil Conversation, Kate Cole - ATI Livestock Production and Management Beef Specialization, Morgan Hefner - ATI Agribusiness

Newcomb Scholars Recipients

This award recognizes students with the highest GPA in their school or department.
- Lillian Wagner
- David Russell
- Sophia Thompson
- Colin Seiler
- Zach Beier
Ohio Agriculture Council awards scholarships to two incoming Wooster Buckeyes

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Each year, the Ohio Agricultural Council offers up to three (3) $1,500 scholarships annually to Ohio high school seniors who plan to pursue a degree in agriculture. Of the three high school seniors selected, two are bound for Ohio State ATI!

Joseph Bruns is a recent graduate of Anna High School and will be an incoming freshman at The Ohio State University ATI where he plans to major in animal science and agribusiness and economics. The son of Ron & Margie Bruns, Joseph grew up on their family farm and developed a love for raising swine and beef cattle. During high school he worked for a local butcher shop which ignited a passion for the meat processing industry. His plan after college is to work in the animal and meat processing industry and eventually own his own abattoir or butcher shop.

Adrianna Meyer is a recent graduate of Liberty Center High School and will be attending The Ohio State University ATI to study community leadership with a specialization in extension education and agribusiness. Her passion for educating others about the agricultural industry stemmed from her extensive involvement in Ohio 4-H, including raising goats and sheep for her county fair projects. Her experiences in 4-H have led her to pursue a career in extension education upon graduation from college.
ATI students participate in National Dairy Challenge

A group of ATI students (Macy Timmons, Max Dotterer, Aurora Metz, Alex Zuber, Ashley Hershberger, Brandon Varner and Kayla Majors) participated in the 2023 National Dairy Challenge in Saratoga Springs, NY. To read an article about the challenge from The Saratogian newspaper, click here.
Holiday Arts and Craft Fair Thank You!

A huge thank you to everyone who came out to support/ be a part of the annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair! We raised $504.50 for the Collegiate Farm Bureau Club run by Haley Campbell (formerly Zynda)! The club will use the funds to go on field trips to local farms and businesses as well as to bring in speakers and other community leaders. According to Campbell, "The funds will be an important part in exposing the students/club members to facets of the agriculture industry they may not have been formerly aware of."

We hope you'll save the date for Friday, December 1st, 2023 to shop with us again and support a club that will be chosen in the new year!

The committee members (Abby Burkey, Katie Miller and Katie LeMasters) would also like to extend special thanks to Kevin Martin in Facilities who prepped the gym and Katie Miller (BN Bookstore) who helped with prize donations and set up. We also greatly appreciate the help of SAC student employees who went out of their way to help as needed, Liz Helterbrand posting to FB, the Admissions team for lending us their golf cart, and the Bug Zoo for bringing over some cool exhibits! Have a wonderful holiday season everyone!
Floral Competition Success

Submitted by Terry Lanker, lanker.2@osuedu

Spring graduate Gabrielle Day won first place in the nation for her bridal bouquet designed at the American Institute of Floral Designers National Symposium student design competition last week in Las Vegas, NV. Students were required to design a creative, wildflower-inspired hand-tied bouquet for a mountain wedding within a one-hour time limit and using flowers and supplies revealed at the start of the competition. Judges praised Gabby's entry as "a beautiful, professionally finished bouquet". The wedding bouquet category is generally considered the most advanced and most challenging. Gabby's teammates, Mekenna Hendricks, Colin Seiler, Macey Taylor, and Erik Wadsworth had several designs among them that scored within the top ten.
Congratulations, Ed and Uttara!

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Congratulations to Ed Nangle and Uttara Samarkoon, who were both promoted to associate professor with tenure.

Uttara is the coordinator of the Greenhouse and Nursery Management AAS program. Her research focuses on developing sustainable crop production technology for ornamentals and hydroponic vegetables in controlled environment agriculture. Current research focus on developing sustainable production techniques for hydroponic food crop production. via nutrient optimization, substrate selection and diversification of hydroponic crops. She organizes an annual workshop for K-12 teachers to provide training in greenhouse management and to integrate CEA education into the school curriculum.

Ed is coordinator of the Turfgrass Equipment Manager certificate program. His area of interest in research is plant pigment analysis.
ATI Marketing Class Pays Off

Submitted by Kathy Yoder, yoder.332@osu.edu

The ATI Library staff were delighted to read in the latest issue of Greenhouse Grower magazine that former student Mark Foertmeyer's greenhouse operation is based on an idea that he came up with for a class at ATI. His customer base is mostly fundraiser programs through schools and other charitable organizations.
    "The idea came up in a marketing class I was part of at The Ohio State University's Agricultural Technical Institute," says Foertmeyer. "It really resonated with me, and it's amazing what the one idea has produced."
    Read the whole story in this month's issue of Greenhouse Grower in the library or find the digital article here: https://www.greenhousegrower.com/production/this-months-cover-story-foertmeyer-sons-focuses-on-future-success/
   Photo: Brian Sparks
Three ATI Faculty Members are STARS
Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Drs. Dominic Petrella, Uttara Samarakoon, and Jonathon Van Gray have been selected for the second cohort of the CFAES Office for Research & Graduate Education's STARS Program (Strategic Alignment for Research Success). STARS is an initiative to identify and develop the next generation of research leaders among early and mid-career tenure track faculty within the College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

The goal of the STARS Program is to propel emerging research leaders – those individuals with the interest, vision, and motivation – to take their research programs to a higher and more collaborative level.

The objectives of this six-month leadership program are to:
- Facilitate the development of skills and a record of accomplishments to be competitive for major grants.
- Develop the skills necessary to effectively build and manage large teams and projects.
- Produce actionable roadmaps to pursue major external funding.
- Network with colleagues, university leaders and public/private partners who can help advocate for and support the development of large, innovative, and impactful research programs.
Dr. Joy Rumble was selected last year as a member of the first cohort.
Zac Burkey takes on new role

Submitted by Kim Sayers, sayers.1@osu.edu

Please join me in congratulating Zac Burkey on being named the new Corporate Business Development Specialist in BTES. In his new role, Zac will be responsible for contract training sales, continuing professional education program development and marketing, and be actively engaged with BTES operations, planning and program management. His first official day in this new job was Monday, May 9.

Welcome aboard, again, Zac!
Carmack Elected to Executive Board

Submitted by Dee Dee Snyder, snyder.426@osu.edu

Kelly Carmack has been elected to represent the Wooster Campus on the ACADAOS Executive Board. ACADAOS is the university’s professional organization for academic advising.

Congratulations Kelly! We know you will be a great advocate for advising and for students on our campus!
Sara Mastellar receives award

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

Sara Mastellar has been recognized by the National Association of Equine Affiliated Academics (NAEAA.) She will receive the inaugural Service Award at the 13th Annual NAEAA Conference May 31st-June 2nd, hosted by Utah State University. This award is designed to recognize an NAEAA member who has made an extraordinary impact to advance education within the equine industry.

Founded in 2007, NAEAA is a non-profit professional organization representing individuals from public and private institutions and the equine industry that strive to educate undergraduates within an equine academic program.

Congratulations, Sara!
ATI grad featured in Progressive Farmer magazine

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

Luke Garrabrant graduated from ATI in 2016 with a degree in crop production. He is featured in View From the Cab, a series that follows two geographically different farming operations throughout the growing season. You can read Luke's profile here. Be sure to bookmark the site so you can follow Luke throughout the series.
Equine undergraduate researchers present posters

Submitted by Sara Mastellar, mastellar.1@osu.edu

Undergraduate researchers Kallie Allen and Alora Brown presented posters about their studies at the 2022 Spring Undergraduate Research Festival and the 2022 CFAES Poster Competition.

   * Kallie Allen presented "Accelerometer Use for Activity Monitoring and Step Count in Horses"
   * Alora Brown presented "Considerations for Color Coding Treatments in Equine Nutrition Studies"

   Both projects were conducted at the ATI Equine Center.
Mark Schleppi recognized for outstanding presentation at Powers Tractor School

Submitted by Royce Thornton, thornton.5@osu.edu

Recently Mark Schleppi gave an hour-long presentation at the Powers Tractor School in Illinois. The Powers Tractor School is a conference for antique tractor hobbyists. More than 250 people from 25 states and Canada were in attendance. Here are excerpts from the thank you letter that Mark received.

   "While we had a really great group of presenters, you really stood out. It became obvious in your seminar that you were a professional educator."

   "You had by far the most difficult topic and you taught it in a practical way that the crowd could understand. The way you mixed in real life examples after explaining an engineering mechanical concept brought it all home for participants. I was standing off to your right facing the crowd and you could just see the light come on for them - myself included!"

   "The way you were able to tie in The Ohio State University in historically as one of the first "Tractor Schools" was really a nice touch. This is even coming from a University of Illinois man."

   "We hope to do it again and certainly hope that you will be part of it!" Kurt Aumann, CAI.

   Congratulations, Mark, for an excellent presentation. Thanks for being an excellent representative of Ohio State ATI. Please ask Mark if you desire more details about his presentation or the antique tractor conference.
National Collegiate Landscape Competition 2022

Submitted by Laura Deeter, deeter.7@osu.edu

Spring Break. The phrase conjures images of beaches, beverages, basking in the sun, and maybe some time spent relaxing. I feel sorry for those folks! They didn’t have the opportunity to participate in the National Collegiate Landscape Competition at North Carolina State University.

The competition takes place during spring break every year (well…. In pre-C times), and travels around the country to a different host school. Past schools have included CalPoly: Pomona, Joliet Junior College, Colorado State University, Virginia Tech, Kansas State University, and Columbus State Community College. The competition includes both 2 and 4-year colleges and in the last few years, three Ohio high schools have attended as well. This year 43 schools and 525 students from around the county braved the sunny weather and 78-degree temperatures to show off their skills in all aspects of the landscape industry, visit nearly 100 companies in the career fair, spend some time exploring the campus, and at least for this little team from Ohio, appreciate all the flowers strutting their stuff around campus.

Students compete in 31 different events related to the landscape industry. There are competitions for business and sales skills, plant identification skills, equipment operation skills (can you pick up a tennis ball with a backhoe and place it in a bucket?!), LED lighting, robotics, engine repair, tree climbing, hardscape installation and landscape plant installation. Students test their knowledge in these events and are judged by professionals in the industry.

The tests are designed to be difficult. Truck and Trailer has students taking a written safety test, and then a practical test driving through an obstacle course. This year’s course saw the largest truck ever used in an event, a Ford F450 pulling a 26’ enclosed trailer around a course that required students to have a near-perfect line to avoid hitting cones denoting the edges. The judges even threw a stuffed duck into the middle of the ‘road’ for students to avoid! Maintenance Operations required one member of the team to identify 5 safety features each on a string trimmer and backpack blower, 10 safety features on a zero-turn mower, and then identify the same number of areas where regular maintenance is needed. The second team member then drove a zero-turn through an obstacle course and when halfway through, changed mowers to a standing mower to finish the course. All the identification events required students to identify plants by both their scientific and common names. The Turf and Weed Identification also included insects and diseases in addition to plants.

First-year Landscape Horticulture student Braeden Alexander and first-year Turfgrass Management student Vince Jacovetty each participated in 5 events, which is the maximum allowed per student. Braeden did Annual and Perennial ID, Woody plant ID, Flowering and Foliage ID, Truck and Trailer, and Maintenance Operations. Vince also did Truck and Trailer and Maintenance Operations as they are two-person team events, and competed in Turf and Weed Identification, Compact Excavator Operations, and Small Engine Repair. Our #smallbutmighty team might not have come home as National Champions competing against the much larger teams from Brigham Young, Michigan State, or North Carolina State University, but they are champions in my book for ‘giving up’ their spring break and for stepping outside of their comfort zones to be judged by professionals.
Ag comm faculty present posters, papers
Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

ATI faculty were well-represented at the National Agricultural Communication Symposium (Feb. 13 and 14, 2022) with a variety of papers and posters.

Papers:
- The Pumpkin Queen: Applying Sarah Frey’s Narrative to Women’s Experience in Agriculture
  Alyssa Rockers and Joy Rumble– The Ohio State University
- Young Mothers’ Trust of Celebrities and Influencers for Food Safety and Nutrition Information
  Linnea Langusch (Oklahoma State University), Taylor Ruth (University of Nebraska – Lincoln), Quisto Settle (Oklahoma State University), and Joy Rumble (The Ohio State University)
Posters:
- Comparing Industry and Consumers’ Preferred Learning Methods Regarding Conventional, Alternative, and Cultured Meats
  Marlee E. Stollar, Joy N. Rumble, Emily B. Buck, Annie R. Specht, Wuyang Hu, and C. Lynn Knipe (The Ohio State University)
- Trust in Triage: A quantitative survey investigating rural residents’ trust in science.
  Lauri M. Baker (University of Florida), Audrey E. H. King (Oklahoma State University), Cheng-xian Yang (University of Florida), Ashley McLeod-Morin (University of Florida), and Kristina M. Boone (The Ohio State University)
David Dietrich honored by Wooster Chamber

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

Congratulations to David Dietrich, who is the recipient of the 2022 Mike Lezak Award for Volunteerism. This award is presented by the Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce to to an individual in memory of former Chamber President Mike Lezak, in recognition of his or her contributions as a Chamber volunteer by actively participating on committees and activities.

Dave has served on the planning committees of Woosterfest and Leadership Wooster. He will be honored at the Chamber's annual awards dinner on January 27.
Melanie is moving on

Submitted by Kim Sayers, sayers.1@osu.edu

Please join me in wishing Melanie Garcia much success in the next chapter of her professional career. Melanie has been named Executive Director of the Wayne County Community Foundation, a role she will begin in mid-November. Melanie has worked in BTES for 13 years as Corporate Training Account Executive and in recent years has added the title of trainer and corporate coach. Some of you have been fortunate enough to work with Melanie in a coaching and professional development relationship, so you know she puts her heart and soul into her work. While she will certainly be missed here on the Wooster campus, it's great knowing that our community foundation will be in such good hands!

Melanie's last day working on campus is today, Wednesday, November 3.
CFAES Professional Development Awards

Submitted by Carri Gerber, gerber.140@osu.edu

Denise Rotavera-Krain and Cate Hunko were selected to receive Professional Development Awards from the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences Staff Advisory Council to assist with the costs of attending and presenting at the national NACADA conference. Denise and Cate will present their work in advisor training and development.

Congratulations!
Eisberg Selected as OnCourse Ambassador

Submitted by Dee Dee Snyder, snyder.426@osu.edu

Leslie Eisberg has been selected as an Ambassador for OnCourse, the university’s student academic success platform. In this role, she will receive in depth training, have increased access and engagement and be a resource for colleagues on this platform.

Congratulations, Leslie! We look forward to working with you and learning from you in OnCourse!
Hange Re-Elected to Executive Board

Submitted by Dee Dee Snyder, snyder.426@osu.edu

Keegan Hange has been re-elected to represent the Wooster Campus on the ACADAOS Executive Board. ACADAOS is the university’s professional organization for academic advising.

Congratulations Keegan! We know you will continue to be a great advocate for advising and for students on our campus!
Congratulations to the 2021 Homecoming Court!
Submitted by Jodi Holava, holava.1@osu.edu

On Tuesday, April 20th, the 2021 Homecoming Court was announced on Instagram Live as part of Springfest events. 2020 Homecoming King Ryan Patton and Queen Olivia Rinesmith went live with the big announcement.

   In case you missed it, you can view at https://www.instagram.com/tv/CN5ibjpDaGi/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

   2021 CFAES Wooster Homecoming Court
- Alexus Henry (Environmental Science; Ashville, Ohio)
- Madisen Jolliff (Agricultural Communications; Kenton, Ohio)
- Faith Mariacher (Livestock Production and Management/Small Ruminant; Lee, NH)
- Sarah Millikan (Agriscience Education; Napoleon, Ohio)
- Kylie Ramirez (Agricultural Communications; Killbuck, Ohio)
- Katelyn Redick (Animal Science/Horse Specialization; Miamisburg, Ohio)
Carmack-Mata Named to Advisory Board

Submitted by Dee Dee Snyder, snyder.426@osu.edu

Kelly Carmack-Mata has been selected to serve on the NACADA Assessment Advisory Board. NACADA is the global professional organization for academic advising.

Congratulations Kelly! We know you will be a great representative for Program Excel, Ohio State ATI, CFAES and OSU!
ATI student selected as AmericanHort HortScholar

Submitted by Terry Lanker, lanker.2@osu.edu

Natalie Guisinger has been selected as one of six national 2020 AmericanHort HortScholars. The AmericanHort HortScholars program sets students in horticulture on a path to success by exposing them to the breadth of the horticulture industry, its opportunities and its leaders. The program offers a beyond-the-classroom experience, giving insight and awareness of the industry, its supply chain, and where the scholars might find a home for their passion. The focus of the program is on professional development, including attending educational sessions, networking and working with industry mentors at Cultivate’20 Virtual.

A Bellville, Ohio native, Natalie graduated this spring with an Associate of Applied Science in greenhouse and nursery management. From the "Meet the Hort Scholars" web page:

Natalie Guisinger - The Ohio State University ATI

“My love for plants started later in life than most. Although I grew up in the country and we always had a garden, it wasn’t until after I graduated high school and started a summer job at a local greenhouse that I found my love for plants. I then started my college career undecided. It was clear after the first semester that I had a passion for plants. I found myself trying to grow everything and checking plant books out at the library. I soon decided my major and switched schools. I am now graduating from The Ohio State University ATI with a AAS in Greenhouse Management. I hope to spend the rest of my horticultural career helping other learn more about how important plants are in our lives.”

Congratulations, Natalie!
Alumnus in the News: Joshua Jennings

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

Joshua Jennings, founding director of the Global Impact STEM Academy, received mention in the Ohio Farmer magazine for hosting the National FFA officer team. Josh graduated from Ohio State ATI in 1998 with an associate of science degree in animal science. National FFA President Koleson McCoy is a 2017 graduate of the academy. You can read the entire article here.
Winners of the Spring 2020 Wooster Arts Committee Photography Contest

Submitted by Cate Hunko, hunko.1@osu.edu

Congratulations to the winners of the 2020 Wooster Arts Committee Spring Photography Contest! (NB: Suranga Basnagala is our own Uttara Samarakoon's husband.)

Wyatt Kissel

Finishing for the day

Danae Wolfe

Treehoppers

Suranga Basnagala

Transformation
Kelly Mata featured on WKYC

Submitted by Dee Dee Snyder, snyder.426@osu.edu

ATI's own Kelly Mata, Program Excel Academic Mentor, was recently featured on WKYC in a segment about her experience with the Ronald McDonald House in Cleveland. See her interview here:https://www.wkyc.com/video/entertainment/television/its-about-you/colleen-cronin-kelly-carmack-mata-the-support-ronald-mcdonald-house-offers/95-005eb4d0-691e-4aa9-b37b-802b7446b004 and an article about her experience here: https://www.rmhcleveland.org/stories/a-supermom-and-a-superhero.
Another good dairy cattle judging season at Ohio State ATI

Submitted by Royce Thornton, thornton.5@osu.edu

The students who participated with the team during 2019 were Tyler Hephner (Columbiana, OH), David Miley (West Salem, OH), Korey Oechsle (Van Wert, OH), Sarah Quallen (Wilmington, OH), and Stephanie Wyatt (Hamilton, OH). Don Hange and Royce Thornton coached the team. The students had a good judging year and experienced many wonderful things.

The team competed in 4 contests this year and an extended practice at the Maryland State Fair. The students competed at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, MA; the Pennsylvania All-American Dairy Show in Harrisburg, PA; World Dairy Expo in Madison, WI, and the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, KY.

Results from the contests are:

Eastern States Exposition:
   • Team Placings: 3rd overall; 3rd in oral reason; 3rd in Ayrshire; 2 in Brown Swiss; 3rd in Guernsey; 3rd in Holstein; 2nd in Jersey; and 3rd in Milking Shorthorn.
   • Sarah Quallen: 3rd overall; 2nd in Ayrshire; 6th in Brown Swiss; 3rd in Guernseyj; 2nd in Holstein; 3rd in Jersey; 8th in Milking Shorthorn; and 8th in oral reasons.
   • David Miley: 8th overall; 5th in Ayrshire; 10th in Brown Swiss; 8th in Jersey; and 10th in Milking Shorthorn.
   • Korey Oechsle: 10th overall; 3rd in Brown Swiss; 3rd in Holstein; 7th in Jersey; and 6th in oral reasons.
   • Tyler Hephner: 9th in Brown Swiss,

Pennsylvania All-American Dairy Show:
   • Team Placings: 6th overall; 5th in Ayrshire; 6th in Brown Swiss; 5th in Guernsey; 3rd in Holstein; 6th in Jersey; and 6th in oral reasons.
   • Korey Oechsle: 11th overall; 10th in Brown Swiss; and 3rd in Holstein;
   • Sarah Quallen: 12th overall; 9th in Ayrshire; and 7th in Guernsey;

World Dairy Expo – Traditional Contest:
   • Team Placings: 6th overall; 4th in oral reasons; 4th in Ayrshire; 6th in Guernsey; 4th in Holstein; 5th in Milking Shorthorn; 3rd in Red & White;
   • Sarah Quallen: 5th overall; 9th in oral reasons; 4th overall; 5th in Ayrshire; 4th in Brown Swiss; 5th in Holstein, 9th in Milking Shorthorn; 3rd in Red & White;
   • Tyler Hephner: 13th in Ayrshires
   • Korey Oechsle: 13th overall; 4th in oral reasons; 10th in Brown Swiss; 15th in Guernsey; 12th in Red & White;

World Dairy Expo Practical Contest:
   • Team Placings: 8th overall; 2nd in the registered heifer class; 5th in linear evaluation; 9th in mating evaluation, and 9th in the commercial heifer class.

North American International Livestock Exposition
   • Team Placings: 6th overall; 5th in oral reasons; 6th in Ayrshire; 5th in Brown Swiss; 3rd in Guernsey; 3rd in Holstein; 6th in Jersey; and 5th in oral reasons.
   • Sarah Quallen: 12th overall; 10th in Ayrshire; and 2nd in Holstein.
   • Stephanie Wyatt: 10th in oral reasons; 5th in Guernsey; 10th in Holstein; and 10th in oral reasons.
   • Tyler Hephner: 8th in Ayrshire.
ATI Alumni in the News
Submitted by Thom Janini, janini.4@osu.edu

The CFEAS Office of Advancement Newsletter recently reported on four Ohio State ATI Alumni in the Alumni News section. The alumni and links to their stories are listed below:
- David Glass AS Agricultural Business Technology 2016, BSAGR Agribusiness & Applied Economics 2017
  - http://www.sciotopost.com/p3-expands-staff-capitalize-strategic-growth/
- Ben Martin AS Environmental Resources Management 2010
  - https://www.thisweeknews.com/lifestyle/20191029/engaged-brittney-carozza-benjamin-martin
- James McDonald AS Greenhouse Production & Management Technology 1994
  - https://www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com/story/news/local/2019/10/27/childhood-friends-only-lived-47-fence-posts-apart/3974214002/
- Kristy Spreng AS Dairy Cattle Production & Management Technology 2006
  - https://thebargainhunter.com/news/agriculture/students-get-authentic-learning-on-the-farm
Personal Selling class learns about Woosterfest

Submitted by Subbu Kumarappan, kumarappan.1@osu.edu

Special thanks to Dave Dietrich and Samira Zimmerly (Wooster Chamber of Commerce) for visiting the BUSTEC 2232T Personal Selling class. Their insights and steering committee efforts of Woosterfest were well received by the students.
CFAES Alumni Award recipients announced

Submitted by Claire Badger, badger.50@osu.edu

On behalf of the CFAES Alumni Society Board, I would like to announce the honorees for the 2019 CFAES Alumni Awards. After considering many excellent nominations, the following individuals were selected:

Meritorious Service Award
Dr. Bob Birkenholz
Virgil Strickler

International Alumni Award
Dr. Leandro Cruppe, MS & PhD in Animal Science
Dr. Richard Edema, PhD in Plant Pathology

Young Professional Award
Leah Curtis, BS in Agricultural Communications
Dr. Bo Harstine, MS & PhD in Animal Science

Distinguished Alumni Award
Dr. Bryan Garton, PhD in Agricultural Education
Steve Goodwin, BS in Parks Recreation & Tourism Administration
Chris Henney, BS in Agricultural Education
Dr. Phil Minerich, Food Technology
Floyd Poruban, BS in Horticulture & MS in Plant Pathology
Dr. Kristi Scott, BS in Agribusiness & Applied Economics

The CFAES Alumni Awards Luncheon will be held March 2^nd at the Fawcett Center. Look for more information on that event soon!

If you know of an alum or friend of the college who should be considered for recognition, please consider nominating them for the 2020 Alumni Awards! It’s a great way to recognize our best and brightest and highlight the wonderful work of CFAES. We will be sure to announce when nominations open for 2020.
Gerber and Hange selected for leadership program
Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Congratulations to Keegan Hange and Carri Gerber, who have been selected to participate in the inaugural cohort of the Administrative Leadership Program, a leadership development and mentoring program for regional campuses. The goal of the program is to foster experiences and relationships that will help the regional campuses build strong leadership-succession pipelines. In so doing, ALP will prepare faculty and staff participants to succeed in future leadership roles at one of Ohio State’s regional campuses.

Keegan and Carri were selected based on the following criteria:
- Proven to have abilities or demonstrated promise as leaders
- Credible and respected in the organization
- Skilled in communications
- Seen as positive influencers at Ohio State
- Knowledgeable of the culture of Ohio State
D. Elder to attend Gilman and CLS Advisor Workshop

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Dr. D. Elder has been awarded a stipend from the U.S. Department of State's Bureaus of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the Institute of International Education to attend a workshop at the University of Kentucky that will focus on leveraging campus resources to recruit and support applicants and alumni of national, merit-based scholarships, specifically the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program and the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program. It will provide an opportunity for study abroad professionals and university administrators and faculty, like you, to highlight successes and strategies for supporting students competing for the Gilman and CLS Programs.

ATI student Gage Smith is a past recipient of a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship.
April Service Anniversaries

Congratulations to Kris Boone and Jeff Strouse, both of whom celebrated service anniversaries in April!
Congratulations, 2025 Outstanding Students!

Congratulations to the 2025 Outstanding Students, who were honored last night at the student recognition banquet. Emma Lowe was selected as the recipient of the 2025 Director's Award.

Olivia Ault
Agriscience Education

Izabelle Bowman
Agricultural Communication

Hannah Chapman
Animal Sciences:
Animal Biosciences
Specialization

Laura Cutlip
Livestock Production and
Management: Beef Specialization

Brayden Hayes
Agribusiness

Alyssa Heldman
Agriscience Education

Lauren Homan
Dairy Cattle Production and
Management

Beau Johnson
Animal Sciences:
Animal Biosciences
Specialization

Emma Lowe
Agriscience Education

Christian Martig
Dairy Cattle Production and
Management

Aurora Metz
Dairy Cattle Production and
Management

Adrianna Meyer
Community Leadership and
Extension Education
Agribusiness
Agricultural Communication

Jacob Poulin
Agricultural Systems Management

Megan Randall
Animal Sciences:
Horse Specialization

Anita Ruggles
Agribusiness

Makayla Spoerr
Agriscience Education

Gracie Sprague
Agriscience Education

Lexi Troyer
Animal Sciences:
Animal Biosciences
Specialization

Abbie Wade
Greenhouse and Nursery
Management

Riley Wagner
Greenhouse and Nursery
Management
Service Anniversaries
Congratulations to all our faculty and staff who celebrated service anniversaries in January!

If you’re celebrating this month, congratulations and thank you for your service and dedication to The Ohio State University!
- Mike Amstutz
- Rachel Bell
- Adem Cakmak
- Nathan Crook
- Seth Ebert
- Thom Janini
- Penny Nemitz
- Jordan Roemer
- Uttara Samakoon
- Cindy Shelly
Hange Reappointed as Liaison

Keegan Hange has been reappointed as the Ohio State ATI Liaison to the ACADAOS Executive Committee. ACADAOS is Ohio State’s professional advising organization.

Congratulations, Keegan, and thank you for being a great ambassador for ATI by continuing to represent us on this committee!
1st Generation College Students are Stars!

On Monday, November 6th, 96 Wooster campus faculty, staff and students stopped by the Skou Student Lounge and enjoyed popcorn, chatted together and sported buttons celebrating first-generation college students and their journeys. Kelly Carmack Mitchell and Leslie Eisberg coordinated the movie-themed celebration. Many students asked what defined a first-generation college student, which gave the coordinators opportunities to create awareness by acknowledging individual students’ first-gen status and thanking others for being first-gen allies.

Two days later, in the Wooster Science Building, students, staff and faculty attended a dinner and panel discussion coordinated by Carmack Mitchell and Eisberg on National First-Generation College Students Day. Dr. Kris Boone provided the welcome. The audience heard personal stories from faculty and staff who were first-generation college students: Jenny Fischer, Dr. Carri Gerber, Kelly Kyser, Dr. Zack Matesich, Dr. Jon Van Gray, Rick Waggoner and Dr. Eric Williams. Their experiences echoed a common message for current students: use your resources. Dr. Ann Christie concluded the event and noted the importance of infusing fun into our daily lives.
Program Excel Exceeds Goals for Year Two!

Submitted by Dee Dee Snyder, snyder.426@osu.edu

Program Excel exceeded ALL of our funded grant goals for 2021-2022, the second year of this grant cycle.

Required number funded to serve = 210, attained: 212

2/3 = first generation and low income or students with disabilities: required: 66%, attained: 67%

1/3 of all students with disabilities are also low income: required: 33%, attained: 36%

Persistence goal: 78%, attained: 80%

Good Academic Standing goal: 79%, attained: 83%

Associate’s Degree or Certificate Completion goal: 35%, attained: 54%

Associate’s Degree or Certificate Completion and Transfer to 4-Year Institution goal: 11%, attained: 24%

Also, Program Excel earned 15 prior experience points for the next grant competition by reaching its annual goals.

Thank you to the Program Excel team for your outstanding commitment and hard work!
Faculty and Staff Recognition
The following faculty and staff were recognized on Friday, Jan. 27

2021 and 2022

New Employees
- Trischa Bell
- Haley Campbell
- Julia Everhart
- Jalyn Goddard
- Tracy Karr
- Lori Nicholson
- Dominic Petrella
- Mitch Ploskonka
- Jeanne Semilia
Years of Service

Five Years
- Adem Cakmak
- Liz Helterbrand
- Sara Mastellar
- Ed Nangle
- Uttara Samarakoon
- Michelle Walker
Ten Years
- Nathan Crook
- Nathan Firestone
- Dan Linden
- Ruth Montz
- Jesse Rossington
Fifteen Years
- Jon Flad
- Carri Gerber
- Thom Janini
- Ben King
- Paul Lee
- Casey Meek
Twenty-Five Years
- Chris Dicus
- Jill Gallion
- Peggy Lambert
- Dee Dee Snyder
Thirty-Five Years
- D. Elder
- Terry Lanker
NACTA Teaching Award of Merit

2020-2021
- Uttara Samarakoon
- Michelle Walker
2021-2022
- Robby Frutchey
- Joy Rumble
Faculty Friend of Housing
- Dan Linden
- Rachael Ramsier
Staff Friend of Housing
- Ruth Montz
- Jason ‘Jay’ Lax Jr
Outstanding staff

2020-2021
- Jill Gallion
- Katie LeMasters
2021-2022
- Denise Rotavera-Krain
- Ruth Montz
Outstanding Advisor
- Dan Linden
- Shari Peart
Distinguished Teaching

2020-2021

Laura Deeter

2021-2022

Dan Linden

Not, Not-My-Job
- Trischa Bell
- Nathan Crook
- Cindy Shelly
Dicus, Snyder recognized for service

Chris Dicus and Dee Dee Snyder were two of 60 CFAES faculty and staff honored at the Years of Service Recognition Luncheon on Nov. 29. This is the first in-person recognition event since COVID. Chris and Dee Dee were both recognized for 25 years of service. Congratulations!
Standardbred Yearling Sale Results

Submitted by Sara Mastellar, mastellar.1@osu.edu

Students from the ANMLTEC 3101.01T Equine Marketing course and ATI Equine Center assisted in the sale of 11 Standardbred yearlings at the Buckeye Classic Yearling Sale on October 11th 2022. In addition to grooming and preparation, students were involved in creating sales videos of the horses. Our highest-selling yearlings were ATI Rap Star and ATI Girls Luvcruzn who sold for $14,000 each. For Standardbred yearling sales, 2022 was our highest-grossing year in recent memory with a total $95,000. Thank you to all the bidders and buyers that came out and supported the OSU ATI Equine Center consignment.
Welcome Days 2022

Submitted by Jodie Holava, holava.1@osu.edu

We are just days away from welcoming back our Buckeyes!

   Move - in begins on Thursday August 18th - Saturday August 20th.

   Some of this year's activities include a choice of Unlocked: Escape Room Wooster OR Bullseye's Axe Throwing on Sunday afternoon followed up by a Back to School Bash.

   Convocation will be held on Monday August 22nd from 10:00 am - 11:15 am in the Shisler Ballroom. Chris Cavert from Camp Nuhop will lead an energetic and engaging session for incoming students.

   Starting Strong and Starting Now Programs - 11:30 am - 12:30 pm (Shisler & Fisher South)

   Student and Faculty Luncheon - 12:45 pm - 1:30 pm (Shisler)

   Advisor Meetings - 1:45 pm - 2:30 pm (Various Locations in Shisler-watch email for more information coming this week!)

   Community & Involvement Fair - 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
   ***NEW LOCATION - The fair will be held on Wilson St. with currently 40 tables registered!! Our largest to date!

   View the entire Welcome Days schedule at https://ati.osu.edu/welcome-days
2021 Homecoming Court Volunteers with Night to Shine

Submitted by Jodie Holava, holava.1@osu.edu

On Sunday, February 6th the 2021 Homecoming Court volunteered with Night to Shine. Court members helped by stuffing gift bags for the Night to Shine attendees. This year the event will be a drive-thru and virtual celebration to be held on Friday, February 11th.

   Court members in attendance:
   Kyle Ramirez, Royal Buckeye
   Alexus Henry
   Katelyn Redick
   Madisen Jolliff
   Kyla McCoy
ATI students take part in AFA conference
Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

A cohort of 11 ATI students took part in the Agriculture Futures of America (AFA) Leaders Conference November 11-14 in Kansas City, MO.

The AFA Leaders Conference is the bridge between college and career for undergraduate students studying food and agriculture. The four-track program is designed to provide students with different personal and professional development opportunities based on where they are in their collegiate experience.

Participating students were:
- Mitchell Davis
- Hannah Watkins
- Skyelar Rock
- Kylie Ramirez
- Raegan Alsept
- Garrett Hughes
- Emma Schluep
- Emily Schmitz
- Emma Homan
- Zoe Parrott
- Maddie Parks
More success for the Dairy Cattle Judging Team

Submitted by Royce Thornton, thornton.5@osu.edu

The Ohio State ATI Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging team received another second team placing in national competition at the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) on November 7. The team placed first in oral reasoning in defense of their animal placings. Please congratulate team members Stephen Parthemore, Megan Raudebaugh, Rachel Sherman, and Marissa Topp.

In breed competition, the team placed 2nd in Ayrshire, 6th in Brown Swiss, 6th in Guernsey, 1st in Holstein, and 2nd in Jersey. In overall competition, the team was first in Oral Reasons and second in the entire contest.

Individually in breed competition, Stephen Parthemore was 1st in Holstein and 10th in Jersey; Megan Raudebaugh was 6th in Ayrshire, 6th in Brown Swiss, 9th in Guernsey, 5th in Holstein, and 5th in Jersey breeds; and Marissa Topp was 2nd in Ayrshires. In Oral Reasons, Megan Raudebaugh was third and Rachel Sherman was eighth. Individually, Megan Raudebaugh was second overall in the contest – breaking the second-place tie with a higher oral reasons score.
Congratulations to Dr. Eric Williams!

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

On Friday, November 5th, Dr. Eric Williams successfully defended his dissertation, “Daddy, What Did You Do in the Great War? Deconstructing British Visual Media Propaganda in World War I”, at the University of Akron to complete his Ph.D. in history. Eric teaches classes in comparative studies, religious studies, English, and second-year writing in the Arts, Sciences, and Business division. He also serves as an academic advisor for students in the business programs and is involved in ATI's Upward Bound program.

Congratulations, Eric!
First Generation celebration a success

Submitted by Kelly Carmack, carmack.25@osu.edu

We are very happy to report the 1^st Gen Celebration was a huge success!!! We had 65 CFAES Wooster faculty, staff, and students attend. Dan Linden’s remarks hit the perfect tone for the event and made for meaningful conversation. Several faculty, staff, and students also shared their 1^st Gen journey, including Graham Cochran and Anne Dorrance.
IM Flag Football Regional Champs!!!

Submitted by Jodie Holava, holava.1@osu.edu

ATI Flag Football champs, Buck Nuts, competed Saturday, October 23rd at OSU-Mansfield in the first ever annual Regional Championships for flag football. The team won their first game vs. OSU-Marion with a final score of 56-38. Bucks Nut advanced to the championship game against a combined team of players from Mansfield and Newark. Unfortunately Lima was unable to get enough players for a team. The championship was intense with a tied score of 16-16 at the half. However, the Buck Nuts pulled ahead and came out victorious with a final score of 40-32!!

Congratulations to team members: Edward Butler, Adam Joehlin, Louis Cira, Kyle Northup, Kyle Smith, Tyler Warner, Owen Roach and Kalvin Gallwitz!!!

The next Regional Championship will be volleyball on Saturday, December 4 and will be held on the CFAES Wooster campus!
Homecoming Coronation

Submitted by Jodie Holava, holava.1@osu.edu

The 10th annual regional homecoming courts attended the coronation and reception ceremony at Longaberger Alumni House on Friday, October 8th. CFAES Wooster/ATI and the regional campuses were recognized at this time and the Buckeye Royals were announced. Remarks were presented by Dr. Melissa Gilliam, Executive Vice President & Provost of The Ohio State University. A special visit by Brutus was also included!

Dr. Boone presented and announced our 2021 Ohio State ATI Royalty: Faith Mariacher and Kylie Ramirez. The other ATI court members included Alexus Henry, Madisen Jolliff, Kyla McCoy, and Katelyn Redick. Our 2020 Queen Olivia Rinesmith and King Ryan Patton also attended and crowned our new Royalty.

Terry Lanker, Heather Bauder, and the floral design and marketing students designed and provided the 30 carnations for all the homecoming court members. Once again, they were beautiful and greatly appreciated by all!

The court then participated in the OSU Homecoming Parade. On Saturday, they were introduced at the Skull Session and on the field prior to football kick-off vs Maryland. These six students represented our campus and College with such dignity and grace.

Last week, our campus had amazing participation at all our Homecoming Events! A huge thank you to the Family Day Committee, Residence Life, Community Council, CFFA, and the Homecoming Court and Committee for their preparation and hospitality in hosting events! Thank you for all those that participated!
Reminder: Graduation Celebration is Saturday, May 8

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

Please join us in lining Garrison Circle to cheer on our graduates from the 2020-2021 academic year on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Students will drive through the Halterman parking lot to pick up an information packet then proceed along Garrison Circle to the Skou parking lot, where they will park and proceed on foot to the landscape and construction lab (north end). There, their name and degree and honors, if applicable, will be announced and they will receive their diploma and have their photograph taken by our commencement photographer.
Award from Ohio Association of Agricultural Educators

Submitted by Rachael Ramsier, ramsier.7@osu.edu

I am excited to share that we have been chosen as the 2021 Ohio Association Agricultural Educators OUTSTANDING Post-Secondary Ag Program award winner!! We are recognized because of the amazing faculty and staff that educate and serve our students. I am so proud to be a part of this OSU ATI campus team!
Hydraulics Lab named for Greg Gordon

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

From 1984 to 2006, Greg Gordon was synonymous with the power equipment and fluid power programs at ATI. Now an emeritus faculty member, Greg has been recognized by an anonymous donor for his contributions to the fluid power industry. "Greg had a lot of respect with professional societies as well as local industries," said Robbie Frutchey, assistant professor and coordinator of the power equipment and hydraulic power and motion control programs. The donation provided funds for a much-needed facelift in the hydraulics lab as well as new teaching equipment and furnishings.
2021 CFAES Distinguished Senior Award Ceremony

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu
Shelley Whitworth retirement

Submitted by Loren Harper, harper.202@osu.edu

Shelley Whitworth will be retiring at the end of December. Shelley has been an important part of the Director's Office for the past 34 years. She is always willing to lend a hand, pitch in, whenever is needed and never questions if something is in her job duties. Her dedication and service-oriented approach to getting the task down, being part of the solution to challenges, and addressing the needs of our CFAES Wooster family as well as those in our community are unparalleled.

Shelley is an outstanding role model for others and is an asset and has been a wonderful ambassador for the OSU Wooster Campus and for this we are very thankful.

Shelley genuinely cares for everyone she works with and always has a smile on her face and for these reasons and many more will be missed. Ordinarily, we would have a huge cake and some punch to help celebrate this life milestone for Shelley, but that will have to wait for later.

Please join us in celebrating this next chapter and leave a note, a "see you later" on the following message board linked below.
https://www.kudoboard.com/boards/hTa66paS
Faculty, staff honored at Dec. 11 event

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

Congratulations to the faculty and staff honored at the Dec. 11 employee recognition event. Recognized were:

North American College and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) Educator Award

Dr. Sara Mastellar, Assistant Professor, Equine

Ms. Rachael Ramsier, Program Coordinator, Agriscience Education & Community Leadership

Housing Awards

Staff Friend of Housing: Kevin Brown, Campus Safety Officer

Faculty Friend of Housing: Shari Peart, Lecturer, Arts, Science and Business

Outstanding Staff

Zac Burkey, Office Manager, Business Training & Educational Services

Julia Morris, Coordinator of Financial Aid

Outstanding Advisor

Dr. Joy Rumble, Assistant Professor, Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership

Distinguished Teacher

Dr. Zane Raudenbush, Assistant Professor and Coordinator, Turfgrass Management

Staff Professional Development Award

Desiree Lutsch

Not "Not My Job" Award:

Lisa Dicus, Office Associate, Horticulture

Bill Califra, Desktop and Education Support Specialist, OCIO

Wooster Facilities Operations

Farm Operations

Years of Service Awards

5 Years:

Abby Burkey, Reference Librarian

Valerie Childress, Instructional Development Specialist

Penny Nemitz, Learning Lab Coordinator

Heather Bauder, Staff Floriculturist

Keegan Hange, Academic Mentor, Program Excel

15 Years:

Denny Talampas, Academic Coach, Program Excel

20 Years

Heather Hettick, Office Associate, Student Success Services

Frances Whited, Communications Coordinator, Office of Admissions

30 Years

Kim Sayers, Director, Business Training and Educational Services
Dave Drake Retirement

Submitted by Seth Walker, walker.439@osu.edu

I'm writing to share that after more than 33 years, Dave Drake has announced his retirement from The Ohio State University CFAES Wooster Campus. During his tenure, Dave has served in the Grounds Department, The Fisher Conference Center, Facilities Management, and in the CFAES Safety Office. Dave has brought his outstanding work ethic to each of these units, and it has been my pleasure to act as his Supervisor for the last several years. Dave has been an integral member of our CFAES Safety family, and his dedication to creating a safe environment for our students, staff and faculty will be missed. Dave's last day will be November 30th.

Unfortunately, given the current situation with rising Covid-19 cases, we cannot have the large gathering that we would like to give him as a proper send-off. Instead we are hoping you will take a few moments to add to a Kudoboard that we have created to acknowledge his contributions and wish him well. Please consider sharing a picture, a memory (short or long!), celebratory gif, etc. here:
https://www.kudoboard.com/boards/yoAM15uh

To use this site, click near the top left and select "Add to Board." There you can type a message and add an image or video. If you are done, don't need to edit it yourself further and don't want to sign up for an account, click "Skip Email" which is grey text directly to the right of "Enter your email to continue". Alternatively you can send an e-mail to Cassi at sewell.80@osu.edu sewell.80@osu.eduand we'll add the content for you.

To start we are reaching out to current campus employees, but please forward this to anyone else who might be interested in adding a message! We plan to close the board at the end of the day on November 30th so 'sign' the board before then!

We are still planning on having a formal event for Dave as soon as we are able so we can properly thank him for all his contributions to our campus community. In the meantime, we have scheduled a Zoom meeting for Monday, November 30th from 12p-2p as an opportunity for individuals to drop in and wish Dave the best. The link and details are as follows:

Join Zoom Meeting
https://osu.zoom.us/j/96382359487?pwd=KzR6UU5sNnNkYW5vc0dSU1puSUtQZz09

Meeting ID: 963 8235 9487
Password: 833046

Finally, anyone wishing to drop off a card or gift for Dave may do so at the police station from 10a-4p. Please coordinate these visits with Chad, Stanton.70@osu.edu. We are also collecting for a single larger gift if members of the community would like to contribute. The following apps can be utilized or money can be left with Chad at the police station:

For gift money collection:
Venmo app:
@Cassandra-Sewell-2 Last four of phone number is 4734, this might be needed to proceed with payment.

PayPal:
paypal.me/ChadpStanton

Seth C. Walker, J.D.
Director- Safety and Compliance
College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
1680 Madison Ave, Wooster, OH 44691
330-263-3665 Office
walker.439@osu.edu
Kathy Bielek retirement

Submitted by Ken Scaife, scaife.1@osu.edu

Help us in congratulating Kathy on her upcoming retirement, giving her more time with her husband Jeff and her flock of sheep.

We would like to take this opportunity to share with you the news that Kathy Bielek, Program Assistant is retiring from The Ohio State University. Kathy has supported our college in the OFFER and AMP interdisciplinary programs and Wooster Campus Research Operations.

Kathy joined Ohio State in 2001, giving her 19 years of service to CFAES. Kathy has been a delight to work with. In addition to supporting OFFER and AMP in everyday business operations and special events like annual OFFER field days and AMP-sponsored Stinner Summits, Kathy supported the annual preparation of documents to certify the college’s organic land resources.

Please take a moment to thank Kathy for her many years of dedicated service. Kathy is a valuable member of our team and although we are sad to see her go, we wish her the best. Messages of appreciation and best wishes can be sent at the link below.

Appreciation
Terry Lanker's newest book

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Congrats to Terry Lanker on the publication of her newest book, FLOWER ARRANGING: A Step-by-step Guide to Today’s Modern Wedding Business! If you'd like to look at some sample pages from this gorgeous volume, you can view them here.
Sesquicentennial

Submitted by Katy LeMasters, lemasters.27@osu.edu

The Sesquicentennial celebrations are coming to a close! We congratulate our scholars, who have transitioned to Columbus, for representing our campus so well this past year: Courtney Krieger, Hunter Sandwisch, and Sarah Doner. They have profiles that can be viewed here: https://150.osu.edu/scholarship.html. While many events and celebrations had to be canceled due to COVID-19, our students were able to take part in many amazing events and learning opportunities.
Nomination deadline extended!

Submitted by Allison Mayer, mayer.697@osu.edu

Time is running out! Recognize outstanding faculty and staff today! Ohio State ATI values excellence. The following awards will be presented at the Annual Recognition Program. More information to come about the virtual recognition program.

    Distinguished Teaching
    Outstanding Advisor
    and Outstanding Staff

    All nominations must be received by Thursday, December 3rd, 2020. To nominate faculty or staff please complete this form https://ati.osu.edu/award-form.

    For more information about the awards visit: https://ati.osu.edu/faculty-staff-awards

   Nominations submitted in the spring are still valid.
Nomination deadline extended!

Submitted by Allison Mayer, mayer.697@osu.edu

Time is running out! Recognize outstanding faculty and staff today! Ohio State ATI values excellence. The following awards will be presented at the Annual Recognition Program. More information to come about the virtual recognition program.

    Distinguished Teaching
    Outstanding Advisor
    and Outstanding Staff

    All nominations must be received by Thursday, December 3rd, 2020. To nominate faculty or staff please complete this form https://ati.osu.edu/award-form.

    For more information about the awards visit: https://ati.osu.edu/faculty-staff-awards

   Nominations submitted in the spring are still valid.
2020 Homecoming King and Queen

Submitted by Jodi Holava, holava.1@osu.edu

The 10th annual regional homecoming courts attended the virtual coronation yesterday, on Sunday, October 18th. ATI and the regional campuses were recognized at this time and the Kings and Queens were announced.

Dr. Boone presented and announced our 2020 Ohio State ATI King and Queen: Ryan Patton and Olivia Rinesmith. The other ATI court members included Megan Drake, Lindsey Spurlock, Chad Bostic and Gage Harris.

After the virtual coronation, the court met at the SAC to have an in-person crowning of the King and Queen.
Recognition for AET Faculty
Submitted by Royce Thornton, thornton.5@osu.edu

Below are updates on activities and recognition received by several AET Division faculty and staff (in collaboration with others as listed) since Spring Semester.

Funding:
- Bennett-Wimbush, K; Mastellar, S.L. (2020). Effects of trimming style on hoof landings and morphometric measurements in the horse. RCOSA
- Witter, J. (2020) Cache River Watershed ditch management implementation and research. The Nature Conservancy. ($69,891)
- Lyon, S. and J. Witter. (2020) What's the real nutrient load reduction achieved using controlled drainage structures? Harmful Algal Bloom Initiative. ($94,623)
- Witter, J. (2020) Integrated vegetation-based solutions to farm nutrient management. Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. ($60,256)
- Winston, R. and J. Witter. Inlet protection comparison for sediment control on highway construction. Ohio Department of Transportation. (FY21 funding approved - $236,369)
- Witter, J., Mecklenburg, D. and Z. Raudenbush. Development of cost effective alternatives for mitigating debris and environmental impacts around bridge piers. Ohio Department of Transportation (FY21 funding approved - $229,900)
Journal articles published:
- Nold, R., Mastellar, S. L., & Cortus, E. C. (2020). Simulating Public Meetings on Controversial Agricultural Issues Using Cross-Departmental Collaboration. NACTA Journal, 63(2), 54-58. https://www.nactateachers.org/index.php/volume-63-2019-number-2/2971-simulating-public-meetings-on-controversial-agricultural-issues-using-cross-departmental-collaboration
- Ranjan P, Witter JD (2020) Promoting adoption of two-stage agricultural drainage ditches: A change agent perspective. PLoS ONE 15(3): e0229969.
- Zone P. P, Culman S.W., Haden V.R., Lindsey L.E., Fulford A.M., and Zhao K. (2020) Do soil test levels and fertilization with phosphorus and potassium impact field crop tissue concentrations? Agronomy Journal 112:4:3024-3036
- M. Amstutz, M. Schleppi, K. McGuire, C. Meek, B. Steele, N. Farquhar, B. Lawwill, R. Thornton, D. Jepsen, K. Scaife, J. Witter, R. Billman, D. Mann, Z. Raudenbush. Operations with Students. (2020) Developing an Assessment Program for Safe Agricultural Equipment Operations with Students. NACTA Conference.
Extension publications:
- Mastellar, S. L., & Bennet-Wimbush, K. (2020). Management Considerations for the Cribbing Horse. Ohioline. ANR-89. https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-89#:~:text=The%20exact%20cause%20of%20cribbing,a%20horse%20becoming%20a%20cribber.
- Culman S., Fulford A., Camberato J., Steinke K., Lindsey L., LaBarge G. , Watters H., Lentz E., Haden R., Richer E., Herman B., Hoekstra N., Thomison P., Minyo R., Dorrance A., Rutan J., Warncke D., Brown C. (2020) Updated Tri-State Fertilizer Recommendations. OSU Extension CORN Newsletter https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/2020-26/updated-tri-state-fertilizer-recommendations-available
Media appearances:
- Hiney, K.; Martinson, K.; Mastellar, S.L. (2020). Battling Biting Bugs: The Real Stories of Equine Owners Fights with Flies. Tack Box Talk podcast by eXtension Horses. Season 2 Episode 28. https://www.buzzsprout.com/242373/4618268
Honors/service to the discipline:
- Sara Mastellar appointed chair of the Equine Science Society’s Teaching and Extension Committee. https://www.equinescience.org/Membership/Leadership
- Sara Mastellar named to board of the National Association of Equine Affiliated Academics.
- Jon Witter served as an external committee member for Julie Malan's (Central Queensland University) dissertation defense (Title: Offstream watering points for cattle as a method for riparian restoration)
- Ryan Haden was given the Outstanding Faculty Program for Community Building Award on behalf of the Residence Life Academic Initiatives Committee, for his work developing a Student Composting Program for ATI Housing during the 2019-2020 academic year.
Virtual events:
- Sara Mastellar – attended NACTA
- Sara Mastellar and Luke Brock (Middle TN State U) hosted a virtual Equine Science Society networking event focused on Teaching in Equine Science Aug 10th 1-2 pm. There were approximately 28 attendees from across the nation. https://www.equinescience.org/Portals/0/SiteContent/Docs/Announcements/ESS%20Networking%20Series%20-%20Session%203.pdf?ver=SWypeMDFt4fP5zwpexjhFA%3d%3d
You're Invited

Submitted by Jody Holava, holava.1@osu.edu

Ohio State ATI Convocation will be on Monday, August 24 at 9:00 am. Guest speakers will include Dr. Cathann Kress, Vice President of Agricultural Administration and Dean of the College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, and Dr. Patrice Dickerson, Assistant Dean and Director for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion as well as Assistant Dean and ATI Director Dr. Kris Boone. As an FYI, this is a required event for all first-year students.

To join us, please use the following link

https://osu.zoom.us/j/91893971578?pwd=WWxiZytNb1JqK29zbys1c2FHdTFadz09
Zac Burkey graduates from Leadership Wooster

Submitted by Kim Sayers, sayers.1@osu.edu

Please join me in congratulating Zac Burkey for graduating from the 12-month Leadership Wooster professional development program on July 8. The Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce began the Leadership Wooster program in an effort to train leaders who will go on to build a stronger community. By providing educational and networking opportunities, Leadership Wooster brings the "best and brightest" together to address local issues and needs.

While the 2020 class project and graduation day were not quite as interactive as in years past, the class gathered for a graduation video celebration, which you can see here: https://youtu.be/git26kDAJ9U.

Well done, Zac!
Many thanks for our first virtual new student orientation

Submitted by Thom Janini, janini.4@osu.edu

Dear ATI Community,
   Last week, ATI completed its first full week of Virtual New Student Orientation. Moving from an in-person to a virtual event was an incredibly difficult pivot, but we did it! Although there were a few rough spots and bugs in the system, the overall process was great for our new students and their families.
   I want to sincerely thank all the staff and faculty who worked diligently to make this virtual New Student Orientation a success. Having to go virtual in such a short period of time hardly seemed possible to me. Yet we did it because so many dedicated and caring people worked together to make it happen.
   I want to thank all the folks who contributed video and content for the Orientation Carmen course, and those responsible for video post-production and content editing. Kudos to all who hosted Orientation Day sessions and were available to answer questions. I am grateful to all who staffed the Virtual Helpdesk, as well.
   One group that deserves a special note of thanks is the Academic Affairs Team. So much of our virtual orientation hinged upon the implementation and coordination of university systems like SIS and OnCourse. This group put in untold hours to make this work and I want to recognize and thank them.
   We have a few more sessions to go and I am confident they will go as well or better than the first.
   With sincere gratitude,
   Thom Janini
   Assistant Director – Student Programming and Life
OSU well-represented in Journal of Applied Communication award winners

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Congrats to ACEL for winning Article of the Year and Runner-Up honors in the Journal of Applied Communications!

Article of the Year:

Crowdsourcing Change: An Analysis of Twitter Discourse on Food Waste and Reduction Strategies by Annie R. Specht and Emily B. Buck

Runner-up:

Can Anyone Hear Us? An Exploration of Echo Chambers at a Land-Grant University by Taylor K. Ruth, Joy N. Rumble, Sebastian Galindo-Gonzales, Lisa K. Lundy, Hannah S. Carter and Kevin M. Folta
2020 Ohio State ATI Homecoming Court

Submitted by Jodie Holava, holava.1@osu.edu

The 2020 ATI Homecoming Committee is honored to announce the 2020 Homecoming Court. Court members include: Lindsey Spurlock (Animal Science - Animal Health Specialization), Megan Drake (Agriscience Education), Olivia Rinesmith (Agricultural Communications), Gage Harris (Agriscience Education), Chad Bostic (Agriscience Education), and Ryan Patton (Agriscience Education). Please join us in congratulating next year's honorees!

In case you missed it, you can view the announcement video at https://youtu.be/ChH4q9WJXmI
Employee Recognition Luncheon Postponed

Submitted by Allison Mayer, mayer.697
The Employee Recognition Banquet scheduled for Thursday, May 7th will be postponed until the Holiday Gathering in December.

Nominations for Outstanding Faculty and Staff will be accepted throughout the fall and presented at the Holiday Gathering.
Call for Nominations

Submitted by Allison Mayer, mayer.697@osu.edu

  Ohio State ATI values excellence. Please consider nominating a colleague for one of the following awards:

    Distinguished Teaching
    Outstanding Advisor
    and Outstanding Staff

    All nominations must be received by Wednesday, April 1st, 2020. To nominate faculty or staff please complete this form https://ati.osu.edu/award-form.

    For more information about the awards visit: https://ati.osu.edu/faculty-staff-awards
Call for Nominations

Submitted by Allison Mayer, mayer.697@osu.edu

  Ohio State ATI values excellence. Please consider nominating a colleague for one of the following awards:

    Distinguished Teaching
    Outstanding Advisor
    and Outstanding Staff

    All nominations must be received by Wednesday, April 1st, 2020. To nominate faculty or staff please complete this form https://ati.osu.edu/award-form.

    For more information about the awards visit: https://ati.osu.edu/faculty-staff-awards
Employee Recognition Invitation

Submitted by Allison Mayer, mayer.697@osu.edu

Please enter the text for your news item or calendar event here.
   Ohio State ATI Employee Recognition Luncheon
   Thursday, May 7, 2020
   Cafe Carmen
   11:30am - 1:30pm

   RSVP by Monday, April 24th at https://ati.osu.edu/may7rsvp
Thanks to David Benfield - GEMS

Submitted by Joe Messenger, messenger.47@osu.edu

Wooster Campus Community:

One of the challenges that Dave Benfield asked me to accomplish was to initiate an electric fleet of vehicles on the Wooster Campus. During the past five years we have purchased five electric GEM-Cars and one electric GEM-Truck. During the budget year of FY2021 we are planning to purchase one GEM-Truck Flatbed and that will fulfill our electrical fleet needs for our Campus.

Thanks to Dave Benfield and his vision for future improvements we have been able to reduce our carbon footprint on this campus removing 6 gasoline-fueled vehicles from our service fleet. On average our electric vehicles can run a full week on one charge. We will be operating our electric fleet long after Dave has retired, he has left us with positive motivation for continued improvements on our campus.

Joe M
New from the Retention Task Force

Submitted by Thom Janini, janini.4@osu.edu

During the Celebration of First-Generation Students dinner last month, students were asked to give feedback on their experience at Ohio State ATI. Students recognized Student Success Services and Julia Morris in the Financial Aid Office as being especially helpful to them during their first few weeks of college. Academic Advisors Sara Mastellar, Joy Rumble, and Jon Witter were also cited as being especially helpful to students as they began college.

The ATI Retention Task Force is proud to recognize those at ATI that have made a positive impact on students and we are grateful to all who make student learning and success a top priority.
ATI Holiday Gathering

Submitted by Kathie Reid, reid.142@osu.edu

ATI Holiday Gathering
Thursday, December 19, 2019
11:30 AM - 1 PM
@ Cafe Carmen
Come enjoy lunch, friends and holiday merriment
RSVP by Dec. 9
ATI team wins Ohio Dairy Challenge

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

The three-person team of Kenneth Ramsier, Owen Greene, and Korey Oechsle took home first place at the Ohio Dairy Challenge, held on Nov. 1-2 at Mills Dairy Farm in Hayesville, Ohio. Eighteen teams from the Columbus campus, Wilmington College and Ohio State ATI competed. ATI fielded two teams, with the second consisting of Paige Holdridge, Shiela Miller and Felipe daCosta.

The Ohio Dairy Challenge presents students with the opportunity to act as consultants to a dairy operation. Teams receive some basic information about the farm then conduct an on-site visit, where they have about two hours to look at all aspects of the farm and speak to farm staff. Teams then develop recommendations and make a presentation to a panel of judges.

The event was sponsored by ADM, ST Genetics, Biomin, Cargill Animal Nutrition, Purina Animal Nutrition, and Provimi. Many thanks to Mills Dairy Farm for hosting the event! And congratulations, Kenneth, Owen, and Korey!
Celebration of 1st Generation Success

Submitted by Thom Janini, janini.4@osu.edu

ATI faculty and staff who are the first generation in their family to graduate from college are invited to ATI's annual celebration of first-generation college students. Please join our first-generation students for dinner, discussion, and prizes in Café Carmen on November 6. Please use this link to RSVP.
Introducing Ohio State ATI's 2019 King and Queen

Submitted by Julia Morris, morris.878@osu.edu

The 9th annual regional homecoming courts attended the coronation and reception ceremony at Longaberger Alumni House on Friday, October 4th. ATI and the regional campuses were recognized at this time and the King and Queen's were announced. Remarks were presented by Dr. Bruce A. McPheron, Executive Vice President & Provost of The Ohio State University. A special visit by Brutus was also included!

Dr. Boone presented and announced our 2019 Ohio State ATI King and Queen: Mr. Sam Shilling and Ms. Hannah Herr. The other ATI court members included Becky Bernet, Nicole McMullen, Hunter Sandwisch, and Ross Black. Our 2018 Queen Katlynn Fuller and King Robert Selvey crowned our new king and queen.

Terry Lanker, Heather Bauder, and the floral design and marketing students designed the 30 bouquets and boutonnieres for the ATI and regional homecoming court members. Once again, they were beautiful and greatly appreciated by all!

The court then participated in the OSU Homecoming Parade and pep rally. On Saturday, they were introduced at the Skull Session and on the field prior to football kick-off vs Michigan State. These six students represented our campus and College with such dignity and grace.

Last week, our campus had amazing participation at all our Homecoming Events! A huge thank you to the Family Day Committee, Residence Life, Community Council, CFFA, and the Homecoming Court and Committee for their preparation and hospitality in hosting events! Thank you for all those that participated!
Faculty, staff honored on May 9

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

Congratulations to the faculty and staff honored at the annual employee recognition luncheon on May 9. Recognized were:

North American College and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) Educator Award

Victor Ujor, Assistant Professor, Bioenergy and Water Treatment Management

Eric Williams, Lecturer, Arts, Science and Business Division

Director’s Staff Award

Dave Dalhart, Lab Demonstrator, Agricultural and Engineering Technologies Lab

Housing Awards

Staff Friend of Housing: Justin Estill, Campus Safety Officer

Faculty Friend of Housing: Rodd Welker, Lecturer

Outstanding Staff

Abby Burkey, Reference Librarian

Dave Dietrich, Manager of Enrollment

Research, Creativity and Other Scholarly Activities (RCOSA) Award

Zane Raudenbush, Assistant Professor, Turfgrass

Outstanding Advisor

Rachael Ramsier, Lecturer and Program Coordinator, Agriscience Education & Community Leadership

Distinguished Teacher

Katie Miller, Lecturer, Mathematics

Not "Not My Job" Award:

Shari Peart, Lecturer, Arts, Science and Business

Kris Purdy, Manager, Purchasing and Technical Services, Library

Abby Burkey, Reference Librarian

Kathy Yoder, Head Librarian

Years of Service Awards

5 Years:

Jill Byers, Admissions Counselor

Kathy Yoder, Head Librarian

Michelle Villers, Assistant to the Director

10 Years:

Melanie Garcia, Account Executive, Business Training and Educational Services

Julia Morris, Coordinator of Financial Aid

Cindy Shelly, Account Clerk

Mark Schleppi, Program Specialist - Agronomy

20 Years

Kathie Reid, Office Associate

Michael Amstutz, Professor and Program Coordinator, Livestock

Helen Thompson, Office Associate

35 Years

Royce Thorton, Assistant Professor, Dairy, and Division Chair, Agricultural and Engineering Technologies

Five ATI students among Ohio State's Sesquicentennial Scholars

Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

Five Ohio State ATI students are among the 150 Sesquicentennial Scholars recently named by President Michael Drake. An additional six students from the CFAES Columbus campus (two graduate and four undergraduate) were named. They are:

Ohio State ATI	CFAES Columbus
Sarah Doner	Melena Dillingham
Courtney Krieger	Mackenzie Hannum
Bayley Myers	Chris Baird
Hunter Sandwisch	Mary Buehler
Aaron Smith	Emily Kanney
	Xamarie Ruiz

According to President Drake's announcement:

"These 150 outstanding students share an extraordinary passion for our university and will participate in a special leadership program as part of our 150th anniversary next academic year.

"Since our founding in 1870, Ohio State has empowered generations of Buckeyes to become leaders and create ideas that change the world. The Sesquicentennial Student Scholar Leadership Program builds upon this legacy by providing participants a $2,500 scholarship, leadership training and opportunities to serve as a university ambassador.

"I look forward to celebrating this wonderful milestone with the entire Buckeye community and with our Sesquicentennial Scholars — the next generation in Ohio State's proud tradition of service and excellence."

ATI alumna Hailey Kunath graduating with research distinction

Submitted by Sara Mastellar, mastellar.1@osu.edu

Please congratulate ATI alum Hailey Kunath.5 for completing the requirements for graduating with research distinction from Columbus this spring. Her project titled "Pilot Study: Equine Use of and Preference for Salt Blocks in Pastures and Wildlife Interaction" was completed under the direction of Sara L. Mastellar, PhD through the Animal Science Department. The study was conducted at the ATI Equine Center.
Wooster Campus Photo Contest Winners

Submitted by Eric Williams, williams.1887@osu.edu

The Wooster Campus Arts Committee is pleased to announce the winning photo selections for the Wooster Campus Student, Faculty and Staff Photo Contest. The winning selections were "Happy Alpaca" by Isaac Schmitz for best student submission, "We Sustain Life" by Jane Douglas for best staff submission, and "Colors of Spring" by Zane Raudenbush for best faculty submission. You can view all the entries here.

The Wooster Campus Arts Committee congratulates our entire campus community for their submissions and support.
Arbor Day Celebration

Submitted by Lisa Dicus,dicus.18@osu.edu

Save the Date: Friday, April 26th at 3:00pm

The Horticulture Division is hosting a Tree Planting Celebration on Arbor Day! Take a break from exams, and come outside for some sunshine- maybe even throw in a scoop of dirt! Help the OSU Wooster Campus put into practice our national Tree Campus USA recognition by establishing and sustaining healthy community forests, one tree at a time.

Shane Berner
Staff Horticulturist
Employee Recognition Luncheon

Don't forget to RSVP at www.go.osu.edu/may9rsvp for the Employee Recognition Luncheon to be held on Thursday, May 9, at 11:30. Let us know by April 26 if you will be attending. Lunch will only be provided to those who register by the deadline.

It will be SUPER to see you there! The battle is on for the best SUPERHERO COSTUME! Winners will be chosen by popular vote.
Employee Recognition Luncheon

The 2019 Employee Recognition Luncheon is Thursday, May 9, from 11:30-1:30 in Café Carmen. Please RSVP by April 26 at www.go.osu.edu/may9rsvp.
Congratulations, Fall Intramural Champions

Submitted by Heather Rakosik, rakosik.1@osu.edu

Congratulations to the Fall Intramural Champions!

Flag Football - Team Herman

Softball- Team Nagy

Volleyball - Team Hartman
Celebrating First Generation Success

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

Please join us on Thursday, Nov. 8, noon-1 p.m. in Fisher Auditorium, to celebrate the success of our First Generation students and First Generation graduates on the Wooster campus.

The challenges and successes of being a First Generation college student will be discussed by a panel that will include our very own Dean Cathann Kress.

Click here to RSVP.
Congratulations, Ohio State ATI Dairy Cattle Judging Team!

Please congratulate the Ohio State ATI Dairy Cattle Judging Team for their performance in the Traditional and Practical dairy cattle judging contest at World Dairy Expo – September 30 and October 1 – in Madison, Wisconsin. Six students participated in the two contests: Lauren Almasy, Aaron Hand, Megan McCoy, Kylie McLean, Brennan Topp, and Stephanie Wyatt. Mr. Don Hange and Mr. Royce Thornton coached the team.

Ohio State ATI entered 2 teams in the Practical Contest consisting of linear evaluation, commercial heifer class, registered heifer class, and sire selection/mating. Ohio State ATI Team 1 (Aaron Hand, Kylie McLean, and Stephanie Wyatt) placed third in the contest and Ohio State Team 2 (Lauren Almasy, Megan McCoy, and Brennan Topp place eight in the contest. Fourteen teams were entered in the contest. Team 1 placed second in the sire selection class and third in the registered heifer class. Team 2 was second in the registered heifer class. Kylie McLean was third in linear evaluation.

In the Traditional Contest, the team placed sixth out of 14 teams with 56 contestants; sixth in oral reasons, sixth in class placings, 5^th in the Red/White breed, 4^th in the Milking Shorthorn breed, 4^th in the Jersey breed, 5^th in the Holstein breed, and 4^th in Brown Swiss breed. Individually, Brennan Topp was 10^th overall, 6^th in Red/White, 9^th in placings, 9^th in Milking Shorthorn, 14^th in Jerseys, 15^th in Holsteins, and 16^th in oral reasons; Aaron Hand was 11 overall, 1^st in Jerseys and Brown Swiss, 8^th in placings, and 17^th in Guernseys; Megan McCoy was 14 overall, 4^th in Guernseys, 6^th in placings, 15^th in Ayrshires, and 16^th in Jerseys; Kylie McLean was 16^th overall, 6^th in Holsteins, 8^th in Guernseys, 16^th in Milking Shorthorn, and 17^th in placings; Lauren Almasy was 18^th overall, 3^rd in Jerseys, 9^th in Brown Swiss, and 15^th in oral reasons and Red/White; and Stephanie Wyatt was 26^th overall and 17^th in Holsteins.
ATI Homecoming Week

Submitted by Julia Morris, morris.878@osu.edu

Introducing the 2018 Homecoming King & Queen…Mr. Robert Selvey & Ms. Katlynn Fuller, congratulations!

Congratulations also to court members Ms. Paige Schaffter, Ms. Jessica Crook, Mr. Owen Greene, and Marshall Firestone!

They had an amazing weekend in Columbus that started with a reception and coronation with family, friends, and other regional homecoming courts, participation in the parade and pep rally, CFAES tailgate, Skull session, and football game!

The floral arrangements were designed by our very own floral design and marketing students here at ATI under Mrs. Lanker and Heather Bauder’s instruction, thank you!

The ATI homecoming committee will also like to extend our appreciation to the following clubs, committees, and individuals for their involvement with ATI homecoming events: 2018 Homecoming Court, Dr. Boone, Family Day Committee, CFFA, Community Council, and RA’s Austin Smith and Aaron Smith.

Go Bucks!

ATI Homecoming Committee- Dan Linden, Ella Lorentz, Kim Hostetler, Jill Byers, Deb Curie, Laura Deeter, Nathan Firestone, Mick Steiner, and Julia Morris
2018 Family Day biggest ever!

Thank you to everyone who helped with or participated in the 2018 ATI Family Day & Homecoming Kickoff on September 29! Over 600 parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and siblings enjoyed the day with their students, touring campus, meeting faculty and staff, participating in activities and demonstrations, buying mums, etc. This was our biggest crowd yet for Family Day. I overheard many comments about how much people were enjoying being here on campus and noticed several comments on social media about what a great event this was for the families!

The more activities and the more faculty, staff and students involved, the better, so be thinking about what we can do next year to make ATI Family Day & Homecoming Kickoff even better!

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2028 Family Picnic and Homecoming Kickoff

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Kudos from Oh Yo

Submitted by Katie LeMasters, lemasters.27@osu.edu

On Monday during the Welcome Days Community and Involvement Fair, the store manager of Oh Yo remarked that she was incredibly impressed with our staff and faculty. She said that every single one of us that she had interacted with was smiling, kind and seemed genuinely happy. It was such a pleasure to hear and to be able to tell her that we are all Buckeye Proud and love working here at Ohio State ATI!
AIFD Student Design Competition Results
Submitted by Terry Lanker, http://lanker.2@osu.edu

ATI Floral Design and Marketing students were successful on many levels at the American Institute of Floral Designers National Symposium and student floral design competition last week in Washington DC. The six-member team placed second in the sympathy design category (missing first place by .03 points) and placed third in interpretive design. Team members were Maddy Bailey, Brittany Hushour, Alexsis Longden, Jessica Millenbaugh, Megan Workman and Beth Zsoldos.

Alexsis Longden won first place and a check for $300 for her vegetative sympathy design.

Other top ten certificate winners were:
- Brittany Hushour - 4th place sympathy design and 5th place interpretive design
- Beth Zsoldos - 8th place fashion flower design
- Jessica Millenbaugh - 7th place interpretive design, 10th place wedding design and 9th place overall ranking
Congratulations to these talented students!

2018 SAIFD Design Competition

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ATI/Applewood Village COVID testing

Submitted by Zac Burkey, burkey.56@osu.edu

Week 1 of COVID testing is the books, and all went well. We tested 210 students in 4 hours (which is roughly 76.3% of the student population in currently living in housing), and the most of the feedback we received was extremely positive. The students should have received their results late last week. I will not be receiving actual test results, but please keep an eye on OSU's COVID Dashboard for updates. Week 2 testing is underway, and we are hopeful that we will be able to test more students than last week. Thank you to those that helped in the process. If you are interested in assisting with future tests, please reach out to me.
Dr. Mark Headings

We extend our sympathy to the family and friends of Dr. Mark Headings, who taught entomology at Ohio State ATI for 35 years before retiring in 2013. The Sunshine Fund made a donation in his memory to the Arbor Day Foundation, which will plant a tree in his honor in a forest in need. You can read the full obituary here.
New baby!

New baby announcement for Robby & Alyssa Frutchey!

Kacie Hartz Frutchey

7# 9oz

18 ½ inches

Everyone is doing well and they hope to be back home tonight. Robby is a faculty member and coordinator of the power equipment and hydraulics programs.
Sam Woods

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

We are saddened to report that Sam Woods, professor emeritus, passed away on February 3. His obituary can be found here.
Dawson G. "Gary" Alsdorf

Dawson G. "Gary" Alsdorf, age 80, of Wooster, passed away peacefully at Ohio's Hospice Life Care in Wooster on Saturday, October 29, 2022. He was one of ATI's first faculty members. A full obituary can be read here.
New family member!

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

Congratulations to Carri and Tom Gerber on their new arrival -- Ruth Bader Ginsburg, aka Ruthie. Ruthie was born January 5, 2021, and she joined the family on March 3rd. She joins doggie sisters Mia Farrow and Shirley Finney and bunny brother Leo the Lionhead. As is fitting for an ATI canine, the corn toy in the picture is her favorite!
New baby!

Congratulations to Michael and Allison Mayer on the birth of their first child, Nathan Robert. Allison is the staff assistant in the admissions office. Michael, Allison and Nathan are happy at home and enjoying being together. Flowers are being sent from the Sunshine Fund.

If you would like to send the Mayers a note or card, their address is:

2807 Vinton Woods Drive
Wooster, Ohio 44691
Kelly Lowe's father

Submitted by Cindy Shelly, shelly.12@osu.edu

Please keep Kelly Low in your thoughts as her father, Ronald C. Shidler, passed away over the weekend. Kelly is a lecturer in the ASB division. There will be no public service or calling hours. This is the link to the obituary. https://www.the-daily-record.com/obituaries/p0054802. A donation will be made by the Sunshine Fund to Ohio Lifecare Hospice in his memory.
Kathy Maksymicz's Mother

Submitted by Jill Byers, byers.28@osu.edu

We offer condolences to Kathy Maksymicz on the death of her mother.

Kathy’s mother had a massive stroke on Wednesday morning and died early Friday. She was 97 years old and had been living in Wooster with Kathy’s sister. The obituary can be found at https://www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com/obituaries/susan-maksymicz

Kathy served Ohio State ATI as student activities coordinator for 32 years. Kathy’s address is 1623 Myers Drive, Wooster, OH 44691.
New baby!

Submitted by Desiree Lutsch, lutsch.11@osu.edu

Congratulations to Robby and Alyssa Frutchey for the birth of their daughter, Emma Marie, on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Emma joins a brother, Davis. Emma Marie weighed in at 6 lbs., 15 oz. and measured 18.5 inches. Robby reports that mother and baby are doing very well.

Cards may be sent to:
Robby and Alyssa Frutchey and family
1358 Oldtown Valley Rd. SE
New Philadelphia, OH 44663

Robby's email: frutchey.3@osu.edu
New grandbaby!

Submitted by Desiree Lutsch, lutsch.11@osu.edu

Please congratulate Cindy Shelly and help welcome the newest member of the family. Wyatt Lawson Boardwine who was born July 14^th and weighed 5lb 15oz. Cindy’s daughter, Mindy and baby are doing well.
Sunshine News - Grandbaby!

Submitted by Kris Purdy, purdy.23@osu.edu

Please congratulate Kris Purdy and family on the birth of their sixth grandchild. Elery Faith Kitchen was born July 16 in Wooster. Mother, Kris' daughter, Jenna, and baby are doing well. Kris works in the library at ATI, and she is thrilled!
New baby!

Submitted by Cindy Shelly, shelly.12@osu.edu

We have a new baby to celebrate. Zane and Amy Raudenbush welcomed a baby girl. Her name is Laurel Faith and she was born April 9^th at 12:03 A.M. Please congratulate them on their new little one.
Peggy Lindsey's Father-in-Law

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

We extend our sympathies to Peggy Lindsey and her family on the death of her father-in-law, Lt. Col. Nevin L. Lantry, USAF (Ret), of Melbourne, FL. Peggy is a faculty member in the Arts, Sciences, and Business Division.

Nevin graduated from The Ohio State University in 1960, then led the music program and marching band at Marysville High School in Marysville, Ohio, for six years. In 1966, he re-entered the military with a commission in the U.S. Air Force. In his 28-year active duty military career, he commanded bands in South Dakota, the Panama Canal Zone, Germany, and Texas, as well as serving as Chief of U.S. Air Force Bands at the Pentagon for eight years.

A donation from the Sunshine Fund will be made in his name to the OSU Weigel Memorial Scholarship.

You may read the full obituary here.
Dolores Janini, Thom Janini's mother

We send our condolences to Thom Janini and his family. Thom's mother, Dolores, passed away on March 22. Flowers were sent from the Sunshine Fund. You may read the full obituary here.
Bill Houston

Bill Houston, son of Linda Houston, passed away on March 9. Linda is a retired member of the ATI English faculty and Bill worked for a time at ATI in the IT department. You can read his full obituary here.
Reed Hostetler

Reed Hostetler, an ATI graduate and local dairy farmer, was killed in a farm accident on March 5. Reed maintained his connection to ATI's dairy program by hosting dairy classes at L&R Dairy Farm. You can read his full obituary here.
Ann Welby

Ann I. Welby, mother of Keegan Hange, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025 of ovarian cancer. Ann worked at Ohio State ATI for Program Excel for five years as a professional tutor. A private green burial will take place at Foxfield Preserve in Wilmot on Monday, March 3. A private celebration of life will occur at her home on Tuesday, March 4.

Ann felt it was important for people to be fierce, informed advocates for their health. If you would like to learn more about the symptoms of gynecological cancers for your own health or others in your life, please consider checking out this information from the CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/gynecologic-cancer/symptoms/index.html.

Ann's full obituary can be found here:

https://www.aublefuneralhome.com/obituaries/Ann-I-Welby?obId=38140973#/obituaryInfo.
Shari Nussbaum's Father

Claire Evan Nussbaum, Shari (Peart) Nussbaum’s father, passed away on 12/24/24. Shari retired last spring from teaching in the Arts, Sciences, and Business Division. The Sunshine Fund sent a card and flowers. You may read the entire obituary here.
Ginny Knowlton

Ginny Knowlton, age 70, of Wooster, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Ohio's Hospice Life Care in Wooster after a period of declining health. Ginny was a longtime staff member of Ohio State ATI. Among many other things, she was director of Student Success Services. A complete obituary and information about funeral arrangements are forthcoming.
Tommy Zimmerman and Shan Koch

We recently lost two members of the ATI community, Tommy Zimmerman and Shan Koch.

Tommy was an emeritus faculty member who taught soils and agronomy classes. His full obituary can be read here.

Shan Koch was a sales associate in the ATI bookstore. You can read her obituary here.
George Lambert

Submitted by Kim Sayers, sayers.1@osu.edu

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of George Lambert’s death on Sunday, May 7, 2023. George was the industrial electricity and motors/motor controls trainer for Business Training & Educational Services and husband to Peggy Lambert, who just retired March 31^st as ATI’s Academic Records Manager. He took on the training role with BTES in 2014, after a 30+ year career in quality control and operations management with Diebold, Inc. George brought tremendous industry experience, the attention to safety and detail necessary in the electrical field, and genuine dedication to helping our industry students learn and advance their technical skills. George’s obituary and funeral arrangements can be seen here: https://www.robertsfuneralhome.com/obituaries/george-lambert.

Flowers will be sent from the Sunshine Fund.
Thank You!

Submitted by Royce Thornton, thornton.5@osu.edu

Dear ATI and CFAES Family,

Words are so inadequate to express my gratitude to my ATI and CFAES family for your great outpouring of concern, kindness, sympathy, and love with the passing of my beloved wife Liz on August 2. I was overwhelmed with the thoughtfulness expressed by you in the numerous cards that I received and that so many of you would come to the visitation hours at the funeral home.

Thank you for the beautiful flowers that you sent. The flowers provided beauty and hope to our family as we grieve our loss. Liz loved all kinds of flowers – especially roses. I am now tasked with the challenge of keeping her roses growing and blooming just as good as she did – this will be very hard for me. One of my traditions was to give Liz one rose for each year of our marriage on our wedding anniversary.

I will be okay. I will heal – although it will take time. Although the pain will subside, the memories of the wonderful times that Liz and I shared as we loved, laughed, teased, hugged, kissed, played, worshiped, raised our children, spoiled our grandchildren, vacationed, and supported each other in our individual endeavors will keep my family and I going strong.

During this time of loss, I realize that I have 3 wonderful families that will help me in the days and years ahead: 1) my children and their families along with my extended family, 2) my church family, and 3) my ATI and CFAES family. Thank you for being part of my ATI and CFAES family. Thank you for your words of sympathy and encouragement. Working with the students and you will be one way to help fill the “hole” that Liz’s passing left.

I was going to send an individual thank you to everyone that sent me a card or came to the visitation. However, I quickly discovered that this was impractical because of the thoughtfulness expressed by so many individuals. Please accept this note as my way of saying thank you for your concern, empathy, and support in this period of grief and healing.

   Warmly,

   Royce and Family
Leslie Pearce-Keating's mother

Our condolences to Leslie Pearce-Keating and her family on the death of her mother, Catherine C. Pearce, on May 6. Leslie (aka PK) teaches in the Arts, Science and Business Division. You can read Catherine Pearce's complete obituary here. A donation to St. Jude's Research Hospital will be sent in her memory by the Sunshine Fund.
Richard Dobec

Our condolences to the family of Richard Dobec, who passed away at the age of 87 on April 30. Dick taught in the equine program from 1978 until his retirement in 2001. His complete obituary is available here.

The Sunshine Fund has made a contribution in his memory to the The 555th Honors Detachment.
Dave Munn

On behalf of the faculty and staff of ATI, we would like to extend condolences to the family of David and Pat Munn. David, an Emeritus professor at ATI, passed away on November 19, 2023. Pat was the office associate for the ASB division for many years. Visitation will be held Friday, November 24^th from 4-6 at McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home and services will be held Saturday, November 25^th at 10am at the Applecreek United Methodist Church. (details below)

David Alan Munn Obituary (2023) | Wooster, Ohio (echovita.com)

Please keep Pat and her family in your thoughts. A donation to Ohio Hospice has been sent in his memory.
Sunshine Notice

Abbey Burkey's mother-in-law, Rhonda K. Burkey, passed away Feb. 25, 2023. You can read her obituary here. Abbey is Ohio State ATI's reference librarian. A donation was made by the Sunshine Fund to National Fibromyalgia Association.
Ella Copeland

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

Ella Copeland, who served as ATI's librarian for 22 years, has passed away. In addition to her library duties, Ella also served as the coordinator of alumni events. You may read the full obituary here.
Elva Kennedy

Submitted by Kim Sayers, sayers.1@osu.edu

A few of you will remember Elva's great big smile and stern reminders that she needs more than an hour's notice. Elva Kennedy, supervisor in the ATI print shop in the 1980s-90s, passed away last week at the age of 92. You can read her obituary here: https://www.the-daily-record.com/obituaries/pwoo0241618.
Wayne LeClear

Submitted by Dee Dee Snyder, snyder.426@osu.edu

We extend our sympathies to the family of Wayne LeClear who passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021. Wayne was the former professional tutor with Program Excel.

His full obituary is here: https://www.the-daily-record.com/obituaries/pwoo0116072
Sig Stocker

Submitted by Cindy Shelly, shelly.12@osu.edu

Professor Emeritus Sigel Glenn ("Sig") Stocker, 89, passed away November 5. Sig worked for several years on the family dairy farm and was a 4-H agent in Wayne County and Tuscarawas County before he returned to The Ohio State University to earn his master’s degree then Ph.D. in bovine genetics. He worked for OSU as Director of freshman advisors for the College of Agriculture until 1978 when he moved to Wooster to develop the Dairy program at OSU ATI. He retired from Ohio State as Professor Emeritus. His full obituary is available here.
Trischia Bell's Grandmother

Submitted by Cindy Shelly, shelly.12@osu.edu

We extend our sympathies to Trischia Bell, whose grandmother, Janet Bell, passed away Nov. 6. Services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in the Finefrock-Gordon Funeral Home in Magnolia with Pastor Amy Rozko officiating. Friends may call Thursday 5-7 p.m. and Friday 10-11 a.m. before the service. Interment will be in Sunset Hills Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Janet's memory may be made to the First Church of The Resurrection, 901 E. Tuscarawas St., Canton, OH 44707. Condolences may be sent to: www.gordonfuneralhomes.com

A card will be sent from the Sunshine Fund.
Sunshine Notice - Clyde Opliger

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

We send our condolences to the family of Clyde Opliger, professor emeritus, who passed away Sept. 23. Clyde taught in the Arts, Sciences and Business Division, as did his wife, Jean, who survives him. A complete obituary is available here.
Sandra Wiggins, mother of Jennifer Williams

Submitted by Carri Gerber, gerber.140@osu.edu

We extend our sympathies to Jennifer and Eric Williams. Jennifer's mother, Sandra Wiggins, passed away on Sept. 1. Calling hours will be held 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at the Carl Hall Funeral Home. Services will be held 11:00 AM on Friday, September 10, 2021, at the Carl W. Hall Funeral Home, where Rev. Ben Reed will officiate.

Jennifer is a test proctor for Student Success Services. Eric is an associated faculty member in Arts, Science and Business.

Flowers will be sent from the Sunshine Fund.
Tom Cole

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

We send our condolences to the family of Tom Cole, who served as general manager of the Shisler Conference Center from 2003 to his retirement in 2018. Tom led quite a life before joining the OSU family and became an active and valued member of the Wooster community after moving here. You may read the full obituary here.
Sunshine Notice - Charlie Stock

Submitted by Cindy Shelly, shelly.12@osu.edu

Charles E. Stock, 80, of Wooster, died August 6, at LifeCare Hospice after a brief illness. He taught in ATI's ag business program for many years and was an active member of the ATI retirees' Lunch Bunch.

He was born in Johnstown, PA, on August, 8, 1939, to Ellsworth C. and Naomi Redick Stock. He graduated from Conemaugh Twp. High School in Davidsville, PA, and joined the US Marine Corps, which was a seminal experience for him. After leaving the Marines, he pursued further education and received a BA in elementary education from The Ohio State University, and taught 3rd grade for several years in southern Ohio before returning to OSU for his Master’s Degree in Ag. Economics. He joined the newly formed Agricultural Technical Institute of The Ohio State University in 1974, and taught and advised many students until his retirement as Assistant Professor Emeritus. He then joined the Wayne County Schools Career Center as an Adult Education Coordinator, until his second retirement.

He served on the Wooster Zoning Appeals Board and was active in many roles at Zion Lutheran Church. He greatly enjoyed sailing at The Mohican Sailing Club at Charles Mill Lake and then realized a long-time dream by purchasing and restoring a larger sailboat “Mysterious Ways” which he sailed out of Sandusky Bay on Lake Erie, until ill health prevented. He was an avid trap shooter, and enjoyed doing that until shortly before his passing.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Donna Garman, and his son, Charles Edwin. He is survived by his children Meegan (Brendan Niemira) of Oreland, PA, Ethan, (Rika) of Belmont, CA, and Ben (Amanda) of Wooster, OH, seven grandchildren, former wife Judi Stock of Wooster, and brother, Gregory, of Davidsville, PA.

Interment will be private, and a memorial service will be scheduled when gatherings can safely be held.
Thom Janini's Father-in-Law

Submitted by Desiree Lutsch, lutsch.11@osu.edu

Please keep Thom Janini and his family in your thoughts, Thom’s father in law, Mr. Richard Wheeler passed away June 20^th. Mr. Wheeler was also an alum and part of our Buckeye family.

Obituary and Online condolences can be found at: https://www.tpwhite.com/memorials/richard-scott-wheeler/4246319/index.php?fbclid=IwAR1j5Y4g8ajTqMEWIW-zUVwR-Bg-DKRAxK4RuqRiEJ6IWAK-Dgr2m1FBs-A

Richard Scott Wheeler, September 22, 1940 June 20, 2020

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Richard Scott Wheeler, age 79, after a valiant battle with Parkinsons disease.

A beloved husband, brother, father and grandfather, Scott is survived by his wife of 56 years Virginia Ann (Johnson) Wheeler; one brother Roger Lynn Wheeler (Carolyn) of Grove City, Ohio; three daughters, Mary Elizabeth Wheeler of Cincinnati, Ohio, Kathryn Ann Janini (Thomas) of Medina, Ohio, Laura Kay Organisciak (Gregory) of Cincinnati, Ohio; five grandchildren, Scott Peter Schap (Wheeler), Jacob Gregory Organisciak, William Arthur Organisciak, Laura Kathryn Schap (Wheeler) and Anna Kathryn Organisciak; and several nieces and nephews.

Scott grew up in Stockdale, Ohio and is preceded in death by his parents Arville Kermit Wheeler and Mae Florence (nee Brown) Wheeler.

A graduate of Stockdale Local High School, Scott attended The Ohio State University (OSU). He completed a Bachelor of Science in Education in 1963, majoring in English with a minor in Math. Upon graduation, he taught high school in New Boston, Ohio until 1967. While teaching, he pursued a Master of Arts degree in Counseling from Marshall University, graduating in 1967. He continued his education with a Master of Science degree in Social Work from OSU in 1969. For 35 years Scott practiced social work at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio, retiring in 2003.

Scott and Virginia met at OSU and enjoyed attending many social events through Scotts fraternity, Sigma Pi. They married December 22, 1963, and lived in New Boston, Ohio until 1968 when they moved to Wheelersburg, Ohio to raise their family. A devout Christian, Scott attended Wheelersburg United Methodist Church, where he served on the board of trustees and was active in mens ministry and Sunday School. Scott was a Freemason and a member of the Lions Club. After retirement, Scott and Virginia moved to New Richmond, Ohio and later Amelia, Ohio to be closer to their grandchildren. He was a member of Anderson Hills United Methodist Church and enjoyed sharing his faith with multiple fellowship groups. Scott and Virginia enjoyed trips to the beaches of South Carolina and Florida, family reunions in the summertime, and picnicking on the Ohio River.

Scott took pleasure in attending his daughters' and grandchildren's performances in the arts and athletic events, as well as watching college sports, particularly OSU teams. Scott took great delight in Virginia's fine cooking, preferring her homemade meals and desserts over any restaurant. Scott had several hobbies including photography, woodworking, and cars. He enjoyed completing many projects around the home and passing his years of collective knowledge on to his children and grandchildren. Scott was a kind soul, eager to help a friend or stranger, and will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 23, 2020, between the hours of 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm at T.P. White & Sons Funeral Home located at 2050 Beechmont Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45230. Private Service, followed by interment at Pierce Township Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, tribute donations can be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research.
Helen Thompson Obituary

Submitted by Desiree Lutsch, lutsch.11@osu.edu

Online condolences can be submitted here.

Helen Louise Thompson

1948 - 2020

Helen Louise Thompson, 72, of Wooster, and formerly of Findlay passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020 in Elizabethton, TN. She was born in Findlay on March 13, 1948 to the late Edsel "Barney" and Betty (Laws) Laney. She is survived by two sons: Stephen (Niki) Seibert of Findlay and Matthew Seibert of Maine; daughter, Amanda (Dave Skiba) Osborne of Wooster; grandchildren: Keara (Adam) Williams, Duncan, Laney, Auron Seibert, Cheyenne, Evelyn, Natasha and Peytan Seibert, Jamian, DJ, Tyler, Vinny, Eddie, Madison, Jules and AJ; and one great-grandchild "on the way". A brother, Irvin Laney of Seattle and a sister, Beverly (Shane) Wagener of Perrysburg also survive. She was preceded in death by a brother, Edsel "Bud" Laney, Jr. Helen was a 1966 graduate of North Baltimore High School where she served as class valedictorian. Helen worked as the assistant to the director at The Ohio State University ATI/Wooster Campus since 1999. She was a member of Grace Brethren Church in Wooster and loved working in the nursery there. She was a true "Servant of God" and was affectionately known as "Grandma Sweetie" by her grandkids. Funeral services will be held at 3:00pm on Friday, June 26, 2020 at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Findlay. Visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00pm on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME and for one hour prior to the service (2:00-3:00pm) Friday at the funeral home.Helen's family encourages you to "wear purple" to the service in her memory. Memorials can be given to a charity of the donor's choice and online condolences can be shared by visiting coldrencrates.com.
Fire in Ginny Knowlton's condo

Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

Last Sunday morning at 2:00 am a fire broke out in the laundry area at Ginny Knowlton's condo. She is overwhelmed but is OK and the firemen saved her cat by giving it oxygen. Ginny stressed that the smoke detectors saved their lives. She's in the throes of the fire investigation with the insurance folks. She's not sure when she can get back in the condo, likely a couple of months at least. Ginny retired in 2009 after 35 years of service and retired as Project Director SSS and Program Excel.
Condolences to Dr. Ron Borton

Submitted by Cindy Shelly, shelly.12@osu.edu

Please keep the family of Dr. Ron Borton in your thoughts as his mother passed away last week. Dr. Borton is an emeritus faculty member who held a number of teaching and administrative positions during his tenure at ATI. His son, Jim, is an ATI graduate and his grandson (Jim's son) will be attending ATI in the fall. Following is his mother’s obituary: https://www.grisierfh.com/obituary/Gladys-Borton
Babies!

Submitted by Cindy Shelly, shelly.12@osu.edu

Please congratulate Bill Fisher and his family on the birth of their second child. Mia Liev Fisher was born Feb. 5 in Wooster and all are doing well. Bill is part of the OCIO team on the Wooster campus.

Please congratulate Bryan and Marcia Dodrill on the birth of their second child. Aleah Mae Dodrill was born on Friday, Feb. 14 at 6:18 p.m. She weighed 7 lb. 2 oz. and is 21 inches long. Mom and baby are doing fine. Marcia is a Wooster Campus safety officer and Bryan works in Human Resources on the Wooster Campus.
Teaching and Learning Tool Updates for Spring 2025

It’s a new year and the Office of Technology and Digital Innovation (OTDI) is bringing you new features and improvements to the Learning Systems toolset. Explore new AI-powered features in CarmenCanvas and CarmenZoom; meet the new and improved Mediasite; peruse sample syllabus statements on GenAI; and so much more!

Learn more: https://it.osu.edu/news/teaching-and-learning-tool-updates-spring-2025
Teaching and Learning Tool Updates for Spring 2025

It’s a new year and the Office of Technology and Digital Innovation (OTDI) is bringing you new features and improvements to the Learning Systems toolset. Explore new AI-powered features in CarmenCanvas and CarmenZoom; meet the new and improved Mediasite; peruse sample syllabus statements on GenAI; and so much more!

Learn more: https://it.osu.edu/news/teaching-and-learning-tool-updates-spring-2025
NACTA25 Call for Workshop Abstracts - Due FRIDAY
NACTA is excited to welcome workshop abstract submissions for the NACTA 2025 Annual Conference to be held June 2-5, 2025 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The 71st Annual NACTA Conference will serve as a venue for faculty and graduate students in agricultural, environmental, natural, and life sciences to share their scholarship of teaching, innovative teaching and advising ideas, and other relevant teaching and learning information.

Submit Your Abstract

Workshop Guidelines
Workshops usually have a narrow focus or interest that will appeal to a smaller audience and are to be 2 hours in duration. All workshop proposals must have a workshop coordinator. The workshop coordinator will submit the abstract and work with the Conference program committee on workshop logistics. All workshop speakers must be registered for the annual conference. Abstracts are reviewed and selected by the EITI Committee and a representative of the host institution planning committee.

Workshop Submission

Workshop submissions will be evaluated using this rubric and selected based on the following criteria: interactivity and planned hands-on activities, broad impact, multi-institutional team, supports conference theme, highlights host institutions and/or local resources, and is sponsored by a NACTA committee. All workshop submissions must include the following information:
- Workshop coordinator and contact information (Institution, email address, phone)
- Workshop Title
- Presenters – a list of presenters or individuals who will be presenting the workshop; this list should include their name, title, institution/organization, and email address. This will be printed in the list of attendees.
- Abstract – a brief description of the goals, objectives or topics to be covered in the workshop. Connections to the role and mission of NACTA should be incorporated into the abstract narrative. Abstract information will be used in the program.
Deadline: November 1, 2024

Workshop coordinators will be notified in December 2024. Please contact support@nactateachers.org for any questions about your submission.

We hope to see you in Edmonton next year!

Thank you,
Thomas Paulsen
Chair - NACTA EITI Committee
NACTA25 Call for Workshop Abstracts - Due FRIDAY
NACTA is excited to welcome workshop abstract submissions for the NACTA 2025 Annual Conference to be held June 2-5, 2025 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The 71st Annual NACTA Conference will serve as a venue for faculty and graduate students in agricultural, environmental, natural, and life sciences to share their scholarship of teaching, innovative teaching and advising ideas, and other relevant teaching and learning information.

Submit Your Abstract

Workshop Guidelines
Workshops usually have a narrow focus or interest that will appeal to a smaller audience and are to be 2 hours in duration. All workshop proposals must have a workshop coordinator. The workshop coordinator will submit the abstract and work with the Conference program committee on workshop logistics. All workshop speakers must be registered for the annual conference. Abstracts are reviewed and selected by the EITI Committee and a representative of the host institution planning committee.

Workshop Submission

Workshop submissions will be evaluated using this rubric and selected based on the following criteria: interactivity and planned hands-on activities, broad impact, multi-institutional team, supports conference theme, highlights host institutions and/or local resources, and is sponsored by a NACTA committee. All workshop submissions must include the following information:
- Workshop coordinator and contact information (Institution, email address, phone)
- Workshop Title
- Presenters – a list of presenters or individuals who will be presenting the workshop; this list should include their name, title, institution/organization, and email address. This will be printed in the list of attendees.
- Abstract – a brief description of the goals, objectives or topics to be covered in the workshop. Connections to the role and mission of NACTA should be incorporated into the abstract narrative. Abstract information will be used in the program.
Deadline: November 1, 2024

Workshop coordinators will be notified in December 2024. Please contact support@nactateachers.org for any questions about your submission.

We hope to see you in Edmonton next year!

Thank you,
Thomas Paulsen
Chair - NACTA EITI Committee
NACTA25 Call for Workshop Abstracts - Due FRIDAY
NACTA is excited to welcome workshop abstract submissions for the NACTA 2025 Annual Conference to be held June 2-5, 2025 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The 71st Annual NACTA Conference will serve as a venue for faculty and graduate students in agricultural, environmental, natural, and life sciences to share their scholarship of teaching, innovative teaching and advising ideas, and other relevant teaching and learning information.

Submit Your Abstract

Workshop Guidelines
Workshops usually have a narrow focus or interest that will appeal to a smaller audience and are to be 2 hours in duration. All workshop proposals must have a workshop coordinator. The workshop coordinator will submit the abstract and work with the Conference program committee on workshop logistics. All workshop speakers must be registered for the annual conference. Abstracts are reviewed and selected by the EITI Committee and a representative of the host institution planning committee.

Workshop Submission

Workshop submissions will be evaluated using this rubric and selected based on the following criteria: interactivity and planned hands-on activities, broad impact, multi-institutional team, supports conference theme, highlights host institutions and/or local resources, and is sponsored by a NACTA committee. All workshop submissions must include the following information:
- Workshop coordinator and contact information (Institution, email address, phone)
- Workshop Title
- Presenters – a list of presenters or individuals who will be presenting the workshop; this list should include their name, title, institution/organization, and email address. This will be printed in the list of attendees.
- Abstract – a brief description of the goals, objectives or topics to be covered in the workshop. Connections to the role and mission of NACTA should be incorporated into the abstract narrative. Abstract information will be used in the program.
Deadline: November 1, 2024

Workshop coordinators will be notified in December 2024. Please contact support@nactateachers.org for any questions about your submission.

We hope to see you in Edmonton next year!

Thank you,
Thomas Paulsen
Chair - NACTA EITI Committee
NACTA25 Call for Workshop Abstracts - Due FRIDAY
NACTA is excited to welcome workshop abstract submissions for the NACTA 2025 Annual Conference to be held June 2-5, 2025 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The 71st Annual NACTA Conference will serve as a venue for faculty and graduate students in agricultural, environmental, natural, and life sciences to share their scholarship of teaching, innovative teaching and advising ideas, and other relevant teaching and learning information.

Submit Your Abstract

Workshop Guidelines
Workshops usually have a narrow focus or interest that will appeal to a smaller audience and are to be 2 hours in duration. All workshop proposals must have a workshop coordinator. The workshop coordinator will submit the abstract and work with the Conference program committee on workshop logistics. All workshop speakers must be registered for the annual conference. Abstracts are reviewed and selected by the EITI Committee and a representative of the host institution planning committee.

Workshop Submission

Workshop submissions will be evaluated using this rubric and selected based on the following criteria: interactivity and planned hands-on activities, broad impact, multi-institutional team, supports conference theme, highlights host institutions and/or local resources, and is sponsored by a NACTA committee. All workshop submissions must include the following information:
- Workshop coordinator and contact information (Institution, email address, phone)
- Workshop Title
- Presenters – a list of presenters or individuals who will be presenting the workshop; this list should include their name, title, institution/organization, and email address. This will be printed in the list of attendees.
- Abstract – a brief description of the goals, objectives or topics to be covered in the workshop. Connections to the role and mission of NACTA should be incorporated into the abstract narrative. Abstract information will be used in the program.
Deadline: November 1, 2024

Workshop coordinators will be notified in December 2024. Please contact support@nactateachers.org for any questions about your submission.

We hope to see you in Edmonton next year!

Thank you,
Thomas Paulsen
Chair - NACTA EITI Committee
NACTA25 Call for Workshop Abstracts - Due FRIDAY
NACTA is excited to welcome workshop abstract submissions for the NACTA 2025 Annual Conference to be held June 2-5, 2025 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The 71st Annual NACTA Conference will serve as a venue for faculty and graduate students in agricultural, environmental, natural, and life sciences to share their scholarship of teaching, innovative teaching and advising ideas, and other relevant teaching and learning information.

Submit Your Abstract

Workshop Guidelines
Workshops usually have a narrow focus or interest that will appeal to a smaller audience and are to be 2 hours in duration. All workshop proposals must have a workshop coordinator. The workshop coordinator will submit the abstract and work with the Conference program committee on workshop logistics. All workshop speakers must be registered for the annual conference. Abstracts are reviewed and selected by the EITI Committee and a representative of the host institution planning committee.

Workshop Submission

Workshop submissions will be evaluated using this rubric and selected based on the following criteria: interactivity and planned hands-on activities, broad impact, multi-institutional team, supports conference theme, highlights host institutions and/or local resources, and is sponsored by a NACTA committee. All workshop submissions must include the following information:
- Workshop coordinator and contact information (Institution, email address, phone)
- Workshop Title
- Presenters – a list of presenters or individuals who will be presenting the workshop; this list should include their name, title, institution/organization, and email address. This will be printed in the list of attendees.
- Abstract – a brief description of the goals, objectives or topics to be covered in the workshop. Connections to the role and mission of NACTA should be incorporated into the abstract narrative. Abstract information will be used in the program.
Deadline: November 1, 2024

Workshop coordinators will be notified in December 2024. Please contact support@nactateachers.org for any questions about your submission.

We hope to see you in Edmonton next year!

Thank you,
Thomas Paulsen
Chair - NACTA EITI Committee
Teaching Tools and Technology

As you dive into autumn semester, be sure to learn about the latest updates to teaching and learning tools and other technology services from the Office of Technology and Digital Innovation (OTDI). Learn more about our new proctoring tool, Honorlock; review changes and improvements to CarmenCanvas; check out new features in Mediasite; find out how you and your students can access Adobe Express and Creative Cloud; and so much more.

Link: https://it.osu.edu/news/2024/08/14/important-teaching-and-learning-tool-updates-autumn-2024
Early Alert timeline

Below is the timeline for the Early Alert intervention initiative for autumn semester 2024. As you create your syllabi, please keep these dates in mind to help us gather the best snapshot of student performance at that time. The collection and use of this information is critical in the effort to retain students at Ohio State ATI.

September 23: Instructors will be sent links to the OnCourse campaigns to provide grade information

October 2: Requested information due to be entered into OnCourse

by October 7: Advisors should run a summary report for their advisees and begin contacting students

REMINDER: The last day to drop a full-semester course with instructor and advisor permission (cannot be done online) is Friday, October 25.
Apply now for the Sustainability Institute

Starting in Fall 2024, the Sustainability Institute and the Drake Institute for Teaching and Learning are teaming up to build a learning community focused on effective teaching about sustainability. We are looking to form a cohort of 12–14 faculty members of all ranks interested in exploring innovative approaches to the pedagogy of sustainability across the full range of academic disciplines at Ohio State. Participating faculty will become catalysts for transformative pedagogy and leaders for sustainability education across the campus

Sustainability is one of the most urgent issues of our time. Its complexities pose a significant challenge to the traditional division of knowledge and require new forms of collaborative and transdisciplinary learning. Participants in the learning community will work together to identify common obstacles to effective teaching, analyze best practices, and develop a set of core competencies for sustainability learning. The Drake Institute expects to establish a Teaching Endorsement for Sustainability to offer additional resources and mentoring support for faculty members revising existing courses or developing new ones.

The Sustainability Learning Community presents a unique opportunity for members of your faculty to work with a network of colleagues across the university. The learning community will meet monthly during AY 24-5, focused on exploring best practices in sustainability pedagogy grounded in participants’ teaching interests. Participants will receive a stipend of $1150 from the Drake Institute, and additional support from the Sustainability Institute, for work on specific projects of instructional re-design.

Learning communities thrive on the diversity of perspectives that members bring to their shared focus. We would very much value the knowledge and experience that members of your department would bring to this initiative. https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3IDw2S8T4Wf12lw. The deadline for applications is August 12, 2024.
CFAES 2024 Teaching & Learning Community Gathering

Four-Person Team Fee includes greens fees, range balls, cart, light breakfast, box lunch, and dinner	$320.00
Four-Person Team & Tee Sponsor All of the above, plus a sign with your logo at a tee.	$450.00
Four-Person Team & Hole Sponsor All of the above, plus a sign with your logo at a hole (i.e., two signs - one sign at hole, one at tee).	$550.00
Single Player Fee includes greens fees, range balls, cart, light breakfast, box lunch, and dinner	$80.00
Hole Sponsor Signs at tee & hole and acknowledgment at dinner	$250.00
Tee Sponsor Sign at tee and acknowledgment at dinner	$150.00
Dinner Only If you would like to skip the golf and just join us for dinner or bring a dinner guest	$25.00

Fiscal Year 2023 - Effective July 1, 2022	Rate
Faculty (Regular)	26.40%
Faculty (Off-Duty Pay Requests)	15.90%
Students (Graduate & Undergraduate)	10.80%
Staff	33.80%

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