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Wednesday Wire: April 14, 2021

  1. 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.

  2. Events from the Office of Academic Affairs

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

  3. 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!
       
       Springfest
     

  4. 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.

    ww newsletter

  5. 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.

  6. Schedule your vaccination

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

    Protecting yourself from COVID-19 also will help the entire university community, because a high vaccination rate will increase our flexibility in reactivating campus activity during the coming months. The university has set aside appointments for students, faculty and staff through the Wexner Medical Center (schedule through MyChart or call 614-688-VAXX (8299). Visit the Ohio Department of Health website to see appointments in our area.

  7. Learn about Autumn 2021 preparations

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

    Planning is well underway for an autumn semester of engaged classroom learning, thriving student activities and community events that bring us together. Read the university-wide message that President Johnson and Provost McPheron shared Friday for the latest updates. Here at ATI, our academic affairs and student life folks are busy with our plans as well.

  8. Celebration of Students

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

    It’s Celebration of Students week, and we want to celebrate all the amazing and resilient students that are part of the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences. We encourage you to download the zoom background and the Facebook frame from the Celebration of Students website (or linked below) to use during this special week and take a minute to remind students of all the wonderful things they have accomplished, and that we appreciate them!  

    Selfie balloon displays will be located around the Wooster campus as part of this celebration.  Displays are in the following locations: Skou Hall, Halterman Hall, Applewood Village (Community Room), and Science Building. If you share selfies to social media, we encourage you to use the hashtag #CFAESselfiespot.

    Download the Zoom Background (Click and then save on your computer)

    Download the Facebook Frame (Click and then save on your computer)

    Thank you for helping us celebrate the success of students in CFAES!

     

    Steve Neal

    Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Programs

     

    Kris Boone

    Professor and Assistant Dean for Academic Programs

  9. Syllabus statements now visible through CarmenCanvas 

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

    A new menu item in CarmenCanvas courses highlights academic policies and sample syllabus statements. This Academic Policies link will direct instructors and students to a webpage that lists policies that are typically found in the syllabus. Instructors are encouraged to make students aware of this feature, which will appear in all their courses. Instructors also can copy and paste policies from the website directly into their syllabi.