Keeping Bobcats Informed, Nov. 10, 2021

MILITARY APPRECIATION

Honoring veterans and service members
Tomorrow, the Bobcat community will observe and celebrate Veterans Day, recognizing those whose love of country inspired them to serve in the U.S. military.
Read about events >     
Learn about ROTC legacy >

THE ACE
The ACE is a new office at OHIO that aims to provide student support through academic advising, career, and experiential learning. Learn more, schedule an appointment, or watch for ACE events.

INCLUSION IN ACTION

SayHerName
SayHerName meets monthly to create a safe space for dialogue and to uplift the intersectional experiences of women of color whose voices are often silenced.
Register online >

One-on-one counseling
Counselors are available for students who are specifically experiencing bias relating to race, ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation. Schedule an appointment by calling 740-593-1616.

Share your perspective
All students are invited to complete the campus climate survey to share their experiences and feelings about Diversity & Inclusion at OHIO.
Take the survey >

GROUP FITNESS
OHIO offers fitness classes that are available to all students, staff, faculty, alumni and community members who are Ping members. Group classes include F45 classes, personal training, yoga, cycling, and cardio dance classes! Check out this semester's schedule.  

MAKE MOVES

Culinary raising employee pay
Starting Spring semester, Culinary Services is raising all employee starting wages to $10-$11 per hour. They offer flexible schedules, leadership opportunities, outlets for campus engagement, and convenient locations.  
Join the team >

Learn by experience
Students can now find local and national experiential learning opportunities that will help them meet their OHIO Guarantee+ milestones. To get started searching for experiential learning opportunities, log in to the Student Opportunity Center.

Document progress toward vaxx requirement 
Have you started a vaccine series but need another dose? Or submitted an exemption application but it’s not yet approved? Demonstrate your effort toward meeting the Nov. 15 requirement so OHIO knows you are working on it.
Here’s how to do it >

Suicide awareness speaker
"Keep going, keep fighting, keep pushing through the days when you can only find reasons to give up. I promise you the world is a better place with you in it." – Chelsea Stout, founder of Endure Life.
Join the conversation Nov. 15 at 3:30 p.m. EST on Teams >

GOING GLOBAL

ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Share your story
It's Global Entrepreneurship Week! Share a video on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok by Nov. 12, tag @ohio.university and Center for Entrepreneurship, and use hashtag #GEW2021 for a chance to win a $500 scholarship!

INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL
Travel updates
If traveling internationally, you must seek approval through the Study Away Risk Assessment Committee. Read more about requirements and registration.

OIT TECH TIPS

Level up your surveys
OHIO’s survey tools are available for students. REDCap and Qualtrics keep your survey results secure. Workshops and individual consultations are also available to help you make your surveys the best they can be.

Lockdown your email
As a student, it’s likely that you use email every single day. To keep your account secure, make sure that you know how to spot a malicious email and brush up on email best practices.