iCUE Spotlight: Jan. 29-Feb. 4, 2018

Welcome to Week 3 of spring semester Bobcats! The warmth of spring may be far away, but check the Calendar of University Events (CUE) because there are lots of events planned that are sure to brighten your mood! Here are a few highlights:

College of Arts & Sciences Career & Networking Week (Jan. 29-Feb. 2, various Athens Campus locations): This series of professional development events is designed especially for students majoring in the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences. All activities are free and open to CAS students and alumni! Highlights include a daylong Professional Resume Review session on Wednesday and the Networking Reception for Students and Alumni on Thursday! Read more about the week

World Hijab Day (opens in a new window) (Thursday, Feb. 1, Baker University Center): This annual observance asks global citizens of all faiths to wear hijabs (head-coverings) and stand in solidarity with Muslim women worldwide, in a mission to create a more peaceful world with respect for all global citizens. You can stop by the tables on the first floor of Baker from 9 a.m. to noon and learn how to wear hijab (the first 150 will be loaned a hijab for the day) and attend a panel discussion from noon to 1 p.m. in the Multicultural Center Multipurpose Room. Co-sponsored by the Women's Center, International Student Union, Muslim Student Association, Office of Global Affairs and International Studies, and Center for International Studies.

Sibs Weekend (opens in a new window) (Feb. 2-4, various Athens Campus locations): This weekend, big and little sibs are invited to OHIO for a taste of college life! Cousins and other family members are welcome, too. With tons of special events scheduled around campus, this is the perfect bonding experience for OHIO students and their sibs/family members. Take a look at some of the awesome fun planned for the weekend:

• Stargazing and Night Hike (opens in a new window) (Friday, Feb. 2, 7-11 p.m., Charles J. Ping Student Recreation Center): You and your sibling are invited to an evening under the stars at The Ridges! Transportation, guide staff, and campfire snacks will be provided. $10/person. Visit recshop.ohio.edu (opens in a new window) to register. 
• University Program Council's Siblings WipeOUT (opens in a new window)  (opens in a new window)(Saturday, Feb. 3, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Charles J. Ping Student Recreation Center): UPC invites all OHIO students and their sibs to Ping for giant inflatables, cook-out food and tons of fun memories.
• Sibs Weekend Harry Potter Marathon (opens in a new window)  (opens in a new window)(Saturday, Feb. 3, 12 p.m. - Sunday, Feb. 4, 12 a.m., Athena Cinema): Head to the Athena Cinema to take part in the magical marathon of the first four films in the Harry Potter series,featuring Harry Potter-themed concessions, trivia and costume contests!
• A Boogie wit da Hoodie & DJ Bandcamp Concert (opens in a new window)  (opens in a new window)(Saturday, Feb. 3, 8 p.m., Memorial Auditorium): You DO NOT want to miss the Black Student Cultural Programming Board's Annual Sibs Weekend Hip-Hop Concert, featuring chart-topping artist A Boogie wit da Hoodie. Purchase tickets here (opens in a new window) or at Memorial Auditorium the night of the event!
• See all Sibs Weekend events

Here are a few more noteworthy events from the CUE:

For everyone:

• VP for University Advancement Candidate Open Forum: Rickey McCurry (opens in a new window): Monday, Jan. 29, 3:15 p.m., Baker University Center Theatre (also live webcast)
• International Holocaust Remembrance Day (opens in a new window): Monday, Jan. 29, 4-6 p.m., Multicultural Center Multipurpose Room (Baker University Center 219)
• VP for University Advancement Candidate Open Forum: Nico Karagosian (opens in a new window): Tuesday, Jan. 30, 3:15 p.m., Baker Center Theatre (also live webcast)
• International Women's Coffee Hour (opens in a new window): Tuesday, Jan. 30, 4-5 p.m., Women's Center (Baker University Center 403)
• Dolores [Women Pioneers Film Series] (opens in a new window): Tuesday, Jan. 30, 7-9 p.m., Athena Cinema
• The Agency of Images: Anti-Jewish Iconography, Prejudice and Violence (opens in a new window): Tuesday, Jan. 30, 7-8 p.m., Baker University Center 240
• Cafe Conversation: Jeff Russell, Asst. Prof. of Applied Science & Wellness, Director of SHAPe Clinic (opens in a new window): Wednesday, Jan. 31, 5-6 p.m., The Front Room Campus Coffeehouse, Baker University Center fourth floor (also live webcast)
• 90 Minutes Series: Kevin Kellems (opens in a new window): Wednesday, Jan. 31, 7-8:30 p.m., Walter Hall 135
• CMSS Program Colloquium for Two-Dimensional Structural Phase Transitions on 2D Materials... (opens in a new window): Thursday, Feb. 1, 4:10-5 p.m., Walter Hall 245
• "Food Power: The Rise and Fall of the Postwar American Food System" (opens in a new window): Thursday, Feb. 1, 6:30-8 p.m., Schoonover Center
• Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) Clinic (opens in a new window): Friday, Feb. 2, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Grosvenor Hall 055
• Dine-N-Discuss: National Girls and Women in Sports Day (opens in a new window): Friday, Feb. 2, 12-1 p.m., LGBT Center (Baker University Center 354)
• SocAnth Colloquium: Dr. Berkeley Franz (opens in a new window): Friday, Feb. 2, 4-5 p.m., Bentley Annex 102
• OHIO Hockey vs. Oakland University (opens in a new window): Feb. 2 and 3, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Bird Arena

For students:

• Getting to Know YOU Photo Contest: through Feb. 2 (Twitter/online)
• Introduction to Grantwriting (opens in a new window): Monday, Jan. 29, 1-2 p.m., Alden Library 301U Conference Room
• Write Now! A Dedicated Space for Writing (opens in a new window): Monday, Jan. 29, 2-4 p.m., Alden Library 309
• SocCrim Club Meeting (opens in a new window): Monday, Jan. 29, 7-8 p.m., Bentley Hall 215
• 21st Century Leadership Certificate Series Workshop "I am right. You are wrong." (opens in a new window): Tuesday, Jan. 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Amanda Cunningham Leadership Center (Baker University Center 366)
• Theta Tau Rush Events (opens in a new window): Tuesday, Jan. 30, 7-8:30 p.m., Academic & Research Center (ARC)
• Professional Leadership Certificate Workshop "Bragging Rights" (opens in a new window): Tuesday, Jan. 30, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Amanda Cunningham Leadership Center (Baker University Center 366)
• Scripps Innovation Challenge Kickoff (opens in a new window): Wednesday, Jan. 31, 5 p.m., Schoonover 145
• Getting The Job: Global Careers (opens in a new window): Friday, Feb. 2, 12-2 p.m., RTEC 314
• Saturday Series: CLDC Certificates (opens in a new window): Saturday, Feb. 3, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Amanda Cunningham Leadership Center (Baker University Center 366)
• WinterPOOLoza (opens in a new window): Sunday, Feb. 4, 1-5 p.m., Aquatic Center

For faculty and staff:

• Workshop: How to Write a Competitive 1804 Fund Proposal (opens in a new window): Tuesday, Jan. 30, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., Alden Library 301U Conference Room
• Non-Supervisor Performance Management Training Module (opens in a new window): Wednesday, Jan. 31, 8-9:30 a.m., HRTC 150 (also Friday, Feb. 2) Registration requested
• Lunch and Learn brown bag: Applicant Screening Q&A: Wednesday, Jan. 31, 12:30-1:30 p.m., HRTC 141/145 (Registration requested)
• Training: Creating accessible documents (MS Office and Adobe PDF): Thursday, Feb. 1, 10-11 a.m., WUSOC 175 (Registration requested)
• Training: Creating Accessible PDF Forms: Thursday, Feb. 1, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., WUSOC 175 (Registration requested)

OHIO's official online Calendar of University Events (opens in a new window). Visit calendar.ohio.edu/admin/setupevents.aspx (opens in a new window) to log in with your OHIO ID and add your organization or department's events to the CUE. Feeling lost? Visit www.ohio.edu/calendar/help/ (opens in a new window) or e-mail calendar@ohio.edu for help.