Keeping Bobcats informed, January 27, 2021

Find your People
Join a student organization (opens in a new window) >
Apply to meet alumni mentors (opens in a new window) > (due Feb. 5)
Connect with a career coach (opens in a new window) >
Use faculty (opens in a new window) office hours >
Get to know your R.A. or Hall Director (opens in a new window) >

Learn the Ropes
Schedule tutoring appointments (opens in a new window) >
Apply for accessibility accommodations (opens in a new window) >
Learn library safety (opens in a new window) guidelines >
Join the campus recovery community (opens in a new window) >
Use the campus food app OHIO Eats (opens in a new window) >
Get help with online tech resources (opens in a new window) >

All this and more can be done remotely!

CAREER & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Spring Career & Internship Fair
Network with hundreds of employers from across the country on Feb. 10 from 1-4 p.m. Businesses across a diverse array of industries will gather to recruit OHIO students for internships and jobs at the bi-annual Career and Internship Fair (opens in a new window). The event will take place through Handshake's virtual career fair platform and registration is required (opens in a new window). Log in to Handshake (opens in a new window) with your OHIO ID and password.

INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY
OIT Tech Tip
After a long break, make sure you can still access your account (opens in a new window). You can reset your password (opens in a new window) if you forgot it, change your password (opens in a new window), or add multi-factor authentication (opens in a new window) to new or reset devices. Visit techready.ohio.edu (opens in a new window) for more help preparing for spring.

SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT
Diversity First Leadership Awards
There is $30,000 in scholarships on the table for students from diverse populations, and applications are due Mar. 2 (opens in a new window). Fifteen winners will be recognized on Mar. 9 at the Diversity First Showcase.

CAREER INSIGHTS
Black Excellence Panel
Hear from Black alumni panelists across several industries to learn, network and connect through career ambitions and shared racial identity. The panel will be held Feb. 3 at 5 p.m.
Join the conversation (opens in a new window)

TOMORROW - What's Happening on Jan. 28

There are events and programs every day.

You can find them all on the Calendar of University Events. (opens in a new window)

10 AM - Football Tryouts
Bring proof of a negative COVID-19 test, signed waiver, and completed physical form with you to Walter Fieldhouse at 10 a.m. for walk-on tryouts. Learn more (opens in a new window)

NOON - Gender 101
Explore the social constructions of gender to understand origins and action steps for inclusivity and free expression beginning at noon. Join the conversation (opens in a new window)

1 PM
Academic Resilience
Join this coping clinic to dive into time management, perfectionism, imposter syndrome and managing virtual burnout. Get started (opens in a new window)

PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY
Housing Advisory System
The Athens Campus implemented a color-coded system (opens in a new window) similar to the State of Ohio (opens in a new window) to identify the risk of outbreaks in residence halls. Currently, 16 residence halls are at the University's Level 2/Orange Alert status.
Any building could experience a rise in positive cases, so protect yourself and those around you by keeping your circle small and following CDC guidelines (opens in a new window) for safety.

LEND YOUR VOICE TO CURRENT RESEARCH

Seeking student feedback about technology needs to address statewide resources and support for higher education.
Take the ODHE survey (opens in a new window)

Seeking student perspectives from diverse populations about website experience; $10 incentive per session.
Join website user testing panel (opens in a new window)

Seeking insights into students' connection to campus during the pandemic; participants receive $15.
Join upcoming focus group

Seeking feedback about COVID health and safety communications at OHIO to improve student clarity.
Sign up for the focus group (opens in a new window)

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
Plans for Virtual Spring Commencement
OHIO’s commencement planning team is working diligently to create a virtual experience (opens in a new window) that honors each of our graduates and captures the spirit and energy of our traditional ceremonies.