Undergraduate Student News

College of Arts and Sciences

Volume 11 - November 2021

Advising & Academics

Scheduling Courses

Scholarships & Grants

Get Involved

Career Success

Counseling Services

Student Resources

Writing Help

Math & Statistics Help

Discover GE Courses for Spring 2022

Whether it’s your first semester at Ohio State or you’re preparing for graduation in the spring, you might be finding it difficult to choose classes. If you’re overwhelmed with course options or are not sure where to start, we’ve highlighted just a few of the many options in the College of Arts and Sciences that could spark your interest. Browse a selection of GE courses available in the spring here. 

Nominate an Outstanding Teacher for a Teaching Award

Nominate an arts and sciences faculty member or Graduate Teaching Associate (GTA) for a College of Arts and Sciences Outstanding Teaching Award. Submit a nomination here. These awards are administered by the Arts and Sciences Student Council.

December 17 - Nomination deadline.

Group Study Rooms

Are you working on a group project? Do you need a room for a small group meeting? Group study rooms are available at a variety of campus locations. To view locations, room capacity, how long you may use the space, and to submit a room reservation request, click here.

Dennis Learning Center Academic Coaching Services

The Dennis Learning Center (DLC) academic coaching services are available online and in person. All students are eligible to attend free one-on-one academic coaching sessions to develop better study skills, reduce procrastination, and improve motivation to reach their goals. Read more and schedule a coaching appointment.

Ohio State Graduate and Professional School Fair

Approved for FYE Student Success Series Credit

Approved as a STEP PDC Option

Wednesday, November 3

4:30 - 6 p.m.

Performance Hall, Ohio Union

Meet with admission representatives from more than 20 Ohio State graduate and professional school programs. Learn about their programs, what's involved in applying, and what you can do to strengthen your application. In addition to talking with admission representatives, students can meet with pre-law and pre-health advisors, as well as representatives from the Arts and Sciences Center for Career and Professional Success, the Writing Center, and Student Financial Aid. Free and no RSVP required. Please bring your BuckID for entry. Presented by the Arts and Sciences Student Council.

Meet with representatives from the following programs:

• Arts and Sciences

• Business

• Law

• Pre-Law Advisor

• Public Affairs

• Architecture

• Social Work

• Arts and Sciences

Center for Career and

Professional Success

• Writing Center

• Financial Aid

• Medicine

• Dentistry

• Optometry

• Nursing

• Health & Rehabilitation

Sciences

• Public Health

• Pharmacy and PharmD

Programs

• Pre-Health Advisor

• Department of Human

Sciences

• Food, Agricultural and

Environmental

Sciences

• Environmental and

Natural Resources

• Department of

Educational Studies

• Department of

Teaching & Learning

• Graduate-level Teacher

Licensure

Internship Funding

Students often face financial barriers to participating in internships due to reasons like having to quit or reduce hours at an existing job, the high cost of living in an expensive city or transportation needs. Students enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences who have secured a career building experience (like an internship or research role) that is unpaid or minimally paid are invited to apply for the spring Career Accelerator Fund. This fund is designed to help students participate in high impact activities that advance their professional goals. The first round of applications is for students who have secured an internship for Spring semester. The application period runs from now through November 30, 2021. Learn more about the application process and the specifics of the Career Accelerator Fund on the Career Success website.

Plan Now for the Spring Career Fair

The annual Spring Career Fair is planned to be in-person on January 18 and virtual on January 19, 2022. Now is the perfect time to have your resume reviewed, to meet with your Career Coach and to be researching the growing list of employers that have registered to participate. Attending employers recruit across a broad range of disciplines. There will be many private sector companies recruiting for business and technical functions, opportunities for science and technology students in medical and industrial settings, and computer science and engineering roles. Federal and State government agencies will also be well represented offering opportunities in administration, fiscal management, technology, diplomacy, and law enforcement and security related functions. Registration is strongly encouraged. Read more and register.

Take Your Professor to Lunch - On Us!

Compliments of the College of Arts and Sciences

Have you taken advantage of this opportunity yet this semester? Sharing lunch and an informal conversation with an arts and sciences teacher is a great way to explore educational and research opportunities, to identify or confirm your career direction, as well as to build an educational relationship - an important factor when requesting a future letter of reference. As an arts and sciences major, you're eligible to participate once each semester. Read more.

Student Organization Spotlight

English Undergraduate Organization (EUGO)

EUGO is a community of English undergraduate students which sponsors social activities as well as academic and professional development events. All English majors are automatically members of EUGO and are welcome to attend any/all meetings. EUGO conducts information sessions and intergroup relations as a part of its mission to strengthen community ties among English students. For meeting dates and locations, please reach out to the organizational email, ohiostate.eugo@gmail.com.

Native American Heritage Month

Each November, the Student Life Multicultural Center sponsors programming for Native American Heritage Month (NAHM) which celebrates and educates students, staff, faculty, and allies about the diversity within over 574 tribal nations that were here before, during and after contact. There will be a variety of events including Alternative Thanksgiving, an alternative celebration to the Thanksgiving holiday. Read more.

Education Abroad Funding

Are you interested in studying abroad? The next arts and sciences scholarship application window will be for programs taking place summer term 2022 (including May session), autumn semester only 2022 programs, as well as academic year 2022 - 2023 programs. This application includes the need-based Keith and Linda Monda International Experiences Scholarships designed for arts and sciences majors who would not normally be able to afford an education abroad. For information on available scholarships, eligibility, and the online application, click here. information on other grants and scholarships may be found here.

Monday, January 17 at 4 p.m. - Scholarship application deadline for summer and autumn 2022 programs.

Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships

FLAS fellowships seek to enhance language skills and knowledge of another country or region. Students may apply for a FLAS fellowship to support study at a domestic or overseas language program for Summer 2022 or for the 2022 - 2023 academic year. Summer Fellows receive a $2,500 stipend and up to $5,000 for tuition and fees. Academic year Fellows receive a $5,000 stipend and up to $10,000 for tuition and fees.

East Asian Studies Center - For SU 2022, open to juniors and seniors in STEM fields who have two levels of East Asian language study. For academic year 2022 - 2023, open to any major with three levels of East Asian language study. Awards will be made for Chinese, Japanese or Korean language study; certain restrictions apply. Contact: Amy Carey at carey.189@osu.edu. Read more.

Center for Latin American Studies - Awards will be made for Quechua or Portuguese, or other Latin American languages (not including Spanish). Contact: Mark Hoff at hoff.96@osu.edu. Read more.

Center for Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies - Eligible languages include: Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Turkish, and Uzbek. Contact: Eileen Kunkler at kunkler.10@osu.edu. Read more.

Application Deadline for all FLAS Fellowships: February 1, 2022.

Education Abroad Program Spotlight

The British Horror Film in London

Information Session:

Wednesday, November 17, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Room 160, Enarson Classroom Bldg.

This global education problem enables students to study the British horror film tradition with access to scripts and other material at the British Film Institute and other archives. Students will visit several London museums and film sites, see two horror-themed West End plays, meet scholars and media experts, and explore the gendered dimensions of horror-as-tourism in London (ex: Jack the Ripper Tour and visiting the site of the Rocky Horror Picture Show). Accepted students will enroll in and earn three credits during May session - WGSST 4527.02 (Studies in Gender and Cinema: The British Horror Film in London). Contact Tiffany Pierskalla at pierskalla.5@osu.edu. Read more.

Program Dates: May 4, 2022 - June 1, 2022

Program Application Deadline: January 5, 2022

Getting Started with Education Abroad

You can search available programs online here, but to learn the basics about education abroad, plan to attend a Getting Started session. These sessions are currently offered both in-person and over Carmen Zoom. If you have specific questions about a program, schedule an appointment with the appropriate education abroad specialist.

On-Demand Support 

The Office of Student Life understands how important it is for students to get help when they need it. With all the resources available at Ohio State, there is something students can do to promote positive mental health and well-being every day, 24/7. For a list of resources, including Buckeye PAL, Wellness Coaching, SilverCloud and more, visit the Student Life website. 

Stay Healthy This Flu Season

Flu shots are available for all students at Student Life's Student Health Services. Most insurance plans, including Student Health Insurance, cover flu shots at 100 percent. Check with your insurance carrier.

SHS offers several options for receiving your influenza vaccination:

• Schedulable Influenza Clinics (see webpage for details)
• Schedule an appointment with the Preventive Medicine team via My BuckMD
• Schedule an appointment with the Pharmacy via My BuckMD and select "Vaccine Pharmacy Appointment" under appointment type
• Ask your medical provider during any scheduled appointment.

More information about medicine/flu-shot-clinics can be found online on their website.

Portable Personal Safety Devices

Portable personal safety devices are available to students, who can attach them to their backpacks or purses and pull to signal a loud alarm. The Office of Student Life is offering thousands of these devices, which can attract attention in the case of an emergency. This is in addition to the nearly 5,000 window and door alarms, safety timers, and smoke alarm batteries that have already been distributed to students this year. 

Students can register for a pickup time online to get one of the devices at Willie J. Young, Sr. Off-Campus and Commuter Student Engagement in the Ohio Union.

OUAB In the Kitchen

Join OUAB in the Instructional Kitchen at the Ohio Union for a chance to cook a meal of your own under the guidance of the Union's own professional chef. Free. Read more and register for the lottery on the OUAB website:

Vegetable Cookery - Friday, November 5 at 6 p.m.

Middle Eastern Plant-Based Cuisine - Thursday, November 18 at 6 p.m.

Coastal Italian Cuisine - Thursday, December 2 at 6 p.m.

Thanksgiving Dinner 2021

Thursday, November 25

11:45 a.m. and 2 p.m.

An annual event, Thanksgiving Dinner brings together students, faculty, staff, and community members unable to return home for the long holiday weekend. Every year, Ohio State hosts one of the largest Thanksgiving Day dinners on a college campus. An estimated 1,600 guests attend the event, which is free to attend and takes place in the Ohio Union. The traditional Thanksgiving Dinner includes turkey, gravy, green beans, and mashed potatoes, served with corn bread and pie. Read more.

Intentional Sustainability Community

An Exploratory Research Group (ERG) sponsored by the Sustainability Institute at Ohio State is examining the opportunity to create an Intentional Sustainability Community that would provide a residential living experience for undergraduate students. More information about this ERG can be found here. To assess student interest in a living community like this, and what aspects of such a community would be of interest, please complete this brief online survey.

2022 Leading Expeditions Program

Enhance your leadership abilities by embarking on a high-stakes leadership experience in the Leading Expeditions Program! Leading Expeditions are co-curricular opportunities to learn critical leadership skills and then applying them to breathtaking rock-climbing experiences. Student can earn 3.0 credit hours and learn valuable leadership skills such as teamwork, communication, vision, and trust throughout their expedition. No previous experience required! Read more and apply.

November 22 - Application Deadline

Marching Band Hometown Concert

Sunday, November 7

3 - 5 p.m.

Mershon Auditorium

The Best Damn Band in the Land will entertain fans with selections from their popular halftime shows, fan favorites, and traditional Ohio State tunes. Read more.

Book Club: Invisible Man

Friday, November 19

12 - 1 p.m. (Virtual)

Join Dr. Adeleke Adeeko, Professor, Department of English and Interim Chair, Department of African and African American Studies and Dr. Ryan Jay Friedman, Professor and Vice Chair, Department of English, for a conversation about Ralph Ellison's novel, Invisible Man. Register here.

My Favorite Sings: An Evening with Rodgers & Hammerstein

Friday, November 19

8 - 9:30 p.m.

Hughes Hall Auditorium

Spend an evening with undergraduate and graduate voice majors as they share their favorite tunes from the extensive catalogue of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein. Enjoy selections from Oklahoma, South Pacific, Carousel, The King and I, and more. Read more.

Thank you for continuing to do your part to keep yourself, your family, and your friends healthy and safe.

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