Buckeye Buzz: August 17 - 23, 2020

August 17 - 23, 2020
  1. Welcome Days 2020

    Welcome Days....More Like Welcome Week!!

    We are excited to welcome our students back to campus for the 2020-2021 academic year!!! Watch your email for more information as Welcome Days this year has its own Carmen page!! Here you will get the most up-to-date information and regsiter for events! If you can't wait to see what we have in store for you, check out this sneak peak!! 

    Reminder- There are a few required events for first-year students including Convocation! 

    Follow the Student Activities Center on Facebook @OSUATIStudentActivities,  Instagram @osuatisac, and/or Twitter @OSU_ATI_SAC 

  2. The SAC is BACK!

    Student Activities Center

    THE SAC IS BACK!!!

    The SAC will reopen on Wednesday, August 19th from Noon - 8:00 pm. Prior to your visit, please review the Guidelines for the Student Activities Center for COVID-19 safety protocols, facilitiy restrictions and reservations.  Masks will be required in the game room and lobby. Masks are optional in the gym while engaging in strenuous activity. As a reminder, all guests must check-in with a staff member as well as check-out to assist in facility occupancy. Reservations will be available at the Ohio State ATI Student Activites Center Bookings site. Reservatons are not required, but encouraged to reserve space. At this time, the weight room, racquetball courts, and locker rooms will remain closed. If you have items in the locker room, see any SAC staff member for access to retrieve your items. 

    Hours of Operation can be found on the Events calendar.

    The following activities will be permitted with physical distancing guidelines in place:

    • Activities with limited or no physical contact, such as cardio, strength training, running, jogging, walking, table tennis (singles), badminton (singles), tennis (singles), and billiards
    • Use of court or outdoor space for individual users
    • Group fitness classes
    • Tennis courts, outdoor basketball court (single user), putting green and open green space

    The following will not be permitted until allowed by state and univeristy guidance:

    • Activities with high contact or in confined spaces
      • Basketball (indoor and outdoor), volleyball (indoor and outdoor), flag football, soccer, racquetball

    Intramural sports will continue to run virtual programs and phase in individual and group programs as guidance allows.

     

  3. Student Org Spotlight

    STUDENT ORG SPOTLIGHT

    Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences

    https://www.manrrs.org/

    Visit us on Social Media:

    FB:  MANRRS Wooster Campus

    IG: @manrrswoostercampus

    T: @MANRRSWooster

    Our Mission at MANRRS is to promote academic and professional advancement by empowering minorities in agriculture, natural resources, and related sciences.

    Greetings!  My name is Denise Rotavera-Krain and I am the new staff advisor of MANRRS for the Wooster campus.  MANRRS is a national professional development organization that provides opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. We welcome anyone into our organization but are especially committed to working with those who identify as  BIPOC (Back, Indigenous, People of Color [encompassing all ethnicities and cultural identities]), 1st Generation College Students, and those who identify as LGBTQ+.

    Benefits of joining our organization include various professional development opportunities such as:

    • Leadership development
    • Exclusive national and regional career and internship fairs
    • Networking
    • Conferences & Competitions
    • Social and volunteer activities
    • Collaboration with MANRRS in Columbus and other student lead groups

    To learn more about MANRRS from current members and to sign up,  please join us at the Community Involvement Fair. 

    Community Involvement Fair – Monday, August 24 from 5PM-6PM

    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://osu.zoom.us/j/97524957338?pwd=RlhINEpENVRuVHViTDh3bEdwS3c3UT09

    Meeting ID: 975 2495 7338
    Password: 588913

    If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.  

    Looking forward to meeting you!

    Denise

  4. Financial Aid Reminders

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    Autumn 2020 Financial Aid Reminders

    Autumn semester will be beginning soon! CLICK HERE for some friendly reminders to make sure you are financially prepared!!!

  5. Still Need Your Books?

    William J. Skou Hall - Bookstore

    We are getting excited now!! Only a few short weeks till classes begin.

    With the ongoing coronavirus pandemic affecting us all, OSU/ATI is encouraging all students to purchase your textbooks online through our campus bookstore, for home delivery, before you arrive to campus.  This will ensure that you get your required books in a timely manner, while keeping you safe, as large crowds typically visit our bookstore at the beginning of each semester.

    Once you have registered for classes, you can easily purchase your textbooks online at  the  OSU-ATI Bookstore.  After ordering, please choose to have them shipped.  For peace of mind, the OSU/ATI Bookstore provides a full refund for any unwanted Fall 2020 textbooks through Sept 1st. 

  6. ATI Business Office Deadline

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    Reminder from the ATI Business Office

    To ALL students (incoming freshmen and returning students): Tuition and Fees are due Tuesday, August 18th. Please review your statement of account for accuracy. If you have student health insurance posted on your account and you do not need the health insurance, please waive it before Tuesday, August 18th. If you have questions, please contact the Business Office at 330-287-1331 or FAES-ATIBusiness@osu.edu.

  7. Cafe Carmen Updates

    Grubhub will be used this semester for Dining Services!

    Grubhub will only be used for pick-up. You must enter your phone number upon being asked so you can receive order notifications when complete. Grubhub will only ask this once upon your first time ordering.

    Hours for August 19th - August 20th: 7:30 am - 2:00 pm with a limited menu

    Normal hours will resume on August 21st: 7:30 am-3:30 pm Monday-Friday with a full menu.

    Everyone will need to download the Grubhub app to order food for pickup. To set-up your Grubhub app, see image below.

    Grub Hub Info

    Grub Hub Info

  8. News from Academic Affairs

    Autumn 2020 Academic Calendar Changes:

    Due to COVID-19, alterations were made to the AU20 Academic Calendar. View the Academic Calendar here. Note: The “View My Class Schedule” feature in BuckeyeLink does not currently reflect all these changes, specifically changes to Autumn Break and the week of Thanksgiving. If using this feature, refer to your typical weekly schedule and the Academic Calendar during those weeks.

    ENCOURAGEMENTS: Returning to Campus Safely Info:

    Whether you are coming back to a campus full time, engaged in online learning or taking a blended approach, you play an important part in the community’s health and well-being — on and off campus. Bookmark the Safe & Healthy Campus page for important information measures Ohio State is taking to keep you safe, learn how you can keep yourself and others safe, and find out what changes to expect on campus this fall.

     

  9. Upcoming Virtual Career Fairs

    September 2020 College Success & Career Prep Workshops

    Up-Coming Virtual Career Fairs

    Take advantage of these OSU career fairs to learn about careers in your field, talk with employers, and learn about job and internship opportunities.

    10-minute 1-on-1 sessions with employers and 30-minute employer meet-and-greet spots are available for each employer.  Sign up early to get your preferred times!

    Sign up for these career fairs by visiting Handshake at https://app.joinhandshake.com/

    Prepare for these events by joining the Career Prep workshops.

    CFAES Career Fairs

    Construction                                   September 30 - 1:00-5:00pm

    Food & Agricultural Sciences        October 1 - 1:00-5:00pm

    Environmental & Sustainability      November 5 - 1:00-5:00pm

    Related Career Fairs

    Fisher School of Business             September 9 – 1:00-5:00PM

                                                             September 10 – 11:00-3:00PM

                                                             September 11 – 10:00-2:00PM

    OSU Fall Career & Internship Fair

    September 15 – 12:00-6:00PM

    September 16 – 12:00-6:00PM

    Engineering Expo                            September 21 – 11:00-5:00PM

                                                             September 22 – 11:00-5:00PM

    Science Career Fair                        October 6 – 3:00-6:30PM

     

    For more information or to make an appointment, please contact:

    Denise Rotavera-Krain

    College Success Counselor & Career Advisor

    On Course: https://buckeyes.campus.eab.com/

    Email: Rotavera-krain.1@osu.edu

    Phone: 330-287-1281

    Office: Halterman 200E

  10. Career Prep Series

    September 2020 College Success & Career Prep Workshops

    Career Prep Series

    Don’t miss out on participating in the CFAES Career Fairs because your materials are not ready.   Take advantage of these sessions to learn how to navigate online career fairs, whip your resume into shape and learn the basics of networking.  After taking these workshops, you’ll impress employers with your professionalism and experience so that they will pick you for their next job or internship position.  Sign Up Now!

    Clipboard BadgeCareer Prep: Navigating Online Career Fairs

    Attend this workshop to learn everything you need to have a successful career fair experience.  You will understand how to sign up, how to prepare, and how to network while at the fair. 

    Please use your OSU email address when signing up.

    Wednesday September 9, 11AM -12PM

    https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A49A4AE2AA2FB6-career

    https://bit.ly/3gkOL15

    Wednesday September 9, 6:45-7:45

    https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A49A4AE2AA2FB6-career1

    https://bit.ly/3139v7i

    Clipboard BadgeCareer Prep: Building Your Resume

    In this workshop, you will learn how to structure your resume as well as build strong bullet points in a way that shows employers that you are qualified for the job.  

    Please use your OSU email address when signing up.

    Wednesday September 16, 11-12

    https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A49A4AE2AA2FB6-career2

    https://bit.ly/3gjGUkf

    Wednesday September 16, 6:45-7:45

    https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A49A4AE2AA2FB6-career3

    https://bit.ly/2BMsTNb

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    Career Prep: Networking & Elevator Pitch 101

    Networking is the most important strategy to job and internship searching.  Learn how to introduce yourself, ask the right questions, and know the right answers when networking or at a career fair.

    Please use your OSU email address when signing up.

    Wednesday September 23, 11-12

    https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A49A4AE2AA2FB6-career4

    https://bit.ly/3k0OItJ

    Wednesday September 23, 6:45-7:45

    https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A49A4AE2AA2FB6-career5

    https://bit.ly/3hVv0NW

  11. College Success Workshops

    September 2020 College Success & Career Prep Workshops

    College Success Series

    Start off your academic year by brushing up or learning new strategies to manage your time, take incredible notes, and try out new study strategies to ace your exams! Day and evening times available for each workshop!  Sign Up Now!

    Diploma rollCollege Success: Time Management

    Get your semester started off right by attending this Time Management workshop.  You will learn how to determine how much time to spend on each class, as well as how to fit in school, study, work, and fun time so you can stay on top of your studies and have some fun!

    Please use your OSU email address when signing up.  

    Monday August 31, 5:30-6:30PM

    https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A49A4AE2AA2FB6-college

    https://bit.ly/2D66WJA

    Tuesday September 1, 11:30-12:30

    https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A49A4AE2AA2FB6-college1

    https://bit.ly/3gjfVVZ

     

    Diploma rollCollege Success:  Note Taking

    Taking good notes is the key to academic success.  Attend this session to learn tried and true methods to make sure you remember, understand, and can apply what you learn in class.  (Can’t attend this one? Check out September 21 for another time.)

    Please use your OSU email address when signing up.

    Tuesday September 8, 11:30-12:30

    https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A49A4AE2AA2FB6-college2

    https://bit.ly/3gjjFH1

    Monday September 21, 5:30-6:30

    https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A49A4AE2AA2FB6-college3

    https://bit.ly/30gmzH6

     

    Diploma rollCollege Success: Study Strategies

    Attend this session to learn how to study for upcoming exams.  Hint:  It is not a last-minute cram session.  Please use your OSU email address when signing up.

    Monday September 14, 5:30-6:30

    https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A49A4AE2AA2FB6-college4

    https://bit.ly/2X9XMTd

    Tuesday September 15, 11:30-12:30

    https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A49A4AE2AA2FB6-college5

    https://bit.ly/2XdMSvN

  12. AFA Leaders Conference

     

    AFA Leaders Conference is designed to offer undergraduate college students four different personal and professional development opportunities matched to their year in college. This program bridges the gap between academic, leadership and work experiences while helping students understand the impact of their decisions. 

    Win a YETI cooler by applying early!

    Submit your application by 12:00 p.m. CST on September 3, 2020, for your chance to win one of FOUR YETI Roadie Hard Coolers. 


     

    2020 Conference Registration 

    Student registration for the 2020 AFA Leaders Conference requires prior selection. Learn more about who is eligible for Conference, sponsorship opportunities and the Conference structure. 

    Students, learn how to apply to attend AFA Leaders Conference here.

    Industry partner and guest registration will be available in the summer. Please contact Chelsey Bueseck to start your registration. 

    Colleges and universities can sponsor student participation at a discounted rate. If your institution has not sponsored students in the past, special opportunities exist. Please contact Ashley Collins for more information. 

    For more details and to apply visit the AFA website.

  13. Now Hiring!

    Looking for a part-time job to earn some extra cash! Check this out and see who's now hiring!!


    If you are interested in student employment, please use the following links to access the student job boards: 

    Wage paying positions that do not require a Federal Work Study award: http://www.oardc.ohio-state.edu/studentjobs/t08_pageview/Home.htm

    Federal Work Study positions for those with a Federal Work Study Award: https://www.sfa.osu.edu/jobs/federal-work-study-program/federal-work-study-job-board

    If you need assistance or have questions, contact lemasters.27@osu.edu


    Engineering Labs Need Help!

    Student workers needed in campus Engineering labs. Tasks will vary from cleanup to lab setups, some fabrication to assembly of lab materials.  Hours per week can be as little as 1 hour to as many as 18! Hours can vary each week if needed to fit your schedule. Very flexible!  Contact dalhart.1@osu.edu if interested!


    Part-time Dairy Farm Position

    Part-time Dairy Farm position available at 250 cow registered Holstein farm. Primary duty will be milking as well as other farm labor as needed. Farm is located 15 miles from campus.  Flexible scheduling. Contact Jason Miley at 330-466-8509 or jasonmiley11@gmail.com.


    AET Hiring Federal Work Study Students!

    If you have a Federal Work Study award, the Department of Ag Engineering Tech is hiring students to assist in the tool room, fluid lab and general engineering area.  Go to the FWS Job Board and select Wooster as the location.  Search "Dalhart" as your keyword to see available positions.  At this time only Federal Work Study students are eligible to be hired.

    https://www.sfa.osu.edu/jobs/federal-work-study-program/federal-work-study-job-board

     


    Cafe Carmen is Hiring for Autumn Semester!

    Starting rate is $9.50 an hour with a free meal each shift. Please apply online at https://dining.osu.edu/student-employment/  and upload your class schedule. Keep an eye out because we will be using Grub Hub for next semester!


    OSU ATI Dairy is Hiring!

    OSU ATI Dairy is hiring!  Contact Brandon Lawwill at lawwill.1@osu.edu for more details.


    Horticulture and Crop Science Greenhouses Open Position!

    Greenhouse Research Assistant - OARDC

    Maintaining equipment and greenhouses in the Horticulture and Crop Science Department on the OARDC campus: 1. Plant, water, fertilizes, and maintains greenhouse plants per specifications for each research project 2. Prepares soil mixes; mixes and applies fertilizers 3. Install and maintains irrigation systems; participates in designing modification and/or adaptations to irrigation system to meet specific needs. 4. Help take down and hang new lights 5. Cleans and maintains greenhouse and growth chamber facilities(sweeping and hosing greenhouse rooms and hallways, washing pots, dumping trash) 6. Integrated pest management (IPM) in existing crop-protection techniques and strategies to control pests and disease. - The ability to work as part of a group or independently - The ability to perform basic computing tasks involving word processors and spreadsheets - Must be reliable, responsible and hard working.

    Contact Karli Shultz - shultz.125@osu.edu Number of hours per week desired: 10-20

    Department: Hort & Crop Science (OARDC)

    Location: OARDC

    Pay Range: $8.70 - $9.50

    Open Until: 2020-10-31


    CANTENDO ACRES / GRAZELAND JERSEYS  LLC.

    9959 Canaan Center Rd.

    Creston, OH 44217

    We are currently seeking a student(s) to help during the week and weekends.  Schedule is flexible. Help is needed with milking 50 - 60 Registered Jerseys in a double 6 Herring Bone Parlor, scraping the freestall barn and feeding calves.  Also the possibility of mixing feed depending on experience with tractors.  Looking to start someone around August 17.  Experience is a plus but not necessary.

    Wages would be $10/hr. We are located about 15 – 20 minutes from ATI.

    If interested Contact Cheryl King 330-465-2952