Buckeye Buzz: November 8 - 14, 2021

$1 Bowling Night is Back!!!

FREE for ATI Students with Valid BuckID!

Please look for the sign-in sheet when you arrive!!

Every Monday starting November 1st - December 6th

Where: Wayne Lanes Bowling , 1983 Lincoln Way E., Wooster, OH 44691

Sign up now to play in the 3v3 Basketball Double Elimination Tournament! 

One night only - Thursday, November 18th 

Games start at 6:00 pm

Deadline to register: Tuesday, November 16th at 11:59 pm

Bracket will be created on November 17th and team will be notified via email of schedule.

SIGN UP!

For those interested in reading and discussing fiction, the ATI Student Book Club has two great fantasy titles picked for our next meeting. Read one or both! Cold Magic by Kate Elliott and Piranesi by Susanna Clarke.  If you need help tracking down copies please see the librarians for OhioLink options. 

We'll meet right after winter break on January 12 at 5:15 in the library

ENGAGE: Earning Trust in Gene Editing Student Professional Development Event

Consumers are asking questions about gene editing. Are you prepared to respond? Join the Center for Food Integrity and the Ohio Soybean Council (OSC) for a FREE educational session on Thursday, November 11th from 9:00-12:30 in the Wooster Science Building classroom 175A  that will help you communicate about gene-editing in a relatable way that resonates with the general public. The tips and tools you will learn during this 3-hour, interactive session can also be utilized for other topics that you are likely to encounter as a representative of modern agriculture.

CFI has conducted similar workshops all over the country for a wide variety of audiences. OSC is bringing this training to The Ohio State University at no cost to you.

Class size is limited to 14. Register here https://forms.gle/8CyaxyDqSfzXGw1WA

We are pleased to be able to give you access to appointments for the Pfizer vaccine clinic that will be held onsite at the Student Activities Center (SAC). To help minimize waiting, there are a limited number of appointments available for each time slot. Vaccine Clinics will be November 10th with a 2^nd dose clinic scheduled for December 1st from approximately 9:00am – 1:00pm. The information to sign up can be found below.  

There will also be a 15-30 minute observation period required onsite after receiving the vaccine. The entire process should take no longer than 30 – 60 minutes.

What to bring:

• Must bring an ID or Driver’s license and a copy of your insurance card.
• In addition to the information filled out online, there are two forms required by the hospital for vaccination. You will be able to fill them out onsite. 

REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Visit: https://gettheshot.coronavirus.ohio.gov/ and complete the COVID-19 Vaccination Questionnaire.
2. Begin filling out questions as prompted
3. Enter Access code: B4CR7N1PCP (All caps)
4. Search “Wooster, Ohio” for location
5. Select “Hidden-Wooster Community Hospital” by clicking on “see all availability”
6. Select appointment time and enter your demographic information as prompted
7. You will receive an immediate confirmation via text and/or email. Save this and bring it with you to your appointment.
8. Your second appointment will be scheduled for you when you arrive for your first vaccine.  It will automatically be scheduled for 3 weeks after your 1^st vaccine at the same time.
9. If you are seeking a booster dose of vaccine, please follow the prompts on the “get the shot” website to indicate you are signing up for a booster dose (in this case a 2^nd appointment will not be needed)

*Note: There will be limited walk-in slots available. If you choose to walk-in, please anticipate a wait in order to receive your vaccine.

The Wooster Science Café was established to provide a forum in the Wooster community for dialog between the public and scientists about contemporary topics.

The next café will be Tuesday November 9^th, from 7-8pm. It will be on The Science of Yoga and will be presented by Bhakti Mamtora, Emily Mariola, and Susan Lehman.

Please see the poster below for more information.

Please note:

• The café will be in person in the Excelsior Room event space on the second floor of Spoon Market and Deli, 144 W Liberty Street, Wooster.
• We will be requiring masks except while eating or drinking
• We will be arranging the chairs so that people can sit physically distanced
• There will be light appetizers provided and you can buy food and drink and bring it upstairs
• There is an elevator to get upstairs in case you would like to use it
• We now have a website (woostersciencecafe.org) and a twitter account (https://twitter.com/WooScienceCafe) in addition to our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/WoosterScienceCafe/)

CFAES Wooster Campus Embedded Counselor - Schaad

Let's Talk Woo provides drop-in, informal mental health consultations on a first-come, first-served basis. It's FREE and CONFIDENTIAL and open to all currently registered Ohio State students. 

For more information visit..... go.osu.edu/WooCounselor

Appointments for individual tutors and their hours are located on ON-COURSE. If you need any help with finding a tutor or any questions please email me at nemitz.7@osu.edu We look forward to seeing you this autumn. Remember tutoring is important in your academic success.

Meet a Tutor...

Hi, my name is Zoe Parrott and I am from Mansfield, Ohio. I am majoring in Agriscience Education. As a tutor in the Learning Lab, I am prepared to help with general education courses. I am also able to help you with time management and how to study for important tests and exams. I am open to help through zoom or face-to-face meetings whichever makes you feel most comfortable. If you ever need someone to talk to, I am here to help.

It is that time of year again!  The 2022-2023 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), ATI/CFAES scholarship application and OSU ScholarshipUniverse application are now available!  Most application deadlines are in February 2022.  Please review the following check list for more details and as always, please contact me with any questions or concerns.

Julia Morris, Coordinator of Student Financial Aid

Phone: 330-287-1214

Email: morris.878@osu.edu

Office Hours: M, W, Th, F 8:00am-2:30pm remote; Tuesday’s on-campus 8:15am-2:45am

Internships/Job Positions for OSU Students:

The Ohio State Waterman Dairy is looking for OSU students who are interested in employment and/or a paid internship for 2022.

The OSU Waterman Dairy milks 100 registered Jerseys and raises approximately 165 replacement heifers. The farm facilitates research, provides tours to a wide range of audiences, and allows for hands on college course experiences.

Free on farm housing can be provided to students who demonstrate good knowledge and work ethic. These students are held to a higher level of accountability and take on the role of student managers.

Besides general dairy chores (milking, feeding, & calf care) other opportunities can be tailored to fit internship requirements or employee interests. Students are responsible for 2 or 3 chores a week (3:45am/pm until approx. 7:00am/pm) and every other weekend. Work hours are flexible outside of chore shifts and the farm is located within a mile of campus to allow a convenient commute between or after classes.

Work experience can be gained in the following on farm practices:
Cattle Treatment
Herd Checks
Dairy Reproduction
Heifer/Calf Management
Pasture Management
Equipment Maintenance
Parlor Maintenance
Crop Production
Extension & Outreach

For more detailed information pertaining to job opportunities, please contact John or Bekah as soon as possible.

Sincerely,
John Lemmermen.3, Farm Manager

Bekah Meller.5, Herd Manager