DATES & DEADLINES
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May 1-31 |
Ticket lottery registration period http://go.osu.edu/FootballLottery |
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May 1 |
Speaker requests due for club/society events in Sept., Oct., and Nov.
NOTE: If you have not submitted requests, please do so immediately. |
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May 31 |
Buckeye Biker Bash http://teambuckeye.osu.edu |
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June 1 |
Club and Society football ticket invoices due to athletics |
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June 8 |
Constitutional changes membership vote ends |
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June 10 |
Spring Commencement |
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June 30 |
Club year-end reports due |
OSUAA ANNOUNCEMENTS
Voting on Alumni Association constitutional changes open until June 8
Voting remains open on constitutional changes that will change the Alumni Association’s focus from selling memberships to providing increased engagement opportunities for all alumni. Voting will close on June 8.
INFORMATION ON THE CHANGES: http://www.ohiostatealumni.org/media/Pages/VoteontheMembershipModel.aspx
VOTE NOW (log-in required): http://www.ohiostatealumni.org/whoweare/pages/constitution12.aspx
Buckeye Biker Bash set for May 31
Enjoy an evening of fun on Thursday, May 31, to help Team Buckeye, Ohio State's super peloton, recruit new Pelotonia participants and raise funds for current members. Buckeye Biker Bash will be held from 5-8 p.m. at the Varsity Club. $15 per person (includes two drinks and $10 toward your Team Buckeye rider or Peloton of choice.) RSVP by Friday (5/25) to mailto:teambuckeye@osumc.com
MORE: http://teambuckeye.osu.edu
SUPPORT PELOTONIA 12: http://pelotonia.org/register
Buckeye Bash registration
The Alumni Association will host away-game Buckeye Bashes at this year’s Ohio State football games against Michigan State (Sept. 29) and Penn State (Oct. 27). Registration is on June 6 for Michigan State and June 13 for Penn State.
MORE: http://go.osu.edu/BuckeyeBash
Scholarship totals for 2011-12
No. of clubs which participate in the Alumni Scholars Program:102
No. of students who receive club scholarships: 381 students out of a total of 403
Scholarship funds awarded by clubs: $497,775
Total club/university funds awarded: $534,975
In-state club participation: 54 clubs awarded $281,312
Out-of-state club participation: 48 clubs awarded $216,463
Semester change is near
Ohio State will be converting to a new semester calendar soon. Spring commencement in June marks the end of the university’s traditional quarter schedule and the beginning of a new semester schedule. Here is the new calendar, which will be a resource for all, particularly recruitment and scholarship leaders: http://registrar.osu.edu/staff/bigcal.asp
Polar Bears of Churchill
Oct. 26-31, 2012 (limited availability)
Nov. 3-8, 2012 (space available)
starting from Winnipeg
$4,995 + air
Here is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to safely come face to face with the world’s largest land carnivores in the wild. Each October and November, hundreds of polar bears descend upon the small northern seaport of Churchill, Manitoba—accessible only by air or rail— in anticipation of the refreezing of the Hudson Bay. When the bay hardens, the polar bears can get onto the ice to hunt their favorite meal, ringed seal. During Orbridge’s six-day expedition, you will have the unforgettable opportunity to observe and photograph the bears from the safety and comfort of a custom designed Tundra Buggy. Also, as part of the program, experience the thrill of a dogsled ride, delve into the local history and culture of the region, and participate in lectures and field presentations with your Orbridge expedition leader.
For detailed information, please visit http://www.ohiostatealumni.org/resources/travel/2012/Pages/PolarBears.aspx or contact Debbie Vargo at Ohio State Alumni Tours by phone at 614-292-2372/1-800-852-8687, or email at vargo@ohiostatealumni.org.
ACADEMIC NEWS
Denman Forum spotlights Ohio State’s outstanding undergraduate researchers
The Denman Undergraduate Research Forum was created in 1996 and is a cooperative effort of The Ohio State University's Honors & Scholars Center, The Undergraduate Research Office, and The Office of Research. The Forum is an opportunity to showcase outstanding student research and encourage all undergraduates to participate in research as a value-added element of their education.
MORE: http://www.osu.edu/features/2012/denman
CAMPUS NEWS
Alumnus donates $1 million for establishment of Student Leadership Center
Keith B. Key, former football player, alumnus, and Foundation Board Director at The Ohio State University, has committed $1 million to the Office of Student Life to support the newly named Keith B. Key Center for Student Leadership and Service located in the Ohio Union.
MORE: http://giveto.osu.edu/happenings/MarServ.Archive/Keith.Key.html
VIDEO: http://go.osu.edu/KeithKey
Ohio State: No Place for Hate
In April, the Board of Trustees and Ohio State President E. Gordon Gee commissioned a task force in response to acts of hate speech on and near the university campus. The Task Force's charge was to examine the specific issues raised by the coalition of students, faculty, and staff who joined together in response to those acts of intolerance. The task force issued its report in May.
READ THE REPORT: http://www.osu.edu/diversity/reports/No_Place_For_Hate.pdf
RESEARCH NEWS
Ohio State researchers win the Franklin Medal
Climate change experts and Ohio State faculty Lonnie Thompson and Ellen Mosley-Thompson recently were honored with one of the oldest and most prestigious science awards in the world.
MORE: http://www.osu.edu/features/2012/thompson
ATHLETICS NEWS
Ohio State recognizes record number of scholar-athletes
In May, Ohio State recognized a record 548 athletes who earned scholar-athlete honors during the 2011-12 school year.
MORE: http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/genrel/051412aaa.html
Sports in brief
MEN’S TENNIS ADVANCES TO SWEET 16: http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-tennis/recaps/051312aaa.html
WOMEN’S TRACK WINS 2ND-STRAIGHT B1G TITLE: http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/w-track/recaps/051312aab.html