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View this email in your browser This Week in Involved LivingMonday, February 22?- Sunday, February 28Have a great week everyone! Monday 2/22?-?Beginning of Love Your Body Week! Mondays with MUNDO: A Graeter Love, OWL Area Coordinator application is OPEN!Tuesday 2/23?-?Instructional Break, RHAC Grant Deadline, Black Well-Being: A Radical Act of Community CareWednesday?2/24?-??Instructional BreakThursday 2/25?-? Tackling Challenges with Coach Day: Mental Health During a Pandemic, Mahogany Moments Award Applications DUE, The Intersections of Activism, Biden on ClimateFriday 2/26?-? BSA Event,?OUAB Collaboration?Apps closes,Saturday?2/27?-??RHAC National Communications Coordinator exec position application closes at 11:59pm, The African American Heritage Festival Kickoff: BuckDown RodeoSunday?2/28?-??The 43rd African American Heritage Festival: Gospel FestGet involved where you live!Leah Wheeler - Leadership & Involvement SpecialistPlease note that if you see a time in parentheses, please click the Student Life Calendar link in the box below to find more details. Other event details can be found in this newsletter.The Student Life Event?Calendar?is your go-to spot to find a range of activities for outside the classroom. Visit?? HYPERLINK "" \o "" go.osu.edu/slcalendar? ?for programming and event options throughout the year. This Week from?MUNDOMondays with MUNDOA Graeter LoveMonday, 2/22?6:30 - 8pm on ZoomTonight's session will explore ways to find ways to appreciate, celebrate, and love yourself. Stop by for a healthy dose of positivity and healthy tips to get through the last of the winter months.Zoom Link to all MUNDO events Next Week from?MUNDOMondays with MUNDOWe All Can Do It! Women in Leadership +MUNDO Election Information NightMonday, 3/1?6:30 - 8pm on ZoomCelebrate Women's History month with MUNDO by discussing women's leadership with guest speakers and panelists. Also, learn everything you need to run for MUNDO's 2021-2022 executive board.MUNDO = Multicultural Understanding through Non-traditional Discovery OpportunitiesCheck our website for resources, information, and more!MUNDO Facebook MUNDO Website MUNDO Instagram This Week from RHAC No Meeting Tuesday 2/23We will not be meeting?this week on Tuesday (02/23/2021) and committees will not be meeting?due to the instructional break! RHAC hopes you will all take some time to relax, unthaw from last week's freezing temperatures, and enjoy your two days off!Next RHAC Grant DeadlineTuesday, February 23 The next grant deadline is March 2nd! Please get your grant applications in!Apply for Grants Here!Our National Communications Coordinator application for the 2021-22 academic year is now open!Do you want?to become more involved in RHAC? Would you like to create bids for RHAC and present them at regional and national conferences? If this sounds like?something you are interested in, we invite you to apply for our National?Communications Coordinator position on the RHAC executive board!? Our current NCC, Clara Erich, will be holding an info session about the position on Monday, February 22nd [TOMORROW] at 7pm.Applications close this Saturday, February 27th at 11:59pm.The election will be held during the RHAC general body meeting on March 2nd at 7pm. Zoom Link for the Info Session!Link to the application!Next Week from RHAC General Body Meeting - RHAC ReviewTuesday, 3/2?at 7pm on ZoomJoin us for this general body meeting on Tuesday at 7pm for RHAC elections!Weekly Meeting Zoom Link We Are Looking For Your Feedback?Do you have an event idea? A suggestion for prizes/swag? Want to give us feedback on our events? Here is your chance: Complete our Feedback Form!Link to the Form?RHAC Links RHAC Twitter RHAC Website RHAC Instagram This Week from?NRHHNational Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) Interest FormFill out this form to learn more about our organization along with instructions on how to apply. National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) makes up the top 1% of leaders on campus and strives to provide recognition and service for our community.??Write an?OTM?(Of The Month) for October!Due Monday, March?1st?by 11:59pmWant a fun and easy way to recognize the amazing things taking place in your residence hall? Write an “Of the Month” !?Anyone can write an OTM!These?awards are exciting ways we like to recognize people on campus who are going above and beyond for their communities. With categories like Student of the Month, Social Program?of the Month,?Resident Advisor of the Month, and more, there is a large variety to who and how you would like to recognize someone for their work.Click the "Submit an OTM" link?below to submit an OTM?nomination on the top left hand corner of the page, click “The Ohio State University” and fill in the required boxes. ?NRHH = National Residence Hall HonorarySubmit an OTM OSU NRHH Website Buckeye NRHH Twitter Submit an OTM This Week from BSAMahogany Moments Award ApplicationsApplications DUE Thursday, February 25thWho inspires rejoicing on campus? BSA is collaborating with the 4th Mahogany Moments committee to award an exemplary senior who has risen against all odds!Awards include: Rejoicing Freshman, Rejoicing Sophomore, Rejoicing Junior, Rejoicing Senior/Black Excellence Award Link to Apply Next Week from BSA43rd Mahogany Moments Awards Guest Speaker Kev on Stage -43rd Mahogany Moments Guest SpeakerTune in Saturday, March 6th at 3pmCome ready with questons!Don’t forget to register to attend Mahogany Moments at BSA Instagram BSA Twitter BSA Website This Week from?CAREFollow us on social media!We are a student-led organization affiliated under Office of Residence Life and are composed of a group of proactive leaders who are actively involved in various Residence Halls.?We CARE about the social and cultural adjustment processes of incoming international students, especially of how they interact with domestic students in Residence Halls and strive to build a welcoming and strong community among both international and domestic students that promotes well-being and success through a variety of social, academic and educational support programs.Applications for Spring:Interested in becoming a CARE Ambassador? Check out the?link here?for the application!?Come and join this exciting and dynamic group to celebrate and learn about the world and share your stories & culture!CARE Website CARE Instagram This Week from OTLCheck out our social media below for more updatesabout our upcoming events!OTL Instagram OTL Twitter OTL Website YouTube Call for ArtistsApply by March 15th, 2021Student Life’s Residence Life is calling undergraduate and graduate artists from diverse backgrounds to be part of a juried mix media exhibition, “To Be Heard, To Be Seen, To Belong.” This collection seeks to uplift the journeys all Ohio State students take to be seen, to be heard and to belong. Honorariums and kick-starter grants are available for this opportunity. All artwork must be available to display during the 2021-2022 academic year.Read more at go.osu.edu/ArtGrant??or click the button belowMore information about the art grant here Res Life Twitter Res Life Instagram Involved Living Website OWL Area CoordinatorApplications are now OPEN!DUE Monday, March 15th by 11:59pm Dates of Appointment (subject to change/TBD):?Friday, August 13 – Saturday August 21The?Office of Student Life - Residence Life?is?looking for student leaders who are familiar with areas of campus and serve as a positive role model.?OWL Area?Coordinators lead OWL?Coordinators throughout the OWL program and during?Move-In. They also help facilitate training?of?OWL Coordinators?on Move-In Day procedures and answer questions.We are looking for individuals who have good communication, conflict resolution, and management skills. This is a volunteer position.Application link:? Area Coordinator Website Res Life Twitter Res Life Instagram Involved Living Website Other Opportunities&?ResourcesUnited Black World MonthThe Student Life Multicultural Center, in collaboration with various departmental offices and student organizations, annually celebrates United Black World Month.United Black World Month, also known as Black History Month, is a month-long celebration of the diasporic experience. This year's United Black World Month theme is centered around?Black Lives: Narratives of Activism Around the World?and will include speakers, artist, panels and various other?programs. For more information, contact?Katherine Betts.United Black World Month 2021 Calendar of Events This WeekBlack Well-Being: A Radical Act of Community Care -?Tuesday, February 23 at?6:30 p.m.Register at??“Anyone who’s interested in making change in the world, also has to learn how to take care of herself, himself, theirselves.” – Angela DavisJoin Ivory Levert, from the Student Life Student Wellness Center, in a community care practice including reflective dialogue, meditation and mindful movement through a gentle yoga flow practice. Students will have an opportunity to discuss and journal about recent and historical experiences of discrimination and hate within the Black community and it’s influence on Black folks well-being. Students will leave with a deeper understanding of radical community care as well as strategies they can begin implementing for themselves and their community.Sponsored by The Student Wellness Center - Contact: Ivory Levert (Levert.20@osu.edu)____________________________________________________________________The Intersections of Activism? -??Thursday, February 25 at??5 p.m.? ??Register at?go.osu.edu/interactivismActivists and Social Movements are often thought of as separate struggles. For many, Black Lives Matter has nothing to do with Standing Rock, Hong Kong Protests have nothing to do with the Fight for $15. Listen to a recap of current social movements and connect the dots between them with us.Sponsored by The Student Life Multicultural Center - Contact: Madison Eagle (eagle.41@osu.edu)____________________________________________________________________?The African American Heritage Festival: Kickoff: BuckDown Rodeo -?Saturday, February 27 at?2pmInstagram Live:?@osuaahfThe Student Life Multicultural Center and The 43rd African American Heritage Festival present Rejoicing in the Black Experience. The 43rd African American Heritage Festival promotes the celebration and legacy of the Black Experience. This will be a virtual party through Instagram?Life with a unique rodeo experience filled with good music, southern vibes and fun games! There will be a live DJ, rodeo inspired activities and Black Business Highlights.? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ??Sponsored by the Office of Student Life, Student Life Multicultural Center, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, and more. Contact: Katherine Betts (betts.128@osu.edu) and Ju’Quay Collyear (collyear.1@osu.edu)?????????____________________________________________________________________?The 43rd African American Heritage Festival: Gospel Fest -?Sunday, February 28?at?2 p.m.Instagram Live:?@osuaahfThe Student Life Multicultural Center and The 43rd African American Heritage Festival present Rejoicing in the Black Experience. The 43rd African American Heritage Festival promotes the celebration and legacy of the Black Experience. Gospel Fest will consist of a virtual pre-recorded Gospel concert with a variety of different gospel acts. The event will be presented on Instagram and Facebook Live.?????????????????Sponsored by the Office of Student Life, Student Life Multicultural Center, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, and more. Contact: Katherine Betts (betts.128@osu.edu) and Ju’Quay Collyear (collyear.1@osu.edu)????????Tackling Challenges with Coach Day: Mental Health During a Pandemic on 2/25 at 4:30pmJoin us for?a virtual?keynote address with Coach Ryan Day?on?Thursday, February 25 at 4:30 p.m. Hear from Coach Day as he discusses?the importance of?breaking the stigma of mental health,?while sharing?how mental health has affected him personally and?recognizing?the?mental health?challenges we?all?face?during?the?pandemic.?Registration is required and all Ohio State students, staff and faculty can learn more and register at go.osu.edu/MentalHealthTalk?Register for Tackling Challenges with Coach Day Link to Accessible Flyer reader Biden on ClimateA Debrief and Community Discussion on the New Administration's?Plan for the Climate and Environmental JusticeUndergraduate Student Government's Sustainability and Governmental Relations Committees are hosting the Biden on Climate event on our new President Biden's Climate and Environmental Justice Plans in order to provide students and the wider community with a breakdown of his current plans, as well as the opportunity to discuss their strengths and weaknesses. We will also be going over how the plans may affect Ohio State's Sustainability Goals and how students can get involved in environmental and political activism.This event will involve political discussions, but it is nonpartisan, and all views are welcome to be expressed respectfully.Resilience: LeaderShape Online ModulesAre you looking to help you and your fellow organization members develop skills and capacity in resilience? At a time where our well being has maybe never been more challenged, Student Life is making resources available for all of our students to cultivate the skills and capacity of resilience in themselves and their peers through LeaderShape’s Resilience online modules.These interactive and engaging modules are available to all Buckeyes this Spring to complete on your own time and at your own pace. These three online modules are available for all students now through May 1 for you to engage with on your own, or in a group. If you are looking for information on how to access Resilience, as well as more about the program, visit go.osu.edu/leadershapeosu.If you are completing Resilience in a group of 5 or more, Student Life is also prepared to help lead reflection and conversation about the modules with your group. Any students who completes all three modules will also receive a certification from Student Life. For any questions, please reach out to Anna Wagner at wagner.1476@osu.edu. Click here for more information Be Careful with Your BuckIDWith?a combination of access and payment options?directly?on your BuckID, it’s important to protect?it?like you would your driver’s license or credit card. Here are a few tips on how to keep yours safe and secure:Do not take or post photos of your BuckIDDo not lend your BuckID to anyone else for useImmediately report a lost or stolen BuckIDFor additional information, visit?buckid.osu.edu/Help Spread Kindness at Ohio StateWe are looking for artists to help spread kindness at Ohio State! The Office of Student Life and Kind Columbus are hosting a contest for Ohio State students, faculty, staff, alumni and Columbus community members to submit artwork that could be featured in outdoor spaces around campus. These Instagrammable Walls will help promote kindness, positivity and mental health support on campus and in the Columbus community. In addition to seeing their artwork displayed around campus, winners of the #BeKind Instagram Wall Contest will also receive $500 to donate to a non-profit organization from the Columbus Foundation’s Giving Store of their choice.The #BeKind Instagram Wall Contest is open throughout February 2021Learn more: go.osu.edu/instagramwallsLove Your Body WeekLove Your Body Week is a university-wide collaboration led by the Student Life Student Wellness Center to promote body acceptance and positivity at Ohio State. This week of events is devoted to educating, celebrating and creating a sustainable and supportive campus environment for all body types and experiences. Events will take place virtually February 21-26. Love Your Body Week offers a wide range of program options including but not limited to fitness classes, educational programs, art therapy, mindfulness, and more. All events are open to all students, staff and faculty. For event descriptions, registration link and more information please visit go.osu.edu/LYBW. Love Your Body Week website Dining Feedback OpportunityStudent Life Dining Services will be offering two focus groups this semester, for students following a Gluten Free or specific Allergen Free Diet, and for students following a Vegetarian or Plant Based diet! Meetings will be virtual, via Zoom, with Dining Services dietitians and culinary leader.?Attendees will have the opportunity to share experiences eating on campus, make suggestions for new products/menu offerings, and provide other valuable feedback.Each attendee will receive a bag of samples to try. Sample pick-up instructions and event zoom links will be shared with the participants.Space is limited, so sign up today!Dates:Gluten and/or Specific Allergen Free: February 25th, at 3pmVegetarian or Plant Based Diet – March 2nd,? at 3pmSign Up Here!Spring Semester Virtual Career Fair EventsConstruction Virtual Career Fair: Tuesday, February 16Environmental & Sustainability Career Fair: Wednesday, February 17Food & Agricultural Sciences Career Fair: Thursday, February 18Social Work Job Fair: Thursday, February 18Summer Internship and Opportunity Fair: Thursday, March 4?Complete listing of all Spring Semester Virtual Career Fairs: Big by Completing Your Safe and Healthy Requirements??Want to be rewarded for keeping our community safe and healthy? Students who complete their weekly, required COVID-19 test will be eligible to win a variety of prizes. From gift cards to special tours and opportunities on campus, tech products and more, your dedication to the health and safety of our community can help you win big.?Learn more: go.osu.edu/testingincentives Support Your Mental Health and Well-BeingYour mental health and wellbeing can impact your success as a student, and we want to help you be well and thrive. At Ohio State there are many resources available to support your mental health. From videos to one-on-one consultations and the Ohio State: Wellness app, there is something available to help you 24/7. Check out the mental health resources available to you: go.osu.edu/mhsupportOUAB Collab Apps are OPEN NOW until February 26th Apply here: to collaborate with OUAB for Fall 2021 today! Every semester, OUAB's Collaborative Events Committee works with organizations and departments from the university to help plan their dream event. Past collaborations includeNow They See us with Dr. Yusef Salamm and Raymond Santana, a collaboration with African American Heritage FestivalOUABreaking the Ice with Adam Rippon, a collaboration with the Multicultural CenterAn Evening with Brittany Snow, a collaboration woth BodySensePentatonix Live in Concert, a collaboration with A Capella Alliance & The Ohio State of MindIn the Country We Love: A Conversation with Diane Guerrero, a collaboration with Alpha Psi LambdaAny active Columbus based student organization or campus department?is eligible.?To schedule an information session or for any additional questions about the collaboration process, please email Brayden Dewitt at?dewitt.182@osu.edu.?Applications close Friday, February 26th at 11:59 PM.Spring 2021 LEAD Series Workshops?The full schedule for LEAD Series Workshops is currently published along with descriptions and registration links. Explore your values, prioritize self-care, learn your love language, and more through this interactive workshop line-up full of fantastic opportunities to strengthen your leadership no matter where you are at in your leadership journey.Set Goals to Care for Your Well-Being This SemesterThere’s no one-size-fits-all model for exploring and developing wellness habits, that’s why the Ohio State: Wellness app gives you options. Set custom wellness goals or use our presets to make daily, weekly and monthly plans that help you create a life that you love.?Download the app today to get started. 2021 Student Life Leadership AwardsEvent happening April 9th, 2021 at 11:59pm On behalf of the Department of Student Activities within the Office of Student Life, we are excited to announce that the 61st Student Life Leadership Awards-Masquerade will?be hosted on April 9th, 2021 at 4:00 pm ET! As the Masquerade theme suggests, this Spring's Leadership Awards will be a fully virtual celebration that continues the tradition of highlighting student, staff, and faculty that have demonstrated a clear commitment to leadership, service, collaboration, and activism in the Ohio State community.? Find out more about this event here:?go.osu.edu/leadershipawards.?Contact?wagner.1476@osu.edu?or?menard.27@osu.edu?with any questions that you have.Get Involved Consultations - Update?Your InformationStudent Organization Success Coaches are now offering a new service called Get Involved Consultations for students who are looking for opportunities for involvement on campus. Many students have expressed interest in joining organizations, but need support in making the connection. Make sure your Student Org Directory profile is up-to-date with the latest information, as students will be provided contact and membership information based on the profile. The President can access the General Information section within the Student Org Management System at any time to update details. Email csls@osu.edu with questions.Sustainability Institute Student Grant Funding Applications Open Now -- Due March 12thAre you an undergraduate, graduate, or professional student with a great idea that is in need of funding support?? Are you working on research or a project related to sustainability?? The Sustainability Institute at Ohio State is pleased to offer a student grant funding opportunity for spring semester 2021.? Applications are due, with all corresponding documents, to Gina Jaquet, SI director of education and learning, at Jaquet.6@osu.edu by no later than 11:59 p.m. on Friday, March 12th.?Application available hereQuestions?? Contact:? Gina Jaquet jaquet.6@osu.eduRes Life Twitter Res Life Instagram Involved Living Website ................
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