Volume 2, Issue 4 OHIO STATE LIMA-RHODES STATE .January 31 ...

The Communicator Volume 2, Issue 4 OHIO STATE LIMA-RHODES STATE .January 31, 2005

Get Involved ...

Student Activities needs YOUR help! Y Are you a leader? Can you get things

done? Do you like working with others? Want to make a difference on the Lima campus? Then Student Senate is for you! Those interested in forming Student Senate should see Arny Livchak in Galvin 066 or email her at [email protected].

Y Volunteers are needed to plan Springfest 2005 . Springfest is one of the largest and most exciting activities on the Lima campus. This is your chance to take part in planning the music, food, activities, prizes, and FUN! See Amy in GA066 or email her at [email protected].

Y CLUB S.O.D.A. meets this week! The enxt meeting is Monday, January 31st at 12:30 in PS212/213. Each club is encouraged to send at least one representative to the meeting. A light lunch will be provided. Please R.S.V.P. in GA066 or by emailing Amy Livchak at livchak.2<@osu.edu

Donuts, Milk and Hot Chocolate ~ale

Educational Issues iq.a Diverse Society and the S.M.I.L.E. Club are hosting a donuts, milk, and hot chocolate sale on February ih from 7:30-9:30 AM. Tables will be located in Galvin Hall, PS, IT, Tech Lab, Reed Hall, and the Science Building.

All proceeds will go to the Breauna Hartzog Family Fire Fund supporting a local family who tragically lost their young daughter in a house fire .

RED CROSS DAY

The student activities office is sponsoring a tsunami relief fundraiser and blood drive on February 9th from 9-3. Sign up now and commit to help. Forms are available in GA066.

Anyone who gives blood will be given a sweet treat (while supplies last). In addition, anyone who helps

either by giving blood or making a monetary donation of one dollar or more to tsunami relief will be entered

in a drawing to win one of several large boxes of chocolates-just in time for Valentine's Day!

want to show someone vou care?

:Neecl a Cast minute Vafentine 's (J)ay gift?

Don't miss the annual Psych Club Valentine's Day balloon sale. Balloons will be available on Monday, February 14th from 10:00-2:00 in

the Galvin Lobby.

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Financial Aid Information OSU Students

Y The Miami Soil & Water Conservation District is offering two (2) $750 scholarships.

Applicant must be a Miami County, Ohio resident, be enrolled in a two or four-year college/university for autumn quarter, 2005, be majoring in Agriculture or Natural Resources, and cannot be a prior recipient of this award.

Three letters of recommendation are required. Applications are available in the hallway outside of PS 114 or in the OSU Lima Financial Aid Office. Deadline: postmarked by April 1, 2005.

Y Lima Rotary Foundation scholarships are now available. Applicants cannot be immediate family members of a Rotary family, must live or work in Allen County and be enrolled in a degree or certification program in a college/university in Allen County.

Applications are available in the hallway outside of PS 114. Deadline: February 1, 2005.

Y The Lima Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is accepting applications for its scholarship program, which will award ten $1000.00 scholarships for the 2005-06 academic year.

Applicant must be female, enrolled in a college or university, studying for a baccalaureate degree, and a graduate of an Allen County high school. If in a graduate degree program, student must be a resident of Allen County. Recipients are required to volunteer for ten hours assisting with the annual book fair. Applications are available in the hallway by the Bookstore (PS 114). Deadline: March 11, 2005

Y The Columbus and Lima Scholarship Applications are now available on the website: http://www.lima.ohio­state.edu/admissions/scholarship.html, or you can pick up an application in the Lima Financial Aid office. Deadline: March 1, 2005

Financial Aid Information Continued

>- TIME TO REAPPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID FOR THE 2005-2006 SCHOOL YEAR (summer quarter is the first quarter of the new academic year).

MARCH 1, 2005 is the priority-filing deadline. To insure your application makes the deadline, file your 2004 income tax returns and F AFSA before February 15. The FAFSA can be completed online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. All applicants need a Personal Identification # (PIN). To request a Pin# visit: http: //www.pin.ed.gov

Y College Goal Sunday

Financial aid professionals will be available to help students and their families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (F AFSA), which must be filed in order to qualify for any federal student aid. Students will need to bring their parents' and students' 2004 IRS 1040 tax returns and their W2s along with any other income and benefits information.

The meeting will be at Lima Senior High School on Sunday, February 13, 2005, at 2:00 pm. Sign in time is at 1 :30 pm. Register at: http: //www.oasfaa.org/docs/forms/CGSReg.html

Y The Hardin Memorial Hospital Foundation has announced the availability of the 2005-06 Mary Lou Johnson Health Career Scholarship to assist students in health programs such as Nursing, Pharmacy, Respiratory Therapy, Radiologic Tech, Lab Tech, and other undergraduate clinical programs.

Six $500 scholarships will be awarded in 2005 . Recipients must be a full-time student, have financial need, and live in the Hardin Memorial Hospital service area. Applications are available in the Financial Aid office or in the hallway by the bookstore (PS 114). Deadline: April 1, 2005.

**There are many other scholarship opportunities available this time of year. Students are encouraged to see the display in the hallway outside of the bookstore (PS 114) or visit the Financial Aid office in PS 146.

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Pool Tournament

All Lima campus students are invited to take part in the first pool tournament of the winter quarter.

Dates for the tournament are January 31 st_ February 4th.

All participants must register to participate.

Cost for the tournament is $5.00 and is due with your registration. Registrations are due by Friday, January 21 5

\ and can be filled out in GA066.

The tournament will consist of 8-ball and 9-ball games with the winner receiving half of the entrance fees.

Don't miss it!!

·-==· ==-t':t· Dear Lima Campus Student,

The winter storms that hit the region greatly affected blood collections in the area. A number of drives were cancelled, closed early or saw decreased collections due to poor travel conditions and winter weather.

There is currently less than a 48 hour supply of blood. All healthy, eligible donors are asked to help boost the blood supply and prevent a more serious shortage by donating blood.

The Lima Campus is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive in the Cook Hall Gymnasium on Wednesday, February 9th from 9 AM-3 ·PM. Please register to donate with the Student Activities Office by stopping by GA066, phoning 419-995-8415 , or by email at [email protected].

Thank you for your commitment to helping ensure that a safe and continuous blood supply is available for local patients in need.

Kathy Mutter, RN Donor Recruitment Representative American Red Cross Blood Services

Students in the College Of Education (School year 2005-2006)

Scholarship applications for undergraduate students are available in the OSU Advising Office (PS 148). Applications are due in Columbus by February 15th,

2005.

Campus Safety

Now that the days are shorter, more students are leaving campus after dark. It is important that students remember these crime prevention tips provided by campus security:

• Don't walk alone, especially at night. • Park in well-lit areas. • A void parking next to large vehicles, as they

will decrease your ability to see the area around you.

• Use public walkways. • Be aware of your surroundings. • Walk in well-lit areas avoiding bushes,

alleys, etc ... • Wear clothing that gives you freedom of

movement. • Always lock your car doors. • Have your keys in hand when approaching

your vehicle. • Always check the back seat before entering

your car.

Campus security makes every effort to help insure your safety by providing a well-lit and frequently patrolled environment. However, crimes do occasionally still occur. You can help insure your personal safety by following the above strategies.

In addition, campus escorts are available to those who do not feel comfortable leaving campus alone during the evening hours . To arrange an escort to your vehicle, call security at 419-995-8499 or X8499 from a campus phone.

Remember, if you observe anything suspicious, call Campus Security immediately at 419-995-8499. This is a free call from all campus phones!

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Club Leaders! Got Mail?

Club mailboxes are in the Student Activities Office (GA066). Be sure to check yours often so that you do not miss important communication from the SAO. Also, feel free to use them to communicate with each other or for members to communicate with you.

Campus Athletics

Basketball: Intramural basketball teams are now fanning. If you have six or seven players interested, stop by the athletic office (Cook Hall 105) and pick up a team roster.

No team? Stop by and sign up as an individual! We will assign individual players a team or combine to form an additional team if we have enough.

This league is open to all Lima campus students, staff, and faculty.

Baseball: Workouts begin soon for the upcoming baseball season. If you are interested in playing, be sure to stop by the athletic office to find out how you can get involved!

Golf: It is time to start thinking about playing on the Barons golf team. Stop by the athletic office and sign up. Tryouts will be held during spring break.

Volleyball: Open gym for volleyball will be on Mondays at noon. We hope to spark enough intere;;t in the open gyms to fonn a league. Open to all Lima campus students, staff, and faculty.

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SNOWRIDERS

The Snowriders will meet on Wednesday, February 2nd at 12:30 in GA 102. We will be discussing

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For more information contact Zach Sciranka at sciranka _ z @ hotmail.com or Jared Mathey at Mathey.j [email protected].

COLLEGE REPUBLICANS

The College Republicans are hosting the Northwest Ohio Convention on Sunday, February 6th from 3:30 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. in Reed Hall 160.

This is a great opportunity to meet other college students from the area, hear guest speakers, and make a difference in your community. The convention is free and open to the public.

For more information contact Adam Belvins at 419-221-1056 or by email at nwo [email protected].

MULTICULTURAL CLUB

The Multicultural Club will begin meeting every other Monday from 12:30-1 :30, location TBA. Please join us!!

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