STEP fellowship program now accepting applications

The Newark campus offers second-year students the opportunity to participate in STEP and become eligible for $2000 fellowships. Ohio State’s Second-year Transformational Experience Program (STEP) connects students with a Faculty Mentor, supports them as they get engaged in meaningful activities on campus, and at year’s end provides $2000 fellowships for projects such as internships and education abroad. As a STEP participant, you will:

  • Build community with a small group of your peers and a STEP Faculty Mentor who will provide valuable support and guidance across your second year.  Fall semester is focused on personal growth, community building and identity development through interactive and engaging discussions each week.  In the spring semester, Faculty Mentors will guide and advise students as they explore options for experiential educational opportunities.
  • Have the opportunity to receive up to $2,000 in fellowship funding to use toward a STEP Signature Project that can be transformational to your future.  Students can explore project opportunities in a number of categories, including:
    • Internships
    • Undergraduate Research
    • Service-Learning
    • Education Abroad
    • Leadership
    • Creative and Artistic Endeavors
  • Engage in programs and activities, including financial literacy programming, to enrich your professional skills and networks.

If you already know you’d like to join STEP at Newark, register at go.osu.edu/newarkstep. For more information about STEP, you can email us at STEPnewark@osu.edu. For more information about STEP across the university, visit https://step.osu.edu/ or contact step@osu.edu. Note that there are a few differences in requirements for STEP Newark and STEP Columbus. For example, STEP Newark participants are not required to live on campus.

The deadline for joining STEP is Sept. 11. Note that STEP is risk-free: There is no penalty for students who join and then do not participate fully–other than not being eligible for that fellowship and the opportunities it offers—so do not hesitate to try it out.

Study Abroad Summer 2020: Deadline Jan 2; New Scholarships

The Newark campus is offering a new scholarship to fund summer 2020 education abroad! Most programs have a Jan. 2 deadline, so take some time over the break to search for a rewarding program at educationabroad.osu.edu. Then apply for one or both of our campus’ new scholarships to help pay your way.

As an Ohio State student you can apply to any program the university offers for which you are otherwise eligible–no matter your home campus. How about a Global May course in Paris or Brazil (go.osu.edu/GlobalMay for a complete list). Or a month in Corfu, Greece?  Or in Cyprus learning about the complexities of the European Union? Many programs have fees below $3000.

Now about those two scholarships:

  • The Paul B. and Mable D Jones Study Abroad Scholarship is the legacy left by Mable Jones because of her desire to help students see the world. The scholarship will be awarded based on financial need. To be considered for assistance, you’ll need to already have a FAFSA on file: Scholarship Application
  • We also now offer the Newark campus scholarship, for which financial need is considered but not required: Scholarship Application (Newark campus scholarship)

Get started by looking at our FAQ page at go.osu.edu/NewarkAbroad or go straight to educationabroad.osu.edu to search programs. Or start here with this list of courses, broken down by cost: go.osu.edu/EA2020.

Come see us if you have any questions!

Virginia Cope, Warner 245, cope.382osu.edu

Willie Ho, Warner 205F, ho.492@osu.edu

In other news: The summer 2020 course in Indonesia is still accepting applications, although the official deadline has passed: go.osu.edu/IndonesiaFEEP. Contact the resident director or program contact ASAP for information on applying for the course:

Ohio State Program Contact: Timothy Hornsbyhornsby.9@osu.edu

Education majors may also apply for the EHE Ambassador Scholarship to defray costs:  https://ehe.osu.edu/international/osu-students/. Ignore that deadline of 11/30 listed on this site for the Ambassador scholarship–they are still considering applications!

Liverpool & Indonesia: Info Sessions on Study Abroad

Liverpool: Past & Present (A&S 2798.06)

Information Session 10/9/18

Warner 175

3:30-4:30 pm

Warner 175 (library classroom)

Join us next week to learn how to be a part of the Spring 2019 course and travel to Liverpool, England, over spring break. Coffee, soft drinks and cookies will be served.  Don’t worry if you can’t make the entire session. You are welcome to drop in late or leave early if you have class. Deadline to apply to the class: 11/1/18

For more information on Liverpool and education abroad, check out go.osu.edu/Liverpool and go.osu.edu/NewarkAbroad or contact Willie Ho at ho.492@osu.edu.

Liverpool not your thing? How about Indonesia? Earn GE credit or fulfill the Education major’s field experience requirement with this 3-credit May course. Info session will be 11/6 (see below). Drop-ins welcome. Deadline to apply: 11/15.

History Info Session (Free Pizza)

If you’re still signing up for spring classes, grab a slice of pizza at this info session on History courses, including Mitch Lerner’s Honors course: Wednesday, Nov. 16, 12:15-1:45 PM, Reese 125FG. Everyone welcome, even for brief drop-ins.

The History 2002H offers you a rare opportunity to study with Dr Lerner, an internationally renowed historian who is also the director for OSU’s Institute for Korea Studies. His research and teaching focus is on modern American diplomatic and political history during the Cold War, with an emphasis on US-Korean relations. His first book, The Pueblo Incident: A Spy Ship and the Failure of American Foreign Policy, won the 2002 John Lyman Book Award for the best work of US Naval History, and was named by the American Library Association as one of fifty “historically significant works” that would not have been published after the passage of Executive Order 13233. It was also nominated for the Pulitzer and Bancroft Prizes.

Remember that you should aim to take six Honors or upper-level courses (4000+) by the end of your sophomore year, and should choose from the preferred GEs for Honors students (the more rigorous ones). Talk to your advisor or Honors Advisor Jared Stearns about your course selection, and review this guide. 

PDF icon PDF icon PDF icon PDF icon BA Honors Guide to the GE [pdf]      

PDF icon PDF icon PDF icon PDF icon BS Honors Guide to the GE [pdf]     

 

Spring Honors courses

History 2002H: Making American Modern (3 credits). Dr Mitch Lerner. Tuesday and Thursday 10:20-12:10. Examines twentieth century American history in a global perspective, with special emphasis on the themes of industrial, military, and global expansion, as well as the expansion of civil and political rights of the American people. Prereq or concur: Honors standing, and English 1110.xx; or permission of instructor. GE historical study and diversity soc div in the US course.

Sociology 1101H: Introduction to Sociology (3 credits). Dr. Angela Bryant. Tuesday and Thursday 11:10- 12:30. Fundamentals of sociology and introduction to the analysis of social problems and social interactions, (e.g., wealth, gender, race inequality, family, crime) using sociological theories. GE: Social sciences, organizations and polities, social diversity in the U.S.

Psych 2200E: Data Analysis in Psychology (3 credits) Dr. Elizabeth Weiss. Tuesday and Thursday 9:35-10:55. Discussion of statistical analysis of psychological data – random samples, graphical and numerical techniques of descriptive statistics, correlation, regression, probability, sampling distribution, and hypothesis testing.

Psych 4554S: Language Development (3 credits) Dr. Julie Hupp. Tuesday and Thursday 12:45- 2:05. This course will examine how children learn their native language. We will survey the acquisition of basic linguistic components, including phonemes, word forms and word meanings, morphology and syntax. We will discuss both nativist and empiricist approaches to the problem, and will consider the roles played by universal grammar, linguistic input, social interaction, and statistical learning in the acquisition process. The primary goals of this class are for students to learn about the basic phenomena studied in early language development and how they can be accounted for theoretically. In addition, as part of this course, you will participate in Service Learning by volunteering in the literacy program at a local elementary school. For this course, you will be asked to not only contribute to the community, but to learn about Language Development in the process.

 

A play, a workshop, and Jimmy Johns

Join us tomorrow night for “Call Me William,” a one-woman show based on the life of Pulitzer prize-winning author Willa Cather (My Antonia, O Pioneers). David Ruderman, associate professor of English, will introduce the play at 7:30.

Make time before the show to join us at 6:15 n the Warner platform (126) for a study skills workshop with learning skills specialist Ferdinand Avila-Medina. He’ll teach you some techniques to stay motivated and on top of your assignments. Dinner provided if you RSVP to melanson.4@osu.edu downloador in comments below: tell us what you’d like from Jimmy Johns. 

One-woman show performed by Prudence Wright Holmes

Thursday, October 6 7:30 p.m.

The Black Box Theater, LeFevre Hall

1199 University Drive Newark campus

Actor/author Prudence Wright Holmes performs her one-woman show based on the life of legendary author Willa Cather, a courageous pioneer of the LGBT community. Cather dared to dress like a man in a small Nebraska town in the late 1880s and was almost expelled from The University of Nebraska for her love affair with another woman. She went on to have a successful career in publishing and was the author of the best-selling novels My Antonia and Death Comes for the Archbishop and won a Pulitzer Prize for Literature for her novel One of Ours in 1923. This event is free and open to the public. A donation of $5, toiletries or canned goods is appreciated. Proceeds benefit the Center for New Beginnings. For more information: Marcy Melanson at melanson.4@osu.edu, 740.366.9381

 

 

Education Abroad 2017: Berlin Info Sessions Tomorrow!

Spend your spring break in Germany’s capital city

go.osu.edu/NewarkBerlin

Join Dr Stephanie Brown and Stephen Evans tomorrow for information on the spring 2017 Berlin education abroad course. Drop-ins are welcome (if you can’t be there to entire hour, stop by when you can).

Warner 264 (Sleight Room)

October 11, 2-4

APPLICATION DEADLINE: NOV. 1, 2016

Through direct engagement with residents of Berlin and tours of historical sites and museums, you will discover what it means to live in one of the most ethnically, culturally and linguistically diverse cities in Europe. Students who are accepted will enroll in English 4400 (Literary Locations: Berlin) with Dr. Stephanie Brown in spring 2017 (3 credits) and earn an additional credit for the travel over spring break. No German language knowledge is required.

Program highlights: Guided tours of the Reichstag building (German parliament), the Jewish Museum, and the GDR (East German) Museum. Underground tour showing how Berliners survived WWII bombings. Private tours of the former headquarters of the Stasi (the East German secret police) and its infamous prison. City tour by Humboldt University colleagues that includes the historically rich Kreuzberg neighborhood and remnants of the Berlin Wall. Evenings to explore cultural activities and nightlife.
Prerequisites: Good academic standing; English 1110 (may be taken concurrently, during spring semester)

Program fee: All accepted Newark campus students will receive a subsidy to bring the program fee below $1000. The program fee covers the costs of the flight, accommodation in a small hotel housed in a 19th-century villa, daily breakfast, public transportation, all museum entries and tours, 1-2 group meals)

For more details: Contact resident directrs Stephanie Brown, brown.2596@osu.edu or Stephen Evans, evans.850@osu.edu. For information on this or other education abroad programs, contact Virginia Cope, cope.38@osu.edu and check out the Office of International Affairs web site https://oia.osu.edu/education-abroad.html

Passport reimbursements: 

Newark campus students in most cases may receive reimbursement for the costs of applying for a passport. To request reimbursement, scan an itemized receipt showing fees paid and email it to Marcy Melanson at melanson.4@osu.edu. In most cases, you will also need to fill out a tax form  (osuw9) in order to get reimbursed. (Student employees will already have this form on file). That form should be turned in to Beth Moss in the Purchasing Office before you submit your receipts for reimbursement.

Beth Moss, moss.125@osu.edu, 740-366-9235
Purchasing and Travel Department, Founders Hall
You may find further information on obtaining a passport here: https://oia.osu.edu/get-a-passport

Also this month: Info sessions on the May 2017 Cuba course

Warner 275 (Library classroom)

Oct 20, 11:30 am-12:30 pm

Nov 2, 3:00 pm-4:00 pm

Honors updates, upcoming events

Update to poetry reading information below: I mentioned in this post that our campus is hosting a poetry reading at the Sparta next week. English Professor David Ruderman would like to invite Honors and LCS students to meet the poet over pizza next Wednesday, from 12 to 1:30 (you don’t have to be there the whole time). Meet a poet, get a free lunch—respond by RSVPing to Ruderman.4@osu.edu or commenting below. First come first serve; name any dietary preferences or needs: Poetry Reading

If you’re a sophomore and plan to graduate with Honors distinction, you will need to submit an Honors contract by the end of this year. The priority deadline is tomorrow. Contact me or your advisor to discuss the process.

Also, as you register for classes, make sure you’re taking the preferred GE courses for Honors students. The Arts & Sciences Honors program provides information on contracts and preferred GE courses here.

If you’re majoring in Psychology, please note that we’ve just added two more Honors options to the fall coursework: Psychology 3313 and 3550 now both have Honors sections. If you’ve already registered for the non-Honors version of these courses, make sure to switch to the Honors section of the course.

The full list of Honors and Honors-embedded courses is here: Honors 2016 2017. Let me know if you have any questions.

The campus and Honors program have several upcoming events scheduled. If you’re interested in joining the zoo trip this weekend and haven’t responded, contact Jen  Anthony at anthony.212@osu.edu by the end of the day.

Tomorrow at 5:30, join friends (bring a friend!) to the English Macbeth pre-party.  At 7:00 the 2015 film is showing in the Reese auditorium; at 5:30 students are invited to gather on the Warner platform stage for Scottish food & drink (& pizza), wearing your favorite Shakespeare accessory.

Finally, on Tuesday, head to the Sparta in downtown Newark for a poetry reading. We will arrange for dinner for a group if enough of you indicate you plan to attend (comment below or email me).

Honors Conference Submissions Due Soon

Submit by 3/28 to present your research in a poster or paper at the NCHC conference in the fall. We will fund travel for students whose proposals are accepted (up to 3).

#NCHC16 Conference Proposals
March 28

Complete details, restrictions, and further information are available on the Proposal Guidelines page: http://nchchonors.org/annual-conference/proposal-guidelines/.

All proposals must be submitted on-line no later than Monday, March 28, 2016 at 11:59 CST.  Late proposals will not be accepted.

If you need assistance with the proposal submission process, please contact Trish Souliere at psouliere2@unl.eduor 402-472-9172. If you have questions about conference proposals, please contact conference chair Art Spisak at art-spisak@uiowa.edu.

Teaching Nominations Due Today; Meeting Monday

Please respond to the doodle poll so we know if you are attending Monday’s LCS meeting. We need your input as we plan a spring outing (Columbus zoo? bowling?) and next year’s Honors program. Participation in meetings is expected of all  Honors students.

Today’s the last day to nominate one of your teachers for an award. If someone has made a difference in your life, please put their name forward–it is one of the few ones some of our professors get recognized for going above and beyond the duty. Fill out this form and put it in Professor John Harper’s box in the  Services Center: 2016 TEA Nomination Form

 

 

 

 

LCS pizza meeting Wednesday; Honors courses and contracts

LCS meeting Wednesday: We’re ordering pizzas, chips, and soft drinks for the next meeting, this Wednesday, February 17th, 5:30pm in Warner 126. Sign up at the doodle so we have enough food. We’ll plan a big social event for spring and need everyone’s input. Also, I’ll preview Honors courses for next fall and get your input on ways to improve the program.

We expect all Honors students to be active participants in the Laurel Collegiate Society, the student organization that plans Honors activities. For students who are on the cusp when we review records for remaining in Honors, engagement will be a deciding factor. Because I know some of you will simply not be able to be there on Wednesday, I’ve scheduled a second meeting for Feb. 22 (Monday) at 3:00 pm . Pick one or, if you absolutely cannot make either, email me and we’ll figure something else out: http://doodle.com/poll/enhebzcfvz6pd5r3

Free tuition for May: Students enrolled full-time in spring may take up to 3 credits in the May term (first four weeks of summer)—tuition-free. Psychology is offering a Honors Embedded course—worth considering if it fits your schedule. Before classes begin, email Dr. Weiss if you’d like to take the course for Honors credit. For other options, look for the courses listed as 4-week courses in the summer schedule: http://newark.osu.edu/CLARK/NWK%20SU16.html. Email me if you have questions about Honors embeds.

English,History, Kinesiology are also offering May courses (check Buckeye Link of the campus schedule for 4-week options).

Psychology 4543(E): Psychology of Gender

MTWT 10:00 am – 12:20, May 11-June 6

  • How are men and women alike/different?
  • Are there only two genders?
  • Why are all the “girl” toys pink?
  • Is there still such a thing as gender discrimination?
  • Why is “feminist” considered a controversial word?

Take Psychology of Gender to answer these questions & more! Questions? Contact Dr. Weiss at Weiss.197@osu.edu

Honors Contract (2d-year students): The Honors Contract is required for graduation with honors in the Arts and Sciences: http://aschonors.osu.edu/honors/contract.  Students in the Arts and Sciences Honors Program must submit an Honors Contract by the end of Spring Semester of the second year in order to maintain membership in the Honors Program.  The priority deadline for submission of your Honors Contract is 5:00pm on Friday, April 1.   Details on completing the Honors Contract, including a fillable pdf version of the Honors Contract form and the Honors Guides to the GE, can be accessed through the ASC Honors web site:  http://aschonors.osu.edu/honors/contract. Contact Advisor Linda Mathews (Mathews.98) here at Newark for further information or register to attend an information session in Columbus here