Upcoming Faculty and Staff Opportunities

OSU Health Plan wellness webinars open for registration Benefits-eligible faculty and staff can explore free wellness programs offered by the OSU Health Plan as a service of Your Plan for Health. Topics relate to healthy eating, active living, emotional well-being and weight management. Upcoming wellness webinars include: 

  • Meal Planning for the Winter Season on Dec. 6
  • Figuring Out Food Labels on Dec. 7
  • Coping With Seasonal Affective Disorder on Dec. 9

Visit LinktoHealth for complete details and to register (click Educational Program under Appointments and Classes).Join your fellow Buckeyes for Group Health CoachingJoin your fellow Buckeyes on a similar journey by attending the next series of Group Health Coaching webinars:

  • Recipes, Recipes and More Recipes beginning Dec. 6
  • Mindful Minutes: Simple, Everyday Strategies beginning Dec. 7.

Times and webinar details are available when you register via LinktoHealth (click Group Heath Coaching under Appointments and Classes). Join Asian Pacific Islander Desi American ERG Ohio State’s Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Employee Resource Group (APIDA ERG) cultivates belonging and community by promoting professional and personal development of APIDA members through networking, advancing cultural competency, recruitment and retention, improving visibility of APIDA members and increasing representation in executive leadership. This ERG is supported by the Diversity Council, the Wexner Medical Center and health science colleges, but any employee at the university or medical center can join. Complete the APIDA ERG membership form to join. The group’s first town hall meeting is from 4-5 p.m. today, and will feature senior leaders, expert talks and open dialogue. Register to attend via Zoom. Attend Career Roadmap town hall for staffThe University Staff Advisory Committee (USAC) will host a Career Roadmap town hall for staff from 1-2 p.m. Wednesday via Zoom. The event will allow staff the opportunity to submit questions about Career Roadmap to Jeff Risinger, PhD, senior vice president for Talent, Culture and Human Resources. Submit your questions ahead of time when you register to attend the town hall. Questions will also be accepted live during the event. After you register, you’ll receive a confirmation email with details about how to join the webinar. Live transcription services will be provided. If you can’t attend the event, a recording will be available on the USAC website.

Free Week at Rec Sports for Faculty and Staff

Student Life Recreational Sports is hosting Free Week for Ohio State faculty and staff Monday, November 29, through Monday, December 6, 2021. All five indoor facilities and the outdoor parks are available for faculty and staff recreation during regular operating hours. Free group fitness classes and fitness equipment orientations will also be available to Free Week participants! Please note masks are always required at the facilities except when swimming. Learn more and sign up for Free Week here.