On September 5, an energetic group of students, faculty and staff representing 32 student organizations, campus resources and opportunities for professional development, gathered in the Biomedical Research Tower to share involvement opportunities with our new students. The event was a great showcase of the many ways students are making a difference in our community as well as a warm welcome for the Class of 2023!

On behalf of Dean Zadnik and Dr. Earley, please mark your calendars for Thursday, November 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. in room 112 Meiling Hall for a mandatory InfantSEE & Children’s Vision presentation, sponsored by the Allergan Foundation (note this event is optional for OPT IV students).

During this event, Dr. Glen “Bubba” Steele, a member of the American Optometric Association (AOA) InfantSEE & Children’s Vision Committee, will speak about how optometric care, when provided early, can save lives and ensure success throughout childhood and school. He will be joined by John Petz, author and performer, who will deliver a keynote-style presentation and share heartfelt stories of his work with children.

At the beginning of the event, dinner will be served starting at 5:30 p.m. Door prizes will be awarded at the conclusion of the evening.

For more information about the InfantSEE & Children’s Vision program, visit the AOA Foundation’s Optometry Cares website at https://www.infantsee.org/

Mark your calendars! On Saturday, November 2, we will host our Autumn Admissions Visit Day from 12:30 to 4:00 p.m. These events typically bring nearly 200 guests, alumni and prospective students to the College of Optometry to meet students, faculty and staff, as well as to learn more about our admissions process and what makes Optometry at Ohio State so special. If you would like to volunteer for this event in some capacity, contact Shawn Gilbert at gilbert.351@osu.edu. Watch your e-mail for additional reminders as the event approaches.

Please share this registration link, https://optometry.osu.edu/visitday. Reservations are requested – please spread the word!

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be available on October 1 for the next school year. Students and families will use income tax information from two years prior (2018) to complete the application. In addition to the FAFSA, the University application for 2020-2021 Special Scholarships is available. The deadline for the FAFSA and Special University Scholarships is February 1, 2020.

FAFSA: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa
University application for Special Scholarships: https://sfa.osu.edu/secure/schapp/

FAFSA Tip
Students who qualify are strongly encouraged to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to import tax information directly to the FAFSA. Using this tool should streamline the verification process and Health Professions Loan application process should you be chosen or receive this loan.

To learn more about the services, study spaces, and the Café available at Thompson Library, visit https://library.osu.edu/locations/thompson. Here are a few highlights:

The Map Room @ Thompson: A little-known room at Thompson is the Map Room, located on the second floor in room 205. Containing about 300,000 map sheets, this is a great room to go to if you need a topographical map, or enjoy a study room with big windows and spacious tables. For more info (and photos) visit https://library.osu.edu/locations/thompson/maproom

Grand Reading Room @ Thompson: Located on the east end of the second floor, the Grand Reading room overlooks the Oval.11th Floor @ Thompson: On the very top floor of Thompson library you will find beautiful views, rocking chairs, and lots of natural light.Thompson Library Stacks 4-10: Each floor (4-10) has groupings of tables for student use and many of the floors get limited traffic, making them an ideal study spot.

Group study rooms in Thompson Library: You may reserve a group study room in Thompson Library for 3-12 people for a maximum of four hours. To reserve a group study room (at Thompson or other locations on campus) visit https://library.osu.edu/group-study-rooms-for-osu-students-faculty-and-staff