Dr. Shawn Levstek continues to work remotely until further notice and remains available as a consultative resource. He will be offering initial meetings by phone with new clients and follow up consultations via Zoom to new and existing clients, as needed, as long as normal operations are suspended. All students with questions or concerns can contact Dr. Levstek directly via e-mail at levstek.4@osu.edu. In addition, Ohio State’s Counseling and Consultation Service (CCS) number, 614-292-5766, is available for crisis or urgent support, 24/7.
Month: September 2020
Reminder: Convergence Recordings
If you missed one of Dean Zadnik’s all-college Convergence meetings, you can view the recordings on our COVID-19 updates page at https://u.osu.edu/optcovid19/.
COVID-19 Resources
Stay up to date with the latest college, campus and community updates:
Safe and Healthy Buckeyes: https://safeandhealthy.osu.edu/
Ohio State Campus COVID-19 Data Dashboard: https://safeandhealthy.osu.edu/dashboard
OSU Updates: https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/features/coronavirus/staff-and-students
College of Optometry Resources: https://u.osu.edu/optcovid19/
Keep Learning: https://keeplearning.osu.edu/
Office of Student Life Updates: https://studentlife.osu.edu/articles/student-life-faqs-coronavirus-covid-19/
State of Ohio: https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/home
City of Columbus: https://www.columbus.gov/publichealth/programs/Emergency-Preparedness/Coronavirus-Outbreak-2019/
Autumn 2020 Semester Dates
October 7-10: Academy
October 9: End of Clinic Summer Session for OPT IVs
October 12: Autumn Clinic Session for OPT IVs Begins
October 19: 7:00 p.m. – Film Discussion on “13th” documentary
November 1: Flu Shots Due
November 11: Veteran’s Day Holiday, No Classes
November 25: Last Day autumn classes will be held in-person
November 26, 27: Thanksgiving Holiday, No Classes
November 30: Remote learning (in didactic courses) for the duration of the semester begins
December 4: Last day of autumn classes
December 7-11: Autumn Semester Finals (held remotely)
December 15: 7:00 p.m. – Book Discussion on “So You Want to Talk About Race”
Spring 2021 Semester dates as announced via Provost McPheron’s September 11 email
*Please note, there will not be a spring break in the spring 2021 semester
January 11-15: First week of class
*Please note, the first week of class will be conducted remotely so that students can return to campus on or before January 11 to quarantine prior to in-person activities
February 9: Instructional break, no classes
March 31: Instructional break, no classes
April 21: Last day of classes
April 22: Reading day
April 23-29: Final exams
May 9: Ohio State Commencement (format to be determined)