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Wellbeing Wednesday: Brought to you by the CFAES Buckeye Wellness Innovators

Make Self-Care a Daily Priority
Learn the benefits of integrating habits, routines and rituals into your schedule to ensure you stay balanced and healthy. Get started.

Live Healthy Live Well Spring Webinar Series
Join the OSU Extension, Live Healthy Live Well team as they provide a March, National Nutrition Month, Webinar Series. Wednesdays from 12:00 – 12:30 pm (EST). Register for one or more of the FREE webinars.

One Week at Waterman: Winter

We’re in the thick of cold weather and outdoor activities are limited at Waterman. There’s plenty of action inside buildings like the Controlled Environment Agriculture Research Complex. Preparations are underway for a new leafy greens event. One class takes advantage of a dry winter day. And the Kunz-Brundige Franklin County Extension Building bustles with activity.

Temporary Four-Way Stop, Lane Restrictions at Woody Hayes and Fyffe Rd. in Columbus

From March 8 to March 16, a four-way stop will be in place at the intersection of Woody Hayes Drive and Fyffe Road. During this time and continuing through April 11, lane restrictions along Woody Hayes Drive at Fyffe will be in place. Two-way traffic will be maintained. Sidewalks and crosswalks at the southwest corner of the intersection will be closed. Pedestrian traffic will be detoured to the eastern sidewalk and crosswalk. Parking spaces on the west side of Fyffe, and south of Woody Hayes, will be closed. CABS stops will remain open.

Kenny Road Lane Restrictions, Travel Delays

From March 17 through March 28, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, Kenny Road in Columbus, between Ackerman Road and Lane Avenue, will be restricted to one lane in each direction for utility work. Major traffic delays are anticipated. Traffic exiting via eastbound Carmack Road to Kenny Road will not be permitted to turn left onto northbound Kenny Road.

OTDI Experience Satisfaction Survey Coming Soon

Soon, you will receive an email from the Office of Technology and Digital Innovation (OTDI) with a link to an online survey. The survey will only take a few minutes to complete. This survey is being sent with the goal of understanding how OTDI is meeting our technological needs. Your feedback is integral in providing insight regarding your experiences with Information Technology services. We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Thank you for taking the time to participate.

Judges Needed: Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF)

The Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) is the world’s largest international pre-college science competition. Regeneron ISEF provides an annual forum for more than 1,800 students in grades 9–12 from the U.S. and across the world to showcase their talent on an international stage. Students worldwide compete in science fairs, and winners go on to participate in society-affiliated fairs from which the best win the opportunity to attend ISEF, which will be held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, May 10–16, 2025. These top young scientific minds will showcase their talent, be judged by doctoral-level scientists, and compete for more than $9 million.

Ohio State will play an important role in ISEF 2025. ISEF needs 1200 judges, and OSU faculty and staff are encouraged to apply. Visit this website for more information. Please contact Cynthia Canan.20@osu.edu with questions.

Understanding and Addressing Burnout in Academia

Thursday, March 6th, 1-2:30 p.m. ET | Virtual
Are you feeling exhausted and overwhelmed by your never-ending to-do list? Struggling to stay motivated with your work or studies? Burnout is a growing concern in academia, impacting well-being, productivity, and career satisfaction. The CFAES Faculty Mentoring Program and the OSU FREE Center are partnering with Dragonfly Mental Health to offer the webinar Understanding and Addressing Burnout in Academia. Faculty, staff, and students are invited to unpack the symptoms and causes of burnout and learn evidence-based strategies for prevention and recovery. This session will provide practical tools to help you recognize burnout, develop resilience, and create a healthier work-life balance.

Honduras: Cultural Connections

Tues., March 18 | 12:40-1:35 p.m.

Join us in Kottman Hall 102, 2021 Coffey Rd in Columbus or in Wooster Science Building 175 in Wooster. RSVP for a seat and a free light lunch by Wed. March 12 or to livestream it here. Watch it later here.

A talk in the series Cultural Connections presented by CFAES International Programs. Lunch is provided via the generous support of CFAES Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Questions? Contact: Jason Owens.1132@osu.edu 

2025 Celebration of Students – Volunteers Needed

We are in the process of organizing final details for the events planned for 2025 Celebration of Students. Throughout the events, we are asking for help from faculty, staff, and alumni to staff these events in Columbus and Wooster. If you are interested in volunteering, please follow this link to sign up. Events are listed in calendar order. If you can volunteer for each event, please sign up on each sheet. Simply click the tab and enter your contact information. If you have any questions, please reach out to Jill Arnett.179 or Sarah Williams.4263. Thank you for your help in celebrating our students in CFAES.

The Supervisor’s Toolbox Certificate Program

The Spring 2025 offering is set for Wednesdays, April 2 – May 21, from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in the Shisler Conference Center at CFAES Wooster. Program details and registration information are here: https://ati.osu.edu/supertoolbox.

CFAES Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Updates and Events

Food + Justice = Democracy: Reclaiming Power in the 21st Century
March 20, 2025 | 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Food insecurity, corporate control, and systemic inequities still dictate who eats and who struggles. This talk by food justice activist LaDonna Redmond will address the connections between food, justice, and democracy. LaDonna will explore the ongoing impact of food apartheid, the rise of food sovereignty movements, and how cooperative models are proving that economic and racial justice happens when communities control their food systems. Register here.

Thriving Under Pressure: Strategies for Managing Stress and Fostering Resilience
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 | 1-2:30 p.m.
Chronic stress and job burnout affect individuals across all industries, leading to emotional exhaustion, decreased performance, and serious health complications. Participants will leave this interactive session with tools and strategies to build resilience, enhance well-being, and maintain a healthier, more balanced approach to life. Register here.

The Ohio State Leadership Center Upcoming Workshops

March 6 | CliftonStrengths | Online
According to the Gallup Organization, "we spend too much time focusing on our weaknesses, trying to make them stronger rather than recognizing our strengths." When you focus on your weaknesses, you miss out on utilizing what you do best for your organization. Join Jenny Cox of the OSU Leadership Center for this workshop and learn about your strengths, and how to use them to increase your effectiveness as a leader. Learn more and register here.

March 18 | Leading Multiple Generations 
How well are you managing the multi-generational workplace? Each generation has different views of how the workplace should operate, which offers businesses both opportunities and issues. By understanding the historical events that occurred during each generation, employees can gain a better understanding of generational work values and how to work together to achieve the greatest results. Join Dr. Kathy Lechman, of the OSU Leadership Center for this workshop. Learn more here.

March 26 | Leading Self and Others Through Change online
Change, for better or worse? Change is both inevitable and frightening, but can also help increase a team’s efficiency if handled correctly. Are you equipped with the necessary tools to effectively handle change within your team? Register for this workshop to discover your change style preference and learn how to recognize and understand others’ change preferences to achieve more success in times of flux. Learn more here.

CFAES Awards and State of the College

Friday, April 4, 2025 | 9:00-11:30 a.m.
Join us for the 2025 CFAES Awards and State of the College as we celebrate the outstanding achievements of our faculty, staff, and students and the success of our college. 

2025 CFAES Research Forum and Poster Competition

The CFAES Office for Research & Graduate Education is thrilled to announce the 2025 CFAES Research Forum and Poster Competition on April 10, 2025, at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center. The event runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with lunch provided for registered attendees and bus transportation available from the CFAES Wooster campus. Participants can engage in three ways: presenting research, volunteering as a judge, or attending the event.

Call for Applications open for the annual OSEP awards

In collaboration with Ohio State Energy Partners (OSEP), the Office of Academic Affairs has opened a call for grant proposals that align with the university's sustainability goals; align with advancing access, engagement and inclusive excellence goals; or promote research translation. Submissions are due March 17. Faculty, staff and students are eligible to apply. Awards range from $10,000 to $50,000

Apply for the Engaged Scholars Academy

The Engaged Scholars Academy has been created to develop engaged scholars at Ohio State. It is a one-year, cohort-based leadership and professional development initiative that supports faculty at the ranks of assistant and associate professor in strengthening their engaged scholarship. Applications are due March 24.

Days of Service: 4/1-4/15/25

Make a difference across our communities this spring with Buckeye Days of Service
The Ohio State community is unique in size and spirit and positioned to make an incredible impact when we work together. We are mobilizing alumni and friends to make a difference across our communities April 1–15. Discover how you can make an impact in a way only Buckeyes can – from wherever you are. 

CFAES Principles of Community 

We affirm our conviction that racism and inequality have no place in CFAES. Our CFAES Principles of Community serve as a base for managing these actions. We all contribute to our community and our collective experience. You are encouraged to download and post the principles, discuss them during meetings, share them with others, and most importantly, use them as a guide in all that we do to sustain life.

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