Ohio University Southern Events
For more information about any of the events, please contact:
Director, Office of Student Services
2022 Spring Semester Events
January
All Club Meeting
The Spring Semester OHIO Southern Clubs and Organizations Meeting will give members a chance to discuss and evaluate goals and objectives, develop courses of action, keep members updated on current events, and provide opportunities for the group to communicate and promote club cohesion. Facilitators will allow the organizations to discuss resources together during the meeting for decision-making and to plan for future events and fundraisers.
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, January 12, 2022, 2:00pm-3:00pm
LOCATION: Ohio Room, Collins Building
CONTACT: Lisa Cantrell, cantrel1@ohio.edu, (740) 533-4543
Major Exploration
Are you undecided about your college major or career goal? Do you have questions about your major? In this workshop, you will learn how to navigate the career exploration process, enhance your self-awareness skills, and discover specific majors that align well with your interests, values, skills, and personality. At the end of the workshop, you will walk away with various tools and resources to help you make an informed decision.
DATE/TIME: Friday, January 14, 2022, 2:00pm-3:00pm
LOCATION: Join Microsoft Teams Meeting
CONTACT: Eric Brown, browne4@ohio.edu, (740) 533-4562
MLK Donation Drive
In conjunction with our celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, Ohio University Southern student organizations will host a donation drive to support the Bobcat Share Box and local food pantries. Donations can be made on campus and consist of non-perishable food items.
DATE/TIME: January 17-February 17, 2022
LOCATION: Collins Building, Advising Center and Academic Building, Nursing Office
CONTACT: Lisa Cantrell, cantrel1@ohio.edu, (740) 533-4543
Featured Speaker: Dr. Bernard Lafeyette
The Rev. Dr. Bernard LaFayette, one of the original Freedom Fighters, is an American civil rights activist, organizer, and a leader of the civil rights movement. He played a leading role in early organizing of the Selma Voting Rights Movement; was a member of the Nashville Student Movement; and worked closely throughout the 1960s movements with groups such as the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), and the American Friends Service Committee. Moderator for this event is the Rev. Dr. Jack Sullivan Jr.
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, January 18, 2022, 7:00pm-8:00pm
LOCATION: Virtual Event (the public can view in the Bowman Auditorium-Collins Building OR register for a Zoom link) Register Here
CONTACT: Robert Pleasant, pleasanr@ohio.edu, (740) 533-4600 or Pamela Kaylor, Ph.D., dawes@ohio.edu, (740) 681-3372
Campus Conversation: When Thoughts and Prayers Are Not Enough
During this Campus Conversation, The Rt. Rev. W. Michie Klusmeyer ("Bishop Mike") will share his experiences and lead us through his Seven Steps to End Racism. He currently serves as the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of West Virginia.
DATE/TIME: Wednesday January 19, 2022, 1:00pm-2:00pm
LOCATION: Virtual (via Zoom) Registration Required
CONTACT: Robert Pleasant, pleasanr@ohio.edu, (740) 533-4600 or Shannon Frazee, Undergraduate Assistant, sf356218@ohio.edu, (740) 533-4600
Meet the 2022 MLK Writing Contest Winners
Dr. Hayley Haugen, Professor, Arts & Sciences, and MLK Writing Contest Coordinator, will announce the Ohio University Southern Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Writing Contest winners. Students were asked to write a poem on a contemporary social topic involving peace or protest that they felt would have gotten Dr. King's attention were he still alive today. During this presentation, students will share their work.
DATE/TIME: Week of January 24, 2022
LOCATION: Pre-Recorded Event. It will be aired on the Ohio University Southern television station and posted on social media sites controlled by the University.
CONTACT: Robert Pleasant, pleasanr@ohio.edu, (740) 533-4600 or Dr. Hayley Haugen, haugen@ohio.edu
Key to Networking Success Workshop
This workshop will challenge participants to reflect on their personal leadership brand and discuss how to leverage their brand for professional networking. Participants will develop an elevator pitch and discuss how to utilize LinkedIn and informational interviews for networking success.
DATE/TIME: Friday, January 28, 2022, 9:00am-10:00am
LOCATION: Join Microsoft Teams Meeting
CONTACT: Eric Brown, browne4@ohio.edu, (740) 533-4562
February
Reflections: Black History
Join us throughout February as members of our community share their perspectives on African American history and the black experience. They will share their personal experiences, thoughts on current events, and the path moving forward. This month affords us the opportunity to reflect, educate ourselves and continue to work toward a more just society. By understanding our past, we open the door toward a brighter future.
DATE/TIME: February 2022 - Pre-Recorded Events
LINK: https://www.ohio.edu/southern/events-southern/reflections
CONTACT: Robert Pleasant, pleasanr@ohio.edu, (740) 533-4600 or Dr. Teresa McKenzie, mckenzt1@ohio.edu
“The Crazy Real-Life Story of Jesse Owens” Film Showing
Join us for a viewing of The Crazy Real-Life Story of Jesse Owens. From Grunge, “The legend of Olympic runner Jesse Owens is now firmly set in the firmament of the American imagination — the Black athlete endured racism when it was still a part of polite mainstream society, going on to set world records and gold medals, in front of none other than Adolf Hitler in Germany.” All rights are reserved to Grunge.com.
For remote viewing: Click here
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, February 9th, 2022, 1:30pm-2:00pm
LOCATION: OHIO Southern Library
CONTACT: Shannon Frazee, Student Assistant, sf356218@ohio.edu, (740) 533-4600
Job Search and Interviewing Workshop
Are you wondering about how to find a job or an internship? Do you feel anxious about the interview process? This workshop will help demystify the job search process and help prepare participants for the job interviews. Explore resources to create a job search plan, and get tips for before, during, and after the interview.
DATE/TIME: Thursday, February 10, 2022, 11:00am-12:00pm
LOCATION: Join Microsoft Teams Meeting
CONTACT: Eric Brown, browne4@ohio.edu, (740) 533-4562
Once Upon a Time: Fairy Tale Meanings, Morals, and Messages
Explore the enchanting and surprisingly dark themes of several well-known European fairy tales with Career Coach Eric Brown. What did the writers think? What were the personal and cultural issues that influenced these tales? What are they expecting readers to believe? You will find that the original stories' desired morals might not be quite as you first assumed when understanding fairy tales' historical background and analyzing the characters, styles, and plots.
DATE/TIME: Friday, February 11, 2022, 3:00pm-4:00pm
LOCATION: Join Microsoft Teams Meeting
CONTACT: Eric Brown, browne4@ohio.edu, (740) 533-4562
Love Your Body: Health Fair
Love Your Body is a fun and educational week-long event during the month of February that encourages students to take a moment to reflect on the importance of their health – their physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Each day of Love Your Body starts with a portion of the acronym, LOVE.
- Learn (Monday, the 14th): We will learn about ways to improve our self-esteem, self- acceptance, body, and self- awareness.
- Join us for physical activity challenges with Titus Franz from Tri-State Rehab Services and Preferred Fitness, ping-pong, hula hoop contests, cornhole, and more in the Rotunda from 10:00am- 2:00pm.
- Ownership (Tuesday, the 15th): Resources will be available to teach us ways to take control of our mental, physical, and emotional health.
- Stop by our gratitude wall in front of the Bowman auditorium to take a moment to reflect on what you’re thankful for.
- Reiki, or energy healing, sessions with Loretta Buckley will be available in the Caucus Room from 10:00am-2:00pm.
- Value (Wednesday, the 16th): We will celebrate our inherent value as human beings and the importance of healthy boundaries in relationships.
- Join us to meet different community organizations like CONTACT Rape Crisis Center for information on healthy relationships in the Rotunda from 10:00am-2:00pm.
- Make your pals a card to commemorate your friendship in the library all-day during Palentine’s Day!
- Engage (Thursday, the 17th): We will engage in giving back to our local community and students.
- Join us as we collect non-perishable food items in conjunction with the MLK Donation Drive for the Bobcat Share Box and local food pantries. Boxes can be found in front of the Advising Center in the Collins Building and Nursing office in the Academic Building.
DATE/TIME: Monday, February 14—Thursday, February 17, 2022.
LOCATION: Ohio University Southern Campus
CONTACT: Drew Fryer, Student Assistant, pf063918@ohio.edu, Shannon Frazee, Student Assistant, sf356218@ohio.edu, (740) 533-4600
Writer's Series: Eric Brown
Eric Brown (he/him/his) is the Career Coach for Regional Campuses representing the southern campus of Ohio University. He assists students by providing one-on-one career counseling, career engagement events, and career-oriented workshops. Eric completed a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing in 2021 from Southern New Hampshire University, where he specialized in speculative fiction. He lives in a rural Ohio town near the Ohio University Southern campus and writes short and long-form fiction. His work is featured in Daily Science Fiction; he also presented at the 2019, 2020, and 2021 Popular Culture Association National Conference on the works of Stephen King.
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, February 16th, 2022, 1:00pm-2:00pm
LOCATION: Virtual, https://ou-rhe.zoom.us/j/81763995202
CONTACT: Barbara Biggs, costas@ohio.edu, (740) 533-4649
“Fannie Lou Hamer: Stand Up” Showing
Join us for a viewing of Fannie Lou Hamer: Stand Up. From PBS, “Civil rights legend Fannie Lou Hamer is remembered by those who worked side by side with her in the struggle for voting rights. An African-American sharecropper from the Mississippi Delta, Hamer’s difficulty registering to vote in 1962 led to her career as an outspoken activist, congressional candidate, and fierce fighter for the rights of all.” All rights are reserved to MPB.
For remote viewing: Click here
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, February 22nd, 1:30pm-2:00pm
LOCATION: OHIO Southern Library
CONTACT: Shannon Frazee, Student Assistant, sf356218@ohio.edu, (740) 533-4600
March
Kindness Rocks
Drop by library to use your creative energy to paint a Kindness Rock. The messages on these positivity pebbles take many forms: gratitude, affirmations, encouragement, and offers of hope―all signposts along the way for someone to find at precisely the right time. Take your completed rock and place it somewhere on campus to spread kindness to someone who may need it just at that time. For more information on the project, click here!
DATE/TIME: March 1-March 31, 2022
LOCATION: Student Resource Commons Library, 2nd floor, Collins Building
CONTACT: Barbara Biggs, costas@ohio.edu, (740) 533-4949
Envision Access Conference
The conference is devoted to increasing awareness in addressing the needs of students with disabilities. Our goal is to create a positive space for developing community connections, understanding of best practices, embracing assistive technology, and fostering working relationships between secondary and post-secondary institutions and community organizations. The conference will provide sessions, keynote speakers, and college credit. This event is open to the public. Visit ohio.edu/southern/events-southern/eac for more information!
DATE/TIME: Wednesday—Friday, March 2-4 (Sessions to be scheduled)
LOCATION: Virtual Conference
REGISTRATION: Register Here
CONTACT: Dr. Teresa McKenzie, mckenzt1@ohio.edu, (740) 547-3875 or Robert Pleasant, pleasanr@ohio.edu
Understanding Ethics and Values Workshop
Knowing how your values and ethics influence your actions is the key to self-awareness. By working in small groups and assessing personal values, participants delve into the gray areas of ethical leadership. Participants will learn the power of values in decision-making and the ethics that drive multidimensional communities through facilitated discussion and interactive group activities.
DATE/TIME: Thursday, March 3, 2022, 3:00pm-4:00pm
LOCATION: Join Microsoft Teams Meeting
CONTACT: Eric Brown, browne4@ohio.edu, (740) 533-4562
Celebrate Women 2022
Celebrating our 16th anniversary, Celebrate Women has devoted 16 years to providing community and business leaders, campus and community members, and students with the opportunity to learn, share ideas, and network with one another. The purpose of Celebrate Women is – through education, enlightenment, and inspiration—to encourage and enhance gender equity by honoring the past, present, and potential accomplishments of women from diverse ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds. This event is planned in conjunction with National Women's History Month. This year we are specifically celebrating Resilience & Rejuvenation on Friday, March 25, 2022, at Ohio University on the regional campuses.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Victoria Arlen shares her own story and how to confront any challenge life delivers. She speaks about the perspective we give to the obstacles in our lives, how to change them, and how to push off those roadblocks to achieve greater heights.
DATE/TIME: Friday, March 25, 2022
LOCATION: Virtual link TBA
REGISTRATION: Link Coming Soon
CONTACT: Dr. Kristi Barnes, barnesk@ohio.edu, or Stephanie Burcham, blacks@ohio.edu
I AM…Eric Brown
The 2021-22 I AM Speaker Series features Eric Brown, the Career and Leadership Coach for Ohio University Southern. He will be sharing his personal experiences about living with generalized anxiety and panic disorder, reaching long set aside goals, and becoming self-reliant. He will also share encouragement and motivation that helped him press through procrastination and the urge to remain reactive.
DATE/TIME: Thursday, March 28, 2022, 3:00pm-4:00pm
LOCATION: Virtual via TEAMS
REGISTRATION: Click Here to Register
CONTACT: Robert Pleasant, pleasanr@ohio.edu, (740) 533-4600
April
Creating the Beloved CommUNITY
This year's Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration will center around an all-community reading. This program offers unique opportunities for self-reflection, interaction, and understanding of diverse perspectives. The all-community read engages participants to examine and better understand topics such as diversity, inclusion, and social justice through many perspectives. We invite students, faculty, and community members to join us as we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King by taking a deeper dive into one of his most powerful works, "Letter from Birmingham Jail." Refreshments will be served.
DOWNLOAD ALL COMMUNITY READING: "Letter from Birmingham Jail" By Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
DATE/TIME: Monday, April 4th, 2022, 6:00pm
LOCATION: Mains Rotunda – Riffe Building Registration Required
CONTACT: Robert Pleasant, pleasanr@ohio.edu, (740) 533-4600; Dr. Teresa McKenzie, mckenzt1@ohio.edu, (740) 547-3875; Rev. Sallie Schisler, scschisler@aol.com
Bobcat Blowout
As the semester ends and we celebrate our graduates, join us for a day of fun with activities and giveaways. Some activities include volleyball, badminton, Zorb balls, and more. Stop by for the fun!
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, April 13, 2022, 10:00am-3:00pm
LOCATION: Shafer Courtyard and Side Lawn
CONTACT: Tyler Grubbs, grubbsj@ohio.edu, (740) 547-3877
Poem In Your Pocket Day
Every April, on Poem in Your Pocket Day, people celebrate by selecting a poem, carrying it with them, and sharing it with others throughout the day at schools, bookstores, libraries, parks, workplaces, and on social media using the hashtag #pocketpoem.
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, April 19, 2022
LOCATION: Student Resource Commons Library, 2nd floor, Collins Building
CONTACT: Barbara Biggs, costas@ohio.edu, (740) 533-4649
I AM…Dr. Purba Das
This speaker series will feature Dr. Purba Das. Dr. Das was born and grew up in India. She came to America to study in 2000. After getting her M.Sc. from Purdue University, she worked in California for a year. She obtained her Ph.D. from Washington State University in 2008; she began teaching at Ohio University Southern. She will share her stories about the cultural differences, difficulties, similarities during her 13 years living in the Appalachian region.
DATE/TIME: Thursday, April 21, 2022, 3:00pm-4:00pm
LOCATION: Virtual via TEAMS
REGISTRATION LINK: Click Here to Register
CONTACT: Robert Pleasant, pleasanr@ohio.edu, (740) 533-4600 or Shannon Frazee, sf356218@ohio.edu, (740) 533-4600
Ohio University Southern Career Fair
Ohio University Southern welcomes employers and students to discuss internships and job opportunities in different industries and disciplines. This year's fair will be in person. Students and community should come prepared with a copy of their current resume. Business casual dress is encouraged. Ohio University students may best prepare by making an appointment with their career coach by visiting ohio.joinhandshake.com.
DATE/TIME: Friday, April 22nd, 2022, 9:00am-12:00pm
LOCATION: Mains Rotunda, Ironton Campus
CONTACT: Eric Brown, browne4@ohio.edu, (740) 533-4562
Event times, dates and locations are subject to change.