CFAES Connect: October 2018

The bat decorations likely only come out this month, but helping these tiny mammals is good for our ecosystem and for us all!  Marne Titchenell, CFAES wildlife program specialist, provides an update on the health of our bat population and what you can do to help. 

Here are some interesting events coming up that we thought you might like:

Dean's State of the College - October 31 - Online
Dean Cathann A. Kress will deliver her 2018 State of the College Address on Oct. 31 at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center.  You can watch the address at go.osu.edu/soc18 as it is streamed live at 9:30 am on the CFAES Facebook page.

Career Advice for Veterans with Colonel Mike Carrell - November 2 - Online
Take part in an informative interview-style discussion with Colonel Mike Carrell, Ohio State’s assistant provost and director of the Office of Military and Veterans Services, on career advice and resources for veteran alumni.  Register here.

Family Friday with the Alumni Association and the Columbus Zoo - November 2 - Columbus, Ohio
The Alumni Association invites OSU alumni and their family and friends to Longaberger Alumni House to meet animals from the zoo, enjoy the firepit and entertainment, including a DJ, face-painting and a balloon animal artist, and other activities.  Food will be available for purchase from popular food trucks. A cash bar, complimentary snacks, and soft drinks will be provided.  Register here.

Buckeye Classic Meat Judging Contest - November 3 - Columbus, Ohio
The Buckeye Classic Meat Judging Contest is an event intended to bring alumni back to their alma mater to meet up with old friends and meet current students involved in meat science. So, step back in time, dust off your judging skills, and enjoy another round of judging meat.  More information available here.

Hope for Ohio - November 3 - Carrollton, Ohio
Hope for Ohio is an Ohio Farm Bureau event for teens, parents, teachers, and 4-H and FFA advisers. This event will help participants to see warning signs, explain peer-to-peer drug prevention tactics, and provide tools to address our community’s opioid epidemic.

Environmental Film Series: Toxic Puzzle - November 5 - Columbus, Ohio
The School of Environment and Natural Resources & Office of Energy and Environment invite you to the Autumn 2018 Film Series, with lively discussions led by leading OSU and local experts. This showing is “Toxic Puzzle” with OSU Wexner Medical Center ALS neurologist, Adam Quick, MD, and recently retired Columbus Public Health Commisioner Teresa Long, MD.  More information available here.

Poultry Science Club Turkey Sale - last day to order is November 7 - Columbus, Ohio
Support students and get an Ohio-grown, range-reared turkey for your Thanksgiving meal.  The Poultry Science Club will accept orders up until November 7 at 5 p.m.  The order form is available here. 

HireOhio Alumni Fair - November 8 - Columbus, Ohio
Meet with recruiters from leading employers and network with area alumni at the HireOhio Career Fair, hosted by The Ohio State University.  This event is available to alumni from The Ohio State University, Capital University, Miami University, Ohio University, Otterbein University, Wright State University, Franklin University and more.  More information available here.

Understanding Woodland Wildlife Habitat and the Critters that Rely on It - November 9 - Vinton Furnace State Forest, Ohio
Learn about the various woodland wildlife habitats that can be found in Appalachian Ohio. Discover techniques that you can use to monitor the habitat in your woods.  Registration fee $12.  More information on this series available here.

GMOs, Hybrids & Heirlooms Workshop - November 9 - Xenia, Ohio
Join Greene County Extension to learn about GMOs as well as the myths and facts of heirloom, hybrid, and grafted plants.  This workshop will offer educational presentations and dinner. View the flyer.

Hope for Ohio - November 19 - Spencerville, Ohio
Hope for Ohio is an Ohio Farm Bureau event for teens, parents, teachers and 4-H and FFA advisers. This event will help participants to see warning signs, explain peer-to-peer drug prevention tactics and provide tools to address our community’s opioid epidemic.

Environmental Film Series: Happening: A Clean Energy Revolution - November 12 - Columbus, Ohio
The School of Environment and Natural Resources & Office of Energy and Environment invite you to the Autumn 2018 Film Series, with lively discussions led by leading OSU and local experts. This showing is “Happening: A Clean Energy Revolution”. With Trish Demeter, Vice President of Policy, Energy, Ohio Environmental Council, and Andrew Tong, PhD, OSU Assistant Research Professor, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering.  More information available here.

Winter Floral Arranging Workshop - November 14 - Wooster, Ohio
This hands-on class is designed to teach basic floral design using plants found in the home landscape. Participants have the opportunity to create and take home an arrangement. Pre-registration required. Fee $25.00 Secrest member, $30.00 non-member.  Register here.  

OSU Marching Band Hometown Concert - November 16 - Columbus, Ohio
Don’t miss an exciting new show when The Ohio State University Marching Band performs its annual Hometown Concert! The Best Damn Band in the Land will entertain fans with selections from its popular halftime shows, fan favorites, and traditional Ohio State tunes.  Here's how to purchase tickets.

Hope for Ohio - November 17 - Batavia, Ohio
Hope for Ohio is an Ohio Farm Bureau event for teens, parents, teachers and 4-H and FFA advisers. This event will help participants to see warning signs, explain peer-to-peer drug prevention tactics, and provide tools to address our community’s opioid epidemic.

Environmental Film Series: A River Below - November 19 - Columbus, Ohio
The School of Environment and Natural Resources & Office of Energy and Environment invite you to the Autumn 2018 Film Series, with lively discussions led by leading OSU and local experts. This showing is A River Below with Rick Livingston, PhD, Associate Director, OSU Humanities Institute;Barb Revard, Director of Sustainability, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium; and Beth Armstrong, former Field Conservation Coordinator Columbus Zoo and Brevard Zoo, Florida.  More information available here.

Looking for more to do?  Upcoming events are frequently added to our events page.

There are perks to keeping your alumni information up to date!  If we have an event in your area, we can shoot you an invite.  You can make sure to never miss a CFAES update.  If you work in an area that a student is interested in, we'll be able to make a connection for them to send you all their questions and ask for advice. 

Basically, we want to stay in touch!  You can log onto the Alumni Portal to update your info or email it to Claire Badger to update for you.