Ohio Union Activities Board
 

Featured Events:

OUABe Fit - Yoga

Monday, February 1st

7:00 - 7:50 PM

Virtual

    

The perfect balance of power and relaxation yoga, this vin-yin style yoga class will leave you feeling invigorated and refreshed. The first-half of class will focus on flowing, heat-building postures to challenge your balance, strength and flexibility. The second-half will concentrate on deep stretching and restorative postures. The union of breath and movement will be emphasized throughout class, helping you to maintain focus, release any tension and get deeper into your practice. All levels welcome. 

     

OUAB is excited to offer the OUABe Fit Series through a partnership with the Office of Student Life's Recreational Sports Department. 

    

Please register at go.osu.edu/ouabefit

OUABeyond the Mat with Simone Biles

Monday, February 1st

7:00 - 7:45 PM

Via Zoom

    

OUAB Presents: OUABeyond the Mat with Simone Biles! Join us for a moderated discussion with the 5x Olympic Medalist and most decorated gymnast in World Championships history on Monday, February 1st at 7PM via Zoom!

   

Registration for the virtual event is available at this Zoom link.

    
Please use your lastname.#@osu.edu if your @buckeyemail.osu.edu domain does not work. Should the osu.edu domain not allow for registration, please try creating a new Zoom account with it. Be sure to follow all prompts on this link to best assist you during this process.  

Technical Tuesday: Battling Procrastination

Tuesday, February 2nd

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Via Zoom

    

Ready to get moving on tasks and projects you’ve been putting off? In this workshop, we’ll explore different types of procrastination, weigh the costs and benefits of procrastination, and learn about anti-procrastination habits and strategies. We’ll also consider how we can set expectations and routines that fend off procrastination when studying and working from home.

    

Please register.     

Wellness Wednesday: Financial Wellness 1.0

Wednesday, February 3rd

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Via Zoom

    

A good credit score and budget are key to a strong financial future. Join Ben Raines from the Student Life Student Wellness Center in learning how to establish a positive credit history and build a budget to meet your financial goals.

    

Please register.

OUABe Fit - HIIT/Total Body

Wednesday, February 3rd

7:00 - 7:50 PM

Virtual

    

This high-intensity interval training (HIIT) bodyweight class will challenge your entire body – lower, upper and core! With cardio bursts throughout, you’ll leave feeling sweaty, stronger and ready to take on the rest of your day!

     

OUAB is excited to offer the OUABe Fit Series through a partnership with the Office of Student Life's Recreational Sports Department. 

    

Please register at go.osu.edu/ouabefit

How to Achieve Balance in Graduate School: A Student Panel

Tuesday, February 9th - 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

or

Wednesday, February 10th - 4:00 - 5:15 PM

Via Zoom

    

This panel discussion will highlight tips from current graduate students for maintaining a healthy “work-life” balance. Students will share stories of how they have learned to balance their role as a graduate student with their personal life and identity. Topics will be touched on such as maintaining health and wellness, getting involved as a graduate student, and hidden gems of OSU and Columbus. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions during the panel.

    

Please note the panel sessions are the same.  Please select the best time that fits your schedule and register using the links for the date you prefer.

Upcoming Events:       

Non-Academic Job Search Series

Thursday in February 3:30 - 5:00 PM

Register at go.osu.edu/jobsearch21

   

February 4th: The Non-Academic Job Search Process
February 11th: Resumes and Cover Letters

February 18th: The Interview(s)

February 25th: Negotiating the Job Offer

 

   

Accommodations:  If you require an accommodation such as live captioning or ASL interpretation to participate in the AJS series, please contact Kerry Hodak at hodak.2@osu.edu or 614-292-0253. Requests made two weeks in advance will generally allow us to provide seamless access, but the university will make every effort to meet requests made after this date.

Grad/Prof Quiz Night

Thursday, February 4th

7:00 PM

Via Zoom

    

Join us as grad/prof students get together for a night of fun and games! First question begins at 7:00 PM.  All teams must register for each quiz night. Please complete the spreadsheet and email it to OUABgradprof@osu.edu (teams may include up to 50% non-student guests). Check out the website for more details and register today. 

How to Make Good Talks Great

Wednesday, February 24th

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Via Zoom

    

Beyond good graphs, big fonts, and a loud voice, what makes a merely good talk truly excellent? In this talk, Dr. Todd Thompson discusses some key elements of great seminars, lectures, and colloquia taken from his experience in astrophysics research and teaching. He presents strategies for improving technical seminars, job talks, and public outreach talks, including the art of responding to questions and the trick of knowing what not to say. This talk is applicable to many STEM fields and beyond.

    

Please register.     

     

Accommodations:

          

If you require an accommodation such as live captioning or ASL interpretation to participate in any of the above events, please contact Dustin Beech at beech.38@osu.edu or 614-688-1029. Requests made two weeks in advance will generally allow us to provide seamless access, but the university will make every effort to meet requests made after this date.

Lottery Registration

OUAB in the Kitchen At-Home Edition: Cooking with Seafood

Thursday, February 11th

7:00 - 8:00 PM

Virtual

    

Join OUAB for OUAB in the Kitchen: At-Home Edition for a chance to cook a meal of your own under the guidance of the Union's own professional chef, Chef Wolf. Following a cooking demonstration by the chef, students will create the menu providing a unique hands-on learning opportunity virtually, from the comfort of their own home. In this fun and interactive environment, students will enjoy a delicious meal and gain useful culinary skills to show off in their own kitchens. Whether you're are a master chef in your own kitchen or a novice, there is an OUAB in the Kitchen program for you!

    

The menu will feature sautéed tilapia with three color peppers, Spanish olives and a classic rice pilaf on the side.

     

Please register for the lottery here. The lottery will close at 11:59 PM on Sunday, February 7th!

Cupcakes and Canvases 

Wednesday, February 17th

6:00 - 8:00 PM

Virtual

    

Relaxing and making time for entertainment is a crucial part of overall wellness. With this in mind, join OUAB for an evening of cake cups and canvases with local artist Cody Heichel, from the comfort of your own home on Wednesday, February 17th at 6:00 PM.  Grab-n-go supply kits will be distributed to winners prior to the event.

    

Please register The lottery will close at 11:59 PM on Monday, February 8th!

Flicks for Free

Please check the calendar link for the film descriptions, specific streaming information, time frames and links to access the films.  These are a first-come, first-served screenings. It is not a guarantee that you will be able to access the movie if we exceed our streaming maximum.

  

 
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