Today's Update: Friday, November 8, 2024

November 8, 2024

Dear Student Life team, 

Happy High Five Friday! 

This is Movember with the Counseling and Consultation team leading the effort that focuses on awareness of men’s physical and mental health. High Fives to Kristen Swope, Jake Friedman and Lydia Garris for the leadership in coordinating this month’s Movember events. 

High Fives to Tom Roush, Mike Brecht, Alex Cates, Jeremiah Odoi and others from the Facilities team for their assistance in dealing with a situation recently at Marketplace on Neil.

Brad Seaholm gets a High Five for his quick response and work for a recent data request about Service to Facilities. Says a colleague, “Brad is a data whiz and makes things so easy to understand!” 

High Five to everyone on our team who, like me, is a first-generation college student. I hope you were able to join in for the picture-taking on the Oval this afternoon. You can still celebrate first-gen students and staff on social media using the hashtags #CelebrateFirstGen, #OhioStateFirstGenForward, #FirstGenAdvocate.  

Don’t forget that our next Scarlet and Great Gatherings are next Thursday, Nov. 14. There are two sessions; 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the Ohio Union’s Lower Level, and 2-3 p.m. in RPAC’s Meeting Rooms 1, 2, 3. Both are activity-based sessions focused on our Culture Commitment of Appreciation. 

Have a Scarlet and Great weekend, and oh, yes, Go Bucks!  

 

Melissa S. Shivers, PhD 
Senior Vice President for Student Life  
The Ohio State University