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LAWRENCE COUNTY CLEANUP DAY


Help make your community a little brighter this spring:
The Fifth Annual Lawrence Countywide Cleanup Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 4th at 9 am.  Once again, Ohio University Southern and Ohio University Proctorville will be participating but we are in need of volunteers.  Volunteers will receive a free t-shirt and refreshments following the cleanup. 
DATE/TIME:  Saturday, May 4th
LOCATION:  Student Services at both Ironton and Proctorville
CONTACT:    Michelle Dotts at (740) 547-3874 or md175310@ohio.edu at Ohio University Southern in Ironton, or call the front desk at Proctorville 740-886-7655 to sign up.  Volunteers must be signed up by Friday, March 29th in order to receive a t-shirt.


OUS ANNOUNCEMENTS

ADVISING/IMPORTANT DATES:   
Summer Registration is now open:
Course offerings can be found here:  http://www.ohio.edu/registrar/info/redirects/courseofferings.html
Fall priority registration began on March 18th.  Students:  Check your My Ohio student center to find your open registration date and schedule a meeting with your academic advisor!
May 3rd:  Graduation at Ohio University Southern
May 4th:  Spring Semester Closing Date, Grades will be available May 9th
May 13: First summer & full summer session opening date
May 17: Last day to register for first summer session
May 24: Last day to register for full summer semester
Jun 28: Last day to withdraw (drop all classes) for first summer session
July 1: Second summer session opening date
July 5: Last day to register for second summer session
Aug 2: Last day to drop a class for second summer session

SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID:
Students are encouraged to complete the 2013-14 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible.  Complete the online application at:  www.fafsa.ed.gov   Workshops are available at both Ironton and Proctorville if students need assistance, contact student services. 

PROVOST'S UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH FUND
The Provost's Undergraduate Research Fund provides grants of $100-1500  for undergraduate students on the Athens and regional campuses of Ohio University. Grants must be used for expenses related to research, scholarly or creative projects. The 2013-14 guidelines and application form are available on the following web sites:
www.ohio.edu/honors
http://www.honors.ohio.edu/current/undergraduate-research.html
The application deadline is September 27, 2013. 
After reading the guidelines, direct any questions to Dr. Jeremy Webster, Dean of the Honors Tutorial College at webstej1@ohio.edu 
An information session will be held in early September, date/time/location to be announced by email in early September.


MOUNTWEST AND OHIO UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP

Mountwest and Ohio University Community College Partnership

Mountwest students who have an applied associate degree from Mountwest Community & Technical College can earn an Ohio University bachelor’s degree without leaving the Huntington area.

The courses you must take from Ohio University can be completed online, but Mountwest students also have the convenient option of in-person classes at OU Proctorville Center or at OU Southern Campus in Ironton.

Learn more...

Mountwest


ACT TESTING DATES

Test Date

Registration Deadline

(Late Fee Required)

February 9, 2013*

January 11, 2013

January 12 – 18, 2013

April 13, 2013

March 8, 2013

March 9 – 22, 2013

June 8, 2013

May 3, 2013

May 4 – 17, 2013


Test Date

September 21, 2013

October 26, 2013

December 14, 2013

February 8, 2014*

April 12, 2014

June 14, 2014

Test Date

September 13, 2014

October 25, 2014

December 13, 2014

February 7, 2015*

April 18, 2015

June 13, 2015




Location: Riffe Center 1804 Liberty Ave. Ironton, OH 45638

www.actstudent.org

for more information, contact:
Nina Queen
ACT Test Supervisor
740-533-4548



2012 GRADUATION RECOGNITION CEREMONY

The Student Recognition Ceremony was held Friday, June 8th at Ohio University Southern in Ironton
Graduation Recognition Video
Graduation Recognition Photos
Graduation Portrait



COUNSELING SERVICES AVAILABLE
Free Counseling Services for OUS Students Stress, Physical Abuse, Test Anxiety, Depression, Drug, Alcohol, and Substance Abuse Issues.

Mondays 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Thursdays 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Additional days by appointment Location- Office of Students Services Call: (740) 533-4600.


OHIO UNIVERSITY SOUTHERN ON FACEBOOK


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SMOKING ON CAMPUS

In accordance with state of Ohio Law, Ohio University policy, and the Ohio University Work Place Safety Initiative; this message is intended to clarify and reemphasize existing policies regarding smoking in and around facilities owned and/or operated by Ohio University Southern. 
Please refer to Ohio Revised Code – Chapter 3794 (http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/3794), Ohio University Policy 44.113 (http://www.ohio.edu/policy/44-113.html), and the Work Place Safety Initiative (http://www.ohio.edu/ehs/general/evaluation.htm) for background information. Click here for more...
OU Southern- No Smoking




KENTUCKY STUDENTS

Kentucky students must fill out the Reciprocal Agreement form to receive Ohio’s in-state tuition rate. Forms can be found at Student Services.


IDENTIFICATION POLICY CHANGE
ALL students are required to show a valid Student ID with PID numbers for identification at Student Services. Social Security cards will no longer be accepted to access your file information.


OUS RECYCLES

Go Green to Help the Environment and Your University.
Look for the blue recycling containers placed throughout the campus. Place any of the following items into the blue containers:
-office paper
-copy paper
-magazines & books
-cardboard
-paperboard
-newspaper
-metal cans
-plastic bottles
Click here for more...
ous recycle


A PARTNERSHIP FOR HEALTHIER STUDENTS
Ohio University Southern and Elite Rehab & Fitness LLC have partnered to provide physical fitness evaluations and to develop a personal exercise or strength training program for all OUS students. Elite is charging $10.00 per quarter for student membership fee. students need to have a valid student ID and copy of their class schedule for the quarter.
Elite Rehab and Fitness LLC is located at 202 Park Ave, Suite A, Ironton, OH.
For hours of operation and additional information visit http://www.eliterehabandfitness.com/
contact Elite at 740.532.0770.


GET IN SHAPE
Tri-State Rehab Services is now offering OUS and Proctorville students a $10.00 per quarter gym
membership at all four locations. To take advantage of this awesome discount, present your student ID at one of the following locations: Ironton Physical Therapy, Ashland Physical Therapy, Westmoreland Physical Therapy or Louisa Physical Therapy.
Call 740.533.3481 for additional information


NEED CHILDCARE SERVICES WHILE ATTENDING OUS?
Did you know that Ohio University Southern has a Child Development Center located only 1.8 miles from the campus? Enrollment is limited. The Center Accepts children 6 weeks through 11 years of age. For more information please call: Ohio University Southern Child Development Center at 740-532-0178 or 740-532-0179.
Childcare Hours 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Directions: West on RT 52, Hanging Rock Exit. Turn right and then an immediate left onto Main Street. School is on the left. 300 Main St. Hanging Rock, Ohio. more..


OHIO UNIVERSITY SOUTHERN ON-LINE RADIO
Click here to listen to the greatest hits of the 70s and 80s!