Are you ready for Spring Break?

sunny graphic One of the benefits of switching to the semester system is that all Ohio colleges and universities are on the same calendar—one that includes a Spring Break!

Columbus State’s Spring Break is Sunday, March 10 through Saturday, March 16.

Like the break between semesters, the college is open during Spring Break, but no classes will be held, and faculty will not be on campus. All college offices and student services will be open with normal business hours, so you can register for classes, pay fees, meet with advisors, study in the Library, work out in the Fitness Center, call the Telephone Information Center, ask the Help Desk to reset your password…all the normal things. Just don’t come to classes. Because they won’t be there.

Have more questions about specific department’s hours during the break? Call the Telephone Information Center, at (614) 287-5353 for more details.

Destination Day: Ohio University is tomorrow!

Destination Days is where representatives from area colleges bring their college to our campus, with a wide array of transfer information ranging from student services and activities, to academic programs and transfer opportunities. Tomorrow you can visit with representatives from Ohio University from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. in the Nestor Hall Student Lounge. Stop by!

Dance institute performs tonight!

dancers on stage Don’t miss the electrifying performance by Thiossane West African Dance Institute, Wednesday, February 27, at 6:30 p.m. in Nestor Hall East Lounge. The performance is free and open to the public. For more information, contact diversity@cscc.edu or call ext. 2426

“Major Fairs” begin March 6 for Health Majors

Are you interested in a health major at Columbus State? Explore your options at the upcoming Health Major Fair. The Health Major Fair will be held Wednesday, March 6, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in Nestor Hall Lounge. You can stop by any time during the day, and chat with department representatives from all the health-related majors here!

Eating Disorders Awareness continues through Feb. 28

Wednesday, February 27

Eating Disorders Screenings

Talk with a professional about your eating habits to see if you might exhibit signs of an eating disorder such as anorexia, bulimia, or compulsive overeating. 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in Nestor Hall West Lounge

Counseling Services Resource Table

Join representatives from Counseling Services and receive a variety of materials on identifying, coping, and recovery from eating disorders. 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in Nestor Hall West Lounge

Overeaters Anonymous Stories and Panel Discussion

Overeaters Anonymous offers a program of recovery from compulsive eating that addresses physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. Guests from the program will talk about what their life was like before they joined Overeaters Anonymous, why they sought help, and what their life is like now that they are recovering. 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in the Library Studio

Thursday, February 28

Eating Disorders Information Seminar

Join Tasha Castor, LPC from Kovacs Counseling in a discussion on how to recognize eating disorders, how to respond to a peer who may be in need of professional help for an eating disorder, and where to go for help. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Nestor Hall 228

National Eating Disorders Awareness Week activities are co-sponsored by Counseling Services, Student Engagement and Leadership (SEaL), the Psychology Department, and the Ohio Psychological Association.

Automotive Technology students judge high school competition

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A big group of students from the Automotive Technology volunteered their Saturday morning to help judge local high school students during the Regional Skills USA Automotive Competition Saturday, February 16. Andrew Olear, Larry Harley, Drake Castergine, Scott Halgat, Jonathan Bailey, William Roller, Bryan Richardson, Chris Bitler, John Craft, Matt Lykins, Brant Richeimer, Anthony Leffler, Tony Sacco, Anna Strait, Josh Parsons, and Chris Beaver are pictured above! The winners of the Skills USA competition will now move on to state and national events.

Want to volunteer at the 2013 Arts Festival?

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The annual Columbus Arts Festival will be held Friday, June 7, through Sunday, June 9 on the Riverfront. Volunteers are essential to the success of each year’s festival and more than 400 are needed to help the event run smoothly. Volunteer positions range from art assistants and stagehands, to souvenir sales and festival ambassadors, and more than 12 different types of positions are available. Volunteering is easy! Just go to www.columbusartsfestival.org and sign up. You can even sign up to work with a friend.