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A Message from Dean Karla Zadnik

“Justice is what love looks like in public.” – Cornel West, PhD Words truly fail. 2020 was to be our year of vision. Now we feel like it’s the year we know we needed to see; we must not look away. We must continue to strive to rise above society’s racist demons and to emerge more just, better, and...

Dr. Carol Alexander Named 2020 Distinguished Alumna

In recognition of her career-long commitment to eye health, mentorship, and advancing the optometric profession, The Ohio State University College of Optometry Alumni Society has named Carol Alexander (OD’87) as the recipient of its 2020 Distinguished Alumna Award. Dr. Alexander received her Doctor...

Contact Lens Wearers Encouraged to Continue Routine Hygiene Practices

Now more than ever, avoiding touching your face and diligent hand washing are of vital importance, regardless of whether or not you are a contact lens wearer. However, you don’t need to ditch your contact lenses for glasses as suggested by recent news reports on COVID-19 prevention measures...

Clinic grades scheme change for spring semester

A message to our students from Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Michael J. Earley, OD, PhD Because of the significant alteration in the teaching methods and subsequent inability to work with each student in our traditional one on one patient care setting, the grading for all spring semester...

Graduate School will now provide its services electronically

A message from Alicia L. Bertone, DVM, PhD, Vice Provost for Graduate Studies and Dean of the Graduate School Dear Colleagues: Due to these unprecedented times, the Graduate School will now provide its services electronically. Our officewill close to in-person traffic today, March 18, 2020, and will...

A Message Regarding Spring Commencement

A message from Michael V. Drake, MD, President, The Ohio State University Dear Ohio State Community: Following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's recommendation that no large events be scheduled over the next eight weeks, we have postponed our spring commencement. Our preference is to...

HR offices/in-person service requests

The health and safety of our employees, their families, and those we interact with daily is a priority. Effective immediately, please utilize phone/email/fax or drop box (for campus, located in the 3rd floor elevator lobby at 1590 N. High Street) to communicate, provide paperwork, etc., in lieu of...

Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates 3/17/2020

A message from Michael V. Drake, MD, President, The Ohio State University Dear Ohio State Community: I write to share important new information about requirements that employees work from home and building closures, including recreational sports indoor facilities and university libraries. The...