Buckeye Bound: Marion Orientation Preview

Date

April 17, 2025

Time

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

About this event

The Ohio State University at Marion is your opportunity campus.

Join us for a Virtual Orientation Preview! Hear from multiple departments on what steps need completed before you can register for Orientation.

Orientation starts June 5th, offered on select days in June, July, and early August!

From your Applicant Center, select "Orientation Information" to register. Be sure to select the earliest date you can attend for the most variety of course selection.

The webinar link will be posted to our Orientation page here the day of the event: go.osu.edu/mrnorientationpreview

Access our 360-degree virtual campus tour at http://go.osu.edu/virtualmrntour.

For more information, please contact the Admissions Office at askmarion@osu.edu or 740-725-6242. Go Bucks!

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June

Orientation

Time 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Location Maynard Hall

June

Orientation

Time 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location Maynard Hall

June

Alumni Hall of Fame nomination deadline

Time 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Harding Symposium Scholarship Essay Deadline

Date

May 23, 2025

Time

5:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

About this event

A Warren G. Harding Symposium Award of a $1000 scholarship will be presented to an Ohio State Marion student who submits an original essay of 1000 words or less based upon the theme of the annual Warren G. Harding Symposium. The winner will be selected by a committee composed of Ohio State Marion staff and Harding Symposium event leaders, based on following criteria: theme topic adherence, creativity, insights, perspectives, and composition.

The theme for the 2025 Warren G. Harding Symposium is Politics at the Doorstep: Presidential Front Porch Campaigns. The first presidential candidate to tour and give speeches to adoring throngs was William Henry Harrison during his successful presidential campaign in 1840. But between 1852 and 1872, the next four major party nominees that stumped … lost. It was from this historic backdrop that James Garfield had to figure out how to campaign for the presidency in 1880. Inviting voters to his home to hear him give speeches, meet his family, and take some food from his farm as a gift, he struck a middle ground between stumping and being too quiet. And with that, the presidential front porch campaign was born. In the next forty years, three more successful presidential front porch campaigns were conducted: Benjamin Harrison in 1888, William McKinley in 1896 and Warren Harding in 1920. The 2025 Warren G. Harding Symposium will take an in-depth look at all four of these unique presidential campaigns.

Students may choose to write on each of the presidents or choose one to highlight in their 1000 words or less essay submission.

Submissions (essays) will be accepted beginning today with a deadline of April 8, 2025. The essays should be submitted, with “SYMPOSIUM ESSAY” in the subject line, to Catherine Gerber at gerber.10@osu.edu by 5 p.m. on April 8th. The winner will be notified prior to the symposium and announced at Warren G. Harding Symposium in July 2025. Students who attend Ohio State Marion in the spring, or who are attending in the summer, or plan to be an Ohio State Marion student in the fall of 2026 are eligible to submit an essay.

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June

Orientation

Time 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Location Maynard Hall

June

Orientation

Time 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location Maynard Hall

June

Alumni Hall of Fame nomination deadline

Time 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Minding & Mending Our Ways Moving Towards an Intentional Future opening

Date

April 4, 2025

Time

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Location

Morrill Hall, Wayne & Geraldine Kuhn Fine Arts Gallery

About this event

“Minding & Mending Our Ways: Moving Towards an Intentional Future” is the second iteration of the Ohio State Marion Sustainability Stories exhibition. This year’s theme focuses on the various ways our campus and local community can reflect on the natural world and become more deliberate about our place and actions in it. Consciously interacting with nature results in tangible benefits, including better mental health and an enhanced sense of connectedness with nature. Research tells us that once we become mindful of the impact we have on our natural surroundings—the space we take up, the resources we use, and the waste we produce—we can ultimately make changes to our past behaviors that leads to better, more sustainable choices in the future. Learn more at: https://osumarion.osu.edu/outreach/cultural-arts/kuhn-gallery

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June

Orientation

Time 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Location Maynard Hall

June

Orientation

Time 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location Maynard Hall

June

Alumni Hall of Fame nomination deadline

Time 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Homecoming Court Application Deadline

Date

April 2, 2025

Time

All day

About this event

Each year, student leaders are chosen to represent The Ohio State University as members of the homecoming court. These individuals are selected by a judging panel that may consist of staff, faculty, and alumni. The court members are chosen based on their ability to exemplify the qualities of leadership, spirit, integrity and achievement through their contributions and involvement at The Ohio State University at Marion. Any questions, please contact Leslie Beary, beary.4@osu.edu or Dawn Hockensmith, hockensmith.6@osu.edu. Apply Here or learn more at https://osumarion.osu.edu/current-students/student-life/homecoming

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June

Orientation

Time 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Location Maynard Hall

June

Orientation

Time 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location Maynard Hall

June

Alumni Hall of Fame nomination deadline

Time 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Graduation Celebration

Date

April 11, 2025

Time

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

About this event

Ohio State Marion students who have applied to receive their associate of arts or bachelor’s degree this semester will be recognized. RSVPs are required by Monday, March 31st and the specific on-campus location of the program will be confirmed after that date.

Click here to RSVP!

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June

Orientation

Time 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Location Maynard Hall

June

Orientation

Time 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location Maynard Hall

June

Alumni Hall of Fame nomination deadline

Time 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Celebration of Student Innovation at the Larry R. Yoder Prairie Learning Laboratory

Date

April 17, 2025

Time

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Location

Prairie Shelter House

About this event

This semester, students from Nikole Patson's Psychology of Creativity and Dave Schul's Geographical Perspectives on Environment and Society courses have been hard at work transforming the Larry R. Yoder Prairie Learning Laboratory into a hub of creativity and conservation.

Psychology of Creativity students have crafted a mindfulness walk designed to immerse visitors in the beauty and tranquility of the prairie, fostering a deep connection and respect for this natural wonder.

Environment and Society students have rolled up their sleeves to remove invasive species, prepare prairie seedlings, and clear a site for a new student-managed apiary, ensuring the prairie remains a thriving ecosystem for generations to come.

Come celebrate their incredible achievements and explore the innovative projects that showcase the students' dedication and ingenuity.

Special Guest: Dr. Larry Yoder will be joining us to share a fascinating history of the prairie and provide his insights on these groundbreaking student initiatives.

Light farm-to-table refreshments will be served.

(In case of rain or other inclement weather, we will meet in the Multipurpose Room in the Alber Student Center).