Special Events Winter 2012

Community Fundraising

2011 Bucks for Charity Drive — FINAL DAYS!

It's not too late to contribute to the 2011 Bucks for Charity Drive. Donor pledge cards and information about participating federations and their respective member agencies are still available through unit coordinators or the Office of Human Resources. Individuals may support preferred charities through one-time contributions (cash or check) or through payroll deduction pledges. All contributions are tax-deductible. Read more about these federations and their affiliated agencies at hr.osu.edu/special/bucksforcharity.

Operation Feed — Save the Date

April 16- May 18
Mark your calendars for the annual food drive supporting hundreds of food pantries and soup kitchens in central Ohio. Watch for more information forthcoming at http://hr.osu.edu/special/operationfeed

Awards, Grants, and Recognition

2012 Staff Career Development Grants Announced

The Office of Human Resources is pleased to announce the annual Staff Career Development Grant recipients. The complete list of this year's grant recipients can be found online at hr.osu.edu/special/specgrants.

Distinguished Staff Awards Program

Nomination deadline: February 13
The Office of Human Resources will accept nominations for the 2012 Distinguished Staff Awards through February 13. All currently employed staff members with at least five years of continuous service to the university may be nominated for these awards. Nominations must include the following:

  • A completed nomination form
  • A nominating statement describing the accomplishments of the nominee
  • Three letters of recommendation

Twelve staff members will be honored for outstanding leadership and accomplishments in service to the university community, faculty, staff, students, and/or other customers at an awards luncheon ceremony in June. Each award recipient will receive a trophy, a $1,500 cash award, and a $700 base salary increase. For more information about the Distinguished Staff Awards program, visit hr.osu.edu/special/dsa.

Discounts for Faculty and Staff

Did you know that you receive discounts as a faculty or staff member? Visit hr.osu.edu/special/discounts periodically to check out new discounts at local vendors and retail outlets.

For more information about any of these events and programs, contact Michele Bondurant at bondurant.11@osu.edu or (614) 292-4341, or Diana Lantz at lantz.30@osu.edu or (614) 292-0641.

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