FYE: Earn $50 and Make a difference in Public schools!

Good afternoon, Res Life Leadership team!

As you may have seen in this morning’s OSU Today, FYE will be hosting its annual Distinguished Speaker next Tuesday, March 26^th in the Ohio Union. There are still plenty of good seats available. While the program targets first year students, all students are welcome!

This year’s Distinguished Speaker is Charles Best, Founder and CEO of DonorsChoose.org. Mr. Best started DonorsChoose.org as an online charity to address the growing needs of public school students and teachers. DonorsChoose.org makes it easy for anyone to assist public school students in need.

Here’s how it works: Public school teachers post classroom project requests at DonorsChoose.org and you can give any amount to the project that most inspires you (even as little as $1). When a project reaches its funding goal, DonorsChoose.org ships the materials to the school. You'll get photos of the project taking place, a letter from the teacher, and insight into how every dollar was spent. Give $50 or more and you'll also receive hand-written thank-yous from the students.

Now, an exciting feature of next week’s program is that the first 500 audience members will receive a $50 DonorsChoose.org Gift Card so OSU students can start making a difference at the public school of their choice that very evening.

How to attend: Students/Staff can get an e-ticket at scarletandgray.osu.edu using event code BEST13. Or, you/they can request group tickets by contacting Julie Richardson from the FYE team at Richardson.640@osu.edu.

Break wishes from the Klincoln staff...

You miss the GIF parables?

Here is your very own Lincoln Kardashian Family... can you keep up with them?

OOOOH MA GAAAAD...

HAPPY SPRING BREAK!!!

PS: Be Safe, don't get arrested, don't forget your passport or your homework AND... have lots of fun and rest!

Summer Internship to look into!

Link2Health Solutions, Inc. is looking for a Summer Communications Intern with an interest in using new media and technology to raise awareness about several national public health campaigns, including a youth campaign, You Matter. 

Daily responsibilities will primarily focus on online communications duties within the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline but can occasionally include assisting other programs, such as the Disaster Distress Helpline, Veterans Crisis Line and the NFL Lifeline. 

Read more about the position and apply here: http://www.idealist.org/view/internship/35CBNfZtkxh8d/

Job opportunity for you residents!

*** Fall 2013 Job Opportunities Making Social Change ***

We’re looking for smart, hard-working students who work well in a team and are eager to work for change after graduation.

The Fund for the Public Interest helps some of the top progressive organizations in the country work on issues such as green energy, equal rights for GLBT Americans, and stopping big corporate money in our elections.  And we're hiring!

Specifically, we're hiring Citizen Outreach Directors to run our grassroots campaign offices across the country next fall -- working on behalf of groups like the Environment America, the Human Rights Campaign and US PIRG. It's a lot of responsibility, mainly focused on hiring, training and managing a staff that goes out into communities to build grassroots support for these organizations’ campaigns. We’re looking for students who might be up for this challenge and would be passionate about working on environmental and social justice campaigns.

We are looking for smart, motivated students who want to get their hands dirty and make a real impact on some of the most critical issues facing our society.

If you are interested in applying:

Visit our website at www.fundjobs.org, or

Contact Jon Riley directly at 312-559-4701 or jriley@fundstaff.org.

Black History is not just for black people...

Come celebrate Black History Month with BSA and West Campus. You don't have to be black to learn about Black History Month. Maximize your college experience and come hang out with students who want to expand their cultural awareness and celebrate U.S. history and culture...

Also, Great Debaters is one of the best American movies ever... and who doesn't like Denzel? :)

LINCOLN'S GOT TALENT is offish!

The prizes are:
1st Place: iPad 2
2nd Place: A flat screen TV (20-32")
3rd Place: Nook Simple Touch

The audience will have the chance to win something too! How? You ask...

Because Lincoln Love does not stop beyond our House, we will be collecting canned good donations from our generous community to share with those less fortunate. Bring a canned good in exchange for a raffle ticket. Raffle prizes will include movie bundles and other goodies... and you don't even have to perform for that!

Painters, Drawers, Photographers, Sculptors: We got Lincoln Love for you too!

There will be the LGT Art Expo at event. If you have amazing images you have produced and would like to leave your mark in Lincoln forever (for eva, eva, for eva eva - in the voice of Outkast), contact Marushka (baoh.1@osu.edu) by Monday, Feb. 25 at 5pm to learn more about what you need to do. You will bring your final product (ready to be hung up or displayed) to the event to be showcased as well.

May the best Lincolnian win... with Love from Abe!

Want to win BIG in Lincoln this Spring???

Lincoln's Got Talent (LGT) is a Lincoln Tradition that will continue on this year. Brought to you by your RA and OA staff and sponsored by Kuhns Honors House and the UH Big Six Organizations, LGT is a talent showcase that provides you talented Lincolnians (yes, YOU) the opportunity not only to entertain our whole community but also to win an amazing prize.

If you want the chance to win yet another prize, make sure to sign up for AUDITIONS very soon! Time is running out and your chance to potentially win some cool expensive gadget is running out! The prize reveal will be done soon but auditions are just around the corner.

Go to the Front Desk NOW and sign up for your audition slot.

May the best Lincolnian win - with Love from Abe!

Welcome back!! What's new in Lincoln??

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2013 LINCOLNIANS AND WELCOME BACK HOME!!

As we embark on this new year, we want to let you all know that, as usual, our dedicated Lincoln staff (OAs, RAs, RM and HD) are here for you if you need anything.

Here are a couple of important information regarding building activities and programs:

• First things first, great job on check in at the desk. 99.9% has been checked in as of yesterday! Don't forget to come get your box from the desk.
• The front desk is now sponsoring a couple of initiatives. For instance, they vote Floor Of the Week and reward them. To learn more about what you can do to help your floor win every week, stop by the desk and ask your lovely OAs (You can see who they are by clicking here).
• You will be receiving an email from Housing Services soon regarding renewing your Housing Contract Renewal for 2013/2014. As soon as you get that email, do what you need to do to reserve your space for next year. You will have until February 20 to do so. For off-campus Housing, talk to the Off-Campus and Commuter Student Engagement, talk to your friends or Google.
• Lincoln has a few lovely traditions but the two super amazing ones are the Talent Showcase and Lincoln Luau. Traditionally, both of these events have attracted hundred for the amazing things you can do/get from attending. This year won't be any different... except the Talent Showcase is now called LINCOLN's GOT TALENT!!! More information will be coming up soon on both programs but if you intend on showcasing your talent, start practicing now. You will be amazed at what the prizes are...
• The American Red Cross is bring back yet another BLOOD DRIVE to our lovely community. We have been doing fantastic with donations and last semester, we increased our donations from last year, so thank you caring Lincolnians! Please stop by the Group Study Lounge next Wednesday, January 16, 2013 between 2-8 PM. Register at www.redcrossblood.org (code: buckeyes) by Monday, January 14 at 11:59PM or sign up at the front desk by Wednesday at 2PM. Walk in appointments are fine but you might have to wait longer. To thank you, you will get a chance to enter a lottery to win free groceries for a year at Kroger!!!
• Remember that RA evaluation you filled in November? Your RAs heard you about what you want for your community in terms of programming. This semester, they are bring to you several amazing programs including Pizza with a Twist, Chinese New Year celebration, Liquid Nitrogen and Ice cream, Ice skating, study parties, Exercise group, Battle of the Sexes, LGBTQ Panel, more cultural nights, off campus programs, athletic activities and programs with your professors. This first week, they will also organize Kickoff/Welcome Back events... please go! They do this for you.
• Lincoln Hall Council, in addition of planning the biggest Lincoln program of the year, Lincoln Luau, will continue to put together a few great social activities for you. Most importantly, please join the council every Sundays at 7PM during General Assembly. We will be bring amazing speakers and guests to provide you with information on leadership, interculturalism, career advice and other opportunities offered by the university that will enrich your college experience. Food will be provided as several of those meetings but come to be an active Lincoln citizen... LHC recruitment is scheduled for this semeester as well for those returning to Lincoln next year!
• Steve Kellert is coming to the Drake Union  on Thursday, January 17 from 5-9 PM to discuss the Oletangy River Corridor Design and biophillic design. The dam removal started last semester on the river and he is here to discuss the rest of the river project and conduct a charette, which a session during which participants (like yourself) will come up with ideas for future redevelopment of the river area. Steve Kellert is a Professor Emeritus of Social Ecology and Senior Research Scholar at the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Study. If you plan on attending, please send an email ASAP to baoh.1@osu.edu. Do so by Tuesday, January 15 at 11:59PM.
• MLK Day of Service is coming up in less than two weeks. Please look into serving others on this very important holiday. Here's a link to visit for more information: http://ohiounion.osu.edu/get_involved/csls/mlkday

More information will be sent your way regarding the many amazing opportunities you can get involved with here in Lincoln and beyond. Congratulations on making it through the first half of this year (specially congratulations to the first year students here at OSU) and rock this second part of the year out!

GO BUCKS,