Admission is free.
PTA Student Cohort Research Symposium
The Physical Therapist Assistant 2024 student cohort will present its research symposium Tuesday, December 5. Students have worked in teams over eight weeks to complete evidence-based research projects in the field of physical therapy. Teams recruited participants on campus and in the community to participate in their studies.
There are two opportunities to attend.
Option 1
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Heritage Hall 123A
Students will host their poster presentations. This event is open-forum and attendees are invited to come and go as their schedule allows. Students will be present to answer questions and discuss their findings with their research posters on display.
Option 2
6-8 p.m.
Heritage Hall 123A
Students will host their Ohio Physical Therapy Association Continuing Education event. The PTA program is proud to offer this event free for licensed clinicians to earn CEUs toward their license. The first half-hour will be registration and sign-up for attending clinicians with formal presentations beginning at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend as the students give back to their community and share their findings.
Evidence-based research project titles
Team Core 4: “Back or Core, What Does More? A Study in Stretching.”
Team Gainz-N-Brainz: “Stretching vs. Strengthening of Antagonistic Muscle Groups to Improve Functional Reach.”
Team The Rotary Cupps: “The Effectiveness of a 4 Week Lower Extremity Home Exercise Plan on Balance.”
Team Fantastic Four: “The Effects of Pursed Lip Breathing on Heart Rate While Completing Cardiovascular and Strengthening Exercises.”
Team Go with the Flow: “Let’s Talk Flow: How the Female Body Reacts to Exercise Intensity During the Menstruation Cycle.”
Fall 2023 ORFS Film Challenge Film Showing: We are excited to announce that we will be showing the films from the ORFS Fall 2023 Film Challenge on Wednesday, December 6 at noon in CH 100. After the showing, we will do a Q & A with the teams. Please join us!
Meditation includes a variety of mindfulness practices. Learn vipassana or zazen meditation from an expert and see how meditation is much easier than you think!
Relax | De-stress | Unwind
Thursday, December 7
Heritage Hall 123
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The Fall ‘23 semester is coming to a close. Join the Student Ambassadors over in Heritage Hall 123 to get rid of all the semester’s stress!
Massages
Coffee, Cocoa, & Cookie Sale
Meditation
Adult Coloring Pages
Gratitude Journals
With the holiday season here, the Library and Learning Commons invites you to celebrate before exams. Join us Thursday, December 7, for Denise Grupp-Verbon playing Christmas music on her harp from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Make yourself a sweet treat with cookie decorating from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. as well!
Since 2014, Jill of All Trades has been providing hands-on experiences to young women in grades 9-12 to introduce them to the possibilities of a career in skilled trades including advanced manufacturing and transportation. The day-long event aims to inspire these women by providing a safe and engaging learning environment through workshops led by industry and college mentors.
Owens Community College is proud to be the first host of Jill of All Trades in the United States. This program will help to address the skilled trades workforce needs of the future. By introducing young women to non-traditional trades and apprenticeships, this collaborative endeavor will allow us to send a consistent message to young women, increase college enrollment in trades and apprenticeships, retain skilled trades workers, grow capacity and address gender diversity.
Doors open for guests at 8 a.m.
Graduates must check in by 8:30 a.m.
RSVPs and Guests
Graduates – All students who applied for graduation have received an invitation to Commencement via e-mail. That invitation includes RSVP information. The deadline to RSVP is Thursday, December 14; Graduates must RSVP to participate in Commencement. On the day of Commencement, graduates must be checked in 30 MINUTES PRIOR to their scheduled ceremony.
Guests – All guests are required to have an RSVP on file. Your graduate is responsible for facilitating the RSVP process for their guests.
Doors open for guests 11 a.m.
Graduates must check in by 11:30 a.m.
RSVPs and Guests
Graduates – All students who applied for graduation have received an invitation to Commencement via e-mail. That invitation includes RSVP information. The deadline to RSVP is Thursday, December 14; Graduates must RSVP to participate in Commencement. On the day of Commencement, graduates must be checked in 30 MINUTES PRIOR to their scheduled ceremony.
Guests – All guests are required to have an RSVP on file. Your graduate is responsible for facilitating the RSVP process for their guests.