goBuckeye for Incoming Students

Incoming Architecture Scholars who plan to visit campus for goBuckeye Day (Friday, April 9) will have an opportunity to visit Baker Hall West for an Architecture Scholars Open House. The Open House will include the chance to see a current student's room and to ask any questions you might have. More information will be sent directly to students who register for the event.

A list of other spring visit opportunities for Scholars students were included with the acceptance letter you received from the University Honors & Scholars Center.

All Scholars Intramural Coed Softball

Registration: Monday, March 29 thru Friday, April 2 @ RPAC McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion Lobby

Cost: $50 per team (the Scholars Programs will cover the rest of the cost)

Play Begins: Sunday, April 11 (Note that Opening Day for the Scholars Program will include an afternoon of activities at Fred Beekman Park prior to the evening’s/season’s first scheduled games---This will include sand volleyball, basketball courts, corn hole, disc golf, learning the game of cricket, and a tailgate activity---More information to follow after Spring Break)

Roster size: 16 players to a roster (There should be a minimum of 5 males and 5 females)

Game Lineup: There must be an even number of women and men in the game at any one time---minimum number of players in the game is 8 and maximum number is 10

Other questions may be answered by going to http://recsports.osu.edu/competitive-sports/intramurals/softball

Needed: an Architecture Scholars team captain and participants!!

New Ohio Union Opens 3/29

Be a part of history in the making! All are invited to the Ohio Union for opening festivities at noon Monday (3/29). Enjoy free food, activities, and giveaways that welcome the campus and community “home” to the new facility. Official ribbon cutting ceremonies at the entrances will take place at noon, and all are encouraged to come early to be one of the first guests to enter the new building.
For a complete list of the Ohio Union’s "First 30 Days" of opening events visit http://ohiounion.osu.edu/ or catch all the updates by becoming a fan of the Ohio Union at The Ohio State University on Facebook.

Welcome New Architecture Scholars

Congratulations to the recently admitted 2010 class of Architecture Scholars!

You should receive an official offer letter in the mail this week. To accept or decline your position in the Architecture Scholars program, you must visit the following secure website by May 1, 2010 and log in using your OSU ID and password: https://admissions.osu.edu/honors-scholars/login.aspx.

Keep checking the blog for more information or feel free to email Angi at beer.38@osu.edu.

Studio Clean-Up

Studio clean-up must be complete by 5pm on Thursday, March 17th

Students are responsible for clearing off DESKS and CREDENZAS TOPS, and removing all items from COMMON STUDIO AREAS (ovals, pin-up walls, studio partitions, etc.) no later than Thursday.

The KSA is not responsible for materials (models, supplies, pin-ups, etc.) disposed of during cleaning.

Items may be left in locked credenzas. Please do not leave valuables in crendenzas over break, however.

Garbage bags will be available throughout the studio area. Leave full garbage bags either in or next to trash cans. Push brooms are located throughout studio area. Studios are inspected on the last day of final exams – negligent students are subject to grade withholding.

Upperclassmen: KSA Scholarships

Architecture Scholars students who are currently enrolled in a KSA major and who plan to return for the 2010-11 academic year are encouraged to apply for a KSA Scholarship.

The application and details are available online at http://knowlton.osu.edu/scholarships. The deadline to apply is March 19, 2010.

Pre-majors are not yet eligible for these scholarships as they are distributed on the basis of academic merit/performance for students who have completed core studios and coursework in their particular major.

Boston Notifications in Your Email

We've finished reviewing all the Boston applications. By now, admitted students should have received an email from Greg Delaney with a few initial details about the class and related topics.

All-Scholars Basketball Extravaganza

ALL SCHOLARS ALL STAR COED BASKETBALL EXTRAVAGANZA

WHAT? Knockout Basketball Tournament begins at 1:30 p.m. for everyone interested

All Scholars All Star Coed Basketball Game---Starting Lineups announced at 2 p.m. with tip off at approximately 2:15 p.m., Harlow’s vs. the Heysels (with Honorary Coaches Linda Harlow and Garett Heysel)

Halftime of the game will include 4 men and 4 women shooting it out for prizes in the Knockout finals

Appropriate prizes for the respective Knockout Champions

Post game hospitality area with free pizza and Coca Cola products for all game participants and Program Managers

WHEN? Sunday, March 14, beginning at 1:30 p.m.
WHERE? Tom W. Davis Special Events Gymnasium at the RPAC

HOPE TO SEE ALL OF YOU ON SUNDAY!!!! Come out to mix and mingle!!!

Boston Update

The seminar time for the Boston trip is currently scheduled for Thursdays, 3:30-5pm. The seminar will be held in KN 175.

If you applied to participate, you will be hearing back from me (and Greg Delaney) very soon about some your participation as well as initial flight details.

You may also go ahead and register for Arch 698.01 for 2 credit hours. (Note this is a variable credit course, so you need to select 2 credits as part of your registration process.)