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April is the United States Autism Awareness Month and the month begins with National Autism Awareness Day on April 2.

Please join the Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Counseling Services and Admissions departments as we bring awareness to this neurotype.  There will be numerous activities to help educate.

This year’s BIG Read explores indigenous peoples and more specifically violence and violence against indigenous women.

We are going to get involved by calling for public attention to missing and murdered Indigenous women because as the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center states, “it is more than an epidemic—instead is part of the spectrum of violence experienced by Native women.”

The epidemic of missing and murdered indigenous women is “attributed to the lack of legal protection as a result of” the relocation and assimilation of indigenous peoples years ago (National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center).

We will call public attention to missing and murdered indigenous peoples by telling their stories in an art exhibit in the spring of 2024.

To participate in this powerful exhibit, please email Jen at jennifer_hazel@owens.edu

To have your class participate, please see the example The Face Of Exhibit Assignment Guidelines.

Email Jen at jennifer_hazel@owens.edu with questions.

Join us for the Little Kiddo Art Show in the Toledo-area Campus Library and Learning Commons. The art show takes place from April 6-12 during library hours.

The show will feature artwork from our partners at Penta Career Center and the YMCA Childcare Center on the Toledo-area Campus.

About the Week of the Young Child

Celebrate the magic of early childhood education with NAEYC’s Week of the Young Child! From April 7-13, immerse yourself in a week-long celebration dedicated to honoring the importance of early learning, young children, their families, and the educators who guide them. Join us in spotlighting the profound impact of high-quality early childhood education in shaping the minds and futures of our youngest learners. Through dynamic activities, advocacy initiatives and community engagement, Week of the Young Child champions the vital role of early childhood education and amplifies the voices of those dedicated to its advancement. Embrace the spirit of innovation and collaboration during this inspiring week of celebration and advocacy for the early childhood education community!

Owens Community College will be closed due to the total solar eclipse.

Both the Owens Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses are located in the path of the total solar eclipse. According to NASA, a total solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the sun and darkening the sky as if it were dawn or dusk. The last total solar eclipse visible in Ohio was in 1806 and the next total solar eclipse in Ohio will be in the year 2099, according to the Ohio Emergency Management Association (EMA).

Both campus locations will be closed for students, faculty and staff. Offices will be closed and services will be unavailable, including transportation and the IT Help Desk. Owens Express athletic games will not be scheduled on that date. Facility rentals also will be unavailable for scheduling.

The Ohio EMA has published a website to assist in preparation for the eclipse:

https://ema.ohio.gov/media-publications/ohio-total-solar-eclipse

Student Employee Appreciation Week is April 8-12! Learn how you can join in on the fun as we celebrate Owens student employees all week long with events that include a pop-up career closet and professional photos, student employee ice cream social and an announcement of Owens’ Student Employee of the Year recipients!

Monday – Eclipse Day!
Student Employees are encouraged to brighten their future through Owens’ speciallydesigned set of LinkedIn Learning resources. Contact Alan Lepard, job location and
development coordinator, at alan_lepard@owens.edu to learn more.

Tuesday – Professional Development
Student Employees will be contacted about an exclusive event on April 9 that will
focus on their personal and professional growth.

Wednesday –  Pop-Up Career Closet & Professional Pictures
All are welcome to visit the Pop-Up Career Closet & Professional Photo Booth from
11a.m. to 1p.m. April 10 at CH 156 for free outfitting and pictures!

Thursday – Student Employee Ice Cream Social
Meet us at Fireside Grill for refreshments, networking, and community building.
Everyone is invited to stop by as we celebrate 11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. on April 11!

Friday – Student Employees of the Year
We wrap up the week by announcing the Student Employee of the Year recipients on
social media at 12 p.m. on April 12.