We want to celebrate YOU - let's 'Come Together'!
In CFAES, we put students first. We value you and want to welcome all of our CFAES students to join us at one or all of the following free events for fun, food, giveaways, and community. We hope to see you there!
Giveaway Day - Columbus:
Who: CFAES Students on the Columbus campus
What: Giveaway day including free ice cream (a non-dairy option will also be available). Take pictures with the balloon displays and pick up a free giveaway sticker and hat (limited one per student). Bring your BuckID.
When: Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (while supplies last)
Where: Kottman Hall Lobby and Agricultural Administration Building Lobby
Giveaway Day - CFAES Wooster:
Who: CFAES Students on the CFAES Wooster campus
What: Giveaway day including free ice cream (a non-dairy option will also be available). Take pictures with the balloon displays and pick up a free giveaway sticker and hat (limited one per student). Bring your BuckID.
When: Rescheduled Tuesday, April 9, 2024, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (while supplies last)
Where: Skou Hall Lobby and Wooster Science Building Lobby
CFAES Graduating Student Celebration
Who: Undergraduate and graduate students in CFAES from Columbus or Wooster graduating in 2024 (spring, summer, or autumn semesters)
What: We want to celebrate you at our reception-style graduating student gathering with free food and giveaways. Vice President and Dean Cathann Kress and several graduating students will share in the celebration. Students will then have time on the Ohio Stadium Field to take pictures and enjoy time with friends and classmates. A bus is available to bring students from the CFAES Wooster campus.
When: Wednesday, March 27, 2024, 4:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Where: Ohio Stadium Netjets Landing Zone and Field
Registration for this event has closed. Questions can be sent to Jill Arnett.179@osu.edu.
*If you need a ride from Wooster, use the same link above to sign up. Wooster students will need to load the bus by 2:45 p.m. from the Shisler Conference Center parking lot. The bus will leave promptly at 2:45 p.m. When returning to Wooster, the students will load the bus at 7:00 p.m. and return to the Shisler Conference Center by 8:30 p.m.
CFAES Olympics and Awards
Who: Undergraduate and graduate student clubs and organizations from the Columbus and CFAES Wooster campuses are invited to Columbus to participate in our annual CFAES Olympics. Not part of a club, but still want to come? Everyone is invited! Reach out to Alma Anzalone.26 who can help get you signed up for the games.
What: Join us for friendly competition, giveaways, and free food (Thyme and Change smashburger truck - veggie options available; Graeter's Ice Cream). The winning team wins our rotating trophy and title of CFAES Olympics Champions! CFAES Student Awards will be presented during this event: Click here for award descriptions!
When: Thursday, March 28, 2024, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Where: Animal Science Building Arena, Columbus
Check out this registration packet for information on the games and rules.
Register Here - Clubs and orgs are encouraged to sign up by March 21st.
Carnival - Columbus
Who: CFAES Students on the Columbus campus
What: An end-of-year celebration with games, door prizes, giveaways, food, and fun. NEW this year: lemonade shake-ups, new games, and photo booth!
When: Wednesday, April 10, 2024, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Where: Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center (2201 Fred Taylor Drive Columbus, OH 43210)
Carnival - CFAES Wooster
Who: Students on the CFAES Wooster campus
What: An end-of-year celebration with games, door prizes, giveaways, food, and fun. Bring your BuckID.
When: Monday, April 15, 2024, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Where: Shisler Conference Center Ballroom (1680 Madison Avenue, Wooster, OH 44691)
Calendar of Events
The CFAES Celebration of Students programs will:
- Provide student leadership development opportunities for students serving on the planning committee;
- Be inclusive and accessible to all CFAES students, including graduate students and CFAES Wooster campus students - One College;
- Allow students to feel celebrated, valued, and a part of something bigger;
- Showcase the College through support of academic unit celebration events;
- Provide unique and intentional ways of building community; and
- Provide a fun way to end the academic year!
Have questions?
Reach out to our Celebration of Students advisors Jill Arnett (arnett.179@osu.edu) or Sarah Williams (williams.4263@osu.edu).
Thank you to our committee members for their help in the planning and implementation of the 2024 Celebration of Students: Morgan Meyer, Elly Motter, Ella Higgins, Alma Anzalone, Andrea Esselburn, Aubrey Hoying, Emily Hays, Maddie Walther, Kaustubh Kumar, Harmony Rose, Hannah Shelton, Cambelle Uveges, Anna Mulrooney, Jacob Lansing, Elizabeth Lott, Ann Christy, Jill Arnett, Pat Whittington, Ryan Vonderhaar, Sarah Williams, Lauren Baker, Jeanne Osborne, Warren Flood, and Kelly Kyser.