Briefs: Licking YMCA to host health and fitness fest – The Newark Advocate

Newark Advocate

Newark: Children’s Health & Fitness Fest

On Saturday, April 9, the Health & Fitness Fest is a free youth event at the YMCA Mitchell Center (470 W Church St., Newark). From noon to 3 p.m., kids can bounce between activity stations including bubble soccer, bounce-house, obstacle course, face painting, Zumba, yoga, gymnastics, half-mile run, basketball, and speed pitch contest. 

Kids who complete at least eight activities will be entered in a raffle to win fitness prizes. Youth participants must be accompanied by an adult. Healthy snacks and drinks are provided. 

This event is sponsored by Licking County Family YMCA, Denison University, and Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS). For additional information, please contact LMHS Public Relations at (220) 564-1560.

New scholarships for OSU Newark STEM

First-year students at OSU Newark pursuing eligible STEM degrees (science, technology, engineering, and math) may apply for new scholarships worth up to $5,000 per semester. Applications for high-achieving, low-income students are due April 1.

This National Science Foundation Scholarship is distributed by Ohio Means Science (OHMS), a new initiative designed to support central Ohio’s next generation of well-educated STEM professionals entering high-demand fields. 

OHMS scholars will also attend short, no-cost immersive research opportunities before the beginning of each fall semester, plus ongoing STEM-centered activities and undergraduate research. OHMS scholars may also engage in optional summer internships in a field of interest. 

The 15 total scholarships will be awarded based on financial need––students must be eligible for the Federal Pell Grant (see FAFSA). 

Direct any questions to Associate Professor Andy Roberts, PhD. Email ohms@osu.edu or call 740.366.9178.