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Calendar, 8-13-09

Posted on | August 12, 2009 | 914 views |

Art

Aug. 21, “BIGG Glass Art Tour Series: Exploring Glass Through Drawing and Writing,” 1-2 p.m., OSU Urban Arts Space, 50 W. Town St., register in advance to uaseducation@osu.edu, 292-8861.

Sept. 4, “BIGG Glass Art Tour Series: Glass Art History,” 1-2 p.m., OSU Urban Arts Space, 50 W. Town St., free, 292-8861.

Sept. 18, “BIGG Glass Art Tour Series: Touch Tour,” 1-2 p.m., OSU Urban Arts Space, 50 W. Town St., free, 292-8861.

Events

Bangs, pops, booms at Whiz Bang Science Show

Aug. 13

Dave Lohnes, the Web developer for the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center in Wooster, is both entertainer and information deliverer in this action-packed event, part of Wooster’s Secrest Arboretum 2009 Events.

The show is science fun for children and adults and begins at 7 p.m. at the John Streeter Garden Amphitheater. The show is free, but pre-registration is encouraged. See secrest.osu.edu for more details.

Aug. 19, Biometric Health Screenings,
8 a.m.-noon, Agricultural Administration Building Auditorium, 2120 Fyffe Road, spouses and domestic partners welcome, registration and appointment required, yourplanforhealth.com.

Aug. 26, Biometric Health Screenings,
8 a.m.-noon, 113 Research Foundation, 1960 Kenny Road, registration and appointment required, yourplanforhealth.com.

Sept. 1, “Lazarus Building Rooftop Garden Tour,” led by Robert Turrin from Ohio Equities, 2-3 p.m., OSU Urban Arts Space, 50 W. Town St., register in advance to uas@osu.edu, free, 292-8861.

Sept. 2, Biometric Health Screenings,
8 a.m.-noon, 700 Ackerman Road, sixth floor conference room, registration and appointment required, yourplanforhealth.com.

Sept. 3-4, Chadwick Arboretum and Learning Gardens 2009 Events, Fall Plant Sale, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Howlett Hall,
2001 Fyffe Ct., chadwick.osu.edu.

Sept. 6, 2nd Annual Movemmore Run/Walk for Multiple Myeloma Research, 8:30 a.m., Fred Beekman Park, Lane Avenue and Kenny Road, pre-registration and $25 fee at mmore.org or call (888) 486-4240, $30 race-day fee and same-day registration from 7-8:20 a.m., steve@mmore.org or mmore.org.

Sept. 7, Labor Day, no classes, offices closed, 292-9051.

Sept. 9, Wooster’s Secrest Arboretum 2009 Events, “Plant Diagnostic Clinic,”
8 a.m.-5 p.m., Fisher Auditorium, $40 fee for lunch and materials, registration required by Sept. 2, (330) 263-3799 or troyer.43@osu.edu.

Sept. 12, Wooster’s Secrest Arboretum 2009 Events, “Bird Walk,” 9-11 a.m., meet at Seaman Orientation Plaza on Williams Road, pre-registration encouraged, free, secrest.osu.edu.

Sept. 12, Stone Lab Open House, educational programs and Gibraltar Island and South Bass Lighthouse tours followed by Friends of Stone Lab Annual Meeting, open to the public, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Gibraltar Island, Put-in-Bay, (419) 285-1800.

Rally for Wellness! at the RPAC

Sept. 17

Join Your Plan for Health, the University Staff Advisory Committee, Department of Recreation Sports and Ohio State Health Plan (formerly Managed Health Care Systems) as they combine forces to bring health, wellness and OSU spirit to the eighth annual wellness fair this year.

Rally for Wellness! will take place from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Recreation and Physical Activity Center. Visit the booths of nearly 100 exhibitors and health care professionals from Ohio State and the Columbus community. Get your free biometric health screening (pre-register at yourplanforhealth.com/pha.html), grab a free lunch - including healthy cooking samples - and take advantage of free osteoporosis, skin cancer, vision and hearing screenings. Bring cash to buy fresh produce from a farmers market.

The Red Cross also will sponsor a blood drive at the fair. Appointments are available between 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Call (800) GIVE-LIFE or visit givelife.org (sponsor code: buckeyes) to schedule.

Meet Brutus Buckeye and earn points toward the 2009 YP4H Incentive Program for attending. For more information, visit osumhcs.com/wellness/fair.

Exhibits

Through Aug. 28, “Leaders in Glass: Selected Glass Artists from The Ohio State University,” curated by Joel O’Dorisio, Faculty Club, free, ohiostatefacultyclub.com or 292-2262.

Through Sept. 30, Knowlton School of Architecture Exhibition, “KSA Works,” 2008-09 student work from the Knowlton School of Architecture, Banvard Gallery, free, 292-1012.

Through Oct. 10, “BIGG: Breakthrough Ideas in Global Glass” sponsored by Steuben Glass, OSU Urban Arts Space, 50 W. Town St., free, 292-8861.

Sept. 2-Oct. 23, “Curtis Goldstein: Paintings” Faculty Club, ohiostatefacultyclub.com or 292-2262.

Sept. 23-Oct. 7, Visiting Artist/Lecturers Exhibition, opening reception, 5-7 p.m. Sept. 28, Hopkins Hall Gallery + Corridor, 128 N. Oval Mall, free, 292-5072.

Lectures

Aug. 13, Stone Lab 2009 Guest Lecture Series, “Using Science and Technology to Stimulate the Economy and Reduce the Environmental Impact of Agriculture,” Bobby Moser, vice president for Agriculture, 7 p.m., Gibraltar Island, Put-in-Bay and live broadcast in 333C Kottman Hall, 285-1800.

Meetings

Aug. 13, Lunch and Learn, “Increasing ‘Good’ Cholesterol,” noon-1 p.m., 130 Biomedical Research Tower, 460 W. 12th Ave., registration required, osumhcs.com/wellness/program.asp or 292-1894.

Aug. 18, Lunch and Learn, “The ABCs of Stress Relief,” noon-1 p.m., 105 Biomedical Research Tower, 460 W. 12th Ave., registration required, osumhcs.com/wellness/program.asp or 292-1894.

Aug. 19, Human Resources, Retirement Planning Forum, noon-1 p.m., Room 421, Suite 430, 1590 N. High St., hr.osu.edu/benefits/retirementbenefits or 292-1050.

Aug. 21, Veterans Lunch Series, free and open to all Ohio State faculty, staff, alumni and students, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Rooms A-D, Faculty Club, reservation required, contact forrest.73@osu.edu or 292-7047.

Aug. 24, Lunch and Learn, “Bed Bug Epidemic: How Should We Respond?” noon-1 p.m., 150 Younkin Success Center, 1640 Neil Ave., registration required, osumhcs.com/wellness/program.asp or 292-1894.

Sept. 1, Succeeding Financially, “College Choice and College Savings,” Robert Reed, Reed Financial Planning, noon-1 p.m., Room 425, Suite 430, 1590 N. High St., registration required, hr.osu.edu/finseries or 247-7961.

Sept. 16, Human Resources, Retirement Planning Forum, noon-1 p.m., Room 421, Suite 430, 1590 N. High St., hr.osu.edu/benefits/retirementbenefits or 292-1050.

Sept. 18, Board of Trustees, Longaberger Alumni House, 2200 Olentangy River Road, call for schedule, 292-6359.

Sept. 18, Veterans Lunch Series, free and open to all Ohio State faculty, staff, alumni and students, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Rooms A-D, Faculty Club, reservation required, contact forrest.73@osu.edu or 292-7047.

Nominations, Grants and Awards

Distinguished Scholar Award nominations sought

Deadline Oct. 19

The Office of Research requests nominations for the 2010 University Distinguished Scholar Award. Each year, through the DSA program, the university recognizes and honors six faculty members who demonstrate scholarly activity, research or creative works that represent exceptional achievements in their field.

Award recipients receive a $20,000 research grant and a $3,000 honorarium to pursue their scholarly activity. The deadline for receipt of materials is 5 p.m. For more information, contact allen.758@osu.edu or 247-4764, or visit research.osu.edu/programs/dsa.cfm.

Of Note …

Consider supporting Employee Emergency Fund

During Staff Appreciation Week, Aug. 17-21, consider making a donation to the Employee Emergency Fund through the Helping Hands program. One hundred percent of all donations go to help faculty and staff in need.

Generous donations from faculty and staff make this fund a viable option when assistance is needed. Helping Hands lets you show your appreciation of your colleagues by giving to a fund that will help your co-workers when they are in need.

You can give to the OSU Employee Emergency Fund online by visiting giveto.osu.edu/igive/onlinegiving and searching for fund No. 312955. You also can donate in person by visiting any Seasons Café or Scarlet Ribbon gift shop during Staff Appreciation Week. All donations big or small help make a difference.

Training

Aug. 13-14, Financial Training and Documentation, “The Procurement and Payment Process,” 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. both days, 231 Mount Hall, registration required, oit.ohio-state.edu/hrfin/trainingregistration.html.

Aug. 18, Organization and Human Resource Consulting, Core Program Classes, “Sexual Harassment 101,” 10-11:30 a.m., Room 425, Suite 430, 1590 N. High St., registration required, hr.osu.edu/ohrc.

Aug. 25, Human Resources Training, “Manage Additional Pay,” 1-4:30 p.m., 191 Mount Hall, registration required, oit.osu.edu/hrfin/hrschedule/html.

Aug. 26, Financial Training and Documentation, “Accounts Receivable and Accounts Receivable Collection Services,” 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 231 Mount Hall, registration required, oit.ohio-state.edu/hrfin/trainingregistration.html.

Aug. 26, Organization and Human Resource Consulting, Core Program Classes, “Family Violence and Relationship Abuse Awareness,” 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Room 425, Suite 430, 1590 N. High St., registration required, hr.osu.edu/ohrc.

Aug. 27, Human Resources Training, “Manage Positions and Create Job Openings,” 1-4:30 p.m., 191 Mount Hall, registration required, oit.osu.edu/hrfin/hrschedule/html.

Aug. 27, Financial Training and Documentation, “University Expenditures Policy,” 9-11 a.m, 231 Mount Hall, registration required, oit.ohio-state.edu/hrfin/trainingregistration.html.

Aug. 31-Sept. 1, Human Resources Training, “Hire an Employee,” 1-5 p.m. both days, 191 Mount Hall, registration required, oit.osu.edu/hrfin/hrschedule/html.

Sept. 2-3, Financial Training and Documentation, “Stewardship of Endowment and Gift Funds,” 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. both days, 231 Mount Hall, registration required, oit.ohio-state.edu/hrfin/trainingregistration.html.

Sept. 10-11, Human Resources Training, “Manage Timekeeping,” 8:30 a.m.-noon both days, 191 Mount Hall, registration required, oit.osu.edu/hrfin/hrschedule/html.

Sept. 14-15, Human Resources Training, “Manage Job Data,” 1-5 p.m. both days, 191 Mount Hall, registration required, oit.osu.edu/hrfin/hrschedule/html.

Sept. 15, Organization and Human Resource Consulting, “New Employee Orientation,” 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Room 425, Suite 430, 1590 N. High St., registration required, hr.osu.edu/ohrc.

Sept. 16, Financial Training and Documentation, “Earnings Operations at OSU,” 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., 231 Mount Hall, registration required, oit.ohio-state.edu/hrfin/trainingregistration.html.

Sept. 18, Financial Training and Documentation, “Introduction to Your Business Responsibilities at OSU,” 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 231 Mount Hall, registration required, oit.ohio-state.edu/hrfin/trainingregistration.html.

Sept. 22, Financial Training and Documentation, “Managing Your Department’s Capitalized Equipment,” 12:30-4:30 p.m., 231 Mount Hall, registration required, oit.ohio-state.edu/hrfin/trainingregistration.html.

Wexner

Through Aug. 31, The Box, “Animal-Cams” (Sam Easterson, 2008), Mon.-Wed. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Thu.-Fri. 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., The Box is located across from the Wexner Center Store, free, 292-3535.

Aug. 13, Soundtrack Available: Music in American Film, “Jackie Brown” (Quentin Tarantino, 1997) and “Fast Times at Ridgemont High” (Amy Heckerling, 1982), 7 p.m., Film/Video Theater, admission, 292-3535.

Aug. 14, For All Ages, “Fusion Fest 2009,” multimedia open house, 5-7 p.m., Performance Space, free, 292-3535.

Aug. 14-15, New Documentary, “45365″ (Bill Ross and Turner Ross, 2009), introduced by the directors, 7 p.m., Film/Video Theater, admission, 292-3535.

Aug. 20, Soundtrack Available: Music in American Film, “Easy Rider” (Dennis Hopper, 1969), New 40th Anniversary Print, 7 p.m., Film/Video Theater, admission, 292-3535.

Aug. 20, Wex Drive-In, “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” (Joel Coen, 2000), dusk, Wexner Center Plaza, free, 292-3535.

Aug. 21-22, Contemporary Screen, “You, the Living” (Roy Andersson, 2007), 7 p.m., Film/Video Theater, admission, 292-3535.

Aug. 27, Soundtrack Available: Music in American Film, “Magnolia” (Paul Thomas Anderson, 1999), 7 p.m., Film/Video Theater, admission, 292-3535.

Sept. 1-30, The Box, “Destination Finale” (Philip Widmann, 2008), Mon.-Wed. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Thu.-Fri. 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., The Box is located across from the Wexner Center Store, free, 292-3535.

Sept. 10-11, International Screen, “Laila’s Birthday” (Rashid Marsharawi, 2008), 7 p.m., Film/Video Theater, admission, 292-3535.

Sept. 17, Next @ Wex, “The Books,” 8 p.m., Performance Space, $14 admission, 292-3535.

Sept. 17-18, International Screen, “The Beaches of Agnès” (Angès Varda, 2008), 7 p.m., Film/Video Theater, admission, 292-3535.

Sept. 17-Jan. 3, Exhibitions, “Luc Tuymans,” Wexner Center Galleries, admission (free to visitors the first Sunday of the month and every Thursday after 4 p.m.), 292-3535.

Sept. 22, Welcome Week Film, “Ed Wood” (Tim Burton, 1994), 8:30 p.m., Wexner Center Plaza, free, 292-3535.

Sept. 23, Visiting Filmmakers, “Died Young, Stayed Pretty” (Eileen Yaghoobian, 2009), 7 p.m., Film/Video Theater, admission, 292-3535.

Workshops

Summer Institute on Course Design upcoming

Aug. 17-21

A Summer Institute on Course Design offered by the University Center for the Advancement of Teaching will take place from 9 a.m.-noon each day in the Younkin Success Center. It is designed to provide the tools, the time and the collegial support to really dig in and design or re-design a course. At the end of the week you will have created the basic structure of the course, including plans for a syllabus, assignments, assessment tools and a course outline. Register online at ucat.osu.edu/participate/ftad_events/ftad_events.html#summer.

UFSAP workshop addresses stress and depression

Sept. 9

The University Faculty and Staff Assistance Program has developed a new workshop to help OSU faculty and staff combat two debilitating conditions.

“How to Manage Stress and Depression” will be offered from 5-6:15 p.m. at OSU Managed Health Care Systems, 700 Ackerman Road, Suite 580. This workshop is designed for people who experience stress and depression and want to increase their coping skills.

The workshop is free but registration is required and space is limited. Contact UFSAP counselor Lisa Borelli at 292-1709 or borelli.3@osu.edu for more information or to register. Attending this workshop can earn you points in the Your Plan for Health Incentive Program.

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