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Pablo Tanguay, Department of English
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Michael Brandl, Fisher College of Business
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Foegler to return to OSU in physical development role
August 13, 2010
By Jeff McCallister
Terry Foegler will return to the university as an assistant vice president for physical planning and real estate.
As president of Campus Partners from 1996-2008, Terry Foegler led the development of the South Campus Gateway and was a champion for the improvement of the neighborhoods in and around the University District.
That experience now will give him a unique perspective and insight that should serve him well in his return to Ohio State.
Effective Sept. 13, Foegler will assume the newly created position of assistant vice president of physical planning and real estate, reporting directly to Senior Vice President for Planning and Administration Jeff Kaplan.
“This position is especially critical to continuing the university’s progress given our recent completion of the One Ohio State Framework,” Kaplan said. “As we align our physical plans with the university’s academic and financial plans, Terry will provide university-wide leadership in strategically planning for our physical environment. He will champion the framework as we begin to translate our vision and principals into action.”
Foegler will lead the university’s physical planning and real estate operations, co-chair the Integrated Physical Planning Liaison Group along with Vice Provost Mike Boehm, build partnerships within and outside the university, and will once again serve in a leadership with Campus Partners as a member of that group’s board of directors.
“It’s a really exciting opportunity, particularly being the first person in this position that’s going to oversee the implementation of the One Ohio State Framework,” Foegler said. “The nice thing for me, and what I see as a really nice fit, is that the framework deals with principals that guide both the on- and off-campus environments. A lot of it deals with things like research, student housing, generally things that I was heavily involved with when I was at the university before.”
Foegler left Campus Partners in 2008 to become city manager of the city of Dublin, where he had served as development director before coming to OSU.
“I think the relationships I developed with a great number of folks at the university - from parking to planning to the Medical Center - and my familiarity with the processes will be really helpful to what I’ll be doing,” Foegler said. “And it’s exciting to hear about some very collaborative efforts being established that match the physical planning with the academic and financial sides. That came across very clear as I was talking to people about coming back.”
“Terry has exceptional abilities to facilitate collaboration, build partnerships, and advance a vision,” Kaplan said. “I am confident his talents and experience will help us take our Framework plans to the next level.”
Going ‘hog wild’ for Staff Appreciation Week
August 11, 2010
The Office of the CIO throws a big, rollicking party every year to say thanks to staff
They’re called the pig pickers — a hearty crew of eight to 10 people from the staff of the Office of the Chief Information Officer. It is their job, with aprons tied smartly in place and gloves pulled tight, to secure the best choices of meat from the two hogs roasting on the spit in the courtyard at Kinnear Road Center. Continue reading ‘Going ‘hog wild’ for Staff Appreciation Week’
Searching for the cure from every conceivable angle
August 11, 2010
Along with all the science-heavy research being funded by Pelotonia, one survivor takes a different tack in the fight
Philip Allen remembers the day when, as a 12-year-old boy, he was told he had Hodgkin’s lymphoma, cancer of the lymph nodes.
Although the disease has a relatively high survival rate, it’s a truly scary diagnosis for an adult, let alone for an adolescent who’s forced to think about his mortality at far too young an age. Continue reading ‘Searching for the cure from every conceivable angle’
Pelotonia funds 29 undergrad research fellowships for 2010-11
August 11, 2010
Last year, the inaugural Pelotonia grassroots cycling tour raised $4.5 million for cancer research at the OSU Comprehensive Cancer Center – James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, with $1 million of the proceeds earmarked for fellowship grants for undergraduate, graduate and post-doctoral students.
This year’s first Pelotonia Fellowships will fund wide-ranging cancer research projects — from history and communications to molecular genetics and biomedical science — proposed by 29 talented undergraduate students. Each fellowship is for up to one year in length and pays up to $12,000.
Research topics include studying cancer tumor progression, factors involved in cancer genetics and the role of microRNA in cancer. In addition, one grant will fund a motivational video for cancer survivors (See related story), while another will study how to design effective anti-smoking public service announcements for African Americans.
“Pelotonia is providing vital research funding for our youngest and brightest cancer investigators, helping bridge the gap until they may one day qualify for federal research funding,” says Michael Caligiuri, director of the Comprehensive Cancer Center and CEO of the James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute. “Students introduce new discoveries and ideas through their own research, with the goal of one day creating a cancer-free world.”
In addition, one Pelotonia Medical Student Fellowship grant for $25,000 will be awarded to Earl Christian of Columbus. Grant awards of $25,000 for graduate students and up to $55,000 for post-doctoral researchers will be announced later this year.
The second annual Pelotonia is scheduled for Aug. 20-22. For more information, visit pelotonia.org.
- Philip Allen, Findlay; World Literatures; “One Story at a Time.”
- Jason Carrier, West Chester; Computer Science and Engineering; “Modeling Structural Robustness of Tumor Cells.”
- Lori Carter, Gahanna; History; “The Radical Mastectomy of Nabby Adams Smith; Living and Dying with Dignity in the Public Shadow of Two US Presidents.”
- Clint Christman, Worthington; Molecular Genetics; “Identification and Characterization of Atg1 Substrates Important for Autophagy”
- Tyler Church, Oakwood; Chemistry and Molecular Genetics; “Matrix Metalloproteinases: A Target for Catalytic Degradation.”
- Shauna Collins, Hudson; Biomedical Science; “The Role of CS1 in the Natural Killer Cell Versus Multiple Myeloma Effect.”
- Jinna Deslandes, Pickerington; Molecular Genetics, “Regulation of ABC Transporter Systems by a Rho GTPase.”
- Dustin Gable, Miller City; Biomedical Science, “Ets1 as a Potential Target of MicroRNA-1 in Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma.”
- Molly Gallagher, Beavercreek; Ecology, Evolution and Anthropology; “Confirming Targets and Unraveling Pathways of the Regulatory Pax2/5/8 Transcription Factor EGL-38.”
- Kate Gordon, Columbus; Biochemistry; “Targeting Protein Arginine Methytransferase 5 (PRMT5) Overexpression in Glioblastoma Multiforme.”
- Kelsey Gray, Canton; Biomedical Science; “Role of DCPS in Squamous Cell Carcinoma.”
- Paul Gruenbacher, Fairfield; Biology; “Moving Through the Neighborhood: Examining the Role of Brain Epidermal Growth Factor Signaling on Glioma Progression in Vitro and in Vivo.”
- Andrew Gruenzel, Centerville; Molecular Genetics and Chemistry; “The Role of E2F3 Phosphorylation in Rb-Mediated Tumorigenesis.”
- Alex Hissong, Centerville; Biomedical Engineering; “Developing Brain Biomimetic Material for in Vitro Tumor Studies.”
- Kevin Kauffman, Centerville; Chemical Engineering; “Antibody Ligation to Pulmonary Polymeric Microparticles for the Treatment of Lung Cancer.”
- Anthony Kiragu, Columbus; Biology; “MicroRNAs, Lin-28 and Cancer.”
- Jonathan Lee, Dublin; Molecular Genetics; “A Genome-Wide Screening of Drosophila Melangaster to Identify Endoreduplication in Specific Genes.”
- Grace Miller, Dublin; Molecular Genetics; “Identification of E2f1, E2F3a and E2F3b Target Genes in Mouse Liver Development/Cancer.”
- Kevin Murnan, Cincinnati; Molecular Genetics; “Suppression of an Intestinal Tumor Phenotype in Vivo by the BLM Helicase.”
- Mariya Nudel, Reynoldsburg; Biology Mathematics; “A Connection Between Cell Cycle Regulation and Cytoplasmic-Nuclear Dynamics of tRNA.”
- Thach Pham, Upper Arlington; Molecular Genetics, “Tumorigenesis and Protein Stability of Knockin PTEN Mutations in Mice.”
- Jason Pradarelli, Muskegon, Wis.; Biomedical Science, “The Effects of Tetrathiomolybdate and Oncolytic Virus Combination Therapy in Vivo.”
- Ronald Siebenaler, Toledo; Biomedical Science; “Analysis of Epigenetic Modifiers in a Mouse Model of Acute Myeloid Leukemia.”
- Cassandra Skinner, Westerville; Microbiology; “Targeting Melanoma Via the Innate Immune System.”
- Kathryn Takamura, Upper Arlington; Chemistry and Spanish; “Eccentric Cleavage Products of Lycopene: Dietary Carotenoids as Cancer Chemopreventive Agents.”
- Elizabeth Ulm, Cincinnati; Biology; “Coordination of Cell Fates Within a Tissue by a Pax2/5/8 Transcription Factor.”
- Linghan Wang, Chengdu, Sichuan, China; Communications; “Design Effective Anti-Smoking PSAs Targeting African Americans: A Dynamic Motivational Activation Model.”
- Jennifer Wittwer, Cincinnati; Molecular Genetics and Chemistry; “Synthesis of Natural Product Derivatives for Anticancer Treatment.”
- Emily Wong, Solon; Microbiology; “Methanobrevibacter Smithii RNase P: A Model for Archaeal Mesophilic Type A RNase P and a Possible Antiobesity Target.”
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August 11, 2010
Why did you choose to work at Ohio State? I chose Ohio State solely because I had just given birth to my first child in 1984 and wanted to be able to spend time with her and not return to full-time employment. A part-time evening switchboard position became available, I applied and I became a Buckeye employee. In 1987 I moved from part-time evening to part-time day, working in the dean/associate deans’ office, and several years thereafter went to full time. I joined the Office of Student Life in 2002.
What do you like about your job? Everything! But if I had to pick one thing it would be the people I work with. They are truly awesome.
What would you improve at Ohio State? The HR online job application system. My two daughters, both graduates of OSU, have utilized the OSU online application system. The system fails to give applicants updated information regarding application status, especially if the position is filled.
What advice would you give a new employee? Learn all you can and do your job well.
If you weren’t working at Ohio State, what would you be doing? Paddling around a pond in a swan paddle boat with a log cabin cottage near the dock.
Who is your hero? God. I cannot imagine life without him. If only more people believed the same thing, this world would be in much better shape than it is today.
Of what honor or recognition are you most proud? Receiving The Ohio State University Distinguished Staff Award in 2008, and the best part was being presented the award by President Gee. Having chosen not to go to college when I graduated from high school, I look at this award as my college diploma for my hard work and dedication to this university.
What is your favorite activity outside of work? Family is first and foremost in my life. I look forward to times spent together, whether it be a picnic, a birthday celebration, Christmas, etc. Over the years, we have enjoyed some great times and created wonderful memories. I look forward to many more.
What are you going to do when you retire? I was eligible to retire 3½ years ago. However, I like my job too much to retire. Plus, I would miss the folks I work with. But it’s nice to know that if I have a bad day, the option is readily available!
If you were the university president for a day, what would you do? Well, I too wanted to request to dot the “i,” however Mary Jo Spink Patterson, from the July 15 edition of onCampus stole my idea. So, my second choice would be to become president for the day on Saturday, Nov. 27 and watch the Buckeyes beat Michigan in the comfort of the President’s Suite at Ohio Stadium (with family and friends, of course).
To nominate a staff member for an upcoming issue, e-mail oncampus@osu.edu.
Two Ohio State graduate students are recipients of the new Department of Energy Graduate Research fellowships designed to strengthen the nation’s scientific workforce by providing support to young students during the formative years of their research. Kathryn Gabet in mechanical engineering and Kyle Wendt in nuclear physics will each receive $50,500 per year for up to three years to support tuition, living expenses, research materials and travel to research conferences or to Department of Energy scientific user facilities. Support comes in part from $12.5 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
For a complete list of awardees and eligibility requirements visit the Office of Science Graduate Fellowship program. Profiles of the awardees are at scgf.orau.gov/documents/awardees/WendtKyle_Profile.pdf and scgf.orau.gov/documents/awardees/GabetKathryn_Profile.pdf.
President Gordon Gee’s trademark bowtie, as well as the man himself, made an appearance at the Fayette County Fair on July 22 at Washington Court House. It was one of the first stops for Gee during his annual 88-county tour of Ohio. While there, Gee met with alumni, current and incoming students and OSU occupational therapy students who were performing screenings. He also took in several 4-H exhibits. Gee’s tour will be the focus of a special onCampus issue on Sept. 2.
A river runs through it
August 11, 2010
Grant funds water quality improvement, other sustainability projects at Waterman farm
By Julia Harris, onCampus staff
For Reagan Bluel, a typical day at the office doesn’t look much like a day at a typical office. It doesn’t really smell like one either.
That’s because Bluel works with about 170 dairy cows every day as part of her job as farm manager of the dairy farm at Ohio State’s Waterman Agriculture and Natural Resources Laboratory Facility. Continue reading ‘A river runs through it’
OSU students’ new food concoction a winning idea
August 11, 2010
By Martha Filipic, FAES Communications
A team of food science students from Ohio State University won a national product development competition last month at the annual meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists in Chicago.
“It was great,” said team member Luca Serventi, a graduate student in Ohio State’s Department of Food Science and Technology. “This was the 20th year of the competition, and it’s the first time Ohio State won. We were proud.” Continue reading ‘OSU students’ new food concoction a winning idea’
Columbus mayor will address summer graduates
August 11, 2010
Columbus Mayor Michael B. Coleman will speak at Ohio State’s summer quarter commencement, which begins at 1 p.m. Aug. 29 at the Jerome Schottenstein Center. About 1,800 students will receive degrees during the ceremony. Continue reading ‘Columbus mayor will address summer graduates’
Hit the Road: A healthier you, with incentives
August 11, 2010
By Adam King, onCampus staff
“Do it because it’s good for you.”
Solid reasoning is behind that statement we often heard as children as our parents tried to get us to eat broccoli, wear a bicycle helmet or brush our teeth. While it taught us valuable life lessons, at the time it didn’t really motivate us to listen and follow through. Continue reading ‘Hit the Road: A healthier you, with incentives’
Scientists see how enzyme repairs UV-damaged DNA
August 11, 2010
By Pam Frost Gorder, Research Communications
Researchers have long known that humans lack a key enzyme — one possessed by most of the animal kingdom and even plants — that reverses severe sun damage.
For the first time, researchers have witnessed how this enzyme works at the atomic level to repair sun-damaged DNA. Continue reading ‘Scientists see how enzyme repairs UV-damaged DNA’
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