Vol. 38, No. 18

1-4-2007
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Calendar 1/4/07

Conferences

Nation’s fiscal future a town hall forum

Jan. 10

The John Glenn School of Public Affairs in partnership with the Concord Coalition and other federal budget analysts will host a town hall forum on the Fiscal Wake-Up Tour at 5:30 p.m. at The Blackwell ballrooms. The tour focuses on the nation’s long-term fiscal challenges, such as entitlement programs (Social Security). Rob Portman, director of the Office of Management and Budget, will be the featured speaker.

The Fiscal Wake Up Tour is open to the public but reservations are required. Call 688-3206, ext. 2, or e-mail jan10@jgippm.ohio-state.edu by Jan. 5 to reserve a seat.

Studying climate change: A technological journey

Jan. 26

Faculty with students interested in global climate change are encouraged to inform them about the Byrd Polar Research Center’s special event that looks at the limitations and advances of technology that enable scientists in this field. The event, sponsored by the Battelle Endowment for Technology and Human Affairs, begins at 9 a.m. with a general history of technology in polar studies session followed by presentations from the following research groups — Remote Sensing, Sea Level Rise, Ice Core Paleoclimatology and Polar Meteorology. The afternoon session will explore OSU and other programs of interest.

The first 50 undergrads who register for the full-day event will receive a catered lunch and an afternoon of small-group sessions and tours of the BPRC labs and research facilities, wrapping up by 3 p.m.

To register by the Jan. 8 deadline, visit www-bprc.mps.ohio-state.edu. Additional information will be sent to participants before Jan. 12. Contact Carol Landis at landis.83@osu.edu or 688-8279 for more information.

Events

Engineering wants to spark female interest

Through Feb. 2

The College of Engineering is looking for third- through sixth-grade female students for its “Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day” from 9:30
a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Feb. 24 at Hitchcock Hall. The half-day event, offered by Ohio State’s Women in Engineering program and sponsored by Fifth Third Bank and Microsoft, is open to students who want to learn about the world of engineering. One parent and/or guardian is welcome to accompany each participant.

Participants will have fun learning about engineering by doing hands-on activities and will hear from engineering students and industry professionals about opportunities available with an education in engineering. The program is offered free of charge to all girls. Registration is required. Applications will be accepted until Feb. 2 or until full. Online registration and information are available at engineering.osu.edu/events/agenda.php?eid=22 or contact Kristina Kennedy at kennedy.443@osu.edu or 247-7936.

Presidential Search Committee holds forums

Jan. 4, 10

The Presidential Search Committee, which is seeking a replacement for Karen Holbrook, who retires in June, will hold two public forums in January.
The university community can offer its suggestions and input on the presidential profile from 3-5 p.m. Jan. 4 in the Wexner Center’s Film/Video Theatre lower level or from 3-5 p.m. Jan. 10 in the Chen Family Room at Scott Laboratory. Signups for either session begin at 2:45 p.m.

Jan. 11, OSU Creative Writing Program Reading Series, Student/Faculty Reading: Andrew Hudgins, Ida Stewart, Laurel Gilbert, 7 p.m., 311 Denney Hall, 292-2242.

Jan. 15, Martin Luther King Day, no classes, offices closed, 292-9051.

OSU sponsors Growers Congress

Jan. 15-17

The Ohio Fruit and Vegetable Growers Congress is returning to the Greater Columbus Convention Center with three days of workshops, educational sessions, roundtable discussions and a trade show packed with the latest information on fruits, vegetables, ag and horticulture services and direct marketing.
The annual conference will be held Jan. 15-17 and is sponsored by Ohio State, the Ohio Vegetable and Potato Growers Association and the Ohio Fruit Growers Society. For more information and to register, visit ohiofruit.org.

Moderate Republicans’ future debated

Jan. 30

Faculty members from three departments will engage in a lively roundtable discussion on “The Future of Moderate Republicanism,” placing today’s political situation and midterm election results in perspective. Held at 7 p.m. in the Wexner Center Film/Video Theater, the discussion will revolve in part around the release of the book “Modern Republican: Arthur Larson and the Eisenhower Years” by Associate Professor of History David Stebenne. (Larson was chief presidential speechwriter for Eisenhower.)

The panelists will look at the last time the moderates were in charge of the national GOP, why they lost control and their prospects now for regaining influence in the party. Panelists include Stebenne; political scientist Paul Beck, dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences; and moderator Nancy Rogers, dean of the Moritz College of Law.

The event, which is free and open to the public, will include a Q&A session with the audience, followed by a reception and book signing. R.S.V.P. is requested to alcalde.1@osu.edu.

Exhibits

Jan. 5, “Paul-Henri Bourguignon: A Centennial Visit,” opening reception, 6-8 p.m., Jan. 12, Faculty Club, ohio-statefacultyclub.com or 292-2262.

Jan. 16-March 16, “Korean Comics: A Society Through Small Frames,” 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, Cartoon Research Library, 27 W. 17th Ave., cartoons.osu.edu or cartoons@osu.edu.

Lectures

Jan. 8, President and Provost’s Diversity Lecture and Cultural Arts Series, Kenji Yoshino, Yale Law School, 4 p.m., Saxbe Auditorium, Moritz College of Law,
292-4355.

Dongarra talks high-performance computing

Jan. 11

The Ohio Supercomputer Center will host internationally-recognized expert in high-performance computing Jack Dongarra from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Fawcett Center Auditorium. The lecture is sponsored by the OSC Statewide Users Group Distinguished Lecture Series and the Ralph Regula School of Computational Science Lecture Series.

The Ohio academic community is invited to attend locally or remotely via Internet stream at osc.edu/hpc/dongarra.shtml. For more information about the event, go to osc.edu/hpc/dongarra.shtml, write landwehr@osc.edu or call 292-0890.

Meeting

Jan. 11, University Senate, 3:30-5:30 p.m., 130 Drinko Hall, senate.osu.edu.

Nominations, Awards and Grants

Distinguished Staff Award nominations sought

Jan. 8

The Office of Human Resources is accepting nominations for the Distinguished Staff Award. This award will honor 12 staff members for their outstanding leadership and accomplishments in service to the university at an awards luncheon ceremony. Nominations are due by 5 p.m. Jan. 8. For additional nomination information and a form, visit hr.osu.edu/special/dsa.aspx or call 292-4341.

Of Note

Employee assistance program can help relieve stress, depression

Ongoing

Faculty and staff with winter blues or post-holiday anxiety can remove that stress by contacting the University Faculty and Staff Assistance Program. All faculty and staff, as well as their immediate family members, may take advantage of this free, confidential counseling service. Licensed, experienced professionals will lend an ear and advise on personal or work-related issues, including depression, anxiety, stress, conflict management and grief and loss.

Call UFSAP at 292-4472 to speak with a consultant. You will receive a response within 24 hours. Visit osumhcs.com/ufsap for more information about the staff and services as well as for tips and resources to “Be Well, Work Well” in the new year.

Bucks for Charity campaign extended

Ongoing

It’s not too late to contribute to the 2006 Bucks for Charity campaign. Donor pledge cards and information about participating federations and their respective member agencies are still available through unit coordinators or the Office of Human Resources. Individuals may support preferred charities through one-time contributions (cash or check) or through payroll deduction pledges. All contributions are tax-deductible. Read more about these federations and their affiliated agencies by visiting hr.osu.edu/special/communitychar.aspx or call 292-4341 for more information.

University maintains lost and found

Ongoing

Found a scarf? Lost some keys? Know someone who has? If so, visit fod.osu.edu/lost. The university’s Facilities Operations and Development maintains a lost and found and keeps all articles for 90 days, except for clothing, which is kept for 30 days. Unclaimed articles are donated to various departments and nonprofit organizations in the university. Contact lostfnd@osu.edu for more information.

Schottenstein

Jan. 6, Ohio Scholastic Play-By-Play Classic, 3 p.m., Value City Arena, admission, schottensteincenter.com.

Jan. 8, BCS National Championship game television party, 6:30 p.m., Value City Arena, free with Buck ID plus one guest, ticket office, (800) 273-6201.

Jan. 18, High School Musical, 7 p.m., Value City Arena, admission, schottensteincenter.com.

Training

OSU police empower employees to fight rape

Ongoing

Rape Aggression Defense Systems is a program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for women. The R.A.D. System begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and risk avoidance, while progressing on the basics of hands-on defense training.

R.A.D. classes are sponsored by the Ohio State University Police Department and are free. All R.A.D. instructors are certified law enforcement officers. Classes may be scheduled independently to fit a group’s needs or taken during regularly scheduled days during winter quarter: 6-9 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays at 202 Lincoln Tower, 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays at Morrill Tower’s Browsing Room or 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays at Pomerene Hall’s third-floor gym.

Contact Officer Don Cornwell at rad@osu.edu or 292-2121 or visit ps.ohio-state.edu/police/rad for more information. Students should wear loose-fitting clothing, workout clothing or street clothes.

Jan. 9, Management Advancement for the Public Service, “Key Fundamentals of Management,” 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. both days, Fawcett Center, admission for non-members, registration required, glennschool.osu.edu or 292-3242.

Jan. 11, Management Advancement for the Public Service, “Project Management,” 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Fawcett Center, admission for non-members, registration required, glennschool.osu.edu or 292-3242.

Jan. 17, Management Advancement for the Public Service, “Effective Delegation,” 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Fawcett Center, admission for non-members, registration required, glennschool.osu.edu or 292-3242.

Wexner

Jan. 5, New Argentine Cinema: Four Directors, The Holy Girl (Lucrecia Martel, 2004) and La Cienaga (Lucrecia Martel, 2001), 7 p.m., Film/Video Theater, admission, 292-3535.

Jan. 10, Artist’s Talk, Cory Arcangel, 4:30 p.m., Film/Video Theater, 292-3535.

Jan. 10, Experimental Cinema, Avant Gaming: Artist Cory Arcangel in person, 7 p.m., Film/Video Theater, admission,
292-3535.

Jan. 11, Cinematheque: Kenji Mizoguchi, Ugetsu (1953) and Sisters of Gion (1936), 7 p.m., Film/Video Theater, admission, 292-3535.

Jan. 12, New Argentine Cinema: Four Directors, The Magic Gloves (Martin Rejtman, 2003) and Silvia Prieto (Martin Rejtman, 1999), 7 p.m., Film/Video Theater, admission, 292-3535.

Jan. 13, Cinematheque: Kenji Mizoguchi, Sansho the Bailiff (1954), 7 p.m., Film/Video Theater, admission, 292-3535.

Jan. 17, New Documentary, 8 Bit (Marcin Ramocki, Justin Strawhand, 2006), introduced by the directors, 7 p.m., Film/Video Theater, admission, 292-3535.

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