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Vol. 38, No. 18
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3-14-2007
By: Calendar, March 15- April 5 2007Conference
Theatre conference features graduate students
April 13-14
The Graduate Syndicate of the Department of Theatre is sponsoring an interdisciplinary conference featuring the work of graduate students from Ohio State, Northwestern University and the University of Maryland-College Park. The goal is to gather together graduate students for a lively examination of the academic world and the one being shaped.
The conference will feature lectures from Susan Manning (theatre and performance studies, Northwestern), Franklin Hildy (theatre and performance studies, Maryland), and OSU’s Distinguished University Professor in theatre, Tom Postlewait. The three faculty also will respond to all papers presented at a final roundtable.
Registration is free and open to the public. For more information, go to theatre.osu.edu and click on “disciplining interdisciplinarity” or e-mail schlueter.10@osu.edu. |
Events
March 21, Personal Health Assessment screening, 8 a.m.-noon, KRC Building B, 1121 Kinnear Road., registration and appointment required, yourplanforhealth.com.
OHR offers Retirement Choices Forum
March 22
The Office of Human Resources is offering a forum to newly hired faculty and staff to help with decisions regarding available retirement choices under ARP/OPERS/STRS. The forum will be held in the Office of Human Resources, 1590 N. High St., Suite 430 from noon-1 p.m.
This seminar is designed for faculty and staff who have an appointment of at least 75 percent FTE and have been with the university for less than 120 days. At the forum, a benefits representative will review, compare and summarize the plan options under the OPERS/STRS retirement systems and the provisions of the Alternative Retirement Plan.
Additional retirement information
is available at hr.osu.edu/benefits/
retirehome.htm or contact OHR Customer Service at 292-1050 or service@hr.osu.edu. |
March 28, Personal Health Assessment screening, 8 a.m.-noon, Suite 100, 921 Chatham Lane, registration and appointment required, yourplanforhealth.com.
March 30, OSU Creative Writing Program Reading Series, Mother Tongue (New MFA Recruitment Reading), 8 p.m., Barley’s Underground, 467 N. High St.,
292-2242.
Faculty Club hosts charity art auction
March 30
Some 100 artworks and intriguing university collectibles will be offered for sale at the Faculty Club’s third annual art auction. The auction will benefit the Faculty Club building endowment.
A silent auction and preview of the 8 p.m. live auction will start at 6 p.m. Both auctions are free. David Terry, a Columbus auctioneer, artist and restorer, will preside over the sales. Hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will be available.
Artists and collectors with ties to Ohio State and central Ohio are contributing artworks to the auctions, including paintings, prints, sculpture, glass and ceramics. Among the artists represented are Sidney Chafetz, William Hogarth, Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Karen Sterrett, Mary Ann Sullivan, Terry and tribal artists of Africa and the Pacific Rim.
For a comprehensive list of the artists, artworks and collectibles and the complete terms and conditions of the sale, visit ohio-statefacultyclub.com or call 292-2262. |
Exhibits
Honored faculty’s chosen books on display
Through March 30
University Libraries is hosting a Faculty Recognition Book Exhibit in the Sullivant Library through March 30. The exhibit includes books selected by OSU faculty granted tenure or promotion in 2006-07 and are book-plated in their name as recognition of their accomplishments. A commemorative brochure listing the honorees, books selected and personal statements will be available at the exhibit in the Leisure Reading Room, and the books are available for circulation. The brochure also will become part of the University Libraries’ Knowledge Bank. |
Through April 27, “Joel O’Dorisio: Reflections in Glass,” Faculty Club, ohiostatefacultyclub.com or 292-2262.
Lectures
March 15, Humanities Institute The Big Picture Lecture Series, “Flat Is the New Deep,” John McMorrough, Architecture, 7 p.m., Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Broad St., zacher.1@osu.edu.
March 28, Mershon Center for International Security Studies, “The Role of the International Labor Organization in a Globalizing World,” Anne Davies, Oxford University, noon, Mershon Center, 1501 Neil Ave., R.S.V.P. for lunch to powers.108@osu.edu by March 26, 292-1681.
March 29, Mershon Center for International Security Studies, “New Thinking and Practice in China’s Diplomacy,” Xinbo Wu, Fudan University, noon, Mershon Center, 1501 Neil Ave., R.S.V.P. for lunch to russell.16@osu.edu by March 27, 292-1681.
April 2, Mershon Center for International Security Studies, “National Identity and Foreign Policy Attitudes of the South Korean Public,” Taehyun Kim, visiting scholar from Chung-Ang University, noon, Mershon Center, 1501 Neil Ave., R.S.V.P. for lunch to russell.16@osu.edu by March 29, 292-1681.
April 4, Humanities Institute Cognition Working Group and Literacy Studies Working Group, “Comics and Storytelling,” Scott McCloud, 4:30-6 p.m., Wexner Center Auditorium, dicuirci.2@osu.edu.
Meetings
March 16, Veterans Lunch Series, tour of RPAC, registration required, forrest.73@osu.edu or 292-7047.
March 21, Succeeding Financially, “Women and Financial Planning,” noon, Suite 430, 1590 N. High St., registration required, admin@hr.osu.edu or 247-7961.
March 21, Lunch and Learn, “Celebrate National Nutrition Month,” noon-1 p.m., RPAC, 2nd floor Demonstration Kitchen, registration required, osumhcs.com/wellness/program.asp or 292-1894.
‘Lunch and Learn’ presents Chinese diet therapy
March 22
The ancient Chinese were very aware of the environment and how their bodies reacted to their surroundings. Learn how they lived in harmony with nature through dietary balance from noon-1 p.m. in 107 Hamilton Hall with “Dietary Therapy According to Traditional Chinese Methods,” part of the OSU Faculty and Staff Wellness Program Lunch and Learn series.
Acupuncturist and Licensed Massage Therapist Mary Dinneen will show participants how to select foods that create balance as one of the primary keys to disease prevention. For more information on this free session or to register, visit osumhcs.com/wellness/program.asp (choose the Lunch and Learn link) or call 292-1894 |
Music
March 27, Guest Recital Series: Global Percussion Network with Vibraphonist Anders Astrand, 8 p.m., Weigel Auditorium, admission, 292-0789.
Nominations, Awards and Grants
CURA seeks grant proposals
Through April 2
The Center for Urban and Regional Analysis is accepting seed grant proposals from faculty relating to issues and problems applicable to Ohio’s urban and metropolitan areas, rural areas and related regional issues. Funding for the program is through the Ohio Urban University Program, a program of the Ohio General Assembly and the Ohio Board of Regents. The proposal deadline is April 2. Contact max.5@osu.edu for more information. |
Nominations sought for Service-Learning Awards
Through April 6
Nominations are being accepted for the 2007 Awards for Excellence in Community Service and Scholarship in the following categories: Students, faculty, staff, student organizations and community partners. Nomination criteria and application forms are available at service-learning.osu.edu/awards.htm. Contact slearning@osu.edu or 292-7176 for more information. |
Apply now for Research on Women grants
Through April 9
Applications are being accepted for Coca-Cola Critical Difference for Women Research on Women Grants. The grants are open to OSU faculty (up to $5,000) and Ph.D. students (up to $1,000). The deadline to apply is April 9. Visit womens-studies.osu.edu for details and click on Grants and Awards. |
Research Grants program seeks student-faculty ePartnerships
Through April 13
TELR’s Research on Research (r2) Grants program is underway for the fourth consecutive year, seeking proposals from faculty-undergraduate student partners who will develop a multimedia research portfolio over summer quarter. Interdisciplinary teams are welcomed and encouraged.
Participants work in the technology-rich environment of the Digital Union and are featured in a public showcase at the end of quarter. Faculty acquire a research portfolio for recruitment, public relations and academic purposes. The deadline is April 13. Details and an application form are available online at digitalunion.osu.edu/r2. |
Nominations sought for academic advisors
Through April 13
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2007 Outstanding Advisor Awards for undergraduate academic advising, sponsored by the Academic Advising Association of Ohio State and the Office of Academic Affairs. Recipients are chosen based on their ability to serve as positive role models for all academic advisors at Ohio State. For further information, visit acadaos.osu.edu. |
2008-09 Fulbright Scholar award competition open
Through Aug. 1
The Fulbright Scholar Program, funded by the U.S. Department of State and administered by the Council for the International Exchange of Scholars, offers approximately 800 awards annually to U.S. faculty, librarians and professionals to lecture and/or conduct research abroad. Positions are available in nearly 130 countries and in virtually all disciplines.
The application deadline is Aug. 1. For details and application materials on this and other Fulbright opportunities, visit cies.org or contact kukielka-blaser.1@osu.edu. |
Of Note ...
Faculty sought to teach London Honors program
Through April 9
The University Honors and Scholars Center is accepting faculty letters of interest for the London Honors program 2007. This five-credit-hour class (H296) is taught autumn quarter and meets Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:30 p.m., culminating in an eight-day study tour of London in December.
London Honors will have six sections of 20 students or less. Faculty will be paired with a staff member to teach one section for first-quarter freshmen honors students. The class meets 10 weeks throughout the quarter. Each week all four classes will meet for a common lecture and then will break out into class sections for discussion. Each faculty member is expected to lecture or co-lecture one of the classes.
Four areas that have been covered consistently are: London Society Today and Multiculturalism, History of London, Shakespeare or Literary London, and London in Theatre, although there is flexibility in topics. The group will determine three additional lecture topics.
To learn more, to be added to the faculty resource list or to suggest another faculty, contact Vickie Pitstick at 292-1974. |
Schottenstein
March 25, Chris Tomlin with Louie Giglio and Matt Redman, 7 p.m., Value City Arena, admission, schottensteincenter.com.
March 31, Monster Truck Nationals, 7 p.m., Value City Arena, admission, schottensteincenter.com.
Training
March 15, Management Advancement for the Public Service, “Measuring Results in Your Organization,” 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Fawcett Center, admission for non-members, registration required, glennschool.osu.edu or 292-3242.
March 15, New Employee Orientation, 8:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m., Suite 430, 1590 N. High St., registration required, hr.osu.edu/ohrc or 292-2800.
March 15-16, Financial Training and Documentation, “The Procurement and Payment Process,” 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. each day, 231 Mount Hall, registration required, ctlr.ohio-state.edu/financial/finance.shtm.
March 20, Supervisor Training to Enhance Performance, “Motivating Through Recognition and Empowerment,” 1:30-4:30 p.m., Suite 430, 1590 N. High St., registration required, hr.osu.edu/ohrc or 292-2800.
March 22 or 27, Supervisor Training to Enhance Performance, “What Supervisors Need to Know about Discrimination,” 1:30-4:30 p.m. March 22 or 8:30-11:30 a.m. March 27, Suite 430, 1590 N. High St., registration required, hr.osu.edu/ohrc or 292-2800.
March 27, Management Advancement for the Public Service, “Five Absolutes for Building a High-Performance Workplace,” 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Fawcett Center, admission for non-members, registration required, glennschool.osu.edu or 292-3242.
March 28, Management Advancement for the Public Service, “Time Management Strategies to Improve Productivity,” 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Fawcett Center, admission for non-members, registration required, glennschool.osu.edu or 292-3242.
March 28-29, Financial Training and Documentation, “Debits and Credits,” 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. each day, 231 Mount Hall, registration required, ctlr.ohio-state.edu/financial/finance.shtm.
March 29, Management Advancement for the Public Service, “Attitude and Accountability,” 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Fawcett Center, admission for non-members, registration required, glennschool.osu.edu or 292-3242.
April 3, Management Advancement for the Public Service, “Creativity,” 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Fawcett Center, admission for non-members, registration required, glennschool.osu.edu or 292-3242.
April 4, Management Advancement for the Public Service, “Better Writing and Editing Skills for Administrative Support Staff,” 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Fawcett Center, admission for non-members, registration required, glennschool.osu.edu or 292-3242.
Forum on building children’s self-esteem
April 11
The Office of Human Resources and The Women’s Place are sponsoring a discussion facilitated by Yvonne Gustafson, Ph.D., with the Elizabeth Blackwell Center. Self-esteem is related to a variety of life choices and outcomes, e.g., positive peer interactions, creative problem solving and psychological well being in adults. This hour together is designed to help attendees better understand the nature of self-esteem, how it develops and the role of parents and adults in fostering self-esteem in children and others.
The forum runs from noon-1 p.m. at 155 Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute, 473 W. 12th Ave. Registration is ongoing at hr.osu.edu/OHRD/training/
customized.asp.
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Wexner
Through March 29, K8 Hardy and Wynne Greenwood, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tue.-Wed., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thu.-Fri., 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun., The Box, 292-3535.
Through April 15, “Architecture Interruptus,” Wexner Center Galleries, 292-3535.
Through April 15, “Glenn Ligon: Some Changes,” Wexner Center Galleries, 292-3535.
Through April 15, “Sadie Benning: Suspended Animation,” Wexner Center Galleries, 292-3535.
Through April 15, “Charles Long: 100 lbs. of Clay,” Wexner Center Lower Level, 292-3535.
March 15-16, New Documentary, “China Blue” (Micha X. Peled, 2005), 7 p.m., Film/Video Theater, admission, 292-3535.
March 17, Muppets, Music & Magic: Jim Henson’s Legacy, “Muppet Music Moments,” 10:45 a.m.; “A Better World: Living in Harmony,” 12:15 p.m.; “The Muppet Movie,” 4 p.m.; “Muppet History 101,” 7 p.m.; “Commercials and Experiments,” 8:45 p.m.; Film/Video Theater, admission, 292-3535.
March 17, 24, “Young Arts: Puppet Productions,” 2-4 p.m., Performance Space, 292-3535.
March 22, New Documentary, “So Much, So Fast” (Steven Ascher & Jeanne Jordan, 2006), 7 p.m., Film/Video Theater, admission, 292-3535.
March 24, Muppets, Music & Magic: Jim Henson’s Legacy, “Muppet Fairytales,” 10:30 a.m.; “The Art of Puppetry and Storytelling,” 12:30 p.m.; “Dog City and The Storyteller: The Soldier and Death,” 4 p.m.; “The Dark Crystal,” 7 p.m.; “Labyrinth,” 8:45 p.m.; Film/Video Theater, admission, 292-3535.
March 27, Art & Ideas Gallery Talks, “Sadie Benning: Suspended Animation,” Jennifer Lange, 1 p.m., Wexner Center Galleries, 292-3535.
March 28, Experimental Film, Martin Arnold and Peter Tscherkassky, 7 p.m., Film/Video Theater, admission, 292-3535.
March 29, Critics Choice, A.O. Scott introduces “The Player” (Robert Altman, 1992), 7 p.m., Film/Video Theater, admission, 292-3535.
March 29, Armitage Gone! Dance, 8 p.m., Thurber Theatre, Drake Performance Center, admission, 292-3535.
March 31, WexMix Reception, 6-9:30 p.m., Lower Lobby Cafe, 292-3535.
March 31, Secret Cinema, 7 p.m., Film/Video Theater, admission, 292-3535.
March 31, Jacky Terrasson, 7:30 p.m., Performance Space, admission, 292-3535.
April 1-30, Scott Stark, “More Than Meets the Eye: Remaking Jane Fonda,” 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Wed., 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Thu.-Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun., The Box, 292-3535.
April 2, Banff Mountain Film Festival, 6:30 p.m., Film/Video Theater, admission, 292-3535.
April 3, Artist’s Talks, Oliver Herring, 4:30 p.m., Film/Video Theater, 292-3535.
April 3, Next@Wex, Clogs with Irena and Vojtech Havel, 8 p.m., Performance Space, admission, 292-3535.
April 4, New Documentary, “Rockwell Kent” (Frederick Lewis, 2006), 7 p.m., Film/Video Theater, admission, 292-3535.
Workshops
March 23-25, Mathematical Biosciences Institute, “Opportunities in Mathematical Biology for Underrepresented Groups Workshop,” 240 Mathematics Building, registration required, mbi.osu.edu.
April 4, Organization and Human Resource Consulting, “Your Responsibility for Faculty and Staff Performance Management,” 9-11 a.m., 090 Science and Engineering Library, registration required, hr.osu.edu/ohrd/leadership/academic_leader.asp or 292-2800.
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