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1-9-2008 Calendar, 1/10/08
Free campus health screenings underway Ongoing Faculty and staff are encouraged to take advantage of the free campus health screenings that track blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose, weight and height. The values obtained in the screening can be used to complete the Personal Health Assessment, which qualifies employees to participate in the 2008 Incentive Program and earn a discount on monthly medical premiums. Appointments are available now at eight locations around campus. For details, visit yourplanforhealth.com or call 292-1050. Jan. 17, Creative Writing Program Reading Series, Student/Faculty Reading: Henri Cole, Sara McKinnon, Caitlin Newcomer, 7 p.m., 311 Denney Hall, 292-2242. Jan. 21, Martin Luther King Day, no classes, offices closed, 292-9051. YPFH Incentive Program returns in 2008
Ongoing The Your Plan for Health Faculty and Staff Incentive Program for 2008 started again with the new year. Benefit-eligible employees can earn up to 125 points (up to $125, less payroll taxes) for taking part in health-related activities. Visit yourplanforhealth.com and click on “2008 Incentive Program” or call 247-1011 for details. Exhibits Diversity exhibit on display at Mansfield library
Through Jan. 11 “In Our Family: Portraits of All Kinds of Families” is a photo-text exhibit that will be on display at the Mansfield campus in Bromfield Library. The free exhibition highlights 20 families representing a breadth of diversity and family configurations to dismantle prejudice and challenge stereotypes. For details, call (419) 755-4215 or email smith.61@osu.edu. Through Feb. 22, Sid Chafetz: “Profs, Pols, Poets, Et Al,” opening reception, 6-8 p.m. Jan. 18, Faculty Club, ohiostatefacultyclub.com or 292-2262. Lectures Israel rural development expert to visit OSU
Jan. 10, 11 Moshe Goren, director general of Israel’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development Extension Service, will present seminars on rural development at 2 p.m. Jan. 10 in 105 Agricultural Administration Room and 11 a.m. Jan. 11 at OSU South Centers in Piketon. For details, contact Sarah Horowitz at (216) 691-9997 or sarah@negev.org. Jan. 17, Mershon Center for International Security Studies, “Solving an Imaginary Problem: Why ‘Should’ Determines ‘Can’ on U.S. National Missile Defense,” Zachery Zwald, noon, Mershon Center, lunch reservations required, russell.16@osu.edu. Goodstein to discuss ethical research
Jan. 23 David Goodstein, vice provost and professor of physics at the California Institute of Technology, will present “Scientific Fraud,” an informative session about ethics in academic research, from 4-5 p.m. in 1080 Physics Research Building. To register, e-mail uro@osu.edu and insert “Scientific Fraud” in the subject line. Meetings Jan. 10, OSU Photographic Society, 2007 photo contest winner Robert Mauck, “Tanzania,” 5:15 p.m., Faculty Club, reservations required, 292-2262. ASFW luncheon focuses on developing leader skills
Jan. 24 Andrea Thomas will discuss how male and female communication patterns affect the impressions made at work, during an Association of Staff and Faculty Women luncheon at the Faculty Club. Learn strategies for managing these patterns to optimize work effectiveness and advancement opportunities. Registration and lunch will begin at 11:30 a.m. with the session wrapping up at 1 p.m. Seating is limited; register by Jan. 22. Registration details are available at afpw.osu.edu or contact Julee Klima at 247-6411. Music Discounted music lessons offered to OSU community Ongoing Jefferson Academy of Music, the community music academy located in the School of Music, provides music lessons for non-music majors in most instruments and voice. All students, faculty, staff and family are eligible for a 5 percent OSU discount. For details, contact 292-2693 or jeffacad@osu.edu. Of Note ... ORRP assistance available for student researchers
Ongoing The Office of Responsible Research Practices is offering special office hours this winter to help both graduate and undergraduate student researchers who are preparing Behavioral and Social Sciences Institutional Review Board submissions and exemption requests. ORRP staff will help students and their advisors navigate IRB forms, policies and review procedures. Office hours will be held in 150L Page Hall, in space provided by the Undergraduate Research Office. No appointment is necessary. Dates and times are available at orrp.osu.edu/irb/workshops/studentassist.cfm. For more information, contact 292-2454 or pettey.6@osu.edu. Volunteer tutors sought for Columbus Reads
OSU Columbus Reads Program needs permanent volunteer tutors for one hour each week with kindergarten students for the remainder of the 2007-08 school year. There also is a need for volunteer substitute tutors for one hour each week to fill in when a permanent tutor is not available. Transportation is provided to and from the school, and training is provided for all new tutors. For details and registration materials, contact Carol Burns at 688-3129 or cburns@studentaffairs.osu.edu or visit ColumbusReads.osu.edu. Preschool clothing donations needed
Ongoing The A. Sophie Rogers Lab School, run by the College of Education and Human Ecology, is in need of gently used preschool clothing and small blankets, with sizes 2T through 5 needed most, especially pants. Donations can be dropped off at 151 Campbell Hall or at the Schoenbaum Family Center at 175 E. Seventh Ave. Contact 247-7488 or crocket.30@osu.edu for details. Training Jan. 10, Financial Training and Documentation, “University Business Expenditure Policies,” 9-11 a.m, 231 Mount Hall, registration required, ctlr.ohio-state.edu/financial/finance.shtm. Jan. 10, 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. Jan. 15, Management Advancement for the Public Service, “Effectively Managing Generational Differences,” 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Fawcett Center, admission for non-members, registration required, glennschool.osu.edu or 292-3242. Jan. 16, OIT Computing Short Course, “Windows XP/MS Office – Overview,” 8:30 a.m.-noon, 112B Mount Hall, registration required, oit.osu.edu/compcourses.html. Jan. 16, 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. Jan. 16 and 17, Financial Training and Documentation, “Debits and Credits,” 12:30-4:30 p.m. each day, 231 Mount Hall, registration required, ctlr.ohio-state.edu/financial/finance.shtm. Jan. 17, Management Advancement for the Public Service, “Negotiating with Power and Confidence,” 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Fawcett Center, admission for non-members, registration required, glennschool.osu.edu or 292-3242. Jan. 22, Research Foundation, “Orientation to Research Administration at OSU,” 8:30 a.m.-noon, 1960 Kenny Road, registration required, rf.osu.edu/inf/e-cal.cfm. Jan. 23, OIT Computing Short Course, “Windows XP Professional – Advanced,” 8:30 a.m.-noon, 112B Mount Hall, registration required, oit.osu.edu/compcourses.html. Jan. 23, Research Foundation, “PI Portal Overview,” 3-4 p.m., 1960 Kenny Road, registration required, rf.osu.edu/inf/e-cal.cfm. Wexner Through Jan. 31, “The Rotten Riotous West” (Margo Victor, 2006), 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. Jan. 10, Cinematheque: The Western, “The Searchers” (John Ford, 1956) and “The Tall T” (Budd Boetticher, 1957), 7 p.m., Film/Video Theater, admission, 292-3535. Jan. 11, Cinema Latino, “Drama/Mex” (Gerardo Naranjo, Mexico, 2006) and “Duck Season” (Fernando Eimbcke, Mexico, 2004), 7 p.m., Film/Video Theater, admission, 292-3535. Jan. 12, Cinematheque: The Western, “The Gunfighter” (Henry King, 1950) and “The Plainsman” (Cecil B. Demille, 1936), 7 p.m., Film/Video Theater, admission, 292-3535. Jan. 15, Artist’s Talks, Laetitia Sonami, 4:30 p.m., Film/Video Theater, 292-3535. Jan. 15 and 16, Performing Arts, “Hey Girl!” Romeo Castellucci/Societas Raffaello Sanzio, 8 p.m., Thurber Theater at Drake Center, admission, 292-3535. Jan. 17, New Documentary, “9 Star Hotel” (Ido Haar, 2006), 7 p.m., Film/Video Theater, admission, 292-3535. Jan. 18, Cinema Latino, “Chronicle of an Escape” (Israel Adrián Caetano, Argentina, 2006) and “Salvador Allende” (Patricio Guzmán, Chile, 2004), 7 p.m., Film/Video Theater, admission, 292-3535. Jan. 19, Cinematheque: The Western, “Little Big Man” (Arthur Penn, 1970) and “Broken Arrow” (Delmer Daves, 1950), 7 p.m., Film/Video Theater, admission, 292-3535. Jan. 22, New Documentary, “Lake of Fire” (Tony Kaye, 2006), 7 p.m., Film/Video Theater, admission, 292-3535. Workshops Digital Union offers Tuesday tech tutorials
Through winter quarter The Digital Union offers hands-on technology tutorials every Tuesday, where employees can learn about the newest tech tools for teaching, learning and research. The workshops feature tutorials on blogs, wikis, Web design, Photoshop, video editing, Second Life and more. To view detailed descriptions and register, visit digitalunion.osu.edu/newsandevents/workshops. Jan. 11, Service-Learning Grants Workshop, “Course Development and Course Enhancement Grants and the S-Designation,” 3:30-4:30 p.m., 400 Stillman Hall, registration required, outreach.osu.edu/workshops_conferences.php, request for proposals is available at service-learning.osu.edu/rfp.php, deadline is Feb. 29. Register for responsible research workshop Jan. 23 The Responsible Conduct of Research workshop to be held in The Blackwell is free for faculty, graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. The workshop provides training in the nine core areas of instruction as mandated by National Institutes of Health guidelines for Responsible Conduct of Research. Topics include data acquisition and management, mentor/trainee responsibilities, responsible authorship, research misconduct and more. The event is co-sponsored by the Graduate School and the Office of Responsible Research Practices. Register online at gradsch.ohio-state.edu/EventRegistration/Register.aspx?EventID=48 or contact prestage.2@osu.edu. Seating is limited to 130 registrants.
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