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1-23-2008 Newsbriefs, 1/24/08Mock debate features top candidates Just in time for the Super Tuesday presidential primaries, the Politics, Society and Law Scholars will host a Mock Presidential Debate at 7 p.m. Jan. 29 in Saxbe Auditorium in the Moritz College of Law. Students representing three top-tier candidates from the Republican and Democratic parties — Rudy Guiliani, Mike Huckabee, Mitt Romney, Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and John Edwards — will answer six questions after having gone through debate prep with a team of student advisers. The students will answer the questions as they think the candidates would.
The debate will be moderated by Colleen Marshall of NBC4, and the candidates will be coached by Herb Asher, professor emeritus of political science (Democrats), and Greg Lashutka, former Mayor of Columbus (Republicans).
Attendance at the event is by invitation only. For more information, contact Kevin Freeman at 247-7821 or freeman.259@osu.edu.
OSU Marion lauds top staff member Ohio State Marion recently recognized Louis Hominga, an academic program coordinator, with its 2007 Outstanding Staff Award.
Hominga, who has been at Ohio State for more than 11 years, began his career at OSU Marion but moved to its satellite classrooms at the Delaware Center in Lewis Center in 2002. In his multifaceted role, Hominga is the full-time contact in academic advising and admissions while also serving as a staff assistant. He was nominated by one of his co-workers and his supervisor for his direct work assisting students. New University Laboratory Animal Resources director named Valerie Bergdall, the interim director of University Laboratory Animal Resources since December 2006, has been named the permanent director.
Over the past two years, Bergdall has worked extensively with faculty, with the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee and with staff from the Office of Responsible Research Practices to establish and maintain an animal care and use program that better meets the needs of researchers. It also was her responsibility to adhere to all federal guidelines, and she kept the department fully certified by the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International. Under Bergdall’s direction, ULAR provides husbandry for more than 125,000 research animals and supports the faculty’s research programs as defined within the nearly 1,000 research protocols active at any given time. Under her new appointment, Bergdall will formally serve as university veterinarian, and will continue in her appointment as clinical professor within the College of Veterinary Medicine. Taste of OSU brings international flavor The Office of International Affairs, along with more than 30 Ohio State student organizations and the Campus Dining Services chefs, are coming together to prepare an evening of international food, desserts and cultural performances for the campus community at Taste of OSU and World Carnaval, which is set for January 25 from 5 p.m. to midnight at the Recreational and Physical Activities Center (RPAC).
The event is free and open to all OSU students, faculty, staff, alumni, family and friends. Food tickets cost $1 and the funds are donated to each of the participating student organizations. The majority of the student organizations will prepare foods with an international flavor that are characteristic of their home countries.
Guests will be able to make free international telephone calls from 5 p.m. to midnight.
OSU community asked to share ideas for Columbus on 200th anniversary The year 2012 will mark the 200th anniversary of the city of Columbus. All faculty, staff and students are invited to get involved in a unique visioning process at the 2012 Bicentennial Citizen Summit on Jan. 29 at the Columbus Convention Center Terrace Ballroom.
Participants’ opinions will help the 2012 Bicentennial Commission, which is co-chaired by President E. Gordon Gee, to develop projects, programs and priorities to enhance the quality of life throughout Columbus. During the program, attendees will have the opportunity to discuss ideas at their table and vote on questions using wireless keypad technology. James Surowiecki, author of the national bestseller “The Wisdom of Crowds,” is the featured speaker. Registration and refreshments are from 5-6 p.m. and the program runs from 6-8:30 p.m. There is no cost to attend, but reservations are required. Visit columbus2012.org or call 424-6204 to reserve a spot or for more information. Getting the word out to future faculty Graduate students who are completing their Ph.D., MFA or equivalent degree and are interested in exploring options for careers as faculty members have a path to follow at Ohio State.
The Graduate School is requesting faculty and staff encourage these students to attend one of two information sessions to learn more about the Preparing Future Faculty Program. Ohio State graduate students can learn about careers at smaller colleges or universities through an arranged mentorship with a faculty member at one of Ohio’s leading liberal arts colleges. The meetings will be in 226 University Hall from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Jan. 25 or 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 4. Registration is not required but is appreciated at gradsch.ohio-state.edu/eventregistration. Contact heacock.309@osu.edu or 247-7300 for more information.
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