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Feb. 7, Creative Writing Program Reading Series, Fiction Writer: Tom Perrotta, 4:30 p.m., Wexner Center Film/Video Theater, 292-2242.

Feb. 7, University Libraries Read Aloud Program, James Petsche and Leta Hedricks, 3-4 p.m., Wexner Center Café: Cam’s on Campus, distel.1@osu.edu.

Alutto to deliver State of Academic Affairs address
Feb. 7
Executive Vice President and Provost Joseph Alutto will highlight five of the year’s academic priorities in his State of Academic Affairs address to the University Senate. The address, entitled “Planning for Change,” will be delivered to the Senate at 3:30 p.m. in 130 Drinko Hall and will feature information and updates on strategic planning, doctoral program reviews, the arts and sciences federation, the Academic Core North and the University System of Ohio.

Feb. 14, University Libraries Read Aloud Program, featuring Ohio romance authors Rosemary Laurey, Donna MacMeans and Janet Ciccone, 3-4 p.m., Wexner Center Café: Cam’s on Campus, distel.1@osu.edu.

Feb. 20, Personal Health Assessment screening, 7:40 a.m.-1:40 p.m., Bale Conference Room, Ohio Supercomputer Center, 1224 Kinnear Rd., registration and appointment required, yourplanforhealth.com.

Engineers in Motion Workshop wants students
Deadline March 14
The College of Engineering and the Ohio State-Honda Partnership are hosting the Engineers in Motion Workshop June 15-20 for high-ability high school students on the Columbus campus. Attendees will participate in hands-on demonstrations and visit Honda of America in Marysville. They will stay in campus dormitories with housing and meals provided. High school students in the ninth or 10th grade can apply online at engineering.osu.edu/events/agenda.php?eid=27. There is a $25 non-refundable application fee. Contact 247-7936 for details.

Through Feb. 8, “Traditions – Showing the Best of the Malabar Farm Spinners and Weavers Guild,” 11 a.m.- 4 p.m., Mon.-Fri., Pearl Conard Gallery, Ohio State Mansfield, 1760 University Dr., 419-755-4255.

Through Feb. 14, “Beyond These Walls: Department of Art Biennial Alumni Exhibition,” opening reception, Jan. 28, 5-7 p.m., Hopkins Hall Gallery + Corridor.
Through Feb. 22, Sid Chafetz: “Profs, Pols, Poets, Et Al,” Faculty Club, ohiostatefacultyclub.com or 292-2262.

Through March 13, “Detours: Tactical Approaches to Urbanization in China,” Knowlton School of Architecture, Banvard Gallery, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, 292-1012 or knowlton.osu.edu.

Through April 4, College of the Arts, “Midnight Robbers: The Artists of Notting Hill Carnival,” 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Mon.-Fri., OSU Urban Arts Space, 50 W. Town St., opening reception, Feb. 8, 5:30-8 p.m., R.S.V.P., 292-5171.

Through April 11, “Anne Mergen: Editorial Cartoonist,” Cartoon Research Library, 023L Wexner Center, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, cartoons.osu.edu.

Feb. 18-March 7, Sixteenth Annual Fergus Scholarship Exhibition, opening reception and awards presentations, Feb. 18, 5-7 p.m., Hopkins Hall Gallery + Corridor.

Feb. 7, President and Provost’s Diversity Lecture and Cultural Arts Series, “Successions: Prints by African American Artists from the Jean and Robert Steele Collection,” opening ceremony with remarks by Robert Steele, 6 p.m., King Arts Complex, 867 Mt. Vernon Ave., 292-4355.

Feb. 7, Center for Folklore Studies dinner lecture, “From Satanic Cults to Latino Gangs: The Hazleton Illegal Immigration Crusade as Rumor Panic,” Bill Ellis, Penn State Hazleton, 5:30-8 p.m., Mershon Center, 292-1639.

Noted urologist to speak about male genitalia
Feb. 8
The Departments of Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology, Veterinary Biosciences and Veterinary Clinical Sciences are hosting Cleveland Clinic urologist Mathew Simmons for a public lecture from 4-5 p.m. in the Wexner Lecture Hall, Veterinary Medicine Academic Building. Simmons will deliver “Male Genital Morphology and Function: An Evolutionary Perspective.” His works have been published in prominent urology journals and he holds a patent for a hydraulic penile prosthesis. Contact hamlin.1@osu.edu or 292-8122 for more information.

Feb. 8, Humanities Institute, Lusophone Globalicities Working Group, “Presentation and Discussion of Recent Work,” filmmaker Pedro Costa, 3:30 p.m., 255 Hagerty Hall, gordon.397@osu.edu.

Feb. 8, Mershon Center for International Security Studies, “For the Soul of Mankind: The United States, the Soviet Union and the Cold War,” Melvyn Leffler, University of Virginia, noon, 120 Mershon Center, reserved seating, http://mershoncenter.osu.edu.

Former judge advocate in Iraq to relate experiences
Feb. 11
Marc Warren, former Staff Judge Advocate for Multi-National Forces in Iraq, will speak on “Legal Support in Wartime: Reflections of a Judge Advocate” at noon in the Moritz College of Law’s Saxbe Auditorium. Warren served as the top legal adviser for Lt. Gen. Ricardo Sanchez, commander of coalition forces in Iraq in 2003-04. This was the first full year of the Iraq War, when American forces set up the Iraqi constitution and captured Saddam Hussein and when the counterinsurgency took root and the Abu Ghraib scandal became public. In his talk, Warren will reflect on the wide range of legal issues and problems he faced during this critical period. Seating is reserved. Visit mershoncenter.osu.edu for more information.

Black Panther Party focus of lecture and discussion
Feb. 11
Judson Jeffries, professor in the department of African American and African Studies will present “Comrades: A Local History of the Black Panther Party” in celebration of Black History Month. The event is free and open to the public and will take place at 6 p.m. at the Community Extension Center at 905 Mt. Vernon Ave. For more information, visit aaascec.osu.edu or contact the Community Extension Center at 292-3922.

Feb. 12, John Glenn School of Public Affairs, Intercollegiate Studies Institute, “Are Unions Destroying American Education?” 5:30 p.m., Faculty Club Grand Lounge, reservations required, glennschool.osu.edu/rsvp/ISI_debate.php.

Feb. 20, Mershon Center for International Security Studies, “Strategic Challenges in the Middle East,” Gen. John Abizaid, former commander (2003-07) U.S. Central Command, 3:30 p.m., Wexner Center Film/Video Theater, reserved seating, mershoncenter.osu.edu.

Feb. 7, University Senate, 3:30-5:30 p.m., 130 Drinko Hall, senate.osu.edu.

Feb. 7, Lunch and Learn, “Urinary Incontinence in Women: Diagnosis and Treatment Options” noon-1 p.m., 136 Ramseyer Hall, registration required, osumhcs.com/wellness/program.asp or 292-1894.

Feb. 11, Lunch and Learn, “Green Tea Tasting and Dessert” 6-7 p.m., TehKu, 55 S. High St. (in historic Dublin), registration required, osumhcs.com/wellness/program.asp or 292-1894.

Feb. 13, Lunch and Learn, “Be Your Own Valentine, Give the Gift of Health” noon-1 p.m., 1039 Derby Hall, registration required, osumhcs.com/wellness/program.asp or 292-1894.

Feb. 13, 20, 27, March 5, 12, 19, Lunch and Learn, “Iron Yoga: the Next Step (Series Two),” 5:30-6:30 p.m., Agricultural Administration Building Auditorium, registration required, osumhcs.com/wellness/program.asp or 292-1894.

Feb. 14, OSU Photographic Society, astronomer Gary Burk, 5:15 p.m., Faculty Club, reservations required, 292-2262.

Feb. 14, 21, 28, March 6, 13, Lunch and Learn, “Fun Shaping up Class – Feel Great in ‘08 (Series Two),” 5:15-6:15 p.m., second floor gymnasium, McCampbell Hall, registration required, osumhcs.com/wellness/program.asp or 292-1894.

Feb. 15, Veterans Lunch Series, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Rooms A-D, Faculty Club, R.S.V.P. required, forrest.73@osu.edu or 292-7047.

Feb. 18, 25, March 3, 10, 17, Lunch and Learn, “Strong and Stretched! (Series Two),” 5:30-6:25 p.m., Agricultural Administration Building Auditorium, registration required, osumhcs.com/wellness/program.asp or 292-1894.

Feb. 19, Lunch and Learn, “Stretching Your Way to Good Health” noon-1 p.m., 1187 Graves Hall, registration required, osumhcs.com/wellness/program.asp or 292-1894.

Feb. 20, Retirement Choices Forum, noon-1 p.m., Suite 430, 1590 N. High St., hr.osu.edu/benefits/retirehome.htm or 292-1050.

Feb. 15, Jazz Ensemble, 8 p.m., Weigel Auditorium, admission, 292-0789.

Feb. 16, Men’s and Women’s Glee Clubs, 8 p.m., Weigel Auditorium, admission, 292-0789.

Feb. 17, Jazz Lab Ensemble, 3 p.m., Weigel Auditorium, admission, 292-0789.

Jefferson Academy welcomes German cellist
Feb. 17
The Jefferson Academy of Music will present German cellist Johannes Moser in his performance of “Chamber Music – Sunday Afternoons” at 2 p.m. at the Columbus Museum of Art. The program will feature works by Brahms, Britten and Mendelssohn. Prior to the concert, a docent-led tour of the museum exhibits will be available at 1:30 p.m. General admission is $24,
$17 for seniors and $10 for students. For more information, contact 292-2693 or jeffacad@osu.edu.

Feb. 18, Faculty and Guest Artist Series: Kia-Hui Tan on Violin and Blaise Bryski on piano, 8 p.m., Weigel Auditorium, admission, 292-0789.

Honors Collegium seeks new members
Ongoing
Faculty and staff are encouraged to nominate first- and second-year students who are driven to make a difference in the world and who have demonstrated academic excellence to the Honors Collegium. The Collegium provides members with opportunities that prepare them for scholarship competitions and top graduate programs. Contact collegium@osu.edu or visit honors.osu.edu/collegium for details. The students will be contacted and encouraged to apply to the program.

Applications available for Leadership Awards
Deadline Feb. 8
Applications for the 47th annual Leadership Awards are being accepted online at ohiounion.osu.edu/studentorgs/leadership_award.asp. Students, faculty, staff, student organizations, programs, collaborations and innovations will be recognized May 16 at 4 p.m. For details, contact pelletier.17@osu.edu.

Proposals sought for Freshman Seminar
Deadline Feb. 29
The Freshman Seminar program is accepting proposals for the 2008-09 academic year. Tenure-track faculty are invited to propose a one- or two-credit Freshman Seminar for the upcoming academic year. For details, visit freshmanseminars.osu.edu or direct questions to Jessica Mercerhill at mercerhill.1@osu.edu or 292-6248.

Sign up for Undergraduate Research Prize
Deadline April 4
Faculty members who assign a research project that involves library or Web resources in an undergraduate course at the 300 level or above can help students win $750 and take away $250 of their own. The winning project will be submitted to the OSU Knowledge Bank repository and the winners, including the collaborating librarian, will be recognized at an awards ceremony. For details and forms, visit liblearn.osu.edu/award.

Global Health Photo Exhibit seeks entries
Deadline Feb. 11
The Global Health Initiative at Ohio State is seeking photographs for the second annual Global Health Photo Exhibit to be held Feb. 28 in the lobby of Hagerty Hall. Submissions should seek to educate people about any aspect of global health including health care for underserved populations within and outside of the United States, physical health care structures, administration of health care, preventative measures and indigenous medicine. Gift certificates will be awarded to the top photos. Contact jaung.1@osu.edu for more information.

USAC membership applications being sought
Deadline Feb. 15
The University Staff Advisory Committee is currently accepting membership applications for the 2008-11 term. USAC maintains an active and participatory line of communication with the university community and provides a forum through which staff can raise, discuss and make recommendations on nonacademic issues and activities.
Visit the USAC Web site at usac.osu.edu and complete the online application.

Feb. 7, Research Foundation, “Research Funding Opportunities,” 9:30-10:30 a.m., 1960 Kenny Road, registration required,
rf.osu.edu/inf/e-cal.cfm.

Feb. 7, Organization and Human Resource Consulting Core Program Classes, “Managing and Supervising Others (Teleclass): Coaching Your Employees,” 10-11 a.m., participant’s telephone in his/her chosen location, registration required, hr.osu.edu/ohrc.

Feb. 12 and 14, OIT Computing Short Course, “SPSS for Windows – Overview,” 1:30-3:30 p.m., 112B Mount Hall, registration required, oit.osu.edu/compcourses.html.

Feb. 12-13, Financial Training and Documentation, “Earnings Operations at OSU,” 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. each day, 231 Mount Hall, registration required, ctlr.ohio-state.edu/financial/finance.shtm.

Feb. 12, Management Advancement for the Public Service, “Effectively Working with Difficult People and Difficult Situations,” 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Fawcett Center, admission for non-members, registration required, glennschool.osu.edu or 292-3242.

Feb. 13, Research Foundation, “PI Portal Practice Lab,” 9:30-11 a.m., 1960 Kenny Road, registration required, rf.osu.edu/inf/e-cal.cfm.

Feb. 13, Faculty and TA Development Events on Teaching, “Motivating Students to Write II: Writing in the Community and the University,” 3:30-5 p.m., 300 Younkin Success Center, registration required, ftad.osu.edu/eventregistration.html or 292-3644.

Feb. 13, 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.

Feb. 14, 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.

Feb. 15, Financial Training and Documentation, “Introduction to Your Business Responsibilities at OSU,” 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 231 Mount Hall, registration required, ctlr.ohio-state.edu/financial/finance.shtm.

Feb. 19, Financial Training and Documentation, “Tax Obligations and Compliance at OSU,” 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 231 Mount Hall, registration required,
ctlr.ohio-state.edu/financial/finance.shtm.

Feb. 19, Financial Training and Documentation, “University Business Expenditure Policies,” 2-4 p.m., 231 Mount Hall, registration required, ctlr.ohio-state.edu/financial/finance.shtm.

Feb. 19, Research Foundation, “Being a PI at OSU,” 9:30-11:30 a.m., 1960 Kenny Road, registration required, rf.osu.edu/inf/e-cal.cfm.

Feb. 19, Research Foundation, “Cayuse424 Introduction,” 2:30-4 p.m., 1960 Kenny Road, registration required, rf.osu.edu/inf/e-cal.cfm.

Feb. 20, OIT Computing Short Course, “PowerPoint - Basic,” 8:30-11:30 a.m., 112B Mount Hall, registration required, oit.osu.edu/compcourses.html.

Feb. 20, Faculty and TA Development Events on Teaching, “Tools for Educational Research: Creating a Publishable SoTL Manuscript,” 3:30-5 p.m., 300 Younkin Success Center, registration required,
ftad.osu.edu/eventregistration.html or 292-3644.

Feb. 20-21, Management Advancement for the Public Service, “Working with Colleagues and Superiors: The Art of Influencing Others,” 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. each day, Fawcett Center, admission for non-members, registration required, glennschool.osu.edu or 292-3242.

Through April 13, OnView, “Solitaire: Lee Lozano, Sylvia Plimack Mangold, Joan Semmel,” Galleries, 292-3535.

Through April 13, OnView, “Kerry James Marshall: Every Beat of My Heart,” Galleries, 292-3535.

Through April 13, OnView, “Adi Nes: Biblical Stories,” Galleries, 292-3535.

Feb. 7-8, Performing Arts, Nature Theater of Oklahoma, “Poetics: a ballet brut,” 8 p.m., Black Box on Mershon Stage, admission, 292-3535.

Feb. 7, Visiting Filmmaker, Still Lives: The Films of Pedro Costa, “O Sangue” (1989) and “Ossos” (1997), 7 p.m., Film/Video Theater, admission, 292-3535.

Feb. 8, Visiting Filmmaker, Still Lives: The Films of Pedro Costa, “Colossal Youth” (2006) introduced by Pedro Costa, 7 p.m., Film/Video Theater, admission, 292-3535.

Feb. 9, Wexner Prize: Spike Lee Films, “Do the Right Thing” (1989), 7 p.m., Film/Video Theater, admission, 292-3535.

Feb. 9-10, Performing Arts, Nature Theater of Oklahoma, “No Dice,” 6:30 p.m., Performance Space, admission, 292-3535.

Feb. 12, Wexner Prize: A Conversation with Spike Lee interviewed by James McBride, 7 p.m., Mershon Auditorium, admission, 292-3535.

Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day Classic, “Vertigo” (Alfred Hitchcock, 1958), 7 p.m., Film/Video Theater, admission, 292-3535.

Feb. 14, Next @ Wex, “Vampire Weekend,” 9 p.m., Black Box on Mershon Stage, $10 admission, 292-3535.

Feb. 15, Visiting Filmmaker, Still Lives: The Films of Pedro Costa, “In Vanda’s Room” (2000), 7 p.m., Film/Video Theater, admission, 292-3535.

Feb. 16, Especially for Teens, Open Mic and Performance, 7 p.m., Performance Space, free, 292-3535.

Feb. 16, Wexner Prize: Spike Lee Films, “25th Hour” (2002), 7 p.m., Film/Video Theater, admission, 292-3535.

Feb. 17, Wexner Prize: Spike Lee Films, “Malcolm X” (1992), 2 p.m., Film/Video Theater, free, 292-3535.

Feb. 19, Gallery Talks, Rebecca Wanzo on “Kerry James Marshall: Every Beat of My Heart,” 12:30 p.m., Wexner Center Gallery entrance, 292-3535.

Feb. 19, Artist’s Talk, Meredith Monk, 4:30 p.m., Film/Video Theater, free, 292-3535.

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