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3-4-2009 Calendar, 3/5/09
Ferrari lecturer to focus on breast cancer research
March 6 Umberto Veronesi, scientific director of the European Institute of Oncology and former Italian Minister of Health, will present “New Paradigms in the Management of Breast Cancer” at 11:30 a.m. in the Ross Heart Hospital Auditorium as the ninth recipient of the annual Marialuisa Ferrari Lectureship for Life Award. Former Ohio State medical nanotechnology expert Mauro Ferrari and his family established the lectureship in honor of his first wife, who died of cancer. Boxed lunches are available while registering for the lecture by contacting Trish Marcum at trish.marcum@osumc.edu or 293-7371. March 6, Mershon Center for International Security Studies Lecture Series, “The Political Economy of Exchange Rate Regimes in Transition Economies,” Jeffry Frieden, Harvard University, 3:30 p.m., 120 Mershon Center, lecture is free, seating is limited, mershoncenter.osu.edu. March 6, Institute for Chinese Studies Future of the Past Lecture Series, David Knechtges, University of Washington, 2:30 p.m., 136 Jennings Hall, 247-6893. Legal experts to discuss credit crisis
March 6 Legal and business experts will visit the Moritz College of Law for “The Credit Crash of 2008: Regulation within Economic Crisis” from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Barrister Club. The symposium is sponsored by Moritz’s Entrepreneurial Business Law Journal. Panelists from the legal practice, business sector and academia will present their insights on the recent credit crisis. The OSU community may attend the symposium free of charge. Lunch costs $15. Register online at moritzlaw.osu.edu/eblj/symposium/index.php. March 6, Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies The Culture of War 2008-09 Lecture Series, “Crusade and the Discourse of Empire in Medieval Lyric,” Jerold C. Frakes, State University of New York-Buffalo, 2:30 p.m., 090 Science and Engineering Library, cmrs.osu.edu or 292-7495. March 6, Spanish and Portuguese Literatures and Cultures Colloquium, “Global Realignments and the Geopolitics of Transatlantic Studies,” Abril Trigo, 3:30 p.m., 255 Hagerty Hall, 292-4958. March 6-7, Humanities Institute, “Workshop: The Form of Value in Global Traditions,” 10 a.m., Knight House, 104 E. 15th Ave., noyes.10@osu.edu. March 9, College of Humanities 2008-09 Inaugural Lecture Series, William Batstone, Department of Greek and Latin, 4:30 p.m., Faculty Club Grand Lounge, 292-1882. Open forum: The cultural stimulus?
March 10 The $787 billion stimulus package has started to work its way through the economy. To take effect, a stimulus must produce an appropriate response. How could the OSU community act to contribute to the success of the stimulus package? The Institute for Collaborative Research and Public Humanities and the Arts Initiative invite your ideas and proposals for a cultural stimulus at an open forum from 4-6 p.m. at the George Wells Knight House, 104 E. 15th Ave. For more information, contact Rick Livingston at livingston.28@osu.edu. March 10, Mershon Center for International Security Studies Lecture Series, “Electoral Observation: A Tool for Democratization and Peace in Latin America,” Thomas Walker, Ohio University, noon, 120 Mershon Center, lecture is free, seating is limited, mershoncenter.osu.edu. March 10, Physics Department Lecture, Shirley Ho, University of California-Berkeley, 12:30 p.m., 4138 Physics Research Building, 292-5713. Lecture to examine state of mental health in US
March 10 Ohio State Newark and Central Ohio Technical College will host a lecture by David Shern, national president/CEO of Mental Health America, entitled, “Mental Health in Today’s America: Where is the Outrage?” His lecture will be a call for action to rethink this country’s wellness framework to reflect the strategic importance of mental health in the health and overall well-being of each American. The lecture is at 3:30 p.m. in OSU Newark’s Hopewell Hall Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided. March 11, Physics Department Lecture, Song Tan, Pennsylvania State University, 2:30 p.m., 1080 Physics Research Building, 292-5713. March 12, Department of Statistics, CL and MD Rustagi Lecture Series, Tim Hanson, University of Minnesota, 3:30 p.m., 170 18th Avenue Building, 292-5194. March 13, Mershon Center for International Security Studies Lecture Series, “Contracting States: Incomplete Contracts in International Relations,” Hendrik Spruyt, Northwestern University, 3:30 p.m., 120 Mershon Center, lecture is free, seating is limited, mershoncenter.osu.edu. March 13, Institute for Chinese Studies Future of the Past Lecture Series, Jeremy Wallace, Department of Political Science, 2:30 p.m., 136 Jennings Hall, 247-6893. March 15, Humanities Institute, “Journeys in the Afterlife,” in conjunction with the “To Live Forever: Egyptian Treasures from the Brooklyn Museum” exhibition, Sarah Johnston, Department of Greek and Latin, 2 p.m., Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Broad St., zacher.1@osu.edu. March 17, Physics Department Lecture, Gianfranco Bertone, IAP, France, 12:30 p.m., 4138 Physics Research Building, 292-5713. Fingerhut to deliver inaugural Goldberg Lecture
March 20 Ohio Board of Regents Chancellor Eric Fingerhut will deliver the inaugural Goldberg Lecture on Teaching from 3:30-5 p.m. in the Faculty Club Grand Lounge. The Goldberg Lecture Series, sponsored by the Department of History’s Harvey Goldberg Center for Excellence in Teaching, provides a forum to advance discussion of the importance of effective teaching to the health and vigor of higher education in Ohio. Register for the event by contacting summerhill.1@osu.edu or 292-3001 by March 13. Meetings March 10, Lunch and Learn, “What Makes Your Heart Beat? Passion is the Key to Your Destiny,” noon-1 p.m., Bale Conference Room, Ohio Supercomputer Center, registration required, osumhcs.com/wellness/program.asp or 292-1894. March 11, Lunch and Learn, “Increasing Eating Disorder Awareness,” noon-1 p.m., Ross Heart Hospital Auditorium, registration required, osumhcs.com/wellness/program.asp or 292-1894. March 12, University Senate, 3:30-5:30 p.m., 130 Drinko Hall, senate.osu.edu. March 12, Ohio State Faculty and Staff Photographic Society, “The Changing Face of China,” Gene Gilliom, 5:15 p.m., Rooms A, B and C, Faculty Club, non-members welcome, reservation required, 292-2262. March 18, Lunch and Learn, “National Nutrition Month-Dietitian Panel,” noon-1 p.m., Seasons Café, first floor Rhodes Hall, registration required, osumhcs.com/wellness/program.asp or 292-1894. March 18, Retirement Choices Forum for New Faculty and Staff, noon-1 p.m., Suite 430, Room 421, 1590 N. High St., hr.osu.edu/benefits/forums.htm or 292-1050. March 18, Working Mothers Support Network, “Food Allergies and Special Dietary Needs,” noon-1 p.m., 155 Davis Heart and Lung Institute, registration required, hr.osu.edu/ohrc/Id_customizedtraining. Music March 5, Collegiate Winds, 8 p.m., Weigel Auditorium, admission, 292-0789. March 6, Alumni Series, New York Sopranos: Kerri Marcinko and Margaret Mack, 8 p.m., Weigel Auditorium, admission, 292-0789 or 247-7036. March 7, First Year Orchestra and OSU Community Orchestra, 8 p.m., Weigel Auditorium, free, 292-0789. March 9, Flute Student Recital, 6 p.m., Hughes Auditorium, free, 292-0789. March 10, University Chorus and MasterSingers, 7 p.m., Weigel Auditorium, admission, 292-0789. March 11, Steven Glaser on piano with the OSU Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m., Weigel Auditorium, admission, 292-0789. March 12, Wind Symphony, 7 p.m., Weigel Auditorium, admission, 292-0789. Seminars March 6, Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Winter 2009 Seminar Series, “Bioalgae: A Potential Source of Biodiesel,” Ross Young, Univenture Corporation, noon-1 p.m., 219 Ag Engineering Building in Columbus and 212 Ag Engineering Building in Wooster, (330) 263-3859. March 13, Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Winter 2009 Seminar Series, “Virtual Tour of an Ohio Corn Ethanol Plant (and course evaluation),” Fred Michel, noon-1 p.m., 219 Ag Engineering Building in Columbus and 212 Ag Engineering Building in Wooster, (330) 263-3859. Theater Through April 3, “Stage/Studio: Space Transformed,” public performance and reception 6:30-7:30 p.m. March 13, OSU Urban Arts Space, 50 W. Town St., free, 292-8861. March 5-6, “Machinal,” 7:30 p.m., Thurber Theatre, Drake Event Center, admission, 292-2295. Health care disparities brought to light
March 13 Performance artist Robbie McCauley will perform “Sugar” from 7-9 p.m. at the Department of African American and African Studies Community Extension Center, 905 Mount Vernon Ave. “Sugar” brings together storytelling, social commentary and interactive dialogue on the subject of diabetes and health care disparities. In this performance, McCauley plays sugar as a metaphor and a reality related to race, class, gender and health. Both poignant and humorous, the performance reflects her work in residence at Ohio State and with local Columbus groups active in the education and care for individuals and families with diabetes. McCauley also will lead a brown-bag lunch discussion on participatory theater, storytelling and social action from noon-1:30 p.m. March 13 in 311 Denney Hall. For more information, contact bock.42@osu.edu. Training March 5, Faculty and TA Development Events on Teaching, “Keys to a Successful Advisor/Advisee Relationship in Graduate School,” InterACT Diversity Players, 3:30-5 p.m., Roy Bowen Theatre, Drake Event Center, registration required, ftad.osu.edu/eventregistration.html or 292-3644. March 5, Management Advancement for the Public Service, “Diversity: Exploring Blind Spots in Yourself and in Others,” 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Fawcett Center, admission for non-members, registration required, glennschool.osu.edu or 292-3242. March 5-6, Financial Training and Documentation, “The Procurement and Payment Process,” 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. both days, 231 Mount Hall, registration required, ctlr.ohio-state.edu/financial/finance.shtm. March 5 or 12, Organization and Human Resource Consulting Supervisor Training to Enhance Performance, “Motivating Through Recognition and Empowerment,” 8:30-11:30 a.m. March 5 or 1:30-4:30 p.m. March 12, Suite 430, South Campus Gateway, 1590 N. High St., registration required, hr.osu.edu/ohrc. March 9, Human Resources Training, “Manage Additional Pay,” 1:30-4:30 p.m., 191 Mount Hall, registration required, oit.osu.edu/hrfin/hrschedule/html. March 10, Research Foundation, “NCURA TV 09 – Cost Sharing: Why No Good Deed Goes Unpunished,” 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., 1960 Kenny Road, registration required, research.osu.edu/ortec. March 10, Management Advancement for the Public Service, “Media Relations for Public Sector Professionals,” 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Fawcett Center, admission for non-members, registration required, glennschool.osu.edu or 292-3242. March 10, Organization and Human Resource Consulting Core Program Classes, “Paper and Bytes: Policies, Best Practices, and Resources for Managing OSU Records Workshop,” 9-11 a.m., Suite 430, South Campus Gateway, 1590 N. High St., registration required, hr.osu.edu/ohrc. March 11, Human Resources Training, “Manage Positions and Create Job Openings,” 8 a.m.-noon, 191 Mount Hall, registration required, oit.osu.edu/hrfin/hrschedule/html. March 11, Research Foundation, “PI Portal Overview,” 3-4 p.m., 1960 Kenny Road, registration required, research.osu.edu/ortec. March 11, 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 12, 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. March 12, Organization and Human Resource Consulting Core Program Classes, “Sexual Harassment 101,” 10-11:30 a.m., Suite 430, South Campus Gateway, 1590 N. High St., registration required, hr.osu.edu/ohrc. March 12-13, Financial Training and Documentation, “Debits and Credits,” 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. both days, 231 Mount Hall, registration required, ctlr.ohio-state.edu/financial/finance.shtm. March 17, Research Foundation, “Cayuse424 Introduction,” 9-10:30 a.m., 1960 Kenny Road, registration required, research.osu.edu/ortec. March 17, 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 18, OIT Reporting Training, “Using eReports Portal – Financials,” 8 a.m.-noon, 191 Mount Hall, registration required, oit.osu.edu/hrfin/trainingregistration.html. March 18, Management Advancement for the Public Service, “Advocating Your Position,” 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Fawcett Center, admission for non-members, registration required, glennschool.osu.edu or 292-3242. March 18-19, Financial Training and Documentation, “Accounting at OSU,” 12:30-4:30 p.m. both days, 231 Mount Hall, registration required, ctlr.ohio-state.edu/financial/finance.shtm. Wexner Through March 31, The Box, “Gone” (Cecilia Dougherty, 2001), Mon.-Wed. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Thu.-Fri. 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., The Box is located across from the Wexner Center Store, 292-3535. March 5-7, onStage, “Panic,” Improbable, 8 p.m. March 4-6, 2 and 8 p.m. March 7, Performance Space, admission, 292-3535. March 5, Visiting Filmmakers, “China Town” (Lucy Raven, 2008), 7 p.m., Film/Video Theater, admission, 292-3535. March 6-7, Contemporary Screen, “The Secret of the Grain” (Abdel Kechiche, 2007), 7 p.m., Film/Video Theater, admission, 292-3535. March 11, Especially for Teens, “Video Remix/Mash-Ups,” 5-8 p.m., Performance Space, free, 292-3535. March 11, Contemporary Screen, Of Other Spaces, “Metropolis, Report from China” (Maya Schweizer and Clemens von Wedemeyer, 2006), “Will There be a Sea Battle Tomorrow?” (Laurent Montaron, 2008), “She Might Belong to You” (Eva Meyer and Eran Schaerf, 2007), 7 p.m., Film/Video Theater, free, 292-3535. March 12, onScreen, Out@Wex, “Equality U” (Dave O’Brien, 2008), 7 p.m., Film/Video Theater, admission, Q&A follows, 292-3535. March 12-13, Cosponsored Events, “Remix/Mash-Up 2009: The Future of Creative Production and Ownership,” Moritz College of Law and the Wexner Center, visit wexarts.org for schedule, registration and admission details. March 13, onScreen, Out@Wex, “Love Songs” (Christophe Honoré, 2007), 7 p.m. and “Otto, or Up with Dead People” (Bruce La Bruce, 2008), 10 p.m., Film/Video Theater, admission, Out@Wex party in the lower lobby café area at 8:30 p.m., 292-3535. March 14, onScreen, Out@Wex, “The Edge of Heaven” (Fatih Akin, 2007), 2 p.m., “Born in Flames” (Lizzie Borden, 1983), 4:15 p.m., “Straightlaced: How Gender’s Got Us All Tied Up” (Debra Chasnoff, 2009), 7 p.m. and “The Lollipop Generation” (G.B. Jones, 2008), 8:45 p.m., Film/Video Theater, admission, 292-3535. March 18, Visiting Filmmakers, “Hunger” (Steve McQueen, 2008), 7 p.m., Film/Video Theater, admission, 292-3535. Workshop March 6, Center for Folklore Studies Workshop, “The Form of Value in Globalized Traditions,” 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Knight House, 104 E. 15th Ave., cfs.osu.edu.
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