Conferences
Feb. 2, Center for the Study and Teaching of Writing, “Writing Matters in a Changing World,” with keynote by Carolyn Miller, North Carolina State University, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Ohio Union, 1739 N. High St., free, but registration required at go.osu.edu/wmcw-register, 546-6854.
Feb. 7-10, “Possible Mediums,” Knowlton Hall, 275 W. Woodruff Ave., registration fee, though some conference events are free and open to the public, possiblemediums.wordpress.com/register.
Dance
Jan. 24-26, Department of Dance Student Winter Dance Concert: “Shifting Focus,” 8 p.m. 316 Pomerene Hall, 1760 Neil Ave., admission.
Feb. 4, MFA Dance Concert, “Site Specific Work: Brian Devine,” 12:15-1:15 p.m., Thompson Library, 1858 Neil Ave., free, dance.osu.edu.
Feb. 7-9, MFA Concert, “Ten-Four,” Jennifer Meckley, Erin Carlisle Norton, Ann Sofie Clemmensen, 8 p.m. all three nights, BalletMet Performance Space, 322 Mount Vernon Ave., admission, Tickets available to the public starting Jan. 28 from the OSU Theatre Box Office or 292-2295, or at the door, subject to availability.
Events
Jan. 25, Geography discussion and book signing, “Geopiracy: Oaxaca, Militant Empiricism and Geographical Thought” (Palgrave Pilot), Joel Wainwright, Geography, 3:30-5 p.m., 1080 Derby Hall, 154 N. Oval Mall, free and open to the public, coleman.373@osu.edu.
Jan. 30, Stone Lab Winter Program and Auction, 7-9 p.m., Longaberger Alumni House, 2200 Olentangy River Road, free parking, admission and refreshments, RSVP at stonelab.osu.edu/events/winter-program/ or 292-8949.
Feb. 6, 2013 Society of Women Engineers Career Fair, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Ohio Union, Performance Hall (1st floor) and the Archie Griffin Grand Ballroom (2nd floor), 1739 N. High St.
Exhibits
Through Feb. 28, Faculty Club Exhibitions, Karen LaValley, “People and Places: The Garden of My Life,” oil paintings. Opening reception 6 p.m. Jan. 10, Faculty Club, 181 S. Oval Mall.
Through Feb. 23, OSU Urban Arts Space Exhibitions, “Mark Beyer: With/Without Text,” reception 6-8 p.m. Jan. 10, Urban Arts Space, 50 W. Town St., art.osu.edu.
Through Feb. 23, OSU Urban Arts Space Exhibitions, “Constructing James Castle,” opening reception 4:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 11, Urban Arts Space, 50 W. Town St., art.osu.edu.
Through Feb. 7, “Recent Arrivals: Department of Art First Year Graduate Students Exhibition,” Hopkins Hall Gallery, 128 N. Oval Mall, free.
Through March 9, “2013 Arts Scholars Juried Exhibition: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness,” Urban Arts Space, 50 W. Town St., free and open to the public, art.osu.edu.
Through April 20, “The Ohio Spider Survey Exhibit”, highlighting the Ohio Spider Survey and the book Common Spiders of North America by Richard Bradley, associate professor in Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology, second floor, Thompson Library, 1858 Neil Ave., 292-0538.
Through May 5, “Jesse Owens: 100 Years of Life and Legacy,” Thompson Library Exhibit Gallery, 1858 Neil Ave., 292-0538.
Film
Jan. 29, Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies Film Series, “Think Like a Man,” 7 p.m., 1st Floor, Psychology Building, 1835 Neil Ave., free and open to the public, all films subtitled in English, wgss.osu.edu/events/wgss-film-series.
Jan. 31, Korean Studies Initiative Lecture Series, “In the Matter of Cha Jung Hee,” screening and question-and-answer session with producer and director Deann Borshay, 8-10 p.m., Gateway Film Center, 1550 N. High St., 247-6839.
Lectures
Jan. 24, Marlon Barrios Solano, “Social Remix: Networked Collaboration on Hybrid Knowledge Landscapes,” 3:30 p.m., free, 165 Thompson Library, 1858 Neil Ave., carter.1088@osu.edu.
Jan. 24, Humanities Institute Lectures, “Iberian Studies: A Research Guide,” José Díaz and Joseph Galron, 4 p.m., George Wells Knight House, 104 E. 15th Ave., free, huminst.osu.edu, haidt.1@osu.edu.
Jan. 24, DISCO Research and Creative Activity Series, “Living with Lynching: African American Lynching Plays, Performance and Citizenship, 1890-1930,” Koritha Mitchell, English, 4-5:30 p.m., 311 Denney Hall, 164 W 17th Ave., free.
Jan. 24, Conversations in the Humanities with Fred Andrle, “Homicide in America,” Randolph Roth, History, 4:30 p.m., Saxbe Auditorium, Moritz College of Law, 55 W. 12th Ave., free, andrle.1@osu.edu.
Jan. 24, EEOB Seminar, “Greening the Skyline? Biogeochemical Services and Disservices Provided by Vegetated Roof Ecosystems,” Ishi Buffam, University of Cincinnati, 1-2 p.m., 001 Jennings Hall, 1735 Neil Ave., free.
Orientation to Research Administration offered
Jan. 25, Are you new to research administration at the university? The Office of Research provides a comprehensive overview of the grants management process from proposal preparation through project closeout. This workshop features a case study featuring proposal development procedures, budget development, how to spend award funds and monitor projects. This session takes place from 8:30-11:30 a.m. in 385 Bricker Hall. Register at researchcalendar.osu.edu/index.php?eID=391
Jan. 25, LiteracyStudies@OSU, “Books in the Larger World of Objects: A Workshop on New Methods in Book History,” David Brewer, English, 10 a.m., George Wells Knight House, 104 E. 15th Ave., free.
Jan. 25, Humanities Institute Lectures, “Mules, Quicksilver and ‘A Glorious Death:’ Bourbon Perú from the Experience of Tucuman´s (Ad)venture Merchants,” Maria Victoria Marquez, History and Latin American Studies, 1 p.m., George Wells Knight House, 104 E. 15th Ave., free, huminst.osu.edu.
Jan. 25, Humanities Institute Lectures, “The Highest Peaceful Arts: Classical Music and the Meditation of Prestige in US Cultural Diplomacy, 1954-1970,” Danielle Fosler-Lussier, Music, 4:30 p.m., 205 Science and Engineering Library, 175 W. 18th Ave., free, huminst.osu.edu.
Jan. 25, Fashion and Retail Studies Speaker Series, Terry Lundgren, CEO, Macy’s, 8 a.m., Performance Hall, Ohio Union, 1735 N. High St., RSVP requested to wallace.269@osu.edu.
Jan. 25, Department of Classics, “Virgil’s ‘Eclogues’ Series: Talk #5,” Benjamin Acosta-Hughes, 2:30 p.m., 448 University Hall, 230 North Oval Mall, 292-2744.
Jan. 30, Knowlton School of Architecture Lecture Series, Merrill Elam (Mack Scogin Merrill Elam Architects), “On Imagination: Conversations with Architects,” 5:45 p.m., Knowlton Hall Auditorium, 275 W. Woodruff Ave., free and open to the public.
Jan. 31, EEOB Seminar, “Biological Adaptations of Cantharidin-related Compounds: From Chemical Defence to Chemical Communications,” Mahmood Nikbakht Zadeh, 1-2 p.m., 001 Jennings Hall 0001, 1735 Neil Ave., free.
Jan. 31, Initiative for Korean Studies Lecture Series, “Adopted Territory: Transnational Korean Adoptees and the Politics of Belonging,” Eleana Kim, University of Rochester, 4-5 p.m., Multicultural Center, Ohio Union, 1739 N. High St., free, 247-6839.
Feb. 1, Department of African American and African Studies Brown Bag Series, “Loan Pushers: The Origins of Today’s Financial Aid Crisis, 1980-2008,” Devin Fergus, 12:30-2 p.m., 347 University Hall, 230 N. Oval Mall, free. 292-3700.
Feb. 1, OSU-Center for Historical Research Mini-conference on Health and Disease in Africa, “Gland-Feelers, Researchers, and Elusive Patients: Perspectives on Sleeping Sickness Control in East Africa,” Mari Webel, Emory University, and “Neoplastic Africa: Mapping Networks of Toxicity and Knowledge,” Julie Livingston, Rutgers University, 2:30-5:30 p.m., 168 Dulles Hall, 230 W. 17th Ave., free.
Feb. 1, Department of Geography, 2012-13 Colloquium Series, Shaowen Yang, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 4 p.m., 1080 Derby Hall, 154 N. Oval Mall, 292-2514.
Feb. 5, Arts and Humanities Inaugural Series, “Inimitable Examples? Gesture and Tradition in Western Political Reform,” Dorothy Noyes, English and Comparative Studies, 5 p.m., Faculty Club Grand Lounge, 181 S. Oval Mall, free.
Feb. 6, Knowlton School of Architecture Lecture Series, Kevin Desouza, Arizona State University, 5:45 p.m., Knowlton Hall Auditorium, 275 W. Woodruff Ave., free and open to the public.
Feb. 6, College of Engineering, Science Café, “Engineering at Multi-Physical Interfaces: Spanning Flapping Wings to Hypersonic Aircraft,” Jack McNamara, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, 6:30 p.m., free, 090/070 18th Ave. Library, 175 West 18th Ave., go.osu.edu/osusciencecafe.
Feb. 7, Humanities Institute Lectures, “Iberian Studies Theory and Directions,” Pedro Pereira, Spanish and Portuguese, 4 p.m., George Wells Knight House, 104 E. 15th Ave., free, huminst.osu.edu.
Meetings
Jan. 24, Faculty Council, 3:30 p.m., Faculty Club Meeting Rooms ABCD, 181 S. Oval Mall. senate.osu.edu.
Feb. 1, Board of Trustees, Longaberger Alumni House, 2200 Olentangy River Road, call for schedule, 292-6359.
Feb. 7, University Senate, 130 Drinko Hall (Saxbe Auditorium), 55 W. 12th Ave., senate.osu.edu.
Music
Jan. 28, Faculty Recital: Katherine Borst Jones, flute, and Caroline Hong, piano, 8 p.m., Weigel Auditorium, 1866 College Road, admission, music.osu.edu.
Jan. 29, Alumnus Artist: Fritz Kaenzig, Tuba, 8 p.m., Weigel Auditorium, 1866 College Road, admission.
Jan. 30, Faculty Artist: Juliet White-Smith, viola, with guest pianist Ariane Alexander, 8 p.m., Weigel Hall Auditorium, 1866 College Road, admission.
Feb. 1, OSU Symphony Orchestra, Marshall Haddock, conductor, 8-9:30 p.m., Weigel Auditorium, 1866 College Road, admission, music.osu.edu.
Feb. 2, Faculty and Guest Artists: Chiarina Piano Quartet, 8 p.m., Weigel Auditorium, 1866 College Road, admission, music.osu.edu
Schottenstein
Jan. 25, OSU Women’s Ice Hockey vs. Minnesota-Duluth, 2 p.m., Value City Arena, Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Drive, admission, schottensteincenter.com or ticketmaster.com.
Jan. 26, OSU Women’s Ice Hockey vs. Minnesota-Duluth, 2 p.m., Value City Arena, Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Drive, admission, schottensteincenter.com or ticketmaster.com.
Jan. 27, OSU Women’s Basketball vs. Penn State, 1 p.m., Value City Arena, Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Drive, admission, schottensteincenter.com or ticketmaster.com.
Jan. 29, OSU Men’s Basketball vs. Wisconsin, 7 p.m., Value City Arena, Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Drive, admission, schottensteincenter.com or ticketmaster.com.
Jan. 31, OSU Women’s Basketball vs. Nebraska, 8:30 p.m., Value City Arena, Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Drive, admission, schottensteincenter.com or ticketmaster.com.
Feb. 1, OSU Men’s Ice Hockey vs. Notre Dame, 7 p.m., Value City Arena, Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Drive, admission, schottensteincenter.com or ticketmaster.com.
Feb. 2, OSU Men’s Ice Hockey vs. Notre Dame, 7 p.m., Value City Arena, Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Drive, admission, schottensteincenter.com or ticketmaster.com.
Feb. 7, OSU Women’s Basketball vs. Wisconsin, 7 p.m., Value City Arena, Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Drive, admission, schottensteincenter.com or ticketmaster.com.
Seminars
Jan. 24, Mathematical Biosciences Institute Postdoc Seminar, “Spontaneous Activity from Stochastic Ion Channels in the Morris-Lecar Model of a Neuron,” Jay Newby, 10:20-11:15 a.m., 335 Jennings Hall, 1735 Neil Ave., free.
Jan. 24, Biomedical Engineering Seminar Series, “Polymer Biomedical Microdevices for Studying Cell Biology,” Derek Hansford, Biomedical and Mechanical Engineering, 4 p.m., 035 Hitchcock Hall, 2070 Neil Ave., free.
Jan. 25, Psychology Colloquium, “Effects of Disruption of Circadian Rhythms on Neuroinflammation, Mood and Behavior,” Randy Nelson, Neuroscience, 11 a.m., 035 Psychology Building, 1835 Neil Ave., free.
Jan. 25, Mechanical Engineering Seminar Series, “Challenges for Model-Based System Engineering: Past, Present and Future,” Michael Tiller, 3-4 p.m., E001 Scott Lab, 201 W. 19th Ave., free, 292-2289.
Jan. 28, Mathematical Biosciences Institute Colloquium, “The Human Connectome Project: Computational Challenges and Opportunities,” David Van Essen, Washington University of St. Louis, 3 p.m. 355 Jennings Hall, 1735 Neil Ave., free.
Jan. 28, Aerospace Engineering Seminar: Tom Benson, NASA Glenn Research Institute, 4:30 p.m., 432 Bolz Hall, 2036 Neil Avenue Mall, free, 292-2289
Jan. 29, CCAPP Seminar, “Detecting Modified Gravity with Improved Models of Redshift Space Distortions,” Elise Jennings, University of Chicago, 11:30 a.m., 4138 Physics Research Building, 191 W. Woodruff Ave., free.
Jan. 31, Mathematical Biosciences Institute Postdoc Seminar, TBA, Josh Chang, 10:20-11:15 a.m., 335 Jennings Hall, 1735 Neil Ave., free.
Jan. 31, Biomedical Engineering Seminar Series, “Using Finite Element Analysis as a Tool to Understand Biomechanical Questions,” Rebecca Dupaix, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, 4 p.m., 035 Hitchcock Hall, 2070 Neil Ave., free.
Feb. 1, Mechanical Engineering Seminar Series, “Electrifying Mobility in Metropolitan Regions: Current Practices from the Netherlands,” Peter van Deventer, 3 p.m., E001 Scott Lab, 201 W. 19th Ave., free.
Feb. 5, Physics Colloquium, “A Little Big Bang: Strong Interactions in Ultracold Fermi Gases,” Martin Zwierlein, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 4 p.m., Smith Seminar Room, 1080 Physics Research Building, 191 W. Woodruff Ave., reception precedes, free.
Feb. 7, Institute for Excellence in Justice Seminar, “Why We Can Fix America’s Scandal of Violence, Race and Prison,” David Kennedy, John Jay College of Criminal Justice (SUNY), 9-10:30 a.m., 035 Psychology Building, 1835 Neil Ave., free.
Theater
Feb. 1-3, Department of Theatre, “Twelfth Night,” adapted for young audiences, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1, 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 2 and 3 p.m. Feb. 3, Lincoln Theater, 769 East Long St., admission, theatre.osu.edu/boxoffice.
Training
Jan. 24, College of Social Work Training, “Compassion Fatigue: Learning New Ways to Manage Your Stress in the Helping Profession,”11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Summit’s Trace, 935 N. Cassady Ave., earn 1 CEU clock hour, open to the public, for description and registration, visit csw.osu.edu/trainingforprofessionals/trainingcalendar.
Jan. 24, Management Advancement for the Public Service, “Diversity: Exploring Blind Spots in Yourself and Others,” 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Fawcett Center, 2400 Olentangy River Road, admission for non-members, registration required, glennschool.osu.edu or 292-3242.
Jan. 30, College of Social Work Training, “The Influence of Social Media on Our Clients’ Self-Worth,” 2:30-4 p.m., 115 Stillman Hall, 1947 College Road, earn 1.5 CEU clock hours, open to the public, for description and registration, visit csw.osu.edu/trainingforprofessionals/trainingcalendar.
Jan. 30, Human Resources Training, “Time and Leave,” 1-5 p.m., 112A Mount Hall, 1050 Carmack Road, registration required, oit.osu.edu/hrfin/hrschedule/html.
Jan. 31, College of Social Work Training, “Compassion Fatigue: Learning New Ways to Manage Your Stress in the Helping Profession (Part 2)” 11:30-1 p.m., Echo Manor, 10270 Blacklick-Eastern Road NW, earn 1 CEU clock hour, open to the public, for description and registration, visit csw.osu.edu/trainingforprofessionals/trainingcalendar.
Feb. 5, Management Advancement for the Public Creativity: Shifting Your Mind, Finding Your Possibilities,” 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Fawcett Center, 2400 Olentangy River Road, admission for non-members, registration required, glennschool.osu.edu or 292-3242.
Feb. 6-7, Human Resources Training, “Manage Job Data,” 1-4:30 p.m. both days, 112A Mount Hall, 1050 Carmack Road, registration required, oit.osu.edu/hrfin/hrschedule/html.
Feb. 6, Management Advancement for the Public Service, “Stock Your Toolbox: Pre-Supervisory Skills and Practices,” 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Fawcett Center, 2400 Olentangy River Road, admission for non-members, registration required, glennschool.osu.edu or 292-3242.
Feb. 7, College of Social Work Training, “Gestalt Therapy Series: Enhancing Practice Through Gestalt: Working with Resistance (Part 1 of 4),” 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m., 355 E. Campus View Blvd., earn 3 CEU clock hours, open to the public, for description and registration, visit csw.osu.edu/trainingforprofessionals/trainingcalendar.
Feb. 7, Management Advancement for the Public Service, “Being the Best Boss,” 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Fawcett Center, 2400 Olentangy River Road, admission for non-members, registration required, glennschool.osu.edu or 292-3242.
Wexner
Through Jan. 31, The Box, “Midcentury” (William Jones, 2011), 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, 1871 N. High St., free, 292-3535.
Jan. 24, OnScreen, Avant-Garde Masters: A Decade of Preservation, “Urban and Rural Landscapes,” 7 p.m., Film/Video Theater, 1871 N. High St., admission, 292-3535.
Jan. 25, Classics, “The Thief of Bagdad” (Raoul Walsh, 1924), new digital restoration, 7 p.m., Film/Video Theater, 1871 N. High St., admission, 292-3535.
Jan. 25, Next@Wex, Bonnie “Prince” Billy, 8 p.m., Performance Space, 1871 N. High St, 292-3535, admission.
Jan. 26, Lambert Family Lecture, “A Conversation with Christian Marclay and Josiah McElheny,” 5 p.m., Film/Video Theater, free, 1871 N. High St, 292-3535.
Jan. 26, Winter Exhibitions Preview, for members and special guests including Ohio State faculty, staff and students, 6-8 p.m. (galleries open at 4 p.m.), Wexner Center Galleries, 1871 N. High St., RSVP to wexarts.org/rsvp, 292-3535.
Jan. 27-April 7, Exhibitions on View, “Josiah McElheny: Towards a Light Club,” Wexner Center Galleries, 1871 N. High St., admission (free to visitors the first Sunday of the month and every Thursday after 4 p.m.), 292-3535.
Jan. 27-April 7, Exhibitions on View, “Christian Marclay: The Clock,” Wexner Center Galleries, 1871 N. High St., admission (free to visitors the first Sunday of the month and every Thursday after 4 p.m.), 292-3535.
Jan. 27-April 7, Exhibitions on View, “More American Photographs,” Wexner Center Galleries, 1871 N. High St., admission (free to visitors the first Sunday of the month and every Thursday after 4 p.m.), 292-3535.
Jan. 29, OnScreen, Gregory Crewdson, Brief Encounters” (Ben Shapiro, 2012), New Documentary, Film/Video Theater, 1871 N. High St., admission, 292-3535.
Jan. 31, Visiting Filmmakers, William E. Jones, “Selected Short Films,” 7 p.m., Film/Video Theater, 1871 N. High St., admission, 292-3535.
Jan. 31-Feb. 2, OnStage, Seinendan Theater Company + Osaka University Robot Theater Project: Android-Human Theater, “Sayonara” and Robot-Human Theater, “I, Worker,” 8 p.m. all three nights, Performance Space, 1871 N. High St., admission, 292-3535.
Feb. 1, OnScreen, Field and Screen Series, “Bestiaire” (Denis Côté, 2012), preceded by “Don’t Break Down (Matt Meindl, 2012), 7 p.m., Film/Video Theater, 1871 N. High St., admission, 292-3535.
Feb. 1-28, The Box, “Don’t Break Down” (Matt Meindl, 2012), 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, 1871 N. High St., free, 292-3535.
Feb. 2, OnScreen, Field and Screen Series, “Now, Forager” (Jason Cortlund and Julia Halperin, 2012), 4:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., Film/Video Theater, 1871 N. High St., admission, 292-3535.
Feb. 2-3, OnScreen, Field and Screen Series, “Sushi: The Global Catch” (Mark Hall, 2012), 7 p.m. Feb. 2 and 2 p.m. Feb. 3, Film/Video Theater, 1871 N. High St., admission, 292-3535.
Feb. 5, Onscreen, Field and Screen Series, “Nuclear Nation” (Atsushi Funahashi, 2012), 7 p.m., Film/Video Theater, 1871 N. High St., admission, 292-3535.
Feb. 7, OnScreen, Field and Screen Series, “Covenant” (Michael Mercil, 2012), film and panel discussion, 4:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., Film/Video Theater, 1871 N. High St., admission, 292-3535.
Feb. 7, Jazz, Rudresh Mahanthappa’s Gamak, 8 p.m., Performance Space, 1871 N. High St., admission, 292-3535.