http://oncampus.osu.edu onCampus News and Information Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:05:04 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [caption id="attachment_20979" align="alignnone" width="475" caption="Limited Brands founder Leslie Wexner reacts to the Board of Trustees decision to rename OSU's Medical Center in his honor at the trustees meeting Feb. 10."][/caption] Leslie H. Wexner doesn't blink when he tells you that Ohio State researchers and scientists will find cures for cancer. He realizes ... http://oncampus.osu.edu/2012/02/medical-center-renamed/ Just in time for United Black World Month and 200Columbus, the School of Music and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion present the story and voice of  almost-forgotten alumna Ruby Elzy By Julia Harris The word “diva” in today’s vernacular is firmly attached to larger-than-life stars like Mariah Carey, Beyoncé or, historically, ... http://oncampus.osu.edu/2012/02/back-where-she-belongs/ By Jeff McCallister Columbus-based Huntington Bank, founded in 1866, has worked with Ohio State at various levels since both institutions were in their infancy. The partnership today becomes “official.” Leaders of both institutions are announcing a 15-year agreement they describe as the largest, most comprehensive and most innovative of its kind in ... http://oncampus.osu.edu/2012/02/osu-huntington-partnership/ A cohort of women faculty is developing management skills through Project CEOS By Julia Harris Over the long lunch hour of Jan. 13, within the highly decorated walls of 400 Stillman Hall, some of Ohio State’s best and brightest minds gathered to share wisdom and experiences around the issues of building and ... http://oncampus.osu.edu/2012/02/building-a-team-around-team-building/ OSU finds efficiency, savings in geothermal wells By Adam King Scott Conlon, director of projects for OSU Facilities Design and Construction, smiles as he talks about cheating the system. It sounds a bit dastardly, but circumventing a standard practice will actually save Ohio State hundreds of thousands of dollars every year. [caption id="attachment_20841" ... http://oncampus.osu.edu/2012/02/energy-end-around/ $6 million gift creates Center for Integrated Arts and Enterprise and helps with Sullivant renovation Ohio State alumnus and entertainment industry leader Lawrence Barnett has committed $6 million to the university to enhance arts facilities and education. The gift to the university’s College of Arts and Sciences will establish the multi-disciplinary ... http://oncampus.osu.edu/2012/02/entertainment-royalty-give-back-to-osu-with-center/ Wendt named top scholar in international relations In a survey of faculty at more than 1,400 colleges and universities worldwide, Alexander Wendt was named as having the most influence in the field of international relations over the past 20 years. Wendt is Ralph D. Mershon Professor of International Security at the ... http://oncampus.osu.edu/2012/02/newbriefs-2212/ Sarah-Grace Heller is a professor in the Department of French and Italian and the Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies. What are your five favorite books and why? In chronological order: The Sign on Rosie’s Door by Maurice Sendak. This was the first book I remember loving, checking out of the library over ... http://oncampus.osu.edu/2012/02/sarah-grace-heller-department-of-french-and-italian/ [caption id="attachment_20785" align="aligncenter" width="476" caption="El Bulli, part of the Wexner Center’s Field and Screen monthlong series focused on food, is a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the Spanish restaurant in Catalonia many have hailed as the world’s most influential eatery for its inventive rethinking of fine dining. (El Bulli closed in ... http://oncampus.osu.edu/2012/02/calendar-2212/ Why did you choose to work at Ohio State? As I was about to finish my law school education, I knew I wanted to do something unique with my law degree. I had a fabulous staff mentor in law school, Tricia Hackleman. Tricia is a former Buckeye employee who worked ... http://oncampus.osu.edu/2012/02/top-3-on-2-2212/