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The visually stunning Hey Girl!, from Italian theater director Romeo Castellucci, makes its U.S. premiere here before embarking on a North American tour. See this intriguing, enigmatic, and critically acclaimed performance here first. Read more >
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BERGDALL APPOINTED ULAR DIRECTOR AND UNIVERSITY VETERINARIAN
Valerie Bergdall has been named director of University Laboratory Animal Resources, following an extensive national search that brought forward several exceptional candidates. Bergdall has served as interim ULAR director since December 2006, during which time she reorganized the ULAR staff and space, and revised the unit’s operational accounting and fiscal management, working in each case to more effectively integrate ULAR into larger Office of Research procedures, systems and databases. Under her new appointment, Bergdall will formally serve as University Veterinarian, and also continue in her appointment as Professor - Clinical within the College of Veterinary Medicine. Read more >
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YPFH INCENTIVE PROGRAM KICKS OFF NEW YEAR. Ring in a new year of wellness by joining the 2008 Your Plan for Health Faculty and Staff Incentive Program. Benefit-eligible employees (regardless of health plan membership) who have taken their Personal Health Assessment (PHA) can earn up to 125 points (up to $125, less payroll taxes) for participating in health-related activities. Visit yourplanforhealth.com and click on “2008 Incentive Program” for information on activities, points and program guidelines.
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DEPARTMENT OF ART VISITING ARTIST SERIES TO PRESENT LAETITIA SONAMI
The Department of Art visiting artist series will present composer, performer and installation artist Laetitia Sonami at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday (1/15) at the Wexner Film and Video Theater. Her most recent work, in collaboration with Nick Bertoni and The Tinkers Workshop, involves large scale installations made with inventors, scientists and school children. Sonami’s work has been described as “an ongoing live performance novel.” Read more >
DIGITAL TOOLS FOR OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT WORKSHOP FEB 7
A workshop to help you explore the possibilities that Wikis, podcasts, digital stories, and other tools can bring to your outreach and engagement work will take place from noon-1 p.m. Thursday (2/7) in 150 Younkin Success Center (bring your lunch). No experience is necessary. Learn how to find the help you need to make use of these tools. Register online
OSC OFFERS COMPUTATIONAL CHEMISTRY SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS WORKSHOP
The Ohio Supercomputer Center is offering a two-day workshop, Computational Chemistry Software Applications, from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Wednesday (1/23) and Thursday (1/24) at OSC, located on West Campus. The workshop will cover the computational resources and environments at OSC, computational chemistry software packages, and the Computational Chemistry Grid. The Ohio academic community is invited to attend at no charge. To register, write trn-contact@osc.edu or call 292-0890. Learn more about OSC workshops
OIT NONCREDIT COMPUTING SHORT COURSES
OIT's quarterly computing short courses are noncredit and are offered at no charge to you. Topics include: Windows XP and Office overview, FrontPage basics, PowerPoint basic and advanced, mailing lists overview, SPSS, and SAS.
In addition, Windows XP Professional -Advanced and Web Design - Basic are available. Classes fill quickly, so register as soon as possible. Register online
CONTINUING EDUCATION’S LANGUAGE AND CULTURE COURSES START JAN. 14
The Office of Continuing Education Noncredit Programs’ winter quarter Language and Culture classes begin Monday (1/14). In addition to English Language and American Culture, CEd offers seven different languages in varying skill levels. Students may choose from Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Somali and Spanish. Most courses are held from 7–9 p.m. in Mount Hall on West Campus. University faculty and staff receive special discounted rates, and registration is still open. For more information, visit ced.osu.edu or call 292-8571.
GLBT AWARENESS WEEKS EVENTS SCHEDULED
Each year GLBT Student Services puts together a series of community outreach, education and engagement programs that take place throughout the month of January. Full descriptions of each event, as well as calendar updates, can be found on the Multicultural Center Web site. Events include a Family Diversity Art Exhibit Monday (1/14)-Wednesday (1/30) at the Hale Cultural Center and the Trevor Project: Suicide Prevention Training from 3-4:30 p.m. Thursday (1/17) at 417 PAES Building.
ANNUAL LEADERSHIP AWARDS APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE ONLINE
Applications and nominations for the 47th Annual Leadership Awards are being accepted online through Friday (2/8). Individual students, faculty, staff, student organizations, programs, collaborations, and innovations will be recognized in a number of different categories at the 2008 Leadership Awards Celebration to be held at 4 p.m. Friday (5/16). Faculty and staff may nominate students, organizations, and programs for this year's awards. For complete award information, and to submit your nomination online, visit the Leadership Awards Web site. Contact: pelletier.17@osu.edu
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