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COLLOQUIUM ON ETHICAL LEADERSHIP EVENTS INCLUDE MOCK PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE

The Office of Enrollment Services and Undergraduate Education continues its yearlong Colloquium on Ethical Leadership this month with two events.

  • David Goodstein, vice provost and professor of Physics and Applied Physics at Caltech, will present “Scientific Fraud” from 4-5 p.m. Wednesday (1/23) in 1080 Physics Research Building.
  • On Tuesday (1/29), Politics, Society, and Law Scholars will assume the roles of the candidates during a mock presidential debate, moderated by Colleen Marshall of NBC4. The debate begins at 7 p.m. in the Saxbe Auditorium in the Moritz College of Law.

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MAKE HEALTHY LIVING PAY OFF FOR YOU. Last November, 7,930 of your co-workers got a little something extra in their paychecks for participating in the Your Plan for Health Incentive Program. Did you? The 2008 Incentive Program is up and running, so don’t get left behind. Benefit-eligible faculty and staff - regardless of health plan membership - can earn up to $125 for participating in wellness-related activities. Now that’s a healthy reward! Visit yourplanforhealth.com and click on “2008 Incentive Program” for more details or to join.


BIG TEN CONFERENCE ON BLACK STUDENT LEADERSHIP

Ohio State is hosting the first Big Ten Conference on Black Student Leadership, to be held Friday (1/25)-Monday (1/28) at the Fawcett Center. The theme for its inaugural year is Bonded by Race, United by Vision, Striving Toward F.R.E.E.D.O.M (Financial, Reform, Education, Empowerment, Diversity, Opportunity, Mission). The event will feature major speakers, conference sessions, a gospel concert, social activities including a step-show, and adviser workshops. Read more >


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LIFESTYLE INTERVENTION STUDY. Volunteers, individuals ages 35-60, are being recruited for a lifestyle intervention study to modify health risk factors. The study will be conducted on the OSU campus during lunchtime. Participation in the study will last approximately 12 weeks. Several blood samples and filling out of questionnaires will be required. Must have access to Internet. A volunteer fee will be paid. If you are interested please e-mail gcrc.research@osumc.edu


TASTE OF OSU BRINGS INTERNATIONAL FLAVOR TO CAMPUS

Join International Affairs and 35 student organizations as they present Taste of OSU and World Carnaval, from 5 p.m.-midnight Friday (1/25) at RPAC. Enjoy international foods, cultural exhibits, free international telephone calls and the Campus Dining Services Chefs' Competition. From 9 p.m.-midnight, the atmosphere turns to a Moonlight Madness event where guests can enjoy international music, karaoke, international board games and more. Admission is free and food and beverage tickets cost $1 each. Taste of OSU is open to all Ohio State students, faculty, staff, alumni, families and friends. Read more >

FACULTY AND STAFF INVITED TO CSTW OPEN HOUSE

The Center for the Study and Teaching of Writing is hosting an open house from 3-5 p.m. Wednesday (1/23) in 485 Mendenhall Lab. College of Humanities Dean John Roberts will introduce President E. Gordon Gee at 3:30 p.m. Also meet Dickie Selfe, the new CSTW director, Trish Houston, coordinator of the Professional Writing Minor, as well as staff and graduate students. Learn about CSTW’s programs, enjoy refreshments, and enter to win prizes. Contact: 688-5865. Read more >

JAN. 24 ASFW LUNCHEON: DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP SKILLS

The next Association of Staff and Faculty Women event, set for Thursday (1/24) at the Faculty Club, will feature Andrea Thomas and a discussion of how male and female communication patterns affect the impressions made at work. Learn strategies for managing these patterns to optimize your effectiveness and advancement opportunities. Registration and lunch will begin at 11:30 a.m. with the session concluding at 1 p.m. Seating is limited; register by today (1/22). Download the registration form. Contact Julee Klima, 247-6411

PHOTOGRAPHS SOUGHT FOR OSU GLOBAL HEALTH PHOTO EXHIBIT

The Global Health Initiative at Ohio State is seeking photographs for the second annual Global Health Photo Exhibit to be held Thursday (2/28) 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. OSU faculty, staff, professional, graduate or undergraduate students are eligible to enter. Gift certificates will be awarded to the top photos. Enter by Monday (2/11). Contact: jaung.1@osu.edu.
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OSU AFRICAN AMERICAN ALUMNI REUNION MAY 2-4

The OSU Alumni Association and the OSU African American Alumni Society welcome African American alumni to the OSU African American Alumni Reunion on Friday (5/2)-Sunday (5/4). The theme is Faces, Places, Memories: Honoring the Past, Creating Our Future. Activities will include a healthy lifestyle fair, financial/leadership workshops, artist showcase, business expo, and hospitality suites. Register online. Contact: Nadine at holmes@ohiostatealumni.org

TODAY: SCHOOL OF MUSIC PRESENTS PREMIERE OF SYMPATICO

The School of Music is presenting the premiere performance of the Sympatico Percussion Group at 8 p.m. today (1/22) in Weigel Auditorium. Joseph Krygier and Susan Powell, OSU percussion faculty, are members of the group. Sympatico will perform a variety of percussion ensemble pieces including The Invisible Proverb by Russell Hartenberger, an African-based mallet ensemble piece, and Ogoun Badagris by Chrisopher Rouse, a bombastic drumming piece influenced by Voodoo drum rituals. Tickets are $12 (general admission), $6 (senior citizens and students with ID), and free for School of Music faculty, staff and students with ID. Purchase tickets at the door or call 292-0789 (weekdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m.)

RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION TRAINING OPPORTUNITY

The Office of Research is offering a training opportunity from the National Council of University Research Administrators. The four-hour video workshop, “Managing Cost Issues” will be broadcast live via satellite to the Research Foundation at 11:30 a.m. today (1/22). Details and registration are available online. Seating is limited.

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