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Ohio State researchers develop more accurate measure of cost of foodborne illness

Ohio State researchers have developed a method for more comprehensively measuring the social cost of foodborne illness that could become the standard model used nationwide. Using the new model, the best estimate of the annual cost of foodborne illness in Ohio is approximately $4.1 billion. Researchers said the methodology will help inform taxpayers about how much foodborne illnesses cost the state, and how much can be saved by supporting food safety education programs - both important issues today. Read more >

Jan. 13 Rob Portman event cancelled

Rob Portman’s talk “The Budget Challenges Facing the New Administration,” originally scheduled for 4 p.m. today (1/13), has been cancelled due to an unforeseen scheduling conflict. The Glenn School is working to reschedule this event for a future date. Visit www.glennschool.osu.edu for more information on the rest of the events in the Obstacles and Opportunities: The Challenges Ahead for the Obama Administration series.

Mershon Center seeks applications for grants

The Mershon Center for International Security Studies seeks applications from OSU faculty and students for grants to support projects related to the study of national security in a global context. Junior faculty and those who have not previously received Mershon grants are encouraged to apply by Friday (1/30). Proposed projects must relate broadly to one or more of three areas of focus: the use of force and diplomacy; the ideas, identities and decisional processes that affect security; and the institutions that manage violent conflict. Read more >

Center for Latin American Studies launches film series

The Center for Latin American Studies kicks off its winter quarter film series with Un buda (A Buddha) at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday (1/14) in 180 Hagerty Hall. The film features an Argentinean youth who fights to postpone his private and profound spiritual urge to establish his identity. All films are free and have English subtitles. View a complete list of films at clas.osu.edu.

MCC StoryTelling Series features Eth-Noh-Tec Jan. 28, 29

The Multicultural Center StoryTelling Series and OSU StoryBox Project will feature Eth-Noh-Tec, the combined performance chemistry of Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo and Nancy Wang, later this month. Eth-Noh-Tec will conduct a Student Leadership Session at 7 p.m. Tuesday (1/27) in 300 Younkin Success Center, and a public performance at 7 p.m. Wednesday (1/28) in 150 Younkin Success Center. Contact: 688-8449. Read more >

Packard Foundation limited submission program announced

The David and Lucille Packard Foundation’s limited submission program, Fellowships for Science and Engineering, has been announced. The internal intent date is Friday (2/13). Candidates must be in the first three years of their faculty careers (initial faculty appointments began no earlier than 5/31/06 and no later than 5/31/09). Read more >

Assessing Community-Based Work Jan. 15

The Office of University Outreach and Engagement is offering a workshop from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday (1/15) in 400 Stillman Hall. Prepare to apply for outreach and engagement related grants with this workshop that will cover how to develop outcome statements/learning outcomes for projects and what to do with the results. Register online.

Diversity Report invites submissions

The OSU Collaborative Diversity Initiative is accepting submissions for the 2009 edition of Facets of Diversity, Ohio State’s annual diversity report. The theme is “Diversity and Access.” Submissions should be 500 words or less. The deadline is Monday (1/26), with a publication date of spring 2009. Contact: phillips.564@osu.edu or 688-4240. Read more >

ReadAloud program resumes Jan. 15

The OSU Libraries ReadAloud program resumes its weekly sessions Thursday (1/15) at the Wexner Center Cafe from 3-4 p.m. Seymore Kleinman, emeritus faculty, College of Education and Human Ecology, will read from his work on the subject of “Somatic Literacy and the Body” and Nancy Courtney, Libraries coordinator for outreach, will read from Richard Armour’s Classics Reclassified. To view winter program listings or listen to podcasts of previous programs, click here.

Your opinion sought for onCampus’ online poll

How long do your New Year's resolutions usually last? Respond through the onCampus poll, located on the onCampus Web site and see how your response compares with others in the OSU community. New questions are posted every other week. Have an issue you'd like to get feedback on? Submit your ideas for future poll questions to oncampus@osu.edu.