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Ohio State to commemorate Inauguration Day with programs and events

Ohio State is preparing to commemorate the inauguration of the country’s 44th president on Tuesday (1/20) through a variety of events. Many will represent the university in the nation’s capital, while the Wexner Center and Hale Center are among many campus viewing sites for the public telecast of the Presidential Inauguration of Barack Obama. The largest venue is the Wexner Center for the Arts in Mershon Auditorium. Admission is free and open to the public. The doors will open at 10:30 a.m. and seating is first come, first served. Parking is available at the Ohio Union garage. Contact: Karen Simonian, simonian.4@osu.edu or 292-9923. Read more >

Cooper named to Council for Chemical Research Governing Board

Stuart L. Cooper, professor and chair of the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering was recently elected to the Governing Board of the Council for Chemical Research, a national organization that recognizes and facilitates basic research in the chemical sciences and engineering. CCR’s purpose is to benefit society by advancing research in chemistry, chemical engineering and related disciplines through leadership collaboration across discipline, institution and sector boundaries. Read more >

Lake Erie Day at Cleveland Boat Show to benefit OSU Sea Grant, Stone Lab

Support OSU research and meet Island Snake Lady Kristin Stanford from TV’s “Dirty Jobs” at Lake Erie Day at the Cleveland Boat & Waterfront Lifestyle Expo, on Monday (1/19) in the I-X Center. One dollar from every admission sale will benefit the research, education, and outreach efforts of OSU's Ohio Sea Grant and Stone Laboratory, the nation's oldest freshwater biological field station, located in Put-in-Bay on Gibraltar Island, Lake Erie. Read more >

MCC debuts special reading of MLK Jr.'s famous Mountaintop speech

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, on Monday (1/19) the Multicultural Center will debut a recently produced film of OSU students and staff reading King's speech, "I've Been to the Mountaintop." View online (click on the feature MLK Jr. Mountaintop Speech.) The full speech is covered in the film, merging the voices of 31 students and staff reading a few lines each of this historical speech. Closing remarks by special guest Javaune Adams-Gaston, the new vice president for Student Life at OSU.

Arps Garage closed this weekend due to power outage

The Arps Garage will be closed Saturday (1/17) and Sunday (1/18) due to a power outage. Please use the Ohio Union North Garage for alternate parking during this time. For more information, contact Transportation & Parking Services at 292-9341 or e-mail tp-customer@osu.edu.

Get your 2009 free biometric screening on the calendar

The 2009 biometric screening calendar is wide open, with appointments available beginning Tuesday (1/20). Faculty and staff are encouraged to take advantage of this free benefit annually to track blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose, weight and height. The data from the screening can be used to complete the Personal Health Assessment, which allows you to receive a $6.92 biweekly or $15 monthly discount off your medical premium and to participate in the 2009 Incentive Program and earn an additional reward up to $125. Schedule online (click on “Register for Screening” under Step 2 on the left), or call 292-1050.

Workforce Development course: Developing and Delivering Effective Presentations

The Office of Workforce Development is offering a hands-on course, Developing and Delivering Effective Presentations from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Thursday (2/5) at 1212 Kinnear Road. The target audience is public health and other professionals interested in polishing their presentation skills. Register by Thursday (1/22). Read more >

Coping with Distressed Students workshop Jan. 21, 27

The staff of Counseling and Consultation Service, Student Life, is offering a workshop, “Coping with Distressed Students” for OSU faculty, staff and teaching assistants to learn about dealing with distressed or disruptive students. The workshop is offered twice in Younkin Success Center: from noon-1 p.m. Wednesday (1/21) or 4-5 p.m. Tuesday (1/27), both at 300 Younkin Success Center. Contact: Dwight Tolliver, tolliver.12@osu.edu, or 292-5766

Student member sought for Student Life Diversity Council

The Student Life Diversity Council is seeking an OSU student to serve on the council, which is a group of Student Life staff dedicated to addressing issues of diversity across the Office of Student Life and the university. The student selected will be asked to attend the monthly meetings, held the first Thursday of each month from 9-11 a.m. The application deadline is Friday (1/30). Contact: Sharrell L. Hassell-Goodman, Hassell-goodman.1@osu.edu or 247-8609

Dentistry students offer free exams Jan. 22

College of Dentistry students will offer free dental screening exams and free x-rays at their Board Screening Open House from 5-7:30 p.m. Thursday (1/22) in the main reception area on the first floor of Postle Hall. Participants must be at least 18 years of age and in good health and will receive one free dental exam, two free x-rays, and an evaluation for additional free treatments. No appointment is necessary. Contact: 292-0073

Students encouraged to apply for the Committee of 88

Faculty and staff are asked to encourage students to apply for the Committee of 88, a student group comprised of one student from each of the 88 counties in Ohio to help celebrate our state's past, present and future by promoting the individual points of pride of each county. The Committee of 88 is seeking applicants for the 2009 class. Applications are due Friday (1/30). Read more >