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Headline newsBrustein recommended for international post
Web site provides one-stop shopping for university policiesThe launch today (1/22) of the University Policies web site offers links to every policy governing Ohio State, and they are organized in user-friendly fashion, sortable by overarching content, alphabetically or by audience. Information on the site under the “About Policies” tab explains how the policy process works from start to finish, and tools under the site tab, such as templates to create a policy, make jumpstarting the task easier. Read more >
Latest issue of onCampus now available
Today: Gregorich to speak on Antarctic Dry ValleysEd Gregorich, one of the world’s leading soil scientists, will speak at 3:30 p.m. today (1/22) in 103 Kottman Hall as part of the SENR Seminar Series. His presentation, Soils and Ecosystem Functioning in Antarctic Dry Valleys, will evaluate various possible sources of subsidies in dry valley soils, how the contributions from different sources vary with changing environmental conditions, and how these may ultimately affect ecosystem function in dry valleys. Contact: Warren Dick, dick.5@osu.edu The Future of the Women's Place: Your input requestedA strategic planning process for The Women's Place is underway and several world café discussions in order to gather input for the process. Register online to attend one of these sessions: Thursday (2/5), 2:30-4:30 p.m. in 219 Ag Engineering;
Tuesday (2/10), 1:30-3:30 p.m. 64A&B Hopewell Hall, Newark Campus;
Friday (2/13), 9-11 a.m. 090 and 070 Science and Engineering Library; and Monday (2/23), 10 a.m.-noon Gateway, 1590 N. High Street, Suite 430. Register online > Dentistry students offer free exams and x-rays todayCollege of Dentistry students will offer free dental screening exams and free dental x-rays at their Board Screening Open House from 5-7:30 p.m. today (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 dental x-rays, and an evaluation for additional free treatments. No fees charged and no appointments necessary. Contact: 292-0073 The Best of iMix airs on the Big Ten NetworkThe Best of iMix will air on the Big Ten Network today (1/22) at 4 p.m.; Monday (1/26) at 4 a.m.; and Wednesday (1/28) at 10 a.m. Segments will feature OSU's Buckeye Bullet, OSU's Urban Arts Space in the historic Lazarus building in downtown Columbus, and OSU's Scarlet, Gray, and Green initiative. This program was produced by WOSU Public Media for Ohio State to air on the Big Ten Network. Read more > Jan. 23: ICS lecture on images of motherhood in Chinese cinemaThe Institute for Chinese Studies “Future of the Past” Lecture Series continues at 2:30 p.m. Friday (1/23) in 160 Jennings Hall. Qi SUN, Fulbright Scholar in Residence at Central State University, will deliver "The Return of Motherhood in Chinese Movies." The lecture is free and all are welcome. Contact: chan.184@osu.edu or 247-6893. Read more > OSU Nursery Short Course Jan. 25-28The 80th OSU Nursery Short Course is set for Sunday (1/25)-Wednesday (1/28) at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. A special free Sunday evening program will take place on Sunday featuring Great Britain's Hidcote Manor Gardens Head Gardener Glyn Jones at 6 and 8:15 p.m. A new track will cover the basics of plant growth and health including weed control, plant disease management, and understanding the life cycles of insects. Details and registration available online. Latino Ohio: Culture course in English for educators and other professionalsMeeting on six Saturdays this spring, Latino Ohio will offer a close-up look at Hispanic life in Ohio with attention to cultural, linguistic, and professional issues especially important to those working with Spanish-speaking populations. The 5-credit course is taught by Terrell Morgan, OSU associate professor of Hispanic linguistics, and is designed to introduce educators and other professionals to Ohio's Hispanic communities. To register, contact sanabria.3@osu.edu or 292-7388. Read more > Prepare your winter survival toolkit todayTransportation & Parking Services and Facilities Operations and Development are teaming up to help you prepare for inclement weather conditions during the winter season. The national shortage of road salt will require supply conservation on campus for the cold weather, however drivers are encouraged to equip vehicles with a winter survival toolkit that contains a number of items that can be found at home. View a list of supply suggestions |
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Provost Joseph Alutto has recommended William Brustein as the Vice Provost for Global Srategies and International Affairs at Ohio State. Subject to approval by the board of trustees, the appointment is effective Wednesday (7/1). Brustein, currently the associate provost for international affairs and director of international programs and studies, is also the Alumni Professor of International Studies and a professor of sociology, political science, and history at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. 
The Jan. 22 issue of onCampus is now available, so please check your OSU mailbox. Here's a preview from the 