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WELCOME TO OSUToday, the latest news and information for faculty and staff of The Ohio State University for Friday, Jan. 23. The deadline for submissions is noon the prior business day.

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Lt. governor to address Ohio State researchers Feb. 18

The Office of Research will host Ohio Lt. Governor Lee Fisher at its next Research Symposium from 3-4:30 p.m. Wednesday (2/18) at the Longaberger Alumni House. Fisher will speak to Ohio State's research community regarding faculty as entrepreneurs and innovators. This is a unique opportunity to meet with Fisher, who is also the director of the Ohio Department of Development, and acquire information about development and other initiatives that exist to move Ohio’s economy forward. Register online >

Ohio State study shows link between bad air and diabetes

Approximately 24 million Americans suffer from diabetes. In addition to the consumption of diets high in fat and sugar, a new study suggests that the air you breathe may also be risky. Cardiovascular and lung researchers at the OSU Medical Center are the first to report a direct link between air pollution and diabetes. If the ongoing research continues to confirm this association, scientists fear human health in both industrialized and developing countries could be impacted. Read more >

CNN analyst Roland Martin to highlight Martin Luther King Jr. celebration

Ohio State will mark its Martin Luther King Jr. celebration with outspoken political analyst and award-winning journalist Roland S. Martin at 7 p.m. Tuesday (1/27) at the Holiday Inn on the Lane, 328 W. Lane Ave. The program is free and open to the public, however space is limited. The 36th annual celebration will feature the Ohio State African American Voices Gospel Choir and the 2008-09 King Memorial Scholars. The theme is “Celebrate the Legacy: The Dream, Reality and Future.” Contact: Larry Williamson, 292-0074

Bartlett to discuss Cultural Politics of Literacy in Brazil

The Ohio State Lecture on Literacy Studies is scheduled for 4 p.m. Thursday (1/29) in the Knight House, 104 E 15th Ave. The featured lecturer is Lesley Bartlett of Columbia University, whose forthcoming book The Word and the World: The Cultural Politics of Literacy in Brazil examines how non-governmental organization educators translate Paolo Freire’s bold ideas about the purpose of education into classroom practice, and how the adult students’ perceptions of the meaning, purpose, and effect of literacy programs impact the learning process. Space is limited. To register, contact literacystudies@osu.edu.

Register for National Science Foundation overview

NSF will present a one-day workshop describing its proposal and merit review processes and its cross-disciplinary, special interest, and international programs on Tuesday (2/10), at the Kent State University campus. Read more > For the convenience of OSU researchers who cannot travel to Kent State, the morning portion of the workshop will be available via live web streaming at 117 Research Foundation, from 8:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Register for the OSU viewing.

Faculty workshop addresses stress of pursuing tenure

The Faculty and Staff Assistance Program will offer a workshop, “Stress and the Tenure Track” targeting the unique stress faced by academic professionals in pursuit of tenure, from noon-1 p.m. Thursday (2/5) in 115 Stillman Hall. To register for the workshop or arrange private or group consultation, contact UFSAP Counselor Bob Forte at 292-2465 or forte.17@osu.edu.

EHS Chemical Redistribution Program

Environmental Health and Safety’s Chemical Redistribution Program provides usable chemicals to faculty and staff to be used on campus for university related purposes at no cost. Interested persons must register on the Environmental Affairs portion of the EHS web site to view the available chemicals. As requests are filled, they will be delivered within a week. Contact: 292-1284

Assessing Programs with the Logic Model workshop Jan. 30

University Outreach and Engagement is presenting Assessing Programs with the Logic Model, from noon-2 p.m. Friday (1/30) in 400 Stillman Hall. The logic model can help you demonstrate how your community-based work is making a difference. Bring specific project ideas to work with during this hands-on session on planning assessment for outreach and engagement programs. Register online >

New OWD workshop: Discovering Personality Type

Workforce Development is offering a new workshop, Discovering Personality Type, from 9 a.m.-4 pm. Thursday (3/12) at The Blackwell. Information presented in this workshop can help improve individual and team performance, reduce workplace conflict, and develop leadership at every level in an organization. The event is part of a series called Leading from Within. The cost is $99. Read more >

Research across Continents: OSU Faculty in Africa Jan. 26

Faculty and staff are asked to encourage undergraduate students to attend Research across Continents: OSU Faculty in Africa, at 5:30 p.m. Monday (1/26) in 10 Page Hall. Meet and hear from three OSU faculty about their research in Africa. Reception to follow. Students should RSVP to uro@osu.edu with “Africa” in the subject line. Sponsored by the Undergraduate Research Office as part of the OSU Colloquium on Globalization and Ethics. Read more >

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