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INTERVENTION PROGRAM BOOSTS HEALTH, REDUCES SYMPTOMS IN BREAST CANCER PATIENTS

Psychological interventions for cancer patients do more than just ease emotional distress - they directly improve health, new research suggests. A study of 227 breast cancer patients found that those who participated in a psychological intervention program were rated as having better health by a research nurse a full year after the program started. One particularly important result was that patients who exercised received a higher dose of their chemotherapy drug, possibly improving their overall treatment. Patients who participated in the program showed fewer and less severe symptoms, and functioned better than those who didn’t take part, said Barbara Andersen, co-author of the study and OSU professor of psychology. Read more >

2008 CAMPUS CAMPAIGN KICKS OFF TODAY

The 23rd Annual Campus Campaign - thought to be the largest and most successful faculty/staff giving program in the nation - kicks off today (2/1). The campaign runs through Wednesday (4/30). Since its inception in 1985, staff and faculty have given more than $118 million, supporting wide-ranging, diverse programs and initiatives that benefit the university, students and employees, and the community. A staggering array of nearly 9,000 funds reflects existing campus needs. Staff and faculty are encouraged to submit their payroll deductions and credit card gifts online at www.campuscampaign.osu.edu. Contact: ccampaign@osu.edu or 292-3065

WEB ACCESSIBILITY CENTER WINTER 2008 WORKSHOPS

Five workshops with a focus on accessibility and usability, covering an array of Web media topics, are offered at no charge to OSU faculty, staff and students. All workshops are hands-on and last four hours. This quarter's series begins in late February and covers HTML and CSS design, PDF authoring, and accessibility testing. Register online

OSU MANSFIELD HOSTS ANNUAL FAT TUESDAY

The OSU Mansfield/NCSC Arts and Lectures Committee and the Black History Month Committee are sponsoring the third Annual Fat Tuesday Celebration at 7 p.m. Tuesday (2/5) in the Eisenhower Student Union. Entertainment will be provided by internationally acclaimed master flutist Galen Abdur-Razzaq and his band. Spicy Cajun fare will be served. The event is free, but call (419) 755-4314 for tickets.

LINGUISTICS HOSTS FIELDWORK WORKSHOP

The Department of Linguistics will present Into the Field: A Workshop on Methods and Rewards in Fieldwork from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday (2/9) at the Mershon Center. The workshop is intended to initiate conversations with other programs about fieldwork across disciplines on the OSU campus. The program includes sessions on exploring language in the field, ethical practices and responsibilities in the field, fieldwork and state politics, and university-community relations. For more information and program details, visit the workshop Web site.

OSU MARION SCIENCE CAFÉ TACKLES CROSSROADS OF SCIENCE & RELIGION

Robert Klips, Ohio State evolution, ecology, and organismal biology professor and John Holliger, Rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Marion, will share expert opinions and research from their varied fields at the next Science Café, hosted by OSU Marion from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday (2/5). The public is invited to Rise and Dine Restaurant, Legacy Crossing, 142 McMahan Blvd., for the free monthly community dialogue on science. Klips and Holliger will summarize the views of several prominent scientists and theologians and add their own to the mix. The evening will also include an audiovisual media presentation created by Holliger using images from the Hubbell telescope and his own photography. Contact: rowe.31@osu.edu or (740) 725-6316

AUTHOR’S VISIT COINCIDES WITH EVERY BEAT OF MY HEART EXHIBIT AT WEXNER

Stop by the Wexner Center Store from 5-6 p.m. Saturday (2/2) for a book signing by curator and author Toby Devan Lewis, whose book “ArtWorks: The Progressive Collection” documents Progressive Insurance’s world-class art collection. The book features a 300-work cross-section of the more than 6,000 works in the collection. Lewis, a long-time champion of artist Kerry James Marshall, selected his work for that collection. Lewis’ visit coincides with his Every Beat of My Heart exhibition and performances in the Wexner galleries. In addition to Marshall, artists represented in the book include Vito Acconci, Tina Barney, Gregory Crewdson, Richard Tuttle, and Andy Warhol, among others. Read more >

COLUMBUS CAMPUS CHANNEL LINE-UP RECEIVES ADDITIONS

OIT has added several channels to the Columbus campus’ basic line-up recently. Some of the additions include the Hallmark channel on 23, the Local Weather Radar channel on 26, and the Univision channel on 99. A complete list of channels added is available online. Contact OIT at 688-HELP.

CARRIE UNDERWOOD CONCERT TICKET PRESALE TODAY

Carrie Underwood, the reigning ACM Top Female Vocalist and back-to-back CMA Female Vocalist of the Year, with special guest Josh Turner will perform Friday (4/4) at Value City Arena. OSU faculty and staff have access to the presale today (2/1) from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Enter the password: CARNIVAL in the box labeled “Insider Presale” on ticketmaster.com. Tickets go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. Saturday (2/2) at the Schottenstein Center Box Office and Ticketmaster. Charge at 431-3600 or ticketmaster.com.

LUNCH AND LEARN WORKSHOPS COVER VARIETY OF TOPICS

The Faculty and Staff Wellness Program offers a full schedule of free workshops each quarter on a variety of topics. Upcoming classes include: Green Tea Tasting and Dessert, 6-7 p.m. Monday (2/11), TehKu, 55 S. High St. (in Dublin, $10 fee); and Be Your Own Valentine, Give the Gift of Health, noon-1 p.m. Wednesday (2/13), 1039 Derby Hall. Register online (choose the Lunch and Learn link) or call 292-1894.

CONSTRUCTION LEADS TO ROAD CLOSURE SATURDAY

Magruder Avenue and 18th Avenue will be closed on Saturday (2/2) for construction. Both streets will reopen on Sunday (2/3). To obtain updates regarding construction on campus, please visit the Transportation and Parking Services Web site. If you have any questions about a project, contact tpinfo@osu.edu or 292-9341.