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NEW DEVICE MAY REPLACE BLOOD PRESSURE MEDICATION

Physicians at the OSU Medical Center are leading a new clinical trial to treat hypertension by implanting a medical device that stimulates the body’s own natural system to lower blood pressure. The trial will test a new treatment for patients who can no longer control their high blood pressure with medications and lifestyle modifications. The device is slightly larger than a deck of cards and is surgically implanted under the skin near the collarbone. Randy Wexler, a family medicine physician at OSU Medical Center and Jean Starr, director of endovascular services at OSU Medical Center, are co-investigators of the study. Read more >

FORMER COMMANDER OF CENTCOM TO VISIT CAMPUS

Gen. John P. Abizaid, former Commander of the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), will deliver “Strategic Challenges in the Middle East” at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday (2/20) at the Wexner Center Film/Video Theater. Abizaid, who led CENTCOM from 2003-07, will discuss strategic challenges in the Middle East, including the rise of Islamic extremism, Iran’s development of nuclear power, the corrosive effects of the Arab-Israeli conflict, and the global reliance on oil. Read more >

LECTURE, BOOK DISCUSSION TO FOCUS ON BLACK PANTHER PARTY

In celebration of Black History Month, Judson L. Jeffries, OSU professor of African American and African Studies will present “Comrades: A Local History of the Black Panther Party” at 6 p.m. Monday (2/11) at the Department of African American and African Studies Community Extension Center, 905 Mt. Vernon Ave. The lecture is free and open to the public, and will conclude with a question-answer session. Contact: 292-3922. Read more >

OSU NEWARK EVENT TO EXAMINE JOHNSON PRESIDENCY, SECRET TAPES

Mitchell Lerner will address how recently released secret recordings of phone conversations and high-level meetings that President Lyndon Johnson taped while in the White House have changed our views of his presidency, from 7-8 p.m. Thursday (2/7) in the Reese Center Ballroom, Ohio State Newark. A reception will follow. The event is free and open to the public. Contact: (740) 364-9635. Read more >

CAS LECTURE SERIES: MICROFINANCE IN AFRICA

The Center for African Studies lecture series continues this week with “Microfinance in Africa: Successes and Challenges” on Friday (2/8). The brown bag talk will take place from noon-1 p.m. in 122 Oxley Hall. Richard Meyer, Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences emeritus professor will help lead the discussion. Contact: cas@osu.edu
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OSU NEWARK HOSTS REFLECTED BLACKNESS EXHIBIT, RECEPTION

Ohio State Newark is hosting a reception for artist LaTreice Branson from 6-8 p.m. Friday (2/8) at LeFevre Gallery. Reflected Blackness, an exhibit featuring work by Branson, will be featured at the gallery through Friday (2/29). Contact: hoppe.19@osu.edu or (740) 366-9369. Read more >

GATEWAY TO HOST ARNOLD SPORTS FESTIVAL INFO SESSION

South Campus Gateway is hosting a special informational presentation from 6-7 p.m. Thursday (2/7) at the Drexel Gateway Theater, showcasing the upcoming Arnold Sports Festival to be held in Columbus Friday (2/29)-Sunday (3/2). The public is invited to attend the session, which also will include a visit from Phil Pfister, the World’s Strongest Man. Volunteers are needed to help out during the festival, which will host 37 events including 12 Olympic sports. Contact: 330-7530 or jjohnson@southcampusgateway.com

SUCCESSIONS EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION FEB. 7

The President and Provost’s 2007-08 Diversity Lecture and Cultural Arts Series will present “Successions,” prints by renowned African American artists from the Jean and Robert Steele Collection, at the Hale Cultural Center through Wednesday (4/2). The opening reception, from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday (2/7) at the King Arts Complex, 867 Mt. Vernon Ave., is free and open to the public. Contact: oma-main@osu.edu or 292-4355. Read more >

ENTRIES SOUGHT FOR OHIO SHORT FILM AND VIDEO SHOWCASE

The Wexner Center is currently accepting entries for the 13th annual Ohio Short Film and Video Showcase, set for 7 p.m. Saturday (5/10) at the Wexner Center. The showcase provides Ohio’s independent media artists a chance to show their work in a theatrical setting before an audience. The deadline for entries is Friday (3/28). Pieces must be independently produced, no longer than 20 minutes, and produced in Ohio within the last 18 months. Download an entry form, or contact dfilipi@wexarts.org or 688-3307.

VIEW MOONLIGHTING, SERVICES ON THE ONCAMPUS BULLETIN BOARD

A new veterinary clinic has opened in Delaware County. A couple is looking for fulltime childcare in the Clintonville area. Check out the Moonlighting/Service Directory on the onCampus Bulletin Board. Faculty and staff may post or view items under a broad range of categories. Register by using your OSU Internet ID (name.#).