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INSOMNIA PATIENTS OFTEN DENIED SLEEP TREATMENT WHEN THEY HAVE MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS

Patients with insomnia who are diagnosed with accompanying mental health ailments often are not prescribed medication that will help them sleep - which could then make related anxiety or depression worse, new research suggests. Scientists examining treatment patterns for insomniacs say that their findings suggest that many doctors appear to be reluctant to prescribe sleep aids, even those that pose no risk of dependence, if patients also have depression, anxiety or mood disorders. Rajesh Balkrishnan, the Merrell Dow professor of pharmacy at Ohio State, is the senior study author. Read more >

SYMPOSIUM ON IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN SET FOR FEB. 13

The Mershon Center for International Security Studies and the Middle East Studies Center will host a symposium at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday (2/13) that explores military occupation, internal dynamics, and the view of ordinary people on current events in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Expert panelists Taher al-Bakaa, Alam Payind and Richard Herrmann will address Iraqi internal social dynamics, with an emphasis on Sunni-Shi'i relations, as well as problems relating to the occupation and solutions for the future. The panel will also present an analysis of Afghanistan's domestic and international challenges, including the Taliban's struggle to regain power. The event takes place at the Mershon Center, 1501 Neil Ave. Contact: van-buchem.1@osu.edu

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS SPRING FACULTY AND STUDENT GRANTS

International Affairs is seeking applications for its Spring Faculty and Student Grant Competition. The purpose of the grant program is to promote the understanding of foreign countries, cultures and peoples through academic study. Projects can explore languages, arts and politics, and address global issues in a regional context such as, public health and public policy. Applications are due Friday (3/28). For a list of requirements and an application form, visit http://oia.osu.edu.

FEBRUARY LUNCHEON: DEVELOPING YOUR CAREER AT OSU

A panel of Ohio State senior women administrators and faculty will discuss their career paths and share knowledge and experience on how they built their careers at Ohio State during a luncheon set for 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday (2/18) at the Faculty Club Grand Lounge. A large portion of the event will be devoted to question and answer from the audience. The registration deadline is today (2/12). Register online. Contact: klima.6@osu.edu or 247-6411

NSF EARLY CAREER AWARDS PANEL DISCUSSION FEB. 20

Join an interactive panel discussion with faculty who have applied for and/or received a National Science Foundation Early CAREER Award, from 9-11 a.m. Wednesday (2/20) in the Physics Research Building, Smith Seminar Room. An NSF representative may also participate via videoconference and provide a brief overview of the award and answer questions. The session is targeted to untenured, tenure-track faculty. Register online

CAS LECTURE SERIES: ART EDUCATION TO ADDRESS SOCIAL JUSTICE

The Center for African Studies lecture series continues this week with "Using Community-Based Art Education to Address Social Justice: an Evolving Project in Tshwane, South Africa" from noon-1 p.m. Friday (2/15) in 122 Oxley Hall. The discussion will be presented by Vesta Daniel, OSU professor in the Department of Art Education. In South Africa higher education is responding to the need to restructure in order to meet social, cultural and economic development imperatives of the new social order, and to establish a single coordinated national higher education system. Contact: cas@osu.edu
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STONE LAB ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER 2008

Stone Laboratory, Ohio State's Island Campus on Lake Erie, is currently accepting applications for its summer 2008 classes. Courses are open to educators, college and high school students. Applications are due Friday (3/21) for college students and educators, and Tuesday (3/11) for high school students. Download an application form. View a complete course listing online.

GET YOUR FREE HEALTH SCREENING ON THE CALENDAR

Schedule your health screening for 2008 at a campus location near you. Free to faculty and staff and recommended annually, the screenings may be taken at any time once per calendar year. The health data obtained in the screening can be used to complete the Personal Health Assessment, which qualifies you to participate in the 2008 Incentive Program and earn a discount on your monthly medical premiums. Appointments are available daily. Schedule your screening online (click on the “Personal Health Assessment” link on the right).