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Headline newsOhio State recognized for community engagement by Carnegie FoundationOhio State has been recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for both community outreach efforts and for community-engaged curriculum. The university is one of 68 public and 51 private institutions selected for the Carnegie Foundation’s 2008 “Curricular Engagement and Outreach & Partnerships” classification. The 15 Ohio State outreach initiatives in the foundation's recognition include collaborations with community partners, businesses, other universities, and other nations. Read more >
Smith to oversee revenue centers formerly part of Student LifeGene Smith, assistant vice president and athletics director, has been promoted to associate vice president by Jeff Kaplan, senior vice president and special assistant to the president. In this enhanced role, Smith will assume additional oversight responsibilities for several revenue-generating areas formerly within the Office of Student Life, including the Schottenstein Center, the Blackwell Inn, Fawcett Center and the Drake Center. This role in the senior vice president’s office is separate from, and in addition to, Smith’s responsibilities as Athletics Director, for which he still reports to the president. The additional business units he is overseeing will not become part of the Department of Athletics; however the new alignment will strengthen the One University approach. Xenn Riggs will continue the day-to-day management of these units. OSU in the running for several TechColumbus Innovation AwardsOhio State will be well represented at the annual TechColumbus Innovation Awards (formerly known as TopCat) starting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday (2/5) in the Greater Columbus Convention Center - Grand Ballrooms, 400 N. High St. The awards recognize outstanding achievements in technology leadership and innovation; 13 leaders and teams who exemplify the best in technology leadership and innovation in 2008 will be honored. Ohio State is nominated in the following categories: Outstanding Technology Team, Green Innovation, Outstanding Woman in Technology and Inventor of the Year. Read more > Instructional Space Study to impact classrooms of the futureWhile a final report with long-term recommendations is expected this spring, a number of suggestions emerged from feedback that has allowed the Registrar’s Office and the Classroom Readiness Committee to begin responding to requests from the campus community. Classroom Technology: The ongoing goal of providing installed technology in all classroom pool rooms was strongly affirmed by all groups. During this academic year, the Classroom Readiness Committee is adding technology to nearly 50 additional rooms. The goal is 100 percent technology access in campus classrooms by 2011. Read more > HR offers Current Events in the Money World workshopAs part of its financial planning series, Human Resources is offering an overview of the various events from 2008, from noon-1 p.m. Tuesday (2/10) at South Campus Gateway, 1590 N. High St., Suite 430, Room 425. Topics include a recap of the 2008 downturn, contributing factors, the financial bailout, 2009 outlook and interest rates. Register online > Today: OSU Burn Consortium observes National Burn Prevention WeekThe OSU Burn Consortium will observe National Burn Prevention Week by hosting an event from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. today (2/4) at the MarketPlace at Neil (conference room). The event is designed to raise awareness of burn injuries and preventing them. There will be trivia questions and prize giveaways. Contact: barnett.5@osu.edu or 688-0256 Faculty Lecture: Cognitive Aspects of Music & LanguageMelissa Jungers, assistant professor of psychology, will present “Cognitive Aspects of Music and Language” at 7 p.m. Thursday (2/5) in the Reese Center Ballroom at Ohio State Newark. The Faculty Lecture Series is free and open to the public. Contact: rsvp-newark@osu.edu. Read more > Theatre presents Just Like Us by Craig Sodara Feb. 6-8The Department of Theatre is presenting Just Like Us by Craig Sodara Friday (2/6)-Sunday (2/8) in the Mount Hall Studio Theatre. Narrated by an old tree who lives in the middle of a forsaken park. Perfect for children of all ages, this provocative play offers a spring board to discover and discuss our own beliefs about stereotyping and prejudice. For tickets and information, call 292-2295 or visit http://theatre.osu.edu/. Voyages of Discovery: Museum of Biological Diversity Open HouseThe Museum of Biological Diversity, 1315 Kinnear Road, will hold its annual open house from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday (2/7). This event is always a hit for children of all ages and a unique chance to see inside a working museum normally closed to the public. Museum staff are preparing special displays, exhibits and hands-on activities for children. Refreshments, admission and parking are free. Contact: John Wenzel, 292-7773. Read more > Register by Feb. 13 for Audio Documentary WorkshopThird Coast Audio Festival directors Johanna Zorn and Julie Shapiro will lead the way as a group of 10 audio producers (amateurs welcome) listen to each other's work and receive feedback from the experts, from 9-11:30 a.m. Thursday (2/19) at the Digital Union. Apply online by Friday (2/13). Student Wellness Center winter workshops continueThe Student Wellness Center is hosting two events: Double Dare at 6:30 p.m. Monday (2/16) in EA 170; and Generation RX at 7 p.m. Tuesday (2/17) in MP 1015. Greek Life, University Housing, student organizations, other groups and individual students are invited to attend these free, one-hour workshops. RSVP to trombitas.4@osu.edu at least one week prior to the workshop date. |
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