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Headline newsCruz receives prestigious IEEE Education MedalJose Cruz, professor of electrical and computer engineering and former dean of the College of Engineering, is the 2009 recipient of the IEEE James H. Mulligan, Jr. Education Medal, one of the highest professional acclaims that one can receive from IEEE peers. In addition to this recent honor, Cruz is a member of the National Academy of Engineering and a Fellow of IEE, AAAS, ASEE and IFAC. Read more >
SBS announces Huber Faculty FellowsThe Social and Behavioral Sciences recently announced its selection of the 2009 Joan N. Huber Faculty Fellows for outstanding scholarship. The selections are: David Blau, SBS distinguished professor of economics, William “Chip” Eveland, professor and graduate program coordinator, school of communication, and Gary Wenk, professor of psychology & neuroscience & molecular virology. The fellowships are named in honor of Joan Huber, SBS dean from 1984-1992 and OSU senior vice president for academic affairs and provost until her 1993 retirement. Fellows receive $5,000 annually for three years to further their research. Contact: alcalde.1@osu.edu
Shared Governance in Action panel discussion Feb. 19The University Senate and the OSU Chapter of the AAUP are co-sponsoring an open panel discussion, “Shared Governance in Action” from 3-5 p.m. Thursday (2/19) in the Smith Lecture Hall of the Physics Research Building. This event may be of particular interest to assistant professors and those new to the Ohio State faculty. Topics include the role of faculty in the governance of the university, a review of promotion and tenure rules, an introduction to the Committee on Academic Freedom and Responsibility and lessons learned from recent cases. Contact: Lynne Olson, olson.3@osu.edu Traffic alert: Tuttle Park Place detour begins todayBeginning today (2/16), Tuttle Park Place will be closed between Lane and Neil Avenues. View a map of the closures. Pedestrian detours will also be required and sidewalks through Remembrance Park will be closed (NW corner of Tuttle and Woody Hayes); the north/south and east/west sidewalks along Woody Hayes and Tuttle will remain open. OSU Mansfield to present “President Obama’s Paternal Ancestral RootsOhio State Mansfield will present the lecture “President Obama’s Paternal Ancestral Roots: From Southern Sudan to Kenya” at noon Tuesday (2/17) in the Eisenhower Student Union. The free talk will be presented by OSU-M African and African American Studies professor Scopas Poggo. Contact: smith.61@osu.edu or (419) 755-4215 The Future of Classroom Technology Feb. 17Join Vantage Technology for "The Future of Classroom Technology" from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesday (2/17) in the Learning Collaboration Studio (060 Science and Engineering Library). As part of OSU's Instructional Space Study, Vantage Technology will showcase simple and full-featured presentation systems, classrooms connected to centrally-networked resources, automated classroom capture and distribution, and discuss technologies aimed at increasing student involvement and classrooms designed specifically for high involvement and experiential teaching and learning. In addition, hear about other universities' campus projects. Contact: Jason Kaplan, kaplan.104@osu.edu or 292-9402 John Hemingway to discuss family memoir Feb. 17John Hemingway, grandson of Nobel Laureate Ernest Hemingway, will discuss his critically acclaimed family memoir Strange Tribe (2007) at 7 p.m. Tuesday (2/17) in the Wexner Film and Video Theater. Hemingway will examine the similarities between his father, a cross-dresser and transsexual, and his grandfather, an icon of macho masculinity. Contact: moddelmog.1@osu.edu. Read more > AAAS Center Black History Forums continue Feb. 18Every Wednesday in February, the Department of African American and African Studies Community Extension Center will host Where do we go from here? Black History Forums. Each forum will convene at the Community Extension Center, 905 Mt. Vernon Ave. Rev. Joel King, Union Grove Baptist Church and Rev. Frederick LaMarr, Family Missionary Baptist Church will present "The Role of the Faith Community in the Struggle for Black Liberation" from 6:30-8 pm. Wednesday (2/18). Read more > IRB forms help session Feb 18Investigators, graduate students and research staff are encouraged to attend a help session on IRB applications from 3-4 p.m. Wednesday (2/18) in 113 Research Foundation. Responsible Research Practices staff will provide an overview of the Initial Review of Human Subjects Research application and answer questions regarding other IRB forms. This session is targeted to researchers who submit materials to the Biomedical and Cancer IRBs, but is open to all human subjects researchers. Registration requested > Contact: 292-0214 or prestage.2@osu.edu Eye on Alumni airs on Big Ten NetworkA new episode of Eye on Alumni will air on the Big Ten Network at 4 p.m. Thursday (2/19), 4 a.m. Monday (2/23), and 10 a.m. Wednesday (2/25). This episode focuses on alumni who have "paid it forward" in their careers and their communities. Those featured include Archie Griffin, two-time Heisman Trophy winner and president and CEO of the OSU Alumni Association, and Stefanie Spielman, a breast cancer survivor who has raised more than $5 million for breast cancer research. Read more > OSU Clinical Research Professionals meeting Feb. 19The next OSU Clinical Research Professionals meeting will take place from noon-1 p.m. Thursday (2/19) in 234 Meiling Hall and will focus on Research and the Medical Center implementation of the ambulatory electronic medical record system called PatientLink Ambulatory. A representative from Uniprint will also provide information on their services. The event is open to everyone. RSVP to jennifer.lanter@osumc.edu. Reception for Ohio State employees and their high school studentsHigh school sophomores and juniors and their parents are invited to a special reception from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday (2/26) in 001 Jennings Hall. Representatives from Undergraduate Admissions and First Year Experience, Human Resources and Benefits and the OSU regional campuses and ATI will discuss academic and scholarship opportunities, and university tuition benefits. RSVP online (enter the access code OSJR09). Contact: brown.1112@osu.edu Government Career Fair scheduled for Feb. 18A Government Career Fair will take place from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday (2/18) at the Agricultural Administration Building on Fyffe Road. BuckID required for admission. Connect with government agencies recruiting for internship and employment opportunities. The event is open to all OSU students and features representatives from various government agencies at the local, state and federal level. Read more > |
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