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How Race Survived U.S. History author to visit campus

Join the Kirwan Institute for an African American History Month lecture by David Roediger, a leading historian of race and labor, at 3 p.m. Wednesday (2/25) at the Hale Cultural Center. The Kendrick C. Babock Professor of History at the University of Illinois, Roediger will lead a discussion about his new book, How Race Survived U.S. History. Lecture co-sponsors include Minority Affairs and the Department of African American and African Studies. Contact: baird.111@osu.edu or 292-8766. Read more >

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LIFESTYLE INTERVENTION STUDY. Volunteers, individuals ages 35-60, are being recruited for a lifestyle intervention study to modify health risk factors. The study will be conducted on the OSU campus during lunch time. Participation in the study will last approximately 12 weeks. Several blood samples and filling out of questionnaires will be required. Must have access to internet. A volunteer fee will be paid. If you are interested, please e-mail gcrc.research@osumc.edu.

Black Leadership: Past, Present and Future Feb. 25

Sybil Edwards-McNabb, past president of the Columbus Chapter of the NAACP and Charleta B. Tavares, Columbus City Council member will discuss "Black Leadership: Past, Present and Future" from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday (2/25) at the Department of African American and African Studies Community Extension Center, 905 Mt. Vernon Ave. Every Wednesday in February, the center will host "Where do we go from here? Black History Forums" designed to educate & engage the African American community on issues that will impact the future. Read more >

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CREATIVE SERVICES ELECTRONIC EXPERTISE. Creative Services within University Marketing Communications has added web and HTML e-mail design and development to its portfolio of services. Formerly University Publications, Creative Services can upgrade a web presence or create targeted publications. Creative Services staff work exclusively with the university community so they offer the value-added knowledge of an institutional perspective, culture, budget, and visual identity. Contact: Lynn Nickell at 292-8178 or nickell.15@osu.edu

Optometry partners with Penn State Erie

The OSU College of Optometry has established its first professional program affiliation agreement, a 3 + 4 optometry program with the School of Science at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. The arrangement offers Penn State Behrend students the opportunity to begin pursuing a doctor of optometry degree one year early. A student who completes the joint program will earn a bachelors degree in biology from Penn State Behrend and a doctor of optometry degree from Ohio State. Read more >

Amnesty International hosts Human Rights Conference

Amnesty International is hosting a Human Rights Conference from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday (2/28) on the first floor of Mendenhall Lab. Human-trafficking expert and Ohio-based activist Kathleen Davis will lead a discussion around the human trafficking issue, and the keynote address will be delivered by a native of the Democratic Republic of Congo speaking on behalf of Friends of the Congo. Attendance is free and lunch will be provided. OSU faculty, staff and students are invited. Contact: orban.14@osu.edu

Volunteers sought for March 19 Women in Science Day

Approximately 300 girls in grades 6-8 and their teachers will attend the 25th Women in Science Day on the OSU campus on Thursday (3/19). Volunteers are needed to guide small groups of girls to and from various workshops. OSU students, alumni, faculty and staff of either gender are welcome to volunteer. Register by Monday (3/9). Fill out the form at www.awisco.osu.edu/ and return it to womeninscienceday@gmail.com. Contact: Raquel Diaz-Sprague at diaz-sprague.1@osu.edu or 268-1488

Research blog weighs in on Obama's new science advisor's recommendation

The "On Research" blog is back again, this time pointing to a recommendation made by John Holdren, President Obama's new science advisor, that researchers should tithe 10 percent of their time to communicate their science to the public and to policymakers. What's right and what's wrong with this kind of suggestion? Read more >

Space still available in winter Lunch & Learn workshops

The Faculty and Staff Wellness Program offers a full schedule of free workshops each quarter. Upcoming classes include: National Nutrition Month - Dietitian Panel, noon-1 p.m. Wednesday (3/4), 1167 Graves Hall; and What Makes Your Heart Beat? Passion Is the Key to Your Destiny, noon-1 p.m. Tuesday (3/10), Ohio Supercomputer Center Bale Conference Room. Registration required. Register online or call 292-1894. Earn points in the 2009 Your Plan for Health Incentive Program.

Your opinion sought for onCampus’ online poll

Do you power down your work computer every night? Respond through the onCampus poll, located on the onCampus Web site, and see how your response compares with others in the OSU community. New questions are posted every other week. Have an issue you'd like to get feedback on? Submit your ideas for future poll questions to oncampus@osu.edu.