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Headline newsOhio State political science professors recognized for scholarly excellenceThe Institute for the Theory and Practice of International Relations survey of international relations faculty in 10 countries selected Alexander Wendt, professor of political science and the Ralph D. Mershon professor of international security as one of the top five scholars whose work has had the greatest influence on the field of international relations in the past 20 years. The survey also cited Wendt and Randall Schweller, professor of political science as scholars who have produced the most interesting scholarship in the area of international relations in the past five years. Contact: alcalde.1@osu.edu. Read more >
Today: President Gee to meet with facultyOSU President Gordon Gee will meet with the American Association of University Professors membership from 4-5 p.m. today (2/26) in 191 Mendenhall Lab. The meeting is not exclusive to AAUP members. All faculty are welcome to attend, and hear from the president and engage in an open dialogue. Contact: olson.3@osu.edu Arts and Sciences to change its business processesFollowing an extensive external review of its fiscal and human resources structures and processes, Arts and Sciences is moving ahead to implement the recommendations that include ways to streamline business processes and restructure the business organization by creating shared service centers for fiscal and HR transaction-level activities. Other recommendations focus on longer term implementation of new technology solutions and possible staff reductions. Read more > Wuhan University delegation learns how to be a BuckeyeA visit with Brutus Buckeye, learning the O-H-I-O cheer and breakfast at the RPAC kicked off a three-week visit to OSU by a delegation of 13 from Wuhan University in China. The delegation will be on campus through Friday (3/13) to learn more about how Ohio State works with students outside of the classroom through the Office of Student Life. The delegation will meet with experts in the field who manage Ohio State’s residence and dining halls, recreational facilities, and student union operations, among other areas. Read more > Bart Ehrman and Jodi Magness on Religion in the MediaThe Center for the Study of Religion is sponsoring an event at 4:30 p.m. Friday (2/27) in the Faculty Club Grand Lounge that will include addresses by Bart Ehrman and Jodi Magness, both of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. They will discuss "Religion in the Media: Recent Discoveries and their Public Faces." All are welcome and refreshments will be served. Contact: van-kley.2@osu.edu Reminder: TELR to host Hybrid Learning webcast Feb. 27TELR is hosting an Academic Impressions webcast, "Hybrid Learning: Instructional and Institutional Implementation" from 1-2:30 p.m. Friday (2/27) in 070 and 090 Science & Engineering Library. Learn how to successfully launch a hybrid learning initiative. Contact: ryan.129@osu.edu. Read more > Feb. 27: Bachner to present Chinese Studies “Future of the Past” lectureThe Institute for Chinese Studies “Future of the Past” Lecture Series continues at 2:30 p.m. Friday (2/27) in 164 Jennings Hall. Andrea Bachner, OSU assistant professor of Comparative and World Literatures will deliver “Future's Other Pasts: Primitivism in Contemporary Sinophone Texts.” The lecture will focus on how texts use primitivism to renegotiate the complexity of “Chineseness” from their specific cultural contexts in the face of interculturality. The lecture is free and all are welcome. Contact: chan.184@osu.edu or 247-6893. InterACT Diversity Players presentations for women instructorsInterACT Diversity Players will present "Gender and Authority in Your Teaching" from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday (3/3) at 150 Younkin Success Center, and "Keys to a Successful Advisor/Advisee Relationship in Graduate School," from 3:30-5 p.m. Thursday (3/5) in the Drake Performance and Event Center's Bowen Theatre. InterACT Diversity Players, through an interactive theatre piece, will perform scenarios encountered by women instructors in the classroom. Read more > Today: OSU Urban Arts Space to host Ohio Art League Community CritiqueThe OSU Urban Arts Space, 50 W. Town St. in downtown Columbus is hosting a community critique from 6-8 p.m. today (2/26) as artists and patrons discuss artists' new work, design and direction and seek feedback from their peers. Everyone welcome. In addition, a Reggio Inspired Forum will take place from 6:30-8 p.m. today to promote an exchange of information, ideas, and experiences through a variety of professional development opportunities. View three current art exhibitions. Contact: 292-8861. Read more > Grow fresh fruit in your own backyard: New book shows you howYou can grow your own fruit in your own backyard. Grapes, apples, pears, peaches, raspberries, strawberries, even hardy kiwis. And a new book by OSU Extension can help you do it. Midwest Home Fruit Production Guide: Cultural Practices and Pest Management shows the kinds of fruit you can grow, how to get started and how to take care of them. The book is tailored to growing conditions in the Midwest. Read more > Learning, Libraries and Technology Conference March 2Keynote speaker Michael Wesch, a cultural anthropologist dubbed “the explainer” by Wired magazine, will deliver “Mediated Culture: Tales from New Guinea, New Media and New Experiments in Learning” at the University System of Ohio’s Learning, Libraries & Technology Conference 2009, at 12:15 p.m. Monday (3/2) at the Columbus Hilton at Easton Town Center. Register online. The conference is hosted by OARnet, OhioLINK and Ohio Learning Network. Contact: leach.104@osu.edu |
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