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WELCOME TO OSUToday, the latest news and information for faculty and staff of The Ohio State University for Thursday, Feb. 9. The deadline for submissions is noon the prior business day.

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Headline news

Kasich announces expansion to OARnet network

During his state of the state address this week, Governor Kasich announced that the Ohio Academic Resources Network, a multidisciplinary research center under Ohio State's Office of Research, will expand its network capabilities to speeds of 100 Gigabits per second. This state-led initiative will advance research and job growth across Ohio's higher education, medical research, manufacturing, engineering and technology networking corridors. Ohio public and private partners also will invest in a state-of-the-art innovation center to be located at Ohio State. The center will enable testing 100 Gbps technologies and promote the development of broadband, software and advanced technology applications.
-- > Read more: www.oar.net/press/releases/2012/2012_100G.shtml

OSU finds efficiency, savings in geothermal wells

Scott Conlon, director of projects for OSU Facilities Design and Construction, smiles as he talks about the geothermal wells being constructed to heat and cool two building projects: The South High Rises Renovation and Addition (Park/Stradley, Smith/Steeb and Siebert halls), and William Hall Complex (between 10th and 11th avenues). Each is expect to realize a 32 percent energy savings and a combined minimum cost savings of $415,000 annually.
-- > Read the onCampus article: http://oncampus.osu.edu/2012/02/energy-end-around/

Shown here, construction workers from Bergerson Caswell drill holes in the Hale Hall parking lot to create geothermal wells. The wells will feed the new South High Rise project.

Provost to address University Senate Feb. 16

Executive Vice President and Provost Joseph A. Alutto will deliver his annual address to the University Senate on Thursday (2/16) at 3:30 p.m. in 103 Drinko Hall. In this year's address, entitled "Being Excellent and Becoming Eminent," Alutto will focus on recognizing and rewarding faculty achievements and supporting and enhancing faculty excellence. He will also discuss the university's strategic planning efforts and how such planning can support Ohio State's rise in reputational ranking.

Health and wellness

Free biometric screening, chance to win Rec Sports membership

On Tuesday (2/14), do something special for yourself and your loved ones. Ohio State is supporting the Million Hearts Campaign by offering free biometric screenings to all employees, as well as information for faculty, staff, students, and the public. Screenings and information will be offered that day at several convenient locations from 8 a.m.-noon. Eligible employees in the Your Plan for Health (YP4H) program will receive five incentive points. Sign up by Friday (2/10) for the chance to win a free Rec Sports quarter membership — including RPAC. For complete information and to register for your screening, go to millionhearts.osu.edu.

Events this week

School of Music offers jazz for your valentine

The School of Music is presenting a series of jazz concerts in Weigel Auditorium — just in time for Valentine's Day. The Ohio State Jazz Ensemble, directed by Ted McDaniel, will be swinging on Friday (2/10) at 8 p.m. On Sunday (2/12) guest vocalist Kelly Crum Delaveris (shown here) will join the Jazz Lab for a Brazilian (Portuguese) inspired concert at 3 p.m. Tuesday (2/14) is the Jazz Workshop at 8 p.m. Tickets available at the door (cash or check only). For the Sunday concert only, advance ticket sales available through the OSU Ticket Office at 292-2295.
-- > Contact: 247-7036
-- > Read more: http://music.osu.edu

Environmental advocates to speak following film

Following the film "Force of Nature," which focuses on Canadian environmentalist David Suzuki, local environmental advocates will discuss their motivations for activism on Friday (2/10) at 7 p.m. in the Film/Video Theater. The panel includes Kai Landis, who leads sustainability projects at the Office of Student Life; Keith Dimoff, executive director, Ohio Environmental Council; Mike Minnix, owner and president, Eartha Limited; Doug Morgan, attorney and bicycle advocate; and Shelly Casto, director of education at the Wexner Center.
-- > Read more: http://wexarts.org/fv/?eventid=6035

Upcoming events

Allen is MBI Colloquium guest Feb. 13

The MBI Colloquium series continues Monday (2/13) from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in 355 Jennings Hall. Linda Allen, Mathematics & Statistics, Texas Tech University will present "Extinction Thresholds in Deterministic and Stochastic Models for Epidemics and Viral Dynamics."
-- > Contact: 614-292-3648
-- > Read more:mbi.osu.edu/seminars/colloquium.html#allen

Columbus Neighborhoods: Downtown and Franklinton Feb. 14

"Columbus Neighborhoods: Downtown and Franklinton" premieres on WOSU TV Tuesday (2/14) at 8 p.m. The documentary details the travails of a fledgling city during the War of 1812 and how an extensive transportation system developed with the coming of canals, the National Road, and railroads. It features many of the people who shaped the city and looks at what life's like today for people who are moving back downtown, and for families who have been in Franklinton for five generations.
-- > Read more: http://www.columbusneighborhoods.org

February Matinees that Matter: The Long Walk to Freedom

The Long Walk to Freedom, featuring the images of photo-journalist Matt Herron, who photographed the civil rights for Time, Life, Newsweek, and National Geographic magazines will take place Thursday (2/16) from noon-1:30 p.m. in 160 Meiling Hall. This is a story of 12 ordinary people who accomplished extraordinary things in the civil rights movements. Moderator is Wanda Dillard. Lunch is included.
-- > RSVP to LeadershipAcademy@osumc.edu

Moritz College of Law to host diversity outreach program

The Moritz College of Law Office of Minority Affairs is hosting Discover Law @ Moritz on Thursday (2/23) at 3 p.m. in Drinko Hall. The event aims to increase members of the minority community's understanding of the legal profession and expose them to career opportunities. The target group is college students and working professionals of color (but all college students and the general public are welcome to attend).
-- > Contact: Jimmi Nicholson, nicholson.104@osu.edu or 688-8212
-- > Register: http://moritzlaw.osu.edu/admissions/mlop.php

SLIYS '12: Summer Linguistic Institute for Youth Scholars

The Department of Linguistics is holding its fourth Summer Linguistic Institute for Youth Scholars for high school students; two one-week sessions are held on OSU's main campus during July. SLIYS '12 is open to high school students who are interested in foreign languages.
-- > Contact: Julia McGory at mailto:mcgory.1@osu.edu
-- > Read more: http://linguistics.osu.edu/SLIYS/

Training/workshops

Hands-on workshop: Using Adobe Connect

Adobe Connect can be a powerful tool for meeting with students and colleagues who cannot all be at the same location, but learning to use Connect with online resources can be disorienting. In this hybrid session on Friday (2/17) at 11:45 a.m., staff from Ohio State and Adobe will walk you through the basics of Connect meeting management, including uploading and sharing content, screen sharing, and using polling and breakout rooms. Sessions will be held at several Columbus and regional campus locations.
-- > Registration: https://registration.it.ohio-state.edu/node/475