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Headline newsVitamin E tocotrienol supplement delays progression of advanced liver diseaseNew research conducted at Ohio State's Wexner Medical Center suggests an alternate form of natural vitamin E delays the progression of disease in patients awaiting liver transplantation, the only definitive therapy that reduces a patient's morbidity, mortality and improves their quality of life. The study shows, for the first time, successful delivery of the vitamin — administered orally — to vital human organs such as the brain, heart, liver, skin and fatty tissue.
Ohio State kicks off RecycleMania strongOn Sunday (2/5), Ohio State kicked off Week One of RecycleMania, a national competition between colleges and universities, by surpassing last year's diversion rate by 8 percent. OSU diverted about 26 percent of its materials from the landfill, recycling over 35.19 tons or 70,380 pounds. Eleven residence halls have challenged each other in the competition that runs through Saturday (3/31). Faculty and staff are encouraged to clean out their offices and ensure that appropriate recycling containers are available for their areas.
Feb. 27: Brazilian Nature and Our Scientific PartnershipsA symposium, "Brazilian Nature and Our Scientific Partnerships" will be held on Monday (2/27) at 8 a.m. in the Ohio Union in conjunction with the exhibit, "Flora Brasiliensis" to be displayed in the Ohio Union during the month of March. RSVP to mailto:Daniel.janies@osumc.edu by Monday (2/20). The exhibit and meeting will explore research of mutual interest to the United States and Brazil including: Biodiversity, Biomedicine and Bioenergy.
Bell National Resource Center award nominations due Feb. 18The Bell National Resource Center is seeking nominations for its Outstanding Service Award by a student, faculty, staff and community member who has exhibited great service to the OSU African American male community. Please complete and send in nominations by Saturday (2/18). The nomination form is on the BNRC's website at http://go.osu.edu/recognition and can be emailed to suddeth.1@osu.edu. Grants/fundingFaculty grants available for international projectsInternational Affairs is accepting applications for faculty grants for projects that promote the understanding of foreign countries, cultures and peoples through academic study. Additionally, in partnership with the Office of Research, OIA is seeking applications for collaborative proposals that take place in one of the Gateway countries of China (including Hong Kong and Taiwan), India and Brazil and focus on Ohio State's three discovery themes: food production, supply and safety; health and well-being; and energy and the environment. Apply by Monday (3/12). Events this week Today: SENR Seminar Series offers topics on sustainabilityThe SENR Seminar Series begins a series on sustainability today (2/16) from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in 103 Kottman Hall with a video link to 123 Williams Hall in Wooster. Neil Drobny, Fisher College of Business, Management and Human Resources, will present "The Business Case for Sustainability — Moving Beyond the Hype." Science Sundays Public Lecture Feb. 19
Upcoming eventsVeterinarian and astronaut offers lunchtime lecture
CeaseFire Columbus seeks to end gun violence Feb. 20Deanna Wilkinson, associate professor of human development and family science, will present a Department of Consumer Sciences Seminar 800, "Solving the Gun Violence Problem through Researcher-Community Partnerships: The CeaseFire Columbus initiative," at 3:45 p.m. Monday (2/20) in 251 Campbell Hall. Wilkinson founded the OSU Youth Violence Prevention Advisory Board and the Columbus Violence Prevention Collaborative. Bachelor of Science in Public Health info sessionsUndergraduate students interested in a health-related career are invited to attend one of three information sessions to learn about Ohio State's new Bachelor of Science in Public Health degree. The sessions will be in 140 Cunz Hall from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Tuesday (2/21), Wednesday (2/29) and Tuesday (3/6). Pizza and drinks provided. Next FCFS luncheon is Feb. 23Santa J. Ono, senior vice president for academic affairs and provost, University of Cincinnati, is the guest speaker for the Fellowship of Christian Faculty and Staff luncheon to be held Thursday (2/23) from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Faculty Club. Ono will present "Living by Faith in the Academy." Ono also serves as professor of pediatrics and professor of biology. For reservations, visit www.fcfs-osu.org/Luncheons.html or email collins@ece.osu.edu. Training/workshops Teaching Across Borders: International Course DevelopmentUniversity Libraries and the University Center for the Advancement of Teaching will present "Teaching Across Borders: International Course Development" on Tuesday (2/21) from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in 150 Younkin Success Center. A panel of four experts will provide brief descriptions of their experience and services and answer questions about the assistance they can provide in adapting a traditional class to the international level. Leader Series: Building Resilient Workplace RelationshipsOffered by Human Resources, the Winter Quarter Leader Series workshop, Building Resilient Workplace Relationships Through Dialogue, is being offered Wednesday (2/23) from 9-11:30 a.m. in the Gateway building, room 425. Another session is scheduled for Thursday (3/1). |
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Today's connected world demands those who can think critically, communicate effectively and work together to solve problems. The Metro School has been doing its part since 2006. As a public STEM high school focused on science, technology, engineering and math, Metro stresses individualized learning, mastery and preparation for life. And this pioneering approach works. Every senior has graduated and been accepted to college. Metro is taking applications through Tuesday (2/28) from any eighth-grader interested in enrolling next fall. 
The next Science Sundays Public Lecture is set for Sunday (2/19) from 3-4 p.m. in the Wexner Center Film/Video Theatre; reception from 4-5 p.m. Applied geophysicist Jeff Daniels takes us underground to explore Shale Energy's Challenges and Opportunities. Free and open to the public. Editor's note: An incorrect link was published with this item yesterday.
NASA astronaut Rick Linnehan, College of Veterinary Medicine alumnus, flew four Space Shuttle missions and conducted numerous space walks. He will speak to veterinary students about his experiences on Monday (2/20) at noon in the Veterinary Medical Center Auditorium. You are welcome to bring lunch to the free hour-long talk, which is open to the public. 
