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Hear the views of Greil Marcus in this year’s Lambert Lecture on Wednesday (3/7) (free to the public). Author of the recent Shape of Things to Come and the classic Lipstick Traces, he is among the liveliest and most incisive commentators on contemporary culture. His opinions and ideas have been discussed in Rolling Stone, Artforum, Interview, the New York Times, Esquire, Salon.com, and numerous other publications. Come early for a book signing at 6 p.m. Read more >

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BENZAKEIN RECEIVES TOP AWARD IN AERONAUTICS

Meyer (Mike) Benzakein, chair of the Department of Aerospace Engineering, has been named the recipient of the 2007 Reed Aeronautics Award from the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. It is the highest award an individual can receive for achievements in the field of aeronautical science and engineering. Benzakein, recognized throughout the aviation industry as a leader in the field of aeropropulsion engineering, including working closely with NASA and the U.S. Air Force, will receive the award at the AIAA Aerospace Spotlight Awards Gala on Tuesday (5/15) in Washington D.C. Contact: 688-4423 or langen.2@osu.edu
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The Central Ohio Professional Education Council will offer a free Retirement Income Planning workshop on Wednesday (3/7) at the 1919 Building Auditorium of Dublin City Schools, 144 W. Bridge St. in Dublin. Two workshop times are available: 4:30-6 p.m. and 7-8:30 p.m. The workshop is designed for persons in OPERS or STRS, who are nearing retirement and have begun investigating their retirement income options. The workshop will address Social Security, pension plans (OPERS/STRS), supplemental retirement plans (403b/IRA), recent regulatory changes affecting pensions and 403b/IRA plans, and major threats to successful retirement income management, including long-term care. R.S.V.P. at www.thecopecnetwork.org


G. GILBERT CLOYD ELECTED OHIO STATE BOARD CHAIRMAN

The Ohio State Board of Trustees unanimously elected G. Gilbert Cloyd of Cincinnati as its 2007-09 chairperson at its Friday (3/2) meeting. Cloyd will serve as chair-elect until the board’s May meeting when he will take office as chair for a two-year term. He was appointed to the board by Gov. Bob Taft in December 2005. Cloyd, a Cleveland native, is chief technology officer of Procter & Gamble. He earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Ohio State in 1969.

CHAMALLAS TO PRESENT CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL WRONGS

Professor Martha Chamallas, the Robert J. Lynn Chair in Law in the Moritz College of Law, will present a 2006-07 University Distinguished Lecture, “Civil Rights and Civil Wrongs: Race, Gender and Tort Law,” at 4:30 p.m. Monday (3/12) in the Wexner Center Film/Video Theater. A reception will follow. The lecture also will be broadcast live on the Internet beginning at 4:30 EST at http://streaming.service.ohio-state.edu/live3.htm and will be archived for future downloading. The lecture series is sponsored by Academic Affairs and is free and open to the public. Contact: davis.436@osu.edu
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HUME TO PRESENT HUMANITIES INAUGURAL LECTURE TODAY

Elizabeth Hume, OSU professor of Linguistics, will deliver “Language, Experience and the Mind” at 4:30 p.m. today (2/5) at the Faculty Club. The lecture is part of the College of Humanities Inaugural Lecture Series that honors Humanities faculty who have obtained the rank of full professor, and provides the opportunity to present their work and research interests to fellow college faculty and other university guests. The event is free and open to the public. Read More >

UNIVERSITY SENATE TO MEET MARCH 8

The University Senate will hold its fifth meeting of the year at 3:30 p.m. Thursday (3/8) in 130 Drinko Hall. The agenda will include a presentation by Senior Vice President for Business and Finance Bill Shkurti, a presentation by Senior Vice President and Executive Dean for Health Sciences Fred Sanfilippo, remarks by Chair of Faculty Council Allan Silverman, and a membership amendment for the Graduate Associate Compensation and Benefits Committee. All are welcome to attend. Agenda items for the meeting, along with materials from past meetings, are available online.

METRO HIGH SCHOOL DEADLINE MARCH 9

Metro High School is accepting applications for enrollment for next year’s class of ninth graders until Friday (3/9). Metro is a countywide public high school at 1929 Kenny Road offering accelerated programs for students in math, science, engineering and technology through a partnership of Battelle, Ohio State and the Educational Council. An information session will take place at the school from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday (3/6). Download an application. Contact: fries@themetroschool.com or 247-2276

GAITSKILL TO READ FROM AWARD-WINNING WORK MARCH 6

Fiction writer Mary Gaitskill, winner of the Writer's Reading Award, will read from her work at 7 p.m. on Tuesday (3/6) at the Wexner Film/Video Theatre. Gaitskill's most recent novel, “Veronica,” was listed as one of the 10 Best Books of 2005 by the New York Times and was a finalist for this year’s National Book Award. Her short story “The Secretary” was the basis of the 2002 movie of the same name. The event is free and open to the public, and co-sponsored by OSU’s Creative Writing Program and the Wexner Center for the Arts.

BUCKEYE BASKETBALL PEP RALLY MARCH 6

The Ohio State Sportsmanship Council and the NutHouse are hosting a Buckeye basketball send-off pep rally at 8 p.m. Tuesday (3/6) at St. John Arena. Be one of the first 2,000 to pick up a free raffle ticket at the RPAC to be eligible for prizes. Pick up one raffle ticket per BuckID at the RPAC Welcome Center during regular hours of operation now through Tuesday (3/6). Contact: krajny.1@osu.edu
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ROBINOWITZ TO DISCUSS LEADERSHIP FOR PSYCHIATRY'S FUTURE

Carolyn B. Robinowitz, president-elect of the American Psychiatric Association, and clinical professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at George Washington University, is the Department of Psychiatry Grand Rounds guest lecturer from 1-2 p.m. Wednesday (3/7) in the Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute Auditorium, 473 W. 12th Ave. Robinowitz will deliver “Our Voice in Action; Leadership for Psychiatry’s Future.” The event has been approved for AMA PRA category 1 credit and one CME hour activity. Contact: 293-9484 or MaryAnn.Reed@osumc.edu

FACULTY RECOGNITION BOOK EXHIBIT THROUGH MARCH 30

University Libraries is hosting a Faculty Recognition Book Exhibit in the Sullivant Library through Friday (3/30). The exhibit includes books selected by OSU faculty granted tenure or promotion in 2006-07 and are book-plated in their name in recognition of their accomplishments. A commemorative program listing the honorees, books selected and personal statements will be available at the exhibit in the Leisure Reading Room and the books are available for circulation. The brochure will also become part of the University Libraries' Knowledge Bank.

CAMPUS BLOOD DRIVES BEGIN TODAY

The Red Cross has scheduled several blood drives on campus this week. They are: Monday (3/5) - Wexner Center Mershon Auditorium, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., and Weigel Hall, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Wednesday (3/7) - College of Pharmacy Student Lounge, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and OSU MC Ackerman, 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Thursday (3/8) - Student Health Center, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and University Hall, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; and Friday (3/9) - Royer Center, noon-6 p.m. and RPAC, 1-7 p.m. Call (800) GIVE-LIFE to schedule and appointment or visit www.givelife.org (sponsor code buckeyes).

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