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AMBITIOUS PROJECT EXPLORES AMERICAN MIDWEST

Asked to describe the Midwest, outsiders typically depict the region as rather sedate, cautious and comfortable in its ways. “The American Midwest: An Interpretive Encyclopedia” firmly debunks that stereotype and many others. The book, an immense project managed by the Institute for Collaborative Research and Public Humanities in the College of Humanities, was released in February after more than six years of work. It explores, interprets and chronicles the region in an array of stories, entries and essays. Read More >

ROSOL TO DELIVER VETERINARY MEDICINE ADDRESS TODAY

Faculty and staff are invited to join College of Veterinary Medicine Dean Tom Rosol as he presents the state of the college address at 3:30 p.m. today (3/8) in the Veterinary Medicine Academic Building Wexner Auditorium. Rosol will offer highlights of the past year and discuss plans for the future, including the feasibility study for building a new Veterinary Teaching Hospital. The talk will also be available via Web cast in order to reach faculty and staff at the Marysville Large Animal Services Clinic and OARDC in Wooster.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT SERIES CONTINUES MARCH 14

The John Glenn School of Public Affairs is offering a Food for Thought policy forum session geared specifically to OSU faculty and staff who may be interested in a master’s degree in public administration, at noon Wednesday (3/14) in Page Hall’s Policy Forum. Mary Marvel, associate professor and Graduate Studies Chair, joins a panel of alumni and current students to discuss how a master’s degree from the John Glenn School can help you reach your career goals. Guests are welcome to bring a lunch. Seating is limited; R.S.V.P. to: mar14@jgippm.ohio-state.edu. Contact: 292-4545

NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR OUTSTANDING ADVISOR AWARDS

The Academic Advising Association of Ohio State and Academic Affairs annually sponsor the Outstanding Advisor Awards for undergraduate academic advising at Ohio State. The recipients are recognized for their ability to serve as positive role models for all academic advisors at Ohio State and for outstanding service to undergraduate students. Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2007 Outstanding Advisor Awards. The deadline for nominations is Saturday (4/14). Read More >

MODERN RACISM AGAINST AFRICAN AMERICANS LECTURE TODAY

Rudolph Alexander, Jr., OSU professor of Social Work, will deliver “Modern Racism Against African Americans” at 6 p.m. today (3/8) at the Department of African American and African Studies Community Extension Center, 905 Mt. Vernon Ave. The lecture is free and open to the public. Contact: 292-3922, Read More >

OSU NEWARK PRESENTS SHAKESPEARE IN SONG MARCH 9

The Ohio State Newark University Chorus will present Shakespeare in Song on Friday (3/9) at Founders Auditorium. The free concert begins at 8 p.m. The evening’s performance will feature musical settings of Shakespearean texts from Measure for Measure, As You Like It, Twelfth Night and Othello. Compositions by Shakespeare’s contemporaries and selections from Bernstein’s West Side Story (inspired by Romeo and Juliet) will also be performed. Contact: (740) 366-9416 or sanders.102@osu.edu

ODOD TO DISCUSS NEW COST SHARE PROGRAM MARCH 14

On Wednesday (3/14) representatives from the Ohio Department of Development will discuss ODOD’s New Research and Development Center Cost Share Program. The presentation - of particular interest to college research officers, center directors and faculty members planning large center proposals - will begin at 1 p.m. in 113 OSU Research Foundation. The goal is to increase the fundability of proposals for large new research and development centers in Ohio by providing grants that can be used to help meet cost share requirements in proposals to the federal government, industry, foundations, and other sponsoring organizations. R.S.V.P. to JDudley@odod.state.oh.us.
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CED ADMISSIONS DETAILS FOR SPRING QUARTER

Students, including OSU employees, who wish to be admitted to the university via the Office of Continuing Education in time to take Spring Quarter 2007 classes for undergraduate credit must call the CEd front desk staff at 292-8860 to schedule both an admissions appointment and an advising appointment at 152 Mount Hall. Admission for Spring Quarter now is by appointment only. There is a $40 non-refundable application fee due at the time of the admissions appointment. Read More >

JOIN RECREATIONAL SPORTS FOR A FREE WEEK

All faculty and staff with a valid university ID are invited to use the recreational facilities for free from Monday (3/12)-Sunday (3/18). This is a great opportunity to try a group fitness class for free and enjoy family hours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Register at the RPAC Welcome Center or Adventure Recreation Center. Contact: 292-7671
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