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A PART OF LIVE BBC WORLDWIDE BROADCAST FROM WOSU@COSI
WOSU 820 AM’s Fred Andrle will co-host a special BBC World Service
broadcast of “World, Have Your Say” live from the Battelle
Studio at WOSU@COSI from 1-3 p.m. Tuesday (3/20). The program, presented
in partnership with the Columbus Metropolitan Club, will air locally
on WOSU 820 AM and will be broadcast worldwide. The program features
leading global figures, experts and correspondents who are also invited
to take questions and comments from the audience. The public is invited
to participate as members of the studio audience. There is no charge
to attend, but seating is limited. To reserve a ticket, contact the
Columbus Metropolitan Club at 464-3220 or see www.columbusmetroclub.org.
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BEING HEALTHY HAS ITS REWARDS. Healthy living pays off beginning Monday
(3/26) when eligible Ohio State employees can join the Your Plan for
Health 2007 Faculty and Staff Incentive Program and earn points for
participating in healthy activities. Points equal money paid directly
to you, so being healthy has its rewards! Visit www.yourplanforhealth.com/incentives.html for details.
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MCMORROUGH
IS BIG PICTURE LECTURE SERIES GUEST TODAY
John McMorrough, Knowlton School of Architecture will present the
next lecture in the Big Picture series at the Columbus Museum of Art
at 7 p.m. today (3/15). McMorrough will discuss “Flat is the
New Deep” in conjunction with the “Optic Nerve: Perceptual
Art of the 1960s” exhibition. The lecture is free and open to
the public. Contact: lantz.38@osu.edu
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OSU Research: Stress and Immune Function During Pregnancy. Would you
like to contribute to research exploring the effects of stress? Pregnant
women ages 18-45 can participate in research on the effects of stress
on immune function during pregnancy. Participation involves 2-3 visits.
Each participant will receive an influenza vaccination (flu shot).
For a detailed study description, please contact Lisa Christian at:
christian.109@osu.edu or 292-0609.
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LATEST
ISSUE OF ONCAMPUS NOW AVAILABLE
The March 15 issue of onCampus is now available, so please check your
Ohio State mailbox. Here’s a preview from the online
version of onCampus:
- The university is considering an option to its nonsmoking policy
that would ban smoking anywhere on campus. Read
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- When Vince O’Brien, co-head athletic trainer recently watched
Greg Oden make four out of five free throws with his right hand, he
felt like a proud parent. Read
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FACULTY
RECOGNITION BOOK EXHIBIT ON DISPLAY
University Libraries invites you to visit the Sullivant Library to
browse the Faculty Recognition Book Exhibit, on display 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. Honorees also included a statement
on why the book was significant to them. Read
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WOSU@COSI
HOSTS SHARE-A-STORY MARCH 16
WOSU Public Media will host a Share-a-Story event at WOSU@COSI featuring
local author Mary Ann Watson from noon-1 p.m. Friday (3/16). Watson
will read her book “Ethan’s Barbershop Singing Family” while
FourFront, a local women’s a cappella barbershop quartet joins
in the fun. Filled with enchanting illustrations, Watson’s book
introduces children to the joy and artistry of Barbershop singing.
The event will include interactive music, book reading and fun for
children. Contact: sharon.feinblatt@wosu.org or 292-9678
MELTON
CENTER PRESENTS MUSIC OF OSVALDO GOLIJOV MARCH 18
The Carpe Diem Quartet with clarinetist Marguerite Levin will perform
works of Grammy award-winning composer Osvaldo Golijov at 2 p.m. Sunday
(3/18) at the Columbus Performing Arts Center, 549 Franklin Ave. The
event is sponsored by CityMusic and OSU’s Melton Center and is
part of the City Music Chamber Series. Buy one ticket, get a student
ticket free by calling 433-9963. Contact: 433-9963. Read
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APRIL
20 EVENT EXPLORES COMMUNITY/UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIPS
The Service-Learning Initiative and the Colleges of the Arts and Sciences
will present a lecture and panel discussion for faculty, staff and
community members on Friday (4/20) at 1590 N. High St., Suite 430 (Office
of Human Resources). Kenneth Reardon, Cornell University, will deliver “Promoting
Community/University Development Partnerships that Work: Lessons from
East St. Louis” at 10 a.m., followed by the panel discussion
at 11:15 a.m. and lunch at 12:15 p.m. R.S.V.P. by Monday (4/16) to
slearning@osu.edu or 688-3041. Read
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FTAD
INTRODUCES TEACHING ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMS
Faculty and TA Development is presenting Ohio State Teaching Enhancement
Programs to bring groups of faculty and TAs together in communities
to explore a variety of issues in university teaching, to enhance their
own teaching, and to support the teaching of their colleagues. An OSTEP
community consists of the selected 6-8 fellows plus a faculty facilitator.
Each member is given modest funds to spend on professional development
related to their teaching enhancement project. The 2007-08 communities
will include Mid-Career & Senior Faculty Program, the Graduate
Teaching Fellows Program, and the TA Coordinators Program. Apply
online by Friday (4/6).
BREAKTHROUGHS
IN HEART CARE FEATURES OSU
This week’s “Breakthroughs in Heart Care” program
at 11:30 a.m. Sunday (3/18) on WBNS/10TV will have a strong Ohio State
connection. Hosted by Andrea Cambern, the show will feature OSU’s
300th heart transplant recipient, breakthroughs in cardiology at the
Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital and the latest innovations in sports
cardiology. This is a replay of the show that originally aired Saturday
(2/3). Read
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