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OSU ALUMNUS RETURNS TO SPACE ON ENDEAVOUR

OSU College of Veterinary Medicine Alumnus Rick Linnehan (DVM 1985) will return to space for the fourth time on Tuesday (3/11) in the Space Shuttle Endeavour, Mission STS-123. Scheduled to lift off at 2:28 a.m., this is only the second night launch in the past five years. The crew will deliver the Japanese Kibo Logistics Module and the Canadian Dextre robotics system to the International Space Station. Linnehan is the first veterinarian to be a NASA astronaut. During this mission, he will perform several space walks.

OSU EXTENSION SPECIALISTS EXPLORING GREENHOUSE TECHNOLOGY IN ISRAEL

OSU Extension horticulture and green industry specialists, along with other Ohio industry professionals, will explore new technologies, ideas and opportunities with Israel through the Ohio Green Industry Technological and Trade Mission. The weeklong trip, set for mid-March, is sponsored by the Cleveland-based Ohio-Israel Agricultural Initiative of The Negev Foundation and OSU Extension. The group traveling to Israel hopes to create opportunities for collaboration and trade between Ohio and the Middle East country. Read more >

UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES' COURSE ENHANCEMENT GRANTS

University Libraries is accepting proposals for the 2008 Course Enhancement Grant program. Grants of $2,000 will be awarded to instructors for the enhancement of courses by substantially integrating library resources and/or incorporating information literacy instruction. The deadline for proposals is Monday (4/21) for courses to be taught during summer or autumn quarters 2008. For details, contact Nancy O'Hanlon at 688-5707 or ohanlon.1@osu.edu, or see http://library.osu.edu/sites/learn/cegrfp.php.

VIEW ONCAMPUS’ TOP 3 ON 2 FEATURE ONLINE

Each issue, onCampus profiles a university employee, a top news item and a photo in its Top 3 on 2 feature. The current issue features a spotlight on Carol German, an Ohio State employee for 14 years who works in the Department of Consumer Sciences. In addition, onCampus outlines the hardware and software upgrade of Ohio State’s central webmail/e-mail system, which is now complete. The photo is from a visit by President E. Gordon Gee to the OSU Marion campus. Read more >

URO ANNOUNCES PAID SUMMER RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS

Faculty who work with undergraduates are encouraged to tell their students about a new funding opportunity. Twelve students will get paid $3,500 to conduct 10 weeks of full-time, independent research with an OSU faculty member this summer. Applications will be accepted through Monday (4/7) and are available online. Contact: Helene Cweren, cweren.1@osu.edu

PORTION OF NEIL AVENUE CLOSING MARCH 10

As preparations continue for the start of construction on the new Lane Avenue Parking Garage and Student Academic Services building, the section of Neil Avenue between Lane Avenue and the east Tuttle 3 parking lot entrance will be closed for utility roadwork starting today (3/10). The closure is expected to last one to two weeks, weather permitting. For details, visit the Transportation and Parking Services Web site.

MORITZ COLLEGE SEEKING JURORS FOR MOCK TRIALS

The Clinical Programs at the Moritz College of Law is seeking faculty/staff to serve as jurors at mock trials to be held at 4:15 p.m. Thursday (4/3), Monday (4/7), Thursday (4/10) and Monday (4/14) in the Moot Court Room (room 249) at the College of Law. The judges in the cases will be sitting judges from around the state of Ohio. Jurors will hear an entire case and then discuss their verdict and impressions of the trial with the law students and judges after the case. Contact: seelie.2@osu.edu

REC SPORTS FREE WEEK STARTS TODAY

Faculty and staff with a valid university ID are invited to use the OSU recreation facilities for free today (3/10)-Sunday (3/16). 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. Read more >

DISCOUNT TICKETS FOR OHSAA BOYS BASKETBALL TOURNEY

The Ohio High School Athletic Association Boys State Basketball Tournament takes the court at Value City Arena Thursday (3/13)-Saturday (3/15). See some of the best high school boys basketball players in the state. Tickets are still available at the Schottenstein Center Box Office and Ticketmaster. Charge online or call 431-3600.