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Years ahead of its time, Charlie Chaplin’s Monsieur Verdoux, screening Friday (3/14)-Saturday (3/15) is considered one of his most radical films. Chaplin gives the finest performance of his career as a suave Bluebeard who marries and murders wealthy women to collect their fortunes and support his real family. Chaplin called it “the most brilliant film I have made.” Read more >
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DISTINGUISHED LECTURE LOOKS TO PAST TO FIND CLUES TO TERRORISM’S ROOTS
In his University Distinguished Lecture on Wednesday (3/5), Professor of History Kevin Boyle took a look at the past to help us understand the complexity of terrorism today. “Our simple vision of where terrorism comes from - that it comes from the rejection of modernity, that it comes from an innate evil - reduces a complex phenomenon to its most simple formulation. I think that is a mistake,” Boyle told the audience. His lecture focused on a famous early 20th century case in Massachusetts in which two Italian-born, avowed anarchists were put to death for a crime that one or both of them probably didn’t commit. Read more >
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LIFESTYLE INTERVENTION STUDY. Volunteers, ages 35-60, are being recruited for a lifestyle intervention study to modify health risk factors. The study will be conducted on the OSU campus during lunch time. Participation in the study will last approximately 12 weeks. Several blood samples and filling out of questionnaires will be required. Must have access to Internet. A volunteer fee will be paid. If you are interested, please e-mail gcrc.research@osumc.edu
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MARCH 14 CONFERENCE TO EXAMINE ONLINE DEMOCRACY
"Online Consultation and Public Policy Making: Democracy, Identity, and New Media," set for Friday (3/14) at OSU's Barrister Club, will feature researchers from Australia, England, France, Israel, Italy, Korea and Slovenia, as well as the U. S., addressing a variety of e-democracy issues from diverse interdisciplinary backgrounds. To reserve your spot, contact is@osu.edu by Wednesday (3/12). The Mershon Center and Moritz College of Law are among the sponsors of the event. Read more >
REGISTER NOW FOR MARCH 28 FULBRIGHT WORKSHOP
International Affairs is hosting a Fulbright workshop for faculty and professionals from 1-3:30 p.m. Friday (3/28) in 155 Jennings Hall. The free workshop will highlight lecturing and research opportunities available in 150 countries and offer advice on which country to apply for. Meet other successful Fulbright recipients and learn how to prepare the application. Muriel Joffe, assistant director, Council for International Exchange of Scholars will deliver a special Fulbright presentation. RSVP by Friday (3/21).
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YOUR OPINION SOUGHT FOR ONCAMPUS’ ONLINE POLL
Have you ever written to President Gee? Respond through the onCampus poll, located on the onCampus Web site, and see how your response compares with others in the OSU community. New questions are posted every other week. Have an issue you'd like to get feedback on? Submit your ideas for future poll questions to oncampus@osu.edu.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW 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). Single-session tickets are on sale now at the Schottenstein Center Box Office and Ticketmaster. There is no discount being offered as indicated in Monday's (3/10) OSUToday. Charge online or call 431-3600.
CARMEN WORKSHOPS FOR INSTRUCTORS, STAFF AND TEACHING ASSISTANTS
Have questions about using Carmen in your course? Attend a Carmen QuickStart workshop or a topic-focused session, such as Quizzes, Gradebook or Communication Tools, to be offered at various campus locations today (3/11)-Friday (4/4). Open Q&A sessions are also available to work through questions. Visit http://telr.osu.edu/workshops/ for a full schedule and registration options.
TIME TO SCHEDULE SPRING HEALTH SCREENING
Think spring and schedule your annual biometric health screening, offered free of charge to Ohio State faculty and staff. The health data obtained in the screening (blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose and height and weight) can be used to complete the Personal Health Assessment, which qualifies you to earn a discount on your monthly medical premiums and participate in the 2008 Your Plan for Health Incentive Program. Schedule an appointment online (click on the Personal Health Assessment link).
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