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Israeli photographer Adi Nes will discuss his Biblical Stories series - now on view at the Wexner Center - and other recent works at 7 p.m. Tuesday (3/25). In these stunning staged photographs, he depicts figures from the Old Testament by casting ordinary people from contemporary Tel Aviv as the characters, drawing on visual sources as wide-ranging as Caravaggio’s paintings and Dorothea Lange’s photographs. Read more >
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LARGE BINOCULAR TELESCOPE ACHIEVES 'FIRST LIGHT'
After more than a decade of preparation, the world’s most powerful telescope is now looking skyward with both of its massive eyes wide open. Owned by Ohio State and four other partners worldwide, the Large Binocular Telescope has successfully achieved first binocular light. With this latest milestone, the telescope will provide new and more powerful views of deep space, including potentially answering fundamental questions about the origins of the universe and mysterious worlds in other planetary systems. The $120 million telescope is perched atop Mount Graham in southeastern Arizona. Contact: Kathleen Kennedy, 688-4892. 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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MULTICULTURAL CENTER ACCEPTING ANNUAL AWARD NOMINATIONS
Nominations are currently being accepted for the Multicultural Center's Annual Awards. Nominees should be individuals or groups at Ohio State or within the central Ohio community that have provided initiative, innovation, work or service in areas congruent with the MCC's mission. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to submit nominations by Monday (3/31). For details or to submit a nomination, visit http://mcc.osu.edu. MCC's Annual Awards Ceremony will be held from 4-6 p.m. Monday (5/19) at Longaberger Alumni House.
MOHLER TO DELIVER
INNOVATIVE MEDICINE: GLOBAL APPLICATIONS
The Medical Student Alumni Council and Medical Center Alumni Affairs are hosting the Maurice "Mo" Mullet Student-Alumni Forum at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday (3/19) in Ross Heart Hospital Auditorium. Lester R. Mohler, 1964 graduate of the OSU College of Medicine and an internationally recognized plastic and reconstructive surgeon, will deliver "Innovative Medicine: Global Applications." Register online, or contact 292-5671 or medalum@osumc.edu, by Monday (3/17). Light dinner and beverages will be provided. Read more >
IRB FORMS HELP SESSION MARCH 19
Investigators, graduate students and research staff are encouraged to attend a help session on IRB applications (e.g., initial review, continuing review, amendment, event reporting) from 3-4 p.m. Wednesday (3/19) in 113 Research Foundation. Office of Responsible Research Practices staff will be on hand to answer questions. This particular session is targeted to researchers who submit materials to the Biomedical or Cancer IRB, but is open to all human subjects researchers. Contact: 292-0214 or prestage.2@osu.edu
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 >
SPORTS TOURNAMENTS, EVENTS TO IMPACT PARKING
A number of major events occurring throughout the month of March will impact parking and traffic on campus. In the northwest campus area, Ohio High School Athletic Association tournaments are taking place. These events, along with other events in the vicinity will make parking difficult and may impact your commute to and from campus. Please visit the Transportation and Parking Services Web site, which contains information about tournament days and times and suggestions about how to minimize any inconvenience.
FIND, POST MEETINGS ON THE ONCAMPUS BULLETIN BOARDS
There will be a free informational meeting of the Kottman Hall Weight Watcher Group from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday (3/20) in 460 Kottman Hall. Read about this and other meetings, or post your own item under the “Announcements/Meetings” category on the onCampus Bulletin Board. Faculty and staff may post or view items under a broad range of categories. Register by using your OSU Internet ID (name.#).
CABS spring break service announced
CABS runs reduced service during quarter breaks. Information regarding CABS spring break service, beginning on Friday (3/14) can be found at Transportation and Parking Services Web site.
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