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Brazilian dance company Grupo Corpo dazzled the world (and Columbus) on tour in 2002 with their virtuosic technique, dynamic physicality and visual flair. They return Saturday (3/22) in Mershon Auditorium with their electrifying new work Breu, set to the music of Brazilian singing sensation Lenine (and making its U.S. debut here). A free pre-performance lecture by OSU’s Lúcia Costigan will be held at 7 p.m. Read more >
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SLATEN NAMED OSU'S FIRST CARNEGIE JUNIOR FELLOW
Kevin Slaten, a Political Science and Sociology student graduating Sunday (3/16), has been selected as a 2008 Carnegie Junior Fellow - the first to receive the award at Ohio State. Slaten has conducted research at OSU with Craig Jenkins in Sociology and Alexander Thompson in Political Science. The Carnegie Junior Fellows program pairs recent graduates with Research Associates working on the Carnegie Endowment's projects such as non-proliferation, democracy building, international security, and Chinese, Russian, and Eurasian affairs. The one-year research position in Washington, D.C. will commence this August. Slaten will be working on China-related projects. Contact: collegium@osu.edu
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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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WINTER COMMENCEMENT SET FOR MARCH 16
Steven A. Davis, chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Bob Evans Farms Inc., will deliver Ohio State’s winter quarter commencement address on Sunday (3/16) at the Jerome Schottenstein Center. The ceremony begins at 2 p.m. Ohio State will award honorary degrees to Roy Glauber, Mallinckrodt Professor of Physics at Harvard University and winner of the 2005 Nobel Prize in Physics; and John G. Thompson, professor of mathematics at the University of Florida. The Distinguished Service Award will be presented to Patricia Duke Robinson and Thomas E. Robinson of Troy, who have committed time and resources to many university projects. Read more >
WOMEN IN SCIENCE DAY AT OSU MARCH 14
Gifted and talented students in grades six-eight from school districts across Ohio and their teachers will visit campus Friday (3/14) to celebrate the 24th Women in Science Day at OSU. Female faculty and staff will present 23 different workshops based on science. Kathy Sullivan will deliver a keynote address at 11:30 a.m. at Drake Union, Main Lounge. Under the leadership of Raquel Diaz-Sprague since 1999, the program is presented annually by the Association for Women in Science of Central Ohio with support from Ohio State. Contact: diaz-sprague.1@osu.edu or 268-1488. Read more >
OSUMC DEPARTMENT CELEBRATES NATIONAL SOCIAL WORK MONTH
The OSU Medical Center Department of Social Work, along with the National Association of Social Workers, is celebrating National Social Work Month 2008 during March. This year’s theme - Building on Strengths: Help Starts Here - focuses on the important strengths inherent in each individual, family and community. Understanding and utilizing these strengths are essential to improving the emotional health and well being of society. Contact: 293-8427. Read more >
TODAY: CHOOSING A SUMMER CAMP FOR YOUR CHILD
Human Resources and The Women’s Place are sponsoring a Working Mothers Support Network discussion from noon-1 p.m. today (3/13) at 198 Newton Hall facilitated by Jilaine Anderson, director of the Department of Recreational Sports Age Group and Camps Program. The workshop is designed to help participants learn to choose a camp program that best suits the parent and the child. Topics will include selecting a camp most appropriate for your child's age and interests, the questions every parent should ask about a summer camp, and tips to prepare parents and children in order to have the best camp experience possible. Contact: 292-2800. 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
ONCAMPUS BULLETIN BOARD LISTS CARPOOLING OPTIONS
Tired of climbing gas prices? Check out the latest additions to the Carpooling 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.#).
FILM, VIDEO SHOWCASE LOOKING FOR OHIO TALENT
Entries are being accepted through Friday (3/28) for the Ohio Short Film and Video Showcase, as well as its youth division for filmmakers 18 years and under. The showcase is intended to provide Ohio’s independent media artists a chance to show their work in a theatrical setting before an audience. The 2008 showcase screening is set for Saturday (5/10) in the Wexner Center Film/Video Theater. Pieces must be independently produced, no longer than 20 minutes in length and produced in Ohio within the last 18 months. Read more >
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