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CANCER RESEARCH AT THE JAMES TO BENEFIT FROM NETJETS GIFT
The OSU Comprehensive Cancer Center and the James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute at Ohio State on Wednesday (3/12) received a gift of $12.5 million from NetJets, Inc. of Columbus to launch a grassroots biking event that is projected to raise more than $60 million during the next six years, and more than $20 million annually thereafter. All proceeds from the annual bike-a-thon will support cancer research at Ohio State. NetJets will underwrite for six years a major bike-a-thon in Ohio that will attract thousands of cyclists and volunteers. The first event is scheduled for September 2009. 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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TECH CORRIDOR PROJECT HELPS LAND COLUMBUS ON FORBES LIST
Columbus has achieved a reputation it's been trying to gain for years: the No. 1 up-and-coming tech city in America, according to a list published by www.Forbes.com. An article published Wednesday (3/12) in The Columbus Dispatch online elaborated on the Forbes list, and noted that the most recent initiative to increase tech-related jobs involves the city and Ohio State working together to develop a tech corridor on the west side of state Route 315 that could spur the growth of hundreds of small businesses. View the list >
OSU NCBI TO HOST TRAIN THE TRAINER APRIL 18-20
Want to develop skills for taking on tough issues involving diversity, inclusion and prejudice reduction in your workplace and personal life? Want to enhance your leadership abilities to impact all areas of your life? Plan to attend a National Coalition Building Institute Train the Trainers event Friday (4/18)-Sunday (4/20) at the Hilton Garden Inn, 3232 Olentangy River Road and join the OSU Campus Affiliate of NCBI International. University staff, faculty and students are invited to join the group. Read more >
LATINO OHIO COURSE FOR EDUCATORS AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS
Meeting on six Saturdays this spring beginning Saturday (4/5), Latino Ohio will offer a close-up look at Hispanic life in Ohio with attention to cultural, linguistic and professional issues especially important to those working with Spanish-speaking populations. The 5-credit course is taught by Terrell Morgan, OSU associate professor of Hispanic linguistics, and is designed to introduce educators and other professionals to Ohio's Hispanic communities. To register, contact sanabria.3@osu.edu or 292-7388. Read more >
BIOFILTRATION AND NITRATES IN WATER MARCH 18
Richard Cooke of the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign will present “Removing Tile Drain Nitrates with Biofiltration” at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday (3/18) by video link to Ohio State’s Wooster, Lima and Columbus campuses. The free public talk is sponsored by OSU’s Ohio Composting and Manure Management Program. Contact: wicks.14@osu.edu or (330) 202-3533. Read more >
CONTINUING EDUCATION OFFERS SPRING COMPUTER COURSES
Continuing Education is currently registering for spring quarter noncredit computer courses that begin Monday (3/31). Designed for the convenience of working adults, the courses last one day or less. A detailed list of courses is available at www.ced.osu.edu (click on On-campus Noncredit Courses). The deadline to register is Monday (3/24). Contact: Kemba Nzinga, 292-8571
ONCAMPUS BULLETIN BOARD LISTS UNIQUE MOONLIGHTING SERVICES
Realistic graphite portraits. Landscaping services. Rat and mice removal. Check out the latest additions to the Moonlighting and Service Directory 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.#).
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