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Headline newsResearchers uncover 'obesity gene' involved in weight gain response to high-fat dietScientists have determined that a specific gene plays a role in the weight-gain response to a high-fat diet. The finding in an animal study suggests that blocking this gene could one day be a therapeutic strategy to reduce diet-related obesity and associated disorders, such as diabetes and liver damage, in humans. The senior author of the study is Kamal Mehta, OSU professor of molecular and cellular biochemistry. Read more >
College of Pharmacy plans Research Day 2009The annual College of Pharmacy Research Day is scheduled for Wednesday (5/20). Research Day is intended to promote interdisciplinary discussions and interactions relating to drug discovery, development and therapeutics. This year's symposium topic is Clinical and Translational Research in Pharmacy. Contact: Barbara Hegler. Read more > Open Line host Fred Andrle to retire from WOSUWOSU Public Media Open Line host Fred Andrle will retire from WOSU Public Media on Friday (5/29). Andrle has worked at WOSU for more than 25 years, serving as host of Open Line on WOSU 820 AM for the past 20 years. He has won numerous broadcasting awards over the years including Best Columbus Radio Talk-Show Host and Radio Producer of the Year, among others, and has been honored with several community service awards. Read more >ADA Coordinator's Office offers training opportunitiesOhio State's ADA Coordinator's Office is sponsoring a series of professional development and technical assistance workshops focused on disability policy, practice as part of its services commitment. Sessions are offered throughout the year culminating in a national conference, Multiple Perspectives On Access, Inclusion & Disability in April. For information on sponsoring a workshop for your organization or community, contact lissner.2@osu.edu. Workshops include the 10th Solidarity Conference, sponsored by the Disability Network of Ohio, Tuesday (4/14)-Thursday (4/16). Spouses & same-sex domestic partners can now earn $100Human Resources recently launched a new $100 incentive for spouses and same-sex domestic partners covered by a university medical plan. Spouses and same-sex domestic partners who wish to earn the incentive must complete their Personal Health Assessment. If they haven’t already done so, they will need to register using their PIN, which was issued when the new site was launched in October. Request a new PIN. Young Women’s Summer Institute: Apply by April 15The Young Women’s Summer Institute, a week-long program sponsored by the Ohio Supercomputer Center for middle-school girls in Ohio, will take place from Sunday (7/26)-Saturday (8/1) to promote computer, math, science and engineering skills as well as provide hands-on experiences. Applications are available to current sixth and seventh graders and K-12 science and math teachers. Apply by Wednesday (4/15). Contact: ywsicontact@osc.edu or 688-4101. Read more > Carmen workshops and individual help availableAttend a Carmen workshop on a topic such as QuickStart, Gradebook, Quizzes, Content, and CarmenWiki. Registration is now open for sessions offered from Wednesday (3/18)-Thursday (4/9) at four locations on the Columbus campus. Carmen experts will be available following each workshop to answer individual questions from attendees and walk-ins. Visit telr.osu.edu/workshops/ for locations, times and signup. March 4: Chinese Studies Film Series presents Blind ShaftThe Institute for Chinese Studies Film Series will continue at 7 p.m. Wednesday (3/4) in 040 Jennings Hall with Blind Shaft (2003/93 minutes). Two friends work as casual miners in illegal mines in northern China. Desiring for money and other attractions, they plot “accidental-deaths” of other miners who they claim to be their relatives and collect their meager compensation. Admission is free and all are welcome. English subtitles. Contact: chan.184@osu.edu or 247-6893. Read more > Special discount for John Tesh concert ticketsJohn Tesh will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday (3/21) at Mershon Auditorium. Faculty and staff can buy one ticket and receive one free when purchasing online, over the phone and at the box office. Mention the code word: TESHLIVE when purchasing. Tickets are available at the Wexner Center Ticket Desk at 292-3535 or online at ticketmaster.com, or charge by phone at 431-3600. March 5: Athens Boy Choir, Katastrophe to perform, conduct workshopAthens Boy Choir and Katastrophe will perform a unique multimedia, spoken word and hip-hop performance by transsexual performers, at 7 p.m. Thursday (3/5) in the auditorium at OSU Hillel, 46 E. 16th Ave. The performers will also conduct a workshop at noon in Classroom 1 at OSU Hillel. Both events are free and open to the public. Contact: gradqueers@osu.edu. Read more > Bulletin board digests keep you up to dateWith the onCampus Bulletin Board’s “Digests” feature, you can find out right away when someone posts a car for sale, is in the market for that exercise equipment you have stored in your basement or is looking for a ride to work. Simply log on to oncampus.osu.edu/bulletinboard and click on the “Digests” tab to set up your preferences, and you’ll receive a daily or weekly summary of every new post. |
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