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Headline newsOSU Extension reorganizesDue to state funding reductions, OSU Extension is reducing its workforce and reorganizing operations. The restructuring will be based on a strategic plan OSU Extension completed in 2008, but will be implemented with fewer people than originally intended. The reorganization pools resources into nine areas in the state and deploys technology to increase efficiency. County-based Extension educators will now serve Ohioans in a multi-county area. Read the reorganization plan. Read the news release.
Ohio State recognized by Greater Columbus Arts CouncilThe Greater Columbus Arts Council on Friday (3/6) presented its Artistic Excellence Award to the College of the Arts and Humanities for the OSU Urban Arts Space and Midnight Robbers: The Artists of Notting Hill Carnival. The $10,000 prize is given annually to an arts organization that has demonstrated innovation, risk and artistic excellence in a performance, exhibition or program. The award was presented during the Community Arts Partnership awards luncheon. Contact: Emily Swartzlander, 221-8492. Read more > Federal agencies release guidelines for new stimulus program opportunitiesThe National Institutes of Health released guidelines on several new stimulus program opportunities, including: the High-End Instrumentation Grant Program, the Research Facilities Improvement Program, the Core Facility Renovation, Repair, and Improvement Program, and the NIH Challenge Grants Program. Because the two facilities-related programs have limitations on the number of applications an institution can submit, the university will develop a process for determining which proposals will go forward from Ohio State. Contact: moffat.1@osu.edu or 292-3732. Read more > onCampus staff spotlight shines on Drake
CCTS identifying health-related studies at OSU that engage community partnersThe Center for Clinical and Translational Science Community Engagement Program is identifying health-related clinical or translational research studies that illustrate current practices in community engagement in research at OSU. Examples of community engagement in research identified from the recent CCTS investigator survey will automatically be considered for case studies. Others should contact Nancy Hood or 688-3478 Today: Jackson Lab presentation at the Biomedical Research TowerA representative from Jackson Laboratories will be presenting at 5 p.m. today (3/10) at the OSU Biomedical Research Tower, room 115. Plan to join Rob Brankamp, opportunity development manager, Jackson Laboratories as he presents “JAX® Mice & Services: Tools for Advancing Research.” Registration is not required. Contact: Rob Brankamp at (937) 289-4030 Distance education, online conferencing accessibility for computer users with disabilitiesMaking distance education and online conferencing accessible to computer users with disabilities is the topic of a meeting to be held from 1-3:30 p.m. Wednesday (3/11) in 338 Central Classroom Building. The guest presenter is Mike Calvo, founder and CEO of Serotek, Inc. Contact: Nolan Crabb Film features Argentinean Youth at CrossroadsThe Center for Latin American Studies is presenting Agua (Water) as its final film of the quarter at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday (3/11) in 180 Hagerty Hall. The film centers around Goyo, an open water swimming champion wrongly accused of doping in a marathon river swim, who abandoned his career and his dreams and has been hiding out in the desert. Eight years later, he returns to try to regain his title and clear his name. The film is free and is subtitled in English. Read more > Native Theories of Children’s DevelopmentDavid Lancy, Professor of Anthropology at Utah State University, will deliver "Pick When Ripe: Native Theories of Children’s Development" from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday (3/13) in the Martha King Center, 200 Ramseyer Hall. A reception will follow. Lancy is the author of several books, including Studying Children and Schools: Qualitative Research Traditions. Sponsored by the Department of Anthropology and the Center for African Studies. Read more > May Week Steering Committee hosts meeting March 12The May Week Steering Committee is hosting an informational and planning session from 1-2 p.m. Thursday (3/12) at the Ohio Union Meeting Rooms in order to expand this year's event offerings and encourage all departments to get involved. More information and a list of events currently scheduled is available online. May Week will be held Sunday (5/3)-Sunday (5/10). To discuss ways your department can get involved, contact Priyanka Joshi. Apply by March 13 to be a LeaderShape cluster facilitatorApplications are now available for faculty and staff to serve as LeaderShape Cluster Facilitators from Monday (9/14)-Saturday (9/19). Facilitators are needed to work with small groups of students during the week. Training will be provided and all costs associated with the week will be covered. Download the application. Contact: Jen Pelletier
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Eric Drake, a systems manager in the Department of Statistics, is featured in the Topspot staff spotlight in the March 5 issue of onCampus. Drake has been at Ohio State for 11 years. He's also part owner of a small winery dedicated to honey wine. Find out what he likes about working at Ohio State and what else he does in his spare time. 
