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Headline newsGene therapy shows early promise for treating obesityWith obesity reaching epidemic levels, researchers at the OSU Medical Center are studying a potentially long-term treatment that involves injecting a gene directly into one of the critical feeding and weight control centers of the brain. The findings represent a promising new treatment for obesity that ultimately could provide a safer and more effective approach than some conventional therapies. Read more >
Hubbell named 2008 OVMA Veterinarian of the Year
CCTS creates Research Collaboration PortalThe Center for Clinical and Translational Science has created a research collaboration portal to bring together the research community to share knowledge, resources and access to information for research opportunities and the overall research mission of the university. The SharePoint-based tool, created for all involved in the research community including those outside of the university, provides a central location for announcements, calendar items, links to articles and a wiki. Accessed from the CCTS Web page, users must have a Med Center logon ID which can be obtained by contacting Bob Rice. March 12: AAAS, Geography host Serving the Community through MappingStudents in a Geography service learning course have been working with the Near East Side community to develop maps that identify issues around access to healthcare, food, major employment centers, and public transportation and to identify historical landmarks and points of neighborhood pride. You are invited to listen as the students present their research and newly-created maps, from 9:15-11 a.m. Thursday (3/12) at the AAAS Community Extension Center, 905 Mt. Vernon Ave. RSVP to Sarah Twitty or 292-3922. April 11 deadline for Alumni Grants for Graduate Research and ScholarshipThe Graduate School’s Alumni Grants for Graduate Research and Scholarship Program provides up to $2,000 to support the research and scholarship of doctoral or MFA candidates in a terminal degree program for their dissertations or theses. The deadline for the Spring Quarter 2009 competition is Friday (4/10). Details about the application process are available on the Graduate School web site. Contact: Karen Mayer or 247-7300 Today: Free admission to International Volleyball NightCheer on the Ohio State men's volleyball team as they take on rival Ball State at 7 p.m. today (3/11) at St. John Arena during International Volleyball Night. Free admission. International volleyball themed trivia, promotions and serving contest to win restaurant gift cards to Carabas or PF Changs during intermission. Read more > The Indian Wants the Bronx and Line at Ohio State NewarkOhio State Newark’s theatre department is presenting two plays by Israel Horovitz: The Indian Wants the Bronx and Line. Shows begin at 8 p.m. Thursday (3/12)-Saturday (3/14) in the LeFevre Hall Black Box Theatre. Recommended for mature audiences only. Contact: williams.1343@osu.edu. Read more > 4-H license plates available -- just in time for Ohio 4-H WeekWhen 4-H began in 1902, the automobile was still a novelty. Now, Ohio's car owners can show their support for one of the largest youth development programs in the nation by purchasing a 4-H specialty license plate, available just in time for Ohio 4-H Week, being recognized through Saturday (3/14). For every 4-H license plate ordered, $15 of the annual fee goes to support the 4-H program statewide. Read more > March 13: Choral Works of Johannes Brahms at Ohio State NewarkThe University Chorus at Ohio State Newark will perform choral works of Johannes Brahms at 8 p.m. Friday (3/13) in the Founders Hall Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public. Contact: sanders.102@osu.edu. Read more > |
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John A.E. Hubbell, interim dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine, received the prestigious 2008 Ohio Veterinary Medical Association Veterinarian of the Year Award recently at the Midwest Veterinary Conference. The award represents a lifetime of achievement and selfless service to the veterinary profession. Hubbell has been a mentor and leader to those at the college and among veterinary professionals. 
