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WELCOME TO OSUToday, the latest news and information for faculty and staff of The Ohio State University for Thursday, March 19. The deadline for submissions is noon the prior business day.

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Governor proclaims today Women in Science Day; annual event taking place at OSU

Gov. Ted Strickland has proclaimed today (3/19) as Women in Science Day in Ohio in recognition of the 25th annual Women in Science Day to be held on campus today. Approximately 300 gifted and talented girls from across Ohio will visit campus to attend the event and participate in workshops offered by OSU faculty and staff. Honorary Chair Kathryn Sullivan will deliver the awards to winners of the contest “Honoring Women in Science through History” at noon at Drake Union. Contact: Raquel Diaz-Sprague or 268-1488. Read more >

Surgery researcher Peter Nau recognized by international consortium

Peter Nau, a resident in the Department of General Surgery, was recently awarded the Surgical Technology Assessment and Outcomes Research Grant by the American Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association. The AHPBA is an international consortium of more than 600 hepatobiliary surgeons. His project seeks to identify a novel approach to repairing injuries of the biliary system. He is mentored by Scott Melvin, OSU professor of surgery and chief of the Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery. Nau will travel to Argentina in 2010 to present his findings at the international AHPBA meeting.

Latest issue of onCampus now available

The March 19 issue of onCampus is now available, so please check your OSU mailbox. Here's a preview of stories from the online version:

• University Senate OKs switch from quarters to semesters, sending the proposal to the Board of Trustees. Read more >
• WOSU, ACCAD bake up a computer game to teach 2nd grade economics. Read more >

Winter Commencement video stream and WOSU TV broadcast

A live video stream will be available of the Winter Commencement 2009 ceremony beginning at 1 p.m. Sunday (3/22), for family members and friends who are unable to attend the event. In addition, excerpts from the ceremony will be broadcast on WOSU TV at 5:30 p.m. Monday (3/23). To view the live stream, or for more information, click here.

Guidelines for Centers for Innovation and Innovation Group proposals now available

Submission guidelines for Innovation Group and Center for Innovation proposals are now available online. The proposal submission deadline is Monday (4/13) for Innovation Groups and Thursday (4/30) for Centers for Innovation. This new Ohio State program was developed to foster broad multidisciplinary approaches to some of society’s most pressing problems. Contact: weisenberger.21@osu.edu or 247-4764

University Clean Energy Alliance of Ohio annual meeting April 8-9

Ohio State is a founding member of the University Clean Energy Alliance of Ohio. Interested faculty, staff and students are encouraged to register for the upcoming annual conference to be held Wednesday (4/8)-Thursday (4/9) at the Hyatt Regency Columbus. Register online. The Institute for Energy and Environment will sponsor the first 35 students (undergraduate or graduate) who submit work for a poster session to be held April 8. Brief abstracts for posters must be submitted by Monday (3/23). Contact: Marcia Norman or 247-4762

CWC Seed Grant opportunity

The Climate, Water, & Carbon Program is announcing its annual call for seed grants, open to all OSU faculty and researchers with PI status. This year's proposals are expected to be funded at about $50,000 and are due Friday (5/1). For details, visit the CWC projects web page or contact Doug Alsdorf.

Jacoby to present “Say It Ain’t So, Where Did America’s Rationality Go?”

New York Times bestselling author Susan Jacoby will discuss her latest book, The Age of American Unreason, at 7 p.m. Wednesday (4/1) in 001 Jennings Hall. Jacoby argues that a mutant strain of public ignorance, anti-rationalism, and anti-intellectualism has developed over the past four decades and threatens the future of American democracy. The event is free and open to the public. Contact: Courtney Heppner

Discount available for one-day courses at Fisher College

Do you want practice before your next big presentation or need to learn more about financial statements and concepts? Executive Education has released its spring Fisher Business Education Series schedule which includes Presentation Skills on Thursday (4/9) and Accounting & Finance for the Non-Financial Manager on Wednesday (4/15). Special rate available for OSU employees. Contact: Amanda Brahier. Read more >

Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire Pre-Sale

Music legends Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago will reunite for a 30-city co-headlining summer concert tour including Value City Arena on Sunday (6/21). To take advantage of the pre-sale, click here and enter password Reunion between 10 a.m. Friday (3/20) and 10 p.m. Sunday (3/22). Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Monday (3/23) at the Schottenstein Center Ticket Office and Ticketmaster. Charge at (800) 745-3000 or ticketmaster.com. Read more >