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WELCOME TO OSUToday, the latest news and information for faculty and staff of The Ohio State University for Monday, March 12. The deadline for submissions is noon the prior business day.

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Headline news

When it comes to creating wetlands, mother nature is in charge

 Fifteen years of studying two experimental wetlands has convinced Bill Mitsch that turning the reins over to Mother Nature makes the most sense when it comes to this area of ecological restoration. Mitsch, an environment and natural resources professor at Ohio State, has led the effort to compare the behavior of two experimental marshes on campus — one that was planted in 1994 with wetland vegetation and another that was left to colonize plant and animal life on its own.
-- > Read more: researchnews.osu.edu/archive/selfdesign.htm


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The OSU Department of Psychiatry is enrolling for i-SPOT-D: International Study to Predict Optimized Treatment in Depression. The research study aims to identify genetic, biological and psychological markers that may predict response to antidepressants and help individualize treatments. Participants must be 18-65, currently depressed and willing to take one of 3 FDA-approved antidepressants. Participation involves 2 clinic visits and 8 follow-up web-based questionnaires over 12 months. Participants get free study-related evaluation and compensation for their time.
-- > Contact: 293-7109 or mailto:clinicaltrials@osumc.edu


Service learning conference proposals sought

The School of Teaching and Learning, College of Education and Human Ecology, is accepting abstracts for a conference, "To Learn and to Serve: Critical Service-Learning Initiatives and Community Engagements," to be held in Columbus Thursday (10/18)-Saturday (10/20). The deadline for submission for workshops, roundtables, papers, panels or posters is Monday (5/7). Of special interest are proposals that include K-16 students, teachers and community reps.
-- > Contact: Valerie Kinloch, slconferenceosu@gmail.com


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Traffic and parking alerts

Sports tournaments to impact parking

The Ohio High School Athletic Association girls' basketball tournament will take place Thursday (3/15)-Saturday (3/17) at the Schottenstein Center. The boys' basketball tournament will occur the following week from Thursday (3/22)-Saturday (3/24). These events may make parking difficult in the northwest campus area and could impact your commute to and from campus.
-- > Read more: http://tp.osu.edu/alerts/ohsaa-basketball.shtml

Traffic on Herrick Drive at Vernon Tharp reduced to one lane

To accommodate continuing work in preparation of the West Campus Substation, traffic on Herrick Drive at Vernon Tharp will be reduced to one lane each way, every night from 7 p.m.-6 a.m., beginning Tuesday (3/13), continuing through Monday (3/19) — barring unforeseen circumstances. Signage and traffic controls will be in place.
-- > Contact: Tom Carmody at carmody.13@osu.edu; FOD Communications at fod-communications@osu.edu
-- > Read more: http://fod.osu.edu/news/2012_3-12.htm

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Department profiles sought

The "Spotlight on ..." feature, which runs in OSUToday on Wednesday, offers the opportunity to promote the highlights, achievements and unique points of pride of each of the university's departments, centers, units, programs, labs, etc. Send items to be considered for publication to gammage.2@osu.edu. Limit text to 125 words and include contact information and a web link. Include a photo or two if available.

Events this week

March 14: 'Is There an App for That? Fitness at Your Fingertips'

Your Plan for Health encourages benefits-eligible faculty and staff to take advantage of the upcoming Educational Programming webinar, "Is There an App for That? Fitness at Your Fingertips," at noon Wednesday (3/14). Have your smart phone handy, and we'll walk you through nutrition and fitness resources that are available at your fingertips. Educational Programming offerings are complimentary (unless otherwise noted).
-- > Register: osuhealthplan.com/members/wellness/educationalprograms/

College of Dentistry Office of Research Lunch & Learn Series

The Lunch & Learn Series features sessions on research-focused topics the second Wednesday of each month. These one-hour sessions will be held in the SMS conference room, 3123 Postle Hall, from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (lunch provided). On Wednesday (3/14), learn about the OSU Clinical Research Center with David Phillips, administrative manager, CRC.
-- > Contact: Dianne Spires, mailto:spires.56@osu.edu
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Upcoming events

Andrle to host panel: 'Our Health Care Future'

Humanities Institute associate Fred Andrle is hosting a conversation about new developments in our Ohio and national health care systems, with a panel of health care experts, at 7 p.m. Thursday (3/29) at the Upper Arlington Municipal Building, 3600 Tremont Road. Panelists include: Jeff Biehl, Access Health Columbus; R. Reed Fraley, Ohio Hospital Association; Cathy Levine, Universal Health Care Action Network of Ohio; and Beth Weinstock, Village Family Medicine.
-- > Contact: Elizabeth Lantz at mailto:lantz.38@osu.edu
-- > Read more: https://huminst.osu.edu

March 30 panel: 'I'm retired and can say whatever I want'

In celebration of Women's History Month, The Women's Place invites you to attend a candid panel discussion and luncheon on Friday (3/30) at the Blackwell Inn, featuring recently retired OSU women administrators. Panelists will share their perspectives about their experiences at OSU, what they believe still needs to happen to create a truly equitable environment for OSU women, and more. RSVP by noon Friday (3/16).
-- > Read more >

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