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THREE RECEIVE FACULTY AWARD FOR DISTINGUISHED UNIVERSITY SERVICE

-- Nineteen Ohio State faculty have been honored this spring as recipients of the 2007 Alumni Award for Distinguished Teaching, the Distinguished Scholar Award and the Faculty Award for Distinguished University Service. Those receiving the awards are being recognized Monday (4/9)-today (4/11) in OSUToday. Receiving the Faculty Award for Distinguished University Service, to honor faculty who have influenced the quality of the university through non-administrative roles, are:
- Terry A. Miller, Ohio Eminent Scholar in Experimental Physical Chemistry, Department of Chemistry
- Gregory Travalio, Lawrence D. Stanley Professor in Law, Moritz College of Law
- Susan S. Williams, professor, Department of English
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PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING AUTHOR TO LECTURE APRIL 30

Pulitzer Prize-winning author David McCullough will offer a historical look at leadership when he speaks at 4 p.m. Monday (4/30) at the Wexner Center Film/Video Theater. The lecture is co-sponsored by the John Glenn School of Public Affairs and the Ohio Telecom Association. McCullough is a two-time winner of the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize. In December 2006 he received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nations’ highest civilian award. Reservations are required; contact apr30@jgippm.ohio-state.edu or 688-3206, ext. 3 by Monday (4/23).

TODAY'S POLICY FORUM TO EXPLORE WOMEN AND ATHLETICS

The John Glenn School of Public Affairs will continue its Food for Thought policy forum series from noon-1:15 p.m. today (4/11) in the Page Hall Policy Forum. The forum will build on Sarah Fields’ recently published book “Female Gladiators: Gender, Law, and Contact Sport in America.” Fields is an assistant professor in the School of Physical Activity and Education. Guests are welcome to bring a lunch. RSVP to apr11@jgippm.ohio-state.edu. For details about the series, call 292-4545.

KENNEDY TO ADDRESS REFORM OF UNITED NATIONS

Paul Kennedy, Dilworth Professor of History and director of International Security Studies at Yale University, will discuss “Reforming the United Nations: Mission Impossible?” at 4 p.m. Thursday (4/12) in the Wexner Center Film/Video Theater. Kennedy was Secretariat to the International Commission on the Long-Term Future of the United Nations. After the lecture, he will sign copies of his book “The Parliament of Man: The Past, Present, and Future of the United Nations.” Read More >

APRIL 12 READALOUD PROGRAM HAS ARABIC THEME

The OSU Libraries ReadAloud program continues from 3-4 p.m. Thursday (4/12) in the Wexner Cafe featuring a reading of Arabic prose, poetry and song arranged by the Library Diversity Committee. Readers from the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Culture include Hanan Kashou, Joseph Zeidan and Rafah Asadi. The readings will be done in Arabic. All are welcome to attend and enjoy free refreshments. Contact: distel.1@osu.edu or 292-2594. Read More >

WRITING CENTER SPOKEN WORD EVENT APRIL 12

The Center for the Study and Teaching of Writing and the OSU Speech and Debate Club will host a Spoken Word Event from 3-4 p.m. Thursday (4/12) on the first floor of the Science and Engineering Library. All are invited to bring something to read, or attend to support other writers at OSU. Your reading can also be recorded as a podcast for iTunes. If you’re feeling shy, e-mail your work to wcenter@osu.edu, and they’ll have someone else read it for you. Contact: dangler.6@osu.edu or 292-1308

OSU WIRELESS NETWORK TROUBLESHOOTING SESSION APRIL 12

Having trouble connecting to the OSU wireless network? Stop by the OSU Wireless Network open troubleshooting session from 2-4:30 p.m. Thursday (4/12) in 120 Baker Systems Engineering. Before attending, make sure you have activated your OSU Wireless Network username and password. You will need it for assistance. Contact: 8help@osu.edu or 688-HELP. Read More >

FTAD PRESENTS COURSE PORTFOLIOS SESSION APRIL 13

Faculty and TA development will host “Course Portfolios: Documenting the Intellectual Work of Teaching” from 3:30-5 p.m. Friday (4/13) in 150 Younkin Success Center. The presenter is Amy Goodburn, associate dean of Arts and Sciences and associate professor of English and Women’s Studies, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. A course portfolio captures and makes visible the scholarly work of planning and teaching a course, and is an invaluable tool for documenting and reflecting on the quantity and quality of student learning. Register online. Contact: ftad@osu.edu

OSU PROFESSORS TO SPEAK AT CLIMATE CHANGE RALLY

Three OSU professors will participate in a rally focusing on global climate change from noon-3 p.m. Saturday (4/14) on the Ohio Statehouse lawn. The event is part of Step It Up 2007, a nationwide citizen action to urge Congress to put America on the path toward reducing carbon emissions 80 percent by the year 2050. Speakers starting at 1 p.m. include: Tom Waite, associate professor, Department of Evolution, Ecology & Organismal Biology; Andy Keeler, associate professor of Public Policy, John Glenn School of Public Affairs; and Seppo Korpela, professor of Mechanical Engineering. Contact: mcculty.17@osu.edu

NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR RHODES & MARSHALL SCHOLARS

Faculty and staff are encouraged to recommend outstanding students for nominations for the Rhodes and Marshall Scholarships - prestigious national fellowships that fund two years of postgraduate study in Great Britain. Eligible students will be current juniors or graduating seniors with exceptional academic records, extensive leadership experience, and a demonstrated commitment to service. Nominations may be submitted online. Student applications are due Monday (5/7) and are available online. Contact: collegium@osu.edu or 688-5805. Read More >

FREE TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR TONIGHT’S STEPHEN LYNCH SHOW

Faculty, staff, and OSU Regional Campus students can pick up two free tickets for An Evening with Stephen Lynch - set for 8 p.m. today (4/11) at Mershon Auditorium - with ID at the Ohio Union Info Desk at Ohio Stadium between gates 22 & 24. Lynch is best known as the hilarious singer/songwriter/guitarist comedian on Comedy Central. Lynch spent the last year on Broadway playing Robbie Hart in the Tony-nominated “The Wedding Singer.” For details about tonight’s show, see the OUAB Web site.

COLLEGE OF MEDICINE PRESENTS VARIETY SHOW FUNDRAISER

The College of Medicine is hosting its annual variety show, Nite Out 2007, at 7:30 p.m. Friday (4/13) and Saturday (4/14) at the Thurber Theatre in the Drake Performance Center. The show is a fundraiser for the Columbus Free Clinic, a student-managed primary- and urgent-care clinic. Acts range from Indian dances to comedic piano solos. Tickets are $6 at the door or may be purchased online. Contact: Rajeev.Krishna@osumc.edu