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UPDATE ON RECENT DATA BREACHES

Faculty and staff who are among the approximately 14,000 whose data was stolen from a server within the Office of Research should receive a notification letter within the week. The hotline that was established to answer questions is staffed from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, and the toll free number is 1-866-515-9332. It is important that you first dial a 1 if calling from home or 9+1 if calling from a campus phone. The number of operators available to answer questions about the credit watch and protection program has been expanded, and they are fielding between 50 and 60 calls per hour. If you did not receive a letter then you can contact the hotline to determine if your personal information was among the data stolen. If you contacted the hotline yesterday but were unable to get your question answered, please try again. More details - including a list of frequently asked questions, how to protect your credit, and a copy of the notification letter - can be found on the Web site developed especially for this incident.

OSU STUDENT DIAGNOSED WITH BACTERIAL MENINGITIS

Ohio State student Logan McDonald, 20, has been diagnosed with bacterial meningitis and is being treated at the OSU Medical Center. Bacterial meningitis is spread by respiratory droplets and generally requires very close contact to transmit. Transmittal may occur via a sneeze, cough, kiss, sharing food or drink, etc. The university's Student Health Service has contacted his roommates in off-campus housing, his instructors, and members of the courses he is enrolled in to provide information about the disease. Anyone who has had close contact with McDonald should see their doctor or contact the Student Health Services at 292-4321.

ISLAMIST COALITIONS TOPIC OF APRIL 24 LECTURE

Daniel Brumberg, associate professor of government at Georgetown University, will deliver “Islamists and Non-Islamists: Prospects for Coalition Building” on Tuesday (4/24) at the Mershon Center for International Security Studies, 1501 Neil Ave. Brumberg is special advisor for the United States Institute of Peace, where he focuses on issues of democratization and political reform in the Middle East and wider Islamic world. The event is free, but an RSVP is required. Read More >

ANNUAL BOWNOCKER LECTURES MAY 3

The School of Earth Sciences will present the 65th Annual Bownocker Lectures featuring Noel P. James, research chair and professor of Sedimentary Geology at Queens University, Ontario, Canada on Thursday (5/3). James will present “Carbonates in Cold Oceans; Modern and Ancient” at 4 p.m. in 100 Mendenhall Lab, followed by a reception at 5 p.m. in the Orton Geological Museum (160 Orton Hall). “The Evolution of Reefs” will be presented at 8 p.m. in 100 Mendenhall Lab. Contact: mckenzie.4@osu.edu
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CLEAGE TO DELIVER DIVERSITY LECTURE APRIL 19

The President and Provost’s Diversity Lecture and Cultural Arts Series continues at 7 p.m. Thursday (4/19) at the Fawcett Center Auditorium as author and playwright Pearl Cleage delivers “The Writer’s Role in Wartime.” Her first novel, “What Looks Like Crazy On An Ordinary Day” was an Oprah Book Club pick in 1998; her latest novel, “Baby Brother’s Blues,” was published last year. Cleage is the Cosby Chair in the Humanities at Spelman College in Atlanta. Contact: Edie Waugh, 292-4355. Read More >

BROKAW TO PRESENT HUMANITIES INAUGURAL LECTURE APRIL 19

Cynthia Brokaw, OSU professor of History, will deliver “The Book Trade in Late Imperial China: Notes from the Field” at 4:30 p.m. Thursday (4/19) at the Faculty Club. The lecture is part of the College of Humanities Inaugural Lecture Series that honors Humanities faculty who have obtained the rank of full professor, and provides the opportunity to present their work and research interests. The event is free and open to the public. Read More >

OSU CLINICAL RESEARCH PROFESSIONALS MEETING APRIL 19

Juyong Pae, technology licensing associate for the Office for Technology Licensing, will discuss CDA requirements for clinical trials from noon-1 p.m. Thursday (4/19) in 234 Meiling Hall. The presentation is hosted by the OCRP group as part of efforts to improve the conduct of clinical research through promotion of professional interaction, communication and continuing education. Nursing continuing education contact credit (0.9 hour) will be provided. The event is open to everyone. Registration is not required. Contact: jennifer.lanter@osumc.edu or 293-2115

CARMEN AND WRITING WORKSHOP APRIL 19

Faculty & TA Development is sponsoring, in partnership with the Center for the Study of Teaching and Writing, Teaching Enhanced Learning and Research, and University Libraries, several teaching enhancement workshops. The first is “Carmen and Writing: Make Your Students’ Writing Sing,” from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday (4/19) in 150 Younkin Center. No registration is required. Faculty, TAs and staff can register online for this event and others.

LIBRARIES READALOUD PROGRAM CONTINUES APRIL 19

The OSU Libraries ReadAloud program continues from 3-4 p.m. Thursday (4/19) in the Wexner Cafe featuring readings by Central Ohio Fiction Writers . Marcia James, will read from her comic romantic suspense, “At Her Command” and Toni Leland will read from her thriller, “Gambling With the Enemy.” All are welcome to attend and enjoy free refreshments. Contact: distel.1@osu.edu or 292-2594. Read More >

DENTISTRY OFFERS FREE ORAL CANCER SCREENINGS APRIL 20

In support of Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week, the College of Dentistry is offering free oral cancer screenings to the public from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday (4/20) in the second floor Oral Cancer Clinic in Postle Hall. No appointment is necessary. Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week was started through the efforts of the Yul Brynner Head and Neck Cancer Foundation, Inc. Clinic parking information or questions about the free screenings are available online, or by calling 292-5574.

CHILD CARE PROGRAM OPEN HOUSE APRIL 21

The Child Care Program will celebrate national Week of the Young Child (April 22-28) with open houses from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday (4/21) at 725 Ackerman Road and 2724 Defiance Drive. Displays of children’s creative work and developmental information, Build-a-Book activities, and a potluck will be featured. The university community is welcome to attend. Contact: Brandon.2@osu.edu

TAKE FACULTY CLUB SURVEY, ENTER TO WIN PRIZES

The Faculty Club needs your assistance in determining its future direction and is seeking opinions of the OSU community. Please follow the link below to help them provide the services that would be most beneficial to you. Your efforts in participating in this brief survey are greatly appreciated. Enter to win one of two prizes: an outing to a Columbus Clippers game for you and 20 of your friends or two tickets to see the Broadway musical “Wicked” at the Ohio Theatre on Wednesday (6/27). Read More >