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DOCTORAL PROGRAM ASSESSMENT TO HELP HARNESS POTENTIAL

Twelve of Ohio State’s doctoral programs are now recognized as the best at the university after the completion of the far-reaching Doctoral Program Assessment led by Pat Osmer, vice provost for graduate studies and dean of the Graduate School. “A review like this is unprecedented at an institution of our size and stature,” Osmer said. “It was thorough and rigorous and was taken very seriously because high-quality doctoral programs are a key to the overall strength of the university. Strengthening these programs is the primary reason for the assessment.” Read more >

LATEST ISSUE OF ONCAMPUS NOW AVAILABLE

The April 10 issue of onCampus is now available, so please check your Ohio State mailbox. Here’s a preview from the online version of onCampus:
- For many people, the subject of organ donation is remote and more than a little uncomfortable. For Ryan Zinn, it’s a matter of life and death. Read more >
- A new study reviewing 75 group-randomized cancer trials over a five-year stretch shows that fewer than half of those studies used appropriate statistical methods to analyze the results. Read more >

TODAY: ADVANCES IN VETERINARY MEDICINE DAY

The public is invited to attend Veterinary Medicine's annual Research Day, taking place today (4/10). Posters will be on display from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. A lunchtime awards ceremony in the Veterinary Hospital Auditorium from noon-2 p.m. will include a keynote address delivered by Natasha Olby, associate professor of neurology at North Carolina State University's College of Veterinary Medicine. Tours and demonstrations of college basic and applied technology cores will be conducted from 2-4 p.m. Contact: Melissa Weber, weber.254@osu.edu or 327-6024. Read more >

AUTHOR HARRISON TO SHOW 'LINGUISTICS' TODAY

The movie "The Linguists," official selection at Sundance Film Festival (2008), will be shown by K. David Harrison, the linguist featured in the film, from 7:30-9 p.m. today (4/10) in 1000 McPherson. Harrison will present the film today and will lecture on "Dying Languages" at 3:30 p.m. Friday (4/11) in 20 Page Hall. These events are hosted by the Undergraduate Linguistics club "The Underlings." Contact: mcgory.1@osu.edu

ANNUAL VET MED OPEN HOUSE APRIL 12

The College of Veterinary Medicine will hold its annual Open House from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday (4/12) for middle school, high school or college students considering a career in veterinary medicine, and parents and friends. Information sessions, tours, lunch (11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.) and a petting zoo are scheduled. Register for tours at www.vet.osu.edu (click on Open House.) Register online for “Pre-Vet Day.” Contact: 292-8831

KIRWAN INSTITUTE INTRODUCES FIRST QUARTERLY FILM SERIES, CO-SPONSORS SYMPOSIUM

As an introduction to its quarterly film series, the Kirwan Institute is co-sponsoring the 11th Annual OSU Symposium on Hispanic and Luso-Brazilian Literatures, Cultures, and Linguistics, “(Re)defining Identities in Moments of Transition,” on Friday (4/18) and Saturday (4/19). The 2005 film “Princesas” will be shown at 7:30 p.m. Friday (4/18) in 180 Hagerty Hall with a panel discussion to follow. Admission is free. Contact: stanley.140@osu.edu

STUDY ABROAD GRANT OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

Faculty are encouraged to inform undergraduate and graduate students that International Affairs is currently coordinating four study abroad grant opportunities that have a deadline of Friday (5/9). The various scholarships provide funding between $500 and $1,000 for short-term and quarter/summer long-term study abroad programs. Studying abroad enables students to gain a sense of independence, become more confident, and acquire valuable skills in preparation for today’s job market. Ohio State offers more than 100 programs in 40 different countries. Apply online (click on Grants).

OSU MANSFIELD'S 2008 FREEDOM AND SOCIAL JUSTICE SPEAKER

Stanford University historian Clayborne Carson will deliver "Martin Luther King, Jr.: His Inspiring Life, Lessons, and Legacy" at 7 p.m. Tuesday (4/22) in downtown Mansfield's Renaissance Theatre. In 1985, at the invitation of Coretta Scott King, Carson established the Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute, housed at Stanford University. Carson will address the Civil Rights Movement, as well as the historic and academic perspectives on Martin Luther King's papers. Admission is free. Contact: smith.61@osu.edu or (419) 755-4215

CONSUMER SCIENCES TO PRESENT CUSTOMER SERVICE PRESENTATION

Reserve a seat today to attend "Managing Customer Service in Today’s Economy" at 9 a.m. Saturday (4/26) in 200 Campbell Hall. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. Lecturers include Jay Kandampully, OSU professor of Services Management and Hospitality and author of “Customer Service from the Customer’s Perspective - How do we Achieve it?” Registration is $30. Contact: wallace.269@osu.edu or 292-9748. Read more >

MBA FOR WORKING PROFESSIONALS INFO SESSION APRIL 16

The Fisher College of Business MBA program will be hosting an information session for those interested in the MBA for Working Professionals (formerly part-time MBA) from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday (4/16) in Pfahl Hall. Register online. Contact: mba@fisher.osu.edu or 292-8511.

OSU GROUP HOSTS ARGENTINE TANGO EVENT APRIL 12

TangoOSU, the Argentine Tango student organization at Ohio State, in collaboration with OUAB, is organizing a special event on Saturday (4/12) in 213 Pomerene featuring guest instructors and performers AGAPE and SOMER of Chicago. Scheduled activities include dance lessons, a performance, and milonga, including food, in the tradition of the TangoOSU special parties. Contact: tango@osu.edu.
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RELAY FOR LIFE AT OSU SET FOR MAY 17

The American Cancer Society is hosting the sixth Annual Relay For Life at OSU on Saturday (5/17) and Sunday (5/18) at Fred Beekman Park (corner of Kenny Road and Lane Avenue). Activities include a survivor breakfast at 10 a.m., opening ceremonies at 11 a.m., survivor lap at noon, and a luminaria ceremony at 8 p.m. RSVP to bergman.96@osu.edu or lauren.cacosu@gmail.com by Tuesday (4/15).