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ALUTTO PART OF APRIL 16 PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF HIGHER EDUCATION PLAN

The first of a series of Community Conversation forums hosted by Ohio Board of Regents Chancellor Eric Fingerhut to discuss his 10-year strategic plan on higher education will take place from 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday (4/16) at the Columbus State Community College Center for Workforce Development, 315 N. Cleveland Ave. Fingerhut will provide an overview of the strategic plan and moderate a discussion focused on college affordability with a panel that includes Ohio State Provost Joseph Alutto. Those interested in attending the free public forum are encouraged to contact Vickie Hunter at vhunter@cscc.edu or 287-2412. Read more >

FRIEDMAN TO DELIVER DISTINGUISHED LECTURE APRIL 23

Harvey Friedman, Distinguished University Professor of Mathematics, will deliver a University Distinguished Lecture, “Logic: Interdisciplinary Adventures in Mathematics, Philosophy, Computer Science and Education” at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday (4/23) in the Wexner Center Film/Video Theater. Friedman is a primary contributor to the Syrus Project, which aims to develop software that will teach undergraduate computer science students at Ohio State the logical reasoning they need to succeed. Read more >

SCHNEIDER RECIPIENT OF 2008 HARVEY A.K. WHITNEY LECTURE AWARD

Philip J. Schneider, clinical professor and director of the Latiolais Leadership Program at Ohio State's College of Pharmacy, has been named the recipient of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists 2008 Harvey A.K. Whitney Lecture Award. Schneider’s current teaching and research are focused on improving the medication use process and improving medication use safety. He will receive the award on June 10 during ASHP's Summer Meeting in Seattle. Read more >

OHIO STATE LUNG EXPERTS USING NEW METHOD FOR DIAGNOSIS

Interventional pulmonologists at the OSU Medical Center are using an improved and more efficient technique to diagnose lung cancer. Attached at the tip of the bronchoscope, an ultrasound probe identifies the location of the cancerous masses in a patient’s chest, allowing for an accurate biopsy, or tissue sample, under ultrasound guidance. Traditionally, chest biopsies were obtained through a small incision in the neck. The new technique is performed as an outpatient procedure with minimal, conscious sedation. Read more >

OHIO STATE STUDENT-ATHLETES TOP 3.0 MARK WINTER QUARTER

Ohio State Student-Athlete Support Services released its 2008 Winter Quarter Academic Recap for Student-Athletes on Thursday (4/10), announcing the collective grade-point average for Buckeye student-athletes of 3.1 and totaling 48 individuals with a perfect 4.0 GPA. Of the 892 student-athletes active on sport rosters, 519 (58 percent) held at least a 3.0 mark in the classroom. The 3.1 GPA for student-athletes was a shade above the overall student body winter GPA of 2.95. Read more >

VIOLENT CRIME ACROSS RACIALLY/ETHNICALLY DISTINCT COMMUNITIES APRIL 16

Ohio State is presenting "Violent Crime Across Racially/Ethnically Distinct Communities" at 6 p.m. Wednesday (4/16) at the African American and African Studies Community Extension Center, 905 Mt. Vernon Ave. The speaker is Ruth D. Peterson, Distinguished Professor of Social and Behavioral Sciences, professor of Sociology and director of the Criminal Justice Research Center at Ohio State. Contact: 292- 3922. Read more >

CENTER FOR FOLKLORE STUDIES HOSTS LECTURE APRIL 22

Erika Bourguignon, OSU emeritus professor of Anthropology, will present “Ecstasy, Collective Joy, Possession and Exorcism or the Uses and Abuses of Anthropology,” at 4 p.m. Tuesday (4/22) in 311 Denney Hall. The lecture is hosted by the Center for Folklore Studies. A reception will follow. RSVP to bock.42@osu.edu by Friday (4/18). Her studies of altered states of consciousness (trance, possession) began with her fieldwork in Haiti, followed by a large-scale worldwide comparative study, supported by the National Institute of Mental Health. Read more >

CLEAN ENERGY ALLIANCE OF OHIO WORKSHOP APRIL 24

The OSU Institute for Energy and the Environment invites faculty and staff to register for the upcoming University Clean Energy Alliance of Ohio workshop set for Thursday (4/24) at the Hyatt Regency in Columbus. Engage in thought-provoking discussion and networking about energy research and policy needs globally and locally. Register online. Contact: norman.59@osu.edu or 247-4762. Read more >

RETIREMENT CHOICES FORUM SET FOR APRIL 16

Human Resources will offer a forum from noon-1 p.m. Wednesday (4/16) for newly hired faculty and staff to help with decisions regarding their retirement choices under ARP/OPERS/STRS. The forum will take place in Office of Human Resources, 1590 N. High Street, Suite 430, and is designed for faculty and staff who have an appointment of at least 75 percent FTE and have been with the university for less than 120 days. A benefits representative will review, compare and summarize the plan options under the OPERS/STRS retirement systems and the provisions of the Alternative Retirement Plan. Contact: 292-1050. Read more >

2008 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AWARDS

Applications are now being accepted for the Kathryn T. Schoen Awards and the Critical Difference for Women Awards. These awards provide opportunities for professional growth and leadership for women faculty and staff. Up to two Schoen Awards of $2,500 will be presented to Ohio State faculty women, and up to two Critical Difference Awards of $2,500 will be presented to Ohio State staff women. The deadline is Monday (5/5). Read more >

COLLEGE TEACHING SERIES CONTINUES APRIL 30

The College Teaching Series continues spring quarter with sessions on teaching issues designed primarily for novice TAs and faculty. Why Use Technology in Your Teaching? Or Why Not? will be held from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday (4/30) in 300 Younkin Success Center. This session will help you decide which forms of technology - if any - can best help you achieve your learning objectives. Register online. Contact: ftad@osu.edu