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OSU LAW PROFESSOR TO DIRECT MAJOR NEWS AND SOCIETY STUDY

Ohio State Moritz College of Law Professor Peter Shane was recently named executive director of a high-level national commission designed to determine whether the information needs of 21st century American citizens and communities are being met and make recommendations for public policy and private initiatives that will help better meet community information needs. The study will be the first blue-ribbon news and society study in 40 years. Read more >

LECTURE ON THE BYZANTINE PARTHENON APRIL 21

The Columbus Chapter of the Archaeological Institute of America is presenting a lecture on the history of the Parthenon during Mediaeval times at 8 p.m. Monday (4/21) in 014 University Hall. Anthony Kaldellis, scholar of Byzantine culture in the Department of Greek and Latin, will deliver “The Two Virgins: Making Sense of Antiquities in Byzantine Athens.” The lecture is free and open to the public. Contact: mcniven.1@osu.edu

FACULTY/STAFF RECEIVE $5 OFF TICKETS FOR AL GORE

Former Vice President Al Gore will bring his message of environmental sustainability to Value City Arena on Sunday (5/4). In his presentation, Gore will address the role of the local community and universities in leading the way to a greener future. OSU faculty and staff can save $5 off regularly priced $37.50 reserved seats (plus service charges) while supplies last. Use the password OSU in the box labeled “OSU Today” by using this link.

VIEW ONCAMPUS’ TOP 3 ON 2 FEATURE ONLINE

Each issue, onCampus profiles a university employee, a top news item and a photo in its Top 3 on 2 feature. The current issue features a spotlight on Barbara Woodall, who works at the Ohio Supercomputer Center and has been at Ohio State for 23 years. In addition, onCampus outlines a recent National Science Foundation award of $999,942 to the Ohio Supercomputer Center, Ohio State, University of Akron and the Ohio Learning Network to provide workforce training in computational modeling and simulation. Read more >

POLYCULTURE EXPERT TO SPEAK AT SCARLET, GRAY, GREEN FAIR APRIL 22

Joe Kovach, who holds joint appointments with OARDC and with OSU Extension, will present “Using Ecological Design and Biodiversity to Increase Crop Production in the Home Garden” from 3-3:30 p.m. at the university’s Wooster Campus Scarlet, Gray and Green Fair on Tuesday (4/22). The Earth Day fair is free and runs from 1-7 p.m. It will feature more than 90 exhibits on a wide variety of topics. Admission is free. Contact: zimmerman.7@osu.edu
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IMPROVING MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH IN SOMALILAND

The Center for African Studies is presenting "Improving Maternal and Child Health in Somaliland" at 7 p.m. Tuesday (4/22) in 180 Hagerty Hall. Edna Aden Ismail, founder of Edna Aden Maternity and Training Hospital Hargeisa, Somalil will present the lecture. Ismail is the former Foreign Minister and Minister of Family Welfare and Social Development of the Republic of Somaliland and was also a representative of the World Health Organization in Djibouti. Contact: cas@osu.edu
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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). 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. Online registration is available. Contact: norman.59@osu.edu or 247-4762

UNDERSTANDING THE OHIO ETHICS LAW APRIL 29

Human Resources is offering a workshop for university staff from 9-11 a.m. Tuesday (4/29) at South Campus Gateway, 1590 N. High St., Suite 430. The session is designed for university staff with financial responsibility and will focus on conflict of interest, public contracts and compliance requirements. Register online. Contact: 292-2800

TELECLASS: PREPARING FOR YOUR PERFORMANCE REVIEW APRIL 30

Human Resources is offering a teleclass, Preparing for Your Performance Review, for university staff from 10-11 a.m. Wednesday (4/30). Join in on a discussion of specific ways to prepare for your review. Register online. Teleclass registrants call an OSU phone number, from a location convenient to them, and engage in group discussion. References to resources on the Internet may be incorporated in the teleclass. Contact: 292-2800

MOTHERS ACTING UP EVENT SET FOR APRIL 22

Juliana Forbes, co-founder of Mothers Acting Up, a national group that advocates on behalf of the world's children, will headline a free public meeting of the group at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday (4/22) at the Fawcett Center Auditorium. The event is co-sponsored by the Association of Staff and Faculty Women; The Working Mothers Support Group; The Women's Place; Human Resources, Work Life; The Multicultural Center; Research Institute on Women, Gender and Public Policy and OSU Leadership Center. If you need accommodations, contact The Women’s Place at womensplace@osu.edu or 292-3960 .

TELR ACCEPTING GRANT APPLICATIONS; INFO SESSION APRIL 23

TELR is accepting applications through Thursday (5/1) for a new initiative to promote eLearning experimentation at Ohio State. The Expertise Grant program enables faculty to collaborate with TELR eLearning consultants to develop and test their ideas for teaching and learning with technology. Faculty can request from 20 to 100 hours of TELR staff support, as well as up to $10,000 in funding, to support instructional innovation. A Q & A session will take place from 1-2 p.m. Wednesday (4/23) in the Wireless area of the Digital Union. Read more >

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: Rodger Smith, at smith.61@osu.edu or (419) 755-4215