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OVERVIEW OF RESEARCH ON CLIMATE CHANGE IN AFRICA APRIL 25

Overview of Research on Climate Change in Africa is the topic of discussion at this week's lunchtime lecture, presented by professors David Kraybill, director of the OSU Center for African Studies and Andrew Keeler of the John Glenn School of Public Affairs. The talk will take place from noon-1 p.m. Friday (4/25) in 1040 Jennings Hall. All are welcome to attend. View online a list of Center for African Studies events. Contact: cas@osu.edu or 292-8169

TODAY: OTTOMAN HISTORY LECTURE SERIES FEATURES LILY FRIERSON

Professor Lily Frierson of the University of Cincinnati will present "Broken Home: Istanbul/Constantinople during World War I" at 4:30 p.m. today (4/23) in 160 Jennings Hall as part of the spring Ottoman History Lecture Series. Frierson began studying the Middle East and North Africa after she noticed the gap between reality in the Middle East and U.S. perceptions of the region in the early 1980s. The lecture series is co-sponsored by the History Department, the Middle East Studies Center and the Mershon Center for International Security Studies. Contact: driver.27@osu.edu or 688-4406. Read more >

CHADWICK ARBORETUM TO HOST ARBOR DAY EVENT APRIL 25

The public is invited to celebrate Arbor Day with Ohio State at 10 a.m. Friday (4/25). The free event, sponsored by Chadwick Arboretum and Learning Gardens, will take place at Arboretum North, north of Lane Avenue and west of Fred Taylor Drive near the new Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center. The event will feature a tree dedication, honoring the retirement of OSU Extension assistant director Steve Baertsche and OSU Extension horticulturist Jane Martin. The featured speaker is Jane Amidon, OSU professor of Landscape Architecture. A reception will follow at 11 a.m. Read more >

FACULTY CLUB ART AUCTION SET FOR FRIDAY

The Faculty Club's fourth annual charity art auction on Friday (4/25) will include approximately 150 artworks and university collectible items. The preview and silent auction will start at 6 p.m. and the live auction will begin at 7:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. John Behling, professor emeritus of social work and a watercolor artist, is the auction's honorary chair. Read more >

FIVE MINUTES OF FAME SPOTLIGHTS CREATIVE eLEARNING

TELR's Third Annual Five Minutes of Fame, a fast-paced, show and tell, celebrates Ohio State's creative eLearning achievements. This year's event features 10 fascinating instructional technology projects drawn from the richest and most diverse pool yet. Come watch as your colleagues vie for prizes, and learn about their projects covering new media, wikis, mashups, virtual environments, expert systems, and more. The event takes place from 11:15 a.m-12:30 p.m. Friday (4/25) at 150 Younkin Success Center. Read more >

APRIL 24 READALOUD FEATURES KROHN, SHAW

OSU Libraries ReadAloud invites the community to attend the weekly programming each Thursday from 3-4 p.m. at the Wexner Center Cafe and enjoy faculty, staff, students and community members reading from their favorite works. Stop by Thursday (4/24) and listen as poet David Krohn reads reflections from his cabin in the woods of Maine. Joe Shaw, Office of Research, will also share some of his short stories. Free refreshments. Contact: 292-2594. Read more >

ACADEMIC ADVISOR AWARD NOMINATIONS DEADLINE APRIL 25

Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2008 Outstanding Advisor Awards, sponsored annually by the Academic Advising Association of Ohio State and Academic Affairs. Recipients serve as positive role models for all academic advisors at Ohio State and provide outstanding service to undergraduate students. The deadline for nominations is Friday (4/25). Visit http://acadaos.osu.edu/ for a nomination packet. Contact: cpetrosino@esue.ohio-state.edu

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

OSC OFFERS PERFORMANCE TUNING FOR MULTI-CORE ARCHITECTURES

The Ohio Supercomputer Center on West Campus is hosting a workshop, Performance Tuning for Multi-Core Architectures, from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Wednesday (5/14)-Thursday (5/15) at OSC. The workshop provides an overview of performance tuning techniques for the new generation of multi-core processors, such as those used in OSC's Glenn system. Members of the Ohio academic community are invited to attend the workshop at no charge. To register, write trn-contact@osc.edu or call 292-0890. Read more >

VET MED COURSE TO COVER EQUINE VETERINARY EMERGENCIES

The College of Veterinary Medicine is offering the second session of a new series of continuing education courses tailored to equine owners, breeders and caretakers. This session will cover equine veterinary emergencies. Equine faculty from Ohio State's Galbreath Equine Center will present information on what to do in case your horse has a medical emergency. Meet and speak with the equine veterinarians during a reception following the lectures. Attendance at the previous session is not required. The registration deadline is Friday (4/25). Register online

FREE CLIPPERS TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE

Faculty, staff, students and family/guests are invited to enjoy OSU Family Night as the Columbus Clippers take on Toledo at 7 p.m. Saturday (5/17) at Cooper Stadium, 1155 W. Mound St. Discounted refreshments will be available in the picnic area from 6-7 p.m. Free tickets are available in all vice presidents’ and deans’ offices, the Faculty Club, Explore Columbus at the Ohio Stadium, RPAC Welcome Center, Student Affairs (620 Lincoln Tower), University Bookstores, University Hospitals Gift Shops and Human Resources offices, University Marketing Communications (1125 Kinnear Road), University Library (600 Ackerman Road) Security Desk and the Office of Human Resources Customer Service Center. Contact: bondurant.11@osu.edu