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SUPERMAP OF AVIAN FLU YIELDS NEW INFO ON SOURCE/SPREAD

Scientists have designed a new, interactive map of the spread of the avian flu virus (H5N1) that for the first time incorporates genetic, geographic and evolutionary information that may help predict where the next outbreak of the virus is likely to occur. In the process, they also tested hypotheses about the nature of specific strains of the virus that appear to be heading westward and have the ability to infect humans. A team of biomedical experts, led by Daniel Janies, OSU assistant professor in the Department of Biomedical Informatics, used special software to create an evolutionary tree of the virus’s mutations. Read More >

KIRWAN INSTITUTE HOSTS AFRICAN AMERICAN MALE CONFERENCE

Ohio State's Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity is hosting “African American Males: Beyond the School to Prison Pipeline and Moving Towards Opportunity,” on Friday (5/11) in the Moritz College of Law's Saxbe Auditorium. The conference will focus on the different and sometimes subtle ways in which the educational system and prison system interact to create disparate situations for African American males, the factors and policies that contribute to the success of black males, and solutions and recommendations for alleviating the disparities males face. The conference begins at 9 a.m. and is free and open to the public. Contact: trammel.2@osu.edu, newhart.3@osu.edu or willis.244@osu.edu
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BUSINESS LIBRARY DATABASE OF THE MONTH

The Small Business Resource Center database provides access to nearly 300 business plans, thousands of articles with topic overviews supported by statistical tables, charts and graphs. The information is quite current and with items such as newspapers and magazines is updated on a daily basis. Nearly 200 links are provided for reviewed and subject-indexed Web sites. SBRC shows how to start a small business; write a business plan; and buy, sell, finance and grow a business as well as locate and expand a business. Access the Small Business Resource Center database by using your OSU e-mail address. Contact: 292-2136

ÁBALOS IS KSA LECTURE SERIES GUEST TODAY

Iñaki Ábalos is the next Knowlton School of Architecture Lecture Series guest at 5:30 p.m. today (5/2) in 250 Knowlton Hall. Ábalos and Juan Herreros co-founded Ábalos & Herreros Arquitectos in 1984. Their work is highly regarded for the quality of their designs, as well as the insights of their scholarship in the contemporary and historical conditions of architecture. Read More >

REGISTER TODAY FOR AFPW SPRING CONFERENCE

The Association of Faculty and Professional Women are hosting the third annual spring conference, “Connecting with You” on Wednesday (5/9) at the Blackwell Hotel and Conference Center. Sessions will focus on managing stress and work-life balance. A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. The registration deadline is today (5/2). Details and a registration form are available online. Contact: Amy Thaci, 292-0969

ANNUAL SCHLAM LECTURE IN GREEK AND LATIN MAY 3

Richard Thomas, Harvard University, will present the Department of Greek and Latin’s annual Schlam Lecture at 4:30 p.m. Thursday (5/3) in 10 Page Hall. The lecture, “The Streets of Rome: Bob Dylan and the Classics” will explore Dylan's contact with the ancient worlds of Greece and Rome, evident in particular in the Dylan of the last decade. The lecture - established in memory of Professor Carl C. Schlam - is free and open to the public. A reception will follow. Contact: Wayne Lovely at classics@osu.edu

BRANDT TO DISCUSS NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN MASS LITERACY

Deborah Brandt, professor of English at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, will deliver “Writing Now: New Developments in Mass Literacy” from 4-5:30 p.m. Thursday (5/3) in 264 MacQuigg Lab. The talk is free and open to the public. The event is sponsored by the Literacy Studies Working Group of the Institute for Collaborative Research and Public Humanities, Department of English, and the College of Humanities. For details or to RSVP, contact Elizabeth Lantz at lantz.38@osu.edu.

LIBRARIES READALOUD PROGRAM CONTINUES MAY 3

The OSU Libraries ReadAloud program continues from 3-4 p.m. Thursday (5/3) in the Wexner Cafe featuring Karen Bell, dean of the College of the Arts, and Vickie Blaine, Dance faculty emeritus, with a reading adaptation of “Heel Talk,” that examines self-image, motherhood, divorce, and work through a focus on aging and finding just the right shoe. The program will conclude with Jason Gray, University Press, reading selections of poetry by Ben Howard, Alfred University Professor Emeritus. All are welcome to attend and enjoy free refreshments. Contact: distel.1@osu.edu or 292-2594. Read More >

CREATIVE READING SERIES EVENING OF POETRY AND PROSE MAY 3

The OSU Creative Writing Program Student/Faculty Creative Reading Series is presenting “An Evening of Poetry and Prose with Kelly Magee, Don Pollack, Jennifer Town, and Jason Tucker” from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday (5/3) in the Department Of English Commons Room, 311 Denney Hall. The event is free and open to the OSU community. Contact: 292-2242

SECREST ARBORETUM BRINGING THE LANDSCAPE TO LIFE MAY 5

Plant Discovery Day on Saturday (5/5) kicks off the Secrest Arboretum in Wooster 2007 schedule of free public events that feature expert-led programs about plants, birds and more now through mid-November. Located on the Wooster campus of the university’s Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, the 115-acre facility serves as an outdoor research laboratory and educational display garden. Contact: (330) 263-3761. Read More >

HR OFFERS BIRD, BUTTERFLY GARDENING WORKSHOP

As a part of the Quest for the Best initiative, Human Resources is presenting “Attracting Birds and Butterflies to your Garden” by Eunice Hornsby from noon-1 p.m. Wednesday (5/16) in room 425 Gateway building. The program will cover many simple ways to make your garden or yard more attractive to birds and butterflies. Plant and resource lists will be provided. The program is free and open to all. Register online (select Customized Events). Contact: hertzfeld.4@osu.edu

OSU HEARING PROFESSIONALS HOST PUBLIC EVENT

In celebration of May as Better Speech and Hearing Month, the Ohio State Hearing Professionals are hosting a two-day event with demonstrations of new hearing aid technology and free hearing screenings. The event runs from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday (5/23) in Cramblett Hall (4A) and from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday (5/24) at the Dublin location, 565 Metro Place South. The event is open to the public, but registration is required. For details or to register, call 293-8065.