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KRZYCKI ELECTED AMERICAN ACADEMY OF MICROBIOLOGY FELLOW

Joseph Krzycki, OSU professor of microbiology has been elected a fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology, an honorific leadership society within the American Society of Microbiology. Five years ago, Krzycki, along with OSU biochemistry professor Michael Chan, led two research teams that identified the 22nd genetically encoded amino acid, pyrrolysine, a discovery that is the biological equivalent of physicists finding a new fundamental particle or chemists discovering a new element. With Krzycki’s induction, Ohio State now has 10 fellows in the AAM. Contact: Joseph Krzycki, 292-1578 or Krzycki.1@osu.edu

AFRICAN STUDIES PRESENTS PROPOSED U.S. AFRICA COMMAND

Horace Campbell, professor of African American Studies and Political Science at Syracuse University will present “The Proposed U.S. Africa Command: A Challenge to the African Union?” at 3 p.m. today (5/21) at the Hale Black Cultural Center. Sponsored by the OSU Center for African Studies, the lecture is free and open to the public. At Syracuse, Campbell is a faculty affiliate with the University's Program on the Analysis and Resolution of Conflict. Contact: cas@osu.edu or 292-8169

LEVY TO LECTURE AT FACULTY CLUB MAY 22

David Levy, Information School, University of Washington, will deliver the final lecture in the OSU Libraries' Information Overload series at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday (5/22) at the Faculty Club Grand Lounge. Levy's current research focuses on information and the quality of life. He was a member of Xerox Palo Alto Research Center for 15 years, where his research focused on the nature of documents and on the tools and practices through which they are created and used. Contact: cetwinski.1@osu.edu

GREEN WORLD DEMANDS CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY

The Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio, the Sustainability Roundtable of Central Ohio, and the Ohio State Center for Resilience will co-host a special lecture at 4 p.m. Tuesday (5/22) by Bruce Piasecki on his ground-breaking book, “World Inc.,” that argues that corporate responsibility will be a new capitalist imperative in a sustainable world. Prominent examples to be discussed include GE, Toyota and HP. The first 80 people to arrive for the event at 250 Knowlton Hall will receive a complimentary copy of Piasecki’s book.

WOSU PUBLIC MEDIA AIRS WEEKLONG SERIES

Throughout the week beginning today (5/21), the WOSU Public Media News team will explore the reasons behind Columbus Public Schools sharply declining enrollment. WOSU reporters Tom Borgerding and Mandie Trimble will anchor the coverage with a series of five in-depth reports on WOSU 820 AM focused on the impact of desegregation, suburban sprawl on past enrollment declines, and current declines due to charter schools and private school vouchers. The public is invited to be a part of a special live Open Line broadcast from the Battelle Studio at WOSU@COSI from 10 a.m.-noon Thursday (5/24). Seating is limited; reserve a seat by contacting 545-3220. On Friday (5/25), WOSU TV’s Viewpoint will discuss problems facing urban education. Read More >

U.S. BUSINESSES AND GREEN STRATEGIES LECTURE MAY 23

The John Glenn School of Public Affairs is continuing its public forum series with “The Sustainability Advantage: Why Leading U.S. Businesses Are Embracing Green Strategies,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday (5/23) in the Page Hall Policy Forum. Joseph Fiksel, Department of Engineering will discuss the changes in U.S. business practices. Fiksel is co-director of the Center for Resilience at Ohio State and a principal of Eco-Nomics LLC, a sustainable enterprise management consulting firm. All guests are welcome to bring a lunch. RSVP to: JGCLCEvents@jgippm.ohio-state.edu

GAUSE TO SPEAK ON OIL, DEMOCRACY IN GULF STATES

Gregory Gause, associate professor of political science at the University of Vermont, will deliver “Oil and Democratic Prospects in the Persian Gulf States” at noon Thursday (5/24) at the Mershon Center for International Security Studies. Gause is author of “Oil Monarchies: Domestic and Security Challenges in the Arab Gulf States” and director of University of Vermont’s Middle East Studies Program. The event is free, but an RSVP is required. Read More >

NEWS FOR HEALTH PLAN MEMBERS TAKING PLAVIX

Medco By Mail, the university health plan pharmacy provider, will exhaust its supply of clopidrogel bisulfate, the generic version of the blood thinner Plavix®, on or about today (5/21). The production of the generic version of Plavix (clopidogrel) was suspended by federal court order earlier this year because of a patent dispute, although U.S. pharmacies could continue dispensing the generic until supplies ran out. University health plan members taking Plavix or its generic equivalent will have access now only to the brand-name medication and will be charged the formulary brand-name coinsurance of 30 percent for both retail pharmacy (up to $80 for 30-day supply) and for Medco By Mail (up to $200 for 90-day supply). Read More >

AFPW NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR AWARD

The Association of Faculty and Professional Women is collecting nominations for the Mary Ann Williams Women’s Leadership Award now through Monday (5/28). The award recognizes a university woman who exhibits a special kind of leadership with a certificate and $500 honorarium. Nominations can only be submitted by AFPW members. All university women faculty and staff are eligible for the award. Details and the nomination form are available online. Contact: Jamie Mathews-Mead, 292-8580

QUEST FOR THE BEST - UNDERSTANDING AUTISM AT HOME AND AT WORK

Tom Fish from the Nisonger Center will be conducting a brown bag educational seminar on Autism Spectrum Disorders on Wednesday (6/6) in Suite 430 Gateway - Building C, 1590 N. High St. Fish will discuss how these disorders affect individuals and their families. Particular emphasis will be placed on diagnosis and treatment. Information will also be given on work place accommodations and the need to support these individuals. The event is free, but registration is required. Register online (select customized trainings). Contact: Jennifer Hertzfeld, 247-1596 or jhertzfeld@hr.osu.edu

OSU SBS ALUMNI NIGHT AT JACOB’S FIELD

Join the OSU SBS (College of Social and Behavioral Sciences) Alumni Society for the Cleveland Indians vs. Atlanta Braves game at 5:30 p.m. Saturday (6/16) at Jacob’s Field, Cleveland. A special package price of $48 per person includes one game ticket, catered buffet, and beverages. Register by Friday (5/25) to be eligible for the drawing for a box seat upgrade. The event is open to everyone. Contact: Scott Solomon, 446-4414 or solomon.55@osu.edu