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TROPICAL
BIRDS HAVE SLOW PACE OF LIFE COMPARED TO NORTHERN SPECIES, STUDY FINDS
In the steamy tropics, even the birds find the pace of life a bit
more relaxed, OSU research shows. Tropical birds expend less energy
at rest than do birds living in more northern climates, according to
a study published online this week in the Proceedings of the National
Academy of Sciences. The study found that tropical
birds have a slow pace of life which is reflected in how much energy
they spend to stay alive, said Joseph Williams, co-author of the study
and associate professor of evolution, ecology and organismal biology.
The findings of a slower pace of life in tropical birds correspond
to other aspects of the lives of tropical birds, such as their longer
life and slower growth. Read
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EARN POINTS, REDUCE PREMIUMS BY TAKING THE PHA. Faculty and staff should
take the Personal Health Assessment, a confidential online questionnaire
about health and well-being, each year for a better understanding of
their health status and risks. Based on national preventive care guidelines,
the PHA provides a consistent way to monitor and compare personal health
information over time. Completing the PHA by Sunday (9/30) will earn
participants 50 incentive points in the Your Plan for Health 2007 Faculty
and Staff Incentive Program plus
qualify university health plan members for a $120 premium reduction
($10 a month) during 2008. Visit www.yourplanforhealth.com (click on “Assessing
Your Health Risks”)
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OSU
COLLABORATION PROGRAM TO BUILD LABS AT COSI
In response to the great need for increased understanding of Science,
Technology, Engineering and Math disciplines among the student population,
the College of Education and Human Ecology is leading a plan to develop
working research laboratories at COSI to be used by OSU researchers.
The laboratories are envisioned as sites for research activity while
also allowing for viewing by and interaction with COSI audiences, thereby
engaging the public in understanding science. Read
more in the ColLABoration
vision document and frequently asked questions document posted online.
Contact: jakes.2@ehe.osu.edu
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UNIVERSITY
SENATE TO MEET TODAY
The University Senate will hold its final meeting of the year at 3:30
p.m. today (5/31) in 130 Drinko Hall. The agenda will include proposals
to restructure the
University Research Committee and to allow reappointment to Senate
committees for up to two consecutive terms, an update on Your Plan
for Health,
and a preview of the year ahead. A reception will follow. All are
welcome to attend. Agenda items, along with materials from past meetings,
are available
online.
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FISH OIL (OMEGA 3), IMMUNE FUNCTION, AND MOOD. Would you like to contribute
to research exploring the health benefits of fish oil? Men and women
ages 40-80 can earn up to $650 for participating in research on the
effects of fish oil on immune function and mood. Participation involves
taking capsules for four months and completing seven appointments (for
a total of 17 hours) at the research center. For more information,
please visit www.stressandhealth.org, send an e-mail to stressandhealth@osu.edu,
or call 292-0386.
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DIGITAL
PROJECT SHOWCASE JUNE 1
The Peer Library Tutors of the OSU Libraries are presenting a showcase
of digital projects from 1-2:30 p.m. Friday (6/1) at the Sullivant
Library Learning Commons, 1813 N. High St. The multimedia presentations
were created by the tutors over the past few months, and cover a variety
of topics. Enjoy refreshments and the opportunity to talk with the
creators of the projects. Contact: webb.45@osu.edu
WEXNER
DISPLAYS HIGH SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTAL ARTWORK
Celebrate the opening of “Interventions: Students Respond to
the Environment” with a free public reception from 6-8 p.m. today
(5/31) in the Wexner Center Performance Space The celebration marks
the launch of a weeklong exhibition of artwork created by local high
school students who took part in this year’s Art and Environment
course. Interventions is on view in the Performance Space until Tuesday
(6/5) during regular gallery hours (Thursday-Saturday 11 a.m.-8 p.m.;
Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; closed Monday). Contact:
EPepple@wexarts.org
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WALKING
WITH DINOSAURS TICKET PRESALE ENDS TONIGHT
OSU faculty and staff can purchase tickets in advance for “Walking
with Dinosaurs - The Live Experience” through a presale that
is valid thru 10 p.m. today (5/31). The password is dino, and the purchase
link is: www.ticketmaster.com/promo/pg1236. Walking with Dinosaurs
comes to life in a two hour theatrical production featuring 15 life-life
and life-sized dinosaurs Wednesday (8/22)-Saturday (8/25) at Value
City Arena. Tickets go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. Friday (6/1)
at the box office and thru Ticketmaster, (www.ticketmaster.com or 431-3600).
LIBRARIES
READALOUD PROGRAM CONTINUES TODAY
The Libraries’ ReadAloud program will host the final event of
the academic year from 3-4 p.m. today (5/31) at the Wexner Center
Cafe: Cam’s on Campus. The program will feature the Medieval
Reading Group with a reading of some of Marie de France’s “Lais.” Readers
include Lisa Kiser, Christine Moreno, Mike Bierschenk, Department of
English, and Henry Griffey, University Libraries. At the end of the
program, Bierschenk and Moreno will read a few lines in the original
medieval French language. Free refreshments. Contact: distel.1@osu.edu or
292-2594. Read
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OSU-NEWARK
AFROPOP ENSEMBLE TO PERFORM JUNE 2
Join the OSU-Newark Afropop Ensemble for its end-of-the-quarter performance
at 7 p.m. Saturday (6/2) at the Martha Grace Reese Amphitheatre at
Ohio State Newark. The free outdoor concert will feature township music
from South Africa with sax, violin and accordion. Enjoy free barbecue
from Smackie's in Columbus. Children are welcome. Contact: emoff.1@osu.edu or
(740) 366-9271. Read
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