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OHIO STATE HOSTS ANNUAL CCS BASEBALL DAY MAY 13

Ohio State is teaming up with Columbus City Schools on Tuesday (5/13) for CCS Baseball Day, designed to show young students the opportunities for and advantages of higher education and the importance of staying in school. The event will attract approximately 2,600 sixth-grade students and staff to campus for an educational pep rally at 10 a.m. in the Schottenstein Center, followed by a Buckeye baseball game vs. Buffalo at 12:05 p.m. at Bill Davis Stadium. Also, CCS Superintendent Gene Harris will introduce the district’s newest inductees into Ohio State’s Young Scholars Program, a statewide initiative to prepare students from underserved urban school districts for college. Read more >

TODAY: GUEST SPEAKER TO DELIVER WIRELESS NETWORKS TALK

Patrick Thiran, professor at Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne in Switzerland, will present his talk "Phase Transitions in Wireless Multi-hop Networks" from 10:30-11:30 a.m. today (5/12) in 260 Dreese Labs. Thiran is currently active in the analysis and design of wireless multi-hop networks and in network monitoring. Read more >

OSU FOCUSING EFFORTS ON PREVENTING SUICIDE

While the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and Northern Illinois University shootings have garnered much media attention, suicide is actually a larger threat to the nation’s college students, as stated by a recent panel at the American Psychiatric Association’s annual meeting in Washington. Ohio State has been working diligently to address both issues.

“In this climate, everyone is on pins and needles wondering if what happened at NIU or Virginia Tech might happen on their own campus,” said Sarah Newlin, Ohio State’s Campus Suicide Prevention Program manager. “That being the case, it is wonderful that we’ve been getting messages about safety measures and text message systems, but we still need to be mindful of the fact that suicide is a much larger threat to our campus than any potential massive homicide. It’s the second leading cause of death among students, and that’s also what we need to concentrate our efforts on right now.” To learn more about what OSU is doing or what you can do, visit suicideprevention.osu.edu or reach.osu.edu.

DENMAN RESEARCH FORUM SET FOR MAY 14

The Denman Undergraduate Research Forum will take place at the RPAC this year from noon-3 p.m. Wednesday (5/14). The campus community is encouraged to view the accomplishments of more than 400 undergraduate student researchers. For more information contact uro@osu.edu or go to http://denman.osu.edu/.

UNIVERSITY MEMORIAL SERVICE SET FOR MAY 19

A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday (5/19) in Browning Amphitheatre to remember the OSU students who died during this school year. The service will celebrate the lives of those who died and reflect on our community’s loss in their passing. The annual nondenominational service is cosponsored by the University Interfaith Association and the Student Advocacy Center. All members of the OSU community, as well as family and friends of the deceased, are welcome. Rain site is the Prior Health Sciences Library. Contact: pachell.1@osu.edu

REGISTER TODAY FOR MAY 14 AFGHAN-PAKISTAN WAR LECTURE

The increasing influence of the Taliban and al-Qaida in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and what the United States and NATO should do about it, will be the subject of a lecture by national security expert Anthony Cordesman at noon Wednesday (5/14) at the Mershon Center for International Security Studies. Cordesman, Arleigh A. Burke Chair in Strategy at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, will deliver “The Changing Nature of the Afghan-Pakistan War.” Cordesman is also an analyst for ABC News. RSVP to russell.16@osu.edu by today (4/12). Read more >

FOREIGN LANGUAGE CENTER CAREERS NIGHT MAY 15

The OSU Foreign Language Center will hold its third Annual Careers Night from 5-7:30 p.m. Thursday (5/15) on the main floor of Hagerty Hall. Recruiters from the government, military and globally-oriented businesses will be on hand with information, and resumes will be accepted from interested students. A roundtable of invited professionals will highlight the program from 6-7 p.m. in 186 Hagerty. Refreshments will be served in the Crane Café where international satellite television broadcasts will be featured throughout the evening. Contact: bias.3@osu.edu or 292-4361

BIKE TO WORK WEEK BEGINS TODAY

Today is the first day of National Bike to Work Week, and Ohio State faculty, staff and students are expected to participate in the challenge with Battelle. Remember to watch for them as you travel about campus, and to make this a safe challenge for everyone. Visit www.tp.osu.edu/Events/b2ww.shtml to learn more about bicycle safety. You can still register to participate - contact university team captain Austin Kocher at kocher.51@osu.edu.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM CAN HELP BRIGHTEN YOUR OUTLOOK

If those around you are enjoying spring but you still see dark clouds, the University Faculty and Staff Assistance Program can help brighten your outlook. Faculty, staff and immediate family members may take advantage of the free, confidential counseling service. Licensed, experienced professionals will lend an ear and advise on personal or work-related issues, including depression, anxiety, stress, conflict management and grief and loss. Call UFSAP at 292-4472 or (800) 678-6265 to speak with a counselor. You will receive a response within 24 hours. Read more >

FISHER COLLEGE HOSTS MLHR INFORMATION SESSION MAY 14

The Fisher College of Business Master of Labor and Human Resources program is hosting an information session from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday (5/14) in Gerlach Hall for those interested in the program. Register online. Contact the Graduate Programs Office at fisher_mlhr@fisher.osu.edu or 292-8511.

CONCERT TO BENEFIT OSU CANCER RESEARCH

If you'd like to experience a lively night of music in support of a great cause, plan to attend a Cancer Benefit Concert featuring Urban Transit on Thursday (5/15) at the Newport Music Hall. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. All proceeds from the concert and an accompanying silent auction will benefit colon cancer research and education at Ohio State's Comprehensive Cancer Center-James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute. Tickets are $15 and can be obtained through Ticketmaster or by contacting Joey Brunetto at 239-6661.