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TODAY: UNIVERSITY MEMORIAL SERVICE SET FOR 7 P.M.

A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. today (5/19) in the Prior Health Sciences Library 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. Contact: pachell.1@osu.edu

DENMAN UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH FORUM WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Congratulations to the winners of the 2008 Denman Undergraduate Research Forum that took place on Wednesday (5/14) in the RPAC. More than 400 students presented their research in 11 categories making this the largest and most competitive Denman Forum ever. Details on this year’s participants and winners are posted online at www.denman.osu.edu. For more information on undergraduate research at OSU, contact the Undergraduate Research Office at uro@osu.edu.

DISTINGUISHED UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH MENTOR AWARDS ANNOUNCED

Michael Boehm (Plant Pathology), Cynthia Clopper (Linguistics), Richard Hughes (Physics), Sarah Schoppe-Sullivan (Human Development and Family Science), and Richard Swenson (Biochemistry) were recognized for their exceptional service as faculty research mentors for undergraduate students at the recent Denman Undergraduate Research Forum. More than 40 student presenters submitted nominations for the Distinguished Undergraduate Research Mentor awards. Student nominators consistently described the outstanding support and guidance they received from faculty, as well as the life-changing educational and personal impact that conducting research as an undergraduate creates.

TODAY: MEDICAL CENTER HOSTS GLOBAL HEALTH DAY

The Medical Center is hosting Global Health Day at 11 a.m. today (5/19) on the OSUMC campus. The event aims to raise awareness on global health issues, such as poverty and health, women’s health and HIV/AIDS by including lectures about current issues in global health by national speakers, a community fair, free lunch donated by local restaurants and opportunities to learn about and donate to Ride for World Health. View a complete schedule. Contact: Andrea.Hoopes@osumc.edu

NEW BUCKEYE LINK GOES LIVE

Buckeye Link has been redesigned as a one-stop destination that offers essential Ohio State resources, links to academic and business area Web sites, and announcements of interest - all on individual Web pages for students, faculty and staff, alumni and new students. Now faculty and staff can easily access academic business centers, such as Carmen, Academic Advising, Scheduling, Degree Audit Report, Class Rosters and Career Services, to name a few. Visit the new Buckeye Link at http://buckeyelink.osu.edu/

HONOR A VETERAN WITH A SPOT ON THE HONOR BRICK WALKWAY

Remembrance Park was established in 2006 to honor all veterans and especially those OSU alumni who died while in the service of their country. Once completed, an Honor Brick walkway will have more than 2,000 bricks displaying the names of those who have served our country. Even though road construction is scheduled on Tuttle Park Place, it is not expected to disrupt the overall appearance of the park. In advance of the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, bricks are now being sold by the Alumni Association. Contact: Assistant Registrar Jerry Vance, at vance.5@osu.edu or 292-7894. Read more >

UNIVERSITY TO CONDUCT STAFF CULTURE SURVEY

Ohio State will be conducting a survey to obtain the opinions of university staff regarding leadership, work environment, job satisfaction, and more. The 2008 Culture Survey is sponsored by the Office of the President and will take place online. All university staff and a random sample of medical center staff will receive an e-mail invitation to participate on Thursday (5/29). The survey will close on Thursday (6/19). Staff who complete the survey will be entered into a drawing for $50 Barnes and Noble gift cards. For more information, go to hr.osu.edu/culturesurvey.

URO LAUNCHES UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH INSTITUTE

This summer, the Undergraduate Research Office will be launching a Summer Undergraduate Research Institute with activities open to all undergraduate students who will be at OSU during summer quarter and involved in research activity. Please encourage any undergraduate research students you are supervising to join the summer community of student scholars in SURI. For details or to sign on, contact Cweren.1@osu.edu.

STRESS, INFLAMMATION AND HEALTH ACROSS THE LIFESPAN MAY 20

Gregory Miller, associate professor of Psychology, University of British Columbia will deliver "Stress, Inflammation and Health Across the Lifespan" at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday (5/20) at 115 Biomedical Research Tower. The event is sponsored by the Institute for Behavioral Medicine Research, Department of Molecular Virology, Immunology and Medical Genetics, and the OSU Medical Center. Contact: Carolyn Evans, carolyn.evans@osumc.edu

HERBARIUM LECTURE ON BOTANICAL RESEARCH MAY 21

The Herbarium Lecture Series Research in Botany will take place at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday (5/21) in the OSU Museum of Biological Diversity Auditorium, 1315 Kinnear Road. Peter Curtis, professor and chair in the Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology, will present “Researching the Green Solution to Global Climate Change: Can Forests Take Up all the Extra CO2?” Admission is free. Contact: dassler.1@osu.edu or 292-3296

WEXNER CENTER HOSTS PANEL DISCUSSION ABOUT WOMEN IN THE ART WORLD

On Wednesday (5/21), the Wexner Center's third annual Director's Dialogue on Art and Social Change will feature the four authors of "After the Revolution: Women Who Transformed Contemporary Art" (joined by OSU art professor Ann Hamilton) in a panel discussion. The panelists will discuss pitfalls faced by women in the arts over the years, and the challenges they still face today. The event is free. Reception and book signing at 6 p.m. Read more >

RETIREMENT CHOICES FORUM MAY 21

Human Resources will offer a forum from noon-1 p.m. Wednesday (5/21) at 1590 N. High St., Suite 430 for newly hired faculty and staff to help with decisions regarding retirement choices under ARP/OPERS/STRS. The seminar is designed for faculty and staff who have an appointment of at least 75 percent FTE and have been with the university for less than 120 days. A benefits representative will review, compare and summarize the plan options under the OPERS/STRS retirement systems and the provisions of the Alternative Retirement Plan. Contact: 292-1050. Read more >

AN EVENING WITH RUSSELL PETERS FEATURING JO KOY

Fresh off of headlining a February show at Madison Square Gardens, the Ohio Union Activities Board is hosting stand-up comic Russell Peters at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday (5/21) at Mershon Auditorium. Effective at 5 p.m. today (5/19), the show is open to faculty and staff, two free tickets per BuckID, while supplies last. Tickets are available at the Information Center of the Ohio Union in Ohio Stadium, located between gates 22 and 24 on the southwest side.