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PROVOST MAKES ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES

In 2003, a white paper developed by then-Provost Ed Ray and former President Karen Holbrook directed that Ohio State’s five arts and sciences colleges be organized into a federation. The new federated structure provided that each of these units - the Colleges of the Arts; Biological Sciences; Humanities; Mathematical and Physical Sciences; and Social and Behavioral Sciences - would retain its own dean, with an executive dean in the leadership role.

Mandated by the white paper, a review of the federation was begun in autumn 2007 and a final report issued in late April, 2008. Provost Joseph A. Alutto has announced a number of administrative changes in response to the review findings. These changes are explained in "A Revised Federation for the Arts and Sciences.” The provost shared his vision for the arts and sciences in an interview. Read more >

FULBRIGHT-HAYES GRANT AWARDED TO THREE FROM OHIO STATE

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded three from Ohio State with a prestigious Fulbright-Hays grant. Morgan Liu, an assistant professor in the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures, is the recipient of the Fulbright-Hays Faculty Research Abroad grant, and doctoral candidates Michael Ewers from the Department of Geography, and Mark Soderstrom from the Department of History, are the recipients of the Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad grants. Read more >

MILLER NAMED FIRST VP OF AMERICAN BURN ASSOCIATION

Sidney Miller, director of the OSU Medical Center’s Burn Center, has been appointed the first vice president of the American Burn Association. Miller’s responsibilities as vice president include promoting and supporting burn-related research, patient care, education, rehabilitation and prevention and improving the quality of care provided to burn patients through advocacy initiatives. The burn center at Ohio State’s Medical Center is the only adult burn treatment center in central Ohio. Read more >

TODAY: PHILIP WEINSTEIN LECTURE

The departments of English, History and the Humanities Center invite you to attend a lecture by Philip Weinstein, the Alexander Griswold Cummins Professor of English at Swarthmore College, from 3:30-5 p.m. today (5/20) in 40 Scott Lab. He will deliver "Unknowing: Freud, Proust, Kafka, Faulkner, and the Subversion of Enlightenment Protocols." Contact: Steve Fink, fink.77@osu.edu or 292-0396

UPCOMING CHANGES TO WEB SERVICES LOGIN

A variety of changes to OSU central online services are happening over the course of this year. The familiar web login form used by several OSU applications will be adapted to accommodate users of the BuckeyePass security token. In addition, those using screen readers should encounter improved compatibility. BuckeyePass users will be able to substitute their pin and passcode when logging into applications such as SIS and future Peoplesoft HR systems. Applications that do not require this more robust password system will be unaffected. The change is scheduled for today (5/20). Preview the new page. Questions or problems with the new login page should be directed to 8help@osu.edu.

HENG TO DISCUSS ARCHAEOLOGY OF SINGAPORE MAY 22

The Columbus Chapter of the Archaeological Institute of America is presenting a lecture on the archaeology of Singapore at 8 p.m. Thursday (5/22) in 014 University Hall. Derek Heng, assistant professor of History at OSU Marion will deliver "The Archaeology of Singapore: Reconstructing a Classical Malay Kingdom." The lecture is free and open to the public. Contact: mcniven.1@osu.edu or 292-9133 (ext. 6262)

8TH FLOOR IMPROV STARS IN THIRD PUBLIC SAFETY VIDEO

The University Police division has released the third public safety video, titled Bike Safety, created by Eighth Floor Improv, a student comedy group at Ohio State. The series of videos feature current topics and tips on campus safety. The latest release addresses the issues of bicycle theft. To view the video or register comments, visit www.ps.ohio-state.edu/.

TODAY: STRESS, INFLAMMATION AND HEALTH ACROSS THE LIFESPAN

Gregory Miller, associate professor of Psychology, University of British Columbia will deliver "Stress, Inflammation and Health Across the Lifespan" at 1:30 p.m. today (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

GEE TO HELP DIGITAL UNION LAUNCH NEW STUDIO MAY 21

The Digital Union is celebrating its fourth anniversary on Wednesday (5/21) with the launch of the Learning Collaboration Studio and the annual showcase featuring highlights of faculty and student projects completed in the past year. President Gee will be on hand from 10-10:30 a.m. to officially open the LCS, a reconfigurable space where faculty and staff can explore multiple teaching and learning methods. Read more >

2008 ELECTION AND BIASES DISCUSSION MAY 22

Racism, sexism and ageism have all been at the forefront of the 2008 Election. Participate in the 2008 Election and Biases discussion at 6 p.m. Thursday (5/22) in the north study room of the Drake Union and learn about biases in the election and discuss the impact that bias has on the country. The free event is sponsored by the Bias Assessment and Response Team Student Representative group. Free food and drinks. Contact: lkomora@studentaffairs.osu.edu

TEMPORARY FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS PROCESSING DELAYS

The Student Information and Human Resources systems will be integrated Thursday (5/22)-Monday (5/26). As a result, there will be a temporary suspension on the processing of Flexible Spending Account reimbursement checks during the system downtime. FSA claims submitted during the week of Monday (5/19) will be processed the week of Monday (5/26). Normal processing of FSA claims will resume on Tuesday (5/27). Reimbursement checks for FSA claims submitted during the system downtime will be mailed on Friday (5/30). Contact: service@hr.osu.edu or 292-1050. Read more >

FREE QIGONG RELAXATION SESSIONS OFFERED

Learn the art of relaxation through Qigong ("chee-gong"), a method of relaxation and stress management through gentle movement. Counseling and Consultation Services offers sessions every Wednesday at 9 a.m. in the Library/Media Resource Suite, second floor, Younkin Success Center. Sessions are free and open to the OSU community. Reservations are not needed, and no length of commitment is required. Contact: Rick Mitsak or Chris Rideout at 292-5766