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SEARCH COMMITTEE SEEKS NEW VP FOR STUDENT LIFE

President E. Gordon Gee has created a search committee to find a vice president for Student Life. This person will succeed current vice president Richard Hollingsworth, who announced his intention to retire at the end of the calendar year. Gee said he is seeking “a bold, forward-thinking national leader who will consider and appreciate the full student experience, whether that is challenging themselves in the laboratory or on the stage, competing on the playing field or lobbying for a cause, engaging in the Columbus community or in discussions on the Oval.” To read Gee’s full statement and view a listing of search committee members, see: oncampus.osu.edu/article.php?id=2149.

THOMPSON LIBRARY: EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN

In September 2006, the Thompson Library closed its doors and hid itself behind a green construction fence. Cranes, backhoes, bulldozers and men in hard hats moved in and a cloud of dust settled over what had once been the crowning jewel of Ohio State’s famous Oval. Until recently, few people other than those folks in hard hats were allowed to see what was going on behind the fence. The renovation process has officially reached its halfway point, and excitement about the work is starting to seep out. Read more >

IMCA MOVING TO OSU CARTOON RESEARCH LIBRARY

The collection of the International Museum of Cartoon Art is moving to Ohio State's Cartoon Research Library. The union of these two institutions will create the largest collection of original cartoon art in the world. IMCA was established in 1973 by Mort Walker, the creative force behind Beetle Bailey, as the first museum dedicated to collecting and exhibiting cartoons. IMCA’s collection consists of approximately 200,000 works, including original drawings from all genres of cartoon art, display figures, toys and collectibles, and works on film and tape, CDs, and DVDs. Read more >

SPRING COMMENCEMENT FACULTY INFORMATION

All faculty planning to march in the academic processional at spring commencement on Sunday (6/8) in Ohio Stadium should notify their college dean's office by Friday (5/30). Faculty participants should report to the north rotunda entrance of Ohio Stadium with cap and gown on commencement day. Assembly for the faculty processional will be under the north ramp in the stadium corridor. Faculty should be robed and assembled by 12:30 p.m. For further details, call the Office of Commencement and Special Events, 292-9051.

FIRST COMMENCEMENT WEEK TO CELEBRATE SPRING GRADUATES

Student Affairs and the Alumni Association are partnering to provide a series of events Monday (6/2)-Saturday (6/7) to honor all undergraduate, graduate and professional students that will complete their degrees this spring. Students are invited to "Chalk the Walk" by autographing the long walk on the Oval after their last final exam. Other events will include a celebration in the South Campus Gateway, a Things You Never Got to See Tour of little-known places on campus, and a post-commencement rehearsal tailgate social. Contact: couch.28@osu.edu or 292-8763. Read more >

LATEST OHIO SEA GRANT TWINE LINE AVAILABLE ONLINE

The latest Ohio Sea Grant Twine Line is now available online. Features include:

• OSU Researchers Use Algae, Sound Waves to Remove Mercury from Lake Erie Sediment
• GLROC: New Sea Grant Consortium to Coordinate Regional Research and Outreach
• OSU Extension Broadens Outreach Via On Line Discussion Board
• OSU Extension: New Lake Erie Shipwrecks Web Site Promotes Education and Conservation
  Contact: Jill Jentes Banicki, 292-8949. Read more >
  

SERVICE-LEARNING INFORMATION SOUGHT

Faculty and staff are encouraged to take the Faculty/Staff Service-Learning Involvement survey by Friday (6/13) to help document service-learning at Ohio State. The survey requests the following information: service-learning courses offered, professional development needs and interests related to service-learning, and scholarly work related to service-learning. Access the survey from the Service-Learning Initiative Web site. Contact: jackson-mergler.1@osu.edu or 292-4575

OSU NEWARK HOSTS OUTDOOR DANCE PARTY WITH AFROPOP ENSEMBLE

Ohio State Newark’s Afropop Ensemble invites the community to attend an outdoor dance party beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday (5/31) at the Martha Grace Reese Amphitheatre. The ensemble will play lively compositions from Guinée, Madagascar, Mali, Zimbabwe and Congo. The concert is free and open to the public and families and children are encouraged to attend. Read more >

JEFFERSON ACADEMY AT OSU SUMMER MUSIC LESSONS FOR KIDS

The Jefferson Academy @ OSU allows children ages 6 through 17 to take beginning class piano, strings or guitar, or they may be entitled to 10 45-minute private lessons over the summer. If the family qualifies under the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program the tuition plus all other costs will be paid by the United Way. The easiest way to qualify is if the child is currently in the Free and Reduced Lunch program. This is open to any family living in Franklin County who can meet the eligibility requirements. Applications and supporting documents must be in the Jefferson office by Saturday (6/7). For details or an application packet, contact jeffacad@osu.edu or 292-2693.

SAFE SUMMER PROGRAM PROVIDES HOMES FOR PETS

The Safe Summer program offers alternatives for college students who are leaving for the summer and cannot take their pet with them. Created by the Shelter Medicine Club of the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine, in partnership with the Capital Area Humane Society, Safe Summer hopes to find safe shelter for any pets left behind. Interested students should e-mail the Shelter Medicine Club between Tuesday (5/27) and Saturday (6/14). For details, see www.vet.osu.edu/safesummer or e-mail safesummer@osu.edu. Contact: Melissa Weber, 292-3752 or 327-6024 (cell)