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OHIO STATE RECEIVES $34 MILLION NIH GRANT

Medical researchers at Ohio State, in partnership with Nationwide Children’s Hospital, have received a $34 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to create a center to develop clinical and translational protocols that help identify and advance treatments for patients. The OSU Center for Clinical and Translational Science will provide support services to Ohio State researchers while fostering collaboration with other medical centers that are grant recipients. Under the direction of Rebecca Jackson, professor of internal medicine and associate dean for clinical research, the center will leverage expertise from 16 colleges at Ohio State, along with scientists and clinicians at the OSU Medical Center and Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Read more >

OARDC TO HOST NATIONAL BIOTECH CONFERENCE JUNE 3-5 IN COLUMBUS

The nation’s agricultural biotechnology experts will convene in Ohio Tuesday (6/3)-Thursday (6/5) to discuss the role this industry will play in the future of renewable fuels, energy and industrial products. Ohio State's Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center is hosting the 20th annual meeting of the National Agricultural Biotechnology Council, to be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Columbus. Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland will provide the inaugural keynote address at noon on Tuesday (6/3). Read more >

SUMMER CONSTRUCTION TO IMPACT CAMPUS PARKING AND TRAFFIC

The loss of surface parking spaces and the occurrence of road closures/detours during summer quarter construction will impact daily parking availability and may create a ripple effect in other areas of campus as customers relocate to new areas. Many projects, including the temporary closure of College Road between 17th Avenue and 12th Avenue, the two week closure of the Ohio Union Garage, and the temporary closure of the South French Field House Lot for repaving will begin on Monday (6/9). Motorists are encouraged to arrive on campus early. Read more >

RE-VISIONING ASIAN AMERICAN HISTORY SYMPOSIUM JUNE 2

Re-visioning Asian American History: A Multi Media Symposium is scheduled for 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday (6/2) in 145 Hagerty Hall. The paper presentations and digital narratives will incorporate the fields of Asian Studies, Disability Studies, Early Modern U.S. History, Latino/a Studies and Theatre Studies, as well as Women’s Gender History. The symposium is free and open to the public. A reception will follow. Contact: wu.297 @osu.edu

COMPLEX AGREEMENTS: NCURA TV BROADCAST

The Office of Research Training, Education, and Communication will present Complex Agreements: NCURA TV Broadcast Series from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Tuesday (6/10) in 105 Biological Research Tower and 113 Research Foundation. The program will focus on the multiple challenges encountered in translational research i.e., turning research results into products or public use. Discussion topics include non-standard agreements, areas of risk, institutional and individual conflict of interest, and protection of human subjects. Register online

TODAY: OSU CENTER FOR FAMILY RESEARCH EVENTS AT COSI

The OSU Center for Family Research is hosting two events at COSI from 7-8 p.m. today (5/30). Successful Students Strong Families Booster Session, Help from Home: Ways to Influence School Success will take place in the Central High Exploration Space at COSI. Meet in front of Adventure at 6:55 p.m. for the second event, Youth Portion in Adventure. Siblings and other family members are welcome, under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Admission is free for COSI members, $7 for non COSI members. To register, contact Robbi Spanoudis at spanoudis.1@osu.edu or 598-0684.

CABS SUMMER QUARTER SERVICE ANNOUNCED

CABS Summer Quarter Service begins Friday (6/6) and runs through Sunday (9/21). During this time, CABS will run reduced bus service Monday-Friday, with no service overnight, on the weekends, and on university holidays. For more information regarding the CABS summer quarter service schedule, visit the Transportation and Parking Services Web site at tp.osu.edu/alerts/summercabs.shtml.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CENTER SIDEWALK SALE MAY 31

The Department of Recreational Sports Outdoor Adventure Center is hosing its annual Spring Sidewalk Sale from 8 a.m.-noon Saturday (5/31) at the OAC, on West Campus at 855 Woody Hayes Drive. An array of used outdoor equipment will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Items include kayaks, canoes, tents, sleeping bags, and more. Contact: 247-8680