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Wednesday, May 10, 2017

 
     
 
Sponsor Bridge the Gap Between Nutrition and Exercise. Whether you have an active lifestyle, find you don't have the energy to work out or are an endurance athlete needing help with muscle recovery, we can optimize your health. Our Sports Medicine experts can help create a nutrition plan individualized to your dietary needs and preferences. As an OSU Health Plan member, your first three Nutritional Services visits are covered by insurance. No referral or prescription is required. Call 614‑293‑3600 to schedule an appointment with a sports nutritionist/registered dietitian today.
 
     
 

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Leadership announcementSponsor

Arthur R. James, MD, associate professor-clinical in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, has accepted our offer to serve as the interim executive director of the Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity. Subject to approval by the Board of Trustees, his appointment is effective May 1, 2017, through April 30, 2018.
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Newark campus announces SciDome projectSponsor

The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art and Technology and Ohio State Newark announced today their collaboration to build a $1.4 million SciDome planetarium at The Works' campus in downtown Newark.
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Ad Now accepting patients for orthodontic treatment with convenient on campus location and after work hours! Great prices with world-renowned practitioners. Conveniently located at 305 W. 12th Ave. and perfect for faculty, staff and students. The Ohio State University College of Dentistry's Orthodontic Clinic offers affordable, state-of-the-art orthodontic care. Harmony and Invisalign available. Delta Premier Provider. To schedule a free evaluation call 614‑292‑9100. dentistry.osu.edu/braces
 

A high-performance computing "Rock Star"

Computer science and engineering Professor DK Panda is featured in insideHPC's "Rock Stars of HPC series," recognizing the social and economic impact of his high-performance computing (HPC) discoveries.
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Temporary relocation: Board of Trustees office

Due to HVAC renovations taking place in Bricker Hall this summer, staff in the Board of Trustees office will temporarily relocate from May 10 through the end of August. During this time, all Board of Trustees team members will be located at 230 Longaberger Alumni House. Please note: Phone numbers will remain the same and all hard copy mail should continue to be addressed to 210 Bricker Hall.
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No Cost Consultation. Retirement Strategies, a proud member of the Central Ohio Professional Education Council (COPEC), is now offering a no cost, individual consultation with a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ specializing in STRS/PERS/SERS defined benefit and alternative pension plans, 457 and 403b supplemental plans and health care options. Other discussion topics may include pension distribution options, social security eligibility and optimization, income tax, estate planning and probate planning issues. On campus meeting requests can be scheduled by contacting Hannah Jacobs here or 614‑799‑8668.
 

CampusParc accepting upgrade and downgrade requests

Individuals interested in requesting an upgrade or downgrade in permit eligibility may submit their request no later than Friday (5/26). Upgrade or downgrade requests can be made by logging into the CampusParc self-service portal at osu.campusparc.com. Please note: Upgrade and downgrade requests must be submitted every permit year.
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Youth Summer Music Programs at Ohio State

Registration is open for the 10 offerings that make up the Youth Summer Music Programs at Ohio State, including three daytime offerings for younger musicians: "Summer Singers" (June 4-10), "Morning String Student Workshop" (June 12-28) and "Middle School Concert Band Academy" (June 25-30). High school-aged musicians are served by the remaining offerings, including a number of residential programs. More than 600 students from across the United States will come to campus this summer through the Youth Summer Music Programs. Reserve a place for your musician today.
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May is Mental Health Awareness month. Did you know that approximately one in five adults struggle with a mental health condition? Ohio State's Employee Assistance Program, a service of Your Plan for Health, can assist with any type of mental health concern, while offering support and resources. Available anytime for benefits-eligible faculty, staff and family members, EAP services are confidential, complimentary and personalized to fit your specific needs and provided by the OSU Health Plan and licensed, experienced, mental health professionals. Visit here.
 

Your health

Free stroke risk assessments offered

A stroke occurs every 40 seconds — do you know your risk? Free stroke risk screenings will be offered every Wednesday throughout May from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Brain and Spine Hospital lobby, 300 W. 10th Ave. No appointment necessary. Learn more about stroke risk factors and Ohio State's Comprehensive Stroke Center here.

Traveling this summer? Get the facts on the Zika virus

If you are planning to travel to a Zika-affected area this summer, know how to keep yourself and others healthy before you go. Zika, a disease spread primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito, has been found in multiple countries and some areas of the United States. Sexual transmission of Zika virus is well documented, and the CDC continues to update advice related to ways to prevent transmission of Zika and the locations where Zika virus is actively spreading.
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Spring into Wellness! Personal Health Coaching is available to all benefits-eligible faculty, staff and their adult dependents as a complimentary service of Your Plan for Health. With support from a Personal Health Coach, individuals can achieve personalized health and wellness goals related to weight management, nutrition, stress management, physical activity, tobacco cessation and more. Sessions take place by phone and offer support, guidance, education and resources. Learn more about health coaching here or email.
 

Workshops

OSC to host XSEDE Big Data, Deep Learning workshop

The Ohio Supercomputer Center will serve as a satellite location for an XSEDE Big Data workshop Thursday (5/18) and Friday (5/20) 11 a.m.-5 p.m. This workshop is an expansion of the previous Big Data workshops and includes Machine Learning using GPUs and Deep Learning techniques. The workshops will also focus on topics such as an introduction to Big Data, Hadoop and Spark.
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Waivers/alteration of informed consent workshop

The Office of Responsible Research Practices and the Center for Clinical and Translational Science are offering an intermediate level workshop that will provide an overview of informed consent alteration and waivers and regulatory definitions with accompanying case examples. Buck-IRB navigation and best practices/available resources also will be discussed. While the session will be tailored to medical researchers, anyone preparing IRB submissions is welcome. The workshop will be held Tuesday (5/16) 8-9 a.m. in the Clinical Skills Education and Assessment Center, 620 Prior Health Sciences Library, 376 W. 10th Ave.
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The OSU OB/GYN department is taking part in a clinical research trial to study the safety and effectiveness of an investigational oral contraceptive pill. To participate, you must be 16-50 years old, a heterosexual female, in good physical and mental health and a non-smoker (if 35 or older). Qualified participants will receive study medication at no cost and compensation from time and travel up to $355. To see if you qualify, please contact us here or call 614‑293‑0075.
 
 
     
     
 
5/13
 

Queer Places, Practices and Lives III
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5/17
 

Join The Big Table community conversation
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5/17
 

Hope's Boutique Spring Open House
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5/19
 

Brown Bag: Early childhood friendships
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