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TO OSUToday, the latest news and information for faculty and staff of The
Ohio State University for Thursday, June 7. The deadline for submissions
is noon the prior business day.
OSUToday sponsored by the Wexner Center for the Arts
Screening at the Wex tonight and tomorrow, the new documentary In
the Pit is a group portrait of a construction crew building the
second level of the massive Periferico Beltway in Mexico City. Winner of the
World Cinema Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival, the film sheds light on
the hopes and dreams of people who labor unnoticed by the thousands who drive
by them every day. Read
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HOLBROOK
STATEMENT ON OHIO SENATE INITIATIVES ON HIGHER EDUCATION FUNDING
President Karen Holbrook issued the following statement after the
Senate restored more than $200 million in additional funds, mainly
aimed at higher education, state development and programs for the poor,
to the new two-year state budget on Tuesday (6/5):
“I commend the Ohio Senate for clearly signaling in its proposed biennial
budget plan the importance of higher education to the state's economic and social
prosperity. Under the leadership of President Bill Harris, the Senate is poised
to advance the positive steps begun by Governor Strickland and carried forward
by the House.
Ohio's public universities need to maintain their excellence while
remaining affordable for Ohio students and their families. The Governor and General
Assembly are showing remarkable unanimity of purpose in furthering those two
goals. I am greatly encouraged by the state's fresh approach to funding public
higher education. It promises to deliver the highly trained work force Ohio will
need to ensure its future.”
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RETIREMENT INCOME PLANNING WORKSHOP. Sentz Financial Services will
host a free retirement income planning workshop on Wednesday (6/13)
at the Fawcett Center. The speaker is Bill Rives, senior lecturer with
the Fisher College of Business. Three workshop times are available:
12:30-2 p.m., 4:30-6 p.m. and 7-8:30 p.m. Designed for persons nearing
retirement who have begun investigating their retirement income options,
the workshop will address Social Security, pension plans (OPERS/STRS),
403b/IRA plans, and major threats to successful retirement income management,
including long-term care. Seating is limited. RSVP to 718-5348 during
regular business hours.
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GROUND
BROKEN ON NEW NEIGHBORHOOD POLICING CENTER
Ground will be broken today (6/7) on construction of a new Neighborhood
Policing Center in the University District, the result of a joint commitment
between Ohio State and the city of Columbus to strengthen neighborhood
safety and community ties. President Karen Holbrook and Mayor Michael
Coleman will participate in the ceremony. Located at 248 E. 11th Ave.
between Summit and North Fourth streets, the $4.4 million facility
will serve as the new Columbus police substation for Precinct 4 and
will include permanent office space for University Police, Community
Crime Patrol and a Neighborhood Pride Center. Contact: 292-7276. Read
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NEW HEALTH PLAN CHOICES FOR 2008. Your Plan for Health, the multiyear
initiative to help you reach your healthiest potential, is introducing
new health plan options for benefit-eligible faculty and staff in 2008
- Your Health. Your Choices. Select the health plan that best meets
your needs, choosing from four options. University Prime Care will
continue to be offered as the core plan for 2008; other options will
be new. You will hear more over the coming months through presentations
at colleges and departments and other communications. Final details,
including employee contribution rates, will be available in September
before Open Enrollment. Contact: yourplanforhealth@hr.osu.edu
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LATEST
ISSUE OF ONCAMPUS NOW AVAILABLE
The June 7 issue of onCampus is now available, so please check your
Ohio State mailbox. Here’s a preview from the online version
of onCampus:
- President Holbrook reflects on her time at Ohio State where academics,
research, development and outreach have flourished. Read
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- Dependent tuition coverage will increase autumn quarter for families
in which both parents work at Ohio State to 75 percent, up from the
standard 50 percent. Read
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CONVERSATION
WITH BRAZIL’S MINISTER OF CULTURE JUNE 11
The OSU community is invited to participate in a conversation with
Brazil’s Minister of Culture, Gilberto Gil, from 10-11:15 a.m.
Monday (6/11) in 180 Hagerty Hall. Gil will be awarded an honorary
Doctorate of Music at Spring Commencement on Sunday (6/10). This is
a unique opportunity to share OSU’s multidisciplinary engagement
with Brazil and to gain insight into ways to improve collaboration
with Brazilian institutions and scholars. This event is open to OSU
Faculty and Students. RSVP is required to robison.26@osu.edu or
688-3963. Gil also is a guest at the Columbus Council on World Affairs luncheon at
noon Monday (6/11). Read
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CMIB
HOSTS INFECTIOUS DISEASE RETREAT JUNE 15, 16
The Center for Microbial Interface Biology will host its first retreat
on Friday (6/15) and Saturday (6/16) in the Biomedical Research Tower.
The retreat is designed to bring together investigators from the OSU
campus that have an interest in infectious diseases and host-pathogen
interactions. Michel Desjardins, University of Montreal will deliver
the keynote address, “The Phagosome: Linking Innate and Adaptive
Immunity” at 4:30 p.m. Friday (6/15) in 115 BRT. Contact: heather.link@osumc.edu or
292-8684. Read More >
CHECK
OUT THE ONCAMPUS BULLETIN BOARD
Looking for a professional auto mechanic that makes house calls? Interested
in clog dancing lessons or hot air balloon rides in central Ohio? How
about a 16-piece big band for hire? Check out these and many additional
listings in the Moonlighting/Service Directory category on the onCampus
Bulletin Board where faculty
and staff can post or view a variety of opportunities. The bulletin
board is available to all OSU faculty and staff. All you need to do
is register using your OSU Internet ID (name.#).
COMPLETE
THE PHA AND SAVE ON 2008 HEALTH PLAN PREMIUMS
Not only is the Personal Health Assessment worth $50 in the Faculty
and Staff Incentive Program,
but completing the PHA by Sunday (9/30) can save $10 each month on
your health plan premiums in 2008. Faculty and staff can take the PHA,
a confidential online questionnaire about health and well-being, every
12 months. Based on national preventive care guidelines, the PHA provides
a consistent way to monitor and compare personal health information
over time. Visit www.yourplanforhealth.com and
click on the “Assessing
Your Health Risks” link, to complete the PHA.
AGING
NETWORK WORKSHOP VALUABLE FOR OLDER ADULTS JUNE 15
As a part of the Quest for the Best initiative, Human Resources is
presenting “Accessing the Aging Network” from noon-1 p.m.
in Suite 425, 1590 N. High St. Sue Howson, Central Ohio Agency on Aging,
will present an overview of the resources available to older adults
and their family members. This will include basic eligibility and services
information about the PASSPORT program, Franklin County Senior Options,
the Assisted Living program and other resources in the area. The program
is free and open to all. Register
online (select Customized Events) or contact shockley.21@osu.edu.
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