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Construction updateWork on SR 315 to involve Ackerman RoadThe following work on SR 315 is planned from 8 p.m.-5 a.m. today (6/25) and Friday (6/26): Ackerman Road will be reduced to one lane in both directions between Kenny Road and Olentangy River Road for bridge deck removal. Motorists should expect delays. If needed, the lane restrictions on Ackerman Road will remain in place until noon on Saturday (6/27) to complete the bridge work. All work is weather dependent; it may be postponed or cancelled without prior notice. For details, call (740) 833-8268 or see the link below. Read more:
Headline news Federal agency reports dispute PETA’s claims of abuseTwo federal agencies have given an Ohio State researcher a green light to continue his controversial heart research, effectively negating claims by animal rights groups that the studies were flawed. The federal Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare, a part of the National Institutes of Health, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture both investigated the long-running studies by researcher George Billman after complaints were filed against him by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA.) OLAW is the national agency charged with insuring that research using animals is performed in strict adherence to federal regulations designed to protect the animals. USDA is the primary enforcer of the federal Animal Welfare Act overseeing animal research. Read more: http://researchnews.osu.edu/archive/fedoksbillmn.htm Ohio State, Pratt & Whitney form engineering partnershipPratt & Whitney has established a strategic university partnership with Ohio State focused on world-class engineering research in the field of power transmission and gear technology for aviation engines. Pratt & Whitney, a United Technologies Corp. company, will work with the university on fundamental and applied research initiatives that support the design and development of more efficient and environmentally friendly gas turbine engines. Read more: http://engineering.osu.edu/news/?p=595 OSUToday summer production scheduleOSUToday is currently following its summer production schedule and will be published on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday only. The regular daily (Monday-Friday) production schedule will resume at the start of fall quarter. The deadline for submissions is noon the prior business day. Earlier submission is encouraged due to space limitations and summer vacation schedules. Direct questions to mailto:osutoday@osu.edu. OSU Find People: New look and functionalityOSU Find People features enhanced search functionality and a new design, including more flexibility in filtering search results, a Vcard and e-mail links. In addition, Find People includes an advanced search, which allows users to search by organization or job title. The advanced search requires OSU users to login with their OSU Internet username (lastname.#) and password. The current URL of http://www.osu.edu/findpeople.php will automatically redirect to the new URL of https://directory.osu.edu/findpeople.php. Today only: OSU hosts Summer Dance Festival performanceHosted by the Department of Dance, supported by a grant from the Greater Columbus Arts Council, and in exchange with Movement Research, Inc. of New York City, the Columbus Summer Dance Festival features a concert of professional choreography at 8 p.m. today (6/25) in Sullivant Hall Theatre. Tickets at the door: $15 general, $10 students and BuckID. Presenting solos are Movement Research Artist-in-Residence Yvonne Meier, former Cuban Ballet and Elisa Monte dancer Marden Ramos, and choreographer Meghan Durham, artistic director of Meghan Durham/Merge Dance. Columbus-based Thiossane Dance offers West African dance and drumming directed by Suzan Bradford. Contact: 292-7977 or petry.37@osu.edu. Read more: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=133002543288&ref=mf Today and June 26: Communicative Cities ConferenceHear international experts discuss mobile technologies, place, and affects on fields such as planning, public policy, design, law and journalism at the Communicative Cities Conference: Integrating Technology and Place, being held today (6/25) and Friday (6/26) in Knowlton Hall. To register, contact mailto:nasar.1@osu.edu or mailto:terzano.1@osu.edu or visit http://tinyurl.com/CCCMainPage. Attendance qualifies for eight American Institute of Certified Planners Certification Maintenance (CM) credits. Meet the Artists Reception: Licking County Arts Annual Juried ExhibitLeFevre Art Gallery at Ohio State Newark will host a reception for the annual Licking County Arts Juried Exhibition from 6-8 p.m. Saturday (6/27). The reception is free and open to the public. The exhibit will run until Friday (7/24). Gallery hours are Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed Sunday. Contact: mailto:richardson.256@osu.edu. Read more: http://www.newark.osu.edu/IntheSpotlight/Features/FeatureOne.asp Stone Lab summer guest lecture series continues July 2The Stone Laboratory 2009 Guest Lecture Series continues on Thursday (7/2) as Charles E. Herdendorf, OSU emeritus professor, presents "Science on a Deep-Ocean Shipwreck: Gold-Rush Treasures & Marine Sciences." Each Thursday evening lecture begins at 7:45 p.m., lasting until 9 p.m. Guests are invited to take a Lake Erie Water Taxi at 7:15 p.m. from the Boardwalk Restaurant dock to Gibraltar Island. The lectures will also be simulcast into 333C Kottman Hall on the Columbus campus, and podcasts will be available at http://stonelab.osu.edu/events/guest-lectures. Contact: mailto:reutter.1@osu.edu or mailto:jentes.1@osu.edu. Read more: http://ohioseagrant.osu.edu Free technology workshops at the Digital UnionThe Digital Union summer workshop series features hands-on introductory sessions in Adobe Flash, Apple iMovie, clickers (classroom response systems), web site development, web mashups, and more. All sessions are open to students, faculty and staff and are held in the Science and Engineering Library. Seating is limited, and registration is required. Read more: http://digitalunion.osu.edu/workshops Post or view items for sale on the onCampus Bulletin BoardLooking for a garage sale or used car? Have a vacation home or condo you want to rent out? Check out the onCampus Bulletin Board, http://oncampus.osu.edu/poll/ where faculty and staff can post or view a variety of items for sale. The bulletin board is available to all OSU faculty and staff. All you need to do is authenticate using your OSU Internet ID (name.#) and password, then register with a user name and password of your choosing.
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