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Wednesday, June 22, 2016

 
     
 
SponsorShredding Services for Media Storage Devices Now Available. The Surplus Department has installed a shredder and is now providing shredding services for hard drives, server drives, tape drives, cell phones and misc. media storage devices including floppy disk, flash drives and CD/DVDs. Simply use the existing SPMS Disposal Request process for free pickup, secured transport and a Certificate of Destruction performed by Ohio State employees. The charge for hard drives is $4 ea., miscellaneous items are $0.45/lb. Contact Erik Vargo at 614-688-3545 or email the surplus department at surplus@osu.edu
 
     
 

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There are moments in our lives that make us and create us. Moments when we feel great hope in what the future holds. And moments when we feel surrounded by those who love us. These are the moments that make you who you are. Like the moment you commit to something bigger than yourself. The moment you see a whole city is cheering you on. And the moment you know that you are making a difference. Join Team Buckeye for Pelotonia 16 and realize your moment.
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SponsorSean's Massage Center is now accepting new patients! Same day appointments usually available. Open days, evenings and weekends. We are an OSU Health Insurance in-network Provider for Massage Therapy and Acupuncture for both employees and students. To schedule, book online, email, or call/text 614-327-4338. Two locations: 4612 Sawmill Road, (between Henderson and Bethel Roads) Columbus, 43220 ( less than 10 minutes from Ohio State) and our east location 1839 Winderly Lane, Pickerington, OH 43147.

Hopkins Hall Gallery hosts ‘Pattern and Dissonance’

The Arts Initiative presents Pattern and Dissonance, part of its summer series, in Hopkins Hall Gallery through Friday (6/24). From sharing a studio for the past year and observing their differences and similarities, Alicia Little and Cat Mailloux combine their techniques, ways of thinking and ways of making to create this show, which is inspired by interior settings and the patterns and objects that fill those spaces. A reception is planned in the gallery Thursday (6/23) 3-4 p.m.
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Turner wins the 2016 FAME Distinguished Mentor Award

Dr. Joanne Turner, a professor in the Department of Microbial Infection & Immunity (MI&I), has received the 2016 FAME Distinguished Mentor Award from Ohio State's College of Medicine. Drs. Amal Amer, Jesse Kwiek, Murugesan Rajaram and Jacob Yount nominated her for the award, citing that she “works tirelessly to enhance the career progression of her colleagues.” In their letter of nomination, they also noted that Turner “strives to optimize the workplace to be welcoming to women and individuals of diverse backgrounds.” In a supporting letter, Dr. Larry Schlesinger, chair of MI&I, wrote, “Dr. Turner is an outstanding and highly accomplished scientist, teacher, and mentor who is having a significant impact on trainees.”
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Planning for retirement is not easy. Join Mitch Grant and the Lincoln Financial Advisors team specializing in ARP, 403(b), 457 and STRS PLOP for OSU faculty and staff. Mitch’s services create an efficient portfolio design that can help produce a reliable stream of retirement income. Comprehensive financial planning and brokerage services are available. Contact Mitch today at 614-431-4330 or mitch.grant@lfg.com for a no cost or obligation consultation.

FINAL President's Prize information session June 28

The application deadline for the President’s Prize is quickly approaching on Friday (7/15). The new President’s Prize provides two graduating seniors the crucial connections and financial support they need to advance innovative ideas for change in their first year after graduation. The final information session, hosted via Carmen Connect on Tuesday (6/28), will provide information about the President’s Prize application process along with Q&A. Please share news about this session with students you know who would benefit from learning more.
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Become the Lean Leader your department needs. In a 2015 survey by The Conference Board, CEOs named operational excellence as one of their top five challenges. The Fisher Master of Business Operational Excellence program develops thought leaders who have a competitive advantage to improve cross functional processes and create measurable results. The best way to learn more is to join us for a Preview Day. Visit our website or contact Beth Miller for more information at 614-292-8575 or miller.6148@osu.edu.

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Traffic/parking impacts June 24-26

The Special Olympics State Summer Games will take place Friday (6/24) - Sunday (6/26). Motorists should anticipate increased parking demand, heavier than normal traffic on highways and streets, and heavy pedestrian traffic when traveling on campus, particularly near the Coffey Road fields as well as 11th and 12th Avenues (east of Neil Avenue). Please note that on Saturday and Sunday Coffey Road will be open to one-way northbound  traffic only.
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Clinical Trial of a Novel Type of Treatment for Depression
The Ohio State University Department of Psychiatry is currently enrolling in a research study to evaluate a new investigational drug for depression. Participants must be adults who are currently receiving treatment with an antidepressant, but are still experiencing symptoms of depression. Participants will receive study-related care and study drug (or placebo) at no cost and receive some compensation for their time. For more information, call (614) 293-7109 or email clinicaltrials@osumc.edu.
 
     
     
 
6/27
 

'Amazing Animals' topic of Next Science Cafe
Join us Monday (6/27) at 7 p.m. in the Worthington Park Library, 1389 Worthington Center Drive. Dr. Steve McKee from the Gorman Nature Center will share some amazing animals for everyone to learn about and meet. Everyone is welcome. Sponsored by the Ohio State Chapter of Sigma Xi and the Ohio State Libraries.
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7/16
 

Save the date: Medicine and the Arts car show

Come celebrate the Art of the Automobile Saturday (7/16) 9 a.m.-noon at the Ohio State Airport, West Case Road. Enter your car in the show on the day of the event for $25. All proceeds benefit Ohio State's Medicine and the Arts, an organization that promotes humanism in medicine and the health sciences. An awards ceremony will recognize 10 outstanding entries. Event is free to spectators!

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7/22
 

Calling all inventors: Accelerator Awards

The Accelerator Awards provide Ohio State researchers with an initial infusion of capital to further develop and validate inventions, software and technologies. Concept development, prototyping, coding, market studies and customer validation efforts are eligible uses for an Accelerator Award. Available to all Ohio State researchers who have disclosed their inventions to the TCO, the awards are up to $50,000. Applications for this round of funding are due Friday (7/22).
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