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TO OSUToday, the latest news and information for faculty and staff of The
Ohio State University for Thursday, July 5. OSUToday is published on Monday
and Thursday during the summer. The deadline for submissions is noon the
prior business day.
OSUToday sponsored by the Wexner Center for the Arts
Songs of intimacy and subtle, unadorned beauty light up releases by Mirah,
performing at 8 p.m. Sunday (7/15) in the Wexner Center Performance Space.
Her endearing folk-pop charms have spread far from her Pacific Northwest base
thanks to her legions of impassioned Internet fans. In this concert, Mirah highlights
songs from C’mon Miracle, her breakout release, as well as newly
penned missives. “If you weren’t in love with Mirah before, ready
yourself for fainting” (Portland Mercury). Laura Veirs opens the
show. Read
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Headline news
SMART
TRAFFIC BOXES COULD HELP MONITOR ROADS, SAVE MONEY
Ohio State engineers have developed new software that helps the computerized
traffic control boxes that stand beside major freeways locate road incidents
- such as traffic back-ups or accidents - and notify transportation authorities
at lower cost, especially in rural areas. For a large city like Columbus, the
savings could add up to tens of thousands of dollars a month. For a state like
California the savings could be over a million dollars a year. The project
was led by Benjamin Coifman, associate professor of civil and environmental
engineering and geodetic science, and electrical and computer engineering. Read
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EARN POINTS, REDUCE PREMIUMS BY TAKING THE PHA. Faculty and staff should
take the Personal Health Assessment, a confidential online questionnaire
about health and well-being, each year for a better understanding of
their health status and risks. Based on national preventive care guidelines,
the PHA provides a consistent way to monitor and compare personal health
information over time. Completing the PHA by Sunday (9/30) will earn
participants 50 incentive points in the Your Plan for Health 2007 Faculty
and Staff Incentive Program plus
qualify university health plan members for a $120 premium reduction
($10 a month) during 2008. Visit www.yourplanforhealth.com (click on “Assessing
Your Health Risks”)
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WEST
FIFTH AVENUE TO CLOSE FOR 90 DAYS
A $1.3 million storm-sewer project to improve drainage and reduce the frequency
of most flooding at the railroad underpass on West Fifth Avenue, just west
of Olentangy River Road, will prompt the closure of West Fifth Avenue at Olentangy
River Road, beginning the first week in July. Access to homes and businesses
in the area will be maintained during the 90-day closure. Traffic will be detoured
to King Avenue and Third Avenue, and some lane and turn restrictions will be
in place on Olentangy River Road. The sewer project is scheduled to be completed
in December, weather permitting. Contact: 645-6622 or 645-7283. Read
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Interested in your bone health? Medical research volunteers are sought
for “MicroMRI” study. We are looking for women who are
at least five years postmenopausal, are not taking hormones or bone
density therapy, and who have had a fracture or match a participant
who has. Participants will have a bone density test and a wrist MRI
every six months for three years. Bone density results will be shared
with participants and their M.D.s. Parking and $50 stipend provided
for each completed visit of enrolled participants. Call: 688-3563 or
(800) 251-1175
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WEXNER
CENTER BEGINS CINEMATIC WORLD TOUR
In July and August, the Wexner Center takes a 13-film cinematic world tour
with stops in France, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Russia, Spain, Japan, and the
former Yugoslavia with Summer Abroad: A Tribute to Janus Films. The series
begins Friday (7/6) with a screening of Jean Renoir’s landmark “The
Rules of the Game.” Tickets are $7 (general public) and $5 (Wexner Center
members, students, and senior citizens), and are available at the Wexner Center
ticket office (the night of the film or in advance at 292-3535). Contact: 688-3261. Read
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VIOLENCE,
SUICIDE PREVENTION WORKSHOPS JULY 11, 18
The ASC Advising and Academic Services Office is hosting a Violence Prevention
workshop from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Wednesday (7/11) in 352 Denney Hall. A second
workshop, Suicide Prevention is scheduled for noon-1 p.m. Wednesday (7/18)
in 352 Denney Hall. Louise Douce, director of Counseling and Consultation Service,
and Richard Morman, assistant chief of police, will present the workshops.
Seating is limited. RSVP to Falasca.8@osu.edu
OIT
NONCREDIT COMPUTING SHORT COURSES OFFERED
OIT's quarterly computing short courses are noncredit and are offered at no
charge to you. Topics include: Windows XP and Office overview, Windows XP Advanced,
Web Design basics, FrontPage basics, PowerPoint basic and advanced, and mailing
lists overview. Classes fill up quickly. Register
online
CARS,
BOATS FOR SALE ON BULLETIN BOARD
Looking for a nice convertible or a minivan to take on a long road trip this
summer? Check out the car/truck/boat section of 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.#).
SPORTS
MEDICINE AT THE HORSESHOE JULY 20
Sports Medicine at the ‘Shoe, a joint venture between OSU Sports Medicine
and the OSU Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy and Sleep Medicine,
will take place Friday (7/20) at Ohio Stadium. The symposium will cover “Asthma
and the Athlete” during the morning
session and “The Athlete’s
Shoulder” during the afternoon. The program is designed for physicians,
athletic trainers, physical therapists, nurses and other health care providers.
Contact: sportsmedicine@osu.edu
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CENTRAL
OHIO ALL-STAR FOOTBALL CAMP JULY 14
Former Ohio State tailback Maurice Hall is hosting the Second Annual All-Star
Football Camp for youth ages 8-14, from 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday (7/14) at
the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. Many former Ohio State Buckeyes and current
NFL players will take the field to support Hall’s mission to improve
the quality of leadership, discipline and athletic ability for the youth of
central Ohio. Head Coach Jim Tressel will also make an appearance. Contact: burkhart.71@osu.edu
Register online
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