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TO OSUToday, the latest news and information for faculty and staff of The
Ohio State University for Monday, July 23. 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
Don’t miss the double feature screening Thursday (7/26) as part of
our Summer Abroad series. “Cleo” from 5-7 p.m. depicts two
hours in the life of a singer as she waits to learn if she has cancer.
A classic of the French New Wave, the film was shot on the streets of Paris
and features a score by Michel Legrand. A landmark of Soviet cinema, “The
Cranes Are Flying” tells the story of two lovers separated by World
War II.
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Headline news
CANCER
PROGRAM AMONG SEVEN RANKED OSU SPECIALTIES
The OSU Medical Center has seven medical specialties named as among the best
in the country - including a top-15 ranking for the cancer program - in the
latest issue of U.S. News & World Report magazine. This marks the 15th
consecutive year the magazine has named the Medical Center one of “America’s
Best Hospitals.” In this year’s rankings, Ohio State is recognized
as a leader in cancer care, ear, nose & throat, gynecology, kidney disease,
orthopedics, respiratory disorders and rehabilitation. The James Cancer Hospital
and Solove Research Institute holds the top cancer ranking in Ohio. Rehabilitation
retained a top 10 spot as well. The rankings appear in the magazine’s
July 25 issue. Read
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EARN POINTS, REDUCE PREMIUMS BY TAKING 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. 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
during 2008. Visit www.yourplanforhealth.com (click on “Assessing
Your Health Risks”)
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COMMITTEE
TO REVIEW OSU BUDGET SYSTEM
A Budget System Review Committee has been formed to assess how effectively
Ohio State’s budget system - now in place for five years - supports the
Academic Plan, aligns resources and commitments with college and unit activities,
and provides central funding. Based on its findings, the committee will recommend
possible enhancements or adjustments to the budget system by March 1, 2008.
Afterwards, feedback from the University Senate Fiscal Committee, Council of
Deans, and other groups and individuals will be considered as appropriate.
Co-conveners are Allan Silverman and William Baeslack, and members include:
Wiley Souba, Michael DeWees, Donna Hobart, Steve Gavazzi, Malcolm Chisholm,
Craig Volden, and Anita Hopper.
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GO STRAIGHT TO THE SOURCE. Taking care of your teeth not only maintains
your smile, but also contributes to your overall health and well being.
Ohio State’s Dental Faculty Practice gives you the opportunity
to benefit from experts in every field of dentistry. Earn points for
Your Plan For Health. Employee insurance accepted. Convenient campus
location and parking is validated. We practice what we teach. Call
292-1472 for an appointment.
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ANTI-AGING
EXPERT OFFERS PUBLIC LECTURE ON EXTENDING LIFE
Aubrey de Grey, a renowned longevity scientist from Cambridge, England, will
deliver a free, public lecture, “Prospects for Extending Healthy Life
- A Lot” at 2 p.m. Friday (7/27) in 115 Biomedical Research Tower. Chair
and chief science officer of the Methuselah Foundation and editor-in-chief
of the academic journal Rejuvenation Research, de Grey has been interviewed
by various national media for his assertion that aging can be reversed and
that scientists should take a more proactive approach to extending the human
lifespan. The lecture is hosted by Pedram Ghafourifar, director of Basic Science
Research in Vascular Surgery and an investigator in the Davis Heart and Lung
Research Institute. Contact: 292-0450. Read
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If you are suffering from depression, you may be able to participate
in a research project involving a new medication. This investigational
drug is the first in a new class of antidepressants which targets melatonin.
All eligible participants will receive study medication and study-related
care at no cost for up to 18 months. For more information, call the
Research Office of the OSU Department of Psychiatry, 293-7109.
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STONE
LAB GUEST LECTURE SERIES AT LAKE ERIE CONTINUES
Ohio State’s Stone Lab on Lake Erie continues its annual summer Guest
Lecture Series beginning at 7:45 p.m. Thursday (7/26). Sean Logan, director,
Ohio Department of Natural Resources will deliver “Real Green: Jobs,
Conservation and Public Policy.” Lectures will take place every Thursday
evening throughout the summer at Stone Lab, and are free and open to the public. Read
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REGISTER
WELCOME WEEK ACTIVITIES BY AUG. 6
Ohio State students, faculty and staff planning an event that will take place
in conjunction with Welcome Week 2007 are encouraged to register
the event online. Click on the Register Your
Event link. Register no later than Monday (8/6) to have your event included
in all printed materials. Contact: vanjura.1@osu.edu
ONCAMPUS
GUIDE AD DEADLINE APPROACHING
Now is the time to reserve paid advertising space for the 11th onCampus resource
Guide, published Thursday (9/13). The ad deadline is Friday (8/17), but the
popular 60-page publication normally sells out early. More than 31,000 copies
will be distributed to the university community through campus mail and at
35 distribution sites. Surveys show 32 percent of OSU faculty and staff keep
The Guide all year long as a resource. Contact Bill Estep at 292-8421 or estep.47@osu.edu.
NEW
VANPOOLING OPTION AVAILABLE FOR OSU FACULTY AND STAFF
OSU’s Department of Transportation and Parking Services has joined efforts
with the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission’s RideSolutions program
to provide faculty and staff with vanpooling services. As part of the service,
RideSolutions will reimburse vanpool commuters 90 percent of their fare should
they need to take a taxi in cases of emergency or unexpected overtime. For
details, contact Patty
Olmsted, MORPC vanpool developer at 233-4132 or visit http://osuvanpooling.morpc.org
CAMPUS
BLOOD DRIVE SCHEDULED
The American Red Cross will hold its next blood drive from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Wednesday (7/25) at Hitchcock Hall. Those that donate will receive an $8 discount
to Cedar Point amusement park and will be entered into a drawing for a six-month
car lease from Saturn (2007 AURA). Schedule an appointment online (sponsor code: buckeyes) or call (800) GIVE-LIFE.
BREASTFEEDING
IS AUG. 2 LUNCH AND LEARN TOPIC
A Lunch and Learn program, “Breastfeeding: Making It Work” is
scheduled for noon-1 p.m. Thursday (8/2) at the Ohio Super Computer Center,
1224 Kinnear Road. Jeanne Setty, an Internationally Board Certified Lactation
Consultant from OSU’s Department of Women and Infants’ Lactation
Services, will teach the basic principles of breastfeeding and how to apply
them with confidence.
SBS
ALUMNI DAY WITH CINCINNATI REDS
Join the OSU SBS (College of Social and Behavioral Sciences) Alumni Society
for the Cincinnati Reds vs. Milwaukee Brewers game at 1:15 p.m. Sunday (9/9)
at the Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. A special package price of $48
per person includes one game ticket, catered buffet, and beverages. The event
is open to everyone. RSVP to osusbsas@gmail.com.
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