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OSU MEDICAL CENTER PROGRAMS NAMED AMONG NATION'S BEST

Eight medical specialties at Ohio State are named among the nation’s best in the latest survey conducted by U.S. News & World Report magazine, available at newsstands this week. This is the 16th consecutive year Ohio State has been named one of “America’s Best Hospitals” in the magazine. The oncology program at the James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute again ranked among the top 20 cancer programs in the country, and the respiratory disorders program at the OSU Medical Center jumped 14 places to reach 27. The magazine also recognizes OSU programs in ear, nose and throat, endocrinology, gynecology, kidney disease, orthopedics and rehabilitation. Read more >

GEE FAMILY INJURED IN PHILADELPHIA

President E. Gordon Gee is in Philadelphia attending to the needs of his daughter and son-in-law after they were injured in a serious motor vehicle accident there on Saturday. President Gee shared his thanks “for the many expressions of concern for Rebekah and Allan. I am grateful for the thoughtfulness, friendship and prayers of so many. They are receiving excellent medical care at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. But more importantly, I believe in the healing power of family, friends, and love, which they have in abundance and will continue to need as they face the long road to recovery.”

LATEST ISSUE OF ONCAMPUS NOW AVAILABLE

The July 17 issue of onCampus is now available, so please check your Ohio State mailbox. Here’s a preview from the online version:
- While not exactly a free ride, vanpooling at OSU can make a significant impact on the wallet and on the environment. Read more >
- LiveStrong Summit brings national exposure to the fight against cancer. Read more >

DEPENDENT TUITION NO LONGER REQUIRES THREE-YEAR WAIT

Eligible dependents of some Ohio State employees no longer have to wait to take advantage of the university’s reduced tuition benefit. Staff and tenure-track faculty have had a three-year wait from their date of hire to become eligible for the dependent tuition benefit. But starting fall quarter 2008, sons, daughters, spouses and same-sex domestic partners of eligible OSU employees can take a 50 percent reduction based on in-state undergraduate general and instructional tuition rates - 75 percent if two parents or partners work at OSU. Access the application form. Read more >

BIO-BASED COMPOSITE MATERIALS FOCUS OF JULY 23 FORUM

Join scientists and industry leaders on campus Wednesday (7/23) as they present new developments in the area of bio-based composite materials and engage in discussions that will guide the future development of these critical resources. Organized by Ohio State’s Ohio BioProducts Innovation Center and industry coalition PolymerOhio, the Bio-based Composite Materials Emerging Technology Forum will be held from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center. Registration is $80 per person for PolymerOhio members and $120 for non-members. Register online (click on Upcoming Events).

OHIO SEA GRANT HOSTS STATE LEGISLATURE DAY JULY 18

Ohio Sea Grant will host its 17th State Legislature and Congressional Day Friday (7/18) on the shores of Lake Erie, giving state and local elected officials a chance to learn more about the issues facing the Great Lakes and what OSU has done over the years to solve those concerns. Afternoon activities to be held on Gibraltar Island, Ohio State's island campus in Put-in-Bay, include lure making, snake tracking, seining, and trawling. Speakers include Sam Speck, U.S. Commissioner of the International Joint Commission for the U.S. State Department, and Charles Herdendorf, director emeritus of Ohio Sea Grant and Stone Lab. Contact: 292-8949. Read more >

PARTICIPATE IN THE STUDENT INVOLVEMENT FAIR

The 2008 Student Involvement Fair will take place from noon-4 p.m. Monday (9/22) on the Oval. OSU departments are welcome and encouraged to participate. Details and registration information are available online. Contact: Alex Swain, swain.64@osu.edu

SAVE THE DATE: WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP EVENT NOV. 7

Aspiration to Accomplishment: Celebrating 10 Years of Advancing Women Leaders in Ohio will take place Friday (11/7) at the University of Dayton. Keynote addresses will be delivered by: Madlyn Hanes, chancellor, Penn State University, Harrisburg; and Jacqueline King, assistant vice president, Center for Policy Analysis at ACE. The President’s Panel includes Barbara Snyder, Case Western Reserve University president and former Ohio State provost. The conference is presented by the Ohio Network, a state affiliate of the American Council on Education, Office of Women in Higher Education. More information will be available in the near future. Contact: traci.hoke@tri-c.edu

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION HOSTS THIRD ANNUAL ALUMNI CUP

The OSU Alumni Association will team with Scarlet and Gray sponsors to host the Alumni Cup on Monday (9/8) at the Ohio State Scarlet Course. Registration starts at 9 a.m.; shotgun start is at 11:30 a.m. Celebrity guest President E. Gordon Gee will be joined by event host Archie Griffin, president and CEO of the Alumni Association. The cost is $400 per person and corporate partnership deals are available by calling 688-8565. Net proceeds from the outing benefit the Alumni Association's Scholarship Endowment. Register online. Contact: shenk@ohiostatealumni.org or 688-8565

FISHER COLLEGE TO HOST DISNEY KEYS TO EXCELLENCE

The Fisher College of Business Executive Education program will host the Disney Institute’s professional development program, Disney Keys to Excellence, on Monday (9/8) and Tuesday (9/9) at the Blackwell Inn. The one-day event (offered on both days) will introduce area business professionals to innovative Disney business strategies that they can implement in their own organizations. Registration includes course materials, continental breakfast and lunch. Receive a $50 discount with this promotional code: OSUNWSE. Register online or call (877) 544-2384.

AMERICAN IDOLS LIVE TOUR JULY 20

Tickets are still available for the American Idols Live tour at 7 p.m. Sunday (7/20) at Value City Arena. See the top 10 finalists from season seven perform the hits they sang on America Idol. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Fans attending the concert should use the Ackerman Road exit. If you park in the Buckeye Lots at the corner of Fred Taylor Drive and Ackerman, free shuttle services will be available. Tickets are available at the Box Office and through Ticketmaster. Charge online or call 431-3600.

VETERINARY COLLEGE HOSTS PUPPY CLASSES

The OSU College of Veterinary Medicine is offering puppy socialization classes for puppies age 8-16 weeks old and their owners. Puppies learn techniques to handle stress and new situations well as adults and owners learn about canine development and behavior problem prevention and resolution. Weekly classes meet at 6:30 p.m. for six weeks. OSU employees and students receive a $10 discount (regularly $100). Class size is limited, so register early. Registration forms and details are available online. Classes start on Thursday (7/31), Tuesday (8/5), Thursday (9/11) and Tuesday (9/30).