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WELCOME TO OSUToday, the latest news and information for faculty and staff of The Ohio State University for Monday, July 6. The deadline for submissions is noon the prior business day.

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Construction update

College Road construction to begin today

Starting today (7/6), College Road will be under construction. Although two-way, one-lane traffic will be maintained, delays should be expected and motorists are asked to use alternate routes and parking when possible.

This construction project will provide utility line installation, and curb ramps will be replaced. Work will be complete by mid-to-late August and will be followed up with the repaving of College Road and 18th, 19th and Neil avenues. Additional communication will be distributed closer to the repaving start date. All work will be completed by Wednesday (9/16). Read more: http://tp.osu.edu/alerts/summerconstruction.shtml

Headline news

July 8: Ohio State to participate in launch of STEM Education Model

Ohio State joins the Business-Higher Education Forum for the public launch of Raytheon's Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Education Model on Wednesday (7/8) at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. Kathryn Sullivan, director of the Battelle Center for Mathematics and Science Education Policy at the John Glenn School of Public Affairs, is a keynote speaker. Led by the Battelle Center, the Ohio State team also includes staff from the College of Engineering’s Center for Resilience and the Center for Enterprise Transformation and Innovation. Together, the Battelle Center, CfR and CETI have established Ohio State as the host site for the systems model. Contact: Courtney Heppner at mailto:heppner.8@osu.edu. Read more: http://www.battellecenter.org/ or http://www.stemnetwork.org/

Call for applications for Fulbright Scholar Programs

The Office of Academic Affairs is announcing the Council for International Exchange Scholars’ call for applications for the Fulbright Scholar Programs. New opportunities are available for early career faculty and other non-tenure track faculty. Review Fulbright Scholar Program information at http://www.cies.org and application deadlines at http://www.cies.org/Fulbright_programs.htm.

Jeffries to discuss Bloody Lowndes: Civil Rights and Black Power in Alabama’s Black Belt

Hasan Kwame Jeffries, OSU assistant professor of history who holds a joint appointment with the Kirwan Institute, will discuss his recently released book, Bloody Lowndes: Civil Rights and Black Power in Alabama’s Black Belt at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday (7/8) at the King Arts Complex. A largely untold story, Lowndes County, Alabama spawned a new form of political engagement which became a blueprint for the Black Power movement and originated the Black Panther symbol, later adopted nationally as a symbol of black militancy. Read more: http://www.kirwaninstitute.org/

New listings being accepted for annual onCampus Resource Guide

The 13th annual onCampus Resource Guide is now accepting listings from departments, programs and services around OSU who have not appeared in the Guide before. The new listings will be first-come, first-served and as space allows. Deadline is Monday (7/13). For a listing submission form, contact Adam King at mailto:oncampusguide@osu.edu or 292-8419. Guide sections include University Services; University Organizations; Financial Services; Health and Recreation; Arts and Entertainment; Training and Development; and Dining, Shopping and Accommodations.

iMix episode explores Ohio State, NASA connection

A repeat episode of iMix will air on the Big Ten Network at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday (7/7), 5 p.m. Thursday (7/9), and 8:30 a.m. Friday (7/10). Hosted by Chris Forbes, this episode will explore the relationship between Ohio State and NASA. Read more: http://www.wosu.org/imix

E. F. Hebner excerpts…2009 at OSU Urban Arts Space

Visit the OSU Urban Arts Space on Friday (7/10) to experience the work of E.F. Hebner, Ohio State emeritus professor. The exhibition presents excerpts from 50 years of art making, with paintings steeped heavily in a personal history of design, painting and performance collaboration, and will be on display Friday (7/10)-Saturday (10/10). Free and open to all. Contact: 292-8861. Read more: http://uas.osu.edu

Changes to CCS Rules on Recruitment, Selection and Appointments effective July 10

Ohio State’s Board of Trustees approved changes to the Classified Civil Service Rules on Recruitment, Selection and Appointments at the June meeting, which will be effective on Friday (7/10). In December 2006, the Ohio General Assembly passed Substitute House Bill 187, an effort to reform Ohio’s laws governing civil service employment. The bill gives trustees the authority to amend provisions of CCS rules governing university employees. Read more: http://hr.osu.edu/ccsmod.aspx

IRB Process Information Session Aug. 7

Students and other research staff are encouraged to attend an information session on the IRB approval and exemption processes from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Friday (8/7) in 020 Page Hall. The session will include information about the types of studies that require IRB approval or can qualify for exemption, details about procedures and timelines for seeking approvals, and an opportunity to ask questions about specific projects. The session is co-sponsored by the Graduate School and the Office of Responsible Research Practices. Register online at http://www.gradsch.ohio-state.edu/EventRegistration/.

Software tutorials from Lynda.com available through Digital Union

Want to brush up on your software skills at your own pace? The Digital Union subscribes to Lynda.com, an award winning provider of online tutorials for Adobe Photoshop, Flash, Dreamweaver, and Illustrator; Microsoft Office; digital video and more. Visit the Digital Union in SEL 370 and ask the staff for access, or request temporary online access by contacting mailto:hooker.24@osu.edu. Read more: http://digitalunion.osu.edu/lynda

Free online course in disaster preparedness now available to nurses

The Center for Public Health Practice, within the College of Public Health, is offering a free, online course to nurses on how to prepare, respond and recover from public health disasters, such as infectious disease outbreaks and floods. The 10-hour course is taught by Barbara Polivka, associate professor and specialty program director of Nursing and Health Systems Management at the OSU College of Nursing, and helps nurses answer the question: “What do I do in a disaster situation?” To register for the Public Health Nursing Surge course, enter course ID No. 1016452 at https://www.train.org/DesktopShell.aspx.