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WELCOME TO OSUToday, the latest news and information for faculty and staff of The Ohio State University for Thursday, July 9. The deadline for submissions is noon the prior business day.

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July 10: Public invited to Who’s Who in Black Columbus event

Ohio State President E. Gordon Gee and Senior Vice President for Outreach & Engagement Joyce Beatty will host the unveiling reception for the 7th edition of Who’s Who in Black Columbus, starting at 6 p.m. Friday (7/10) at the Schottenstein Center. Beatty wrote the introduction to the newest edition of the publication, which features a special tribute to Ohio State Alumni Association President/CEO Archie Griffin. The event is free and open to the public. Read more: http://www.whoswhopublishing.com

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Webinars can help Fulbright Scholar applicants

The Council for International Exchange of Scholars is now offering online workshops with Fulbright program experts. The online workshops, or Webinars, will be held at 2 p.m. EST on Wednesdays (7/15 and 7/22), and will include sessions on references and reviewing application materials. The Office of International Affairs is the campus representative for the Fulbright Scholars program, and application information for grants available to use in 2010-2011 can be found at http://fulbright.osu.edu.

Today: American Sign Language Program hosts lecture

Deaf educator Lisette Tedeschi will present “Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students: Behind the Scenes in a Mainstream Educational Setting” from 7:30-8:30 p.m. today (7/9) in 180 Hagerty Hall. Joining her will be two former students from the Franklin County Hearing Impaired program. The lecture is free and open to the public and will address current issues related to the field of deaf education specific to the mainstream setting, including language, pedagogy and the social experience. Interpreting services provided for the lecture and the Q&A session. Contact: mailto:sanders.67@osu.edu or 292-7082

Ancient civilization on display at OSU Marion gallery

"Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Peru, a photographic exhibition of an ancient civilization," is on display through Friday (7/31) at the Wayne & Geraldine Kuhn Fine Arts Gallery at Ohio State Marion. The photos were taken by Vladimir Steffel, OSU Emeritus Professor of History. A free public artist reception is scheduled from 4-6 p.m. Monday (7/13) in the gallery. Light refreshments will be served. The gallery is open weekdays during normal university business hours. Contact: (740) 725-6341. Read more: http://www.marion.ohio-state.edu/

Marotta Hour: Matt Davignon at the OSU Urban Arts Space

Visit the OSU Urban Arts Space from 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday (7/16) and check out new sounds, curated by local musician and international composer Larry Marotta. This month features Matt Davignon, an experimental/ambient drum-machinist from Oakland, Calif. Free and open to all. Contact: 292-8861. Read more: http://uas.osu.edu

Apply by Aug. 17 for Ray Miller Institute for Change & Leadership

The Ray Miller Institute for Change and Leadership is currently accepting applications for its fall class, to be held Monday (10/5)-Monday (12/7). The Institute is open to anyone aged 21 or older who has a desire to become a change agent within his/her community. Applications are available online at http://aaas.osu.edu/resources/aaascec and are due Monday (8/17). The Institute is presented by the Department of African American and African Studies Community Extension Center and the Office of Continuing Education. Contact: 292-3922 or mailto:aaascec@osu.edu

College of Medicine hosts organizational capacity building workshops

The College of Medicine’s AHEC Clear Health Communication Program in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Ohio Department of Health HIV Prevention Program is offering the following free organizational capacity building workshops from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in 234 Meiling Hall: Recruitment and Retention for Members on Wednesday (7/22) and Coalition Development on Thursday (7/23). Register online at http://research.osu.edu/ortec/. Contact: mailto:angela.street-underwood@osumc.edu

Center for Clinical and Translational Science roundtable July 28

The OSU Center for Clinical and Translational Science will present Research Education Resources and Special Programs “Basic Scientists and Clinicians-Get Connected” Virology and Viral Disease, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday (7/28) in 115 Biomedical Research Tower. Attendees will interact with colleagues to address important challenges and questions in virology and patient care. RSVP to mailto:Stephanie.Vecchiarelli@osumc.edu by Tuesday (7/21). Read more: http://ccts.osu.edu/drupal/content/seminars-lectures

Annual Leadership and Management Institute Aug. 5-6

The Center for Public Health Practice will hold its annual Leadership and Management Institute on Wednesday (8/5) and Thursday (8/6) at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, 350 N. High St., Columbus. The theme is “Empowering Conversations in a Changing World.” The seminar is geared toward professionals in the public health field who want to improve their work relationships and enhance leadership credibility. Registration and details are available at https://oh.train.org and http://www.train.org (course ID No. 1017457)

Third annual charity pro-am to benefit The James

FORE Cancer Research will hold its third annual charity pro-am golf tournament to benefit The James on Monday (8/3) at The Lakes Golf & Country Club. A shot-gun start begins at noon, followed by a reception, live auction and a celebrity guest speaker. A PGA professional is paired with each foursome; four-team best ball scramble format with no handicaps. The event benefits Ohio State’s Comprehensive Cancer Center – James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute and the Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer Research. Register online at http://www.forecancerresearch.org/.