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WELCOME TO OSUToday, the latest news and information for faculty and staff of The Ohio State University for Monday, July 20. The deadline for submissions is noon the prior business day.

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Headline news

OSU Medical Center named to magazine's 'Honor Roll'

The OSU Medical Center leads the region with 10 specialties named as among the best in America in the latest U.S. News & World Report magazine and is among only 21 hospitals in the country named to the magazine’s elite Honor Roll. In this year’s rankings, published at http://www.usnews.com and in the magazine’s July 21 print issue, Ohio State’s Ross Heart Hospital is recognized as a leader in heart care, ranking 37 out of 4,861 hospitals from around the country. The James Cancer Hospital is ranked 18th in the nation for cancer treatment. Read more: http://medicalcenter.osu.edu/viewer/press/Pages/index.aspx?NewsID=4958

Shipp appointed president of the Association for Schools and Colleges of Optometry

Melvin Shipp, dean of the College of Optometry, was appointed president of the Association for Schools and Colleges of Optometry at the annual American Optometric Association meeting held recently in Washington, D.C. Shipp has been a member of the board of directors since 2004. As president, he is committed to enhancing the faculty development institutes, promoting programs focused on cultural awareness, and increasing the enrollment, retention and graduation of individuals from underrepresented populations in optometry and vision science research. Read more about ASCO: http://www.opted.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1

President’s Council on Sustainability interested in learning about your research

The President’s Council on Sustainability is interested in learning about the research faculty or staff are doing on any topic in the area of sustainability, from bioremediation and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles to sustainable agriculture and organic food. The area of study or specialty doesn’t matter — any sustainable topic is of interest to the council. Contact mailto:sustainability@osu.edu and include a brief description of your work along with name and contact information. The council will then compile this information and share it with the campus community.

Eye on Alumni airs on Big Ten Network

A repeat episode of Eye on Alumni will air on the Big Ten Network at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday (7/21), 5 p.m. Thursday (7/23) and 8:30 a.m. Friday (7/24). This episode focuses on alumni who have "paid it forward" in their careers and their communities. Those featured include Archie Griffin, a two-time Heisman Trophy winner and president and CEO of the OSU Alumni Association; and Stefanie Spielman, a breast cancer survivor who has raised more than $5 million for breast cancer research. Read more: http://www.wosu.org/eyeonalumni

July 29 workshop: Managing Your Department’s Capitalized Equipment

The Controller’s Office is offering “Managing Your Department’s Capitalized Equipment” from 12:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesday (7/29) in 231 Mount Hall on West Campus. The workshop is recommended for equipment coordinators and equipment custodians. Topics include acquiring equipment, managing changes in equipment status, retirement and disposal of equipment and federal regulations and audits. Register online >

Nationwide Children's Hospital Invitational Buckeye Day

The Nationwide Tour is coming to Columbus Thursday (7/30)-Sunday (8/2) at the OSU Golf Club - Scarlet Course. On Thursday (7/30), bring your BuckID to the gate for free admission and access to a viewing deck on the 13th hole exclusively for OSU faculty, staff and students. The Nationwide Children's Hospital Invitational is an important stop on the tour, with a purse of $775,000 and more than $1 million raised for Central Ohio Charities since 2007. Read more: http://www.nchigolf.com/

James Cancer Hospital seeking volunteer musicians

Musically talented volunteers are needed for the MusicCare program, which provides a relaxing and creative integration of live music for patients at The James Cancer Hospital. Selection criteria include but are not limited to: Previous experience performing in a hospital or nursing home setting; 18 years or older with strong interpersonal skills; and ability to determine appropriate type of music for current circumstances. For details about the audition and application process, contact Hilary Wilson, program coordinator, at 293-2780 or mailto:hilary.wilson@osumc.edu.

Visit the farm stand at the OSU Urban Arts Space July 22

Visit the OSU Urban Arts Space from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday (7/22) as the Idea Lab program and OSU student group, Students for Food Sovereignty, present a pesticide-free produce stand. Shop (cash only) for locally grown food, and enjoy a complimentary cup of gourmet coffee. Contact: 292-8861. Read more: http://uas.osu.edu

Post or view items for sale on the onCampus Bulletin Board

Looking for a garage sale or used car? Have a vacation home or condo you want to rent out? Check out the onCampus Bulletin Board, http://oncampus.osu.edu/poll/ where faculty and staff can post or view a variety of items for sale. The bulletin board is available to all OSU faculty and staff. All you need to do is authenticate using your OSU Internet ID (name.#) and password, then register with a user name and password of your choosing.