Good Day!
WELCOME TO OSUToday, the latest news and information for faculty and staff of The Ohio State University for Monday, August 27. OSUToday is published on Monday and Thursday during the summer. The deadline for submissions is noon the prior business day.

Headline news

COMPOUNDS THAT COLOR FRUITS, VEGGIES MAY PROTECT AGAINST COLON CANCER

Understanding the molecular structures of compounds that give certain fruits and vegetables their rich colors may help researchers find even more powerful cancer fighters, a new study led by Monica Giusti, OSU assistant professor of food science, suggests. Evidence from laboratory experiments on rats and on human colon cancer cells also suggests that anthocyanins, the compounds that give color to most red, purple and blue fruits and vegetables appreciably slow the growth of colon cancer cells. The findings also bring scientists a step closer to figuring out what exactly gives fruits and vegetables their cancer-fighting properties. Read More >

YAROSSI TO DISCUSS TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE AUG. 30

Paul Yarossi, a national expert on transportation infrastructure, alternative funding and security, will provide an engineering perspective on the need to secure our critical infrastructure while planning for a 21st century transportation network in Ohio and across the United States, from 1-2 p.m. Thursday (8/30) in 263 Dreese Laboratories. Yarossi is visiting campus as a guest of Ohio State’s Center for Resilience. Read More >

WOSU’S OPEN LINE TO FEATURE STRICKLAND, TIBERI

Gov. Ted Strickland and Congressman Pat Tiberi (12th District of Ohio) will be guests on WOSU 820 AM’s Open Line on Friday (8/31). Tiberi will appear during the 10-11 a.m. hour and Strickland the 11 a.m.-noon hour. During both hours, listeners will have an opportunity to question their elected representatives. Ohio’s elected office holders are regularly invited to appear on Open Line to give updates on public issues and legislative or administrative actions. Read More >

BUSINESS LIBRARY DATABASE OF THE MONTH

The MarketLine Business Information Centre is a market research database which provides information on 10,000 companies, 2,000 industries and 50 countries. The three key areas of reporting include quality data, expert analysis and future focus. Information includes a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) analysis for major companies, financial performance, industry competitive landscapes, and trends. Major industries are included with market analysis pertaining to the size, segmentation, forecasts and market share reports. Access by using your OSU e-mail address. Contact: 292-2136. Read More >

OHIO INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS SUPPORT GROUP MEETING SEPT. 15

The College of Veterinary Medicine is hosting a meeting of the Ohio Interstitial Cystitis Support Group on Saturday (9/15) in Wexner Hall, 1900 Coffey Road. Those living with IC and related disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome and fibromyalgia, are encouraged to attend and learn how recent developments can be translated into better care. Speakers include several OSU faculty. Registration is $25 (per person) or $40 (couples) and includes lunch and educational materials. The registration deadline is Friday (9/7). For details or to register, visit www.iccolumbus.org

TICKETS ON SALE FOR MÁRQUEZ’S CHRONICLE OF A DEATH FORETOLD

New York City’s Repertorio Español will make its Columbus debut at 7:30 p.m. Friday (10/12) at the Wexner Center Mershon Auditorium, when it will present famed Colombian author Gabriel García Márquez’s “Crónica de una Muerte Anunciada” (Chronicle of a Death Foretold). The recipient of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1982, Márquez is one of the leading Latin American authors of our time. Tickets are $10 (general) and $2 (students) and are available now at the Wexner Center (292-3535) and Ticketmaster (431-3600). Read More >

CED BREAKS DOWN LANGUAGE BARRIERS WITH SOMALI COURSE

Continuing Education is offering a Somali I noncredit course from 7–9 p.m. Tuesdays in Mount Hall - Tuesday (10/9)-Tuesday (11/27). Students will learn the relationship between the language and the culture to foster the ability to understand the people and how they express themselves. The course also enhances an awareness of and respect and appreciation for the global interdependence and cultural diversity of the modern world community. Register online or call 292-8571.

WOMEN’S SOCCER KICKS OFF SEASON AUG. 31

The OSU women’s soccer team will kick off the season at noon Friday (8/31) at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium when the Buckeyes play host to Butler University. A valid BuckID card will admit you into the game for free. The Buckeyes are led by player of the year award candidate and co-captain Lara Dickenmann, Canadian national team member Lisa Collison, and co-captains Amanda Ball and Keiana Mitchell. Read More >

DIGITAL UNION OFFERS SERIES OF TECHNOLOGY TUTORIALS

The Digital Union is inviting OSU students, faculty and staff to take part in Tech Two-A-Days, a series of hands-on technology tutorials featuring 15 workshops in eight days, from Friday (9/7)-Tuesday (9/18). Learn the newest tech tools for teaching, learning, and research at workshops on laptop security, blogs, wikis, web design, copyright, Carmen tools and more. Workshops are free but registration is required. Register online

ONCAMPUS BULLETIN BOARD LISTS REC SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES

Interested in the martial arts or a faculty/staff basketball game? See the Recreational Sports section of the onCampus Bulletin Board to post or view a variety of opportunities. The bulletin board is available to all OSU faculty and staff. All you need to do is register using your OSU Internet ID (name.#).