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OSUToday sponsored by the Wexner Center for the Arts
The Wexner Center Store and WiredOut are now the best places for OSU faculty, staff, and students to purchase Apple products. In support of Ohio State's Digital First initiative Apple pricing at both campus stores is now lower than standard retail pricing and Apple Education pricing. June 11-September 21 when you buy a Mac, you receive a $100 Back to School Gift Card to use on apps, books, music, and movies. Or buy the new iPad and get a $50 Back to School Gift Card (terms apply for both offers).
-- > Read more: http://www.wexarts.org/bks/
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Headline news
Estimate: A new Amish community is founded every 3.5 weeks in U.S.
 A new census of the Amish population in the United States estimates that a new Amish community is founded, on average, about every 3.5 weeks, and shows that more than 60 percent of all existing Amish settlements have been founded since 1990. If the growth of the Amish population continues at its current rate, Ohio State researchers predict that the census could exceed 1 million Amish and 1,000 settlements shortly after 2050, and these numbers will bring economic, cultural, social and religious change to the rural areas that attract Amish settlement.
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Have you been diagnosed with high blood pressure? Cardiologists at Ohio State are conducting a research study on the effect of a new investigational procedure as a possible treatment for high blood pressure. You may be eligible to participate if you: Are between 18 and 80 years of age, have high blood pressure (≥ 160 systolic) and taking 3 or more medications for your blood pressure. For more information, please contact Denise Fadorsen, RN at 292-5315
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Moore to join Black Male Achievement Research Collaborative
 James L. Moore III, associate provost in the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and director of the Todd A. Bell National Resource Center on the African American Male, has been invited to join the Black Male Achievement Research Collaborative. Selected by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Moore will be involved in writing and editing a research practice policy report on black male achievement, submitting editorial contributions to the Journal of Negro Education, and producing a range of publications which target policymakers, academic journals and media interest.
-- > Read more: http://odi.osu.edu/moore-bmarc.pdf
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Type 2 Diabetes Study. The Department of Family Medicine is conducting a research study for people with Type 2 Diabetes who are currently taking Insulin, alone or in combination with other diabetic medications. The study lasts approximately 7 months and includes 9 clinic visits. If you would like more information on this study, or to see if you may qualify, contact Paula Smailes, RN, MSN at 293-3644 or paula.smailes@osumc.edu.
-- > Read more: http://studysearch.osumc.edu/studysearch/public_view/394
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'I'm retired and can say whatever I want' video online
Did you miss The Women's Place "I'm retired and can say whatever I want" Women's History Month celebration in March 2012? If so, you can now view the video online. This panel discussion featured recently retired OSU women administrators who shared their open and honest perspectives about their experiences at OSU and what they believe still needs to happen to create a truly equitable environment for women. Mabel Freeman, Greta Russell, Joan Leitzel, Deborah Ballam, Marquetta Peavy, and Karen Bell shared their observations, which are available in separate videos.
Pelotonia 2012
Signed up for Pelotonia? Are you a part of Team Buckeye?
 Attention riders, virtual riders and volunteers, here are easy steps to see if you are a part of Team Buckeye or riding with a peloton. If you want to be part of Team Buckeye you must join a peloton associated with Team Buckeye.
- Sign in to your rider profile page at www.pelotonia.org and select "view my public profile"
- If you are part of a peloton, the peloton name will appear in the gray box at the top under "My Peloton"
- If you don't see a peloton name appear, you can search for pelotons by using the Login/Search function at www.pelotonia.org
- Search for Team Buckeye. Every team registered as part of Team Buckeye will appear. This information updates on a regular basis.
- Select a team. The team captain will be listed in the gray box at the top under Peloton Captain. Contact the captain and ask to be added to the team.
- For assistance in getting assigned to a Team Buckeye peloton, contact teambuckeye@osumc.edu
Focus on sustainability
Ohio Environmental Leaders Institute workshop Sept. 6-7
The Ohio Environmental Leaders Institute is a new set of workshops addressing key competencies in sustainability. The first workshop, "Managing Complex Systems" will take place Thursday (9/6)-Friday (9/7) at Stone Laboratory, Ohio State's Island Campus on Lake Erie. Participants can sign up for individual sessions or the series of four workshops. Details and registration at http://oeli.osu.edu/.
-- > Contact: Anne Baird (292-8603 or baird.41@osu.edu) or Joe Bonnell (bonnell.8@osu.edu or 292-9383)
Events this week
Swing Space Gallery presents works by Leeza Meksin
 Former Department of Art visiting artist and senior lecturer Leeza Meksin is presenting work created while she was at Ohio State, in the new exhibition Negative Crotch, and Other Friends at Swing Space Gallery, 1556 N. High St., today (8/2)-Wednesday (8/29). An informal exhibition walk-through with Meksin and assistant professor George Rush will take place today (8/2) from 5-6 p.m., followed by an opening reception from 6-8 pm.
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Upcoming events
Aug. 15: Disability Awareness Dialogue on Hate Crimes & Bullying
The U. S. Department of Justice, Community Relations Service is facilitating a Disability Awareness Dialogue on Hate Crimes targeting persons with Disabilities – Victims of Crime Who Have Disabilities on Wednesday (8/15) at the Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., in conjunction with the College of Food Agricultural and Environmental Sciences' Diversity Catalyst Team and Office of Diversity and Inclusion, ADA-OHIO and the Ohio Civil Rights Commission. RSVP by Tuesday (8/7) to ADA-OSU@osu.edu. L. Scott Lissner, Ohio State's ADA coordinator, is a keynote speaker.
Breakfast of Science Champions outreach opportunity for STEM researchers
Attend an information meeting Tuesday (8/14) 10-11 a.m. in 4138 Physics Research Building for the Breakfast of Science Champions program, which brings middle school students to the Columbus campus for a morning of explorations in science, math, engineering, and health sciences. Last year, 133 students from eight schools participated, and additional host sites are sought for 2012-13 to expand the program even further. RSVP to http://go.osu.edu/BOSC.
-- > Contact: Arts and Sciences STEM Initiatives, steminitiatives@osu.edu
-- > Read more: http://stemoutreach.osu.edu
Workshops/training
HR hosts Retirement Choices Forum Aug. 15
Human Resources is hosting a forum for new faculty and staff from noon-1 p.m. Wednesday (8/15) in South Campus Gateway, 1590 N. High St., Suite 430, to discuss retirement choices under ARP/OPERS/STRS. Designed for those with an appointment of at least 75 percent FTE for less than 120 days. Additional information online or contact 292-1050. Staff unable to attend may use the free OPERS webinars (register at OPERS web site, www.opers.org:443/seminars/) to learn about their three retirement options.
Non-credit evening English classes for internationals
The American Language Program (ALP) offers non-credit evening English classes for those internationals interested in improving their English skills. Classes are small and open to all. For more information, call the ALP office at 292-1364 or visit the web site: http://esl.osu.edu/ALP/ncc (click on the non-credit option.)
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