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WELCOME TO OSUToday, the latest news and information for faculty and staff of The Ohio State University for Monday, Aug. 12. The deadline for submissions is noon the prior business day.

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Pelotonia 2013

A passion for fighting cancer that stretches a hundred miles

 After months of training and fundraisin for Pelotonia 13, the fifth installment of the annual grassroots bicycle tour that raises millions of dollars for cancer research at the OSUCCC – James, thousands of cyclists hit the road as early as 6 a.m. Saturday (8/10) to complete varying distances. This year's event featured more than 6,700 riders and more than 3,200 virtual riders on assorted routes between central Ohio and Gambier, Ohio, the home to Kenyon College.

The 2013 version of Team Buckeye — the official superpeloton (riding group) of Ohio State —  included more than 1,200 riders, 530 virtual riders and 117 volunteers. Money raised by Pelotonia goes to such areas as student fellowships for cancer research, Idea Grants to teams of faculty cancer researchers, purchases of sophisticated equipment for use by researchers, clinical trials support, and the recruitment and retention of brilliant cancer scientists to the OSUCCC – James.

-- > Read more: teambuckeye.osu.edu or pelotonia.org


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-- > Read more: www.wowway.com/osu


Headline news

Farm Science Review seeks to break new ground

 From teaching techniques to help growers improve water and soil quality to helping farmers and producers learn how to combat invasive species, experts from Ohio State’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences will seek to “break new ground” during this year’s Farm Science Review, Tuesday (9/17)-Thursday (9/19) at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center in London, Ohio. Sponsored by CFAES, the event features educational workshops, presentations, demonstrations and educational opportunities delivered by experts from OSU Extension and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center.

Shown here: Field demonstration during 2012 Farm Science Review in London, Ohio.

-- > Read more:extension.osu.edu/news-releases/archives


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What color is your night light? It may affect your mood

 When it comes to some of the health hazards of light at night, a new study suggests that the color of the light can make a big difference. The findings may have important implications for humans, particularly those whose work on night shifts makes them susceptible to mood disorders, said Randy Nelson, co-author of the study and OSU professor of neuroscience and psychology. The other co-author is Tracy Bedrosian, a former graduate student at Ohio State who is now a postdoctoral researcher at the Salk Institute. 
-- > Read more: researchnews.osu.edu/archive/lightcolor.htm


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Be proactive in managing your health, and schedule your 20-minute Your Plan for Health biometric health screening now. Benefits-eligible faculty and staff can use these values to complete the Personal Health & Well-Being Assessment (PHA). Why not be a role model for your colleagues and be way out ahead of the Sept. 30 deadline to complete the PHA? Avoid the rush, and schedule your screening now by visiting yp4h.osu.edu and scrolling over the Welcome tab or call 292-4700.


New location for life sciences interdisciplinary graduate programs

The life sciences interdisciplinary graduate programs have moved to a new location on the first floor of the Biological Sciences Building, 484 W. 12th Ave. The Biochemistry, Biophysics, Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology, and Neuroscience graduate programs are now conveniently located in one central office, close to students and faculty. Phone numbers and e-mails for each office will remain the same.
-- > Read more: lsn.osu.edu/students/grad-gateway

TCO’s BOSS program offers fall student startup competition

Register by Thursday (8/29) for the Technology Commercialization Office BOSS program. During the semester-long program, 30 student teams are selected and pitch repeatedly to a panel of judges, are given assignments and modifications on their ideas, and return to pitch again. These sessions take place bi-weekly and culminate in a high-profile final pitch event in front of the TCO team, faculty and the community. Two winning teams will receive prizes and all-access to TCO services. Submit an idea for the Fall 2013 BOSS competition here: costart.osu.edu/?page_id=61.

New BuckeyeBox-friendly mobile apps

The Office of the CIO’s BuckeyeBox team has tested and synched with three additional mobile applications to unite with Ohio State’s cloud collaboration tool: CloudOn, Notability and iAnnotate. These apps help you review, edit and share your BuckeyeBox files with your group from anywhere, at any time.
-- > Read more: ocio.osu.edu/blog/

Are you a winner? Find the scarlet ticket

You could be an instant winner of 150 points in the Your Plan for Health Scarlet Ticket challenge. Simply log in to your account at yp4h.osu.edu from Monday (8/12)-Friday (8/16) to see if you’re a winner. While you’re logged in, check out the great new round of YP4H challenges that launched last week. It’s time to get tracking!

Traffic and parking alert

Plan now for Student Move-in on Aug. 15 and 17

  • OWL Move-In will occur Thursday (8/15) from 8 a.m.-2 p.m., resulting in heavy traffic on streets near residence halls. During this time, 12th Avenue, between Neil Avenue and College Road, will be eastbound only. Anticipate minimal parking availability on the Academic Campus, and around the Schottenstein/Buckeye Lot area. Buckeye Lots 2 and 4 will be reserved for CampusParc permits only. Faculty and staff are advised to arrive early to campus and not move their cars on this day. 
  • Student Move-In will occur Saturday (8/17) from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Central campus will be closed to all non-move-in traffic during this time. Significant traffic delays are anticipated. Motorists are strongly discouraged from driving through the area on Saturday. Anticipate minimal parking availability throughout the campus area.

    -- > Traffic information: ttm.osu.edu
    -- > Parking information: osu.campusparc.com

Events this week

WOSU Public Media live remote from the Rally for Wellness

89.7 NPR News and Classical 101 will broadcast live from the “Rally for Wellness! Health Fair” on Tuesday (8/13) at RPAC. From 10-11 a.m., All Sides with Ann Fisher will feature guest Peter Shields, deputy director at the Comprehensive Cancer Center and James Cancer Hospital and a top researcher in the genetics of tobacco carcinogenesis, followed by “Tech Tuesday” at 11 a.m. At noon, Classical 101 hits the airwaves with its weekday show, Amadeus Deli.
-- > Read more: wosu.org/2012/allsides/

Upcoming events

Health and wellness benefit choices forum Aug. 20

New faculty and staff have 31 days from their appointment to enroll in health benefits. Human Resources is offering a health benefits forum during which benefits consultants will compare key features to help you make choices on electing coverage, on Tuesday (8/20) from noon-1:30 p.m. at 1590 N. High St., Suite 430, Room 421, South Campus Gateway. This session will not include information on retirement choices.
-- > Register: hr.osu.edu/ole/HRStaffPD.aspx

Classes/workshops

Second section of Biology 1350 available for fall semester

Due to popular demand, a second section of Biology 1350 with a recitation on Thursday afternoon has been opened for fall semester.  Biology 1350 satisfies the natural science requirement for the BA. The course examines the biological and evolutionary basis for two unique aspects of being human: our capacity and need for hope and the near universal desire to worship a supernatural deity.
-- > Contact: Susan Fisher at fisher.14@osu.edu


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Rally For Wellness! Health Fair on Tuesday (8/13). Over 50 health and wellness exhibitors will share information with OSU faculty and staff from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Ohio State Recreational Sports (RPAC - Thomas W. Davis Gymnasium). The event will also feature cooking and exercise demos, massages, biometric health screenings (scheduled and walk-in appointments), prizes, and more. The Healthy Buckeye awards ceremony will also take place at the event and WOSU’s All Sides with Ann Fisher will broadcast live.
 -- > Read more: osuhealthplan.com/


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