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WELCOME TO OSUToday, the latest news and information for faculty and staff of The Ohio State University for Tuesday, September 4. OSUToday is published on Monday and Thursday during the summer. The deadline for submissions is noon the prior business day.

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Part of our series of films by Polish filmmaker Lech Majewski, Garden of Earthly Delights follows a British art historian who takes a lover and heads to Venice when she learns she only has a few months to live. Screening at 7 p.m. Wednesday (9/5), the 2004 film is full of gorgeous visuals, erotic honesty, and philosophical ambition. Read More >

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OSU MEDICAL CENTER FEATURED ON 100 MOST WIRED LIST

The Ohio State University Medical Center has made the list of the 100 Most Wired Hospitals for the eighth consecutive year. The designation by the American Hospital Association journal, Hospitals and Health Networks, recognizes hospitals around the country for their advanced use of information technology to provide the best quality care possible to patients. The list showcases hospitals that use advanced information technology to improve operational efficiency, reduce errors, increase use of evidence-based medicine and have better overall outcomes.


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FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR LONG-TERM CARE. Ohio LTC Advisors, LLC, will offer a free workshop, “Financial Planning for Long-term Care” on Thursday (9/13) at the Fawcett Center. The workshop will feature speakers from Ohio LTC Advisors and Ohio State. Two workshop times are available: 12:30-2 p.m. and 3-4:30 p.m. The workshop will cover the financial planning process for LTC, the cost of LTC services, and financing options for LTC, including private insurance, LTC plans offered through OPERS/STRS, reverse mortgages, life settlements, Medicare, Medicaid and VA benefits. Seating is limited. RSVP to 718-5348 during business hours.


FARM SCIENCE REVIEW SET FOR SEPT. 18-20

Precision agriculture technology, from familiar to new equipment, will be displayed and demonstrated at this year’s Farm Science Review, to be held Tuesday (9/18)-Thursday (9/20) at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center in London, Ohio. Other activities include the Ohio State Horse Plowing Contest; OSU Central, featuring demonstrations and displays from OSU colleges and departments; and an arts and crafts exhibit tent. The event is sponsored by OSU Extension, OARDC, and the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences. Tickets are $8 at the gate or $5 in advance. Children 5 and younger are admitted free. Read More >


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NEW HEALTH PLAN CHOICES FOR 2008. Your Plan for Health is introducing new health plan options for benefit-eligible faculty and staff in 2008 - Your Health. Your Choices. Select the health plan that best meets your needs, choosing from four options. University Prime Care will continue to be offered as the core plan for 2008; other options will be new. Final details, including employee contribution rates, will be available in September before Open Enrollment. Contact: yourplanforhealth@hr.osu.edu


RESEARCH FOUNDATION OFFERS TRAINING ON CAYUSE424

Two introductory sessions and two practice labs will be offered in early September related to the Cayuse SF424 system, a Web-based product that facilitates electronic preparation and submission of proposals. The product provides significant auto-filling of forms, extensive error checking, and the ability to see the entire proposal as it will look to reviewers before submission - for both PC and Mac users. Details and registration are available online at http://rf.osu.edu/inf/e-cal.cfm.

LATEST FOOTBALL TV SPOT FEATURES PHOTOS SUBMITTED TO O-H-I-O SITE

On the equator during a study abroad trip to Uganda. With a wedding party in front of the Shoe. In Budapest, after a Habitat for Humanity service trip to Romania. On military active duty in Afghanistan. Buckeye pride has no boundaries. The 30-second commercial produced by University Marketing Communications that will air during football games this fall features photos students, faculty, staff, and alumni have submitted to the “O-H-I-O” site. Read More >

AMENDMENT FORM FOR HUMAN SUBJECTS RESEARCH REVISED

The amendment form used to submit changes to IRB-approved research, Amendment/Changes to Research, has been updated to a more user-friendly modular format. In addition, appendices to the new streamlined form can be used to request changes individually or in conjunction with the continuing review application. The previous version of the form will continue to be accepted through the end of the calendar year. The new amendment form, appendices, and instructions are available online. Contact: 292-0214 or prestage.2@osu.edu

SCHOOL OF MUSIC HOSTS PIANO SALE SEPT. 9

Faculty and staff are eligible to purchase Yamaha pianos and digital pianos - provided by the Yamaha institutional loan program for use by the OSU School of Music over the past year - at substantial savings, prior to a public sale from noon-5 p.m. Sunday (9/9) at the School of Music. The local Yamaha dealer, Henderson Music Company has made special arrangements for financing, delivery and warranty service. Additional new and used pianos also are available. To arrange to view pianos before the public sale, call 292-3773. For details on the public sale, call 292-3773.

FACULTY SOUGHT FOR BUCKEYES BEYOND OHIO

Undergraduate Admissions and First Year Experience is looking for faculty with out-of-state ties to connect with out-of-state and international first-year students. Interested faculty are invited to attend an informal pizza gathering during fall quarter and talk with first-year students from their area of the country or world. A list of the dates/regions of the Autumn 2007 lunches are available online. If you are interested in participating, contact Katy Higbee at higbee.10@osu.edu by Friday (9/14).

REGISTER NOW FOR EXCELLENCE IN ETHICS CONFERENCE

With high-powered and relevant speakers, panels and poster/presentations, the Excellence in Ethics Conference, set for Wednesday (11/28) and Thursday (11/29) in Columbus, will help participants gain insight into this gray area of business, legal, financial and academic organizations. The deadline for Early Bird Registration is Friday (9/28). To view the full agenda and register, visit http://ced.osu.edu (click “Excellence in Ethics” link). Continuing education units are available for legal professionals and CPAs. Contact: 292-8571

OSU MEDICAL CENTER PULMONARY TEAM SPONSOR OF ASTHMA WALK

The OSU Medical Center’s Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine is a sponsor of the American Lung Association’s Fifth Annual “Blow the Whistle on Asthma” walk, to be held on Saturday (9/29) at Easton Town Center. Those interested in joining the team should contact Sarah Varekojis at sarah.varekojis@osumc.edu or 292-8445, or Jonathan Parsons at jonathan.parsons@osumc.edu. For general information, contact: 293-3737 or sherri.Kirk@osumc.edu

WOSU HOSTS SPECIAL TV PREVIEW SCREENING

WOSU will present a special TV preview screening of the Columbus World War II Roadshow and Ken Burns’ The War from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday (9/12) at WOSU@COSI. The screening is free to the public and will be followed by a Q&A session. The Columbus World War II Roadshow was taped and produced at WOSU@COSI. Those interested in attending the preview screening are asked to RSVP to 292-9678 by Monday (9/10). Doors will open at 6 p.m. and light refreshments will be served. There will be no charge for parking. Support for this event provided by Ohio Humanities Council. Read More >

TAKE THE PHA AND SAVE $120 ON 2008 HEALTH PLAN PREMIUMS

Time is ticking away. Don’t forget to complete the Personal Health Assessment by Sunday (9/30) to save $10 each month on your health plan premiums in 2008. It is recommended that faculty and staff take the PHA every 12 months. Visit www.yourplanforhealth.com (click on the “Assessing Your Health Risks” link) to complete the PHA. The PHA is also a key activity in earning the maximum 125 points in the Your Plan for Health 2007 Faculty and Staff Incentive Program.

STONE LAB OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULED

A Stone Laboratory Open House with Educational Programs and Tours of Gibraltar Island and South Bass Lighthouse, followed by the Friends of Stone Laboratory Annual Meeting, is scheduled for 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday (9/8). The event is open to the public. Read More >

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