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TO OSUToday, the latest news and information for faculty and staff of The
Ohio State University for Thursday, September 6. Daily (Monday-Friday)
publication of OSUToday resumes Monday (9/17). The deadline for submissions
is noon the prior business day.
OSUToday sponsored by the Wexner Center for the Arts
Evoking the silent era, Brand Upon the Brain is part German
expressionism, part melodrama, and perhaps Guy Maddin’s most personal film.
It follows a man who returns after 30 years to the island of his youth to paint
the lighthouse that also housed his parents’ orphanage. It’s preceded
by Manuelle Labor, Marie Losier’s trademark short evocation of cinema past,
made in collaboration with Maddin. Screens Thursday (9/13)-Friday (9/14). Read
More >
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Headline news
U.S.
DOT, OSU PARTNER TO IMPROVE BORDER TRAFFIC FLOW
An Ohio State-led research team has been awarded a two-year, $1.3 million
grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to create the Consortium for
Remote Sensing of Traffic Activities. The consortium team will investigate
ways to use sensors and airborne imagery to develop, validate and feed traffic
models and suggest alternative travel strategies for trucks to reduce the time
it takes to cross the Michigan-Canada and Arizona-Mexico borders, while ensuring
security, especially under conditions of increased truck demand or increased
inspection activities. Contact: langen.2@osu.edu
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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, featuring 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.
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RECYCLING
PROGRAM TAKES OFF IN THE ‘SHOE, TAILGATING LOTS
This fall, recycling is coming to Ohio Stadium and surrounding tailgating
lots. With help from a $31,900 College and University Recycling and Waste Reduction
Program grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Business and Finance’s
Facilities Operations and Development is partnering with Athletics to institute
the new program as part of the university’s recycling initiative. During
seven home games an estimated 16 tons is expected to be diverted from landfill.
Since the university’s recycling initiative began with a nine-building
pilot program in November 2006, more than 61 tons of recycling has been diverted
from landfill. Contact: 292-1477 or eckhardt.12@osu.edu
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SAVE $120 ON YOUR 2008 MEDICAL PLAN PREMIUMS. Complete the Personal
Health Assessment by Sunday (9/30) and save $10 monthly on your medical
plan premiums in 2008. The PHA is an easy, confidential online questionnaire
about your overall well-being and suggests specific ways that you can
live healthier. In addition to lower premiums next year, you can earn
50 incentive points in the Your Plan for Health 2007 Faculty
and Staff Incentive Program. Visit
www.yourplanforhealth.com and click on “Assessing Your Health
Risks” to get started.
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STAFF
ARTS AND CRAFTS EXHIBIT - VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE
Take a few moments to visit the 16th Annual Staff Arts and Crafts Exhibit,
featuring the work of many of your talented colleagues. The exhibit is currently
on display in Bricker Hall, and is open weekdays during regular business hours.
Visitors may vote for their favorite until Friday (9/14), when the People’s
Choice award will be presented. Contact: 292-4341. Read
More >
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COPEC WORKSHOPS. The Central Ohio Professional Education Council is
hosting free programs designed for those considering their health care
and pension options through either STRS, PERS or SERS. The programs
will address Social Security, 403b accounts, income pension distribution
choices, Medicare and Long Term Care issues, as well as estate planning
concepts such as probate, wills, trusts and powers of attorney. September
workshops on Health Insurance/LTC will take place from 4:30-7 p.m.
Wednesday (9/12) at the Hilliard Library and Tuesday (9/25) at the
Dublin Library. Details and registration are available online at www.thecopecnetwork.org.
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SEPT.
18 WORKSHOP FOR DEANS, DEPARTMENT CHAIRS, SFOs
“Legal Issues and Considerations,” a workshop for department chairs,
school directors, deans, associate and assistant deans, and SFOs will be held
from 9-11:30 a.m. Tuesday (9/18) in Suite 430 at 1590 N. High St. (Gateway).
Members of the Office of Legal Affairs are presenting. Registration is required.
Contact 292-2800 or register
online
STUDENT
ORGANIZATION ADVISORS NEEDED
Faculty and staff volunteers are needed to serve as advisors to Ohio State’s
800-plus student organizations. Student Organization Advisors have the opportunity
to work with student leaders and members in a variety of capacities. There
are a set of required duties as well as many that are negotiable between you
and the student organization. For details or to volunteer, contact Adam Burden
at burden.37@osu.edu or 292-1319.
TICKETS
AVAILABLE FOR OSU MARION FIVE NIGHTS ON CAMPUS SERIES
Ohio State Marion kicks off its 2007-08 cultural arts series, Five Nights
on Campus with traveling minstrel and Alaskan story teller Ken Waldman on Thursday
(9/13). The series features a variety of entertainment styles from classical
music to blue grass to drama, with the opportunity for the audience to meet
with the artists following each performance. Season tickets are now available
and tickets for individual performances are available in advance or at the
door. For tickets and information, contact (740) 725-6341 or babich.5@osu.edu.
BUY
OR SELL ITEMS VIA THE ONCAMPUS BULLETIN BOARD
Friends coming to town and you want to treat them to an OSU football game
this season? Check out the tickets section of the onCampus
Bulletin Board .
The bulletin board is available to all OSU faculty and staff. All you need
to do is register using your OSU Internet ID (name.#).
BOB
DYLAN TICKETS ON SALE SEPT. 8
Live Nation is presenting Bob Dylan and his band, Elvis Costello (solo) and
Amos Lee at Value City Arena at 7 p.m. Saturday (10/13). Tickets for the show
go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday (9/8). Tickets are $29.50 (student) and $39.50,
$49.50 and $69.50 (reserved). Tickets will not be available the first day of
sale, Saturday (9/8) at the Schottenstein Center Box Office in person or via
phone. Tickets will be available in person at Ticketmaster centers including
all area Kroger stores, charge-by-phone at 431-3600 or online at www.ticketmaster.com and www.livenation.com.
Regular Schottenstein Center Box Office hours of 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays resume
Monday (9/10).
RALLY
FOR WELLNESS HEALTH FAIR SLATED FOR SEPT. 12
The Faculty and Staff Wellness Program and the University Staff Advisory Committee
are teaming up to present “Health Fair - Rally for Wellness” from
10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday (9/12) at the French Field House. Get your PHA
health screening (register at www.yourplanforhealth.com),
grab a free lunch and earn points toward the 2007 Incentive Program for attending
the annual health fair and be on hand for the first of two Incentive
Program raffle drawings.
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 OSU 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.
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