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WELCOME TO OSUToday, the latest news and information for faculty and staff of The Ohio State University for Monday, Sept. 10. Daily (Monday-Friday) publication of OSUToday resumes Monday (9/17). The deadline for submissions is noon the prior business day.

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NEW UNIVERSITY EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION PLAN

Ohio State has a number of ways to communicate with faculty, staff, students and parents in the event of an urgent situation. These include a variety of notification vehicles such as WOSU AM, OSU Today e-mail, the Ohio State Web site, and local media outlets. New this year, the university has created a text message alert system for the public to stay informed of potential emergencies. Faculty, students, staff, and parents are encouraged to register their cell phone numbers with the OSU Department of Public Safety. To learn more and to register, go to www.buckeyealert.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.


INITIATIVE BRIDGES RURAL OHIO’S DIGITAL DIVIDE

These days, the small water tower in rural Vinton, Ohio (population 324) helps deliver more than water. Thanks to the Connecting Rural Ohio Wireless Neighborhood Project, a collaborative initiative bringing Internet connectivity to Appalachian communities, a stand of antennae bristling atop the water tank makes the Internet accessible to most Vinton homes. For residents without a wireless modem at home, there's a community learning center in Town Hall, a former one-room schoolhouse from 1893. Read the onCampus story


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IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO EARN REWARDS FOR BETTER HEALTH. Join Your Plan for Health’s 2007 Faculty and Staff Incentive Program and begin earning points for engaging in healthy activities now through Sunday (9/30). Healthy living pays off because points equal dollars paid directly to you. Applicable payroll taxes apply. What’s keeping you from your just rewards - and good health?


CLIMATE CHANGE DISCUSSION AT FAWCETT OCT. 4

With support from the Battelle Endowment for Technology and Human Affairs, the Byrd Polar Research Center is offering the final in a series of evening forums to engage the public with discussions about the implications of climate change. Representatives from Honda of America, American Electric Power and the Air Transportation Association will present the perspectives of business and industry in a panel discussion format at 7 p.m. in the Fawcett Center, followed by a 45-minute question and answer period facilitated by Andy Keeler, OSU faculty member from the John Glenn School of Public Affairs. The event is free and open to the public. Contact: landis.83@osu.edu or 688-8279

OSU TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL WORK AND FAMILY MONTH

In celebration of National Work and Family Month in October, Ohio State and Human Resources are offering faculty and staff a variety of workshops designed to improve and integrate work and life. Among them are: “Why Telling Children Doesn’t Work: Verbal vs. Kinetic Learners,” from noon-1 p.m. Wednesday (10/3), and Eldercare Panel of Experts from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday (10/4) - both at 1590 N. High Street, Suite 430. View a list of workshops and register online (click on Customized Events).

PLAN AHEAD TO AVOID STUDENT MOVE-IN TRAFFIC SEPT. 13, 16

Faculty and staff should be aware that traffic and parking on campus will be severely restricted on Sunday (9/16), when approximately 5,000 students move into residence halls. Plan to avoid being on campus that day if possible. There also will be traffic congestion in residence hall areas in the afternoon and evening of Thursday (9/13), when about 1,200 Ohio State Welcome Leaders arrive. Read More >

OPERS RETIREMENT FORUM SEPT. 11

Human Resources and Ohio Public Employees Retirement System are offering an on-campus forum from noon-1 p.m. Tuesday (9/11) in 400AB Prior Health Sciences Library in an ongoing effort to educate and help eligible staff with their decisions regarding available retirement choices under OPERS. The seminar is designed for staff who have been at the university for less than 180 days. OPERS representatives will review, compare and summarize the three OPERS retirement plan options. Contact: 292-1050. Read More >

FLEXIBLE CAREERS WORKSHOP SEPT. 12

Human Resources and The Women’s Place are sponsoring a Working Mothers Support Network discussion, facilitated by Mona Fitzer, project manager for Work Life and HR Initiatives from noon-1 p.m. Wednesday (9/12). The forum will be held in Suite 430 at 1590 N. High St. (Gateway). What types of flexible work arrangements exist at OSU? Tools will be shared to promote a culture of flexible work schedules from the manager and the employee perspective. Contact: 292-2800. Read More >

LIFELONG LEARNING CLASSES OFFERED THROUGH CAP

Experience the excitement of learning something new through Ohio State's Creative Activities program. From wine tasting and salsa dancing to wedding planning or how to buy a home, there's something for everyone. View a full listing of events or register online. These classes are also open to adults not affiliated with Ohio State.

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

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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