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OSU PART OF MULTICAMPUS VIRTUAL COMPUTATION SCIENCE MINOR

Ohio State is participating with eight other Ohio universities and colleges to offer a multicampus, virtual computation science minor through the Ralph Regula School of Computational Science - a statewide, virtual school focused on computational science. It is a collaborative effort of the Ohio Board of Regents, Ohio Supercomputer Center, Ohio Learning Network and Ohio's colleges and universities. The school acts as a coordinating entity for a variety of computational science education activities aimed at making education in computational science available to students across Ohio, as well as to workers seeking continuing education about this technology. Contact: sgordon@osc.edu
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OHIO UNION GARAGE REOPENS ON SEPT. 24

The Ohio Union garage reopens on Monday (9/24) and will be available to both keycard (BG1, CG1) and hourly customers. The garage will open with 600 spaces. Phase 3 of the construction continues through Early Fall 2008 and upon completion, will create 800 spaces to the facility. Read about the Ohio Union Garage Restoration and Expansion project online at http://tp.osu.edu/alerts/ohiouniongarage.shtml.

TAIWAN REPRESENTATIVE TO DISCUSS TAIWAN AND THE U.S.

Joseph Wu, Taiwan representative to the United States and OSU political science alum, will discuss “Taiwan and the U.S.: Allies of Interest in Security, Prosperity, and Democracy” from 2-3:30 p.m. Friday (9/28) in the Wexner Center for the Arts Film/Video Theater. Reservations are not required, but seating is limited. The free event is open to the public and sponsored by the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Department of Political Science and Office of International Affairs, and the Institute for Chinese Studies. Contact: Sandy Wood, 688-3803 or wood.16@osu.edu

OHIO STATE HOSTING TRANSLATIONAL CANCER RESEARCH FORUM

Leading cancer researchers, government officials and patient advocates will discuss trends in translational cancer research during a free public forum, “Discovery to Delivery” at 10:30 a.m. Monday (10/1) at the OSU Medical Center Biomedical Research Tower. Introductory remarks will be delivered by OSU President Gordon Gee and David Schuller, senior executive director of the James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute. Forum participants include Michael Caligiuri, director of the Comprehensive Cancer Center; U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown and U.S. Rep. Deborah Pryce. RSVP by Wednesday (9/26) to Jennifer.Carlson@osumc.edu or call 293-0346.
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LATEST ISSUE OF ONCAMPUS NOW AVAILABLE

The Sept. 20 issue of onCampus is now available, so please check your Ohio State mailbox. Here’s a preview from the online version of onCampus:
- The university has started a new system to alert students, staff and faculty about campus emergencies through text messaging. Read More >
- Where “going green” used to mean tossing a plastic drink bottle in a recycle bin, Tom Waite brings it to an entirely new level. Read More >

OSU CLINICAL RESEARCH PROFESSIONALS MEETING TODAY

Jennifer Yucel, administrative scientific manager, Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Office for Contract Development and Coordination, will discuss “Clinical Trial Budgeting” from noon-1 p.m. today (9/20) in 234 Meiling Hall. The event is open to everyone. No registration is required. Contact: jennifer.lanter@osumc.edu or 293-2115

MACFORUM MEETING SET FOR TODAY

Nick Koval, Apple SE, and Wayne Tolliver, systems manager for University Relations will discuss personal and enterprise backup solutions available to Macintosh users and system administrators at the next MacForum to be held at 1:30 p.m. today (9/20) in 120 Baker Systems. Koval will discuss Leopard Time Machine and Automator and Tolliver will provide a live demo of Atempo Time Navigator. MacForum, the OSU Apple Macintosh user group, is open to all faculty, staff and students. Read More >

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).

STAFF CAREER DEVELOPMENT GRANT APPLICATIONS SOUGHT

Staff Career Development Grants of up to $500 each are awarded annually to offset education and training costs needed to further staff career goals and professional development. To be eligible, you must be a regular full-time or part-time staff member and have at least two years of continuous employment with Ohio State. Applications are due Monday (10/29) and are available online. The grants are funded through contributions to the Campus Campaign's Staff Career Development Fund and administered by Human Resources. Contact: 292-4341 or bondurant.11@osu.edu

IRB TRAINING FOR OSU STUDENTS OCT. 12, 18

Faculty are encouraged to remind students planning to conduct research involving people that they first must be familiar with federal guidelines and obtain Institutional Review Board approval. Information sessions conducted by the Office of Responsible Research Practices staff will review IRB protocols with an emphasis on basic principles and exemption categories. Presentations will take place from 11 a.m.-noon Friday (10/12) in 020 Page Hall or from 3-4 p.m. Thursday (10/18) in 010 the Psychology Building. Register online

FIND OR SELL YOUR ITEMS VIA THE ONCAMPUS BULLETIN BOARD

A three-story condo in the Victorian Village. A 1998 Honda Accord. Vintage record cabinets. A like-new refrigerator. Find these items and many more in the classifieds of the onCampus Bulletin Board. Faculty and staff can view and post items to the classified section for free. All you need to do is register using your OSU name.number ID and create a password. Visit oncampus.osu.edu and click on the Bulletin Board located on the right of the Web page.

2008 OSU CALENDAR AVAILABLE ONLINE FROM OIT

Download and print your own 2008 Ohio State holiday calendar from the Office of the Chief Information Officer. The calendar highlights commencements, quarter start dates, and the university holidays.