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BART TACKLES PROPER UNIVERSITY RESPONSE TO BIAS-BASED INCIDENTS

Incidents such as racist letters sent in the mail, graffiti on dorm walls, and the use of racist slurs have led to the creation of the Bias Assessment Response Team, a task force developed to change the way hate crimes and bias incidents are reported at the university. Co-chaired by Georgina Dodge, assistant vice provost for Minority Affairs, and Rebecca Nelson, assistant vice president for Student Affairs and director of the Multicultural Center, BART is designed not as a policing body but as a vehicle for changing the campus climate. Read More >

KAUFMAN NAMED ASSOCIATE DEAN OF SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Robert Kaufman, professor of Sociology, has been named associate dean in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Kaufman has been an OSU faculty member since 1985, and served as chair of the department of Sociology from 2002-06 and the department’s director of Graduate Studies from 1989-92. He has won awards for his research and his teaching and mentoring and most recently, he received a grant from the National Science Foundation to increase the diversity of Ph.D students in SBS.

SUPER (HEALTH) SCREENING DAY IS SEPT. 26

The Wellness Program will host a Super Screening Day, from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday (9/26) in the Mershon Auditorium lobby, as a last chance to get a free campus health screening before the 2007 Your Plan for Health Incentive Program concludes Sunday (9/30). The screening values - measuring blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol, height and weight - can be used to complete the Personal Health Assessment online questionnaire, which will earn participants 50 points toward the incentive reward. Register online (click on Assessing Your Health Risks.) Assistance will be available at the event to help you establish your PatientLink account for the PHA. Those unable to schedule a screening appointment online should call Human Resources at 292-1050.

BIG TEN NETWORK TO FEATURE BUCKEYE BULLET 2 TONIGHT

The Big Ten Network will be airing a segment on the Buckeye Bullet 2 team from 8-10 p.m. today (9/21) on the program Friday Night Tailgate. The network was on campus Thursday (9/20) to interview and film the students. Read more about the Bullet and view video from its showing at Speedweek at http://blog.buckeyebullet.com/

FACULTY RESEARCH ABROAD GRANTS AVAILABLE

The Office of International Affairs is the OSU administrator for the U.S. Department of Education Fulbright-Hays Faculty Research Abroad Grants for the development and improvement of the study of modern foreign languages and area studies in the United States. Applications are available at the Department of Education Web site. The OSU campus deadline is Tuesday (10/23). Contact: kukielka-blaser.1@osu.edu

DOCTORAL DISSERTATION RESEARCH AWARDS AVAILABLE

The Office of International Affairs administers the U.S. Department of Education's Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad program for advanced graduate students studying modern foreign languages and area studies. Eligibility is restricted to students who possess the requisite language skills for the dissertation project, and who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Faculty are encouraged to inform eligible students of the awards. Applications are available online. The OSU deadline is Monday (10/29). Contact: kukielka-blaser.1@osu.edu

REGISTER FOR OSU DISTANCE LEARNING CONFERENCE

Distance Learning 2007, sponsored by the OSU Distance Learning Community and TELR will be held from 8:30 a.m.-noon Friday (10/12) in the new PAES Building. The keynote speaker is Michael Beaudoin, professor of education, University of New England and the 2004 recipient of the Charles Wedemeyer Award for his book, “Reflections on Research, Faculty and Leadership in Distance Education.” Registration is $15 (faculty and staff) or $10 (students). Register online by Monday (10/8), or contact 292-0988 or stein.1@osu.edu.

FTAD HOSTS COLLEGE TEACHING SERIES EVENTS

Throughout the year, Faculty and TA Development facilitates workshops, forums and seminars on a variety of issues concerning college teaching and learning. College Teaching Series events include “Developing Effective Presentation Skills” from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday (9/27) and “Facilitating Classroom Discussion” from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday (10/4) - both in 150 Younkin Success Center. Register online or via e-mail to ftad.osu.edu. A calendar of events is available online.

2007 MIDWEST CARBOHYDRATE AND GLYCOBIOLOGY SYMPOSIUM

Peng George Wang, professor of Biochemistry and Chemistry and Ohio Eminent Scholar will be hosting the 2007 Midwest Carbohydrate and Glycobiology Symposium at Ohio State Friday (10/5)-Saturday (10/6). Researchers will present their newest research findings in a series of poster sessions, oral presentations and invited lectures on Friday evening and all day Saturday. The symposium is free, but advance registration is required. Register online. Contact: Pernik.2@osu.edu or 247-7880

OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT WORKSHOP SERIES BEGINS OCT. 16

A fall workshop series, Preparing for Partnership is being offered to enhance partnership skills and prepare participants to submit proposals for outreach and engagement grants. The first workshop, “Understanding Partnerships and Finding the Right Match” is set for noon-1 p.m. Tuesday (10/16) at 1590 N. High St., Suite 430 (Human Resources office). Presented by University Outreach and Engagement, the Service-Learning Initiative, Continuing Education, and OSU CARES/OSU Extension. Register online. Contact: 688-3041

ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE GRADUATE OPEN HOUSE OCT. 6

An Engineering and Architecture Graduate Open House is set for 9 a.m. Saturday (10/6) in 250 Knowlton Hall. Meet with engineering and architecture faculty and researchers, graduate program advisors and students to learn more about opportunities available in the College of Engineering Graduate Program, ranked among the top 20 public school programs in the nation. Activities include discussions with faculty, lab tours and information sessions. Register online. Contact: Hazel Morrow-Jones, engineeringgrad@osu.edu

DUMP AND RUN YARD SALE TODAY

Students For Recycling is holding the fourth annual Dump & Run Yard Sale from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. today (9/21) in the Jesse Owens North Rec Center. Visitors will find all types of clothing and accessories, electronics, appliances, furniture, bedding, toys, and much more at low-cost, yard sale prices. The proceeds are donated to local charities and student organizations that volunteer to work the event. Contact: dellesky.3@osu.edu

REGISTER FOR SEPT. 29 LIVING WITH HEPATITIS C FORUM

The OSU Medical Center, American Liver Foundation and Roche Pharmaceuticals are offering a session for hepatitis C patients and friends and family of patients that will cover what to expect from medications to treat hepatitis C, alternative treatments and new therapies on the horizon, as well as nutritional concerns. Register to attend the forum in person by calling the American Liver Foundation at (866) 644-6253 or register online to attend via the Internet/telephone (click on the Register button and follow the prompts).