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Flooding might help lower gas emission from wetlands

River floods and storms that send water surging through swamps and marshes near rivers and coastal areas might cut in half the average greenhouse gas emissions from those affected wetlands, according to recent research at Ohio State. A study suggests that pulses of water through wetlands result in lower average emissions of greenhouse gases over the course of the year compared to the emissions from wetlands that receive a steady flow of water. The study is part of ongoing research comparing pulsing vs. steady-flow conditions in two experimental wetlands on the Columbus campus. William Mitsch is the study’s senior author and director of the Wilma H. Schiermeier Olentangy River Wetland Research Park at Ohio State. Read more >

College of Public Health welcomes former U.S. Surgeon General Elders

Former U.S. Surgeon General M. Joycelyn Elders will present “The Politics of Health: What will the New Administration’s Challenges Be?” during a lunch presentation Wednesday (10/8). The lecture and Q&A, from noon-1:15 p.m. at the Buckeye Hall of Fame Café is sponsored by the OSU College of Public Health, Ohio Department of Health, Columbus Public Health and Columbus Metropolitan Club. Lunch is $25. Register online by Wednesday (10/1). Students also are welcome to attend a Q&A session with Elders at 2 p.m. Wednesday (10/8) in 115 Biomedical Research Tower. To attend, contact rsvp@cph.osu.edu.

Tickets available for Mary Robinson, Women and International Policy event

Due to an overwhelming response, the venue has been changed to Mershon Auditorium for the 4:30 p.m. Thursday (10/9) event featuring The Honorable Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland and an international leader in setting human rights standards and policy. Robinson will discuss Women and International Policy. Moderated by Fred Andrle, host of WOSU’s Open Line talk radio program. A public reception in the Page Hall lobby will follow. The lecture is free, open to the public and seats are available, but reservations are required. Visit glennschool.osu.edu/robinson.php or call 688-3206, ext. 1 by Tuesday (10/7).

Ohio State’s Mortar Board chapter receives national awards

The Mabel Freeman chapter at Ohio State was among the outstanding chapters to be honored for their excellence at the 2008 Mortar Board National Conference, held during the summer in Columbus. The group took home the Golden Torch Award, a Project Excellence Award, and was selected as a finalist for Mortar Board’s highest national honor for a collegiate chapter: the Ruth Weimer Mount Chapter Excellence Award. Mortar Board is a national honor society that recognizes college seniors for outstanding achievement in scholarship, leadership and service. Contact: bockbrader.14@osu.edu
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ACE Ohio Women's Network annual conference Nov. 7

The ACE Ohio Women's Network Annual Conference will take place at the University of Dayton on Friday (11/7), with a networking reception from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday (11/6). "Aspiration to Accomplishment: Celebrating 10 years of Advancing Women Leaders in Ohio," features two dynamic keynote speakers, relevant break-out sessions and a President's Panel. Registration, directions, hotels and the full agenda can be accessed at www.aceohiowomen.org. Visit The Women's Place web site, womensplace.osu.edu.

Lecture to focus on trends in community development

Trends in community development and, in particular, urban neighborhood revitalization, will be the topic for a lecture and panel discussion sponsored by the University District Organization at 7 p.m. Monday (9/29) at Indianola Church of Christ, 2141 Indianola Ave. Peter Roche, OSU graduate and nationally respected consultant in community development and affordable housing, will outline these trends and participate in a panel discussion of how these trends affect the University District. The event is free and open to the public. Read more >

Digital Union offers free tech tutorials

The Digital Union continues its series of hands-on technology tutorials for faculty, staff and students this autumn. Learn about the newest tech tools for teaching, learning and research at workshops on clickers, web design, flash, mashups, survey tools, homemade interactive whiteboards and more. Learn what these tools are and how to use them at the free workshops. Advanced registration is required. View detailed descriptions and register online.

IRB process information sessions scheduled

Students and other research staff are encouraged to attend an information session on the IRB approval and exemption processes. Two sessions will be offered from 2-3 p.m. in 20 Page Hall: Friday (10/3) and Friday (11/7). The sessions will include information about the types of studies that require IRB approval or can qualify for exemption, details about procedures and timelines for seeking approvals, and an opportunity to ask questions about specific projects. The sessions are co-sponsored by the Graduate School and the Office of Responsible Research Practices. Register for either session online.

Bulletin Board digests keep you up to date

With the onCampus Bulletin Board’s “Digests” feature, you can find out right away when someone posts a house for sale, is in the market for that Soloflex you have stored in your basement or simply is looking for a ride to work. Log on to oncampus.osu.edu/bulletinboard and click on the “Digests” tab to set up your preferences, and you’ll receive a daily or weekly summary of every new post.