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WELCOME TO OSUToday, the latest news and information for faculty and staff of The Ohio State University for Monday, Sept. 28. The deadline for submissions is noon the prior business day.

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Math used as a tool to heal toughest of wounds

Scientists expect a new mathematical model of chronic wound healing could replace intuition with clear guidance on how to test treatment strategies in tackling a major public-health problem. The Ohio State researchers are the first to publish a mathematical model of an ischemic wound – a common complication of diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity and other conditions that can be characterized by poor vascular health. An estimated 6.5 million people in the United States are affected by chronic wounds. Read more: http://researchnews.osu.edu/archive/woundmodel.htm

New flu web site offers answers to frequently asked questions

In preparation for a potential H1N1 pandemic, the university has created a web site to keep students, faculty and staff informed about flu prevention and treatment. Q&A like this one can be found at http://flu.osu.edu.
Q. Why isn’t the university testing and tracking cases of H1N1?
A. We now know that the H1N1 virus is moderate in its severity, making it very similar to the seasonal flu. Because of this, the Centers for Disease Control has recommended that the treatment for both types of flu be the same. A confirmation of H1N1 would not change the recommended course. Faculty, students and staff who do become ill are asked to remain home and limit contact with others. Medical attention should be sought for a fever of 103 degrees or greater.

National Parks series continues on WOSU TV

WOSU TV premiered The National Parks: America’s Best Idea, a six-episode series directed by Ken Burns, at 8 p.m. Sunday (9/27). Filmed at some of nature's most spectacular locales — from Acadia to Yosemite, Yellowstone to the Grand Canyon, the Everglades of Florida to the Gates of the Arctic in Alaska — the series is a story of people from every conceivable background. The series continues through Friday (10/2) at 8 p.m. on WOSU TV. Read more: http://www.wosu.org/national-parks/

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Today: Ninth Avenue West Garage closed for four weeks

In response to customer feedback regarding the reported slippery floor conditions in the Ninth Avenue West Garage, this parking facility will be closed beginning today (9/28) for approximately four weeks for floor recoating (weather permitting). The first two levels will remain open to parking at the beginning of the project, but will close towards the end of the construction. Please note that the garage will remain closed for all home football Saturdays throughout the month of October. Read more: http://tp.osu.edu/alerts/9thWestResurface.shtml

Today: HGTV’s 'Small Space, Big Style' to air OSU episode

A crew from The Rachael Ray Show came to campus last weekend to videotape a "dorm room makeover." Libby Langdon, from HGTV’s hit show, Small Space, Big Style, provided tips and tricks to turn any small space into something wonderful. The feature, taped at Steeb Hall, focuses on how students and those living in small spaces can decorate their living quarters inexpensively and in style. The segment will air on The Rachel Ray Show at 10 a.m. today (9/28) on WSYX ABC Channel 6. Read more:
Rachael Ray Show: http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/
Libby Langdon: http://www.libbylangdon.com/

Dadaab: A Somali Struggle film screening and discussion Sept. 30

A film screening and discussion of the 12-minute documentary film Dadaab: A Somali Struggle will be held by The Kirwan Institute from 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday (9/30) at the Hale Cultural Center. The presentation will be moderated by Tariq Tarey, coordinator for the Refugee Employment Program of Jewish Family Services. The free presentation is open to the campus community. Read more:
http://www.kirwaninstitute.org/events/upcoming.php#Dadaab

Oct. 2: Students For Recycling host Scarlet Gray and Green Fair

Students For Recycling will host the 4th annual Scarlet Gray and Green Fair, an event that highlights environmentally conscious companies and organizations, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday (10/2) on the South Oval. Rain location is the RPAC. Come see why everyone is going "green" and how anything you do can be environmentally friendly. Free t-shirts, free food and music. You can even win a bike.

BIGG Glass Art Tour Series: Art and Spirituality

Many of the artists in the BIGG: Breakthrough Ideas In Global Glass exhibition express a spiritual connection to art making. Visit the OSU Urban Arts Space from 1-2 p.m. Friday (10/2) for a tour, which presents historic examples of artists who connect art and spirituality and discusses how some BIGG artists define their own spiritual connection to their work. To attend, RSVP to mailto:uaseducation@osu.edu or 292-8861. Free and open to all. Read more: http://uas.osu.edu/

Wolverine Challenge For Life — help Ohio State retain the trophy

Lifeline of Ohio and the OSU Chapter of Students for Organ Donation (mailto:ohiostatesod@osu.edu) have accepted a challenge from the "state up north" to see which university can register the most new organ and tissue donors before Thursday (11/19). To participate in the Challenge For Life, log on to http://www.lifelineofohio.org. You will be connected to a secure web site maintained by the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Contact: Lauren Fitting at mailto:lfitting@lifelineofohio.org