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MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT GEE

Dear Ohio State Faculty and Staff:

By now you have heard about an important community fundraising effort - the 2007 Bucks for Charity Drive - a campaign that has been running since Monday (10/1) and will continue through Friday (12/7) on the Columbus Campus.

The Bucks for Charity Drive provides the Ohio State community with an opportunity to support more than 300 not-for-profit organizations. All of the agencies work to provide vital programs and services within their local communities to those that need them most. Please remember that any gift will make a real difference.

I cannot thank you enough for your generous support and participation. Together we can make certain we help those who need it most.

ENDEAVOR CENTER IS NATIONAL RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AWARD WINNER

Collaboration and commitment to boost economic development of rural southern Ohio have placed Ohio State's Endeavor Center on a national pedestal of success. The business incubator, located at Ohio State's South Centers at Piketon in Pike County, has been named the 2007 Economic Development Administration National Rural Economic Development Award winner. Nominations are evaluated based on how effectively market-based strategies are utilized to improve rural economic development. The award was presented during a brief presentation on Thursday (10/11) on the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences campus. Read more >

SECURITY TIP FROM THE CIO: MINIMUM COMPUTER SECURITY STANDARD

The university's new Minimum Computer Security Standard applies to all members of the Ohio State community. Use the 3 P's to ensure you're meeting the requirements: Password (use a password on all your computers, preferably a good password), Patch (keep security patches up to date), Protect (run protective software like anti-virus, anti-spyware and a local firewall). Get details on all these topics at www.buckeyesecure.osu.edu.

APPLY NOW FOR FALL 2007 FACULTY RESEARCH GRANTS

The Office of International Affairs is seeking applications for its Fall 2007 Faculty Research Grants. Grants up to $5,000 may be awarded in two categories: Interdisciplinary Lectures, Seminars and Conferences; and International Research Travel. International Affairs awards grants to fund research activities that support international themes and which contribute to the mission of the Area Studies Centers. Ohio State faculty, interdisciplinary areas and academic units are eligible to apply. The deadline for submissions is Friday (11/16). A list of requirements and an application form are available at http://oia.osu.edu. Contact: herrmann.1@osu.edu

OCTOBER IS RESEARCH AWARENESS MONTH

The Office of Research is offering the following training activities for Research Awareness Month: Tuesday (10/16), Orientation to Research Administration at OSU; Wednesday (10/17), Research Funding Opportunities; Monday (10/22), Faculty Panel Discussion: Working with the National Science Foundation; Tuesday (10/23), Being a PI at OSU-Roles and Responsibilities, and PI Portal Overview; Thursday (10/25), PI Portal Practice Lab, and The Changing Environment for Academic Research; and Friday (10/26), Electronic PA-005 Training. Read more >

UNIVERSITY LINKS FOUND ON FACULTY/STAFF WEB PAGE

Learn about the university’s Homeownership Incentives Program, tuition assistance or the benefits of Faculty Club membership. View the 2007-08 academic year calendar online. Download site licensed software. Click on the bus service link for CABS maps and schedules. Check out these and many other links on the Faculty/Staff Web page at www.osu.edu/facultystaff/

SCHOLARSHIP AND PUBLISHING LECTURE SERIES BEGINS

Kate Wittenberg, director of Electronic Publishing at Columbia University, kicks off the lecture series, “20-20 Vision: The Future of Scholarship and Publishing,” at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday (10/24) in the Faculty Club Grand Lounge. Refreshments begin at 3:15 p.m. Explore issues of scholarship and publishing in the digital age. The lecture series is sponsored by the OSU Libraries, TELR and the Faculty Club, with support from the Friends of the Libraries. Contact: 292-2503. Read more >

HELP FOR IACUC SUBMISSIONS

As part of Research Awareness Month, the Office of Responsible Research Practices is offering help sessions for faculty and staff on how to prepare Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee submissions. The session will be held from 10-11 a.m. Wednesday (10/31) in 105 Biomedical Research Tower. Register online. Contact: prestage.2@osu.edu

CAYUSE424 INTRO FOR FACULTY AND STAFF APPLYING FOR NIH GRANTS

The Cayuse SF424 system is a Web-based product that facilitates electronic preparation and submission of proposals to the NIH. The product provides significant auto-filling of forms, extensive error checking, and the ability to see the entire proposal as it will look to reviewers before submission - for both PC and Mac users. Register online

OSU CYBERSECURITY DAY FEATURES STATE OF OHIO SPEAKERS

The Office of the Chief Information Officer marks Cybersecurity month on Tuesday (10/16) with presentations scheduled throughout the day in 202 Pfahl Hall. Two morning sessions focus on the university's security policy and standards. The afternoon sessions spotlight identity theft and privacy issues with guest speakers Sol Bermann, privacy officer for the State of Ohio and Matthew Hellman, from the Ohio Attorney General's Office. The event is free and open to all. Read more >

COLLEGE PLANNING SESSION OCT. 16

The office of Undergraduate Admissions and First Year Experience will be offering a college planning session on Tuesday (10/16) in 172 Newton Hall for faculty and staff with children in grades 7-10. Bring a lunch to the brown bag session. The one-hour session will help parents understand open and competitive admissions processes, how high school courses affect a child's chances of being admitted to college, and strategies for paying for college. For details or to RSVP, contact brown.1112@osu.edu or 688-4468.