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This month, the Wexner Center presents a series showcasing the films of David Lean, giant among British directors and maker of epics Lawrence of Arabia and The Bridge on the River Kwai (both included in the series and shown in 70mm). Tomorrow (10/2) kicks off the first double feature with Great Expectations and Brief Encounter, followed by seven other restored classics. Read more >
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Ohio State awarded prestigious Materials Research Center
The National Science Foundation on Tuesday (9/30) announced that Ohio State would receive $10.8 million to establish a Materials Research Science and Engineering Center. With this, the university joins a national network of 27 MRSECs that foster active collaboration between universities and industry. To the $10.8 million in NSF funds, the university will add a $6.2 million cost share, bringing the total funds to $17 million. Nitin Padture, OSU professor of materials science and engineering will serve as director of the Center for Emergent Materials, which will marshal Ohio State’s considerable expertise in electronic materials. Read more >
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COPEC WORKSHOPS: RETIREMENT DECISIONS. The Central Ohio Professional Education Council announces their October retirement workshops covering STRS/OPERS/SERS Pension Benefits, Pension Distribution Options, Social Security Benefits and Offsets, Health and Long Term Care Options and Alternative and Supplemental Retirement Plans including 403b and 457 programs. Three available times at the Fawcett Center on Wednesday (10/8), plus other optional dates and locations available. Details, locations, and registration can be found online at www.thecopecnetwork.org or by calling 799-9442
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Chancellor Fingerhut to help dedicate OSU Newark facility
Ohio Board of Regents Chancellor Eric Fingerhut and Ohio State Newark Dean/Director William L. MacDonald are among those set to provide remarks at a dedication ceremony for the John L. and Christine Warner Library and Student Center at 1 p.m. Friday (10/3) on the Ohio State Newark/Central Ohio Technical College campus. The event will include a formal ribbon cutting and tour of the building, which opened for classes fall quarter 2008, and a performance by the University Chorus. To RSVP, contact (740) 364-9514 or lwalsh@cotc.edu. Read more >
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If you have Generalized Anxiety Disorder, you may be eligible to participate in a research study of an investigational medication conducted at the Ohio State University Department of Psychiatry. All qualified participants will receive study-related medication or placebo and care at no cost and receive some compensation for their time. For more information, call the Clinical Research Office at (614) 293-7109 or e-mail clinicaltrials@osumc.edu.
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Ohio Solar Tour to involve OSU campus Oct. 4
The 2008 Central Ohio Solar Tour, part of the statewide Ohio Solar Tour, will have a strong Ohio State presence on Saturday (10/4). The OSU/Clintonville leg of the tour will kick off at 10 a.m. at the OSU Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Building. Cars can be left at the 4-H building and buses will take pedestrians to the three other OSU sites: the Solar Decathlon’s “Pod” at Agricultural Engineering Building, the Nanotech West PV Research Lab, and the Wetlands, which uses PV powered equipment. Cyclists will be lead to the OSU sites, primarily using the Olentangy River Bike Path. Contact: sarah@greenenergyohio.org or 985-6131. Read more >
University’s Annual Security Report is now available
A copy of Ohio State’s Annual Security Report is now available. The report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Ohio State, and on public property immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning sexual assault, and other matters. For a copy of the report, contact University Public Safety at 292-8081 or police@osu.edu, or visit www.ps.ohio-state.edu/campus_safety.
Libraries' ReadAloud program kicks off Oct. 2
The Libraries ReadAloud program resumes Thursday (10/2) from 3-4 p.m. in the Wexner Center Cafe. The university community is invited to participate in a special program: Reading Warhol. Amanda Gluibizzi, Fine Arts Library and Wexner Center colleagues Jim Petsche and Amanda Potter will share readings and reflections on the life and work of Andy Warhol. Contact: distel.1@osu.edu or call 292-2594. Read more >
Initiative in Population Research hosts annual Joan Huber Lecture
The Initiative in Population Research will host its second Annual Joan Huber Population Lecture from 3:30-5 p.m. Friday (10/3) at The Blackwell Inn, 140 Pfahl Hall. Jane Menken, professor of Sociology and director of the IBS at the University of Colorado, Boulder is the guest speaker. A reception will follow the lecture, which is open to the public. Contact: Susan Pennington, pennington.41@osu.edu
Eck to deliver Linking Drug Discovery to Successful Products
Stephen L. Eck, vice president for Translational Medicine and Pharmacogenomics, Eli Lilly & Co. will present "Linking Drug Discovery to Successful Products," in the College of Pharmacy Distinguished Lecture Series, at 11:30 a.m. Friday (10/3) in 111 Parks Hall. Eck studies genetic contributions to diseases and drug response, supporting development of new medicines with novel mechanisms of action through application of pharmacogenomics, proteomics, metabonomics and RNA profiling. Contact: 292-3385. Read more >
Institute for Chinese Studies launches Future of the Past Lecture Series
The Institute for Chinese Studies will launch its Future of the Past Lecture Series at 2:30 p.m. Friday (10/3) in 136 Jennings Hall. William Sargent, H.A. Crosby Forbes Curator, Peabody Essex Museum, will present "Send Us No More Dragons…: Chinese Porcelains and Decorative Art for the Western Market.” The lecture will discuss the history and art of China trade. Admission is free and all are welcome. Contact: chan.184@osu.edu or 247-6893. Read more >
Faculty Recruitment, Searches and Selection workshop for deans, department chairs
Faculty Recruitment, Searches and Selection, a workshop for department chairs, school directors, deans, associate deans, and assistant deans, will be held from 9-11 a.m. Thursday (10/9) in 090 Science and Engineering Library. Registration is required. Contact: 292-2800. Register online
MLHR information session scheduled for Oct. 6
The Fisher College of Business Master of Labor & Human Resources program is hosting an information session for those interested in the MLHR program from 6:30-8 p.m. Monday (10/6) in Gerlach Hall. Register online. Direct questions
to the Graduate Programs Office at 292-8511 or fisher_mlhr@fisher.osu.edu. Remember, as an OSU employee you are eligible to receive tuition assistance to further your education.
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