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WELCOME TO OSUToday, the latest news and information for faculty and staff of The Ohio State University for Friday, Oct. 10. The deadline for submissions is noon the prior business day.

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Global climate challenges tackled at Ohio State conference

Journalists from around the nation and the world will descend on the Ohio State campus for the McCormick Foundation Climate Change Conference, being held Sunday (10/12)-Tuesday (10/14). Top reporters and editors from as far away as New South Wales, Australia and as close as Columbus will explore a broad expanse of climate change issues with scientists and policy experts from across the country, including many from Ohio State. A well-known assembly of environmental scientists and policy experts, including Lonnie Thompson, an ice-core study pioneer at OSU and winner of the 2005 National Medal of Science, will lead the discussions. Read more >

(MSP)2: Middle School Portal - Math & Science Pathways

Kimberly Lightle, principal investigator, School of Teaching & Learning, College of Education and Human Ecology, has received a $2.4 million grant from the National Science Foundation to expand the work of the NSDL Middle School Portal. Lightle and colleagues from the National Middle School Association and Education Development Center have been funded to assume a stewardship role for middle level educators of mathematics and science by expanding the portal and sharing resources across organizations. Contact: lightle.16@osu.edu or 688-3485

Foley to deliver University Distinguished Lecture Oct. 14

Edward Foley, Robert M. Duncan/Jones Day Designated Professor in Law and director, Election Law @ Moritz, will deliver a 2008-09 University Distinguished Lecture, "The Original Bush vs. Gore: An Historical Perspective on Disputed Elections" at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday (10/14) in the Wexner Center Film/Video Theater. The lecture will be broadcast live, worldwide, and archived for future downloading at www.osu.edu/lecture. Check this site for lecture details as well.

Classroom feedback sought from faculty; forums scheduled

The Classroom Readiness Committee and the University Registrar invite faculty and instructors to provide feedback on Ohio State’s instructional spaces. As part of a larger study on classrooms and the instructional environment, the committee will be conducting two town hall forums for faculty to share concerns about and share ideas for enhancements to classrooms on campus. Forums will be held from 3-5 p.m. Tuesday (10/14) in 001 Jennings Hall, and from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesday (10/15) in 050 Jennings. Contact Jack Miner at miner.10@osu.edu or Jason Kaplan at kaplan.104@osu.edu.

Parents Holding Doctorates meetings set for Oct. 13, 15

Parents Holding Doctorates is a new program to help stay-at-home parents who wish to explore novel ways to use their training and expertise. Interested parties should attend one of two organizational meetings to be held at the Museum of Biological Diversity, 1315 Kinnear Road, at 7 p.m. Monday (10/13) or 1 p.m. Wednesday (10/15). The project is supported by a Coca-Cola Critical Difference for Women grant. Contact Joan Herbers (292-5472, herbers.4@osu.edu) or Donna Wenzel (793-9174, dwenzel@msn.com)

2009 University Libraries' Course Enhancement Grants

University Libraries is currently accepting proposals for the 2009 Course Enhancement Grant program. Grants of $2,000 will be given to instructors for the enhancement of courses by substantially integrating library resources and/or incorporating information literacy instruction. The deadline for proposals is Monday (11/3) for courses to be taught during any quarter of 2009. Contact: Nancy O'Hanlon, ohanlon.1@osu.edu or 688-5707. Read more >

Financial stewardship workshop for deans, department chairs

“Financial Stewardship: Understanding the University’s Accounting System,” a workshop for department chairs, school directors, deans, associate deans, and assistant deans, will be held from 8:30 a.m.-noon Tuesday (10/21) and Wednesday (10/22) in 231 Mount Hall (participants only need to attend one date). Registration is required. Register online. Contact: 292-2800

Intersection of Faith & Evolution: Defining Science & Religion Oct. 22

A panel discussion on "The Intersection of Faith & Evolution: Defining Science & Religion" will take place from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday (10/22), live at WOSU@COSI studios, 333 W. Broad St. with a videolink to the Fawcett Center. The event is free; preregistration is required only for the WOSU@COSI studios (call 228-2674). Contact: projectgro@osu.edu. Read more >

• Connie Bertka, adjunct faculty on Contemporary Issues in Science & Religion at Wesley Theological Seminary and a speaker at the above mentioned event, will deliver "Evolution and Religion: Conflict, Contrast or Conversation?" at 3 p.m. Wednesday (10/22) in 104 Aronoff. Contact: projectgro@osu.edu
  

Faculty & TA Development hosts Facilitating Classroom Discussion

As part of its Events on Teaching series, Faculty & TA Development is offering Facilitating Classroom Discussion, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday (10/15) in 150 Younker Success Center. Class discussion can be an effective method for getting students involved in most types of classes. In this session, you will learn how to encourage and maintain student involvement, respond to individual contributions, and employ questioning strategies. Register online. Contact: ftad@osu.edu

Learn lean skills that add value to your career and department

The Master of Business Operational Excellence program in the Fisher College of Business is holding an information session from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday (10/14) in Pfahl Hall. Learn more about this new 12-month master’s degree program in lean enterprise and continuous improvement offered at the Fisher College of Business. Register online or contact mick.15@OSU.EDU.

Family Violence and Relationship Abuse Awareness Training

This interactive presentation will allow participants to increase their knowledge about family violence and relationship abuse, improve their comfort level with intervening, and increase their knowledge about available family violence resources. The session takes place from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday (10/14) at 1590 N. High St., Suite 430, South Campus Gateway. Register online.

Fans needed for NCAA Women's Final Four site visit

Columbus is in the running to host the NCAA Women's Final Four between 2012 and 2016. Ohio State hopes to put its best face on for an official site visit on Wednesday (10/15). NCAA staff and Women's Basketball Committee members will take a bus tour through campus. Athletics is recruiting students, faculty and staff to stand and cheer at three campus area sites as the NCAA site visit bus goes by. Fans are needed at 1:45 p.m. at the corners of Lane and Olentangy, Ohio Stadium gate 32, and on High Street near the Wexner Center. Contact: Pat Kindig, Dept. of Athletics, 292-3577