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New operating room treats brain, spinal conditions under one 'roof'

One of only a few of its kind in the world, an innovative surgical suite designed to treat a variety of brain and spinal cord injuries under one “roof” is now in operation at the OSU Medical Center. Equipped with advanced imaging technology and sophisticated medical machinery, the minimally invasive endovascular and vascular suite provides the most efficient and safest environment for a patient’s surgical care, according to Louis Caragine Jr., director of endovascular neurosurgery at the Medical Center. Read more >

WOSU to air Congressional District debates

WOSU 820 AM and WOSU TV will air live coverage of Ohio’s 12th and 15th Congressional District debates at WOSU@COSI, to be moderated by WOSU’s Mike Thompson. The 15th Congressional District debate between Don Elijah Eckhart, Mary Jo Kilroy, and Steve Stivers will air at 8 p.m. Thursday (10/16). The 12th Congressional District debate between David Robinson and Pat Tiberi will air at 8 p.m. Thursday (10/23). Both events are sponsored by WOSU Public Media and the Columbus Metropolitan Club. Read more >

China Plural: Local Identity, Contesting Visions, and Constructing Nation Oct. 17

The Institute for Chinese Studies is hosting “China Plural: Local Identity, Contesting Visions, and Constructing Nation” from 6-9 p.m. Friday (10/17) and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday (10/18) in 180 Hagerty Hall. The conference aims to communicate, elaborate, and expand an interdisciplinary discourse on a multifaceted view on China. The event is free and open to the public. For details, contact chan.184@osu.edu. Read more >

Keeler to discuss climate change policy and electric utility regulation

Andy Keeler, professor of Environmental Economics and Policy at the John Glenn School of Public Affairs, will deliver "Climate Change Policy and U.S. Electric Utility Regulation" at 3:30 p.m. Friday (10/17) in 1080 Physics Research Building. The lecture is presented by OSU’s Institute for Energy and the Environment in support of the Environmental Science Graduate Program. Contact: potter.138@osu.edu

On Research blog looks at future of data accessibility from The Grid

The scope of The Grid - the computer network supporting the Large Hadron Collider at the CERN laboratory in Switzerland - is as mind-boggling as the monster machinery comprising the facility's accelerators and detectors. But much to her surprise, Research Communications staffer Pam Frost Gorder learned that researchers around the globe will soon be able to tap that data network using only a smart phone or a PDA. In the third offering this week from the blog "On Research," she says that the idea that future scientists will use cell phones to assess their data seems incredible, but that's what the future holds. Read more >

OSU Staff Professional Development Mentorship Program

OSU staff who would appreciate career guidance from a more advanced OSU staff member, or who could help another staff member succeed are encouraged to participate in the OSU women’s staff mentorship program. Fill out a brief application and you will be matched with another staff member in your field. The relationships you develop will be mutually beneficial and do not require a large time commitment. The program is sponsored by The Women's Place. Contact: mercerhill.1@osu.edu

Oct. 16 ReadAloud features works from Bob Morris, Dave Berry

The Libraries' ReadAloud program invites the community to enjoy faculty, staff, students and community members reading from their favorite works each Thursday from 3-4 p.m. at the Wexner Center Cafe: Cam’s on Campus. On Thursday (10/16) Lenore Schottenstein will share selections from New York Times columnist Bob Morris’ poignant and humorous memoir Assisted Loving and Library Communications director Larry Allen will share some of his favorite selections by Dave Berry. Contact: distel.1@osu.edu or call 292-2594. Read more >

Ohio EPA director is Oct. 20 Water Expo guest speaker

The Water Environment Federation/American Water Works Association Buckeye Student Chapter, a new student organization, is hosting the first annual Water Expo at 6 p.m. Monday (10/20) in E100 Scott Lab. The one-hour event is open to the OSU community. Ohio EPA Director Chris Korleski will discuss current water/wastewater issues, the future of water, and water/wastewater careers and fields. A 20-minute video, "Running Dry" will detail the growing global water crisis. Food and prizes available. Contact: Nick Elmasian.1@osu.edu. Read more >

Human Resources offers ADA Audio Conference Series

The Columbus portion of the National Network of DBTAC-Regional ADA Centers 2008-09 ADA Audio Conference Series, hosted by OSU's Human Resources in collaboration with ADA-OHIO, offers sessions that are free and open to the public on the Columbus Campus. Starting with an ADA Case Law Update on Tuesday (10/21), sessions take place from 2-3:30 p.m. in the Gateway Building, 1590 N. High St. (room 421). Sessions are offered real-time captioned on the Internet, and online following the session. View a schedule. Contact: gldbtac@uic.edu, (877)ADA-1990 or (877)232-1990 (V/TTY)

OSU Center for Cognitive Science Open House Oct. 24

The OSU Center for Cognitive Science is holding an Open House from 5-7 p.m. Friday (10/24). See the center's new electrophysiology equipment, meet new colleagues and reconnect with old ones. Eye-tracking, EKG and ERP demonstrations from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Hot hors d'oeuvres will be served. RSVP to Karen Liming at liming.1@osu.edu with your name and department affiliation by Friday (10/17). The center is located at 1961 Tuttle Park Place, 208 Ohio Stadium East, between gates 22 & 24.

Tyson to discuss Cosmic Perspective Oct. 30

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions and First Year Experience will welcome Neil deGrasse Tyson as the First-Year Distinguished Speaker at 7 p.m. Thursday (10/30) in Weigel Hall Auditorium. Director of the Hayden Planetarium and one of Time’s “100 Most Influential People” in 2007, Tyson will deliver “The Cosmic Perspective: How the Astrophysicist Views Life, the Universe, and Everything." Free tickets available to first-year students on Thursday (10/16) and to the campus community and general public on Thursday (10/23) in 120 Enarson Hall. For details, visit www.fye.osu.edu/speaker.html or contact schultz.173@osu.edu.

Paper and Bytes: Policies, Best Practices, and Resources for Managing OSU Records

Human Resources is offering "Paper and Bytes: Policies, Best Practices, and Resources for Managing OSU Records" from 9-11 a.m. Wednesday (10/22) at 1590 N. High St., Suite 430, South Campus Gateway. Participants in this workshop will become more knowledgeable about university policies, legal requirements, and best practices concerning the retention, management and disposition of records in their care. Register online.