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WELCOME TO OSUToday, the latest news and information for faculty and staff of The Ohio State University for Friday, Oct. 2. The deadline for submissions is noon the prior business day.

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Treating even mild diabetes in pregnancy has benefit

New research demonstrates the importance of treating pregnant women with even the mildest forms of gestational diabetes to reduce healthcare risks for both infants and mothers. Mark Landon, lead investigator of the study and interim chair of obstetrics and gynecology at the OSU Medical Center, and a team of investigators from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development conducted the clinical trial. The results appear in the Oct. 1 issue of The New England Journal of Medicine. Read more >

Art Squatters Downtown: Final open night Oct. 3

Twenty-five students in the Department of Art have created projects, installations and performances in vacant storefronts and buildings in the downtown Columbus core. They were enrolled summer quarter 2009 with Professor Malcolm Cochran, who obtained permission to use the spaces. The final opportunity to view this first-ever project by OSU artists in the downtown area, including special performances, is 6-10 p.m. Saturday (10/3). Look for signs and maps in the area of High and Gay Streets.

Oct. 13 webinar to explore unanticipated problems in human subjects research

The Office of Responsible Research Practices is hosting a webinar, “Unanticipated Problems Involving Risks To Participants or Others: Navigating the Office for Human Research Protections and Federal Drug Administration Guidance, and Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs Requirements,” from 2-3:30 p.m. Tuesday (10/13) in 117 Research Foundation Building. Editor's note: An incorrect date ran previously for this event. Register online at http://research.osu.edu/ortec/training/eventreg.cfm?key=826. Contact: mailto:prestage.2@osu.edu

New map makes it easy to find seasonal influenza vaccine locations

Faculty, staff and Medical Center personnel can receive a free flu vaccination on campus from Tuesday (10/6)-Friday (11/13). Adults are encouraged to get vaccinated, and it is strongly recommended for those who are considered high risk — 50 years of age and older; those with heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease, asthma, cancer, or HIV/AIDS; and women who are pregnant. Find a location near you. To register, visit http://osumhcs.com/wellness (use the flu shot sign-up link). Bring your Buck ID or Medical Center ID and your employee identification number.

Participating Kroger pharmacies also will provide flu vaccinations free of charge to OSU employees. You must present one of the following: BuckID, Medical Center ID or both your health insurance card and a valid driver's license.

P-12 Project documenting university's K-12 collaborations

The P-12 Project is collecting information to update the Ohio State School Partnership Summary, which documents the university’s involvement in partnerships with schools, school districts, or school-age children and youth. The book lets policymakers and administrators know how faculty, staff and students are involved in programs that improve the performance of Ohio schools. Enter your 2008-09 school year involvement on the online form at http://p12.osu.edu/partnership_form.php by Monday (10/19).

Oct. 5: Engaging students with clickers

The Digital Union invites you to view and discuss the EDUCAUSE webinar "Clickers and Peer Instruction — A Powerful Way to Improve Student Engagement and Learning" from 1-2:30 p.m. Monday (10/5) at 060 Science and Engineering Library. Clickers, also known as audience response systems, allow real-time student polling during interactive presentations. The session will highlight how interactive instruction changes classroom culture and affects student engagement in learning. Read more: https://registration.it.ohio-state.edu/node/82

Switch and cable restoration scheduled Oct. 5-Nov. 1

Phase IA of the switch and cable project starts up again on Monday (10/5) through Sunday (11/1). Pedestrian traffic on Neil Avenue at 19th and the Dreese walkway will be impacted. Directional signage and a safety fence will be in place. This project upgrades existing underground electric facilities. Read more: http://fod.osu.edu/theworkwedo

Faculty, staff discounts: Blue Jackets opening night Oct. 3

Ohio State employees are eligible for discounted tickets to Opening Night Saturday (10/3) and other premier games during the season. Go to http://bluejackets.nhl.com/osu and select the game of choice and use the special offer code: Buckeyes for access. Contact: mailto:ahire@bluejackets.com or 246-3937.

Ohio State Parent & Family Weekend Oct. 16-18

Register by Monday (10/5) at http://www.parent.osu.edu/family.asp for Ohio State's Parent & Family Weekend 2009, to be held Friday (10/16)-Sunday (10/18). The weekend includes a special reception for Ohio State employees and their Buckeye students, behind-the-scenes tours, a Beat the Boilermakers Tailgate Bash, a special event with President Gee, and a lecture by Super Bowl-winning coach of the Baltimore Ravens Brian Billick, the father of a current Ohio State field hockey scholar-athlete. Contact: mailto:parentandfamilyweekend@studentlife.osu.edu or 688-4419

Autumn Dissertation Writing Groups now forming

Interdisciplinary Dissertation Writing Groups, comprised of 3-5 writers and a trained facilitator from the OSU Writing Center, meet weekly and provide timely, consistent, supportive feedback to writers on a rotating basis for approximately an hour. Space is limited; if you are interested in joining, contact Rachel Clark at mailto:writinggroups@osu.edu before Friday (10/9).

Registration opens today for 2010 Fisher Business Plan competition

Registration opens today (10/2) for the Center for Entrepreneurship's 2010 Fisher Business Plan Competition. If you have an idea to start your own business, form a team and compete for more than $130,000 in start up funds. Each team must have at least one Ohio State student and all current OSU students are eligible to participate. Faculty and staff are encouraged to participate with an eligible student member. Register your team at http://entrepreneurship.osu.edu/deloitte-business-plan-competition/. Contact Nikki Modlich at mailto:modlich.5@osu.edu or 247-4695, or stop by The Center for Entrepreneurship (256 Fisher Hall).

OSU Extension offers assistance to first time home buyers

OSU Extension, in collaboration with the Economic and Community Development Institute, is currently offering Homeownership Assistance in the form of grants (up to $2,000) and educational workshops to prospective low-moderate income homebuyers interested in purchasing in a thriving neighborhood near the Ohio State campus. If you’re employed at OSU or OSU Medical Center, your family may be eligible for up to $3,000 as well. Contact: 299-2915 or mailto:colbert.22@osu.edu

International Photography Competition: Oct. 16 deadline

Current students, faculty, staff and visiting scholars at Ohio State are invited to submit their photos to the 2009 International Photography Competition by Wednesday (10/16). Entries must have been taken outside the United States. A "Best of Show" will be selected, as well as first-third places in People, Places, and Food categories. The winning photographs will be exhibited in Bricker Hall Monday (11/16)-Thursday (12/31). Visit http://oia.osu.edu/photo-contest for entry form.

Online prescription refills at Wilce Student Health Center Pharmacy

Prescriptions that were last filled at the Wilce Student Health Center Pharmacy can now be refilled online. Go to the Student health Services web site at http://shs.osu.edu and select Refill Prescription.