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WELCOME TO OSUToday, the latest news and information for faculty and staff of The Ohio State University for Wednesday, Oct. 21. The deadline for submissions is noon the prior business day.

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Flu update

No new appointments for seasonal influenza vaccine

Due to a very high demand, the university has almost depleted its allotment of the seasonal influenza vaccine. Faculty and staff who have registered for the vaccine will be able to receive it, but no new appointments are being made. Unfortunately, there are shortages of vaccine across the country, and off campus, Kroger and other providers also are experiencing shortages. Some area Krogers may have a small amount of vaccine left; call ahead to see if your local Kroger Pharmacy has a supply in stock. Faculty and staff are encouraged to contact their primary care physicians to determine if they can still be vaccinated for the seasonal flu.

Individuals wishing to register for the H1N1 vaccine when it becomes available are encouraged to call 514-4161. For more information on how to protect yourself from either the seasonal or H1N1 flu, visit: http://www.flu.osu.edu/.

Spotlight on ... College of Social Work

First accredited in 1919, the College of Social Work is the oldest continuously accredited social work program in the country. The college, through excellence in teaching, research, and service, prepares leaders who enhance individual and community well-being, celebrate difference, and promote social and economic justice for vulnerable populations. It fosters social change through collaboration with individuals, families, communities, and other change agents to build strengths and resolve complex individual and social problems. As an internationally recognized college, it builds and applies knowledge that positively impacts Ohio, the nation and the world. Social Work's vision is to “embrace difference, seek justice, and be the change.” Read more: http://www.csw.ohio-state.edu/

Spotlight on ... will run every Wednesday in OSUToday to promote the highlights, achievements and unique points of pride of each of the university’s departments, centers, units, programs, etc. Send items to mailto:gammage.2@osu.edu to be considered for publication. Limit text to 125 words and include contact information and a web link.

Headline news

City Council resolution recognizes Disability Employment Awareness Month

Scott Lissner, Ohio State’s ADA coordinator, on Monday (10/19) accepted a resolution by Columbus City Council on behalf of Ohio State and the Columbus Advisory Committee on Disability Issues to “recognize and celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month throughout October 2009.” The resolution referenced the first law in 1945 to designate an awareness week as well as congressional changes in 1988 that expanded the week to one month and named it National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Council members presented the resolution to Lissner in part because of his leadership and activity in the disability community. For more information on access and disability at Ohio State, visit http://ada.osu.edu/.

Join the Greening the Workplace discussion Oct. 26

Ohio State is a leader in sustainability with initiatives ranging from increasingly energy-efficient buildings to a football game recycling program. A discussion about the “green” initiatives that are happening around campus and how you and your department can get involved will take place from noon-1 p.m. Monday (10/26) in South Campus Gateway, Suite 430. Register at http://hr.osu.edu/ohrc/ld_customizedtraining.

Today: Research appreciation reception at Biomedical Research Tower

In observance of National Medical Research Day, a reception will take place from 4-6 p.m. today (10/21) at 115 Biomedical Research Tower. Hear remarks from: Eric Fingerhut, chancellor, Ohio Board of Regents; Carol Whitacre, vice president of Research; Steven Gabbe, CEO, OSU Medical Center; Wiley “Chip” Souba, dean, College of Medicine; Clay Marsh, vice dean of Research, College of Medicine, and Rebecca Jackson, director, Center for Clinical and Translational Science. Contact: Wendy Philips at 293-5755 or mailto:wendy.philips@osumc.edu. Read more >

Street Children of Kinshasa screening today at Drinko Hall

As part of Break the Silence Congo Week, a screening of the documentary, The Street Children of Kinshasa will be held at 6:30 p.m. today (10/21) in Saxbe Auditorium, Drinko Hall. Limited seating. The event is open to all and is free (voluntary donations will help provide electricity for the Kalala Muzeu Health Center in the Congo). The documentary places the street children phenomenon of the Democratic Republic of the Congo into a proper context. Contact: Tania Kasongo, mailto:tkaso92@msn.com

Today: Brazilian theme is featured on the big screen

The Center for Latin American Studies is presenting Linha de Passé (Life Is What You Make It) at 7:30 p.m. today (10/21) in 180 Hagerty Hall. Walk in the shoes of a young mother working as a maid and how her three sons experience new deceptions and expectations while the family fights to survive. The free film is in Portuguese with English subtitles. For a complete list of films, visit http://clas.osu.edu.

Oct. 22: Why are the Cedars of Lebanon Dying?

Chadwick Arboretum & Learning Gardens and the OSU Middle East Studies Center will host a campus visit by Nasri Kawar, emeritus professor of Entomology, University of Beirut, Lebanon, on Thursday (10/22). Kawar will deliver "Why are the Cedars of Lebanon Dying?," at 7 p.m. Thursday (10/22) in the Kottman Hall Auditorium (reception at 6:30 p.m.)

Additionally, the Chadwick Arboretum and the Lebanese Student Organization will dedicate a Cedar of Lebanon tree at 4 p.m. in the Lane Avenue Gardens, just north of the Agriculture Engineering Building. Both events are free and open to the public. Contact: Mary Maloney, mailto:maloney.23@osu.edu or 688-3479. Read more: http://chadwickarboretum.osu.edu/

Stories by Kurt Vonnegut focus of Oct. 22 Libraries ReadAloud

This week's OSU Libraries’ ReadAloud program features Doug Dangler, associate director of the Center for the Study and Teaching of Writing and host of Writers Talk on WCBE (90.5 FM), sharing Cat’s Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut or one of his short stories. The program will take place from 3-4 p.m. Thursday (10/22) in the Thompson Library Berry Café lounge. Contact: Nancy Courtney, 688-8771 or mailto:Courtney.24@osu.edu

Strategies and Implications for Open Access Oct. 23

The Digital Union invites you to view and discuss the EDUCAUSE webinar, "Throwing Open the Doors: Strategies and Implications for Open Access" from 1-2:30 p.m. Friday (10/23) at 090 Science and Engineering Library. The session will explore the implications of free, virtual access to scholarly works on campus IT, librarians, administrators, and policy offices. Read more: https://registration.it.ohio-state.edu/node/83

Suicide Prevention Out of the Darkness Community Walk Oct. 25

The OSU Campus Suicide Prevention Program Student Advisory Council is joining the American Federation for Suicide Prevention Out of the Darkness Community Walk (http://www.outofthedarkness.org/), which begins at Fred Beekman Park at noon Sunday (10/25). Registration begins at 11 a.m. Join Team OSU as a walker or contributor. Contact: Wendy Winger, at mailto:wwinger@ehe.osu.edu. Read more >

Reminders

Today: Overview of changes to IRB forms session

Investigators, graduate students and research staff are encouraged to attend a help session on changes to the IRB applications from 3-4 p.m. today (10/21) in 113 Research Foundation. Office of Responsible Research Practices staff will provide an overview of the changes to the Initial Review of Human Subjects Research application and will also answer questions regarding other IRB forms. Registration requested. Contact: 292-0214 or mailto:prestage.2@osu.edu

O’Leary Lecture: Ending America’s Ambivalence in the War on Drugs

The College of Social Work is hosting its annual Robert J. O'Leary Memorial Lecture at 6 p.m. Monday (10/26) at the Fawcett Center Auditorium. Diana DiNitto, Cullen Trust Centennial Professor in Alcohol Studies and Education and University Distinguished Teaching Professor at the University of Texas, will discuss Ending America’s Ambivalence in the War on Drugs. A reception will follow. Both events are free and open to the public. Contact: Lauren Haas at 247-7385 or mailto:haas.168@osu.edu

Conference: West Africa and the U.S. War on Terror

The Mershon Center for International Security Studies and the Center for African Studies are hosting "West Africa and the U.S. War on Terror," Friday (10/30)-Saturday (10/31) at the Mershon Center for International Security Studies. Jendayi Frazer, former assistant secretary of state for African affairs, will deliver the keynote address. The conference will explore an evolving security partnership between the United States and West Africa. Read more and register: http://tinyurl.com/yjv5a33