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WELCOME TO OSUToday, the latest news and information for faculty and staff of The Ohio State University for Monday, Oct. 26. The deadline for submissions is noon the prior business day.

OSUToday sponsored by the Wexner Center for the Arts One of the top-rated films of 2009, French director Claire Denis’ 35 Shots of Rum has a two-night run at the Wex this week, Thursday (10/29)-Friday (10/30). The film casts an insightful eye on a father and his grown daughter, whose deeply devoted relationship evolves unpredictably as their romantic relationships with others develop. The New York Times called it a “quiet and lovely new film” that achieves “a rare eloquence about the state of the world.” Read more: http://www.wexarts.org/fv/index.php?eventid=4153

Headline news

Ohio State Alumni Magazine wins gold for best alumni publication

For the second time in three years, the Ohio State Alumni Magazine has been selected to receive the Gold Award for Best Institution/Alumni Magazine by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) District V. The magazine also recently received the 2009 James P. Barry Ohioana Award for Editorial Excellence, and was the first alumni publication to receive that honor. The publication is produced by the OSU Alumni Association. Read more: http://www.ohiostatealumni.org/media/OSAM_gold

Headline news

Open Enrollment starts today

Benefits Open Enrollment begins today (10/26) and will continue through Friday, (11/6). The Open Enrollment web site, http://hr.osu.edu/oe has detailed information about health plans and other useful tools that can help you make the best choices for you and your family. During Open Enrollment, please review your covered dependents and ensure they meet the university’s eligibility guidelines. For those who wish to enroll via paper forms, forms are available in printable format online or by contacting Human Resources at mailto:service@hr.osu.edu or 292-1050.

2010 Distinguished Service Award call for nominations; Nov. 20 deadline

Nominations are being accepted through Friday (11/20) for the university's Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes individuals who have rendered exceptional service to the university. Nominees may include those who have served in academic or administrative positions at the university, as well as alumni and other non-university individuals. No faculty or staff member is recognized until at least one year after retirement. Contact: Dana Booth, University Development, 688-4501 or mailto:booth.52@osu.edu. Read more: http://www.osu.edu/universityawards/dsa/nomination-info.html

Scarlet Gray and Green recycles used ink cartridges, cell phones

Don't throw away your used ink cartridges or cell phones. Scarlet Gray and Green is asking offices to collect any type of used ink cartridges and cell phones so they can be recycled. Contact Brett Mayo at mailto:bmayo@studentlife.osu.edu to have them picked up.

Events this week

Today: Social Work hosts O’Leary Lecture

The College of Social Work is hosting its annual Robert J. O'Leary Memorial Lecture at 6 p.m. today (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. Free and open to the public. Contact: Lauren Haas, 247-7385 or mailto:haas.168@osu.edu

Work and Family Month event: Touch of Gourmet Oct. 27

National Work and Family Month events continue with Touch of Gourmet, from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday (10/27) in Gateway Suite 430, Room 421. Sample delicious, nutritious food and learn about a new Your Plan for Health service, which provides substantial discounts for healthy meal services. For details and to register (preferred, but not required), visit http://hr.osu.edu/worklife/education.aspx.

October 27: Program on music and social media

The University Libraries Evening Series continues at 7 p.m. Tuesday (10/27) in 165 Thompson Library as David Bruenger, director of the Music, Media, and Enterprise program, School of Music, presents "Pirates, Impresarios, and Lawyers: Music and the Social Media." Contact: mailto:Courtney.24@osu.edu or 688-8771

Lucy Snyder featured on OSU’s Writers Talk Oct. 28

Celebrate Halloween with OSU staff member Lucy Snyder with a dramatic reading of her writing by OSU student Matt Vadnais on WCBE, 90.5 FM, at 8 p.m. Wednesday (10/28), or at http://www.writerstalk.org/. If you are an OSU author and would like to be featured on OSU’s television, radio, and Internet show Writers Talk, contact Doug Dangler, mailto:dangler.6@osu.edu.

Davis Heart & Lung Research Institute Research Day Oct. 29

The fourth annual Davis Heart & Lung Research Institute Research Day is taking place from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday (10/29) in the Biomedical Research Tower. The theme is "Discovery Drives Translational Medicine" and Cristiana Stellato will deliver the keynote address. The poster competition will take place in the morning with the symposium beginning at 12:30 p.m. Contact: Colette Tornik, mailto:colette.tornik@osumc.edu

Kirwan Institute hosts 'Childhood Obesity – Racial and Ethnic Disparities'

Sarah E. Anderson, assistant professor of Epidemiology, College of Public Health will discuss her research findings at a Kirwan Institute brownbag lunch session on Friday (10/30) in 423 Mendenhall Lab. The U.S. obesity epidemic has affected all demographic groups, but particularly concerning are increases in obesity among very young children. The campus community is welcome to attend. No reservations are needed. Read more: http://kirwaninstitute.org/events/brownbag/

Oct. 30: Harrison to present ECE Distinguished Alumni Seminar

The Electrical and Computer Engineering Distinguished Seminar Series is presenting “One Engineer’s 50 Year Professional Journey,” by ECE alumnus Stanley Harrison, at 1:30 p.m. Friday (10/30) in Dreese Laboratory’s Marlin Thurston Auditorium. Harrison is a nationally recognized defense industry executive, the retired president and COO of the BDM Corporation and dean emeritus of Harry F. Byrd, Jr. School of Business at Shenandoah University. The seminar is free and open to all. Read more: http://www.ece.osu.edu/newsevents/seminars_colloquia.html

Campus Halloween events

Halloween DJ & Psycho Film Screening Oct. 28

The OSU Arts Initiative and the South Campus Gateway invite you to a Halloween mixer on Wednesday (10/28) at the Shoebox, an arts space of the OSU Arts Initiative in the Gateway Plaza, 1570 N. High St., featuring live DJ spinning spooktastic tunes, VJ screening monster mash-ups, and goblin themed art market followed by a screening of the Alfred Hitchcock classic, Psycho. Homemade popcorn and other treats on hand. Doors open at 6:30 pm, film screening at 8 p.m. Suggested donation of $5 at the door. Read more: http://learnmakeshare.com

University Housing to host Haunt the Halls Oct. 28

The families of OSU faculty and staff are invited to join University Housing for Haunt the Halls in the Residence Halls from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday (10/28). Costumes are encouraged. Enjoy games and safe Halloween fun in the lobbies. Those participating are: (North Campus) Archer, Drackett, Houck, Norton, Nosker, Scott and Taylor; (South Campus) Baker East and West, Bradley, Canfield, Fechko House, Hanley House, Mack, Morrison, Park, Patterson, Pomerene House, Scholars East and West, Siebert, Smith, Steeb, Stradley, and Worthington; and (West Campus) Morrill Tower. The Ohio Union, in Ohio Stadium between gates 22 and 24, is also participating. Contact: 247-4664 or mailto:kignatoski@studentlife.osu.edu

November events

Maurice “Mo” Mullet Student-Alumni Forum Nov. 4

The Medical Student Alumni Council and Medical Center Alumni Affairs will present the Maurice “Mo” Mullet Student-Alumni Forum at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday (11/4) at the Ross Heart Hospital Auditorium. G. Patrick Ecklar, board certified in Internal Medicine and currently assistant dean for Medical Education at Mount Carmel Medical Center, will share key factors to consider when choosing a career path related to medicine. Dinner and refreshments provided. Register online. Contact: mailto:medalum@osumc.edu

Reminders

Explore Digital Media at Ohio State; proposals sought

The Center for the Study and Teaching of Writing, the Goldberg Center for Excellence in Teaching, and the Foreign Language Center invite proposals for the Digital Media in a Social World conference for Ohio State faculty, staff, and students on Friday (2/19/10). Register to present by Friday (12/4) and attend the free conference. You may also want to become a partner or sponsor. Contact: Doug Dangler, mailto:dangler.6@osu.edu or 688-5865. Read more: http://cstw.osu.edu/digitalmedia/digitalmedia2010.cfm