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WELCOME TO OSUToday, the latest news and information for faculty and staff of The Ohio State University for Wednesday, Oct. 28. The deadline for submissions is noon the prior business day.

OSUToday sponsored by the Wexner Center for the Arts Revealing the appalling truth about the $12 trillion subprime mortgage scandal, the 2009 documentary American Casino plays at the Wex on Thursday (11/5). The film lucidly gets to the heart of what ought to be understood as one of the defining moral disasters in U.S. history. With Ben Bernanke, Henry Paulson, and others. Read more: http://www.wexarts.org/fv/index.php?eventid=4255

Flu update

Reminder: Register for the H1N1 vaccine

Faculty and staff are encouraged to register now for the H1N1 vaccine, which is being dispensed to the university on a weekly basis. It is anticipated that there will be enough vaccine for all who wish to receive it, but registration is required. The telephone-based registration system also will allow university officials to identify high-risk populations who will receive first priority when the first shipments of vaccine arrive. A BuckID or employee ID is needed to register for the vaccine, which will be free at campus-area clinic locations. To register for an H1N1 vaccine, call 4-H1N1 from any campus phone or 514-H1N1 from off campus. A confirmation message will be sent to your OSU e-mail address.

Supervisors of employees who do not have routine access to a computer during their daily activities are urged to view this link (http://flu.osu.edu/university-actions-faculty.html) to see how they can assist these employees. Registration, confirmation, and vaccination schedules all are addressed.

Spotlight on ...

College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences diversity efforts

"Diversity. Unity. Community." That's the theme for a new campaign in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences, reflecting its values of being a welcoming environment in which faculty, staff and students are committed to each other and provide a sense of community for all. The campaign is the brainchild of the college's Diversity Catalyst Team, a group of 19 faculty and staff inspiring an appreciation of diversity as part of the Change Agent States Project, an initiative involving land-grant institutions in 18 states.

Besides banners and posters promoting the campaign in college buildings, the effort includes a Diversity Speaker Series kicking off at 4 p.m. today (10/28) in the 4-H Center International Room. The interactive presentation, "Making the Right Turn for Diversity," focuses on the values that bring people together regardless of race, ethnicity and color. Join us and read more: http://cfaesdiversity.osu.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

Caligiuri to present State of the Cancer Program Address Nov. 16

The university community is invited to attend the State of the Cancer Program Address with Michael Caligiuri from 4:30-6 p.m. Monday (11/16) in the Thompson Library Campus Reading Room. Join Caligiuri, director, OSU Comprehensive Cancer Center and CEO, Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, as he presents the future of Ohio State’s one cancer program and celebrates the successes of the past year. Parking is available in the Neil Avenue parking garage. The address will be web cast to Polaris Innovation Center, JamesCare at Morehouse Plaza, JamesCare in Dublin and JamesCare at UH East. RSVP to mailto:Nancy.Jones@osumc.edu by Friday (11/13).

Nahata recognized as 2009 Paul Parker Medalist by national organization

Milap C. Nahata, professor and division chair, College of Pharmacy received the prestigious 2009 Paul Parker Medal for Distinguished Service to the Profession of Pharmacy from the American College of Clinical Pharmacy on Sunday (10/18) in Anaheim, Calif. The award recognizes Nahata as a pioneer in clinical pharmacy, having contributed to the profession’s advancement throughout a career spanning more than 30 years. He is an elected member of the Institute of Medicine, National Academy of Sciences and president of two national pharmacy associations. Read more: http://www.accp.com/report/?iss=0809&art=1

Graduate Associate Teaching Award nominations open

Some of the best teaching at Ohio State happens in classrooms and labs led by Graduate Teaching Associates. This award, sponsored by the Graduate School, is Ohio State’s highest recognition of this exceptional teaching. Award winners receive $1,500 and are recognized at the annual Graduate School awards reception. Nominate your best GTA online at http://gradsch.osu.edu/ (select the GA Teaching Award link). Nomination deadline is Tuesday (12/1). Contact: the Graduate School, 247-7300, or mailto:mayer.113@osu.edu

Dependent eligibility certification coming soon

Beginning in January, the university will require all health plan members to certify eligibility for any dependent(s) they are covering on the plan(s). The university has contracted with ACS HR Solutions to perform the eligibility certification. During Open Enrollment, which continues until Friday (11/6), faculty and staff should take a moment to review each of their covered dependents, ensure that they meet the university’s eligibility guidelines and make necessary changes to their health plan enrollment.

Proposals sought for Ecological Landscaping Conference

Proposals are sought for the Second Ecological Landscaping Conference, to be held Tuesday (12/1)-Thursday (12/3) in Cleveland. “Enhancing Self-Reliance and Resilience of Cities” is the topic of this year’s conference, a research and outreach initiative of the university’s Urban Landscape Ecology Program and the Center for Urban Environment and Economic Development. Submit abstracts by Monday (11/16). Contact: (330) 263-3963 or mailto:grewal.4@osu.edu. Read more >

Events this week

Multicultural Center presents La Fiesta in the Fall Oct. 29

The OSU community is invited to celebrate the Latino culture at La Fiesta in the Fall, a signature event for the Multicultural Center taking place from 4-6 p.m. Thursday (10/29) at the Hale Cultural Center, MLK Room. Meet Latino students, faculty and staff. This year‘s performers are: Déjà Vu, Folclor Hispano and various student organizations. Contact: 688-8449. Read more: http://mcc.osu.edu

OSU Urban Arts Space Oct. 29: Nosferatu screening with live sound track

Kick off the Halloween weekend with a free screening of F. W. Murnau's Nosferatu accompanied by a live band soundtrack. Visit the OSU Urban Arts Space from 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday (10/29) and see the 1922 silent film of the chilling tale of vampire Count Orlok, based off of the familiar story Dracula. The live soundtrack is specifically composed for the event by Jay Harmon and the Francis Bacon Band. Contact: 292-8861. Read more: http://uas.osu.edu

November events

Inventions, IP, and Industry – 2009 Research Expo

At the annual Research Expo, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Tuesday (11/3) in the Thompson Library, join Sharell Mikesell and Jean Schelhorn in a discussion of how the Industry Liaison Office and Technology Licensing and Commercialization can help with sourcing partnerships, developing collaborations, navigating the invention documentation and patent processes, and moving ideas and discoveries to marketplace commercialization. Contact: mailto:froilan.2@osu.edu. Read more: http://ortec.osu.edu/ram/expo/schedule/

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 family violence resources available to them and their co-workers. The workshop will be held from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday (11/5) at Gateway, 1590 N. High St., Suite 430, Room 425. Register online at http://hr.osu.edu/ohrc/ld_quarterlytraining.aspx.

Michael Agar to present two public lectures Nov. 6

Michael Agar, Ethnoworks LLC and professor emeritus of Linguistics and Anthropology, University of Maryland will deliver two public lectures on Friday (11/6):

• "Ethnography, History and Complexity: The Explanation of Illegal Drug Epidemics," from 9:30-10:30 a.m., 162 Hopkins. This is the first in a new seminar series of the recently funded innovation group Complexity in Human, Natural and Engineered Systems (https://complex-systems.wikidot.com/).
• "What If We Called It “Qualia”-tative And Already Knew That Methods Were Mixed?," 2-3:30 p.m., 010 Page Hall. Sponsored by the Qualitative Inquiry Working Group of Institute for Collaborative Research and Public Humanities (https://qualinq.wikidot.com/).

Bryn Mawr Women's Summer Leadership Institute information meeting Nov. 9

The Women's Place will hold an information session on the HERS Bryn Mawr Summer Institute and how to obtain sponsorship from the university, from noon-1 p.m. Monday (11/9) in 115 Stillman Hall. Bring your lunch. For meeting details, contact The Women's Place at mailto:womensplace@osu.edu. Each year Ohio State sponsors several women faculty and staff for the institute, to be held Tuesday (6/8)-Friday (7/2) at the campus of Bryn Mawr College outside of Philadelphia. The main themes will be Understanding the Higher Education Environment; Planning & Leading Change in the Academy; Managing & Investing Strategic Resources; and, Mapping Your Leadership Development. Early bird registration deadline is Tuesday (12/1). Read more: http://hersnet.org/Institutes.asp

Nov. 9 event features author, performance artist Terry Galloway

Terry Galloway, performance artist and author of Mean Little Deaf Queer (http://www.meanlittledeafqueer.com), will conduct a reading and performance at 7 p.m. Monday (11/9) in the English Department Commons Room, 311 Denney Hall. The event is hosted by Disability Studies, Sexuality Studies, the Office of Interdisciplinary Studies, and the Department of Theater. If you have questions about access or accommodations, contact Elizabeth Brewer, mailto:brewer.169@buckeyemail.osu.edu or 292-6740.