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WELCOME TO OSUToday, the latest news and information for faculty and staff of The Ohio State University for Friday, Oct. 30. The deadline for submissions is noon the prior business day.

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Headline news

Global food concerns focus of New Center for Innovation at Ohio State

Ohio State is investing $3.75 million over the next five years in a new food center that will address global issues in food supply, food policy, and nutrition and health. The Food Innovation Center: Foods for Global Security, Safety, and Health Promotion will focus efforts around four themes: designing foods for health, ensuring food safety, advancing biomedical nutrition in disease prevention and health promotion, and examining global food strategy and policy, and involves more than 80 faculty from 12 colleges. Ken Lee, professor of food science and technology, is project director of the new center. Read more: http://www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~news/story.php?id=5433

Headline news

Depressed pregnant women could be at higher risk for severe response to flu infection

Pregnant women with significant symptoms of depression tend to have a stronger biological reaction to the seasonal flu vaccine than do women with lower depression levels, according to a new study. The finding provides an argument in favor of flu vaccination during pregnancy, because it suggests that the immune systems in depressed pregnant women are not functioning typically. This immune dysregulation could affect symptom severity among women who become infected with influenza. Lisa Christian, OSU assistant professor of psychiatry, is lead author of the research. Read more >

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Grabmeier recognized for outstanding service by National Association of Science Writers

Jeff Grabmeier, director of Research Communications at OSU, was selected to receive the annual Diane McGurgan Award for outstanding service to the field of science writing, at the annual meetings of both the National Association of Science Writers and the Council for the Advancement of Science Writing, held last week. Grabmeier has served as co-chair of the NASW education and mentorship programs, among other services. He was selected for his exemplary leadership in preparing tomorrow's class of science journalists, as well as for his contributions as a regular columnist in the organization's quarterly magazine. Read more >

Events this week

Today-Oct. 31: West Africa and the U.S. ‘War on Terror’

The Center for African Studies at OSU is presenting "West Africa and the U.S. "War on Terror," today (10/30)-Saturday (10/31) at the Mershon Center for International Security Studies, 1501 Neil Ave. The event is free and open to the public. Click here for details and to register. Contact: mailto:cas@osu.edu or 292-8169

Today: Knowlton School of Architecture 'Ground' Seminar

As part of the Architecture v. Landscape: Terms of Engagement seminar, faculty from the Knowlton School of Architecture will be making presentations on the topic of "Ground," from 10:30 a.m.-noon today (10/30) in the Knowlton Hall Review Space. Jeffrey Kipnis, Sarah Cowles, and Karen Lewis will present; Jane Amidon and John McMorrough—section heads of Landscape Architecture and Architecture — will moderate. Read more: http://knowlton.osu.edu

Events next week

Participation in the Veterans Learning Community grows

The Veterans Learning Community will meet from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday (11/2) at the Institute for Collaborative Research and Public Humanities, 104 E. 15th Ave. Newcomers are encouraged to attend. The group includes undergraduates eager to connect and collaborate on veterans issues and academic opportunities related to their military experience. Nearly half are registering for the winter quarter, veterans-only section of Comparative Studies 308 Experiences of War. The VLC is an initiative of Mershon Center for International Security Studies, Comparative Studies, and Center for Folklore Studies. Contact: mailto:veteranslc@osu.edu. Read more: http://cfs.osu.edu/veteranslc/default.cfm

Nov. 3: Jerry Buccafusco Distinguished Lecturer in Pharmacy

Jerry Buccafusco will present “Novel Therapeutics for Cognitive Impairment” at 11 a.m. Tuesday (11/3) in 103 L. M. Parks Hall. Buccafusco is Regent’s Professor and director of the Alzheimer’s Research Center, Medical College of Georgia. He founded and leads Prime Behavior Testing Laboratories, Inc., a company for the preclinical evaluation of cognition-enhancing therapeutic agents. Contact 292-3771. Read more: http://www.mcg.edu/som/phmtox/phtx_faculty_buccafusco.html

Health Care Disparities and Diversity Leadership Lecture Nov. 3

The College of Public Health's Health Services Management and Policy Alumni Society is hosting the second of its 2009 Health Care Disparities and Diversity Leadership Lecture Series from 12:30-2 p.m. Tuesday (11/3) in 165 Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute. The lecture, "Health Centers’ Role in Reducing Disparities," will be delivered by Julie vanPutten, medical director, Columbus Neighborhood Health Centers, Inc. The university community is invited to attend. No RSVP required. Read more: http://cph.osu.edu/news/newsstory.cfm?id=165

British trickery during world wars subject of talk

Longtime BBC producer Nicholas Rankin will discuss his latest book, A Genius for Deception: How Cunning Helped the British Win Two World Wars at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday (11/4) at the Mershon Center. In the book, Rankin shows how camouflage, propaganda, secret intelligence, and special forces were used during World War I, and how deception continued in World War II with strategies such as the creation of dummy airfields, rumors of an army that would supposedly invade Greece, and a massive misdirection critical to the success of the D-Day invasion in 1944. Register online: http://theatre.osu.edu/rankin

Nov. 4: The Uneven Implementation of the Death Penalty in Ohio

The Department of African American and African Studies Community Extension Center is presenting "The Uneven Implementation of the Death Penalty in Ohio Geography, Politics, and the Race of Murder Victims," by Andrew Welsh-Huggins, at 6 p.m. Wednesday (11/4) at the Community Extension Center, 905 Mt. Vernon Ave. Welsh-Huggins, a reporter for The Associated Press in Columbus, will give a presentation based upon his book, No Winners Here Tonight: Race, Politics, and Geography in One of the Country’s Busiest Death Penalty States. The lecture is free and open to the public. Contact: 292-3922. Read more: http://aaas.osu.edu

Nov. 4 Science Cafe: Implications of a Smart Grid

Robert E. Burns, Center for Energy, Sustainability, and the Environment, will present "Implications of a Smart Grid" at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday (11/4) in the Gateway Movie Theatre in the South Campus Gateway. Science Cafe offers an informal discussion about a scientific topic. All are welcome, although seating may be limited. Contact: Danny Dotson, at mailto:dotson.77@osu.edu

Dentistry students offer free exams and x-rays Nov. 4

College of Dentistry students will offer free dental exams and free dental x-rays from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday (11/4) in 1038A Postle Hall. Must be at least 18 years of age and in good health. Each participant will receive one free dental exam, two free dental x-rays, and an evaluation for additional free treatments. The event is open to the public. No fees will be charged and no appointments are necessary. Read more >

OSU Marching Band to perform at Mansfield’s Renaissance Theatre

The OSU Marching Band, appearing in full regalia, will perform at 7 p.m. Wednesday (11/4) at Mansfield’s Renaissance Theatre, 138 Park Ave. W. The performance will include Broadway, jazz, and other selections, as well as traditional OSU favorites. Tickets are available by calling the Renaissance Theatre Box office at (419) 522-2726. Contact: (419) 755-4215

Lybarger is Ohio State Mansfield Diversity Series lecturer Nov. 5

The Ohio State Mansfield Diversity Series is sponsoring two free presentations by its 2009 Distinguished Diversity Speaker, Loren Lybarger, Ohio University professor of World Religions and author of Identity and Religion in Palestine, on Thursday (11/5). He will present “Religion, Tradition, and Identity in Palestine” from noon-1 p.m. in the Conard Performance Hall in Riedl Hall and “Being Muslim in the 21st Century” from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in Founders Auditorium.

Reminders

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. Register online. Contact: mailto:medalum@osumc.edu

Third Annual Healthcare IT Summit Nov. 9

The Center for IT Innovations in Healthcare is hosting the third annual summit on Monday (11/9) at the Hilton at Easton. CITIH provides collaborative opportunities between industry partners and medical centers in order to address today's and tomorrow's challenges in healthcare IT. The theme is “Leveraging Federal Stimulus Funding for Healthcare IT Innovation.” Register at http://citih.osumc.edu. Contact: mailto:Monique.payne@osumc.edu