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MUELLER HONORED FOR PUBLIC OPINION RESEARCH

John Mueller, Woody Hayes Chair of National Security Studies, has received the first Warren J. Mitofsky Award for Excellence in Public Opinion Research. The award is given annually by the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research at the University of Connecticut. It recognizes Mueller’s book “War, Presidents and Public Opinion” (John Wiley, 1973) as a trail-blazing work in the field of public opinion research. The book addresses fundamental issues of methodology and measurement, and analyzes public opinion through World War I and II, and the Korean and Vietnam wars. Mueller will be honored at an awards dinner on Thursday (11/8) in New York. Read more >

HARVARD ECONOMIST TO DISCUSS MARKET FAILURE, DESIGN NOV. 13

The Behavioral Decision Making colloquium series continues at 6 p.m. Tuesday (11/13) in 20 Page Hall with “Market Failure and Market Design,” presented by Alvin Roth, the George Gund Professor of Economics and Business Administration in the Department of Economics at Harvard University and in the Harvard Business School. Roth was instrumental in developing Kidney Paired Donations, a system to increase the number of kidneys available to those who need a kidney transplant. He will draw upon his extensive research on the U.S. markets for kidney exchange, labor markets for doctors and lawyers, and school choice in New York City and Boston. The lecture is free and open to the public. Contact: alcalde.1@osu.edu

REGISTER FOR OSU HEALTHCARE IT INNOVATION SYMPOSIUM

The Center for IT Innovations in Healthcare, in partnership with the Center for Personalized Health Care, Department of Biomedical Informatics, and OSUMC Technology Commercialization and Partnerships Council, will host the first OSU Healthcare IT Innovation Symposium on Monday (12/3) at the OSU Biomedical Research Tower. The event will feature interactive learning, discussion and networking opportunities for academic researchers and IT professionals. The registration deadline is Wednesday (11/21). Contact: henry.zheng@osumc.edu
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PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING COLUMNIST TO DISCUSS LIFE ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL

Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Connie Schultz will offer an insider’s view of life on the campaign trail when she speaks at 4 p.m. Thursday (11/15) in Weigel Hall Auditorium, as part of the annual Barbara K. Fergus Women in Leadership Lecture Series. A nationally syndicated columnist for The Plain Dealer, Schultz in June published “...and His Lovely Wife: A Memoir from the Woman Beside the Man,” which chronicles her experiences working on her husband Sherrod Brown’s successful race for U.S. Senate. Reservations are required. RSVP online by Thursday (11/8). Contact: sipe.9@osu.edu or 247-6369. Read more >

WHEN PROVIDING CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION, CHECK THAT ONLINE SITES ARE SECURE

Online banking and shopping sites should encrypt your personal information. Check that a Web site's URL begins with https and look for the lock icon in the lower right corner of your browser’s window. You risk everything if you don't pay attention. Additional advice on identity theft and tips on protecting yourself are available at the university’s Buckeye Secure Web site.

NOMINATE OUTSTANDING OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT PROJECTS FOR AWARDS

Ohio State nominations are invited for the regional Outreach Scholarship W.K. Kellogg Foundation Engagement Award. Regional winners will receive $9,000 and be eligible for the NASULGC C. Peter Magrath Community Engagement Award. The national winners will receive an additional $20,000. Apply online by Friday (12/21) by submitting a 500 word abstract that summarizes the engagement partnership . Abstracts will be reviewed by leadership within the university and recognized at the 2008 James F. Patterson Land-Grant University Lecture, to be held Tuesday (4/15). View details on last year’s award nominees at http://outreach.osu.edu/oe_awards.php.

HAZING PREVENTION WEEK INCLUDES LECTURE TODAY

In recognition of Hazing Prevention Week, Ohio State will present a keynote speech by Erle Morring at 7 p.m. today (11/5) at St. John Arena. Morring will discuss his personal experience with hazing. All students, staff and faculty are welcome to attend. Contact: Allison Dassani, dassani.1@osu.edu

SCHOOL OF MUSIC KICKS OFF WEEK OF CONCERTS TODAY

The School of Music is presenting five concerts this week in Weigel Auditorium, starting at 8 p.m. today (11/5) with a performance by faculty member Karrie Pierson on bassoon. Other concerts are: world-renowned percussionist Nebojsa Zivkovic from Germany, 8 p.m. Tuesday (11/6); guest artists J. Patrick Rafferty on violin and James Howsmon on piano, 8 p.m. Wednesday (11/7); OSU Jazz Ensemble, 8 p.m. Friday (11/9); and Jazz Lab Ensemble, 3 p.m. Sunday (11/11). For details and ticket information, view the College of the Arts online calendar or contact 292-0789 or osuarts@osu.edu.

SCHEDULE A FREE HEALTH SCREENING THROUGH DEC. 14

Health screening appointments are available through Friday (12/14) to allow faculty and staff to complete their Personal Health Assessment online and qualify for the $10 monthly or $4.62 biweekly health plan premium discount beginning in 2008. The free screenings are offered at several locations around campus and provide the health data needed to complete the PHA. Register online (click on Assessing Your Health Risks) or call 292-1050. The premium reduction for PHAs completed Monday (10/1)-Friday (12/14) will not be reflected in Open Enrollment confirmation information but will take effect with your January pay.