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KILLOREN
RECEIVES NATIONAL RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION AWARD
Robert Killoren, associate vice president for Research Administration at Ohio
State, was honored by the National Council of University Research Administrators
with its most prestigious award, presented at the organization’s annual
meeting on Monday (11/5) in Washington, D.C. Killoren received the Outstanding
Achievement in Research Administration Award in recognition for his work with
the National Academies in promoting university-industry research collaborations
and streamlining federal grants management processes. Read
more >
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RETIREMENT INCOME PLANNING WORKSHOP. Alan Ray, Certified Financial
Planner™ Professional, will present a free workshop, “Planning
for Long Life in Retirement” on Friday (11/9) and Wednesday (11/14)
at the Fawcett Center. Three workshop times are available: 12:30-2
p.m., 2:30-4 p.m. and 4:30-6 p.m. Designed for persons approaching
retirement, the workshop will address the problem of outliving retirement
assets and the challenge of developing more predictable retirement
income. Seating is limited. RSVP to 507-7710 during business hours.
Alan Ray Financial Planning, 6161 Busch Blvd., Suite 116, Columbus,
OH 43229. Alan Ray is a registered representative of Sigma Financial
Corporation, member of FINRA/SIPC.
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RESEARCHER
TO BE FEATURED FRIDAY ON GOOD MORNING AMERICA
An Ohio State ergonomics researcher and his colleagues are scheduled to appear
Friday (11/9) on the television show Good
Morning America .
William Marras, professor of industrial, welding and systems engineering and
director of the university's Center for Occupational
Health in Automotive Manufacturing,
guided Good Morning America anchor Sam Champion through a demonstration of
COHAM technology earlier this week. The center explores
ergonomic issues that affect autoworker health and safety.
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If you are suffering from depression, you may be able to participate
in a research project involving a new medication. This investigational
drug is the first in a new class of antidepressants which targets melatonin.
All eligible participants will receive study medication and study-related
care at no cost for up to 18 months. For more information, call the
Research Office of the Ohio State University Department of Psychiatry
at 293-7109.
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INTERACT
THEATER TROUPE PERFORMS AT WOSU@COSI
WOSU Public Media is partnering with the Department of Theatre to present
an InterACT Theater Troupe performance of “Views from The War” at
1:30 p.m. Sunday (11/11) in the Battelle Studio at WOSU@COSI. The show incorporates
the real voices of veterans from central Ohio captured during the Columbus
World War II Roadshow event held in June. The public is invited to be a part
of this special live performance in honor of Veterans Day. There is no charge
to attend, but reservations are suggested at 292-9678. After the performance
guests may preview WOSU TV’s “Honor Flight,” that documents
the travel of 32 Ohio WWII veterans as they visited the WWII memorial recently. “Honor
Flight” premieres at 10:30 p.m. Monday (11/12) on WOSU TV.
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SHOW YOUR SCARLET AND GRAY THIS FRIDAY BY GOING GREEN. TAKE THE RECYCLED
PAPER CHALLENGE. Look for the tent by the Numbers Garden from 10 a.m.-2
p.m. Friday (11/9). A free ream of recycled paper will be given to
the first 1,000 challengers who can successfully tell the difference
between recycled and non-recycled paper. This promotion is part of
the Office of Business and Finance's efforts to encourage departments
to make the switch from non-recycled to recycled copy paper. Contact:
292-1596 or visiit http://busops.osu.edu
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FACULTY
MENTORS SOUGHT FOR SUMMER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM
The Graduate School is seeking faculty research mentors for the Summer Research
Opportunities Program. Students will be selected based on the faculty member
availability. Faculty interested in the program should contact SROP Coordinator
Jay Garvey at 247-7659 or garvey.24@gradsch.ohio-state.edu.
YAROMIR
STEINER TO DISCUSS AMERICAN LAND USE NOV. 9
Yaromir Steiner, founder and CEO of Steiner and Associates, will present “The
Evolution of American Land Use” on Friday (11/9) in 190 Knowlton Hall.
The lecture is part of a kick-off event to introduce the Urban Land Institute’s
student urban design competition. The event begins at 4 p.m., with the lecture
to follow at 4:20 p.m. The lecture is free and open to the public. Read
more >
EVALUATING
THE IMPACT OF YOUR PARTNERSHIP NOV. 14
“Evaluating the Impact of Your Partnership,” a workshop presented
by University Outreach and Engagement, the Service-Learning Initiative, Continuing
Education, and OSU CARES/OSU Extension, will take place from noon-1 p.m. Wednesday
(11/14) in 400 Stillman Hall. Understanding the impact of your program can
help you develop more effective programs, report results to funders, and learn
from your experiences. The workshop will provide an overview of program impact
evaluation and give you access to sammie.osu.edu, a webportal to help you develop
an evaluation plan. Bring
your lunch. Register
online
CABS
VETERAN'S DAY HOLIDAY SERVICE ANNOUNCED
Information regarding CABS Veteran's Day Service can be found on the Transportation
and Parking Services Web site, www.tp.osu.edu/alerts/veteransday.shtml.
FREE
BEGINNER’S BIRD WALK AT WOOSTER CAMPUS
The Secrest Arboretum in Wooster is offering a free Beginner’s Bird
Walk from 9-11 a.m. Saturday (11/10) that will be led by members of the Greater
Mohican Audubon Society. Participants can see what birds come through in the
fall and stay all winter and also learn what birds are common in northern Ohio.
For details and directions, visit www.secrest.osu.edu or call (330) 263-3761.
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