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OSU:PRO DATABASE RECOGNIZED BY AAHSL WITH INNOVATION AWARD

At its recent reception, the Association of Academic Health Science Libraries bestowed their Innovation Award on OSU:pro - the database that serves as a comprehensive, single-point resource of faculty and staff expertise and scholarly activity. An initiative of Ohio State’s Center for Knowledge Management, OSU:pro was designed to collect, track and report on faculty research, teaching and service activities on thousands of faculty and staff. OSU:pro was recognized for the way it has reached beyond traditional library-IT boundaries. AAHSL comprises the libraries serving the accredited U.S. and Canadian medical schools belonging to or affiliated with the Association of American Medical Colleges. Read more >

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK PROVIDES GLOBAL INSIGHT

Whether interested in Latin American films, oil and the world economy, research by Ohio State’s international students or study abroad programs, there’s a global experience for everyone during International Education Week, Monday (11/12)-Friday (11/16). This week Ohio State joins institutions in more than 100 countries in celebrating and recognizing international education opportunities. For a calendar of international events occurring at Ohio State, visit the Office of International Affairs’ Web site at http://oia.osu.edu.

DANCE PRESENTS SMALL DANCES FOR SMALL SPACES

The Department of Dance is presenting its resident and visiting artist dance concert, “Small Dances for Small Spaces” Wednesday (11/14)-Saturday (11/17) in the Experimental Media and Movement Arts Lab in the Advanced Computing Center for the Arts and Design building, 1224 Kinnear Rd. The concerts feature works from six resident and visiting artists, including OSU’s Candace Feck, Shawn Hove, Michael Kelly Bruce and Melanie Bales. Performances are at 7 and 9 p.m. with an additional 2 p.m. performance on Saturday (11/17). Tickets available at the door for $10 (general admission), $5 (seniors and students with ID). For ticket information, call 292-7977. For details, contact: 292-6299 or osuarts@osu.edu

MIESEL TO DISCUSS FOREST RESTORATION AT HERBARIUM LECTURE NOV. 14

Enter the underground world of forest restoration as Jessica Miesel, graduate student in the Department of Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology, presents “Ecological Restoration of California Mixed-Conifer Forests” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday (11/14) in the Auditorium of the OSU Museum of Biological Diversity, 1315 Kinnear Rd. Contact 292-3296 or dassler.1@osu.edu

MICHIGAN AVENUE TURNS SCARLET AND GRAY

On Wednesday (11/14) at 11:30 a.m. Mayor Michael Coleman will proclaim Michigan Avenue to be known as Buckeye Way during Beat Michigan week. OSU President E. Gordon Gee and Archie Griffin, two-time Heisman Trophy winner, will lead a pep rally following the dedication ceremony. Stop by Apco Industries at 777 Michigan Ave. and fill out an entry form predicting the score of the Saturday (11/17) OSU/Michigan game and be eligible for the grand prize of $777 (or submit your prediction online at http://www.Apco.com.

MERSHON CENTER HOLDS ANNUAL GRANT COMPETITION

Each year, the Mershon Center for International Security Studies holds a competition for Ohio State faculty and students to apply for research grant funds. Grants may be used for a variety of research purposes. Applications must be for projects that relate to one or more of the Mershon Center’s three areas of focus: the use of force and diplomacy; the ideas, identities and decisional processes that affect security; and the institutions that manage violent conflict. The deadline is Monday (1/7/08). Details and application forms are available online at (see the grants section).

TELR EXPERTISE GRANT APPLICATION DEADLINE NOV. 15

The deadline to submit an application for the new TELR Expertise Grants is Thursday (11/15). The Expertise Grant program is a new initiative to promote eLearning experimentation at Ohio State, and enables faculty to collaborate with TELR eLearning consultants to develop and test their ideas for teaching and learning with technology. Faculty can request from 20 to 100 hours of TELR staff support, as well as up to $10,000 in funding, to support instructional innovation. Up to two projects can be supported. Read more >

BEAT MICHIGAN WEEK ACTIVITIES UNDERWAY

Beat Michigan Week celebrates the spirit of the Buckeyes and the storied rivalry between Ohio State and the University of Michigan. This year, the 104th meeting between the two schools will be marked by events that promote Buckeye pride, tradition and sportsmanship leading up to the noon kickoff Saturday (11/17) in Ann Arbor. A complete list of Beat Michigan Week events is available at www.ohiounion.osu.edu/bmw/.

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS BENEFIT BUCKS FOR CHARITY DRIVE

Entertainment 2008 books are available to faculty, staff and students to help raise funds for the 2007 OSU Bucks for Charity Drive. Each book contains hundreds of two-for-one discounts for fine and casual dining, movies, sports activities, special attractions and hotels. The book sells for $20 ($25 retail), $4 of which will go to the charity drive on behalf of Ohio State. Books can be purchased online (enter school/group account #532263 to get the discount) or by contacting 688-4412 or wofford.1@osu.edu.

ANNUAL LOSE THE BLUE CLOTHING DRIVE THROUGH NOV. 17

The third annual Lose the Blue...Wear Scarlet and Gray Beat Michigan Week Clothing Drive, sponsored by OSU’s Scarlet and Gray Fridays, is taking place through Saturday (11/17). Bring in a blue clothing item to donate to Goodwill and with a $10 minimum store purchase at official sponsor locations receive your officially-licensed Lose the Blue t-shirt. Read more >