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SCIENTISTS GET FIRST LOOK AT HOW WATER LUBRICATES PROTEINS

Scientists are one step closer to understanding how proteins move when they perform functions essential for supporting life. For the first time, scientists have directly observed how water lubricates the movements of protein molecules to enable different functions to happen. In a paper published in the online early edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (www.pnas.org/), Ohio State researchers report using ultra-fast light pulses to reveal how water molecules link up with proteins and enable them to move and function. The finding could one day help researchers find new treatments for diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, cataracts, cystic fibrosis, and diabetes. Read more >

CIO SECURITY TIP: BE WARY OF UNEXPECTED E-MAIL ATTACHMENTS

Criminals often “spoof” legitimate names and write convincing subject lines to lure you into opening their virus-infested e-mail attachments. Be extremely careful when opening unexpected communications - even from people you know. If you receive an e-mail with an attachment from a known source, verify its legitimacy. Install anti-virus software on your desktop and make sure you scan all attachments, even those from friends or co-workers before opening them. More information on anti-virus products and links to free tools can be found at http://buckeyesecure.osu.edu/SafeComputing/Virus. Utilize OSU's anti-spam to reduce the number of dangerous e-mails you receive daily - information can be found at http://buckeyesecure.osu.edu/SafeComputing/Spam.

ALL-OHIO ECONOMIC SEMINAR FEATURES HARVARD ECONOMIST

The Department of Economics will host the All-Ohio Economic History Seminar from 1:30-3 p.m. Thursday (11/29) in 140 Pfahl Hall, with a reception to follow. Harvard University Professor Claudia Goldin will deliver “The Race between Education and Technology.” Goldin is a member of the National Academy of Sciences, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and is a fellow of the Econometric Society. The seminar is free and open to the public. Contact: jbyrant@global.sbs.ohio-state.edu or 688-5804

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP

If you’ve seen the holiday classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” and would like to revisit the innate positive behavior in the hero George Bailey, plan to attend the workshop “It's a Wonderful Life - Leading through Service,” from 9:15-11:45 a.m. Wednesday (12/5) at the OSU Leadership Center, 2120 Fyffe Road. A service leadership philosophy can help your department/unit become even more successful. For details, e-mail flynn.61@osu.edu or visit http://leadershipcenter.osu.edu/index.htm (click on programs, then It’s A Wonderful Life).

PHYSICIAN'S ROLE IN CHANGING HEALTH CARE ENVIRONMENT NOV. 29

The Medical Student Alumni Council and the Medical Alumni Society are sponsoring the Mo Mullet Forum: A Physician's Role in the Changing Health Care Environment at 5:30 p.m. Thursday (11/29) in the Medical Heritage Center, fifth floor Prior Health Sciences Library. Andrew Thomas, (MD ’95, MBA ’00, FACP) will be presenting. A light dinner and refreshments will be provided and the event is open to the public. RSVP by Wednesday (11/28) to humphrey.113@osu.edu.

NEW SUBMISSION FORMS FOR WIRB PROTOCOLS

New initial and multi-center submission forms are now available for initial industry-sponsored protocol submissions to Western IRB. The forms are available and investigators should begin using them with all new submissions. The new forms will be required starting Tuesday (1/1/08). In addition to various minor revisions made to the forms, the most significant change is that the form now requires the investigator’s signature at the time of submission. The forms can be downloaded from the ORRP Web site or the WIRB Web site. Contact: Susan Ebert, 292-1159 or ebert.55@osu.edu

HEALTH SERVICES DOCTORAL TRAINEESHIP AVAILABLE

The Center for Health Outcomes, Policy and Evaluation Studies has created a doctoral studies research training award competition in health services research. The Center will award two traineeships to support up to four years of full-time doctoral study leading to the Ph.D degree. The deadline for applications is Tuesday (1/15/08), and awardees will begin in fall 2008. Contact: hopes@cph.osu.edu
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BOWL PACKAGE INFORMATION AVAILABLE

Student Affairs is sponsoring post-season bowl game tour packages for faculty, staff and students. Tour packages include transportation, accommodations, a game ticket, special events and more. Visit www.ohiounion.osu.edu/bowltour for the most up-to-date package information. Contact: 292-2135 or dulaney.7@osu.edu

CABS THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY SERVICE ANNOUNCED

In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, there will be no CABS service Thursday (11/22)-Saturday (11/24). On Sunday (11/25), CABS service will resume with the Weekend Courtesy Shuttle, Library/Buckeye Village, and Handivan service. Please note that during the holiday (11/22-11/25), WA, WB, WC, CX and CXC permits are valid in C spaces on Central Campus. For more information, visit the Transportation and Parking Services Web site.