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HANZLIK
NAMED RHODES SCHOLAR
Jessica Hanzlik, a senior majoring in physics and French, has been named a
2008 Rhodes Scholar. The Rhodes Scholarship, which funds two years of graduate
study at the University of Oxford, is awarded to 32 U.S. students each year
who demonstrate superior academic ability, leadership, and the potential to
make an effective and positive contribution throughout the world. Hanzlik is
Ohio State’s fifth Rhodes Scholar and the university’s first female
Scholar. She has conducted high-energy physics research with OSU Mathematical
and Physical Sciences professors Richard Hughes and Brian Winer. Read
more >
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LIFESTYLE INTERVENTION STUDY. Volunteers, individuals ages 35-60, are
being recruited for a lifestyle intervention study to modify health
risk factors. The study will be conducted on the OSU campus during
lunchtime. Participation in the study will last approximately 12 weeks.
Several blood samples and filling out of questionnaires will be required.
Must have access to Internet. A volunteer fee will be paid. If you
are interested please e-mail gcrc.research@osumc.edu
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PUBLIC
SAFETY RECOGNIZED FOR FOOTBALL GAME DAY MANAGEMENT
The work of the OSU Department of Public Safety, Police Division in management
of OSU football game day activities is cited as an example of a best practice
in a newly released publication by U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community
Oriented Policing. The report, “Planning and Managing Security for Major
Special Events: Guidelines for Law Enforcement” (NCJ 220565, 128 pp.)
was initiated by Congress and is intended as a resource for law enforcement.
The guide covers pre-event planning, security needs during the event and post-event
activities and offers examples of effective approaches used during events of
regional and national importance. For details, reference the National
Criminal Justice Reference Services at www.ncjrs.gov/
UNIVERSITY
MUSEUM OPEN HOUSE TODAY
Ohio Staters Inc. invites the university community to help celebrate the opening
of the University Museum from noon-4 p.m. today (11/20) on the first floor
of University Hall. The museum is dedicated to the history of the university
and highlights buildings surrounding the Oval and their connections to student
life. Light refreshments will be provided. Contact: Megan Conroy, conroy.54@osu.edu
SHARE
YOUR OPINION WITH ONCAMPUS’ ONLINE POLL
Have you already decided who should be the next president of the U.S.? Express
your opinion through the onCampus poll, located on the onCampus
Web site,
and see how your vote compares with others in the OSU community. New questions
are posted every other week. Have an issue you'd like to get feedback on? Submit
your ideas for future poll questions to oncampus@osu.edu.
DISTINGUISHED
SERVICE AWARD NOMINATIONS DUE DEC. 14
Nominations are being accepted for the 2008 Distinguished Service Awards.
Historically, recipients have provided a broad spectrum of services to the
university in a variety of official and unofficial capacities, both on campus
and off. Nominations are due Friday (12/14). Winners will be approved by the
Board of Trustees and notified in March and will receive their awards at commencement
ceremonies for spring, summer and autumn ’08, and spring ’09. Send
nominations to Jeff Kaplan, interim vice president for University Development,
1480 W. Lane Ave. Read
more >
GRADUATE
ASSOCIATE TEACHING AWARD NOMINATIONS SOUGHT
The Graduate Associate Teaching Award nomination period is open until Thursday
(12/6). The annual Graduate School award honors Graduate Teaching Associates
who demonstrate excellence in teaching. Nominations can be submitted by students,
peers, faculty, and staff. Self-nominations are also accepted. Eligibility
requirements and
other details are
available online. Nominate
a GTA
RPAC
OPEN THANKSGIVING DAY
Thanksgiving is about showing appreciation and gathering with family and friends.
It’s also about food, food and more food. To help you keep your regular
workout routine, a number of the recreation facilities will be open all week,
including Thanksgiving Day. For specific hours, visit www.recsports.osu.edu.
CELINE
DION CONCERT TICKETS ON SALE
Tickets are currently on sale to see Celine Dion perform at Value City Arena
on Monday (9/22/08).
The biggest-selling female artist of all time embarks
on her Taking Chances World Tour - an in the round concert extravaganza. Dion
will perform her biggest hits, along with songs from her new CD Taking Chances.
Tickets
went on sale Monday (11/19 at the Schottenstein Center Box Office and all Ticketmaster
outlets. Charge at 431-3600 or www.ticketmaster.com.
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