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Headline newsOhio among top 10 states in study abroad and international studentsOhio is among the top 10 in the nation for the number of undergraduate students studying abroad and the number of international students studying at its colleges and universities, according to the Open Doors report published annually by the Institute of International Education. Ohio had 19,373 foreign students in 2007-08 (up 4 percent from 2006-07), and estimated their expenditures in the state at $429.5 million. In addition, the University System of Ohio is working to encourage international students to stay in Ohio once they have their degrees. Read the Open Doors report
Irwin recognized by North American Regional Science CouncilElena Irwin, OSU associate professor in the Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics, was presented the Geoffrey J.D. Hewings Award on Saturday (11/22) at the annual North American Conference of the Regional Science Association International. The award is presented by the North American Regional Science Council (http://www.narsc.org/), an international scholarly organization, and recognizes distinguished contributions to regional science research. Irwin was recognized for her outstanding work in land-use modeling, ecological-economic modeling and applied spatial econometrics. Details on university wide awards available onlineFaculty and staff looking for important details, such as sponsor, deadline and the application process, for any of the university’s major awards can now find them online at one convenient site. Information on eight major awards, including the Alumni Award for Distinguished Teaching, the Distinguished Staff Award and the University Distinguished Lecture Series is available. Read more > University recognizes Thanksgiving holiday Nov. 27, 28Ohio State is recognizing the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday (11/27) and Friday (11/28). There will be no classes and university offices will be closed. There will be no CABS service from Thursday (11/27)-Saturday (11/29). CABS service will resume on Sunday (11/30), with the Weekend Courtesy Shuttle, Library/Buckeye Village, and Handivan service. Please note that during the holiday (11/27-11/30), WA, WB, WC, CX, and CXC permits are valid in "C" spaces on Central Campus. Read more > Pace yourself to avoid holiday gluttonyThere are many ways to enjoy the holidays without packing on the pounds. Eating slowly can help reduce overall intake over time, said Emily Lisciandro, a clinical dietician at the OSU Medical Center. A few minor changes can help you enjoy your favorite foods, such as checking cookbooks for lighter versions of your favorite recipes, and using fat-free or lighter versions of whipped toppings, cream cheese and other foods. Lisciandro also suggests focusing on other fun holiday activities - besides eating. Read more > 2009-2010 Freshman Seminar call for proposalsThe Freshman Seminar program has instituted a new rolling deadline for Freshman Seminar proposals. Tenure-track faculty are invited to propose a one or two credit Freshman Seminar for the upcoming academic year (2009-10). Proposals are now due on a quarterly basis the year before the seminar will be taught. Seminars to be taught autumn quarter are due Monday (12/1); winter quarter due Sunday (3/1/09); spring seminars due Monday (6/1/09). Contact: Mercerhill.1@osu.edu or 292-6248. Read more > International Affairs' Global Perspectives newsletter available onlineThe fall quarter edition of International Affairs' newsletter, Global Perspectives is available online (click on Global Perspectives). Headlines from this issue include: Record numbers of international freshmen enroll at Ohio State; International Studies has a fresh Latin American twist; Ohio State faculty awarded prestigious Fulbright fellowship; and Ohio State awarded global health grant. KSA Banvard Gallery features “Re-Figurations” through Dec. 19The Knowlton School of Architecture Banvard Gallery is currently featuring “Re-Figurations” through Friday (12/19). Re-Figurations is comprised of two bodies of work, one by Stephen Turk, OSU associate professor at KSA, and one by Michael Williams, assistant professor in the School of Architecture at Louisiana Tech University, which take as a point of departure the paintings of Francis Bacon. Located on the first floor of Knowlton Hall, Banvard Gallery is open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. Read more > Wexner offers free film in conjunction with World AIDS DayMonday (12/1) is World AIDS Day and the Wexner Center is offering a free screening of a new documentary film, Isaac Julien's Derek, at 7 p.m. The film is about British artist Derek Jarman, who worked from the 1970s until his AIDS-related death in 1994 as an impassioned director of gay-themed cinema, discovering Scottish actress Tilda Swinton along the way and working with such music groups as The Smiths. Read more > Learning Collaboration Studio provides technology-rich classroomThe Learning Collaboration Studio (SEL 060) provides a flexible, technology-rich classroom environment including projection, 30 laptops, three walls of whiteboards and reconfigurable seating. It is available for meetings, training sessions and undergraduate and graduate level classes and may be reserved for one session or an entire course. Contact: lcstudio@osu.edu. Read more > Reminder: Institutional research seed grants due Nov. 30The OSU Comprehensive Cancer Center is offering American Cancer Society-sponsored seed grants of up to $30,000 for 2009. The application deadline is Sunday (11/30). The award provides seed money to independent junior faculty and their equivalent, research scientists, for the initiation of cancer research projects to obtain preliminary results to compete successfully for national research grants. View the request for applications for eligibility and submission requirements. Download the application template. Contact: Costinean.2@osu.edu |
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