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WELCOME TO OSUToday, the latest news and information for faculty and staff of The Ohio State University for Monday, Nov. 2. The deadline for submissions is noon the prior business day.

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Headline news

Town Hall meeting to discuss One University Framework master planning

The university is hosting a Town Hall meeting at noon Wednesday (11/4) in the Thompson Library Campus Reading Room (1120) to present initial findings and get feedback from students, faculty and staff on the developing One University Framework. The project is based on President Gee’s six strategic goals and is intended to establish a flexible, long-range physical vision for the campus to enable knowledge advancement for the next several decades. This planning is new and different because it is an integrated framework that aligns the programmatic, physical, and fiscal needs and issues of the university. The participation of the campus community is important to make the project a success. Contact: mailto:oneframework@osu.edu or mailto:anstine.6@osu.edu

Headline news

Today: Staff Conversation with the President

The University Staff Advisory Committee invites staff to join President Gordon Gee for an informal conversation on current university issues followed by a question-and-answer session, from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. today (11/2) in Fawcett Center Assembly Hall. USAC asks college and department heads to support staff in attending this important event. Parking is available at the Fawcett Center. Read more: http://usac.osu.edu

Headline news

2009 Research Expo set for Nov. 3

Join the OSU research community at the 2009 Research Expo from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday (11/3) in the Thompson Library’s West Reading Room. The event celebrates innovative research across the university and highlights the wide range of support services available to researchers. It features exhibits, a poster session, and educational sessions and panel discussions. Learn how to forge multidisciplinary collaborations, communicate effectively with reporters and science writers, make critical industry connections and move technologies to the marketplace, and maximize the chances of successful funding from federal agencies. Contact: mailto:froilan.2@osu.edu. Schedule of events: http://ortec.osu.edu/ram/expo/schedule/

Expanded checks for financial conflict of interest disclosures

Faculty and research staff are reminded of expanded checks for financial conflict of interest disclosures. Starting Sunday (11/1), the Office of Sponsored Programs and the Office of Responsible Research Practices staff began verifying that all individuals listed on research awards or protocols have FY 2009/2010 financial COI disclosures on file before institutional approval is given. The online COI disclosure is currently available at COI disclosure, https://rf.osu.edu/secure/e-coi. Contact: Technical support, mailto:rfhelpdesk@osu.edu; questions, mailto:Lisa.menefee@orc.osu.edu

Events this week

Today: Author Ivan Eland to discuss new book

Author Ivan Eland will discuss his new book, Recarving Rushmore: Ranking the Presidents on Peace, Prosperity, and Liberty at 7:30 p.m. today (11/2) in 1015 McPherson. Eland is a senior fellow at the Independent Institute and the director of the Center on Peace & Liberty. He has also written extensively on U.S. foreign policy and has appeared on all the major news networks. This event is free and open to the public. Contact: Dave Grabaskas, mailto:yalosu@gmail.com

Ohio State Marion Science Café explores ancient cave art

Ohio State Marion invites the community to the Infinity Restaurant in the historic Harding Hotel, 267 W. Center St., downtown Marion, at 7 p.m. Tuesday (11/3) for Science Café, a free monthly community dialogue on science. Assistant professor Kenneth Tankersley, University of Cincinnati, Department of Anthropology, will lead a discussion, "Ancient Cave Art." Contact: mailto:mcennis.1@osu.edu. Read more: http://www.marion.ohio-state.edu/sciencecafe

Financial Planning Series – Homebuying Prep Seminar Nov. 3

Human Resources is offering a Homebuying Prep Seminar from noon-1 p.m. Tuesday (11/3) at 1590 N. High St., Suite 430, Room 425. Topics include pre-qualifying for financing, home searching resources, preparation and moving and the overall emotional and financial investment of buying a home. Register at http://hr.osu.edu/OHRD/training/customized.asp. Contact: 292-1050. Read more: http://hr.osu.edu/finseries.aspx

OSU Harding 10-year anniversary celebration Nov. 3

Enjoy refreshments and conversation as OSU Harding Hospital celebrates 10 years of succeeding together with those who have made their progress possible, on Tuesday (11/3) at the OSU Harding Hospital Gymnasium, 1670 Upham Drive. Programs begin at 12:15 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. to allow as many staff, physicians, friends and guests as possible to attend. Please choose the time that best suits your schedule. Contact: 293-9484 or mailto:MaryAnn.Reed@osumc.edu

Burnham Lecture in the History of Medicine/Science Nov. 5

The Department of History and the OSU Medical Heritage will co-host the seventh John C. Burnham Lecture in the History of Medicine/Science at 4 p.m. Thursday (11/5) in the Medical Heritage Center, fifth floor Prior Health Sciences Library. Harry M. Marks, associate professor, Elizabeth Treide Harvey and A. McGehee Harvey Professorship in the History of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University will deliver, “What Does the FDA Do? Regulations, Drug Markets and Medical Practice, 1906-2009.” Read more: http://mhc.med.ohio-state.edu/index.cfm

Family Violence and Relationship Abuse Awareness training

Family Violence and Relationship Abuse Awareness training will be held from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday (11/5) at Gateway, Suite 430, Room 425. This interactive presentation will allow participants to increase their knowledge about family violence and relationship abuse, improve their comfort level with intervening, and increase their knowledge about family violence resources available to them and their co-workers. Register online at http://hr.osu.edu/ohrc/ld_quarterlytraining.aspx.

Social Work hosts Sex Offender Re-Entry Workshop Nov. 6

A workshop, Sex Offender Re-Entry, will take place from 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Friday (11/6) in 115 Stillman Hall. CEU/clock hours available. In the current political and economic environment it is more difficult than ever for sex offenders and other felons to re-enter their communities. Register at http://csw.osu.edu/trainingforprofessionals/trainingcalendar/090626.

Metabolic Bone Disease Update 2009 CME conference Nov. 6

The Biannual Metabolic Bone Disease Update 2009 CME conference is scheduled to take place Friday (11/6) at the University Plaza Hotel and Conference Center, 3110 Olentangy River Road. The program is a full-day live symposium that will address the most current information and treatment methods regarding osteoporosis and other metabolic bone issues. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and the program will conclude at 3:30 p.m. Registration fee of $125 for physicians and $75 for non-physicians. Read more >

Reminders

Health Care Disparities and Diversity Leadership Lecture Nov. 3

The College of Public Health's Health Services Management and Policy Alumni Society is hosting the second of its 2009 Health Care Disparities and Diversity Leadership Lecture Series from 12:30-2 p.m. Tuesday (11/3) in 165 Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute. The lecture, "Health Centers’ Role in Reducing Disparities," will be delivered by Julie vanPutten, Medical Director, Columbus Neighborhood Health Centers, Inc. The university community is invited to attend. No RSVP required. Read more: http://cph.osu.edu/news/newsstory.cfm?id=165

Implications of a Smart Grid is Nov. 4 Science Cafe focus

Robert E. Burns, Center for Energy, Sustainability, and the Environment, will present "Implications of a Smart Grid" at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday (11/4) in the Gateway Movie Theatre in the South Campus Gateway. Science Cafe offers an informal discussion about a scientific topic. All are welcome, although seating may be limited. Contact: Danny Dotson, at mailto:dotson.77@osu.edu

Michael Agar to present two public lectures Nov. 6

Michael Agar, Ethnoworks LLC and professor emeritus of Linguistics and Anthropology, University of Maryland will deliver two public lectures on Friday (11/6):

• "Ethnography, History and Complexity: The Explanation of Illegal Drug Epidemics," from 9:30-10:30 a.m., 162 Hopkins. This is the first in a new seminar series of the recently funded innovation group Complexity in Human, Natural and Engineered Systems (https://complex-systems.wikidot.com/).
• "What If We Called It “Qualia”-tative And Already Knew That Methods Were Mixed?," 2-3:30 p.m., 010 Page Hall. Sponsored by the Qualitative Inquiry Working Group of Institute for Collaborative Research and Public Humanities (https://qualinq.wikidot.com/).