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WELCOME TO OSUToday, the latest news and information for faculty and staff of The Ohio State University for Wednesday, Nov. 4. The deadline for submissions is noon the prior business day.

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Spotlight on ... OSU Health Plan

To better reflect its full breadth of service to the university and its efforts in transforming workplace wellness and disease prevention, OSU Managed Health Care Systems has changed its name to The Ohio State University Health Plan Inc. An affiliated entity of the university, OSU Health Plan is contracted through Human Resources to provide the medical and pharmacy plans, establish the provider network, coordinate claims processing through NGS American Inc., and consult on overall health benefits and plan designs that serve nearly 23,000 employees and more than 50,000 lives. This level of separation from the university assures confidentiality of employee health and medical information.

In addition, OSU Health Plan houses the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program, University Health Connection campus clinic and provides wellness services, such as flu vaccinations, biometric health screenings, Lunch and Learn workshops and health fairs, through Your Plan for Health. Read more: http://www.osuhealthplan.com/

Spotlight on ... will run every Wednesday in OSUToday to promote the highlights, achievements and unique points of pride of each of the university’s departments, centers, units, programs, etc. Send items to mailto:gammage.2@osu.edu to be considered for publication. Limit text to 125 words and include contact information and a web link.

Headline news

Today: Town Hall meeting to discuss One University Framework master planning

The university is hosting a Town Hall meeting at noon today (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

Change of venue: Mershon faculty panel to discuss U.S. options in Afghanistan

The "Afghanistan: The Choices" discussion scheduled for 5 p.m. Monday (11/9) has been moved from Psychology Building 035 to the Saxbe Auditorium in Moritz College of Law. Panelists include Richard Herrmann, director of the Mershon Center; John Mueller, Woody Hayes Chair of National Security Studies; Peter Mansoor, Raymond E. Mason Chair in Military History; and Alam Payind, director of the Middle East Studies Center. Former Open Line host Fred Andrle will moderate. Register at http://afghanistanthechoices.eventbrite.com/.

New support fund for OSU students who have experienced sexual violence

A Sexual Violence Assistance Fund has been created by the Office of Student Life in partnership with Undergraduate Student Government. It provides financial assistance for students who have experienced sexual assault, intimate partner abuse and/or stalking. Current Ohio State students can apply for up to $500 to assist with expenses such as replacement items, uncovered and documented medical expenses, emergency housing and other associated costs. Contact the Student Wellness Center’s Sexual Violence and Education team at 292-4527 or mailto:sves@osu.edu. Read more: http://www.swc.osu.edu

Leadership conference seeks breakout session proposals

OSU Extension’s Leadership for Tomorrow: Strategies for Resurgence Conference is scheduled for Wednesday (4/21)-Thursday (4/22) in Columbus. The conference will encourage discussion about skills and strategies needed for resurgence – leadership needed when the economy rebounds and recovers. Proposals are due Monday (11/30). To submit a proposal, visit http://leadershipfortomorrow.osu.edu – Call for Proposals section. Contact: mailto:buck.19@osu.edu

Space still available in autumn lunch & learn workshops

Your Plan for Health offers a number of workshops each quarter on unique topics to help you be well and stay healthy. Upcoming autumn quarter classes include: Pelvic Floor and Goldilocks, Nov. 5, noon–1 p.m., Ag Admin Building; Is It Carpal Tunnel?, Nov. 12, noon–1 p.m., 4054 McPherson Lab; and Do You Have/Are You At Risk for Diabetes?, Nov. 18, noon–1 p.m., 150 Younkin Success Center. Classes are free unless otherwise noted, but registration is required. Register at http://www.osuhealthplan.com/wellness (choose Lunch and Learn link) or call 292-1894.

Events this week

Today: Jeffrey Chipps Smith on Albrecht Duerer and the Art of Faith

The Center for the Study of Religion presents the second of its At-large Lectures in Religion 2009-2010 as Jeffrey Chipps Smith of the University of Texas at Austin discusses "Albrecht Duerer and the Art of Faith on the Eve of the Reformation," at 4:30 p.m. today (11/4) in the Faculty Club Grand Lounge. All are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served. Co-sponsored by the Department of the History of Art. Contact: Sandra van Kley at mailto:van-kley.2@osu.edu

Today: Dentistry students offer free exams and x-rays

College of Dentistry students will offer free dental exams and free dental x-rays from 5-7 p.m. today (11/4) in 1038A Postle Hall. Must be at least 18 years of age and in good health. Each participant will receive one free dental exam, two free dental x-rays, and an evaluation for additional free treatments. The event is open to the public. No fees will be charged and no appointments are necessary. Read more >

Hennen to open lecture series at OSU Newark

Peter Hennen, OSU associate professor of sociology, will open the 2009-10 Faculty Lecture Series with his talk, “In a Different Voice: Embodied Gender and the Case of the Countertenor," at 7 p.m. Thursday (11/5) in the Reese Center at Ohio State Newark. The lecture is free and open to the public. For details, contact mailto:rsvp-newark@osu.edu or (740) 364-9635. Read more: http://www.newark.osu.edu/

OSU Libraries’ ReadAloud continues Nov. 5

The OSU Libraries’ ReadAloud for Thursday (11/5) features Sandra Alexander reading from The Pact: Three Young Men Make a Promise And Fulfill A Dream and also showing scenes from her brother, Durand Alexander’s indie film Grandpa’s House. The event takes place weekly from 3-4 p.m. in the Thompson Library Berry Café lounge. Contact: Nancy Courtney, mailto:courtney.24@osu.edu. Read more: http://library.osu.edu/blogs/readaloud

OSU Teaching and Research Nursery Fall Tree Sale Nov. 5-7

The OSU Teaching and Research Nursery Fall Tree Sale will take place from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday (11/5) and Friday (11/6) and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday (11/7) at the Waterman Farm OSU Teaching and Research Nursery, 2490 Carmack Road. Purchases help support nursery research and education. Prices range from $5 to $45 dollars. Checks only. Contact: mailto:struve.1@osu.edu or mailto:blake.156@osu.edu. Read more: http://chadwickarboretum.osu.edu/

Texts and Contexts: A Manuscript Conference Nov. 6-7

The Center for Epigraphical and Palaeographical Studies is hosting the annual Texts and Contexts conference on manuscripts Friday (11/6)-Saturday (11/7) in 90 Science and Engineering Library. The plenary speaker, Scott Gwara, University of South Carolina, will be speaking on America's Orphan Manuscripts. There will be a special session in memory of Joseph Lynch, OSU Department of History. Contact: 292-3280 or mailto:epig@osu.edu. Read more: http://epigraphy.osu.edu/conference

Events next week

MLHR information session scheduled for Nov. 10

The Fisher College of Business Master of Labor & Human Resources program is hosting an information session from noon-1 p.m. Tuesday (11/10) in Gerlach Hall (signage will direct you to the correct room). Register online. Contact: Graduate Programs Office, 292-8511 or mailto:fisher_mlhr@fisher.osu.edu

Upcoming events

Talk to the Author with the OSU Writers Talk Book Club

The new CSTW Book Club has selected Dog, by Michelle Herman, OSU professor of Creative Writing, as its inaugural book. The group will meet twice to talk about the book, at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday (11/17) and 12:30 p.m. Friday (12/4) in 311 Denney. Herman will join the group’s second meeting for a recorded discussion to be broadcast on television, radio and the Internet. Register for the book group at http://creator.zoho.com/kauffeld/cstw-book-club. Contact: mailto:dangler.6@osu.edu

Managing Staff for Maximum Performance workshop Nov. 19

“Managing Staff for Maximum Performance,” a workshop for department chairs, school directors, deans, associate deans and assistant deans, will be held from 9-11 a.m. Thursday (11/19) in 090 Science and Engineering Library. Registration is required. Register online. Contact: 247-1847