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Headline newsOhio State leads effort on behalf of alumnus Jesse OwensOhio State is leading an initiative to have a statue of legendary track star Jesse Owens represent the state of Ohio in the U. S. Capitol’s National Statuary Hall. The university on Friday (11/6) presented its case to members of the National Statuary Collection Study Committee. Jesse Owens was not only a stellar athlete, but a true diplomat for humanity, said Rusty Wilson, an Ohio State alumnus, staff member and author of the book, The Ohio State University at the Olympics. Wilson was one of several university and community representatives who spoke to the committee on the appropriateness of Owens’ selection. Read more: http://www.osu.edu/news/newsitem2595
Headline newsLee recognized by Women for Economic and Leadership DevelopmentWomen for Economic and Leadership Development has honored Dawn Tyler Lee, assistant vice president in the Office of the Senior Vice President for Outreach & Engagement, among its 12 “Women You Should Know” for 2010. Lee, who serves as the university’s liaison for local government and community organizations, is featured on WELD’s sixth annual “Women You Should Know” calendar, which showcases central Ohio’s business and community leaders. Read more: http://www.weldoh.org/
2010-2011 Freshman Seminar call for proposalsTenure-track faculty are invited to propose a 1 or 2 credit Freshman Seminar for the upcoming academic year. Seminars to be taught Autumn Quarter are due Tuesday (12/1); Winter Quarter due Monday (3/1); Spring Seminars are due Tuesday (6/1). For details about the program and how to propose a seminar, visit http://freshmanseminars.osu.edu/. Contact: mailto:Mercerhill.1@osu.edu or 292-6248 Mershon Center offers faculty, student research grantsEach year, the Mershon Center for International Security Studies holds a competition for Ohio State faculty and students to apply for grant funds that may be used for a variety of purposes including travel, research, seminars, conferences, interviews, experiments, workshops and more. Applications must be for projects related to the study of national security in a global context. The Mershon Center is interested in participating in the university’s efforts to open global gateway communities in China, India, and Brazil. The deadline is Friday (1/29). Read more: http://mershoncenter.osu.edu/grants/grants/grants.htm Nominations open for African American Alumni AwardsThe nomination period is now open for Ohio State’s African American Alumni Awards, to be presented in four categories at the All Decade African American Alumni Reunion, Friday (4/30)-Sunday (5/2). The reunion is a collaborative effort between Ohio State’s African American Alumni Society and the Alumni Association. The nomination period closes Sunday (1/31). View the award categories and nomination details at http://www.ohiostatealumni.org/reunions/africanamericanreunion.php. Events this week Faculty recognition program Nov. 10University Libraries, Academic Affairs, and the Faculty Club are hosting the seventh annual Faculty Recognition Program reception from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesday (11/10) at the Faculty Club Grand Lounge. The event honors OSU faculty granted tenure or promotion in 2009/10. The reception is open to the university community. Contact: Dana DeRose, 247-8183 or mailto:derose.3@osu.edu. Read more > Workshops on teaching and learning with technologyLooking for innovative technology uses for teaching and learning? Join the Digital Union for two workshops in 060 Science and Engineering Library: content session, from 2-3:30 p.m. today (11/9), features tips for producing and managing online content; communication session, from 2-3:30 p.m. Monday (11/23) explores effectiveness and efficiency of online discussions, podcasts, Facebook, online office hours, and more. Registration is required. Read more: https://registration.it.ohio-state.edu Today: Event features author, performance artist Terry GallowayTerry Galloway, performance artist and author of Mean Little Deaf Queer (http://www.meanlittledeafqueer.com), will conduct a reading and performance at 7 p.m. today (11/9) in the English Department Commons Room, 311 Denney Hall. The event is hosted by Disability Studies, Sexuality Studies, the Office of Interdisciplinary Studies, and the Department of Theater. If you have questions about access or accommodations, contact Elizabeth Brewer, mailto:brewer.169@buckeyemail.osu.edu or 292-6740. Office for Disability Services recognizes Veteran’s DayIn recognition of Veteran's Day, Disability Services will showcase the film, "Home Front" (http://homefrontthemovie.com/), a documentary film of the stories of soldiers wounded in the war in Iraq and what happens when they return home, from 3-5 p.m. Tuesday (11/10) in 150 Younkin Success Center. Susan Hanson will discuss OSU's Veteran's Learning Community. Beverages and snacks provided. RSVP: mailto:Chris Keck.48@osu.edu or 292-3307 Journeys: Treasures of The Ohio State University Special CollectionsThe curators of the OSU Libraries Special Collections will discuss the current Thompson Library exhibition, "Journeys: Treasures of The Ohio State University Special Collections," at 4:30 p.m. Thursday (11/12) at the library. The exhibition is a collaboration between all of the special collections at Ohio State. More than 100 of the libraries’ most interesting, rare and unique treasures are on display. The program is free and open to the public; reservations are not required. Read more > Health benefits choices forum for new hiresHuman Resources will offer a forum from noon-1 p.m. Thursday (11/12) for newly hired faculty and staff to help with decisions regarding their health benefits choices under medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, short-term disability, and life insurance, in Office of Human Resources, 1590 N. High St., Suite 430, Room 425. The seminar is designed for those who have been with the university for less than 31 days. Additional benefits information is available online at http://hr.osu.edu/benefits. Contact: mailto:service@hr.osu.edu or 292-1050 Classical pianist to perform in Morrill Hall AuditoriumOhio State Marion welcomes critically acclaimed classical pianist Andrea Anderson to Morrill Hall Auditorium, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday (11/12), as part of the Five Nights on Campus cultural and performing arts series. Tickets are $10 for general admission, $9 for seniors, and $4 for students (children 5 years of age or younger free). Marion campus faculty and staff are eligible for $8 discounted individual performance tickets. Tickets are available in advance or at the door. Contact Bronwen Babich, at (740) 725-6341, or mailto:babich.5@osu.edu. Read more: http://www.marion.ohio-state.edu/ Events next week Faculty panel to discuss Undergraduate Research Nov. 19Faculty and staff are asked to encourage undergraduate students interested in SBS and Humanities research to attend Recipe for Success: Basic Ingredients for Undergraduate Research, at 3:30 p.m. Thursday (11/19) in the 11th Floor Campus Reading Room of the Thompson Library. Interested students should respond to mailto:uro@osu.edu by Wednesday (11/18) with “Mershon” in the subject line. Read more > |
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