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WELCOME TO OSUToday, the latest news and information for faculty and staff of The Ohio State University for Tuesday, Nov. 10. The deadline for submissions is noon the prior business day.

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Headline news

Blood vessels might predict prostate cancer behavior

A diagnosis of prostate cancer raises the question for patients and their physicians as to how the tumor will behave. Will it grow quickly and aggressively and require continuous treatment, or slowly, allowing therapy and its risks to be safely delayed? The answer may lie in the size and shape of the blood vessels that are visible within the cancer, according to research led by investigators at the OSU Comprehensive Cancer Center-Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute in collaboration with the Harvard School of Public Health. Read more >

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Veterans Day holiday observed Nov. 11; CABS service announced

The university will be observing Veteran's Day on Wednesday (11/11). There will be no classes and offices will be closed. In observance of the holiday, CABS will run reduced service on Wednesday (11/11). Please note that during the holiday, WA, WB, WC, and CX permits are valid in C spaces on Central Campus. For more information, visit the Transportation & Parking Services web site at http://tp.osu.edu/alerts/veteransday.shtml.

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Curley named fellow by American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists

Robert W. Curley, Jr., OSU professor of Medicinal Chemistry, College of Pharmacy is among the 2009 AAPS Fellows announced Sunday (11/8) by the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists. Curley has spent nearly 30 years researching the chemistry and biochemistry of vitamin A derivatives (retinoids). His specific interests include developing stable analogs of unstable metabolites of retinoids in order to improve their breast cancer chemopreventive and therapeutic activity and reduce their toxicity. Read more: http://pitch.pe/32888

Caligiuri to present State of the Cancer Program Address Nov. 16

The university community is invited to attend the State of the Cancer Program Address with Michael Caligiuri from 4:30-6 p.m. Monday (11/16) in the Thompson Library Campus Reading Room. Join Caligiuri, director, OSU Comprehensive Cancer Center and CEO, Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, as he presents the future of Ohio State’s one cancer program and celebrates the successes of the past year. The address will be web cast to Polaris Innovation Center, JamesCare at Morehouse Plaza, JamesCare in Dublin and JamesCare at UH East. RSVP to mailto:Nancy.Jones@osumc.edu by Friday (11/13).

Student Consolidated Services Center hours announced

The Student Consolidated Services Center will be closing at 2 p.m. today (11/10) so staff can attend training. The SCSC will also be closed on Wednesday (11/11) in observance of Veteran's Day. Normal hours of operation (listed at http://scsc.osu.edu) will resume on Thursday (11/12).

Events this week

Sustainability best practices: Panel discussion Nov. 12

As part of the Colloquium on Globalization and Sustainability, the Honors Collegium, together with the International Programs Office of the Fisher College of Business, presents a moderated panel discussion at 3:30 p.m. Thursday (11/12) in 265 Gerlach Hall. Panelists include Peter Curtis, chair, EEOB; Neil Drobny, Fisher College, MHR; Becky Mansfield, Geography; and Ann Pendleton-Jullian, director of the Knowlton School of Architecture. Stephen Hills, academic director of the Center for International Business Education & Research will moderate. Contact: Rebecca Ward at mailto:ward.233@osu.edu. Read more: http://ucat.osu.edu/Colloquium.html

OSU Libraries’ ReadAloud continues Nov. 12

The OSU Libraries’ ReadAloud for Thursday (11/12) features Jeannetta Holliman, Rodyn H. Douglas, and Chiquita Mullins Lee reading a piece they wrote collaboratively called Twelve, a creative nonfiction work. The dramatic reading recounts and weaves together the individual stories of the authors at the age of 12. 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

White to discuss 'Predictions for NIH in FY11'

Patrick White, vice president for federal relations, Association of American Universities will be on campus Friday (11/13) to deliver “Beyond the Federal Stimulus: Predictions for NIH in FY11,” from noon-1 p.m. in 105 Biomedical Research Tower. White is responsible for the development and implementation of the association staff who serve the presidents and chancellors of AAU’s 62 research universities, and is responsible for biomedical research and research policy issues. RSVP to mailto:neidhardt.4@osu.edu. Read more: http://research.osu.edu

Eco Bags Workshop at the OSU Urban Arts Space Nov. 12

Bring your unwanted disposable plastic shopping bags and transform them into beautiful and sturdy handbags at the OSU Urban Arts Space from 5-6 p.m. Thursday (11/12). Accommodating both beginner and advanced participants, artisan Marcia Trakas will work with guests to crochet the bags into masterpieces, keeping them out of the landfill. Bring a crochet hook J- 10, scissors, and plastic bags. Free and open to all. RSVP to mailto:uas@osu.edu. Read more >

Events next week

Share your ideas: What is cutting edge technology for teaching and learning?

Join the Digital Union for an open discussion of emerging technologies in education from 2-3:30 p.m. Monday (11/16) at 060 Science and Engineering Library. Bring your ideas and hear your colleagues' suggestions about areas to explore in the realm of teaching and learning, including digital textbooks, services such as Google Wave, and other state-of-the-art technologies. Registration is required. Read more: https://registration.it.ohio-state.edu/node/65

Nov. 17: Establishing a Productive Global Collaboration

Plan to attend the next Office of Research Symposium Series: Research and the Global University at 3 p.m. Tuesday (11/17) at the Blackwell Inn, Ballroom B. Lei Bao, OSU associate professor of physics will discuss his experiences in establishing a global network of university physics faculty interested in physics and science education. He also will provide an overview of his recent research to demonstrate the importance of an international approach to research. Read more: http://research.osu.edu/ortec/training/eventreg.cfm?key=863