The Ohio State University OSUToday

Search OSU

OSUToday

Good Day!
WELCOME TO OSUToday, the latest news and information for faculty and staff of The Ohio State University for Tuesday, Nov. 17. The deadline for submissions is noon the prior business day.

OSUToday sponsored by the Wexner Center for the Arts Lively and evocative, the newly released film Earth Days reflects on environmental successes and setbacks since the 1950s. Eye-opening events, ranging from reactions of the first Earth Day to suburban children playing on DDT-laced lawns, look at how far we’ve come and how far we still have to go. Join us on Thursday (11/19) for a reception with Green Columbus; on Friday (11/20), director Robert Stone introduces the film. Read more: http://www.wexarts.org/fv/index.php?eventid=4259

Headline news

Trundle advises National Geographic on science education

Kathy Cabe Trundle, OSU associate professor of science education, is one of only four national experts advising National Geographic on innovative teaching methods for K-12 students. The publisher’s first core science program includes more than 200 books that K-2nd graders can use for “inquiry investigations,” which involve active research into science questions instead of memorizing facts. Literary skills are emphasized, and students will have access to National Geographic’s photographs. Trundle was selected for her expertise in teaching young learners, particularly about earth and space science concepts. Contact: Kathy Cabe Trundle, 292-5820 or mailto:trundle.1@osu.edu. Read more: http://www.ngsp.com/tabid/571/Default.aspx

Headline news

View web cast on Nov. 20 to learn about ProjectONE

Faculty and staff are invited to learn more about ProjectONE, the OSU Medical Center expansion plans, during a live web cast at 1 p.m. Friday (11/20). OSU Medical Center leaders will share the latest updates on the project since it was approved by the OSU Board of Trustee in September. Use this link to view the web cast or attend the meeting in person in the Ross Heart Hospital Auditorium. Contact: mailto:town.meeting@osumc.edu

Headline news

Institutional Research Seed Grants available

The OSU Comprehensive Cancer Center is offering American Cancer Society-supported seed grants of up to $30,000 to independent junior faculty and their equivalent for the initiation of cancer research projects so they can obtain preliminary results that will enable them to compete successfully for national research grants. Past applicants who did not receive funding are encouraged to resubmit. Apply by Monday (12/14). Contact: mailto:angela.cerasoli@osumc.edu, 293-4635, or mailto:Costinean.2@osu.edu, 293-3476.
Read more:
request for applications: http://www.osuccc.osu.edu/request.doc
application template: http://www.osuccc.osu.edu/apptemplate.doc

Headline news

Student, Faculty, Staff, and Parent Bowl Tour packages available

Rose Bowl packages are now available on Ohio State’s Official Student, Faculty, Staff, and Parent Bowl Tour. Packages are open to all Ohio State students, parents and families of OSU students, faculty, staff, and their guests. Packages include air travel from Columbus, hotel, ground transportation, a ticket to the Rose Bowl parade, and game ticket. Visit http://ohiounion.osu.edu/bowltour or call 247-BOWL (2695) to purchase your bowl tour package today.

Dec. 4 Deadline: Learning Technology Impact Grant

Looking for the opportunity to increase student engagement, enhance instructor efficiency, or enable anytime/anyplace learning? Applications for the Learning Technology Impact Grant, which offers support for key or large departmental courses, are due Friday (12/4). Recipients receive up to 200 hours of Learning Technology expertise and up to $15,000 (required 1:2 in-kind support ratio) during 2010. An open Q&A session will be held Friday (11/20) from 10-11 a.m. in 060 Science and Engineering Library. Contact: mailto:ltgrants@osu.edu. Read more: http://lt.osu.edu/grants

Events this week

Today: 'Taha Hussein and Muhammad Arkoun: Toward a Play of Reasons'

Youssef Yacoubi, assistant professor of Arabic and Comparative Literature at Bard College, Annandale on Hudson, New York, will lecture on “Taha Hussein and Muhammad Arkoun: Toward a Play of Reasons” today (11/17) in 306 Hagerty Hall. Yacoubi is the author of several articles and book chapters including “Revisiting Taha Hussein: Modernism and the Origins of Arabic Literature” to appear in the Journal of Arabic Literature, and “Salman Rushdie: The Anxiety of Ignorance is Sigh and Blood Deep” in Interventions: International Journal of Postcolonial Studies. Contact: mailto:webber.1@osu.edu

Nov. 18 Herbarium lecture: Restoration of pollinator communities at the Wilds

Karen Goodell, assistant professor in the Department of Evolution, Ecology, & Organismal Biology, OSU Newark, will present “Restoration of pollinator community structure and function on a reclaimed mine site,” at 7:30 pm Wednesday (11/18) in the auditorium of the OSU Museum of Biological Diversity, 1315 Kinnear Road. Parking is free. Contact: 292-3296 or mailto:dassler.1@osu.edu

Writing Center hosts coffee and Grammar Girl questions

Visit the Oval from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday (11/18) while the Writing Center gives away coffee and videotapes your questions for well-known podcaster Grammar Girl, who will present a free talk at 11:30 a.m. Thursday (11/19) in 90 SEL. Contact: Doug Dangler, mailto:dangler.6@osu.edu

Myers to present 'Informality in African Cities' Nov. 18

Garth Myers, associate professor of Geography and African/African American Studies at the University of Kansas, will present “Informality in African Cities” at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday (11/18) in the Knowlton Hall Auditorium. Myers' teaching and research focuses on urban development, environmental issues, and cultural geography in Africa. The lecture is part of the KSA Territory series, and is free and open to the public. Read more: http://www.knowlton.osu.edu/lectures

Geography Awareness Week & National GIS Day celebration

In celebration of Geography Awareness Week and National GIS Day, the Department of Geography is hosting a GPS Scavenger Hunt and a series of talks and demonstrations on virtual globe and location games, privacy and surveillance, global climate change and population growth, and more, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday (11/19) at the Thompson Library and in Derby Hall. Events are free and open to the public. Contact: Daniel Sui, director, Center for Urban and Regional Analysis, mailto:sui.10@osu.edu. Read more: http://www.geography.osu.edu/

Nov. 19-21: OSU Dance presents 'Manimals and Other Human Creatures'

Resident dance faculty and visiting artists offer a concert of new works — from solos and duos, to group pieces inspired by fantasy animals, music, film, images, meditation, friendship, and farewells — at 8 p.m. Thursday (11/19)-Saturday (11/21) in Sullivant Theatre. Tickets available at the door. Contact: 292-7977. Read more: http://dance.osu.edu/

Upcoming events

COTA offers 'Try Before You Buy' promotion

Stop by the 2009 Hidden Benefits Fair on Wednesday (12/2) and learn how public transportation can save you money and eliminate the hassles of driving. COTA is offering a special “try before you buy” promotion: faculty and staff may ride COTA free for a week and even try out the #66 Express from Hilliard to OSU. Complete the online form at http://www.cota.com/TryBeforeYouBuy/Default.asp?code=HBFOSU09. Contact: 228-1776. Read more: http://www.cota.com/