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WELCOME TO OSUToday, the latest news and information for faculty and staff of The Ohio State University for Wednesday, Nov. 18. The deadline for submissions is noon the prior business day.

OSUToday sponsored by the Wexner Center for the Arts Come one, come all: Admission to the Wexner Center galleries is free Thursdays from 4-8 p.m. Bring your family and friends to see paintings by Belgian artist Luc Tuymans in a show that the New Yorker called a “thumbs-up” and that has been noted by the New York Times, vogue.com, and Artforum as one of the shows to see this fall. Make the most of your visit with a docent-led Walk-in Tour at 5 p.m. Read more: http://www.wexarts.org/ex/index.php?eventid=4093

Spotlight on ... Walter E. Dennis Learning Center

Through innovative courses on learning and motivation, an active outreach program, and individualized academic support, the Walter E. Dennis Learning Center serves students throughout the university.

The most recent study (Tuckman & Kennedy, 2008) on the outcomes of the Learning Center’s flagship course, Educational Policy and Leadership 259, demonstrates that students who take the course achieve significantly higher GPAs, retention rates, and graduation rates than matched pairs who do not take the course.

In the areas of Outreach and Individualized Services, learning specialists develop campuswide partnerships to deliver effective academic interventions to students in the majority of Ohio State’s colleges. Between autumn 2008 and summer 2009, 104 workshops and 214 appointments took place. All inquiries about new collaborations are welcome.

Contact: Bruce Tuckman, professor and founding director, at mailto:tuckman.5@osu.edu or 688-8284
Read more: http://dennislearningcenter.osu.edu/

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

Ohio State highlights benefits of stimulus-funded research

Representatives of the nation’s leading public and private research universities – including Caroline Whitacre, vice president for research at Ohio State – joined Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other members of Congress on Tuesday (11/17) to announce the launch of ScienceWorksForUS, an initiative to highlight the scientific research and related activities that have been made possible by stimulus funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA).

For Ohio State, the ARRA has provided more than $82 million in one-time funding for 174 projects. A new Ohio State ARRA website, http://www.osu.edu/arra, features a sample of funded projects and other information about how the stimulus funding is powering research at the university. Read more: http://www.osu.edu/news/newsitem2603

Headline news

Ohio State prepares to offer H1N1 vaccines to high-risk spouses, dependents and domestic partners

Ohio State is preparing to offer vaccines to spouses, domestic partners and dependents of faculty, staff and students who meet the CDC guidelines for high-risk priority. The special mailing on Tuesday (11/17) by OSU Emergency Management outlining the details did not include domestic partners. To register your dependent(s), spouse or domestic partner for the H1N1 vaccine, call 292-3581 or 4-4161. You will need a BuckID or employee ID to access the telephone-based registration system. Direct inquiries to emergencymanagement@dps.ohio-state.edu. Read more: http://www.flu.osu.edu

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Golubitsky to present neuroscience seminar Nov. 23

Martin Golubitsky, Distinguished Professor of Mathematics and Physical Sciences and director, Mathematical Biosciences Institute, will present “Oscillations in Coupled Systems and Animal Gaits,” from noon-1 p.m. Monday (11/23) in 105 Biomedical Research Tower. Sponsored by the Neurosciences Signature Program, the Neuroscience Graduate Studies Program, and the departments of Neurology, Neurological Surgery, Neuroscience, and Otolaryngology. Contact: Anita Cullen, at mailto:cullen.26@osu.edu

Chemical Redistribution Program available to faculty and staff

Environmental Health and Safety’s Chemical Redistribution Program provides usable chemicals to faculty and staff to be used on campus for university related purposes at no cost. Interested persons must register on the Environmental Affairs portion of the EHS web site (http://www.ehs.ohio-state.edu) to view the available chemicals. As requests are filled, they will be delivered within a week. Contact: 292-1284

Vanpooling groups looking for additional passengers

In partnership with OSU’s Transportation and Parking Services, the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission’s RideSolutions program continues to provide faculty and staff with vanpooling services to and from campus. Vanpool groups from Lancaster, Newark, Marysville, Mansfield, and others are looking for additional passengers to continue or begin vanpooling services. The Newark vanpool will also be available at no charge during the month of December to new riders. Some restrictions apply. Contact: Patty Olmsted, at 233-4133 or mailto:polmsted@morpc.org. Read more: http://osuvanpooling.morpc.org

Events this week

Today: Government Career Fair at 4H Center

OSU students, regardless of major, who are seeking full-time employment, internships, or information about future career options are invited to the 2009 Government Career Fair from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. today (11/18) at the Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4H Center on campus. Agencies involved include the IRS, CIA, FDA, Ohio Attorney General, Peace Corps, NASA, and more. Parking is available and a CABS charter bus will be running from the RPAC, 17th Ave, and Woody Hayes Drive bus stops. Contact: ASC Career Services, mailto:asccareer@osu.edu or 292-7055. Read more: http://asccareerservices.osu.edu/governmentfair

Living With Lung Cancer workshop: Support for Patients and Families Nov. 19

Enjoy a free dinner and discussion of advancements in lung cancer treatment and symptom management, featuring Gregory Otterson, interim co-director, Division of Hematology/Oncology, from 6-8 p.m. Thursday (11/19) at Gateway Health & Wellness Center, 112 Jefferson Ave. Registration opens at 5:30 p.m. Additional speakers will focus on common survivorship concerns. The event is open to patients, families, caregivers, and staff; pre-registration is requested. Contact: JamesCare for Life, at 293-6428

OSU Libraries’ ReadAloud continues Nov. 19

The OSU Libraries’ ReadAloud for Thursday (11/19) features Melanie McGurr, University Libraries and readers from her class sharing a collection of readings in honor of Jane Austen. 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

Marotta Hour: Deb Colvin-Tener at OSU Urban Arts Space

Visit the OSU Urban Arts Space after work and check out new sounds curated by local musician and international composer Larry Marotta. From 7-8 p.m. Thursday (11/19), actor/singer/musician Deb Colvin-Tener will present a program of songs by German playwright/poet Bertolt Brecht, touching on themes of women's rights, capitalism, poverty, and war, as well as other selections. Free and open to all. Donations accepted. Contact: 292-8861. Read more: http://uas.osu.edu

Nov. 19: Podcaster Grammar Girl answers your questions

Should you say "We're gonna beat Michigan" or "We will beat Michigan"? Popular podcaster Grammar Girl will answer this and more grammar questions at 11:30 a.m. Thursday (11/19) in 90 Science and Engineering Library. The event is sponsored by the Center for the Study and Teaching of Writing. Contact: Doug Dangler, at mailto:dangler.6@osu.edu

Your Plan for Health and Touch of Gourmet special event

Sample delicious, nutritious food from noon-1 p.m. Friday (11/20) and learn ways to make dinnertime more efficient and cost-effective. Lisa Weaver, owner of Touch of Gourmet, will provide insight about nutrition and the advantages of making healthy bulk meals. Learn more about a new Your Plan for Health service coming soon, which provides discounts for healthy meal services for OSU faculty and staff. You can also track this through the YP4H Incentive Program (if you've completed your Personal Health Assessment). Register: http://hr.osu.edu/ohrc/ld_customizedtraining.aspx

Nov. 20: Strategies for Designing and Supporting Student-Generated Content

The Exploring Learning Technologies Community invites you to attend a guest webinar on pedagogical and technological strategies to facilitate student-centered learning in online programs from 10-11:30 a.m. Friday (11/20) in 143 Physical Activities & Education Service (PAES). Activity ideas for student-generated content, feasible technologies, and the guidelines to technological support will be discussed. RSVPs are encouraged to mailto:khurma.1@osu.edu or 292-1464.

Warria to speak on Global Health in Africa, Social Entrepreneurship

The Global Health Initiative is hosting two events on Friday (11/20) with Teddy Warria of Kenya, who founded New Horizons Initiative, Inc. and Common Vocabulary: Shared Understanding for Global Health Project. Warria will lead a discussion on Holistic International Development with a Q&A, from 10-11:30 a.m. in 140 Jennings Hall, and will present "Ending Extreme Poverty Through Social Ventures" from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in 155 Jennings Hall. Contact and RSVP: mailto:osuglobalhealth@gmail.com

Nov. 20: Annual Cabaret Urbain at OSU Urban Arts Space

Cabaret Urbain, a festive evening of opera and song returns to the Urban Arts Space at 7 p.m. Friday (11/20). Voice students will perform selections from opera, musical theater, and cabaret songs. Cabaret style seating, with hors d’oeuvres and a complimentary glass of wine. Cash bar available. Advance tickets at 292-2295 or at the door (cash or check only). Read more >