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WELCOME TO OSUToday, the latest news and information for faculty and staff of The Ohio State University for Thursday, Nov. 19. The deadline for submissions is noon the prior business day.

OSUToday sponsored by the Wexner Center for the Arts Swing by the Wexner Center Store for offbeat and sure-to-please gifts this holiday season, including housewares, artist-made jewelry, stationery, bags, watches, and more. Just in are the new Vers iPhone cases, along with an array of other Apple products that are available at the lowest prices anywhere. After shopping, take a moment to read a new book or write your holiday cards in the adjacent Cam’s on Campus café. Shop online at http://store.wexnercenterstore.com.

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Reports by Task Forces on the Life and Environmental Sciences now available

The Task Forces on the Life Sciences and the Environmental Sciences have submitted their reports to the provost. The task forces, formed following last year’s review of doctoral programs, have made a number of recommendations about how to more effectively configure the university’s many life and environmental sciences programs. A program council will be formed in the near future to oversee the implementation of the recommendations. The reports and recommendations, as well as additional background on the task forces and their findings, are available at http://gradsch.osu.edu/Content.aspx?Content=275&itemid=74 and http://gradsch.osu.edu/Content.aspx?Content=276&itemid=75. Contact: mailto:wallace.150@osu.edu

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Multi-center lung cancer risk test includes Ohio State

The OSU Medical Center is one of six medical centers in the United States awarded a two-year, $1.6 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to validate the accuracy of a multi-gene lung cancer risk test in longtime smokers. The test measures 14 key antioxidant, DNA repair and regulatory genes in normal bronchial cells as a predictor for the presence of, or risk for, lung cancer. Read more >

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Latest issue of onCampus now available online

The Thursday (11/19) issue of onCampus is now available so please check your OSU mailbox. Here's a preview from the online version:

• Urban Arts Space exhibit examines landmark of the central Ohio landscape. Read more >
• Employees volunteer for hands-on role in moving university forward. Read more >
  

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Ohio State vs. Michigan web exhibit highlights football rivalry

Spend some time before the Big Game immersed in trivia and traditions surrounding one of college football’s greatest rivalries. The University Archives’ redesigned OSU vs. UM site includes the latest stats, as well as photographs and historical information about the teams. This web exhibit, created in 2004, makes use of the collections of the OSU Archives and the Bentley Historical Library at the University of Michigan. Contact: mailto:drobik.5@osu.edu

Graduate Associate Teaching Award nominations open

Some of the best teaching at Ohio State happens in classrooms and labs led by Graduate Teaching Associates (GTAs). This award, sponsored by the Graduate School, is Ohio State’s highest recognition of this exceptional teaching. Award winners receive $1,500 and are recognized at the annual Graduate School awards reception. Nominate your best GTA online at http://gradsch.osu.edu/ (select the GA Teaching Award link).
Nomination deadline is Tuesday (12/1). Contact: the Graduate School at 247-7300, or mailto:mayer.113@osu.edu

New Undergraduate Research Awards

Please encourage qualified undergraduate students who are conducting research in the fields of Epidemiology, Virology, HIV and AIDS education, and other infections of the blood and related subjects, to apply for a new $1,000 undergraduate research award that has been established by the SOLAR fund. The deadline is Tuesday (12/1). Read more: http://undergraduateresearch.osu.edu

CABS Thanksgiving Holiday service announced

In observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday, there will be no CABS service from Thursday (11/26)-Saturday (11/28). On Sunday (11/29), CABS service will resume with the Campus Loop South, Buckeye Village, and Handivan service. Please note that during the holiday (11/26-11/29), WA, WB, WC, and CX permits are valid in C spaces on Central Campus. Read more: http://tp.osu.edu/alerts/thanksgiving.shtml

'Out Of Water' exhibit featured in Knowlton Hall until Dec. 11

“Out Of Water: Innovative Technologies in Arid Climates” is featured in Knowlton Hall’s Banvard Gallery until Friday (12/11). Faced with the shortage of water, how will existing and future cities and landscapes adjust to the drastic environmental shift? Out of Water is a response to this looming challenge. Read more: http://www.knowlton.osu.edu/?content=14&event=1182

Events this week

Today: Otterson to address Living With Lung Cancer workshop

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. today (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

Nov. 20: Symposium on the Knight Commission

The Knight Commission is the first major national commission to report on news and information in the digital age. The public symposium is 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday (11/20) at the Barrister Club. Speakers include Peter Shane, executive director, Knight Commission; Chester Jourdan, executive director, MORPC; Gary Cavin, CIO, City of Columbus; and Patrick Losinski, executive director, Columbus Metropolitan Library. Contact: mailto:literacystudies@osu.edu. Read more: http://literacystudies.osu.edu/newsitems/features/default.cfm

Nov. 21: African Youth League presents African Night

The African Youth League is presenting African Night, a celebration of African heritage and culture from around the continent, from 6-9 pm Saturday (11/21) in 131 Hitchcock Hall. The theme is "Africa, the Eternal Mother; One People, One Power, One Love." Admission fee is $5. Contact: Gbeke Oladunjoye, at mailto:oladunjoye.1@buckeyemail.osu.edu

Upcoming events

Music organizations present lecture-recital on gospel singing

The OSU School of Music, Swank Pedagogy Lab, and student chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing will present a lecture-recital, “From Congregational to Urban Crossover – The Faces and Sounds of Gospel Music” at 5 p.m. Sunday (11/22) in Hughes Auditorium by Crystal Sellers, lyric soprano and nationally-known gospel artist. Sellers will be assisted in the recital by the Holy Temple Church of God Choir and “Anointed Harmony.” The program is free to the public. Contact: Karen Peeler, mailto:peeler.2@osu.edu

Nov. 30 workshop on mobile devices in higher education

Join the Digital Union for "Mobile Mutiny: Embracing Mobile Devices in Higher Education" from 3-4:30 p.m. Monday (11/30) in 060 Science and Engineering Library. Explore how educational applications for smart phones and MP3 players can make them powerful learning tools. Registration is required. Read more: https://registration.it.ohio-state.edu/node/66