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Wednesday, November 30, 2016

 
     
 
Sponsor Ohio State’s Wexner Medical Center is one of the top two hospitals in Ohio, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” rankings. This is our 24th consecutive year on the list. With eight ranked and three high-performing specialties, we are among the 3 percent of the nation’s hospitals ranked in at least one specialty. Congratulations and thank you to the extraordinary team of health professionals and support staff. Read more.
 
     
 

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Register to receive Buckeye Alerts

If your cell phone number is already in Employee Self Service (for faculty/staff) or BuckeyeLink (for students), then you are automatically registered for the Buckeye Alert text messaging system. Faculty, staff and students have the ability to register up to two additional cell phone numbers to receive text message notifications. These additional phone numbers can belong to parents, spouses or anyone else they wish to include in the text message notifications. To add/update your cell phone number and for more information, please read about alert notices.
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Call for nominations: UITL Faculty Fellows

The University Institute for Teaching and Learning (UITL) invites applications for Research Faculty Fellow and Communications Faculty Fellow. Appointments range from 20 to 25 percent time and may begin spring semester. Faculty from all ranks and appointment types are encouraged to apply. Please arrange for calls for applications to be distributed to faculty on your campus and in your college, department, division or program to help with identifying candidates. Applicants should submit an electronic letter of application and CV to the institute by Friday (12/9) for consideration.
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Last day for your Bucks for Charity pledgeSponsor

Give to your favorite charity one time or online through payroll deduction. Today (11/30) is the last day to make a donation to local nonprofit organizations that support our families, friends and neighbors. Donations at any level, even just $1 a day, significantly make a difference in our community. Also, pledge today to be entered into a prize drawing for Ohio State men’s basketball tickets. Buckeyes, let’s rally together to support causes that are important to all of us. The more Bucks, the better!
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Benefits confirmation statements available online

Faculty and staff enrolled in Ohio State benefits can review their 2017 Benefits Confirmation Statement in Employee Self Service through Friday (12/2). Enrolled employees also will receive a copy of the 2017 Benefits Confirmation Statement at their home addresses. In Employee Self Service, select “View Confirmation Statement” under eBenefits. If you need to make changes, select “Benefits Enrollment” under eBenefits. This is the final opportunity, outside of a qualifying event, to change any of your 2017 benefits elections.
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Sponsor As parents, we want the very best education for our children. We want to see their innate curiosity lead them to a future of their own design. Wellington students are prepared not just for the days we can see ahead but for the ones we can’t even imagine. To learn more, join us for a Little Jags Prospective Parent Information Session on Wednesday (12/7) at 9 a.m. wellington.org

President and Provost’s Council on Women nominations

Are you interested in the advancement of women at Ohio State? Would you like to make a positive impact on the working environment for staff and faculty women? A three-year President and Provost’s Council on Women term offers an exciting opportunity to work with dynamic people from across the university. Nominations from all faculty and staff are encouraged. Deadline is Saturday (12/31).
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Dance students present new work at Urban Arts SpaceSponsor

Experience dazzling new choreography created by Master of Fine Arts (MFA) and Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) candidates from the Department of Dance at Urban Arts Space Thursday (12/1) to Saturday (12/3). Performances by Lilianna Kane, Joshua Manculich and Charlotte Stickles are free, and a reception celebrating the work will take place Thursday (12/1). Seating is limited.
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The Ohio State Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available to all faculty and staff who would like to talk about their reactions to recent events on campus. Sometimes it takes awhile to process your feelings when difficult things happen to us, and it always helps to talk through how you’re feeling with a trained counselor. The EAP is making additional counseling sessions available to faculty and staff. Call 800-678-6265 (24/7) to schedule an appointment or email us at eap@osumc.edu. Visit us at osuhealthplan.com.

Emeritus Academy Lecture Series features Richard Gunther

Join the Emeritus Academy on Wednesday (12/7) for an open lecture by Richard Gunther, professor emeritus, Department of Political Science. His lecture, titled “The Politics of Redistricting Reform: Theory and Practice,” analyzes the processes of political change and presents an update on the prospects for reform of congressional redistricting. The lecture begins at 4 p.m. in the Grand Lounge, Faculty Club.
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Engaging student and teacher through video

Join the Ohio State Video Producers group on Thursday (12/1) at noon in 260 Ramseyer Hall to learn how the College of Education and Human Ecology (EHE) videography and instructional design teams collaborate to create educational videos for online and hybrid courses. Presented by EHE’s Sarah Bear and Eric Neeb.
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SES 73rd Annual Bownocker Lecture Series

“Science Communication in the Time of Climate Change” is a non-technical presentation offered on Wednesday (11/30) at 4 p.m. On Thursday (12/1) at 4 p.m., you're invited to “Imagine America without Los Angeles,” a technical presentation. Both events take place at the Wexner Center Film/Video Theater.
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Stay Ahead, Make Time for Learning! Workplace relationships are more than the superior subordinate relationship. They involve working with persons from other areas of your own organization as well as employees from outside organizations. Join the John Glenn College of Public Affairs on Tuesday (12/13) and Wednesday (12/14) 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Ohio Union for Working with Colleagues and Superiors: The Art of Influencing Others. This two-day seminar offers self-assessment and skill-building activities to help build positive working relationships in a variety of work situations. → Contact Read more

Opportunities

ASFW Voice and Influence Series: Mentoring

This program on Thursday (12/8) at 11:30 a.m. in 425 Gateway C Building, 1590 N. High St., will focus on deconstructing the traditional view of mentoring as a one-way exchange. Learn how to conceptualize mentoring as a mutually beneficial relationship and how you can foster reciprocity as a mentor or mentee. Light snacks provided.
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Do you have a project for crowdfunding?

Crowdfunding offers an opportunity for Buckeye Nation to provide support to the colleges, units, programs and projects at Ohio State. Potential crowdfunding ideas include innovative projects, organization service trips, events, research and other Ohio State-specific ventures. Learn more about Buckeye Funder and apply here.
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Official Student, Faculty, Staff and Parent Bowl Tour. The Buckeyes are bowl bound and you can be, too. The Office of Student Life is again offering Ohio State’s Official Faculty, Staff, Student and Parent Bowl Tour. Packages will include travel, lodging and game day ticket. To receive bowl travel information as soon as it becomes available, sign up at go.osu.edu/bowltour

Webinars/workshops

Facilitating Engaging Discussions Online webinar

Learn practical tips to facilitate discussions online and cultivate a community among your students by participating in the Facilitating Engaging Discussions Online webinar Thursday (12/8) at noon. Presented by the Writing Across the Curriculum program and the Office of Distance Education and eLearning's Distance Education Learning and Teaching Academy.
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Publishing basics workshop in Research Commons

Join us on Thursday (12/1) 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for a workshop in which presenters from the University Libraries and the Office of Research will help you launch your publishing career. Discussion topics will include how scholarly publishing works, tips for getting an article published and publishing ethics (including plagiarism and expectations for authorship). Light refreshments provided.
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Healthy non-Hispanic white adolescents, aged 12-18 years old, are needed for a research study on how the immune systems affects risk of obesity, cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes. Study participants will be paid for their time. Contact by email or by calling 614-722-4425.
 
     
     
 
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Paquette workshop
Jin Cha’s Paquette workshop on "Organic Synthesis Driven by Release of Ring Strain"
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12/6
 

OSC to host XSEDE GPU programming workshop

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12/6
 

Association of Staff and Faculty Women info session

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12/8
 

Facilitating Engaging Discussions Online Webinar

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