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Tonight at 7 p.m. in conjunction with World AIDS Day, the Wexner Center offers a free screening of Isaac Julien's Derek, a new documentary film about British artist Derek Jarman, whose status as an inspiring icon continues to grow. Jarman worked from the 1970s until his AIDS-related death in 1994 as an impassioned director of gay-themed cinema, discovering Scottish actress Tilda Swinton along the way and working with such music groups as The Smiths. Read more >
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Code of the Streets author to lecture Dec. 4, 5
Elijah Anderson, the William K. Lanman, Jr. Professor of Sociology at Yale University and author of Code of the Streets, will present two free public lectures this week. Anderson will deliver ”From Affirmative Action to Diversity: The New Black Middle Class” from 3:30-5 p.m. Thursday (12/4) in 140 Pfahl Executive Conference Center (reception to follow), and "Against the Wall: Violence in Urban Communities” from 9-10:30 a.m. Friday (12/5) in 100 Hale Cultural Center (refreshments served). Contact: OSU Criminal Justice Research Center, cjrc@osu.edu or 292-7468. Read more >
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PAX POINSETTIA SALE. The Pi Alpha Xi Poinsettia Sale runs Wednesday (12/3)-Thursday (12/4) in Howlett Hall Greenhouse, 680 Vernon Tharp St. Traditional varieties of poinsettia along with the new and unusual will be offered. Prices are $6 (4"), $10 (6-1/2"). Cash, checks, credit cards (Visa and MC) and 100Ws are accepted. Proceeds from this sale fund the club’s outreach efforts, scholarships and fieldtrips. For a $2 coupon and more information, visit http://osupax.wordpress.com/.
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USAC to sponsor Hidden Benefits Fair Dec. 10
The University Staff Advisory Committee is sponsoring the 14th annual Hidden Benefits Fair from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday (12/10) in the French Field House. The Hidden Benefits Fair has grown each year with attendance exceeding 2,000 staff last year. Admission is free and discounted hot dogs and soda will be available. USAC is collecting new, unwrapped toys during the fair for Toys for Tots supporting needy children in our community. Contact: fargnolli.1@osu.edu or mcabe.56@osu.edu. Read more >
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FISH OIL (OMEGA 3), IMMUNE FUNCTION, AND MOOD. Would you like to contribute to research exploring the health benefits of fish oil? Men and women ages 40-88 can earn up to $650 for participating in research on the effects of fish oil on immune function and mood. Participation involves taking capsules for four months and completing six appointments (for a total of 16.25 hours) at the research center. For more information, visit our website at www.stressandhealth.org or send an e-mail to stressandhealth@osu.edu.
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OSU Reading Clinic lifts spirits and minds
It brings tears to her eyes when Janine Harris thinks of the progress her fourth-grade daughter, Chloe has made in her spelling and writing comprehension, thanks to the OSU Reading Clinic. An initiative in the School of Teaching and Learning in the College of Education and Human Ecology, the clinic has a twofold mission: To provide clinical experience for undergraduate and graduate students and to help improve the literacy rate in the Columbus community. Read more >
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LIFESTYLE INTERVENTION STUDY. Volunteers, individuals ages 35-60, are being recruited for a lifestyle intervention study to modify health risk factors. The study will be conducted on the OSU campus during lunch time. Participation in the study will last approximately 12 weeks. Several blood samples and filling out of questionnaires will be required. Must have access to internet. A volunteer fee will be paid. If you are interested, please e-mail Kemba Days Yancey at gcrc.research@osumc.edu.
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onCampus shines staff spotlight on Peterseim
Meg Peterseim, a grant development specialist in the College of Nursing, is featured in the Topspot staff profile in the Thursday (11/20) issue of onCampus. Peterseim has been an OSU employee for five years. To nominate a staff member for an upcoming issue, e-mail oncampus@osu.edu. Read more >
Dec. 3: Kobo to present final CAS lecture of quarter
Ousman Kobo, OSU assistant professor of History, will deliver "Western Modernity and 20th Century West African Islamic Reform," at noon Wednesday (12/3) in 122 Oxley Hall. This is the final Center for African Studies brown bag lecture of the quarter. Kobo's presentation will deal with West African Muslims' attempt to recreate a new form of Islam that conformed to changes wrought by European colonialism and the aspirations during the postcolonial state. Contact:cas@osu.edu
or 292-8169. Read more >
Mershon Center offers faculty, student grants
Each year, the Mershon Center for International Security Studies holds a competition for Ohio State faculty and graduate students to apply for grant funds to support research in international security. Grants may be used for a variety of research-related purposes. Applications must be for projects that relate to one or more of the Mershon Center’s three areas of focus: the use of force and diplomacy; the ideas, identities and decisional processes that affect security; and the institutions that manage violent conflict. The deadline is Friday (1/30/09). Read more >
2009-2010 Freshman Seminar call for proposals
The Freshman Seminar program has instituted a new rolling deadline for Freshman Seminar proposals. Tenure-track faculty are invited to propose a one or two credit Freshman Seminar for the upcoming academic year (2009-10). Proposals are now due on a quarterly basis the year before the seminar will be taught. Seminars to be taught autumn quarter are due Monday (12/1); winter quarter due Sunday (3/1/09); spring seminars due Monday (6/1/09). Contact: Mercerhill.1@osu.edu or 292-6248. Read more >
OSUdance presents Chocolate, Dance & Conversation
Resident and visiting artists at OSUdance will present Chocolate, Dance & Conversation at 8 p.m. Wednesday (12/3) and Thursday (12/4) in Sullivant Theatre. The program includes four premieres. The casual evening of dance includes dessert treats and conversations with choreographers and dancers between works. Tickets are available at the door. Read more >
Christmas to Cure Cancer events on tap
A Christmas To Cure Cancer is gearing up for the holidays with events benefiting cancer research at Ohio State’s James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, including a Thursday (12/4) Emerson Drive concert at the Newport Music Hall and the seventh annual A Christmas to Cure Cancer dinner, silent auction and benefit concert at 6 p.m. Friday (12/5) at the Conference Center at NorthPointe in Lewis Center. Read more >
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