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This year’s Zoom: Family Film Festival, Thursday (12/4)-Sunday (12/7) has a catchy new name for its fifth anniversary. Highlights of the weekend include the film Girls Rock! with a visit from local all-girls rock band the Mary Anns; Jump!, a film about professional jump roping followed by a demonstration with Tori Boggs and other competitive jump ropers; and the popular cereal and pajama party on Saturday morning. International features include The Golem (Germany) with live music and the animated Nocturna from Spain. Read more >
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Today: Open forum for Arts and Sciences faculty and staff
An open forum to discuss the next executive dean and vice provost of arts and sciences will be held from 2-3:30 p.m. today (12/2) in the Wexner Center Film/Video Theater. Led by search committee chair Steven Gabbe, the forum will provide an opportunity for arts and sciences colleagues to discuss the qualities that are most important in the next executive dean and vice provost of arts and sciences. Search committee members will discuss the ideal qualifications, background and personal characteristics for the position. 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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Dentistry professors pursue the perfect smile
OSU dentistry professors Stephen Rosenstiel and Henry Fields recently conducted a research study featured in dentistry’s premier publication, the Journal of the American Dental Association. Using an innovative computer-based survey method, they studied the essential factors in an “esthetic” or attractive smile, and their research documents new information about survey participants’ perceptions of the characteristics that make up a truly “perfect” smile. The findings will help clinicians to refine their treatment methods.
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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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Winter quarter workshops for academic leaders
Academic Affairs and Human Resources are co-sponsoring five winter quarter workshops for deans, department chairs, school directors, and division heads. Topics include: meeting facilitation, managing staff, annual performance review and compensation practices, collegiality, and sponsored program responsibilities. Register online or call 688-8638.
Dec. 9 info session for distance and open education innovation funding
Attend an information session for TELR's Distance and Open Education Innovation funding at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday (12/9) in the Learning Collaboration Studio, 060 Science and Engineering Library. The program supports planning and curriculum development for certificate and degree programs that enable "any place, any time" learning. Final proposals are due Friday (2/13/09). Read more >
Deadline extension: Institutional research seed grants
The OSU Comprehensive Cancer Center is offering American Cancer Society-sponsored seed grants of up to $30,000 for 2009. The new application deadline is Monday (12/8). The award provides seed money to independent junior faculty and their equivalent, research scientists, for the initiation of cancer research projects to obtain preliminary results to compete successfully for national research grants. View details. Download the application. Contact: Costinean.2@osu.edu or 293-3476
Carmen workshops, advice sessions begin Dec. 10
Have questions about using Carmen for your courses? Attend a Carmen workshop scheduled from Wednesday (12/10)-Thursday (1/15/09) at five locations on campus. Carmen experts are available following each workshop to provide individual help to participants and walk-ins. New workshop topics include Green Grading and User-Friendly Carmen Courses. The core topics (Carmen QuickStart, Quizzes, Communication, and Gradebook) are available as a sequence at 10 a.m. Tuesday (12/16)-Friday (12/19). Read more >
Light Up the Lake ceremony Dec. 4
Students, faculty and staff are invited to the official lighting of an outdoor display around Mirror Lake, known as Light Up the Lake, at 7 p.m. Thursday (12/4) at Browning Amphitheatre. The lights will be turned on each evening through winter quarter. Brought to you by Ohio Staters, Inc. Contact: baldwin.182@osu.edu.
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Consumer sensory tasting opportunities with Food Industries Center
The Food Industries Center at Ohio State invites you to become part of its Consumer Sensory Testing Program. Register online (click on the consumer sensory testing link) and become eligible to receive e-mail invitations for future testing opportunities. Please pass this website information on to co-workers, family and friends. Receive incentives for your contributions.
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