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Ohio State to expand Blueprint: College access initiative

Ohio State's new Blueprint: College program will double in size in the spring, thanks to a $108,000 grant from TG's Public Benefit Grant Program, the philanthropic arm of TG, a Texas-based, non-profit corporation. Blueprint: College assists elementary school families from Columbus City Schools to create "blueprint plans" to help set the right path toward academic and college success. The grant will expand the program from 5 to 11 underserved schools, and benefit more than 100 new families and 250 elementary school students. Read more >

Dixson is latest Kirwan Institute Small Grant recipient

Adrienne Dixson, assistant professor in the School of Teaching and Learning, is the latest recipient of funding from the Kirwan Institute Small Grants Program. Dixson will conduct a study, "Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans?: Rebuilding Public Education in Post-Katrina New Orleans," that involves on-site research in New Orleans. The Kirwan Institute Small Grants Program is designed to support research that will deepen the understanding of racial and ethnic disparities at the local, national and international levels. Read more >

Lincoln Tower chiller replacement project impacts drive, disability parking

Work on the Lincoln Tower chiller replacement project will require closure of the drive around the base of Lincoln Tower today (12/5), Monday (12/8) and Tuesday (12/9). Alternate disability parking spots are located in the Mid-Towers and South Lincoln lots. Access to the loading dock will be directly from Cannon Drive and will be maintained during the drive closure. Crane lifts of equipment to the 24th floor are scheduled to occur at Morrill and Lincoln towers Friday (12/19), Saturday (12/20) and Sunday (12/21). Cannon Drive will be closed to through traffic Friday morning (12/19)-Monday noon (12/22). Access to Drake Union and the Mid-Towers lot will be maintained throughout this period.

Today: School of Music talent showcased in annual Celebration Concert

The School of Music presents its annual showcase event, the Musical Celebration Concert, at 8 p.m. today (12/5) in Mershon Auditorium. The fast-paced program of popular, classical and some seasonal selections involves more than 300 student musicians and singers performing in 16 different ensembles, large and small. For tickets, call 292-3535.

Help available for faculty and others seeking undergraduate researchers

The Undergraduate Research Office invites faculty, postdocs and graduate students to use a form available online to advertise research opportunities (volunteer or paid, credit or non-credit) for targeted student applicants (e.g., by academic major, year, honors status, etc.). Final exam week is a good time to find students for winter quarter, and many people have found matches with highly qualified students using this service. Contact: cweren.1@osu.edu. Read more >

Musical performance to give voice to classic silent film at the Wexner

The Columbus premiere of The Golem, a film screening and simultaneous performance of its musical score, will take place at 7:30 p.m. Saturday (12/6) at the Wexner Center for the Arts. Internationally renowned Klezmer clarinetist David Krakauer and Columbus’ own Carpe Diem String Quartet will perform the orchestration written by acclaimed Israeli composer Betty Olivero. The Golem, a 1920 silent film classic by Paul Wegener is the inspiration for numerous modern works, including the original Frankenstein film. Tickets are $8 for general admission and $6 for members, seniors and students. Call the Wexner Center for the Arts, 292-3535. Read more >

OSU Alumni Association hosts basketball bash Dec. 6

The OSU Alumni Association and the Greater Indianapolis Alumni Club will host a free Buckeye Bash at noon Saturday (12/6) prior to the Ohio State men’s basketball game, set for 4 p.m. against Notre Dame at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Anyone with a game ticket is invited. Activities will take place inside the stadium and include performances from the cheerleaders, pep band and Brutus Buckeye, with remarks from OSU Athletics Director Gene Smith. Contact: 292-9311 or 425-9497

Free Warhol at the Wexner Dec. 7

Enjoy free admission the first Sunday of the month to Andy Warhol: Other Voices, Other Rooms plus hands-on workshops and other free special events and activities to help you explore the wide world of Warhol. In December, sit for your screen test, try out the photo booth, or be interviewed and see how different media bring out different sides of our personalities. Interactive tours and a video workshop are part of the fun. Read more >

Grand Rounds lecture: Professionalism and Public Accountability

The Departments of Internal Medicine and Surgery will hold a combined Grand Rounds from 7:30-8:30 a.m. Thursday (12/11) in the Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute Auditorium. Christine Cassel, president and CEO of the American Board of Internal Medicine, will present "Professionalism and Public Accountability: The Role of Certification in the Modern Era." All are welcome to attend. This activity has been approved for AMA PRA category 1 credit. Contact: Kristin.chamberlain@osumc.edu or 293-7932

Your opinion sought for onCampus’ online poll

Do you routinely forward e-mail chain letters to your colleagues? Respond through the onCampus poll, located on the onCampus Web site, and see how your response compares with others in the OSU community. New questions are posted every other week. Have an issue you'd like to get feedback on? Submit your ideas for future poll questions to oncampus@osu.edu.

Grand Rounds lecture to celebrate 175th anniversary of Columbus Public Health

The College of Public Health is co-sponsoring the final Public Health Grand Rounds of 2008 featuring a lecture by Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, former lieutenant governor of Maryland, from 8:30-10 a.m. Friday (12/12) at the Columbus Public Health Department, 240 Parsons Ave. The event coincides with the 175th anniversary of Columbus Public Health. Guided tours of the historic public health building will follow the program. RSVP by Tuesday (12/9) by contacting 645-7804 or healthcommissioner@columbus.gov.

Rec Sports free access for non-members Dec. 8-14

Current Ohio State faculty and staff with a valid university ID are invited to experience the award-winning recreation facilities free of charge Monday (12/8)-Sunday (12/14). Enjoy weekend family hours Friday-Sunday. Register at the RPAC Welcome Center or Adventure Recreation Center. Membership purchasing incentives are available during the month of December. Contact: 292-7671 or rsmbrshp@osu.edu