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Future surgeons practice surgery with “virtual” teaching tool

The Virtual Temporal Bone simulator, a collaboration between physicians and researchers at Ohio State's Department of Otolaryngology, Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the Ohio Supercomputer Center, creates true-to-life ear surgery experiences by using real-time, interactive computer simulations. The project, which received the prestigious Dr. Frank H. Netter Award for Special Contributions to Medical Education from the Vesalius Trust for Visual Communication in Health Sciences this year, is one of 37 research projects showcased in OSC’s research report. Read more >

Ohio State leads conference with 80 Fall Academic All-Big Ten selections

Ohio State ranks first in the Big Ten with 80 student-athletes named to the Big Ten Fall Academic All-Conference team. Ohio State had academic honorees in all seven eligible fall sports. To be eligible for an Academic All-Big Ten selection, a student-athlete must be a letter winner in at least their second academic year and carry a grade-point average of 3.0 or better. Senior Brian Robiskie was one of eight football student-athletes to capture ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America honors. Read more >

Women Changing the World: A Digital Narrative Showcase today

This event, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. today (12/8) in the Learning Collaboration Studio, 060 Science and Engineering Library will premiere student-made digital narratives that explore how women in the U.S. and beyond are transforming their lives and their societies. A brunch reception will begin the screening. The showcase is sponsored by Women's Studies Honors 510: American Women's Movements, Pressey Honors Course Enrichment Grant, the Digital Union, the History Department's Goldberg Center, and the Department of Women's Studies. Contact: wu.287@osu.edu or 292-9331

Proposals sought for Communicative Cities Conference

With support from the Battelle Endowment for Technology and Human Affairs and Ohio State, organizers are planning the Communicative Cities: Integrating Technology and Place Conference, to be held Thursday (6/25)-Friday (6/26) in Columbus. Planners, designers, city officials, policy-makers, communications professionals and others are invited to submit proposals for presentations. Submit online a proposal for a paper, symposium or design by Tuesday (1/20/09). Awards will be presented for the best student paper and best student design or plan. Contact: terzano.1@osu.edu

Study abroad applications moving to online system Jan. 2

The Office of International Affairs is moving to an online study abroad application system beginning Friday (1/2/09). Students planning to study abroad in the summer of 2009 and beyond will be able to complete an online application through the university’s new PeopleSoft system, which will make the flow of information seamless and paperless. Students will be able to access the online application through buckeyelink.osu.edu. Read more >

OSU Urban Arts Space launches Idea Lab

Inspiring innovative education, the OSU Urban Arts Space is launching the Idea Lab, an incubator for creative projects and ideas. The Idea Lab will be awarding grants of up to $3,500 in project funding, made possible by a grant of $10,000 from the Efroymson Family Fund, a CICF Fund. Ohio State students from all disciplines may submit a concept or "seed" idea during the open application period, now through Monday (2/2/09). Once proposals are accepted, the students will work with the Idea Lab's creative staff of graduate and undergraduate students. Contact: UASIdeaLab@osu.edu or 292-8861

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 >

Rec Sports offers winter programming for children and families

The Age Group and Camps staff is presenting Winter Break Camp, Camp Now and Then, and Snow Day Camp throughout the winter season. Children enjoy exercise, fun and games while on break, during school closings, and other specially scheduled dates. Age Group and Camps staff will also watch the kids during the Parent's Day Out program on Saturday (12/20). Members and non-members are welcome to participate. Read more >

OSU Marion campus book drive supports African book famine

The Ohio State Marion Office of Student Activities is currently conducting a campus textbook drive to benefit Books For Africa. Used college-level books are being collected in collection bins located in the Alber Student Center, Technical Education Building and Morrill Hall. Books For Africa is the largest shipper of donated textbooks to the African continent and has delivered more than 15 million books to 28 African countries. Contact: rowe.31@osu.edu or (740) 725-6316

Ohio State's Area Health Education Center funding available

As a partner with the Ohio Department of Health, Ohio State's Area Health Education Center has funding available to support programs in Central Ohio that will take place as part of Women's Health Week, May 2009. Project proposals are sought that will meet the healthcare needs of young women in the community. Submit proposals by e-mail by Friday (1/9/09). For additional information including the request for proposals and application, contact the OSU AHEC office at 292-4450 or barbara.sweeney@osumc.edu.

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

Current faculty and staff with a valid university ID are invited to enjoy the OSU recreation facilities free of charge today (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