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WELCOME TO OSUToday, the latest news and information for faculty and staff of The Ohio State University for Thursday, Dec. 3. The deadline for submissions is noon the prior business day.

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Headline news

Analysts: Ohio, nation, should brace for long recovery period

If trends of recoveries from past recessions are any indication, Ohioans can expect job growth to mirror that of the rest of the nation, say Ohio State analysts. And while that will be an improvement from previous decades when the state lagged behind the national average during recovery periods, it still could be seven or eight years before the state's employment reaches pre-recession levels. Read more: http://www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~news/index.php

Headline news

Jane Hamblin named executive director of Mortar Board

Jane Hamblin has been named to lead Mortar Board, a national honor society housed within the Honors & Scholars unit, as its executive director. Hamblin, a former associate dean of students from Purdue University, brings both higher education administration and nonprofit association experience to her role. She holds a B.S. from Purdue University and a J.D. from Indiana University and holds the Certified Association Executive distinction American Society of Association Executives. Mortar Board is the premier national honor society recognizing college seniors for outstanding achievement in scholarship, leadership and service. Read more: http://www.mortarboard.org/news/pressreleases/2009/JHOSU.pdf

Dec. 8: Town hall to explore U.S.-China relations

CHINA Town Hall: Local Connections, National Reflections will take place at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday (12/8) at the Mershon Center for International Security Studies. I. Allen Barber II, president of the Denver-Hainan Corporation, will deliver "Influencing our Future: A Dynamic Strategy to Revitalize Ohio Through Partnerships with China." A nationwide webcast by Kurt Campbell, assistant secretary of state for east Asian and Pacific affairs, will follow. Register: http://chinatownhall.eventbrite.com

Register by Jan. 11 to receive W-2 statements online

Payroll Services is reminding employees that they can register to receive an online, printable version of their W-2 Wage and Tax Statement that will be posted on a secure Web site in late January. Register by Monday (1/11). Anyone who signs up for this online option will not receive a copy of the W-2 statement in the mail. Employees who have previously registered to receive their W-2 information online do not need to register again. Read more: http://hr.osu.edu/payroll/taxw2online.aspx

H1N1 presentations available through College of Public Health

Ohio State’s College of Public Health faculty, staff and students have been trained by the Columbus Public Health Department to give presentations on H1N1 to community groups. Presentations include information on flu prevention, groups most at risk, flu symptoms, vaccinations and comparisons to seasonal flu. The college’s Center for Public Health Practice is coordinating the speaker requests. A request form is available at http://cph.osu.edu/h1n1_regform.cfm.

Free hearing screenings and hearing aid consultations offered

Still have money left in your flexible spending account? Thinking about purchasing new hearing aids? Schedule a free hearing screening and hearing aid consultation at the OSU Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic by calling 292-6251. Read more: http://www.speechhearingclinic.osu.edu/

Events this week

Weekend of family films, free offerings at Wex

The Wex is featuring the sixth annual Zoom: Family Film Festival, today (12/3)-Sunday (12/6), with a full slate of films from around the globe for ages 3 on up. Includes a cereal and pajama party, an ice cream social, discussions, visiting filmmakers, and more. Sunday’s 3:30 p.m. screening of the animated Mr. Bug Goes to Town is free, and the Luc Tuymans galleries are free from 4–8 p.m. today and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Read more: http://www.wexarts.org/zoom

Today: 'Linguistic Variation in the Speech of Rural Migrants to the City of Hims in Syria'

Rania Habib, assistant professor of Arabic and Linguistics at Syracuse University, will lecture on “Linguistic Variation in the Speech of Rural Migrants to the City of Hims in Syria” at 3:30 p.m. today (12/3) in 306 Hagerty Hall. Habib is the author of several articles and book chapters including “Humor and Disagreement: Identity Construction and Cross-Cultural Enrichment”, Journal of Pragmatics 40, 6 (2008): 1117-1145. Contact: mailto:harper.17@osu.edu

Annual holiday lighting ceremony at Mirror Lake today

Join students, faculty, and staff and help kick off the holiday season with the official lighting of an outdoor display around Mirror Lake at 7 p.m. today (12/3) at Browning Amphitheatre. The lights will be turned on every evening through winter quarter. Brought to you by Ohio Staters, Inc. Contact: mailto:staters@osu.edu. Read more: http://staters.org.ohio-state.edu/projects.php

Today: Eco Bags Workshop II & III at OSU Urban Arts Space

Back by popular demand! Bring your unwanted disposable plastic shopping bags and transform them into beautiful and sturdy handbags at the OSU Urban Arts Space today (12/3), from 3-5 p.m. or 5-7 p.m. Accommodating both beginner and advanced participants, Artisan Marcia Trakas will work with guests to crochet the bags into masterpieces, keeping them out of the landfill. Bring a crochet hook J-10, scissors and plastic bags. Free and open to all, but workshop is limited to 10. RSVP to mailto:uas@osu.edu and specify preferred session time.

Events next week

Healthy Holiday Favorites Cooking Demonstration Dec. 8

Join Beth Grainger and Chef Jim Warner, OSUMC Hospital Nutrition Services, from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday (12/8) at Gateway Health and Wellness Center, 112 Jefferson Ave., as they demonstrate helpful ways to lighten up your favorite ethnic and traditional holiday dishes and introduce you to new holiday menu ideas. Cancer survivors, caregivers, friends, and family are welcome. There is no cost to attend. Call JamesCare for Life at 293-6428 to register.

Dec. 9: Carmen Gradebook workshop

Need help using Carmen gradebook? Join the Digital Union from 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday (12/9) in 390 Science and Engineering Library for a hands-on workshop featuring basic setup, grade entry, and final grade calculation. The presenter will be available for 30 minutes following the session to answer detailed questions. Registration is required. Read more: https://registration.it.ohio-state.edu/node/89