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Wednesday, June 20, 2018

 
     
 
Sponsor Apple Flash Sale.

Now through Saturday (6/30), take up to $50 off current iPad Pro, Macbook Pro, Macbook Air and iMac models. Offer available while supplies last. Tech Hub is the official technology store of the Ohio State and proud to offer exclusive academic discounts to all faculty, staff and students. Learn more about our selection online, in store at 2059 Millikin Road or over the phone at 614-292-8883. Sale ends Saturday (6/30).

Headline news

WOSU Public Media shoe drive, film screening story

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, WOSU Public Media is partnering with independent theater Gateway Film Center for a one-night shoe drive. The drive coincides with the premiere screening of Won’t You Be My Neighbor, a new documentary that takes an intimate look at America’s favorite neighbor. Drop off gently used and new shoes to Gateway Film Center on Friday (6/29) beginning at 6 p.m. Screening is at 7 p.m. Buy tickets here and get a voucher for free popcorn and beverage if you donate shoes.
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Sponsor Planning for retirement is not easy.

Join Mitch Grant and the Lincoln Financial Advisors team specializing in ARP, 403(b), 457 and STRS PLOP for Ohio State faculty and staff. Mitch’s services create an efficient portfolio design that can help produce a reliable stream of retirement income. Comprehensive financial planning and brokerage services are available. Contact Mitch today at 614-431-4330 or email for a no cost or obligation consultation.

Go For Launch!

Go For Launch! is a multi-day program (not overnight) that uses Space Exploration as a platform to launch student involvement in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), STEAM (art), teamwork, communication and leadership. This program is created and presented by Higher Orbits, a nonprofit, and was developed to reach high school students. Our program accepts grades 8 to 12 and will be on campus Thursday (8/2) to Saturday (8/4). Cost of attendance is $250. With code OSUSTAFF, faculty and staff can get 20 percent off through Saturday (6/30).
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Get Healthy This Summer!

An OSU Health Coach can help you find ways to fit in fitness, improve nutrition and incorporate strategies to reduce stress during this busy time of year. This service is free of charge for benefits-eligible faculty, staff and their adult dependents as part of the OSU Health Plan and Your Plan for Health. Personalized sessions take place by phone and offer support, guidance, education and resources. Email or visit online to learn more.

HR and Student Systems maintenance

There is planned maintenance with additional downtime beginning Saturday (6/23) at 5 p.m. for PeopleSoft Human Resources and Buckeye Link (Campus Solutions/Student Information System). Affected services include Employee Self Service, Student Center functions accessed through Buckeye Link, and Faculty Center. Other applications, such as eTime and Leave, and the Ohio State app will not be affected. All services resume Sunday (6/24) at 11 a.m. as usual. Direct questions to 614-688-4357. Reference change numbers CHG0031945 and CHG0031946.
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Your pet can be a hero!

Ohio State’s Blue Buffalo Veterinary Clinical Trials Office has studies for dogs and cats to treat diseases including cancer, arthritis, diabetes, kidney and heart disease. Your pet’s participation can help improve outcomes for future veterinary patients and impact human health by advancing medical knowledge. You also may benefit through partial or full coverage of associated costs of care. Learn more here or call 614-247-8706.

Awards and recognition

Nurses raise over $7,000 for American Heart Association

Nurses Patty Potts, Rodney Rupp and Trudi Souslin organize the Ross Heart Hospital plant sale each year to support the hospital’s annual sponsorship of the American Heart Association Heart Walk. This year, through their devoted efforts, they set a new record — selling more than 3,000 tomato and pepper plants, hanging baskets and flats of flowers and raising over $7,000.
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Have you been diagnosed within the past 10 years with surgically documented endometriosis?

Ohio State is studying an investigational oral medication to diminish endometriosis-associated pain. The medication works by blocking the hormones that influence new and continued growth of endometriosis. To participate you must be 18-49 years of age. Qualified participants will receive at no cost study medication, bone scans, ultrasounds and will be compensated for time and travel. If you are interested contact here or call 614-293-0075.

Rikihisa wins international canine research award

Yasuko Rikihisa, University Distinguished Professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine, won the coveted International Award category at the International Canine Health Awards. She was awarded £40,000 (approximately $53,000) toward her future work. She was recognized for her groundbreaking work into tick-borne diseases that infect dogs, other companion and wild animals and humans.
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Melnyk selected for Women of Impact

Bernadette Melnyk, College of Nursing dean, vice president for health promotion and chief wellness officer, has been selected for membership in Women of Impact, a group of female executives representing all sectors of the health care industry who share the goal of realigning the health care system to meet the needs of all Americans.
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Grants and funding

Apply for Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program

The 2019-20 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program competition is open. Fulbright offers nearly 500 teaching, research or combination teaching/research awards in more than 125 countries. Several new program models have been designed to meet the changing needs of U.S. academics and professionals, and Fulbright is offering more opportunities for flexible multi-country grants. Apply by Wednesday (8/1).
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6/23
 

Scarlet and Gray Multiple Sclerosis Education Day: You vs. Your Multiple Sclerosis: Staying on the Offense
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7/10 -7/12
 

Ohio State Women's Volleyball Camp
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