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Monday, June 25, 2018

 
     
 
Sponsor Clinical Trial for Women with Incontinence.

Do you leak urine when you cough, laugh, sneeze or exercise? This is one of the most common pelvic floor disorders that women suffer from. We are offering a 4-week randomized clinical trial comparing non-surgical interventions to improve this problem. Please email for more information.

Leadership announcement

Carpenter-Hubin receives AIR Outstanding Service Award story

The Association for Institutional Research (AIR), a national source for data and decisions for higher education, recently awarded its 2018 AIR Outstanding Service Award, to Julie Carpenter-Hubin, assistant vice president of Ohio State's Office of Institutional Research and Planning.
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Sponsor June is Cataract Awareness Month.

Cataracts can not only blur your vision, but also change your prescription. Learn more during your annual comprehensive eye exam at Ohio State Optometry Services. Make your appointment by calling 614 292 2020 or visiting here. Located at 338 W. 10th Ave. on the south end of campus near the medical center, Optometry Services offers convenience, great care and outstanding options for eyewear and contact lenses. VSP® Insurance accepted.

Headline news

Summer commencement information for faculty

All faculty planning to march in the academic processional at summer commencement on Sunday (8/5) at the Jerome Schottenstein Center should notify their college or regional dean’s office by Friday (7/20). On commencement day, faculty registered to participate must be robed and assembled by 1:30 p.m. The ceremony begins at 2 p.m.
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Buckeye Alert System Test and additional safety resources

A Buckeye Alert system test will occur Wednesday (6/27). Students, faculty and staff will receive a text message that will be clearly identified as a test. The system also sends severe weather alerts to the entire university community with updates. For additional information and safety resources, including links to Ohio State's "Surviving an Active Shooter" video and a safety messaging toolkit, visit here.
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If you’re an OSU Health Plan member (18 years+), consider University Health Connection (UHC) for medical care.

Need a Primary Care Provider (PCP)? UHC physicians are accepting new patients! UHC provides walk-in Convenient Care services that are usually faster for non-emergency care than at the Emergency Department (colds, sore throats, flu, sinus infections; minor cuts/abrasions; minor burns; non-traumatic back pain; UTIs; strains and sprains). Office visit covered at 100%. Visit here for hours. Call 614-289-1752 to make an appointment.

Grants and funding

Deadline for the 2018 e-COI disclosure

Faculty, staff, students and postdoctoral researchers required to complete a financial conflict of interest (COI) disclosure must do so by Saturday (6/30). Grants submissions, awards and animal, human and biosafety protocols will not be processed until all outstanding COI disclosures are completed.
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Health and wellness

Rhythmic breathing programs at the convention center

Rhythmic breathing is relaxing and scientifically proven to positively affect the heart, brain, digestion and the immune system and calm down the stress-response system. Brought to you by the Ohio State Yesplus Meditation Community, the Living Well Program for Healthcare Professionals and the Happiness Program (for anyone) are evidence-based programs that blend yoga, breathing, meditation techniques and wisdom based on Eastern and Western philosophy. Faculty, staff and students receive discounts with code AAPI245 for Living Well and code 8ATXWTZ6T for the Happiness Program. Thursday (7/5) to Saturday (7/7).
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Lean Six Sigma Training.

The principles and practices of Lean Six Sigma deliver incredible value for individuals and organizations. Developing your expertise in these methods enhances your contribution. Ohio State’s Fisher College of Business offers blended learning programs designed to develop your technical skills to the level you need. Visit our website to learn more and to see our other operational excellence offerings.

Courses/training

Healthcare Innovation and Entrepreneurship Workshop

Have an opportunity to showcase your work on improving the health and well-being of the world through health care innovation at our 4th Annual Healthcare Innovation and Entrepreneurship Workshop. We're looking for excited individuals to share their innovation by presenting a poster and/or product during our reception Thursday (9/13).
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CAPS Ideation Workshop

CAPS is hosting a workshop Tuesday (7/10) on emerging technologies, innovations and collaborative teamwork needed to address major challenges and funding opportunities within plants-derived products and applications for basic and translational research. SEED funding opportunities are also available. Please visit the website or email caps@osu.edu for additional information and to RSVP.
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Diabetes Prevention Study.

Want to lose weight? Are you at risk for diabetes? A study at Ohio State is recruiting employees to participate in an 18-month research study to help people lose weight. The study includes a group-based nutrition and physical activity program. You may be eligible if you are eligible for employee benefits, at least 21 years old and have an elevated glucose level. Please call 614-292-4772, email or visit here for more information.

 
     
     
 
 
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Connect with Nature at Chadwick Arboretum
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7/11
 

Paper and Bytes: Managing Ohio State Records
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7/19
 

Not-So-Smart Things Well-Intended People Say in the Workplace
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