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Right now on the Board:
Medical Center renamed in Wexner’s honor
February 10, 2012
Limited Brands founder Leslie Wexner reacts to the Board of Trustees decision to rename OSU's Medical Center in his honor at the trustees meeting Feb. 10.
Leslie H. Wexner doesn’t blink when he tells you that Ohio State researchers and scientists will find cures for cancer.
He realizes that sounds like a lofty goal, but the man who turned a small Columbus clothing store in into a multibillion-dollar empire, is known for thinking big.
“Why can’t it happen here?” he asks. “We’ve got a super medical center that’s advancing by leaps and bounds. And the James is doing great research and great work with patients. They’re a model for the entire university.”
Of course, Wexner has played a major role in enhancing Ohio State’s ability to produce breakthrough research and improve patient care. Last year, Wexner, his family and his company gave $100 million to the university-the largest gift in its history-with much of the money expected to go to the medical center, Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute.
But while the gift generated widespread publicity, fewer people seem to know that beyond giving hundreds of millions of dollars to Ohio State, Wexner also donates thousands of hours of his time.
It is that commitment of both time and resources, said OSU President Gordon Gee, which spurred the Board of Trustees to vote unanimously today to rename the Ohio State Medical Center the Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University. Continue reading ‘Medical Center renamed in Wexner’s honor’
For the sake of simplicity
November 3, 2010
Steven Gabbe, CEO of the Medical Center, reflects on one of Ohio State’s core values
Dr. Steven Gabbe
When I was asked to write about the university value of “Simplicity in Our Work,” the first things that occurred to me were being clear about the organization’s objectives and knowing why we’re here. For me, those reasons are to foster One University and for us at the Medical Center to take care of one patient at a time. I make decisions based on whether they will advance our mission and these objectives. Continue reading ‘For the sake of simplicity’
Top 3 on 2, 4/8/10
April 7, 2010
Why did you choose to work at Ohio State? The opportunity to work here opened up after I moved to Columbus, from Hawaii, to get married. I have several relatives who work on campus and was told by all of them that this is a great place to work. That certainly turned out to be true!
What do you like about your job? I like knowing that we help patients and their families during a difficult time. Most of the patients I help have traumatic injuries (car accidents, fire, shootings/assaults, etc.) and were not prepared for a sudden hospital visit. It makes it worthwhile coming to work every day, knowing that we’re helping a patient/family with not only financial assistance, but also helping them cope with a sudden, often devastating, situation. I’m amazed by all that our doctors, nurses, social workers, PCRMs, etc., do on a day-to-day basis.
If you weren’t working at Ohio State, what would you be doing? I would enjoy any type of job where I could put my journalism training to use (writing or editing). I’ve often thought being a photographer would be an interesting occupation.
What advice would you give a new employee? Jump in with both feet! Get to know the campus, get to know as many people as you can. This is an amazing place to work, with so much happening every day (from all that the students are doing to the crucial research being conducted).
What would you improve at Ohio State? The parking situation for Medical Center employees: Too many cars and not enough parking spaces!
What is your favorite activity outside of work? Hiking and photography. Ohio has so much to offer a hiking enthusiast, and I’m especially partial to the Hocking Hills region.
What are you going to do when you retire? It’s too far away yet to think about!
Who is your hero? My mother, Drucilla, is my hero. She raised five of us and never wavered in her love and devotion. She is a remarkable woman and I’m very thankful for the input she continues to have in my wife’s and my life.
If you were the university president for a day, what would you do? I would meet as many students as possible and encourage them to continue learning and growing. And then I would talk with Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany about league expansion (for it) and expanding the NCAA Tournament to 96 teams (adamantly opposed).
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Construction that began this week and will continue into the summer in and around the Medical Center will affect how drivers navigate the area:
• Cannon Drive between John Herrick Drive and Medical Center Drive has been reduced to one lane in both directions. Significant traffic and CABS service delays are anticipated. Also, access to the Parks Hall parking lot will be available only through the parking lot located south of Lincoln Tower.
• The Polo Lots located west of Cannon Drive lose 50 parking spaces in the northwest corner, and by mid-April, another 150 spaces will be lost due to construction.
• 10th Avenue between Cannon and Dodd Hall Loop will see several construction projects. Only one eastbound lane is open, and all traffic exiting the South Cannon Garage must turn east and exit using Westpark Street. Access to the ER, however, will be maintained.
For complete details and a list of alternative parking options, visit fod.osu.edu/news/index.htm or tp.osu.edu/alerts/summerconstruction.shtml.
President E. Gordon Gee, center, and Ohio Union Director Tracy Stuck, to his left, join other OSU dignitaries and students in cutting the ribbon to open the new Ohio Union on March 29. The union construction was approved by the Board of Trustees in June 2004. The demolition of the old union was completed September 2006 and the new union’s construction began in October that same year.
Fighting the Flu
May 7, 2009
Ohio State mobilizes its army of experts to deal with the influenza outbreak
When word came from health agencies in Mexico that a strain of influenza virus was both spreading rapidly and becoming deadly, it didn’t take long for Ohio State to mobilize for a fight.
“We’ve had a plan in place for three years now,” said Bob Armstrong, Ohio State’s emergency management director. “When we looked at the information we were getting, it became obvious that it was time to implement those plans.” Continue reading ‘Fighting the Flu’
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