JamesCare hosts cancer fatigue class

The JamesCare for Life: Comprehensive Oncology Rehabilitation Program is sponsoring a special class session May 16 for patients with cancer and their families dealing with managing cancer-related fatigue. The class will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in room 518A of the James.

Guest speaker is Susan Newton, a member of the oncological advanced practice, nurse consultant and educator. Moderator of the event is Phyllis Kaldor, director of oncology nursing at the James.

The class is free and open to the public. For more information and to register, call 293-6428.

Workshop covers business concepts

The Center for International Business Education and Research at the Fisher College of Business will present a workshop for language faculty and professionals June 15-17 focusing on incorporating business concepts into language curricula.

The workshop, to be held in Pfahl Hall, will cover such issues as the construction of business curricula, teaching using the case method, and how to integrate business concepts and pedagogy into the language classroom.

For registration details, contact Melynda Benlemlih at 292-3208 or benlemlih.120@osu.edu.

Processional plans needed for graduation

Faculty members wishing to be a part of the academic processional at spring quarter commencement, to be held June 9 on the Oval, must notify their college deans' offices by May 19.

Those planning to march in the processional should report to Mershon Auditorium by 9:15 a.m. the day of commencement to robe and assemble. Commencement ceremonies begin at 9:30 a.m.

Math Colloquium to be held May 16

The Math 2000 Colloquium series will present "The Role of a Math Department in a Research University: The UCLA Example"at 4:30 p.m. May 16, in 724 Math Tower. Featured speaker Tony Chan, UCLA Department of Mathematics, will describe the challenges and opportunities faced by mathematics departments in major research universities. A reception starting at 3:30 p.m. will precede the talk. Everyone is invited. For details, contact Melissa Weber at 292-2254.

Ohio State honored in special publication

Who's Who in Black Central Ohio -- Millennium Edition includes a special section honoring 28 Ohio State faculty and staff. The 200-page publication includes pictures and biographical data on distinguished African-American leaders in the central Ohio community and highlights their significant accomplishments.

The book is available in several African-American-owned bookstores throughout central Ohio and retails for $22.95. Call 291-4895 for locations.

Distance Learning discussion planned

The Academy of Teaching and the Office of Faculty and TA Development are co-sponsoring "Distance Learning: Considerations for Instructors and Administrators"from 1-3 p.m. May 19 in the new Younkin Success Center, room 150.

Faculty, administrators, and graduate and undergraduate students will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of providing students with distance education courses. Faculty and invited guests from the University community will share their experiences and perspectives on using online materials.

For more information, call 292-3644 or check www.osu.edu/education/ftad/events.html.

Chadwick hosts flower sale and fair

The volunteers and staff at Ohio State's Chadwick Arboretum are hosting a Spring Plant Sale and Garden Fair, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 12 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 13. A specimen plant and tree sale will be held at noon May 13. The event will take place behind Dakan Hall, at Lane Avenue and Fred Taylor Drive.

The sale will feature perennials, herbs, ornamental trees, flowering shrubs, old favorites, student-grown heirloom vegetables and hanging baskets. The fair will include garden experts and master gardeners, vendors, garden books and a raffle.

Proceeds benefit the Chadwick Arboretum.

May 31 is deadline for outreach grants

Seed grant proposals to the President's Council for Outreach and Engagement, OSU CARES and the Campus Collaborative are due May 31. Each of the three initiatives has a unique proposal criterion for the awarding of the seed grants.

OSU CARES grants focus on initatives that partner colleges/units with OSU Extension anywhere in Ohio. The Campus Collaborative grants focus on outreach/engagement initiatives that respond to specific needs of the University District consistent with the mission of Campus Partners.

The Council's grants focus broadly on outreach and engagement activities of the University in locations throughout the city, state, nation and world.

To learn more, visit these Web sites: www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~osucares, www.osu.edu/campuscollab, and www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~engage. For questions regarding: the Council, contact Gail Carr-Williams at 688-4615 or carr-williams.1@osu.edu; OSU CARES, contact Karen Bruns at 292-9613 or bruns.1@osu.edu; Campus Collaborative, contact Michael Casto at 292-5621 or casto.2@osu.edu.

TELR sponsors two awareness meetings

The Technology Enhanced Learning and Research office will continue its TELR Awareness Series this month with two presentations.

Dale Ouzts, general manager of WOSU Stations, will discuss digital television and the future of technology in education from 1:30-3:30 p.m. May 11 in the Math Annex Building, room 170. His talk is titled Technology, Television and the Future.

Jan Box-Steffensmeier, from the College of Social and Behavorial Sciences, and George Kalbouss, from the College of Humanities, will share their experiences regarding video-based distance education for Distance Education via Video from 1:30-3:30 p.m. May 25 in the Math Annex Building, room 170.

More information can be found at http://telr.ohio-state.edu/events.

Campuswide flu shot effort a success

More than 6,000 Ohio State employees received an influenza vaccine this fall, during the campuswide influenza immunization initiative launched by the Faculty and Staff Wellness Program. The number vaccinated is a 277 percent increase from the 1997-98 season.

From October to December, 6,624 employees received the vaccination. Eighty-four percent of those vaccinated received services at an on-campus/mobile site sponsored solely or in part by the Wellness Program. Thirty percent of the vaccinated employees were first-time flu vaccine recipients.

The program continues to sponsor several mobile screenings and educational initiatives on a regular basis around campus. To schedule a screening or for more information about upcoming wellness events, call 293-WELL.

Schottenstein Minelli concert postponed

Because of scheduling conflicts, the Liza Minelli show scheduled for the Jerome Schottenstein Center for June 10 and 11 has been postponed. No new date has been scheduled.

Workshop on writing proposals offered

OSU-Women in Development and the Council on Academic Excellence for Women will present a "Proposal Writing Workshop"May 12 in 101A Oxley Hall. For details, contact Cathy A. Rakowski, 292-6447 or rakowski.1@osu.edu.

Bair geology lecture planned for May 25

"Contamination of Woburn Wells G & H: What the Experts Said at Trial, What we Know Now,"will be presented by Scott Bair on May 25 in 100 Mendenhall Laboratory. Bair, chair of the Department of Geological Sciences, will present trial data and superfund data in an effort to assess unresolved issues in the 1982 legal drama featured in the recent book and movie, A Civil Action. As the 2000 GSA Birdsall-Dreiss Distinguished Lecturer, Bair has spent the past nine months speaking on these issues at colleges and universities across the country.

Refreshments begin at 3:30 p.m., with the lecture to start at 3:45 p.m. For more information, contact Melissa Weber at 292-2254.

Ohio State yearbook making a comeback

The Makio, Ohio State's yearbook, is coming back. A student staff, working closely with the Office of Student Activities, is being selected to produce the Makio. Anyone interested in an editor or a staff position is asked to complete an application form found in 218 Ohio Union by May 19.

For more information, visit www.osu.edu/student-activities.

Volunteers sought for Arts Festival

Volunteers are needed for the Columbus Arts Festival to be held June 1-4 downtown on the riverfront. Opportunities to volunteer range from monitoring artists' booths to assisting stagehands. All volunteers receive a festival volunteer T-shirt.

For information and an application packet, call 224-2606.