Research seminar series dates set

The School of Public Policy and Management is sponsoring an interdisciplinary research seminar series,"Democratic Electrons: The Political Policy Implications of the Internet."

The series meets twice each quarter in 300 Fisher Hall, and is supported by the Interdisciplinary Research Seminar Program, Office of Research and the Graduate School.

The winter quarter schedule is:

• Jan. 19, 9 to 10:30 a.m.: Vincent Price, Annenberg School of Journalism, University of Pennsylvania, will present "Group Discussion and Deliberative Opinion: The Electronic Dialogue Project in Campaign 2000."

• Feb. 23, 9 to 10:30 a.m.: K. Viswanath, National Cancer Institute, will present "The Digital Divide: Social Bases and Political Implications."

For details, contact 292-7423 or marvel.1@osu.edu.

Cooke to present lecture at Mershon

Miriam Cooke, professor of Asian and African Languages and Literatures at Duke University, will present a public lecture,"JiHad as Islamic Feminist Rhetorical Strategy," at 4:30 p.m. Jan. 17 in 120 Mershon Center. A reception will follow the talk.

The lecture is sponsored by OSU Women in Development, Middle East Studies Center and the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Culture, and is part of the"Gendering Peace and Security" series.

For details, contact Cathy Rakowski at 292-6447 or rakowski.1@osu.edu.

Medical textbooks available online

The Prior Health Sciences Library is leading a pilot test of MD Consult, a database featuring the full text of more than 35 medical textbooks, more than 50 medical journals, clinical practice guidelines, patient education handouts, online CME opportunities and daily health news updates.

The library is interested in feedback about the usefulness of this product and will conduct the test through Feb. 16. Register at http://home.mdconsult.com/groups/osu1048.html.

For details, contact Lynda Hartel at 292-4892 or hartel.642@osu.edu.

James offers class on colorectal cancer

JamesCare for Life's monthly class for January will address"Current Treatments and Help for People with Colorectal Cancer."

The free session will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 16 in 518-A James Auditorium. It is designed to inform participants about recent trends in the treatment and rehabilitation of colorectal cancer.

For details or to register, call 293-6428.

Tuskegee president to talk on leadership

Benjamin F. Payton, President of Tuskegee University, will present"The Leader Within You" from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Jan. 25 in 200 Campbell Hall. A reception will follow. The Fourth Annual Lena C. Bailey Lecture on Leadership, sponsored by the College of Human Ecology and the Office of Minority Affairs, is open to the campus community.

The lecture was originally scheduled for Oct. 26, but was postponed because of illness.

Payton has been president of Tuskegee, a land-grant institution and historically black university since 1981.

For details, call 292-6761.

Dean to address medical staff

A state of the college address will be delivered by Fred Sanfilippo, senior vice president for health sciences and dean of the College of Medicine and Public Health, during a faculty meeting from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Jan. 23 in S135 Rhodes Hall. A reception will be held from 5 to 5:30 p.m.

Faculty, house staff, students, and college and OSU Health System staff are welcome to attend.

For details, contact Sara Strong at 688-4419 or strong.5@osu.edu.

Estate planning part of Extension series

To help people learn more about estate planning issues and the types of questions they should ask professionals while developing their plans, Ohio State Extension is sponsoring an Estate Planning Workshop from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Jan. 24, Jan. 31 and Feb. 7 at the Granville Inn in Granville.

The series will cover the legal framework in which estate planning takes place in Ohio and some of the basics; trusts and life insurance; and long-term care insurance and distribution of personal property.

The workshop will be limited to the first 60 registrants. Registration for the three days is $60 per person or $108 for two. The price includes lunches and two textbooks. The cost for attending only one day is $25 per person. The deadline for registration is Jan. 17.

For registration or details, contact the Licking County Extension office at (740) 349-6900, or (888) 838-0219, Ext. 6900.

Women's Club hosts entertaining brunch

The University Women's Club will host a Sunday Brunch on Jan. 21 at the Faculty Club. Grandparents Living Theatre, also known as Senior Repertory of Ohio, will take the audience back to the days when radio was king with their program"WJLT Golden Age of Radio." Brunch is at 11:30 a.m., followed by the program at 12:30 p.m.

Reservations are requested by Jan. 15. Call 451-5632. For details, contact Georgia Naylor at 848-3117 or naylor.2@osu.edu.

Lecture sheds light on concrete buildings

Anne M. Ellis will present"Concrete Buildings 2001" at 2:30 p.m. Jan. 22 in 030 Hitchcock Hall. The lecture will address what is new in concrete buildings through case studies of current projects and issues that arise out of the new International Building Code.

As Eastern United States Regional Structural Engineer with the Portland Cement Association, Ellis provides technical assistance in all areas of building design to engineers, architects, contractors, owners and universities.

For details, call Michelle Von Ville at 292-4815.

OSU nights with the Blue Jackets set

All Ohio State faculty, staff, students and their guests are invited to attend a Columbus Blue Jackets hockey game on Jan. 15, Feb. 6 or Feb. 28. The Blue Jackets are offering a ticket discount for those games, with seats in area"D" (center) available for $22 and in area"E" (behind the net) for $17. Seats in"D" usually cost $43, while seats in"E" usually cost $32. A $3 handling fee will be assessed for each order.

Order forms are available from Human Resource Council members, Deans' and Vice Presidents' offices, the Office of Human Resources Customer Service Center, and all University Hospitals Human Resources offices. Order forms must be mailed or faxed to John Davis at the Columbus Blue Jackets. Payment is by check or credit card only.

For details, or to order by phone, call Davis at 246-3727.

Participants needed for eye study

When you read, do you experience eyestrain, headaches, tired eyes, blurred vision, poor concentration, frequent loss of place? Do the words keep moving, jumping or appearing to float on the page?

You may be eligible to participate in a NIH-sponsored research study comparing treatments for an eye-teaming problem called convergence insufficiency. Qualified persons 9 to 30 years of age will receive a free treatment program, lasting 12 weeks with a six-month follow-up exam.

For details or to schedule a vision screening to see if you qualify, contact Marjean Taylor Kulp, College of Optometry, 688-3336.

Career and Job Fair set for Jan. 17-18

The Office of Minority Affairs Career and Job Fair Student Association is sponsoring the 2001 Career and Job Fair, to be held from 11:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 17 and 18 at 1739 N. High St. Interviews with participating companies will be conducted Jan. 18.

For details, visit the Web at www.oma.ohio-state.edu.

Network meeting held for faculty and TAs

The Faculty and TAs of Color Network will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 19 in room 300 of the Younkin Success Center. Don Dell, associate professor of psychology, will discuss Research Foundation guidelines and policies.

The event, sponsored by the Office of Faculty and TA Development, is an informal forum for those interested in developing mentor relationships.

Call 292-3644 for more information.

OSU sponsors annual nursery short course

The 72nd Annual Ohio State University Nursery Short Course is offering three days of sessions for green industry professionals Jan. 22-24 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.

Held in conjunction with the Central Environmental Nursery Trade Show, the program is sponsored by the OSU Department of Horticulture and Crop Science, OSU Extension Nursery, Landscape and Turf Team, and Ohio Nursery and Landscape Association.

Professionals will have the opportunity to gain Ohio Department of Agriculture pesticide re-certification, and Association of Professional Landscape Designers and Certified Arborists credits.

For details, call (740) 452-4541 or visit the Web at www.webgarden.osu.edu/lanhortprograms/index.html.