Search for onCampus editor in progress

A search is in progress for a new editor of onCampus to replace Emily Caldwell, who served as editor from January 2000 until July 12.

Caldwell joined the Medical Center Communications staff on July 15 as a program director, assisting in media relations for the University's Health System.

During the transition, David Bhaerman, assistant director of internal communications, will serve as interim editor of onCampus. He can be reached at bhaerman.1@osu.edu or 292-0519.

Submissions of news items, especially Memos and Faculty & Staff page information, may be sent via e-mail to oncampus@osu.edu or by fax to 292-1861.

In addition, those with editorial questions can reach onCampus managing editor Randy Gammage at gammage.2@osu.edu or 292-8422, and associate editor Susan Wittstock at wittstock.3@osu.edu or 292-8419. Advertising inquiries should go to Bill Estep, advertising manager, at estep.47@osu.edu or 292-8421.

Vocational project can help provide staff

Ohio State's Department of Neurology is conducting a multidisciplinary Vocational Support Project (VSP) which can provide an opportunity for University departments to hire valuable employees for part-time work -- 10-20 hours per week.

The employees are high functioning individuals with autism spectrum disorders. They can offer employers reliability, attention to detail, willingness to perform repetitive and routine tasks, punctuality, low absenteeism and perseverance in job settings where employers experience high turnover.

The project team is comprised of specialists in neurology, psychology, and vocational and transition services. The team members work with the individuals with ASD to optimize job placement and preparation, to guide employers in matters concerning employment and to provide ongoing job monitoring and follow along support to both consumers and employers.

To hire someone in the project, contact Ashleigh Hillier at 293-6119 or hillier.9@osu.edu.

New Web-based calendar now available

Units submitting calendar items to onCampus are encouraged to use a new Web-based calendar application launched recently by the Office of University Relations.

The calendar, at www.osu.edu/events, is for events units would like to publicize to the University community and to the general public. Items submitted to the calendar will be downloaded by onCampus staff to be placed in the published version of the newspaper.

Those submitting information to the calendar must sign up for an account at the calendar Web site under the "Request an account" button. Those requesting an account will receive e-mail notification when the account is activated.

For more information about the calendar, contact Ted Hattemer at hattemer.1@osu.edu.

Faculty should notify deans for ceremony

All faculty members planning to march in the academic processional at Summer Quarter Commencement on Aug. 30 in the Jerome Schottenstein Center should notify their college dean's office by Aug. 9. On commencement morning, faculty registered to participate in the processional should report in cap and gown by 9:15 a.m. to the southwest lobby of the Schottenstein Center.

For details, call the Office of Commencement and Special Events at 292-9051.

Call for entries for the staff arts exhibit

University staff are invited to participate in the 11th annual Staff Arts and Crafts Exhibit. Interested staff may submit one piece of artwork to display in Bricker Hall.

Artwork will be received on one of the following days: Aug. 21, noon-4:30 p.m.; Aug. 22, 7:30-11:30 a.m.; or Aug. 23, 7:30 a.m.-noon. Bring entries to 105 Bricker Hall to register for the exhibit.

The exhibit will be displayed on the first and second floors of Bricker Hall from Sept. 3-Oct. 11. A opening reception will be held from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sept. 4.

Criteria and guidelines can be found on the Office of Human Resources/Special Events Web site at http://hr.osu.edu/special/home.htm. For more information, contact Ned Cullom at 292-4341 or Larry Williamson at 292-0074.

Travel policies changed on July 1

The following changes in travel polices will be effective July 1:

• In-State Lodging -- The reimbursement rate for in-state lodging has been changed from $75.00/night to "reasonable and customary." This change reflects the current policy for out- of- state lodging. Departmental policies with a lower reimbursable amount take precedence over this change.

• Airline tickets and Travel Services -- Airline tickets and travel agencies services may be purchased with a University Individual Procurement Card. Implementation of this option will be at the discretion of Colleges and VP Offices. For details, visit the Web at www.osupcard.com.

Avant Garde exhibit, symposium at libraries

The Ohio State University Rare Books and Manuscripts Library, the Friends of the Library, and the Aldus Society will present "An Avant Garde Symposium" in conjunction with "An American Avant Garde: Second Wave Exhibition" in the Main Library, July 26-27.

The keynote address will be given by Marvin Sackner, named by Art and Antiques magazine as one of the nation's 100 top collectors. Sackner will speak on "The Ruth and Marvin Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry" at 6 p.m. on July 26 in the Faculty Club.

Avant readings, multi-media presentations, papers and a roundtable discussion will be conducted during both days.

Presenters are represented by extensive archival collections at Ohio State and whose publications, manuscripts, correspondence and artwork are featured in the exhibition in the Philip Sills Gallery of the Main Library through August.

For details, contact John M. Bennett at 292-8114 or bennett.23@osu.edu, or Chiquita Mullins Lee, program coordinator of library communications, at 292-8999 or mullins-lee.1@osu.edu.

Stone Lab summer lecture series continues

As part of the continuing Stone Laboratory summer lecture series, Carol Stepien, Cleveland State University, will present "Unlocking the Mysteries of Lake Erie Fishes and Invasive Species Using DNA Clues" on Aug. 1; Sam Speck, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, will deliver "Resource Management Issues Facing the Great Lakes Region" on Aug. 8; and Chief Justice Thomas Moyer, Ohio Supreme Court, will discuss "Law in a Scientific World" on Aug. 15.

The free lectures are Thursdays from 7:45 to 9 p.m. on Gibraltar Island in Lake Erie. Transportation is available from South Bass Island at 7:15 p.m. on lecture nights. For details or a lecture schedule, call 292-8949 or visit the Web at www.sg.ohio-state.edu/publications/f-activities.html.

Financial workshop series held Aug. 6

The Office of Human Resources is continuing its free financial planning series with an Aug. 6 workshop, Critical Planning for Women, to be held at noon in 518A James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute Auditorium. To register, contact 247-7961 or admin@hr.osu.edu, or visit the Web at http://hr.osu.edu/finseries.htm.