OSU vs. UM Libraries: Competition and cooperation highlight special exhibits

Although the University of Michigan and Ohio State are famous for their athletic rivalries, these institutions often cooperate and complement each other in the academic arena.

As these two heated rivals prepare to meet on the football field Nov. 23 for their annual matchup, the libraries of each university have launched a Web exhibit featuring rare materials from the rival school.

The Rare Books and Manuscripts Division of Ohio State's Libraries has developed a Web exhibit (http://www.lib.ohio-state.edu/rarweb/ohio-mich/) that will feature a selection of rare materials in University Libraries that document the history of Michigan. In return, the University of Michigan's Rare Books Division will feature a Web exhibit of materials in its collections that document the history of Ohio. Both sites will link to each other.

Additionally, the Ohio State Archives, in conjunction with the Bentley Historical Library at Michigan, has developed a Web exhibit of the history of the rivalry and traditions between OSU and UM (http://www.lib.ohio-state.edu/arvweb/OSUvsMichigan/osuvsmichigan.htm). Highlights include a short history of the games, statistics about each program, comparisons between stadiums, coaches, players (such as Heisman trophy winners and All-Americans), and the bands.

Because the game is in Columbus this year, the Ohio State Archives also has created a physical version of the online exhibit that will appear in the Thompson (Main) Library and at the President's Club Brunch on game day. The exhibit will be located in the Sills Gallery on the first floor of the library in conjunction with the present exhibit on the history of Ohio Stadium.

For details, contact Tamar Chute at 292-3271 or chute.6@osu.edu, or Geoff Smith at 292-5938 or smith.1@osu.edu.

Nominations sought for diversity awards

The University Senate Committee on Diversity, in cooperation with the Office of Human Resources, is accepting nominations for the 2003 Distinguished Diversity Enhancement Awards through Dec. 16. The awards recognize faculty, staff, students, alumni, academic, and academic-support teams and units, and campus organizations that have demonstrated a significant commitment to enhancing diversity at Ohio State and in the community.

Up to five award winners will be honored at a spring quarter reception and receive a $1,200 cash award.

For details, contact Ned Cullom at 292-4341 or cullom.1@osu.edu, or visit the Web at http://hr.osu.edu/special/ddea.htm.

University District lunch session is Dec. 12

The next University District Lunch Bunch brown bag session will be held from noon-1:30 p.m. on Dec. 17 at the Campus Partners conference room, 1824 N. High St. Parking is available across the street in the Ohio Union Parking Garage.

A panel of University and community agency representatives will discuss safety for students who volunteer in the community. An open forum will follow the discussion.

Participants should bring their own lunch, but drinks and dessert will be provided.

For details or to RSVP, contact Barbara Millisor at 688-3041 or millisor.1@osu.edu.

Distinguished Staff nominations sought

The Office of Human Resources is accepting nominations for the 2003 Distinguished Staff Awards through Jan. 17, 2003.

All part-time and full-time staff with a minimum of three years of continuous service at Ohio State are eligible. Staff members should be nominated based on exceptional accomplishments, leadership and service to the University. Twelve award winners will be honored at a June 2003 luncheon and receive a $1,500 cash award and $700 base salary increase.

For details, contact Ned Cullom at 292-4341 or visit the Web at http://hr.osu.edu/special/specevents.htm.

Hidden Benefits Fair to be held Dec. 11

The University Staff Advisory Committee will sponsor the annual Hidden Benefits Fair from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 11 in French Field House. More than 50 vendors will be on hand to share information and free items, as well as sell some merchandise. Door prizes will be available. Hot dogs and sodas will be on sale at a discount.

Parking is available for all OSU permits at French Field House.

For more information, visit www.osu.edu/org/usac or contact usac@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu or 688-USAC.

Financial workshop series continues Dec. 10

The Office of Human Resources is continuing its free financial planning series with a Dec. 10 workshop, "Investment Vehicles: Strategies for Tax Savings," to be held at noon in 518A James Cancer Hospital.

To register, contact 247-7961 or admin@hr.osu.edu, or visit the Web at http://hr.osu.edu/finseries.htm.

Honey Bee Lab conducting annual sale

The OSU Honey Bee Lab on the Wooster campus is hosting its Annual Holiday Honey Sale at various locations through Dec. 11, concluding with the Hidden Benefits Fair in French Field House from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 11. An assortment of items will be sold from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on the following dates and at the following locations: Nov. 21 and Dec. 5, College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences; Nov. 22, Drinko Hall; Dec. 3, Jennings Hall; Dec. 4, Baker Systems; and Dec. 6, Arps Hall.

The sale also is taking place at two locations at the Agricultural Technical Institute in Wooster. In the bookstore in Skou Hall, sale hours are 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Friday, through Dec. 31. In the Honey Bee Lab, sale hours are 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Nov. 26, Dec. 13 and 16-18.

For an order form or details, call 295-3684 or (330) 263-3684, or e-mail ferrel.6@osu.edu or heilman.2@osu.edu.

onCampus is seeking best holiday recipes

onCampus is once again inviting all faculty and staff to join us in stirring up a little holiday cheer by submitting your favorite recipes for holiday food. We're looking for cherished family traditions, potluck favorites and even simple snacks. Depending on space, we'll publish our favorite submissions in a special feature in our Dec. 12 issue.

Submit recipes by Dec. 2 to Susan Wittstock at wittstock.3@osu.edu or by fax at 292-1861.

Newark campus opens theatre season

The Theatre Department of the Newark campus opens its 2002-03 season with a production of Dick Poston's revue, Burlesque Humor Revisited. Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21-23 and 28-29, in LeFevre Hall's Black Box Theatre.

For details, call Dave Williams at (740) 366-9474.

Honors group hosts annual poinsettia sale

Pi Alpha Xi, the Horticulture and Floriculture Honor Society, will hold its annual poinsettia sale in the Howlett Hall Greenhouse in early December. Dates and times for the sale are 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 5-6 and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 7. Poinsettia cultivars will include red, marble, pink, jingle bells, white, and Monet. Live holiday decorations will also be available.

For details, call Mary Maloney at 688-3479.

International Education Week events scheduled

A number of events are being held on campus through Nov. 23 in recognition of International Education Week, an opportunity to celebrate the benefits o f international education and exchange worldwide. Remaining events and dates are:

Nov. 21

• P-12 Outreach Open House, 3-5 p.m., Fawcett Center. This event is hosted by the Ohio State P-12 Project and the Office of International Affairs. All are welcome. For details, contact 292-1993 or oia@osu.edu.

• Nicaragua Today, noon­1:30 p.m., 122 Oxley Hall. OSU students who participated in a service learning study abroad program will make a presentation.

• Director's Lecture Series, "Dynamic Two-Level Pressures and War," Michael Colaresi, noon, 120 Mershon Center.

• Film Festival, Cry the Beloved Country, starring James Earl Jones and Richard Harris, 7 p.m., Ohio Union Conference Theatre. Admission is free.

Nov. 22

• Global Volunteer Fair, 10 a.m.­3 p.m., 122 Oxley Hall. Representatives from the International Partnership for Service-Learning and Peace Corps will be on-hand.

• Lecture, "Intrastate Conflict & Cooperation: The Role of Conflict Carrying Capacity," Charles Taylor, Virginia Polytechnic and State University, noon, 120 Mershon Center.

• Foreign Service Careers Information Session, 3:30-5 p.m., 122 Oxley Hall. Michael Houlahan, a retired American Foreign Service Officer, will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a career in the U.S. diplomatic corps.

• Lecture, "Re-thinking Terrorism in the Horn of Africa: A Somali Perspective," Abdi Samatar, 3:30 ­5:30 p.m., 014 University Hall. For details, contact 292-8169 or cas@osu.edu.

• Film Festival, Kwaidan, directed by Masaki Kobayashi, 7 p.m., Ohio Union Conference Theatre. Admission is free.

Nov. 23

• Film Festival, Not One Less, directed by Zhang Yimou, 7 p.m., Ohio Union Conference Theatre. Admission is free.

Unless otherwise noted, for details, contact Zhiwei Bi, assistant director of the Institute for Chinese Studies, at 247-6893 or bi.2@osu.edu, or visit the Web at www.osu.edu/ics.