June
12 , 2003
Vol. 32, No.23
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Asher gives Bicentennial Lecture |
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By Kevin Fitzsimons Herb Asher, professor emeritus of political science, discusses "A Changing Society: The New World Economy, Energy, Globalization, and the Environment," in Sullivant Hall May 21. Asher's lecture was part of the Ohio Bicentennial Distinguished Lecture Series, which concludes June 12 when Ohio State's former president, Brit Kirwan, speaks on "A Retrospective on Ohio's Quality of Life: A Consideration of ‘Roads Taken and Roads Not Taken' for the 21st Century" at 3:30 p.m. in 100 Independence Hall. Visit www.osu.edu/bicentennial for details. |
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Events
June 13, Spring Quarter Commencement Ceremonies, 9:30 a.m., Ohio Stadium, 292-9051.
June 14, Open House, 8 a.m., The Ohio State University Airport, 292-5592 or www.osuairport.org/openhouse.
June 15 through July 12, The Ohio State University Discount Days at Cedar Point, a voucher is required for each discounted admission ticket purchased, 292-4341.
June 22, Ohio State Family Day at COSI, noon, admission, www.cosi.org.
Exhibits
Through June 13, Born - Bridalled - Shrouded, Elizabeth Coleman, Hopkins Hall Gallery, 292-5072.
Through June 13, Department of Design Annual Student Exhibition, Business Technology Center, 292-6746.
Through June 27, Drawings and Paintings: A Meandering Path, Linda Langhorst, Faculty Club, 292-2262.
Through Aug. 29, Ohio Cartoonists: A Bicentennial Celebration, Philip Sills Exhibit Hall, William Oxley Thompson Memorial Library, 292-0538.
Through Oct. 10, Ohio Cartoonists: A Bicentennial Celebration - Part 2, Reading Room Gallery, Cartoon Research Library, 292-0538.
June 14-Aug. 31, Ohio Pioneers on the Art Quilt, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m., Wed.-Sat., (closed July 4), Snowden Gallery, Geraldine Schottenstein Wing, second floor, Campbell Hall, 292-7316.
Lectures
June 12, CCERI Seminar Series, "Living in Interesting Times," Robert Havener, 3 p.m., 224 Kottman Hall, 292-2265.
June 12, 2003 College of Humanities Baccalaureate, Douglas Borror, CEO/Chairman, Dominion Homes, and OSU Board of Trustees, 3:30 p.m., Fawcett Center, reservation required, 292-1882.
June 19, Stone Laboratory Guest Lectures Series, "Discovery and Exploration of Shipwrecks: Case Studies of the Steamers Central America and Adventure," Charles E. Herdendorf, 7:45 p.m., Gibraltar Island, 292-8949.
June 26, Stone Laboratory Guest Lectures Series, "The Geologic Setting of Lake Erie," Jane Forsythe, Bowling Green State University, 7:45 p.m., Gibraltar Island, 292-8949.
Meetings
June 17, New Employee Orientation, 8 a.m., 099 Pressey Hall, 292-4500 or http://hr.osu.edu/ohrd/home.htm.
June 17 and 18, Financial Training & Documentation, "The Reconciliation Process," 8:30 a.m., 231 Mount Hall, 292-8411 or www.ctlr.ohio-state.edu/financial/finance.htm.
June 20, Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) Forum, 11:30 a.m., 100 Stillman Hall, 292-1050 or (866) 673-7748.
June 23, Succeed Financially Series, "Adjusting Your Asset Allocation," noon, 518A James Cancer Hospital, registration required, 247-7961 or admin@hr.osu.edu.
June 24, Financial Training & Documentation, "Accounting Concepts Refresher," 8:30 a.m., 231 Mount Hall, 292-8411 or www.ctlr.ohio-state.edu/financial/finance.htm.
June 24, Supervisor Training toance Performance (STEP), "Creating Flexible Work Arrangements," Nancy Messerly, 1 p.m., 099 Pressey Hall, 292-4500 or http://hr.osu.edu/ohrd/home.htm.
Music
June 15, Faculty Recital, Katherine Borst Jones, flute, 8 p.m., Weigel Auditorium, 292-2870.
June 15-19, 18th Annual OSU Flute Workshop, 292-2664.
Schottenstein
June 13, Def Leppard, 7:30 p.m., Value City Arena, admission, (800) ARENA-01.
Wexner
Through June 29, Bestiary, Chris Marker, Wexner Center Lower Lobby, 292-3535.
Through Sept. 1, Supernova, Hiro Yamagata, COSI, admission, 292-6493 or 228-COSI.
June 13-14, Classics, Ikiru (Akira Kurosawa, 1952), 7 p.m., Film/Video Theater, admission, 292-3535.
June 20-21, Classics, Seven Samurai (Akira Kurosawa, 1954), 7 p.m., Film/Video Theater, admission, 292-3535.
June 27-28, Classics, Quai des Orfevres (Henri-Georges Clouzot, 1947), 7 p.m., Film/Video Theater, admission, 292-3535.
Compiled by Von Vargas
Web sites answer questions on STRS health care changes
Health care benefits for retired members of the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) will be changing in a number of substantial ways for 2004. The changes, effective Jan. 1, 2004, include increasing the years of service needed for retirees to be eligible for subsidized health care coverage from five years to 15 and eliminating the health care subsidy provided to dependents and spouses. The health care committee of the STRS board approved the changes at its May meeting, following a six month research and review process.
The changes were discussed in a May 22 onCampus article and are detailed in the May issue of the STRS member newsletter and on the STRS Web site at www.strsoh.org/healthcare.htm. The Office of Human Resources also has developed a question and answer document discussing the changes compared to the current benefits. It is available on the OHR Web site at http://hr.osu.edu/ohrnews/strs5-03.htm.
NGS American ID cards mailed
New ID cards for all faculty and staff enrolled in an OSU medical plan as of May 30 will be mailed to homes in mid-June. The cards are issued by NGS American, which will replace Central Benefits as Ohio State's medical claims administrator, effective July 1.
The NGS card will be a combined medical and pharmacy card, with the Medco Health logo and plan number. Two cards will be sent to every employee who is not enrolled in "employee only" coverage. All cards will have only the employee's name listed. Additional cards can be requested from NGS American at (877) 44-BUCKS.
Central Benefits is not sending out ID cards in June to new employees who have submitted their health enrollment form. Instead, they will be sent a letter from the Office of Human Resources verifying health coverage. The letter can be used to verify medical plan enrollment to a health care provider if the new employee seeks medical attention prior to July 1.
For more information, contact OHR customer service at service@hr.osu.edu, 292-1050 or (800) 678-6010.