Scarlet and Gray Fridays

Photos by Jo McCulty Ethel Hurley, a retired office associate in the Department of Human Nutrition, (above left and below), enjoys herself at USAC's Sept. 17 pep rally in Ohio Stadium. Seated near Hurley are, left to right, Jessica Pritchard, office associate in the Department of Human Nutrition; Anne Smith, associate professor of human nutrition; and President Karen Holbrook. USAC will host a town meeting with Holbrook at noon on Oct. 23 in the Ohio Union's Stecker Lounge. Visit www.usac.osu.edu for details.

USAC and Trademark and Licensing team up to spread campus cheer

By SUSAN WITTSTOCK, onCAMPUS staff

If there were such a thing as an elite force of scarlet and gray fashion police, Ethel Hurley would be captain.

Hurley isn't about to let a little thing like retirement get in the way of her dedication to school spirit. Although she retired in July from her position as an office associate in the Department of Human Nutrition, she continues to traverse the hallways of Campbell Hall on Fridays before game days, checking to see if her former College of Human Ecology coworkers are suitably arrayed in Ohio State's colors.

Although every college may not have an Ethel Hurley to check up on them, all faculty and staff at Ohio State are being encouraged to wear scarlet and gray on Fridays this year. The Office of Trademark and Licensing Services, in partnership with the University Staff Advisory Committee, is encouraging Buckeye spirit through sponsorship of a Scarlet and Gray Fridays initiative.

"There's been an informal version that has gone on for years," said Rick Van Brimmer, director of Trademark and Licensing Services. "I think it's a great way to raise morale. On a campus this size, it's hard to do things where you feel that you're part of a bigger effort. I think it would send a message to our visitors that on Fridays, Ohio State is a spirited place." Backers of the initiative launched a Web site last year, www.scarletandgrayfridays.com, which features coupons to area retailers that carry Ohio State clothing items. The site and promotional posters tout the slogan: "Game Day Passion, Friday Fashion." Van Brimmer, a former USAC member, approached the group to assist him with a campus rollout. "I'm a big fan of USAC," Van Brimmer said. "I understand their ability to reach staff. It was a natural partnership."

"We wanted to get involved to promote Buckeye spirit," said Doug Lance, chair of USAC and program coordinator for hospitality management at Ohio State Lima. "USAC was excited about the opportunity to be the campus sponsor. It's a good project -- it's another way to get staff involved in a universitywide commitment."

The program is still developing, but Van Brimmer has several ideas bubbling. He'd like to be able to invite offices and departments to submit photos of themselves in their spirit clothes, post them on the Web site, and enter them in a drawing for a free lunch.

"It started as a way to get retailers involved throughout the community. On campus, we have the need to take it up a notch. We'd like to see Scarlet and Gray Fridays be all year, every year," Van Brimmer said.

He isn't talking about only T-shirts and sweatpants, either. "We have a lot of workplace-appropriate apparel now. There are dress shirts and ties with the logo displayed very subtly, and a lot more women's apparel is available," Van Brimmer said.

He isn't pretending that Scarlet and Gray Fridays won't have some potential commercial benefits for the university. "Certainly, having more people buy our apparel is a good business initiative," Van Brimmer said. "Will we benefit? Probably. But keep in mind that when Trademark and Licensing benefits, the university benefits. If you have to buy a polo shirt, why not an Ohio State polo?"

Hurley at the College of Human Ecology was wearing her red Ohio State polo shirt on the Friday before the North Carolina State game. (She also was modeling red shoes, gray slacks, a denim shirt with a Block O stitched on to it and Rose Bowl Champion earrings.)

She was pleased to find that many of Campbell Hall's staff and faculty also were honoring the Buckeyes, and she had the opportunity to give a lot of approving hugs and cheers. To those who made the mistake of wearing blue, green or purple, she good-naturedly admonished them: "I'll be back next Friday!"

Senate begins new year

University Senate will hold its first meeting of the 2003-04 academic year at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 9 in Weigel Hall auditorium, followed by President Karen Holbrook's State of the University address at 4 p.m. The format and venue for this year's opening senate meeting differs from past years, as the president encourages members of the campus community to attend her address and a reception that follows.

Created in 1972 by the Board of Trustees and subject to its authority, the senate serves as the legislative authority of the university faculty in education and academic policy.

The senate meets the second Thursday of most months, beginning at 3:30 p.m. Meetings this year are scheduled on the following dates in 130 Drinko Hall: Nov. 13, Jan. 15, Feb. 12, March 11, April 8, May 13 and June 10.

The senate is composed of 135 voting members, including 70 faculty members, 24 administrative representatives and a total of 41 students from the Council of Graduate Students, Inter-Professional Council and Undergraduate Student Government.

2003-04 faculty senators:

College of the Arts: Charles Massey, Valarie Mockabee, Graeme Boone, Mark Shanda

College of Biological Sciences: Mitch Masters, Berl Oakley, David Stetson

College of Business: John Current, Marcus Sandver

College of Dentistry: Allen Firestone, Julie Holloway

College of Education: T.K. Daniel, Ralph Gardner, Douglas Macbeth

College of Engineering: Terry Conlisk, Ashok Krishnamurthy, Jacqueline Gargus, Mario Lauria, Don Miller, Kim Boyer, George Valco

College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences: Terry Graham, Mike Mangino, Stephen Myers, Allen Zimmerman, Stanley Thompson, Michael Boehm, Ann Christy

College of Human Ecology: H.G. Parsa

College of Humanities: David Horn, Stephen Summerhill, Isaac Mowoe, Steven Fink, Christian Zacher, Julia Watson, Marilyn Blackwell

College of Law: Stanley Laughli

College of Mathematical andPhysical Sciences: Bunny Clark, Tom Lemberger, Stephen Pinsky, John Parson, Thomas Santner, J. Philip Huneke

College of Medicine and Public Health: George Billman, Ron Glaser, Jack Rall, Douglas Kniss, William Bennett, Robert Boyd, Kenneth Jones

College of Nursing: Joyce Roberts

College of Optometry: Barbara Fink

College of Pharmacy: Dennis McKay

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences: Craig Jenkins, Sharon West, Jeffrey McKee, Michael Trudeau, Richard Gunther, Gerald Winer

College of Social Work: Shantha Balaswamy

College of Veterinary Medicine: Grant Frazer, Richard Slemons, Lynne Olson

University Libraries: Jennifer Kuehn, David Lincove

Department of Military, Air and Naval Science: Sheila Brocki

Regional Campuses: Lima - David AdamsMansfield - Delwin LindseyMarion - Brian McEnnis Newark - Joseph Tebben

Senior citizens learn for free

OSU's Program 60 allows Ohio residents to take courses on a noncredit basis

By SHANNON WINGARD, Media Relations

A program that allows people 60 and older to learn from Ohio State's experts changed Susan Van Ausdal's retirement plan from leisure activities to one of cracking the books and attending classes.

"When I retired my main ambition was to wake up in the morning, make a pot of coffee, lie in bed and read the newspaper for as long as I wanted," said Van Ausdal, who retired 10 years ago from Ross Products Division. "Then I learned about Ohio State's program, and it has been just wonderful."

Each year, hundreds of senior Ohio residents take courses for free on a noncredit basis through Ohio State's Program 60, an outreach program of the Office of Continuing Education. To date, Van Ausdal has pursued her interests in courses ranging from film theory to political science.

For Jose Pria, a retired American Electric Power engineer, continuing his education allows him to make informed decisions about international and national issues. Since joining the program in 1989, he has taken 21 economics courses and 33 political science courses.

Courtesy of Continuing Education Jose Pria, pictured at a Program 60 event, has taken more than 50 courses since joining the program in 1989.

"A basis of knowledge is history and what goes on in the world," Pria said. "Having basic information helps you make better judgments."

Ohio seniors began taking courses in 1974 through the outreach program, created by former university President Harold Enarson. Since then, thousands of area residents -- nearly 200 per quarter -- have taken advantage of learning from Ohio State's experts. To ensure space availability for registered undergraduates, Program 60 participants will sign up for classes on Sept. 25-26 -- after classes start for traditional students.

Michael Hoza, Program 60 coordinator in the Office of Continuing Education, says the seniors contribute to Ohio State academics as much as they gain.

"The ability to take advantage of the vast resources of the university and the knowledge of our faculty is amazing," Hoza said. "I think the senior citizens bring a lot into the classroom in terms of knowledge and experience, and as role models. It reminds our younger students that learning is a lifetime -- rather than a four-year -- activity. They also make excellent ambassadors for the program and Ohio State."

The program was approved by Ohio State's Board of Trustees in December 1973. Then, in April 1976, the Ohio Legislature began to require state-supported colleges and universities to permit people older than 60 to attend classes on a non-tuition, noncredit, space-available basis.

Although participants don't have to take tests or write papers, they can actively take part in the class. This interaction offers a mature adult prospective, says Professor of History John Guilmartin. For more than a decade, numerous Program 60 participants have taken his courses on the Vietnam War, European warfare from the Franco-Persian War to World War II, and war and technology.

"They have a wealth of useful insight that you really could not get any other way," Guilmartin said. "The people who participate are interesting people and are interested in education. It is a nice mix."

In fact, when teaching about the 1964 election between Lyndon Johnson and Barry Goldwater, Guilmartin told the class that Goldwater's campaign slogan was, "In your heart you know he is right." A Program 60 participant said she recalled a different slogan: "In your guts, you know he is nuts," which was used by the Democrats during that time. Guilmartin said her statement provided a different prospective for the class.

"That is a good example that they add human texture to the course material," he said.

Jack Isaacson, a retired vice president of private banking at National City Bank, has taken numerous history courses, including with Guilmartin, since joining the program three years ago.

"This program is a wonderful opportunity to further your education and indulge in interests you have developed over the years but never had a chance to pursue," said Isaacson, who has read history books for years but "never had a chance to sit in a class and to learn from an expert."

To share classroom experiences and to give back to the university, Program 60 participants established an association in the mid-1970s. The association now has approximately 350 members, who pay $3 annual dues. Last year, the members spent 333 hours volunteering to help the university at events such as WOSU fundraisers, commencement ceremonies and the National Science Olympiad. Since 1995, the association has donated between $500 and $1,000 annually to the Scarlet and Gray Scholarship Fund.

Program 60 participants are not required to join the association, although many see it as a good way to get involved with Ohio State, said Van Ausdal, who is the association's volunteer coordinator.

Isaacson said he encourages his peers to take advantage of Program 60.

"Everything you learn is something that enables you to be more of a benefit to the community," he said. "It is nice to be able to use what I have learned to get a better understanding of the world at large."

Courtesy of OSU Marion President Karen Holbrook, middle, meets with Marion resident Madge Cooper Guthery, left, and Marion Campus Defining Moment Capital Campaign Chair G. Scott Drew during the Aug. 27 campaign kickoff. Guthery has donated significantly to the campaign.Ý

OSU Marion kicks-off capital campaign

By WAYNE ROWE, Marion Campus Communications

President Karen Holbrook summed it up best by calling Ohio State Marion "a campus on the move" during comments at the Marion campus' capital campaign kickoff Aug. 27.

Titled "A Defining Moment," the campaign is the first of many tying local university supporters to the development and growth of the Marion campus expected over the next decade. The campaign centers around what the university considers a defining moment in the history, growth and enhancement of educational resources and facilities available at Ohio State Marion.

Hosted at the local home of campaign council member Diane Glassmeyer, the kickoff event was held to educate area business, political, media and community leaders about the positive changes expected at the Marion campus in the coming years.

Holbrook enlightened guests about changes in the type and number of students attending the Marion campus, and provided details of a master plan, which was developed to identify facility needs for the next two decades.

Among the first steps of the master plan in facility addition and change is the immediate need to construct a new Student Services Building that will enable the Marion campus to develop much needed space for classrooms and science labs, and adequate faculty offices in Morrill Hall, the current location of all student services and administration.

The building is necessary to make room for future renovation to Morrill Hall and eventually, a change to a residential campus environment with the addition of new residence halls and the expansion of services needed to take on such a change.

The Student Center also is in need of expansion and renovation to accommodate students living in residence halls and to enrich the depth and diversity of student programs and experiences.

"The coming months and years at Ohio State Marion mark a significant time in which the university reaffirms its commitment to education by expanding the number and variety of academic choices available to the people of north central Ohio," said Debby Shade, director of community relations and development.

"In light of the expected change and growth on the Marion campus, we initiated "A Defining Moment Capital Campaign."

The university is scheduled to begin construction on a new parking area autumn quarter, and construction will begin shortly after on the Student Services Building, which Shade said the campaign will help fund in part. Funds from the state will pay for only a fraction of the cost of needed facilities to expand the campus.

According to Shade, the campaign will provide the funding required for growth and change for all to benefit and be a part of something that will impact education and the Marion community for the next century.

As with most new buildings at state-funded universities, private funds are a critical ingredient of the financial support formula. Therefore, the evening concluded with the honoring of donors, such as Madge Cooper Guthery, who helped get the campaign off to a strong start.

In honor of a substantial gift from Guthery, she will be offered the naming rights for the Student Services Building's community room. The undisclosed amount is the largest such donation for any room or suite located in the facility.

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