Lane Avenue Bridge reopens Nov. 14

A ceremony marking the opening of the new Lane Avenue Bridge will be held at 2 p.m. Nov. 14 on the bridge deck. Speakers will include Gov. Bob Taft, Mayor Michael Coleman and President Karen Holbrook, with entertainment provided by the OSU pep band and cheerleaders.

The new cable-stayed suspension bridge over the Olentangy River has been under construction since Nov. 25, 2002. The intensive year of construction also included the reconstruction of the Lane Avenue and Olentangy River Road intersection with newly aligned asphalt roadways featuring turn lanes, storm sewers, curbing and sidewalks, and the installation of new traffic signals, signage and street lighting.

The bridge is only the second cable-stayed suspension bridge entirely built in Ohio and Franklin County.

Funding for the $15.6 million project was provided by the Ohio Public Works Commission, Federal Highway Administration, Franklin County Engineer's Office (license plate fees) and the city of Columbus.

FAES hosts diversity training series

The College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences is offering "Flash Judgments: A Snapshot of Diversity" on Nov. 17, one of a series of diversity training sessions scheduled for 2003-04. These sessions are free of charge, unless otherwise noted, and are open to faculty, staff and students.

All sessions are two and a half hours in length and are offered twice, from 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. Sessions are limited to a maximum of 25 participants and a minimum of 10, and will be held in the college's auditorium at 2120 Fyffe Road.

For details or registration forms, contact Kathy Lechman at 247-7176 or e-mail lechman.1@osu.edu.

Cruz to deliver diversity lecture

Wilson Cruz, Latino actor acclaimed for his portrayal of prime-time television's first recurring gay teen character on the 1994 show "My So-Called Life," will deliver "My So-Called Life-Style" at 4 p.m. Nov. 18 in the Saxbe Auditorium in Drinko Hall. The presentation is part of the President and Provost's Diversity Lecture Series.

For details about the Diversity Lecture Series, contact Frank Hale at 688-4255 or visit the Web at www.osu.edu/diversity/buffer2.html.

Fashion collection is AFWP luncheon topic

Gayle Strege, curator of the OSU Historic Costume and Textiles Collection, will present "History of Fashion in Columbus" at the Nov. 18 Association of Faculty and Professional Women Luncheon. The luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Faculty Club Grand Lounge. Guests are welcome.

Reservation and membership forms are available on the AFPW Web site at http://afpw.osu.edu. Deadline for reservations is noon Nov. 14.

For details, contact AFPW Program Chair Jean Dodson at 292-4453.

Mid-career financial workshop is Nov. 12

The Office of Human Resources is continuing its free financial planning series with a "Mid-career Financial Workshop," to be held from noon-1 p.m. Nov. 12 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.

Faculty Club hosts lunch sessions

Larry Lewellen, associate vice president for human resources, and Pam Doseck, associate director for benefits, will discuss the recent changes in health care benefits with the State Teachers Retirement System as part of the Faculty Club's Lunch and Learn series Nov. 17.

• Allan Millett, the Maj. Gen. Raymond E. Mason Jr. Professor of Military History, will present "The Hermit Kingdom and the Bomb: The Korean Challenge" on Nov. 21. An Ohio State faculty member for 34 years, Millett is the author of seven books. The latest, Their War for Korea, was published in 2002.

For both events, a buffet lunch begins at 11:15 a.m., and the lecture starts at noon. Valet parking is available. For reservations, call 688-8584.

Free flu shots available

The OSU Faculty and Staff Wellness Program is offering free flu shots to benefits-eligible faculty and staff.

For details on dates, times and locations, or to register, visit the Web at www.osumhcs.com/signup/flushotsignup.asp.

Fash to deliver anthropology lecture

William Fash, the Bowditch Professor of Central American and Mexican Archaeology at Harvard University, will deliver "The Convergence of Science and Humanism in Maya Archaeology: Recent Revelations from Copan, Honduras" from 10:30 a.m.-noon Nov. 9 in 1015 McPherson Hall.

For details, contact Kevin Johnston at 292-0006 or johnston.213@osu.edu.

Volunteers needed for WOSU fundraiser

The WOSU Stations are seeking volunteers to take phone pledges during the upcoming television fundraiser to air Nov. 29-Dec. 8.

The fundraiser will be held at the WOSU Stations, 2400 Olentangy River Road. Training is provided and volunteer shifts are available weekday evenings and weekends. Volunteer opportunities available at WOSU range from one-time activities to long-term commitments.

For details or to volunteer, contact 292-9678, ext. 49800 or taylor.4@osu.edu, or visit the Web at www.wosu.org/.

WOSU fundraiser set for Tuttle Mall

The WOSU Stations and participating arts groups will present a fundraiser at the Mall at Tuttle Crossing from 7-10 p.m. Nov. 9 featuring music, literature, children's activities and shopping discounts.

"A Classical Affair" will include live classical music performed by groups from the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, Westerville Symphony Orchestra, Opera Columbus, ProMusica Chamber Orchestra, Columbus Bach Ensemble, Columbus Chamber Music Connection, the Columbus Guitar Society and Magpie Consort. Also scheduled are readings by award-winning local authors Erin McGraw and Nancy Zafris, and appearances by the PBS character Clifford the Big Red Dog and BalletMet Columbus' Nutcracker character.

Tickets are $5 (children 12 and under are free), with proceeds benefiting the WOSU Stations and the participating arts groups.

To purchase tickets, call the WOSU ticket line at 688-3777. For more information, visit the WOSU Web site at www.wosu.org.

Workshops set for financial training

The Office of Financial Training and Documentation offers a series of free workshops about the university's fiscal policies and procedures. Workshops are held in 231 Mount Hall and are open to all university employees. November workshops are:

• "Accounts Receivable and Accounts Receivable Collection Services," 8:30 a.m. Nov. 13.

• "Stewardship of Endowment and Gift Funds," 1 p.m. Nov. 19-20.

A complete listing of the workshops available through December appears under the heading of Training on the onCampus Calendar page. Registration must be done online at www.oit.ohio-state.edu/hrfin/trainingregistration.html.

Lunch Bunch to discuss P-12 Project

Nancy Nestor-Baker, the new director of Ohio State's P-12 Project, will lead a discussion of the project's goals and initiatives at the Nov. 21 meeting of the University District Lunch Bunch, from noon-1:30 p.m. at Campus Partners, 1824 N. High St. An open forum will take place after the panel discussion.

Parking is available across the street in the Ohio Union parking garage. Bring your own brown bag lunch; drinks and dessert will be provided. R.S.V.P. to Barbara Millisor at 688-3041 or millisor.1@osu.edu.