MARCH
2010
The
Nutshell is the official e-newsletter for Ohio State alumni club and society
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DATES
& DEADLINES
OSUAA
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Members
can vote online for OSUAA constitution changes
In the
most significant event in its 131-year history, the Alumni Association is
formally aligning itself with The Ohio State University. Two immediate changes
that will occur at the leadership level require amendments to the OSUAA
constitution and, therefore, the approval of voters. For detailed information,
see pages 60-61 of the March/April issue of Ohio State Alumni Magazine.
Active members of the Alumni Association can vote online through Apr. 15 at www.ohiostatealumni.org/whoweare/pages/constitution10.aspx.
Webmasters:
Update your links to OSUAA site
As you
know, the new www.ohiostatealumni.org was unveiled
in December, and it has slightly different navigation than the previous site, so
many URLs have changed. We truly appreciate having links back to the OSUAA site
on club and society Web pages, so please check to make sure your links are
pointing to the right destination. For example, many sites have a link to join
the Alumni Association—this should now point to www.ohiostatealumni.org/membership/.
Take
part in the "Bobblethon" to raise $10K in scholarships for Ohio State
students
The Big
Ten Network's "Bobblethon" challenges fans of all Big Ten schools to visit a Web
site and click on a school's featured bobblehead (Jesse Owens is
representing Ohio State). The Big Ten school's fans that register the most
clicks (or bobbles) between now and August will earn their Alumni
Association a $10,000 donation to its scholarship endowment. Participants are
allowed 10 bobblehead taps (or bobbles) per day per e-mail address, so head over
to www.bigtenicons.com/bobblethon
and
get bobbling!
Support
the Ohio Union by ordering Ohio State data planners
Show your Buckeye spirit year-round by reserving your copy
of the new Ohio Union Activities Board Dates & Data Planner through the
Union’s new retail store, Station 88. Features of the planner include weekly and
monthly calendar pages, the official 2010 football schedule, lyrics to Ohio
State songs, and pictures of campus. Planner Dates range from spring quarter
2010 through spring quarter 2011. Please contact Emily Madden at Emadden@studentlife.osu.edu if
you're interested in placing orders.
Some
helpful reminders as spring approaches
We're
approaching a busy time of year, and we appreciate your hard work and attention
to upcoming deadlines when planning for 2010. Here are some friendly reminders
to add to your calendar:
Events
Diversity
programming
- Diversity grant
applications are due Apr. 7. For questions about what type of programming
might qualify, or examples of how the grant has been used by other clubs and
societies, contact Craig Little or Kimberly Lowe.
Online
giving
There's
still time to nominate someone for the 2010 Alumni
Awards
Do you
know an outstanding alum? Maybe you know a club or society leader who has served
for 10 years. Why not nominate him or her for the Ralph Davenport Mershon
Award for service to Ohio State? For information about all the awards
or to download a nomination form, please go to www.ohiostatealumni.org/Awards.
Nominations will be accepted through Mar. 31, and groups that submit a
nomination will earn five points toward their Alumni Association Award totals.
If you have any questions, please contact Erin Kopp (kopp@ohiostatealumni.org) or Lisa
Peck (peck@ohiostatealumni.org).
Send
your graduating senior to Europe
June
20-July 14, 2010
$3,859
+ air
Next to
a good education, the best investment in your student’s future is a trip to
Europe. Before settling into that new job or graduate school, students can
celebrate their college successes with an unforgettable voyage through eleven
wondrous countries. They’ll capture the flavor of the cities and the beauty of
the countryside; they’ll climb the Eiffel Tower then bask under the Grecian sun,
sample the delicacies and specialties of Germany, England, and
Switzerland—Europe, in all its splendor, awaits. For detailed information, visit
www.alumniworldtravel.com/school/osu/osu_eeu.html
or contact Debbie Vargo at (800) 852-8687 or vargo@ohiostatealumni.org.
ACADEMIC
NEWS
Two
killed, one injured in campus shooting
University
Police confirmed the identities of the victims and suspect in a shooting that
occurred on campus early on the morning of March 9. Larry Wallington, 48,
building services manager, a victim in the shooting, was pronounced dead at the
scene. Henry Butler, 60, operations shift leader, also a victim, is in stable
condition at the OSU Medical Center. Suspect Nathaniel Brown, 51, custodial
worker, sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound at the scene and was
transported to OSU Medical Center where he was pronounced dead on arrival. 200
people attended a candlelight vigil to honor the victims several days later. www.dispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2010/03/10/janitors-desperation-turns-deadlyat-osu.html
Arts and Humanities dean takes
position at Houston
John
Roberts, dean of Arts and Humanities at Ohio State, has accepted the position of
Dean of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Houston, effective
July 1. Roberts is the author of three books and a number of scholarly articles.
A folklore specialist, he has taught all levels of undergraduate and graduate
courses. Roberts joined Ohio State’s faculty in 1996 as a professor of English
and in 1998 was appointed chair of the Department of African-American and
African Studies. http://oncampus.osu.edu/2010/03/roberts-to-houston/
Columbus’ bicentennial gets the
royal treatment from WOSU Public Media
Of
course, No. 198 isn’t one of those “big” birthdays to make a fuss over, but 2012
will be here soon enough, and celebrating Columbus' bicentennial takes planning,
panache, and a willingness to place the city on a pedestal and laud its
historical richness. That’s why WOSU Public Media will use the next two years to
tell Columbus' story, starting with the premier of Columbus Neighborhoods: Short
North, a one-hour documentary that brings to life the tale of this
rough-and-tumble area now turned creative utopia. http://oncampus.osu.edu/2010/03/columbus-bicentennial/
RESEARCH
NEWS
Exercise
helps protect brain of multiple sclerosis patients
Highly
fit multiple sclerosis patients perform significantly better on tests of
cognitive function than similar less-fit patients, a new study shows. In
addition, MRI scans of the patients showed that the fitter MS patients showed
less damage in parts of the brain that show deterioration as a result of MS, as
well as a greater volume of vital gray matter. http://researchnews.osu.edu/archive/msbrain.htm
Researchers
show how far South American cities moved in quake
The massive magnitude
8.8 earthquake that struck the west coast of Chile last month moved the entire
city of Concepcion at least 10 feet to the west, and shifted other parts of
South America as far apart as the Falkland Islands and Fortaleza, Brazil. http://researchnews.osu.edu/archive/chilemoves.htm
Study:
People sometimes less trusting when in a good mood
It seems to make
perfect sense: happy people are trusting people. But a new study suggests that,
in some instances, people may actually be less trusting of others when they are
in a pleasant mood. “A person’s mood may determine how much they rely on
subtle—or not so subtle—cues when evaluating whether to trust someone,” said
Robert Lount, author of the study and assistant professor of management and
human resources at Ohio State's Fisher College of Business. http://researchnews.osu.edu/archive/trustmood.htm
ATHLETIC
NEWS
Synchronized
swimming: One team, 26 U.S. Collegiate Synchronized Swimming
titles
For the 26th time in
the history of the program, the Ohio State synchronized swimming team was
crowned U.S. Collegiate Synchronized Swimming Champions. Behind wins in the
team, trio, and duet routines, the Buckeyes compiled 96 points at the Avery
Aquatic Pavilion in Palo Alto, Calif. Host Stanford finished second with 82
points. www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=89257&SPID=10655&DB_OEM_ID=17300&ATCLID=204907903
Women's
basketball: Buckeyes overcome 16-point deficit to win Big Ten Tournament
title
Ohio State center
Jantel Lavender scored 35 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. She picked up another
award. And yes, she walked away a champion again. Even for a three-time Big Ten
player of the year, it was a big deal. Lavender capped a remarkable second-half
comeback by making two free throws with 1.9 seconds left to give No. 10 Ohio
State the Big Ten tourney title, 66-64 over Iowa. www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=87815&SPID=10422&DB_OEM_ID=17300&ATCLID=204903677
Men's
basketball: Buckeyes top Gophers to win Big Ten
tourney
Evan Turner didn't
need any late-game heroics on Sunday. When it appeared there was nothing more he
could do to make his Big Ten tournament performance better, the junior had 31
points and 11 rebounds to lead No. 5 Ohio State over Minnesota 90-61 in the
championship game. Turner hit a 37-foot shot at the buzzer to beat Michigan in
the quarterfinals, then scored 12 of his 31 points after regulation in a
double-overtime win against Illinois in the semifinals. He topped it by setting
the tournament record for points in a championship game and was the obvious
choice as the tournament's most outstanding player. www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=17300&ATCLID=204908256
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Say
hello to Elizabeth Grace Little! Yes, past club President Brett
Little and his wife Krissy have added another daughter to their
family. Ellie was born on Tuesday, August 17 at 3:18pm! Ellie
is perfectly healthy, 7lbs 5oz and 20 1/4" long.