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University expands text messaging system
Ohio University’s unusual closure last month due to severe winter weather has prompted a new use for the emergency text messaging system.
The university will begin using its emergency text messaging system as a notification tool during closures of the Athens campus. Previously, the system was reserved for critical situations, such as an active shooter on campus or hazardous material spills.
David Hopka, assistant vice president for safety and risk management, said the decision to expand the use of the text messaging system came from the fact that many university employees were without electrical power and unable to access the internet or other media outlets to determine the operating status of the university.
To read more about this topic in Outlook, go to www.ohio.edu/outlook/08-09/February/353.cfm.
Photos from fall quarter
If you haven’t been to OU-COM’s home page recently, take a look at the fall quarter slide show for scenes from the year one v. year two football game, construction on the Academic Research Building, OU-COM’s annual Research Day, Boo on the Bricks and more.
Go to www.oucom.ohiou.edu/.
Bone marrow donor drive
Community Health Programs will sponsor a bone marrow donor drive registration. Donors must be between the ages of 18 and 55 and in good health.
RSAF applications available
The application packets for the summer 2009 Research & Scholarly Advancement Fellowship (RSAF) are now available at www.oucom.ohiou.edu/r&g/rsaf_program.htm.
· Application deadline is Wednesday, Feb. 25
· For more, contact Jessica Wingett, accounting specialist in the Office of Research and Grants, at 593-2336 or wingettj@ohio.edu.
Ohio University’s International Student Union and the Student Activities Commission will sponsor an International Research Symposium on Friday, Feb. 27.
The symposium is open to any OU student conducting research on an international related topic. Research must be presented in poster format.
For information or an application, check the documents section of the International Student Union website at www.ohiou.edu/~isu.
· Symposium: Friday, Feb. 27, noon-2 p.m., Baker multipurpose room 240/242
· Applications due to Baker 365 Friday, Feb. 13, at 5 p.m.
· For more, contact Fitria Kurniasih at fk242307@ohio.edu.
The application deadline for the 2010 Osteopathic Health Policy Intern (OHPI) Program in Washington, D.C., is March 1. Check out the following web site for program and application information: www.aacom.org/events/intern/Pages/default.aspx.
· Application deadline: Sunday, March 1
· For more, contact Susan Eads Role, AACOM director of government relations, at srole@aacom.org or 301-968-4152.
The Ohio Osteopathic Association and the CORE announce a call for abstracts for the 2009 Research Poster Exhibition and Competition, to be held at the 111th OOA Convention. Deadline for abstracts is Friday, March 20.
The poster exhibition is open to all convention participants. Exhibition posters can present clinical/biomedical research, case reports and health policy or educational issues.
The poster competition will be restricted to student, intern and resident projects; these will be restricted to clinical and/or biomedical research and case reports.
· Exhibition and Competition: June 20, 111th OOA Convention
· Abstracts due Friday, March 20
· For more, contact Michael Weiser, CORE research editor/grants writer, at 3-2322 or weiser@ohio.edu, or go to www.ohiocore.org/research/OOA-CORE.htm.
CALENDAR
Geriatric Medicine/Gerontology Series
“Tensions across multiple contexts: Type 2 diabetes management in older, rural families,” by Margaret Manoogian, Ph.D.
Surgery and Sports Medicine speakers
Only two more days until this year’s Multicultural Extravaganza, which features student performances, food, singing, dancing, poetry and a traditional clothing fashion show.
· Event: Wednesday, Feb. 18, 11:50 a.m., Irvine 194
· Tickets: $4 in advance, $5 at the door
· Buy advance tickets TODAY, Feb. 16 and Tuesday, Feb. 17, noon-1 p.m., on the bricks of Irvine.
· Tickets can also be purchased from Colette McLemore in the Office of Student Affairs, or from Sam Sigoloff, OMS-I; Candace Moore, OMS-I; and Catalina Soto, OMS-II.
Professionalism Series
William Burke, D.O. (’88), will present “The professional osteopathic physician,” as the next Professionalism Series lecture.
Skits, songs and a host of other talents will be on display at this year’s Talent Follies. Proceeds benefit Good Works, Inc., serving the rural homeless, at-risk children, the elderly and citizens with disabilities in Athens County.
· Event: Friday, Feb. 27, 7-10 p.m., Irvine 194
· Tickets: $3 in advance, $5 at the door
· To sign up, contact Leah Welsh, OMS-I at lw346907@ohio.edu or 330-212-3307.
“The individuals learning the most in the classroom are the teachers. They have reserved for themselves the very conditions that promote learning: actively seeking new information, integrating it with what is known, organizing it in a meaningful way, and explaining it to others.”
-Mary Huba and Jann E. Freed, from their 2000 book, Learner-Centered Assessment on College Campuses: Shifting the Focus from Teaching to Learning.
Active learning involves participation: reading, writing, discussing, creating and questioning. It activates the memory system and triggers it to respond. It increases motivation and interest.
Active Learning Strategy #1: Visual Mappings
Introduce a chapter or topic, review main ideas with supporting details, and then visualize your knowledge base. Visual learners can benefit from the study exercise of “mapping” their thoughts on paper. Learn more at www.mind-mapping.co.uk.
Find more “Teaching Tips” at your OU-COM & CORE faculty development Web resources: www.oucom.ohiou.edu/fd/programs.htm or www.ohiocore.org/cf/index.htm. If you have a great strategy that seems to always work, please send it to me, and I’ll include it in a future Faculty Development Tidbit.
(Tidbits courtesy of your office of faculty development with Steve Davis, Ph.D., Robbin Kirkland, Ph.D., and Olivia Sheehan, Ph.D.)
The Jackson County Times Journal (2-14-09)
“OU-COM to provide breast and cervical cancer screenings at Kroger in Jackson”
www.timesjournal.com/articles/2009/02/14/community/doc49961d284c1e0266746164.txt
The Athens Messenger (2-9-09)
“State budget kinder than OU officials expected”
(See print issue.)
Outlook (2-9-09)
“Tax prep assistance, other programs available”
www.oucom.ohiou.edu/News/press/BenefitBank/
Please send your news/announcements to rounds@oucom.ohiou.edu each week by Wednesday, 3 p.m. for consideration in the following week’s ROUNDS. If you have questions or suggestions, please contact Anita Martin, assistant director of communication, at 593.2199 or martina@oucom.ohiou.edu.