SOURCE Bulletin for April 9, 2008
If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant; if we did not
sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.
~Anne Bradstreet
This week's contents:
I. GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Spotlight your Organization in Buckeye Net News and OSU Weekly
II. STUDENT ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
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The Ohio State University Chess Club is Alive Again!
Underlings hosts David Harrison
Safe Back Awareness: What’s on your back?
Great Commission Students presents EXPELLED
Students for Sensible Drug Policy Events
Brace Yourself!
Organization Tabling Space Still Available for Take Back The Night 2008!
Mi Tierra Baila Dance Performance
Studio 275
Broken Bread Meal
Battle of the Bands
III. OTHER CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Volunteer at the Unverferth House!
OIA Seeking Orientation Leaders to assist International Students
Volunteers Needed for the Capital City Half Marathon
Volunteering/Fundraising Opportunity for your Student Organization!!!
H & S Food Pantry seeks donations
Interested in a Career in Community Organizing?
Homecoming Court Applications Available Now!
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions and FYE present Morgan Spurlock
Explore Columbus Updates
I. GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Spotlight your Organization in Buckeye Net News and OSU Weekly
Student Organization Spotlights are needed for the weekly Buckeye Net News and OSU
Weekly emails. This is a great way to advertise your organization to the entire campus at no
cost to you! Please submit a brief write up, including contact information and website (if
applicable) to burden.37@osu.edu
II. ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Ohio State University Chess Club is Alive Again!
This student organization had disappeared for several years but now it is active and we
meet every Tuesday from 7-9pm at the RPAC meeting room 1 which is located on the
second floor behind the basketball courts. We are looking for new players of any skill level
to come and join us. The students just won the 2008 Ohio Collegiate Chess Championships
last month. I bring with me 22 chess sets and chess clocks each week for all to use so all
you have to do is show up and enjoy yourself. Please contact Kelly Bloomfield
(kbloomfield@studentaffairs.osu.edu) if you are interested in coming.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Underlings hosts David Harrison
Underlings, the undergraduate linguistics organization, is proud to welcome linguist and
author David Harrison, who will be involved in a series of three events.
A movie, "The Linguists". Thursday, April 10th, at 7:30pm in McPherson room 2019: This is
a documentary made by Sundance Films about Harrison and Gregory Anderson's work on
documenting endangered languages.
A discussion, "Knowledge of Species and Eco-systems in Endangered Languages" Thursday,
April 10th at Campbell 335. Time: 4:00 - 5:30. Harrison will discuss the topic in an open
forum.
A lecture, "When Languages Die: Tracking Local and Global Patterns of Language
Extinction". Friday, April 11, from 3:30-5:00 in Page Hall room 20. Harrison will be
discussing language endangerment and language death, and the significance of these topics
to the academic and wider worlds. Harrison argues that dying languages provide valuable
information about
the world around us, information which, if we continue to ignore these languages, will soon
be lost forever.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Safe Back Awareness: What's on your back?
The Human Factors & Ergonomics Society student chapter at OSU is hosting an event on
Wednesday, April 9th, beginning at 11:30 a.m. outside near Oxley’s By the Numbers. All
students are welcome to come and weigh their backpacks to see if the weight is within safe
limits. T-shirts will be presented to participants! Can't wait to see you there!
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Great Commission Students presents EXPELLED
Ben Stein's new movie, EXPELLED: No Intelligence Allowed, is an entertaining and
controversial movie about the conflict between Darwinism and Intelligent Design. A premier
showing will be held on Friday April 18th at 7:00 pm at the Drexel Theater in the South
Campus Gateway. Will-call tickets are available at the discounted rate of $6 from Great
Commission Students-ALIVE at www.aliveosu.com. Contact clonch.6@osu.edu with
questions.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Students for Sensible Drug Policy Events
4/20/08-SSDP shows Reefer Madness in Stillman Hall 100. Discussion of drug user
stereotyping/racial profiling to follow the film.
4/29/08-SSDP and the Libertarian Studies Organization team up to bring LEAP (Law
Enforcement Against Prohibition) to campus for an open discussion of law enforcement view
of drug prohibition. Hear from cops and retired judges. Q&A to follow the event.
Please contact Zach Germaniuk.1@osu.edu with any questions.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Brace Yourself!
Come watch Yesterday at Knowlton Hall room 250 on April 15th at 6:30pm. Learn about
AIDS in Africa and what you can do to help stop it, including learning to CROCHET
(optional). Please contact evanoo.3@osu.edu with questions or for more information.
Brought to you by your Student Activity Fee and EmBracelet.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Organization Tabling Space Still Available for Take Back The Night 2008!
Another exciting evening is being planned for Take Back the Night 2008. TBTN is a yearly
event which raises awareness about sexual violence against women and children. The
evening will include sexual survivors clothesline project, speakers, performers, a speak out
and finally a march! Organizations interested in tabling are invited to join us Thursday, May
15 from 5pm-9pm on the Wexner Center plaza. Tables and chairs will be provided, and a
$10 registration fee is requested for participation. Please inform us of your interest no later
than April 11 at 5pm. Don't miss this chance to connect with other organizations, students
and community members during this important and empowering event! Contact: Stephanie
Diebold at Diebold.5@osu.edu
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mi Tierra Baila Dance Performance
Celebrating its 10th anniversary as a student organization at the Ohio State University,
Folclor Hispano performs traditional dances from Mexico, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Peru,
Bolivia, and Spain on FRIDAY, April 18, 2008, from 8 pm to 9:30 pm at the Thurber Theater
in the Drake Performance and Event Center on the OSU Columbus campus, 1849 Cannon
Drive. Come and enjoy an evening of Hispanic culture through the excitement of dance,
music, and costumes. Bring your friends and family.
FREE tickets are available the evening of performance on a first-come basis beginning at
7:15 pm or by prior pick up at the OSU Theater Box Office in the Drake Performance &
Event Center (1849 Cannon Drive), Monday-Friday from 10 am - 4 pm. Parking will be
available in lots across the street from the event. For more information view our website at
http://folclor.org.ohio-state.edu.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Studio 275
Studio 275 is a contemporary disco hosted by OSU's Knowlton School of Architecture on
Saturday, April 12th 2008. Join us for a night of lights, color, Studio 54 decadence, and a
great club atmosphere. There will be a live dj spinning the best from the 70s as well as
contemporary hits, all-you-can-eat sushi and beverages provided by Bento-Go-Go, and 70s
costume / dance-off competitions with iPod and cash prizes! Dress in your finest 70s attire
or feel free to keep it modern while enjoying the decadence, dance, sushi, and prizes that
only a night at Studio 275 can offer!
Saturday, April 12th 2008
7:30pm -12:00am
Knowlton Hall Main Space
275 West Woodruff
Columbus, OH 43210
$5 admission at the door
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Broken Bread Meal
Come express solidarity with those who suffer with HIV/AIDS by eating a simple porridge
meal, which is nourishment for many people affected by AIDS in two-thirds of the world.
The porridge is a corn-soy blend used for relief in emergency food situations worldwide.
Hear a speaker from World Vision talk about this global pandemic, and hear a talk on the
interface between Jesus and justice. All entrance fees will be donated to World Vision, a
humanitarian organization, and the work they do involving HIV/AIDS. Join Do You See
Orange? Thursday, April 10 from 7:30 to 10 pm in Hitchcock Hall 131.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Battle of the Bands
Romophos: A Sophomore Class Honorary will be hosting its 10th annual Battle of the Bands
at the Newport Music Hall on Friday, April 25 at 6:30 p.m. All proceeds benefit The Boys and
Girls Club of Columbus. Tickets are $5 in advance, $7 at the door. Special packages are
available for residence hall events. So stop by and listen to some great music for a great
cause!
Contact romophosbob2008@gmail.com for more information.
III. OTHER CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Volunteer at the Unverferth House!
The Unverferth House serves as a temporary residence for The Ohio State University
Medical Center patients and families who live outside of Franklin County. The Unverferth
House offers volunteer opportunities for individual volunteers as well as volunteer groups
through a collaboration with the OSU S.E.R.V.I.C.E. Squad. Individual volunteers can help
with housework, cleaning, and other miscellaneous tasks on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and
Thursday evenings.
Volunteer groups can help by making dinner for the Unverferth House residents, assist with
yard work, and perform house cleaning tasks. Groups can sign up to help with yard work
and/or house cleaning tasks on Sunday mornings as well. Additionally, groups can schedule
dinners on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings.
If you or your student organization is interested in volunteering, please contact OSU
S.E.R.V.I.C.E. Squad Site Liaison Danielle Justice at volunteeratunverferth@gmail.com.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------OIA Seeking Orientation Leaders to assist International Students
You could play an integral role in introducing new international students to Ohio State by
serving as a mentor and sharing your experiences as a successful student. Throughout the
academic year, Orientation Leaders (OLs) assist our incoming international students in a
variety of capacities by connecting them to important university resources, communicating
policies as well as preparing new students for a successful beginning to their Ohio State
career. OLs work in collaboration with other OLs, Office of International Affairs (OIA)
professional staff, and other University administrators to ensure that new students have a
positive check-in and orientation experience.
Learn about this exciting opportunity to welcome to new international students by visiting
oia.osu.edu, and reading the OL information packet and application. It includes detailed
information on Orientation Leader's responsibilities and time commitments, the application
process, and required application and reference letter forms. Please contact Maria
Bibler.27@osu.edu with questions
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Volunteers Needed for the Capital City Half Marathon
John Bingham Racing is looking for volunteers for our upcoming Capital City Half Marathon
and Commit to be Fit 5k on April 12th. We are looking for students to help with water
stations and as course marshals. Interested students should contact Amanda
Clifford.71@osu.edu to sign up.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Volunteering/Fundraising Opportunity for your Student Organization!!!
Students For Recycling is organizing its 5th annual Dump + Run yard sale! This program
turns unwanted, reusable items into cash for charities and Ohio State student organizations.
Items are collected during move out and put up for sale during Welcome Week. Volunteers
are needed between May 19th and June 13th to help with sign posting, collecting, and
sorting, as well as during the sale date in September. Pay is hourly per person, and will be
distributed within 30 days after the sale. This is a great way to raise money for your student
organization!!! Contact Natalie (gawronski.7@osu.edu) if you are interested or if you have
any questions.
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H & S Food Pantry seeks donations
The H&S Food Pantry, sponsored by Serving with Honor, is asking for 100 cans of meat
(chili, Chef Boyardee, tuna, dried beef, etc – no Spam, please) to be donated during the
month of April to help serve local impoverished families in Franklin County. In February,
over 225 items were donated, including our goal of 100 Helper meals – THANK YOU! The
food can be dropped off in Taylor Tower, Morrill Tower’s Fresh Express location, or Kuhn
Honors and Scholars House before Wednesday (4/30). Contact: wohlgemuth.6@osu.edu or
brose.9@osu.edu with questions.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Interested in a Career in Community Organizing?
Representatives from the Direct Action & Research Training (DART) Center will be on the
OSU campus on Wed., April 9 @ 7PM in 209 Denney Hall to discuss careers in the field of
community organizing, and to schedule interviews with students interested in empowering
their communities and working for social change. Please RSVP if you are interested by
contacting Sunil Joy at sunil@thedartcenter.org or calling 785.841.2680 with your name,
phone # and email address.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Homecoming Court Applications Available Now!
Each year student leaders are chosen to represent The Ohio State University as members of
the Homecoming Court. These individuals are selected by a judging panel consisting of staff,
faculty, and notable alumni. The court members are chosen based on their ability to
exemplify the qualities of leadership, spirit, integrity, and achievement through their
contributions and involvement at The Ohio State University.
Applications are due by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 11, 2008 to the Information Center at
Ohio Union (Ohio Stadium, between gates 22 and 24). Four unstapled copies of the entire
application must be turned in. Applications not meeting this requirement will not be
considered. To download a copy of the application, please visit http://homecoming.osu.edu
Applications are also available at the Information Center at Ohio Union (Ohio Stadium,
between gates 22 and 24).
Homecoming Court interviews will be held at the Longaberger Alumni House on April 28,
2008, April 29, 20078 and April 30, 2008 between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
All applicants will be notified of a decision by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 19, 2008. Please
contact Josh Harraman at 292-2371 or harraman@ohiostatealumni.org with any questions.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Office of Undergraduate Admissions and FYE present Morgan Spurlock
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions and First Year Experience will welcome Morgan
Spurlock as the First-Year Distinguished Speaker. Morgan Spurlock’s lecture and book
signing will be on Thursday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m. in Weigel Hall Auditorium.
Spurlock is the Academy Award-nominated director of Super Size Me, the creator and
producer of the reality television series 30 Days, and author of Don’t Eat this Book.
Spurlock will talk about his experiences as a documentary filmmaker and about the 30 Days
episode “Minimum Wage”—set in Columbus—where he tries to survive for 30 days on $5.15
an hour.
Tickets to this event will be available to first year students beginning Thursday, March 27 th
and to the campus community and general public on Thursday, April 3rd. Tickets can be
picked up in 120 Enarson Hall. Seating is limited. For more information please visit
www.fye.osu.edu/speaker.html.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Explore Columbus Updates
ON SALE NOW:
OSU Athletics Package (5 games) Check out our website for dates and teams - $5
Saturday, April 12th – Lake Erie Monsters vs. Hamilton Bulldogs – 7:30 pm; Quicken Loans
Arena - $5
Sunday, April 13th – Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Miami Heat – 6 pm; Quicken Loans Arena – $20
Saturday, April 26th – Columbus Crew vs. Houston Dynamo – 7:30 pm; Crew Stadium - $10
Thursday, May 1st – Romeo & Juliet – 7:30 pm; Ohio Theatre - $10
Saturday, May 3rd – Destroyers vs. Dallas Desperados – 7 pm; Nationwide Arena - $10
ON SALE 4/15/08:
Saturday, May 3rd – Columbus Crew vs. Kansas City Wizards – 7:30 pm; Crew Stadium $10
Sunday, May 11th – CSO Classical Masterworks No. 12 – 3 pm; Ohio Theatre - $5
This quarter’s Explore Columbus special event ticket releases will be on Tuesdays at 5
pm and general discounted ticket releases will be on Thursdays at 5 pm unless
otherwise noted.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SOURCE Bulletin Submissions
If your organization is sponsoring an event or program, it can be advertised in the SOURCE
Bulletin. All submissions must be around 100-150 words and be written exactly how you
want them to appear. Also, please include your organization or department name in the
email, and contact information for an individual. Due to space restrictions, we may not able
to include announcements for multiple weeks. Send to Kristine Koehler
(Koehler.109@osu.edu) by Monday, 5 pm to be included in that week's Bulletin.
PLEASE FORWARD THIS EMAIL TO THE MEMBERS OF YOUR ORGANIZATION!