CFAES Connect: May 2018

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ruled that the food industry must get rid of partially hydrogenated oils from human foods back in 2015 and gave the industry three years to do so.  Now that the deadline is drawing near -- next month, in fact -- how will anyone be able to tell what foods still contain the outlawed substance? 

Professor Rodriquez-Saona and his team of food scientists have developed a solution using technology based off of scanners the Drug Enforcement Agency used to measure the purity of drugs.  Read about this innovative technology here.

Here are some interesting events coming up that we thought you might like:

Family Fun Day at COSI - June 2 - Columbus, Ohio
Join The Ohio State University Alumni Association and fellow Buckeyes for a Family Fun Day at COSI. Discover more at COSI after breakfast, crafts and exclusive science cart experiences!  Registration is $20 per person.  More information available here.  

Buckeyes at the Memorial Tournament - June 2 & 3 - Dublin, Ohio
Experience the 2018 Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide from the comfort of The Ohio State University Alumni Association's suite. High above the par-3 16th hole, the suite provides a tee-to-green view of the PGA's best as they drive, chip and putt. Cost is $125 per person.  For more information or to purchase a ticket go here.  

A Day in the Woods: Breeding Birds - June 8 - McArthur, Ohio 
Start the day exploring the Vinton Furnace for songbirds. Learn about identifying birds by song, breeding bird ecology and the important role breeding birds play. Registration is $12.  Contact Dave Apsley for more info at apsley.1@osu.edu.

EPN Breakfast Series - Road Trip! - June 12 - Mechanicsburg, Ohio
The monthly breakfast series takes to the road and visits In Good Taste Catering, The Hive, and Hemisphere Coffee Roasters to learn about their efforts as sustainable businesses.  More information and registration options are here. 

HireOhio Alumni Career Fair - June 14 - Columbus, Ohio
Meet with recruiters from leading employers and network with area alumni at the HireOhio Career Fair hosted by The Ohio State University.  This event is available to alumni from The Ohio State University, Capital University, Miami University, Ohio University, Otterbein University, Wright State University, Franklin University and more.  Register here. 

COSI After Dark - June 14 - Columbus, Ohio
Join OSUAA for an exclusive Ohio State reception at COSI After Dark! Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and hear from Chief Scientist, Astrophysicist Dr. Paul Sutter. After the reception, explore COSI After Dark to learn about the dangers of science!  Cost is $20 per person and includes admittance, buffet, and one drink ticket.  Register here.  

Stone Lab Guest Lecture - June 14 - Put-In-Bay, Ohio and Online
Hear about relevant Lake Erie research topics and get updates from state agencies. There are two ways to attend: see the lecture live on Gibraltar or watch online from the comfort of your own home.  Jason Cervenec and Dr. Randy Moses will present at this event.  More information available here.  

Whiz Bang Science Show - June 14 - Wooster, Ohio
Dr. Dave Lohnes, OARDC's popular Whiz-Bang Scientist, teaches children about science and the natural world in an enriching outdoor environment. Shows are fun for the entire family! Parking and admission are free.  Learn more here. 

Guided Summer Walk at Secrest Arboretum - June 15 - Wooster, Ohio
Guided arboretum walks call your attention to seasonal treasures and best practices for the landscape. A great way to spend your afternoon!

Ohio State Day at the Cleveland Indians - June 15 - Cleveland, Ohio
Ohio State alumni, family, friends and guests are invited to take advantage of discounted tickets to see the American League Central Division Champion Cleveland Indians face off against Central Division rival Minnesota Twins. Enjoy a private pregame celebration, dollar hot dogs and other snacks, and a post game fireworks display.  This event is organized by the Ohio State Alumni Association.  Register here. 

Plastic Pot Recycling - June 16 - Columbus, Ohio
Chadwick Arboretum partners with Phoenix Recycling to accept & recycle horticultural plastics such as pots, cell packs, and trays.  Chadwick Arboretum will also host a membership table during this event so you can join or renew your support of their programs and gardens as your vehicle is being unloaded by our volunteers, students, and staff.

Women's Leadership Symposium - June 16 - Columbus, Ohio
The Ohio State University and Ohio University alumni associations are proudly partnering for their first Women’s Leadership Symposium, a daylong exchange of ideas surrounding the unique strengths and challenges of being a woman.  Topics will range from careers and leadership to health and wellness.  The cost is $30 a person and includes breakfast, lunch, parking at the Ohio Union and giveaways.  Register here.  

Wine Night at the Zoo - June 21 - Cincinnati, Ohio
Join fellow Buckeyes for an animal presentation, heavy hors d'oeuvres and perfectly paired wines. Experts will guide you through a tasting while you take in the scenery from the Africa Overlook Deck. Cost is $25 per person and includes hors d'oeuvres, samples of four wines, an animal presentation, parking and an Ohio State-branded stemless wine glass. Register here.

Working Within the Bias – A Discussion on Identities, Intersections, and How to Leverage These to Build Your Career - June 21 - San Francisco, California
Join fellow alumni for a lively discussion on the many identities we present in the workplace, and hear industry success stories from those who have used their diverse backgrounds to achieve understanding in their careers and workplaces. Through networking and a Q&A panel, learn strategies for leveraging your personal identity for long-term professional success.  Cost is $20 and includes appetizers and a hosted bar.  Register here.  

Buckeyes Partner with Chicago Cares - June 23 - Chicago, Illinois
Buckeyes are joining with Chicago Cares in the 25th Annual Serve-a-thon, the city’s largest day of service. Together, we will help save $3 million in facility improvement costs for Chicago Public Schools.  The volunteer event will be followed by a celebration at Daley Plaza.  More information available here.  

Buckeyes Volunteer with Pick It Up, Portland - June 23 - Portland, Oregon
Portland Buckeyes are putting a team of volunteers together for Portland's city-wide clean-up event: Pick It Up, Portland! This is a partnership with SOLVE and the City of Portland with a focus on removing litter throughout the community.  The volunteer event will be followed by lunch at Couch Park.  Sign up here.  

Ohio State Day with the Columbus Clippers - June 28 - Columbus, Ohio
Gather with fellow Buckeyes for Ohio State Day at Huntington Park. Ohio State alumni and friends can take part in a special pregame celebration starting at 5:30 p.m. and then watch the Columbus Clippers take on the Indianapolis Indians.  Register here.  

Looking for more to do?  Upcoming events are frequently added to our events page.  

Mary Ann Kistler Miller, a 1988 grad of the Agricultural Communications program, shared her phys ed memory:

I took an indoor rifle class as an elective and loved it so much that I took the outdoor rifle course!  The phys ed “electives” planted my passion for the shooting sports and prompted me to start the Sandusky County 4-H Shooting Sports Program.  I became the 4-H volunteer coordinator and started the program 10 years ago.  We now have 25 trained volunteer instructors and work with approximately 175 youth in the various 4-H shooting sports disciplines in Sandusky County each year.  I had the opportunity to return to campus and attend a few matches in the ROTC building at OSU in the past two years to watch one of our 4-H members and one of our coaches compete.  The 4-H member, Taylor Farmer, is now a member of Team USA’s Paralympic Team and resides at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.  Our 4-H rifle coach, Greg Drown, was part of OSU’s Rifle Team in the 80’s and had many accomplishments at Ohio State.  Now he is also a volunteer for Sandusky County 4-H Shooting Sports.  So thankful for the rifle courses at OSU!!

Mike Simpson, a 1968 graduate of the Animal Sciences program, told us about how he ended up playing lacrosse:

When I enrolled as a freshman in 1964, there was a requirement that you have to take PE during your freshman year.  The process was that you were assigned a time to go to the gym/rec hall (the building across from the power plant and beside the Natatorium).  There were tables with different sports activities to sign up and to pick times that they were offered that fit your schedule.  My second quarter, I was assigned a late time in the week to do this and, when I showed up, there were very few choices of things left to interest me.  So, I wandered around and came upon the lacrosse table.  I had no idea what it was as back then it was a very unfamiliar game and no varsity team.  I think they were just starting a club.  I asked about it and it was explained to me as a ‘cross between ice hockey and soccer’.  So, took it on as ‘what the heck.’

Remember –Winter quarter!  It met underneath the stadium to begin with for the basics and then outdoors!  No equipment furnished except for sticks and a ball.  There had to have about 3+ inches of snow when we met inside.  All I remember is that I wore lots of sweatshirts, farm gloves and a couple of pair of pants for both warmth and protection.  When there was the snow, the ball was hard to find when it hit the ground.  Turns out I did like the game and did well enough that they invited me to try out for the club!  I declined as didn’t want to do all that running plus I needed to work for the money to go to school.