CFAES Connect: November 2017
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Providing Answers for the Leading Killer of Ohioans Under 55
Channel 10 reported on a study done by four members of the Swank Program in Rural-Urban Policy, which is part of the Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics Department at CFAES. The study provided some surprising information on the crisis, including the financial cost and the fact that the state only has the ability to treat 40% of those suffering. Important research like this is part of OSU’s work to combat the opioid crisis in our communities. You can make more work like this possible with a gift to the Swank Program.
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Renovating the Neighborhood Baseball Diamond
Horticulture and Crop Science students get a great hands-on learning opportunity and school baseball teams get a renovated field with this class project. It’s a great example of a wonderful partnership!
Check out this video to learn more.
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Supporting Our Military & Veteran Students
CFAES has 111 military and veteran students currently enrolled. For this special group, navigating university and military life can be a challenge.
Stephanie Dampney, a senior majoring in animal sciences, balances her studies as a CFAES student and her duties as an Ohio National Guard soldier. Read her story and learn about what CFAES is doing to build camaraderie and provide support.
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When an Abandoned Parking Lot Becomes a Farm
Not many of us would look at a parking lot and see a way to improve the local food system, but that’s exactly what happened on OSU’s Mansfield campus.
The new micro-farm (just one-third of an acre!) will serve as an outdoor classroom, grow food for the dining hall, and provide an example for more sustainable food systems to address food insecurity. Mansfield alum Tyler Arter and Ohio State Professor Kip Curtis designed it. Read about the project here.
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Events Calendar
There's so much happening in the coming weeks. Here's a few things we thought you would like.
PAX Poinsettia Sale - November 29 - 30th, Columbus, Ohio
Join us for a huge selection of poinsettias, festive flowers and arrangements. This sale is sponsored by Pi Alpha Xi, the Floriculture & Horticulture Honor Society at Ohio State. Proceeds support the activities of this honor society. Click here for more information.
HireOhio Alumni Only Career Fair - November 29th from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm, Columbus, Ohio
This event is available to alumni from The Ohio State University, Capital University, Cedarville University, Miami University, Ohio University, Otterbein University, Wright State University, Xavier University, University of Mount Union and Franklin University. RSVP here.
The Forestry Forum's Annual Christmas Tree Sale - November 30 through December 2, Columbus, Ohio
The 2017 Annual Christmas Tree Sale sponsored by Forestry Forum, starts on Thursday, November 30th and runs through Sunday, December 3 at 2 p.m. (while supplies last). Proceeds go to benefit the Forestry Forum at Ohio State, which awards scholarships and sponsors educational and recreational activities throughout the year. Details also available here.
EPN Breakfast: Beyond Boundaries, Rural, Urban, Political - December 5th from 7:15 to 10:am, Columbus, Ohio
Attend this EPN breakfast program to learn how to move beyond boundaries and hear of success stories in Ohio and elsewhere that promote shared values and recognize the many levels of interdependence across rural and urban areas – valuable lessons that could foster cooperation in our own communities. Learn more and purchase ticket here.
How to Survive in Antarctica: Lessons from an Insect - Buckeye Smart Program - December 5 from 11:30am to 1:00 pm, Columbus, Ohio
Antarctica is among Earth’s most inhospitable environments, but one insect, a wingless midge (Belgica antarctica), thrives here. It survives not only low temperatures, but also desiccation, UV radiation, and extremes of salinity and pH. Join David Denlinger, PhD, Ohio State distinguished professor emeritus, for a presentation highlighting what he has discovered about this extraordinary insect. Every Antarctic summer, members of his lab travel to the Palmer Station to tease answers from the midge about its adaptations for living in this hostile environment.This program is offered by the OSU Alumni Association for OSU alumni and their guests. The cost is $10 and includes lunch. Register here.
Come learn about the Center for Human-Animal Interactions Research & Education - December 7th from 5:00 to 8:00 pm, Columbus, Ohio
Please join the Animal Science department for an evening of food and fun and introduction to the new CFAES Center for Human-Animal Interactions Research & Education (CHAIRE). The evening will include an introduction of current CHAIRE members and a short presentation describing CHAIRE’s vision and mission. Attendees will also have an opportunity to interact with live animals representing four focus areas: welfare & behavior, conservation, zooeyia, and companionship. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served. Please click here to RSVP.
Guided Bird Walk through Secrest Arboretum - December 9th from 9:00 to 11:00am, Wooster, Ohio
Members of the Greater Mohican Audubon Society guide birders of all skill levels. Spot birds, learn their calls, and discover their habitats in the arboretum. Parking and admission are free. More information here.Winter Solstice Labyrinth Walk at Chadwick Arboretum - December 14th from 5:30 to 7:00 pm, Columbus, Ohio
Walking the candlelit labyrinth in Chadwick Arboretum & Learning Gardens is a peaceful way to welcome winter. Director, Mary Maloney will give a brief overview of the labyrinth as a meditative tool at 6:00 p.m. Learn more here.
Buckeyes and Broadway: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer - December 16 at 9:00 am, Columbus, Ohio
Celebrate the holiday spirit with The Ohio State University Alumni Association and watch this beloved TV classic as a musical on the Broadway stage! But first, enjoy breakfast with your Buckeye family. Tickets available here.Nominate an Alum for the Animal Science Hall of Fame - You have until January 31st to submit a nomination. See criteria here.
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CFAES Alumni Making News
We love to see our alumni out in the world making great things happen.
Here are some recent newsmakers from The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences.
Devon Alexander, BS in Agricultural Communications, 2016 - Quiz Bowl WinJill Clark, BS in Sustainable Resource Management, 1995 – Ohio Food Policy Network’s Local Food Hero of 2017
Merritt Corbin, BS in Agricultural Education, 1941 - Three picked to join Hardin County Ag Hall of Fame
Steve Dodd, BS in Natural Resources, 1973 - Glacier National Park Says Farewell to Ranger after 28 Years
Chad Endsley, BS in Agribusiness and Applied Economics, 2003 – People to KnowJohn Grimes, BS & MS in Animal Science, 1983 & 1988 - American Angus Association Elects New Officers and Board Leadership
Elizabeth Hebron, BS in Agribusiness and Applied Economics & MS in in Agricultural Economics, 1996 & 2001 – Elizabeth Hebron Recognized by CLARB
Stephanie Langel, BS in Animal Science, 2011 - New podcast takes listeners inside the immune system
Steve Moff, BS in Dairy Science, 1980 - Mahoning County 'raises hands' for 4-H
Dillon Overman, BS in Construction Systems Management, 2016 – Dillon Overman Promoted to Project Manager
Yang Yang, PhD in Food, Agriculture & Bio Engineering, 2003 - Yang named Purdue director of digital phenomics
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Scholarship Memories
Amanda Teague received her BS in agricultural education in 2002. She shared what a scholarship meant to her OSU experience:
The Freshman Foundation scholarship I received allowed me to achieve a dream that was not possible for my parents - going to college. With the high cost of tuition, books and fees, the extra financial assistance was a big help. Not having to work as much my freshman year allowed me time to participate in university activities and clubs and started me on a path to an excellent college experience.
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We Want to Hear from You!
Tell us about a faculty or staff member who made a big difference for you.
Tell us your story, and we will share a few in the next issue.