College of Education and Human Ecology -- April 2008 EHE News Source

Welcome to the April 2008 issue of the College of Education and Human Ecology electronic newsletter, EHE News Source!

Featured stories:
We seek solutions to improve well-being

	HIV Positive Women Desire Motherhood About one in four women who tested positive for HIV expect pregnancy and motherhood to be a part of their future, suggests recent research by Julie Serovich. (more)
	Gallery with a View Where's the finest seat in the house to see teachers model best practices in early childhood education and care? The answer is at The Columbus Foundation Observation Gallery, newly named at the Schoenbaum Family Center at Weinland Park. (more)
	Integration Pioneer David Ellsworth Harris (BS '57, Health Education), a 30-year veteran pilot who retired in 1994, was honored by American Airlines as the nation's first African-American pilot to fly for a major commercial airline. (more)
	Can We De-Stress Testing? Heather Davis says the emotional baggage students bring to test-taking is real and matters. She identified six types of high school test takers. (more)
	Presidential Designs Marisa Vallo (BS '01, Interiors Merchandising) writes to share her recent work experience, including her interior design of the house for Ohio State President E. Gordon Gee. (more)

Upcoming Alumni and
College Events

Honoring Our Alumni
Do you know an outstanding alumnus or alumna from the College of Education and Human Ecology? An exciting new awards event is being planned for the autumn to honor our outstanding graduates. If you would like to be notified of details when they are finalized, contact Sean Thompson, 614-688-5392.

Sun, May 4
Ohio State Triathlon
OSU Exercise Science Club president Brian Unverferth and advisor Steve Devor invite you to enter this inaugural event benefiting the American Diabetes Association. (more)

Fri, May 9
PAES Building Dedication
Celebrate the new Recreation and Physical Activity Center (RPAC) and Physical Activity and Educational Services (PAES) Building. RSVP required. Contact Sean Thompson, 614-688-5392.

Sat, May 10 (rescheduled)
Alumni Gathering for Baseball
Alumni Picnic and Ohio State Men's Baseball Game against Illinois. Contact Sean Thompson, 614-688-5392.

Until Sat, May 10
Exhibit: The Little Black Dress, A Fashion Icon
Historic Costume and Textiles Collection, Campbell Hall. Hours vary. (more)

Sat, May 31
"The Phoenix Rises"
Annual Textiles and Clothing showcase of original fashions by student designers. 6 p.m., RPAC. Admission is $8. Contact Lauren Andress or Rachel Perry.

View more upcoming events on the EHE website.

Professional Development for Teachers

Passionate about writing? Excited about new ideas for teaching it? Apply now for the Columbus Area Writing Project 2008 Summer Institutes. The Invitational Summer Institute is an intensive professional development program for the teaching of writing.
The Advanced Institute on Multimodal Composition is about teaching students to use technology to learn, to create, and to imagine in multiple genres and modalities.
(more)

Alumni Class Notes

Visit our Class Notes page for the latest about alumni updates and achievements.

Please send us your latest news. Contact Sean Thompson, Director of Alumni Relations, at thompson.1355@osu.edu or 614-688-5392.

Edited by Janet Ciccone, Director, Strategic Communications and Marketing

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