Message from the Dean:
New dietary guidelines released
 On Jan 31, the U.S. departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services unveiled the 2010 Dietary Guidelines in Washington, D.C.
I worked with 12 prominent medical and scientific researchers on the advisory committee to suggest revisions to the 2005 Dietary Guidelines.
The new guidelines are meant to promote health, reduce the risk of chronic diseases and reduce the prevalence of being overweight and obese. We believe reducing calories is the key.
The guidelines recommend Americans eat less, consume more plant-based foods, and eat less salt and consume fewer sugary drinks.
Learn more about the guidelines and view a video on our website.
Cheryl Achterberg, Dean
Featured stories
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When dads help, some moms stew
Sarah Schoppe-Sullivan found that parents who share care of their preschool children may have more conflict than when mom is the primary caregiver. Sharing play is a different story. See what this means for parents. (more) |
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Save money with inexpensive cleaners, avoid foodborne illness
One in six Americans gets sick from foodborne illness each year. Lydia Medeiros studied inexpensive cleaners' ability to kill bacteria. Watch a video on how to safely sanitize your kitchen surfaces. (more) |
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EHE supports military family life
EHE projects under a White House initiative help military families by training early childhood educators, providing reliable autism information and improving cooking and nutrition skills. (more) |
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Focus on African-American males
The prolific research efforts of Terrell Lamont Strayhorn, higher education and student affairs, made him a Diverse: Issues in Higher Education Emerging Scholar for 2011. (more) |
People to watch
Teach students algebra with rap videos
Dave Schultz (MEd '07, Education) made the news by teaching his Westerville South students algebra concepts using rap videos he composes. (more, with links to videos)
Doing your own taxes? Do your homework first
Nancy Hudson, OSU Extension Family and Consumer Sciences, provides tips to make filing on your own easier. (more)
EHE O-H-I-O photos
 The grandchildren of Don Cramer (BS '64, MA '66, Education), director of the college's Schools and Agencies Network Group, make O-H-I-O in the rare snow of Atlanta.
Visit our website to view a larger version of the image and learn how to share your O-H-I-O photo with us.
EHE alumni profile: Joan Koonce
 EHE Degrees: MS '85, Family Resource Management: Consumer Economics Emphasis;
PhD '88, Family Resource Management: Consumer Economics Emphasis; Minor: Business Finance
Career: Professor, The University of Georgia (UGA), taught personal finance course for 17 years. Now Financial Planning Specialist, UGA Cooperative Extension.
Professionally: In 2001, I led the effort to develop, implement and obtain certification of the UGA Family Financial Planning undergraduate program from the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) Board. In 2005, I led the effort to create the Family Financial Planning undergraduate major. Since then, enrollment in the program has continually increased. I also contributed to the proposal for the nonthesis MS degree with an emphasis in Family Financial Planning. Both the undergraduate and graduate programs are attracting outstanding students and producing top-notch financial planning professionals.
Interesting fact: I am a black belt in taekwondo, and my personal memoir, Integrity in a Box of Chocolates: Consuming Life's Hardships One Bite at a Time, was published by Tate Publishing & Enterprises, Dec '09.
View more alumni profiles or fill out the EHE Alumni Profile Submission Form. Questions? Contact Sean Thompson, Director of Alumni Relations, (614) 688-5392.
Your gifts make a difference
You can make a difference where the need is greatest with a gift to the College of Education and Human Ecology Dean's Discretionary Fund, #301705.
Give online or contact Development Officer Deborah Schroeder, (614) 292-8011, to discuss your gift interests. |
Ohio State Fast Fact
Ohio State is once again among the top universities, tied for second in the nation, in the number of faculty named as new fellows by the prestigious American Association for the Advancement of Science. EHE's Associate Professor David L. Haury, science education, is among the nine Ohio State faculty honored this year. (more)
Activities for you
Mon, Feb 21 deadline
Nominate for Bell Resource Center Awards
James L. Moore III invites nominations for the OSU Bell Resource Center Award for Outstanding Service by a student, faculty, staff or community member who gave great service to the OSU African-American male community. The Recognition Ceremony is Weds, April 13, 6 pm. Contact: Todd Suddeth. (more)
Tues, Feb 22
Fashion and Retail Studies Speaker Series
Alumna Wendy Goldstein, owner of Costume Specialists Inc. that makes corporate logo walk-around costumes and children's book characters internationally, will speak on "Specialty Companies" at 4:30 pm, 200 Campbell Hall, Columbus campus. RSVP: Kathleen Whitman. View videos of past speakers.
Thurs, March 10, online
Free webinar for elementary teachers
Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears presents its monthly web seminar as part of Integrating Science and Literacy in K-5 Classrooms. This month, learn to help students create and interpret diagrams, maps and charts. Free, interactive professional development and instructional resources. 4-5 pm. Past seminars archived. (more)
Tues, April 5
TeachOhio 2011
EHE and other universities invite school districts from across the U.S. to recruit educators at the Aladdin Shrine Center, 3850 Stelzer Road, Columbus. Alumni volunteers needed. Contact Anita Donaldson, (614) 688-4571. Employers and candidates: Register online or contact Jean Wyer, (614) 688-5663.
Fri, May 13
EHE Alumni Recognition and Hall of Fame Induction
Join us for a stellar evening at the Blackwell Inn, Columbus Campus, to see fellow alumni and administrators or former faculty honored for their achievements and service. Recipients and ticket details TBA. Contact: Sean Thompson, (614) 688-5392.
Sat, May 14
"Culture Shock" fashion show
Students of the Fashion Production Association present the annual show of their designs. Silent auction: 7 pm. Show: 8 pm. Ohio Union, Archie M. Griffin Ballroom. Pre-event tickets: $10. Tickets at the door: $15. Contact: fpaatosu@gmail.com (put "Ticket Sales" in the subject) or Chelsea Gilbert, (419) 270-9501.
Sun, May 15, application deadline
2011 Invitational Summer Institute
Columbus Area Writing Project
Teachers committed to the teaching of writing and students' use of writing for learning may apply for this 19-day intensive workshop. Runs beginning Weds, June 15 (Mon.-Thurs. only). Apply online.
Now through Sat, May 21
"Charles Kleibacker: The OSU Years"
View the latest Historic Costume and Textiles Collection exhibition featuring garments by the late designer, plus video of artifacts acquired while he was curator and designer-in-residence. (more)
View more news and events on the EHE website. |
