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Message from the Dean: Share the love of books with children 
On March 1, 2, 5 and 6, the EHE Alumni Society invites you to read to children at one of four elementary schools in Central Ohio to celebrate Read Across America.
The national initiative by the National Education Association honors Dr. Seuss' birthday and supports youth literacy.
We are partnering with Ohio State's College of the Arts and Sciences Alumni Society, which will coordinate reading in South-Western City  Schools. Sean Thompson, our director of alumni relations, will coordinate reading in Upper Arlington School District classrooms. (more)
Live too far from Central Ohio to join in?
You can create your own Read Across America activity, especially if you're a teacher. Read how we are organized as a model for your own endeavor. Cheryl Achterberg, Dean 
Featured stories
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In evolution, gut feelings trump facts
A study by David Haury, Minsu Ha and Ross Nehm found that for students to accept the theory of evolution, an intuitive "gut feeling" may be just as important as understanding the facts. (more) |
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Your gifts seed international grants
Your contributions to the Dean's Discretionary Fund have let EHE faculty members launch four impressive international projects in China, Ethiopia, Haiti and Indonesia. (more) |
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Teach safe foods for pregnancy
Pregnant women are at greater risk for foodborne illness than other adults. Lydia Medeiros created educational materials for instructors to help protect these woman and their babies from risk. (more) |
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Equal opportunity in science, math careers
Ben Williams (MA '00, PhD '06) describes his work directing the Ohio STEM Equity Pipeline, which helps schools encourage girls to consider careers in science, technology, engineering and math. (more) |
People to watch Stop academic cheating
CNN interviewed Eric Anderman about how parents can keep their children from cheating in school. (more) Interrupting hate
Mollie Blackburn provides practitioners with suggestions for making schools more equitable and welcoming places in her new book, Interrupting hate: Homophobia in schools and what literacy can do about it. (more) Two out of 20 Outstanding Women 2012
Alumni Sandy Byers (PhD '90) and GeorgiAnn Diniaco (MA '89, PhD '96) were recognized by Columbus' Sunny 95 radio at their annual awards ceremony for contributions to humanity. Alumna roots in Appalachia
The biggest argument Debra Jasper (Phd '08) ever had with her father was over going to college. She wanted to go. He thought it was a waste of time. Jasper now takes pride in her Appalachian roots. (more) Retail customer services management
Jay Kandampully brings together U.S. and international authors in his new book, Service Management: The New Paradigm in Retailing. Students and practitioners learn about creating and maintaining superior service experiences that generate long-term relationships with customers. (more)
 Gary Predmore (BS '79 Education), his wife and two daughters show their Buckeye pride from the deck of their cruise ship near the Hubbard Glacier, Alaska.
Visit our website to view a larger version of the image, read Predmore's story and learn how to share your O-H-I-O photo with us.
Alumni Profile: Kasey Skobel-Conyers 
Degree: BS '98, Sport and Leisure Studies
Current Role: Owner/Senior Designer, Bliss Wedding and Event Design and Oh So Lovely Events
Professionally, I'm proud that I transitioned from a career in physical activity to launch my wedding and event business. Bliss Wedding & Event Design was voted Best of Weddings by the Knot 2010, 2011 and 2012. I received Business First's 2011 Forty under 40 Award, and Capital Style named two of our 2010 weddings as top 10 weddings of the year. I also serve others as co-founder and director of Cakes for a Cause, The Wedding Skills Workshop and founding Ohio chapter president of Wish upon a Wedding.
Interesting Fact: I have been scuba diving since age 12 with my dad and hope to take my two sons diving when they're older.
Support the Education and Human Ecology Student Ambassadors  ... and proudly represent your college with exclusive EHE apparel. Visit the EHE store. All proceeds benefit the EHE Ambassadors, undergraduate students who participate in alumni relations and undergraduate recruitment activities. Order by Sun, March 4. Questions, contact Kelsey Jacobson,
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 Andrea Bowlin, executive director of EHE Advancement, or Jeff Byars, senior advancement officer, at (614) 247-7825 to discuss your gift interests.
| EHE is searching for . . . alumni who own a hospitality venue that recycles leftover food. Please contact Gemma McLuckie or 614-292-4658. 
Events for you
Now - Sat, Feb 18
"Global Textile Trades"
The latest Historic Costume and Textiles Collection exhibit explores all aspects of trade from the craft of creating cloth to the skill of decorating it. Snowden Gallery, Schottenstein Wing, Campbell Hall, Columbus campus. On March 10, "100 Years of Girl Scouting: Uniform and Memorabilia Exhibit" opens. Dates, hours, times listed here. (more) Sat, Feb 11
SOLD OUT - EHE Alumni Night, Men's Basketball
Pregame tailgate tickets still available for before our next 3-Point Schott, Buckeye Men's Basketball vs. Michigan State at the Schottenstein Center. Tailgate at Longaberger Alumni House, 3:30 - 5:30 pm. $20 (for those already with game tickets). RSVP: Kamilah King. Sun, Feb 12
EHE Alumni Night, Women's Basketball
The third 3-Point Schott is Buckeye Women's Basketball vs. Purdue at the Schottenstein Center. Tip off at 5 pm. Pregame tailgate, Longaberger Alumni House, 2:30 - 4:30 pm. Cost: Game + Tailgate (Adult) - $30; Game + Tailgate (Child under 12) - $20; Tailgate only - $12 (for those already with game tickets). RSVP: Kamilah King.
Wed, Feb 15
EPL Research Roundtables
Susan Robb Jones, School of Educational Policy and Leadership, will present on "A critical analysis of college students' narratives about HIV/AIDS," noon to 1:30 pm, Rm 136 Ramseyer Hall, Columbus campus. A light lunch is served. RSVP: Nicole Leach. Fri, Feb 17
Dating in the Digital Age
Amy Bonomi will conduct the keynote group session at the 2012 Women's Summit on Dating in the Digital Age, presented by Ohio State's Multicultural Center. Free. RSVP by Feb 10. (more)
Thu, Feb 23
Fashion and Retail Studies Speaker Series: Retail Careers
Brian Giles with Kohl's department stores will speak. Rm 160 EA, 209 W. 18th Ave, Columbus campus. 6:30 pm. RSVP: Mark Wallace.
Fri, Feb 24
Ohio State Alumni Day with the Columbus Blue Jackets
Enjoy an evening with alumni at Nationwide Arena when the Columbus Blue Jackets take on the Colorado Rockies at 7 pm. (more)
Mon, Feb 27
Annual Body Image Bazaar
Join Nancy Rudd and the Body Image Health Task Force for exhibits and activities to educate about body health, acceptance and awareness. Recreation and Physical Activity Center, 10 am - 8 pm, Columbus. No cost.
Mon, Mar 12 - Wed, Mar 14
Test Development Workshop
Educators, develop reliable assessments of job-specific skills to support workforce development and career-technical training through EHE's Center on Education and Training for Employment (CETE). (more) Mon, Mar 19 - Fri, Mar 23
DACUM Training Institute
Develop a curriculum efficiently by tapping the expertise of skilled workers to determine the knowledge, skills and behaviors to perform a specific job and its curriculum standards. Offered via EHE's Center on Education and Training for Employment (CETE). (more) Mon, Mar 26 - Fri, Mar 30
SCID Workshop
Through Systematic Curriculum and Instructional Development you'll develop competency-based instructional materials for education and training. A follow-up to the DACUM Institute. Offered through EHE's CETE. (more) Thu, Apr 19
TeachOhio 2012
Students and alumni, attend the college's annual teacher hiring fair at the Aladdin Shrine Center, 850 Stelzer Road, Columbus, 8 am - 5 pm. Employers, OSU students and alumni, please preregister. Scroll down to Job Fairs. Volunteers invited. Contact Anita Donaldson, 614-688-4571. Sat, Oct 6
EHE Annual Tailgate and Football Game
Ohio State vs. University of Nebraska during homecoming and alumni reunion weekend. More details to come. Sun, Oct 7
2nd Annual 5K Run/Walk
Sponsored by the Education and Human Ecology Alumni Society. More details to come. |
