June 2008 EHE News Source

Welcome to the June 2008 issue of the College of Education and Human Ecology electronic newsletter, EHE News Source!
Featured stories:
We seek solutions to improve well-being
Jeffery Swanagan

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Welcomes EHE Alumnus as Director
Jeffery Swanagan (BS '81, Science Education) followed his love for conserving creatures of the wild and now will lead the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Learn more from the Columbus Dispatch.

Martha Belury Pairing Dietary Oil with Hormone Helps Side Effects of Weight Loss
Martha Belury found that the hormone leptin adds an element of protection against side effects that can accompany fat loss with dietary oil CLA. (more)
some of the many students who attended TeachOhio TeachOhio Draws Teacher Candidates, Interested Schools
467 high-energy teacher candidates at TeachOhio met recruiters from 134 school districts in 19 states. (more)
Vladimir Sloutsky Concrete Examples Don't Help Students Learn Math
Vladimir Sloutsky's study challenges the common practice of teaching mathematical concepts by using "real-world," concrete examples. (more)
Heather Grieshop Getting Psyched to Intern at High-End Restaurants
Heather Grieshop is thrilled to receive the new Cameron Mitchell Restaurants Scholarship, which comes with a hospitality management internship. (more)
Upcoming Alumni
and College Events

July 15-18
25th Annual National Academy for Superintendents
Theme: Communications as a Strategic Asset. A focused executive exercise for school superintendents. (more)

June - September
For Managers or Developers of Occupational Training Programs
Visit the college's Center on Education and Training for Employment website for upcoming professional development events. (more)

Fri, Sept 5
EHE Reunion Weekend
Join us for a walk down memory lane at the college's reunion event. This year's celebration will reunite friends and classmates of the classes of 1958, 1968, 1983, and 1998. Watch for more details about this exciting occasion. Contact Nancy Swearengin, 614-292-2743.

Sat, Sept 6
Annual EHE Fall Tailgate
Mark your calendar now for terrific food and fellowship before the OU/OSU game. Contact Nancy Swearengin, 614-292-2743.

View more upcoming events on the EHE website.


Look for the next
EHE News Source in August

EHE News Source goes on vacation in July. We'll be in touch in August. Watch for details about the exciting fall tailgate and reunion weekend activities.
Honoring Our Alumni

Do you know an outstanding alumnus or alumna from the college? An exciting new awards event is being planned for the autumn to honor outstanding graduates. To be notified of details when they are finalized, contact Sean Thompson, 614-688-5392.
Alumni Class Notes

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

Send us your latest news! Contact Sean Thompson, Director of Alumni Relations, at thompson.1355@osu.edu or 614-688-5392.
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Edited by Janet Ciccone, Director, Strategic Communications and Marketing

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