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

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

Featured stories:
We seek solutions to improve well-being

	Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears Kimberly Lightle and her team, along with Ohio State's Byrd Polar Research Center, created this online magazine for elementary teachers. It features engaging science activities, electronic books, and more. Great for integrating science and literacy into K-5 classrooms. Read the onCampus story about how the magazine was born or check out the magazine's website.
	Tips from the Trenches Alumna Amanda Popa (Teacher License '07, Family and Consumer Sciences Education) writes from Shanahan Middle School with advice and resources for student teachers and graduates alike. (more)
	Supporting Black Males in Education Counselor educator James Moore III, Physical Activity & Educational Services, is named the first director of Ohio State's Bell Resource Center on the African American Male. (more)
	Lowe's Heroes Donates 4,000 Books Preschoolers smiled as Lowe's employees arranged children's books on the library shelves at the Schoenbaum Family Center at Weinland Park. (more)
	Tea as Medicine? Josh Bomser, along with other university human nutritionists, talks about the health benefits of tea in a recent interview with washingtonpost.com. (more)

Upcoming Alumni
and College Events

Friday, May 30
Russell Klein Memorial Annual Nutritional Research Symposium
Topic: "Nutrition, Aging and Exercise." 10 a.m. - noon, student posters; 2 p.m., keynote speaker William J. Evans, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Biomedical Research Tower, 460 W. 12th Ave. Contact Rachel Kopec.

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.

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.

June 2-3, 18, 19
Workforce Investment Act for Youth Training
Youth service experts or WIA administrators, the college's LearningWork Connection lists free, upcoming events. Dates for July - Dec posted soon. (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 Sean Thompson, 614-688-5392.

Sat, Sept 6
Annual EHE Fall Tailgate
Mark your calendar now for terrific food and fellowship before the OU/OSU game. Contact Sean Thompson, 614-688-5392.

View more upcoming events on the EHE website.

Personal Development: Women and Money 2008

This summer, 11 free financial planning workshops are open to Ohioans across the state, sponsored by the Ohio Treasurer of State. As they have for the past three years, our OSU Extension Family and Consumer Sciences educators will be presenting, exhibiting, and engaging with participants at these workshops. The educators are coordinated by the college's Cindy Renn, Department of Consumer Sciences. Visit the Your Money NOW website for more information, including how to register.

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.

Edited by Janet Ciccone, Director, Strategic Communications and Marketing

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