Tasha Snyder and Kara Newby of OSU Extension Human Development and Family Science bring you a new quarterly e-newsletter with articles of significance to everyone, regardless of life stage. The first issue focuses on the work of Deanna Wilkinson on perspectives of those involved in violence, 'tweens (8- to 12-year-olds), bullying, and a look at the American Community Survey from the U.S. Census. (more)

Online voting took place last week for the slate of candidates for the new EHE Alumni Society Board of Governors. A sincere thank-you to all those who voted! We are tallying the votes and notifying those who won. Please watch for the June '09 EHE News Source for the results.

Your financial generosity makes a tangible difference to meeting standards of excellence.

$50 buys a week of art supplies for disadvantaged children at our Schoenbaum Family Center.

$100 helps market our students' personal finance counseling service to Ohio State peers.

$250 buys motor skills equipment for developmentally delayed preschoolers.

$500 buys a plane ticket for an expert to speak to students.

$1,000 supports an instructor to teach healthy nutrition to Ohio families.

$5,000 funds one-fifth of a faculty seed grant to launch innovative research.

Giving to EHE online is a fast, safe, and secure process. Visit http://giveto.osu.edu and choose the College of Education and Human Ecology from the list. To discuss your gift interests, contact Tracy Kirby, 614-292-5538.

Visit our Class Notes page for the latest about alumni updates and achievements. Send us your latest news! Contact Director of Alumni Relations Sean Thompson, 614-688-5392.

Now through June 27, 2009
The Sewer's Art: Quality, Fashion, and Economy
Visit the new exhibition from the college's Historic Costume and Textiles Collection, now a special collection in the University Libraries. Campbell Hall, Weds & Thurs, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri & Sat, 12-4 p.m. (more)

Mon, May 11
2009 Lecture Series on African and African American Diaspora Literacies
"Poetics and Counter-Storytelling: When Young Black Women Right/Write The Wor(l)d," Carmen Kynard, St. John's University, 4:30 p.m., 200 Ramseyer Hall. Sponsors: Martha King Center and School of Teaching and Learning. Contact: Elaine Richardson.

Sat, May 16
Annual Textiles and Clothing Design Show
Enjoy original designs inspired by "Big Screen Fashion," with student designers on hand to describe concepts. 5:30 p.m., themed basket auction; 6:30 p.m., exhibit opens. Fawcett Center. Advance tickets: $8, Sherelyn Smith or Carrie White. At the door: $10. More information: Nancy Rudd, 614-292-4385 or Michelle Puthoff, 614-292-4389.

Sat, May 16
Official Grand Opening, Labs in Life @ COSI
The Ohio State exhibit at COSI opens with EHE faculty, staff, and students conducting research about how physical activity and nutrition improve health, body composition, and well-being. Watch, interact, or volunteer to participate. (more)

Fri, May 29
6th Annual Rising Stars Banquet
Hospitality Management alumni, faculty, and staff gather to honor the class of '09 and distinguished alumni. Nationwide-Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center, 6-10 p.m. To register or to be a sponsor, contact Betty Kaye, 614-292-4691.

Mon-Fri, June 15-19
2009 Summer K-12 Institute: Somali History, Language & Culture
For K-12 educators. Leslie Moore and a team of researchers, practitioners, and community organizers will provide understanding of Somali culture and the diasporic experience and discuss how it applies to educational practice. Location: Somali Women's and Children's Alliance Global Mall, 2210 Morse Rd, Columbus, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily. Contact Laura Joseph, OSU Center for African Studies, cas@osu.edu. (more)

Fri, June 26
Promoting Community Safety and Preventing Violence
This conference will promote dialogue between researchers and practitioners, with a focus on integrating lessons from research and practice. Sponsored by the OSU Youth Violence Prevention Advisory Board and led by Deanna Wilkinson. Location: Vern Riffe Center, 77 S. High St, Columbus, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CEUs available. (more)

Sept 11-13
Alumni Reunion Weekend
Save the date for one of the biggest games of the 2009 season! Register by Aug 1 for the scrumptious tailgate dinner and the ticket lottery for the Ohio State vs. USC game. (more)

View more upcoming events on the EHE website.