Message from the Dean:
Labs in Life @ COSI benefiting community

Millie Adams ('80 MS, Human Nutrition) wrote to COSI's CEO David Chesebrough and me recently describing how she used our nutrition and physical performance Labs in Life as a teaching tool.

She lauded our knowledgeable researchers and their skill in explaining the sophisticated equipment at Labs in Life to help high school athletes understand the connection between good nutrition and improved sports performance. We thank Adams for writing!

Please read her letter, which she generously shares, to see how nutritionists, coaches, parents, students, teachers, and more can benefit from Labs in Life @ COSI.

Cheryl Achterberg, Dean

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Visit the Renovated Library

Remember the Ohio State library where you studied as a student? Today, the EHE collection resides in the glorious, newly renovated Thompson Memorial Library. President E. Gordon Gee says, "We are all enriched by the opening of our world-class library, the center of intellectual life at our world-class institution."

If you come to Columbus, be sure to tour this magnificent space! You can see photos online now. (more)

EHE majors touted by CNN, CareerBuilder

"10 unusual majors" lead to fulfilling careers, according to a recent article at CNN.com. The good news is, thanks to our holistic approach to solving societal problems, eight are offered by your college. You may be in one of the careers!

First is family and consumer sciences (our consumer sciences, human development and family science, and family and consumer sciences education), which the article says gives plenty of options for careers. No. 3 is recreation management. Food science -- including dietetics and nutrition -- is no. 4.

Several of our faculty explore topics related to criminology, no. 6. Many of our graduates enter social work related areas, no. 7.

Our emphasis on urban issues fits with no. 8, urban studies. Our science education program is of interest for no. 9, natural resources. And the final major, gerontology -- the welfare of the aged -- is part of our lifelong learning and living focus.

So the next time a young person muses about his/her future, say, "Have I got a major for you!"

Ohio State Fast Fact

More private sector firms and foundations invest in Oho State than any other university in the country except Duke.

Events and Activities for You

Nominate alumni for Hall of Fame
Deadline extended to Sept 30
Help us honor your fellow alumni for outstanding career achievements. Nominations are due by Sept 30. (more)

Eye on Alumni, Big Ten Network
This show features some of Ohio State's most prominent alumni. Check September's schedule. (more)

Full-day versus half-day kindergarten
Hear Laurie Katz on a WOSU-AM podcast from Aug 24 talking about the value of all-day versus half-day kindergarten. (more)

Mon-Fri, Sept 21-25, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Developing a Curriculum Institute
Train to lead this effective, relatively low-cost approach to job/occupational task analysis, presented by the Center on Education and Training for Employment, Columbus. (more)

Fall/Winter '09
Ohio Early Childhood Professional Development
Sign up for free training at locations statewide by the college's Early Childhood Quality Network. Contact Kathy Rider for questions. (more)

Tues-Thurs, Sept 22-24
EHE at OSU Farm Science Review
EHE features health and wellness activities, financial and economical info in the McCormick Building at Ohio State's annual farm show. Molly Caren Agricultural Center, London, Ohio. (more)

Mon-Fri, Sept 28-Oct 2, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
SCID (Systematic Curriculum and Instructional Development) Workshop
Learn to develop competency-based instructional materials for secondary and postsecondary career/tech ed, business-industry training, or private and government training. Presented by the Center on Education and Training for Employment (CETE), Columbus. (more)

Thurs-Fri, Oct 14-16, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Test Development Workshop
Provides practical knowledge and skills for constructing valid, reliable, and legally defensible assessments for human resources. Presented by CETE. (more)

Sun, Oct 18, 5 p.m.
"At Last: Celebrating the Lives of Sisters of Soul"
Celebrate the innovation and creativity of Black women artists at this free performance co-sponsored by EHE. Features a montage of stories, songs, expressive body movement, and more. Wexner Center Performance Space. Contact Elaine Richardson. (more)

View more upcoming events on the EHE website.

Alumni Class Notes

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

Edited by Janet Ciccone, Director, Strategic Communications and Marketing

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