Message from the Dean:
Farewell to quarters
 As we enter the last autumn quarter at Ohio State, I am proud to report that the EHE freshman class coming to the Columbus campus holds great promise.
An impressive 56 percent of these freshmen graduated in the top 10 percent of their high school classes
Also notable, 91.8 percent of our incoming freshmen graduated in the top 25 percent of their classes. We know they are excited to begin their studies, as you were once upon a time.
Next year in autumn, we will begin semesters. Conversion is complete in our college, and we expect to share details about positive changes in the coming months. Please watch your e-mailbox for EHE In Touch.
Cheryl Achterberg, Dean
Featured stories
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Anderson Award honors two EHE alumni
Role models and EHE alumni Tim Dove and Sunday Smith Weakley were honored for their contributions to the teaching profession with the award created by Dean Emeritus Don Anderson and Gail Anderson, his widow. (more) |
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Where farmers go to dream
Ohio State's annual Farm Science Review attracts over 140,000 to its exhibits, demos and speakers.The McCormick Bldg features EHE experts on managing your money and health, and Universal Design. (more) |
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Why do abuse victims recant?
Amy Bonomi analyzed recorded jailhouse telephone conversations between men charged with felony domestic violence and their female victims. Learn why victims often drop charges. (more) |
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How much vitamin D/calcium do you need?
Human Nutrition’s Steve Clinton advises the National Academy of Sciences on the amount of vitamin D and calcium we need for optimal health. (more) |
People to watch
Show Me the Money
Learn more about how EHE staff member Bobbie Bowling’s excellence in grant management cares for our college and brought her the prestigious 2011 University Distinguished Staff honor. (more)
Airman's Medal of Valor
In an OSU essay, EHE alumnus Kerry Crooks recounts a harrowing experience from his time as a warrior of the Cold War. (more)
Hohler brings hope to Kenya
EHE alumnus Larry Hohler explains why he labors to improve lives of homeless children in Kenya. (more)
Pelotonia in Pictures
1,559 Team Buckeye riders joined the 4,986 Pelotonia riders and countless volunteers to make Pelotonia 2011 an overwhelming success. This year's event raised $8.8 million (fundraising continues through Oct 21) to end cancer. (more)
Alumni Profile: Elizabeth Harzoff
 Degrees: MS '95 Human Development and Family Science (HDFS), Ohio State; MA '84 Folk Studies, Western Kentucky University
Current Role: Early Intervention Specialist, OSU/Nisonger Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, Early Childhood Education
At the Nisonger Center, I work with families, helping them define and reach the best outcomes for infants and toddlers with special needs. All my work draws on my HDFS studies with a Special Education cognate area. As a GRA with the Transition to Motherhood Project, I began building my skill in observing interactions between mothers and young children. I am proud of receiving a 2005-06 Battelle Endowment for Technology and Human Affairs grant that expanded my ability to improve children's lives using adapted technology.
Interesting Fact: While student teaching at the A. Sophie Rogers Lab School in Campbell Hall, I studied with visiting teachers from Reggio Emilia, Italy, who shared their philosophy about how children demonstrate what they know--called "The Hundred Languages of Children."
View more alumni profiles or fill out the EHE Alumni Profile Submission Form. Questions? Contact Sean Thompson, Director of Alumni Relations, (614) 688-5392.
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 the EHE Development Office at (614) 247-7825 to discuss your gift interests. |
Ohio State Fast Fact: Buckeyes you should know
How many of the Buckeyes You Should Know register on your radar screen? This month is your chance to learn more about EHE alumni Bruce Wimbish (Sport Management), Julie Wilkes (Exercise Physiology), Charles Csuri (Education) and EHE donor Betty Schoenbaum, for whom the Schoenbaum Family Center is named. EHE alumni Luke Fickell and Dave Kaylor sound out about what Ohio State means to them. (more)
Events for you
Thurs, Sept 15
Hospital Poets' Readings: Mimi Chenfeld
Anna Soter directs this quarterly event to recharge batteries of patients, practitioners, students, visitors. Guest reader Chenfeld is a creative arts educator, poet and children's author who inspires all ages. The James Cancer Center, 300 W. 10th Ave, 518 A, 2-3:30 pm. No charge. Registration appreciated. (more)
Mon, Sept 19
Free Webinar: Reshape your plate. Reshape you.
Put the Dietary Guidelines on Your Plate. Joyce McDowell, OSU Extension Human Nutrition, discusses "Fish for Healthy Fats and Protein." Cooking demos. Shopping tips. 10 am, EDT. (more)
Fall 2011
Ohio Early Childhood Professional Development
Free training at locations statewide by the college's Early Childhood Quality Network, Center for Special Needs Populations. Contact Kathy Rider. (more)
Sun, Oct 9
Autism Speaks Student Chapter at Columbus Walk
Support the OSU Autism Speaks Student Chapter and its EHE student members at the walk. Donate or join the team. (more)
Weds, Oct 19 – Fri, Oct 21
Building Solutions to Poverty conference
Ann O'Connell and the International Poverty Solutions Collaborative explore "Methods and Metrics for Identifying Success." Meant for experts and students in qualitative or quantitative methods, poverty research or policy to help strengthen understanding and reduce the impact of poverty. Keynote speaker Sheldon Danziger, U. of Michigan. Ohio Union. (register)
Sun, Oct 23
Counselor Ed team walks for suicide prevention
Join Darcy Haag Granello, the OSU Counselor Education team and the OSU Campus Suicide Prevention Program in the Out of the Darkness Walk for Suicide Prevention, Beekman Park. Local donations stay in Central Ohio. (more)
Weds, Oct 26
Fashion & Retail Studies Speed Networking
Employers interested in speed networking with our FRS students for possible hire, Rm 243 Campbell Hall, contact Nancy Dugan, 614-292-3088.
Weds, Nov 16
Hospitality Management Speed Networking
Employers interested in speed networking with our HM students for possible hire, Rm 243 Campbell Hall, contact Nancy Dugan, 614-292-3088.
Ongoing classes in 49 Ohio counties
Dining with Diabetes
Learn to manage diabetes through menu planning, taste-testing healthy recipes and more. 93% of participants report increased knowledge of diabetes management. Contact OSU Extension Family and Consumer Sciences educators in participating counties. (more)
EHE O-H-I-O photos
Julie Bunczak (MA '95, Education) and her family spelled O-H-I-O while at Haystack Rock in Canon Beach, Oregon.
Visit our website to view a larger version of the image, read Bunczak’s story and learn how to share your O-H-I-O photo with us. |
