[Marstudent] OHIO STATE MARION NEWS & INFORMATION (updated 1-9-2017)

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Ohio State Marion News Headlines - Monday, Jan. 9, 2017

  *   THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS
  *   Welcome Back Breakfast Bar
  *   Hot Chocolate Bar

  *   OTHER HEADLINES
  *   "In My Own Words": Fall Semester Essay Writers Recognized
  *   Funding available for faculty, staff, and student engagement
  *   Register for Buckeye Alerts
  *   Upcoming dates to remember
  *   Call for Nominations: 2017 OSU Marion Teaching Excellence Award
  *   Marion campus bookstore now offering price matches
  *   Earlier, Easier FAFSA for 2017-2018
  *   2017 Study Tour: Paris, Florence, and Venice

  *   SPRING COURSE LOOKBOOK
  *   English 4597.02: Strange America: Louisiana
  *   Psychology 5832: Lifespan Sociomoral Development
  *   Anthropology 5623: Environmental Anthropology
  *   Molecular Genetics 4500 & 4501: General Genetics and Lab
  *   Comparative Studies 3607: Film and Literature as Narrative Art
THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS
Welcome Back Breakfast Bar
Monday, January 9, 8:30-11 a.m.
Morrill Hall Lounge
The Office of Student Life will be providing breakfast basics and treats for both students and faculty as a warm welcome back from break.
Hot Chocolate Bar
Wednesday, January 11, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Alber Student Center
Stop by and enjoy a cup of gourmet hot chocolate to embrace the new year!
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OTHER HEADLINES
"In My Own Words": Fall Semester Essay Writers Recognized
The "In My Own Words" freshman writing series continued this semester, highlighting the powerful student stories we encounter in the classroom. Formerly a project with CSCC-Delaware during our partnership phase, "In My Own Words" showcases exemplary narrative writing in freshman composition courses, including English 1109 and 1110.
The participating sections, along with the top three essays, are listed here. Additionally, essays were read and judged by a panel of judges unaffiliated with the class sections: Trent Ramsey's "PA#1," Brandon Slover-Baffone's untitled audio narrative, and "Music To My Ears" were selected as the top three essays, and received $25 gift cards. All other participants received $10 gift cards.
Funding available for faculty, staff, and student engagement
The Connect and Collaborate Grants Program incentivizes faculty, staff, students, and their public/private sector community partners to submit pre-proposals which have the potential to catalyze engaged, collaborative teaching and research activities benefiting the community and university. Grants up to $70,000 are available. Pre-proposals are due Wednesday, February 1. An information session will be held on Tuesday, January 17 at 11:30 a.m. in the Research Commons and can also be viewed online via Carmen Connect. <https://carmenconnect.osu.edu/jan17ccgrants> For more information, visit https://oaa.osu.edu/ccgrants.html or contact the Connect and Collaborate Grants Program at engage at osu.edu.<mailto:engage at osu.edu>
Register for Buckeye Alerts
If you are not already registered for Buckeye Alert, we encourage you to do so.  Recent events on the Columbus campus remind us of how important it is to be informed when an emergency occurs.  To add your parent, spouse, significant other, etc to the alert system, https://dps.osu.edu/alerts-parental-spouse-registration - any numbers added to the system will receive the same text alerts that the student/faculty/staff receive.  The second web form is located at https://dps.osu.edu/alerts-multiple-campuses-registration - if a student, faculty or staff member would like to receive alerts for multiple campuses, they can complete this form and we will add them to the other campus alert systems.
Upcoming dates to remember
Monday, January 9 - Spring semester begins
Monday, January 16 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No classes, offices closed
Call for Nominations: 2017 OSU Marion Teaching Excellence Award
Do you know a professor who is dedicated to teaching and from whom you learned a lot?  Nominate her or him for the OSU-Marion Campus Teaching Excellence Award!  Complete the nomination form online at https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_03crE4QUV7xWLFX  or use a paper copy available at the Campus Information Desk, Morrill Hall Room 150.
Nominations will be accepted from November 30, 2016 through January 20, 2017.
Marion campus bookstore now offering price matches
The Barnes & Noble bookstore in the Alber Student Center of the Marion campus will now price match your new, used, and use rental textbooks with Amazon<https://www.amazon.com>, www.bn.com<https://www.bn.com>, and other applicable local competitors at the time of purchase. For any orders placed early, the bookstore will match those textbook prices through the first week of class. They will match the exact textbook, same edition and format, including all accompanying materials. The title must be in stock on a competitor's website or store at the time of purchase. Online marketplaces, peer-to-peer pricing, digital e-books, access codes, and special orders are ineligible for price match. If the textbook is a rental, the rental terms must be the same. The bookstore will allow one price match per title. For more information, visit marionbookstore.bncollege.com<http://marionbookstore.bncollege.com>.
Earlier, Easier FAFSA for 2017-2018
FAFSA for the 2017-2018 academic year is available on October 1, 2016. February 1, 2017 is Ohio State's priority date for the FAFSA and Special Scholarships Application. Use 2015 Federal income taxes and the Data Retriever Tool to easily complete the FAFSA online!
File your FAFSA earlier in the admissions process, have more time to make an informed decision about affordability when choosing which college to attend, and use the Data Retriever Tool to make the process easier and more accurate. Priority filing takes place from October 1, 2016-February 1, 2017. Ohio State's code is 003090 at fafsa.gov<https://fafsa.gov> and sta.osu.edu<https://sfa.osu.edu>
2017 Study Tour: Paris, Florence, and Venice
March 9-18, 2017
Visit www.eftours.com<https://eftours.com> and enter the Tour ID#:1799762FE
Student Price: $3,210          Adult Price (20 and over): $3,475
Venice is known for its canals. The Florence Duomo and Pisas Leaning Tower show that architectural icons come in many shapes and sizes. The Principality of Monaco is all about glitz, with its palace and casino, while Paris reveals itself in many ways, from the Tuileries gardens to the cafes on the Champs-Elysees.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Fly Overnight to Italy
Day 2: Arrive in Milan; Travel to Venice
Day 3: Take a guided tour of Venice
Day 4: Travel to and take a guided tour of Florence
Day 5: Enjoy a free day in Florence
Day 6: Travel to and tour Pisa, continue onto French Riviera
Day 7: Tour the French Riviera
Day 8: Travel by TGV to Paris
Day 9: Take a walking tour of Paris
Day 10: Depart for home
For more information about this study tour, contact Dr. Zuheir Alidib at alidib.1 at osu.edu<http://osumarion.osu.edu/buckeyebriefs/alidib.1@osu.edu> or visit the study tour page on our website at http://osumarion.osu.edu/academics/study-abroad-opportunities/paris17.html
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SPRING COURSE LOOKBOOK
English 4597.02: American Regional Cultures in Transition - Strange America: Louisiana
Dr. Sara Crosby / 3 credits / TR 11-12:20
Coastal Louisiana is a strange place-home to sexy vampires, Voodoo, and so-called "swamp people," as well as jazz, petroleum, and gumbo. But because of foolish river and marsh management, south Louisiana is literally disappearing into the Gulf of Mexico, with the fastest rate of land loss anywhere in the world. Now is the time to experience it before it's gone. In this capstone course, you will immerse yourself in Louisiana literature and culture: from Swamp Thing comics to Cajun ghost stories and jokes. You will learn how to cook a real gumbo (and why it's made that way) and you will explore everything from New Orleans music and politics to Blue Dog art and reality TV.
Psychology 5832: Lifespan Sociomoral Development
Dr. Chris Daddis / 3 credits / TR 3-4:20
In this course, we will examine the major approaches to moral development including psychoanalytic, cognitive-developmental, and socialization theories. Through discussion of primary source material, we will examine, compare, and contrast major theories and consider the research methods and findings associated with each approach. The primary focus will be on psychological approaches, but we will also consider philosophical issues and educational applications.
Anthropology 5623: Environmental Anthropology
Dr. Anna Willow / 3 credits / TR 1:30-2:50
Have you heard the news? We're living in the Anthropocene. This means that humans are now the dominant force influencing the Earth's topography, ecosystems, and climate. How did we get here? How do we impact the environment? And how does the environment influence our behavior? What does "nature" really mean? In a time of environmental change, how can we realize our best possible future?
Molecular Genetics 4500 & 4501: General Genetics & Molecular Genetics Laboratory
Dr. Ruben Petreaca / TR 9-10:20 & Lab M 1-3:45
We are excited to offer both General Genetics and Molecular Genetics Laboratory for the first time at Ohio State at Marion. In MolGen 4500 we will examine major topics in genetics that include transmission genetics, molecular genetics, population genetics and evolution, and recombinant DNA and genomics. In MolGen 4501 we will use yeast to do hands on experiments on two major topics in molecular genetics, transmission genetics and recombinant DNA technology. MolGen 4500 is a prerequisite/co-requisite for MolGen4501. You are strongly encouraged to enroll in both classes in the same semester as the laboratory exercises are designed to complement the lectures in MolGen 4500.
Comparative Studies 3607: Film and Literature as Narrative Art
Comparative Aspects of Spanish and Latin-American Societies through Literature and Film
Dr. Luzmila Camacho-Platero / 3 credits / TR 1:30-2:50
In the last century, the Spanish speaking world experienced dramatic changes, social conflicts, and revolutions, while various societies evolved into diverse democracies. In this course, we will study representative cultural examples of some of the most significant social developments in Spain and Latin America through literature and film. By deciphering the art of telling stories with words and images we will learn about the Spanish Civil War, the Cuban revolution, the racial tapestry of Latin America, the experiences of minority communities, and in general about the triumphs and failures of these societies.
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