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Data in Libraries Webinar Recordings Available

Submitted by Nicole Hernandez: University Libraries participated in the RUSA Data in the Libraries webinar series this semester. The webinar recordings are now available online. The following webinar records are now available: Understanding and Working with APIs Data Processing and Visualization Open Data Data Basics and The Reference Interview Information on the webinar series, and […]




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Beth Kattelman named Curator of Theatre Research Institute

Submitted by Eric Johnson: Beth Kattelman has assumed the position of Curator of the Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee Theatre Research Institute (TRI). As lead curator of the TRI, Beth will be the primary contact for and coordinate overall outreach activities, collection development, donor relationships and research services to enhance TRI’s support of local, national […]




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We’re Stronger Together: Blood Donors Urgently Needed

Submitted by Alicia Perkins: As hospitals once again ramp up their services that require donated blood, we encourage you to make this important gift. Versiti Blood Center of Ohio has teamed up with many local businesses to make donating easier by providing community donation locations closer to home. When you donate with Versiti, your donation […]




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Telling Stories about the Byrd Second Antarctic Expedition: Findings from the Byrd Archives Webinar

Telling Stories about the Byrd Second Antarctic Expedition: Findings from the Byrd Archives  Wednesday, May 13, 2020 3 – 4 p.m. EST Register here Join the Byrd Center in a virtual webinar with Dr. Anneke Schwob from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. This is a special seminar and collaboration between the Byrd Center and Polar […]




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Suicide and Mental Health Task Force creates Guide to Assisting Distressed Individuals | January 13, 2020

The Suicide and Mental Health Task Force created a Guide to Assisting Distressed Individuals, available for download online in folder and poster format...




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Virtual Career Resources for Students

Buckeye Careers provides a unified career services support model available to all students and employers...




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COVID-19 Update for Buckeye Careers

The Ohio State University is doing all we can to promote the health and safety of our campus communities as we monitor the COVID-19 pandemic...




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Share Kindness and Pay It Forward

Now more than ever, the world needs kindness. Even the smallest acts of kindness can make a difference, and you could inspire a chain of paying it forward...




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Kind Collaboration: Kind Song Playlist

The Ohio State University Kindness Committee with the Boo Radley Society, a kindness student organization, created the Kind Song Playlist on Spotify...




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The forced migration of children to postwar Australia

Following World War II, thousands of children were sent from Britain to Australia. Most of the children were orphans or unable to be cared for by their parents. In this clip, Hildi describes being taken from her grandmother’s home and secretly put on board a ship to Australia. Frankie Lewis describes the sense of isolation and anonymity wrought by not having a birth certificate.




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Declining forests of Giant Kelp

Imagine diving between giant kelp that reach more than 30 metres from the bottom of the ocean to the surface. The east coast of Tasmania is one of the few places in the world where these underwater forests exist. But how much longer will they survive? Watch this clip to find out why these magnificent ecosystems are disappearing at an alarming rate.




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Chemistry of rotten eggs, and more

Want to know if an egg is rotten, why onions bring on tears and what makes green vegetables turn brown after cooking? Watch this clip to discover the chemistry behind these and other everyday problems. Find out about the chemical reactions, compounds and elements involved, and learn some simple chemistry-inspired solutions.




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The bang behind fireworks!

Ever wondered how fireworks are created? In this clip, pyrotechnics expert John Conkling describes the chemical and physical components of fireworks, and demonstrates many coloured explosions in a laboratory. Discover that a fireworks display is a chemical reaction between an oxidiser such as potassium nitrate and a fuel such as sulphur, with a chemical colourant that emits coloured light when heated.




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Charles Perkins in Moree

Australia in the 1960s was still a racially segregated country. What did Charles Perkins organise in 1965 to challenge racist attitudes and practises in regional NSW? Watch as people discuss what happened in Moree, which illustrates the division of that time, and learn about the difference Charles Perkins and his Freedom Riders made to the Aboriginal community of Moree.




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Mesopotamia, the world's first civilisation

Considered the birthplace of human civilisation, Mesopotamia (present-day Iraq, and parts of Kuwait, Turkey and Syria) was situated in the fertile valley between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. What do we know of this ancient civilisation? What characteristics did Mesopotamia have that made it a civilisation?




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A flood of water sports activity

See how the breaking of a drought can result in a boom for local tourism. In one small Victorian town, the long drought has broken and there's water back in the lake! Find out what attracts holiday-makers back in droves to the serenity of Bonnie Doon!




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The super strength of silkworm threads

A silkworm produces silk thread that is almost as strong as steel. Why does a silkworm need such a strong thread? Find out in this video. How is silk thread being used in medical science, and why is it better than using the polyester alternative? Can you think of other uses for silk thread?




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What is opportunity cost?

What is the true cost of buying something? Gen Fricker explains that it's more than just money. Learn about opportunity cost - what it is, why it's a helpful tool and when to use it. Simple! Then test yourself with ASIC Moneysmart's "Things to think about" classroom exercises.  




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Why borrowing can cost you more

Think credit cards are basically free money? Gen Fricker will make you think again. Learn how interest rates and fees affect the money you borrow, and why they may be more expensive in the long run. Oh dear! Then test yourself with ASIC Moneysmart's "Things to think about" classroom exercises.  




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How does income tax work?

Gen Fricker makes income tax interesting! Learn about income tax - what it is, how it works and when you have to pay it. Easy-peasy! Then test yourself with ASIC Moneysmart's "Things to think about" classroom exercises.  




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Game, set and match for tourism

Events like Melbourne's Australian Open attract spectators from interstate and overseas, causing a spike in tourist numbers. Does the tournament also appear to boost other parts of the tourism sector?




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How to make an origami frog

Origami folds have associated geometric patterns or "paper trails" in which we are able to visualise different types of triangles, angles, polygons, lines and symmetry. Use these patterns to turn a two-dimensional flat sheet of paper into a three-dimensional hopping frog!




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'A lot of pressure on us': How coronavirus impacts tennis players' livelihoods




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WTA Tour suspends play until May 2 amid coronavirus pandemic




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Osaka backs Olympic postponement: 'Sport will eventually unite us again'




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Portland Mayor Says Proposed Budget Can Withstand COVID-19 Shortfall

With the coronavirus pandemic putting an unprecedented strain on Portland’s finances, Mayor Ted Wheeler proposed a budget Thursday that he pledged would be able to withstand the economic blow.




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Oregon Ski Resorts Gear Up To Welcome Visitors Again

Oregon’s ski resorts have been shut down since March but some may be able to open up again as soon as next week.




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For People With Disabilities, COVID-19 Presents An Extra Burden

A global pandemic that’s made life harder for nearly everyone is adding an even greater burden on many people who are disabled. And then there's the risk that people with disabilities could be denied life-saving medical treatment if a surge in COVID-19 diagnoses leads the state to ration care




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News Roundtable | Communities Of Color & COVID-19

News rountablers give opinions and analysis on some of the week's big stories. And we find out how COVID-19 is affecting communities of color.




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Oregon Restaurants Adapt To Survive Amid Coronavirus Restrictions

Few large sectors have been hit as hard by the coronavirus-related economic fallout as restaurants, bars and coffee shops. Many have closed temporarily. Some have shifted to delivery or to-go orders. An increasing number are closing permanently.




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Eastern Oregon Church Leads Suit Over Gov. Kate Brown Stay-Home Executive Orders

A number of churches, including Elkhorn Baptist in Baker City, argue Brown's executive orders are invalid on “constitutional procedural grounds.”




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Friday Updates: Pandemic Rules Force Shakespeare Festival To Cancel Season

The festival had been scheduled to begin performances at its Ashland theaters in early September, but Gov. Kate Brown has banned large gatherings into at least October.  




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Portland Gas Tax Is On The Ballot Once Again. This Time With Little Opposition.

Four years ago, Portland voters approved a 10-cents-a-gallon gas tax to fund road projects. Four years later, the tax is up for renewal. But this time around, the debate around the tax is limited.




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Some Oregon Recreation Areas Have Reopened, But Not The Beach

As parts of Oregon are expected to see hot weather this weekend, some Oregon state parks have reopened, though with limitations and strict guidelines.




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Pandemic Hampers Outreach To Voters Who Speak Limited Or No English

The in-person events that were the heart of voter outreach efforts have been put on hold. But Multnomah County election officials are still holding office hours, as they also go virtual.




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Oregon To Quarantine Foster Youth Removed From Michigan Facility After A Death

Two Oregon teenagers placed in a Michigan facility where at least 37 youth tested positive for COVID-19 will soon be moved to quarantine in Oregon. 

 




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Pandemic Poetry: Oregon Poets Offer Reflection In Time Of Crisis

As the days of social distancing become weeks, some have turned to poetry to cope with such strange times. OPB spoke with a few Oregon poets to hear what they are writing about right now.




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Oregon Movie Theaters Struggle For Survival

All Oregon indoor theaters have been closed since mid-March, following the governor's orders. Theater operators are searching for ways to get through the shutdown and strategizing ways to safely reopen in the coming months. 




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Live Updates: At Least 124 Oregonians Have Died Of COVID-19

More than 3,000 Oregonians have been diagnosed with the coronavirus as of Friday, and more than 16,000 people in Washington. Both states are gradually easing restrictions, but beaches are still closed.




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Information Management

IBM Business Partners can access easy-to-manage, easy-to-afford Information Management solutions for their midmarket clients.




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New IBM midmarket incentives for Business Partners

Find out about the major investment IBM is making in the mid-market. And learn how new incentives, plus expanded Business Partner programs, can help drive growth.




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Spieth makes debatable ace due to cup modified for social distancing




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DJ, Rory to face Fowler, Wolff in charity skins game for COVID-19 relief




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2K Sports releases teaser for new PGA Tour video game




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Rory, DJ heavily favored in charity skins match against Fowler, Wolff




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35 days until golf: Tiger's dominant major performances in 2000




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Woods-Manning vs. Mickelson-Brady charity match set for May 24




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Pro calls Singh 'piece of trash' for reportedly entering Korn Ferry Tour event




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Report: Devils interviewed John Stevens for head coaching gig




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Report: 24-team format for 2020 NHL playoffs gaining traction