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Posted on November 4, 2011 by Kacey Brankamp
It would've been hard to miss the announcement that the Hills Market is planning to expand to Downtown this spring with all the media it received.
The Hills Market signed a lease for 12,000 square feet at 95 N. Grant Ave (formerly Wilson's Auto) in response to the demand for services in an area with a dearth of retail.
The complete story on the Hill's announcement can be found at the following links:
Posted on October 13, 2011 by Melanie Houston
Click here to see a short news clip of President Obama's recent vist to Fort Hayes High School.
Posted by: Valerie Goettler
Our Academy is growing!
Register for classes at all 4 locations!
Downtown | Gahanna Vista Plaza
Worthington (MAC) | Reynoldsburg Summit High
It's not too late to register for dance classes at BalletMet. Registrations are currently being accepted at all four locations, including our newest partner location in Reynoldsburg!
BalletMet's high-quality dance curriculum and professional faculty, and the approval of BalletMet's flexible credit model by the Ohio Department of Education for Physical Education and Fine Arts Credit, led to Reynoldsburg High School engaging BalletMet to teach classes as part of the school's curriculum at the new Reynoldsburg Summit High School campus.
In addition to teaching high school students during the academic year, BalletMet will offer community classes in a variety of dance disciplines several evenings a week and on Saturdays for children, teens and adults. Click here for more information on the Reynoldsburg Summit High School program and available classes.
After a successful first year, BalletMet's partnership with the McConnell Arts Center in Worthington continues this year with a variety of classes for all ages. Please contact (mcconnellarts.org 614-431.0329) to register for classes.
In addition to the Reynoldsburg and Worthington locations, classes are available at our Vista Plaza studio in Gahanna and at our Dance Centre in downtown Columbus! Register today.
Posted by: David Wayne
Ohio law requires that one percent of any allocation for a construction project funded by the State of Ohio must be used for public art. Two examples of the Percent for Art program at Columbus State are the 5-piece Vault installation that includes pieces on two sides of Cleveland Avenue, and Light Sails, the glass and steel sculpture in the courtyard of the Columbus campus.
The renovation of the Columbus Hall Library will include a piece of public art by a local artist that the Columbus State Percent for Arts Committee and the Ohio Arts Council have selected. The Committee is considering a work proposed by Olga Ziemska, a CCAD graduate who took classes at Columbus State while earning her degree at CCAD. Ziemska is currently working on the final design of the proposed piece to be presented to the committee in October.
Olga Ziemska at work on a large outdoor sculpture.
Ziemska will be on the downtown campus on Welcome Back day, Wednesday, September 28. She invites students and employees to stop by her table to offer feedback on aspects of her proposed design.
Olga Ziemska is a sculptor and public artist who lives and works in Cleveland. She is a recipient of many prestigious grants and awards including a Fulbright Fellowship in 2002 and a Creative Workforce Fellowship in 2009. In 2007, Ziemska was selected as a Wendy L. Moore Emerging Artist by the Museum of Contemporary Art in Cleveland. She has participated in several residencies nationally and abroad, including Centre of Polish Sculpture in Poland. Her work is exhibited both nationally and internationally, with work reviewed in Sculpture magazine. For more information about her work please visit www.olgaziemska.com.
posted by: Valerie Goettler
The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission is seeking volunteers to assist with bicycle and pedestrian counts at selected locations in central Ohio on Wednesday, September 28 from 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. MORPC encourages a community interested in doing their own counts to do so during the same time. Volunteers are asked to register either online at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/fall1255 or by contacting Joe Fish at jfish@morpc.org or 614.233.4123. Once registered, volunteers will receive a map of their specific location as well as forms and instructions to be used for the count. First-time volunteers will need to attend a training session on Thursday, September 22 at 4 p.m.
Posted on September 1, 2011 by David Wayne
Summing up the decade of the 1960s takes more than a book. Over the past couple of years, two Columbus State Community College instructors have edited a comprehensive collection of those turbulent times. From the Vietnam War and Civil Rights movement to the Beatles and flower power, Encyclopedia of the Sixties: A Decade of Culture and Counterculture covers the era with more than 1,100 pages of text and photographs.
Western Civilization instructors James Baugess and Abbe DeBolt have spent two years compiling more than 500 entries for the collection. A third instructor, Dr. Marilyn Howard, a key contributor, wrote nearly two dozen entries in her areas of expertise: African-American history and popular culture.
Baugess says, "I had only contributed three entries when the original editor failed to produce a manuscript. Greenwood Press, the original publisher, asked me to start the project from the beginning. The new publisher, ABC-Clio, wanted it in two years time and I knew I could not go it alone. That's why I brought in Abbe DeBolt as co-editor. Abbe's expertise in art and her background in international affairs proved invaluable."
The two-volume encyclopedia will be published on December 31, 2011, and retail for $189.00. Pre-publication sales have begun on Amazon.com.
Posted on August 16 by Nancy Recchie
Columbus Landmarks is accepting nominations for its 2011 Design & Preservation Awards.
Each year, Columbus Landmarks honors individuals and institutions that have made exceptional strides in promoting historic preservation and producing quality urban design in central Ohio.
The deadline to nominate is today, August 16, 2011
Click here to make a nomination
Save the date to congratulate the winners! October 13, 2011
Posted on August 16, 2011 by Nancy Burton
The Columbus Crossroads project, one of the largest highway projects in Ohio, is kicking off this September with reconstruction of the I-71/670 interchange. This first phase of I-70/71 construction will be completed in 2014. The $200 million I-71/670 project will improve safety, reduce congestion, and connect neighborhoods. It will add a new travel lane on I-670 and reduce weaving across traffic lanes to exits. Twenty-two new bridges will be built, including one with a first of its kind cultural wall designed with community input.
Click here for a larger view.
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Please direct questions to Nancy Burton at the Ohio Department of Transportation.
Posted on August 5, 2011 by Sherry Mercurio
Franklin University is proud to announce a team of its MBA students have won this year's GLO-BUS competition. The team, comprised of students from Franklin's first MBA cohort from the Wroclaw School of Banking in Poland, finished first out of 491 teams from 51 colleges and universities. Adding accolades to winning the competition, the team also received the highest possible score.
Franklin students participate in GLO-BUS, a global business simulation designed by McGraw-Hill to educate students in business strategy, as part of the MBA capstone. The exercise serves as an ideal opportunity for Franklin MBA students to display everything they've learned in the program and translate it into a real-world situation. And the value of what Franklin students are learning in the program is demonstrated by how they fare against teams of students from other institutions. In October, these students, along with their cohort, will be the first MBA graduates from one of Franklin's international partner schools.
For the full release visit: http://www.franklin.edu/news-community/news-events/
Posted on August 4, 2011 by Valerie Haulk
Grant recently invested in a robot from MAKO Surgical Corporation that allows specially trained physicians to perform MAKOplasty Partial Knee Resurfacing - a less invasive surgical option in our continuum of care for patients with early to mid-stage osteoarthritis that boasts rapid recovery time and improved surgical outcomes.
"It's a big advance," says Sharat K. Kusuma, MD. "A lot of patients with arthritis on one or two parts of the knee who normally would have received total knee replacements could be candidates for this treatment."
MAKOplasty uses 3D computer mapping and an interactive robotic arm system to resurface the diseased portion of the knee and replace it with an artificial implant.
"The technology allows us to position the implant components much more accurately than conventional surgery and preserve more of the natural knee structure," says Robert E. Bartley III, MD.
The decision to bring this equipment to Grant was based on physician feedback and desire to offer patients an alternative to more invasive surgical options. And, it's one more reason for patients and physicians to choose Grant and the Bone and Joint Center for orthopedics care.
Posted on July 20, 2011 by Nate Oliver
At the end of July, the Main Library will open a new space on the first floor designed specifically for public computer users. This room will provide free access to 90 newly updated public computers with internet access, Microsoft office products, resume software and more. Each computer work station will have a private cubicle and space for up to two people to work together. As part of the renovation to the room, unused offices were removed, opening up a panoramic view of the Topiary Park for the public to enjoy. Customers may have 3 one hour sessions on the computers per day. All you need is a library card!
On the third floor, in the space previously used for public computers, a new space will be dedicated for laptop users. There will be room for several dozen customers to sit comfortably while charging up and using laptops or other devices. Free wireless internet service is provided. In addition to this new space for laptop users, the third floor provides many services including a computer lab with a variety of free classes, a large meeting room for public use, three small study rooms, access to thousands of books, periodicals and reference materials and expert librarians in the areas of job and career help, business, finance, entrepreneurship, health, grants, local history, genealogy and more.
Posted by David Wayne on July 18, 2011
The Educational Talent Search program will continue at Columbus State Community College until at least 2012 following the renewal of a federal grant. Senator Sherrod Brown's office notified the college of the $230,000 award. The grant is expected to continue for up to five years for a total of $1.15 million.
The grant allows Columbus State to continue partnering with Columbus City Schools, the community and the families of low-income and first-generation college students. The goal is to assist a new generation of students to access college and find success. The office of TRiO programs, which offers Upward Bound, Student Support Services and the Educational Talent Search program will oversee the grant distribution.
"This TRiO program focuses on getting middle school students from low-income, first generation families and under-represented groups into the college pipeline," says Dr. Jan Rogers, vice president for Student Affairs.
Services offered include academic, financial, career counseling, career exploration, exposure to the college campus and assisting with preparations for college entrance exams.
The renewal grant is given through the U.S. Department of Education. The previous grant in 2006 totaled just over $1 million.
Posted on July 12, 2011 by David Wayne
For the first time in its history, Columbus State Community College has more than 20,000 students enrolled for summer quarter. In terms of attendance, the 10-week session is traditionally the smallest quarter of the year.
As classes begin today there are 20,486 registered students. That's a 7.6 percent increase over last year's first day of summer quarter when 19,035 students were registered. (The college averages about 30,000 students per quarter during the rest of the academic year.)
Many central Ohio students who attend universities across the state enroll in summer courses at Columbus State. Their course credits then transfer back to their home university.
Columbus State was founded in 1963.
Posted on July 8, 2011 by Sherry Mercurio
As registration begins for another fall term, Franklin University is proud to once again provide additions to its list of undergraduate and graduate programs. The University now offers it's M.S. in Instructional Design and Performance Technology and the M.S. in Accounting, as well as its newest undergraduate majors in Information Security and in Criminal Justice. These new programs mark the latest additions to Franklin's growing list of academic offerings, the number of which has nearly doubled in the past five years. Beyond increasing the number of programs, the University has included majors outside the University's traditional business core, in areas such as Arts, Sciences and Technology, and Health and Human Services.
For those looking for customized training, Franklin also offers customized training through its Center for Professional Training and Development.
No matter what the academic or professional area of study, Franklin University offers innovative curriculum in a format that fits with the schedules of today's busy, working adults.
Posted on June 24, 2011 by David Wayne
Columbus State Community College continues a strong showing in Community College Week magazine's 2011 annual Top 100 Associate Degree and Certificate Producers. This year, among two-year institutions, Columbus State jumps to No. 37, with 1,768 completed degrees. That's a 7 percent increase in diplomas granted.
The new ranking is based on figures from the 2009-2010 academic year, the most recent year for complete results. Among two-year schools last year, Columbus State was No. 39 after awarding 1,652 degrees the previous year.
"I'm more excited about a 7 percent increase in graduates than a 20 percent jump in enrollment," says Columbus State President David Harrison. "We have to measure our success as a college on the success of our students."
The college's Sport and Exercise program continues to be a standout nationally. With the exception of one four-year institution (University of Phoenix), Columbus State awarded more sports and fitness associate degrees than any college in the country - 85 in all.
Columbus State was also in the top 15 among community colleges in awarding associate degrees in areas related to the following general fields:
Community College Week reports that the number of associate degrees was up 7.9 percent nationally, a record increase.
Data for the analysis are collected by the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics.
Posted by Karen Hollern on June 20, 2011
The Board of Trustees of The Catholic Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Loren P. Brown as the new President & CEO of The Catholic Foundation.
Ohio native and current resident of Perrysburg, Ohio, Brown comes to the Foundation from The Leona Group LLC, a national school management company, where he headed strategic initiatives. For the past decade, Brown served as school board president for two Toledo schools managed by The Leona Group LLC. Brown has spent nearly 25 years serving the social and human service needs of people and communities throughout Michigan and Northwest Ohio, including Holy Cross Children's Services under the Archdiocese of Detroit.
"We are blessed to have found in Loren Brown someone who has devoted his career to working with religious, social service and non-profit organizations that care for children, families and communities," said Most Reverend Frederick F. Campbell, Bishop of Columbus. "The diocese welcomes the opportunity to work with Loren through The Catholic Foundation."
Brown brings significant experience and expertise to his new role. Prior to his work with The Leona Group, he was Executive Director for Holy Cross Children's Services, a Catholic, nationally accredited, non-profit child welfare and social services organization. Brown also served as Director of Administrative Services for the Lucas County (Ohio) Mental Health Board - East Center, the Toledo/Lucas County Criminal Justice Council, and the Comprehensive Addiction Service Systems (COMPASS) in Toledo, Ohio.
The Catholic Foundation's mission is to inspire giving and assist donors to provide for the long-term needs of the 23-county Diocese of Columbus. It is one of the oldest and largest Catholic diocesan foundations in the country, distributing more than $55 million in the diocese since 1985. For additional information about The Catholic Foundation, please visit www.catholic-foundation.org.
Posted on June 17, 2011 by Georgeanne Reuter
Experience the grandeur of the 19th century and learn about life in the era of the Civil War, the Underground Railroad and the beginnings of Columbus as a city.
Starting on Sunday, July 3, 2011 the Kelton House Museum and Garden, 586 East Town Street, Columbus, will offer an audio tour of the Museum in addition to the traditional tour led by costumed docents. The audio tour features the voices of Museum Director Georgeanne Reuter and Educational Coordinator Mary Oellermann as they describe the 19th century home of the Fernando and Sophia Kelton family. Visitors will also hear actors portraying fugitive slaves and abolitionists during their visit to the Underground Railroad Learning Station in the Museum Lower Level in an interpretation narrated by Salmon P. Chase.
On Sundays the audio tour will be available from 1 - 4 pm; the docent led tours will begin at 1, 2 and 3 pm.
Monday through Friday, 10 am - 4 pm, the audio tour will also be available on a drop-in basis.
All tours: Adults $6, Seniors $4, Children 6 and over $2. For more information, call 614.464.2022.
General Information The Kelton House Museum & Garden is located at 586 E. Town Street in downtown Columbus. Built in 1852 by Fernando Cortez and Sophia Stone Kelton, the House has been preserved with Kelton family treasures from the 1800's. Strong Abolitionists, the Kelton family hid fugitive slaves and gave long term support to a particular African-American family. In 1975, when Grace Kelton, the granddaughter of Fernando and Sophia, died, her will entrusted the property to the Columbus Foundation with the stipulation that her family home be preserved and used as a museum of local history and the decorative arts. In 1976, The Junior League of Columbus took on the task of renovating and restoring the house and garden to create a museum of 19th-century life.
Today, the Kelton House Museum and Garden is a community service of the Junior League of Columbus that offers an ongoing program of house tours, special events and educational opportunities. An active volunteer program provides a training ground for individuals interested in historic preservation, the decorative arts, American History and museum management. For more information about the Kelton House Museum and Garden log on to www.keltonhouse.com or call 614.464.2022.
Posted on June 15, 2011 by Teresa Black
The 2011 Columbus Arts Festival held several milestones: it was the 50th anniversary, it was the last year in the Discovery District, and it survived what some have called one of the worst storms they had ever experienced during a festival.
As devastating as the storm was, it was equally heartwarming to see the artists, staff and volunteers work together to ensure the show would continue on Sunday. From cleaning up storm debris to reconstructing tents and repairing damaged art - the show did go on and the patrons did return!
Now that life has returned to normal for us in Columbus, it is important that we don't forget those artists who suffered losses. An Artist Relief Fund has been established and, to date, has reached almost $7,000 of the $10,000 goal. To donate to this fund, go to https://columbusartsfestival.org/get-involved/artist-relief-fund.php before the June 30 deadline.
On a brighter note, this was the most successful of the three shows that have been held in the Discovery District. New features, including the Emerging Artists program, Savor the Arts cuisine showcase, and Connect a Million Minds, were very well received by patrons. State Auto Insurance was one of many sponsors, hosting the Patron Party for the second year.
Though we are sad to see the Columbus Arts Festival leave the Discovery District, we have enjoyed having it in our neighborhood these past few years. The festival brought greater visibility to the District and was well-aligned with the existing arts and education resources available here.
On a personal note, I truly enjoyed my first-year experience as a member of the Festival Coordinating Committee and look forward to working with the wonderful staff, volunteers and artists in the years to come. The planning for the 2012 show will begin soon - contact Leah Alters, Festival Director, for information on how you can get involved!
Posted on June 7, 2011 by Melanie Houston
The Other Paper recently interviewed a number of stakeholders and community leaders in the Discovery District to get their take on the Arts Festival's final year in the neighborhood. Check out the full article at: http://www.theotherpaper.com/news/article_fde2b040-8cc9-11e0-aa63-001cc4c03286.html
Posted on May 2, 2011 by Sherry Mercurio
Over the past two years, Franklin University has strengthened its global presence and further distinguished itself as an innovator and leader in the export of higher education through the signing of agreements with partner institutions in ten countries. This global presence was augmented in 2010 when the U.S. Department of State (DOS) designated Franklin a sponsor within the DOS Exchange Visitor Program (J-Visa). This designation provides the University with the opportunity to increase its mutual understanding through educational and cultural exchanges between the people of the U.S. and its international partner institutions.
May 1 thru May 12, MBA program coordinators from seven of Franklin's eight MBA partner universities will travel to the University's Main Campus in downtown Columbus, Ohio to participate in an academic and cultural exchange of ideas and to familiarize themselves with one another's institutions. This exchange, made possible through the University's J-Visa designation, facilitates efforts to keep Franklin abreast of what is happening in the world as well as better serve our students as they prepare for an increasingly global economy and workplace.
Franklin currently participates in agreements with the Wroclaw School of Banking in Poland, the University St. Kliment Ohridski-Bitola in Macedonia, the National Mining University (NMU) in the Ukraine, Okan University in Istanbul, Turkey, the University of Economics of Bratislava in Slovakia, Mangalore University in India, Sichuan University in China, Vietnam National University in Vietnam, and the Modern College of Business and Science in the Sultanate of Oman.
Posted on March 10, 2011 by Sherry Mercurio
Franklin University, a leading educator of working adults, is proud to have been recognized by two individual marketing entities for its 2010 marketing campaigns.
The University was named both a Silver and Bronze award winner in the 26th annual Educational Advertising Awards. Silver status was awarded in the Direct Mail category for the Finish Bachelor's Degree Campaign as well as Bronze status awarded in the Total Advertising Enrollment Campaign. This year's event received entries from more than 1,000 colleges, universities, and secondary schools from across the country and several foreign countries.
Franklin University was also named a winner in two categories in the Eighth Annual Service Industry Advertising Awards (SIAA). The University received a Silver award for its fall enrollment campaign in the Total Ad Campaign category and a Bronze award for its Indy 84 advertisement in the Newspaper Ad-Single category.
Nearly 2,000 entries were received in this year's SIAA competition. A panel of judges from across the country evaluated and rated entries in 12 groups and 27 categories for execution, creativity, quality, consumer appeal, and overall breakthrough advertising content. More than 400 advertising agencies and 1,000 institutions participated in this year's call for entries.
Posted on February 28, 2011 by Charmaine Sutton
DesignGroup's Hocking College Energy Institute, located on the Logan campus of Hocking College, was awarded LEED® Platinum Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). This project is the first LEED Platinum educational building in the state of Ohio. The project received a total of 56 out of 69 points encompassing each category of LEED NC 2.2 and earned more points than any other project in the State of Ohio under the LEED NC rating system! It also meets the American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2030 Challenge for energy efficiency.
DesignGroup is an architecture firm located in the Discovery District. For more information visit www.designgroup.us.com.
Posted on February 11, 2011 by Melanie Houston
Franklin University received mention in the Business First on Friday, February 11, 2011 for it's recent purchase of a former law office at 360 S. Grant Street. Click here to read more: http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2011/02/10/franklin-university-expands-campus.html?ed=2011-02-11&s=article_du&ana=e_du_pub
Posted on January 31, 2011 by Melanie Houston
Read about the Discovery Special Improvement District security ambassador, Rich Smith and his efforts to keep the Discovery District a safe place to live and work: http://www2.cscc.edu/stories/2-year-degree-stories/Rich-Smith.shtml
Posted on January 27, 2011 by Melanie Houston
Check out Columbus Underground's recent interview with President David Harrison: http://www.columbusunderground.com/cscc-president-shares-ideas-on-urban-development
Franklin University, a leading educator of working adults, is pleased to announce it has been named a semi-finalist in the Outstanding Technology category in this year's TechColumbus Innovation Awards. On Feb. 3, TechColumbus will host this year's awards ceremony, showcasing Central Ohio's many achievements by honoring its top innovators. The evening of networking, prestige, and celebration will be highlighted by the announcement of winners in 12 award categories to an audience of more than 1,200 attendees.
This semi-finalist designation was presented on behalf of Franklin's Academic Information Services team, part of the Academic Affairs organization at the University, which works closely with the University's faculty on defining and implementing technology solutions that supplement the University's unique pedagogical approach. The team's innovations this past year were centered on two major initiatives: upgrading the University's learning management system to incorporate the use of the latest Web 2.0 technologies and extending the University's design technology infrastructure to support the online delivery of courses internationally.
"It is an honor to be a semi-finalist for this award and to be recognized for our innovations," said MarKel Snyder, Franklin's Director of Academic Information Services. "We look forward to the event and to be surrounded by our peers, colleagues, and mentors."
The TechColumbus Innovation Awards celebrate the spirit of innovation by recognizing outstanding technology achievements in Central Ohio. This prestigious evening showcases the region's advancements and promising future. For more information, visit www.techcolumbusinnovationawards.org.
Franklin University's Center for Professional Training and Development (CPTD) is proud to announce it has been named a host training site for the University of Cincinnati NIOSH Education and Research Center. Created by the Occupational Health and Safety Act in 1970 to conduct research and training of health and safety professionals, NIOSH makes recommendations for the prevention of work-related illnesses and injuries. For more information visit www.franklin.edu.
The Discovery Special Improvement District (SID) recognized three outstanding organizations at its 2010 Annual Meeting of the membership on November 18, 2010.
The Catholic Foundation was awarded for its Outstanding Aesthetic Contribution to the district for renovating and updating the former Wendy's building at 257 E. Broad Street. Executive Director of Discovery SID Cleve Ricksecker said, " How many organizations do you know that can or would make a former fast food restaurant look like a church? That would take a vacant former Wendy's that sat empty for many years and redevelop it a landmark building? The answer is 'one': the Catholic Foundation and its building committee, chaired by Joe Molnar." Jennifer Damiano, Executive Director of the Catholic Foundation, hired David Meleca at Meleca Architecture to make the building both aesthetically pleasing and functional for the foundation.
The Columbus Metropolitan Library received the 2010 Award for Outstanding Service to the district. "The Columbus Metropolitan Library is an institution whose service is not only appreciated by its neighbors, but also recognized around the world. International visitors are blown away by our library because American libraries and, in particular, Ohio libraries have a tradition of receiving strong support, support which many countries lack," said Mr. Ricksecker. The Library's service to Columbus and the Discovery District has not waivered even in tough economic times. After experiencing severe budget cuts from the State over the past several years it has retained Sunday hours at its main branch at 96 S. Grant. The library also continued to offer daily tutoring and storytime to primary school kids and as well as continuing its ESL, computer, and business information classes.
OhioHealth was awarded the 2010 Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Discovery District. OhioHealth's investments in the Discovery District over the past several years approach $100 million. Recent investments include a new surgical center at 6th and Town and the Grant Bone and Joint Center on Town Street. Mr. Ricksecker stated, "Grant Medical Center promotes public health in its own backyard. It is an active part of the SID's security network and the SID's largest single contributor. Ohio Health ties its own mission to the health of the surrounding neighborhood." The community is fortunate to have such noteworthy and high caliber institutions, each in their own regard, located right here in the Discovery District.
Representatives from each organization--The Catholic Foundation, the Columbus Metropolitan Library and OhioHealth's Grant Medical Center-were present to receive their awards.
The Columbus Metropolitan Main Library was selected as the first organization to be highlighted in the newest section of the Discovery District website, the member spotlight section. Please read and learn about what makes the Main Library such a significant institution right here in the Discovery District: /.
Check out other fun things happening at the near-downtown Main Library branch in this You Tube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOUyvClUgFI
Grant’s Volunteer Services Program invites you to make a difference in the lives of others … right here … in downtown Columbus!
Grant Medical Center’s volunteer services program is made up of a group of extraordinary individuals who selflessly devote thousands of hours each year to support the hospital staff and patients as volunteers. Grant’s volunteers are an integral part of making the hospital experience as pleasant as possible for patients and their families and to provide hospital staff with support whenever and whenever possible. YOU are invited to become one of these extraordinary individuals today.
Whether helping escort patients and visitors through the halls, delivering mail, flowers, books, and magazines to patients’ bedsides, or providing “comfort care” to patients in the Ambulatory, Emergency, or other departments, the volunteers at Grant afford a special “human connection” that often eases the stress for patients and their families during difficult times.
Becoming a volunteer is easy. Simply visit www.ohiohealth.com; click on the “jobs and volunteering” tab at the top; click on the “jobs and volunteering” tab on the left; then click on “volunteer at Grant Medical Center;” then click “online volunteer application” under the title of “How to become a Grant Volunteer.” You will then be called for a brief meeting and to be provided additional information regarding opportunities, orientation, testing, and more.
For more information, contact Sophie Ferenz at 614-566-9292 or sferenz2@ohiohealth.com.
The Discovery Special Improvement District (SID), under the direction of Executive Director, Cleve Ricksecker, has begun a neighborhood envisioning process (i.e. series of informational interviews with property owners and representatives) for the Discovery District. At this time, the SID has interviewed over 35 representatives from organizations, businesses, and properties in the Discovery District regarding what they see as the strengths and challenges of the district, opportunities for capital improvements, and a long-term vision for what the Discovery District could become. Envisioning interviews will continue through October of 2010, and the SID hopes to interview approximately 50 stakeholders by that time. Next steps include a compilation of neighborhood suggestions and opportunities for improvements to be presented at the Discovery SID Annual Meeting on November 18th at 4pm at the Catholic Foundation (257 E. Broad Street). Please contact Melanie Houston at 614-645-5256 with questions regarding the project or the Discovery SID annual meeting.
There is now a new way to see Columbus AND get active. A new walking cell phone tour of art, architecture and historical sites was officially unveiled on September 2, 2010. Earlier this year, Columbus residents had a chance to submit “What I Love about Columbus” to the Create Columbus Commission. That information become the Columbus Public Health Columbus Art Walks, a pocket sized walking map of the Discovery District with the Arena District and State House maps to follow later this fall.
Columbus Public Health Healthy Places Program headed up this project to give residents and visitors a unique opportunity for physical activity. Adults should get at least 30 minutes of physical activity a day. Those 30 minutes can be in short 10 minute increments-perfect for walking between impressive Columbus sites. You are guaranteed to learn something new about our wonderful city and be healthy at the same time.
The Discovery District was highlighted in the travel section of The Philadelphia Sunday on July 18, 2010. Check out the story at http://www.philasun.com/news/678/29/Cultural-Columbus.html
A recent article in the Toledo Blade highlights Discovery District attractions including The Columbus Museum of Art, Thurber House, Columbus College of Art & Design, Topiary Park, Kelton House, Columbus Historical Society and a new Discovery District cell phone walking tour. To read the full article, go to http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100617/ART16/6170315.
We are excited to share with you this new website, which is a collaborative effort of the Discovery District Development Corporation, Discovery Special Improvement District, and Forefront. This will be your source of information for news and events, and there is much to talk about -- the upcoming Columbus Arts Festival, the 70-71 Reconstruction, and strategic initiatives that will shape and define the area for years to come. This site will also recognize and celebrate the District's rich history. But we need your help to make this a dynamic site. Share your photos, tell a story, post your events, or comment on a blog posting - we want to hear from you! We hope you take some time to browse through the website, but keep checking back as we add new information and you'll see -- there really is so much to discover in the District!
This year, the Discovery District Special Improvement District and the Discovery District Developmental Corporation hope to engage members and trustees in a creative "visioning" process for the district. From streets lined with topiary bushes to dashes of red splashed throughout the district, the sky is the limit on what the Discovery District can do if we put our great minds together. Comment on this blog to let us know your creative ideas for bringing a sense of identity and community to our district of arts, culture and knowledge...
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