Notes from a Fellow Buckeye

Dear Colleagues,

Buckeyes around the globe belong to a vibrant, caring community and I am thrilled once again to see our students, faculty and staff participating in this year’s celebration of #BuckeyeLove, which includes National Random Acts of Kindness Day on Friday and Random Acts of Kindness Week.

Buckeyes support and inspire each other every day. This week, and Friday in particular, offers great opportunities to go the extra mile and show gratitude and compassion to those around you. I hope you will also take notice of the many ways Ohio State is sharing its gratitude and compassion for you this week on our campuses and at the medical center.

WOSU Public Media Leadership

I would like to welcome Anthony Padgett as the new Thomas Rieland Endowed General Manager of WOSU Public Media. He is the seventh leader of WOSU during its century of service. Please join me in welcoming Mr. Padgett, who brings more than 30 years of experience to the public media station.

United Black World Month

Ohio State is again celebrating United Black World Month — honoring past and present African American Buckeyes. Great thanks to all our colleges and departments for helping to highlight the importance of this month, including the Center for Belonging and Social Change for its upcoming events.

Celebrating success

Congratulations to four Ohio State scientists who were elected to the 2022 class of American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellows. The fellowship, recognizing scientifically or socially distinguished efforts to advance science or its applications, is one of the most prestigious honors a U.S. scientist can receive. They are Dr. Antonio Conejo, professor of integrated systems engineering and electrical and computer engineering; Dr. Amy Fairchild, dean of the College of Public Health and professor of health services management and policy; Dr. Mohit Randeria, professor of physics; and Dr. Laura Wagner, professor of psychology.

Kudos to Dr. Milap C. Nahata, professor emeritus at the College of Pharmacy, as the recipient of this year’s American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Harvey A.K. Whitney Lecture Award — the organization’s highest honor.

And congratulations to Dr. Joel Paulson, assistant professor in the William G. Lowrie Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, who received the prestigious National Science Foundation CAREER Award, which recognizes faculty who exemplify the role of teacher-scholar by delivering outstanding research and excellent education.

As always, Go Buckeyes!

Sincerely yours,

Kristina M. Johnson, PhD
President