How giving makes a difference at Ohio State autumn 2009

Partners in Education:
Meet President Gee’s
First Scholar, Todd Fessler
PAGE 7

Students First, Students Now keeps studies within reach PAGE 8

Library reopens to rave reviews PAGE 10

Postle family changes lives one smile at a time PAGE 12

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“OHIO STATE PROVIDED AN INVALUABLE FOUNDATION FOR

ME AS I PROGRESSED IN MY CAREER.

I FEEL HONORED TO BE ABLE TO GIVE BACK TO MY

ALMA MATER BY ESTABLISHING A

charitable
gift annuity
TO HELP THE UNIVERSITY ATTRACT TOP TALENT.”

A charitable gift annuity provides lifetime payments for one

or two persons and numerous tax advantages, including:
 Charitable Deduction You will receive an immediate
charitable deduction for a portion of your gift.
 Income Tax Savings A portion of your payment may
be a tax-free return of capital, excluding it from your
taxable income until you reach your life expectancy.
 Estate Tax Savings If you and/or your spouse are
the only beneficiaries, you may be able to avoid estate
taxes on the value of the annuity.
 Capital Gains Tax Savings If you fund your annuity
with appreciated securities, capital gains may be
deferred.

Call Ohio State’s Office of Planned Giving

today at (614) 292-2183 or (800) 327-7907
or e-mail plangive@osu.edu. More
information is also available at
www.giveto.osu.edu/annuity.

Karen Ickes — Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Wendy’s International Inc. • BA, 1975; MBA, 1979 Fisher College of Business • Member — Neil Legacy Society
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and veteran students.

recently ranked Ohio State
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Autumn 2009

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opening remarks

Welcome
inaugural
...of Ohio State Impact, which shares the stories
of the people and discoveries touched by the
generosity of Ohio State’s alumni and friends.
One of the people you will meet in this issue is Todd Fessler, the freshman featured
on our cover. Todd’s story is a wonderful example of what a scholarship really means
to a student—particularly when you are the first recipient of the scholarship, and the
scholarship donor is Ohio State President E. Gordon Gee.

Since December, President Gee has led Ohio State in a university-wide effort called
Students First, which is committed to helping our students stay in school despite
economic challenges. It includes internal re-allocations where possible; negotiating
with vendors for reasonable student loan rates; and, within University Development,
a fundraising initiative called Students First, Students Now that is scheduled to run
through June 30, 2011.

Now more than ever, our students need college degrees, and private contributions are
becoming increasingly critical to providing them access to higher education. Students
First is more than just a commitment to students—it is a commitment to improving
the economic and social well-being of the state of Ohio.

Thank you for supporting the people and programs of Ohio State. I hope you enjoy
reading how your contributions make excellence possible.

Go Bucks!

Peter B. Weiler
Senior Vice President, University Development
President, The Ohio State University Foundation
 contents

to the
edition...
Also in this issue
8 1 Points of Pride
Putting Education 2 Opening Remarks
4 Recognition Societies

13
Within Reach
17 Financial Impact

5
Two students
18 Planned Giving
highlight why
18 Then & Now
Students First, Fruit for Thought 19 Corporate & Foundation Relations
Dreams Coming Students Now is a
21 Happenings
vital program. A gift helps to
True in Coshocton

15
continue the study of
Meet five Engle berries and their link

11
Scholars who are

16
to human health.
making the most
of their educational Making an Race for Research
opportunities. Impact at 102 and a Cure
A Gathering Place Helping Diverse
Kathryn Reider still Dr. Maura Gillison
The library reopened
giving to benefit dairy seeks link between
Children Thrive

6
with fanfare and
research in Wooster. infections and Economically
fresh conveniences.
cancers. challenged

14
neighborhood
Practicing for Life

12
Women Giving benefits from highly
Together Medical students trained students.
fine-tune their
How three deserving A Redd Letter Day interpersonal skills for
programs put to good Changing Lives,
Michael Redd gives better patient care.
use their Women & One Smile at
Philanthropy awards. a Time generously to new
practice facility.
The Postle family

7
has been helping
dental students for
generations.
A Student of
Many Firsts
Todd Fessler shares
how President Gee’s Kaci Harris, shown with her daughter,
scholarship will Kiera, wants her children to become
change his life. whatever they would like to be in life.

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 recognition societies

Giving You the

Recognition You Deserve.
The Ohio State University acknowledges the generous support of our donors
in many ways. Four of the recognition opportunities are highlighted below.

The Oval Society was established in 2009 to honor the treasured

relationship between Ohio State and a select group of individuals whose
philanthropic support has reached a cumulative $1 million during their
lifetime. Named for Ohio State’s iconic Oval, the Oval Society recognizes
both the financial and volunteer support of this visionary group of
philanthropists and the transformational impact each has had on the
university. Oval Society recognition celebrates relationships between
Ohio State and individuals that span decades and, for some, across
multiple generations.

More than 125 years ago, the Neil family gave 361 acres of farmland
for what is now Ohio State. In the family’s honor, the Neil Legacy
Society, founded in 1995, recognizes alumni and friends who make a
commitment through a bequest, trust, or other planned gift. Today,
realized planned gifts represent the legacy of donors who have made a
lasting impact on the future of Ohio State through support for endowed
scholarships, research programs, and educational facilities.

In 1963, the President’s Club began the tradition of donor recognition at

Ohio State. Today, the President’s Club celebrates a common bond shared
by longtime donors who represent the history of giving at Ohio State and
donors who continue to make annual leadership gifts. Alumni and friends
show their continued interest in the success of the university by making
annual gifts of $2,500 or more to academics, health sciences, and the arts.
presidentsclub.osu.edu

Founded in 1977, the Buckeye Club serves as the sole fundraising arm
of the Department of Athletics and supports the grant-in-aid and
scholarship needs of student-athletes. Donors who participate in the
Athletics annual giving and endowment programs receive recognition.
ohiostatebuckeyes.com/buckeyeclub

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 student impact

Dreams Coming True in Coshocton

Joe Engle, a member of Coshocton, Ohio, High School’s class of 1939, had a strong desire
to go to college. At that time, in the midst of the Great Depression, his family faced limited
financial resources and few options. Yet, despite the odds, he was able to attend Ohio State
and graduate in 1943 with a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering. He served in the
U.S. Navy in World War II and earned an MBA from Harvard Business School in 1950.

Joe and his wife, Elizabeth, now living in New York City, observed the job losses in
Coshocton in recent years and wanted to offer some of the area’s top students a chance for a
brighter future. “Good jobs in America today demand a higher level of education,” he said.

With commitments totaling $13 million, the couple opened the door wide to possibilities
for graduates of Coshocton County’s three high schools. The gift created multiple
scholarships for first-year students with high academic honors and considerable financial
need. To date, the Engles have had a direct impact on 16 students. Elizabeth and Joe Engle

“Our goal is to make it possible for students to graduate from college without the worry about student loans and educational debt,” Joe said.
“In this way, students are free to choose careers that may make an impact on society and, therefore, make this world a better place for all of us.”

Emily Cochran Lindsay Kennard Brittany Patterson Stephanie Richcreek Ty Stoffer

Walhonding, Ohio
Major: Political Science/
Pre-Law
“When I found out that
I was awarded the Engle
scholarship, my dreams
and aspirations of being
a Buckeye grew. I decided
that after completing a
bachelor’s degree in June,
I will continue my studies
by going on to law school.
I would like to practice
law in California, North
Carolina, or Colorado
and specialize in child and
domestic law or corporate
law. The Engles’ gift of a
scholarship has allowed
me to appreciate my
college education so much
more. My goal is to give to
future students, just as the
Engles did for me.”
Coshocton, Ohio
Major: Biology/Pre-Med
“The Engle scholarship
has allowed me to attend
one of the best public
universities in the country.
Attending Ohio State
has always been a goal
for me and, without the
generosity of the Engles,
I may not have been able
to accomplish it. I’m
now a junior and plan
to graduate in biology,
then go on to graduate
school. I truly admire the
enthusiasm the Engles
have for higher education.”
Coshocton, Ohio
Major: Psychology
“Without the Engles and
the scholarship they gave
me, I probably wouldn’t
have been able to go to
Ohio State. I have made
great friends and really
enjoy all of my psychology
courses. I cannot express
my appreciation enough
for what the Engles have
given to me.”
Coshocton, Ohio
Major: Biology/Pre-Med
“I want to thank the
Engles for all they
have done for me. I
have learned that I can
accomplish a lot when
I set my mind to it and
am amazed at how far
I’ve come this year. I am
finishing up the pre-med
sequence and interning
at Ross Heart Hospital
every week all year. I
am now interested in
cardiology and becoming
a cardiothoracic surgeon.”
Coshocton, Ohio
Major: Psychology
“The incredible gift that
Mr. and Mrs. Engle have
provided means more
than words can say. Now
that I’m a junior at Ohio
State, I can assess what a
blessing the scholarship
has been to my family
and me. I have a passion
for psychology and have
been able to focus on my
studies rather than worry
about financial aid and
expenses. I hope that
one day I can return the
generosity of the Engles by
giving to future students
in need.”

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 women & philanthropy

The Impact of Women

Giving Together
“Women like the idea of personalized giving, and we collectively decide how to use our
resources. Without a doubt, our gifts are making an impact on the programs we support.”
— Thekla Reese Shackelford, Co-Chair
Women & Philanthropy

Women & Philanthropy at

The Ohio State University
inspires women to discover
the collective power of giving.
Since it began in 2006, Women
& Philanthropy has awarded 14
grants totaling $295,000.

When women come together

to learn and share ideas, they uncover new opportunities and discover
new solutions. Women & Philanthropy shares information with its
members about areas of extraordinary excellence at the university. It
involves them in the vibrant life on campus and encourages them to
realize and celebrate their personal philanthropic abilities. Each member
contributes at least $1,000 each year into a pooled fund. Members vote and
funds are awarded according to the percentage of votes each received.

Here’s a look at how three programs used their awards from Women
& Philanthropy:

Going to Market
Local farmers brought in fresh vegetables and fruits to sell. Shoppers
from Columbus’ downtown and East Side neighborhoods came in
record numbers to choose from among the nutritious offerings. The
three-day event, held at Columbus Public Health, welcomed more than
3,000 people each day and offered the unique ability to pay with food
stamps and payment vouchers from government-assisted programs.

Thanks to a grant from Women & Philanthropy, Ohio State’s College

of Public Health took part in the markets this summer and last. The
college also offered financial assistance by means of 4,200 Women,
Infants, and Children coupons and 442 coupon packets from LifeCare
Alliance for those ages 60 and older.
(Top) The College of Public Health helped to bring fruits and vegetables to
“Our faculty, staff, and graduate students serve as volunteers at the the community. (Bottom left) The College of Veterinary Medicine gives new
cancer treatments to dogs, with the hope they will also work on pediatric
markets, so it’s been a great opportunity to perform community cancers. (Bottom right) Megan Bracher received the 2008 Women &
service and engage in community outreach as well,” said Mary Ellen Philanthropy Scholarship.

WOMEN continued on page 20 

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 cover feature

A Student of Many Firsts

Putting Students First, Students Now
President E. Gordon Gee is showing how strongly he believes in Ohio State by making a personal commitment of $1 million to support
Ohio State students as part of Students First, Students Now, a new initiative created to provide emergency and long-term support to students in
financial distress.

“Ohio State changes lives, pure and simple,” Gee said. “Helping to extend opportunities to attend this great university is my honor and privilege.
Now more than ever, we must assure that young people are able to pursue their dreams, earn a degree, and use their talents to enhance our
economy, our state, and our world.”

The impact on students’ lives will be far reaching. Gee’s gift will cover full in-state tuition and fees for one student for each class rank, with
scholarships renewable for up to four years. To make the first award possible this fall, Gee also established a current-use scholarship that will be
in place until the endowed scholarship is fully funded. The money will all go toward different academic disciplines, beginning with the arts and
then dance. The first recipient is Todd Fessler, a music education major from Grove City, Ohio.

“In his work, President Gee helps students every day. That he chooses to reach out directly on such a personal level is truly inspirational,” said
Peter Weiler, senior vice president for University Development and president of The Ohio State University Foundation.

Todd Fessler
A freshman and first in his family to attend
college, Todd Fessler is the inaugural recipient
of President Gee’s scholarship.
How did you feel when you learned you
were chosen to receive President Gee’s first
scholarship?
I was told of this honor during the rehearsal
for my graduation from Grove City High
School. To hear that I was the first ever to
receive this new scholarship from President
Gee was unbelievable. I couldn’t believe I
was receiving such a prestigious award. My
parents and grandparents were excited as
well. Having my college education paid for
is an incredible gift and truly amazing to
experience. I am quite a lucky individual to be
able to go to Ohio State.
What impact has the scholarship had in
your life? Would your plans have been
different otherwise?
Attending Ohio State without President Gee’s
scholarship would have been difficult for
me. I’m grateful that I am not adding to the
financial burden that my family faces. I am
studying hard and taking advantage of the
greater opportunities available to me because
this scholarship has changed my life.
What are you studying?
I am studying music and working for a
STUDENTS FIRST continued on page 20 

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 feature

Putting
Education
Within Reach
Scholarships put education in reach for many students. They forever change lives for those who receive them and for those
who make them possible. Now, more than ever, Ohio State is rallying behind its most important asset. These two student
stories highlight why Students First, Students Now is vital to current and future Ohio State students.

“During this time of economic stress for so many, financial assistance becomes really
meaningful to students and their families. It’s a vote of confidence that others want
to invest in the abilities and count on them for the future of our state. Many of today’s
students believe in paying it forward, with many planning to give back in the future.”
—Tally Hart, Senior Advisor for Economic Access

27,500 $2,400 Columbus campus costs:

Number of undergraduate
students on financial aid
Average annual scholarship
assistance per student $17,100
Tuition, Fees, Room & Board
Ohio Residents

$16,400 $11,500 $30,700

Average debt from Average annual need-based Tuition, Fees, Room & Board
undergraduate loans aid per student—includes loans, Non-Residents
upon graduation work-study, scholarships & grants

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Rhonda Cline looks forward to a career in nursing.
Rhonda Cline, Columbus, Ohio
In May 2000, Rhonda Cline decided she wanted to be a nurse.
Although she was only 10, she could see her future before her. It was
during this time that her mother collapsed while shopping and died a
week later. A malignant brain tumor claimed her life on Mother’s Day,
just three days before her 40th birthday.
Because of these early experiences, she has perspective and compassion
well beyond her years. “I learned that family always comes first because
they will be there for you when no one else is,” she said. “Life isn’t just
about having fun and materialistic things. It’s about helping others
and giving back to your family and the community. That’s why being a
nurse is so important to me.”
“My family relies on each other for
almost everything. If one of us needs
something, we are there for one another.
No questions asked.”
Cline calls her two older sisters—Meredith, 25, and Allison, 23—her
best friends and role models. Both followed their parents’ lead and
graduated from Ohio State. Now their younger sister is working
toward the same goal.
With family finances a challenge at times, Cline was elated to receive
the Farrell/Kessler Scholarship, established by Steven Farrell and
Chad Kessler in support of a Columbus Public Schools graduate with
academic promise and financial need. “This scholarship is such a help
and to have my tuition paid is a relief,” she said. “I feel great knowing
that some of the pressure is off my dad’s shoulders.”
Cline describes her father—who suffers from a degenerative eye
disease—as amazing and remembers her mother as passionate and kind.
The day she received her College of Nursing acceptance was appropriate.
“I learned that I made it into the program on the anniversary of my
mother’s death. It is literally a dream come true,” she said.
Sara Smith with her younger brother, Alex.
Sara Jolene Smith, Perrysburg, Ohio
Her mother works a physically challenging job as a food technician
for Hormel Inc. Her father needed a series of back surgeries and
now, unable to work, receives disability. Although money was often a
challenge for the family while she was growing up, Sara Jolene Smith
said her parents did a good job with what they had. Paying for college,
however, stretched the budget too far.
Smith was originally an arts and sciences major and liked what she was
learning. But it was during a volunteering experience with Wonders of
Our World, an Ohio State science program for students in kindergarten
through sixth grade, that she discovered her professional passion.
“I realized that working with children is what really gets me up in
the morning,” said Smith, who then changed her major to human
development and family sciences. She plans to continue at Ohio State
and earn a master’s degree in education to teach social studies and
science to grades five through nine—preferably in Ohio.
During her first two years at Ohio State, she completed the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid and received assistance through
a Parents Plus loan from the U. S. Department of Education. But
when her mother was hospitalized for surgeries in 2008, the family fell
behind on interest payments. This affected future federal student aid
as well as private loans.
“I really love Ohio State, and getting this far without being able to
finish my degree would be absolutely heartbreaking,” Smith said.
By working hard and improving her grade point average above 3.0, she
earned a $1,000 Name and Seal Endowed Student Scholarship for this
fall. She also applied to work at OSU Kid Corps, a 10-hour-per-week
work-study position to help preschoolers develop the skills needed for
school success. With this position, she will receive a scholarship to help
complete her studies. She plans to graduate in December 2010.
For more information on Access to Education, go to
osu.edu/access. To learn more about Students First,
Students Now, go to giveto.osu.edu/studentsfirst.
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2,350
guests at the
opening reception,
hosted by Pat and
$21 million
raised in private support
Thom Robinson

200+ $9 million
computers with support from the
Internet access Department of Athletics

569,799 man-hours required for the

27-month construction project

12 a.m.
closing time
Sunday through
Thursday

1,000,000
circulating volumes (books
that can be checked out), with
another 250,000 books in the
Special Collections areas

View a video feature about the library opening at

osu.edu/features/2009/library/
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A Gathering Place
Students on campus this fall have a brand new place to get a coffee, use Wi-Fi, and read a million books. It’s
the William Oxley Thompson Memorial Library. The renovation project that began in 2006 is now complete.
Today, the library boasts a fresh array of conveniences and necessities for visitors in the 21st century.

“The library will be a true gathering place for the future. It’s student friendly and a bright
shining star on campus. The incredible windows provide great light and a wonderful view
from anywhere in the building. The best way we can describe the new facility is glorious.
We are proud to support this incredible project.”
— Pat and Thom Robinson

3,000
pieces of insulated glass
composing the library’s exterior

11,800 visiters, first day autumn

quarter 2009

3,000 visiters, first day autumn

quarter 2005

percent of original limestone recycled

25 for the renovation, with the rest of the

limestone mined from the same quarry
that outfitted the original library in 1913

1,800
seats available in
the new library,
compared with
just 800 seats
when it closed for
renovation in 2006

Photography © Brad Feinknopf 2009

2,200
donors to library renovation
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 dentistry

Changing Lives,
One Smile at a Time
For some people, giving is just a way of life, and that tradition of giving— because it provides vital encouragement to become the best I can be,
and giving back—has been a Postle family commitment for generations. It despite the difficulties of dental school.”
actually began with Dr. Wendell D. Postle, an Ohio State dentistry graduate
Draney echoed that sentiment. “As a dental student with a wife and
who became the dean of the College of Dentistry in 1938.
three small children, I’m trying to avoid having too much debt when
An innovative leader, Dr. Postle implemented several new programs for I finish school, and it’s an enormous help to have some scholarship
the college, and he created the first Post College Assembly, which offered money,” he said. “It means a great deal to us that there are dentistry
continuing education or “postgraduate courses” for the college’s alumni. alumni and other donors who are generous enough to lend support to
Because of his extraordinary dedication and success, the building that those of us who need it.”
houses the College of Dentistry—Postle Hall—was named in his honor
Margaret Postle agreed that giving back is vital for the future of
in 1976.
the profession. “Dentistry students have all kinds of abilities, and
Fulfilling wishes and goals scholarships give them an opportunity to use their talents and to achieve
their dreams,” she said. “A lot of us wouldn’t be where we are now if we
Understanding the value and the costs of a dental education inspired hadn’t been given help and an opportunity.” 
the Postle family to make gifts that have helped generations of dentistry
students. Dr. Postle and his wife, Helen, created The Wendell D. and
Helen R. Postle Scholarship Fund to support students who need and Interested in making a gift to the College of Dentistry?
deserve financial help. Dr. Postle’s son, Harry, and his wife, Margaret, Go to giveto.osu.edu/dentistry.
also gave funds to create an endowed scholarship—The Harry H. and
Margaret B. Postle Scholarship Fund—which has provided support to
dentistry students for more than 30 years.

College of Dentistry alumnus Dr. Herb Postle, who has a practice in

Hilliard, Ohio, didn’t feel much pressure from either his grandfather or
father to follow in the family tradition. Still, he’s pleased that he did. He
said that although dental treatment has greatly advanced over the years,
it’s the caring about patients and colleagues that hasn’t changed—and
that makes him love what he does.

Coming from a long line of Ohio State graduates, Dr. Herb Postle
remembers his grandfather’s dedication to the students in the College
of Dentistry. “Grandad’s big push was always for the dental students, to
make sure they had a great education. Helping students succeed would
have been his big wish,” Postle said. “Some individuals may not have the
ability to obtain a dental education if scholarships aren’t available, and
that’s why it’s so important to give back...so that the brightest and best
talent can come to dental school.”

Impact on students’ lives (Right) Dr. Wendell Postle created a

scholarship that’s helped generations of
Current dentistry students and Postle Scholarship recipients Cole
students. (Above) Jonathan Draney, a
Bryant and Jonathan Draney are among those whose lives have been current dental student benefiting from the
changed by the Postle family’s generosity. “This scholarship lessened my family‘s generosity.
dependence on loans,” Bryant said. “I’m thankful for this scholarship

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 food, agricultural, and environmental sciences

Fruit for Thought

Fruits come in terrific colors and flavors, but their real beauty lies inside. As great sources
of many vitamins, minerals, and other natural substances, they help protect people from
chronic diseases.

At Ohio State, researchers are focusing on the link between eating berries and fighting
degenerative diseases like cancer.

Joe Scheerens of the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC) in
Wooster, Ohio, examines certain organic components of fruit and berry plants and how they Kathryn Sanders Rieder and her late husband,
Dale, shared a passion for giving to others.
promote human health. “Our major interest consists of how plant genetics and environment

Making an
intersect to create these components, which are called phytonutrients,” he said.

Black raspberries, strawberries, and specialty fruits such as cornelian cherries are part of the
study. The presence of anthocyanins, chemicals that give plants their vibrant colors, gives the
foods the ability to inhibit compounds that weaken the immune system and stimulate tissue Impact at 102
inflammation. The darker the fruit, the more anthocyanins exist. In her 102 years, Kathryn Sanders Rieder
With a strong interest in the berry-immunity link, A. Dewey Bond, a 1947 Ohio State graduate has worked as an educator, music teacher,
who majored in horticulture, has created a charitable lead trust to support fruit research and choir director, musician, and writer. Her
the study of anti-carcinogenic effects of certain berries. The gift is close to his heart, having late husband, Dale, enjoyed a lifelong
grown black raspberries as a hobby and sold them to an upscale restaurant near his home in passion for the dairy industry, working in
Great Falls, Va. sales at the Orrville Milk Company for 47
years and advocating for the industry and
Bond’s support enables Scheerens to take a more holistic approach to research, while the value of farmers.
training future researchers to keep the momentum going. “It’s sometimes difficult to get
government grants for this particular use,” said Scheerens, The Rieders, who married in 1935,
who coordinates efforts with other areas of Ohio State, shared a strong belief in helping others, a
including the University Medical Center, food science commitment Kathryn continues nearly 40
and technology, human nutrition, chemistry, years after Dale’s death. She created a fund in
and dentistry, as well as researchers at other 1996 to support students involved in dairy-
universities. related research projects at Ohio State’s Ohio
Agricultural Research and Development
There’s also an extra benefit as the Center in Wooster, Ohio. Since then, she
OARDC research team analyzes culture, has established additional funds and
ripening, postharvest practices, heat, scholarships with charitable gift annuities.
light, water, and other environmental
stresses on antioxidants in black The Rieder funds benefit dairy cattle and
raspberries and other berries: Ohio milk research, which is fundamental to food
farmers are enjoying a boost in sales safety and security. Students learn about the
as berries remain front and center for essential need for a food supply that is free
scientists—and for healthy consumers.  from illness and the role of technological
advances in reducing risk, particularly in the
dairy industry.

To learn more about functional foods and how they can enhance health and quality of life, “I was always taught that when you can help,
go to Ohio State’s Center for Advanced Functional Foods Research and Entrepreneurship you help education because that is where the
at fst.osu.edu/caffre/
future is,” said Mrs. Rieder. “I’ve found that
Interested in making a gift to the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental to be true because education is our main
Sciences? Go to giveto.osu.edu/faes.
hope in life.” 

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 athletics

A Redd Letter Day for Basketball

A last-second winning basket at the buzzer
does it every time: fans want more. Ohio
State men’s and women’s basketball teams
have scored their share of exhilarating wins
over the years, earning titles and delighting
fans. To remain competitive and recruit the
best student-athletes, however, cutting-edge
facilities must accompany winning records.

Buckeye great, NBA All-Star, and 2008

Olympic gold medalist Michael Redd is doing
his part to keep Ohio State at the top of its
game. With a recent gift of $500,000, he is
making an impressive down payment on a
new $22 million practice facility for both
the men’s and women’s basketball teams. To
be located along the west side of the Jerome
Schottenstein Center, the addition will be the
only facility in the nation with two separate,
dedicated practice gyms for each team and
one of the few to have four full-length college
basketball practice floors.

“I’m giving to the basketball program because
I want to see the program flourish with the
state-of-the-art facility,” Redd said. “I got so
much out of Ohio State. Everyone helped me
in tremendous ways and gave me so many
opportunities.”
A Columbus native, Redd played basketball
and football as a child and cheered for the
“It’s all about a legacy and setting the tone for future
athletes…to be that example for younger student-athletes.
You never forget where you came from and giving back is
the way to say thank you.”
Buckeyes. He graduated from West High
School in 1997 and earned the honor of Big
Ten Freshman of the Year in 1998. He helped
lead Ohio State to the Final Four in 1999
before leaving for the 2000 NBA draft.
Soon after he made his mark in the NBA,
Redd began to share his good fortune. His
first gift went to his father’s church to help the
(Top left) Offering 40,000 square feet of space, the new basketball practice facility for men’s and women’s
teams will include a Grand Lobby to celebrate the history and accomplishments of Ohio State basketball.
(Bottom left) Beside James Redd are Michael, Athletics Director Gene Smith, and Thad Matta, head
basketball coach. (Right) Michael Redd learned some of the game’s fine points from his father, James
Redd (shown at left), who was also a standout basketball player with professional aspirations.
congregation—which had been meeting in ways as well. The new practice facility will
the basement of a nearby church—purchase a transform team development, collaboration,
and communication among coaches and
student-athletes.
“I just want the program to be successful.
Ohio State is a part of my life,” said Redd,
who is preparing for his 10th season with the
Milwaukee Bucks. “It’s all about a legacy and
setting the tone for future athletes...to be that
example for younger student-athletes. You
never forget where you came from, and giving
back is the way to say thank you.” 
place to meet. He married his wife, Achea, in
2006, and together they created the Michael
Redd Foundation to give youth both academic To learn more about Ohio State athletics,
and practical tools to succeed in life. The go to ohiostatebuckeyes.com. To make
foundation currently works primarily in the a gift to the Department of Athletics, go
greater Columbus and Milwaukee metro areas. to giveto.osu.edu/athletics.
Thanks to Redd’s generosity with time and
money, Ohio State is benefiting in major

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 college of medicine

Race for Research—

and a Cure
Today more than ever, we understand the direct impact that technology and research have
on improving health care. Advances in the world of medical science—and cancer research in
particular—make the difference in earlier detection and treatment, as well as living well and
living longer.

Dr. Maura Gillison wants to do her part to move cancer research forward. Earlier this year, she
left Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine to join the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital
and Richard J. Solove Research Institute. A leading expert in the study of the human papilloma
virus (HPV), she was the first to identify HPV as the cause of developing certain head and neck
cancers and now considers risk factors associated with these cancers.
Dr. Maura Gillison and Jeg Coughlin Sr.
Dr. Gillison, the first holder of the Jeg Coughlin Chair in Cancer Research, plans to develop a
program focused on identifying links between infections and cancers. The American Society
of Clinical Oncology named her research efforts as one of the six major clinical cancer
advances of 2007.
RACE continued on page 19 

Practicing for Life

A 50-year-old man complains of heartburn. A young woman copes with dizziness and fatigue.
Health care professionals hear of these common ailments every day. However, medicine is
constantly changing, and educators must continually identify new methods and tools for
teaching and assessing students and residents.

Strong interpersonal abilities go hand in hand with appropriate diagnosis and treatment of
patients. The OSU Medical Center’s Clinical Skills Education and Assessment Center, located in
the John Prior Health Sciences Library, uses simulation to help students and residents improve
their technical skills and develop a successful bedside manner. As part of this training, Ohio State
medical students listen to actors, or “standardized” patients, who share their aches and pains.

Dr. LeRoy Essig of Fredericksburg, Va., knows the value of top-notch clinical training.

A 1969 graduate of Ohio State’s College of Medicine and an oncologist in private practice,
he said, “Most doctors in the United States are in the trenches like me. Those in research and
teaching develop new procedures for us to use, but we need training to do them well. That’s
where Ohio State excels.”

To support this hands-on experience and to honor his late wife, Ann, a nurse and breast cancer Dr. LeRoy Essig and his late wife, Ann, who was a
survivor, Dr. Essig created an endowment that benefits the center’s Patient Simulation Learning nurse and a strong advocate of patient care.
Lab. “My wife was a real advocate of patient care, so my goal was to fund an area that has to do
with the interaction of the physician and the patient,” he said.

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 education & human ecology

Schoenbaum Family Center Trains

Students to Help Diverse Children Thrive
Hundreds of highly trained students. Hope for parents seeking
resources. New research-based tools to get struggling preschoolers
ready to read. As the Schoenbaum Family Center at Weinland Park
enters year three, these stellar results benefit people, the City of
Columbus, and beyond.

Corporate and private sponsors such as JPMorgan Chase, the P&G

Fund, The Columbus Foundation, Betty Schoenbaum, and Linda and
Frank Kass point with pride to their partnership with the College
of Education and Human Ecology. Together and with community
leaders, they created the nation’s first early childhood research
laboratory in a neighborhood challenged by rundown housing,
unemployment, and crime.

1,400 students trained

Students from many majors train at the Schoenbaum Center. They Ohio State senior Sarah Downing, who volunteers with Howard Goldstein and
observe behavior, practice teaching, conduct dental assessments, Sean Noe on the early reading intervention project, guides 4-year-old Evan. His
feedback will help to perfect research materials before pilot testing.
screen vision, and more.

“Because we serve a diverse clientele from both Weinland Park and

across Columbus, university students learn innovative strategies for
working with a strong socioeconomic and cultural mix of children
and families,” said Michele Sanderson, director of the early childhood
program. “Students develop a flexible style that responds to what each
child brings to the school experience.” Employers value this ability to
work with diversity.
124 children gain top-quality
educational experience
The most touching evidence of impact comes from the families.
Kaci Harris, a 24-year-old mother of four, has two children at
the Schoenbaum Center and one who completed the program
and now attends elementary school. Raised in the Weinland
Park neighborhood, Harris credits the center with providing an
overwhelming sense of relief and tremendous hope for the future for
children and families like hers.
“Education is the only way for my children to succeed,” Harris said.
“The center offers the help people truly need.” All families at the center
can consult a family advocate about resources for work, education,
and family needs.
Research shapes solutions for
struggling learners
Howard Goldstein, the center’s research director, leads a critical
segment of a multi-university project to improve early reading
success. Its unusual feature: no teacher is needed. The child navigates a
customized picture book with accompanying CD.
“After three sessions with our first intervention book, a preschooler
who scored poorly on measures for kindergarten literacy skills learned
the concepts and passed the test,” said Sean Noe, a PhD student
working with Goldstein. “After three sessions with the second book, he
scored well above the test requirements.”
Twenty undergraduate students volunteered with the project last year.
They learned valuable career skills while broadening their knowledge
of early learning.
Goldstein summed up the development research agenda at the
Schoenbaum Center: “We are focused on developing approaches
for ensuring children from challenged neighborhoods maximize
their potential,” he said. “Our state-of-the-art center is attracting the
resources to achieve this goal.” 

To learn more about the College of Education & Human Ecology,

go to ehe.osu.edu. To make a gift, go to giveto.osu.edu/ehe.

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Private Giving’s Lasting Difference
Every year, Ohio State inspires alumni and friends to invest in premier programs that advance the university’s mission. Gifts of all
types provide student scholarships, support outstanding teachers and researchers, fund new facilities, and sustain other pursuits.
All endowed gifts are invested in the university’s Long-Term Investment Portfolio, managed by the Office of Investments.
Total Private Support by Fiscal Year
July 1, 2004–June 30, 2009
$350 million
$300 million
$284.2 million
$250 million
$254.4 million
$200 million
$150 million
$100 million
$50 million
$0
2005 2006
Honoring Someone Special
Celebrate a significant occasion, remember
a loved one, commemorate a milestone, or
recognize someone special with an honorary
or memorial gift to Ohio State.
• Memorial gifts are made in memory of
family members, friends, and colleagues
who have passed away.
• Tribute gifts are made to show affection,
admiration, or gratitude to someone
special in your life.
• Special occasion gifts celebrate an event
in your life such as a birthday, wedding,
or anniversary. You may encourage family
members, friends, and colleagues to
make donations to Ohio State instead of
purchasing personal gifts.
These gifts may be given by check or credit
card and may be eligible for corporate
financial impact
Total Private Support by Gift Type
July 1, 2008–June 30, 2009
Cash & Securities $112,538,494
$326.4 million
$319.4 million
Gifts-in-Kind $16,979,140
$301.1 million
Irrevocable Trusts & Annuities $889,335
Gifts from Bequests $14,672,129
Grants Administered through Research Foundation $91,973,239
Total Gift Receipts and Private Grants $237,052,336
New Pledges $43,850,129
Bequest Expectancies $17,088,346
Trust Expectancies $21,360,425
Total $319,351,236
2007 2008 2009
Where am I?
matching. The person being honored or
the family of the person being remembered
will be notified of your gift. For more
information about making a gift to honor
someone special, please contact University
Development:
By phone: (614) 292-2141
By fax: (614) 247-6614
By mail:
 Office of University Development,
1480 W. Lane Ave., Columbus, OH 43221
By e-mail: gifts@osu.edu
Take a moment and look closely at the
picture above. You can find this person,
place, or thing somewhere on Ohio State’s
To make a gift online, go to Columbus or regional campuses.
giveto.osu.edu, click the “Make a Gift
Does it look familiar to you? If it does,
Online” button, and search for the funds
please share your response by e-mailing
you would like to support. Then choose ohiostateimpact@osu.edu. We will provide
the option to make a gift in honor of or in the correct answer in the next issue and
memory of someone special to you. identify the first reader who provides it.
Good luck!
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 planned giving

Creative Giving Strategy

The Office of Planned Giving discusses the advantages of
charitable gift annuities, an easy and popular way to receive
income for life while making a gift to Ohio State.
What is a charitable gift annuity?
A charitable gift annuity is a simple agreement between you and The Ohio State University
Foundation in which Ohio State agrees to pay one or two persons fixed annuity payments for
life in exchange for your gift of cash or appreciated marketable securities with a value of at
least $10,000. After the lifetime of the last annuitant, the remaining funds in your gift annuity
become available for use by Ohio State.

Jim Hoobler is Ohio State’s senior director
for planned giving and may be contacted at
plangive@osu.edu.
The Office of Planned Giving will gladly
provide a personalized illustration to you
at no obligation. Learn more about
planned giving at
giveto.osu.edu/plannedgiving.
Are annuity payments provided for life? How is the payout rate determined?
Payments are fixed and provided for life when the property is irrevocably transferred to The
Ohio State University Foundation. The payout rate is based upon the annuitant’s age. The older
you are at the time of the gift, the greater the fixed payment you receive.
Does my gift qualify for an income tax deduction?
Charitable gift annuity donors will qualify for an income tax charitable deduction. The deduction
is equal to the amount the gift exceeds the present value of the annuity, subject to IRS rules.
How are the payments taxed?
It depends on the assets used. Typically, part of the annual payment from the annuity will be
taxed as ordinary income and a portion will be a tax-free return of your investment. With
appreciated stock, part of your annual payment will be taxed as long-term capital gains.

Should I establish a charitable gift annuity today if I’m only 50?

We would suggest you consider a deferred charitable gift annuity. By deferring your annuity
payments for at least one year, you will receive a higher payout rate. A deferred charitable gift annuity
is a good way to supplement the fixed income portion of your retirement portfolio and receive an
income tax charitable deduction while you are, most likely, within a higher tax bracket. 

Then & Now

Built of French Feudal architecture for
$115,000, the Armory opened on High Street
in 1898 as a multipurpose facility for ROTC,
physical education, athletics, large events,
and graduation ceremonies that took place
through 1915. The basement housed men’s and
women’s swimming pools, with a mezzanine
added for an indoor track. In 1958, a fire
severely damaged the building, resulting in
its demolition. At a cost of $43 million, the
Wexner Center for the Arts, named in honor of
renowned entrepreneur, Les Wexner, opened
in 1989. It features a reconstructed red brick
armory in tribute to the lost landmark, alongside
Wexner Center for the Arts a unique modern glass building wrapped in
exposed-steel scaffolding. Private and public
support maintain the center and its programs.
The Armory

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 corporate & foundation relations

Coca-Cola’s Impact on
 RACE continued from page 15

“My ultimate goal is to apply any of these

Women and Ohio State

discoveries to help prevent and treat the
disease,” she said. “The Coughlins have
made it possible for me to take my research
into a much broader direction and to really
The Coca-Cola Foundation has a generous history of giving think outside of the box.”
to Ohio State. The foundation has made an impact on the
university’s Critical Difference for Women (CDW) program The Coughlins are also known for their
ingenuity. With a passion for drag racing
that supports women seeking degrees who previously
that began in the 1950s, Jeg Coughlin Sr.
interrupted their education due to financial constraints and
shared the sport with his four sons—John,
family obligations. With the collaboration that began in 1994,
Troy, Mike, and Jeg Jr.—and now a third
Coca-Cola’s giving to CDW tops $2.6 million with scholarships generation as well. In addition, the family
going to 428 women. runs a successful mail-order parts business
Denise “Dinky” Youngsteadt of Columbus is one of many for high-performance cars. In 2003, the
Denise “Dinky” Youngsteadt
Coughlins—with cancer affecting family,
CDW success stories, having completed a bachelor’s degree
extended family, and friends—created
in anthropology thanks to a scholarship during her senior year. A single parent most of her
the JEGS Foundation Racing for Cancer
children’s lives, she describes the program as a lifesaver and said the assistance made the
Research program, with all proceeds going
difference in helping her graduate by paying for a computer and printer, books, and rent. to the James Cancer Hospital and Solove
CDW began in 1986 to identify and help women obtain an education and enhance their Research Institute.
professional lives. A campus-wide group of women identified three critical areas of need: “The chair represents a legacy that will
re-entry scholarships for all degree levels; seed money for doctoral students, faculty, and staff continue forever,” said Coughlin Sr.. “This
members (both male and female) conducting research on gender and gender equity; and is a dream come true for all of us.” 
professional development grants. Recent Coca-Cola gifts to the CDW program focus on first-
generation students, providing support and encouragement for these recipients to pursue their
dreams and help entire families realize new possibilities. Interested in making a gift to cancer
research? Go to
Ingrid Saunders Jones, chair of the Coca-Cola Foundation, praises Ohio State’s commitment giveto.osu.edu/James.
to CDW. The foundation’s impact also extends to other areas of the university, including the
Buckeye Kids Club and the 4-H program. 

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To learn more about Coca-Cola’s impact, go to giveto.osu.edu/cfr. His investment in the Clinical Skills Center,
which offers a Patient Simulation Lab
and a Procedures Lab, makes an impact
on medical students and residents while
Tell Us Your Story! improving the quality of patient care and
What about Ohio State has made an impact on you? We would love to hear your patient safety.
stories. Please share a couple of paragraphs, as well as the best way to contact you for
more information. With your permission, we may feature your story in a future issue. Dr. Essig, who has four children and five
Please send details to ohiostateimpact@osu.edu. grandchildren, credits his father with
lessons on sacrifice. His father grew up
during the Depression era and, with only
an eighth-grade education, saved to pay
cash for nearly everything, including his
Mark your calendar for Friday and
son’s medical education. The Essigs’ son
Save the Date Saturday, February 19-20. Featuring
a theme of Healthy, Wealthy & Wise, Dr. LeRoy Essig II, who’s on staff at the
Winter College 2010! Winter College 2010 will take place at University Medical Center, brings the gift
giveto.osu.edu/wintercollege2010 the Ritz-Carlton in Naples, FL. For more full circle: He will soon teach in the lab
information, contact us at (800) 678-6412 bearing his mother’s name. 
or WinterCollege@osu.edu.

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 STUDENTS FIRST continued from page 7
bachelor’s degree in music education. The
Music Department really stood out to me
because of its reputation. And with the
financial help that Ohio State offered, the
decision was an easy one. In the future, I see
myself as a high school band director.
Why do you want to pursue a career
in music?
My grandfather played the bugle when he was
younger. Beginning in sixth grade, I played
in the school orchestra. I rose up quickly
to the top and became first chair. But then
I had a setback in eighth grade when I got
braces. Once they came off at the end of my
freshman year, I attended a summer camp
for music and quickly rose back up through
the ranks. I liked both the music and the
challenging aspects, which is why I joined
the Grove City High School Marching Band.
The experience taught me about leadership
and dedication. In addition, I played in the
Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, Columbus
Symphony Youth Orchestra, and The Ohio
State University Honor Band.
Will you work during the school year?
Yes, I’m planning to apply to be a lifeguard
at the Recreation and Physical Activity
Center. I’ll work when I’m not busy with the
Marching Band, which I found out I made in
September. Without the scholarship, I would
have had to work longer hours, making study
time tough to come by. 
For more information about Students First,
Students Now or to make a gift, go to
giveto.osu.edu/studentsfirst
Excited about making the marching band, Todd
Fessler called his tryout experience “the most
physically and mentally demanding time of my life.”
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 WOMEN continued from page 6
Wewers, associate dean for research for the College of Public Health. “Our students are
particularly enthusiastic and appreciate the opportunity to apply public health principles
taught in the classroom to our own community.”
The markets support Columbus Public Health’s mission of healthier and safer people
because many chronic health conditions are related to poor nutrition. The markets also
help to remove some of the barriers to accessing healthy food by bringing fresh fruits and
vegetables directly to the community.
Veterinary Cancer Testing
When an animal with cancer comes through the doors of Ohio State’s Veterinary Teaching
Hospital, a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and support staff is ready to offer the
best treatment available in veterinary medicine. To develop and fine-tune new types of
diagnostic tests and emerging treatments, the College of Veterinary Medicine continually
conducts studies, some of which may be helpful for treating children in the future.
Dr. Cheryl A. London, associate professor of oncology, helps clinicians to design, execute,
and evaluate veterinary clinical studies as director of the college’s Clinical Trials Office
(CTO). She is grateful to the Women & Philanthropy program for providing a grant to
help the CTO continue its work in discovering new surgical and treatment techniques for
osteosarcoma, a bone cancer occurring in children and dogs that is similar at the biologic
and molecular levels.
“We have identified several new potential treatment approaches and are currently testing
these in the laboratory,” said Dr. London. “Our hope is to move these new approaches into
the clinical setting, first in dogs with bone cancer and then hopefully with children.”
Encouraging Education
The members of Women & Philanthropy launched a scholarship in 2008 to provide
financial assistance for a deserving Ohio State student. As financial issues remain a primary
factor in students’ decisions about whether and where to attend college, the fund supports
Ohio State’s foremost mission: to provide talented students access to a top-rate education.
“We want deserving students to come to Ohio State, and the availability of scholarship
assistance is essential to this charge,” said Martha Garland, vice provost and dean of the
Office of Enrollment Services and Undergraduate Education. “We rely heavily on ongoing
private support of scholarships and fellowships to be successful.”
Administered by the Office of Student Financial Aid in consultation with Women &
Philanthropy’s Scholarship Committee, the award is presented annually to one or more
undergraduate or University Honors students as part of the Access Scholarship Initiative. 
“We engage women and encourage them to be proactive in
Ohio State’s future. It’s been exciting to see their passion and
commitment when they discover new ideas.”
— Barbara Trueman, Co-C-hair
Women & Philanthropy
To learn more or become a member of Women & Philanthropy, contact Midge Stulberg,
Executive Director, at stulberg.1@osu.edu or Sue Riley at riley.280@osu.edu or
(614) 247-7994. Visit Women & Philanthropy online at giveto.osu.edu/women.
 happenings

1. Honda leadership poses with Brutus during a tour of the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. 2. President E. Gordon Gee makes a presentation to Hidenobu Iwata,
president and CEO of Honda of America Mfg. Inc. 3. Members of the Neil Legacy Society listen to a student’s study-abroad experience during a spring 2009
gathering. 4. Celebrating at the Thompson library reopening: Athletic Director Gene Smith, President E. Gordon Gee, former library director Joe Branin, Archie
Griffin and Kathy Bickel of the Alumni Association, and Coach Jim Tressel. 5. Joe and Anita Branin with Jan and Jack Creighton during a library luncheon at
Pizzuti House, the university residence for the president. 6. Thom and Pat Robinson, longtime friends and supporters of Ohio State, near a new library wing
that bears their name.

Pelotonia: Riders for Research

World-famous cyclist, Tour de France
champion, and cancer survivor Lance
Armstrong was in Columbus to serve as
honorary chair of Pelotonia, the first-ever
cycling event with one mission: to end cancer.
campus to Athens, Ohio, and back, while
others rode distances of 25, 50, or 100 miles.
An additional 234 virtual riders—those not
riding but committed to raising funds—
joined the cause to end cancer as well.
from NetJets, all money for Pelotonia, to be
held annually, goes to cancer research at The
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer
Center— Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and
Richard J. Solove Research Institute. 

This cycling tour, August 28 to 30, attracted Funds raised after the race stood at
2,265 riders. Some rode the full two-day, $4 million. Contributions are ongoing through To learn more, go to pelotonia.org
180-mile trek from Ohio State’s Columbus October 31. Thanks to a $12.5 million gift
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Because of the scholarship

I receive, I am able to use my time
outside of the classroom to engage
in public interest work.

Priya Tamilarasan, a third-year student at the Moritz College

of Law, is able to continue her studies at Ohio State, thanks to
scholarship support. This enables her to concentrate on her
challenging coursework and develop her legal skills through
volunteer work.

Priya worries that many of her peers are struggling and putting
off law school because the money they need just isn’t available.
And many choose career paths simply to make enough money
to pay off their large loans. These students need your help to
obtain the gift of an education.

Help Ohio State put Students First,

Students Now by making a gift today
at giveto.osu.edu/studentsfirst

Read Ohio State Impact online, search through thousands of funds, and find
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