January 31, 2000
CONTACT: Logistics - Elizabeth Conlisk, OSU Media relations, (614) 292-3040
Content - Gore 2000 national press office, (615) 340-3251
Vice President Al Gore will deliver a campaign address Wednesday afternoon (2/2) at the Ohio Union, 1739 N. High Street, on the Ohio State campus. Gore is scheduled to speak on his vision for education from 4-5 p.m. in the Ohio Union ballroom. He is the guest of Undergraduate Student Government (USG), OSU College Democrats, Inter-Professional Council and the Council of Graduate Students.
OSU Media Relations will handle credentials on-site at the Ohio Union for all local journalists who wish to cover the Gore visit. Journalists wishing to cover the event should bring a photo ID and proof of media employment to the check-in table at the ballroom, located on the first floor of the Ohio Union. Media desiring an on-site phone line may arrange installation through UNITS, 292-8648. The cost is approximately $45.
The pre-set time for broadcast equipment is noon-1:30 p.m. All journalists must be checked in and in position by 3:30 p.m. There is limited room on the broadcast platform, so we strongly recommend that you are in place by 1:30 p.m. Electric power and an audio mult box will be provided on the media platform. The event will last approximately one hour.
Live trucks (ONLY) may park in the driveway ramp in front of the Ohio Union. Media parking is in the Ohio Union parking garage, on a first-come, first-served basis.
This event is open to the public. A ticket is required for entry into the ballroom. Free tickets for the event are being distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday. Tickets are available for Ohio State students, faculty and staff at 5 campus locations: USG Office in Ohio Union Room 201, Baker Dining Commons, Kennedy Dining Commons, Morrill Dining Commons, and North Dining Commons. Members of the general public may get tickets at the USG Office in the Ohio Union.
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