Feb. 18, 2000
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HIGHLIGHTS: Nation's top high school scholars on campus
Kirwan, Taft to honor technology award winners
Campaign to help prevent crime during break
United Black World Month presents three events
Nation's Top High School Students Compete for Scholarships - Feb. 18, 19, 21, 25, 26.About 1,400 top high school seniors will compete on campus over the next two weeks in the University Scholars Maximus Competition. At stake are 10 Presidential Scholarships, 30 Medalist Scholarships and 80 Tradition Scholarships. Presidential Scholars receive "full-ride" scholarships, currently valued at $12,901 per year, to Ohio State for four years. Medalist Scholars receive in-state tuition for four years, valued at $4,137 per year, and Tradition Scholars receive one-half in-state tuition, valued at $2,068. Students will complete an essay exam in the morning and take part in afternoon programs to better acquaint them with Ohio State and its Honors Program. There are also programs for their parents. CONTACT: Mabel Freeman or Nina Hoppes, University Honors Center, 292-3135.
Central Ohio: The Next Silicon Valley? - Feb. 21. The Ohio State University is forming technology partnerships with some of America's leading corporations to improve Ohio's chances for success in the changing 21st century economy. Join Gov. Bob Taft and President Kirwan as they present the Technology Alliance Partnership Awards. The ceremony takes place 6-9 p.m. Monday (2/21) at the Fawcett Center, 2400 Olentangy River Road. Awards presentation begins around 8 p.m. Working toward a goal of establishing Ohio as a center for technology-based enterprise, the awards recognize collaboration between Ohio State researchers and businesses that stimulate innovation.
CONTACT: Lesley Deaderick, University Relations, 292-0569.
Beach-bound Students Often Target of Spring Break Burglaries - Feb. 22. Ohio State's Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) has developed a multi-media crime prevention campaign to help students protect their property while away on break. Details will be revealed at a news conference at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, in the community meeting room of the Northwood-High Building, 2231 N. High St. (The building is two blocks north of Lane Avenue; park in the rear.) Representatives of the Columbus Division of Police, University Police and the Community Crime Patrol will explain their plans for the joint program.
CONTACT: Christina Morandini, PRSSA, 291-0922.
Ohio State Celebrates 30 years of United Black World Month - through Feb. 29. United Black World Month 2000, Our 30th Year: The Spirit of a People will NEVER Die, provides the campus and Columbus community with programs to better understand African Americans and African-American culture. A calendar of events is available at http://www.osu.edu/ubwm/calendar/.html Events this week include:
Feb. 2--"Feb. 22-"Inter-Cultural Race Relations," 11 a.m. at Linden McKinley High School. There are issues within cultures that people face every day: Are you African American or black? Are you light-skinned or dark-skinned? Were your parents born in Africa or another country? How do these differences affect interactions with people who may look like you, but who may be very different? Students involved in the International Club at Linden McKinley discuss issues within cultures and how differences affect interactions among people.
Feb. 2--"Feb. 23 - Elaine Brown Presents "New Age Racism," 6 p.m. in the Ohio Union Conference Theatre. Brown will describe her role as former head of the Black Panther Party and discuss her life since the 1960s. The session will focus on the "new" types of racism; experiences with racism as a present-day issue; and the fear that this new type of racism is following humankind into the new millennium. She will analyze oppression in America and offer possible solutions.
Feb. 2--"Feb. 24 - Journalist Tony Brown on Race Relations in America, 6:30 p.m. in the Frank W. Hale Jr. Black Cultural Center. Journalist and host of "Tony Brown's Journal," Brown will present his most recent viewpoints on race relations in America.CONTACT: Janice Hoffman, Ethnic Student Services, 688-4988.
Ohio State Celebrates Women's History Month - through March 13. Women from across Columbus and Ohio State will come together to recognize the rich histories, cultures, talents, and experiences of women during the university's inaugural year of Women's History Month, Feb. 7 through March 13. Events also will celebrate the 25th anniversary of Women's Student Services.
As part of both United Black World Month and Women's History Month, author Elaine Brown will lecture at 6 p.m. on Wednesday (2/23). CONTACT: Karissa Shivley, University Relations, 292-8295.
Mt. Everest Explorer Speaks at OSU Medical Center - Feb. 24. A noted researcher of human performance at high-altitudes will speak at Ohio State on Thursday (2/24). Dr. John West, who explored Mt. Everest with Sir Edmund Hillary, will discuss the physiological challenge of climbing the peak at 4:30 p.m. in the Medical Heritage Center, on the fifth floor of the Prior Health Sciences Library, 376 W. 10th Ave. In 1981, West led an American expedition to Mt. Everest, and recorded the first physiological measurements at altitudes above 8,000 meters. His 1999 book, High Life: A History of High-Altitude Physiology and Medicine, contains information based on his research and the expedition.CONTACT: David Crawford, Medical Center Communications, 293-3737.
College of Law Offers Free Income Tax Help - Feb. 22-April 13. Low-income taxpayers can get free help with federal income tax filing at The Ohio State University College of Law from 5-9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through April 13. The service is offered through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service. VITA trains volunteers to help low-income individuals - including students, non-English speaking and/or nonresident persons, older taxpayers, and those with disabilities - file their taxes. The service is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Taxpayers should bring financial records and forms, along with a copy of their 1998 federal tax return to the first-floor student lounge of John Deaver Drinko Hall (Law building), 55 West 12th Ave. CONTACT: Liz Cutler Gates, College of Law, 292-0283; or Loree Dendis, VITA, 527-7741.
The person listed as the contact for each item will have the best information about the story. Call on our media relations staff for assistance with these or other Ohio State news stories - Elizabeth Conlisk, 292-3040; Amy Murray, 292-8385; Lesley Deaderick, 292-0569; Melinda Sadar, 292-8298; and Karissa Shivley, 292-8295.
*Compiled by Amy Murray, University Relations, (Murray-Goedde.1@osu.edu).