Media Advisory

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 31, 2001

Contact:Becky Parker (614) 292-2135

Ohio State discusses progress of Multicultural Center
Committee members invite public response

A design committee for the proposed Ohio State University Multicultural Center is updating campus community on its development plan. The Multicultural Design Committee, which has been working on the plan since Fall Quarter 2000, will discuss its current state of progress from 1 to 3 p.m., Friday, Feb. 2, at the Ohio Union Conference Theater, 1739 N. High St.

The Multicultural Center is a product of Ohio State’s Diversity Action Plan, a key part of President William E. Kirwan’s strategy to improve the quality of education at the university.

The meeting’s agenda includes introductions of the committee members and presentation of design considerations developed by the committee as well as other business regarding the center’s development.

Subsequent meetings will be held on March 2 and March 30.

WHAT:Public meeting to discuss progress of Ohio State’s Multicultural Center

WHEN:1 to 3 p.m., Friday, Feb. 2

WHERE:The Ohio Union Conference Theater, 1739 N. High St.

WHY:To update the university community about its plan to develop a Multicultural Center

###