January 29, 2001
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Campus of the Future featured Feb. 14. Ohio State President William Kirwan, Athletics Director Andy Geiger, Fisher College of Business Dean Joseph Alutto and Campus Partners President Terry Foegler will discuss Ohio States new world-class academic and athletic facilities and programs as well as new and expanding partnerships with the public sector, private industry and local community at the 6th annual Commercial Developers Power Breakfast, Wednesday (2/14) from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency Ballroom, 350 N. High St. Contact: Elizabeth Conlisk (614) 292-3040 or Robin Pinson Stock, (614) 461-4040.
It's recruiting season for academically gifted Feb. 16, 17, 23, 24. About 1,400 top high school seniors will compete on campus over the next two weeks in the University Scholar Maximus Competition. Students from Ohio and across the nation will complete an essay exam in the morning and learn about what Ohio State can offer in afternoon programs. While students take their test, their parents attend an information session focusing on Ohio State's freshman experience, honors programs and financial aid. Students find out in the spring whether they've won a scholarship to attend Ohio State. At stake are 10 Presidential Scholarships, 30 Medalist Scholarships and 80 Tradition Scholarships. Presidential Scholars receive "full-ride" scholarships, Medalist Scholars receive in-state tuition for four years and Tradition Scholars receive one-half in-state tuition. Contact: Amy Murray, University Relations, (614) 292-8385.Experts
Keeping animal disease in check When it comes to testing, detecting and controlling particular animal diseases, meat industry professionals turn to two Ohio State University research labs for answers. Located in Wooster, the OARDC's Food Animal Health Research Program looks specifically at two diseases that can affect pigs and chickens. The program, headed by Mo Saif, includes "reference" labs, that are part of the Office International Des Epizooties (OIE), an international organization comprised of 155 member countries whose purpose is to report the existence of animal diseases, coordinate research on surveillance and control and examine regulations on international trade in animals and animal products. OIE keeps track of more than 50 diseases that affect the animal industry and have the potential to spread to humans, including bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease), scrapie, Rift Valley fever, bovine tuberculosis, salmonellosis, trichinellosis, rabies and Bluetongue. Contact: Mo Saif, OARDC, (330) 263-3743.Events
Hail to the coach! Feb. 12. His coaching debut is months away, but the Ohio State cheerleaders, Marching Band, athletic director and university president will be on hand for a rally to welcome new football coach Jim Tressel on Monday, Feb. 12, from 8 to 9:30 p.m. in the Ohio Union Ballrooms, 1739 N. High St. The event will include a speech by Tressel, followed by an open-microphone question-and-answer period. The event is sponsored by Undergraduate Student Government, Student Activities and Campus Programs, Block O, and the Ohio Union Activities Board. Contact: Ryan Robinson, (614) 292-7086 Of teacher shortages and school funding Feb. 13. Donna Browder Evans, dean of the College of Education, will present a State of the College address from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, (2/13) in Salons A and B at the Holiday Inn on the Lane, 328 W. Lane Ave. A 30-minute question and answer period will follow. Evans is expected to discuss the college's future role in preparing teachers and administrators in light of a national shortage of education professionals. Contact: Shannon Lee, Education, (614) 688-4332. Diversity Lecture Series offers two programs on Presidents' Day Feb. 19. Ohio State's Diversity Lecture Series continues with two events on Monday (2/19). Dr. J. Herman Blake, director of African American Studies at Iowa State University will present "Urban Militants: The Legacy of Malcolm X, Eldridge Cleaver, Stokley Carmichael, etc." at 9 a.m. At 1 p.m., Emily L. Moore, professor of educational leadership and policy studies at Iowa State University will present "HIV/Aids in African Americans: The Greatest Challenge Since Slavery." Both lectures are held at the Frank Hale Black Cultural Center, 153 W. 12th Ave. Contact: Frank W. Hale, Jr. (614) 688-4255The person listed as Contact will have the best information about the story. Call on our media relations staff for help with any Ohio State story Elizabeth Conlisk, (614) 292-3040; Amy Murray, (614) 292-8385; Lesley Deaderick, (614) 292-0569; Melinda Sadar, (614) 292-8298; and Shannon Wingard, (614) 247-6821.
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