March 5, 2001
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News
OSU Survey: Most of us want campaign finance reform – More than two-thirds of Americans want to change or replace the current campaign finance system, according to a new nationwide survey by Ohio State University. Ohio State’s Survey Research Center interviewed more than 1,200 people late last year and found the strongest support for reforms among political independents, younger people, the highly educated, those who knew the most about the campaign finance system, and those who trust the government the least. Tobin Grant, a co-leader of the survey and a doctoral student in political science here, found the most support for reforms that would limit campaign spending, require more money to be raised within the states where candidates live, and limit soft money contributions.
The survey also looked at the popularity of special interest groups. The National Rifle Association was among the most liked and the most disliked groups. Environmentalists and pro-life groups are the most liked interest groups of Americans, while gay-rights groups and the tobacco lobby are the least liked. Contact: Tobin Grant, (614) 777-4559, or Janet Box-Steffensmeier, (614) 326-2533Experts
The Bush foreign policy outlook – George W. Bush’s administration will be less proactive than the Clinton administration in dealing with the peace process in the Middle East, according to an Ohio State University political scientist. Richard Herrmann says the Bush administration will wait until peace talks between the Israelis and the Palestinians resume before getting involved. Herrmann says the Bush administration is more divided than the Clinton administration on specific strategies to deal with issues in the Middle East.Contact: Richard Herrmann, Political Science, 292-8196
Events
Revolution and Latin Literature – March 6. The College of Humanities presents its sixth Inaugural Lecture of the year on Tuesday (3/6) at 7:30 p.m. at the Faculty Club, 181 S. Oval Mall. Professor Ileana Rodriguez, Department of Spanish and Portuguese, will present “From the Politics of Commitment to the Cultures of Entertainment,” discussing how Latin American literatures, as a field of study, is closely related to the political climate created by the Cuban Revolution. Contact: Shari Lorbach, Humanities, (614) 292-1882
A status report on mental health policy – March 9. Dr. Michael Hogan, director of the Ohio Department of Mental Health, will present “Mental Health Policy, Practice and Research: A Status Report” on Friday (3/9) at 12:30 p.m. in room 518 A James Cancer Hospital, 300 W. 10th Ave. His presentation is part of the HOPES Seminar Speaker Series. The Center for HOPES is Ohio State’s multidisciplinary center for the study, awareness and promotion of health policy. Contact: Claudia Uribe, Center for HOPES, (614) 688 3724 Political activist is keynote speaker for Women’s History Month – March 8. Women across the city and campus will come together to recognize the rich histories, cultures, talents and experiences of women for “Women’s Month 2001: Celebrating our Visions, Our Wisdom, Our Strengths.” Joo-Hyun Kang, executive director of the Audre Lorde Project, will speak on Thursday (3/8) from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Wexner Center Film/Video Theater, 1871 North High St. Kang, a political activist, will discuss the how issues of race, class, gender and sexuality affect women. For a complete list of events or for more information, Contact: Women Student Services, (614) 292-8473 or wss@osu.edu. March is Save Your Vision Month– The Ohio State University College of Optometry says National Save Your Vision Month is the perfect time to schedule overdue eye and vision examinations. Ohio State’s College of Optometry is the only optometry program in Ohio and ranks among the best in the country, with programs in contact lenses, visual perception, corneal physiology, vision standards, infant and pediatric vision, aniseikonia, myopia research and geriatric vision. The Ohio State University Optometry Clinics are open to the public and offer eye and vision examinations, as well as prescription lenses, frames and contact lenses. Contact: Karen Greene, College of Optometry, (614) 292-0818The 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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