97-10-10 Story Tips for Local News Media

                        STORY TIPS

This and every University Communications news release is
available on the Internet and World Wide Web.  To access by
Internet, you may reach us through either OASIS (Ohio State
Information System), the Columbus Freenet or World Wide Gophers.
Our Web address is www.acs.ohio-state.edu.

THE JAMES PREPARES CANCER HOME CARE GIVERS--Oct. 14, 21 and 28
Families who are caring for a loved one with cancer can learn
methods at the Prepared Family Caregiver Course for Cancer, 7-9
p.m. at the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital.  The three-part
course is part of the Medical Center’s Health for Life programs
to bring health information to the community.  Participants can
build caregiving skills, learn about community resources and
share ideas with others.
CONTACT: Sandi Latimer, Medical Center Communications, 293-3660.

CHICAGO ALUMNI KICK OFF FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN--Oct. 16.  Ohio
State alumnus and Shedd Aquarium CEO/Director Ted Beattie and his
wife, Penny, will host a reception and dinner in Chicago,
celebrating Affirm Thy Friendship, Ohio State’s fund-raising
campaign for the 21st century.  The invitation only event takes
place at the Shedd Aquarium, 1200 South Lake Shore Drive; it
includes a 6 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. program and 8 p.m. dinner.
Media may attend by calling Becky Crowell.
CONTACT: Becky Crowell, University Development, 614-688-3249.

STUDENTS INVITED TO STUDY ABROAD--Oct. 17. Introducing students
to overseas opportunities ranging from a Shakespeare class in
Great Britain to a summer in Swaziland, the Ohio State University
Office of International Education will host its annual Study
Abroad Fair on Friday (10/17) , from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Oxley
Hall, 1712 Neil Ave.  Students can find information on the Office
of International Education’s 80-plus programs taking place in
more than 30 countries.  The fair will feature a variety of
international foods and music.   Ohio State University annually
sends approximately 500 students abroad for programs sponsored by
the Office of International Education.
CONTACT: Carlo Colecchia or John Greisberger, International
Education, 292-6101.

PROCEDURES IMPROVE OPEN HEART SURGERY--Ohio State surgeons are
among the first in Ohio to use new minimally invasive methods for
open heart surgery, resulting in less trauma to the chest,
quicker recovery time, less pain, and shorter hospital stays.
Minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass surgery (MID-
CAB) is a new alternative to traditional coronary bypass
procedures.
CONTACT: Medical Center Communications, 293-3737.

The person listed as the contact for each item will have the best
information about the story.  However, feel free to call on our
news services staff for assistance with these or other Ohio State
news stories--Amy Murray, 292-8385; Ruth Gerstner, 292-8424;
Tracy Turner, 688-3682; and Emily Caldwell, 292-8309.
Compiled by Amy Murray, University Communications, (Murray-
Goedde.1@osu.edu).


[Submitted by: Von Vargas  (vargas.12@osu.edu)
               
Fri, 10 Oct 1997 12:51:57 -0400 (EDT)]
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