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October
2011
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99th annual Ohio State University Homecoming Parade is Friday

  • Salvinia_molestaa.jpg
    Salvinia molesta infesting a body of water. Photo source: Wikipedia.
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    Optical micrograph of eggbeater-shaped hairs on the leaf surface of the aquatic plant Salvinia molesta. The hairs reduce friction and help the plant stay afloat. Ohio State University engineers have replicated the surface in a plastic coating that could reduce drag and boost buoyancy on boats and submarines. Images courtesy of Ohio State University.
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    Left: A drop of water sits atop eggbeater-shaped hairs on a Salvinia molesta leaf. Right: The tips of the hairs stick to water with enough force to keep the droplet from rolling off when the leaf is turned to the vertical.
  • Salvinia_molestaa.jpg
    Salvinia molesta infesting a body of water. Photo source: Wikipedia.
  • salvinia_hairsa.jpg
    Optical micrograph of eggbeater-shaped hairs on the leaf surface of the aquatic plant Salvinia molesta. The hairs reduce friction and help the plant stay afloat. Ohio State University engineers have replicated the surface in a plastic coating that could reduce drag and boost buoyancy on boats and submarines. Images courtesy of Ohio State University.
  • drop_on_carpet_composite.jpg
    Left: A drop of water sits atop eggbeater-shaped hairs on a Salvinia molesta leaf. Right: The tips of the hairs stick to water with enough force to keep the droplet from rolling off when the leaf is turned to the vertical.

"Tradition Marches On" at The Ohio State University’s 99th annual Homecoming Parade on Friday, Oct. 28. The parade celebrates the 75th anniversary of the OSU Marching Band's iconic Script Ohio formation, along with other experiences that make up the Buckeye spirit. Student organizations will showcase their traditions with floats, and everyone, including spectators, is invited to come in costume.

Festivities begin at 5 p.m. at Ohio Stadium, where the parade will take off at 6 p.m. and follow a route east on Woodruff Avenue, south on High Street and end at the Ohio Union, where a pep rally will follow on the West Plaza at about 7 p.m.

Grand marshals are Jon Woods, long-time director of the OSU Marching Band who has announced his retirement at the end of this year, and several alumni band members who marched in the very first Script Ohio in 1936.

WHAT: Ohio State University Homecoming Parade

WHEN: 6 p.m., Friday, Oct. 28

WHERE: Departs Ohio Stadium, east on Woodruff, south on High to Ohio Union.

WHY: Showcase Buckeye spirit, invite alumni and community members to campus

WEB SITE: homecoming.osu.edu