About 1,800 will graduate at Ohio State’s commencement

Approximately 1,800 students will graduate from The Ohio State University at the summer quarter commencement ceremony, which begins at 9:30 a.m. Friday (8/29) at the Jerome Schottenstein Center. Carl F. Kohrt, president and CEO of Battelle, is the commencement speaker.

Honorary doctorates will be presented to William Francis Ganong, a pioneer in the field of neuroendocrinology; and Dennis J. Greenland, an internationally renowned soil scientist. Distinguished Service Awards will be presented to two Ohio State alumni who have worked tirelessly on behalf of the university and the Alumni Association: Kenneth L. Coleman, founder, chair and CEO of ITM Software; and Ralph A. Rockow, founder and president of Exodyne Inc., of Phoenix.

A distinguished businessman and scientist, Kohrt leads one of the premier technology development and commercialization companies in the world. Headquartered in Columbus, Battelle’s science and technology reach includes overseeing 16,000 staff members and $2.7 billion in annual research and development at more than 100 locations. It counts among its successes the development of the Xerox machine, pioneering work on the compact disc, and medical technology breakthroughs.

For more information on commencement, see http://www.osu.edu/commence/.

WHAT: Approximately 1,800 students will graduate from The Ohio State University at the summer quarter commencement ceremony. Carl F. Kohrt, president and CEO of Battelle, is the speaker.

WHEN: 9:30 a.m. Friday (8/29)

WHERE: Jerome Schottenstein Center