Kirwan to deliver State of the University address

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Kirwan to deliver ‘State of the University’ address

Pursuit of excellence still goal despite dismal budget picture

            A dismal state economic picture, including looming budget cuts, will not deter The Ohio State University from its pursuit of excellence through the Academic Plan. That’s the message Ohio State President William E. Kirwan will deliver in his third “State of the University” address to the campus, which will be  at 3:30 p.m. Thursday in 1000 McPherson Chemical Laboratory, 140 West 18^th Avenue.

Kirwan will outline the tough choices the university will make as a result of likely state budget cuts, and set the university’s priorities in the areas of diversity, improving the student experience, increasing biomedical research and developing a competitive compensation package for faculty and staff.

Media are invited to hear the president deliver his remarks, and then participate in a brief availability following the speech.           

WHAT:           Ohio State President William E. Kirwan’s “State of the University” address                         

WHEN:            3:30  p.m. Thursday, Oct.11

WHERE:            McPherson Chemical Laboratory, 140 W. 18^th Ave., Room 1000   

WHY:              To outline the university’s priorities for the coming year.

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