Story Ideas for Media 04-10-04
Experts
Experts can discuss polls examining the upcoming presidential election -- To gauge the pre-election success of a candidate, the news media and the public often refer to results of random polls of registered or undecided voters. Herb Asher, professor emeritus of political science, and Herb Weisberg, professor of political science, are experts on the issue and can discuss the significance of polls. CONTACT: Herb Asher at (614) 292-0803 or Herb Weisberg at (614) 292-6572.
Research
Warning: ‘NYPD Blue’ may affect your opinion of the president -- Television viewers don’t develop their views about the president and national politics just by watching the news. New research suggests that crime dramas like “NYPD Blue” and “Third Watch” may have an influence on political attitudes as well. In three related studies, researchers found that viewers of crime dramas were more likely than others to view crime as one of the top issues – and often the top issue – facing our country. Moreover, Andrew Holbrook, co-author of the study and a doctoral student in political science, said these concerns about crime significantly influenced the viewers’ overall opinions about the president, the findings showed. For more information, see http://researchnews.osu.edu/archive/crimdram.htm CONTACT: R. Andrew Holbrook, Department of Political Science, Holbrook.61@osu.edu, or Jeff Grabmeier, University Relations, (614) 292-8457.
Events
Greek community to present thermal imaging camera to Columbus Fire – Oct. 5. -- In honor of the National Fire Prevention Week, Ohio State’s Inter-Fraternity Council and Pan Hellenic Association and members of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers will donate a thermal imaging camera to the Columbus Division of Fire at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday (10/5) at Fire Station 7, 1425 Indianola Ave. The camera, a Scott Eagle Imager II, will be placed at Firs Station 7 for use in the University District. Thermal imaging cameras enable firefighters to see through smoke to search for victims. CONTACT: Kelly McGuire, Columbus Division of Fire, (614) 645-7859 or (614) 637-0862, pager.
‘Legacy of Heroes’ traveling exhibit visits Ohio State – through Oct. 6. -- The Ohio State University Medical Center is hosting a visit of a national traveling exhibit focusing on the role of orthopedic surgeons during World War II. The Legacy of Heroes exhibit will be on display from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Wednesday (10/6) in The John A. Prior Health Sciences Library, 376 W. 10th Ave. The exhibit commemorates orthopedic surgeons and shows how the war marked a turning point in the development of orthopedics as a specialty. The centerpiece of the exhibit is a documentary film, “Wounded in Action: Orthopedic Surgeons in World War II,” featuring the personal stories of 18 orthopedic surgeons who served during the war. CONTACT: Sherri L. Ellis, Medical Center Communications, (614) 293-3737.
Founder of Teach for America to speak at Ohio State – Oct. 7. -- Wendy Kopp, founder and president of Teach For America, will deliver a lecture at 4 p.m. on Thursday (10/7) at Weigel Hall, 1866 College Road. Kopp is also the author of “One Day, All Children: The Unlikely Triumph of Teach For America and What I Learned Along the Way.” Her lecture is sponsored by The John Glenn Institute for Public Service and Public Policy at Ohio State. It is part of the series “Odyssey 2000+ New Issues for a New Century,” which explores a wide array of policy issues including defense, the economy, education and politics. CONTACT: Amy Murray, University Relations, (614) 292-8385.
Greene will discuss strategic priorities, funding in higher education – Oct. 7. -- Linda Greene, associate vice chancellor for faculty and staff programs and the Evjue-Bascom Professor of Law at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, will discuss “Strategic Priorities, Strategic Funding” at 4 p.m. on Thursday (10/7) in Drinko Hall. At the University of Wisconsin, Green is involved with projects on the Faculty Gender Pay Equity Exercise, the Sexual Harassment Information Project and the coordination of the Interdisciplinary Cluster Hiring Initiative. This event is a part of the President and Provost’s Diversity Lecture and Cultural Arts Series. CONTACT: Liz Cook, University Relations, (614) 292-7276.
Discussion focuses on pros, cons of regulation of campaign ads – Oct. 11. -- While it’s true that elections often lead to attacks on the opponent’s character and position, shouldn’t there be a difference between an accurate attack and a dishonest one? This question, among others, will be addressed during a panel discussion, “False Campaign Ads: Pros and Cons of Regulations,” at noon on Monday (10/11) in the Saxbe Auditorium at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. William P. Marshall, Kenan Professor of Law at the University of North Carolina and Deputy White House Counsel to former President Clinton will join Moritz professors Edward B. Foley and David Goldberger in discussing this year’s campaign ads. The panel discussion is part of a groundbreaking-new program, Election Law @ Moritz. CONTACT: Liz Cutler Gates, Moritz College of Law, (614) 292-0283.
Festival explores censorship, editorial control in cartoons – Oct. 15-16. -- Did 9/11 change public perception about what is and is not fair commentary by editorial cartoonists? Should comic strips exclude controversial topics? Has the nation’s current political climate had an impact on what is published? These and other questions related to censorship, self-censorship and editorial control will be discussed by cartoonists and editors at The Ohio State University Cartoon Research Library’s eighth triennial Festival of Cartoon Art. The event will be held on Oct. 15-16 at the Blackwell Inn, 2110 Tuttle Park Place. Registrations are still being accepted. For more information about the conference, see http://cartoons.osu.edu/FCA/index.htm CONTACT: Lucy Caswell, Cartoon Research Library, (614) 292-0538.
The 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; Liz Cook, (614) 292-7276; Amy Murray, (614) 292-8385, and Shannon Wingard, (614) 247-6821.
