Story Tips for Local Media - 01/31/97

                          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.

DISTINGUISHED LECTURER TO TELL HISTORY OF UNUSUAL CHEMICAL --Feb. 
4.  The history of how basic research in an unusual chemical 
resulted in its use in computer chips will be the topic 
of the second Ohio State University Distinguished Lecture.  The 
lectureship, new in 1996, is one of the highest honors awarded to 
senior faculty.  Sheldon Shore, the Charles H. Kimberly Professor 
of  Chemistry, will present "The Story of Diborane: From 
Laboratory  Curiosity to Applications in the Real World" at 4 
p.m. in the Wexner Center Film/Video Theater, 1891 N. High St.
CONTACT: Sheldon Shore, 292-6000, or  Richard Sisson, Academic 
Affairs, 292-5881.

FORMER BASKETBALL STAR ASSISTS IN BLACK HERITAGE CELEBRATION--
Feb. 5. Former Ohio State basketball star and ESPN broadcaster 
Clark Kellogg returns to campus to celebrate black heritage 
during United Black World Month (through Feb. 28).  Kellogg will 
be the featured speaker at the University Medical Center's black 
history presentation Feb. 5 at 2 p.m. in the James Cancer 
Hospital Auditorium, 300 W. 10th Ave. His talk will focus on the 
theme A Tree Cannot Flourish Without Its Roots. 
CONTACT: Brenda James, African American Student Services, 
292-6584.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETS--Feb. 7.  The Ohio State University Board 
of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting at 10:30  a.m. 
in the Alumni Lounge of the Fawcett Center, 2400 Olentangy River 
Road.  Committee meetings precede the full board meeting, 
beginning at 9 a.m.
CONTACT:  Ruth Gerstner, University Communications, 292-8424.

WINTER DANCE CONCERT FEATURES STUDENT WORK--Feb. 7-8.  The 
Department of Dance presents its Winter Dance Concert at 8 p.m. 
in Sullivant Theatre, 1813 N. High Street.  The performances  
feature works by undergraduate and graduate students in the 
department. 
CONTACT: Lois Foreman Wernet, College of the Arts, 292-8835.

ROSE BOWL WIN IS VICTORY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AT OHIO STATE--The 
Buckeyes' Rose Bowl victory was not only a victory for the 
football team but also pushed the university's income from 
licensed trademark products over an estimated $2 million for the 
year.  Manufacturers pay an 8 percent royalty charge to use the 
name, seal and identifying marks of the university.   The Name 
and Seal Endowed Student Scholarship fund provides $1,000 grants 
to 250 students per year.  Other beneficiaries of the royalty 
income include the Young Scholars Program, University Libraries 
and student organizations.  450 manufacturers hold licensing 
agreements with the university to sell clothing, food products 
and other items with Ohio State's name, seal or identifying mark. 
(News release available from Tracy Turner, 688-3682.)
CONTACT: Anne Chasser, director of Trademark and Licensing 
Services, 292-1562.

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; and 
Tracy Turner, 688-3682.
-Compiled by Amy Murray, University Communications, (Murray-
Goedde.1@osu.edu).


[Submitted by: Von Vargas  (vargas.12@osu.edu)
               
Fri, 31 Jan 1997 16:07:00 -0500 (EST)]
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