Story Tips for Local Media - 05/01/97

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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.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETS--May 2.  The Ohio State University Board
of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting at 10:30 a.m.
in the performance space of the Wexner Center, 1891 N. High
Street.  Committee meetings precede the full board meeting,
beginning at 9:15 a.m.
CONTACT: Ruth Gerstner, University Communications, 292-8424.

GROUNDBREAKING FOR WEST CAMPUS SPORTS FIELDS--May 2. President
Gee, David Williams, vice president for student affairs, and
several university trustees help with the official groundbreaking
of the new 40 acre recreational and intramural sports complex on
the southwest corner of Lane Avenue and Kenny Road.  The
ceremony, 12:30 p.m. at the northwest corner of Pressy Hall, 1070
Carmack Rd. will feature an overview of the $3.2 million project.
When completed in December, the former cornfield will be a three-
tiered park with three lakes and home to 20 recreational
activities. The park will open in spring 1999 to allow a summer
growing period for the grass.
CONTACT: Bruce Maurer, associate director of recreational sports,
292-7671.

COLUMNIST ELLEN GOODMAN SPEAKS AT WOMEN