University community to welcome 13th president

The Ohio State University’s 13th President, Karen A. Holbrook, begins her tenure Tuesday (10/1). As part of her welcome, Board of Trustees President James Patterson will join a group of faculty, staff and students in holding a welcome celebration at 9:30 a.m. that day on the steps of Bricker Hall, the university’s main administration building. Members of the marching band as well as the cheerleaders also will be on hand.

Media are invited to the celebration, and will have an opportunity to interview Dr. Holbrook at some point after the ceremonies are over.

WHAT:A celebration for Dr. Karen A. Holbrook

WHEN: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1

WHERE: Bricker Hall, 190 N. Oval Mall

WHY: A welcome to the Ohio State University’s new president