Columbus, OH Join the Friends of Stone Laboratory and the Ohio Sea Grant College Program at their 8th Annual Open House and Silent Auction 7 – 9 p.m. on Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at Ohio State University’s Fawcett Center. The feature presentations "Images of Lake Erie and Stone Laboratory from Our Photography Workshop" by Ian Adams, Ohio’s Bicentennial Photographer, and "Research Experience for Undergraduates at Stone Laboratory" by Joe Conroy of Ohio State University and Kristin Stanford of Stone Laboratory.

Other speakers include Ohio Representative Robert Latta; Dr. Doug Kane, FOSL President; and Dr. Jeffrey Reutter; Director of Ohio Sea Grant and Stone Laboratory.

Learn more about Stone Lab’s Summer College and Science Workshop Programs. Stone Laboratory displays and program materials will be available.

In addition, a silent auction will be held beginning at 7 p.m. to benefit the Friends of Stone Laboratory, a non-profit group that supports Stone Lab programs and scholarships. Auction items include certificates for fine dinning, vacation getaways, along with unique times such as framed signed prints and vintage lab equipment. (payment by cash or check please; credit cards cannot be accepted.) For more information about the event or a full listing of all auction items, go to the FOSL website

Wednesday, February 22, 2006
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Fawcett Center’s Alumni Lounge

Ohio State University Columbus Campus
2400 Olentangy River Road (free parking available)

This Event is Free and Open to the Public.

Refreshments and door prizes will be provided (cash bar available).
Please RSVP (not required, but will help us in planning) by calling the Ohio Sea Grant office at 614.292.8949 or e-mail Bonita Cordi by February 20.

For More Information Contact

Bonita Cordi, Ohio Sea Grant at 614.292.8949