9/4/98

ATHENS, Ohio -- The Ohio University College of Education's Early Childhood Network is sponsoring a public lecture "Engaging Children's Minds" by Professor of Education Lilian Katz at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, in the Music Building's recital hall.

A professor of early childhood education at the University of Illinois, Katz is a former columnist for "Parents Magazine" and author of the 1995 book "Talks with Teachers of Young Children: A Collection."

Katz is past president of the National Association for the Education of Young Children and is past chair of the board of directors of the National Society for the Study of Education. She has lectured on education in Europe, Asia, Australia and 49 of the 50 states.

A book signing will follow the lecture, which is free and open to the public.