On Thursday, Aug. 13, all are invited to a forum to discuss college affordability and access to higher education. The event will be held at 9:30 a.m. in the Banquet Room of the Coppertop Restaurant, 116 Miami St. in Urbana.

Dr. Michael V. Drake, president of The Ohio State University, and state Sen. Keith Faber, the Ohio Senate president, will speak during the panel discussion. Recent developments regarding college affordability and access to education will be addressed and the audience is invited to participate in the dialog.

Parents of high-school students, educators and other interested community members are encouraged to attend. RSVP by noon Wednesday, Aug. 12, to the Champaign County Chamber of Commerce at [email protected] or 937-653-5764.