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Taste of OSU is an Ohio State signature event that brings together student organizations to provide a night of international food appreciation, cultural performances and exhibits to a crowd of about 4,000 attendees. The Brazilian Student Association (BRASA) is participating and will be serving salpicão (Brazilian chicken salad) and vegan chocolate cake.
This year, Taste of OSU will take place on February 16 from 5 - 8:30 p.m. in the Ohio Union. Entry is free and all are invited to attend. Tickets to purchase small samplings of international foods will cost only $1 each.
Food tickets will be on sale on the day of the event (cash or BuckID) and will also be available for pre-sale starting on Monday, February 12 at the information desk in the Ohio Union (BuckID only).
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eVisa: Brazil Launches a Simplified Way for U.S. Citizens to Apply for a Visa
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On January 25 the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs launched the Electronic Visitor Visa Program, eVisa, for those who hold a United States passport, and a few other countries. This new process of acquiring a visa electronically will be easier because applicants that meet the requirements do not have to visit a Brazilian consulate.
You can apply for the eVisa and obtain it
online or through the app on your mobile phone or tablet. Provided all required documents are submitted correctly, visas are normally issued within 4 - 5 working days.
Another benefit is that the cost is lower than when applying for a visa at a consulate. In total, obtaining a visa through eVisa is $44.50 (visa fee of $40 plus a service fee of $4.24). The visa will be valid for up to two years, for a maximum of 90 days in-country per year. All major visa categories are covered: business, tourism, cultural and scientific programs, research activity and studies.
For more details on necessary documentation, FAQs and accessing the online form, please, visit the eVisa
website.
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Were you a Brazilian student, visiting scholar or intern at Ohio State?
The Brazil Gateway wants to help Brazilian alumni and friends (whether in Brazil or abroad) to form a strong and powerful community, to achieve great things and support each other.
Please, take a few minutes to answer seven questions in our
survey. It will help us get to know you and plan activities for Brazilian alumni.
Thank you and GO BUCKS!
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Global Gateway Graduate Student Research Abroad Grant
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All graduate students conducting research abroad this summer are encouraged to apply, especially in locations where Ohio State has a Global Gateway office - China, India and Brazil - and where Ohio State hopes to have a more significant presence in the future - Ethiopia and Turkey.
The grant will fund applicants from a variety of disciplines with an award of up to $1,000 to assist with travel related expenses for research abroad. The application deadline is March 1.
Funded by the Office of International Affairs, the Graduate School and the Council of Graduate Students, the grant encourages and promotes the professional and academic development of graduate student researchers at Ohio State by providing financial support allowing students to undertake thesis or dissertation research abroad.
For more information about the Global Gateway Grant, contact Liz Koss or visit the Council of Graduate Students
website.
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Distinguished International Engagement Award
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All Ohio State faculty, staff and students are encouraged to apply for the University Engagement Recognition Awards. The Office of International Affairs is offering the Distinguished International Engagement Award ($3,000) and the Emerging International Engagement Award ($1,000).
Applications are due Wednesday, February 28. Submission information can be found
online.
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International Student Celebration Week on Campus
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Ohio State partners have come together to plan and host a week of events to celebrate Ohio State's international student community. International Student Celebration Week will take place February 19 - 25.
All students are invited to attend the events, which will be located in different areas throughout campus, and will highlight a wide array of university resources. Not only are these great opportunities for international students to learn more about university resources, but students will get to socialize and connect with their peers!
For more information and for a full calendar of events, visit the International Student Celebration Week's
webpage.
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Tinker Field Research Grants
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The Tinker Foundation has awarded a Field Research grant to the Center for Latin American Studies, which will be used to provide graduate students with funds for travel to and within Latin America to conduct pre-dissertation research.
This award, combined with matching funds from the Office of International Affairs, will provide $20,000 in 2018 to graduate and professional students seeking to travel in Latin America for master's thesis and doctoral research. Grant funding is renewable for a three-year period. Up to $3,000 per student may be awarded.
The application will be available on the Center for Latin American Studies
website on until March 15.
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Global Perspectives: Luisa Ferrari
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Luisa Ferrari is a visiting scholar from Brazil in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese.
Spending a semester at Ohio State was an opportunity that changed my "global perspective". I came to Ohio State to carry out a part of my master's degree research in Brazil, but when I arrived here, I found out opportunities which went far beyond my own research. I had the opportunity to attend, as a guest student, two courses, which really contributed to my academic background and got me to be a better professional in my research field. I was also able to participate in a research project developed by my department, Department of Spanish and Portuguese. I was happy to participate in that project because I learned new ways of doing research in my field.
In November, I had the pleasure to display my research project at the International Scholar Research Exposition, which is hosted by the Office of International Affairs. Being recognized for my work was a rewarding experience. In the event, I was also able to meet other scholars and get to know the diversity of research happening on campus.
In the light of so many opportunities, I would describe my experience at Ohio State as a multivariate experience. The initial aims of my spending this semester at Ohio State were expanded in ways I could not imagine before.
In terms of extra-academic activities, I also had a great time here. The university offers a number of leisure activities which make our experience even more pleasant.
What really stood out to me during my time there was the constant effort people make to ensure international students and staff feel welcome there. Diversity is a word that describes Buckeyes well, and this allowed me to get to know different perspectives on research and lifestyle. I thank Ohio State for this great semester.
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February 13
Deadline to send research abstracts to present at BRASCON
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February 16
Taste of OSU - BRASA's first participation
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March 3 - 18
Dance Brazil Education Abroad in Salvador
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March 8 - 17
Design Matters education Abroad in São Paulo
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