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Apply to be an Ohio State Signature Events Chair
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If you are a student interested in putting your organizational and leadership skills to the test, then you should become the co-chair, or chair-elect, of one of our signature events - Thanksgiving or Taste of OSU.
The Office of International Affairs is accepting applications from students who want to learn more about running a planning committee, budgeting, time management and communications. Applicants for the Thanksgiving co-chair position should be rising juniors and seniors. Students interested in applying for the Taste of OSU chair-elect position will need to be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student in spring 2019. If selected as Taste of OSU chair-elect, the student will be mentored throughout the Taste of OSU 2018 planning process so he or she will be ready to assume the position of chair of Taste of OSU in February 2019.
More information can be found on our website, and applications can be found here. Please apply before Friday, March 24. Contact
Alessa Rosa with questions.
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Join the Office of International Affairs for Global Engagement Night every Tuesday evening during the semester. Domestic and international students are invited to engage in weekly conversations on a variety of themes.
The next Global Engagement Night will be about global education systems, and it will take place on
Tuesday, March 7 from 6 - 7 p.m. in 160 Enarson Classroom Building.
Visit
go.osu.edu/GlobalEngagementNight for a full schedule and a list of topics.
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| Volunteer at Pre-Departure Orientation |
Students returning to China for the summer can now apply to volunteer at Pre-Departure Orientation with the Office of International Affairs.
Every summer, The Ohio State University offers a Pre-Departure Orientation for new Chinese students who plan to attend Ohio State. The Pre-Departure Orientation offers future students and their families an opportunity to learn more about college life, meet other Ohio State students and university staff and learn important information before traveling to the United States. This year, Pre-Departure Orientation will take place in Shanghai on June 16 and 18, and in Beijing on June 23 and 24.
Students interested in volunteering should fill out an application before March 15 at 11:55 p.m.
The Office of International Affairs will not incur any expenses related to travel or accommodations for the pre-departure orientation volunteers. There will be a mandatory meeting on June 15 for volunteers in Shanghai and one on June 22 for volunteers in Beijing, and dinner will be provided.
You must attend if you are accepted to be a volunteer in that city. Lunch at the hotel on Pre-Departure Orientation days (June 16, 18, 23 and 24) will also be included.
Help us welcome new Chinese students into our Buckeye family!
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Apply to Become a Global Ambassador
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The Office of International Affairs is seeking both American and international students to volunteer as Global Ambassadors. The Global Ambassadors will be a diverse team of students committed to promoting cultural exchange at Ohio State.
Students who apply must be in good academic standing and be able to attend multiple meetings throughout the year. Visit
oia.osu.edu to learn more about the opportunities and responsibilities of this role.
Applications are due March 12 at 11:59 p.m.
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Global Engagement Film Series
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The Office of International Affairs collaborates with the Gateway Film Center to host our international film series. Students have the chance to view films from around the world for free!
The film is a documentary on the hundreds of cats that roam the streets of Istanbul. Watch the trailer!
Admission is free for students with a BuckID. The first 30 students will receive free popcorn and soda! The films are open to the public at regular admission price.
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ECP Spoken English Workshops
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The English Conversation Program is offering four dynamic public speaking and pronunciation workshops to students interested in learning ways to improve their spoken English and public speaking skills.
This a great way to learn new speaking tips and receive input on your performance. All workshops will be held in 160 Enarson Classroom Building at the Office of International Affairs.
Dates and topics are:
- Public Speaking - March 9, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
- Pronunciation and Fluency - March 23, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
- Conversation Skills (social and business networking) - March 30, 6 - 7 p.m.
- Slang through Film and TV - April 13, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Please contact
Dan Montour to register or with any questions.
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At Ohio State, ensuring a healthy and safe campus climate is a top priority. The Campus Climate Survey launched on February 5 and is one part of Buckeyes ACT, Ohio State's comprehensive plan to combat sexual misconduct and relationship violence. This anonymous and voluntary survey is available to all students through Friday, March 10.
The results will be used to guide policies to encourage a healthy, positive and nondiscriminatory environment on campus. The goal is to make Ohio State as safe as possible by developing programs and services that address sexual assault, sexual misconduct and relationship violence. To take the survey, visit go.osu.edu/climatesurvey
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All international students are invited to attend academic workshops, designed specifically to address issues international students face in the classroom.
Attend "
Express Yourself, the International Students' Guide to Expressing Original Ideas with Confidence
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March 7,
3:45 - 4:45 p.m
, in 160 Enarson Classroom Building.
This workshop will help students to examine concepts of originality and intellectual risk-taking, with the ultimate goal of achieving a nuanced understanding of how these concepts are linked to academic integrity. Students will be guided through a series of hands-on activities that will build their confidence in expressing their own ideas, and they will also be connected with resources on campus that aid in that process.
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Western Union Foundation Scholarship
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The Western Union Foundation is pleased to announce a new scholarship program open to students across the globe.
To be eligible students must be 18 - 26, planning to attend an accredited post-secondary institution to pursue an undergraduate degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics or business/entrepreneurship.
Selected scholarship recipients will receive $2,500 each to contribute toward tuition or school fees only.
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Happy Hour (film) at Gateway Film Center
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