Lunch and Learn with David Wilson 
On September15, the Brazil Gateway, Fisher College of Business and Business Builders Club held a Lunch and Learn on "Doing Business in Brazil: Opportunities and Challenges in 2018 and Beyond." Fisher College of Business dean Anil Makhija gave the opening remarks, introduced speaker David Wilson and shared about his recent trip to São Paulo and importance of Brazil to Fisher's global strategic engagement plan .

David Wilson, a 2010 Fisher MBA and rising star business attorney at Kegler Brown, presented at the luncheon. He has significant knowledge of and experience conducting business with Brazil, including supporting Ohio/U.S. companies in expanding to Brazil. He also supports major merger and acquisitions (M&A) deals to bring Brazilian companies to Ohio.
 
Many attendees were eager to learn more about Brazil and its business trends. 

A group of students from Fisher's Honor Cohort attended in preparation of traveling to Brazil for a two-week visit, where they will get to know some of Brazil's companies, talk with CEOs and engage with nonprofits in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.

Fisher's MBA Program's Success is Featured in Business Because
Business Because recently wrote a news story on the Ohio State Fisher College of Business, the success of its MBA program and its popularity among international students.
 
Thais Ronconi, a Brazilian MBA student in Fisher, is quoted in the story.
 
Read the full story online.

Brazil Gateway Representing Moritz College of Law At The EducationUSA LL.M Tour In Brazil
The Brazil Gateway team represented Moritz College of Law and the first EducationUSA LL.M Tour in South America!
 
Academic Relations and Alumni Community Manager, Jane K. Aparecido, participated in the tour that took place in three major Brazilian cities, Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia and São Paulo. Approximately 900 people attended the three fairs to learn more about the LL.M (master of laws) degree offered by the Moritz College of Law and other American universities that also had representatives at the fairs.
 
The LL.M is a nine-month program designed for foreign lawyers who wish to advance their legal education in a stimulating academic environment. Moritz offers the dual advantages of a highly regarded law curriculum and a limited size that allows for individualized attention and support.
 
EducationUSA is the official source of information about education in the United States. It is affiliated with the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State with a significant presence in Brazil (EducationUSA  has at least one office in almost every state of Brazil).
 
Aparecido, who graduated with an LL.M from Moritz with a concentration in international and comparative law in 2005, was also able to talk about her personal experience to those who attended the fairs.
 
"I was glad I could share my experience as an LL.M graduate from Moritz  with so many people," said Aparecido. "I noticed the attendees were not only interested in information about applications and requirements for admission, they wanted to know how it is to live in Columbus, if it is easy to get around campus, how the Brazilian community engages and other things only someone who had the experience can tell."
 
Students who have not yet graduated from law school in Brazil, also have opportunities at Moritz. The American Law and Language Program is a summer program of three weeks or one week, depending on the student's interest.
 
For more information on both of the programs, visit the website or contact Aparecido.
Global May in Brazil
Education abroad opportunity for those interested in Brazil!

Global May in Brazil will introduce students to Brazilian history, culture, society and contemporary issues. Through coursework in the classroom as well as through experiential learning, students will gain a unique perspective of this emerging world power. This program is specifically designed for students of any major who are interested in learning about the global significance of Brazil.
 
Visiting São Paulo, Salvador and Rio de Janeiro students will be introduced to the history and culture of both South and Northeast Brazil, as well as the natural environment. There will also be opportunities for students to interact with Brazilian university students to foster cross-cultural dialogue and engage in activities and service projects. Open to all majors. Students must be in good academic standing.
  • When: May 4 - May 26, 2018
  •  Credit: Admitted participants are required to register in three hours of Portuguese 2798.10 for Summer Term. This course can be used to satisfy the Education Abroad Open Option GE.
  • Program Cost: Ohio State tuition plus $5,267 program fee
  • Application Deadline: January 3, 2018
  • Contact: Louise Yahiaoui.

The Ohio State University in Recife!
Academic Relations and Alumni Community Manager, Jane K. Aparecido, visited the city of Recife, capital of the state of Pernambuco where she gave a presentation about applications and admission to the undergraduate programs of The Ohio State University.
 
The presentation was held at ABA - Global Education, a binational Brazil-United States center and an EducationUSA Center. Danyelle Marina Silva and Debora Lima mediated a conversation with students and parents who attended the event.
 
Aparecido explained how Ohio State applicants who are interested in Ohio State programs can apply through the Common Application or Coalition Application, how they can choose to apply for the honors and scholars program, how Ohio State's First Year Experience (FYE) and Second-Year Transformational Experience Program (STEP) can support students while adapting to college life and much more.
 
Check out a short summary video of the presentation and  learn more about international admissions at Ohio State.

BRASA's First meeting
BRASA (The Brazilian Student Association) is active again, as it was announced during the Brazil Reception on September 14.
 
Their first meeting was on September 29. The new leadership introduced itself to a group of students from Brazil, England, China, Senegal and the United States. BRASA welcomed all those interested in sharing experiences and ideas related to Brazil.

The group also serves as a support system for new students from Brazil and educates other Buckeye students on Brazilian culture, customs and history. 
 
If you missed this one, don't worry! BRASA meets every last Friday of the month at 5:30 p.m in the Ohio Union. Follow their Facebook page for updated information.
 
For more details on what BRASA can do to connect the campus community to Brazilian culture, check out their interview with The Lantern.
Important Dates

October 18 - 20 
Global Innovation Initiative Program takes place.


October 24 - 25
Ohio State students participate in the International Symposium on Scientific and Technological Initiation at University of São Paulo.

 

October 23 - 27 

Ninth International Seminar and First International Fair of the Coimbra Group of Brazilian Universities.

 
 

December 14 - 23
Fisher College of Business Honors Cohort visits São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.

 

 
 
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