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Undergraduate Student News
College of Arts and Sciences
Volume 13 - February 2024
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Greetings!
We hope that your semester has gotten off to a great start! As you settle in, we encourage you to explore something new. Are you interested in connecting with other students? There are over 1,400 student organizations to choose from. Do you just need some time to relax? Head to the Ohio Union for a free movie. Learn about these opportunities and more below.
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Dr. Todd Thompson
Department of Astronomy
Dr. Todd Thompson, professor of astronomy and physics (courtesy) and University Distinguished Scholar, became interested in science and the humanities at an early age. Curious to learn how things work and why, his studies have encompassed not only astronomy and physics, but also philosophy. As a theoretical astrophysicist, Dr. Thompson's research interests include supernova explosions and the physics of galaxies. He has taught several GE courses at the undergraduate non-major level including Astronomy 1101 Planets to Cosmos, which covers everything from the motion of the planets on the night sky to the physics and evolution of stars, to galaxies, the structure of the universe, and the Big Bang. Read more about Dr. Thompson's advice for students and how his family, mentors, and colleagues in the Department of Astronomy have inspired him. Responses to a Q&A. Dr. Thompson's department web page. Other featured arts and sciences faculty.
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Inequality and Society Minor
The Inequality and Society minor is designed to provide undergraduate students with a focused sequence of coursework in a sub-field of sociology in which the Department of Sociology faculty are exceptionally strong. The minor provides students with a sociological approach to understand societal inequality, and preparation for public sector and research-oriented employment dealing with poverty, family, education, work, politics, and other important social issues. The minor requires 18 hours of course work in sociology. Read more.
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Resources to Help You Succeed | |
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Career Closet Pop-Up Shop
February 7 from 3 - 6 p.m.
Younkin Success Center, Room 150
Having trouble finding clothes for your job, internship, or interviews? Buckeye Careers is here to help you. Career Closet offers a variety of sizes and styles allowing you to mix and match or walk away with a complete outfit. Find free, gently used, professional clothing, shoes, and accessories. Bring your Buck ID and a bag for your clothes. Read more.
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Internship & Opportunity Summit: A Gateway to Your Future Career
February 26 from 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Archie Griffin Grand Ballroom, Ohio Union
Dive into a world of career possibilities at The Ohio State University's Internship & Opportunity Summit. Tailored for undergraduates seeking impactful summer opportunities in 2024, this event connects you with a spectrum of organizations from local to national levels, across diverse fields including business, nonprofit management, and summer camp counseling. Enhance your experience with exclusive professional workshops. To make the most of this opportunity, we encourage you to get your resume reviewed in advance with any of our skilled Career Coaches. The Internship & Opportunity Summit is not just an event; it's your pathway to a future rich with potential and success. Register now!
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Power Moves: Black Excellence in the Workplace -
Empowering Black Students at OSU
February 20 from 6 - 7 p.m.
Townsend Hall, Room 255
Join us for an enlightening forum at The Ohio State University's College of Arts and Sciences, led by Tiffany Halsell, Ph.D., DEI Multicultural Student Initiatives Director. 'Power Moves: Black Excellence in the Workplace' is a dedicated event for our Black students, offering a safe and supportive environment to share experiences, address concerns, and prepare for the professional world. This forum will delve into key strategies for overcoming workplace challenges, building confidence, finding your voice, and creating a sense of belonging, especially in situations where you might be the only Black person in your workplace. It’s an invaluable opportunity for you to connect with peers, gain insights from seasoned professionals, and develop the tools needed to thrive in diverse professional environments. Mark your calendars for a session that promises to empower and guide your career journey in meaningful ways. Register now!
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Graduate and Professional School Fair
February 8 from 2 - 6 p.m.
Virtual Via Handshake
Buckeye Careers annual Graduate and Professional School Fair allows students to meet with representatives from a wide variety of schools across the U.S. and globe, discover what programs are offered at each school, and learn what is involved in the admission and application process. The Fair will be offered in a virtual format. Read more and learn how to register on Handshake. Virtual fair digital checklist.
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Dean's Student Advisory Board
Apply for a Position
February 12 - Application Deadline
Represent College of Arts and Sciences undergraduate students by serving on the College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Student Advisory Board. There are three open positions. Students will serve a two-year term from Autumn 2024 - Spring 2026. To be eligible, students must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in the arts and sciences on the Columbus campus and not plan to graduate before Spring 2026. Meetings are held once a month during the academic year from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. on a weekday with the days of the week varying. To apply, submit the application form and a copy of your resume to ascstudents@osu.edu. Application form and more information.
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Take Your Professor to Lunch - On Us!
Compliments of the College of Arts and Sciences
This wonderful opportunity is back! Sharing lunch and an informal conversation with an arts and sciences teacher is a great way to explore educational and research opportunities, to identify or confirm your career direction, as well as to build an educational relationship - an important factor when requesting a future letter of reference. Just confirm a lunch date with an arts and sciences teacher, then submit a request for your two free meal cards to be used at one of three Traditions dining locations. As an arts and sciences major, you're eligible to participate once each semester. Read more.
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Get Involved
Are you new to campus or continuing your enrollment? Are you interested in getting involved, making new friends, or developing leadership skills? Find a student organization that's just right for you. Check out the opportunities linked below to connect with students who have similar interests.
Arts and Sciences student organizations
All Ohio State student organizations
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Second-year Transformational Experience Program (STEP)
First-year students, are you interested in participating in the Second-year Transformational Experience Program (STEP) for the 2024-2025 academic year? You will be able to indicate your interest in STEP during the housing reselection process taking place in February. STEP is a unique opportunity for second-year students to explore academic, personal, and professional goals under the guidance of a Faculty Mentor. Students who complete program requirements will be eligible to receive up to $2,000 in funding for a transformational Signature Project in categories such as education abroad, internships, or leadership. Attend an Information Session or visit step.osu.edu.
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United Black World Month
Every February, the Student Life Center for Belonging and Social Change, in collaboration with offices and student organizations across campus, recognizes United Black World Month (UBWM). This month-long celebration reflects on the experiences and contributions of persons of African descent. More information and calendar of events.
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Taste of OSU
February 16 from 5 - 8:30 p.m.
Ohio Union
The Office of International Affairs will host Taste of OSU, an evening of cultural performances on stage, exhibits, and food from around the world provided by more than 40 different international clubs on campus. The event is free. To sample the array of international dishes prepared by student organizations, attendees must purchase $1 tickets. Student organizations participating, dishes, and performances.
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Off-Campus and Commuter Student Resources | |
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Help Moving Off-Campus
Do you have questions about moving off-campus? Want some tips and tricks? Let Willie J. Young, Sr. Off-Campus and Commuter Student Engagement help. Off-Campus and Commuter Student Engagement offers two types of Off-Campus Living Sessions.
How to find off-campus housing - If you’re just now starting your off-campus living journey to find housing, our 1.0 version is for you.
What to do after finding off-campus housing and signing a lease - If you signed a lease and are wondering “now what” – our 2.0 version will help you navigate the next steps before you officially move off-campus.
We hope to see you at one of our 10+ virtual or in-person sessions this semester. If you come to one of our in-person sessions, there may or may not be some exciting prizes and giveaways in store! For a full list of our free Off-Campus Living Sessions and to register visit the link here.
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Arts and Sciences Scholarships and Grants | |
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Merit and Need-Based Scholarships Deadline
Sunday, February 4
Apply for College of Arts and Sciences merit and/or need-based scholarships supporting currently enrolled students. Scholarships will be applied toward the 2024 - 2025 academic year. Eligibility information and the online application.
You may also be eligible for departmental scholarships. Contact your major department for information.
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Aida Cannarsa Snow Scholarships Deadline
For Students Interested in a Career in Publishing or Publication
Sunday, February 4
The Aida Cannarsa Snow scholarships support students who plan to pursue a career in publishing or publication. To be eligible, students must have a current FAFSA on file with Student Financial Aid and demonstrate financial need. Scholarships will be applied toward the 2024 - 2025 academic year. Online application.
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Research and Creative Activity Funding
Friday, February 9 (before 5 p.m.) - Spring Application Deadline
Undergraduate Research Scholarships support students who are earning a degree in the College of Arts and Sciences and undertaking a significant research project or thesis. Scholarships range from $500 to $12,000 and will be distributed during Summer, Autumn, and/or Spring semesters of 2024 – 2025. Read more.
International Research Grants support students who are earning a degree in the College of Arts and Sciences and travelling internationally to complete research. Scholarships range from $500 to $2,000 and will be distributed during Spring semester of 2024. Read more.
For additional research funding opportunities, contact your major department and Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry.
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Research and Creative Activity Funding
Friday, March 1 - Spring Application Deadline
Arts and Humanities Undergraduate Research Small Grants support students who are majoring in the arts and humanities. Eligible students may apply for a grant to fund travel and expenses related to the purchase of materials for research and creative activities. Read more.
Arts Undergraduate Research Scholarships support students who are majoring in the arts and plan to complete a creative project or a research project before graduation. Read more.
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SI Student Funding Opportunity
Do you have a great idea that needs funding support? Are you working on research or a project related to sustainability? The Sustainability Institute at Ohio State is pleased to offer a student grant funding opportunity for spring semester 2024. Applications and all corresponding documents should be submitted to Gina Jaquet, SI director of education and learning, at Jaquet.6@osu.edu. Application.
March 1 - Application Deadline
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Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program (URAP)
URAP is a funding and professional development opportunity through the Undergraduate Research & Creative Inquiry office. This program assists students in any major or research area with financial needs while being involved in an undergraduate research project. Read more.
March 4 - Application Deadline
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Poland: Empirical Social Science Research in Central & Eastern Europe
Ohio State's study abroad in Poland (Warsaw Summer School) is a unique social science research program. Students will engage in five weeks of classroom instruction and research in Poland, as well as individual consultations with the resident director before departing and upon return. Cultural activities that complement classroom work include visits to the cities of Lodz and Krakow and historical walking tours. Students will also visit historical spaces like the Warsaw Ghetto, Auschwitz, Krakow's Main Market Square, the Museum of the 1944 Warsaw Uprising, and the Oscar Schindler Factory Museum. Learn more. Contact: Sara Ireland at ireland.76@osu.edu
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Health, Wellness and Safety | |
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Love Your Body Week
February 19 - 23
Love Your Body Week is a university-wide collaboration to promote body acceptance and positivity at Ohio State. This week of events is devoted to educating, celebrating, and creating a sustainable and supportive campus environment for all body types and experiences. Throughout the week, events will take place all over campus covering topics such as self-expression, fitness, body dysmorphia and eating disorders, media representation and influence, embracing your body and creating a culture of positivity. Read more.
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TEDxOhioStateUniversity Presents: Luminary
March 2 from 12 - 3:30 p.m.
Mershon Auditorium
The theme for this year's TEDxOhioStateUniversity main event is Luminary. This year features nine amazing speakers giving live TEDx Talks and one talented performance group. Speakers from the arts and sciences community include Sarah Iles Johnston, Angus Fletcher, Ahmad Al-Jallad, and Anisa Kline. Early Bird tickets are on sale until February 9 using the promo code ‘excited’ for a $5 discount. Buy tickets.
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Flicks for Free
Flicks for Free is presented by the Ohio Union Activities Board (OUAB) and brought to you by your student activity fee. They are open to Oho State Columbus Campus students with a valid BuckID. Movies are shown in the U.S. Bank Conference Theater, first floor of the Ohio Union.
Five Nights at Freddy's (2023) - February 7, 7 - 9:30 p.m.
IG Chooses: Rom-Com Night - February 14, 7 - 9:30 p.m.
Twilight (2008) - February 21, 7 - 9:30 p.m.
Spirited Away (2001) - February 28, 7 - 9:30 p.m.
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D-Tix Offers Discount Tickets
With a student budget in mind, Ohio State's Discount Ticket Program (D-Tix) offers tickets to Columbus-area shows, museums, restaurants, sporting events, and more at an exclusive rate. Whether you like, jazz, Broadway shows, museums, dinner out, or professional sports, there are many options to help you explore all that Columbus has to offer. Just a few of the options in February include the Jazz Arts Group, Columbus Symphony Orchestra, Columbus Blue Jackets, Gateway Film Center, and Columbus Food Adventures - Short North Tours.
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Popular Culture and the Deep Past 2024:
Let the Games Begin! Sports and Pastimes in the Medieval and Renaissance Worlds
February 16 - 17 from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Ohio Union Lower Level and Via Zoom
Join the Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies for their bi-annual “Popular Culture and the Deep Past” event. This year will feature the exploration of Viking ballgames, chess, jousting, archery, boar hunting, and more at this conference and mini-fair. There will be live demonstrations of falconry, fencing, early board games, courtly dances, plus hands-on activities. Costumes are welcome! Full schedule of events.
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American Factory Film Screening
February 19 from 3 - 5 p.m.
Hagerty Hall, Room 050 (basement)
The Center for Languages, Literatures, and Cultures is holding a screening of American Factory (2019) for all OSU students, faculty, and staff. This documentary focuses on an Ohio factory opened by a Chinese billionaire, exploring the cultural and class tensions that arise.
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Practical Philosophy: How Can We Promote Civil Discourse on Campus
February 29 from 4 - 5 p.m.
Virtual
Public universities play an essential role in supporting open but respectful disagreement on contentious issues, but it is not always easy. Can a university remain fully committed to both freedom of expression and inclusive community on campus? Piers Turner, associate professor of philosophy and director of the Center for Ethics and Human Values, will set out the basic terms of this debate and look at some resources being developed at Ohio State to promote “civil discourse for citizenship.” Register here.
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